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Show Spotlighting -- UTAH Local Leaders Should Promote Tourist Business With a greater influx of tourists into Utah this season than ever before, it becomes more evident that a golden stream of travelers dollars now passing through Utah towns could in many instances be diverted into local hands. Both Zion and Bryce report increases in the tourist visitation for June as compared With June of last year. A comparative travel data report just issued for the current travel year shows tourist travel in the National Parks to be up 11 per cent. Nearly every community on the states major highways have something of tourist interest Many communities have Utah pioneer museums, art exhibits collections of Indian artifacts mineral collections, points oi historical interest or other item1 of unusual interest extremely in touris' teresting to the traveler, to sc anxious and sight-see- r everything his travel itineran can offer. Unfortunately, the traveler ir Utah is passing such places by the thousands, completely unaware they exist. It is up to local communities to do something about the situation. The State Department of Publicity is anxious to cooperate with communities, civic grouos or individuals who feel they have something to offer the tourist. Since actual records compiled by the publicity department reveal that the tourists in Utah are spending $26 every day they are in the state, anything that Utah cities and towns can offer them by way of historical scenic or educational interest tends to prolong' their stay. To hold them in Utah only a few more hours or another day or so increases by millions of dol lars the annual tourist expendi ture in this state. Thousands of prospective vacationists and travelers writ the Utah Department of Publi city annually trying to find ou what Utah has to offer a tour ist passing through the state They are eager and anxious to see everything of importance the state has to offer. While the Utah Publicity Department does every thing possible to inform these folks on major scenic attractions it is now up to local community leaders to get into the harness and cooperate with the state in trying to influence the tourist visitor to snend more time in Utah Travelers on a strange highway pay considerable attention to road signs, and there are still two months left when the major highways of Utah will be crowded with tourist automobiles carrying people looking for a place to eat where food is above the average, looking for sights and scenes which are strange to their eyes, and for friendly people. These travelers will stop if intriguing road signs advise them that there is something ahead worth stopping for. If they linger they will spend either for food, gasoline or other items they need. This expenditure boosts local prosperity and puts into circulation money which ultimately flows into many pockets Tourist courts and gasoline stations can do much to remind visitors that the community has something of unusual interest. A few suggestions by operators of such places often results in holding tourists in certain communities for many hours, thus paying dividends to all concerned. Vacation Travel Trends According to American Automobile Association experts, the tourists this year are acting contrary to expectations. They were expected to make shorter trips this year and instead are going just as far, or farther, and staying as long, or longer, than last season. Travel to Europe is reported to be extra good and thousands of tourists who might have spent their money vacationing in the U. S. are hiking off to Europe by the shio load. Air travel is booming again. Traffic thus far during 1949 has climbed from 16 to 18 per cent ahead of the first half of 1948, and some carriers are reporting a load factor of 80 to 85 per cent on some of their main routes. Foreign Countries Compete For U. S. Tourist Dollar Foreign nations, anxious to get their share of the U. S. tourist dollar are going all out to attract the American traveler. For example, the South African railways are making available 16mm sound films in color, showing scenic attractions and tourist resorts. To offset this competition, the National Association of Travel Officials have compiled a directory listing all American sound films available made to promote the vacation business or recreational travel. Among those listed are the sound films distributed by the Utah State Department of Publicity which have had a bearing and influence on the present tourist influx into Utah. Nation's Newspapers Promote Vacation and Tourist Travel During June, July and August, more than 40 of the nation's biggest newspapers have put out or are putting out, special vacation and resort issues A number of those have used articles the Utah Departprepared ' ment of