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Show ft wo'Vif Go rp Universal 'icroUjinin 11 Piernor.t Ave . SalUXse City, Volume 62, Number 23 City Seeks More Irrigation Water From Pine View Dam City Hopes to Bolster Supply Sub-Norm- Daily Schedule Announced for Swimming Pool A regular schedule has been adopted tor opening and closing of the new Brigham City municipal swimming pool. Effective this week, the pool will open daily, Monday through Saturday, at 11 a. m. and close at 10 p. m. On Sundays the pool will be open from 1 p. m. to 6 p. jn. Plans are being effected now for the annual swimming classes to be held for two weeks beginning next week. Registration is planned for Monday, June 15.. Time and place will be announced in the Friday issue of the Box Eider Journal. water-sho- Brigham City discovered a possible silver lining for its currently gloomy water ,' situation this week with the appearance were at the said anxious the pobl Employes paddlers water flows at the golf lined up 200 strong a half hiur before doors were opened course drilling site. for the first time this year. Members of the city council and Mayor Ruel M. Eskelsen met in special session at the drilling site Tuesday morning, June 9, and made decisions concerning the current flow at the Chamber Lays Plans For 1959jPeach Days Registration Scheduled for new well. h 4-- y - 4-- h Summer Music de-rie- Classes Begin Here Next Week d . Summer Weather Area Invades , d d to Meet With Property Owners Anent Special Improvement District rt I District Court board of Pine View Water Users association, was presented at the session to discuss the current low water situation. A runoff into Pine View resereast of Ogden has caused voir, Dee Lund APPOINTED 0. the association to notify all users this week accepted an apthat they can expect only 70 percent of their water allotment pointment as Brigham City ottorney. Two totalling this season. judgements $118,864.41 were entered on the Brigham City owns 2,500 acre record in First District court this feet of this water which it inweek as the result of a land ac- tended to trade for culinary wation trial Involving Southern Pa- ter from Mantua. Cutting this cific Railroad company and four amount by 30 percent would put owners of land on Promontory a crimp in- the citys plans. range. Nielsen told the council that An eight-majury late Friday some users of Pine View water night awarded $61,580.94 to Nick might have a portion of their and Dorothy Chournos of supply for sale thus giving BrigLocal lawyer O. Dee Lund has to as payment for some ham City an opportunity been appointed Brigham City 2,052,698 cubic yards of gravel secure additional water. attorney, replacing Walter G. taken from their property for Seek More Water Mann, who retired from the post use as fill material in Southern With this information ringing effective June 1. , Pacifics causeway across Great in their cars, Mayor Ruel EskelLund accepted the position In Salt Lake. Judge Lewis Jones sen and the 'council appointed a letter read to the city council reserved judgment on a second Nielsen to represent the city at meeting in regular session on award of $32,000 for severance special board meeting last Thursday night damage and still another verdict night, Tuesday, and attempted The office Is a familiar one of $,200 for special damages. to secure 1,000 acre feet of water. to Lund since he served as city Mrs. Helen Sheehan Arthur, This amount would increase the attorney from 1948 to 1954. He Coronado, Calif., and Glenera water flowing here from Pine also has served as county atmore than the Sheehan Hunter, Brigham City, View to slightly torney for two terms. normal 2,500 acre-foo- t quota. for awarded were $57,283.47 He is a native of Brigham City In another maneuver, the city In the cubic taken yards and has practiced here since beofficials - created a special comproject construction. An award mittee composed of Gouncilmen ing admitted to the Utah bar in of $32,000 for severance damages John 1946. He graduated from the Hadfield, John Larsen and was reserved for further arguDon Chase, and Leo Hansen, University of Utah law school in In court. ment the 1943 after which he served for president of the Box Elder Judgment Reserved f Creek Water Users association, year in the U. In the same action, judgement for the S. Air Force. purpose of negotiating a on was of reserved verdict Lund also graduated .from for additional-.