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Show Most Face BE Universal SilcroflLainj Corp. Taxpayers Most Box Elder county taxpayers are being touched for a 1,90 mUl Increase this year, according to Information received from the Utah Taxpayers association. The boost Is due to a three, mill Jump In the tax levy for local school purposes which was Schools Will Hike 1.90-Mi- ll UEA partly offset by a 1.10 mill de. crease In the state school Brigham City Friday sent its electrical power surging Into the municipal waste treatment plant on lower Sixth North own street. The Initial contract made op. eratlve a $4,000 transmission line extension to the city plant which In the past has been ser. ved by Utah Power and Light company, Public Works Director 0, Nlel Smith said the project was undertaken on a cooperative note with the private power com. pany. He estimated that It will result In a monthly savings of about $200 to the city. prime purpose for Installing the new city line was to eliminate the outrages which plagued operation of the disposal plant. In the past the facility has been served from a line that has exposure all the way to Promontory. Any momentary stoppage of power on this line shut off machinery at the plant which required manual attention HOWEVER, Confab The recently organized Box Elder county reapportionment committee Thursday designated new represenatlve bounder les, a move Intended to make the population equal In the countys two legislative districts. Committee members said they believed the new dividing lines accomplish this aim. The committee decision placed Brigham City and Mantua In District One and relegated all other portions of the county to District Two. There are about 15,000 persons In each district. Committee Chairman D. B. state represenatlve Green, from Tremonton, said the com. mlttee was unanimous In its de 8, the state. THE GENERALTAXLEVY This will mark the 68th annual UEA confab which draws from throughout the state each year. These represent two of three holidays" for students this month. Schools will close also on Friday, Oct. 22, eve of Utah's general deer season. year was enacted at Bothwell where the levy jumped from two mills last year to 16 mills this year. Project Reapportion Body Alters Box Elder District; This coming week will be an abrevlated one for schools In Box Elder district as they close Thursday and Friday, Oct. to allow teachers to attend the EduUtah cation association convention In Salt Lake City. levy. Most towns and cities did not change their tax levies this year nor did the county which at 9.25 mills Is fourth lowest In mil. The greatest Increase for a town In Box Elder county this Line Cojr. Close for that which virtually every property owner In the county wilt totals 60.85 pay this year mills. This Includes the county 6,25; county schools, 42; state school equalization 8.60, and mosquito abatement district, 1 Power ate Itself. The town of Plymouth did something that no other municipality accomplished this year by decreasing Its levy from 12 to 10 mills. This means that In terms of over-al- l property tax burden, residents of that community will pay .10 mills less than a year ago. Howell town recorded a Increase when the levy for Box Elder County Service Area No. 1 was boosted from two to three mills. one-mi- THE CITY OF GARLAND is credited with having the highest total tax levy at 84.85 mills, Including a 22. mill city levy and two mills for the cemetery dls trlct. h Tele-phon- , $4,-00- would amount to $321.40. llef Clubs South Box Elder county's an. nual achievement program Is scheduled In Brigham City on Oct. 6 at Central Elemen. tary school, It was announced this week. 4-- All 4.H'ers, leaders are Invited to be s and on hand. Participating will be clubs from Brigham City, Honeyvllle, Bear River City, Corlnne, Promontory, Harper and Mantua. par-ent- The affair will start at 7:30 p.m. with special recognition to be accorded youngsters for their achievements In this past year. are Making arrangements County Home Agent Jessie M. Eller and County Agent Fullmer Allred. Cor-Inn- the This means the south Box Elder communities will vote with the north and west county areas In electing a representative to the state legislature next year. Other alternatives were considered, Including a division of Brigham City voting districts. But, the final decision was considered the best from all standpoints, the chairman said. shake-up- . Members of the reapportion, committee Included Miles "Cap" Ferry, I state representatives from Cor. lnne; Brigham City attorney Omer Call, and former Brigham City mayor Ruel Eskelsen. A fifth member, A, Wayne