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Show Lehi N otes Upsurge in New Construction New Homes, School, "The new" 1i not novel, LEHI In Lehl. la ths past few yean this community has seen an upsurge of new construction and development which hu served to make it in which more attractive plc to live. ' Foremost In new construction is the new Lehl lementary School, s $600,000 structure acclaimed educationmost modern, one of the beautiful ally aonvenlent, and schools in the state. Another new structure is the church, tately Third LDS Ward now in the final stages of contraction. Two years in the building, this for occhspel will ,ioon be resdy cupancy. Two other LDS churches have recently been enlarged and com them pletely remodeled to make modern and convenient, with the result that all of Lehi's five LDS buildchapels are fine, beautiful ings. New Bank Building last "week the State Bank of Lehi announred plans for a new 160,000 bank building, to be located the directly across the street from wlU present location. This building incorporate some of the most novel and beautiful features of modern banks, and will add much to Main . Farming Most Important Feature in Lehi's Economy ; additions and borne last year. to $14,400 Lehl has other new facilities as Construction la now underway on new ballpark, to be constructed as a World War II Vet-raMemorial at a cost of some $11,500. A modern new street lighting system was installed last year on Main Street, and numerous rpaller additions and Improve-ment-a have been made to city facilities. well m . "T7" T.iT It ... , o i vldes three second feet of water, By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN LEHI This community Is ex would be purchased on a standby periencing the growth and devel- basis for future use. A number of improvements have opment being felt by most of Utah County, and city officials are mak- been made by the city at the main' ing a determined effort to build source of culinary water above Alpine. These Include'replaclng old and plan for the future. pipe with new, putting more of the The city's foremost dream system underground, and making now closet' to reality than before is for a sewer system. Durtng the other additions. This is part of a e program of water syspast two years, city officials have taken two important steps forward tem improvements adopted by the towards the realization of this city council. The program also in dream. The two steps are the two dudes extensive improvements and extensive drainage systems built additions within the city. The City Council hopes 'to con. through the city. the problems tlnue Its street paving program Several years a by standing in the way, of a sewer this summerstreets within the city. seemed Insurmountable. number of system e the The city has an exceptionally high They also plan to water table and sn streets In front of all churcbes; abundance of quicksand, both of - Extensive filling, grading and which would make a sewer system street widening projects have been difficult to construct and expensive. carried out recently by the street However, city officials are tack- department, making good use of ling the problem one step at a favorable weather conditions. Officials-hopto open up a new time, and this yesr they budgeted a sum of money for preliminary alley back of the business houses on the south side of Main Street sewer planning work. The drainage systems, one rurw between Center and Tlrst West nlng through the east, and the street. OtRer alleys hsve been other through the west part of opened up recently back of the town, are designed to carry off other business blocks to aid in the much of the water and unloading of stock and merchandise. lower the water table. The City Council Is constantly City officials are now talking sewer in positive and concrete working with problems of safety, terms. The engineering firm of city power, recreation, hospital, Caldwell. Richards and Sorenson, cemetery, parks and other matters all with the purpose In mind of Salt Lake City, has been engaged to make preliminary sewer sur making Lehl a better, safer and veys. The City Council hopes to more attractive place in which to budget a large sum for the sewer Uve. fund next year. With sewer prospects bright, The, United States has never city officials are also working to hpen without an Armv. although at develop and improve the water one time the Army almost disap supply, realizing that a sewer sys- peared. Soon alter lorxiown, tne tem wlU mean increased water use. Continental disbanded Congress Several years ago a large well mmt of the. Continental Armv. It was developed by the city to sup authorized a force of only "twenty-fiv- e plement the culinary supply, and privates to guard Councilmen are now considering the stores at Fort mi ana tiny-fiv- e the purchase of a second well north to guard the stores at West of the city. This well, which pro-- Point" long-rang- ao e sub-surfa-ce 80-m- BALANCED CULTURAL ADVANTAGES RECREATIONAL ECONOMICAL CULINARY WATER PURE MOUNTAIN ..... ' '"'!'. NEIGHBORS ELECTRIC r .If"" W? J! t Jf.V- JWV v.- - : . SCHOOLS EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM RATES - , COMMUNITY FINE MODERN U g hard-surfac- DESIRABLE Li. let ay s CONGENIAL -- 1 a&ij la Jt AhJ no tz Construction of new homes has been high In recent years, representing $78,000 in construction last year, and $82,000 the previous year. Remodeling mJ long-rang- Street. amounted ! LEHI One. feature which marks Lehi's Civic clubs is their lack of Jealous rivalry and their excel lent spirit of cooperation, especially where community betterment is concerned. Many local projects and institutions have benefited from this cooperation, particularly the Lehl Hospital and City Cemetery. Largely through the efforts of the civic clubs, Lehi's cemetery was changed from an unsightly weed patch to a place of landscaped beauty. Hospital improvement has been e adopted as a project by the women's clubs. Last yesr the nursery was remodeled and new equipment, Including an Incubator and baislntts. purchased by them. They also assisted In some painting and redecorating work. NEW LEHI CHAPEL Here' is a view of the new Ltbl Third LDS chapels In the city have recently been remodeled. Lehl also boasts Recently, the clubs, Including Two other fine schools and public