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Show Looking Bacbmtd THROUGH THE FILES OF THE TIMES-INDEPENDENT AND THE GRAND VALLEY TIMES 60 Years Ago Citizens of Moab valley got together and made plans for the formation of the town band. It was unanimously decided by the group that a band was one of the biggest needs of the town. The popular serial "Niel of the Navy" was due to wind up with its last installment at the Ides Theater this week. A large crowd was expected to turn out to see the concluding feature. D. L. Goudelock, well known county stockman, upon returning return-ing from a trip to Paradox valley stated that the valley was beginning to enjoy real prosperity and was in store for a great future. 40 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fish, pioneers of Grand County, were making plans for their Golden Wedding anniversary on August 20. The Big Six oil company announced plans to drill an offset to the Cane Creek gusher, in hopes to tap productive horizon at about 2025 feet. Work was to start immediately. By a vote of 105 to 73. Grand county taxpayers decided in the special bond election to go ahead with construction of the new county courthouse. Plans and specifications were being obtained, and it was hoped that work on the new structure could begin soon. 20 Years Ago The story of Delhi-Taylor's vast potash holdings in Grand County were evaluated in a report to stockholders. Two national park service representatives were to be in Moab to inspect Dead Horse Point and Upheaval Dome areas. Pupose of the visit was to start planning study for recreation development of the areas. Moab Uranium Days plans were nearing completion. Rex King was to be a special guest. 10 Years Ago The annual convention of the Utah Cattlemen's Association Associ-ation was to be held in Moab over the weekend. Over 300 guests were expected to attend the event, hosted by the Eastern Utah Cattle Growers Association. Grand County commissioners commission-ers appointed a fifteen person committee to formulate plans to a new Grand County library, to be built in the Immediate future. A ravaging fire of unknown origin destroyed a warehouse and contents at Atlas Minerals uranium milling installation. Damage was estimated at $15,000. |