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Show Springville City Functions Satis facto rily Dvjd Year WATER STORAGE TANK AMONG IMPROVEMENTS MADE, CITY HALL UNDERGOES RENOVATION INCOMING OFFICIALS GEORGE A. ANDERSON Mayor W. W. CLYDE Four-Year Councilman IVAN CHILD Two-Year Councilman ESTHAM CLEGG Two-Year Councilman A. O. THORN Two-Year Councilman WM. BRINGHURST Recorder MRS. F. H. CELVENTRA Treasurer RETIRING OFFICIALS JOHN L. WHITING Mayor DR. N. BEAL Four-Year Councilman WM. J. PHILLIPS Two-Year Councilman ERNEST A. STRONG Two-Year Councilman WM. WITNEY Two-Year Councilman . H. PENNINGTON Recorder MRS. ELIZA RUSSELL Treasurer Notwithstanding Springville, like every other city throughout the land' has been severely handicapped in any substantial program of public "improvement, our present officials of-ficials have reason to feel proud in having established a number of projects during their tenure that are worthy of calling to public -attention. Foremost among these is the recent construction of a million gallon water storage tank at the head of Springville creek, two miles east of the city. This improvement was made at a cost of approximately $18,000, and will prove of inestimable value to the citizens of this community for years to come. Not only will it give them an almost unrestricted supply of culinary water, but it will also be an important factor in reducing the fire hazards of the city. . This, with the smaller tank of present city council began a campaign cam-paign with the State Road commission com-mission to change the state highway high-way from Eighth South to Fourth South and as a result of their campaign cam-paign this project was completed a few weeks ago. The object of the change was to prevent the state traffic coming out of Spanish Fork canyon from having to myke a sharp turn directly in front of thtj. First ward meeting house and amusement hall. With the purchase pur-chase of a corner lot at the intersection inter-section of Fourth East and Fourth South a suitable turn was made available and the state paved with concrete cement the street running from Eighth to Fourth South, thence West to Main street. The improvement gives the city eight additional blocks of paved streets. During the regime, of the present pres-ent administration many other noteworthy improvements have been made. Among these was the construction of Memorial hall, which was made possible through the cooperation of the L. D. S. church, the American Legion, and other civic organizations. The installation of the new electric elec-tric light system on Main street was a much needed improvement. The reconstruction of the curb and gutter and the widening ol the pavement on Main street has also added much to the attractiveness attractive-ness of the city. These improvements, improve-ments, with many others, have kept the city abreast of the times, and despite the handicaps of the depression the outgoing city council coun-cil and city officials have established estab-lished a record that is worthy of them, and fine that the incoming council and officials might well take note of. 208,000 gallon capacity, constructed construct-ed several years ago, gives the city a total reserve water supply of 1,208,000 gallons, which will he appreciated in any dry year. The new tank is made of solid concrete con-crete and is 114 feet in diameter and 16 feet in depth, with a completely com-pletely enclosed top that protects the water against any form of foreign matter that might contaminate con-taminate it. Most of the labor for this improvement was given in payment of city water taxes so that only approximately $11,000 of bonds, which were sold locally, were needed to supply the materials. ma-terials. Another praiseworthy improvement improve-ment made during the year was the renovation . of the city hall. The interior of this building has been rearranged, redecorated, and equipped with modern furniture thai gives it an up-to-date appearance. appear-ance. The antiquated desks in the city council chamber have been discarded and a la.rgc directors' table with chairs to match have been installed. A luxurious rug and drapes to match lend a dignity dig-nity to this room that is befitting the executives of the city. , The. recorder's office is properly partitioned par-titioned off and convenient desks and counter have been installed for the clerical force. A suitable room has also been equipped for the police department and the jail has been properly renovated. . In the upper story of the building a relic room has been provided for the Daughters of the Pioneers, who already have a very comprehensive compre-hensive collection of pioneer and other interesting relics on display. With continued effort the city wilt soon be provided with a small museum that will be of interest not only to the citizens here, but to tourists and visitors. This work was accomplished at an expense of $1,000 and this money, too, is regarded re-garded as well spent. Not only did it serve its purpose in providing provid-ing a new interior to the city hyll, but it also gave much needed labor to local citizens and tradesmen. Another improvement was hi ought before a joint meeting of the old and the new city councils last week, in the form of a petition peti-tion for a new band stand. This lequest was made by members of the Springville city band. It wai the concensus of opinion of both the retiring and the incoming officials of-ficials that that such a project should be undertaken just as soon as money can be provided to give the city a stand of sufficient quality qual-ity to fit in with the beauty (if the city park. A project that added to the attractiveness at-tractiveness of main street and , one that was completed during the present year was the painting of the electric light poles, which now I line either side of Main street. 1 This has added materially to the beauty of the city, j At this time considerable street , and sidewalk improvements arc : bc:ng made as C. W. A. make ! work projects. Many heretofore impassable walks in the outlying I districts of the city are being , gravelled and resurtaced. Begin- ning more than a year ago the |