Owens, was selected last week by the first four appointees. Their meeting Thursday was ment Green, state. It was by action of the 1965 state legislature that all Utah counties were ordered to reap, portion their legislative dis the first session of the full body and apparently their last with the reapportionment job now seemingly complete. WiW; Volume 68, Number 40 Brigham City, Utah, 84302, Sunday Morning, October 3, 1965 14 PAGES 0 BEHS Adult Senate Rejects Bid Classes to For School Relief Begin Here The United States Senate Fri-da- excused Box Elder from paying morning turned down an the refund. The amendment, considered amendment which would have relieved Box Elder School dls-trl- as the first Item of business of a $288,000 obligation Friday, was defeated by a voice vote. It was Introduced by to the federal government. for Sen. Gale McGee Senator Frank E. Moss notified district officials Senator Moss who was attend, of the development in a tele-gra- lng LDS conference In Salt Lake City. The amendment was one e "I AM NOW drafting a to Public Law 874 which bill which will be lntroduc-e- d makes funds available to areas In a few days which seeks of federal Impaction. Box Elder annually receives the same solution," Senator Moss explained. aid under Its provisions. HowRepresentative Laurence J. ever, the district was directed to pay. backa large portion of Burton R- - Utah) early In Sep. Adult high school classes will be held ik Box Elder High school beginning this week, according to Leon Johnson, counselor at the school. Registration pro-pose- d pri-vat- this aid received over the past several years because privilege taxes were collected from Thlo-ko- l Chemical corporation dur-lnthe same period. UTAHS privilege tax enables county assesors to tax federal s property used by private for a profit. Senator Mosss amendment tember Introduced" if'blll t charge In the House Intended to void the success In El-de- con-cern- Another "water year" has corded In any area of the UnitJust ended and It came very ed States. close to setting a new record Following Is a monthly total, for the Brigham City area. A measured by Inches, of the total of 25.12 Inches of mols-tur- e moisture recorded here during was recorded here... run. the past water year: October, nlng second only to the year .93; November, 2.45; Decern-her- , 4.38; January, 1965, 2.27; 1945, when 25.34 Inches was on record. February, 1.57; March, .13; Normal moisture count for 2.96; May, 1.44; June, this vicinity Is about 17 Inches, 2.46; July 1.23; August, 2.10; according to Charles Clifford, September, 3 20. keeper of the official weather IN A CLIMATOLOGICAL records for the U.S, weather Bureau In this area for the summary Issued by the U. S, Department of Commerce, Wea-the- r past 18 years. A "water year" Is the per. Bureau, It was reported of any year that Brigham City area, "Sum-mer- s lod between Oct. are dry and warm. July, and Sept. 30 of the following year designated b) the U. S, the driest month, averages less f Inch moisture." Weather Bureau as the time than to measure the amount of rain It Is Interesting to note that and snow, or moisture, as re- - July 1965 proved to be an ex- 1 one-hal- ceptlon, STATED that 12 students per class will be required in order to merit holding the class. Students completing the required number of credK hours will be granted a high school d.ploma. Those eligible for a graduation certificate will be allowed to participate In the refund. Any , JOHNSON this area this year would benefit Box r teachers who have been promised 74 percent of any new monies received. After payments to the state, It has been estimated Box Elder would have altered the law and district would net about $100,00 g arrangements may be made by interested persons on Monday, Oct. 4, it they will contact Johnson at the high school office. A charge of $25 per unit will be required, and minimum charge of $12.50 will be charged for half uni-- classes, which will apply to students 22 years of age and older. Students unof free der 22 may enroll AN with a moisture count OPTIONAL Party To ot course lf dls-tln- Cor-lnn- FREEZING temperatures have appeared late In the spring and early In the fall during 1665, causing considerable loss to ag- riculturists In this area, Some of the extreme records set In this area during the of weather record-keep-lnInclude a minimum temperature of minus 24 degrees In December, 1924; a maximum temperature of 108 degrees In July, 1931- heaviest snowfall of 18 Inches falling on Dec. 19, 1921, providing 2.15 Inches of his-tor- ; Charles Clifford, official weather observer for Brlghant City, THE WEATHERMAN d home after