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Show ' 1 . .' OTTO , AMERICAN FORK, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1$8 NUMBER 43 jffe tg jrt ruiiv vaiijuii joining ctivity Reaches Wd For Production jjinlng operations in American Fork canyon this year the most active and productive since the boom days old Miller Hill mine back near the turn of the century. Action amounted to 6Q cars of lead and zinc ores valued -30000 and exploratory operations reached unprecedented tti One operator spent over $50,000 during the summer Ixploration work alone. Ihe International Smelting and Refining Company has fed into the field and has taken leases and options on U groups of claims.. They have launched an extensive Lration program ana are ao L. D. S. Pageant Wonderful Performance L drilling to determine the linalty of the productive lime i beneath the surfaces. Much as wark has been centered it Miller Mill claims In the $ Mine tunnel where they tdoneconsiaeraDie mmieiuig diamond drilling In an effort leimnine the mineral possl-jei possl-jei along the Mountain Dell tione. ie smelting company had, a r of ten men in the canyon ug the season, and their je activity will depend on the its of the exploration pro-a. pro-a. The entire area Is cover-nth cover-nth patented mining claims any new developments will within the bounds of these rorklngs. Hard Cleghorn and associates pushing development work th the Globe and Yankee ns for the purpose of devel- virgin areas along known luctive channels. Some of drilling has been at consld-le consld-le depths and the entire er season will be spent in oration work. During the mer season two carloads of ralued at $3,000 were shipped i the two claims, ie Dutchman mine, also a erty of the Cleghorn lnter-has lnter-has a crew of 16 men work-it work-it present on a big develop-Jt develop-Jt project for which the own-fexpend own-fexpend $10,000 each month. (Cleghorn states that the ral outlook for the canyon V a mining viewpoint is better I for many years. He est! s that the payroll for the amounted to $120,000 for the e American Fork mining tict. Iring World War II, as in the I world war, the manpower hage and the urgent need metals required that virtually hlners should be empoyed In I production, Reed F. Welch, E American Smelting and g company points out. ;ion of metals for success- Irosecutlon of the campaigns bad was made at the sacrifice p normal development pro- B! Rprnusp tt t.h1 tart ' t.hp Ctrv nmu flnrt tfjalf wit.h'lehem' kn ore reserves at a seriouslv Music-"0 Holy Night"-Chor- level. Mr. Welch further! us: Birth of the Saviour and events which preceded this glorious advent were-deplcted In beautl-fu beautl-fu pageantry and music last night In the presentation of "The Prince of Peace". The pageant will again be given tonight (Thursday) In the Alpine stake tabernacle beginning at 7:30 The production is sponsored by the Alpine stake MIA and Is the most elaborate presentation of the Christmas season in this community. The beautiful theme of the Nativity which for nearly 2000 years has touched the- heart of Christian people everywhere upon the earth Is portrayed In eight colorful tableaus. Over 200 DeoDle are taking part In the pageant. The program of the evening follows: Christmas recordings under di rectlon of Milton Brown; Christ mas carols Singing Mothers di rected by Mrs. May W. Halliday; Mrs. Mary Adamson, accompan 1st; M. I. A. chorus of 75 voices, directed by Mrs. Miriam Y. Far ns worth; Mrs. Owen O. Humphries Hum-phries and Miss Joy Oreen, ac companists.- . The pageant Includes: Trumpet duet "The Holy City" Cecil Ray Hansen and Kay Walton. Reader Mrs. Eunice B. Wadley, Huslc "Hark the Herald Angels An-gels Sing" Chorus. Tableau I Prologue "The Beggar" The Beggar, Richard W. Weiser; Newsboy, Robert Smith; Shoppers, Shop-pers, Dean Farnsworth, Mrs Louise Adamson and DeLoy Teuscher. Tableau n "The Annunciation". Angel Gabriel R. G. Gardner. Mary Mrs. Lucile Moyle. Music "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" Chorus Tableau III "Field Near Beth- e$ that in order to return to normal balanced operating s. every mine must place In- kingly greater emphasis on ilopment work until reserves t become adequate. Mines are oily becoming harder to find the result that there are amines now than there were pars ago. The burden of tax- pi Is blamed by Mr: Welch for ack of new adventure capital e mining industry. He stated the total tax bill In Utah for Nl. state, and local govern- 4948 amounted-to 223 on dollars. This reoresents h -for the 'aferage family of .mlftCiJfeJMSm4I!W. fOPfl tVlo tntol nalua-nf all pltural marketings and the pned value of all mineral acts by 19 million dollars. r Is an alarmlntr situation due f fact that 70 of the state's t&tion is engaged In these Datinne on1 tVo minoiiloHvo Huu viic VUiiiu.uut i v. Fts of these nennlp failed to pee good's of gross value f to the tax bill. F a people with the qualities Rracter, fortitude, and vision t Wfrf rainnnalkl. n V eiTient of our mountain and valleys," said Mr. "there is great opportunl- IIered in the production and fcsng of minerals to meet uds of the ffmwlnc nonu- fni of Western -America and prkets." . . NONARY pecomlng, honoring Elder ron Greenland whn rotnnidH hJf montb- titer filling, a i.'