- . irrigation--wat-er Oman. Milton A.. from local users. WxdeTTngh school and We- $36,686.97 S.forOman, Samuel N. ber Junior college In Ogden. Virginia Vote Easement Pay He Is married to the former Chournos, Janice Chournos and attention to develop, Turning Nick and Chournos, Relda Jensen of Afton, Wyo. Dorothy ments in the $2,500,000 water They are parents of two chil- The award was for fill material and power project, council memdren and reside at 145 South taken from land on which the bers unanimously approved a Third East. foregoing persons had filed motion to pSy $2 per rod plus Lund is the son of the late mining claim. This judgement for easement rights in Orvil D. Lund and Mrs. Mildred also will be considered further damages first-stag- e construction. Initial at a later date. Some 1,222,899 work is Lund of Brigham City. expected to start the last In resigning as city attorney, cubic yards of gravel was secur- of this month and will involve a post, he has held since 1954, ed from the properly. of collection lines across laying Mann offered his sincere thanks The jury, which was out from Mantua Valley from four springs. for the cooperation he has re- 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, computed Orson Christensen, representceived, He said that his resig- each verdict on the basis of three ing Alf Freeman from the board nation was forced by the in- cents per cubic yard. The case of adjustments, urged the city creased demand of his private had opened Wednesday. officials to take action to elimipractice and the rising amount Members of the jury were nate problems being encounterof legal service needed by Brig- Amos F. Johnson, Tremonton, ed when persons buying buildham City because of its current foreman; Arden C. Ball, Brigham ing lots are not familiar with regrowth. City; Lawrence Archibald, Tre quirements of the zoning ordi. As a parting shot, Mann commonlon; Edward Voege, Brig- nance. mended the present administra- ham City; Lester Barker, Brig He said the board of adjusttion for its In ham City; J. II. Rhead, Tremon- ments lg being flooded with replanning now for future devel- ton, Peter J. Hansen, Howell, quests for special allowances be opments." He pointed specifi- and Ichimat.su Nisagl, Harper. (Continued on Page Two) cally to the $2,500,000 water and power development program. Drilling has been' in progress siice Tuesday, June 2, and since tqe six foot level there has been constant appearance of water. A drill ore has been The groundwork is being laid travanganza. shows, and many The summer dancing classes ufeed with water gravel between, at this time for a most success- other attractions. sponsored by the City Recrea- 43 feet and 60 feet depths, then ful 1959 Peach Days celebration, tion department will begin next clay, then appearance of flowing Committees Named it was announed this week by Freeman J. Byington, cham- week with registration schedul- water again from 134 feet to 150 Ross C. Bowen, Peach Days man- ber president, has accepted the ed for Monday morning from 10 feet of ager and secretary-manage- r of being in charge a. m. to 12 noon at the War Me assignment Drilling proceeded until a gas the Box Elder Chamber of Com- of invitations and of morial Home. reception strata was reached producing annual of the merce, sponsors who will be on hand All girls and boys in this Monday, June 8, at 187 feet The dignitaries harvest festival. to view the gigantic parade and area interested in taking the gas pocket has drained off and Set For Sept participate in other activities of classes, free of harge, are in- plans have now been made to 1959 Peach the two-daBrigham Citys vited to register at that time, ac- perforate the pipe in the water festival. Days celebration will be held T. strata areas. Other- committees are headed cording to Mrs. Margaret Friday and Saturday, Sept. directors who Johnsen, head of the summer the by following There will be more than with elaborate plans being aim- will work with various dance program. groups to water the enough supply golf anfifty-fiftat ed making the Instructors for the classes will course and chemical analysis and organizations in making arniversary of the celebration the rangements: Peach Queen dance, be Shauna and Soundra Shef- show the same quality of water most outstanding in history. mana- field, with Mrs. Johnsen as ac- used for culinary purposes Glert Andersen; parade d makwith Bowen Working ip ger, John Weir; transportation companist and director. from other sources. Bacterithe for advance ing arangspients and concessions, Jack Morris; Instruction will be given in ological tests will not be availmany special features of the hobby display and information, tap, modern and ballet, Mrs able until next week after the celebration are officers and diC. Hansen; ticket sales for Johnsen said. well is test pumped. rectors of the local Chamber of Jay Rex Earl; adentertainments, At the close of the summer Commerce. j lopes are to use 12 hours to Glade Harrison, fruit season, a dance review program bolster the local culinary water A speial feature of the cele- vertising, Friwill be presented as a demon- supply with the display, Thomas Tommaftey; 12 remaining traditional bration be the will The Board "of Education is entertainment, stration for parents to see the hours each day used to water evening day Peach Days parade Omer J Call; Saturday night talents developed by their chil the course. sponsoring a series of music les. gigantic each morning, with doz- festival, Douglas Mann. sons for beginning student in staged dren through the : ratop-'Mayor Eskelsen says pros this area who are Interested in ens of beautiful floats, Founded in 1901 