recording a his year In terms of moisture. at checks the devices y moisture. Precipitation records were first made at Brigham City as early as 1895, Clifford Then after 1900 there are no weather records avail, able until April, 1913, when a weather station was Installed at Third South and Eighth West and N.M. Valentine recorded the precipitation and temperatures. And this was the beginning of several moves for the weather station. In August, 1618 the on Page 14) PTA .... man, Mary Hyer, Democrat vice chairIssues a reminder to party members about Monday's nomination meeting. Con faks Ulimday Pith (ity Nominees political take the for the conventions and singling tickets, each confab will elect Things a slate of officers and handle spotlight tomorrow night (Mon-day- ) out potential candidates. are that a number of other pertinent business affec. In Brigham City with the two conventions hopefuls are being lined up on ting the local organizations. staging of pick candidates for three city both sides. Although Brigham Citys two offices two seats on the city new councilman and mayor proElner Larsen, retired busi- bably will come from the six council and the mayoralty. Democrats and Republicans nessman, Thursday Indicated men nominated Monday night, will trek to their respective that he was actively seeking there Is another avenue for findconfabs at virtually the same the Democratic nomination for ing a place on the Nov. 2 ballot and possible election. time, the Demos meeting In mayor. However, there has been no Lincoln Elementary school at 8 p.m. and the GOP at Central one publicly announce Intentions candidates INDEPENDENT school five minutes earlier at to seek the council nod on either can be nominated by certificate side of the political aisle, 7:55 p,m. which contains the names of at are no Incumbents There least 25 registered voters. Such ' BOTH JIM BOULGARIDE, a notorized document and so would seeking each gathering must select Demo party chairman, and Dr. need to be filed with the city three new standard bearers. William 0, Knudsen, GOP head recorder no later than Oct. 15. are urging local party man, Recorder Tolman Burke no. EACH CAMP "has held a members to attend their ed that no person may sign more than one certificate and series of meetings over the meetings en mass, In addition to filling their citizens who attend either of past two weeks, mapping plans the nomination meetings are not entitled to sign at all. credit offered to interested of 1.23 inches recorded. students desiring only It has always been an accredit is offered on a semestcepted fact that the proximity er basis by attending only half of the Wasatch mountains, of the required full class. which border the eastern side An auditing fee of $10 for of this community, has a each 72 hour class will be Influence on the weather for charged with a $5 here. Brigham City usually re- the 36 hour session.charge Johnson ceives about five Inches more said. e precipitation than nearby or the Bear River refuge. SEVEN CLASSES will deHigh canyon winds occur ocfinitely begin this week. Incasionally In all but the sum- cluding English, speech, mer season, sometimes causgeneral math, American history, American probing local damage near canyon mouths. These easterly winds lems, homemaking, Two more are most pronounced when a students would make It pos"high" pressure area Is lo- sible for classes to be held in and cated to the east or over cen- psychology sociology. tral Wyoming, It was noted. There also Is a possibility that Regarding temperatures, a New Testament class will be maximum readings recorded on taught. Johnson said Friday the majority of days In July ufternoon. Persons interested In enroland August are near 60 or above, but low humid- ling in any of the nbove mentioned classes are encouraged ity acts as a compensating factor. Winters are cold, but not ;o contact Johnson Monday A during school hours to learn severe In this locality, low of zero can be expected the schedule being set up for several times during an aver- the classes. All classes will begin this week, he said. age winter. The average snowfall of nearly 50 Inches Is usually well distributed throughout the season. one-ha- ... Dr. William O. Knudsen, GOP city chairman, says Republicans should keep this Information In mind for Monday . regular commencement exercises if they choose. In order tor students to obtain full credit, they mutt attend eight nights of class time Students will receive one unit of credit for 72 hours class instruction. Year Totals 25.12 lathes near-recor- tricts. Box Elder will continue to have two state represen. tatlves and one state senator in