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Show ui;ivzr0Al nicnoFiuiira cor. . I 141 Pjr2ltP0!!? AVE. iie).,(g)a jl T .-sr.- - ., . .. .:.-;;..'. .- -r v - v;' ARROW IN UPPER PHOTO points to area on Big Baldy wnere pilot Don Hammond, 267 N. 300 E., Springville, deftly set down his 1940 Model J-3 Piper Cub Thursday morning when heavy fog rolled into the valley completely shrouding flying visibility. Lower photo shows curious youngsters examining body of aircraft after it was plucked from the mountain by helicopter. Vandals had stripped the engine from the plane and torn the instruments from the panel. The engine was recovered hidden in some bushes on the mountainside Friday. if LIKE A DRAGON FLY towing its prey, the helicopter lifts body of downed airplane from Big Baldy Saturday. Wings were removed from the plane Friday and the helicopter reportedly re-portedly flew the airplane' off the mountain in three pieces. Mr. Hammond said his airplane was not insured to cover the costs of removing it from the mountain and repairing it. Most of the damage was caused by vandals who stripped the rle before 1 a.m. Friday. Cost of airlifting the plane; was reported to be $300. Engineers To Test City Center Location Numerous items of routine business bus-iness occupied the attention of the Orem City Council Monday night in its regular meeting held at the Orem City hall. Among these was the approval of a proposal pro-posal by Rollins, Brown and Gun-nell, Gun-nell, engineers, to core test the ground on which the Orem City Center will be constructed. According toRussellO. Brown, such tests are valuable in establishing estab-lishing the required specifications specifica-tions for a sound building. In other action, the Council authorized City Manager Earl Wengreen to proceed with the conducting of a United Fund drive among city employees. The Council also approved a subdivision plat presented by Clyde Nay lor for homes to be built at the south Orem City limits in Carterville. The city engineer is to withhold his seal on the subdivision sub-division plat until the developers have assilred adequate provision for water and sewer utilities. SPENCER DITCH PACT The Council also authorized the mayor to sign a contract to cover the south Spencer Ditch on 800 South between 500 East and 800 East. Payment of $2,562.64 to Cox Brothers was approved by the Council as final payment for construction con-struction of the drain line on Well No. 1. Also approved were payments of $5,740.13 to A and C Cox Excavating Company for work on Special Improvement District M", and $25,000 to the Orem Metropolitan Water District as partial payment on WellNo.4. UTILITY LINES The Council also authorized City Manager Earl Wengreen to proceed with installation of the water and sewer lines on the 1200 South frontage road into theCar-lei theCar-lei vnie ioau. On the request of Herbert B. Stratton, one of the developers of the new Cascade Fairways 5 golf course, the Council agreed to furnish "the water meter for the facility at the city's expense. After several months of efforts ef-forts to reach an agreement on the property line with owners of the property on the south side of 1500 South between 500 East and 600 East, the council voted to authorize the city manager to remove re-move the asphalt pacinglocated adjacent to the Fescher property, the property line to be established establish-ed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. : k, OREM LIONS CLUB members prepare rose gardens at Orem City Cemetery for the winter. The lovely garden is another of the many projects sponsored by 'the Lions Club OREM Dear Jack, Please change the address on the Times from E. H. Johnson, 617 Pershing Drive, Walnut Creek, Calif, to E. H. Johnson, 273 Tono Lane, Walnut Creek, Calif.,94596. This a move of only a few doors, but you know Uncle Sam. Don't forget this, for without the Times I would be tempted to move back to Orem. Sure like it down here and if ever you get down this way be sure and stop in. Sincerelly E. H. Johnson A NEW LOW ... How low can some members of the human race stoop. Thursday Thurs-day morning a plane crashed on Mt. Timp. Bewildered and dazed the pilot miraculously escaped serious injury. Thursday night after an all day rainstorm some one stripped the plane of the instrument in-strument panel valued at abou' $700 and tried to steal the motoi which they had to work hours on to take out. The motor was found a few yards away from the plane in the brush apparently too heavy for the culprits to get off the mountain. We cannot help but compare these thieves with the animal that lives off the misfortune ol others. They sighted a woundec" fellow human being and then pounced on the one who was having hav-ing trouble. Looting stripping, and then with an over zealous appi-tite, appi-tite, latched onto the motor of the plane and pulled it into the brush after it proved to be too much for them. Yes, they are not any better than animals and in ma ay ways not as good. We are told that often times afte. a plane wreck the officials havt