.w New Zealand, wlU be lr f Highland ward chapel May evening, Dec. "29, at Turn rr m t7 uavw Strasburg, county coun-ty ie ward. bishopric. Is StJJ "nnan. The public is Shepherds David, Robert Froeickh Ruel, Kay Walton; Jethro, Melvln Frandsen. Tableau TV "Mary and Joseph Arrive in Bethlehem". Music "O Little Town of Beth lehem" Chorus. Eliphaz, Junior Garlick; Boy, Robert Smith; Tobias, Ray E Shelley; Joseph, Stanley Roberts Solo, "No Room At the Inn," Ray Shelley. Music "It Came Upon a Mid night Clear" M. I. A. Chorus. Tableau V "The Watching Music "O Shepherds Shake Off Your .Drowsy .... Sleep" Ang,els Chorus. '"Three SheTJherdsy Robert Froe llch. Kay Walton and Mevln Frandsen. Tableau VI "The Three Kings". Music "Three Kings of - Orient" Or-ient" The. Three Kings. Melchior, Melvin W. Grant; Casper, Rulon Nicholes; Beltha-zar, Beltha-zar, Harold Holley. ' Tableau VII "King Herod". King Herod, Leo , Bowen; Queen, Mrs. Olive Bowen; Slave, Kay Wilson; Dancer, Mrs. Irene Earl. Music "Joy to the World"-Chorus. World"-Chorus. ' Tableau VIII "The Nativity" Mary Mrs. Lucile Moyla; Joseph Stanley Roberts; Gabriel, R. o. Gardner; Angel, Ramah Jean Peterson. "Brahm's Lullaby", Angels' Chorus; solo, "Sleep Baby Jesus," Alan Cunningham. Candle-light ceremony, girts and boys representing the na tions;" "O Come All Ye" Faith ful" ' Muslc-"Sllent Nlght"lst verse Singing - Mothersr.ad -.verse Chorus; 3rd .verse, Characters, audience and choruses. Benediction Angel Gabriel R. Q. Gardner"."" ' r- City Officials and Citizens Indorse Proposed Sewer Plans Below we reprint a number of indorsements offered by city officials, citizens and organizations on the proposed sewer plan to be voted on December 28th. TO THE CITIZENS OF AMERICAN FORK The need for "a sewer system in American Fork is apparant. Your present administration and the two preceding ones, conscious of the great need for a sewer, have been working on plans and ways and means of obtaining a sewer. The former administrations employed competent engineering, legal and financial services. Following-up what they started, we are now ready to proceed. It is true all costs are high at the present time, but epidemics epi-demics do not wait to strike until a period of low costs. No one knows when wages and costs will come down. There are thousands of communities in the United States with problems similar to ours. It will take years for all of them to obtain the necessary materials, supplies and equipment. This does not indicate lower costs in the immediate future. In the meantime, we will be paying for cesspools and for cleaning them. Over a period of years, with our present set up, we will pay for the cost of the sewer and still have no sewer. The system will 'be installed carefully and efficiently and at the lowest possible cost consistent with present day conditions. con-ditions. We believe a sewer system installed at this time is a sound investment both in security to our health and from a dollars and cents angle. The cost of constructing the sewer is to be paid for prin cipally through the issuance of revenue bonds. Money to pay the principal and interest on the bonds and for the maintenance of the sewer system will come from a nominal sewer fee. Taxes cannot be levied against your property for the payment of the revenue bonds. We can borrow the money at an attractive rate of interest, probably not over 2 7c on the general obligation bonds and 3Vi to ZY on the revenue bonds. On December 28th you will have an opportunity to ex press your wishes on the project. We want to carry out your wishes. We sincerely believe your best interests will be served if we install a sewer system now. We urge you to come out and vote. Only if a large percentage of the people vote can we be sure the opinion of the people has been expressed. ex-pressed. If you want the sewer, vote yes on the three propositions, The future of American Fork rests with you. Respectfully submitted,, i .MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Polls Open 7:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. Voting Place City Halt TO ALL CITIZENS OF AMERICAN FORK When the Chamber of Commerce was first organized eighty one out of ninety members listed a sewer for American Fork as the number one project. A great deal of work has been done since that time on a sewer. . . Mayor Glen L. Taylor, during his term, started the engi neering and planning, and it has now been brought to com pletion and ready to be voted on. The Chamber of Commerce has consistently worked with both administrations and now have on rile a pledge from nearly every business man in the city that they want the sewer. When new businesses inquire about American Fork, tlie first question is nearly always if we have a Sewer.