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Show 'Calico Railroad' opened area to commercial mining by JO AX HUNT Early coal miners in the Pleasant Valley faced not only the problems of finding suitable coal beds and the opening of new mines, but they also had to find economical transportation of their product to the markets the along populated Wasatch Front. Although the coal seam at Winter Quarters was discovered prior to 1875, nothing commercially was done to develop the deposits until the spring of 1876 when the No. 1 tunnel was started and a wagon road from Mill Fork in Spanish Fork Canyon to Winter Quarters was built. The 24 miles of road was finished and coal hauled out to Springville in the fall of 1876. It took four days for e the team rigs to make a round trip. Each winter the road was closed by the first heavy snowfall and remained closed until the spring thaw. In the fall of 1877 winter apparently set in early and 12 to 15 men (accounts of the incident do not agree on the number of men involved) were snowed in at the mine two-an- d without would hurry to work to load the train for its return trip. While the train was being loaded, t the engineer and the hillsides along the route. The track was 20 pound rail set for narrow gauge operation. The railroad was finished in the fall of 1879. Winter again had beaten the mine developers to the punch, but the last rails were laid on the icy snow. The Calico was completed in spite of the weather, and permanent settlement of Winter Quarters was started. Each train from Winter Quarters consisted of 12 five-tocapacity coal cars. The train did not run according to a schedule. Whenever a train pulled into Winter Quarters regardless of the hour of day or night, all the men crew would rest. This routine was followed even after the Calico Railroad was abandoned and the new Pleasant Valley line from Junction to (Colton) Scofield was completed. During the spring of 1880, every time the train came to Winter Quarters a new roadbed had to be built to support the train. Finally when the spring thaw was completed, the line was permanently laid into the town. the Winter By mid-188- n Quarters mine and the Calico Railroad were sold to the Denver and Rio Grande Calico continued to serve Winter Quarters until 1883 hauling coal from the mines and with returning passengers and supplies for the Pleasant Valley area. In 1883 the D&RG finished the new grade to make an easier climb, from Colton to Scofield, and the Calico Road was abandoned. Today portions of the roadbed can still be seen by an earnest searcher despite with being overgrown bushes and vegetation. There are still a few half decayed ties with spikes intact. The rail, however, is no longer in place. Some say it was pulled for scrap during the World Wars. The Calico Road was only Carbon County and the development of the coal industry in Utah. Without it, of the Pleasant Valley coal fields in the late 1800's would not have been possible as was permanent settlement of Winter Quarters plus the progress and growth of coal mining in Utah would have been retarded. The little narrow gauge railroad built by the barter material obtained at a bankruptcy sale, use of local resources and as little hard cash output as possible was a brief but important portion of pioneer life in Carbon County's coal fields. four-hors- TUCKER also known as "Clear Creek Station" adequate provisions. They remained there until February when the developers Sin J I r f&3i!m 1 001 known as "Pleasant Valley also-- ' T j I Present Day SCOFIELD RESERVOIR f X J i i ) ) Nominated for offices included Stanley V. president; Hector Chiara, first Walter Borla, second and Pete Bottino, treasurer. Litiz-zett- e, t; vice-preside- nt President John Skerl then announced to the members that nominations from the floor for these offices will be held open for two weeks, after which voting will be held. At their next meeting on May 9, the Kiwanians will hear from Price Postmaster Pete Bruno, who will discuss Postal Week. Planning a June unkirrn i ( The county will charge the land holder for chemicals and materials used at the rate of of the County's cost. one-ha- lf It will also charge for the use of its spraying equipment by the land holder at the rate of $5 for the first 20 acres and 10 cents for each additional acre. The land holder is responsible for the care of the equipment and would pay for all damages. If the fees are not paid he will be charged on the tax rolls of the County against his property. or Misues illegal disposition of the chemicals or equipment shall be subject to the penalties imposed by law governing such use and disposition. Students take Lagoon outing 9 wed- Parents of the future bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. John