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Show w Ga 1J. f IHCEQFILHING Id--I PIEIPOI 72 e T m f 1 canp pTTV TT I Fast car heat race was again won by Tallent, with second place a Mexican Hat stocker owned to Chuck driving Clingham, going was Third Baum. captured by a Moab driver, Marvin place by Leonard P&K Ford. Sims, driving a car sponsored by d crowd saw Fred Tallent win a majority of Blue Mountain Speedway tract with stock Monticellos races Sunday at cars entered from Monticello, Blanding, Moab and Mexican Hat. The trophy dash was won by Fred Tallent, Monticello, driving the Monticello Home and Auto 500 car. First place in the slow car heat went to Glen Trueblood, Monticello, driving a car belonging to the Four Corners Oil Co. in Blanding. Another good-size- The Australian Pursuit race, 13 laps, saw Fred Tallent keeping the winning place with Chuck Clingman, Mexican Hat, second, and Don Tinsley third, driving for Four Corners. In the 25 lap main event Fred Tallent made it his fourth win of the day, with Clingman second and Trueblood third. A special race for boys, ages 16 to 18 years, saw Larry Darby come in first; Buddy Redd, second, and Larry Pipkin, third. Theyre all from Monticello. Sandra Trueblood took the honors in the womens Powderpuff Derby. Shirley Jenkins won second place with Jeanne Barton placing third; all winners from Monticello. Races are scheduled to be run every other Sunday in Monticello for the season. Lockhart Photo ? A i. r' Volume 44 Monticello, San Juan County, Utah 101 per copy umvaix -Master plan reveals long range county development needs To Mr. and Mrs. Number 26 Friday, July 29, 1960 Jay Harvey, Monticello, a boy, born July 20. To Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shum-waBlanding, a girl bom July to guide county should have five airports The Master Plan San Juan Countys growth in the with service facilities, some of 22. To Mr. and Mrs. Kendall by them lighted for night flying, coming years, formulated Young, Blanding, a boy born July Holder Engineering of Durango, the report suggested. Holder i made it clear the mas- 22. got a public airing Tuesday afterTo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Padter Dlan was not an overnight noon. About 30 were on hand to hear job, saying it should be .done gett, Monticello, a girl bom July Davis C. Holder explain his sug- as finances permit. Most press- 23. To Mr. and Mrs. John Hirsch-fielgested plan. It covers such phases ing problem, he commented, was Monticello, twin girls born of county expanision as popula- filing for water rights. 23. Julv road tourist needs, tion, A copy of the thick master potential To Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Rogand how to increase visitor traf- plan, and accompanying maps, Monticello, a grl born July multia fic, water problems, and are available to the public at the ers, 24. tude of future needs. county clerks office. General approval was expressed bv most of those at the meeting. The commission met late in the The county planning commission, afternoon to discuss their action which has been meeting weekly week when they suspended with Holder to set up the master last the county engineer. Said comit plan, Tuesday night approved chairman Bill Walton. and now the next step is up to mission His work is entirely satiscountv commissionrs. Holder stressed the need to de- factory. The commission finds started Farmers harvesting that his program is within the velop and conserve water in the bounds were reYields week. wheat this is it that of the budget, county, and said a conservancy as and as forward planned, ported as not up to average but district would have to be formed going in order to file applications be- far as we are concerned he is do- slightly better than than last do. to hired he was fore 1963. He estimated that 2 ing the job Some hail losses were reported million acres could be farmed Most of the dissatisfaction came from wa-te- r. a windstorm that brought after with in the county adequate The job, said Walton, was his Today only 110,000 acres are spotty rain Tuesday afternoon. if he wanted it. and 6,500 irrigated. Bill Dunow at J-- B Grain said also approved Commissioners Water measuring devices