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Show Unive; ""toils Cor; The Friendly Good Schools vrm Good Churchy jl mMmmm VOLUME atf TWENTY-THRE- Promoting All Progressive Enterprises For a Better Lehi LEHI, UTAH, THURSDAY, MARCH E A Good 17, 1955 NUMBER Property Taxes Meeting Set Increase up to To Discuss 35 Per Cent School Site Lehi property taxes, together with property taxes in other Utah County communities, have been increased up to 35 per cent on the tax rolls now on file at the Utah County Assessor's Office, it was revealed Monday night by Mayor Frank Sharp. The increases are the result of of property con the ducted in this County during the summer months and will "be reflected on the next tax notices iV sent out. Mayor Sharp declared that he has attended two meetings on the problem sponsored by the Provo Chamber of Commerce for representatives of all municipalities, banks, contractors, building and loan companies, etc. At the last meeting, representatives of the State Tax Commission were on hand to hear protests from the group that Utah County's taxes were being raised unfairly. Utah County was the first in the state to have it's county PRIZE MOTOR TO BE GIVEN IN JAYCfcE FUND RAISING PROJECT Orlin Wathen, left, even though property in it was previously Wayne Allred and George Reynolds (fund raising committee) inspect Evinrude "Lightwln" motor were 1947 when other counties to be given away as part of Jaycee Easter fund raising project. not. Therefore, Utah County taxpayers will receive the tax boost Fire before anyone else in the state. Tax Commission officials pointed Peck Tractor out that they are within the law Extensive damage to a tractor in carrying out this program. To raise funds for their annual given away Sat., April 9, at 6 owned by Mahlon Peck resulted A committee will soon be apfrom a fire which started Friday Easter Egg Hunt for. the children p. m. at Wathen's. The motor in the the motor, according to Fire pointed by of Lehi, the Jaycees will give will be on display in the window all county taxto contact group Chief John Broadbent. The blaze units and them to lower ask away an Evinrude outboard motor of the store until then. ing Mr. Wathen reports that the apparently started from a small their mill levies so that April 9, according to Dean Kirk-hathey will line in leak burned and the gas Evinrude company has granted no more tax money than president. receive the electrical and Orlin Wathen, George Reynolds the club a substantial price re- lines in the wiring it washydraulic in the past, Mayor Sharp said. It tractor, report- is on duction the for the motor proand Wayne Allred, unlikely that all of the taxing motor will carry the full ed. units, particularly the state and report that the outboard ject. The guarantee carried by all - On Sunday, the firemen were schools, will lower their levies, he motor will be an Evinrude three called to extinguish a brush and indicated. Evinrude products. horsepower "Lightwin" with Fish-- r Dick Clover nas been named rubbish fire near the Arlin Fowler rmans Drive. One of the smooth-ea- t To indicate the amount of inand lightest of motors, it chairman of the Easter Egg Hunt, home. Chief Broadbent said the crease, Lehi's assessed valuation details of which will be announced blaze, which threatened nearby the old rating was $1,750,-00weighs only 32 pounds and is built in the near future. The Hunt will homes and buildings, apparently under With with Evinrude's famous Fisher- be new rating it is held the Saturday before was started by children playing $2,250,000, the man Drive that lets you go Mayor Sharp said. with matches. "wherever there's water to float Easter at Wines Park. your boat" over rocks and shallows, through thick reeds and weed beds. The motor is an ideal motor for use on " Jaycees Plan Fund Raising Drive For Annual Easter Egg Hunt Damages above-mention- )0-d- -- 0. Mrs. Inza Russon, Prominent Church Lehi Rates Top Priority For to Observe 80th "take-along- Worker, rental boats. Tickets on the motor may be Mrs. Susan Inza Houtz Russon, obtained from any Jaycee, and stubs may be deposited in a box Lehi resident for more than a half at Wathen's. The motor will be century, and church and D. U. P. worker, will observe her 80th birthday, Sunday, March 20. Open house will be held in her honor Riding Club Initiates Birthday Lehi Wins First New Armory Brig. Gen. Maxwell E. Rich, Adjutant General of the Utah Tourney National Guard, has sent through The Pioneers got off to a good a request to the National Guard start Wednesday at the state Bureau for a new armory for Lehi basketball tournament in Provo on a No. 1 priority for the year 1957, it was revealed - Monday by defeating Gunnison night by officers of the Lehi They meet the strong Wasatch five today (Thursday) at National Guard. The information was revealed 6:20. Let's go and support the boys. They have an eye on that to the Mayor and City Council by First Lt. Paul J. Kuhni, comchampionship trophy. manding officer, and Warrant Officer Maurice J. Dahl, unit Free administrator. They pointed out that Guard officials are still reMisses quiring the $10,000 token contriVery seldom does the Free bution from Lehi City, in addition t Press miss its deadline, but to a site. this week is one of those times. Lt. Kuhni and W. O. Dahl inAdded work and late copy was dicated that the machinery is ell just too much for our staff. We in motion, and Lehi can have an tried, but even with the four armory if it wishes to fill the revice presidents working hard, quirements. we just couldn't cut the must Councilmen reported that they ard. We'll be out on regular have investigated several possible schedule next week. sites for an armory, and Rex Zimmerman was authorized to INZA RUSSON NO STAKE SUNDAY SCHOOL check on prices. The site must be at least 325 feet by 225 feet ir at the home of her daughter, Mrs. PREPARATION MEETING size. 216 East THIS MONTH Marlin Christiansen, There will be no Stake Sunday The Council promised to give Main Street, Lehi. