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Show SUN CHRONICLE. Sept. 9 1 976, Page 7 Old Timer recalls l' (.loll Perrins and Charles Lockwood, the Old Timer Utah rail passenger servie l rom May 10, 1869, with tie driving of the Golden Spikeat Promontory, to modern tirres with Amtrak, has had mmy grand experiences, but the one which the will never forget is his ride o an train with a band and a singing qusrtet. It was a thrilling train ride that few people today have had and probably never will have, for this ride was m a real unique little Dinky train that plied the 'ails through small towns dong the route in Utah. In getting on this little Old-Tim- train, with its woden, straight-backe- d chairs, ilwas quite a change after beirg on the Pacific Limited or oi the Los Angeles and Salt rake railroad with its pish cushioned seats, fancy dning car and other features. Jut it was an intriguing change for the he had than the engine which pulled it, we all ran to the north window to watch it. We doubted if the rails or ties e beneath the train had ever received any repair work that wasnt absolutely necessary. Through its years of use, the ties because of the had dug weight of the train an excavation below themselves. On this morning of our old-tim- thrilling ride, the trench beside the rails had filled with water from the storm. As the weight of the engine and cars came on each tie, it forced the water out in a gushing stream to the side. If you can imagine this as an uninterrupted stream of water, you can think what a strange sight it was to see the little train puffing along. We got a great laugh out of this, and I dont think our band members will ever see such a picture again. There was a piece of red cloth in the depot which was displayed by hanging it on a hook outside of the depot when anyone wanted the train to stop. We were told to hang out the red cloth by the quartet in our band sing very well. I wonder if composed of myself, my brother Clyde and Bobby and Frank I believe we had the first band of the day to feature a quartet. At least, we didnt know of any other band doing it. wonderful woman at our In those days there wasnt hotel. much singing in early jazz So we hung the red cloth on bands. So, with our quartet it the hook and the little was quite natural that we try out a song or two as the loyal locomotive, with its wide and high little train got moving. We funneled smokestack, gave thought our singing might out with a dash of water as it entertain the several other drew to a halt a few yards passengers in that car, too. We had a favorite song past the depot. The remainder of the train which we sang, it was what was composed of two small- we call A Standard Song, sized, wooden passenger cars for it was popular from about and a baggage car. As the 1916 to the 1920s It was rain kept pounding down, I called, Pal O Mine, so we dashed back to the depot with sang two or three choruses. the red cloth and then Just as we finished the followed others in the band in conductor came along to boarding the regal little train. collect our tickets and after Now we had a singing doing so, he said, You boys the World War and Pal OMine was a song he sang again. My son was a singer, and loved not professional, but he had a You Know we sang it for fine voice. He was killed in him, and with tears in his youd sing Pal OMine eyes, he thanked us for singing it. We said goodbye to the little train and the conductor at Ephraim. It was a real joy and privilege to have ridden on it, and I dont think any of us have ever forgotten Holiday on Ice begins shows Appearing at the Salt Palace Sept. 9 through 18 will be Holiday on Ice, starring Patrice Leary and Doug Berndt, with the famous Kevin Bubp, Phipsons, featuring Big Bird, Cookie-Monstand other favorite Muppet characters from Sesame Street. Holiday on Ice is a program of skating talent and fine music. Patrice Leary, star of Holiuay on Ice has been professional since her debut at age 5. Doug Berndt, former U.S. Olympics team member, a creative, free-styl- e skater is a talented counterpart for his lovely partner. The Phipsons, a dynamic and famous adagio team of sensational skills, Kevin Bubp, the histerically funny comedian the two Vivid costumes and lighting effects, talent, Scarecrow Clowns are a sensational skating, the delight. Dozens of other fine endearing performance of the performers complete the Sesame Street make the program. evening one to remember. rubber-legge- skater, fast-pace- d with d resident recognized for service at base Roy 30-ye- ar HILL AIR FORCE BASE - ceremonies at Hill AFB. He is assigned as chief of Roy resident Charles W. Morgan has received a 30- - the program workload sec- year service pin at tion in the Maintenance Directorate at heard of these trains, but never dreamed that hed ever be on oie. We enjoyed our trail ride and were really relucant to detrain at Moroni. W: were hooked for a dance atMoroni that night. As we got off the train with our popular band, the skies were overcast and there was a real threit of rain in the air. Moroni was a good dance town like Ogden, where our band had been playiig, and we had an excellent dance crowd that night. After the dance we returned b the hotel, which was a concerted mansion of bygone year., and where we were to have another pleasant surprise. .ain-stor- No. The new ruling does mean a higher bill for you, but not triple. Its estimated that the average residential it will bill in Moun- - Mountain Fuel has one very important way of keeping your gas bill as low as possible. Unlike many gas companies, we are not totally dependent on outside producers for the gas we supply. Our own exploration and drilling programs have been very successful, and about a third of the gas you use comes from our own wells. tain Fuel country will increase about $3.00 a month, due to the Federal Power Commission ruling. The gas we produce ourselves costs us far less than the gas we buy from outside producers and these savings are reflected in the price you pay. Only two states have lower average rates than you have. Our lower rates are the direct result of Mountain Fuels efforts in finding our own gas supplies, and in operating efficiently. New FPC Ruling May Encourage Increased Search for Gas Monte Speas of Roy s a managerrent logistics specialist in the F-- 4 Production Management Branch, aircraft divvison, directorate of mateiel management. He bejan his career in 1943 a a mechanic learner andnas served as an electrican, rocket manager, The new Federal regulations, increasing the ceiling price on some gas, is intended to provide additional incentives to encourage new exploration and drilling programs. In our opinion, however, the ruling in fixing single prices for the entire nation, has some problems. It affects the entire nation and fails to recognize geographical differences. It provides fixed cost increases without giving consideration to the costs of production, which vary greatly from one area to another. of natural gas is the answer. That would allow the price to fluctuate, depending on supply and demand. The price would vary, depending on the actual costs rather than be a fixed, of production, competition, etc. on single nationwide price. trcyier manager and logisics management specidist. He and his wife resicb in Roy and are the parems of a son, Clay, an hrnor student at Roy High SOool this year. He is vice of the IMber om-mand- er County Sheriff's Search and Recue patrol, and is activi in civic affairs in Roy. Mttor-cycl- e With the cost of all energies, it's more important than ever that we conserve in every way possible. Be careful in your every use. Provide your home with proper insulation. Dont waste any energy. ever-increasi- Hill. Mr. Morgan is a son of Mrs. Verla L. Morgan of Ogden, He and his wife Ruth have five children. Old-Tim- A nice, middle-age- d wiman was in charge of the otel, and as wg settled in the bbby to unwind a few tensions and relax a bit before retring, she served us with a arge slice of apple pie whic she hacLbaked jn,. the. hote kitchen, and a glass of cold nilk. I doubt if this would hapjen in any hotel, rural or city, today, but it happend in Moroni. There was a heavy in progress as we retired. We could hear il on the roof of our upstsirs rooms. We slept well tiat night despite the storm aid dreamed of the train and looked forward to our ride home. The next day found is walking through the rain to the depot, a small wood-structure, about 8 feet by 12 feet, and shaped more or lss like a giant box. There wee no chairs or benches or aiy other seating facilities, for a 3 by 3 foot windw in each end of the depot. When the little, train announced its approach by blowing its whistle which sounded bgger the ng MOUNTAIN FUEL |