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Show Bids For Construction of Hew City Dads Consider Railroad The announcement Proposal, Discuss City Zoning Zoning problems and the to close up several railroad crossings highlighted proposal the discussion at the Lehi City Council meeting, Tuesday evening. With Mayor Harold D. Westring in charge, those present included City Recorder Ned Wilson and Councilmen Howard W. Robinson, J. B. Cooper, Morris Clark, A. Ralph Wing and Don A. Peterson. Also present were two representatives from the D & RGW Railroad Company, Mr. Hodgin-so- n and Mr. Brett. They explained a company proposal to close several railroad crossings in Lehi, and to place sig nals on several others. Those to be signalled would be First North, Second South and Third West. Those to be closed would be First South, Third South and Fourth South. It was pointed out that this would eliminate some of the dangerous grade crossings and with the signals installed, make the remaining crossings much safer. The effect on traffic, safety and the citizens in general in the area was discussed, The feeling was that the propos al would make the area much safer and the effect on traffic circulation would not be un fair. TO RAISE SPEED LIMIT Mr. Hodginson also requested city. He also asked about a possible listing of property for sale to which buyers could be directed by the commission. Mayor Westring reported that this could possibly be secured from the Chamber of Commerce. The matter was discussed, together with the possibility of amending the zoning to allow enlargement of the rodeo grounds or city properties if this should become desirable. Mayor West-rin- g will contact Mr. Despain and set up a meeting to work out this problem. He will notify all those concerned as to the date. Melvin Anderson was present to discuss the location of the proposed post office on the property and the possibility of another building being put into the area by the post office and the need for parking off street in front of those buildings. Councilman Wing will work with the Chamber of Commerce and the government as to the location of the building. Mr. Forestier stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission are not against the change of the zoning ordinance, but they feel it should be done according to the provisions in the ordinance to keep the ordinance in force and usable. Councilman Peterson read a letter from the Police Department concerning consumption of beer and the sale of beer to a minor in a local tavern. The possibility of revoking the beer license of the tavern as provided for in the city ordinance was discussed. The issuance of that if the signals are installed and the crossings closed, that the speed limit for trains be raised from 30 to 45 miles per hour through Lehi. This and also the setting of the signals to give early warning of ap proachlng trains, were discus sed. It was pointed out that walkways for foot traffic could be left at the crossings to be Hew closed. Mayor Westring requested in time to consider this proposition. It was decided to con tinue it until the next council meeting in order to allow Lehi residents time to discuss those Wednesday night the Jaycees proposed changes. A letter will held their second of four con comto the railroad be sent secutive meetings in their curpany by Mayor Westring. rent Members Signed Jaycee Campaign recruiting in MASSEUR SERVICE campaign. attendance were Charles Hamner requested Members Glen President, Wheeler, a to home a license operate Vice Presi business which would be that BlaineandAdamson, Kent Beck past Pres of a massuer service. He has dent, Also Keith Prior, Kent had training in this field and re ident. Russon, J. H. Hadfield, Arthur consider that is there ported Lavar Goodwin. New able demand for such profes sional service. Councilman Wing reported on medical views concerning the need of this service and it was agreed that the license should be granted. Mrs. Wiseman and Mrs. Audrey Wilson were present to re quest permission to move a mo bile home to the property of Mrs. Wiseman just north of the Wilson home on Fourth West Mayor Westring reported that the city zoning ordinance would not allow this and a request for change would have to go through the Planning amd Zon ing Commission. Councilman Clark discussed the area, stat ing that it would be better to have a mobile home in that particular location, rather than a vacant lot, as it is in such a spot that in all likelihood no houses will ever be built there. Joseph Forestier of the Plan ning and Zoning Commission was present and discussed the ordinance and the request for changes. Mr. Forestier denied the re quest of Grant B. Smith to in stall a feed grinding mill and storage tanks for use in his turkey business. He had pur chased machinery for this and had planned on the installation before the new zoning ordinance went into effect. The Planning and Zoning Commission had met with the City Attorney and were of the opinion that the ordl nance would not allow the re quest. Attorney Grant ivins was present representing