activity, and ted bands groups, pects look good with 74 feet of marching inreA date tentative for the playing any string or band In founded Peach Days were clay above the performation and strument, according to J. Wayne and a junior section of minia 19. ture floats and marching groups. Brigham City in 1904 as a day view has been set for Aug. at least 50 feet below. Johnson. is the of recreation to pya special obAnother attraction TSklwc.UJi top ' The program Is outlined for Peach dance 'when s servance to the nwJwTt rnitr- trap level and drilling has been " Queen students who have "completed stopped by the city officials bevy of Box Elder countys love- of this area. Through, the years sixth grade or over. liest "peaches will be presen- it has grown to be a county Tuesday morning decision. Irfterested students may con ted in review and a queen and wide celebration and is the occatact Johnson by phoning 576 for two attendants chosen to pre- sion for a homecoming for forLocal further information concerning side over the celebration. mer residents of Brigham City License Plates the music classes. Other special features include and vicinity. It is now reogniz Summer weather ha Invaded Johnson also pointed out that the beautiful fruit display, the ed as being one of one of the Available Here a special effort Is being made to hobby displays in downtown outstanding celebrations through the area of Brigham. City, bringin the aning temperatures high Twice Each Week on an carnival out the state, staged develop a large orchatra at the windows, a Box Elder High school and Jun- and concessions, variety and ex- - nual basis and attracts thousands eighties and nineties during the past few days, according to The State Tax Commission ior High school. To further Charles Clifford. local weather will maintain office hours school-ownethis plan, several observer. each Tuesday and Thursday instruments are being rented to Saturdays reading of 95 de- from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. in the students at a low cost. He said City grees broke all records in' this Box Elder county court house. there are still a few of these area for this early in the month to beginThis plan will enable res!-- , Instruments available of June, Clifford 6aid. ners in the archestra class. dents of Box Elder county to Clifford also noted the shor- obtain auto license The classes as outlined below of moisture which is becom from this office rather plates tage than will be held twice each week, more noticeable each week, ing district to go elsewhere to do Invitations to attend a special improvement having beginning next week, Johnson he said. so, according to J. P. Eliason, said. meeting were mailed this week to resident of the northin branch manager. be to held the section east of Brigham City, meeting The first period of instruction 5 June This program will be conthe county courtroom in Thursday evening at 8 p.m. for the various classes is as fol6 Junp tinued until further notice, Involved are the property owners in the special imlow: June 7 Eliason said. June 15 clarinets June 8 Monday, provement district announced on May 8 when a notice of intention to create such a district was published. This and orchestra instruments, 9 a. June 9 call was abandoned on May 22, before the deadline, When m.; saxophoyes and flutes, 11 a. m. legal technicalities cropped up and numerous protests were received from property owners. Tuesday, June 16 cornets and ,In explaning the mass meeting called for Thursday trumpets, 9 a. m.: trombones and drums, 11 a. m. Twirling classes night, Councilman Leon C. Packer pointed out that it will begin at 9 a. m. for beginwould be an "information meeting to tell property ownOne hundred twenty five pints in July. ners and at 10 a. m. for advanc ers just what in intended and to answer questions. Mrs. Crandall believes Brigof blood are needed from Briged twirlers. ham City will top the hoped-foThe city governing body has no intentions of fpr-- i ham City today. Wednesday, June 17 eighth cing improvements on property owners where they are According to Mrs. G. E Cran- quota during this bloodmobile grade hand. 9 a. m. not needed, but we want to explain the proposed project. local chairman, the Red stop. She points to the Februdall, Instructors will be at the Cross bloodmobile will be at the ary blood drawing held at the After it is understood thoroughly by the people involved, schools outside of Brigham City Central school from 1 to 6 p. m. Intermountain school where the I feel confident that the city council will want to do what as follows: For this visit, the quota has been assigned quota was missed by the majority desires, Packer said. Monday, June 15 Willard and 50 pints because employ- only two pints. More than 75 raised M. Ruel will Eskelsen Thursconduct the Mayor Corlnnc, 1:30 p. m. of ees Thiokol Chemical corpor- persons turned out to donate will call on and other city officials to day night meeting Tuesday, June 16 Perry and ations Brigham City offices are blood but several were rejected assist in the