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Show vvvTI 'X'W'vuryyv TTTTTY v'5' vTJT"ft Fire Strikes Motel on N. Temple T 'w ' '"i - . ? V--t - vfnf rx , " V r -- - I , W'' 7 ; i 1 .?' ; V" 4 v . 1 ' 1 i&kMtftJ Tribune Staff Photo bv John Reynold! Temple, Saturday night. Fire officials termed blaze suspicious. Arson is being investigated. Salt Lake City Fire Department crews battle fire at the Old Airport Motel, 2255 W. North Hear Yard Tips Salt fab Sfilmnr iJestival-Goer- s main ingredients are necessary of the Utah Nurserymen tijld participants at The Tribunes free Spring Home and Garden Festival Saturday. iThose ingredients are desire and pride, said Elmer Knowles, who advised Utahns to get busy on their yards right away. Its time to clean yards, power rake and aerate lawns and rfmulch flower beds. - 'ihe professional landscape contractor'. was one of several speakers to attract large groups of Utahns attending, the third day of the annual festival at the Salt Palace Exhibition Hall. The shw continues from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday, with an awards program at 5 . Events Top Entries festivals top entries were an nounced Saturday. Ni Those major winners to receive large silver trays for their garden entries iricjude: Sam Howa, 1723 S. West Tefnple, horticulture cacti display; Jennie Hohman, Layton, best horticulture collection; Mrs. H.J. Armyon, 2916 Branch Dr., most artistic entries, and Reinhard Franz, 172 Beryl Ave., most jiopticulture entries. Regarding spring preparation for home landscaping, Mr. Knowles warned Utahns not to prune their roses before April 15 because of the likelihood of a frost destroying new growth. And although he recommends that lawns be cut short now, he advises that grass not be trimmed as low after April. Healthy, long grass requires less water and controls weeds, he explained. Bascially, healthy lawns need deep moisture, he added, suggesting that homeowners put as many holes into their lawns for aeration as possible. s an inch of water Then twice a week should do the trick, he believes. Early morning watering is best for lawns as night-tim- e watering encourages mildew, Mr. Knowles said. Apple lovers should prune and spray their trees now, he told interested participants. Unfortunately, he added, these trees should be sprayed every two weeks all summer to yield a good apple crop. The maintenance specialist especially urged Utahns to practice preventive garden care. In other words, they should "vaccinate their yards against such pests as crabgrass by spraying before the problem crops up. Favorite Attractions In addition to special speakers, other favorite attractions of the festival seem to be the gardens, pools and a ferris wheel of flower boxes provided by the three-fourth- Utah Association of Nurserymen, Salt Lake City Parks Department and Salt Lake City Cemetery. Besides colorful plant and flower displays, arts and crafts items adorn the many tables available for public perusal. For example, a natural wood cedar chest built and designed by Joe Mora, Utah State Prison, exemplifies fine craftsmanship. Other carved and inlaid woodwork by George Johnston, Vernal, provide ideas for different decorations. In conjunction with the garden show are commercial home displays and a stereo show in the Salt Palace Assembly Hall. Local News Business Obituaries Page C-- 30 Sunday Morning, March 4, 1979 Section B Page One Awards Program Taps Events Of Garden Festival Schedule Here is the program schedule for Sunday, designated Family Day at The Tribunes Spring Home and Garden Festival. Each special session will be held at the southwest corner of the Salt Palace Exhibition Hall, with show doors open from noon until 9 p.m. p.m. Stretching Food Dollars, featuring Ruth Coates, home economist for Utah State University extension service, Salt Lake County. 1 2pm. Flowers in Time and Space, featuring Engh Floral Co. 3 pm. Time and Space Fashions, featuring spring and summer wardrobes from Wemstocks of Fashion Place. Vegetable Gardening, 4pm. featuring three local vegetable specialists. 5 p.m. Awards Program for show entries. '?' Dan Valentines I sat ail around March 3 looking for yesterday something to celebrate. 