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Show School -- City Accord - Minor Loss In Fire At Motel Saturday MURRAY. 'A minor loss at a motel here and three small fires which resulted in no damage were calls to which firemen responded this week. Firemen said a Salt Lake man was occupant of a room at El Rancho Motel, 5203 So. State, where a cigarette was ior high, talked of preliminary blamed for starting bedding arrangements for use of park afire early Saturday. Damage facilities in conjunction with was estimated at $100. Grass fires were put out on school and playgrounds agreed to work more closely Friday at 320 W. Anderson in areas of new construction Ave. and on Saturday at 5100 of buildings and fences, es So. 900 East. Also reported pecially where building codes on Saturday was a fire in a and city ordinances are in- car belonging to Kent Curtis, Commission, Education Board In Joint Move Toward Fool MURRAY. Officials of the Board of Education and Mur ray City Tuesday night agreed on a joint effort toward providing indoor swimming faci Some of the other decisions made at the meeting were hailed by the Mayor as an initial move in the direction of the city and school working together in allowing use of each other's facilities. The two groups also agreed on joint establishment of a baseball field at Hillcrest Jun volved. lities here. The decision came during a session described as one in which a "major step" was ta ken toward bringing about joint use of city and school 5394 Alpine Dr. Governor To Speak Before Rotary Meet Gov. MURRAY. Calvin Rampton, who seeks reelection to a second term on the Democratic ticket, will visit the Rotary club of Murray on Monday, according to Charles G. (Chick) Latham, president. The governor will speak on campaign generalities, then open the meeting to questions, said Mr, Latham. Unopposed in the primary election, Gov. Rampton will vie with Carl Buehner (R) in the general election. facilities. With the intent of moving as rapidly as possible toward construction of a new swim ming pool, the City Commis- sion and the School Board ap- proved a resolution they will present Tuesday morning to the County Commission. They will request one-thiparticipation in the project by the county. City officials pointed out rd that county recreation officials have given tentative LEAGUE AWARD . . . Mrs. J. L. Smith (left), Mrs. Martin Hardle, James Hendrickson proudly display plaque presented Murray City at Municipal League convention for "most improved" city in cleanup efforts. The trio headed cleanup efforts here. iPiliPilMllliilii There's only one way to discuss such a subject in simple, straight-forwa- rd terms. You know from the start nobody will believe you. Or at least none of the think- ing" people. It's possible, perhaps, the "way-o- ut types might feel your story has some merit. Or that the ex- treme intel- lectuals would it cregive dence. But not that down-to-ear- th, sol i d citizen. You see, it's about this ing fly- saucer. of power in their sausageshaped craft was magnetism. Makes you choke to think cartoon-arti- st like Chester Gould could have often said that in his Dick Tracy comic strip-- - the nation that controls magnetism controls the universe." They wished us no harm, they said, and weren't particularly interested in getting better acquainted although at some future time they might drop by for another visit. Right now they were just finding out what's happening on planets in our solar syste- msort of an exploratory tour. No, it's not the first time though they've been here it's the first time there was a house and a yard where they landed. Last trip to earth a hundred years ago by our time measurement, the only jthing dotting the landscape was an Indian aweuing. One of those things the Air Force terms a UFO for unidentified fly ing object: "They're" giving if such terminology for one of The request for a ride two reasons. They either rein their strange vehicle, ally don't know what it is, or after becoming better acthey know but they don't want the public to know they know. quainted and more confiIn reality, this was more dent, was refused. For one thing, earth people a flying sausage than a sauaren't accustomed to the cer. It had a long, round pressures put on the body body without a break or a flaw in it. The equipment travel, by high-spefor landing, which was accomthey said. plished horizontally, was four When they left, it was shoc stubs which extended from the to see how the craft rose king when needed, then bottom withdrew