buildings. Ward Chapel, now in final stages of construction. the Dons Club and Lehl Civic Im provement Association, contributed funds for the purchase of a new electric dishwasher, sink and cabinet combination for the hospital kitchen. LEHI Although this commun gation system has made posslblejUtah Lake through the canal and flourishes in and around Lehl. Soil In addition, each club has had Nation west of Jordan Conservation has done much over Its individual projects. Some have ity has its share of businesses and the cultivation of 7000 acres of land Piping .fi!fr' ,nd ,r0m the years to better the range and 'made layettes and equipment for Industries. It is still primarily ag In Lehl. At one time when there!.RJf the hospital, and others have en ricultural In nature. One of largest were only thirty families in Lehl, niVur provide Improved handling of the gaged on projects of benefit to the nrw industrial is drv farming, which It was thought that the water sup !hiVe been added to the Lehl Du- stock. During the past several schools or city as a whole. The occupies some 21,000 acres in and ply and land would not support itrlct In the land west of the Jordan yeara a great effort has been made annual fund drives, too. have re more dui continued waier develop- - Rlver between around Lehi and Cedar Valley. Saratoga Resort and by the Lehi Cattle Association to ceived their wholehearted support. th Maintain w.t.r Only twice since dry larming ment and new sources of supply the Point Whenever there's a Job to do, 1907 In nave inme have maae possioie was beeun extensively u finished by three canals sup ! better the Quality of cattle, and or help to be rendered, the civic great wholesale crop failures been re c ' . . piled by Provo River, Deer Creek great Improvement has resulted. clubs have been ready and willing , inree irrigation companies nowlReservolr ,nd ported. In 1919, storms and unjVouth programs, such as the F.F.A. to lend their aid. The Federated Ukt seasonable frost In the month of supervise the distribution of water canals have added thousands of and Four-l- l clubs have been in Women'e Clubs include the Auctus, The Lehl Irrigation Com- seres to the valuable In training the youth for Athenian, Mav destroyed most of the cron. In Lehl Serlmplan Olympian, Lejil irrigated area, and In 1933 the Western Pale Brown pany, the Spring Creek Irrigation and the crops have contributed this 'important industry. and Liahonian. Men's organizations the North Bench considerably to the economic welThe sheep business is smaller are the Lehl Civic Improvement Cutworm took its toll. , Company, and than the cattle business, but a Association, Junior Chamber of of labor saving company. The Spring Creek com fare. Introduction number of Lehi men are actively Commerce, and Lions Club. eaulnment such as the tractor. pany secures its water from the Principal crops grown in and and combine and truck, have been Mill Pond at the old Lehl Sugar around successfully engaged In this Lehl are powheat, corn, largely responsible for the success Factory site, and distributes it to tatoes, dry beans, sugar beets, to- business, primarily in the Tick-vlll- e IF AT FIRST area northwest of the city. of dry farming In this area. Al- landowners from there south to HARTFORD, Conn. (UP)-C- onmatoes, sweet corn, peas, oata herds are prevalent in nectlcut faced a slight delay in Dairy though the average yield is about Utah Lake. truck alfalfa barley, rye, crops, The other two Irrigation comLehl, with farmers selling their getting the services of seven new fifteen bushels per acre, the farm and bay. wnoie mui or cream to dairies In ly graduated veterinarians. None ers have harvested as nigh as panies secure their water supplies Animal Industries Salt Lake Cltv Other anrrwefu1 could pass the state examinations forty-fiv- e busneia per acre some primarily from the snows of AmAnother ources of agricultural Industries including the raising of for the profession. They'll take the erican Fork, Alpine and Fort Canyears. . tests again In a few months. Development of a complex irri yon. Other water Is secured from Income Is the cattle business which poultry and bogs.. .... SUNDAY HERALD n Civic Clubs Work For Lehi Progress CJxnel Built SUNDAY. MARCH 15, 135J Utah Ctninir. I'lah 4-- C OUTSTANDING SERVICE CLUBS ADEQUATE FIRE PROTECTION ; - '.jay .. i ;) ' 11. t t 1 n 7 1 1. 4 ml t ! in f t V 11 , V 9 -- f n ,.it ."t- .5" t l m i mm katlll : an x- i - W i 1 The most modern building in' the . lehi school system Is tht new lehi Elementary School, dedicated last fall. Th large, rambling structure has been hailed as one of the finest elementary schools In the country. The lehi schools ore part of the Alpine School District which encompasses all schools in Utah County north of Proyo. lehi High School has distinguished itself In many lines, such as athletics and forensics. Recently a student at the school, Doris Hadfiold, represented the state in the national "I Speak for Democracy" contest. The lehi Mtmorlol Hall, pictured abovt, Is the ctnter of cpmmuniiy activities, located in the heart of the city, "the offices, lehi is attractive building houses the city council chambers, as yell a a" local government departmental known for its fine schools and public buildings. Its people have high educational, religious and cultural ideals and these' In the many church, civic, and educational leaders the community produces. are reflected " f'H A I, .311 i" Tf'; ,' f AW- - i ' il:1 1 :i " : Street is a busy scene and serves as a shopping center not only for lehl people but for residents of outlying communities as well. Several stores have been built new or remodeled during the past few years. A new bank will be constructed this year. lehi's Main I- - 1 M M I I ! f 1 12111 I t III111 with Its distinguishing tower and steeple is typical of fine church buildings in the community. Under a city- wide chapel remodeling program, the various LDS Chapels have been Improved and enlarged during the past year, iM's" historic tabernacle, m m Il.C.A. . Ati DAIS JUII leeii ioro-u- TUBE . ArriiUVcD." . , , TOP PUilJCj ' v p 24, 25, 26, 27 filVIIC : TOP PEnFOilOEilS ' Tne iamouscni Kounaup win ne neia again wis year, yaies tor the event are June 24, 25, 2& and 2T.e Roundup Is one of tJieWesri It attracts the country's best cowboys. top rodeos. d, 1 |