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Show UNIVERSAL BOX 227 vimCFILYIN'G CCRP. 147 - 6TH AVENUE SALT LAKE 1 CITfTTTAf "ADS VOLUME 21 - NUMBER 45 DUCHESNE. DUCHESNE COUNTY. UTAH. THURSDAY. MAY 15. 1952 53.00 PER YEAR Pictures Tell Story Of Duchesne Floods Strawberry River Threat Ends, V SUPPORT YOUR HOMETOWN FOR A COMMON CAUSE .... A few months ago I made a statement similar to A Good Hometown is the kind of place where the local merchants and their customers know one another and share a common pride in making their community a wholesome, prosperous place in which to bring up their families." Since that time it has been rather brought to my attention by some of the readersforcefully of my editorial and own column, by my personal observation, that most of the men and women who share this common pride in their community are members of one or more organizations, such as Lions, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Business Mens League, womens clubs, parent-teachassociations, religious and fraternal groups. I heartily agree. I know and Im sure you will agree that in every hometown the most popular local groups are those that have done the most for the community. Thats why I believe in them. I thoroughly believe in the people who make up the membership in these organizations, and if they will meet together regularly to discuss ways and means by which they can better serve their hometown, great things can easily be predicted for their town. Such meetings would provide a wonderful opportunity for the local businessmen and women of the community to get better acquainted with each other. For nearly eighteen years I have been affiliated with one of the prominent international service organizations and have seen hometown men join together to do things for their community. It was my experience to preside for a year over ten of these local clubs, which gave me a chance to see how busy men served their various hometowns. I found this group of men are just like the men who make up the organizations in this area they want good schools, good city government, good churches, good public relations among communities, and all the other attributes of a wholesome hometown community. They want these things because they are good fathers and husbands, and good citizens who Ire proud to live in a hometown that is progressives Another observation I have made makes me a little ashamed that some of these fine hometown citizens, who maintain that they want all these fine things for their community, arent very consistent in their arguments. Im afraid they forget their enthusiasm at intervals when they leave their own community to trade with the big city merchant, who doesnt care if Roosevelt, or Duchesne, or or any other hometown has better streets, better water, better police protection, etc., but is primarily interested in selling his merchandise and building his own hometown. I wonder how many members of your service club, religious or fraternal organization, when he needs a new suit of clothes, a new car, a new livingroom suite, or a dozen and one other items, goes to a hometown haberdasher, car dealer, or furniture store and makes a deal ' with his neighbor? Ive hearjLall the Lets Think That One Over arguments And I believe most of the answers.' T. . which, when summed up, are a definitjdwHenge to the businessman and hU each other and help JWUlk 6tif the problems. By working together for the good of their own hometown, the businessman and his customer will learn to appreciate each other and work out such problems as arise when one gets the idea that hometown merchants cant shopper. Then we supply the wants of the will live together and grow together into a strong community that can and will meet every situation that means progress and growth. v Ev er My-to- n, rt n .... tax-fre- e. Church, GreenTell Tom, Dont bellyache. Get out and work Bernard Baruch. will pull through. this country By Mrs, Thelma D. Nye A flood control committee has been organized for the Duchesne area. Thomas D. Hunt, chairman of the Duchesne County Civil Defense Council, heads this committee. Members are Porter L. Merrell, county clerk, representing the Duchesne County Commissioners; Mayor Otto E. Johnsen, representing Duchesne City; Erin Leonard, of Price, liason officer for the flood control program for the State Civil Defense Council, and R. A Slye, statt road representative. Edwin Carman has been delegated as over-al- l supervisor of the construction work for flood control measures. Other committees include Ray F. Horrocks, tools and