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Show THE SUMMIT COUNTY BEE 4. THERE'S A SWORD IN YOUR FUTURE Record of 1S86 Details Beginning of IVorh on Union Pacific Depot Research on the depot last week found this article tucked away in the Record of 1886. Park City Division Supt. Dickenson, master mechanic J. P. Harvey, road supervisor J. A. Weed and assoc, master mechanic F. Mertizmeimer checked the site at the foot of Main Street for a first class passenger freight depot, work to commence July 12, 1886. FROM THE PARK Record, October 30, 1886: After four months work the finishing touches are being put on the elegant new depot of the Union Pacific railway at the foot of Main Street. Trains pull up now to the platform and all conveniences of a model thoroughly equipped depot are at hand and utilized. The building is one of the finest in the Park, the design is modern and tasteful and brilliant paint adorns it on all - sides. The story and a half four gabled front is 27 x 34 feet in size, and is used for freight and ticket office, baggage and waiting rooms, warehouse, etc. Norse great these hearty people participated in a ball game in which a hard ball, knollr , and a bat, hnattre , were, like base- Displaying has cost about $5,000 is a credit to the Park and at the same time reflects the business enterprise and justice of the railroad toward the public. The Echo and Park City branch of the Union Pacific pays better than any other shortline of the great transcontinental railway. THE IMPROVEMENT shows also that the railway company realizes that the traffic to and from Park City is immense and must be token of a vote of thanks from the public to railway company for doing the square thing is now in order. A committee has been formed to get the Union Pacific Depot on the national historical register along with a few other buildings here in Park City so they can be preserved as part of the history of the past. Female black bears produce from one to four cubs every two years. power, Thursday, July 6, 1972 Cards To Feature Monument Valley oar-inspiri- part of a pitched battle. The games were played either on ground or on ice. ball, Did you know that the UJS. Postal Service has recently brought out a new illustrated post card featuring Utahs another pastime where, two or three swords were thrown in the air and caught. To play with three swords at once without injurmor Wrestling and fencing were popular sports. Northmen competed on skates made of the bones of animals. Many other Norse games and sports were similar to our own, but they . . . world-famo- but was par for the Norse. Many Americans today, aged 8 to adult, are in the same boat as were the Vikings, with a new game known as Swords and Shields, adapted from a diversion that has stood the test of time. Part of the great Norse Visiting at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winters and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fritch are Clyde and Beth Fritch and 3 sons, Mike, Dan and Bob from Monument us code, is a strategy game that hundred years ago, and history books tell of the Vikings playing it on several originated CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the staff of the Summit County Hospital wooden laths for relaxation. Its fun to play and win as an attacking sword player and then win the next game against the same opponent as the defending shield player. As popular with adults as with children, the Milton Bradley game gives each player an equal chance at the start. It contains one playing board, nine shields and 16 swords. old- est son, Carl is serving a mission in Pennsylvania and second son, Clyde, is em- ployed in Anchorage and was unable to come. The Fritches always enjoy a stay in Park City and a visit with their families and friends. for their efforts and patience in attempting to save tw life of-ou- son. r also wish to extend a sincere thank you to aU those We who expressed their n roomy and substantial. large platform encircles the building and ample room is given freight teams to load and unload, agent Nichols and family occupy the convenient quarters upstairs. The telegraph and other neccessaries and conveniences are located in the building. The U Ps new depot which Strike Is Feted by t ; ' v-- S ; vlf'''.:- ..''i. Mas family Sunday campaign manager daughter. After renewing acquaintances Mr. Strike and Mr. Grant made " in Park City on their visit a week ago, the group drove to the John Condas ranch in White Pine Canyon in Snyderville where Mrs. Lehmer and her brothers and sisters hosted a real Greek barbeque. was the official Condas George spit-turn- - ?: I v . Mr. Strike dedicated a Greek flag which was raised beneath Old Glory on the ranch mem- ' .i . . . J , - f.1 j k'- j1',. i'.A j- -- v ! - i: " t s: V I r v, .., ri . ,M in vitimr r Jr INTEREST ON INSURED SAVINGS CERTIFICATES DESERET FEDERAL GIVES YOU HIGHEST ALLOWABLE DAILV INTEREST ON INSURED SAVINGS. Compare these interest rates with the rates you are presently earning. When you save with Deseret Federal, you always get highest allowable daily interest. And, your money is safe, because savings are insured to $20,000 by a permanent agency of the Federal Government. Passbook Loans Mortgage Loans. Home Improvement Loans Mobile Home Loans Travelers' Checks Money Orders Insured Passbook Savings Accounts Insured Savings Certificates Free Gifts for Savers HOME OFFICE: 44 SOUTH MAIN. SALT LAKE DESERET mi fSl orial flagpole. Other guests who enjoyed the barbecue were Supreme Court Justice and Mrs. F. Henri Hen -roid, Mr. and Mrs. Rick Prince, Dr. WiUiam Orris and over 50 other guests. ... v V :;- INTEREST ON INSURED SAVINGS CERTIFICATES ned er. f' r V'X, r. Republican gubernatorial old-fashio- AR v. Nlo, assistant INTEREST ON INSURED SAVINGS CERTIFICATES mill Tom Farrell and Betty, 1972 Utah Junior Miss Cindy Strike and Nicks older daughter Pam and John and Normas lovely . . 2-YE- candidate Nicholas Strike and his entourage were in towns unday to launch Park Citys Fourth of July activities. Mr. Strike fired the opening gun that sent the bike riders racing down the road on the first event of a colorful celebration chaired by Ron Purdom of Chamber of Commerce. The Republican candidate was accompanied by his wife Lucy, his brother John Strike and wife Norma, acting Mayor Mary Condas Lehmer, Chief Campaign manager Brooke Grant and wife Sarah Creer Grant, Y Vi INTEREST ON INSURED PASSBOOK SAVINGS EQUAL HOUSING LENDER SERVING MORE CITIES FROM MORE OFFICES THAN ANY OTHER W?Z.' fv sym- pathies and extended their help during our loss. - Bob and Pat Richins THE FREIGHT HOUSE, like the rest of the building is large, A Val- ley? This card will be one of five that feature United States landmarks worthy of visiting '. . . Park City Postmaster Jack Green says he will be getting some of these . . . Watch for them! ing oneself required great skill Here from Alaska Anchorage, Alaska. Their Coalville, Utah had some about which moderns know little. Norwegian historians tell of a sport in which a man would walk on oar blades while a boat was being rowed. This feat required much practice. Then there was a game in which players leaped into ar- Centuries ago, names of many kinds captured the imaginations of the Vikings. SAVINGS & LOAN IN UTAH , |