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Show M , ,t o Volume I'.J, -- r-- rj nbune he Dragerton, Utah, Tuesday, July 1 Number 1, 1947 Local Union Elects New Officers SAFETY AWARDS ARE ACHIEVED BY AIL-DA- Y i 1 4 AT DRAGERTON Ernest Cox was elected President of the local union at a general The most coveted award In the mining field, The Joseph Holmes election held Tuesday, June 17. Fun for All! Everyone Welcome! Safety Award was won by the Horse Canyon and the Columbia Mines Cox and the other officers were Plans are being completed for the July 4th celebration to for their splendid safety achievements during the past 12 months. The sworn in Sunday, June 22 and be held at Dragerton and committee members report they mines Utah of the U. S. Steel Company in received the only took over the duties of their reonly two two safety awards given to coal mines in Utah. Following is a letter spective offices at once. They will are doing everything in their power to make this festivity . from President Walter Mathesius of the Geneva Steel Co: serve for a two year term. The one of the biggest and best ever held in this district. Things Geneva Steel Company, only will get under way with a bang campaign" promise made a. m. when all kids 15 Geneva, Utah, to new officers do the was the by GO AHEAD GIVEN atyears10:30, of age or under are invited to June 6, 1947. best they can to perform the duattend a free show at the Dragcr- Mr, Frank V. Hicks, ties of their positions. The out- IMPROVEMENT ton theatre. The biU 'wili dnclude Coal Geneva Mine, Superintendent, going leaders for the most part PROGRAM P. O. Box 807, western and two coma have held their offices for 4 years edies. two Dragerton, Utah. as they were all John W. Galbreath St Qo. anDear Mr. Hicks: years ago. Starting at 1 00 (harp at the nounce today that all planning and It is hoped that the text of the following statement, which has The new officials are: baseball field will be Dragerton estimates have been completed for been released to the press and is expected to appear in the Salt Lake President .Ernest Cox one of the biggest attractions of of streets the and the the Tribune next Sunday, conveys, adequately to you and your organiza- Vice President Dan Martin the paving day when races and contests installation of concrete sidewalks tion, the appreciation of this Company's management for the fine per- Financial Secretary of all kinds will be held. Few tha in Dragerton. This program, young cowboys" of our comformance which has earned for them the distinction of the award: James Ray Jones which they expect to complete by The directors and officers of Geneva Steel Company are Recording Secretary also includes exterior paint- munity several pony races have James Stewart fall, as been scheduled. Also on the dock- -' happy to extend to the personnel of its Columbia and Geneva well as the installation of Coal Mines sincere congratulations upon the award to these ope... Ralph Preston ing, et for the afternoon of fun are Doorkeeper electric an an water hot heater, rations of Certificates of Honor of Extraordinary Achievements In William Flynn Treasurer numerous bicycle races of various electric range, and an oil floor distances and qualifications. The Pit Committee: Safety by the Joseph A Holmes Safety Association. in furnace each Dragerton home. This distinction, according to the announcement released by Ernest Cox will also get a chance Paint for the interior of the youngsters the U. S., Bureau of Mines, comprises two out of a total of six Dick Thompson to show their heels to the crowd homes issued will be without in the mineral mines, awards made to coal mines, metal or William Flynn many foot races for all difcharge to the local residents. The ferent age groups. From some of quarries and cement plants, petroleum organizations and related Sick Committee: tenant will be required to furnish miscellaneous groups in the state of Utah, the things we have seen youngJohn Kmc closed container for his paint We acknowledge with pride the fine teamwork of men and sters scaling In the past weeks it Dan Maes , This paint is now available. management at these mines, which has been most effective in. Safety Committee: Is almost certain the competition The representatives of John W. Osborne Burns will be keen in the flag pole putting into constantly watchful practice the accident prevention St Galbreath Co. further announce measures and the safety programs inaugurated by Federal sfcd contest. . Elvin Griffith The much that they hope to begin construe climbing State authorities as well as those conceived at thei"jBes them- Ken Smith' ' ' chased after greased pig will be of one hundred new homes tion selves by their safety engineers and committees. John Busch there too and ready to challenge before the end of July. We are gratefi1 for their loyal performance and we are James Dugan any comers that want to hold him confident of their ability to continue their good work so as to Dan Martin down. NEW CATHOLIC assure to the Columbia and Geneva Coal Mines a permanent place Welfare Committee: Perhaps the biggest single atFORMED PARISH in the front ranks of mine safety Osborne Bums traction of the afternoon will be a With sincere thanks for your fine cooperation, and best wishes . William Dance nail driving contest for the Bishop Hunt of the Catholic dio- special for continued success. Ernest Cox ladies.' Come on down women cese of Salt has Lake elevated Yours cordially, Qty William Flynn the communities of Dragerton, and exhibit your muscular W. MATHESIUS, President Ralph Preston in front of the so called The people of Dragerton, too, are proud of the achievements of the Cox and his fellow officers plan Columbia, Sunnydale and Sunny- strength sex. There will be stronger men and the organization who made this record possible. They are make this Welfare Committee side to the status of a parish, plenty of prizes for everyone is This of Interest to the whether special prtmd, too, that