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Show The Salina Sun. August Salina History School Board Votes E To Hals, Sevier t'niimy School Hoard moinlMTs voted to raise the price of school lunches for the coming year, looked over a list of applicants for the position of superintendent of schools, and heard a progress report on additions to district schools at the last meeting Aug. 10 in Richfield. Increases of five cents were made in student lunch prices, and ten cents in adult lunch prices. Elementary students will be increased from 35 cents to 40 cents; secondary students from 40 cents to 45 cents t tickets ) and from 45 cents to 50 cents (cash), while adults will be raised from 75 cents to 85 cents. Winston Cleave, assistant director of the Utah School Boards Assn., submitted a list of candidates who have applied for the position of superintendent of schools to replace Leland T. Teeples, who resigned to take an administrative position in Saudi, Arabia. A special board meeting was held Wednesday night to screen applicants for the position, who include Richard Bell, present assistant superintendent of schools. John Rowley, architect, reported on building additions at Monroe and Salina Elementary Schools. He said the classroom additions to Salina will be ready for the opening of school Aug. 29, and that construction at Monroe is on schedule except for finishing the kindergarten addition. A mandatory retirement age of 65 for classified school was district employees eliminated by a unanimous vote of the board. Changes in the district attendance policy, as recommended by a combined committee including school principals, officers and chairman of the previous attendance committee, were accepted by the board. A complete copy of the policy will be published in the Aug. 24 issue of Salina Sun. include automatically reducing one letter grade for each unexcused absence (from A to B, B to C, and so on) and raising a students grade one level (B to B plus, F to D minus and so on ) for too percent attendance in any class for any quarter. Bell met with the board to give his opinion concerning present and building needs in the district. Building needs in the three main attendance areas, in relation to shortage of capital outlay funds, was the main topic of long-rang- e B'cussion. Board members were invited to attend the opening teacher institute Thursday, Aug. 24, at Fish Lake Lodge, for all district employees. New district personnel, some 36 persons, will be introduced at the meeting, which includes a keynote speaker and a representative from the Utah State Department of Education, who will talk about certification. The district presently has 168 teachers. Bids were opened for propane gas and milk. Petrolane Gas of Richfield was awarded the bid of $.350 per gallon, including rent, for the gas. The milk bid will be awarded at the Aug. 24 meeting after meeting with a representative from Ideal Dairy, which submitted a bid of $.092 per half-pin- t pouch of milk. A claim from Royce Shelley, a former North Sevier High School instructor, for insurance School instructor, for health and accident insurance premiums beyond the normal date of July 1 was rejected. Shelley had asked to be covered until Sept. 1. An auction to sell surplus items owned by the school district will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the bus barn. THE BUILDING PERIOD New Businesses The period from 1873 through recorded as the building period of Salina. By 1873, there were 100 people in Salina and by 1890, there were 300. New businesses, both private and co1890 is were established during this period. Here are the operative first businesses of Salina. The first Grist Mill was built by William McFaydcn. He was also the first postmaster. The first machinist was Charles Kemp from Manti. The first organized sawmill was and built by Eric Johnson, Joseph Sorensen, Augusta Brandt, and Christian Sorensen. The first handmili was built by Christian Sorensen. This handmili was used for grinding grain for bread and malt. The first shoemakers were J. Martin and Christian Sorensen. The first shingle mill was made by Charles Mott in Salina Canyon. The first blacksmiths were James Olsen, Ole Okerland and Neils Christensen. The first wheelwright was Jesse P. Steel. Steels main occupation was rebuilding and repairing broken down wagons and rigs. The first threshing machine was brought into Salina by John Mott. The first molasses mill was owned by W.C. Murphy. He used horses to power the mill. This mill attracted many children of the town. These children would wait for the skimmings. The children would make candy from the skimmings. The first to make straw hats were Abigale Heath and Elizabeth Crane. Mrs. Crane was the first to own a sewing machine, called a Howies. She later taught a class in sewing and making hats. The first tailors were Stena The first known newspaper story on baseball appeared Sorensen and Mrs. Valinder, in the New York Mercury in and August Erickson. They 1853. made the first suits and pants made out of wagon canvas. The sewing back then was done by hand. The peaceful Indians used to trade gloves and moccasins, made from deer hides, for goods. Neils C. Rasmussen was the first mail carrier. The post office was at the home of