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Show I august 2, 1940 ARMY AIR FORCES -- PAGE THREE SOLTH CACHE COURIER Al, Pow.r I, .. 39 YL P.. P.r - ft,, ai, . 1 Spotlighting 4.40 UTAH cd.b..:,,,,. D.y mmmn Mormon Trail -- First, the buffalo following the natural contour of the country, left a trail across the great SSEW3E8; plains. 'R!. Wright, bicycle maker airman, is the father Orville turned powered American .. Wright Flyer testing its wings at Fort Mver Virginia 1908. It was a modest forerunner of the powerful pknes-obuilt by Curtissr Wright Corp. during World War II. 14 ssr'i rx c v v f 1 ''V ' 5' " The aviation. ' ; ' V' --1 . deeper by wan- twenty years, some 80,000 Mormon emigrants traveled to Utah via ox team and handcart; thus the road became known as the Old Mormon Trail. Established in 1860, the historic utilized 'Pony Express the Mormon Trail, wearing out good horseflesh and fearless men to rush the U. S. Mail across the country to the Pacific Coast. Today, leaving Chicago going westward over either the Union Pacific Railroad or by automobile via Highway U. S. 30, soon find themselves traveling over the Old Mormon Trail and Pony Express road, the rail line and the highway follow this historic trail for nearly 1,500 miles leaving it at Henefer, Utah. When the Mormon Pioneers, in 1847, reached today what is known as Henefer, thirty miles east of Ogden, rather than attempt to follow the ancient Indian trail through the narrow confines of Weber Canyon, in many places wide enough for only the river whose hanks were choked with travelers delivered the final knockout blow to Japan. Designed by the Boeing Air- -' ushered in the atomic age at Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Bikini. The Boeing even more powerful and of longer range, is now in production for the Army Air Forces. 9 The Superfortress 9 jcraft Company, the B-2- 0, Worn dering Indians and trappers, the trail was finally developed into a well marked road by the Mor mon Pioneers trecking westward in 1847. Two years later, thousands of California gold seekers followed the trail as far as Utah. the next' During PONY EXPRESS RUNS AGAIX ... is this Pinto Rarin To Go and his rider, Ordell Stephens of Henefer at the start of the Pony Express run July 24th, from Henefer to Salt Lake City over the Old Mofmon Trail. Eighteen riders made the 30- - run in an hour and 15 minutes, a speed of 20 miles per Each year hereafter, the hour. Henefer Pony Express boys will make the run on July 24th. Poney Express Flag Signals Vary Widely Each nation has its own system of flag signals. There are 15,600 three-fla- g arrangements and each combination has an agreed If the tape binding on your carpet becomes loose, the manufacturer will be glad to send you instructions for its repair. For this reason, identification labels on rugs and carnets should he kent on. mile Re-rid- itug rtepair BLANKET LAY AWAY AAF sports a powerful new fighter. The streamlined post-wa- r 4 Built by the Republic Aviation Corp., the ap proaches a speed of 609 miles an hour, has a range of 1000 miles, and a service ceiling of more than 40,000 feet. General Carl A. Spaatz heads the Army Air Forces, our first line of defense, dedicated to the maintenance of world peace. P-8- . EISENHOWER REPORT SALES RECORDS BREAKS General Eisenhowers report as Supreme Commander to the Allied Chiefs of Staff has broken all sales records for docu- the Government Printing announced today. Over 30,000 copies of the 12 3 page report covering the operations in Europe were sold the first 10 days. Orders are conFor a time tinuing to pour in. 13 additional clerks were needed to open mail. Printing Office officials consider the Eisenhower report one of the finest specimens of government printing. The cover is ments, Office antique paper and features the supreme headquarters heavy shield colors. which is iprinted in 5 The text is printed on enameled stock with maps heavy in 2 colors. As long as the supply is available, copies may be obtained for trees and dense underbrush, they took to the mountains. Turning south, they reached the Great Salt Lake Lake valley by following the Donner Party Trail made a year previous southwesterly over mountains and canyons. They arrived at their destination July 24, 1847.. out of Emigration Coming Canyon on that historic day, Brigham Young looked over the vast expanse of the Great Salt Lake Valley and spoke those memorable words: This Is The DECCA COLUMBIA Place. CAPITOL RECORDS This month that bit of Old from the comMormon Trail across the of Henefer munity mountains to Salt Lake City beLogan, Ut. came a 47 North Main State Park by the official proclamation of Governor Herbert B. Maw. Administered by the state of $1 from the Superintendent and industrial developpublicity PrintGovernment Documents, ment the old ori-- . commission, C. D. ing Office, Washington 25, ginal meandering road of the early pioneers will soon be converted into a modern autoover whicn mobile highway, tourists may ride and have pointed, out to them the historic 1847 camp sites and at one place the original wagon ruts still discernable after 99 years. cottonwood Everything from Swing to Symphony Logan Music Co. Dedicated by Governor Maw as This Is The Place State Park July 24th, the event was marked by restaging an early pony express run by 22 picked riders of the Henefer Pony Express organized within the past year: to keep alive pioneer memories as well as restage the famous runs each July 24th hereafter. Aaron W. Tracy, chairman of the Utah department of publicity and industrial development TO bedroom HELP you achieve that longed-fo- r luxury, were presenting a varied and distinctive array of bedroom furniture of rare beauty, coupled with the benefits of prudent pricing. These are products of high quality; so exquisitely designed and so sturdily constructed, that youll marvel at the cost. Dont fail to see our disbudget-sparin- g play today. SCII01V FURNITURE Telephone 427 78 EAST CENTER ST. LOGAN, UTAH South of the Tabernacle , com- announces that the mission, This Is The Place state park is the third to be dedicated as and a historical, recreational scenic area which Utah folks, visitors and tourists may enjoy. It is the plan of the department, declared Mr. Tracy, to encourage the establishment of a state park in every county of Utah, and that the state park, the Jacob state park at Kanab Fillmore Hamblin and the state park This Is The Place is only the beginning of a state park system that will make Utah a place eagerly ought by tourists and thoroughly enjoyed by all seeking relaxation and , SI. OO deposit will hold the blanket until you want them this fail f you need . Saint Marys Blanket Here is the outstanding blanket for those who love Rayon luxury. Deep Acetate binding. This blanket is exclusive with us, and comes in colors of Flowering Currant, Dusk Rose, Peach Bloom, Mulberry, Meadow Green, Cornflower Blue, and Snow White. 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