Grant B Smith. He discussed the equip ment purchased by Mr. Smith and also a discussion between Mr. Smith and Dale Despain before the ordinance went into effect. It was reported that Mr. Smith had been told that if he had purchased over $500 worth of equipment prior to the new zoning, that he could be allowed to proceed with his plans. Mr. Ivins expressed the opinion that Mr. Smith should be allowed to go ahead with his plans. A request by Val Johnson to allow him to put four sheep into his vacant lot to keep the weeds cleared out, was denied. Mr. Johnson advocated the plan of using some animals in vacant lost as part of the beatification plan, for the purpose of keeping the weeds under control. Mr. Forestier requested a definite numbering system for homes in the new areas of the Harding, members signed up during the past week include, Kenneth Greenwood, Bryant Strasburg, Charles Nelson. Kenneth Car-do- n, Bill Trapp, Vern Rowley, Arnold Cardon, Delbert and Joseph L. Adamson Guest speakers at the meeting were Wayne Probasco, State Vice President and Kent Beck local past President. In addi tion to the speakers, business conducted was as follows. The local chapter made plans for attending the State Convention to be held in Moab, May 11 16. Also plans were discussed for the upcoming Community Survey, to be conducted by the Jaycee members throughout the month of May. More information on the survey will be printed in next week's paper. Kent Russon was assigned to attend the City Council Meeting this week and report back to the Jaycees the business conducted Hug-gar- d there. An invitation is extended to all male members of the com munity between the ages of 21 and 35 to attend the next Jay cee meeting and find out how to improve personal develop ment through community serv ice. Present members are reminded to keep in mind the upcoming elections to be held on the 21st of this month and to back the candidate of their choice. The next Jaycee meeting was scheduled for Wednes day evening at 7:30 at the National Guard Armory. Lehi Riding Club Slates Livestock, Horse Show May 15 a citation was also discussed is made Office Department Lease, Bid this week that bids for con- Bond, Performance Bond, struction of the new Lehi post Labor and Material Payment office building may be submitted at this time and must be received not later than Friday May 7 at 2 p.m. Sealed bids will be receired in the office of Ben A. Brick, Real Estate Branch, P.O.Box 1979, Denver, Colorado, 80201. The Postmaster General holds assignable option to purchase for the sum of $11,000 approximately 16,300 square feet of land located at 55 W est Main Street (location of present and it was decided to have a citation issued. The penalty could be $299 orand a jail sentence. The mayor appointed Council Don A. Peterson as chairman for cleanup day, which was set as April 24. Trucks win make final pickup of trash on that day. It was decided to purchase chlorine from the Wasatch quarters). Preliminary plans and specChemical Company for a year in order to spread the busi ifications, form of bid (Agreement to Lease), sample Post ness fairly. Bond and additional information may be obtained from W. W. Churchill. Real Estate Officer, P.O. Box 1979, Denver, Colo3. rado, 80201. Telephone 297-458- It is specified that any award made under this advertisement will be made to that responsible bidder whose bid is most ad- vantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Post Office Department reserves the right after bid opening to negotiate as to price with the bidder it considers low, or to reject any or all bids. For Lehi Saturday, April 24 Announcing Saturday, April 24, as official "Cleanup Day, in Lehi, the Beautification Com- mittee is urging the active cooperation of Lehi families. Citizens are asked to cleanup their premises and be ready to have their rubbish hauled away on that date. The committee stressed the need for cooperation, as follow- sAs your Lehi City Beautification Committee, we are moving toward our objective (with your cooperation) to eliminate unsightly spots in our TbTnUy, April 15, community, such as rubbish, old if they will notify their local junk cars, tumbledown buildward chairman so that no place ings, ragged fences, fire and need be passed up for lack of health hazards. manpower. A committee cannot dothis-1- 00 'Saturday, April 24, we will men cannot do it. It must have trucks and leaders to haul be the entire community worktrees, junk and rubbish out. ing together to make it go. Mayor Harold D. Westrinf Tear down the old tumbledown is the honorary chairman over house, take the old junk cars all. out to the dump, knock the rag'General Chairman Is G. W. ged old fence over and if you Leany and your ward chairneed a fence, build a new one, men are as follows: BoydSmuin, straight and clean with a coat First Ward; Lloyd Strasburg, of paint on it. Clean out the Second Ward; Arnold Brems, corners where the weeds grew Third Ward; Frank Sharp, up over the beards and irons. Fourth and Eighth Wards; CalWe have many beautiful vin Swenson, Fifth and Eighth homes and