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Show 'c We have been unable to get much information regarding the proposed translator T V, which the people of See ler County will ote on Nov. 1st. We did as I m sure most eeeryone did, an open letter, that was to give all the facts, both pro and con, but after reading it oeer, failed to see any of the "con points. In fact, it was a little hard to see even the "pros. An oren meeting for all of North Sevier was scheduled for last night when many of the ing a living by selling advertising. If .they want to cover the residents of this area with their commercials, shouldnt it be their money that puts the station in such a position so we are covered? Is it legal to spend tax money for such a purpose? Residents of Sevier County who do not receive television are probably very interested in having their position changed, and I do not blame them. But I imagine the same residents who do not have a new car would like one of them too. Would it be fair to tax for that? It just seems socialistic. Television is bound to change and improve in the next few years if it follows the same course as other great developments in this country. Should we let a trickle of Socialism in that could spread into a gigantic river and ruin us, for the sake of a few more t.v. shows? As for the cost, it isnt much .75 of a mill or 75 cents per one thousand valuation. Whether it is a better picture or not, we cannot say. We have heard both ways, but havent seen the picture to verify either e, YEAR H SAUNA, SEVIER COUNTY, UTAH, OCTOBER 25, 1957 NO. 13 finer points Bureau Of Public Roads Designates Rites Honor Highway From Denver To Cove Fort Salina Mother Southern Utah as a whole was highly elated over the announcement late Friday afternoon by Charles D. Curtiss, chairman of the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads, and Secretary of Commerce Sinclair Weeks, designating the Federal Interstate highway route from Denver to Cove Fort, where it joins onto U. S. Highway 91. The route was designated to about Wood-sid- e along U. S. in Emery County, then West and South along Utah 10 through Salina Canyon and connecting U.S. 89 at Salina, South through Richfield, and intersecting with Utah 13 and West to connect with U. S. 91 at Cove 6-- Fort. came as a Announcement complete surprise to the Utah State Road Commission, who had urged the highway to go on into Spanish Fork. However, the defense designation was for and separates the purposes, northern section and gives Southern Utah its biggest highway break in history. It also e planpoints out the Bureau of of Public the ning Roads, and their determination to place the highway where it will best serve its purpose, and not the interests of pressure planners. Mayor James N. Stacey of Richfield, who notified this writer of the announcement, stated, It is the biggest break we have had in Southern Utah, and the planning of the Bureau of Public Roads certainly deserves commendation. this Federal By designating highway through this section, they get away from congestion, and at the same time, provide route to the best the West coast. Salina Mayor John Jorgensen, was out of town and not available for comment, but Evan H. Mickelson and G. M. Burr of the Salina Chamber of Commerce road committee, supported Mayor Staceys comments, and added the point that hundreds of miles would be saved over the designated route, as well as providing service to a area. Cost of the project was estimated at 75 million dollars, with the federal government long-rang- fore-sight- ed Lake Aurora Ilames Candidates For November Election Municipal candidates for the election Nov. 5th in Aurora were named during separate nominating conventions Oct. 14. Members of the Independent Party namd Clifford Peterson as the candidate for mayor. Party candidates for members of the Town Board are Norman Memmott and Keith Sorensen. Heading the Citizens Party ticket for mayor is Earl Kennedy, with Marvin Mason and Dan Thompson as Town Board candidates. All terms of office are for four years. LaDawn Okerlund AWS President LaDawn Okerlund, popular Sophomore at Snow College, has been named Associated Women Students president for the coming year. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dent Okerlund of Salina, LaDawn was active in student activities during her freshman year at Snow. As AWS prexy, she will work to draw the girls on the Snow campus together. Bryce Johnson, Sing Me To Sleep; benediction, Irvin Jacobsen. Burial was in the Eastside cemetery Saturday morning, and the last resting place was dedicated by Howard Curtis. The many beautiful flowers covered the spot, and were tokens of love from relatives and friends. D.U.P. Camps Set October PAeetings Old Fort Camp, Daughters of the Pioneers, will hold the October Chapter meeting on the 31st. The meeting will convene at 2 p.m. at the Relief Society Hall in the First Ward Chapel, announced the secretary, Joseph Shepherd. Mrs. 7 Xi w, 4 Fc t V- - . . . Riclifield Marshall Paul Woodard, left STOLEN GOODS and Sevier County Sheriff Rex Huntsman, sort out stolen goods recovered by peace officers Monday. Billie Lou Sorenson, a freshman student at B Y.U., has been accepted as a member of the Madrigal Singers, according to information received by her mother, Mrs. Wilma Sorenson, this week. The group of 28 selected voices are under the direction of John Halliday, head of the music department at the university. The group tour the United States and Canada during the year, and sing in seven languages. Billie Lou was a member of the Mormonettes, and active m all musical activities in high school. She graduated from the North Sevier High School in May of this year. p side. The Sevier County Commissioners have been fair in leaving the decision up to the tax payers. Only you can decide what you want, and it is your duty to vote Nov. 1st on your convictions. Sevier County D.U.P. Dedicate lartrer Historic October 16 3 'r ', 3 1 rV jr; . 4' f t K r $,? M v. j 1 5 i s J. sv . , - -- f .'R ' V '' 3 - , $ tta. ts V f . . r f rf i - f ( I S'. I M , ' - t, .A , .. v Section, Jaycees Announce Prize Winners Attend Funeral Of Grandfather Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blackham and Ronnie Blackham were in Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday to attend the funeral service held for Warren P. Shepherd, grandfather to Mrs. Blackham. Mr. Shepherd died in Mt. Pleasant, Saturday, following a heart attack at the age of 76. Mr. Sheptime between 7 and 9.30 p.m. herd is survived by his widow; Friday night. The merchandise four children, five brothers and sisters; 23 grandchildren and 15 was valued at over $1,000.00. Also recovered by the Sevier County law officers was engineering equipment, sanders, etc., reported stolen in Gunnison, Colorado. George, who gives his original home as Kanosh, has a police record, stated Sheriff Huntsman. Marshall is from Grace, Idaho. A boy was born to Mr. The two were traveling in a and baby Mrs. Lamar Monroe of trailer house and two cars at Scipio, October 20th at the Salina Hospital. the time they were arrested. Sevier County Law Officers Charge Two In Burglary Count Hal George, 29, and Bruce Marshall, 25, were apprehended at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Richfield by Sevier County Sheriff Rex Huntsman; deputy sheriff Murvin Colby and Richfield City Marshall, Paul Woodward, and charged with second degree burglary, two counts. The men were arraigned Tuesday morning before Judge K. J. Holt in Richfield. The two men are charged with entering and taking valuable tools and other items from the Hartle Motor Co. and Boyter Welding Co. in Richfield some the points we are to bring out were gone over then, but they are points ne In the first place, IJedmond Salina get pretty good t v. direct. Autora and on South are not so foitunate. But a piped in" system is available to quite a number of the area, and they fee that is compay a hook-uparable to our high antennas, plus a small monthly charge. Private capitol went into this piped in system from a businessman w'ho is operating in a democratic country. Is it democratic to put a tax on property ow ners of Sevier County to ruin this mans business? Another thing, there is a lot of talk bringing in Channel 5. Channel 5 is a t.v. station mak Em-ro- n, October meeting o f the Pahvant Chapter will be held at the Chapter House on II. B. Crandall, chairman of the 31st. The lesson will be