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Show r - ' Microfilm, . 141 Corp. 13-- 5 pisrPont Ave. i. EDITORIAL NAILONAl ASS0C5M6N f VOLUME i XXVI NO. 14 w ! l BoarC of Education With New Official Starts New Year . . r JANUARY 16, 1958 KANAB, UTAH, THURSDAY, Fredonia flews Velercns Conlacl and Current Events Officer Coming 22nd l By Wanda Johnston : Two Utah, men FREDONIA were killed instantly Sunday night when their truck left the road and went Into a dry wash. The fatal accident happened three milesnorth of Greenes or 30 miles South of Jacob Lake on U. 89 highway. Driver of the truck belonging to the Utah - Idaho Roofing company of Riverton, Utah was Darrell Wardle 39 years old of Sandy, Utah. His companion was Rubon Dorrity 32 years old of Salt Lake City. Wardles wrist watch stopped at 8:35 p. m. which must have been the time of the accident according to Investigating Sgt. Vernon Fugatt of the Arizona Highway Patrol. The truck wasn't very easily seen from the road so it was about 11:00 p.m. before Bob Houstom, Utah Arizona driver of Flagstaff stopped to check and found the accident. Wardles brother and a companion were in another Utah - Idaho Roofing Co. truck following the victims and drove on by the accident without realizing it, they were advised of it later when they arrived at Page. They were going to Page to put a roof on one of the new buildings there which was just a oneday job, according to a statement made by Darrell Wardle at the Fredonia Checking Station. Coronor J. Downs of Page was called to the scene The bodies were taken to Flagstaff. Wardle is reported to be survived by a wife and five children, and Dorrity is survived by a wife and one child. Deserett Mortuary returned the bodies to Salt Lake City area for burial. Evidence at the scene indicated that the driver dosed at the wheel as he rounded a curve and left the road, traveling on the shoulder about 200 feet before going into the wash,. The 2V4 ton truck was loaded with crushed roofing rock in sacks and when the truck dug Into the wash bank the load shifted forward with such impact it crushed the cab flat the bodies of both men in it. They died of multiple injuries. A wrecker had to pull the wreckage apart before the bodies could be extracted from the wreckage. Assisting in the Investigation were Deputy Slim Lathim and Patrolman- Lavar Johnston pf Fredonia and Patrolman Jerry Hott of the Gap. ut - . . 5. Left to right: Gail P. Heat Alton R. Pugh, Fred E. Heaton Rach Lynn First 1958 Meeting Board Education Held At Kanab Problems of public interest occupied the attention of the Board of Education, Kane School District, at the first meeting of 1958. The work of the general contractor, Valley gymnasium addition, was accepted. Preliminary plans were accepted for a addition to the Kanab elemenm tary school. New Board Member A matter of major importance was the seating of. Mr. Gail P. newly-electe- d Alton, Heaton, member from school representative precinct no 5. Mr. Heaton became a member of the audit and finance committee, replacing Alton R. Pugh. Otherwise Board organization remained unchanged, with Lynn F. Find-apresident and Fred E. Heaton, Members A. D. Findlay and H. Tharon Salter serve on audit and finance. Superintended Owen M. Davis and Cleric Rachel S. Findlay complete the roster. School representatives precint no 5 includes the towns of Alton and Glendale. "Until the installation of Gail P. Heaton (three-yea- r term) not since 1926. has a member of the Board of Education been a resident of the community of Alton. Mr. Heaton, a prominent livestock raiser, is a member of the Alton ward bishopric, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. He and Mrs. Heaton, the former Esther Woodbury, have four children. y t. y Outgoing Member The retiring member, Alton R. Pugh, resides .with his wife, formerly Lillith Brinkerhoff, and their children in Glendale. For fifteen consecutive years he has represented his school precinct. On January 4, 1943 he was first seated as a member of the Board, and at that time was elected to membership on the finance committee. On January 7, 1947 he a position became he held until February 1956 when he again served on audit and fi. nance. Mr. Pugh had' been manager of the lunch room at Valley during W. P. A. days, and as a board member he gave much assistance to the program. He was a firm supporter of county health vice-preside- service. Serevd On Planning He assisted with the planning of a building