: 0? - Z a9 The Salt Lake Tribune, “ese ecial Award . @lieeees —Utahn J arks 50 Years As Weather Observer special to The Tribune work. He has recorded tempera- ~MANTI — James M. Ander- tures of 100 degrees and more son, 83, co-operative weather ob- and cold which reached almost server in Manti since 1908, has 30 below, yet he has seen some winters when there was hardly received a special 50-year award a zero night. pin and a the commendation of U.S. Weather Bureau officials CONGRATULATIONS re- for his half century of service. ceived by Mr. Anderson includHe is the first Utahn to receive ed letters Commerce such recognition. I’, W. Reichelderfer, chief of the Since taking over weather observations in June 1908, Mr. Anderson has seen a great variety of weather from Secretary of Sinclair Weeks and at his sta- U.S. Weather Bureau, Washing- ton, D.C. Both men praised him for his accurate and complete records. and extended their total yearly precipitation failed thanks for his part in building a weather picture for the United states. Mr. Anderson was born in Manti Feb. 28, 1875, and has re- to reach 10 inches. He measured sided in this community all his tion. He has seen eight years when in life. He has worked as a plumb: 1934, the driest year in the past: er, steam fitter, carpenter and custodian of Manti schools. He half century. The wettest year served for many years with the in this period was 1957, with National Guard and was for a 18.94 inches, although not one time commander of Co. F, ist only 7.18 inches of moisture month in the year set a new pre- Utah Infantry. An active member of the Church of Jesus cipitation record. Christ of Latter-day: Saints, he Daily temperature readings is a high priest in the Manti are also part of Mr. Anderson’s South J eaeeeeeres i Te Ward. James M. Anderson, 83, has been weather He received first Utah tote since 1908. 50-year pin for his weather service. Logan’s Weekly Treat Per vip observer