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Show 4 VTW I Th Good Schook 111 Good Churches if Promoting All Progressive Enterprises For a Better Lehi VOLUME Lehi to Join Motor Caravan in Protest To S. L. Water Grab City officials, irrigation company directors, well owners and other interested parties from Lehi are being asked to join a motor caravan to the State Engineer's office tomorrow, Participants in the caravan will attend as interested spectators, the hearing on Salt Lake City's filing to drill wells in the Cottonwood area. Spokesmen for the Utah County delegations said they want to show our neighbors that we are interested in the problem, and if an explanation of their visit is desired, Lewis Wells, Mayor of Pleasant Grove, has been designated spokesman. The notice of Salt Lake City's intention to dig four large wells at the mouth of American Fork Mrs. Kindergarten Naomi Shaw and Mrs. Donna will register the children August 30 and 31. Special registration blanks will be sent to the parents in advance with further notice of the hour and date. It is quite possible that ths school has failed to receive the names of all the children in this age group. New names should be reported immediately to Mrs. Shaw or Principal Cecil Ash. A birth certificate is required and the fifth birth date must be on or before Oct. 31, 1954. Le-Gran- d, five-year-o- which they obtained two years ago. City officials say they hope to drill the wells Immediately, then file suit against Salt Lake City if the wells are dried up or decreased. Monday's Fire One Largest Lehi's In History s Flora Zimmerman To Observe 80th Birthday Sunday Board and the Lehi Irrigation Company, is in charge of arrangements for Lehi's participation in the caravan. He reports that he is contacting officials of the various irrigation companies, civic clubs, well owners and others, asking their cooperatioa Any or other interested individual will be welcomed in the caravan. . Working with Mr. Peterson on arrangements are other members of the Water Board, Joseph Smith and Lynn R. Webb, as well as members of the City Council. Protest Affidavits Protests against the American Fork Canyon portion of Salt Lake program must City's be filed with 'the State Engineer before October 6. Mayor Sharp said the city will have copies of the necessary affidavit forms for persons who wish to protest It is hoped that a large majority of Lehi residents will fill out and file these affidavits, particularly and farmers. Salt Lake To Proceed Mayor Sharp said that Salt Lake intends to proceed with the in American Fork Canyon despite protests from officials of Lehi, American Fork and Pleasant Grove. Their plan is to sink four deep, wells at the canyon mouth to obtain 30 second feet of water and put it directly into the Salt Lake Aaueduct Officials of the Salt Lake Metropolitan Water Board have said they intend to go ahead with the wells, and it will be up to the North Utah County cities to stop them from pumping the wells. If Salt Lake City were to pump 30 second feet of water from the canyon area, it would dry up every well and stream in Lehi, Mayor Sharp declared. American Fork City already has two filings for wells in that am 1 1 well-own- er well-diggi- ng well-owne- rs 24-in- ch ld An unattended brush and rubbish fire on the old elementary school grounds was held responsible for the blaze which gutted the old Grammar School building Monday afternoon. Firemen were called out around noon to fight the blaze which started on the roof at the northeast corner of ths building. Fire Chief John Broadbent said his MR. ASH. Lehi Dance Set Guest Night Citizens Called Slated August 19 To Cooperate in The annual guest night party for the Lehi Dance Set, scheduled Polio Fund Drive has been for ed Wayne Chistensen issued an urgent plea, this week, to local residents to give their full cooperation to the emergency polio fund drive scheduled August 16 to 31. Mr. Christensen pointed out that if present obligation of the polio foundation are to be met it is imperative that the emergency drive get the full cooperation of crews were making good headway with the blaze until the wind shifted and blew the flames southward directly down into the attic and rafters. Once the fire spread under the firemen were unable to get at it and it spread with great speed. Flames shot high In the air, and falling embers started roof fires on two homes to the roof, These were quickly ex-- ! crew tinguished by a stand-boperating from the fire departtruck. ment's small pick-uBoth city pumping trucks were in operation constantly, and a call was sent out to the American Fork Fire Department. They sent over their big truck and remained on duty here until 3:00 p. m. Firemen fought the blaze with north. y . PIac To Raise A Family p the pumping trucks until emptying tanks caused the pressure to drop off sharply, then they connected to fire hydrants, pumping the water with the trucks. Some difficulty was encountered when firemen attempted to use a hyd rant near Smith Hardware which was out of repair. Chief Broad bent said he had been informed the hydrant was under repair umxw ' Mr. Christensen. chairman of the local drive submits a few of the financial problems that are facing the