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Show (Ikh Silver Strike Reported in Jo. Forft of Ifii. Forfr Canyon What is believed to be a rich silver strike In American Fork Canyon was discovered In the Ma lor Evans Gulch area this week with the first shipment of ore scheduled to leave the canyon this weekend. John J. Badger, and possibly two associates, have been running run-ning core drills in the area since early spring. Mr. Badger, oiog den, Is leasing the mining claim owned by Niels W. Kolmer, oiLe hi, and several other claims in the area. Estimates of ore samples brought out of the canyon Fri day run as high as $180 to $182 per ton, it was reported. This is a timely strike, since the price of silver is presently $1.70 per ounce. It was noted, however, that Forest Service officials and vet eran mining men are viewing the strike with caution until ade quate shipping can be established and further evaluation can determine de-termine the extend of the strike. The new strike Is located in the Mineral Flat area of American Ameri-can Fork Canyon, In a remote and almost inaccessible region, jeeps, four-wheel drive trucks or Tote Gotes are the only means of transportation Into the claim area. The strike area is approximately ap-proximately two and one half miles from a narrow, dirt road. According to Mr. Kolmer, the claim was leased to Mr. Badger Bad-ger and his associates last fall. A special use permit was issued to the leasors by the Pleasant Grove Ranger District, allowing them to work on an existing road to permit access to the claim. Mr. Kolmer, who has owned his claim In American Fork Canyon since 1949, stated that silver, sil-ver, gold, copper and lead are found in the area. Mr. Kolmer has been working his claim each year since 1949, bringing out ore each year, although he emphasized em-phasized that this is not a large vein. According to Forest Service officials, the miners reporting the strike have been working at the claim site since April, although al-though they had tried to reach the claim in February, when they became bogged down in the heavy snows In the area. Ranger Stephen M. Rushton, of the Pleasant Grove Ranger District, Uinta National Por-District, Por-District, Uinta National Forest, For-est, emphasized that many areas of American Fork Canyon recently re-cently have been withdrawn from mineral exploration. These areas in the Mineral Flat region, have been withdrawn to protect vital watersheds and for recreational use. Old valid claims remaining in the closed area still may be worked, however, and It Is on this basis that the new strike Is being worked. Although the strike has been reported as a sizeable one, Mr. Rushton noted that there were many pockets of ore In the can yon, but he did not expect that any would support a continuous mining operation, nor does he expect a revival of the early mining Industry which made American Am-erican Fork Canyon a boomtown in the 1870 s. He also noted that much of the land In American Fork Canyon s under private control and would not be open to mineral exploration. i Mining experts from the U.S. ! Forest Service offices in Ogden ' are expected to be in the area I to conduct an investigation into the strike possibilities in the near future. i Persons desiring to prospect in the area are reminded that it is first necessary to check with the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service, in Provo, to determine what areas are open to such activity. Mining activity on the Uinta National Forest is an activity supported by the Forest Service' as a multiple use, adding to the economy of the nation and the region, so long as it Is conducted con-ducted in accordance with proper clearance before any development develop-ment work or extensive exploration explora-tion is begun. Much of the mining area In American Fork Is 'block faulted with skillful mining engineers needed to develop exploration of a vein once It has hit a fault line. The Mineral Flat area is located lo-cated far up North Fork In American Am-erican Fork Canyon with the narrow, dirt road to the area leading up past Tibbie Fork Dam. In 1870 the American Fork Mining Min-ing District was organized to develop Mineral Flat. The first mining claim was the Sunbeam Lode, but the principal mine in the district was the Miller Mine, which supposedly had ores running run-ning into the millions of dollars taken from the mine. A smelter was erected and a settlement called Forest City was built. It had quite a large ' population. A railroad also was built from American Fork to the mines In the canyon in 1872, ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Jamos K. Seas-trand Seas-trand of North Lis Vegas, Nev., along with their family, spent a vacation in American Fork with Mr. Seastrsmd's mother, Mrs. Myrtle Seastrand. James was responsible for a 400-volce chorus from the area that participated In the recent LDf5 MIA conference held in Salt Lake City. It was a very