John Johnson. Daniel C. Brown was the first man to bring sheep to Salina. Brown started with only a few head of sheep. He kept the sheep until he had built a large flock. He took the wool to Provo and bought a large amount of black flannel, linsey and yarn. He then returned to Salina with his goods and started his own store. In a few years, through the same process, he was able to obtain linen, muslin and white material which was used for burial purposes. Mrs. Jensine Thorsen opened the first Relief Society store. There, eggs, butter, stockings, SOMM I will not be able to Repair Shoes until after September 1st. Relocated at my home in Redmond 225 So. 3rd West, yellow and brown house on hill. John V. Johnson Phone 529-740- 9 Johnsons Shoe & Boot Repair i willow buckskin baskets, gloves, clay, salt, and shoes made from worn-oleather boots and buckskin, were traded or sold. Mrs. Thorsen acted as clerk, while R.M. Humphery was the president of the Relief Society store. This store opened with $26.00 worth of goods on stock. The name of the store was later changed to the Peoples Store. The first stone cutting in Salina was done by Soren Nielson. He taught others in town this trade acquired by him ut in his native land. He helped to Ut. formerly at Johnsons Market Redmond, cut and lay the first stone to the first church - a building still used in Salina (1971). Nielson created the first tombstones, Coal Coal can be found in Salina Canyon at two mines, Sevier Valley Coal and Southern Utah Fuel. Both are considered the best truck mines in this part of the state. Government reports indicate that the coal has a 1400 heating unit capacity. This article indicates the year when coal was discovered in the canyon. In the valley of Sevier River, two miles south of Salina, is a canyon, Salina Canyon. Here are some very important coal discoveries. These coal ledges are said to be of anthracite formation and to be almost the seams inexhaustible, to varying from twenty-fivtwenty-si- x feet in thickness. e Sawmill Erick Johnson and John Anderson built a sawmill up Salina Canyon in 1875. Lumber at that time was transported with an ox team. LumDer was sold to the railroad and citizens of the community. p Stores In 1878, a few men started several stores; they were called the Old Copop. William McFayden was the clerk and president. One of the rooms to the store was the living quarters for him, his wife and two children the telephone office is now housed in this building, Co-o- - Vandalism of schools and other public buildings is a nationwide problem, he noted, and is not confined to Salina. Recent incidents at Richfield-school- s were halted when a passerby noticed the vandals, and contacted the police by citizens band radio. Police nabbed the culprits. Local on CUTTING DOWN of about 15 inches of gravel topped with bituminous paving to a coal haul road was completed last Friday. Southern Utah Fuel Co. financed the im DUST-Additi- police been have notified of the problem, and are patrolling the school area on a provements to the road, which leads from U.S. 89 south of Salina past the auction to the coal loading yard of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. basis. Vandalism seems to be less frequent when school is in session, as there are regular more persons around, the principal said. Golden Saddles Horse Club Winners Ate you Coveted 4-- H Nine members of the Salina Club parGolden Saddles ticipated in the horse show at the Sevier County Fair Aug. 9 in Richfield. Jerold Wilson was the overall winner in the western pleasure class and the barrel race. Tammie Harward was first in the 13 and under group, and Jerold Wilson was first in the division of the horse judging contest. Denise Edwards, the clubs only competitor in the English pleasure class, open to all ages, placed fourth. In the pole bending competition, Tammie Harward was fourth in the group, and Jerold Wilson was fourth in the group. Denise Edwards and Tammie Harward each received blue ribbons, Brenda Crane a red ribbon, and Kevin Crane a white ribbon in the western pleasure class. In Western Pleasure for 11 and under, Net Edwards and ? mu Pleasure for Cindy Cox received a white ribbon. Ratings for the showmanship at halter class were 11 and under, Net Edwards and John Harward, blue, Karen Zum-wal- t, Denise Edwhite; wards and Tammie Harward, blue, Brenda Crane, red, and CinKevin Crane, white; dy Cox and Jerold Wilson, red. Janice Holt is the club leader. yf&idcrtartce Southern Agency ROBIN MICKELSON, Agent 16-1- SALINA, UTAH Home r, i ? Cooking? We're The Best! Salt Salina, having salt in its area, has always been known for salt. The salt was left there by Lake Booneville - a large lake which deminished from brine from the salt springs northeast of Salina. Christian Sorensen was the first man in Salina to boil salt and made the first salt vault. In 1880, E.W. Crane built the first salt refinery in Salina. We also had a salt works and boiled salt on my lot. Elder Edward Stevenson reported the following to the Deseret News I visited a crude manufactory of salt, where 500 pounds can be made in one day of ten hours; on account of the salt being mixed with dust and earth, it has to be reduced by water in a boiler, heated for the purpose, then settled and