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Show Trning in L L Canyon logo of Earl Tfess Transportation Vital in Canyon Development The first prospector through American Fork Canyon was probably prob-ably one of the soldier -prospectors attached to Col. Patrick E. Connor's 300 volunteers who in October, 1862 marched into Salt Lake Valley and organized Fort Douglas. The arrival of Col. Connor marked the beginning of mining industry in Utah. Although Al-though Brigham Young had done everything possible to encourage the people to stay close to the land and place their hope of the future in farms and other agricultural agri-cultural pursuits, Connors did everything to encourage the occupation. oc-cupation. He knew that the discovery dis-covery of rich ore would increase in-crease the numbers of prospectors prospec-tors and miners in the territory, terri-tory, diluting the Mormons political poli-tical and economic control of the area. Many of his number were old-timers who had been active A, PV-2 DAVID A. ALLDREDGE David Alldredge Completes Medicel School Training Pv-2 David A. Alldredge of American Fork has completed 15 weeks of training in the U.S. Army Medical Field Service School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Pv-2 Alldredge is the son of Marge Alldredge of Alpine Al-pine and Chester Alldredge of Orem. His training; Included two weeks of medical combat training and 13 weeks of Radiography Procedures Course Class 10. Upon completing this course Pv-2 Alldredge is undergoing six weeks of on the job training train-ing at the Brook Army Medical Center. David ai.d his wife, the former form-er Denise Ormond of American Fork are currently making their home in San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Alldredge's parents are Mrs. Eva Pollock and Bud Ormond Or-mond both of American Fork. Hampshire hogs have a white belt around the shoulders and front legs. in the gold strike of '49 in California. Connors was also concerned in keeping his troops occupied and issued orders which gava the soldiers permission to prospect pros-pect the country. He ever, vent so far as to warn the saints that the miners and prospectors were to be provided with the fullest protection of the military. Traveling by horseback, the miner-prospectors combed th area, soon joined by miners from many distant regions as the intercontinental in-tercontinental railroad was joined join-ed at Promontory Point on May 10, 1969. Narrow trails served the first miners in the American Fork Mining District. When production produc-tion boomed, however, it was soon evident that wagon-wide roads were required to haul the ore to market. Much of the present road north of Deer Creek, or Tibbie Fork Dam, is the same that carried the burden of ore laden wagons down the steep canyon for shipment ship-ment to market. As the need for better roads became evident, improvement im-provement work was completed and a narrow wagon road was dug and blasted along fhe crest of the west slope of the canyon. Horse drawn scrapers were thepiimary equipment used in the perilous road construction project. At one point belowDutchmanFlat, the road winds along the crest of the hill on a solid rock base. Blasting was utilized to widen the rock and early drill holes are still evident along the rock outcropping out-cropping which is adjacent to the roadbed. Overhead, a rockbound tree is seen, showing the tenacity tena-city of the environment and the ingenuity of the road builders who blasted out the rock below the giant fir which continued to thrive, even with much of the root system exposed. As mining boomed in Miller Hill, on Dutchman Flat and at the mines of Mary Ellen Gulch and Mineral Basin, regular teamster routes were established and men from surrounding communities took their teams and wagons into the canyon to become important import-ant links in the transportation system from the mines to the railroad and later, to American Fork. The road system traveled the perpendicular "Z" dugway to the railhead at Deer Craek while the narrow gauge railroad was wi - ' - i ft;.. t t-s v ; ;rt ir , y - : v V. , t - W - L-'-" "' Boyd Hunter Enjoys Church Work in Cardston Boyd Hunter, former resident and school teacher in American Fork, was recent'v madeamem-ber madeamem-ber of the bishopi.; of the Cardston Card-ston First Ward, Alberta Stake, Cardston, Canada. According to both Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, they enjoy living inCanada very much. Both worked as guides for the summer months at the Visitors Center at the Cardston Temple and stated that it was a very nice experience. They sendgreetings to all their former friends in the area. They also appreciate receiving re-ceiving the Citizen and keep abreast of the American Fork news that way. 3 1 i t 5 XJ j4 vtfV-i I . r if: -JS- I t ...he believes in "Closing the barn door!" GUNN McKAY endorses the old adage of "an ounce of prevention." Providing better opportunities for education, educa-tion, vocational training, recreation apd employment just has to be better than "making the judges get tougher and filling the jails with juveniles." As a former high school teacher, Gunn McKay can relate to youth. He can talk their langujge. As a State Legislator Legis-lator and Administrative Assistant to Governor Calvin Rampfon he knows how effective legislation is accomplished. accom-plished. Me talks that language, too. VOTE on Nov. 3 for J j ,. ,., .., .,..1f.. . . .. - .