public buildings in wards; J. Earl Smith, Sixth our city. We earnestly soliWard; Merlin Bourne, Seventh cit your support in keeping Ward. them this way. Mrs. Boyd (Pauline) Smuin HELP MAY BE OBTAINED is general chair lady in charge 'Widows and men who are of the ladies' activities In conwill be given help nection with the committee. Mercer Child Killed, Mother Injured In Freak Colorado Highway Accident Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Valley Lehi IKS Nmnber IS freak accident on a Colohighway, Sunday cost the life of little Susan Mercer, three, daughter of Julian and Diana BrownMercer. The child was fatally injured when the trailer of a huge semi-truc- k buckled and struck the parked car in which she was sitting. Her mother was seriously in jured in the crash. Mr. and Mrs. Mercer returned to Utah by plane Monday and Mrs. Mer cer, who suffered a fractured jaw, is receiving treatment In the Utah Valley Hospital. The Mercer family, who were enroute to Lehi from Alamosa, Colorado, had progressed 50 miles on their route to Del Norte, Colorado. Slippery road conditions required the use of chains. Mr, Mercer, who had been driving a pickup truck in which the family belongings were being trasnported, had parked theve hide to ask aid In putting on the chains, from a truck driver they had just passed. (This driver was applying tire chains to his truck). The family car driven by Mrs. Mercer, who was accom panied by the young child, was also parked. Two huge semi-traile- rs pro gressed along the land of traffic. The first one cleared the two parked vehicles and a trail er also included in the Mercer equipment. The trailer of the second semi-truc- k buckled and swerved into the Mercer cars, A rado Drivers Urged to - Cooperate in Lehi drivers are reminded to obey the traffic ordinance and make a point of parking their cars properly, is the re minder this week of Police Chief Berl Peterson of the Lehi Police Department. Although the record for the past year has been very good, Chief Peterson points out that there are still some who park their vehicles In front of downtown business houses on Main Street. In this way, they are taking up customer parking space and detracting from their own or their n e i g h b o r' s business. One hour parking is the limit on Main Street, is pointed out. There is an ordinance against day long parking on Main Street. Correct parking in the residential area Is much to be desired, is stressed, and this is an important safety measure to avert small and sometimes serious accidents. Some laxity is shown in this feature of automobile operation. In most cases, it is merely a matter of making a proper turn and parking the vehicle in the right direction. In case of accident, improper parking leaves car owners liable, is the reminder. Considerable comment has been received in connection with laxity in parking practices, and It is the desire of the police department to upgrade the city in this respect. The cooperation of residents is asked in making such efforts to aid in the appearance and also the safety of the city streets and areas. An urgent request is issued to vehicle owners who have out of service" cars parked on the streets to pull them back on their own property or dispose of them. To Hold Bake The American Legion Auxiliary is conducting a bake sale, Friday, April 16 at the State Bank of Lehi, beginning at 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to obtain good home baked goods for Easter and help send Lehi girls to Girls State. ' . -- Proper Parking . " j '. . ' ' i - . . v';Oh yxy - ( - f V ' j Jf-- ' NEW OFFICERS NAMED FOR WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE COUNCTL-W- ith Mrs. Douglas (Arta) smun oi L.eni center rrora; as president, otner omcers include, l. to r., Mrs. Parley Neeley, and Mrs. Sterling Ballard, second first Back row, 1. to r., Mrs. L. S. Maycock and Mrs. Dee Olpin, directors; Mrs. A. V. Stewart, secretary, and Mrs. Boyd Smuin, treasurer. nt, nt. Utah County Women's Legislative Keep Dogs Home, Council Elects New Officers Police Advise At the recent election held by the Women's Clubhouse inPro-v- o. the Women's Legislative CounDr. John T. Bernhard, state cil of Utah County, Mrs. Douglas (Arta) Smith of Lehi was senator from Provo, gave a chosen to serve as president of resume of the accomplishments the organization for a two year of the recent Utah Legislature. term. He explained urban renewal, and Other officers chosen are briefly outlined how it operMrs. Parley Neeley, Spanish ates. He also discussed which will affect Fork, first Mrs. Sterling Ballard of Pay-so- n, Utah County, which will now second have three Instead of two senMrs. BoydSmuin, Lehi, treas- ators and eigh instead of seven urer; Mrs. A. V. Stewart, representatives. This will give American Fork, recording sec- the Wasatch Front counties retary; Mrs. L. S. Maycock, complete control of both houses, Orem, and Mrs. Dee Olpin, he said. diPleasant Grove, four-yeMrs. Snow explained the rectors. Mrs. Ted Martindale Juvenile and Welfare bill, sepof Springville, and Mrs. M. L. arating the court