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Show BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Sheriff makes report Thiokol reveals water line plan Thiokol corporation plans a $400,000 water line project that will supplement and back up an existing line serving its Box Elder county operation, it was disclosed this week. The planned undertaking was disclosed Tuesday during a weekly session of the Box Elder County commission when company representatives asked to lay the line along a county road. It was one matter of business on an agenda that also included a semi-annureport from Sheriff Art Redding and plans to distribute emergency survival information to county residents. The Thiokol project will involve the installation of a line connecting a well in Howell valley with the companys Wasatch division water system. The distance is nearly eight miles. Attorney Walter G. Mann said the money will be spent over a four-yea- r period. Commission Chairman Don Chase said the line would have to be laid where the county designates. In other words, you cant dig down the middle of the road. was popular with the younger set in downtown Birgham City Friday as local merchants conducted their annual Sidewalk Sale. The sale appeared WINNIE THE POOH it a to be a whopping success and Winnie helped make fun time for the kids. ' School hcgsiini coirlliyi in Brigham history county superintendent. There were 17 districts within the county. Another leading force in education before the turn of the century was Elijah A. Box (son of early teacher Auntie Box) who served as a teacher, principal, and was superintendent up until 1883 Of 17 districts in the county, new Superintendent J. D Peters reported in 1883 that Brigham City was the largest district with 400 enrolled and 600 on the cfcnsu4.'-- ( Fb'ur ' male and two female teachers were employed. Although some funds were voted for public schools by the territorial legislature in 1875, tuition feed were charged up until the 1890s when a bill was passed allow ing the county courts to assess property taxes for schools. Four Districts Church and government were closely tied in those days, so it was logical that when Brigham City was divided into four wards in 1877 each ward was given the responsibility to erect a building and employ teachers for their ward or district As the wards set about building meeting houses and schools, they held both in a variety of buildings including the cour- thouse, Rosenbaum hall at First South and Main (Comptons), Christ Holsts store on South Main, a long adobe building at First North and Main (Merrells), and in the Opera House located on the northeast corner of the intersection of First South and Forest. Although some earlier and smaller buildings were used, permanent schools erected during this period were Webster in the First Ward, Whittier in the Second ward, Emerson in the Third ward, and Columbia in the Fourth ward. Columbia school was built in 1878 as a combined meeting house and school for the Fourth Ward located at Third North and Third East. In 1893 a new ward house was built, so the school building was remodeled for full use as a school. When it was no longer needed, as Lincoln School was completed in 1911, it was returned to the ward and used as a recreation hall until it was torn down in 1952. Old Rock School a rock school at the present address of 319 South First East, and the building was referred to as until an adobe adthe old rock school dition was built and it was officially called The First Ward erected Webster school. It also closed in 1911, and the ward used it as a recreation hall. The property was sold to the Presbyterian Church in 1954 and is used as a gymnasium and youth facility today. Emerson school was built by the Third Ward in 1887 located just north of the present church property on Second North and Third West. According to a written report of 1890, it was built of concrete but class pictures taken in the early 1890s show that it was either covered with wood siding or that one of its wings was built of wood It was an L- of 34 by shaped building with and the other of 24 by 24 feet. It, too, closed in 1911 and the building was sold to a private citizen and incorporated into the building of a home. 26-fe- one-win- g Most Permanent Whittier School, located at Second West and Second South, was the most permanent of the early ward schools. A small y rock school preceded the attractive brick structure which was erected by the Fourth Ward in the early 890 s . This school was in full use until 1920, housing the seventh and eighth grades for many years before they moved to the high school in 1918-1During its years of use, it also housed the fledgling high school until it had a permanent home. From 1920 to 1940, the school was used primarily for overflow from Central school. When returned to the church, it was used as a scout building until it was razed to make room for a parking lot at the Second Ward. There was also a school taught in the in the Presbyterian Church from church building located at 95 North Main (BIF market location). two-stor- 1 1891-190- 9 City Consolidation After a public mass meeting held in the Opera House, Brigham City consolidated its four districts into one city district on Sept. 28, 1896. On March 17, 1900, a seven-mil- l school tax and a $10,000 bond were voted to build the three-storCentral School located between Second and Third South on Main street. This early school burned in 1947. Principal J. D. Gunderson reports that he operated the school program in the empty Bushnell hospital (Intermountain School) for one year. The cost of utilities