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Show LEHMAN CAVKS WILL OESERVE 42nd ANNIVERSARY Lehman Caves National Monument marks its 42nd anniversary on Friday, Jan. 24. Proclaimed as a National Na-tional Monument in 1942 by President Warren G. W-rding, the area was administered ad-ministered by the U. S. Forest Service until 1933, when it was placed under - the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. Superintendent Robert R. Jacobsen noted that 1963 was an impressive year for the Monument. A new visitor center, cen-ter, picnic area and related facilities fa-cilities were completed and dedicated, and the year ended with an all-time high annual visitation record. Nearly 33,000 visits were recorded during the year and 28,591 persons were escorted through the caverns on 2,283 tours. The monument is open thru-out thru-out the year, and is -currently scheduling four tours daily. Tours start at 10, 12, 2 and 3:30. Guide fees are 50c for each person over 11 or a family rate of $1.50 for families with more than three members over 11. Fees are waived for properly supervised educational groups. Visitors may wish to bring their own beverages and lunches lunch-es because the concession is closed until spring. |