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Show wommmm Did you know That it doesn't matter how able a man is or how thoroughly he knows his job, he cannot be a first class leader unless he rubs the people the right way. AND "Doing" is a great thing. For if, resolutely, people do what is right, in time they come to like doing it! 50 Years a go-Mayor go-Mayor Christensen announced that hereafter, free water to widows would not be allowed. He received the instructions from the State Auditor that it was against the law to give municipal water free, therefore, furnishing fur-nishing free water to widows was discontinued. 25 years ago Parallel parking was slated for the South section of Main Street. The City Council approved adoption of parallel parking between Center Street and 200 South. Ninety six cars could be parked at the 30-degree angle, but only 37 feet of road was left for moving traffic. Parallel parking reduced the number of cars parked to 65 on each side of the street, which increased moving traffic to 57 feet, and was a lot safer for moving vehicles. 10 years ago W. Arthur Jones, president and general manager of Cedar Lumber and Hardware Company presented a check for $1000 to Lyman F. Smart, director for the Development at College of Southern Utah for the Library Development Fund. This contribution represented one of the most substantial received by the fund. |