into the body of the the first 500 feet or so in only an Instant. It hovered craft after take-of- f. evidently while the briefly, It came down rather slow made sure no other pilots with and settling carefully, ly an ungainly posture just be- flying machines were in the In seconds after tween the fence and the straw- vicinity. it rose completely out that, no sound It made berry patch. at all and had not a bright of sight without so much as moon been showing that night, a whisper of sound. Will they return? Who there's the possibility it might knows? judging by what they have sat unnoticed 'til day won't happen in the it said, light. next two or three generations of earth beings unless some' On second thought not. The dog thing we do causes another investigation. raised a great fuss over the craft's presence beSure it is. Crazy? cause it obviously was man claims a Phoenix But never he'd something that's what happened. seen before a giant And he's pledged to sehot dog the likes of which crecy the few to whom no sausage-mak- er has he's told this tale beyet attempted. cause he knows no one will believe it. The story So smooth was the shell leaked out anyway. of the vehicle that you couldn't where door the tell opened up He doesn't want his chit after it had closed again. We branded as the offspring dren because vehicle say 'space a of fugitive from a mental no doubt there appears to be a mach institution. Neither does he that's what it was ine which would fly far out want to lose his job or his of sight in altitude with un- friends. He's seen the look believable speed. Or go for- of disbelief on the face of those whom he's confided; he ward, backward or sideways in far more rapidly than a com knows they don't give a mln ute's credence to his yarn. mercial jet in the sky. Now it's probable we dls The people who emerged from the craft were very much believers are absolutely right and all these people who claim like human beings, though smaller. The tallest was to have seen UFO's are lit about be terly mad. But it's also pos cause he stood equal to the slble we're not so darned smart and that more lntellt lady of the house, who was gent creatures from else' and for is tall wearing flats where have actually paused to a female of our species. when they spoke to one- - look at earth and examine us. Or it's not impossible the another, the tongue was India has been experitinguishable. When they spoke Air Force to the family, their English menting with flying vehicles was Impeccable. Too perfect. far superior to what we now But that's not likely in fact, for it reminded one of know. or the Viet Nam fighting would a story. You've heard it where the English teacher have drawn them into use. Honestly, when we hear raps at the Pearly Cates and such stories, do we only exdemands admittance. "Who's there? asks St. Peter. "It press disbelief because that's is !, replies the teacher. the popular thing to do? Do "Co to hell," says St. Peter, we really wonder, down deep, we have too many English If such thinrt are utterly fan tastic or if they're really not teachers nowr impossible at all? The visitors said they were from far beyond our Every such "sighting has been disproved, we solar system. Their veknow. But then society travelled hicle, they said, such people discounted at speeds we humans as Columbus and Orville were incapable of imaand Wilbur Wright and the gining, so they could go vast distances in the time genius behind atomic fission and the laser beam. it takes us to wink an eye. But actual, Impossible nevertheless. They also said the source ed portage paid at Salt Lake City, econd cl Volume rd er 46 Investigations Progress Cleanup Efforts Are Cited a n VINQ THI HUBQ?jli approval, but that the final decision would rest with the Published Weekly at 155 E. 4905 South In Murray, Salt ttk County, Utah, by Uw Murray Printing Co. county commissioners. Utah M107 Subscription rate: M.00 a year. As proposed, the project would also bring one-thiMUMAY. SALT LAKE COUNTY, UTAH Thursday, Sept. IP, 1968 financial participation from Murray City. In agreeing to participate, the Board of Education apIn proved $50,000 toward construction of the facility, pro perty on which to build it, plus adding to and remodeling gymnasium and locker faPolice began MURRAY, cilities around the new con- investigating on Monday a struction. theft which occurred some-th- e The site offered by the time during weekend at school and agreed on by the Murray high. Windows were broken on the city officials is adjacent to and