at that facility proved too expensive, so the next two years found the four lower grades moved in with Lincoln school and the two upper elementary grades housed in the high school until the new school was completed in 1950. y Assured Cooperation assured the company represen tatives, however, of county cooperation, asking that County Surveyor Denton Beecher study the proposal and report back to the commission. Mann said the well, which produces 260 gallons per minute, was acquired in 1960 and beneficial use of the water must be shown Connecting it to the plant system (at Air Force Plant 78) will provide a backup should an earthquake or other cause disrupt service from the existing water source in the Promontory area, he explained. With Mann at the meeting were company representatises A. D. Allen and H. L. Hales. Sheriff missioners Department Redding com- with a summary of his departments activities for the first six months of this year. It showed that 181 arrests have been made with drunkeness, driving while intoxicated and liquor and narcotic law violations by far the heavist contributors. There were no arrests for criminal homicide, forcible rape or robbery reported during the period. Some 45 juveniles were arrested. Zundel tells Rotarians A call for strong utilities in the private sector, independence in meeting national energy needs and federal action to help accomplish both was sounded in Brigham City Tuesday by a member of the Utah Public Service commission. Olof E. Zundel, former mayor and councilman in this northern Utah city, made his remarks in a luncheon address to the Rotary club at the community center. Speaking as a member of the Utah PSC a regulatory agency with jurisdiction over 353 public utilities Zundel said the real goal of regulators is the preservation of reliable utility companies delivering service to the customer at the lowest possible rates. He suggested that state regulatory bodies in this country have managed to cope with conflicting pressures from those being regulated and ratepayers while caught up in inflation. The federal government to this point has done nothing but dawdle along," he stated. The oldest school building still in use in Brigham City is the Lincoln school, which was completed in the fall of 1911. Early residents remember that the school was not ready in time for fall opening, and that they were moved from classes in Columbia, Emerson and Webster about Thanksgiving time. In order to have few mixed classes, different grades had been taught in different schools so that some residents attended all four schools although their families did not change their residence. New Health Codes report from Superintendent Henry Peterson reported in that year, A big step Pas been taken this year in this state by abolishing the common drinking cup. World War I meant that many teachers and older students left the area. NoA twithstanding the great shortage of teachers in the state, every school in Box Elder district was opened on Sept. 16, 1918. Citing the increased load on the Utah now 40 percent higher than any PSC time prior to two years ago he said all stepped-urate requests can be traced back to the oil embargo and increased oil p prices some two years ago, plus other inflationary trends. "As long as the U.S. is dependent on foreign sources for energy needs in oil and natural gas, rates are going to continue to go up, he added. The former city official referred to the attitude of neighboring Canada in the area of natural gas as an example. Two rate increases are scheduled on this vital fuel being fed across the border and Canada has hinted it may even shut off the flow of natural gas if internal needs dictate it. Zundel pictured this as a lever to force construction of the Alaskan pipeline across Canadian soil rather than terminating the line in Alaska and shipping from there to the Northwest. As far as Im concerned, gentlemen, Peach Days festival bids artists, photogs But how a good opening was changed in a few weeks, into a bad vacation, caused by the terrible epidemic of influenza. All but a few of the schools were kept closed, or in a state of uncertainty for three months, reports Superintendent C. H. Skidmore. Death took a number of school patrons and children, along with two teachers, and it was noted that there were an average of two persons to every family in Box Elder who had the influenza. Brigham Citys school population remained fairly constant, with ups and downs brought by the building of Bushnell VA hospital during the war and its abandonment and then its growth as Intermountain school. The annual Peach Days Art festival sponsored by the Brigham will be held during September, it was anCity museum-galler- y nounced by Phyllis Owen, director of the gallery, and Delone Glover, chairman of the festival. An invitation is extended to all Brigham City artists and photographers over 18 years of age to participate in this art exhibit which will be shown at the gallery from Sept. 3 through Sept 27. Works for the show must have been completed during the past year, since Oct. 1, 1974, must be original work of the artist, and be ready for hanging. Complete rules and entry forms are being mailed to registered However, there was no new school building activity other than the rebuilding of Central School in 1950 until the citys population mushroomed with the coming of Thiokol corporation into the valley in the late 1950s. During the next five years, the district met the challenge of a doubled school population with some split sessions and erected Bunderson, Mountain View, Lake View and Foothill schools as well as a new high school in 1960 and new junior high school in 1965. Smaller families and a growing up" town have meant a decline in elementary school population recently, but a new influx of young families will probably mean that the six elementary schools will have a full load during the coming years. artists. Everyone is invited to be part of this show and may pick up all 24 North 3rd West, or call 9 information at the museum-gallerand information will be mailed to you. Prizes and judging will be announced on Aug. 10. 