are now installed on nine major wa- renewal of a beer license for he expected a fair crop this year, tersheds in the county, as part Montezuma Creek tavern. Navajo and had plenty of storage. water study police had requested the permit of the three-yea- r S e veral custom combining being conducted to find out be denied, but the operator said where, and how much, water is another business at Montezuma crews were in town this week. already is selling beer so denial running off. Recommendations in the master of one permit wouldnt cut the 80-Ac- re Public urged fo attend 89th Birthday for George Hurst CD Dr. Claude J. Burtenshaw of Carbon college will be the speaker at the Monticello Community Development meeting to be held at 8 p. m. Friday, Aug. 5 in the High school auditorium. The meeting is for the formal organization of the group. The public is especially invited and urged to attend so that a good representation of citizens will be present. v, d, New teacher calls school band practice First wheat cut here drv-farme- d, . plan: No big changes from Zoning the countys 1955 ordinance. control County New ordinance for home sites within the county, also adoption of trailer court ordinance county-wid- e to assure safe conditions. More than Administration said Holder, now, adequate speaking of the commissioners. But he recommended a full time road superintendent and a part time county engineer in the road sub-divisi- flow. George Arthur Hurst, Sr. George Arthur Hurst, Sr., celebrated his 89th birthday July 25 at his home in Blanding with members of his family, view, Sanpete county, the son of He was born in 1871 in Fair-Phili- p Hurst and Elizabeth Wilcox. He was married to Mary M. Terry in 1892, and the couple had 13 children, nine girls and four boys. Two little girls died in childhood but the other 11 are still living there have been no deaths or divorces. There are 60 grandchildren, 93 and two great grandchildren All experienced band players in the grades and high school are being contacted, or will be soon, to receive instruction this summer. If possible the full band will meet before school starts. Anyone who is missed, please see the new Monticello school music instructor. Robert Hardesty, at the music room. In order to make the Monticello band program available to more students and to give sufficient aptitude tests to better assure success on the chosen instrument, beginners will be started in September. Arrangements have been made with a Salt Lake Music firm for a three month trial-rentprogram to start in September after students have been interviewed by the music instructor. al great He and his wife have been active in church and civic affairs, Fair premium spacing and spent 20 years in the Manti books go out hearing Sept. 13 for Temple and then returned to books for the Premium Fair Oil Cos Pure the home where they now live. proposal to be e oil well spacing and Mr. Hurst takes great pride 1960 San Juan19 County 20Fair in Monand August gas well spacing at Lisbon in the old home, which he establ- held field will be heard Sept. 13 at ished in 1911 after coming here ticello vx ill be mailed to all in the county this weekSalt Lake City. from Old Mexico. end. reThe company originally The covers of the books are quested the hearing for August printed in blue and red on a pearl 3. but later requested the Sept. State considering gray background. The schedeule of 13 date. events which will take place, rules and regulations and cateAbout 3.0 per cent of the child- bigger pond gories in which individuals and ren under 18 were listed on the The state department of fish groups may make entries are aid to dependent children rolls in San Juan County during May and game has under advisement listed with premiums for the winthe increasing of the upper bea- ning entries. 