They estimated that Mantua has a population of 275 persons and Brigham City slightly more than 14,000. The new realignment will be presented to the county commission at Its regular weekly meeting Monday and then must be filed with the secretary of district. res-pectl- City Plans Open House At Public Works Facility South Council A e O Achievements 4-- H THE CHANGE will lift Wll. lard, Perry, Honeyvllle, and Bear River City out of District One and establish them In the countys second The 1960 census, Box Elder school census and vote tallies from the 1960 and 1964 elections were used In computing popula-tlon- . ll n For cision. REASON FOR THE substan-tla- l hike Is to clear the town of debt, hopefully In one year. Town officials have said the community, located west of Tre. monton, will thendlslncorpor. Tremonton Is next In line with a total levy of 82.85 mills of which the city Itself Imposes 22 mills. Brigham City Is third-hlgest among the countys munlc to lpalitles with a total tax touch of 80.35 mills which Includes THE NEW POLE line extends a city levy of 19.50 mills. from about Sixth West on or near Sixth North to the plant. YOST HAS THE DISTINC-tloIt will be used also to carry of having the lowest mill e lines of Mountain1 States rate C2.85 of which the town and Telegraph company levies two mills. which agreed to help share con. Here are the total levies exstructlon costs, Smith for other towns and cities: plained. Bear River City, 66,85; Co. 79.35; Deweyvllle, 70.85; rlnne, In addition to the disposal Elwood, 72.85; Fielding, 71.60; a plant, packing house, twoother Honeyvllle, Mantua-68.85; private' users and the city's 68.85; Perry, 75.60; Portage, sugar factory property Is ser. 65.85; Snowvllle, 69.60; and Wll, ved by the new line. lard, 78.85. A mill represents one. tenth The public works director said the project was In line with of a cent which for taxing pur to serve everyone poses Is levied on the assess attempts within the city limits with city ed valuation of property. This means that taxes on a home power. and lot In Brigham City bear lng an assessed value of Event Set l4lhi?rpolnt Ave. Salt Laita City, Utah BRIGHAM CITY. MANTUA IN DISTRICT ONE Brigham City is primping up its $55,000 public works facility on west Forest street this week for an open house which is scheuled Saturday, Oct. 9. The affair, to which all local residents are invited, will be staged from 2 to 6 p.m. at the 960 West Forest street address. On display will be all vehicles of the Guided department. city's public works Leaders Slate Meeting Local PTA officer and chair-mafrom throughout south Box Elder county are scheduled to gather at Foothill Elementary school in Brigham CltyonTues. n day, Oct. 5. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Godfrey Pom. mler, South Box Elder PTA council president, In charge. Topics on the agenda Include the Neighborhood Youth corps, Goals for Utah and a new program In special education, Scheduled to discuss these subjects are Sam Gordon, dlrec-to- r of vocational education In Box Elder School district; Mrs. Don Johnson, council leglsla-ber- , new elementary scho-o- l counselor. Foothill PTA Is acting as host for the affair with Bunderson and Honeyvllle lending assls. tance as cohosts. scheduled. ' tours of the new shop, offices and yard are Just this past week, curb and gutter was installed in front of the facility and the four-acr- e site has been graded and spruced up for the inspection event. Public Works Director O. Neil Smith said the open house is being staged to give citizens an idea of "what they bought" when the city acquired the new building and land this past summer. Light refreshments will be served. INTEREST generally runs at ebb In an city election by comparison with a presidential, state or county vote, However, this year's cam. palgn will be spiced above the norm with debate and final of a fluoridation Issue. The city council earlier this year passed a measure to fluoridate the municipal water sup. ply. Persons opposed to the action secured enough petition strength to force the Issue onto the November ballot. a low off-yea- r Dont Pay Us, Well Pay You Two Plymouth men Friday surprised personnel in the Box Elder county clerks office by turning back checks they had received for firefighting, Roger Hess and Evan Hess said they couldnt accept the $1.55 each - since money they had battled flames on the farm of a neighbor to protect their own property. They couldnt in good conscience take payment for It. How refreshing," was (the comment of County Clerk K. B. Olsen who added that in these days, so many seem to have their hands out for ting not giving. |