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Show But Seem Little Moved Booed Hears Pitch For Swim Pools The Tremonton Volume 74, Number 44 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Sunday Morning October 31, 1971 12 PAGES and Planning Development board Wednesday night made another pitch for construction of swimming pools at Box Elder and Bear River High school but members of the Box Elder Board of Education appeared little moved by the request. Holding a regular meeting in the Bear River Junior High library, the board heard Mel Foxley, spokesman for the Tremonton civic organization, urge action on the two pools. e He asked the board to indicate its plans for the facilities which have been requested in both school attendance long-rang- areas. Board President Deloris Stokes replied that other needs exist, specifically mentioning the Bear River High school where the root is proped up by a few supports. e In terms of planning, we feel there are quite a few things that need to be done and its our feeling that when the poos are built, there should be two of them. As you know, always at issue is money and we feel we should spend your money with caution," Stokes stated. long-rang- Agreed on Need Foxley agreed on the need for new shop facilities. We all know the shop building is close to being condemned, he said, adding later, The first thing, I personally feel needed here is to replace the old shop. However, he argued further for the pools, saying that construction costs are going up at about 10 percent a year. To wait four or five years would boost the cost ! by half again. An architects recent estimate placed the cost of a pool which was liked the most" at $431,000. The spokesman said he had consulted with a bonding firm and they could see no reason for not bonding once more. If you think we and Mayor (Ole) Zundel (of Brigham City) are pushing it, then try it as a bond issue. Put it up for the people and let then have the final say. If they want to tax themselves, fine, if not then you board members are off the hook, Foxley said. Stokes replied that the board would (Continued on Page Three) URGES VOTE 102, although he cant see well enough to mark ballot anymore, urges others to vote Tuesday. Council Sets Oldest Resident: He'd Like to Vote ... Interviews For Architect Brigham Lion Bloom, k City officials will interview the proposed new city hall 'r Brigham Citys oldest resident architects for perhaps Utahs number one senior citizen would like to vote in Tuesdays municipal election. But he cant. His sight is not good enough anymore to clearly read a ballot. However, Lion Bloom, 102, urges all other voters to get out and exercise their franchise, just as he did in younger years. He never missed an election, a friend commented. The centenarian, father of two sons and two daughters, is a familiar figure here, having operated L. Bloom and Son salavage yard for as long as most native residents can remember. He was born in Omsk, Russia, in late December, 1868, and was 37 years old when he emigrated to the United States, living for a while in New York City. I didnt like the big city, he confides, and as a result, came to Utah, living in Ogden for 14 months before finally settling in Brigham City. this week. Mayor Ole Zundel disclosed Thursday that 10 firms are seeking to handle the project and have submitted letters and supportive materials. For me to recommend three or four to interview would be ridiculous on my part. Theyre all impressive and it's my recommendation that you talk to all of them, he declared to the city council. The result was to schedule interviews starting at 5 p.m. Thursday which is two hours before the regular weekly council meeting convenes. In urging quick action, the mayor told his fellow officials: You can loaf on this or you can get into it and we're not in the habit of loafing. Ive yet to talk to one citizen who doesn't feel this is needed and needed now. Get Minutes Each of the interested architects will be given 10 minutes in which to make a presentation and Zundel said he saw no reason why a decision on one can't be made Thursday. 10 Started Livery Stable He obtained a bank loan and started a livery stable at the same location as the business today. The property, including a barn, was purchased from the estate of LDS President Lorenzo Snow. A humble man who refers nimbly to biblical events, he continued active in the the business until 1957 when advancing age prompted his retirement. A son, Harry, assumed its operation. However, the elder Bloom who lives with his son at 622 East First North, still goes to All of the architects expressing interest are from Salt Lake City and Ogden with the exception of one from Casper, Wyo. The architects first charge will be to determine estimated cost of a city hall complex in addition to preliminary studies on what will be included. the office everyday Otherwise I got to and also calls the stock lay there in bed market daily. Likes to Reminisce He also like to reminisce, recalling younger days in Russia and early business experiences, his now-dieyes reflecting the humor of some lighter moments from the past. The elderly businessman resents the infirmities of old age which limit his activities and make him feel like a picture on a wall. Still, hes not doing so bad for a man of 102 years old, managing to get around alone with the aid of a cane. More importantly, hes lived a life that caused a long-tim- e business acquaintance to Box Elder county voters, at least those who live in cities and towns, will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, to elect city council and town board members, each for four-yeterms. These are the only races offered to voters in this year when county, state and national politicians take a breather. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If tradition holds true, there will be a light turnout. Local elections seldom stir the excitement and response associated with a presidential contest. However, there appears to be a rising level of interest from a new sector of the the voting public County Clerk K.B. Olsen said Friday that registration has been especially strong for a municipal election year, attributing it mainly to the younger voters. Brigham City Recorder Tolman Burke said as of Friday that 41 persons had voted by absentee ballot, calling it more than ever before." A majority of the number some 26 were college students and one was an LDS missionary. ar Simple Task Since there are so few races and no propositions to be decided, the task of voting promises to be a simple on for Box Elder residents and results should start coming in shortly after the polls close. Hire in Brigham City theres really no way to gauging which way the political wind is blowing. The community is traditionally Republican and two incumbent members of the council Byron K. Armstrong and Stephen A1 Cazier are on the GOP ticket along with former councilman Rudolph M. Kaiser. However, local Democrats have been hammering on the theme of balance in city government, urging representation from both parties. At present the council is solidly GOP. The Demo hopefuls include J. Douglas Wight who made a strong run for the council in a previous election, Party Chairman Bert L. Christensen and Lewis H. Jones, Jr., a school teacher whose late father, a district judge, was politically popular here. The Republican aspirants have based their campaign on a call for continued progress, pointing to achievements of the present administration. Plan Party The Democrats plan to stage a party at the community center on election night beginning at Theyve 8 p.m. been selling tickets and plan to give away prizes during the evening, along with punch and cookies. Live music for dancing and listening also is planned. Its just going to be a good victory party, said Chairman Christensen. Those seeking office in the various other communities of south Box Elder county include the following: Bear River City (Two seats on town board) Richard J. Schmidt Citizens party and Chester Christensen. Peoples party LeRoy Dell Holmgren and Ken Porritt. Natl Willard on city council) Darrell Stucki, Alvin Wells and Dale Holmes. Citizens party Don Barker, Wayne Braegger and Glenn Braegger. (Three seats Peoples party seats Republicans (Two Honeyville on town Robert Davis. Peoples party Harold Burt. Nominated To Perry (Three seats on city council) Glen Aldous Weight, People's party Dennis Woodrow Sybrowski. Citizens party Robert Stack, LeRoy Davis and Paul Barnard. List The Lucin cutoff trestle in Box Elder county is one of two historic structures newly nominated to the national register of historic sites, according to Dr. Milton C. Abrams, chairman of the governors historic and cultural sites review committee. The Trestle, built in 1902-0- 4 by Southern Pacific Railroad, cross Great Salt lake and is possibly the most noteworthy engineering achievement of bridge and f,J .... work in the United States, said Dr. Abrams. seats (Two Citizens party Allred. Peoples party Allred. board) Bryan Sparks and Boyd Gardner and Mantua on town board) Steve Sara and Cliff Ralph Wyatt and Cliff Corinne on city council) Citizens party Clayton Morrell, Robert Jones and Robert Gilbert. Alma Jones, Don Peoples party Gibbons and Eugene Shinkle. (Three seats The list of polling places for south Box Elder county communities can be found on Page 2. Will Hold News-Journ- al Election Party Tuesday The Box Elder News and Journal will hold its traditional election night party Tuesday, Nov. 2, beginning shortly after 8 p.m. The event will feature latest returns from municipal elections in south Box Elder county as they are received from the various voting districts. Party-goer- s are invited also to enjoy donuts and coffee from Robbins donut shop and Beehive Bottling Company soda pop. Those who cant attend are invited to call the N-- J office for latest returns, telephone 723-347- 1. remark: Hes the most honest gentleman that ever was. Farm Bureau Sets Meeting The South Box Elder Farm Bureau will hold a meeting to formulate policy and elect local and county officers at Bear River City LDS ward chapel on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend, said President Rulon Smoot, Corinne. Property Owners Agree Gil till SID Oil The Brigham City council Thursday slapped a ban on Main street parking between Second and Third North, a first steps toward what may eventually Include no parking on a major portion of Main street. The action came on a recommendation of the citys traffic advisory committee and is in harmony with findings of a state traffic study reported earlier this year. It Is intended to promote safety and reduce the number of accidents on Main street. Under study is a companion measure to permit right turns only onto Main street. Councilman Byron Armstrong, council representative on the traffic panel, said all of the property owners on Main street between Second and Third North were contacted and unanimously approved the parking ban. Most of them are businesses which will on parking in the future. The ban will go Into effect when gutters are painted and signs erected. The state the road has indicated it will markings. Mayor Ole Zundel said the traffic committee should "be commended for its work in the matter. have to depend off-stre- Other Action Several other recommendations received affirmative action by the council: To install speed regulatory signs on Sixth North west of Main, the number and located to be determined by Chief of Police Jay Christensen and committee member Ron ODell. To contact the Utah Highway ' department and ask for signs which read Right Turn Only to control traffic entering onto Main street from east Forest. Existing signs have an arrow and the word Only on them and Councilman Armstrong called this confusing to a lot of motorists. To install a stop sign for east-wetraffic at First East and Seventh North. Also, in response to a traffic committee question about enforcing the city ordinance on blind corners, the council asked for specific problems corners and accident histories. Councilman Armstrong said they will be presented. Split Purchase In other business at a regular weekly session, the council voted to split a purchase of 24 automobile tires between two (Continued on Page Three) DOWN AND OUT These young sycamore trees fell victim to sliding cars on Brigham Citys south Main street Thursday morning as unseasonably cold weather and accompanying rain and snow glazed U.S. 91 with ice. In the background is a car which slid into a light post. It offered more resistance than the trees. |