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Show Volume 49 Monticello, San Juan County, Utah 8 Pages 10 Americas Newest Canvonlands Capitol C.A. Frost, long-tim- resident e dies Wednesday er Cool Climate Playground Warm Welcome Parade, rodeo make celebration best ever of fall injuries a homestead on Dodge Point where he farmed for many years. He ran a sawmill in the early thirties, along with hi dry farming. Later he also rcti the Monticello Flour Mill and the Blue Mountain Guest Ranch. He has been for several years. Monticellos Pioneer Day A devoted member of the celebration was assessed by Church of Jesus Christ of Latterboth spectators and partici-day Saints, Mr. Frost was called in 1920 to serve a mis- pants this week as one of the sion to California, leaving his biggest and best ever. wife and four children with PARADE WINNERS Parade Chairman Bert Warher parents. Soon after he left, ren reported Tuesday to the son was another born to them. Clarence Alford Frost, 74, a In later years he and Mrs. Chamber of Commerce, sponlong-timresident of Montir Frost Calif- sors of the event, that cooperserved a cello, died Wednesday in the ation of organizations in proMission ornia for their church. Salt Lake City LDS Hospital viding float entries was exof injuries received Friday in They also served five years in cellent with more entries than Mission, ever before. a fall from the roof of the the Southwest IndianMr. two of which Frost lodge at the Blue Mountain was years counselor to Mission Winners of the float prizes First Guest Ranch where he had provided by the city of Montibeen working. Funeral services President Fred Turley. Mr. cello in five different categoriare scheduled for Monday, Frost loved the Indian people es were as folows: (Continued to Page Eight) Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. in the MonMonticello Most Beautiful ticello LDS Chapel. Merc, first; Tikonis Club, sec Mr. Frost was born Jan. 14, ond; Lions, Canyonlands Dairy, 1891, in Snowflake, Ariz., the City Merc, honorable mention. Monticello Most Original son of William Allen and Anderson Frost. His Museum, first; Blue Mountain Ski Club, second; Lariat mother died when Clarence was eight years old. He came Beauty Shop, honorable mention. to Monticello in 1906 with his Most Witty father to make brick for the Angel ArchMens Golf Associaold LDS Chapel. He has lived Further discussion on the ers, first; in Monticello almost continu- dam break at the. Monticello tion, second. St. Josephs Best Religious ously since that time. pressure irrigation reservoir He attended the Monticello was conducted by the Monti- Catholic Church, first; LDS school and the cello City Council at their re- Monticello Second Ward, secElementary Snowflake Stake Academy gular meeting last Wednesday ond; Community Church, honorable mention. where he met Seraphine Smith. evening. Rebus Most Apt to Theme They were married Oct. 4, 1911, Ralph Rollins, a dam expert Rota Club, first; Daughters of in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. from Provo, was retained by To them were born five child- the council to perform studies Utah Pioneers, second; Fine ren. The couple celebrated to determine the cause of the Arts Club, honorable mention. First place winners in each their Golden Wedding Anni- break. Mr. Rollins agreed to a cash prize versary in 1961 at Monticello. provide an expert opinion on category receive In 1912 Mr. Frost took out the subject for a fee of $600 of $15 and second place is awarded $5. . to $700. , The irrigation reservoir has not been drained and is being City beauty fudges v X' pumped totally dry. After this Mr. has Rollins been done will Monticello to view ,.v. begin his testing. State judges for the annual TREATMENT PLANT V As regards the new water city beautification contest will reach Monticello sometime treatment plant, as yet not Aug. 16 or 17. completed and tested, the council was advised that it In entering the contest, Garden Club is particu- probably cannot be used until larly concerned this year to such time as the irrigation reis complete since the improve the appearance from servoirdoes not have the capacistreet to property line in the plant residential areas and also to ty to treat all the water the "V using. improve the appearance of city is now receiving and l-vacant lots. These areas have It would also not be economiM been more difficult to control cal to treat water used by the this year because of the un- large irrigation users so the plant will probably not be put usual rains. The Garden Club urges into use until such time as the X irrigation reservoir everyone in Monticello to pay pressure into back is