Payson First 100 Years--Thomas F. Tolhurst--22nd Mayor

PAYSON–THE FIRST 100 YEARS
Part 24–Thomas F. Tolhurst–22nd Mayor
Payson Historical Society

FIRST FIRE ENGINES AND SIREN BOUGHT
    “At the November election Thomas F. Tol- hurst was elected Mayor. He took his office January 1926.
    The "White Way" was extended to include the front of Memorial Park. Six lights were installed.
    June 24, 1926 the Nebo Scnool board bought the City Hall property intending to erect a School House.
    The Payson Seminary was dedicated in February 1926. A program was given at 10 a.m. at which Dr. Asa L. Curtis gave the dedicatory prayer. A stake reunion was held in the evening at the tabernacle. After the program refreshments were served. The "Prodigal Son" and "The Gift" were presented by the stake recreational Committee.
    May 4, 1927 a Foamite-Childs 500 gal "Thorobred" firetruck was bought.  A fire siren was also purchased at that time. The siren was first placed on top of the Telephone Office on the corner of Utah Avenue and Main Street.  In case of fire the telephone girl rang the siren.  The siren was later moved to the top of the Exchange Bank building across the street.  This building was bought by the City in 1927 and was used as a Library and City offices.” *

*Quoted from “The Payson Story” page 21, published by the Payson Centennial Committee, October 1950