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Show Tuesday, March 10, 1970 Page 4—THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah ‘Heber Creeper’ Once Served Vital Purpose In this era of time, we are seeing the “Iron Horse’ slowly dying out,like the buffalo. In 1929, there were 20,000 passenger trains throughoutthe United States, new there are fewer than 500. At a time when the famed California Zephyr's run from Salt Lake to the Coast is being discontinued, we are somewhat isolated towns in the Rio Grande Western Railroad which connects Heber City with Provo is now comLonged-For Service The railroad had Jong been pleted and ready for business. anticipated by the people of The length of the road is 5.8 Wasatch County because it miles. There are seven stations would enable them to ship their on the line between Provo and livestock and farm products to Heber. Their names and their distances from Provo are as outside markets. The train also brought hospital follows: Smoot, one mile; and high school facilities in Craburst, six miles; Nunns, nine also saying goodbye Provo By LADAWN ERCANBRACK to the Wasatch on Sept. 29, 1899. to may Wasatch “Heber Creeper”, which made residents while it was still relatively horse and buggy days its run up Provo Canyon. in the high mountain valleys. Carried Yule Tree One of the last runs the train made was a task befitting a veteran. It tenderly carried the Especially in winter time when the roads were poor and often blocked by snow slides— National Christmas tree, fur- the train came plowing its way nished frem the raountains of up the canyon, stopping and ing at stations. This is Utahin 1968, on the first lapof its journey to Washington D.C., and then, it did what General MacArthur said of old veterans, “they never die—just fade away” Over 70 years ago, the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. opened a line designated to run through Provo Canyon and into the Wasatch County area, where it terminated at Heber. This project was completed and railroad service became available to the metropolis, and the whole of the business day in the vity which is bourse yard where a special platform had been erected. arriving in Sait Lake at 5:35 in the evening.” of the state officials present spoke ior a few minutes. These Special Program from 10 o'clock to 5. Here a special program “On the other hand our Salt Laxefriends can leave there at 8 began with an address of a.m., reach Heber at 1] a.m welcome by Abram Haich,stake spend three and one-half hc ars president. Mayor Jones of Provo in Heber and leave at 2:20 made a brief response and each Another Account The following excerpt was miles; Falls, ten miles; Forks, twelve miles; Wallsburg, taken from “How Beautiful eighteen miles; Charleston, Upon the Mountains”, hy the Twenty-one miles. None of these Wasatch County Chapter of the stations will have an agent. E. Daughters of Utah Pioneers: “The community leaders were W. Sullivan has been in the employ of the company for a sufficiently moved by the included Gov. Hammond, James Chipman, significance of the occasion that numberof years. state treasurer; Morgan Richards, Jr., state auditor; J. J. Thomas, secretary of the state board of equalization and U. S. Sen. Reed Smoot. Numerous railroad officials and officers of Provo City were also honored. Music was furnished by they planned a special railroad quartets from Heber and Prevo Satisfactory Schedule “Elsewhere in this issue will holiday on Friday, October 6, and by the HeLer Brass Band. “After the progrezn the large probably where it got is be tound the time table showing 1899 and invited people from all crowd adjourned to Heber Social nickname, “The Heber the arrival and departure of over the state to attend. “The railroad company set up Hall (old hall) where they were trains. This schedule is very Creeper.” satisfactory indeed. The trains a special train of seven cars served free food between 4 and 7 Newspaper Account ‘The “Wasatch Weve" whichis connect at Provo with the fast- which arrived in Heber at3 p.m., p.m. A dance in Turner's Hall the train’s senior by about 10 continental trains both eas? and carrying many state dignitaries, during the evening concluded years, announced the newevent west without any of those long, including Gov. J. T. Hammond, the festivities. The special train tiresome waits. If you have ProvoCityofficials and some 400 left Heber shortly after 10 p.m. as follows on Sept. 29, 1899: and arrived in Provo at 12:30 “E. W. Sullivan appointed business in Salt Lake you can persons. “Residents of Heber and a.m. take the 6:40 a.m. train—arrive station agent at Heber “Hack” Service Schedule very satisfactory inthe City 10 o'clock; returning Wasatch County along with the ‘The coming of the railroad Two trains arrive in and leave you can leave Salt Lake at5 p.m. Heber Brass Band met the train and reach Heber at 8:05 p.m. and its passengers at the depot gaverise to a numberof reiated Heber each day businesses, including “hack” “The Provo Canyon branch of This gives you seven hoursin the and proceeded to