1 couldnt find anything, so I went all da'y long not celebrating DAY: any- thing. was quite a wasted day . . . because I did a Tittle checking a,nd there are jrfgnty of important things to Celebrate on llt ilarch 7 1 3. alL f .Here are a few: I should have hugged the mailman. - March 3 has been a great day for the postman, too. On March 3, 1863, Congress authorized the first free jdelivery of city mail. Before that, everybody had to go to the post office! - i On March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was officially designated the national anthem (and very few Americans can sing It, even now, especially " ftotariansl). I Alexander Graham 3, 1847. . . . Bell was bom mans rocket, Building for a proposed development project, first reported Jan. 25 in The Tribune, has been consummated. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints, through its real estate arm, Zions Securities Corp., has announced purchase of the 6.9 acres w'ithin the block nowr mostly a parking lot. Cost of the acquisition was not disclosed, but the property is valued between $4 million and $5 million. In January, The Tribune learned that partners Paul Mendenhall and David Home of HOMCO Investment Corp. were near to closing a deal to purchase the block bordered by State Street and 200 East, and 300 and 400 South Streets from Madelein Warner, New York, the remaining heir to the Auerbach family trust. HOMCO was involved in the negotiations with an unnamed backer, now identified as Zions Securities Corp. Plans call for turning the block into a office complex, major commercial complete With gardens, trees and fountains. J, Howard Dunn, president and general manager of Zions Securities, said the churchs purpose in buying the land is to aid in development of the south end of the citys business district. He said the church plans to make the land available to state, county and city y sd four-tag- e poor was successfully to tenants or sold outright to them. We simply wanted to make the land available for development, Mr. Dunn said, and we will do whatever we can work out mutually. Gov. Scott M. Matheson, in January, told the Utah Legislature of plans to create a Utah Building Authority which could issue revenue bonds and use the funds from such bonds to finance new construction. Under the master plan for the Auerbach block, the Utah Building Authority would purchase land from HOMCO, build the office building and then lease the structure to the state. Salt Lake City, too, is interested in the block and has indicated a desire to purchase a portion of the block for construction of a new office building. Other portions of the block, under HOMCOs plans, will be made up of retail businesses with walkways throughout the block surrounded by aesthetic outdoor arrangements. Because the remaining 3.1 acres in the block are owned by several different parties, HOMCO has asked the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency to help it secure the rest of the block through the condemnation process, if necessary. This property is on each of the four corners of the block. Announcement of the purchase has goal of Salt Lake brought a to reality. For closer officials City years, officials and business leaders have been concerned about the need for a major development on the south end of the downtown area to counter the effects of the ZCMI Center and the still under construction Crossroads Mall both on the north end of the business long-soug- ? xu-- ' ht 2 Men Injured In Alta Blast v -- ' March 3, 1944. U.S. fighter planes made their first appearance over Berlin. March 3, 1945. The American 9th and Canadian 1st armies joined fronts as the Nazis retreated all along the Rhine. March 3, 1956. A U.S. Air Force Glohemaster carrying 17 persons, mostly Air Force personnel, crashed in the North Atlantic; there were no survivors. solid-fuele- cases, he said, portions may be leased City-Count- district. survey was to be done by the War Department. March 3, 1871. An act was passed changing the status of Indian tribes and nations from that of independent powers with whom the government must contract by treaty, to that of dependents to be governed by legislation or executive order. MARCH 3, 1883. Since the U.S. dropped to 12th among world sea powers, Congress voted funds for the building of three new cruisers, the first warships built since the Civil War. Diana Barrymore, the daughter of John Barrymore, was born on March 3, MARCH 3, 1961. A Blue Scout 2, called the governments for development. In some The purchase of the block immediatey ly north of the Salt Lake f launched at Cape Canaveral. March 3, 1791. The District of ColumI MARCH 3, 1842. First Massachusetts bia was organized. child