and put repaired particular attention to cleanuse. ing up these areas and mowing the weeds, so that ur city will present as good an appearance to the judges as possemi-re-tire- Number 27 Thursday, July 29, 1965 d BREAK EVEN Monticello jaycee President Corporon told The Record this week that the two rodeo performances and dance spon- sored by the organization were w rrm t w w - I W about a break-eveproposi- tion. He issued a vote of n ap-Ve- preciation to the public for the excellent attendance at the rodeo and to all the workers who assisted in. the show. - - - ' e two-yea- Fireman Frank 4o visit here for back to school event 4 .. Fireman Frank will yisit Monticello Aug. 7 as the keynote performer in a back to school sale. He will appear at Monticello Merc and elsewhere on a schedule to be announced next week. , Fireman Frank now has two big shows on KCPX TV. After the outstanding success on his morning show (with a 69 per cent of the Metro share of the audience in the Nov. ARB) Fireman Frank will also be seen in the afternoon, 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The show kicked off Monday, March 1 with all sorts of fun for the kids in the way of new cartoons, contests and prizes. The 7 a.m. And 4 p.m. Fireman Frank shows will be designed for a maximum of entertainment. Fireman Frank, who is Ron Ross in real life, has been an announcer on the . staff of KCPX TV since 1962. He has been entertaining children with personal appearances since that time. He is working for his Ph.D. at the University of Utah in the field of Theatre, which is only one of his many talents. He is also teaching; Pinoc-chihe will be directing in the University of Utah Childrens Theatre. He also is rehearsing MacBeth at the Canyon Rim School for presentations. Fireman Frank works in o close conjunction with Lake Fire Department the Salt ous personal appearances at to fur- - local hospitals, civic organiza-the- r fire safety with his audi- - tions, and schools on fire He has also made numer-- ' ty programs. safe-enc- Jeep Patrol called to valley search for missing girl on San Juan Countys Jeep Patrol was called on another night mission Friday evening to Monument Valley where they instituted a search for a girl who had not returned to her home at the Monument Valley Mission and Hospital. The girl, daughter of Dr. Lloyd Mason, had gone for a Jeep ride in the afternoon Friday and when some eight miles from the mission had become stranded when the vehicle stalled. Barefooted, she had started for home but stopped in an abandoned mine when it became dark and she could not see where she was going. Jeep Patrol members were out at 10:30 p.m. and proceeded to the valley. Patrol members from Monticello, Blanding, Bluff and Mexican Hat participated in the search called with along Deputy Wright. . Springville firm is low bidder ' to the other San Rafael River is step in providing a an- non- Utah from the border to Cove Fort. The entire route wiH serve as an important link in providing access to roads leading to the National Park area, Lake Powell and the vast Nastop pathway across o Utah-Colorad- 0 tional Park system of southeastern Utah. The segments of and estimated completion their dates are: Cove Fort to Sevier Junction, 20.7 miles (1970); Sea vier Junction to mouth of Canyon, 34.1 miles (1972); Salina to Fremont Junction, Sa-lin- 32.2 miles Junction (1970); Fremont to Green River interchange, 69.6 miles (1967); Green River to Floy, 14.9 miles (1972); Floy to Crescent Junction, 6.7 miles (1972); Crescent Junction to Utah-Col50.2 border, miles (1972). Highway spokesmen estimate that will be completed in advance of the project o. 1-- completion dates. Supervisor gives reasons . . school calendar San Juan School District this week announced the school calendar for the 1965-6school year, as approved by the board of education. TEACHERS FIRST As per the schedule, .teachers will get the first workout of the season in an institute and workshop on Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 23 and 24, at Monticello High school. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the same week teachers will work at their assigned schools under direction of the principals. STUDENTS Students will register at their . respective schools on Friday, Aug. 27 and classwork will begin on Monday, Aug. 30. HOLIDAYS School holidays outlined for the year are as follows: Labor Day Sept. 6 Oct 7 & 8 UEA Convention Oct. 25 Deer hunting holiday Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving 6 on segment of Interstate 70 Strong Construction Company, Springville, was .the apTuesday on parent lownine-mil-bidder e a nearly segment of Interstate Highway 70 from the San Rafael River to the Green River interchange. Strongs bid was in the amount of $1,538,383.94. Estimated cost was $1.6 million. The bid calls for grading jand drainage of the roadway, a diamond interchange, two channel changes on the San Rafael River and five structures. The contract for this phase of the project is expected to be completed in 1966. COMPLETE 228 MILES route is The complete 228.4 miles in length and is divided into tentative sections. The section from Fremont Junction to the Green River interchange is one of the most important sections as there Is no existing roadway through this remote but scenic area. The awarding of the contract from for the segment of the Green River interchange District lists Sheriffs John Dufur, Carlos Hall and Rigby Miss Mason was found safe by an Indian maintenance man from the mission about 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning. EXPRESS APPRECIATION Jeep Patrol members expressed appreciation to Gouldings Lodge for providing sandwiches for the searchers and also for a breakfast for all hands Saturday morning. PURCHASE LIGHTS Patrol spokesmen also said that several sportsmens lanterns are now being purchased by the patrol to aid in night searches. Most of the recent missions by the patrol have been at night and it was felt that lanterns would permit more effective night searching. Further discuss Cafe-Empre- reservoir (law n sible. 24-Ja- servation officer had to take time from other duties to answer the loads of correspondence received prior to sale of licenses. Under the regional office system all such correspondence will be handled out of his office. BY AUG. 16 Under provisions of the new persons desiring regulation, San Juan or Blue Mountain must have their apspecials plication mailed and in the regional office in Price prior to 5 p.m., Aug. 16. If, at that time, the areas are not oversubscrib- - IMA ).' A JT - ' it Tr n t ... ' fl k.- - yh . X H si y Mill levy remains same MOST APT TO THEME first place in the Monticello Pioneer Day parade was judged a9 the entry by the Monticello Rebus Rota Club. The float depicted 50 years The property tax levy for of Record Photo community service by the organization. the city of Monticello was set 18 eveat mills last Wednesday ning by the Monticello City Secure Bullfrog Administrator Phil told the council that concession right Council. This figure is the same as in previous years. City Palmer the assessed valuation for the A group of 14 individuals, city was $1,168,032, some known by the company name 1964. The of Bullfrog Marina, have rehigher than in 18 mill levy, allowing for four portedly secured the right for per cent uncollectables, would the concession at Bullfrog on . bring in a revenue of $20,183.-59- Lake Powell, according to This is the amount budget- members of the successful ed from this source for the group. fiscal year beginning July 1. Local people who are in on the development are five stockholders from the Lake Powell Local Ferry Service, Ine. group. They are Calvin Black, Jim Terrell, Frank Wright, Donald Black $8,-00- breakins net little loot Two breakins at offices and businesses in Monticello Friday night netted the thieves little in loot, according to Police Chief Earl Pehrson and Deputy Sheriff Rigby Wright. The law officers said Dr. Joe Hamiltons office was entered by way of a back door. The office was ransacked but nothing could be found missing exed, permits will continue to be cept some pencils. A south door on the Montisold on a first come, first served basis. If the areas are over- cello Merc was aso broken but subscribed, a drawing will be nothing could be found missing. necessary. Officers said arrests were There are 1,500 special either sex permits available on the pending on the two breakins. Kern Dutchie, 21, White Blue Mountain unit and 1,300 on Elk Ridge. Special fees for Mesa, was arraigned before residents are $5 and $7 for non- City Court Judge Philip Palmresidents. Applicants should er Wednesday on a charge of include their full name and second degree burglary arising from the breakin of Dr. Hamiladdress, choice of hunting and big game license num- tons office. Dutchie was bound ber when making application over to district court and Is for a special by mail. The ad- being held in the county jail, dress of the regional office is aocording to Deputy Sheriff 455 Railroad Avenue, Price. Rigby Wright. Deer permit change to save money Transfer of the special deer to the Fish and Game Departpermit sales offices from coun- ment. ty seats to regional offices was Sale of permits from Montidescribed Wednesday as a pure, cello, for instance, cost the dely economic