equipment; C. C. Mickelson, labor recruiting; Mrs. Archie Hayes, food for workers; Dr. J. E. Smith, emergency medical care; Lowell G. Coleman, emergency food; A. Hale Holgate, emergency housing, and Mrs. Elden Wilcken, publicity. Hildur W. Johnstun. Duchesne City clerk and recorder, is handling the recruitment of volunteer labor. Officials state that volunteer labor is mostly needed on the diking along the Duchesne River. The Corps of Army Engineers has been reassigned to Duchesne to assist with the flood control work. They are cooperating with the county in constructing earth-fille- d dike a 1500-fofrom the east end of the municipal park to the Strawberry bridge in the eastern section of the town. This dike is to be 5. feet high. The plan is that the contractors for the project will be hired and paid by the Corps of Army Engineers. It is estimated that 10 days will be required for completion of the project. Approximately 160 acres of land within and adjacent to the city limits is estimated to be covered by or damaged by the flood waters from the Strawberry River. ot 4 Semi-Finalis- ts Chosen In UDIC Oratory Contests semi-finalis- ts ware se- Highway 40 in places, and the bridges over the stream were threatened at times, but were kept open and safe to tranic. The Indian Canyon bridge, where the stream resisted all efforts to keep it within its course, cut out a new channel around the south side of the bridge, and traffic was stopped. The southeast bridge near the Porter Merrell residence was washed out and is unsafe for travel. The Duchesne River, which has been feared as the most potential emergency, is rising slowly as the weather warms. It is not expected to reach its crest until between June 1 and June 15, rising temperatures governing. The preparation against any disaster goes forward d a i v. commensurate with the leveling and repairing of roads and removing the diking thrown up along the shoulders of the highway. A. B. Madsen, state road supervisor, said the cooperation on the part of the community was commendable. Last Sunday when the call went forth for man in help, every the community was on hand. The organized efforts of the women are not less appreciated, as they prepared lunches and served them to the men on the job. i I 1 able-bodie- nition during the graduation ceremonies. The graduation program will be as follows: chorus, graduates; invocation, Basil Defa. followed by a vocal duet by Nadene Ottosen and Nelda June Clegg. Highlights of church history, which will be illustrated by a film, will be presented by Barbara McNeil, Rex Michie, Ross Wadley, Florence Woolley, and Nelda June Clegg. Ross Wadley and Rex Michie will play a trumpet duet. Nadene Ottosen will give a tribute to the graduates fathers, followed by a tribute to the graduates mothers by Robert Michie. Principal Howard C. Searle will present the class for graduation. Acceptance of the class and awarding of the diplomas will be by President A Hale Holgate of the Duchesne Stake. President Holgate will also award the certificates of recognition to the The charge to the graduates will be by W. K. Anderson. The congregation will sing the closing song, with benediction by Udell Langdon. Members of the graduating class are Barbara McNeil, Rex Michie, from the Hanna Ward, with Willis J. Moon as bishop; Nelda June Clegg, Basil Defa, Udell Langdon, Robert Michie, Nadene Ottosen, Ross Wadley, and Florence Woolley, from the Tabiona Ward, with Burnell M. Turnbow as bishop. With TABIONA (Special) students themselves making most of the plans and attending to the details, the Tabiona Seminary of the .Duchesne ofStake, LatterChurch of Jesus Christ -day Saints, will hold its graduation exercises in the Tabiona Ward Chapel, Sunday evening. May IS, at 8 p. m. Howard C. Searle has taught the seminary classes in Tabiona this the year and will supervise exercises. This will eaduatlon class of graduates to be ' awarded diplomas from the Tabiona Seminary. W. K. Anderson, who taught the first two years of Seminary work in Tabiona, will be a guest speaker on the program. Graduation committees are: Nadene Ottosen, Earl Lisonbee, Ross Wadley, program committee; Robert Mlchie, Nelda June Clegg, Florence Woolley. Basil Defa. decorations; Rex Michie, Udell Langdon, Barbara McNeil, publicity. For the first time, a postwas graduate course of study offered at Tabiona, under the direction of Mr. Searle. These who were graduSome people get so mad at ated from the regular seminary course last year, will be award- government sometimes that they ed special certificates of recog