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Show Sunday, April City Men Work Hard in Nephi trical wires: 1,155 utility poles, type sewerplant, 120 street lights, more than 1,000 Nephi City Police include four electric meters, 311 distribution men whoworkin shifts to cover transformers and one electric the city and surrounding sub-station, Another two men resideats, cemeteries. Maintenance of 31.2 miles of City streets is under the direction of four Nephi men. They care for 100 trees along Main Street remove snowand ice fromcity streets and for the r sidewalks and care s at the city airport. They also are responsible for daily waste pickup and a NephiIndustry Climbing ™ NEPHI — Measured by events of the past year, Nephi's industry will continue to climb upward to a good 1970. called it Pexton Candy County and south to the state line Pexton Wholesale spent expanded by adding 18,000 1960, Harlow bought Monroe's persons, 22 of whom live in square feetof space and again in interest in the company and Nephi, two in Mona and onein 1966 by another 40,000 square continues to operate the St. George. Eight of the 25 are women and 15of the men either feet. The two additions were at a business own or are buying their homes. cost of $2 million. company paid apThe company now serves the The Gates Rubber Company of- original three counties, as well proximately $2,900 in school ficially took over the plant April as expanding north into Utah taxes last year RAYMOND CHRISTIANSEN today's FUNNY 1 and as the work progresses, THIS WAS THEdelivery truck which carried the complete stock of Pexton Candy Company when it started in Nephi in 1929, more men are expected to be hired. RanchoTrailer Heading all of these departments is Raymond Christiansen, city manager for the past 4 During the past year, Rancho Trailer Company has added a new welding and mechanical shop and completed a new ad- years. Mr. Christiansen began his service with the city as recorder in 1949, and has also aided city officials in brick laying, mason work and has helped to install new drinking dition on the production line. They have added two new ers totheir line fountains, draw plans for city a new 22- id a 25-foot self-contained trai} They now employ 150 people during the est part of each disposal, care of the garbage buildings and manyother things NephiTo Erect New Pext_» Wholesale Pexton Wholesale Company WaterStorage Tank NEPHI — Perhapsone ofthe largest progress projectsin Nephifor 1970 will be the erection of an additional water first Company and distributed candy through Juab, San Pete and ,000 in Nephi during 1969 on Sevier counties. Supplies were One of the major changes in gradually built up in his operating costs and mainthe community was the pur- basementand later in a small tenance of their building and fleet of trucks. Addedto this was chase of H. K. Porter’s Ther- warehouse erected on his city another $18,000 wurth of new moid Division by Gates Rubber lot Company of Denver, Colo. The Mr. Pexton died in 1943 and his equipment and $15,000 on travel original plant was built in 1947 at two sons, Monroe and Harlow, in the trade area a cost of $4 million. In 1964 it was continued on in the business. In The firm now employs 25 grounds and 18 bridges. A total By SADIE GREENHALGH NEPHI — NephiCity, a small of 374 acres is undertheir care community of 3000 residents,is Two menare also responsible nestled at the foot of majestic for the water and sewer Mount Nebo. The small town maintenance in Nephi City boas's two city parks, two city They care for 37 miles of city cemeteries and numerous water lines; 810 water meters, responsibilities for city per- two deep wells which are for sonnel, emergency and additional water Two menassumethe duties of supply; two waterstorage tanks, overseeing 147 miles of elec- 48 fire hydrants and a lagoon- maintain the city parks and 12, 1970 sotsm Page 8C_THE SUNDAY HERALD,Provo, Utah has beenin Nephi for 41 years. In 1929, the company consisted 1 Y, 120 Cleveland, Ohio 44) West Third 5 | of one Reo-panel truck and what stock could be carried inside of it. The owner, J. N. C. Pexton, THE VAST GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF Pexton Wholesale Company is shown ir this recent photo of the existance, the company has grownin service and the amount of area served. Thefirm now employsa totalof 25 people. greatly enlarged plant in Nephi. During the 41 years ofits storage tank. Dueto settling on oneside, the tank at the mouthof Salt Creek Canyon is leaking and is in need of repairs and eventual replacement,So far repairs have been madeto cut down the volume of water being lost, but the settling has caused a greatdealof stress on the outletpipes. Bids have been announced for a new tractor-rotary mowerthatwill assist with the weed situation throughout thecity as well as being useful for many other services. Anew “home” for the garbage dump is being considered. For a number of years, the garbage dump has been located at the base of the mountains. Thi is area overlooks the city and is expected to some dayprovidea residential district as the city expands. Thelocation for a new garbage dumpsite will be announcedata later date. Severalpiecesof old city equipment have been advertised for sale and will be moved from the area surrounding the city equipmentbuilding. ~~ Mona Small in Size, But Does Big Things By FLORENCE ORGILL MONA — The little