- r inrrin.r,ij 1st District-Democrat Pd. Pol. Adv., McKay for Congress Committee, David Duncan, Co-Chairman JAGGED ROOTS OF TREE are exposed above road to American Ameri-can Fork Mining District in No: .li Fork of American Forx Canyon. Rock below tree was blamed away for wagon-wide road to mining camps in 1870's, with original roadbed still traveled much of the distance from Tibbie Fork to Mineral Basin. r 1 -1 ' .v. -.sv NARROW DRILL BIT MARKS pocket the rock outcroppings on the road to Dutchman Flat. This hand drilled bit mark was probably placed as road work was completed over narrow nar-row road linking mining area with American Fork Canyon. A permanent road was laid in the main canyon in the period of 1876 to 1878. in operation from 1872 to 187b. The "Z" remains as one of the most dificult sections of passage. Canyon bottom roads were also established in Mary Ellen Gulch and in Mineral Basin, with a narrow ''sledge" road constructed con-structed up Miller Hill to the Wyoming and Miller mines. Both of these original roads have been relocated and improved, although both are still strictly four-wheel vehicle roads today. Hauling people and supplies to the diggings dig-gings and ore out was a demanding job. A stage line was soon established estab-lished with the blooming of Forest City and regular schedules connected con-nected American Fork and the mining district. The day long trip on the ore wagons was a rough, jogging ride requiring the best efforts of both horses and driver, with the stage a considerably con-siderably more comfortable way to travel the canyon route. Autumn Decor Used in Literary League opening Parry The American Fork Literary League held their opening social on Monday evening, September 28, at the Senior Citizens Center. Cen-ter. A delicious dinner and a delightful program were enjoyed for the evening. President Mrs. Norman Wing presided and conducted the meeting. meet-ing. She also paid a tribute to the out-going president, Mrs. Jack Walker. Mrs. Phillip Green gave the financial statement of the club and Mrs. Frank Greenwood gave the Legislative Council Report Re-port and a statement on the proposed pro-posed project for this year. Mrs. Walker also gave a proposed project. A vote will be taken on the project at a future date. Mrs. C.A. Grant was in charge of the program. She introduced Max Duhler, recent winner of First Place at the Utah State Fair for his piano playing, a- mong other honors. Max played "Sonata" by Betthoven on the piano and then played two selections selec-tions on the accordian. Mrs. Paul Murdoch was then introduced and she gave a few brief remarks on her association with the next guest, Miss Colleen Smith, Miss Ameiican Fork, My neighbors "The magic has gone out of our marriage." THE AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, ""HURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1970 Miss Utah County and recently chosen attendant to Miss Utah State Fair. Colleen then told of some of the experiences they had had during her reign as Miss Am. Fork and Miss Utah County. She then played three piano selections. selec-tions. Anothe" guest on the program pro-gram was Colleen's first attendant atten-dant as Miss Utah County, Miss Ilene Steed of Orem, who is a senior at the BYU. Miss Steed gave a clever song, "What's More American Than I." Serving tables for the buffet style luncheon were centered with vases of mums. Autumn leaves were placed along two green streamers and an arrangement of gourds and pyracanthe was used on the piano. Committer members in charge of the lovely affair were Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Elden Miller, Mrs. C.A. Grant, Mrs. Melvin Beck-strand Beck-strand and Mrs. Glen Gordon. Mrs. O. Devere Wootton was the winner of the draw prize. l V I ; v.. ' v J 1 1 lii 1 CANDIDATES VISIT COMMUNITY-Republican candidates were visitors to community, getting acquainted with local voters. From left, J. N. Washburn, "Dick" Richards, Douglas Johnson and Kay Mitani. Mr. Washburn and Mr. Johnson are legislative candidates. Mr. Mitani is a candidate for Justice of the Peace. a -'km SALT LAKE G04.DEN EID EAGLES l DENVER SPURS Beehive DUP Camp To Meet Oct. 15 The monthly meeting of the Beehive Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers will be held Thursday, October IS, at the home of Verdell Lee, 157 North 1st West. It will begin at 2 p.m. The lesson "The Mormon Relief Re-lief Society" will be given by Carol Wirthlin. "A history of the Eighth Ward Relief Society from 1950 to 1958" will be read by Maud Roberts. Mrs. Lee andMrs. Roberts are in charge of plans for the meeting. meet-ing. All members and all others interested in-terested are invited and urged to attend. iQG IK 1 1 J.I ill Ill-iii ooooow i DDI 00' tf OCN lOOf ; 'V The Bank of Pleasant Grove is the bank that takes the lead in northern Utah County. Here's how: The first bank to have its own complete computer system. The first bank to offer the extra convenience of statement savings. " The first bank to compound your savings account interest quarterly you get your money sooner and it adds up to more. The first bank to offer Master Charge the universal credit card good at over 700,000 places throughout the world. You can also choose from two checking account systems tailored to your special needs, and instant no red tape installment loans. A bank is more than just a place to keep your money. Today your bank should offer complete, up to date, expanding services that meet with present day needs. You get that service at The Bank of Pleasant Grove the bank that stays a step ahead. BANK OF One good term deserves another! Re-e!eet amson REPUBLICAN County Assessor Serving as Utah County assessor for past four years Now president of Utah Chapter International Association of Assessing Officers Represents assessors of Utah on the state committee com-mittee of the Farm Land Assessment Act 1969 (Greenbelt) Cetified appraiser as required re-quired by law to appraise property for tax purposes Business executive for over 35 years Utah County native Active civic worker: Served as president oi' Chamber of Commerce; Kiwanis Club Utah State Press Vice-president of Utah Manufacturer's, United Fund Served two terms in Utah House of Representatives Completed fcur years of study at B.Y.U. Served LDS mission Married the former Margaret Mar-garet Bird and have son, Martin; daughter, Marv Cox RE-ELECT HARRISON CONOVER NOV. 3 -Pd. Pol. Adv. |