the court service. Frank Carlile of the HeberLivery Stable was one of Vm , AN EARLY CONSTRUCTION crew is shown on the “Heber Creeper”rails rails in Provo Canyon in the late1800's 1800s. The tracks opened up transportation to Heber Valley, especially during the winter months, Sailor Spends Leave at Benjamin Home; BYU Shares !n NSF Grants; ArrowheadRiding Club Enjoys Supper BENJAMIN — Bill Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sharon Thornton,has been home ona 14day leave from service in the Navy.Heis presentlytraining at San Diego California. The Thorntons have another son in the service, whois training in Colorado. Nephi ChamberSponsors Industrial Open Houses NEPHI — The Nephi Chamber of Commerce has arranged a full day of activity next Saturday. Open house will be held at H. K.Porter Co. Pexton Wholesale and Rancho Trailers, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Theyinvite the people of Nephi, and surrounding areas,to visit these plants and become with the products manufactured by them. Acompany repeesenaiye will be on hand to explain the products to the visitors and take them on tour of theplants. These Nephi industries are importantto the economyof the city and the public needs to know more about them and appreciate the efforts of the managers and personelin repards to what they contribute to the city, according to Chamberofficials. At 2 p.m., the Nephi LDS Fourth Ward cultural hall will be the scene of a fashion show. Participating stores will be: Dottie's Fashions, Feminique Shoppe. and Christensens Benjamin Jr. Livestocl: ShowIs Slated BENJAMIN — The Benjamin Junrior Livestock Show will be held April 18. Membersof the + H Club who would liketo join the judging team will meet at the Ennis Woffinden home Saturday at p.m. Mike Hansen will direct the ‘tment Store. They will featurestyles andlatest fashions for girls of all ages, as well as older women. A luncheon will also be enjoyed, with door prizes given by participating merchants. Tickets will be available at the three stores mentioned. Mrs. Margart Peay, Mrs. Dorothy McClellan, and Mrs, Genevieve Pickering have returned from trip in Arizona. They visited relatives and friends in Phoenix, “Scottsdale, Mesa, and othertowns, Mr.Millard Balzlyis presently at the Utah Valley Hospital where he underwent recent surgery. Borrow up to $2500 for anything The Utah Republican said the University of Utah will receive $186,292 for 12 new graduate students and to help with the continuing studies of 28 other The train, like a parent with graduate students. whomthechild has out-grown its Brigham Young University need it suddenly becomes old— will receive $64,532 for four new and as such, the ‘Heber students and 13 continuing Creeper ”, creeps out of our graduate students. lives—and into history. — 25 Discharged, Nine Enlist in Military SPANISH FORK — Twenty five men have been discharged from the Armed Services during the month of February according to Selective Service Local Board No. 34 in Spanish Fork. Nine others enlisted or inducted from that board, Enlisted or inducted were: Army Livision—Dennis R. Dodds, Santaquin; Edwin D. Jenkins, formerly of Payson; Allen E. Davis, Salem; Leslie G. Bell, Randy L. Butler, Jay A. Gabbitas, Terry W. Hunt and Terry M. Shey i Fork; and Alan C. Jensen formerly of Springville. Separated from the Armed Forces are: Army Division—Dennis 2: Jensen, Genola; Quentin Francom, and David R. eae, Payson; Carlos D. Pierce, Salem; Richard 0. Lasson, Birdseye; Edward G. ‘Abbott, Neves, Michael S. Provstgaard, Roy Spencer, and Harold D. Teasdale, Spanish Fork; MichaelR.Stilson, and Wayne H. McDonald, Springville. Marine Corps Division— Steven N. Jensen, and Jack D. Morrill, Salem; Peter L. Allam, formerly of Springville. Air Force Division—Nolan J. Hill, and Robert L. Potter, Spanish Fork; Stephen J. Bills, and Martin You may berrowfive thousanddollars. Ten thousanddollars. Up to $25,000 dollars on your home. Paidfor or not Use the money any way you want. Buy a camper or a boat. Build a vacation home. Add onto or fix up your present home. Send the Provo School Counselor children tocollege. Or most any personal or business need youhave. Seaboard Finance Company A Subsidiary of CORPORATION To Face Charge For Wednesday Meeting will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Juab County Courthouse. Dr. Don Thomas, extension veterinarian,from the UtahState University will be the speaker. Cary Peterson, president of the association, said that door prizes will be given away and refreshments served. Plan Eurhy: and resecva- new Travel trailers, tent trailers, camping equipment,etc. A to Z RENTALS 159 W. 5 WP, Canadian You Wi Sears S} for farm profits Imported mm Canada’s Oidest Distiller Impressive bottle . . individually registered at the distillery. Impressive taste . . supremely mellow, richly rewarding and a filin an animal for market, Over 40 nembers were in attendance, 256 N. University Avenue Provo Phone 373-1761 ‘BLENDED CANADIAN WHISKY. IMPORTED BY ASSOCIATED IMPORTERS,INC AOTILEO INU S.A AY GOODCRHAM & WORTS, PLORIA,(LLEIGHTYPROOF 4 eS Hansen demonstrating how to prepare Burglary Count Filed In Court Juab Cattlemen ‘The program for the meeting Kin SPANISH FORK — Mary Carol Roach, Bryan Money, and Charles Davis placed first, second, and third, respectively, in the Spanish Fork American Legion Post Oratorical contest. These students will receive recognition for their accomplishment at the Sist birthday banquet of the post Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Building. The subject of the competition was ‘The Constitution-Guardian of the People’s Rights.” The program of the commemoration banquet will in- Slate Meet Woffinden included a talk on beel given by Contest Winners James Larry Williams 25, 24 Barry Richards, a counselor Island View Drive, Pittsburg, for the Provo School District, Calif., has been charged with pa been arraigned in Provo City second degree burlary in Provo and charged with the City Court. His preliminary oe ofconcealing information hearing wasset for March 13 at 2 regarding the commission of P.M. The defendantis being held in another felony. Richards, 1634 Lakewood the Utah County jail in lieu of Drive, Orem, was released on $2,000 cash or $4,0% property his own recognizance after the bail. Williams is alleged to have NEPHI — J. E. Worthington, preliminary hearing wasset for entered an automobile at BYU chairman of the Animal Health 10:30 a.m. with intent to commit burglary. April 16. Committee of the Juab County Cattlemen’s Association, has announced that a Animal Health Robert Henderson, Eldon a. bor. ow smaller amounts, if you needther, just by picking up the phone. We can usually have your check in the mail the next day Call or drop by the office most convenient to you. Noobligation, of course. Johnson, Sp. Fork Legion Oratorica! Navy Division—Gene R. Brown, Glen D. Diamond, and Bruce E. Mower, Springville. Coast Guard Division—Nolan clude music and a keynote adJ. Hill of Spanish Fork. dress by city Councilman Jack Leifson. And, once you have established credit with a Seaboard Big Money loan you can L. Springville. you can name. judging team. Pansfor the show were made at a meetingof the Benjamin 4-H Livestock club held recently under the direction of Eugene Hanson, Jack Larsen, Jim Caras, and Mr, and Mrs. Ennis Gets $64,532 Hawkins attended the wedding reception of Ivan’s nephew, Mr. Three Utah universities will be and Mrs. Kenneth Montague, among 244 institutions across the which washeld in Salt Lake. nation to benefit from National Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stewart Science Foundation grants and four of their children according to Rep. Laurence J. motored to Salt Lake for a day to Burton, R-Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hawkins join other members ofthe Millie “The grants are being made to and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Stewart family. Among those support more than 6,000 present were Mrs. Lulz Miller graduate students studying for and her davghter, Candy, The advance degrees in science, Stewarts enjoyed a dinner at the mathematics, and engineering,” home of Mrs. Roselle Judkins. Rep Burton said. The Arrowhead Riding Club served a pot luck supper at a meeting and party held for members and their partners at the clubhouse at the Benjamin arena. the most reliable drivers of the time. He met ail the trains leaving town or arriving. Often his hack was so loaded with townspeople,traveling salesmen or other travelers that two or three had to stand on the step at the rear of the buggy. His reputation was for reliability, and people knew they could alwayscatch their train if they rode with Frank Carlile. “Station agents that have followed Mr.Sullivan include A. A. Tyree, assisted by Nate C. Coleman; a Mr. Harmon; Joseph Ely who served some 20 years, and the present agent, Roger Felt, who has been at the station some19 years.” (Mr Felt has since died and his wife lives in Heber. She says that her husband was station agent for nearly 26 years whenhe retired in 1967.) “Advancements in truck transportation and the convenience of automobile travel hascutdeeply into the railroad’s business,so thatthe train makes only onerun into the valley each week at present.” (1963). Story of Use Anincident told in “A House of Many Rooms” by Redello Hunter,teils of the dependency upon the train of the peuple of that time. It tells of a Heber lad of 25 who wasin an accident at the Silver City mine and was crushed from his waist down. He was taken to the Provo hospital and his parents in Heber summoned. It also told of the canyon’s inaccessibility due to winter weather and of the wearing apparel the father wore on the unheated train as he wentto his son's bedside. He rode the “Heber Creeper” down and back the following day, bringing with him a big wooden box, which wes unusually small—yetlarge ae a body bearing no RONALD DAVIS, ORATORICAL contest winner Mary Carol Roach. Also pictured are chairman of the Spanish Fork American Charles Davis, third place winner, and Legion, presents certificate to first place Lucille Taylor, student advisor. |