explanations. Iloneyville, 1:30 p. m.; Mantua to donate now for various medical reasons. being urged Local citizens should feel and Bear River City, 3 p. m. rattier than at a plant drawing Dance Classes al The city council Thursday took steps to free this community from an added lack of irrigation water brought on by the drought which haA covered Utah for the past year. During a regularly scheduled meeting in the city hall,' the council explored thd possibility of buying more water from Pine View Water Users association and created a committee to negotiate for irrigation water from local users. local fruit George Nielson, grower and member of the With New Well These are part of the es--, SWIMMING POOL OPENS timated 250 youngsters which crowded the municipal swimming pool when it opened Thursday afternoon. 10 PAGES Brigham City, Utah, Wednesday Morning, June 10, 1959 Hears Verdicts sub-norm- jn Land Trial Mann Resigns, Lund Takes Attorney Post n Tre-mont- three-and-a-hal- Wonted: 125 Blood Donors Today their resposlbllity to meet this new quota and In the process learn more about the Red Cross blood program and what it docs. One never knows when he or she may have to depend on- Red Cross blood to save a life," Mrs, Crandall emphasizes. Sitters are available at the school today to make It convenient for mothers with young children wishing to donate. Also persons ' witiiout transports lion may call the school to have NOTICE , a taxi bring them to the drawing Effective Thursday, Slay 14, and home at no cost the following sprinkling schedMrs. J. Gordon Felt has charge ule Is being enforced In Brigof arrangements for personnel ham City. and the canteen. Dr. Otto F Residents' living on the west Smith Is acting as coordinator side of Main street permitted to for Brigham City physicians. sprinkle lawns on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Residents living on the east sid of Main street permitted to sprinkle lawns on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. For All residents permitted to sprinkle on Sunday, ' Persons starting new lawns The County company of the permitted to sprinklo dally. of Utah Pioneers will Citizen rooperatlon ts sought Daughters hold their June Jubilee In the In conserving the citys water new Bowery at Rees Pioneer to this supply and adhering Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m park, schedule. Should the program Each camp In the county will prove kureessful, additional measures will not be serve tunrh to 4heir members, An entertaining program, with necessary. Tour past cooperation has most of the camp participating, been appreciated and your com- will be presented after . lunch, All native pioneer in the coun pliance with the sprinkling schedule fl needed to conserve ty will be honored jurats. The drink will be furnished wster while our proposed water 2.000T1I EMPLOYEE Welcomed as the 2,000th person development program la being free. A good attendance Is depresently employed by Thiokil Chemical Corporatlns Utah completed. sired, according to Jennie Division, Henry J. Beimer of Brigham Cty, right, is given president of the County By order of tho of a special Mayor and City Council. company of the Daughter welcoming handshake by John Biggin-soUtah Pioneers. J 510 1 general manager. 'i tI w r . Thiokol Motes Hiring Of 2,000th Employee The 2000th employee at Thio- there were 75 employees. At the kol Chemical Corporation, Utah beginning of this year, this had Division, was given an on the risen to 1124. Job" welcome Monday by John Previously stated employment Hlgglnson, general manager, and other Thiokol officials. Henry J. Beimer of Brigham City is employed as a plant chauffeur In the engineering department motor pool Reaching the 2(XX)th employee mark at he Utah Division occasioned handshakes and congratulations Beimer from for a surprised others responsible for staffing the large rocket engine facility 25 miles west of Brigham City. Among the well wishers were Gordon Prod, manager of indusRobert Vogt, trial relations; head, personnel department; and K. Boyd Baugh, supervisor, employment section. In October 1957 when Utah Division was formally dedicated, schedules call for a leveling off when Thiokol employment in Utah approaches 2500 later this year. Of the present 2000, approxl-mately 470 arc In executive management, scientific, and engineering positions. Approxmatr-l70 per cent of employees have come to Thiokol from the and farming areas of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. The 2000th employee, Beimer, Is a disabled veteran of World War H, resides at 312 North First West in Brigham1 City with his wife, the former Delfa Sanders of Newton, Cache county, snd four children, Rosa, Sherry, Steven, and Joan, I r,r" Daughters Meet June Jubilee Car-son- n, U'fa'&t j i Week-lonPROSPECTS BRIGHT drilling at Brigham City Golf and Country Club ceased Tuesday, Juno 9, following a special aession of the City Officials held at the course. Interested spectator at the drilirtg site has been llarvey Edmau, local veteran g- well-digge- r. |