Publicity, and even the St Petersburg Florida Times ot $3.00 DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1949. VOLUME 19 BIG CELEBRATION AT TABIONA . MONDAY, JULY 23 By Tiitlma The Per Year In Advance Number 1 Polio Emergency Volunteer Organization is Launched Nye Ward Tab.ona officers, the direction of lhshop Olaus Johnson, have plans under way for a bang-u- p July 24th celebration in Tabiona. Because the 24th falls on Sunday it was decided to hold the celebration Monday, July 25th. Full arrangements are not entirely complete at this date but it is - expected that th.s will be an outstanding celebration with a full day and evening of activity. Mrs. Norma Wagstaff was chosen chairman of the parade committee, and she plans on at least twenty floats m the paundt.r District Encampment Of D.U.P. to Be Held in Duchesne By Thelma The Duchesne pot-luc- My-to- rs Mother of Duchesne Ladies Passes On In Southern Utah Town LVMAN, Wayne County Mrs. Hattie Van Dyke Jackson, 68 years of age, died in the Salma nosp.tal Monday morning, July 11. She wa3 the mother of Mrs. Violet McDonald and Mrs. Bernice Broadhead, of Duchesne. Mrs. Jackson was born in den, August 13, 18S0, a ter of Sybren and Annie Van Dyke. She was married to Alpheus Jackson on March 8, 1905, in Lyman, where they resided ever since. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and was a teacher m the Relief Society for many years. Surviving are her husband; a son, Vernal R. Jackson, both of Mrs. Lyman; six daughtas, Pearl J DeLoou v, Lyman; Mrs. Cleo Petetson and Mrs Blanch Taylor, Mayfield, Sanpete county; Mrs. Violet McDonald and Mrs. Bernice Broadhead. Duchesne, Mrs. Minnie Salt Galliway, Lake City; 31 grandchildren and two Funeral services weio conducted Thursday, July It, in Wayne Stake Tabernacle of the LDS church, under the direction of Welby Van Dvke, a member of the Lyman ward bish prie. Intel ment took place In the Lyman ci niLtrry. Nol-camp- er There are plenty of good things a guy can do," says former HOEING HIS OWN ROW lost the use of both legs during the war. The crippled veteran who lineman Burd, Ray telephone to statement his farming. Above, helped by Ora Bell Jarrett, he uses a by turning proved sled to chop cotton on the Jarrett farm near Memphis, Tenn. He still must report to a hospital every three days. mule-dra- CELEBRATION AT ALTAMONT Illness JULY 22 AND 23 TWO MEN INJURED IN HEADON AUTO Ronald Glen Stephenson Dies at His Home . COLLISION JULY After Lingering Thursday, July 7, 7 at about automobiles 7.30 p. m. two head-o- n collided opposite the Halstead home on Highway 40, east of Duchesne. The vehicles were nearly demolished. Ed Gee, rancher, returning to his ranch, traveling east, was alone in his coupe, while Wallie Fouse, coming into Duchesne, heading west, was the driver of Mr. the other car, a sedan. Fouse was also traveling alone. As there was no eye witnesses nothing can be said as to what caused the accident. Sheriff Arzy Mitchell, of Duchesne, was at the scene of the accident shortly after, and took the injured men bo the RooseMr. Fouse who velt hospital. suffered severe abrasions and bruises, was able to leave the hospital the following afternoon, and at present seems to be well on the road to recovery. Mr. Gee suffered severe cuts and bruises, along with a chest into developed injury which pneumonia, and he was forced Co stay at the hospital until Wednesday, July 13, when he was returned to his home, where it wdl be necessary for him to remain indoors for several days from his inwhile recovering juries and subsequent compli- cations. NATIONAL FARM SAFETY WEEK JULY 24 TO 30 Active participation of every rural family of Utah in the national farm safety week July 24 to 30 was urged today by Duchesne A. Jensen, Agent. Elimination of at least one uncondition by safe practice or each member of every farm family is the major objective of the national farm safety week camOne particular phase of paign. farm safety will be emphasized each day of the week, namely: Sunday, July 24 The churches Sermons, Sunday School talks, playlt ts and discussions, all can be fiatuied in connection with Faun Safety Week. Monday, July 25 Home Safe-te- y More farm people are injured m accidents in the home, than anywhere else on the farm. Monday's program should emphasize the elimination of unsafe practices in the home. Tuesday, July 26 Livestock Animals account for one out of On four farm work accidents. Tuesday the safe methods of handling livestock can be given most attention. Louis County Wednesday, July 27 Falls the home and around the farmstead falls lead the list of Good housekeeping mishaps. around the farm is the theme lor this day. In Thursday, July 28 Highway Tiaffic Highl.ght rules of safe in g and walk ng on highways ta help reduce the toll of 7,300 rural residents killed in traffic mishaps. Fnday, July 29 Machinery n Fr.day might well be the for spreading the facts nece.