north of the Murray high northwest side of the main gymnasium. building and entry was made Cost of the facility is ex by a person or persons inpected to be in the vicinity of to the structure. Police said $250,000 to $300,000. Al the main office was searched though many details are yet for valuable articles. Stolen were two electric to be considered, it is believed that barring unforeseen diff- typewriters valued at $350 construction could to $400 apiece. Also, two iculties, begin as early as next spring stop watches were broken and and use of the facility could a starting gun was missing. Officers are investigating be realized within two years. The pool, it was noted, could a second robbery which ocbe used for Murray high clas- curred at New Castle Proses and meets, as well as ducts, 6000 So Stratler St., serving as a recreational fa- on Friday. Entry into a buildcility for the public on a ing was made by cutting a year-rouscreen and breaking a window. basis. In calling attention to the Reports show more than pool matter and other de $1,800 worth of power and cisions reached at the meet- hand tools were stolen from ing, Mayor William E. Dunn the company. The loss Insaid, "I feel it is one of the cludes damaged vending most productive meetings the machines. believe Police than one person to be t V-'--- "v ; -- - - V" v city and school board has had." involved in the robbery. Policemen By This MURRAY. city's cleanup efforts of last spring were recognized and twp of its officials elected to posts during the 61st annual con vention of the Utah Municipal League in Salt Lake on Sat urday. Accorded the title of Most Improved City, Murray was cited for work accomplished during a cleanup campaign last April when changes in city ordinances were put in to effect to help control junk autos, old buildings and weeds. An engraved plaque and a $500 check went with the ho nor. Among persons on hand to accept were those most directly involved in the clean nd up drive, including Mrs. J, L. Smith, chairman: Mrs, Martin . Hardle and .James Hendrickson, along with City Commissioner Jack F. DeMann. who is in Kyle Swallow, charge of the Murray City No-Fine was operation, Cemetery elected president of the Utah State Assn. of Municipal and District Cemeteries. Another Murrayite, City Attorney L. H. (Lee) Griffiths, was elected vice president of the League's City Attorney section. Mayor William E. Dunn Is a holdover meniDer oi tne League's board of directors . iL2o I FIRST SESSION. . .Mrs. Alden Hales, Mrs. Sherman Harmer, Stan Mackay, from left, chart plans for Murray high night. Period Set back-to-sch- Toniaht In Booh Return Bid Murray Laayuers Buyer For Freezer MURRAY. Library offi- books back, especially once cials here are anticipating the overdue period has reathey'll have more than the ched an extensive period. amount of books reusual Patrons who return books turned next week. during the designated period will not be charged the over In order to encourage persons to return books to the due costs, and, of course will District Governor Is library, all fees will be wai- not be denied any of their "In fact, Lions Visitor Tonight ved throughout the week end- library privileges. to Mrs. Magee said, "we en 28, according Sept. ing MURRAY. Lions club mem Ruth Magee, head libra- courage you to check out ano bers here will meet with J, Mrs. here. ther book when you bring back rian T district Bryant Miller, northe delinquent one." regulations Library at the Chuck governor, for a person to Delinquent books may be at 7:30 tonight mally call two cents for each left at the counters during be charged (Thursday). a book is past due. Al- hours of operation or in the Mr. Miller will present the day the fine is nominal, night deposit slots at either year's goals and aspirations though officials feel it does the new library, 73 W. 6100 library along with other Information result some persons South, or the facility at 166 in of interest to Lions. being reluctant to bring the Vine St. . 