foundation at this time and the need for the emergency drive: The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, estimated the needs of the foundation in January for the year of 1954. That estimate placed the total needs of the foundation at 75 million dollars, to be divided as follows: PREVENTION: which includes providing of Gamma Globulin and coTTduetton the vaccine trials $26,500,000.00. PATIENT CARE, $28,700,000.00. education, mediRESEARCH, cine and community service, public information, fund raising and administrative expenses, $19,800,-000.0- 0. RAISED in the march of dimes $55,000,000.00. FELL SHORT OF ACTUAL NEEDS 20 million dollars. Why the Emergency Drive There was in 1954 a carry over of 67,000 patients needing care. There will be an anticipated 40,000 new cases needing care in 1954. During 1953 the National Foundation aided 77,000 cases of which 22,000 were new cases. The incidence for the first half of 1954 topped the past five year average. As of July 3rd, 1954, there were 4703 new cases this year which is 34 per cent greater than the past five year average for the same period of time. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis has pledged in the past that no one needing help in their fight against Polio would go unaided, regardless of race, The people of color, or creed. the country have rallied splendidly to this cause and because of ACTUALLY 1954 - Bridge Widening Project Started bridge extension. Arrangements have been made with Max Jones Construction company for the work. The bridge will include a pedestrian section, separated from the automobile part by a Cement railing. Mrs. Andrew FJeld enjoyed a visit from their son, Mr. and Mrs. Allen FJeld and Patriarch and family, here from Murray, Sunday. 4 X everyone. this pledge has been kept. We must not permit any one needing help to ease the serious effects of Polio to go unaided. This is true now, perhaps, more than ever before, since we are, we hope, so close to the answer that will relegate the scourge of Polio to that limbo of the past now occupied by smallpox, and diptheria. This fight is YOUR fight. It is only because YOU have fought it MRS. FLORA ZIMMERMAN so consistently and generously, so Mrs. Zimmerman was born in that we have accomplished Lehi, August 15, 1874, a daughter much in the past. Your committee of Martin B. and Martha Worlton is working only for you and your She was married to families. It is up to YOU whether Bushman. Suel James Zimmerman at Lehi, or not one of your loved ones, has January 28, 1902. They lived in the help he might some day need. Idaho for six years, then returned to Lehi. In Idaho, both she and her husband worked in the LDS church organizations. She has served as a visiting teacher in RePreliminary work on widening lief Society in Lehi for many of the automobile bridge at years. She is a charter member Second West and Sixth North was of the Snow Spring Camp of started this week, when city workmen began pulling out trees Daughters of Utah Pioneers. at does the location. also and She loves flowers Several pieces of city equipment considerable crocheting as a hobby. Her main interest during the past were utilized to cut and remove few years has been her three the trees and make way for the great-grandchildre- n. f NUMBER TWO ' their generosity, daughters, seven grandchildren She and five has one grandson, James Don Bar ratt, in the Navy, serving in the Far East at the present time. Her daughters are Mrs. Elva Allen and Mrs. Virgil (Ruby) Meredith, Lehi, and Mrs. Don Barratt (Harriett) of American Fork. Her sister, Mrs. Vera Trunkey, also expects to visit her during the day. 1934 J - I It, aty Fire Destroys Old Elementary Sckjool Building Last Monday Kindergarten Registration 30. 31 August teacher. The Thursday, August 12, postponed to Thursday, August 19. The dance, highlight of the summer season, will be informal and will be held at the Avalon ballCanyon is now being room, on the highway toward Salt in a Provo paper. The first ad ap- Lake City. Members are remindpeared Monday, and the ad will ed that they may bring as many for four successive be guests as they wish. Mondays. Hearing on this phase of Salt Lake City's program, of vital interest to the people of Utah of County, has tentatively been set for October 6. At that time, it is hoped that Utah County pecple Monday's Grammar School fire will turn out in force to back up even larger than the blaze their protests. A'hich destroyed the Royal Theatre Motor Caravan in September, 1944, in the opinion The motor caravan will start f some firemen who fought both from Provo, picking up additional fires. cars at Pleasant Grove, American The Royal Theatre blaze was Fork and Lehi. The meeting time at 1:30 a. m. Within a at Lehi is 8:30 a. m. in front of reported time the theatre was a short the Royal Theatre on Main Street. blazing inferno. Firemen reported Mayor Frank Sharp said a loudthey might have saved at leist speaker will be obtained to give the back part of the building had participants in the motor caravan not some helpful volunteers opened last minute instructions before both the front and back doors, they start for Salt Lake City. allowing oxygen to reach the They will be reminded that they