Evening star., 1939-05-21
The 7 ruve|er's Notebook
Search for u. S. Travel Oddities" Safely
May Lead Through Death Valley in
Summer, if Certain Rules Are Followed

its name. The heat, however, is
no myth, with temperatures of 120
or more in the shade common. The
valley is thus filled with danger, but
experience has taught man, in this
motor age, how to write a success
full finis to this chapter of adven-
ture with the application of a few
precautions and the use of common
sense in emergencies,
In anticipating 1889 Death VAL
ley summer travel, the Park Serv-
certain rules to be followed, if peril
is not to be courted.
First on the list is water. Garry
plenty of it, not less than half a
gallon per person and five gallons
for the radiator. Drinking water
should not be ice cold and water
bags or canteens are the best con-
talners. A little table salt in glass
of water helps one withstand the
heat. Radiator water may be found
at certain points along the route.
AS filling stations are 80 miles or
more apart, sufficient gas and oil
are essential. Carry at least one
spare tire, and all should be in good
condition. Do not dehate tires.
Pressure will be constant by the
time the motorist reaches Death
Valley. Check up on tire tools and
car jack before trip.
Stay on main roads, which are
patrolled by park rangers. Avoid
unpatrolled roads, which are posted
Stay with auto if trouble develops
waiting for ranger or another travel
er, and don't walk any distance for
help.
Wear hat in the sun.
Watch motor temperature 1t will
rise on hills; If water boils, turn
car into wind and let motor idle
wind usually blows uphill in day
time) Don't shut off motor until
temperature drops
Don't take chances. Keep a leve,
head. Heed the rangers advise
AS to the expectation of pleasure
temperatures just above 100 are
frequent and low humidity keep the
traveller within reasonable degree
of comfort. Summer travel also
allows excursions into the highland:
bordering the valley, while the win.
ter vacationists find the roads closed
Mecca for every transcontinenta
tourist who stops off in Salt Lake
City is historic Temple Square, sea-
of Mormonism, and its world-famec
organ in the Mormon Tabernacle
Last year 35O,00O visitors registered
at the religious center and 100000
are expected to set a record thi
year.
Anticipating the increase, author.
tiles of the Church of Latter Day
Saints (Mormon) have arranged
for organ concerts open to the public
daily, with other special arrange
ments on Sunday. Somewhat by
accident and partly by design, tn,
builders of the tabernacle in 1856;
encompassed in the tabernacle ex'
ceptional acoustical properties
CnlS QeSplIe tne 1dcC tnat Deam!
and joints were put together by tht
primitive method of wooden peg!
and cowhide thongs, and these de.
vices still serve today.
Concerts in the tabernacle, which
seats 5000 persons, have been pro
grammed each day at noon. Or
Sundays a coast-to-coast broadcas
is given, featuring not only thu
organ but singing by the Latte
Day Saints Tabernacle Choir. Tour
lists are admitted to the broadcast
ing performance.
Approaching it's visitors and anx
ious that they should understand
the historical phases of Mormonism
the church maintains a free infor
nation booth and guide servic,
throughout the year on Templ
Square. Points of interest on tn
10-acre tract include the Mormon
Temple, the tabernacle, the SCI
Gull Monument and museum o
pioneer Western relics. Guide serv
ice is maintained throughout the day