there are no safer mines 1q the entire State of Utah one of the most active of all their you win or lose. Ample and few if any safer mines in the entire country. activities and definitely promise Catholics of these communities. free loe cream and balloons will means to It them that they have be on Horse Canyon and Columbia has attained a natioft wide reputa- to have many social and recreahand for the youngsters and tion through these awards and we shall be the envy of miners every- - tional doings. More will be heard a priest as their own Pastor; that fun is one sure thing to be had by are of any other independent where for the safety record we have earned. from this committee within the they all. " parish, and that their pastor is T next few weeks. directly responsible to the Bishop BASEBALL GAMES 13. towners is wish scheduled officers their have The July retiring Leads of Lake. Salt 'The creation of this The local batsters really powder successors the best of luck and new The finest baseball game ever to parish should give the Cath League the ball as you can tell by their hope tjiatc the coming two years ollc population be held In these parts Is schedules commu these of team batting average which hovers will bring very smooth sailing, nities a sense of pride and secur to take place at 2:30 p. m. The old The Dragerton baseball team Is around .390. Several of the boys They pledge 100 cooperation. now they (ogles versus the young squirts. Of because Pride lty. hot the resting in the top spot in are long ball hitters and may hit The retiring officers are: have a direct responsibility to Assembled on the one side will Justesen race for the first half champion- for extra bases at any time. Op- President Craig find the most brilliant array of Edwin Alberts their own Church and Pastor; ship of the Coal .League. So far posing pitchers blaim Dragerton Vice President Sense talent that Natire ever allowed of the future of in Security they have racked up 5 wins against has the murders row of the Financial Secretary.. ..Dowd Jessen our communities. to grow old, Mert with waist lines no defeats in league play. Recording Secretary Coal League. twice the size of their boyish figJames Stewart .1 Team spirit and cooperation, is the individual batCHURCH Following NEW men who could possibly bend ures; which have been good throughout .Ralph Preston BEING ERECTED to their knees to field a grounder; averages which were taken Doorkeeper Committee: the season have played atimpor-ta- ting Pit from the two games with Kenil men who are good for an Inning part in the fine record the worth, the Spring Glen, Price and John Ross This Sense of Security and Pride of play or possibly an out or two. Besides so far. William Flynn boys have compiled Grand Junction games: ; Is stUl more emphasized in the With their wealth of experience the regular league wins the local Ray J. Jones .591. erection of a new Church in Drag- and bag of tricks these old fogies d (pitcher-3rbase) Tobey oVer holds the victories Committee: Sick also squad erton. The U. S. Steel Corpora- claim that the youngsters wont .600. Waite field) (R. team John Krnc highly touted Rio Grande tion has donated s former office stand a chance. Following is the T. Farlaino (C. field) .440. Committee: from Grand Juntion and a win Safety and Father Sanders is line-u- p for the old fogies: .381. y ( building Colley shortstop James Dugan plover Sunnyside in 1st Base Stooped Shoulder Les into s new church. .373. it Fratto converting Nel-s(1st base) Duard Griffith and Elvin Jim Tobey game. A hall is being added to it for Peterson. Byers. (2nd base) .333. of the Dan Martin are the Flat-fo2nd Base social and other .parish activities. Dickson (catcher) .333. Ray Nay- -, team.- - Tobey has established himJohn Cartwright lor. Catholic .273. Nelson The certainly population . field) (L. self as the leading pitcher of the Os Bums. SS Knock-knee- d should be proud of their achieve.Keeter (pitcher) .125. league with five victories and no Receive also should Pitcher Rubber Arm Julias of This the scores ment. are the pride Following defeats. The other two triumphs Vacation bring with it an individual sense Roesman. are credited to Keeter, also a good games so far this year: Pay Catcher-G- one and Almost Forof responsibility, expressed, by Dragerton 12, Sunnyside 8. fllnger. Sunny Fratto has done Faso Busch. that donations John gotten This summer for the first time generous some excellent relief pitching. Dragerton 18, Spring Glen 6. Sanders and the members of Right Field Fred Johnson. First half league play has been Dragerton 11, Kenilworth 0. In history, all miners will receive ther soon can rid Left Field Troy Hill. Church them, the This s ten day vacation with pay. Dragerton 19, Price 4. suspended until after the miners substantial of debt selves Center Field Slow Motion Emthe very for 6. $100 to amounts Junction Grand approximately . vacation which is now in progress. Dragerton 13, Incurred Is now in the Olsen. that ery being the majority of them. The boys Dragerton 10, Kenilworth 8. The local nine has two more games of One Eye Frank Hicks. the and remodeling Umpire building 4. black apwho the really 12, gold dig in the first half race. They are Sunnyside Dragerton for This is Soft the ball church. church, only will Je played for The followers have seen some preciate this vacation which win with Helper and Hiawatha, both of so this is fast enough for the old and their members welfare, now from which be a permanent thing whom rank high in the standing, very bitterly fought games states Father Sanders, and so boys. It is the game of the cen-- ( These games will decide Jfte Cham weren't decided until the final oni They are aU looking forward on two) Continued on Page Three) page on t Three) out. , Page (Continued pionship. The next game the home ., top-not- ch non-metal- lic Dragerton Coal nt .. V, I pre-seas- on on ot Miners I With , . - - , . ;y. CELEBRATON IS PLANKED FOR JULY 1U r -- r |