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Show Vil Pirrc?-n- f Xit Tf Beatification v ;riffzr fir Fall Cleanup George Leany, chairman of the Lehi Beautification Commit- tee, announced this week that the committee is attempting to complete the program for this year. This will require the cooperation of residents in the community is stressed. Everyone r the cold winter weather sets in. Conditions are ideal at the present time for this autumn work. Many preparations can be made now for an attractive yard next Spring. . Bulbs can be planted, and what thrill to see them coming up on schedule next Spring. Perennials and shrubs will do well with a good deep watering before going into dormancy, is noted. Lehi won a national award this year, and it is the hope and aim of the beautification committee that progress can be made to earn an award for the current a year, also. la4? fl "t Cedar Valley To MECHANICAL DIGGER AND LOADER Top photo shows beets being mechanically dug and loaded into truck with this modern machine. MOUNTAIN OF BEETS-Su- e"r beets being dumped and stockpiled at thp Lehi Sugar Factory, (bottom) Lehi Sugar Beet Industry Booming If you think that all that's left of Lehi's sugar industry is the smoke stack, you're wrong! The place is humming with activity right now and much business is transacted throughout the year. Here sugar beets raised in the entire north end of Utah County are brought for weighing and shipment to the factory; a large amount of refined sugar Is warehoused and a beet-pul- p, is available to farmers for cattle feed. A crew of three are employed continuously and during the sugar season an additional ten men are hired. Morris Clark, cashier at the Lehi office, stated that there are approximately 1000 acres of sugar beets in the area, all of which are brought to Lehi for transport to the Utah-IdaSugar Factory at West Jordan. Mr. Clark said that the local harvest has been underway for better than two weeks and will probably continue for another two to three weeks. At the Lehi facility the Company warehouses 180,000 carloads of sugar annually, Mr. Clark said. This sugar is stored in the old factory building and shipped out to fill orders throughout the year. Also a part of the local operation is the storing of beet pulp for cattle feeding. Another unique part of the work n accomplished here is a fact that from June through November each year 2,000 Kelly Bags are manufactured. These bags are made of a canvass material and are cut and sewn by local women for shipment throughout all the U&I Company operations. They are used in a filtering process at the sugar Lehi-to-Pro- vo ho little-know- factories. This year Utah's sugar crop is estimated at 29,000 acres, somewhat less than last year, tion move to West Jordan factory, which was built in 1916. Here the beets are washed, then cut into thin slices or cossettes. The slices are put into hot water where the sugar is soaked out. The sugar and water are then purified by a lime and gas process, then filtered, then put through evaporators. The sugar is then a brown Utah-Idah- mass and is put into centrifugal machines, where, in a matter of seconds, the 6,000 centrifugals spin the familiar white sugar. It is then dried or redissolved to become one of the many products we know. In the meantime, the cossettes are dried and ground up, then sats, urated with a to make livestock feed. mol-lasse- Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Volley Thursday. N,.ember 3. More 2 Hold Budget Banquet Hoy. 5 Council Hears Zoning Commission Aims, Discuss Sewer Extension, Master Plan The list of specific aims as prepared by the Lehi Planning and Zoning Commission were submitted to the Lehi City Council at the meeting Monday evening. Discussion of curb, gutter, and sidewalk arrangements took place. Assistance was pledged in the Fall cleanup of the city as proposed by the Beautification Committee, and aid was given to several organizations. With Mayor Calvin H. Swen-so- n in charge, the council included J. B. Cooper, Morris Clark, Don A. Peterson, E. Russell Innes and Dr. Kent B. Davis, with City Recorder Ned Wilson and Harvard Hinton, city attorney, present. Ross Syphus of Caldwell, Richards and Sorenson, engineering firm, was present to discuss the master plan for curb, gutter, sidewalk and drainage. In response to his question concerning the detail to be included in the plan, it was pointed out that the plan should include surface drainage. It should also include a bench mark system and basis survey work from which detailed grades could be obtained without too much trouble, for installation of curb, etc. Everyone is invited to attend the Cedar Valley Ward banquet, Saturday, November 5, from 6: 00 to 8:00 p.m. A lavish turkey dinner will be served in the Thanksgiving theme. Donations will be accepted at the door The banquet will be served in the Cedar Valley recreationhall, under the direction of the Relief Society, with Mrs. Fawn Berry as president. This is an opportunity to visit with friends, endinner and aid Alma