found that even the dead have been stripped before they could be cared for by officials in charge. Swamped Boat Sinks in Lake A empty boat trailer hitched to a camper and truck near the Orem Marina dock initiated a search for a boat on the lake Tuesday evening about 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Marie Thomas, 63 Sage Drive, noticed the empty trailer trail-er after her boat was forced off the lake because of a sudden storm Tuesday night. Fearing another boat may still be on the lake she phoned Orem police. Patrolman Toby I Bath report ed the boaters were found safe and sound but their boat didn't fare so well. Boater Robert A. Marsh 1, Box 323 Provo, told officers he and his sister were fishing on the lake when the storm caught them unexpectedly. They were carried by the wind toward the Marian dock but as they approached the weeds near the shore the water swamped thei boat and it sank. He and his sister sis-ter managed to get to shore safely safe-ly then worked their way back to the camper where they changed chang-ed clothes. They intended to return re-turn Wednesday morning to retrieve re-trieve the boat and moter. Police Study Orem police investigated a weekend burglary at a home at 32 E. 800 N. Resident Patricia Shaw Larson told police $13 was taken from the home and several sev-eral items were disturbed. Police said it appeared entry was made by removing the screws on a hasp on the front door. They said the screws were replaced but were not put back tight. Police were given names of two suspects. over the years. Manning pruning tools and shovels are, 1-r; Eph Twitchell, Vic Chris-tenseu, Chris-tenseu, Murray Kessler, Lloyd Anderson, Roy Rowland, Jack Renner. Another Lion, H. B. Sumner snapped the photo. aBMjJuRtBtf- Labor Day Ditch Reach Another obstacle was removed Monday night from the scheduled construction of the 76-acre regional re-gional shopping center on State Street between 1100 South and 1300 South with the approval by the Orem City Council for Mayor Winston M. Crawford to sign an agreement with Curtis Ditch Company assuring a satisfactory satis-factory covering of the Curtis T?nmnfn AnnAimnAa ivaiuuiuii nnnu..vv Foreifim Trade Meet Governor Calvin L. Rampton today announced that preparations prepara-tions have been completed for an Agricultural and Industrial Foreign For-eign Trade Conference onOctober 9, 1968, at the Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City. The purpose of this conference is to explore potentials for expansion ex-pansion of markets for Utah agricultural agri-cultural and industrial products in foreign countries. My interest and efforts in bringing new industries into our state has not overshadowed my concern for the need to expand our agricultural and industrial resources, since expansion of new markets for Utah products is essential for agricultural growth in our state," said Governor Gov-ernor Rampton. The Governor recently attended attend-ed an Agricultural Trade Fair in Japan as guest of Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture. Agricul-ture. This tour exposed the Governor Gov-ernor to the potential that exists for expansion for foreign markets mar-kets for Utah products, and of the efforts other states are making mak-ing to sell their products in foreign for-eign markets. The State Department of Agriculture Agri-culture and the Industrial Promotion Promo-tion Commission are cooperating in the conference, which will include nationally recognized experts ex-perts in the field of foreign trade. Demo Candidate Appoints New Campaign Head Richard J. Maughan, Democratic Demo-cratic Candidate for Congress, First CongressionalDistrict, announced an-nounced the appointment of anew campaign chairman, Dr. Milton C. Abrams. Dr. Abrams, a resident resi-dent of Smithfield, Cache County, is a long time personal friend of Mr. Maughan, is presently Secretary for the State Democratic Demo-cratic Central Committee, and Librarian at Utah State University. Univers-ity. Dr. Abrams is a graduate in Political Science, with a lifelong life-long interest in American politics. poli-tics. Mr. Maughan said he felt indeed in-deed fortunate to have Dr. Abrams accept this appointment, and the new vigor and direction are already apparent in the conduct con-duct of the campaign. Mr. Maughan also expressed his confidence con-fidence in the ability of the people of the 1st Congressional District to proceed the fact that the Incumbent Congressman has not and cannot properly represent repre-sent them. "What they need is a change now - a change with responsibility. he said. Sept. 2, 1968 Company, City Agreement irrigation ditch on the shopping center property. At the same time, the Council continued for another two weeks a hearing on the proposed vacation by the city of 1200 South Street from 400 East to 700 East Street, requested by ZCMI. Delay en vacating the street was asked by Mr. and Mrs. William Wil-liam Sumsion and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chittock, residents on 1200 South, who, with their attorney, r.Pralrl