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Show - The Page Eight - June Pyramid 26, 1980 story facing city council David-Goliat- h Ephraim and an unused section of track still remains in front of die Olsen home, although this spur has been removed from the street south of the Olsen residence. where John K. Olsen It is virtually imchallenges, as he did in possible to get in and out 1944, the mighty railroad. of the Olsen driveway The results of the current during the times of snow, challenge are still in it was said by an individual associated with question. In the first skirmish, in delivering "Meals-on-Whee1944 Olsen was awarded a lunches to John 1200 settlement for K, age 91 and his wife damages incurred when, Jennie, age 88, who in the process of building moved to this location in a new switch for the new 1970. By Evelyn McNeil EPHRAIM- - Everyone loves the story of David and Goliath because it is the vanquishing of lie mighty by the humble. There is a David and Goliath story in Ephraim Council of - U disagreement is a result of the railroads desire to more adequately secure their property by fencing driveway was blocked for 120 continuous days on 25 North 200 West, or B Street, as it is referred to in some City Council meetings. Mr. Olsens son, Melvin R., (now of Salt Lake City) and his daughter, Erma, (now Mrs. Don R. Reynolds of Provo) were living at the home attending school. Whether is by design or by unhappy coincidence it is not known, but, the grade of the railroad has been raised since the time of the initial granting of the franchise by the City winners: Ephraim. Salina. Pitching-ladie- private s, included Les Rosenval, Gunnison; Jim Sorensen, Manti; Wayne Peterson, Salina, Vearl Peterson, Gunnison. Second team winners: Les Rosenval, Gunnison; Gaylen Bradley, Manti; Gail Jensen, Manti; Venna Johnson, Salina. would be 12 best-sell- er at the old drive-in- All the known world, B Street (200 West) is the center of controversy in n battle between Ephraim resident John K. Olsen and the railroad company. Olsen, who lives at number 25 North, has been having problems with entry to Ms property since the early 40s. Now, emergency vehicles would hove a difficult time trying to service the residence. The present dispute concerns fencing, which the railroad wishes to erect, but which would further obstruct entry. The battle is now in the hands of the City Council, which now must decide whether it will allow the railroad company to continue blocking the street. In a December 4, chises, laws, and whatletter written to the not, to the extent that Ephraim City Council, property owners must sue Mr. Olsen alerts the City them and you for the right Council to their to enter their own responsibility by Stating: property oyer a street I cannot believe that owned and used by the you, as a City Council will public for more than 76 sit idly by and let the years. (now 100 years). railroad company Still to be determined is disregard all precedent, whether the City Council rule, ordinances, fran of Ephraim will continue 1944 (Pgj talents of C.R. Wood, owner of the Specialty Auction Company of Richfield. Wood was first introduced to die world of auctions as a child when he would accompany his grandfather, Frank Wood to allow the railroad df Delta, who was also an Wood company to (1) keep auctioneer. more than the specified followed in his grandtwo tracks, (2) keep the fathers footsteps and has grade level of the tracks been working as' an for apabove the level of the auctioneer streets, and (3) (dace proximately three years. Todays businessmen buildings equipment or structures on dedicated are trying to find new and City streets and ef- innovative ways to help fectively close off a city their businesses thrive, commented Wood, and street. PRICES EFFECTIVE JURE 2Cth, CPI AWEMIOH Peterson and will feature the auctionineering mMo laid, said construction of water sects and the grading and ballasting of said street to the center thereof to be done in such manner as not to impede wagon travel on the west half of said street, and to be done to acceptance of approval of duly con- HOME OVJtJEDS Before that renew you homeowners policy call FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP FOR A FREE QUOTATION We offer lower rates and moderm broad form coverage with our fast, fair and friendly claim service. Call Tom or Eddi. TOM A. DYCKS FARMERS! AGiNI .W v'a INSURANCE 14 WIST MAW MT. MIASANT, BUS. 442-214- 4 OR UTAH 424-172- 7 27th & 2Cthf ICES WELCOME NEICHSORI tSgBQQjDlE When you shop at Foodtown, you're doing business with a member of your community -- your neighbor, you see, every Foodtown store Is locally owned and operated, and that means people that you know and trust. The money that you spend for your groceries stays In your community, and your Foodtown manager is always in his store serving you and your community. EROZENIROODS li (Mem esse Mt. Pleasant HCSTBBIMtntV TATORQ vehicles hard pressed to the Olsen residence. Historically there have been some questions about the placement of structures on B West Street. For example, in 1944 the Railroad built a stockyard; the stockydrd proper was on railroad ground, but the loading chute and all of the switch was on the dedicated street and, according to a service annual homecoming was a great success. There were plenty of things for everyone to do, with lots of goodies to eat. The December 8, newspaper account: 1944 it has been ascertained the that this is part of B West Street and the building of delicious dinner topped everything off. It was very nice to see everyone turn out The Relief Society is