move by Vergil J. partment in the neighborhood Draney, Price, regional super- of $1,500 last year, he said. Mr. visor of the Utah State Depart- Draney said his office, without ment of Fish and Game. additional help, could handle Mr. Draney told The Record, all the special permit sales on a visit to Monticello Wed- from Blue Mountain and Elk nesday, that the decision by Ridge, as well as the 1,000 the Board of Big Game Control specials on the LaSal Mounto sell permits from regional tains, for less than half this offices rather than maintain cost. Another disadvantage to the separate sales agencies in each county seat was recommended previous system, Mr. Draney because of the savings possible. said, was that the local con IMMWOWMBWIMU Mon-ticell- The Civic Beautification program is sponsored annually by the Salt Lake Tribune, the Utah State University Extension Service, and the Utah Associated Garden Clubs. Purpose of the awards is to stimulate clean-u- p campaigns and landscaping programs to improve homes, playgrounds, parks, public buildings, farm-stedand business premises in order to make our cities more attractive to live in and to visit. The program was started in 1947 and has resulted in many improvements throughout the whole state. Projects which may be entered as part of the contest are for Garden Clubs, Civic and Service Clubs, Commercial Premises, Governmental, Churches, Private Gardens - professionally designed, PriDec. 2 Christmas vate Gardens . nonprofessional, Community Beautification and holiday Junior April 7 8 and 11 Spring Clean Up, Individual Landscaping and Gardening, vacation May 26 Closing day of and Group Junior Landscaping school and Gardening. . IT WAS OUT OF THE CHUTE and off the bull for most of the cowboys in the afternoon session of the Blue Mountain Roundup rodeo Saturday. One of the local aspirants to rodeo fame ip here shown preparing to graceRecord Photo fully exit from his brahma bull. and Jim Hunt. Also holding interest in the new firm are Glen A., Kenny and Eugene Shumway, all of Blanding, and Ray Hunt, Mexican Hat. Out of area interests Include Richard Reuling, operator of r the Hertz system in Salt Lake; Zeke Dumki, Rent-A-Ca- Atlas mill takes over Vitro uranium processing contracts Atlas Corporation today announced that it has been given approval by the Atomic Energy Commission to process at its Moab, Utah, uranium mill the ore production previously contracted to the Salt Lake City uranium mill of Vitro Corpora tion of America. The Atlas announcement was made following an announcement by the AEG that it had terminated a uranium purchase contract with Vitro at; Vitros request. Vitro officials have said they plan to continue to operate the Salt Lake mill solely for vanadium .production. A P. Kibbe, president of At- - Salt Lake; Grant Caldwell, i Salt Lake; and Dr. James P. Lake Powell t Rigg, Jr., Grand Junction, Colo. A contract with the Nationto clear al Park Service has been negotiated by the group and will Frank Wright, Blanding, become effective Jan. 1, 1966. concession operator at Halls Crossing on Lake Powell, reweek that the water ports Scenes around town . in thethislake is beginning to Inebriated merrymakers find- clear after the heavy spring ing Monday morning court runoff. j rodeo riders Mr. Wright said fishing was sobering finding it hard to keep their still spotty with experienced seats teacher sneaking bass fishermen having little into rodeo, tsk, tsk trouble in catching limits while Kids preparing for arrival of novices sometimes dre skunkT Fireman Frank, setting fires ed. for him to put out The elevation of Lake PoPrinters devil and rangers well as of last weekend stood son walking 50 miles who at 3,527 feet, according to Mr. says youth arent fit. , Wright. starts ..... las Corporation, said the arrangements would add approximately 400,000 pounds of uranium concentrate production to the Moab mill without necessitating any changes in milling facilities. Twelve independent uranium producers who previously shipped to the Vitro mill now will ship their ore to the Atlas mill, bringing to more than 40 the number of independent producers being served by the Atlas mill. In addition to processing ore from former Vitro producers. Atlas will also mill the ore now stockpiled at the Vitro mill. Award Hatch road project Stratton Brothers Construction Co., Hurricane, was the low bidder Tuesday on a five-miextension of the Hatch Point road, according to Sen. Frank E. Moss. Stratton Bros, was low with a bid of $185,544 for the project A total of 11 miles of the Hatch Point road is now paved and the new project will bring total paved mileage to approximately 16 miles. le |