R Hanspn met with the Council. BALL PARK PLANS In other action, the Council entertained en-tertained former Mayor James E. Mangum and City RecreationDir-ector RecreationDir-ector Parlell Peterson who inquired in-quired about the city's plans to construct one or more new Softball Soft-ball fields to replace the one on the Orem City Park which will be discontinued with the construction construc-tion of the Orem City Center. Mr. Peterson told the Council 63 softball teams played this summer sum-mer on the city park, and that additional ad-ditional facilities are needed now to insure adequate room for next year's play. Mr. Mangum suggested that consideration be given to locating locat-ing some ball diamonds at locations loca-tions other than on the Orem City Park. Mr. Peterson said he is concerned con-cerned about splitting the program pro-gram unless at least two ball diamonds can be placed together at a single location. Councilman Donald Shaw said that he has been asked by the' Council to study possible cooperation cooper-ation between the city and schools in working for an over-all plan for the development of recreational recre-ational facilities "TE i "The community-school concept con-cept usually involves having jun-' ior athletic programs near the schools and leaving the senior programs operating at the city park Mr. Shaw said. r MrrShaw.is scheduled to give the Council his report on the park study on Sept. 9. On the invitation of Mayor' Crawford, Mr. Mangum accepted accept-ed an appointment to the study committee. LICENSES GRANTED In other action, the Council voted to issue a Class B beer license and Class A cabaret license li-cense to Ruby Pace for Rubinoff supper club. Also approved was a Class A beer license to Jim' Pyne mid Gene Madsen for the, Western Food Market. Mental Illness Topic Of JC Wives Meet Mental Illness was the topic of the Orem Jaycee Wives August Aug-ust meeting. Mrs. Nanieze Callahan Calla-han from Utah State Hospital was the speaker. Mrs. Callahan spoke on some of the causes of mental illness, its symptoms and ways of prevention. pre-vention. In addition, the group were told some of the history of mental hospitals and the treatments treat-ments used at UtahState Hospital. A question and answer period was held after which refreshments refresh-ments were served. Ten auxiliary auxil-iary members were present from American Fork in addition to the Orem Club. Hostess for 'the evening was Pat Clegg with Claudia King and Carolyn Beutler assisting. On August 20 the club prepared a picnic for the patients of MS-2 MS-2 Ward and served the group at North Park in Provo. Jaycee Wives attending were Kay Cowan, Pat Clegg, Doris Garner, Carol Ann Skelton, Carol Jensen and Charlotte Turner. Committee chairman was Pat Clegg withSandyCrawfordassist-ing. withSandyCrawfordassist-ing. Keith Paramorc Found Guilty Of Homicide Keith Paramore was found guilty guil-ty in Fourth District Court last Wednesday by court without a jury. He was charged with causing caus-ing a death while driving an automobile auto-mobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. He has been released on his own recognizance recog-nizance and sentence will be pronounced Sept. 25, 19C8 at 9 a. in. ?um PRICE TEN CENTS Reports Reflect Business Boom Chamber of Commerce window posters stating "Things are Great in '68" are a true barometer of present activities in Orem according ac-cording to a report given by President Roscoe D. Carroll at the Chamber of Commerce mooting moot-ing Thursday. The report shows Orem City has issued $3,330,940 in building permits so far this year, whereas, the overall state picture is one of decline. President Carroll expressed his thanks to everyone present for the effort and cooperation which has made this excelleratedgrowth possible. He relayed many compliments com-pliments received by him concerning con-cerning the enthusiasm of the whole town. After four years of 'closed-campus" 'closed-campus" restrictions at lunch hour, Orem High School students this year will be free to spend that time where they choose, according ac-cording toPrincipalCliftonPyne. He asked the merchants to report to him any problems winch may arise from this action. If the students stu-dents abuse this privilege, the campus will again be closed after a 24 hour notice. It is hoped, said Mr. Pyne, the new policy will teach responsibility without damaging dam-aging the image of Orem High School. U. S. Steel representatives, Lynn Argyle and Jack Thurgood, presented a slide film documentary documen-tary in support of the pending Steel Import Quota Bill, Senate Bill S-2537. They urged the group to write to their Washington legislators leg-islators regarding this matter. According to their report, 77,-000 77,-000 jobs were lost in America since last year due to cut backs from imports, and substitutes now being used for steel, such as concrete, platic and aluminum. In Utah along, 100,000 persons are dependent on steel for their living. liv-ing. The problem is rapidly increasing, in-creasing, as the world