-uitfor the safe optration occa-s'o- of n acci-d'l- . Daugh- ficers. Mrs. Maxine Burdick, Duchesne County DUP Captain, with Mrs. Minnie Hamilton, county secretary, presided at the Other officers present meeting. were Hrsi Emma Oberhansely and Mrs. Thelma Nye, county wee presidents; Mrs. Pearl county parhmeiuar.au, Mrs. Margaret Maxfield, county auditor; Mrs. Fannie Price, county chaplain, and Mrs. Hazel of Clark, custod.an county relics. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers of Uintah county will be specially invited guests of the Duchesne County DUP at the Officers of the encampment. State Central Company are also expected to be present. Plans were made to prepare the dinner which wdl be served. Each member of the organization is requested to pay one dollar to the county secretary to help cover the expense of the encampment and purchase dinner for themselves and the guests. Alsto, each of the six camps of Duchesne counity are requested to furnish a number for the program. Plans were also made for the election of new officers for Du-- I chesne county. Mrs. Pearl lof Roosevelt, lrs. Marof Altonah, Mrs. Maxfield, garet Emma Oberhansely, of Neola Mrs. Fannie Price, of Duchesne, Mrs. Hazel Clark and Mrs Thelma Nye, both of Tabiona, were selected as the election committee, to draw up a slate ol candidates for office. Recommendations of candidates will be made by the captains of the six camps in Duchesne county. Red--noun- d, an! Mrs Ihntv Che noy of film machinery. Review Satin day, July 30 Sahara Villige, UUh, weie it v ftrg at Uia-over Inc vek Dav Hr view all phases of rmans end with Mr. and M, s Wm. of as a pieventmn June 19, carried a half page Ivie. Mrs C1 e Hum aging sife is a daughtir piaiticu on spread with four photos depict- of Mi. and Mis. ?yI the Lfty-Ua year. farm wuks ;. ing Utahs scenic attractions. Mr. County ters of the Utah Pioneers hi Id a meeting in the Duchesne stake house to plan the Dislrict Encampment, to be (held the second week of August in Duchesne Pile exact date will be announced later, after contact has been made with the state central of- rade, with clowns, high school uand, and anything else necessary to have a worthwhile paMrs. , Thelma Nye was rade. chosen chairman lof the program committee and is planning an original and entertaining pro- gram. Immediately after the program, while the children are together a children's dance wall be held m the Tabiona w'ard house. Mr. Bert Lazenby is the chairman of the childrens dance committee. After the childrens dance the crowd will go to the picnic site on the Duchesne River to k family style enjoy a An old fashioned idea picnic. out a good way for friends and neighbors to get together and have a good time. Each family is requested to bring whatever they wish to contribute to the picnic, sufficient for your own .am.ly needs of course, and also a blanket or old quilt to spread on tlhe grass if desired. During the picmc period, Mis. Stella Turnbow has been chosen to direct childrens races and novelty events for children of all ages. Two ball games w.ll be played during the afternoon. Cliff Van Tassell and Clarence White, the managers of the Tabiona town ball team, states that the town team has promised to play Tabiona on that date. is Courtland Mrs. Douella manager of the ladies ball team, which wall also play that day, but it iS not known at this time who the opposing team will be. Clarence White was chosen chairman of the fireworks committee and this is expected to be an outstanding feature ;of the celebration. The dance in the evemng will be held under the direction of Earl Van Tassell. Mrs. Twilla Rhoads was named chairman of the queen committee and the queen contest is now underway, with unmarried girls between sixteen and sixty eligible to enter. Tabiona Ward MIA groups are in charge of concessions at the celebration, and state that many and good interesting articles things to eat will be on sale. Everyone, no matter where you live, is invited to come to Tabiona t'o celebi ate Monday, July 25th. And bring the whole good family for an time. Nye o Ronald Glen BIG A big celebration will be held Stephenson, at Altamont to celebrate son of Glen and Phyllis July Pioneer Day. The celebration will be held July 22 and 23, and will feature entertainments of died at his Shirts Stephenson, home in Duchesne, Friday, July 7, at 10:15 a. m. after a lingering illness. The boy was born in Duchesne January 23, 1938. He had been 24 a fifth grade student at Duchesne elementary school and was a member of the Church of Latter-Daof Jesus Christ y Midvale. i Me-cha- Saints. Surviving are his parents; two sisters, Janice and Carol Stephenson, all of