from the welPritchett of American Fork, are fare department, which she holdover directors. helped draft. Formal reports Mrs. R. G. Snow, state pres- from board members and comident of the Women's Legislamittee chairmen were heard. tive Council, announced the winMrs. J. Edward Stein, past ning candidates and was the president of the Utah County installing officer. The election group and a state director, was and installation took place at master of ceremonies for the the Riverside Country Club, fol- luncheon served at tables declowing the regular meeting at orated in the Easter theme. vice-preside- nt; vice-preside- ar Lehi Families A warning to dog owners is Lehi National issued to Lehi families this week by Lehi Police Chief Berl Peterson. Please keep your dog Drive at home and away from school, is the advice of the Lehi Police The local unit of the Utah Department. National Guard, Company B, Dogs have been showing up 1457th Engineer Battalion, has at the schools and some children formulated plans for a recruithave been bitten while attempting drive designed to bring ing to break up dog fights. the unit up to full strength If dogs are picked up and within the next two months. It taken to the pound, it will reis apparent that many young quire $5 to redeem them, plus men facing a military obliga$1 per day for each day kept tion have been postponing their in confinement, is explained. decision until the effect of the Those not licensed will require recent National Guard-Arm- y this payment, also, before reReserve reorganization was lease, is pointed out. The coknown. Fortunately, this reoroperation of Lehi families is ganization retained the Lehi asked in this matter, to avoid unit essentially intact strength serious trouble and any further wise and mission-wis- e. As a injuries to the school children. result, the unit is authorized 150 men and current strength Wisdom is the surest castle approximates 120 men, leaving it is neither betrayed nor de30 vacancies to be filled within molished. the next two months. Since the effect of the reorganization is now known, and because of the large increase in current and future draft quotas, the Lehi Guard rechospital, need not do so as an ognizes an urgent responsioutright gift.unless they so de- bility to insure that every young sire. A proposed arrangement man in the Lehi area who faces a military obligation fully is that a 10 per cent reducunderstands that obligation and tion would be made on hospital bills when needed. This the different programs availwould actually take the form able to him for satisfying the of a savings plan.with the famrequirements under current ily setting this fund aside for laws. The unit further recognizes its responsibility to prefuture needs. When it is desired to make an outright gift, sent an honest and straightthis would in all likelihood qualforward appraisal of the various ify as deductible from taxes. military programs. In contrast to other military organizations Those looking forward toward which have no particularor retirement and also those who interest in the Lehi area would qualify under the newly its people, the Lehi Guard approved medicare program, organization knows its conshould especially take stock tinued existence depends upon of this opportunity. the confidence and trust that Lehi has made a fine record the people of Lehi have in their in the completion of the recent Guard unit. new buildings. Now is the time Captain Craig Dorton, comto bend all efforts toward ob- pany commander, explains the taining a hospital which will local Guardphilosophythisway, also reflect the high interests "We feel that every physically and aims of those who live and mentally qualified Amerhere, is the urgent request of ican Youth has a moral, as well as a legal, military obthe hospital board. The proposed $100 or $200 could be ligation to his country. We feel spent in no better way, they that the National Guard offers the program that is most com- stress. Board Explains Finance Man for Hospital Stressing the need for a new building rather than going into the expense of renovating the building presently in use, the Lehi Hospital Board added further explanation to the proposed hospital plan this week. A survey will be taken in the near future, providing personal contact with every home in the community. Residents will be invited to express their views concerning the need for and the proposed construction of a new hospital in Lehi. When these volunteer committee members call, residents are requested to treat them with courtesy and welcome them. Forms will be distributed for residents to sign, indicating their interest in the building The annual livestock and horse show, conducted by the Lehi Riding Club, will be held at the rodeo grounds Saturday May 15, beginning at 10 a.m FFA and H Club members are reminded to groom their stock and make plans to enter the show for beef, sheep, and hogs. project. Adults as well as the younger Hospital board members boys and girls may enter horses pointed out that the new buildIn the show. These are cuts ing In Lehi add greatly to