Steele Jr. of Helper. A reception will be held that evening in their honor at the Dragerton LDS ward cultural hall. ding in the Manti LDS Temple are JoLynn Behling and Donald Kay Steele. Miss Behling is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clair H. of Behling Columbia. Boys take honors at BYU track meet Several Helper Junior grade grade event. Jeff Callor, an eighth grader, took second place in run. The ninth the 880-rela- team y meet was held yesterday (Wednesday) at Carbon High School and will begin at noon. Other schools participating will be Mont Harmon and East Carbon junior highs. d Church sets services Legal or Illegal is a Mexican-Spanis- h word used to designate laborers mostly farm workers formally admitted to the United States from Mexico by arrangement with immigration officials. "Wetbacks" enter illegally often by swimming across boundary rivers, hence the term The Church of Christ is now conducting regular Sunday services in the old Carbonville Country Club building. Services include a Bible class at 10 a.m., morning mountains and ice cover, averages about 8,000 feet in elevation to make it the highest of all continents. team, consisting of Jack Hatch, Bob Marrelli, Happy Riche and Arthur Harwood placed fifth. The team's next track forty seventh, eighth and ninth grade boys to the 880-yar- mile relay composed of Roy Jewkes, Sam Eaquinta, Sam Harden and Perry Seal, won a third place ribbon. An eighth High School tracksters took honors last Friday in the Second Annual Invitational Track Meet for junior highs at BYU in Provo. The Helper school sent Antarctica, with its lofty r if " M Bracero worship at 11 a.m. and evening worship at 5:30 "wetback." p.m. SCOFIELD Bowling Vice President, Janet Barney; Secretary, and Sandra Bogdin; League of Nations Team Standings: Central Food Commission Bonnie Center 30y2-1Matador Lounge Keele; Lounge Team Standings: Mitchell's 8 Woody's V2; Helper Service Coca Cola Mutual Furniture Valley Motor 3; Treasurer, Wilma Bottino. 29-1- 5; 22-2- Pharmacy Firewood Grande 1; 19-2- 5; 17-2- 6; IIV2-32V- Chuck's Assay's Rio Pepsi Cola 2. Bonnie Bowlers 30-1- 8; 29-1- 25-2- 23-2- 5; 18-2- High Series: Tasker Virginia Alice 1; Rose James Bendetti Jewkes Norine 1; 199-48- Louise 8; Hamilton Marge Guy 190474; Rose Monroe 202-47- Dinner and dessert was served, after which the business meeting was held. two he phase suggested the old wing be partitioned off leaving the office and library open. He added that work in the auditorium area could either be done during school or over a vacation break. He also told the board he had reviewed both projects with the state fire marshal who said he would approve both projects if all the doors were replaced with solid s of an one and inch thick doors. Mr. Taft informed the board all the schools in the district would soon have to change to meet the fire standards. Mr. Taft also presented a letter stating the Ann Self Training Center was the district's most critical building in not meeting the fire code. He estimated the cost of bringing it up to standard would run $40,000 to $150,000. The board decided it would move ahead to try and secure remodeling funds. The Board also decided to loan a back hoe to a group of Highest Continent FISH CREEK CANYON 15-2- 9; Helper Kiwanis Club's nominating committee gave their report at the group's meeting last Wednesday at the LaSalle Club. wing. On 1974. 31-1- 3; Kiwanians nominate officers Helper may make a bid on it. The phase one work here included the toilet rooms, plus remodeling of the main the new Durrant lawn, water had started to flow in their basements causing a large amount of damage. The Board also approved an early schedule for school, with the district opening its doors on August 23 and closing on May 22, County buys chemicals for weed abatement supply spray material for the purpose of spraying noxious weeds on private land. unsuccessful bidder on school so they could run a test of the water table in that area. It was reported with the large amount of precipitation this year plus the increased watering on Junction" IT at promoters, decided their railroad would be built on the barter system. The Calico Road," officially known as Pleasant Valley Railroad or the Utah and Pleasant Valley Railroad, was begun September 7, 1878. The road work was let out on subcontracts to various individuals. The workmen received their pay from the stock of dry goods purchased at the bankruptcy sale. Much of the pay was in calico cloth, hence the nickname, the "Calico Road." The roadbed was graded by sledges and scrapers pulled by horses and mules. The piles for the bridges were driven with mule powered drivers. The ties were hewn from timber on equipment