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Show SCENIC BEAUTY BEGI0N0PEHED dd-tlme mining men who once saw Um community of Alta as a booming mining district, Thursday watched thoughtfully as county officials of-ficials In the presence of mora than 100 federal and civic dignitaries of- ftclally dedicated the new bridge and highway In Little Cottonwood eanyoa. The ceremony, performed in the freezing shadows of the hugs (Tan-Its (Tan-Its mountains,, opened toe way to increased activity In the historic mining town and brought new scenio beauties of the Wasatch mountains within the reach of thousands thou-sands who have never beheld them. Backmsn Presides With Cus P. Bsckman. executive secretary of the Salt Lake City chamber of commerce, conducting, the ceremonies took place on the new 82-foot stone bridge in the south of ths canyon. The dedicatory act was performed by J. B. Muillns, Salt Lake county commissioner, who told the assembly as-sembly of officials ths difficulties which bad been encountered in gaining rights of wsy and funds ior the project, and praised federal and county agencies for their coop-ration. coop-ration. Music was furnished by the Sandy Junior high school band under the direction of Gordon Ohlson and the Jordan high school band directed by J. Clement Crano. Beauty Extolled Darrell J. GreenwoU, Utah W P A administrator, described Little Cottonwood Cot-tonwood canyon as one of ths most fascinating scenio spots in ths west "Any project which jvlll open these beautiful mountains to enjoyment enjoy-ment of more persons cannot be overpraised," hs said. In conclusion, be lauded the Bounty officials for their efforts in sponsoring the project. Asserting that no city Is so well located for scenio and recreational value as Salt Lake City, James E. Gurr, supervisor of trie Wasatch national na-tional forest, outlined ths contribution contribu-tion of his agency to the road's oMtrvotion. |