Peterson, Lehi contracjoy a in the ward maintenance fund. tor and builder, was present to discuss the proposed sewer improvement district. He indicated that the estimated cost is too high. He asked that he be allowed to install the sewer line in front of his own properties. Mr. Syphus explained the line and the estimated costs. The Council discussed possible ways in which the city could assist in lowerexisting unit of local government ing the cost to property owners. within the region. The matter will be discussed No. further and some decision will 2states: Proposition Whereas the thirty-sixt- h be reached before the night of the Legislature of the State of Utah deemprotest hearing on the proposed ed necessary to call a convendistrict, November 21. tion to revise or amend the ConAttorney Hinton submitted a stitution of the State of Utah and deed from Mrs. Minnie Krenka has recommended that the elecfor a small piece of ground tors vote at this election for or which could help alyne the street against a convention; therefore in front of her home. It was vote either for or against a con voted to accept the deed alyne vention. and also to install a culvert Proposition No. 3 asks: Shall extention in that area to imsection Three of Article VII of prove street conditions there. the Constitution of the State of Mayor Swenson read the sup Utah be amended to allow the plemental watershed work plan State Auditor and the State Treas agreement concerning extra work urer to be eligible to serve for on the Tibbie Fork Dam and the not more than two successive Silver Lake Flat proposed dam terms rather than the one term It was voted to authorize the now allowed? Mayor to sign the agreement Proposition No. 4: Shall Article for Lehi City. VI of the Constitution of the State George W. Leany was present of Utah be amended by the adrepresenting the Senior Citizens dition of Section 33, authorizing program. He reported that there each house of the Legislature to are now 67 members, with more joining. He reported on the re appoint committees to serve be tween legislative sessions as well cent trips taken and thanked the as during sessions and to proCity Council for paying for the vide for the staffing and financing transportation. The enthusiasm of the group and desire lor a of said committees? 5. SecNo. Shall place to meet at least twice a Proposition tions two and sixteen of Article month was commented on. The VI of the Constitution of the State Mayor asked Mr. Leany to pre of Utah be amended to provide pare a proposed budget for the for annual sessions of the Legisgroup to be presented to the lature consisting of a general Council. session not to exceed forty-fiv- e Mr. Leany asked for assis projects sla days in even numbered years. tance in clean-u- p This proposal would replace a ted by the Beautification Com sixty calendar day session which mittee. City equipment is needed to haul away rubbish. It was a now meets every other year. Proposition No. 6. Shall a new greed that such assistance will section to be added to Article be provided. VI of the Constitution of the State Assistance was given to the of Utah to authorize the LegisLehi Elementary School in the lature to call itself into special amount of $25.00 for their Hal sessions upon the written request loween party. A $30.00 donation of the members to the Junior High School for of of each house? their Halloween party was al so pledged. Proposition No. 7. Shall SecA fee of $25.00 was set for tion nine of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Utah dumping at the city garbage pit be amended to provide that memby Mr. Walker of the Forest bers of the Legislature receive Service. The request was made a salary for their services in by Mr. Walker for the dumping of refuse from the Tlmpanogos the amount of one thousand doCave National Park area. llars per year, unless otherwise Members of the Planning and provided by law, and receive an allowance for expenses and mileZoning Commission met with the Council to discuss various zon age, as fixed by law when attending committee meetings of ing problems and recommenda tions. Carl Mellor read the list the Legislature held between sesof specific aims as prepared by sions and when otherwise engaged that commission. Members of the in official business. Council agreed that these propo Proposition No. 8. Shall Secsitions are timely and the com tion 13 of Article VI of the Constitution of the State of Utah be mislon was encouraged to pro amended to abolish the Board ceed with them. The zoning of several areas was discussed of Examiners, which is comwith the idea of changing the of the SecreGovernor, prised tary of State and Attorney Gen- - zone or the wording of that which Is allowed In that zone. The (Continued on back page) Commission will make definite recommendations to the Council for action. The aims of the Commission were submitted as follows: The Lehi Planning and Zoning Commission desires to function positively and creatively in promoting the purposes of the Lehi City Zoning Ordinance. The Commission would like to em- and spend their time can be done for the development of Lehi. The members of the Commission feel that their work should move forward in the following area: phasize on What 6. Develop some worthwhile incentive for residential consou-datio- n and for filling in vacant lots within the city. 7. Work towards the develop- munity improvement and development. 