given by Mrs. Alma Larsen. the Board of Directors of the Mrs. Edgar Christensen and Mrs. First State Bank of Salina, reCarl Anderson will be hostesses. ceived high honors at the recent national convention of the Mrs. Newell Morley presided American Bankers Association, at open house Sunday after- held in Atlantic City, New Jernoon, complimentary to the an- sey. Mr. Crandall, for his long niversary of her natal day. and active service to the bankMany relatives, neighbors and ing profession, was made a perfriends called to extend felicita- manent lifetime member of the tions. Mrs. Morley served light State Association American Bankers Association. refreshments. Mr. Crandall recently retired as executive secretary of the Utah Bankers Association, and was also active in the ABA. The Deer Hunters Ball, sponsored by the Salina Jaycees, Thursday night, proved to be one of the outstanding attracof the tions of the deer hunt on the Fishlake District. Keith Barrett, club president, announced patrons at the ball who were successful in drawing the lucky numbers were: Koa Sheppard, the rifle; L. G. Jensen of Richfield, gas lantern; Mary Williamson, a guest at the Salina Hotel from California, the game hoist; Ted Burr, hunting knife; Gordon Kiesel, the game bag. V Si field. They established a home in Auroda, and reared a family of five children. The mother died in 1940. Surviving are the following children: Leroy Shaw of Glenwood; Grant Shaw of Sigurd; Mrs. Albert Bridges and Mrs. Adams of Provo, and Mrs. Leroy Flynn of Salt Lake City; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Annie Shaw of Aurora; three sisters: Mrs. Aldan Mason and Mrs. Melba Stevens of Aurora, and Mrs. Ilyrum Ersman of Salt Lake; five brothers: Lynn, Glenn' and William Shaw of Aurora, and L. W. Shaw of Venice. Burial was in the family plot in the Aurora cemetery. Salina Banker Receives Honor The pre-openi- f dis- by-pa- ss er long-forgott- Dies October 15 Funeral services were conputting up 95 per cent of the ducted for Mrs. Grace Casto View In cost. Curtis, Friday in the First Ward Also included in the an- Chapel, with Earl Mickelsen, nouncement was the addition of counselor, presiding. Mrs. Curtis Impressive funeral services 40 miles of highway through died Friday evening after a few were held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Weber Canyon between Ogden hours illness. Aurora Ward Chapel for Abraand Echo Junction. This proThe program was arranged by ham Joseph Shaw, 73, a retired to have the support the family, and included the ject seemed Sevier County farmer and pionof the northern residents. following numbers: Prayer at eer. Mr. Shaw died Tuesday at The highway from Denver to the home by Norman Dunn; of a daughter, Mrs. Cove Fort would cover 547 miles, organ prelude at the chapel, by the home in Lake View. Mr. Arrel Adams, and while the exact route has Mrs. Lloyd Ivie; opening song, lived had Shaw with his daunot been designated, it will folIn The Garden, by a trio, inthe past three years. low generally the outline as cluding Bonnie Kimbal, Kath- ghter He was a resident of Aurora, mentioned earler in this article. leen Gurney and Geraldine Maxwas born in Glenwood, Augand The highway is of the Super" well, accompanied by Mary ust 1884, a son of Abraham 25, fast type, and will facilitate Christensen; Bishop Robert Jen- and Annie Wall Shaw. He was movement of traffic through sen gave the invocation; speaker, areas on the trans- Ira Rasmussen; vocal solo, That educated inin the Aurora schoo1; assisted the development of continental system. Wonderful Mother Of Mine, by the and was an active hamlet, It is understood the highway Mrs. Irvin Jacobsen; speaker, and devoted will all towns, but ade- Lloyd Ivie; Tribute from the L.D.S. Church. member of the quate feeder" roads will direct Relief Society, given by Mrs. March 24, 1908, he married traffic into and off the new Paul Anderson; remarks, Bishop Lenore Crosland in RichSarah system. Jensen; vocal solo, Mrs. were to be cussed At this waiting, we do not know' what was discussed last night, and maybe some of Salina Vocalist Joins YM Singers Aurora Resident 53 4 Want T.V. On Your Tax Rolls? Do You THIRTY-NINT- 5-- n. Will Undergo Heart Surgery Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jorgensen left Monday for Salt Lake City. They will visit for a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jorgensen. Mr. Jorgensen, who has been under special observation, is scheduled for heart surgery on October 31st. Hugh Bird Is Vico President Of Quarterback Club DEDICATION CEREMONIES Pictured is part of the large crowd attending the dedication ceremonies of the beautiful Daughters of Utah Pioneer marker in Salina Canyon, Oct. of the marker. 