Show n r a r r t 4 dT t 1 0 r S' S a 3 YEARS OF UTAH MINING PROGRESS These were all right In tn their day but weve we've come a lon long way then Miles P. P Romney secretary Utah Mining Centennial 1963 1863 right tells Gov George D. D Clyde and Mitchell president Utah Mining Association Association left left as he demonstrates the old and new in mine lighting equipment equip equip- ment M Mr Romney holds UP a n miners miner's candle dating back to 1860 s and early carbide lantern while modeling the v very ry latest in mining headgear with attached electric lamp Gov Coy Clyde this week signaled one one one-of or the largest year-long year observances in state history by officially proclaiming 1963 as the Centennial Year of Mining in Utah in recognition of the location of the first mIning claim the preparing of the first mining laws and the organization of the first mining district in the state stale More than 20 historical religious educational business and government groups will participate in Centennial activities during the year Gov Clydes Clyde's proclamation pointed up the vital relationship relation relation- ship which mining has had with the economic growth and welfare of our state and its citizens ns impressively demonstrated demonstrated demon demon- by the officially reported value of Utah mineral products reaching a cumulative total of more than eight b dollars in 1962 1902 |