| Show THE UTAH NEWSPAPER HALL OF FAME Utah journalist personally or through the columns of his paper took an ongoing part in the promotion of numerous projects beneficial to Price and the surrounding area Upon his death this tribute was paid his memory byfriend and fellow journalist From his pen came the community news He wrote of the trivial going and coming of each individual of deaths and births marriages and divorces news that was sensational and news that was sordid Sometimes his pen moved incaustic vein censuring and fighting an issue he believed to be wrong Always unafraid the work of his pen was his heartconviction of truth and righteousness to those who knew him there remains outstanding the memory oflovable character who has enriched and benefitted his fellowmen ISAAC EMORY DIEHL Mammoth Record Born May 24 1861 Died July 14 1940 Installed in Hall of Fame at Salt Lake City 1981 Only files yellowed with age and in some cases sadly incomplete offer evidence today that Isaac Emory Diehl ever engaged in Utah journalism The newspapers on which he labored for more than 40 years have either merged with others or ceased to function Even the bustling and energetic mining community upon which he once exercised his editorial influence is today onlyfew scattered homes amid the crumbling foundations of other structures Darkened cave-like openings on surrounding hillsides look down on the almost obliterated remnants of Mammoth and reflect the mining industry which attracted thousands to the fabled Tintic district and formedbackdrop for Ike Diehljournalistic achievements Though he never wrote an editorial of Pulitzer quality Isaac Diehl would ve beencontender for honors in any competition based on versatility During his lifetime in addition to beingcompetent journalist he wastelegrapher manager of early-day telephone companies lawyer who 475 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