28-- - PTA Calls With The phone's been ring ing like crazy and the first one who called took the free zer. Be sure to take the ad outl Mrs. John McLaughlin, 526 A MURRAY. LaSalle Dr., reporting on her program being hosted Green Sheet want ad, which by the PTA is scheduled at brought dozens of calls and a Murray high tonight (Thursquick sale. And at a cost day). of only $1.15! The 7:30 p.m. session will lead off with a brief meetUPRIGHT Kelvinator to Mrs. according ing, freezer. $60. William R. (Bernice) Godfrey, PTA president. She said the People who've used want business meeting will be cut er ads in the short to allow parents suffiwill tell you they do get re cient time to acquaint themboth quickly and In selves with teachers and classuits sons and their of expensively. The Green Sheet ses newspapers are Utah's most daughters. A classroom visitation widely circulated weeklies, schedule set up for parents reaching nearly 33,000 homes every Thursday calls for seven-minu- te sesbreak sions and morning. Their want ads are used to periods, with bells ringing to mark the transition from one buy, sell, rent, trade, look for help, find lost class to another. Each of items (and lost owners) and the school's six regular class even convey personal mes periods will be duplicated on sages. You can place yours an abbreviated basis during or 2C2- - the session. by dialing 4651. Or, if you prefer, you Teachers and other admini can write Dox 7187, Murray strative personnel will be ex You'll get results! And you plaining procedures and plans can charge it, or save 25? for the school term ahead. by paying in advance. During the term's first PTA back-to-sch- Eagle-Advertis- job-hu- 7 session, membership will be stressed In a portion of the program under the direction of Mrs. Alden Hales. officers Other working with Mrs. Godfrey include Mrs. Max (Elma) Olson, first vice president; Dryce Bertel- son, principal and second vice president; Mrs. Richard A. (Johanna) Buck, secretary, Stan Mackay, assistant prin cipal and treasurer. Green Sheer Nets First Spot In ey four-minu- te frv. Parents To Session At Ml IS mid-vall- -- ool nt, 2C6-3C- 23 U of U Photo Contest SALT A photo LAKE. in the Aug. 29 Green Sheet has won first place in carried the University of Utah's monthly it has been competition, announced. The picture, entitled "Surprise Pond", reflected flash photo-Journalis- m flooding following heavy rains In Murray. It was taken by Ken Jones, a member of the Green Sheet news staff. Three Dozen Fined In City Court Three MURRAY. down Home, 4783 Idlnwild Cir.; to yield the right of way were persons were fined a total of Keith Norton, S58 Vine St.; Alice Thomas, 231 Rosewood $679 In City Court here during Bruce C. Brown, Draper; Ro- Ave. and Dee W. Andreason, the week. " "J''" ( I i . ii1 in ': '"7' . , "r , ".j" y !-- .' til Ti ii i.iii niiMiiamn f rrrmlWi ifiirHrwtt H RETURN BOOKS. . .Murray City librarians Mrs. Blaine Parker ue books without (left) and Mrs. Gorden Gutke will accept over-dcharging fines at the new library. fines meted out by Judge James S. Sawaya included 15 involving speeding violations. Speeders, assessed $316 In fines, accounted for nearly half the week's total. Those found guilty of speeding, along with the amounts of their fines, include Joe Uzelac, 5S20 Sommerset Way, $30; Charles R. Ferguson, 2621 Westerling Way, $25; Cecil J. Smart, 5559 Highland Dr, $16; William H. Kessler, 3214 SO. 2300 East. $15: Rich ard It. Munk, 1127 Colorado, $15; Peter R. Diets, 317 4th Ave., $10; Dernlce Llnberry, 173 E. 6903 South, $5. others cited for Eight speeding paid fines of $20 each, including Robert C. Brown, Draper; Bltnch Adams, Spanish Fork; Steve Miller, Boise, Ida.; Wallace land H. Schneider, 5473 Fair-oaDr.; Claudia Anderson, 817 E. Woodshire Ctr. Three persons were cited for failure to keep a vehicle under proper control, InDonald J, Standing, cluding Bountiful, $25; Geraldine 1119 E. C654 South, $20; Kathle Greenhalgh, 877 No. 1200 West, $13. For failure to maintain a proper lookout, four others were assessed fines of $25 each. They were David L. Palmer, Sandy; Kathleen miller, Bountiful; Jerry L. Cun-llff- e, Sandy; Oune storte-booRichmond, B. C. Running a red light drew fines for three others, includ ing David C. Forman, Draper, $20: Ray Cope, rtrl.villo, S20: Jacqueline Stone. 2453 E. 3300 South. $13. Fined $25 each for hi lure 33C6 So. 7200 West. ks Theresa Romero, Ml lvalo, drew a $25 fine fur falling to have a valid driver's license In her possession, while Kathleen Horton, 1161 Chevy Chase dr., was fined $10 for driving with an expired license. A variety of other violation Included Arland R, Tlppett, 555 No. 1300 West, faulty Inge Hot, 4443 equipment; Wander Lane, improper left David C. Drec-ko- n, turn, $10; gh, 532 10th Ave., driving a vehicle carrying flammable mixtures in excess of allowable amount, $15; Cayle A. Kirk, 314 E. Hillside Dr., allowing a dog to run loose, $10; Richard A. Dot son, SO05 Lincoln St., no 1968 inspection 1 sticker, $5. Three other persons were assessed parking fines. |