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Show sugar refining, SURVEY BEING MADE OF ALL NATURAL RESOURCES Chambers of Commerce University Task Sponsor Big And State , gy John H. Peterson announceAccording to recent ments in the papers, the Univer- is undertaking a of the natural sity of Utah complete survey resources of the state, sponsored various Chambers of by the findiCommerce in the state. The of be great ngs will doubtless to the value and general interest to business public and especially are looking for opin portunities of investments new industries and the greater development of existing resourcmen who es. research Considerable has few the in last done been dethe years by inof and publicity partment dustrial development and various other agencies. But the new project is likely to be more state thorough, complete and up to date than the compilation here- tofore made. available glance at some facts and figures pertaining to the wealth and resources of our state are very enlightening and A also at revealing what the pioneers encouraging dutcome of hoped for and laid a solid foundation for achieving. Here are a few figures that give some idea of the extent and vastness of our states resources: the Utah (19-10)- has a population of , 550,-31- 0 UTAH Value of years output of dairy products, $15,000,000, and of poultry products $11,440,000. In that year the sheep population was estimated at 2,429,000 with a wool production of 20,718,000 pounds. There are over a million turkeys in the state. In 1943, Utah produced 1,158,- 000 tons of hay; 7.097.000 bushels barley, 5.419.000 bushels wheat, 1, 830,000 bushels oats, 3.430.000 bushels potatoes, 175,000,000 lbs sugar, 816.000 bushels of peaches, 550.000 bushels of apples, 200.000 bushels of pears. Sugar beets provide a cash income to farmers of $5,000,000 a year. As to mineral resources, it is estimated that there are over 200 different kinds of minerals in the state. of its area is believed to be underlaid with coal beds, enough to last the United States for 250 years. There was an annual production of 6,781,000 tons of coal in 1941. It is estimated that iron ore deposits in southern Utah amount to over 160,000,000 tons. f of the people of Utah earn a living by mining. Utah has the largest open cut copper mine in North America. In 1941, Utah produced pounds of copper, and the total value of the precious metals produced that year was One-sixt- h Ilyrum, Utah, Friday, August 6, 1948 SOUTH CACHE COURIER. Visiting Sister Mrs. Norma Mon-so- n Richmond is spending a week visiting with her sister, Mrs. C. I). Marlowe in Seattle, Wash., She will return to Richmond the latter) part of this week. Her daughter! Marie, who has been visiting at I OxnfflA will txrlt.'H Girls Chorus to Furnish Music The Girls Chorus Richmond of the Richmond ward will furnish the program for the sacra- ment meeing on Sunday evening, Augiust 8. Tt will be held in the with Benson i&take Tabernacle meetboth the Richmond wards HITtinitAl VlPT tirvk.orc OhH readings will make up the program. The chorus is directed by Mrs. Jennie Thompson. Miss Shirley Albiston is president of the group. Molly Ann Last vice president, Billie Lou Doane secretary and Miss Louise Erickson treasurer. i Visiting Daughters in Mexico Mrs. E. M. Hick-e- n Richmond left Wednesday, July 28 for Los Almos, New Mexico, where she will spend some time with her daughters Faye and Rheat and their families. She will visit with her brother and his family and other relatives in Los .Angeles, On Fishing Trip Calif., before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Richmonl KWhitman and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cheri-AClub Bair left Wednesday, Aug. 4 on Richmond Mrs. Leona R. a fishing trip to the Idaho counwas hostess tot he mem- try. May go to Yellowstone bebers of the Cheri-Aclub at tea fore returning. Jhome Saturday afternoon, July 31. A very nice lunch was served. Altend Wedding Reception Mr. and Mrs. Ross Richmond members that were present were Mrs. Iris Harris and Plant and family spent Friday Mrs. lone Webb of Logan, Mrs. and Saturday of last week in R. F. Hoppie and Sue Merrill of rPeston, Idaho. Mrs. Richmond atNampa, Idaho. They were in Dean Andrus lest Tuesday, Aug. Frances Allen of Cove and Mrs. tendance at a wedding reception 3, for the East fork of the Ena Thompson of Richmond were held Frida evening in honor of river to try their luck sperial guests. A sorial afternoon, Mary Ann Roskelley, a sister of was enjoyed visiting. fishing for salmon. Mrs. Plant. Sal-mo- mi Mc-Carr- ey mi -- Out-of-to- wn v nd One-hal- 525,-140,00- 0 30,000 of whom are $92,270,445. farmers. It has a land area of over 52,000,000 acres only 2 percent of which is under cultivati- on. The average value of agricultural crops is .around 10,000,000, and of livestock production, I n 1944 $39,000,000. there were 121,000 dairy cows in the state, valued at $12,705,000.' IN I meat packing, gas and electric power generation, motor vehicle service, fur-- ' niture making, merchandising, banking, and tourist trade, all do an immense volume of business. It is claimed that a million dollars worth of business is done over the counter each day. Ihere are 57 banks with resources of over $400,000,000 and total deposits of about $385,000,-000- . 85,000 families in the state own their homes. Much could be said also of the scenic attractions of the state, and the tourist trade they attract. There are 12 national parks and many state parks.. And southern Utah is becoming famous as an ideal place for producing motion pictures. In 1942 the people of southern Utah benefitted b y about $1,000,000 in wages, rent, food, and materials from motion picture companies. For its healthful climate, recreational facilities, fine schools and churches, and abundant opportunities for gainful occupation, Utah is unsurpassed as a desirable place in which to live. "k In the field manufacturing there are over 600 non-feder- al manufacturing .plants in Utah, employing about 21,000 persons, and having a payroll of upwards f of $50,000,000. of this industry is engaged in food manufacturing. Oil refining, iron and steel manufacture, One-fourt- h Get a line on the REO line for 48 before you order YOUR PRINTING NEEDS any truck! 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