program long before there seemed any real chance of getting new, construction. That Kane School District might qualify funds under the State Emergency School Building Program, Mr. Pugh turned his attention to the necessary bond elections and land negotiations. State funds for two new buildings in Kanab were followed by allocations to Valley for a new gymnasium and remodeling. When the allocations fell short of completing all projects, Mr, to Pugh devoted time and effort a second bond election. Funds from this second issue completed Kanab high school basement. In addition. A fine modern music, room has been constructed at has Valley; Valley gymnasium a new ceiling, the interior walls have been painted, and the heating improved. Mr. Pugh has supported more liberal contracts for teachers and higher salaries for all employees while yet insisting on service that would raise educational standards in the district. Of late years the veteran member Of the Board,' Mr. Pugh has (Clerk), A. D. Theron Salter, Fidlay (President), H Findlay, (Vice-presiden- t), five-roo- Ovvt?n el S. Findlay on, F. Kane County Groups Unite To Fight The following telegram was received Wednesday afternoon. State Tax Problem Washington DC Brown Editor and Errol G. Publisher Southern Utah News Kanab Utah A Civil Aeronautics Board hearing Officer will recommend to the board that the question of service to Kanab from Las Vegas, Nevada be investigated during the pending field hearing upon airlines service from Kanab from Denver, Salt Lake City and Pheo-ni- A County wide meeting was held in Kanab Monday evening, following the return from Holly- wood of a committee made ud of Delmont McAllister, Alvin Judd, Don Pugh, Calvin Johnson, Clark x. His decision was reached today in Washington following a conference to determine the scope and the to be discussed at the field hearing. Arthur V. Watkins United States Senator g es Weekly Hews Release from Your County Agent Wayne .Rose Where should the community you live in be ten years from now? What should we be doing this year to reach those objectives? On Thursday night, January 16th, a group of about 75 community leaders in Kane County to discuss will meet together ways and means of bettering our communities. In the past our communities have done a fine job of meeting the problems of each year. Yet how many have ever stopped to consider what we should have ten years from now. Leaders of Kane County will meet Thursday night to consider these problems Represented in the meeting will be Kane County Commissioners, Mayors and Councijmen from each community, School Principals, .County School Board,of Schools, P.T.A. Presidents, Kanab, L.D.S. Stake Presidency, Bishoprics, Relief Society Presidents, and community leaders. An effort will be. made to set down the major problems facing our communities and to set up priorities on those problems. It is hoped that preliminary suggestions will also be made on how we might organize in community groups to achieve the of solving these realization problems. No doubt further community meetings will need to be - - (Superintend- Photo by Claude Lupdquist BULLETIN D. M. Davis ent) nt held. We live in a pleasant place with wonderful neighbors and beautiful scenery, but if we can improve what we already enjoy by community planning, then lets work now to make bur homes and dreams for our communities a reality in as few years as possible. Miss Kathy Atwater returned to BYU at Provo recently follow- ing a trip home for the holidays, While here she accompanied her parents to California for a Visit with friends and relatives there. exerted" strong influence In fin- ancial and budgetary matters. He has had his finger on the public pulse and has shown much tact and ingenuity in resolving difficulties before they became of serious nature. Upon retiring from his position as Board Member he said, I am glad to have had the ex' perience, and I leave feeling his work good. He will continue as office manager. Department of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservative at.Kanab Swapp and Duff Pugh. The six men spent nearly a week in Hollywood meeting with the different studios and presenting to them the new County setup here on movie making and policy. The group toghether with members and all workers connected with movie making have made up a brochure, outlining 'all conditions and policies that will be followed in bringing the studios here for filming. The County wide meeting was