- We hope The " DifeCto'fS have studied the proposed bond, election iihti find it 3 good oner? We iirgcyou-one-andalLtd exercise your right and your responsibility and vote yes; AMERICAN FORK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Orville Gunther, president The Junior Chamber of Commerce endorses the Sewer Bond and urges your support. Most of our members are veterans who remember well the 'talk of the great post war period when the iboys came home. We just ask the one question Hasn't there been too much talking and too little acting? We want new schools, new hospitals and we want a healthy clean city in which our children can grow. We are aware of the cost and are willing to assume our share we kept' faith on our fronts what about the home front? Let's have a sewer. . AMERICAN FORK JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ' ' G. Easton Brown, president Meeting Clears Sewer Financing Points In Question Some people have questioned the, legality of a bond issue of this type and size for American Fork. It is my opinion that, the bond jjrqceedin are, legal in every respect. I , feel that we need have no fear concerning the validity of the bonds, providing,4ha- election approves both the revenue bonds and the general obligation banc&; O. DeVere Wootton City1 Attorney - (Continued On Page 6-B) . Taxpayers met Monday.after- noon with the mayor, city coun-cilmen, coun-cilmen, city attorney, and representatives repre-sentatives of a bonding company to examine the financing plan of the proposed city sewer system. The consensus of opinion of those present was that a sewer system was a necessity for American Fork but there was diversified opinion on some aspects , of the financing program which were gradually cleared up. It was pointed out that the cost of the Improvements will be financed through the issuance issu-ance of $550,000 of water and sewer revenue bonds, and the issuance of $100,000 general obligation ob-ligation bonds and through sewer sew-er connection charges of $100.00 for each residence. Under the plan the revenue bonds will be retired through the payment of a monthly sewer charge. This charge for residences resi-dences connected to the sewer system has been set at $2.50 per month. It Is anticipated that the revenue bonds can be paid off In advance of. their maturity, after which the monthly charge may be reduced to about 75c or Just enough to cover maintenance mainten-ance and operation. Business houses, Industries, apartment houses and those who make greater use of the facilities will te charged in prdportion to their usage. The bonds will be Issued with callable stipulations so they can be retired Just as fast as funds are available. These bonds are payable only from the revenue reve-nue received from the system after af-ter operation and maintenance charges have been deducted and the owner's property Is not subjected sub-jected to taxation to retire the revenue bonds. Interest on thes bonds will be 3y4 to 3ya. The general obligation bonds In the amount of $100,000 will be Issued to pay for the cost of building - the main outfall line and the sewage disposal plant This part of the system Is of general benefit to all citizens for it will be used by schools, churches, church-es, theatres, and other public places. By Issuing the general obligation bonds, some of the larger corporations, such as the railroads and mills, also help pay for the system. It is anticipated that the general obligation bonds can be retired with about a three mill levy. Interest on these bonds should not exceed 2. The election has been set for Tuesday, December 28th at the City . Hall and the polls will be open from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. The mayor and city council have Issued an Invitation to all citizens to turn out and express their wishes ontheproject. Mayor Greenwood also Invites any person to direct any question on the sewer and he will answer same. J. A. Burrows, who represented the bonding company, pointed out that it may not be necessary to Issue all of the bonds, but that it would be unwise not to have sufficient money available once the job is started. The exact ex-act amount of the bonds necessary neces-sary cannot be determined until a contract for the job is let. The contract will be awarded, prior to the issuance of any bonds. Engineering data. on the pro posedisewecWancshoM that.lt is designed not only to take care -of "the-" present - population but aJ5A;SUt&;gFQWiJv.M reasonably expect. "The system will consist of gathering and lateral lines, trunk lines, outfall lines and a sewage disposal plant affording primary and secondary treatment of sewage. The water flowing from the completed treatment plant will be suitable for irrigation.- A sponsor's committee of local citizens has issued a bulletin stating: "Our city is strategically strategical-ly and beautifully located and can, we believe, enjoy continued growth if we provide sufficient water and suitable sanitary facilities. fa-cilities. . . . We want to provide adequate sanitary facilities and live under conditions which do not threaten our health. We can eliminate present health hazards and so encourage new business and industry to locate here." Firemen's Santa Claus Party Thrills Thousands of Happy Kiddies Against the penect Yuletide background of falling snow, over 2,000 American Fork youngsters were royally entertained by Santa Claus at the Firemen's annual kiddies' party on Tuesday afternoon. The wetherman tried hard to cooperate for the occasion but didn't quite make the grade as there was not enough snow for Santa to come by sleigh and the snow storm grounded the jolly old man's plane. But St. Nicholas didn't have to walk to town A Ilighest Yacht Anchorage Crand Lake, Colo., is the highest yacht anchorpgeJn the world.