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Show VOL. II, VERNAL, UINTAH COUNTY, UTAH, SEPTEMB ER, 1925 NO. ! Third Uintah Basin Industrial Convention a Complete Success The third annual Uintah Basin Industrial Convention held at Fort Duchesne August 12, 13 and 14 was a most complete success from every angle. The weather wias ideal, although rains the first day in the Ashley valley and Duchesne section, the two extremes almost, of the Basin, prevented many from those sections attending the first day. Various put the attendance at from 3500 tO' 5000 the first day. There was a constant inncrease until late in the night. The second day eclipsed any day for attendance of any year. There were fully 7000 persons who attended the welcome to Governor George H. Dern at night. And there were between 8000 land 9000 persons who witnessesd the Uintah Basin pageIt can ant immediately following. two said these be that truthfully meetings commanded the largest crowds ever gathered in the Uintah Basin. Nearly 6000 persons registered at the registration booth, which means that at some time during the three days of the convention fully 12,000 people of the Basin were in Ft. Duchesne, or practically of the population. The immense educational program was carried out practically as advertised. The attendance at the various class work and conventions under the four departments greatly increansed this year. As the people have now become fully aware that the problems confronting the Basin can be partially solved at these the meetings and attendance under libis a highly specialized leadersconcentrateral education in a very ed form, giving food for thought until the next year. Every speaker had a message for their 'hearers. Because of the greatly improved methods of placing the . two-thir- ds j speakers stand land the seating arrangement, to which credit must be given, to W. W. Owens, state county farm bureau leader, U. A. C., many hundreds more than in previous years listened to each address. The recreational leaders v ere busy and it surely was a most inspiring sight each evening to see the immense crowds, old and young, enjoying the games and dances, directed by experts. Never has there been so many who enjoyed the pleasures of camping as this year. The historical Fort campus is one of the most beautiful and an ideal an to distant visit neighcamp spot bors. Anothe1 iore noticeable this year was the iriendliness of those camping, it was as though one big family were on an outing. More conveniences were made this year also to hadle the immense crowds. Everyone seemed to desire the U. B. I. C. be continued and as several canvasses were made by different individuals, this is the conclusion of all. One visitor while meditating on the cause that could draw such crowds together, remarked that in all his experience he had never seen such an orderly crowd, every one of which seemed to know exactly what to do and where to go. He further remarked about 'the educational feature and asked how it was people would come together without, some bombastic display of outside entertainers. When told that not one penny was given to any one appearing on the programs at any place or time his astonishment was greater than ever and the writer is sure he is still wondering how it is done. He was free to admit the Uintah Basin pageant put on without cost was beyond his comprehension. Tn fact it is doubtful if any of us to be found anywhere , Prizes Awarded Winners Boys and Girls Club Contest at Highland Friday, August 28 the people of acHighland turned out to see the and complishments of the Boys Girls club work cn display at the Highland school house. The school had been carefully decorated with paper festooned booths where the uirous exhibits of domestic art and agricultural products were displayed. The club leaders were Mis3 May Neilson, Mrs. L. E. Potter, Miss Christene Hardman and Mrs. S, F. Mortison of the Girls club and Cearl Hardman of the Boys club. A program was given ras follows: singing America, followed by add- president resses: L. E. Potter, W. Carlson, J. farm bureau, county Luke and Clegg leader county club of board county of the Duchesne education. Each gave interesting history of club work, the value of cooperative effort and the relation of club work to home building! A can tell how it has been done inSomehow the big cluding yourself. educational idea and plans just fits into our life here in the Basin and the best that can be said is that everyone attending takes some part in the activities, even the children. The writer things our visitor hit the keynote when he said Everyone of which seems to know exactly what to do and where to go. This shows a definite aim and purpose with each one. old and young to solve their problems in their own way under expert supervision, given with a big purpose in view Know the Problems of the Uintah Basin Better. This slogan exactly fits. The more you study it the more you aan find out why it does so. The Uintah Basin is a place with a distinct personality. This factor is much more easily seen in her younger people, who seem to have absorbed the best of the older pioneers land they are becoming the new pioneers of the Uintah Basin, hence the great convention once a year. Much more along this line could be said especially if one would analyze what it is that kept the older pioneers here contented and happy and again just what it is that lures our younger generation back to the homeland after they have gone to the great schools of learning. There is something that makes everyhing worth while in the Uintah Basin, just a little different or a little better or more pleasing than We natives almost anywhere else. are apt to take too much for granted, but it is through our visitors who express the opinion, for and the Basin that we get the best outlook and nearly every one of them hiave only words of praise for people and county. The U. B. I. C. has proven this reading was next given by May year that the convention has become an essential nart of our social and economic existence, so lots all boost for a permanent organization nnd let the U. B. I. C. become the real clearing house for this great Inland Empire. Great praise is due and we believe every one attending the U. B. I. C. is willing to give it, to the officers and committeemen, who worked so untiringly to make the convention a success, ialso give a vote of thanks to those appearing on the program and the many instructors. It would be tiresotne indeed to mention the long list of names and tell of their activities, but those who witnesed the Uintah Basin pageant on any one or all of the three nights will be pleased to know that Miss Stella Richards and her efficient corps of workers staged the most unique entertainment ever given in Utah, combining the native Utes and hundreds of the whites into a blending of pageantry, we vemture to assert, unequaled in American Great praise is due these history. undaunted workers and is gladly given. It would be unfair to close this narrative of the U. B. I. C. without mentioning the immense benefit the conventions have been to the native So Indians, our dusky brothers. much interest have they taken during the three years that this year they sent a request for special instruction to.be given by interpreters that those of them not educated in the English language, could underTo them also do we owe stand. much as they so willingly helped in making the Uintah Basin pageant a success. It is easy to see that there has been an uplifting influence and had the U. B. I. C. but this one thing to recommend it all the efforts made wouhi be worth while. J. W. Carlson and Mrs. Lawrence Smart. voChristine Domestic art project two year, by Hardman, reading cal duet Thelma and Arline Waters, prizes were: 1st Veda Neilson, 2nd sen, song by Virginia Neil-- ! Mortison, chorus by club, Our Club Will Shine. Luncheon was served to every one present. The 'menus consisted of everything good to eat in the line of culinary art, including ice cream. Many visitors present inspected the club exhibits and also separate exhibits of farm products by the members of Highland farm bureau. The display was a credit to any community. J. W. Carlson then awarded the prizes for the club live stock consisting of lambs, calves, pigs and chickens. Awards were also made for agricultural exhibits of the club. The judges of domestic science and iart were Mrs. Mary Orser, Mrs. Zella McLellan, 3d Zella McLellan. year project: 1st Kate Ed wards, 2nd Anna Hardman and 3d Ella Rose. Dome--iscience, first year: 1st Ella Rose. 10 years old. 2nd Virginia Mortison. 8 years old and 3d. Nedra Fullmer, 10 years old. Domestic sch ve, second year: 1st, Veda Neilson, 2nd. Atta Waters. First prize for be-- lamb project, Cl.irerce Shelton, 3u i, Minnie HardOne lt. man. Calf proj ' DeHa Hardman, 2nd, Christine Hardman, lig project: 1st, Delsa Hardman. 2nd Christena Hardman. Corn project: y 1st prize, Jammie Briggs, 2nd, and Buster Rose, 3d, William Adams. Garden project, Dervey and Buster Rose. : De-ro- |