threaten to vote." s. - ? ffi Cfjl V A i I j d That the current high waters and rampaging Strawberry and Duchesne Rivers have been a menace to the peace, safety and happlneat at the people in the Duchesne and Strawberry areas is more clearly evidenced by the abqve pictures taken by Elden Wilcken, of Duchesne. Identy of the scenes follows (1) Near lower Strawberry bridges (2) Highway 40 west of Duchesne that nearly washed away, but was brought under control following a shift (3) Xiklng Highway west of Duchesnei (4) Strawberry bridge, entrance to Indian Canyon (5) County road of Duchesnei (8) Street in front of the Arnold Robbins and leading to Oil Wells, south-eas- t Verl Ivie homes, south part of Duchesne City. 48-ho- ur Photos Dy Air Is Project For Uintah Basin Schools Prepare For Z9S2 Graduation Program Q Duchesne County .The county commissioners of Duchesne County have agreed to enter into a cooperative agreement wherein the area of Duchesne County will be photographed from the air tor the purpose of making aerial maps. The agreement calls for the area to be flown at a scale of 1:20,000 as outlined on the map. On this basis. Duchesne County will receive one set of photoindex maps and alternate enlargements at scales to be determined at a later date, or areas where enlargements are not determined necessarv, contact prints will be supplied. For these, Duchesne County agrees to contribute $1.50 pei square mile for 963 square land miles of privatelv-owne- d area flown at 1:20,000, not to exceed a total cost of $1,500.00 The agreement was made with the Production and Mark eiting Administration, U. S. Department of Agriculture. ?24 C"::3Crc6 D.IIS. Honor Students To Ifaoivo Diplomas Tcocday lected in the UBIC oratorical contest held last Wednesday at Union High School, and will compete in the 1952 finals next August, 6, 7 and 8 for the two $50 scholarships offered annually by the committee. Those who will have a chance The Strawberry River bridge for the financial help in attend- in the southeast part of the city, ing the college of their choice, near Bishop Merrells home, has Bridge Tied Te These four girls, who are members of the class of '52, will be awarded their diplomas Tuesday night. May 20, along with others of their group. . . However, to them will go the distinction of being Honor Students at Duchesne High School . . . They are (left to right) Deone Ovietl, Dixie White Hardman. Karma Morrison and Joanne Bench Beal. (Photo by Elden Wilcken) Avoid Moving 30 Prcjjrcn Listed Duchesne Area along. Trees To NEXT ON LIST And now gentlemen, continued the congressman, I wish to tax your memory." Good heavens," muttered a colleague, why havent we thought of that before." Grcdaalioa Flood Committees Named For Four IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? Yes, so long as there is wrong to right. Tciiona Scniaary fields sodden with heavy mud and strewn with driftwood, with deep cuts and washes where the uncontrollable stream channeled and trenched its wav v through the fields as it roared The flood water excitement subsided as far as the Strawberry River is concerned. The evacuees have returned to their homes, surrounded by has jf' 4i .... TODAY'S LESSON Billboard outside Southside Baptist ville, S. C. Salvation is free and Dick, but not Harry." f- IS S65TV - Duchesne Is Greatest Menace CLIFF MEMMOTT. Editor cuatomai-ttr-fiuppo- 7c PER COPY after graduation from their respective high schools, are Nita Collett, a junior from Duchesne e High; Renee Henderson, from Uintah High; Barton Bennion, senior from Altamont, and Marylin Goodrich, senior from Altamont High School The field of contestants that represented the various hign schools in the Uintah Basin used the 1952 slogan, Our Oil Is A Source of Wealth, But Our Soil Is Our Lasting Security. Judg ing the contest were Louis A. Jensen, Dean C. Christensen, Tal Wardle and Mrs. Jack Leavitt. soph-mor- Strawbarry Home Burns As Wator Covers The Yard The old Clarence Ivie home was burned Thursday night Ralph Ivie, who was occupying the house with his family, stated that it is believed that the chimney cracked because the water surrounding, the house had undermined the foundation of the dwelling, throwing the building out of line. The fire was probobly ignited from chimney sparks. The home was entirely surrounded by water from the flooding Strawberry River. Mr. Ivie has been disabled by a back injury and was not able to fight the fire, which was burning the roof of the house when the blaze was discovered. The family .was evacuated to the Bert Young home in