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to School Preparation Meeting this the Guardsmen an answer in the call between the hours of 2 p. m. month, it is announced by Stake near future regarding the $10,000 contribution. and 6 p. m. The family requests Superintendent Eugene Hilton. that gifts be omitted. Mrs. Russon, who continues as chaplain in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Bluebell Camp, has a wealth of pioneer achievement in her background. Her parents wore both handcart pioneers to Utah. George C. Leany, operator of tude toward service and customHer grandfather was a wheel Leany's Mercantile, has been ers. (3) Provide for thorough wright. A wagon he made, sold awarded the coveted "Award of and continuous training of service 's to Brigham Young when the staff. (4) Keep accurate and conveyance broke down, is Merit" for' outstanding customet useful service records. (5) Maintain adequate show preserved as a relic in the state service by the Frigidaire Company. Presentation of a hand- facilities and tools in proper ratio capitol building today. some plaque was made this week to operation (including Mrs. Russon was born in Spring-villtesting March 20, 1875, a daughter by Ed Lane, Frigidaire Division and repair equipment). (6) Carry a n adequate and workable inof Philip and Sarah Jane Hall Manager, of Salt Lake City. The award was made to Mr. ventory of Frigidaire parts and Houtz. She received her schooling in Springville, part of the time un- Leany for meeting and maintain- accessories. (7) Render service. (8) Cooperate der the tutelage of a brother. She ing the standards for Frigidaire served as secretary of the Sprng-vill- e service to customers in accord- fully with district in recommendance with the Frigidaire Award ed serivce activities. Fourth Ward YLMIA. The plaque has been placed on She was married to George E. of Merit Service Program. Under Russon, September 26, 1894, in the this program, a dealer must meet display in the store. Under the Salt Lake Temple, by President eight dealer service standards, as Service program it is possible John R. Winder. They made their follows: (1) Have less than a for dealers to win "year bars", to home in Lehi and built the first reasonable percentage of factory the plaque for continued service. Mr. Leany has been serving the home in the community after the and district customer complaints. turn of the century. Mr. Russon (2) Demonstrate throughout en- Lehi area with Frigidaire applitire organization the right atti ances for the past 10 years. (Continued on Inside Page) Game 50-6- 3. New Clubhouse Fitting iniation of the new constructed by the clubhouse, Lehi Riding Club, was the "Ladies" Night banquet, held in the new building, last Thursday evening. Harold W. Barnes served as master of ceremonies for the affair at which western entertainment was furnished by the popular musical and singing group from Brighom Young University. Evans cafe catered the banquet which was served at three long tables decorated with daffodills. There were 56 present, including Mr. and' Mrs. Russell Innes as special guests. The committee in charge included Dean Wilcox, chairman; Russon, David Roberts, Warren Morris Clark, Reed Roberts, Don Whimpey, George Ricks and Noy Christofferson. Visitors Welcome The clubhouse is now practically completed except for a few minor details and some of the kitchen equipment. Built of cinder block, it is finished inside with knotty pine and an accoustic ceiling. Included in the building which measures 35 by 55 feet, are the large club, room, lounges and a complete kitchen, everything modern, with gas appliances and of 150 for banquets and nace. It will nicely accomodate a larger crowd for dances. Local clubs and organizations are invited to make appointments to tour the building which was designed with a view to accommodate parties and gatherings of all types of local groups. Landscaping and plantings will be added this spring. George Carson is the current club president of the colorful group which comprises members from all walks of life and which aids annually in staging the authentic Lehi Roundup rodeo production. gs - 'it Press Deadline ! Place to Raise a Family Recommendations in regard to a new high school site for Lehi will be given by I. Dale Despain, Utah County Planning engineer, at a special meeting to be held Friday at 7:30 p. m. in the Lehi Elementary School auditorium, according to George Bone School Board member. All persons interested in the school site problem are urged to attend the meeting and hear Mr. Despain's report on the pros and cons of the various sites which have been under consideration in this community. Mr. Despain was recently asked by the School Board to prepare a map showing the exact locations of the different sites, and to prepare a comprehensive list of the advantages and disadvantages of each site. His report will be submitted to the School Board to aid that body in making a final decision. The planning engineer is expected to report on the advantages and disadvantages of each location from the viewpoint of the City, School Board, general