2. Study new home construction requirements and requirements of cities of comparable size, with the possibility of developing some minimum requirements for the city of Lehi. 3. Move forward on developing master guidelines and incentives for the development of the Cen- ment of facilities not now parks and recreational in parts of the city served by such facili- ties. 8. Follow procedures outlined in ordinance for changes in ordinance: a. application and payment to city recorder, b. to planning and zoning commission, c. to city council for public hearing. Now, everyone contacts us to see what our recommendation tral Business District in Lehi. 4. Develop a major street designation plan for greater ef- ficiency in the movement oftraf-fi- c from one area of Lehi to another and for 1. An survey and stutraffic patterns between areas and of citizen attitudes ideas dy on ways to promote Lehi. This of and through the city. 5. Help develop some planned study would be made in the hope guidelines for futo develop greater citizen parti ture improvement districts in of in the identification cipation needs and priorities for com the city. will be before they are interested in filing an application. 9. The Commission feels that each member should be assigned to and responsible for the Implementation of specific areas of the zoning ordinance. well-plann- ed AL" Election Tuesday, Nov. 8 The political pot is boiling now as the candidates give it the last big stir while campaigning strongly in these last days before Tuesday, November 8, when voters in Lehi and Utah will go to the polls to cast their ballots in the general elections Voters will select a representative for Congress with J. Keith Melville (D), opposing Laurence J. Burton (R), incumbent, in that particular race. Ernest H. Dean (D) and Glenn C. Shaw, (R), incumbent, are the two men who have qualified as candidates for state senator office. Other offices with candidates appearing on the ballot include, Utah Counterm; ty Commissioner, Utah County Commissioner, term; County Assessor; County Attorney, County Auditor, County Recorder, County Sher iff, County Treasurer, and County Surveyor with L. D. (Vera) Green unopposed for this position. Also on the ballot will be posts on the State School Board, and a member for the Board of Ed-- u cat ion from Representative Precinct No. Three Alpine School District. There will be eight Propos-- s it ions proposing constitutional amendments, sections and articles to be added to the constitution and a constitutional convention. Proposition No. 1 concerns a new article to be added to the Constitution of the State of Utah to permit counties of 75,000 or more persons to establish a metropolitan form of government within metropolitan regions which could replace any other Lehi Auxiliary Police To Conduct Clinic for Flu Shots The clinic for influenza imof the clinic, which will continue munization will be held Tuesfrom three p.m. to eight p.m. on Total production for last year day and Wednesday, November both days. estimated at 464,000 tons, with 8 and 9, at the National Guard This will be for booster shots, cash earnings not known for some Armory, under the direction of and also first and second shots. the Lexi Auxiliary Police, with Don't forget the booster shot if time, but last year it was The sugar crop amounts Wayman Winslow as captain. you had the two shots last year, of the total to abut Roland Dean, clinic chairman, is the reminder. If this is missed, farm crops cash receipts in h. announced that accredited doc- then it will be necessary to have tors and nurses will take charge the two shots again, is explained. Mechanization has come to the industry to cut the manpower needed in all phases and to speed the process. The development of a "monogram" seed in the past decade has permitted the use of mechanical thinners, discontinuing the tedious Job of hand thinning. Harvesting and processing of the sugar beet is also rapidly becoming mechanized. The beets are first topped with a tractor attachment, leaving the partially exposed beet. As a digger and a truck drive alongside, the beets are removed from the moveground with a disk-lik- e ment and long metal fingers pick the beets up and put them on a conveyor belt to the truck. They f2. y I are then trucked to a weighing and loading station. The truck dumps the load and any excess, dirt that is on the beets Is brushed off and put back Into the truck. These loads of beets gradually grow into a mountain and are sent to the factory for LIONS PLANT TREES-Memb- ers of the Lehi Lions Club this processing as needed because week were busy planting trees and shrubery as part of the space Is not