labor law, limiting tne workday to March 3, 1897. The U.S. Geological lD hours for children under 12 in manufacturing establishments, was Survey was established by an act of Signed into law, but it did not prove Congress known as the Organic Act. effective. March 3, 1901. Congress set up a National Bureau of Standards. March 3, 1849, A sixth cabinet post that of Secretary of Home Department, March 3, 1966. Poland denied former later called Department of the Interior, Vice President Richard Nixon a visa to .Was created. The Home Department visit Warsaw. included the Office of Census, Office of On Indian Affairs, General Land Office, the March 3, 1837, Congress increased membership of the Surpeme Court and Pensions Office. from seven to nine justices. ' March 3, 1349. Minnesota was estabMarch 3 Is Florida's private holiday. lished as a territory with slavery The rest of the worid goes aoout its prohibited. workaday business its just another T March 3, 1853. Funds for the trans- day on the calendar. But in Florida, it's special. Its continental railroad survey were authorized by Congress. The sum of Floridas birthday. was appropriated and the $150,000 On March 3. 1845, Florida became our 27th state. SAM, THE SAD CYNIC, SAYS: ' ' bet the stale of Florida doesn't Quickie Ill Yesterdays close Its liquor stores on March 3 the Maybe a woman is willing to forgive states birthday! Ill bet Florida doesnt and forget, but by golly she wont forget close its liquor stores on Aibor Day, .that she forgave. either. taarch LBS Acquires Block In Downtown S.L. .A- 1921. missed them Wanted Condemnation Completing an agreement was delayed because, after the Legislature approved $750,000 for the purchase, Mr. Coan insisted the property be condemned to provide him tax advantages. The Utah Bicentennial Commission advised him last week that it would proceed with condemnation and Mr. Coan made his offer to sell. Another stumbling block was eliminated with the defeat, also last week, of a bill proponents said would have indirectly killed the development by forcing the developer to meet certain stipulations by June 30, 1980. 'V s Nothing Serious fciREAT Friday, William D. Jones, building board deputy director, offered a counter proposal to purchase the Devereaux House property for $732,500, payable in cash upon closing. He also specified that Coan Co. would have a full year from the date of closing to vacate the eastern portion of the property. Mr. Coan accepted. Agrees to Lease The firm agreed to lease back that portion for $15,000 during that year. It also has an option at the same price for a second year for storage space and first right of refusal for a third year for the same price. $747,500. Garden Winners Named The y He also agreed to 'ease from the state, for up to three years, the eastern end of the lot where his firm has mining and industrial equipment. B G. Coan, president of J.J. Coan Co., N. 3rd West, late last week offered to sell the property to the state for -- TW0 T If the state of Utah wishes to continue to rent the property, the rent term would depend on how rapidly plans are implemented to renovate the Devereaux House, 349 W. South Temple, and develop the rest of the property. Terracor Inc , a private developer, has plans to acquire additional property as well for a project including renov ation of the Devereaux House and possible construction of an office bulld-in- 15 Bat- talion Chief Epperson said, the east side of the motel was completely involved, with heavy smoke and flames shotting through the roof. He called the origin of the blaze Suspicious, because the fire apparently started in several different locations. Arson investigators from the state fire marshals office and the city fire department were called to the scene. The battalion chief said the fire tnust have been burning for some tinfe before it was reported. It apparently originated in first floor rooms, $nd had time to bum through ceiling partitions into the rooms above. yard, a past president fjr a beautiful Association of v Board A ccofrs Devereaux Property Plan The State Building Board has entered into a signed purchase agreement with owners of the Devereaux House property near the Union Pacific Depot, ending negotiations begun neatly a year ago. thfe-blaz- the department arrived. vj,rv r" a- - JL Fire of undetermined origin caused extensive damage to the Old Airport Mptel, 2255 W. North Temple, Saturday night. A damage estimate was not