market is after our business. Plants built by us in foreign' countries under the Marshall Plann have over estimated their needs and produced an excess of steel which is flooding the market. Labor costs in these countries enable them to produce at much lower prices. COMMEMORATING the completion of aunique financial transactional the new Cascade Fairways Fair-ways golf course in Orem are Stan Leavitt, mayor pro-tern; EarlWengreen,city manager; Marvin Burgon,OremState Bank; Linn Baker, Utah State Treasurer; John Gillman, Orem State Bank; VernStratton, representingStrat-ton representingStrat-ton brothers and Cascade Golf Course; and Warner Murphy, Orem State Bank. Through complicated negotiations with the city, the Stratton brothers have contracted to operate Firemen Study Cause of Fire Firemen sped to a fire at the home of Ronald Sabin, 720 N. 25 W., Friday at 1:12 a.m. and found the basement in flames. Investigation is continuing into the cause of the fire Police Chief Arnie Long reported Tuesday. He gave no estimate of damage, but said the house suffered smoke damage throughout and one room was burned along one wall and ceiling. There were no injuries. GOLF CLUBS STOLEN Mrs. Brent Johnson, 180 N. 1080 E., Provo, reported toOrem police that a set of golf clubs valued at $150 and a tachometer valued at $40 were taken from her car while it was parked in the west parking lot of Geneva Steel Monday night. UTAH Q4101 TtM oily Mvt;t(xr In nwrlet tfeat rally ctrw ibout HUB Of UTAH'S fVStt matim Thursday, August 29, 1968 Jeannie f ' ' 4 V,? ' 'It ' f ft M iss Orem Wins County Another crown was presented poised and pretty Jeannie Lew Monday night in the annual Miss Utah County contest. She will represent Orem in the Miss Utah Ward Sustains New Bishopric A new bishopric was sustained Sunday in the Orem 21st Ward under the direction of theOREM Stake, presidency, with R.Phil R.-Phil Shumway presiding. Gene R. Mangum was named bishop with first counselor Alfred Jack" Meredith and second counselor Brent Thomas, Clerks will be named Sunday, Released from positions were Bishop Rudolph. K. Poecker, first counselor Richard Taylor, second counselor J. Don Broad-head Broad-head and clerks: J. Leroy Mangum Man-gum and Gene R. Mangum. 9 & IT. : r Lindon Soldier Killed in Action Lindon-Sgt. David Nilson Ras-mussen, Ras-mussen, 19, son of Mrs. Don B. Walker of Lindon and the late James LynnRasmussen, was killed kill-ed in action in Vietnam on Aug. 23. Sgt. Rasmussen was a paratrooper para-trooper serving with the 25th Infantry Division. He had completed com-pleted training at Fort Lewis, Fort Gordon and Fort Benning. He enlisted in the Army on Aug. 16, 1967, and had been overseas since July 26, 1968. David was born in Salt Lake City on May 28, 1949, and attended at-tended schools in Salt Lake City before graduating front Pleasant Grove High School in May of 1967. He was an active member of the LDS Church and a member of the Order of the Arrow in scouting. Surviving are his mother of Ortm tjWme Vol. 38, No. 35 ill ! 4 4 T- Lew Contest State Fair contest next month. Her attendants are Elaine Trin-naman, Trin-naman, 21 Miss Lehi, and second sec-ond attendant is Ruth Alene Thomson, Thom-son, 21, Miss Provo. A large crowd witnessed the crowning ceremony in'theEldred Center in Provo. Jean Gardner, 1967 Miss Utah County, crowned her successor. Miss Lew is a 1968 graduate of Orem High School and plan', to attend BYU this fall. She was fourth runner-up runner-up in the Miss Utah Pageant earlier earl-ier this year. She is the daughter daugh-ter otMrs. Jimmy Lew. Judges for the county pageant were Mrs. Dean Lewis, Jerry Elison, Mrs. Francis Roylance, William Peterson and Fletcher Shelton. Ten contestants participated. partici-pated. Each appeared in a bathing suit and evening gown and presented pre-sented a talent number. 0 r " the course as a municipal course under a 90-year lease. They also negotiated for city water. Orem State Bank, lacking the capital to meet the entire loan application, applied to the State of Utah. The state is furnishing furnish-ing 90 per cent of the funds and the bank, 10 per cent, all of which is guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. According Accord-ing to Mr. Baker, Utah is the second state in the nation to invest public money in private pri-vate enterprises. The first state was North Dakota. Lindon; a brother, Daryl N. Rasmussen, Ras-mussen, San Jose, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ray (Joann) Hof-hine. Hof-hine. Salt Lake City; Mrs. Rex N. (Karen) Averett, Provo, and Miss Susan Rasmussen, Lindon. Also surviving i.-e Mr. and Mrs. James P. Rasmussen, grandparents, grand-parents, of Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be announced an-nounced at a later date by the Olpin Family Mortuary of Pleasant Pleas-ant Grove. VICTOR JOHNSON INJURES BACK Victor Johnson, 1155 N. 200 E., is reported in satisfactory condition at Utah Valley Hospital after suffering a back injury. He was taken by Orem police ambulance to the hospital Tuesday Tues-day morning. |