drawn off into a second course of boilers and finished in the third set, and a beautiful, fine table salt is the result. There are several of 1 When the person or persons responsible are apprehended, they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, the principal vowed, which includes paying for the damages. John Harward received red ribbons, and in Western (1971). Page B information Anyone having any is vandalism the concerning asked to contact either Marshall or Salina Police. "... Out Tonight! New Branding Iron Restaurant Salina, Utah Open 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight Buffet Every Tuesday In the 1700's doctors believed umbrellas could help avoid vertigo, epilepsy and sore eyes. : Fall Fertilization and Planting Pays 7 Ways Fall Fertilization these establishments in this place and in Redmond, furnishing salt both for the northern and southern settlemen- Fall Planting permits more time for spring planting; avoids delays caused by a late freeze or a lengthy rainy season, as occurred this spring; produces earlier, higher yields; permits more efficient use of equipment; lets you plow fertilizer down to the root zone without leaching under normal conditions. ts. This first salt, however, still maintained a red color, and so when white salt could be obtained for table use, this salt was no longer used. 6 evens out the planting work load; 7 can produce yields of up to twice as much spring wheat. Telephone, Telegraph & Railroad It was not long until the railroad boom hit Salina. The first railroad came in 1890. This Vy ;jsr It was quite an attraction for all the townspeople, as many would come to the depot to watch for the train and boys. Duane Doss every day. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad went up the Salina Canyon soon after the first railroad came. Produce was brought from all of Southern Utah and soon Salina became an important livestock shipping center, the second largest in the state. The telegraph first came to Salina in 1872. The Salina men furnished the poles for half the distance from Gunnison to 3 years experience Family Man - Wife Sandy and 3 children Graduated with honors at Utah State Police Academy. Advisor to Jeep Posse 3 years. Certified Emergency Medical Tec nition. Member Richfield Lions Club Active in LDS Church Born and raised in Sevier Co. Salina. The telephone system was placed in Salina in 1901 and the electric light system was constructed by the Salina Roller Mills Company in 1904. There is a serious need for younger more agressive leadership and new techniques to keep up with the every changing law enforcement needs. We need additional qualified training and more than is required by law forlhe most efficency possible. (This training is given free by the state of Utah.) feel we can better utilize the deputys already in service on a 24 hr. per day basis. LEADERSHIP. securing the rock from the old stone quarry. The stone quarry is a large hill northeast of Salina. One writer described this hill as resembling a prehistoric monster squatting on the east side of town." For entertainment, the settlers would visit each other's homes for dancing, story telling, or candy pulling. The music for the dances and singing times were furnished by two Russel brothers and Hans Hansen, Fiddler Hansen," a real violinist. Hansen was a comperser of music and was well educated in this field. The Russel brothers and Hans learned their Hansen profession in their home lands. They had played instruments for a time before being converted to the L.D.S. Church. helped Salina tremendously, for it provided jobs for the men For Sevier Sheriff After 24 years VANDALISM cont, from page by Bruit Rasmussen Changes 17. 1978, feel its time for a change in the Sheriffs Department Paid Political Advti uatment Salina Incorporated On April 20, 1891, Salina Town was incorporated, the following being the first officials: F.G. Willis, President; W.H. Rex, A.S. Gates, P.H. Candland, and George S. Gates, Turstees; George Francy, Marshal; and H.N. Hayes, Clerk. There were about 300 inhabitants in Salina then, and it continued to grow to about 1800 inhabitants. Thus, by 1900, Salina was well on its way into the modern age; in less than 50 years transforming from a sagebrush land to an organized habitation. Prepare Now to Plant these high yielding varieties of wheat and barley. Nugaines Wheat Kamiak Barley yery popular soft winter wheat. Nugaines has high resistance to stripe rust. With high moisture and good fertilitym this semidwarf wheat can produce up to 140 bushels per acre. An excellent profit Schuyler Barley A This is a winter feed barley from New York. It is earlier and shorter than Luther". Some Utah data indicate that Schuyler is comparable to Kamiak and Luther" and has better lodging resistance. It is likely best adapted under irrigation. A high yielding variety that produces large kernels and matures faster than Luther Barley. It does not require as much water as some other varieties. six-row- maker. INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS STORES If IFA sells it you can depend on it. RIchfMd SaHna 1 Rhrarton SI Gaorga 254-35- 1 RoossvsW 2 Soda Springs (208) 547-30- Spanish Fork Sprinklar Irrigation 8 SaH Laka City Trsmonlon 972-30- 257-54- 1 |