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Show r - tactics. The main objective of an engineer unit is to build roads, bridges, and necessary structures for combat forces, but lt must be prepared to perform the same duties as an Infantry unit. One of the main projects during this summer camp to train the unit is being completed by. the first platoon under the direction of Sgt. Frank McKnight and Lt. Kenneth Strln-ghaFor the use of the arwhich will arrive units tillery at Camp Williams June 9, a six mile stretch of road west of the post is being widened and improved. The platoon hopes to have lt surfaced too, but bad weather during the week has slowed the work and may make . The third this impossible. platoon, composed of the men from the Price detatchment of the Vernal unit, is working on m. an airport access road. Sgt. Bill Schaefermeyer and Lt. John Sadller are directing the secof ond platoon in the remodel! an empty building into offices for a battalion headquarters. Wall partitions are being nailed in place, wiring and plumbing Installed, and flooring laid, providing practice in many NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING Pfc f.lrn .Murphy ruuchrt Sp5 Deareld Rirh on the firing range nmt of Comp Williams as Deareld zeros in hi weapon. months ago, were finished at the dispensary on post Tuesday. Everyone was required to go through the gas chamber for practice with gas masks; the chamber Is in a cinder-bloc- k building just outside the fence, which talks like a prison fence with barbed wire around the top, that surrounds Camp Williams. CS was the gas used for the exercise; lt Is a white gas composed of minute particles which stick to skin and clothing, cuaslng a burning sensation on the skin, choking, nausea, and irritation of the eyes, and is often used for tiot control. About ten men at a time were lead into the windowless chamber with their masks on. They then removed the masks answered questions while looking at the sergeant in charge, then were allowed to walk out of the door and wait for the effects of the gas to wear off. The effectiveness of the chemical was very obvious on the many tearful faces, but the men felt normal after a few min- Guardsmen complete annual camp Friday evening, May 31, men in the Vernal Guard unit began their summer encampment as they left for Camp Williams working on demolitions, and carpentry projects, in addition to marksmantrainship practice, poison-g- as ing, parades, medical exams, and hundreds of Immunizations. The following week will be devoted mainly to a four-da- y army training test, which will indicate the combat readiness of the local unit. The site for the test is still undecided. The trucks were loaded Saturday morning and the men had several classes on riot control which emphasized the lessons learned bv Guardsmen during the riots in US cities last summer. All that remained before the convey left Sunday morn- -, ing at seven a.m. was the hurried loading of heavy duffle bags with personal gear, and a pay- file, the cooks handed each one a sack lunch from the back of a 5 -- ton truck. Late Sunday afternoon the men in the engineer Group, a unit composed of several battalions, met in the outdoor theater for a welcoming speech by officers several of the Guard, including major general Maurice Watts, who is in charge of the Utah Guard units. He emphasized the need for safety cm the job and mentioned that he hoped this summer camp would help prepare the men for duty in Viet Nam if they are called to active duty. As one of the results of Vernals advanced reserve status (SRF), the men received a nuhigh-ranki- ng mber overseas shots. of Many needed six separate immunizations, Including cholera, typhus, and yellow lxibonlc plague, fever! That many shots left even some of the healthiest men roll muster by Lt. Torn War-de- ll, a bit dizzy for the rest of the an officer of the Air Naafternoon, hut they continued tional Guard, who is currently ' working without interruption. The physical exams, which had employed by the BLM in Vernal. been started in the Vernal arAs tlie men left through the north door of the armory in single mory by two army doctors two $710& skills necessary for a good engineer group. The final week of summer camp, which ended June 16, was devoted almost exclusively to an Army Training Test designed to evaluate the readiness of the Vernal Guard unit, along with its detachment from Price, to perform in comIn the official language bat. of the army outline, the important test was to evaluate the ability of thp unit to perform its assigned mission under simulated combat condiA similar test will tions.1 be given next year on the battalion level, since the companies of the 1457th Engineer Battalion were rated Individually this year. utes. Several groups of men trained In special Reids spent a day getting practical experience with explosives and Infantry NEOLA WARD HOUSE EVERTS 13 yrs. A under-Ju- ly 3 (1 how prior to Rodoo Umo) 14 yrs. & over July 4 (1 how prior to Rodoo