an additional parallel track and blocking of the street is in violation of the franchise granted the to have Florence Phelps as the railroad From new Cultural Refinement teacher. Mrs. Phelps with company. the Alice, are new in town. We wish the city is obligated to keep the street open and the railroad company to help maintain it, the them a warm welcome. There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written or badly written. Wilde That is all. account concludes. In November 27, addition, 1893 3 Lbs. or r.ioro Box of SI Assorted Jello lunch MEAT - Get the best E MULCHEX MOWER - - - - 9D - 14 Ounca Aaaartad RHODES CREAD CREAM PIES Banquat 70 INAPT conn MAN17ICII SAUCE Meat 01-3- 0 OsarMiyir, PRANKS . . csef Assorted TORTILLAS... . ''ll OS Ind. Singles HELPED 12 Oz PVg. Oicar Mayer, 12 Oz. Kb. Wastam Pkg. CHCE33 .. MsatSI.SO PACK... esaf 01.70 LURCH Country Dawn, Vegetable V-- Q r si) the 32 Of. B9i MflAT .... JUICE Family COTTAG3 VAMGTV 46 Oz. Can a 12 Ounce Moat 01.10 COLOGNA caof 01.30 HAMC1IRGCR Otaw Meyer, CCJGGGG 01-5- 0 Betty Crocker Sua CLUSCOXfRET GflSO SPREAD te 12 Ounce Western their Family already - constructed depot to project six feet onto the public street, until such time as the City Counci shall deem it necessary to order it removed the from street The depot was for yourself. POPS SloatPkg. 9 Oz. Package, Pirata Hunt's Brand Ephraim Railroad petitioned City to allow PUDDING Setect-A-Sc- Ounce Can 1514 City minutes recorded that the Sanpete Valley Council S7S5 Ounce, Assorted Canned Spam 12 or- original dinance franchises, it shows that apparently, her daughter TWIN-BLAD- tractors, combines, is the balers, trucks, trailers, a welder, a water pump, tomb of mediocre a gilded and many other items. talent. Logan P. Smith A Her-mans- equipment an ONANGG JUICE 3GUGGAGG Assorted Ralston Brand GHG21 (2GGGAI!. No. 1 Can Campbell's Crum of BISGUIGH III much neon COUP PAPDB TOrjGLG not removed by public order but burned down. Franchises to the Rio Grande Western railroad Company October 22, 1890 and to the Sanpete Valley Railway Company September 1, 1893 later taken over by the D&RG September 13, 1915, as they appear in an old ordinance book state: The conditions upon HAKSEN LUMBER CO. FAIRVIEW 58 25 Pound ALPO DEEP DINNED ... King PILLSDURV cnnuvMin go fin CHIPS 1DD AIIOV ft GOLDEN CIIOOR... ROLLS 1 DOZ. 22 Ounce Bottle BASISSINTS Detergent Bonus 13 OPP Pack Mild reOTIKSS CRARS8 UVIUnO TWIN CUES UtPTO TOPSOIL FlU Oz. Brown, Homestyle or Chicken Large Package, Nabisco Size S5C OPP GGHEI1AL EXCAVATION LarooPlrm Heads Dry Powdered Detergent Raw Brand Ooritos Brand OSXT S5PTIC TAKSS UACHLO WATISLO chips spnav IfflOTL" onion 16 131X10 LICERED CONTRACTOR DARRYL FEEL S CHAD ClfXOTIAKSEN 436-132- 3 Aerosol - ramc GflflD Ounce Size, Schilling GANLIC OALT 0200 Raw Brand eouPMiK ...10? I 3 436-18- 1 Ounce 8,T COPT PERM REPILL CONN KAttUKO for The auction will offer method to use. The auction method has the highest bidder such several advantages; all farm equipment as Emergency The glad its all one day and are a very effective cash." North (College Avenue). IDoCet very at are the merchandise is sold in them Camera do, this is no Who touches this, book. only savage theatre south of Ephraim. excepting nations, is governed by touches a man. The auction is being books. Whitman Voltaire organized by Ike and Oscar D. noon the narrow parked south frontage of the road and B Street is effectively blocked for entrance or exit to the north onto First First team winners and 28 of discovering that auctions right-of-wa- Pearl Peterson, program Saturday, June one-ha- lf mmn Putting: Les Rosenval of Gunnison; Lois Jensen, Manti. Chipping: Larry Ray, The many rhythmic cadence of the auctioneer is not often heard in this area, but anyone who would like to of moments relive yesterdays auctions will be able to do so this weekend. A public farm equipment auction will be held expense construct and keep in good repair all water sects crossing said street, and shall grade and ballast said street to of the extent of the same, to wit: The west half to the center of the street, making the grade of said street conform to the line of railway so laid or to be and is on City property. notice to said company to The franchise granted revoke this franchise. to the railroad made it mandatory that a road that could be used by wagons be maintained on the west half of B Street. Contrary to the franchise, two buildings have been moved in the past two months to a position on what appears to be the land reserved for a public y by the City Council granting the Boneless charter. Tender B Street also has some - EPHRAIM which this franchise is' granted and accepted, are that said railway company shall at its own water-maste- PALISADE- The Palisade Mens and Ladies Golf Party was held June 22 with the auction set Saturday it and thus eliminate r pilfering of materials stituted acting and street stored on their land. The problem is that the supervisor of the city of railroad and Mr Olsen do Ephraim; a failure of not agree on the location said railway company at of the proposed fence. It any time to keep or put is contended that the said street in such conrailroad fence proposal dition for travel, shall be further obstructs the sufficient to authorize the Olsen ingress and egress city council upon due Golf news following current The Btockyards, the Olsen farm Old-fashion-ed HCpIC EXTRA CURLY REPILL emp,wh ; GGUKV C&UMOOIH1......30 IfeCraamCocoaBuitar poriD's LOTION... Packaga o)300 ?) eaDcoig............ oSiono 0200 COTTOTI 0-TIP- 3.. 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