available. Salt Lake City Fire Department Battalion Chief LaMont Epperson said reported at approximately 8:80 p m., raced through several rooms of .the supposedly abandoned structure, causing thousands of dollars damage" to the rooms and their contents. ihe battalion chief said the motel was not occupied. However, firefighters found signs that persons had been living in some of the rooms. There were no reported injuries. JtVhen - Hr' yv'-''- C y i - o V4,.n- Tribune Start Photo by Frank A. Poncheili Deanna Weisgerber, left, Vicki Slater, right, Hospice volunteers, help Mrs. Jay Lister live I ast days at home. n group comforts and assists terminally ill patients. ier Special to The Tribune Two men suffered minor burns in an explosion caused by ignited diesel fumes Saturday at 5:45 p.m in a shed north of the Peruvian Lodge. Matt Millar, an employee of the Utah Petroleum Co., and Neil Oppen, a lodge worker, were taken to the University of Utah Burn Center, where they were admitted for observation due to inhalation of the fumes. Ages of the two were not listed. Alta Town Marshal Eric Eliason said the two men were filling fuel tanks in the shed when the fumes ignited, blowing them through a door. The men got the fuel truck out of the building before flames engulfed the structure. The Alta Fire Department controlled the blaze in a short time and damage to the structure was estimated at about $300, the marshal said. ALTA Little-know- Its Rough, But Hospice Makes It Bearable By Hal Spencer Tribune Staff Writer Mrs. Jay Lister sits amid the plants and fadtng family photos in her tiny front room home and talks about those who make the dying womans waning days more bearable. Mrs. Lister has cancer complicated by a lung problem that requires the aid of an oxygen machine. But for Hospice charitable of Salt Lake, a Id be in a mental organization, hospital, says Mrs. Lister. I get to feeling so low sometimes, so nervous, 1 feel like Ill go right through the ceiling. So I call my friends at Hospice. Help to Live Well Mrs. Lister, who declines to give her real age, (21, she says), smiles at two Hospice volunteers, who, frankly, ae helping the old woman to live well before she dies. little-know- n The two, Vicki Slater, the unpaid of Hospice, and Deanna Weisgerber, one of 27 volunteers, do countless things for Mrs. Lister in her Salt Lake home, from filling out forms for more government help to braslung the woman's hair. As soon as somebody is told theyre dying, everybody else goes away, Mrs. Slater commented between phone calls at her tiny office at 220 E. 3900 director South. In Uth Month Hospice of Salt Lake, in its 14th month of operation, functions on a d $5,000 shoestring, a nearly-deplete- Cancer Society grant and money from a lovely anonymous donor. Of the roughly 30 Hospice workers, none is paid, including Mrs. Slater who works full time. So far, the group has worked with 43 patients with terminal illnesses, mostly cancer. Of them, 35 have died, 63 percent of them at home. Thats the idea of Hospice. Our emphasis is on home care and whatever is required to assist the family and patient at home. In the case of Mrs. Lister, More than anything, were a voice when shes lonely and depressed. Financially Strained For Mrs. Slater and her colleagues, which include registered nurses, physicians and other volunteers, the quality of mercy is becoming financially strained. The group has planned a five-mil- e charity run at Fort Douglas on March 17, with an entry fee of $5. Walker Bank and Trust Co. is helping in the 1 :30 p m. race by providing entry forms at its outlets in the Salt Lake area. We hope it doesnt snow, says Mrs. Slater. The local Hospice office is one of 70 in tne United States, Mrs. Slater says The concept of assisting the dying at home instead of in an expensive hospital room sprang up in England, where Dr. Cecily Saunders opened the first Hospice at Londons St. Christophers Hospital, she explains. Incredible Cost-Savg Hospice is an incredible measure. Its free to the patient, while Id guess your average daily cost In a hospital Is $150 a day. Many people can spend their last days at home if theres somebody there to help them. That's where we come in. Mrs. Weisgerber, a registered nurse, says she finds the volunteer work the most rewarding thing Ive ever done. I love it. cost-savin- I really Impose on her, Mrs. Lister. interjects I dont know what Id do without her, she smiles, as Mrs. Weisgerber combs her hair. ' |