Umo) Contest Closing Tims: 7 p-m- ., July 3rd; 12 Noon, SIAM PURSE Saddle Drone Riding ENTRANCE RE ... RE $30.00 SIAM PURSE Calf Doping ENTRANCE RE Jackpot IMC RR MAN PURSC GD0IMD3 July 4th Cliff Evi RE ENTRANCE FEE 110.00 Bull Dogging (ENTRANCE RR Jcckpot RUSE 1MS Dull Riding ... ADDED 74 INDIAN PRINCESS CHAIRMEN Miss Maxine Natehees and UHm Roberta Chegup will be la charge of the Indian Princeu contest to be. held July SO at the Roosevelt Junior high school. married divorced or had a marprofessional. Entry blanks must be riage annulled and must be a' $20.00 PlRhfe. . travelers in 67 largest percentage of decreases occurred on U. S. 191, north to There were more nians in Utah during west from Tremonton to Burley All Rodeo Contestants Draw for Position LOSE WEIGHT Get amazing (vaults when you take out product called No prescription needed. You must lose ugly fat or your money back. SLIMODEX la a tablet and easily swallowed. No starving, no apodal axarciac, no harmful drugs. SLIMODEX coats $3.00 and is sold on this if not satisfied GUARANTEE: (or any reason, fust return thv unused portion to the makers fnd gat your full money back. SLIM-ODE- is aoM by Huish Drug Store, Roosevelt, Ut. Mail orders filled. SLIMODEX Pocatello, and U. S. 30, north- Califor1967 than Utahns, and during the month of July, the number of out-of-st- DIRECTORY O DRUG STORES Q FARM SUPPLIES HUISH FARM SUPPLIES Drugs Buchanan Food MAKE OUR DRUG STORE YOUR PRESCRIPTION Roosevelt - Phone Altamont - Phone HEADQUARTERS!" Phone - Roosevelt $172,-310,0- 00 for food, lodging, fuel and miscellaneous Items, according to the study. The largest Increases In tile state line traffic count during 1967 were on Utah 47, south of Mexican Hat, with 22 percent, and U. S. 30 northeast at Echo Junction, with 15 percent. The at Union. Jean LaRae Ashby, Pauline Cook, and Ladd Farrell Wilkins have accepted foil tuition; Tad Michael Taylor, Charlotte Ann Dennis and Debra LeJeune Dlllman have accepted part tuition scholarships. Other scholarships have been offered to Karren Bergquist and Verlund K. Spencer. (ALL ENTRANCE FEES ADDED TO PUISE) RE 01AM HORSE RACE ENTRANCE (FREE-FOR-AL- ENTRANCE 2-Y- TCWm S5O.O0 I Farm Supplies! MODERN FERTILIZER NITROGEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG FUELS CANNED GOODS Drag Tea Uintah Farmers Co-o- p Phone Phone 722-244- - Roosevelt 1 FURLONGS) L RR SIAM Old HORSE RACE r. .. (SM YARDS) SIAM RE MILE RACE ENTRANCE -- TUMI ENTRANCE RE $50.00 TUBA $40.00 QUARTER HORSE RACE una REE-FOR-A- O MISCELLANEOUS RE SAM KID PONY RACE (KM Tony Only Phone o O 4-- H $5.00 CLUB EVENTS O Pol. Banding . Barrel (TURSRS FOB 4-- EVENTS) Racing MISCELLANEOUS O CARPETS O LINOLEUM O UPHOLSTERY Tiiti ld Koohevclt 727-.1S- - - TIRE STORE Wheel Balanrlng il Alignment Brake Service WILL TRAPE TIRES FOR Front-En- Also , . . carpet binding and installation of nil flnr coverings MOST ANYTHING of VALUE On Highway 40 In Roosevelt 1 Phnne BETTS 722-327- Floor Covering A Upholstery Shop Phone Ihhuand 722-251- Roosevelt 9 QUALITY CHECKED Dairy "Two noon For Home HERE .AND AT places. . to EAT AMI SLEEP Delivery 1 Call Rnoae.velt HOME!" 722-324- 07 Try Our "The Brand You Know . . . with the Quality You're Sure Ot!" "Try Frontier Grill and Motel Sconaa! - Roosevelt, Ttab innrrMHM.wjo a a a "ir incmLinnAJi-- l Carlson Cleaners MURPHY'S Professional and APPLIANCE TUMM No Saddle Hornet) t Roosevelt Equipment We. cordially invite all per- $35.00 ENTRANCE KMM-vrl- IN FARM TURM . - 2 MACHINERY amm SIAM 722-256- Wo Specialize Products sons who desire banking service, equal to the best In the world, to come or write to- 722-25- 454-37- 722-24- 54 IlMMMmmMAWM O HORSE RACING EVENTS O $50.00 TO ABOVE EVENTS) 4-- In to orIn 10 the chairmen school high by July graduate by September of this year. She must der to qualify for entrance to be not less than IS and not the contest. more than 2B years of age on The Miss Utah pageant will the opening day of the National be at Clearfield June 27, 28 and 29 and Miss Joyce Leavitt, competition. She must be of a good charlast years Miss UBIC will be acter and possess poise, percompeting for the title of Miss Utah. sonality, Intelligence, charm and beauty of face and figure. Entries for the Indian PrinShe will be required to give a cess contest may contact Miss Natehees or Miss Chegup for talent presentation in a maximum of three minutes or she Information on the Indian Princess contest which will be held may give a talk on the career she wished to pursue. She the same evening as the Miss may be either an amateur or UBIC competition. July 4th Only (FREE-FOR-AL-L) Team Doping ENTRANCE $40.68 PURSE 610.91 Dareback Riding ENTRANCE 4-- DEOLA - Prize Puree Each Day for Rodeo Events! RE es Utah attracts 5 million year spent an estimated All Rodeo Contestants Draw for Position ENTRANCE Nat-che- 4-- Closed fire dates declared In Utah SPECIAL EVENT FOR LADIES! Sign-u- p The annual UBIC Royalty and Indian Princess pageant will be held July 20 at 7:30 at the Roosevelt Junior high