flames. are not actual participants in FriMonday's school fire goes on the day's hearing, but are attending record as one of the biggest fires the hearing in an effort to show in Lehi's history. unity and opposition to this move by the Salt Lake Metropolitan Water Board. The Highway Patrol has been asked to give the caravan guidance into Salt Lake City, and state Mrs. Flora Bushman Zimmerofficials have been requested to Lehi native, and long time man, provide adequate parking space church LDS worker, will observe for the cars at the State Capital. her eightieth birthday Sunday, State Engineer Joseph Tracy has been informed of the plan so August 15. Twenty two family that he may arrange for larger members will gather in her honor at her home on that date. Due to quarters for the hearing. a frail condition of health, she Virgil H. Peterson, president of will meet with family members the Lehi Metropolitan Water only at this time. well-drilli- ng ITA1I, TIU KSDAV, AUGUST LE11I, TWENTY-THRE- E A Good Friendly . "J about two weeks ago, at which time the waterworks department had given him emergency instructions for a day or atwo until .t i i ; t Bam! me nyurani. was repairea. fie he had not yet checked with waterworks officials to see why tlie hydrant repairs had not been completed. Mr. Broadbent said one crew was fighting the fire from the roof before the wind changed and forced them off. From then on, it would have been impossible for any department to have stopped it, regardless of what kind of equipment they had at their disposal, he declared. Pent-u- p heat and flames under. the roof received a boost when someone opened one of the lower doors, allowing oxygen to reach the fire. With a loud hissing sound, the fire burst out fulL and shortly afterward the roof collap sed. , frank Jex, superintendent of i ft. W. 1 MlHtmmVI buildings and grounds for the Alpine School District, said the building was empty except for about 50 old desks. The desks were stored on the lower floor and were undamaged. Alma P. Burton,, superintendent of schools, said the building was listed in a blanket insurance policy covering buildings of the district. He said he did not know the amount of coverage, The building is a total loss.' George I. Bone, Lehi school board represenative, said he did not. believe any salvage would be possible. He said he would recommend tearing down the - walls, since they are a potential hazard. He added that everything of value was removed from the building some time ago and stored in the ' district warehouse. Mr. Bone declared that the Grammar School building was the newest and best of the two old elementary buildings. The School Board had considered remodeling it and using it until another new , ONE OF LEHI'S WORST FIRES Game volunteer firemen from Lehi and American Fork de II partments battle fire which destroyed one of the old Elementary school buildings Monday afternoon. New Irrigation Stay flway From Warning to Burned School Motorists Project Nov City officials and the local Chief Fire police department again urged the In Operation Says residents and cooperation water is now of Fire Chief John Broadbent has motorists at the time of fire and issued a warning to all persons who may be tempted to explore Grammar School the burned-ou- t building. The building is extremely dangerous and should not be entered! Chief Broadbent said there are large beams through the structure which are partially burned through or dislocated. These are in dang er of falling at any time. Until a demolition crew has been inside to remove these hazards, it would be foolhardy for anyone to enter the building, Chief Broadbent warned. One potential hazard was re- moved Monday evening, when firemen plied down the brick facade over the north entrance. This section of masonry was left standing alone at a precarious angle when the fire burned away surrounding roof and beams. The facade was pulled down with a steel cable attached to a heavy duty truck owned by the National Guard. A fence is being constructed around the building to keep out children or curious individuals who may want to explore the ruins. The School Board will meet Monday night to decide what to do with the building. It is almost certain that the vote will be to tear down the walls. disaster. Although warnings have previously been issued, excessive traffic again hampered the work of the fire crew and officers when the school building caught fire, Monday. One local man was cited into city court and a Salt Lake man is being sought by officers for driving their cars over the fire hose. Trucks were compelled to move in a round about course to avoid the closely parked cars. In the case of a fire at a residence, similar conditions could cause the loss of lives, was pointed out. Cooperation is asked of all, otherwise citations will be issued and stiff penalties imposed for disregard of necessary safety measures. MOTORISTS, PLEASE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE FROM FIRES. Liahonian Club Presents Gift to Hospital Nursery Nursing Superintendent Ethel appreciation for herself and the nursing staff at the Lehi hospital for a very useful gift from the Liahonian Club. As a special club project, the Liahonians made infant