held in conjunction with Kanab City officials. County officials, officers of the various unions and other Interested persons to try to amend a new state law enacted last year that places an income tax on out of state workers which according to the reports brought back from Hollywood will keep the filming companies ' from coming here, The six men above named, together with St George and Cedar City Chambers of Commerce have arranged a meeting with Gov. Clyde and the Tax Commission on Jan. 21. in the State Capitol, to try to iron out these differences on the tax. Senate President Orval Hafen, and Highway Commissioner William J. Smirl are working with the group as well as Chamber of Commerce units from other Southern Utah cities on the meeting. Orvil Mr. Russell R. Neilan, Veterans Administrative Contract Representative from the Regional Of fice in Salt Lake City, will be at the County Court House in Kanab on Wednesday from 8:00 a. m. until noon. January 22nd. Special emphasis this month will be toward assisting veterans and or widows who are in red ceipt of pensions in the completion of their income questionnaire recently mailed out by the Veterans ad ministration. These questionnaires are due back to the VA within the next two weeks. Mr. Neilan will also aid in applications for all such benefits as schooling, old soldiers pensions, all types of government .life insurance, widows pensions, and hospital and medical benefits. noservice-connecte- Kanab Conboys Win At Enterprise -- Wednesday flile 5 42 1 -- The Kanab Cowboys A team downed Enterprise 46 to 39 Wednesday night at Enterprise while the B team lost 42 to 51. Coach Adams played all players on both teams, and while the A team game was close most of the way, gave the boys good experience and managed the win. The B squad played a hard game but were unable to down a more evperienced Eenterprise team. Steve Peterson, Thayne Judd, Earl Severance, Rodger Pugh, and Paul Ford were the starting five with Pat Duffy, Dave Shrum, Jim Young and Richard Sauers all playing and showing up fine. Playing for the B team were Steve Heaton, Dennis Judd, Mack Glover, Royce Young, Kim Ford, Claud M. Glazier, Bryson Jones, Bobby Brown, David Frost and Val Curtis. The Cowboys tangle with Cedar City there Friday night See Kanab High School News for report on Hurricane game last Friday night. MISS JOYCE JACKSON . . . - Local Man To Recife J. Averett Salt Lake Temple Vows Laid To Rest Mr. and Mrs. Ivan A. Anderson have announced the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Funeral services were conduct- Rama, to Duane Burnham Ford. The pair will recite their mared in Kanab Monday for Orvil J. riage vows on January 31st in Averett,. age 45, who passed the Salt Lake City Temple of of at home his Saturday the Church Jesus Christ of Latcauses. natural Born May 25,1912 in Kanab, he ter day Saints. A reception will was the son of Charles and Lil- be given in their honor on lian Averett. He attended Kanab ruary 3rd in the home of the schools and had spent most of bride elect's parents. Miss Anderson is a graduate of his life in Kanab. He was a VetSacramento High School and ateran of World War 11. Survivors are: Denovar a tended Sacramento Junior Colactive in daughter of Kanab and a son, By- lege. At SJC she wasaffairs and ron of Ada, Ohio; One brother, student government Dell and two sisters, Mrs. Lula was a member of the cabinet as chairman of finance. She acted Millett of Kanab and Mrs. as state chairman at the CaliThomas of Provo. Burial was in the Kanab City fornia Junior College Student Government Association conferCemetary. ence recently in San Francisco. Her fiance the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Ford of Kanab, Utah Draflsrr.cn ceded is a graduate of the Kanab High School' and Utah State UniversBy Reclamation Bureau ity. He will enter active military service on February 13th as a With the recent approval of second lieutenant . stationed at salary increases for beginning Ft. Belevoir, Va, and experienced draftsman in the State of Utah, the Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to fill a Kanab Lions Club limited number of positions now open in Reclamation offices, it was announced today by Acting Slate Basketball Game Regional Director C. H. Carter. The Kanab Lions Club' has Salary Increases approved for draftsmen range from about $35 set Thursday, Jan. 30th as the r to $55 per month. A number of night for a big positions are now open both for