28 Apr 1939
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1939
Page
1
Article traces the administration of Timpanogos Cave from its 1921 start by a local committee through evolving oversight by Forest Service and National Park Service. It notes funds, staff, and improvements totaling hundreds of thousands, including lighting, trails, and a new cave complex developed with private and federal support.
The article highlights rising travel to Timpanogos Cave with 160000 total visitors over sixteen years and a shift from mainly Utah residents to more out of state visitors. It notes a low year in 1933 of 3962 and a rise to 10808 by 1940, with California contributing 920 in 1938 alongside 4134 out-of-state visitors in another year.
The National Park Service Emergency Relief Administration and the Timpanogos Cave Committee announce the spring opening on April 30. Improvements include a reconditioned mile long trail, entrance through Hansen cave, new underground passages, and indirect lighting. Guided by Acting Custodian Thomas Walker, the project enhances the caves and picnic grounds, positioning Timpanogos among Utah’s scenic marvels.
Alpine district plans a full day of activity at American Fork with events for senior and junior high students. Trials in the morning will lead to afternoon competitions including boys events, girls relay and sprint events, and seventh to eighth grade contests.
Timpanogos cave national monument opens for the 1929 travel season on Sunday April 30. Middle cave reopens with added formations and one way tour through the system via a new branch trail from Thipanogos cave. Light installations upgrade the caverns and expected attendance could reach 20 000 visitors. Passes include Zion Bryce official Paul R Franke and cave committee members Stephen Chipman Clifford Young Wilford Warnick John Firmage Thomas Walker and Leo Meredith.
A 1930s feature describes cave development work near a rugged site. It details tunnel lengths of 85 and 185 feet, arduous hauling 800 feet to Hansen cave, snow surveys, and careful surveying to connect Timpanogos and Middle caves. It notes lighting installation and attempts to preserve natural cave formations amid heavy winter toil.
University of Utah geology students fly with United Airlines as an airborne laboratory to study earth surfaces from 14 000 feet. Instructor Bronson Stringham says the planes provide three dimensional views of large geological features, enhancing learning beyond maps. Credit is awarded for field trips, and several air excursions are planned each term including an overnight to Las Vegas Nevada to study geology.
The Himalayas peak Mount Everest in Nepal near Tibet at latitude 27 degrees north and longitude 86 degrees east. It is described as the world’s highest natural elevation above sea level, rising to about 29,000 feet.
The Lensor era of American Port Alph showl will present the annual Senior play Commencement Day Wednesday evening at 8 o clock in the high school auditorium. Eyla Tremskis chose president announced Thursday. The play directed by Mins Fern Smoot with Miss Vivian Seestrand asistant. A thrpe cust takes part.
Visitors flock to the caves to witness the remarkable formation work by natural forces. The experience promises both a thrill and a lesson in geology.
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