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Show I Artifacts On Early Indian Races Told Recent Geologic Findings Indicate Race of High Intellect Once Roamed Over Surrounding Region Primitive Indian races once inhabited what is today Utah county and the Springville area. Arrowheads, Arrow-heads, axes, portions of pottery and other artifacts have been found. Exclusive: The Springville Herald By: RAY E. COLTON, P. G. Science Writer,. (NOTE -.While the primary justness of petroleum geologists now engaged in searching for oil and gas bearing structures in the areas of Utah county which lie adjacent to Springville, is to find such structures, yet during the field ivork these men have unearthed much scientific evidence which has been discussed in the three previous articles of this series. In. this article, the artifacts of primitive Indian races which inhabited this part of Utah county are discussed for your education. Ray E. Colt on.) Indian Races of the Lost Tribes Once Here . . - As held by leading archaeologists, archaeolo-gists, of the L. D. S. church, and as further authenticated by recent re-cent findings of anthropolgists, namely; that the Indians are descendants des-cendants of the Lost Tribes, the theory appears well founded in studying artifacts of prehistoric Indian races which have been picked up by archaeologists in various parts of Utah county, particularly par-ticularly in the Springville- areas. As to the actual time of the occupancy oc-cupancy of what is today central Utah by the prehistoric Indian races, the writer cannot state, but a conservative, estimate of about 3,000 years ago would be about right. Many peculiarities have been noted in a comparison of the artifacts such as arrowheads, stone axes, pots or portions of pottery, etc.,. which have. been found here, and some do not compare with artifacts of similar races found further east in North and South I Dakota. However,, it is further noted that some of the artifacts picked up around Springville compare com-pare favorably With similar finds made in the Maya and Aztec ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Mex-ico. On the basis of these findings, it is to be assmued that the tribes of Indians which inhabited what is today central Utah, and the Mayas and Aztecs had much in common as to mythologies and ways of manufacturing weapons and other implements. Arrowheads Found . . . Along the banks of Utah Lake west of Springville, many arrowheads arrow-heads have been found, which show in their symmetry and balance bal-ance a vast superiority in manufacturing manu-facturing ability, and a knowledge of the arts and sciences of the (Continued on page eight) Artifacts On Early Indian Races Told (Continued from page 1) time of those who made these points, in various parta of Utah county, arrowheads such as the large hattlo points have been found, and these, together with the finds made in the area along the eastern shoreline of Utah Lake, prove that in the past races of mankind which possessed a high degree of intelligence inhabited what is today Utah county. Spanish 1)oiiiI(ori Found Near Spanish Fork . . . Some years ago there was found near Spanish Fork what is termed term-ed in monetary circles as a Spanish Span-ish Doubloon, which was the prevailing pre-vailing currency of Spain at the time of the arrival of Cortez and the Spanish Conquistadors. A portion por-tion of a silver stirrup was also found nearby. Whether or not these finds were given to the Utah State Historical Society is not known, but the finding of these Items shows that the Spaniards in their wanderings invaded this part of Utah. lrovo Canyon Has Traces of Picture Writing . . . In Provo canyon, some picture writings or glyphs appear, which were evidently left by the early-day early-day Indian races which inhabited this part of the United States centuries before the arrival of the pioneers in their covered wagons. These picture writings appear in the vicinity of TImpanogos Cave, and no doubt If interpreted would tell a strange story of early-day "Utah. Nearby the cave,, many arrowheads ar-rowheads and some stone scrapers have been found, thus denoting an important seat of, government or the remains of a battle ground. Utah county has hardly been discovered dis-covered in view of the new finds which are being constantly made in the fields of archaeology, paleontology pal-eontology and geology, and this summer's work in the Springville area as regards the search for and gas bearing structures is expected to unearth additional data which will greatly influence drilling for oil in this part of Utah. ItOUTIXE BUSINESS AT COUNCIL MEET The appointment of Mrs. Madge Crandall as supervisor of recreation recrea-tion activities, especially for boys and girls, was approved at a meeting meet-ing of the city council Monday night. The council also discussed several important problems in connection with prospective improvement im-provement projects. JAYOKES HOLD STEAK FRY The Junior chamber of commerce com-merce Wednesday night enjoyed a steak fry and outing in Kelley's Grove, Hobble Creek canyon. Under the direction of Chairman Chair-man Elden Palfreyman, a tug-o'-war, ball games, and many other enjoyable features of entertainment entertain-ment were held during the evening, eve-ning, and a number of prizes were awarded the various winners. Steaks for the big fry were furnished fur-nished by Otto Silberman, a member mem-ber of the Jaycee organization, and Emil Ostlund contributed a number of show tickets for prizes. About 3,000,000 school children are enrolled in one-room schools in the United States. C. V. HANSEN SLATED FOB TALK C. V. Hansen of Provo will speak on "What the Townsend National Recovery Plan Means to You," Friday, June 21, at 8 p. m., in the Seminary building. The public is cordially invited to attend. at-tend. There is no charge. SPRING YILLE MAN ELECTED DRUG HEAD Glenn D. Kennedy, druggist at Salina and a former resident of Springville, was elected president of the Utah Pharmaceutical association asso-ciation at its annual convention held in Salt Lake City Friday. He succeeded Ray H. Grant of Brig-ham Brig-ham City. Ogden was chosen as the convention city next year. |