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Show . J Through the Files of Lcohmg Bacltaafd Ajsssxses 10 Years Ago Nelson and Neal, internationally inter-nationally renowned duo pianists, presenteda concert con-cert in the LDS recreation recrea-tion hall as the final program pro-gram of the Community Concert Association. The famous pianist performed perform-ed on their own matched grand pianos, brought to Moab for the occasion. The Red Devils, rated only third in their region to begin the year, captured cap-tured sixth place in the state Class B tourney at Provo for the highest fir-ish fir-ish in the school's history. his-tory. Cleanup Day for downtown down-town Moab was scheduled for the weekend with the old Moab Garage building on Main Street designated as a meeting place. Work groups were to be organized organ-ized and area assignments assign-ments made. 20 Years Aeo Moab's first hotel-motel hotel-motel had its official opening with an Open House for the public. The completely ultra modern 28 unit swanky motel, the Apache, was to open its doors to the Uranium Capitol of the World under the management manage-ment of Jim and Kaye Lee. Moab Mines. Inc. acquired ac-quired an additional 105 uranium mining claims covering 2.100 acres in Grand and San Juan Counties, Coun-ties, according to W illiam J. Owen, president of the company. This addition increased Moab Mines' claims area to 5.705 acres. comprising 220 claims and two school leases. 40 Years Ago It was announced that Joseph Parrish, assistant assist-ant county agent in Salt Lake county, was selected as county agent for Grand county. Mr. Parrish, a native of Davis county, had had a great deal of experience in the raising of early fruits and vegetables vege-tables and in truck gardening. gar-dening. Grand County commissioners commis-sioners motored to Salt Lake City to meet with the state road commission commis-sion regarding highway matters. They were given the assurance by the state authorities that some additional highway construction con-struction would get underway un-derway in the county as soon as federal funds were available. 60 Years Ago Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the U. S. army, added another chapter to , -long record of making with the V?:' Indians that he es-' ' lished on behalf ' government by i'.: the renegade band of p" Indians under Old p"l and Posey to surre-'j '' to him peacefully "1 thoroughly did hW ' vince the redskins'-' he was their friend--' ; that they would rece ' square dealing from -eral authorities, that-four that-four leaders in tnere upnsing--Polk, p0! ; Hatch and Posey's ' agreed to accompany'-, general to Salt LakeCr and the remainder of':; ' band promised him t they would go to then -servation. Govenor William Sp affixed his veto to thei reimbursing GrandCoi" " ty $7,500 which hadte: expended by the coej the Green River siij bridge. He alsove the bill appropriiq $5,000 to be used in hi. ing the new La Sal nz. |