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Show Lodge Owner Dies In Shooting Accident The owner and operator of Hi-Way 89 Lodge, Birgess Jay (Jack) O'Conner, 62, was ac-cidently shot to death Friday whilo cleaning a revolver in his workshop. The pistol discharged, the bullet striking the victim in . the chest, death was instantaneous. Justice of the Peace, Harry Gardner, acting coroner, said the mishap occurred about 11:15 a.m. .A coroner's jury composed of Thomas R. Houston, Joseph Owens, Bernard Henrie and Walter Daly ruled the shooting accidental. A former resident of Mid-vale, Mr. O'Connor had operated the lodge for about two years. Funeral services were held at Salt Lake City. |