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Show A community is like a ship; Nothing can bring you peace everyone ought to be prepared to but yourself. take the helm. Emerson Waldo Henrik Ibsen Ralph Conclusion February 12. 1999 - The Eureka Reporter - Page Three Why people Hue in Eureka Eureka - The 40's and beyond DOl'BLES from 24,995 Pliu Dclneiy & Set Up. QUALITY WHOLESALE HOMES Top Quality Homes at Lowest Price! Guaranteed they lived in the valley (Payson. II there War World During Goshen, Spanish Santaquin, was a high demand for lead and Fork) they stayed there and zinc. These were only two of the drove to work (Swenson, 1998). precious types of ore found in the area mines. Gold, silver and It was around this time that copper were the other types, and many people went to work for the mines in this area were rich the U.S. Government at U.S. in all the types. For the war Army installations. In this case it effort, miners were considered meant working at Dug way Provindispensable and were not ing Ground, a trip one required to fight in the war. This way, or Tooele Army Depot made for a very prosperous time trip one way. in Eureka (Swenson, 1996). The which is a mines were very busy. They People carpooled and stayed worked 24 hours a day. Trains living in Eureka. Many people came 3 times a week to pick worked there for 30 years or more (Swenson, 1998). up ore cars to take to the smeltAt the present time the popuer. There were businesses lined lations hovers around 600 peoup and down Eureka' s Main Street. Some of these businesses ple. According to the most were drug stores, restaurants, current census report the population of Eureka is 612 (Bureau of clothing stores, bars, a telephone the Census. 1996). The mines office, hotel, movie theater, are not working but there are bowling alley, dry cleaners, malt shop and grocery stores. These are just a few of the kinds of businesses that existed then (Swenson, 1998). During this time the school population was still pretty large. Three Ladies Getting Old From Mabel.. The U.S. Census Bureau (1940) Three older ladies were has the population recorded at 2292 people living in Eureka. discussing the travails of getting Classes ranged in sizes from 30 older. One said, "Sometimes I to 40 or more students per class. catch myself with a jar of mayThere were no teacher aides and onnaise in my hand in front of the class attended each session the refrigerator, and can't retogether. Paper was in short member whether I need to put it supply during the war. Students were required to use the same away, or start making a sandpiece of paper over and over. wich." The second lady chimed in. They would erase or turn the sometimes I find myself "Yes, paper around and write in bethe on landing of the stairs and tween the lines. Pencils were' remember whether I was can't until used there was no way to on or on my way my way up sharpen them anymore (Swen" down. son, 1998). The third responded. "Well. In the 1950's there were still I'm glad I dont have that probquite a few businesses. The mines were still running until lem; knock on wood." as she 1954 or 55 when the largest rapped her knuckles on the mine, the Chief Consolidated, table, then told them.. "That closed down. Only one mine, must be the door. I'll get it!" the Dragon, was left open. The Chief closed because of a labor strike. Miners wanted more pay . The mine owner asked them to The Way It is wait until work picked up and From Betty.. said no. profits improved. They Everything is farther away The workers belonged to the now than it used to be. It is union, so they went on strike. twice as far to the corner, and The strike closed the doors and they've added a hill I've noticed. they never reopened. The miners It seems to me that they are were upset with the unions making steps steeper than in the because instead of helping the olden days. And have you nominers, the union pulled out and ticed the smaller print theyre left town (Swenson, 1998). using in the newspaper? The attitude this time was There is no sense in asking one of despair. There seemed to anyone to read aloud: everyone be no hope. Many believed the speaks in such a low voice that 1 town was finished. And in a way can baiely hear them. And the this was true. Eureka lost a large material in clothes is getting so chunk of its population during skimpy, especially around the this time. The population was waist and hips. stated as 1318 people by the Even people are changing: U.S. Census Bureau (1950). they are so much younger than Many found jobs elsewhere. they used to be when 1 was their During that time, you moved to age. On the other hand, people where your job was (Swenson, my own age are so much older 1998). than I am. I ran into an old There were still quite a few friend the other day and she had people living in Eureka during aged so much that she didn't the 1960's. The Dragon was still recognize me. I got to thinking about the going. The Burgin operated by Kennecott Copper, was opened poor ihing while 1 was combing during this time. This brought a my hair this morning, and while little relief to Eureka, however, I was doing that. I happened to people didn't move back like glance at my reflection, and you before. The population in 1960 know what?... They don't even according to the U.S. Census make good mirrors like they Bureau was 771. 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Submit Resume and Utah Skills Match Cover Sheet , by February 26,1999 to: Department Of Human 2-- Resource Management 2120 State Office Building, Salt Lake City, UT 841 14 Cover sheets may be obtained by calling (801)538-613Please include Source Code 9HLTD93 9 on cover sheet If interested or have further questions, contact Brooke Baker at (801) 0. 538-680- always rumors that one is going to open up. The community has two gas stationmini grocer)' stores, one cafe, one fast food place, a post office, a First Security Bank, a video rental establishment and a bar. There is a new elementary school completed in 1995 and a high school that was completed in 1982. When looking at these facts of present time I wonder why do people live in Eureka? Church news CATHOLIC Father Walter was celebrant for the Sunday Mass at St. Patricks Church, which began with the Entrance Hymn. "We Gather Together." Scripture the were from book of readings the prophet Isaiah: the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians: and the gospel according the Matthew. and continued the theme on the Beatitudes, in particular the first Beatitude.. "Blessed are "God the Poor in Spirit...". blesses those who come to the aid of the poor and rebukes those who turn away from them. It is by what they have done for the poor that Jesus Chmt will " recognize his chosen ones. Father reminded the parishioners. that Ash Wednesday.. Feb. 17th.. marks the beginning of lent. Recessional hymn was "Holy God. We Praise Thv Name. " METHODIST Pastor Andy Kwon conducted Worship Service on Sunday at the United Methodist Church. His assistants were Josh. Litur-gis- t; Sarah and Rodney Jr.. Acolytes: and Mabel Butler. Organist. The Children's Message. "Christians", was given by the Pastor. Following a Communal Prayer, the scripture for the day 1 Samuel 24:1-was from read and studied. Rev. Kwon delivered his sermon under the title. "The Heart of a King." Closing hymn was "It Is Well With My Soul" followed by a Responsive Benediction. 7. Health & Safety Tip-of-the-W- eek Guns can be a natural curiosity for children. Repeat the "don't play with guns" message frequently. Children need to be educated about guns and prevented from unauthorized use. Even if you don't have a gun in your home, remember that neighbors, friends or relatives may have one in theirs. Tell your children what to do if they find or see a gun. "Never play with guns. If you find one leave it alone and tell a grownup." from Gun Safety It's No Accident Paraguay is the smallest landlocked country in South America. |