town of Mona maybe small in size, but when it comes te accomplishments, it’s hard to ‘surpass. In 1969, then-Mayor Doyle Orgill asked for an all out cleanup at the city cemetery. Men and beys with shovels, axes, rakes, tree trimmers, pickup trucks, ete. showed up eagerly awaiting an assignment in the project. By noontheentire place took on a new lock. During the summer, one couldn't help but notice a newly finished oiled road. The road ran along the eastsideof the church. The road completed was five blocks long. The church property also took on a new appearance, as a new curb and gutter had been installed along with a concrete walk 15 feet. wide,into the east entrance, of the church. The Camp Nebo Daughters of The Utah Pioneers, have not been asleep during the past year. The members chose Mrs. Claude Kay to be chairman of the Cleanup Campaign and Mrs. Ray Myers was her assistant. Together they made our little town sparkle. Honor was bestowed in the form of several awards from newspapers, Associated Garden Club, and Utah State Extension Service. Juab County also awarded Mona $100 to be used in further beautification of the town. Another function of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, is the Pioneers Days celebration, held on July 24 each year. They are responsible for the upkeep of the Pioneer park, located on the highway,north of Mona. UTE TAMPEDE 36th Annual Monais proud of her Lions Club. There are only ten members, but they accomplish as much work as manylarger clubs, They sponsor the Easter egg huntandparty on Easter, as well as the Little League baseball club. Mona now has a nice ball park in which to play the games. Another project of the Lions club takes place at the Yule BIG DAYS _July9-10-11 The Ute Stampede, one of Central Utah’s oldest continuous community celebrations attracts people from all over the state as well as many from out ofstate. The parades are among Utah’s finest and the rodeo always promisesto be the finest show ofits kind in the West. season, Last year, every homein Mona was brilliantly lighted and decorated inside and out. Cash prizes are awarded each year to help encourage the townspeople to participate. The welcome mat was turned outto six families in Mona last year, with one more family moving in this year. One family has built a new home, and several others have purchased land on which to build. Mona also boasts of having five new homes built in the past year or 80. Parade, Thursday — All Western Mammoth Parade, Friday — Bathing BeautyParade, SaturdayRodeo PerformanceNightly at 8 p.m. Featuring: Flying U Rodeo Stock andCity of Fun Carnival — It's Been Year Of Growth for Midway By SHIRLEY CHATWIN MIDWAY — Midway has witnessed a year of definite growth and development. A large number of summer and permanent homes built in the area has added to the population of the town. The continued development & improvement of the Wasatch Mountain State Park combined with the attractive Swiss type atmosphere of the area have famous “Homestead” and the “Mountain Spa’’ use these warm mineral springs to advantage for swimming and health baths. 4 ¥ The town looks much the way it did over 110 years ago when the early pioneers, many of themof Swiss descent,settled in the area. Excellent examples of Utah pioneer homes can be foundhere,still in use andin fine condition. A major project of the year has been the construction of a sewer system complete witht? disposalplant and lines. The new system also takes care of the Wasatch Mountain State Park. With the new developmentin the town, the sewer system is a real asset to Midway, says Mayor Wilburn Huffaker. The town is actively engaged in an all-out clean-up and beautification program. The Boosters Club has been ap- been contributing factors to theinflux of people. Surrounded by massive snowcapped mountains, Midway has a Swiss setting and the town has developed to this theme. An example of this is the annual Swiss Days Celebration. It is truly one of America’s unique celebrations. Scheduled for Aug. 28-29 the eventis complete with the old country Swiss Market, costumes, games,activities and fun.It is rated one of the most successful celebrations in the pointed by the Town Board to state of Utah, head the project. The Town of Midwaypresents The Town Board is inan exciting geological find. The vestigating the possibility of area is an ancient geyser basin securing funds from a federal with pots, cones, and warm agency to develop 1 town park. springs remaining to add in- Such funds are available for terest to the visitor. Two major towns undertaking such public summer resorts, the world Projects, the Mayor said. “THE FRIENDLY CITY”’ Nop city of greatpride and promise is Juab Countyseat, A choiceresidential city centrally located at the crossroads of Utah. Industry, tourist attractions combined with recreation and natural attractions for sportsmea contribute largely to the economy of Nephi. ‘With an attitude for perpetual progress and civic improvement, Nephi is a choice residential city — “The Friendly City NEPHI CITY COMMISSION EidenC. Sherwood, Mayor R.W. Christiansen, Coordinator Evan A, Frampton, Recorder Phyllis W. Price, Treasurer Udell R. Jensen, Attorney John E. Robertson, Justice of the Peace A. Dean Shaw,Councilman F. Maurice Tolley, Councilman George W. Williams, Councilman Forrest G. Anderson, Councilman Phil V. Sperry, Councilman UTAH’S FINEST RODEO |