Duchesne; four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stephenson, Duchesne, and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Jones, of all kinds, chief of which will be the rodeo which will run bfoth days, according to Reed Lyons, general Chairman. Other committees consist of the following: Advertising Mons Johansen, Buneta; Alden Carroll, Altonah; LeGrand Mtn. Home; Glenn Mohl-maFinance Wm. Altonah. Boneta; Leon Bur- Brotherson, ton, Talmage; Bernard Winkler, Bluebell. The program committee (has not been named as yet but will be announced later. Tne rodeo is sponsored by the Moon Lake Stake and will consist of the following each day: Calf Rbping, 1st prize $35.00, n, . Funeral services were conducted Monday, at 2:00 p. m. in the Duchesne Stake and Ward Chapel, under the direction of 'second $20.00, third $15.00. EnMarvel Moore, and were as trance fee l$5.00. follows:' first Bronc Saddle Riding, Prayer, Ralph Kenworthy third second 35.00, $65.00, I Need Thee Every $20.00 for the two-da- y Song, finals. Hour, male quartet, Porter L. Day money also paid. Merrell, Alfonzo G. White, GilBareback Riding, $2.50 per bert Horrocks, Jack Gilbert, ac- mount. ' companied at the piano by Mrs. Cow Wild Milking Musical Fern Moffitt. Chair. Prizes given. Speaker, Golden L. BerretL Steer Riding, 40 head Indian Vocal Solo, "The Childrens cattle. $1.00 per ride. Friend, Virginia Wilcken, with $10 00 for the best clown. violin and piano accompaniment Other attractions will include by Larue Clark and Fern Mof- childrens races, softball game fitt. each day and pioneer program Speaker, Parker Robison. 23 at 10.00 a. m. July Duet, "Thy Will. Be Done," Prices of admission are adults Fbrter L. Merrell and Fern $1.00 and children 40 cents inMoffitt, accompanied by Arlene cluding tax. Gilbert. Speaker, John P. Madsen. of Jane Murphy O. My Father, male Family 'Song, quartet, Mr. Merrell, Mr, White, Gather in Reunion Mr. Horrocks, Mr. Gilbert, The reunion of Jane Murphys Fern Moffitt. in Daniels held was family Prayer, Arvin Stevens. 10 The Sunday, July Pallbearers, Kermet Foulson, Canyon, was time games, spent playing j Mont Poulson, Howard Cowan, was served, and a pro-- I Evan Stephenson, Wallace Step- a dinner follows: as presented gram henson and Thad Johnson. Mona and Louise Jane, Song, Grave dedicated by Levi J. L.ddill; reading, Wilma Jane Anderton. Mona LidInterment took place In the Meyer; skit, Jane and Rean Meyer; readand La dell Duchesne cemetery. ing, Maxine Murphy; Song Jane and Louise Liddell. WM. II. ITITZ WATER Those present were Mrs. Jane VISITS IN DUCHESNE Muniphy, Bridge land; Mr, and Mrs. Roy Murphy and five chilfor William II. "Pitzwater, dren, of Bennett; Mr. and Mrs, many years a prominent citizen Earvin Murphy and three chilof Duchesne, who is now makdren, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer ing his home ini Salt Lake City, and seven children, Mr. and Mrs. arrived Tuesday morning and Frank Murphy and sx childie1 will spend the remainder of the Mr. and Mrs. Elden Liddell and week visiting with his children seven children, Mr. and Mrs. and other relatives and friends. Walter and three children, Meyer Mr. Fitzwater says he is feel- all of Bridgeland; Mr. and Mrs. ing fine and enjoying his vaca- Morlln Murphy and three chiltion. Among other activities he dren, of Murray; Mr. and Mrs. is employed on the school traf- Bruce Gailey and two children, fic patrol, and will again assume of Neola; Mr. and Mrs. Norman thost duties September 1st. two children of Murphy and Draper; Mr. nd Mrs. Dean Field ENTERTAIN FOR VISITOR and three children, of Ogden; Mrs. Ruth Keele and three chilMrs. J. P. Madsen and daughJunior of Mammoth; dren, ter, Miss Emily, entertained at Brown of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden; a delightful luncheon Thursday, Tal B.rd and child, of Salt Lake July 7th, In honor of Mrs. E. S. City; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Bisel who is a guest of of Carman, and Mrs. Mr. Woodland; Mr. her son and danghter-in-laNickols and four chilGeorge In and Mrs. Edwin Carman. dren, of Heber. The entire group addition to the (honored guest returned to their respective were Charlotte homes in the others present evemng. Johnson. Mis. Jess Johnatun, Mrs. Vern Bromley, Anna Stark, Mr, and Mis. Orin Olsen and Mrs. Ed Carman, Mrs, Stanley daughter, Albnta, Mrs. George McDonald, Mrs. C. W. Erickson, Thompson, Mrs. Emma Dohbn Mrs, Alma Poulson, Mrs. Emma attended the Lang family reunion Wimmer and Mrs. Maxine Bur in Spmish Folk Canyon Saturduk. The afternoon waas spent day and Sunday, July 9 and 10. in viewing Miss Emilys snap Etom thi re tht y wmt to bixik aiul difnrent articles that Folk Canyon and 35 of she has collected from almost the group hiked up and Visited ail points of the world. Tunpan igos Cave. i i more people polio conscious