-The little town of CSrftnd Lake on the went andlUlXvk Y.illa,OiUhe east are gateway po'nts for Rocky Mountain National park a vast scenic and recreational area maintained main-tained by the government for the people ot the. nation. . Miss Faye Briggs Giving Nevada Teaching Position GETS ANOINTMENT Foyt Briggs. of American Fork, rwmed to physical d- -ucation faculty ot Untvtrsfty of Ntvada. She's USAC grod Miss Faye Briggs, who has Just completed her work for a Bachelor Bache-lor of Science degree at the Utah State Agricultural college, has accepted a position as sports and dance instructor at the University Univer-sity of Nevada and will assume her new duties early In February. She has been graduate "assistant "assist-ant In the department of physical physi-cal education and recreation a the college In Logan. She completed com-pleted three years of her college work at the Brigham Young university uni-versity and during ,the last year In Logan- has been Connected with the UAA and lntramurals. A graduate of the. American Fork high school, she was aJnem-ber aJnem-ber of the Beethoven music club, Kappa Delta Alpha drama club, the band and ladies Olee club. A daughter of Mrs, Eugene Briggs, she arrived, home Friday to spend the holidays with her mother. Miss Briggs -will return to Logan Jan. 2, to take private dancing lessons until she leaves for the Nevada, university. in all emergencies, the firemen arose to the occasion with their - sparkling white fire engine and delivered the good saint to the fire station In time to greet the children. Each child present, whether school age or In mother's arms, received a generous bag of candy and an orange as they filed through the fire station. Two lines of kiddles, extending from the school building to the fire station, stood on the Icy pave ment until their turn came to receive their gift on the street automobiles slipped and spun as motorists sought a parking spot on Center street. School had been dismissed an hour early through the cooperation of Principal Prin-cipal George Larsen to enable the school-agers to visit with Santa and get to their Primary parties later in the afternoon. After the kiddles had received their presents at the fire station, the firemen visited the homes of the ones who were HI and not able to come to the downtown party. Santa Claus had furnished furnish-ed them with a long list of those I who were ill -and by the time the firemen had followed out the f l directions of Santa they had dia- moutea z,sqo bags ox Christmas cheer. Santa took time out to visit the Fourth-ward -Primary-party before getting back to his toy shops to put out the large Christmas orders that the children chil-dren had given him. The firemen are to be com mended for their outstandlne New Duplex Planned By Ray Gardner Another improvement in the Thornwood residential section is underway. E. Ray Gardner recently, re-cently, purchased ... two building lots -northeast' . of . vthe" William Holdsworth property. The old barn-and sheds, on the slte are begun for the erection of a modem mod-em duplex dwelling with two units in the basement. The removal of the barns will be a great improvement and the new dwellings will fit in well with that section. The work of talcing the old buildings down Is practically done and men will go to work immediately on the construction con-struction of the new building, says Mr .Gardner. contribution to the success of the American Fork Yuletide season. Francis Anderson, La Drue Var- ney, and Clyde Birk headed the various committees of the firemen fire-men that arranged - the Santa Claus party. They were sided by the firemen's - auxiliary, Fire Chief Russell Thompson and 3, A. Damlco. ' v 1 Utah Women to Fete Mrs. J. Bracken Lee All women of the state are cordially Invited to attend an Informal In-formal tea In honor of Mrs. J. Bracken Lee, wife of the Governor-elect, on Tuesday,, December 28, at the Ladies Literary club, 850 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, from three to six o'clock m the afternoon. The affair Is being sponsored by the Utah Federation of Women's Wom-en's Republican clubs, with its affiliated clubs. Including local organatlons. H. S. Class of 38 Plans Reunion Members of the American Fork graduating class of 1938 have plans completed for a class reunion re-union which will be held In the Third ward recreation hall Monday Mon-day evening, Dec 27, Mrs. Howard How-ard Bleak, chairman, reported today. . . Ajbanque , T:30 with a prograh fdudwlng-by members of the class who are coming from as far east as Ohio and as far west as California for the first reunion in the ten years since they left school. It is the desire of the committee commit-tee that everyone attend and If any member, of the class has been missed contact Keith D. Miller, Grant Hicks or Max Hog-Bard Hog-Bard for reservations. GREETINGS To you the people of American Fork, we the Mayor and City Council express our thanks for the cooperation you have shown on city projects during the past year, and with your continued support in the coming year we hope to make American Fork a bigger and better place in which to live. We appreciate the privelege of serving you. . David L. Greenwood, mayor ' Leslie Searle ..,-...-. Hans Laursen ' - - . - - Melvm JLDunkley- ' " " tVernon Holindrake Jared D. Keller . . . . Councilmen . a I -I- I |