16th. Below is a close-u- p Impressive ceremonies Oct. in the mouth of Salina Canyon dedicated the Sevier County Daughters of Utah Pioneer monument marking the outbreak of the Blackhawk War, Mrs. Una Hales, captain of the Sevier County D.U.P., was in charge of the program. Members of the National Guard, under the direction of Leo Mower, presented the colors, followed by the playing of The Star Spangled Banner, by the North Sevier High School band. Mrs. Hales stated all registered daughters in the D U.P. from Sevier County had their inside the marker. Her remarks were followed by a mandolina selection by Mrs. Evan Mickelsen of Redmond, Indian Love Call. The marker, draped in colors of the County D.U.P. sage and green, was then unveiled by Gevena Gooding of Richfield, and Myrtle Marquardson of Elsinore, former County Captains. J. Arthur Christensen of Redmond, a grandson of a Black-haw- k War veteran, offered the dedicatory prayer. A history of the marker was given by Mrs. Dora Weller of Redmond, secretary of the county organization, and was followed by the Song Of Sevier, by Elsie Gleaves of Richfield. The marker was presented to Sevier County by Irvin L. Warn-oc- k of Sigurd, and accepted by Commissioner Kendrick 1 16th names-cemente- 4 ,t ft 4 d. Hi 4, , -- "V j v-- w- S'- rs-- . d Hugh Bird of SaEphraim lina, Snow College alumnus, was named vice president of the Snow Quarterback Club, organized at a meeting held in the College Little Theater, Monday evening. He will assist Lawrence Kelson, Moroni, president of the organization, and Halbert K. Jensen, Snow College faculty, secretary. Coaches from the various schools in the Snow College area were named honorary advisors. A board of directors was chosen but will not be published until all members have been contacted and have accepted the positions. Purpose of the club is to boost all forms of athletics at Snow. Those attending were very encouraged by the great interest shown, and offers of support A closing number was offered made by persons from other communities. There is a wide by the band prior to the Guard interest shown by people in the retiring the Colors. Officers in the Sevier County surrounding area for the school and its athletic program. D.U.P., who assisted in estab- Har-war- v - U f r4 T t . ,L i iY Jf , L, f -- lishing the historical monument in Salina Canyon, included the following: Una Hales, Christy Mickelson, Elva Anderson, Dora Weller, Rose Christensen, Edna Crane, Millie Martin, Tressa Rasmussen, Fay Olsen, Nola Larsen, Rebecca Hales, Cleo Nielson and Geventa Mickelson. (Editors Note: The following story on the outbreak of the Blackhawk War was written in 1918, aqd explains the significance of the Pioneer Historical marker that was dedicated Oct. 16th at the mouth of Salina Canyon, under sponsorship of the Sevier County Daughters of Utah Pioneers.) nil i T i 'A S ed the treaty with Chief Walker, the snow melted, they were on Chicken Creek. Then came the Blackhawk War a bloodier and more lengthier conflict. From April 1865, wrhen the 1st outbreak occured just north of Mayfield, until the summer of and 1868, when Blackhawk White Horse Chief, with a band of their warriors came to President Canute Peterson in Ephraim suing for peace, the conflict continued. Stock was stolen, settlers murdered, and the people were kept in a state of dreadful anxiety during those years. The blow fell heaviest in Sanpete and Sevier Counties. The war did not come withOf out warning. For several months before the actual hostilities began, the Indians had been in an Written 1918 ugly mood. Several open threats by Howard R. Driggs were made by them that when Twelve years of peace follow (Continued On Page 4) The Beginning Bl2ckhawk War go-ma- |