and also to give tramng to interested people so that we will know what to do in case of an emergency. He pointed out that we should be piepared to meet an emergency this fall as there are now 78 cases of polio m Utah as cimpared to 9 at this time aBt year. The County Club was uiganiz-e- d at Roo ovelt during a meet-whu- h Mr Emtiy conducted. Mr. George Stewart was made presi-len- t; Mrs. Opal Dillma.i, vice resident; Mis. IOftie Taylor, tieasurei; Mis Ruby Lawson, secretary. The county officers of the PEV organization would like the bown3 to organize. A meeting for this purpose will be held in Duchesne at the Stake House Eriday evening, July 15, a 8;00 All mtei ested m this o'clock. organization are invited to atAfter the organization Is tend, perfected each month there will be a class to tiain people how to recognize and treat a polio patient until a doctor can be reached. Mr, Emery pointed out that many turns the manner in which a patient is ti rated in early stages deteimims the seventy of the disease. Gilbert Family Meet In Reunion July 1 By Mrs. Elsie Bird Red-moun- d, TWO MEN INJURED WHEN lICK-U- P TRUCK OVERTURNS t Am-eiic- Frank Emery, state representative for the March of Dimes, was in Duchesne county Friday. July 8, to oigamze a P. E. V. (Polio Emeigency Volunteer) organization. Mr. Emery explained that the purpose of the P E V mgamxation is to get By Grace H. Dalgleish MYTON A serious automobile accident occurred Saturday at-- i ternoon about 4.30 oclock on Highway 40, 7 miles west of town when a small pick-u- p true) driven by Don Giles went out of control on the slippery high-- I way during a shower, and over- turned. , ARCADIA A family gathering was enjoyed by friends and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gilbert, over the Fourth of July week end. Tot luck lunch, gamo3 and general visiting weie enjoyed. Among those present were Mrs. Eliza J. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. John Gilbert and ehildien, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shanks of Roosevelt, Mr, and Mis Alfred T. llill and children, Carol, Donald and Nancy, of Bountiful, Mrs. Mittie G. Young and son, Eddie, of Munay, La Vty Moore and Claudette Reynolds, alro of Murray, Mis. Sylvia Orton and daughters, Barbie and Chnssie, of 'Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gilbert and children, Legrand and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Garn Gilbert and emldien, all of Arcadia, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gilbert and family of My-toMr. and Mrs Jack Gilbert and children of Arcadia, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Olsen of Salt Lake Mr. and (Mis Randall City, Stewart and Patsy and Bobbie, Mr. Carter, father of Mis Ste.v-ar- t, all of Roosevelt, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Gilbert and j n, Mr. Giles, age 42, and his companion., J. A Bywater, age 84 years, were thrown from the truck, both suffering shock and lacerations on face and neck. Mr. Bywaters condition was considered so serious that after attention at the Roosevelt hosp,-ta- l, family. was taken to a Salt Lake hospital. L xtc st reports are that his condition is serious, having suffered a fractured rib and shoulder, with possible Internal injuries, and at his age the shock was severe. Mrs. Bywater and son and daughter-in-laMr, and Mrs. x U Lavrence returned Bywater, from Salt Lake City Monday night, July 11, after being in Salt Lake with the injured man, while his daughter, Miss Sarah Bywater, remained to be with her father until his condition shows O L S F 'J 1 " J improvement. &S- i VXD MOTHERS CLUB TO SPONSOR DYNCE 11 The Band Mothers Club of Du chesne will hold a dance tonight, Friday, July 15, at the high sJhool tennis court. The profits from this dance will be used to assist the Duchesne High School Band. It is entirely fitting that this dance be well supported by local people. Come out and have a good time and help the band. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS VUTII MRS. MIRDOCK Mrs. Baba Murdock entertained the members of the Bridge Club at her home Monday evening, July 11. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess to the following; Bessie Kohl, Ihl-dJohnslun, Lauia Clemons, Phyllis Day, Margie Pitei.son, Jo B ebe, Ruby Thomas, Rhea Rife, Emily Madsen, Ivy Murdock, NeU.e Muir, Theldi Halstead and Nellie Nelson) In the playing of bridge Mrs. Nelson Mrs Hal-- , won high smre pn stead s'am prize, and Mis. Day connsulatiun pilo. ur L ChUiengir Airbm s Photo Pat Mi Convey of Challenger the fewest exhibits All lines, decor it, on fir the ChUhnger r. With the p adht.on of Vernal, Utah, to the systun - the Chilenpr Sijvue ii) rum an Un b 1 g m, sy ptov id.ng fast F at in Lake, B.l-Pat juUlj has Pitm, to bug; about, or is v the po.nl ohvunw i 1 |