available at the factory to stockpile them. landscaping project at the Ice skating rink. They are 1. to r., Beets from the Lehi sta President Dale H. Price, Tony Forestler, and Joseph Forestier. with an estimated average proof 16.0 tons per acre. th QJ Kambct 1j66 Candidates Campaign For Votes ducts one-six- Lehi is urged to clean up and burn weeds, to eliminate fire hazards and place the city in first class condition before S twt Group Urges fix 1 f two-thir- ds 0. O CAST-C- ast members and production assistants for the high school production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon," which will be seen Thursday and Friday, November 10, 11. PLAY Lehi High School Readies Production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon" The Teahouse of the August Moon," a comic romance in three acts, will be presented by the Lehi High School on Thursday and Friday, November 10 and 11, it was reported by GlenM Smith, director. A cast of over 40 members are busy with rehearsals and beautiful oriental sets are under construction for this play by John Patrick, adapted from a novel by Vern Sneider. Members of the cast include the following: Sakini, Lance Col. Purdy, Richard Worthen; Gregovich, David Evans; Captain Fisby, John Allred; Old Woman, Sharon Broadbent; Old Woman's Daughter, Nancy Cook; Children, Cindy Geneeha, Victor Hansen, Kelly Price; Ancient Man, Craig Johnson; Mr. Hokaida, Bruce Skidmore; Mr. Omura, John Rockwell; Mr. Seiko, Chris Norman; Mr. Sumata, Victor Gordon; Mr.Sumata'sFa-the- r, Steven Adams. Hiss Higa Jiga is played by RaNae Had-fielMr. Keora, Gary Burgess; Oshira, Gordon Powell; Lotus Blossom, Elini Evans; Captain McLean, Brent Lind; and Lady Astor, Goat First Class. Geisha Girls include Nancy Swain, Kathy Elton, Marlene Cook, Klaudia DeBoer, Barbara Peterson, Merri Lyn Chilton, Ann Loveridge, Debora Ault and Sherrie Busk. Villager women are Connie Gaisford, Colleen Moore, Tina Girot and Connie Turner. Men Villagers include Clinton Downs, Allan Colledge, Allan Chamberlain, Dennis Bridges, Edward Sunderland and David Beal. Choreography for the play is being done by Mrs. Melvin(Dona) Anderson and costumes are under the direction of Ann Loveridge and Merri Lyn Chilton, chairmen; with Judy LynnGreen-lanDorothy Street, Tina Girot, Colleen Moore, Connie Turner and Mara Jo Rafiner, assisting. d; Student Director is Craig Johnson and members of the scenery committee are Richard Worthen, Kip Peterson, Bruce Skidmore, Clinton Downs, Craig Johnson, Paul Messersmith, Allan Colledge, Kent Udell, Cornell Skidmore Scott Hinton, Richard Brown, Scott Chivers, Dennis Goates, David Beal, Allan Chamber lain, Steve Adams, Victor Gordon and Mrs. Beverly B. Smith. Sound will be handled by Carey Smith and Ronald Crabb. David Fox and Kayl Smith are in charge of lighting and the has been done by Merri Lyn Chilton, Ann Loveridge, Sylvia Sherwood and Lynne Rey- nolds. Eldon Harding is chairman of the properties, assisted by Connie Beverly. Tickets will be sold under the direction of Kathy Udell, chairman, with Lyle Austill, Scott Dorton, and Keith Smith assisting. Advertising is being directed by Dean Welsh, assisted by Mrs. Leo Loveridge Mrs. Doyle Shields and Janice Woffinden. d, Asa Clark Suffers Stroke Tuesday Asa Clark, 84, well known Lehi Lehi Voters Urged To Cast Their Ballots Tuesday, Polling Places Listed Tuesday, November 8, is election day, Lehi voters are reminded. On that day, the opportunity is provided for citizens to to exercise their franchise in casting their ballots for the candidates of their choice. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It will not be necessary to declare party affiliation at that time, is stressed. Tha ruling applies to Primary elections only. Voters may "scratch" their ballots as much as they please. If you voted in the Primary election or within the past two years (the city last year or the general election two years ago) and have not moved out of your district since then, you should be properly registered. Polling places are announced as follows: ..241 South 2nd West. District 1. Vianna Larson 138 West 4th North. District 2. Edith Evans 480 East 5th North District 3. Marvel M. Peterson 51 North Center. District 4. Memorial Building (city hall) 480 West 2100 North. District 5. Glen Carter 065 North 4th East. District 6. Dorothy Huggard Cedar Fort Fire House Fairfield Oleen Vance farmer and church worker, is critically ill In the American Fork Hospital. Family members reported that he suffered a massive stroke, Tuesday. Mr. Clark has continued very active and had been operating a tractor Tuesday. He had returned home and complained of a severe headache. Elmo Wanlass Dies News was received at press-tim- e of the death of Elmo J. Wanlass, of Lehi, who passed away Wednesday. Funeral services have been set for Saturday, November 5, at 2:00 p.m. in the Wing Mortu- ary Chapel. LUCKY DEER HUNTERS Successful deer hunters were N S. Peck, Ronald Peck, Ken n, Peck, LaMar Dahl, Melvln Leland Ewell, Don Manning, and Cary Smith. Wen-gree- |