spraying available and mechanic work and new partitions. On phase two he listed boiler room repairs, exterior concrete work, outside window screens and lockers. He said the project would create new electrical circuits to take the pressure off the present system. On the Wellington project, Mr. Taft said the bids should be staggered so any residents below Durrant COLTON C TO turned Carbon County, in connection with the Noxious Weed Control Program and in cooperation with Carbon County farmers will make wed Columbia girl three-fourth- nearing starvation they made the hike to Tucker. The mine developers, was it deciding economically unfeasible as as well downright dangerous to operate a business according to the whims of nature, looked around for a year round transportation source. A railroad then from Tucker, known as the Clear Creek Station, to Winter Quarters seemed to be the ideal answer, however, financing such a venture was another story. Finding a stock of dry goods in a bankruptcy sale in the east, 3 flooring, cabinet work, but it holds an impressive place in the history of the full utilization The Helper Journal Donald Steele to (Continued from page 1) so he urged the board to add a $1,000 to $2,000 bonus to the contract. At Helper junior high, he said the high priority items would include the toilet rooms, acoustics, lighting, the in operation for four years, Railroad. However, 10, 1973 Thursday, May Bid opening 8; 186-47- 4. High Games: Jo Borla 177; Liz Bonza 177; Rose Perrero 174; LaRue Davis 166; Mary Ghirardelli 166; Rose Ghirardelli 165; Cathy Anderton 165. 1st third winner: Chuck's Pharmacy. winner: third 2nd Matador Lounge. 3rd third winner: Central Commission. Monday, May 14, 1973 at 6:30 p.m. at Bonnie Lanes. Play-off- s Bonnie Lanes Thursday Morning League After the final roll of The Helper Junior High School P.E. Club, along Friday morning the Alley out on top with a with the eighth grade Cars came 2639 series. Team members basketball team, left Helper James, Carev at 7:30 a.m. Saturday for a were Alice Kathi Cook, Aline Mabrito, day at Lagoon. Martin, Delia Broadhead. Accompanying the boys Second was won by the Nine on the annual outing was Pins. Third place went to Coach Harold Cunningham, the All Stars. Mr. Pat Worley, and Mr. After a delicious banquet Kenneth Gilbert. The group at the a short received cut rates on all businessCountry Club, was held. meeting rides and activities at the The following officers were resort. elected: President, Leslie 7-- 9; 8V2-391- 2; Friendly Tavern 30-1- 8; 27V2-2OV- 2. Team High Game Series: Mitchell's Friendly Tavern & 720-216- 2; 741-204- Woody's 674-197- 0. Individual High Game & Series: Ruth Blanc Madge Mangus Louise Svetich Mary Jerant 173; Virginia Wilson 172; Arlene Chavez 170; Virginia Davies 169; Betty Wheeler 168; Ann Anella 167; Edna Bath 162; Debbie Migliaccio 159; Joann Hinkins 156; Grace Hammond 154; Belma 182-48- 4; 171-48- 3; 170-47- 1; Forsythe Winters 150; 150. CHERRY POINT, N.C. Sgt. Ronnie L. Cripps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. parHelper, Cripps, ticipated in Exercise Exotic Dancer VI with Marine Air Support Squadron One, here recently. He joined the Marine Corps in August of 1970. More than 42,000 men from all branches of the Armed Forces, were in- volved in the training to exercise designed strengthen the coordination needed during amphibious assaults. Hostess Spy Rose Greenhow, a Washington hostess and famous spy during the Civil War, is said to have sent word to Confederate Gen. Beauregard that the Yankees were coming, causing Union defeat at Bull Run. List The first list of stars that has been preserved and in which each star was given its name and brightness was made by Ptolemy of Alexandria, Egypt, about 2,000 years ago. The list consisted of approximately 1,000 stars. HORMEL ? (Continued from page president-elect- Cv , tSWDe GdeeOgfg I fSTtN M WESTERN SEA 7 ffjk mm FAMILY m whole Kernel orcrearrtmi I School cook Katherine Virginia president; Mitchell's took the last third of bowling. Star-Studde- d Helper man participates in Corps exercise 1) Migliorl, Corn C 303 $1 ) M Nola Vogrinec, ; Matekovic, Rosemary Jennie treasurer; Topolovic, secretary; Thelma Jewkes, historian; and Zina Tabor, Mary (Dukes) Jerant and Edna Lindsay, reporters. Mrs. Pauline Buchannan, Food Services superintendent for the district, installed the new officers. Some 41 members attended the meeting. Also, Mrs. Georgia Cox, a former member, was guest. Other members retiring besides Miss Eaquinto include Thelma Jewkes of Price; Genevieve Heer of Dragerton, and Bertha Denison of Price. PRINGLES P0G0 (3Ca5p M Ml Calorie TENDER LEAF DEL MONTE Prune qt. iea 0uoGe JJ Prices effective May 10, 11, 12 A M V 1 |