impressive im-pressive perform wee with all the singing group dressed in white and lavender. Mrs. Bruce (Vivian Seastrand) Evans and family of Prescott, Arizona, spent some time in Am. Fork recently visiting with Mrs. Myrtle Seastrand. Mrs. Ev-, ans was in charge of 200 dancers who performed in the LDS MIA Conference in Salt Lake City. Dancers who performed in the tremendous affair came from all over the world. The hundreds who danced made an impressive and inspirational program. Mrs. Evans related that In spite of losing a box of costumes en-route en-route to Utah it was a wonderful experience. New York City has 994.8 miles of shore line. -ZJ.SM r. i the year before the Utah Southern Railroad reached American Fork. The railroad was discontinued dis-continued and the tracks torn up In 1878. Other colorful names were prominent In early mining operations op-erations including the Whirlwind Yankee, Pittsburg, Pacific, the Dutchman (which has been in almost continuous operation) The Sunday, the Silver Bell, the Milkmaid Milk-maid and the Live Yankee. Early mining records show that millions of dollars in wealth was taken from the mines in American Fork Canyon during the early mining operations. Flu . . Tl i .-,. ... SMOKEY THE FIRE PREVENTION BEAR-Wlll visit the Pet and Hobby Show on Friday, greeting all participants in the big Pet and Hobby Show parade at Robinson Park. The Pet and Hobby Show will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the city ball park, with all local youngsters Invited to come down to the park with a pet or hobby entry and take part in the annual recreational event. Word was received in American Am-erican Fork by Mr. and Mrs. Will Conder that their son Clark, and wife Reah, former residents now living in Bishop, California, recently returned from a trip to Europe. They were among 168 people who flew from Los Angeles to the Rotary International Convention Conven-tion inNlce, France. They visited eight countries via plane, train, boat, taxi and subway. Included In the countries were France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland, Hol-land, England, Switzerland, and Monaco. They found that in most cases people werefriendi. They were fortunate to see Princess Margret and Charles DeGualle. They visited museums, churches, castles and palaces, spending 13 or 14 hours daily in sight-seeing all under guided tour. They report that they en-Joyed en-Joyed a wonderful time. Mrs. Conder is the former Reah Gillman daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gillman of Orem. THE AMERICAN MTIZEN. Thursday, July 13,1967 : :"-.. - , .. . -v. i .. A twill Z4U lornaaoes uctui en.u year in the U. S. Considered one of the poorest countries in Africa, Somali's gross national product in 1964 was only $100-mlllion. rhick.saw Indians were one of five civilized tribes. The average American smoker puffed on 3,985 cigarettes ir. 1961. NOTICE 'The Thursday session at 10 a.m. of city summer recreation will be in Rotary Park instead of Robinson Park as scheduled, because of the carnival which is located there. STEEL DAY STEALS AT lOLLEY'S TWO LOCATIONS: 297 West Main Am. Fork 276 East Main Lehi 1965 Pontiac Catalina 4-Dr. $2195 1964 Monza Coup 4-Speed $1095 1962 Chev 4-Door, Bel-Air $895 1961 Ford Starliner Coupe $795 1963 Chev Impala St. Wagon $1395 '65 Volkswagen 2-Door - $1295 '63 Chevy II Station Wagon $895 '61 Monza Coupe $395 OLLEY AUTO GO. TWO LOCATIONS: 297 West Main American Fork 276 East Main Lehi M 1 STEEL DAY SIDEWALK DAYS THURSDAY - FRIDAY AIID SATURDAY JULY 13 -14 AIID 15 furs shirts Dress and Sport Shirts Long and Short Sleeve Reg. $6.00 - $10.00 NOW 53 99 or 1 for 00 Men's Slay Press SLACKS Good Selection of Plaids & Checks Sizes 28-34 Reg. $8.00 - $9.00 HOW $199 Cm LlEIl'S SHOES FLORSHEIUM SHOES Reg. $22.95 to $28.95 HOW $4 80 HUSH PUPPIES Reg. $10.95 JARMAII SHOES Reg. $14.95 to $22.95 HOW $ 599 0E1E GROUP ft Sport and Dress Shirts ft Cord and Wash Pants ft Tee Shirts HOW $fl49 Values from $5.00 to $15.00 iow $4 99 mm mm Spring and Summer SPORTSWEAR Blouses - Skirts - Capris Bermudas - Jamacas - Shorts HOW REDUCED L SPRIIIG and Summer DRESS WW SEDUCED Entire Stock of Spring and Summer DRESSES REDUCED Included are Sheaths, Costomes Sizes 5-15 and 8-18 Special Group DRESSES Reg. $12 - $35 One Rock One Rock One Rock $500 $750 $iqoo Men's SUITS and SPORT GOATS Kuppenheimer, J &F, College Hall Other Famous Brands SUITS Reg. $60 to $150 SPORT COATS Reg. $25 to $90 How Reduced $2QfoJQ Summer and Regular Weight SUITS and SPORT GOATS Reg. $35.00 - $45.00 HOW V $f99 Bermuda Shorts Reg. $5.00 & $6.00 How $299 Men'sSwim Suits Reg $5.00 - $8.00 4 Reduced 1 SPECIAL GRAB TABLE MERCHANDISE SO LOW-WE CANT ADVERTISE One Group ft Lander Shirts Reg. $8.00 -$10.00 Now $3.99 or 11 for Boys' Famous Brand Wool Shirts Sizes 14-20 $h9J0W 5599 CHARGE hi St ;v IIP f j i 4 -y M ) ft Use Devey's Charge 30 Days Or One Sixth Monthly ft BankAmericard. 7 East Main - American Fork |
