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Show An Editorial What Better Name For Park? Much has been said during the past week about a name for the new city-county park proposed for the old prison site. Although Al-though approving of the plans laid out by the committee on organization or-ganization of the park, Mayor Adiel F. Stewart turned thumbs down on the proposed name of "Sugar Mill Park." The plans then gained equal acceptance from county commissioners, but the "Sugar Mill" name also proved distasteful to these officials. Now one of the Salt Lake City daily newspapers in Inviting name suggestions from its readers, offering a $100 Savings Bond for the best idea. It is our hope that the residents of the southeast area, including in-cluding Sugar House will have a major voice In the final decision. The name, we feel, should have historical significance and should not be a catchy phrase thought up by some clever slogan writer. The name should immediately point out the location of the park, but should not contain only a dry compass directions such as "southeast" All taken into consideration, the only name we feel properly fits the situation is "SUGAR HOUSE PARK." With the name "Sugar House," the park will be immediately located in the minds of residents. The name "Sugar House" is picturesque, picturesque enough at least to stimulate Interest within visitors and tourists. Sugar House will be 103 years old this month. What better birthday gift than to name a park after it? As one businessman recently pointed out, "We've had enough bad publicity through the Sugar House Trison. Now, with something nice like this, I think it only fair that we be entitled to retain the name." j |