723-676- y, Group sets garden tour There were 104 cases handled by the detective division with 69 reported cleared. Merchandise valued at $7,719 was recovered during the period. During his report, Sheriff Redding said many illegal aliens are working on Box Elder county farms, one estimate placing the number at between 2,000 and 4,000. Most are from Mexico and the sheriff said farmers like them because they work hard and cheap. He described it as a problem thats been with the county for as long as weve had crops. Neither his office nor the federal Immigration and Naturalization service has the personnel for an intensive drive to pick up the aliens, the sheriff said. Survival Plan Wilbert A. Cross, county director of emergency services, proposed - to the commissioners that a survival plan for natural and other disasters be mailed to all households in the county. He said the cost would be between $4,000 and $5,000, suggesting that a service club may be willing to help defray the expense. Commissioner Chase said it should be in a form apt to be kept by a family for future reference. He asked the director to obtain costs and determine how best the project can be done. Cross advised the commission also that law requires two emergency drills be held at county nursing homes and hospitals annually. It was suggested that one be held in conjunction with another public disaster exercise in November. its blackmail and thats the way were being treated all over the world today, the speaker declared. Floundering Badly The federal government is floundering badly in this matter. No real course of action has been set. One of the most concrete recommendations on alleviating the problem was made just last month by the Ford administration in tax credit allowances and deferred income tax payments on dividends reinvested in new stocks. This would accelerate experimentation and development of new energy sources, while solidifying the financial integrity of the utility companies by making stock purchases desirable which in turn would help the companies capital needs, he asserted. While tax credits may be distasteful to come, nevertheless it would be better than federal loans at low rates of merest, with and with government strings attacl does not funds which the governnv have. It is certainly much belter than complete government takeover It also puts development of energy in the hands of the private utility where the real expertise is. and know-hoThe government is really not giving too much away anyway. Almost 50 percent of every utility bill paid is federal, state and local taxes, and with property taxes not counted in, Zundel told the Rotarians. He told them further that due to accelerated energy exploration nationally, Utah will play a major role. The search for energy must be ser' ved, he stated. Watch for Developments Zundel then advised his listeners to watch for the following in the months to come: Continued legislative changes to allow proper protection to ratepayers and utilities alike. Continued government pressure for regional regulation of utility systems. Continued pressure on p nuclear energy and exploration and development of natural gas and oil. Accelerated development and continued modernization of telephone communications. All will take a massive flow of capital into the utility field. It is one of Americas greatest challenges. It is exciting, it can be done and we should all look ahead to being a part of it, he concluded. Reg. Price Combo Sets in Twin size Combo Sets in Full size be Mr. and Mrs. David Call, 380 North Second East, at 9:30 a.m. From there the group will tour four will Combo Queen Size Set King Size Set 4 pieces s74.95 set $84.95 set s149.00 set $269.95 set more gardens. In addition to the tour, the group will see the private house plant collection of Mrs. Gerald Dolan in Perry. Discount During July $1 will be charged for the tour with the proceeds going toward the landscaping of the new public safety building. Valentine (center) at the Emerson EARLY SCHOOL PICTURE of students of Ella Bywater that the school, which was reported as shows 1892 circa taken School in the Third Ward wood or had one of its wings built with covered siding later was either of built concrete, and are difficult to ob'mn were the for kept poorly penod of frame construction Rerords state regulatory bodies from the federal level. use of the Eventually, stepped-unations and Utahs coal resources. Continued efforts through the federal level of consolidation and federal distribution of the nations natural gas resources. We dont want this for Utah. Accelerated experiments on solar and We have been serving Box Elder County for 40 years and want to show our appreciation. The Spade and Hope Garden club will hold a garden tour on Tuesday, July 29. Interested persons meeting at the home of Report presented Need strong utilities, energy independence Our llcritniu (Continued From Page One) notes the election of Charles Wright as He 3 Thursday, July 24, 1975 Tickets are available from any club member or call Mary Coleman at Refreshments will be served- O 24 East 1st South I ep .11 WJBHJWI |