nightgowns during the past season. Ten of these, beautifully designed, were presented to the hospital by the club, together with four bnby shirts. The gowns were made under, the leadership of Mrs. Glenn Wing as president. In the absence Lehi Lions and. their families of Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Dean Evans, will meet tonight (Thursday) for new president, made the presenttheir annual family night, to be ation. held in American ' Fork canyon. The always popular affair, planned for August 19, was advanced a week to avoid conflict with the Time to Dance Set party next Thursday. School The big party will take place at the first camp site in the north Lehi firemen were called out a fork of the canyon. The evening second time to the old Grammar will feature a treasure hunt for School building Tuesday morning, the children, a program and plen- when accumulated debris inside ty of hot dogs and hamburgers. the gutted building began smouldCommittees in charge of the af- ering again. Fire Chief John fair include Hardvard Hinton as Broadbent said firemen put out chairman of invitations and pro- the fire in Just a few minutes. gram, assisted by Glen Wanlass and Brent Mackay; Dick Evans Mrs. T. E. Sunderland accomand Charles Brooks in charge of panied her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. the location and fire wood; and Fred Healey and three daughters Mr. and Mrs. Dick Evans will be of American Fork, to Rupert, in charge of table decorations. Idaho. They spent last week The annual affair is scheduled visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne to get under way at 7 p. m. Sunderland and family. Ball expressed Lehi Lions Plan Family Night Firemen Called Second Grammer -- Drain being run ComLehi the Irrigation through pany's new pipeline south of the city, although no water turns are yet being issued to property owners in the area, according to Virgil II. Peterson, company presi- dent. Mr. Peterson said they are still encountering some trouble with the pump. From time to time the school could be built The Grampump kicks off, interrupting the mar building was constructed in flow of water for an hour or two 1910. It contained two floors of until they can get it started again. classrooms, plus a third-stor- y While this condition exists, the gymnasium and attic. irrigation company directors do Chief Broadbent reported that men patrolled the building thoroughly inside and out. The fire was concentrated primarily on the second and third floors, although it burned down ventilator shafts in a few places. ine c ire mei praisea uie worn of his men in fighting this to be one of the largest in Lehi's history. They deserve a great deal of credit for the way they worked with the equipment they have, he said, pointing out that Lehi's department is geared city. for much smaller fires. "The men worked their hearts out, and their Local cooperation was wonderful," he declared. Fourteen out of the department's 16 members aided with the fire at One time or another In throughout the day. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hutchings they were assisted by about 20 of the Lone Eagle Trading Post volunteers. announce the winners in their Superintendent Burton said a fence will be erected around the recontest held popular Whirlpool cently. They stated that they re school immediately. ceived many excellent 'entries which stated, "Why I Would Like Local to Own a Whirlpool Washer," in Attend 25 words or less. All entries were sent to district Convention headquarters in Salt Lake City Among those attending the for Judging, the six local winners three firemen's convention in named as follows: Mrs. Wayne Vernaldays last week were a ' good Powell, Mrs. Udine Wing, Mrs. representation from LehL Includ Dorothy Bone, Mrs. Alta Wanlass, ed were Fire Chief and Mrs. John Mrs. Ralph J. Ekins and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyed Fletcher Hunsaker. Each of the Broadbent: Mr. and Mrs. Ned Wilson. Penrod, above ladies was presented with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Broadbent and a worthwhile gift for the home. Mr. and Mrs. Knollin Haws. Their entries are being forwarded to the national headquarters in ings . were banquets, a fashion the East where they will be in show for the ladies and a trip to the dinosaur quarries. Mrs. Alvin competition for a trip to Bermuda Broadbent won a door prize. or Havana. Here from San Francisco, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings report Mr. and Mrs. Fred Potter (Audresia gratifying number of local and their five childAustin) rey dents participated and that they ren are visiting with her parents, wish to extend their appreciation Mr. and Mrs. John Ausin and other to all of them. not feel they can issue water turns. A representative of the company from which the pump was purchased is expected here today to check on the mechanism. Directors hope to have the difficulty corrected and the line in full use within the next few days. The new irrigation line carries water from the East and West city drainage systems down to irrigate approximately 700 acres of land south and west of the his fire,-believe- Trading Post Announces Winners Popular Contest Firemen Vernal d |