1960. Community-minde- d merchants ver pond on Blue Mountain to in Monticello, Blanding and Dove allow more fishing. But no immediate action is Creek have made the printing of forecast. Said director Harold S. the book possible. Crane in a letter to the Monticello ADMITTED: of Commerce this week: Mark Blanck, Mon- Chamber July 19 We recently received some Two stolen ticello; Bruce Cochran, Blanding; surveys, Karla Guyman, Blanding; Dar- preliminary engineering by Mr. Howard Rogers, cars recovered rell Kuykendall, Blanding; Hazel prepared from our Conservation Officer, The sheriffs office last week Hyde, Blanding. Mr. Cecil Jones, which indicate recovered two stolen cars. Mon20 JoAnn Harvey, July is possible to increase the that it A 1959 Oldsmobile belonging to ticello: Gabrielle Young, Bland- pond to nearly five and one half Ramon O. Ellis, Moab, was reing; Alison Black, Blanding. surface acres this has covered near Peters Spring, afticello; Myra Thompson, Dove been turned over to ourproject Engineer- ter it had been stripped. Don Fulgium, July 21 ing section for their recommendaA 1953 sedan was found tions as to cost, land ownership at LaSal Wiilys It had been Canyon. 22 Inez Shumway, and water rights. July taken from Santi Motor Co., Blanding; Julius Whyte, White Pond acreage would be increas- Price. Mesa; Jimmy Nielson, Bluff. ed making the dam higher. Billie Padgeant, Rightby now July 23 the pond is full of Monica Hirschfield, moss, Monticello; preventing fly fishing, but Monticello; Fern Shriver, Dove some o pound trout were Globe, Creek; Rogers, Larry taken earlier this season. Ariz.; Charlene Rogers, Monti80-ac- re patrol ready to roll Jeep 660-acr- box-holde- rs The San Juan Sheriffs Patrol, search and rescue organization of jeep drivers, met last week on the invitation of Sheriff Seth Wright. Officers were elected. Membership will be by application in the future. The Patrol department. Ex- is limited to 20 jeep owners and Physical improvements pansion of Blue Mountain ski 20 alternate drivers. Officers will seve- have radios. Each jeep will carry parking and road; suggests ral secondary county roads be emergency equipment, for such built to accomodate tourists (one work as locating lost hunters, to Elephant Hill toward the Need- fighting forest fires, and so forth. les country, one to Whirlwind All patrol members will be reCanyon on the San Juan through quired to pass first aid and resRed House spring, one to what cue courses. Officers are: Paul Strong, capwill be Lake Powell); urged the Lloyd big push to get state highway tain; Dr. E. N. Porter andRichard and Hanksville; Hamilton, lieutenants; through to Hiteblack-topped roads Wright, adjutant. laid plans for Directors are Dr. Porter, Lyle in the Aneth area, Montezuma, Eastland and Lisbon Valley. Johnson, Don Smith, Hugh Edthe wards and Tom Redd. Eventually Airports X X x trout Hospital Notes Mon-Cree- '.XX XsLH meeting August 5 ' " Y rc'&.ri 4 k. "Ns. ' i WELL HARDLY. Heres three Monticello POWDERPUFF cars around the local race track last Sunday. stock that girls piloted They turned in good times. (Left to right) Shirley Jenkins, Sandra Lockhart Photo. Trueblood, Marilyn Wagner. Two dead, two hurt as car rolls off Verdure curve survivors of a accident that killed their two companions are listed as in fair and critical condition after their car plunged off the road at Verdue south of Monticello Two one-c- teen-age- rs ar Saturday night. The dead victims are Frank Duane Rose, 18, son of Mr. and Donald Rose, and Dennis Kent Davis, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Trenton Davis, both of Dove Creek. In the Cortez hospital are VerMrs. non Ray Ferguson, 19, and Marlin Daves, 17, also of Dove Creek. The boys apparently were on their way to Blanding when their car left the road on the sharp a broken neck. The wreck ed about 8 p. m. but because the car was far from the road the boys werent found until 6 a. m. the next morning. Daes passed out trying to walk for help, but regained consciousness. He met Trooper Bob Low on the highway as Low was patrolling at daybreak. The two San Juan County deaths helped boost Utahs traffic toll to 128, about 20 per cent higher than this time last year. , farmers vote against wheat contrcls County Verdure curve. San Juan county farmers reDaves, driver of the car, walked 2u2 miles after the crash with versed the national trend and voted against wheat acreage controls at the annuel referdance set Square endum July 21. The vote within the county was for Saturday p.m. 13 for and 53 votes against, tobe held will Square dancing 67 voters out of approxiSaturday