the sifled as Grade Arabians, Grade status of the community as a Quarter horses and Grade Ap- - modern, forward looking city. The iew stake center, carepaloosas. Prizes and trophies will be fully constructed In a design awarded, with Roosevelt Smith and with materials to Incur the respect and admiration of serving as general chairman 4-- Annual Cleanup Day Slated Lehi Postoffice Due by May 7 all who visit here, is a fine example. The Hutchings Museum building recently completed and opened to the public, has already had a far reaching effect on the respect and regard for Lehi citizens for their appreciation for the finer things of life as well as the preservation of mementoes of past progression. The beautiful new school buildings provide an important facet of community activity, planned for the best development of Lehi's children, the leaders of the future. Added to those are the numerous carefully designed residences, and the churches which Identify the inhabitants of the area as God fearing and having a deep desire to preserve the sanctity of the home. The old building being used for a hospital, must be extensively repaired and renovated, or the license will be revoked, is explained. It is the unified opinion of the hospital board members that it would be far more advantageous to construct a new modern building, into which modern conveniences could be built. A modest structure is proposed, without impressive ornamentation or fea- tures. Other hospitals, in nearby communities are overcrowded, is pointed out, and it is most necessary that a hospital be available locally in order to take care of everyday needs and emergencies. Pneumonia cases, tonsilectomles, maternity cases, minor surgery and the many medical needs which occur frequently are examples. For more complicated surgery, it would still be possible to make use of a larger hospital where recommended by the physician, is pointed out. Lehi is growing, and more extensive growth is Indicated. This makes it even more apparent that a hospital is one of the important community facilities needed. It is explained that those who contribute financial assistance toward the initial funds for the njurlng the mother and child. Both vehicles were demolished. The child died several hours later in a Colorado hospital Mrs. Mercer was brought by plane to Utah. Due to bad weather conditions, the plane was grounded at Price, Utah and the couple proceeded to the Utah Valley Hospital by ambulance Monday morning. Surgery was performed for Mrs. Mercer, under the direction of Dr. De Costa Clark, specialist. Family members reported that she will be hospitalized for six weeks. The young family, wellknown former Lehi residents, had lived in Alamosa during the months. Mr. Mercer was attending college, studying toward his Master's degree and was employed at a radio station. .,3v They were in the process of moving back to Utah when the accident occurred. Little Susan Mercer was born in Provo, April 8, 1962, a (laughter of Julian and Diana Brown Mercer. She is survived by her parents and two gran- past three dmothers, Mrs. Charles (Geneva) Mercer, Lehi and Mrs. Ruth Brown Willis of Henrie-vill- e, formerly of American Fork and Provo. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. In the Wing Mortuary chapel, where friends may call Friday prior to the services. Interment will be in the Lehi Cemetery. Guard Unit Launches Recruiting For Young Men patlble with a young man's schooling, career, family ana religious plans. We feel fortunate to have an Engineer unit in Lehi in which our young men can learn constructive - not just destructive skills. We feel that a military draft program will, of necessity, be continued In some form for the foreseeable future. We feel a respon sibility to provide our people with the best possible military training while in the Guard. We feel that the calibre of the people In the Utah National Guard, physically, mentally and morally is greatly superior to similar Regular Army units. Finally, we are particularly proud of our unit, its history and its record and we fully intend to build on that record and to maintain this unit In Lehi." For those reasons, the local unit will present an honest program intended to educate and stimulate interest as well as to recruit. Much of the program will involve personal contact by members of the unit. Highlight of the program will be an Open House and presentation for the public, Monday evening, April 26. Details of the Open House will be announced next week. Meanwhile, First Sergeant Kent Beck and Supply Sergeant J. H. Hadfield are available at the Armory full time for anyone having questions concerning their military obligation and any officer or officer in the unit would welcome the opportunity to discuss the Program with interested individuals, families or organizations. The missionary wives and parents meeting win be held Thursday (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. at the stake center. All those in the group are reminded to attend. Elder Jerry Jacob, recently returned from the Irish Mission, will give his report. |