basket ball game in the Kanab beginning and for experienced high school between the Snow draftsmen at Kanab, Utah, and College and the Southern Utah and the Kanab high at Salt Lake City, Mr. Carter said. school and Fredonia high school. These two games wiU offer Qualified persons are invited to make application at the Per- fine entertainment andTwill see sonnel Office, Bureau of Recla several local men - in action as mation, 32 Exchange Place, Salt well as the high schools. Tickets Lake. City, Utah Written exami- will be $1 and 50c and is featnations are not required, but evl ured as a Lions Benefit Game. dence of experience and qualifiRemember the date and watch cation must be submitted in next weeks S.U.N. for more par ticylars. making application. In Kanab $3.50 Yearly, 10c Single Copy Monday Lil-lia- m double-heade- All-star- ; Kanab City Council Meet Tuesday To Discuss Various Problems, Assign Department Heads New Administration Kanab City Couhcil, Mayor Harmon C. Steed: Councilmen Ernest G. Kirby, William Knud-seLowell Johnson, Neil Crosby and Norris McDonald togeth er with Clerk, Lula Robinson and Watermaster Lester Johnson met in the Kanab City offices for the first meeting of 1958 r Tuesday evening in a meeting that started the wheels turning in policies and operation of the city government. Appointments for the various Councilmen and Mayor were undertaken, with some suggested changes probably to be made later. Assignments are: Fire Department, William O. Knudsen; Law Enforcement and Cemetery, Neil Crosby, assisted by W. O. Knudsen, Water and Sewer, Norris McDonald, assisted by E. G. Kirby; Streets and Sidewalks. Lowell Johnson and Mayor Steed; Finance, Myor Steed, assisted by Clerk Lula Robinson; Airport, Lowell Johnson and Norris McDonald. The n, five-hou- Council discussed Announcement is- - made this week by Mr. and Mrs. L. Elmer Jackson of Kanab of the engagement of their daughter, Joyce, to Mr. Evan R McAllister. is a junior studThe bride-eleent at the Brigham Young .University, where she is majoring in elementary education. She is an . affiliate of the ToKalon Social Unit. Mr. McAllister, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton J. McAllister of Kanab, is currently employed by the Kaibab Lumber Co. in Fredonia. He has filled an LDS South-WeIndian Mission and is a graduate of the Kanab high ct st school. Kanab News Notes Mr. - and Mrs. Frank Gowans. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whipple and Mr. and Mrs. Joel H. Johnh son, all of Kanab, went to Pan-guitc- Parking nr Offenders County Sheriff LaNard John-o- n' office working together with State Highway Trooper and City officers, said that they plan to crack down on all parking and other violations that are made in Kanab and over the County The State Highway Dept, have cooperated with Kanab City in painting all curbs where parking is prohibited both on Center and Main Streets, and the officers said that they would like full observance of this fact by drivers so that effective law enforcement can take place. Sheriff Johnson asks your full cooperation on this matter, otherwise, tickets will be issued in all cases in the future. other ments that must be established and appointments to be made later. Plans were started to obtain a full time, experienced law officer in conjunction with the present officer Alvin Jones. Jones who first started as a night watchman has assumed marshal duties and is on a present salary of approximately $300 per month. The Council plan on paying a substancial wage to get an experienced law officer here. Other appointments: Mrs. Lula Robinson as Clerk at $255 per month for five1 days a week from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. She also attends Council meetings. The salary for the Clerk and other paid officers was set up at the the end of 1957 for the 1958 budget. Lester Johnson, watermaster, was retained at a salary, of $400 for 4 months and $450 for 8 months. Mrs. Clara Shields, treasurer serves 2 houts a day, five days, for $55 per month. Cemetery caretaker, Douglas Young receives $1200 per year. Ken Chamberlain who has been serving as City Attorney is on a retainer of $50 per month plus traveling expenses. The Librarian Mrs. Blanche Mace receives $600 per year for part time services. Justice of peace A. T. Wakeling, asked for an assurance of a minimum of $40 per month, wdth possible additional amounts based on fees and extra duties. The Mayor and Councilmen are each paid $50 per year for their services. Firemen each receive $1 per year. Work to get water from the new well into the lines as soon as possible was given the A decision was made to retain the pump at the old well in case of' an emergency. Highway alignment through Three Lakes and near the old well was turned over to the City Attorney for his advice on proceedure. Standard building fees, policy and enforcement of trailer parking and water hook-up- , was discussed. Naming of the Library and Planning Commission Boards are being studied. Cemetery plot and indentification study was started. d. Engagement Plans Told By Kanab Parents Local Officers Will Crack Down On Mrs. Rabbis S. Mace Passes Away Kanab High School News Events By Danell Lewis Last Friday January 10, the the Kanab Cowboys traveled to Hurricane. Excitement held the crowd as it was a very close game. In the last seconds of the game Earl Severence tried for a last shot and missed. The Tigers won by one point. 4948. We would like to congradulate our boy on a very fine game. It really seems good to have the townspeople support our home and out of town games. Kanab has had a good reputation for and pep. We sportsmanship womL vgryrxc - to-please refrain from clapping when the other team makes fouls, and all other things that indicate bad sportsmanship. Last Friday was also Junior Varsity Cheerleader Those trying out were Tina Brown, Meryl Lee Mahoney, Charlotte Young, Joyce Young, and Lillian Tsosie. Everyone voted that same day and Meryl Lee Mahoney was chosen as head cheerleader. She choose Charlotte Young and Tina Brown. They will show their pep and spirit at the game with Cedar Friday January 17,1958. On January 8 and 9 the Senior class sponsored their Talent Show. We had a good crowd and made enough profit to help out with our Senior Vocational Day. In the Senior Division the winners were Judy Lewis hula First Place, Jacqulta Watson reading Second Place, Carol Jean Jack-sand Delna Swapp Third Place with a song. In the Junior Division the winners were Shelley Hamblin song and dance First Place, Leon Bybee song Second Place and Rosy Hamblin and Marrilyn Johnson dance Third -- - - try-out- s. on Place. Wednesday January 15th the and Lariettes will travel to Enterprise. On Friday January 17th we will journey to Cedar. The Lariettes will march at both games and the bus will be taken to the Cedar game. We hope we can win these games and make our way to the State Tourna ment. The latest words from Seniors have been What is your Subject? The reason for this is English and those research pap-ers. Also we are working toward commencement and the Literary Award that is given each year. Lets see everybody at the games away from home, and LETS BEAT ENTERPRISE ballboys - In Kanab Monday Mrs. Nabbie Spencer Mace, age of Kanab passed away here Monday of a heart attack while sitting in her chair at a neighbors home taking care of their 74, . children. - Born March 1, 1883 In Order-villshe was the daughter of Howard Orsen and Persis Spen- AND CEDAR! cer. She married Wan'del H. e, Mace November 4, 1903 in the St. George Temple. He died July 12, 1925. Survivors are: Son, Ward Spe-ce- r, Mesa, Arizona; Daughters, Mrs Mason (Wilma) Meeks and Mrs. .Claud M. (Nabbie) Glazier of Kanab; Also, Mrs. Elva Pugh, Mrs. Emily Fleming, Provo; Mrs. Leola Hansen, Loa; Mrs. Harriet Gublar, Springville; Mrs. Betty Golding, Flymar, Calif.; Mrs. Aretta Bockman, Delco, Two sisters; 33 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. from the Kanab Ward last Thursday where they attended funeral services for Norman A. Sargeant. Staff Sargeamt Wayne C. Masterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roll Masterson of Kanab, arrived home this week from, England where he has beep stationed the oast three years with the armed Chapel Thursday. services. Wayne has served four Funeral services and life histyears altogether in the service. ory. will be published nej$t weejv News Happenings A Relatives of Orvill Averett who passed away in Kanab last week here to attend funeral services Monday were. Mrs. Lillian Thomas and daughter Barbara of Provo, Utah; Mr., and Mrs. Birt Millett of Page, Arizona and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bluejacket of Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnny Chamberlain son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Chamberlain of Kanab, was amongthe students, at BYU who were listed on the high honor roll for the Aut- - |