evening, July 30, on taling the tennis court at the Monti- mately 250 eligible to cast ballots, the ASC here said. Statecello recreation grounds. One hour of instruction will be wide the vote was 337 votes cast for quotas and 176 against out given to beginners starting at of 513 farmers who were eligible 8 p.m., followed by regular dancto vote. National voting resulted 9 at ing p.m. The dances are under the spon- in 82 percent supporting continsorship of the MIA organization ued quotas. With marketing quotas in efof the two LDS wards. They invite anyone who is interested, fect the marketing program for whether a member of these or- wheat in 1961 will be essentially the same as it is this year. The ganizations or not, to attend. farmer who compiles with his 1961 acreage allotment will be able to market all the wheat he JUBILEE CELEBRATION produces without penalty and will SET FOR SATURDAY be eligible for price support at a Cub Scouts and their families minimum of $1.78 per bushel. A are urged to attend the Jubilee farmer who exceeds his acreage celebration starting at 3 p. m. allotment will be subject to a Saturday, July 30 at Buckboard penalty on each bushel of excess Flat campground. Anyone need- w heat. should call ing transportation Marketing quotas have been in JU Bring sack lunch and effect for the past seven crops of stilts. wheat, including the 1960 crop. one-to-tw- X cello. X r jf ''AS "M'esww f r Jmzjau This is all that remains of the auto DEATH CAR died Saturday night. The in which two Dove Creek teen-ager- s steel that ear was a total loss of twisted finally came to rest 25U feet from the highway and 108 feet below it after careening off the Verdure curve. blood-spatter- ' July 24 Irene Redd, Bland- ing. CROP REPORT tenden, Charles Thomas, Oliver Thomas, Hazel Hyde. Jackie Black, Larry July 24 Julius Rogers, Hunt, Wayne Whyte. Gabrielle Young, July 25 Don Fulgium, Inez Shumway. Whoever has ticket numbered can have the best mowed lawn in Monticello with the Toro power lawnmower they will receive from the Monticello Merchants committee as their July Colorama Bonus Days Award. If you have the lucky ticket, take it to the Monticello Lumber and Hardware and claim your prize. If you dont have.this number check your tickets to see if Vou have any of the numbers that will go into the hat for the Las FIRE RUN Firemen were called to the Ro- Vegas drawing. If perchance you wley residence north of town to do, hide them in the sugar bowl put out a small fire in a shed until the end of the year when the lucky winner will be drawn. Wednesday noon. San Juan County Cattle in July 25 Lyle Sheley, Grand Junction; Melva Black, Blanding. good condition; range and water DISCHARGED: supplies drying up, rain needed. Lora Burr, Frances Winter wheat harvest just startJuly 19 Anderson, Ann McCage. ed; probably 5 per cent abandonJuly 20 Carolyn Black, Brad- ment. One small cricket outbreak ford Baby, Low Baby, Bruce occurred on Dodge; no control measures were taken; grasshopCochran, Darrell Kuykendall. Erastus Burtenshaw, pers are building up to infestaJuly 22 Alison Black, Yvonne Hoggard. tion stage on Vega area on sevE. P. Corbin, JoAnn eral square miles. Bean stands July 23 Harvey, April Bayles, Ida Crit- are good to date. 088337 The twenty numbers drawn Tuesday are: 056909, 083077, 093257, 081088, . 08G296, 093963 073870, 088469, 057316, 093419, 078015, 080146, 093196, 052755, 056821, 071590, 083308, 087448 and 071565. Monticello Lumber and Hardware, Walker Drug, Monticello Merc, City Merc, Blue Mt. Superette, Town and CounGas try Market, Suburban San Juan Service, Record, Sprouse Jewelers, H & W Dairy, Holsum Bread, Redds Motors and Western Mine Supply. The prize to be given away in August hasent been announced as yet. But from the prizes given away in the past we know it will be something you would like to have. Trade at home and you may hold the lucky number in the near If you still havent a number drawn this month, dont give up hope. When you buy merchandise from the merchants listed below vou will receive tickets for the drawing next month. ASK FOR TICKETS Ask for tickets when making a .purchase in the stores sponsoring the monthly prizes. Sponsoring merchants are: future. |