public and student population, as well as any construction problems which might be encountered. Monday Meeting The problem of a school site for Lehi has been included in the agenda for the regular School Board meeting Monday night, March 21, at the District Office in American Fork. At that time the Board will wait on any committees or individuals who have recommendations or opinions to express on the matter, or who wish to bring out information not included in Mr. Despain's reports Mr. Bone reports that a final decision on the school site will probably be made in the near future. The School Board has definitely decided to go ahead on construction of Senior High Schools, rather than Junior High Schools in American Fork, Lehi and Pleasant Grove. A letter to the school board recommending the east .site was of the signed by all members school council at a recent meeting Firemen Ask City Aid on Fire Station Fire Chief John Broadbent and Afton Giles, assistant chief, met with the City Council Monday night to discuss plans for a new fire station. Chief Broadbent reported that the department now has approx$500 imately the firemen, and declared that they intend to proceed with a fire station as soon as finances cer-- mit in the Firemen's fund, and members of the department are contributing part of their earnings toward the fund, with the hope that it may soon be used as a starter for the fire station. The firemen asked City Council cooperation in sponsoring a Fireman's Ball in the near future to raise additional money for the fund. Tentative plans call for a dance sometime after Easter, with an entertainment and cake sale at intermission. Councilmen expressed their appreciation for the fine attitude of Kathleen Evans To Reign Over City-Coun- ty Military Ball Miss Kathleen Evans, daughter of Mrs. Karl R. Evans, will reign as queen of the Lehi National Guard Company B at the first annual Military Ball, March 25 at the Appollo Dance Hall in Amerl can Fork. - ' -- r.j-- f , ' - - r 5 1 Discusses The summer program and a new hospital were the topics of discussion at a Health Council meeting Monday night. Adith Southwick, presided at the session in the absence of Carlos Coates, chairman, who was called away. Council members hope to get the program in operation earlier this year than last, and also will seek to have the city maintain a close check on the spray mixture and the program as a whole. n, , JLL, W KATHLEEN . EVANS Miss Evans was selected as queen to represent the Lehi unit at the ball, which will be sponsored jointly by units of Lehi and American Fork. Miss Barbara Pulley will reign as queen of the American Fork company. A senior at Lehi High School, Miss Evans is a cheerleader, member of the Boosters Club, F. H. A. organization, and school chorus. She is a graduate of Lehi L. D. S. Seminary and teaches Primary in the Sixth Ward. She is also Stake Junior Gleaner president (Continued on Inside Page) , Mr. Broadbent asked the Council to consider the possibility of applying Lehi's share of the Utah County Fire Fund towards a new station, and assured the city officials that the firemen are ready to help on construction of a new station. Mayor Frank Sharp urged Mr. Broadbent to work with Hugh Otterson and Harold Westring of the fire committee, and Rex. Zimmerman and Lynn Webb o"f the finance committee, in working out some feasible method of financing a new station. " Weed Eradication Mayor Sharp reported that Lehi can have the benefits of the county's weed eradication program again this year. The county will provide a man and spraying equipment if the city will provide the spray material and a man to assist Meeting Lehi City officials have been Invited to attend a meeting of all city and county officials of Utah county, March 24 in Provo. Purpose of the meeting is to improve public relations between the various governing bodies and to work out mutual problems. The meeting will be held at 8 p. m. in the county commission chambers. Deseret Chemical In response to letters sent by the Lehi City Council to Utah congressmen protesting the removal of Deseret Chemical facilities to the Tooele Ordnance De--p- ot letters have been received from Senators Arthur V. Watkins and Wallace Bennett, and Congressman Henry Dixon. The letters thanked the council members for their interest in the matter and pointed out that only the headquarters will be moved to Tooele. No jobs will be affected by the change in administration, and Deseret Chemical will con tinue it's operation. Congressman William A. Dawson also wrote to the council and sent a copy of the complete investigation report of Deseret Chemical. Landscaping was The finance committee authorized to work with Custodian Glen Trane in purchasing trees, flowers and shrubs for the Memorial building grounds. Mayor Sharp recommended the t& moval of several Siberian Elm trees on the south side of the grounds. Clean Streets George Strasburg of the street committee was instructed to have his men take steps immediately to clean both State and Main , Health Council City Problems THIRTY-THRE- E . ' streets. ' Club Letters Letters were received from the Serimpian and Athenian women's clubs, urging the city council to take steps necessary to secure a National Guard armory for Lehi, . 6V dln) Leany's Awarded Plaque For Outstanding Customer Service lat-ter- e, AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE George C. Leany, left, receives special award for outstanding service rendered as FrlgWalre dealer for Lehi area. Ed Lane, division manager, pre y tents plaque of recognition. |
