guest was Harriet Clawson, an original pioneer and former resident of Morgan35 The dedicatory services commenced at 2:00 p.m. with the following participating on the program; Song "Ode to Pioneers"36 Prayer Stake Pres., Raymond P. Larson Song "Long, Long Ago" History and Reporting of Building Elsie Bell Tribute Jessie Creager, 1st Vice President Talk Pres. Kate B. Carter, Central Company, D.U.P. Salt Lake City Song "Those Songs My Mother Used To Sing," Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thatcher Dedicatory Prayer Patriarch G. Sylvester Heiner Song "Bless This House," Leone Heiner Benediction Jenna Rich Elder Marion D. Hanks was the invitedguest speaker for the Veteran's Day program at Morgan High School held on 11 November 1957. Three months later, Elder Bruce R. McConkie offered the dedicatory prayer at the dedication ofthe new county and city memorial building. This facility was built at a cost of $325,000 to replace the outmoded $8,607 edifice which had served the community for seventy years. Both of these men were members ofthe First Council of Seventy who willingly supported community affairs at the invitation of Church and civic leaders.7 Acentennial celebration was held in Morgan injury I960 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary ofthe founding of Morgan City. The arrival ofthe first settlers in South Morgan in September I860 marked the official centennial date. Following several earlier designations, South Morgan became the permanent county seat. Some ofthe highlights that occurred in Morgan during these one hundred years are as follows: (1) A rudimentary educational system was organized in 1862. (2) The first election for the purpose of city government was held in 1868. A few years later, Morgan had the distinction of being the only incorporated city between Ogden and Omaha, Nebraska. (3) The Union Pacific Railroad passed through Morgan which had a great effect on the future planning ofthe city. (4) In 1903, Morgan received its first telephone system. (5) The Union Portland Cement Company, which later was called the Ideal Cement Company, located in Devils Slide in 1906 and became one ofthe most important industries to affect the economy of Morgan. (6) The pea canning industry owned by Pingree-Anderson Milling Company started in 1908, lasting until 1956. The seasonal employment gave a great lift to the economy of Morgan. (7) In 1913, the first attempt to bring electrical power and light to Morgan was made. (8) The first high school was constructed in 1914, while a modern elementary building was added in 1936. 194