school auditorium. Mrs. Charles C. Bell and Mrs. William Trowbridge of the UBIC are Queen event and Maxine and Roberta Chegup are in charge of the Indian Princess contest. There will be a rehearsal Friday evening also at the Junior high school. Entry blanks may be obtained from Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Trowbridge in the Roosevelt area and from Mrs. Billy Bowen in Altamont; Mrs. Mark Oberhansley in Neola; Mrs. David Kynaston in Myton, Mrs. J. W. (Bill) Hoopes in White-rock- s; Mrs. Neal Flnllnson in Duchesne; and Mrs. Max Stewart in Vernal area. Entrants must be a resident of the Uintah Basin for the past six months. She must be single and never have been offers many scholarships A. M. PD0GDAM-10:- 86 Goat-Tyin- g 4-- ANNUAL NEGtiLA - 1 U.B.I.C. royalty Service projects which help the community and the are available, reports Mrs, Roberta Jones, Roosevelt H community supervisor. Part of any H club work Is a service project to help the community. Often this area Is neglected because needs of our town are not known, said Mrs. Jones, We have available a variety of community service projects that all ages of H members can handle. Anyone Interested should call for Mrs. Jones at 722-21We would more information. like to see every Roosevelt H club member participate In some way this year. concluded Mrs. Jones. I July 3rd, 8 p.m. July 4th, 1:30 p.m. 4-1- for 1968 Expanding Files, File Boxes 5 . H Idaho. Slightly more than one percent of Utahs summer motoring visitors was nearly equal visitors brought boats with to the population of the state, them, 3.9 percent of the vehicles according to a report published during October and November by the University of Utahs carried some type of hunting Bureau of Economic and Busequipment, two percent .of the cars bore ski equipment, and iness Research. Of the 5,220,000 travelers 4.8 percent of the motor traffic was comprised of pickup who visited Utah by motor vehicle in 1967, 29.9 percent, or trucks with campers. about 1,550,000, were from the Vehicles pulling trailers acstate of California. Approximcounted for four percent of the ately six million visitors tour- traffic, a figure which rose to UINTAH BASIN STANDARD ed Utah last year, more than 4.3 percent during the summer two thirds of whom were from months. During the hunting Western States. season, nearly 12 percent of the The Utah Traveler Index, auSTANDARD brought either a thored trailer or camper with them into' Utah by university researchRoosevelt, ers Iver E. Bradley and R. S. Utah. Thursday, June 27, 1968 Lawson, reports that 15 percent of Utahs overall tourist traffic, approximately 700,000, arrived by commercial carriers, primarily airlines. The state of Utah has been Airline deplaning figures at delcared a closed Fire SeaSalt Lake International Airson effective June 1 and conport Indicated Increases over tinuing until October 31 this 1966 for all 12 months. by Paul J. Sjoblom, state Utahs prime visitor market year forester of Utah. in 1967 continued to be the five During this time lt will be adjacent states of Wyomto or negligunlawful ing, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona ently set willfully fire or cause to and Nevada, which supplied 34 be set on fire any trees, shrubs, percent of the state's auto travelers. The neighboring states grass, brush, undergrowth, had contributed almost 44 percultivated crips or other procent of Utahs auto tourism in perty on any land, state or priThe decline in total 1966. vate, without a written burning number of travelers from the five states was made up in part permit. There is a moderate danger by an increase in the number now and this will become proof travelers from the five states gressively more severe as the and was made up in pari'uVui hot summer weather arrives. Increase in the number of visiMax Todd Is the district fire tors from California and other warden and people in this area western states. should contact him or the counBut the California trend Coty fire chief or county sheriff ntinues to grow, and the report for burning permits. notes that if means could be found to persuade Utahs CalBYU ifornia visitors to remain in Utah an extra day, direct spending would increase by over $20 A report from BYU, the larmillion a year. church-relate- d University The university report takes gest U. S., shows that the the in into account that although 1967 travel is below that of the pre- following Union high school vious year, lt is 1.5 per- graduates have accepted schocent above 1965 figures. A larships to attend school there year. record 6,639,000 persons vis- next Ann Larson has a foil tui11 In 1966. ited Utah percent tion and fees scholarship. She above the 1967 total. has her junior year Completed Motor traverlers to Utah last m PATRIOTIC Service projects help 4-- clubs Entries nought WMM Coin-O- p DRY Service Is Our Business! We G. E. cleaning venire all large and small appliaares! Phone 722-339- 2 COIN LA UN Open Eva 6:30 a.m. U Roosevelt . rtmne 722-264- . 1 - Hoo, 1, n |