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Show The Herald-Journ- Pioneer Progress Centennial Edition al LOGAN CITY A LITERAL "SHANGRI-LA- " IN THE ROCKIES "A TOWN DESIGNED FOR LIVING" A Beautiful Home City Where Culture, Education, Recreation and Commerce Work in Unison MORMON TEMPLE, LOGAN LOGAN HAS EVERYTHING GOOD CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC STRENGTH Logan was chartered by the State of Utah as a city in 1866, with a council form of government. By a vote of the people ir. 1912 the commission form of government was adopted. A e fire department with 23 firemen under a chief, Is maintained under Civil Seivice. A courteous police departme .t, requ cnly 12 men for the main tenace of law and order m a city of 17,060 g people show's the absence of law violations. c and diesel power, with a municipal Adequate municipal water system, pi o ides utility services with a rate structure among the lowest in the region. The water comes from springs deep m the mountains, passing through sritas ol rock deposits providing natuial filtration and never is exposed to daylight until drawn from tha faucets. Storage facilities for 3 000,000 gallons is provided The bonded debt of the only $524,000, and is amortized annually at the rate of $73,000, paid from the surplus earnings of the municipal water and power systems. Hie city, county and slate tax levy is among the lowest in the state. An efficient sewer system ai.d garbage disposal is maintained by tha city and drainage of suifaee witer is well planned. Beautiful and substantial h nnts with well-keyards and foliage adornment no emergency housing or slum arras emphasizes the cultural atmosphere over the entire city that Is most impressive. Unlike many cities, a city aoattoir is maintained in Logan where all meat that reaches the w hoi -- sale or retail distiibution points is inspected excent prior federal inspected meats. This is a preventive measure to protect the health of the residents, and is under the jurisdiction of tha City Health Department. Logan has more than 70 miles of paved end surfaced streets and 500 miles of this type of roadway itads into the city from the remotest areas of Cache county. The Logan airport is operated in conjunction with the county commissioners and is owned by the city and county. Keeping faith with the vounger generations, supervise parks, playgrounds and picnic areas wi'n water, lighU and all improvements are prevalent throughout the city. The Logan Eouro of Education coopeiates to the fullest extent with the city commission in the maintenance of these recreation facilities on a high plane. Lighted ice skating rinks art maintained during the winter season. Headed by the Utah State Agricultural college one of 50 land-gracolleges in the nation, internationally knowm an educational system is maintained with facilities that are unsurpassed by any city of comparable size west of the Mississippi river. chuichei and affiliate church organizations, including Saints, provide ample Presbyterian, Episcopal, Catholic and Latter-da- y room for every man, woman and child of Christian faith to worship regat dless of their faith or creed. n civic service Logan is the center of Utah creative att All clubs have a substantial membership. Womens clubs function as a major Influence for cultural activities. An aggressive Chamber of Commerce with a membership of 550 serves welt as the citys "mouth-piece.- " An energetic Junior Chambe- - of Commeice functions at all times. full-tim- home-lovin- hydio-eleclii- Well-organiz- inter-mounta- well-know- ciys " ' Fratrnal organizations are Th's Is a commercial trad'ng center for Cache Valley which Is populated by 60,000 people and Is recognized as the most productive and stable area in the entire United States, per capita Its residents consist of 95 and Ntrdic. Modern stores and shops of all kinds per rent American-bor- n business Institutions In the city, ere maintained. There are no Logan Is the marketing nad supply center for the agriculturists in Cache Valley, w ho ha" an a inual Income totaling almost 13 millions "off-col- of dollars. The average retail sales, per annum, In Logan will total well over 126,000,000, and the retail sales In Cache county will average, annually, more than $33,000,000. According to Sales Management the per capita buying power In Logan is 1,355 and the family buying power Is $4,901 , annually. o THROUGOUT ITS 85 YEARS OF GROWTH The Responsibility of City Government is Well Cared For The business management of Logan Ci y has been In capable hands since the day of its founding in 1886. Its pitaent stability, beauty ard environment is evidence of - YVi .firm V,- , -- W A Ar-- v W ' m " rt- this fact. ,wi. - j tv, . commission system of government, all activities are Today, under its departmentalized. Mayor William W. Owens has charge of public affairs, finance and safety, fire and police departments, municipal power system and city offices. Mayor Owens also serves as one of the thiee commissioners. R. O. Loosle, commissioner, is in charge of street, parks and playgrounds, public property and buildings. Ben W. Evans, commissioner, is in charge of the water system and its operations, supervises the sewer and health departments, the Necropolis city of the dead, the city abattoir, city supplies and city garage. H. R. Pedersen is city auditor and in charge of tne budget and dispensing office, operating under the approval of the commission. Hi annual city budget is planned in this department and based on estimated income for each calendar year. Before this budgt is approved it is submitted to a public hearing item by item, with notice being given to the public in advance of the hearing. Hence, no budget is established unless the public approves. Logan has always been lecognied for the stability of its city government and the advancement and progress that has been mde over the yeais. J Gf - ' ' w -- Vi & A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN LOGAN . main street presents a pleasing view the great assets end permanent factors cf a city like Logan are the beautiful homes, well kept It is easy for people to live among these and its system of p&ks and recreational features. yards, beauties and conveniences without realizing what a wonderful asset to a city such improvement constitutes. It has been the wisdom and energy of these proud home owners and citizens in general, that has built Logan as a city of fine homes and commercial structures. Significant to this growth and development is the fact that Logan presents unequalled opportunities for the building of just the type of home or commercial structure that is characteristic of the American way of living. If one is seeking to beautify a rocky, a well planted terrain or a suburban home, that spot is available. Fortunately it can be said that Logan people have taken advantage of these features and have built a city of fine homes, pleasing environment and the population consists of a home loving class where it is a privilege to live and work while one lives. Among THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE NATION I SCHOOL BUILDINGS ARE MODERN LOGAN, UTAH urr i WHERE THE LITTLE FELLOWS CAN WADE I- - I |