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Show PllLOOKIOGBACK Did you know That habits are to life what rails are to a railroad train. A train runs where it has run before. So do most people, their habits directing them and guiding them. Only good habits are likely to carry one in the direction he should go, the route that is worth while to travel. 50 years ago Frank Ashdown, while riding on the Summit Mountain, just south of the Lowe Ranch, had the misfortune of his horse stumbling and rolling down into a wash. Frank Ashdown received a broken bone near the ankle as a result of the accident. Dr. Green was called, who reduced the fracture. Ashdown was recovering and resting well. 25 years ago--- Bids for the construction of a county rest home in Parowan were opened by the Board of Iron County Commissioners but no action was taken. Previous bids were rejected because the cost of the proposed home was far in excess of money available to finance the construction. The Board met again to study the bids, but deferred action until the regular meeting. 10 years ago Mamie Eck retired from the Utah Welfare position as director of the Iron County Welfare Dept. Speaking for the Board, A. C. Hatch paid tribute to the confidence con-fidence that had been bestowed in her as an administrator, ad-ministrator, her ability to work with people, for harmony har-mony among the local staff and for her leadership throughout the years. She was born in Sandy Ut., graduated from Jordan High School, attended University of Utah and Utah State Agricultural College, taught school in Beaver and Millard County. In 1927 she came to Cedar and was a partner in Mary's Cafe. When they retired from Main Street, they operated a Tea Room at their residence. In 1942 during war years, there was a shortage of men and Mamie was employed by the Power Company to fill a man's position of reading and testing meters. She went to work in the Welfare Department in 1943 as a case worker and later was promoted to the position of County Director which she held until October of 1967 when she retired. By Dorothy Rogers |