Duchesne. It is reported that the house and the personal possessions are a total loss. Gentleness will blunt Sadi. sharpest sword. the been secured to nearby trees to keep it from floating away. Workmen used heavy cables Saturday to lash the bridge. It is estimated that approximately 500 feet of the county road just across this bridge, toward the Byron S. Collett home, and the Duchesne oil wells, is washed away. To Honor 38 VJith Diplomas The 1952 graduating class at Altamont High School will be presented by Principal Howard Barron during graduating exercises scheduled tor 8 p. m. on Monday, May 19, at Altamont. E. L. Murphy, member of the board of education, will award the diplomas. The exercise is an program. Honors bestowed upon the students are to be indicated only by their participation in the program. Addresses based on the graduation theme. Education for World Unity," will be given by the three students given high scholastic ratings: Education for Home Living," by Maurine Miles; Education by Helene Against Prejudice, Nyberg; Education for World Citizenship," by Perry 15,000 Sand Bags Supplied By Army For Floods So far, the Corps of Army Engineers has furnished 15,000 sand bags to fill for use in diking river channels in the Duchesne area. Other expenditures include an approximate $2500.00 spent on the Duchesne River channel in the northwest part of Duchesne City; and the Corps of Army Engineers is expending $2500.00 dike from the on the 1500-focity park to the east Strawberry bridge. nt ot Myton Man Namod Road Suporvlsor For Duchesne Co. Max-fiel- Ray Moulton, of Myton,' has been appointed supervisor of Duchesne County Roads, states M. R. Michie. chairman of the county Commissioners. Mr. Moultons appointment Is retroactive to May 1, 1952. He succeeds Marley C. Hamblin, of Montwel, to the position. He has been an employee of the Duchesne County Road Department periodically for a number of years. , Pho?s your news Items to 441 Eliza J. Olsen and Doyle K. Swallow. Graduates are: Max Anderson. Marva Dawn Atwood, Kay C. Barrett, Joan C. Barrett, Barton Bennion; Judith May Bird, Rae Bell Allred. Veloy F. Bird, Arvil Bird, Bernice Boswell, Ned Albert Clark, Barbara Jean Farnsworth, Leland Bruce Goodrich, Marilyn Goodrich. Cecil W. Hanberg, Beverly J. Stevenson, Minnie Lue Jessen, Bessie Lisonbee. Perry L. Maxfield, Glen B. Mecham, Maurine Miles. Wanda Mitchell. Luana Ruby Morrell, Glenda Nielson, Helene Rae Nyberg. Venna Oman, Naomi Potts, Billie Clarence Ralphs. LaJean Rees, LaRue Rowley. Larry N. Swasey, Nedra Swasey Colleen T. Wall, Floyd V. Weeks. Bernard Udell Winkler. Mar Young. Altamont Ditos 1 . UOt 18 For May 2411 The Duchesne Fish and Game d. Barton Bennion will deliver the welcoming address; Naomi Potts, the invocation; and Bruce Goodrich, the benediction. Musical selections listed for the program include a song, Your Land and Mine." by the senior class; Just a Memory, senior girls; Stout Hearted Men," senior boys; clarinet solo, Venna Oman; school song, by the senior class. Supt. Dean C. Christensen will address the graduates; the class prophecy; and awards will be presented to the seniors by Principal Barron. Senior class advisers are Mrs. Ter-Duan- ... sara seminsr .Pm Tomorrow, Leaders is the theme of the graduation exercises for the Duchesne High School, scheduled to be held Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p. m. Vivian Meik, prominent news analyst and member of the Deseret News staff, will address the group. Four honor students were named by a faculty committee. Valedictory honors were awarded to Joanne Bench Beal, who will give the valedictorians address during the graduation exercises. Other honor students are Karma Morrison, who will read the class history; Deone Oviatt, who will give the class prophecy; and Dixie White Hardman, will sing a solo. Other musical selections for the program will be given by the girls chorus, the boys chorus, and the senior class singing its farewell song. Opening prayer will be offered by Verna Rowley, and the benediction will be said by Bert Young, Jr. Introductory remarks will be voiced by James Myron Taylor, senior class president; Principal W. M. Reimschiissel will present the graduates and awards, Supt. Dean C. Christensen will make a farewell address to the graduating class. The seniors will appear in caps and gowns during the graduation exercises. Twenty-eigh- t graduates arc listed to receive diplomas to be presented by B. A. Jacoby, member of the Duchesne County Board of Education. These graduates are: Rex Broadhead, Delia Mae Brown, Joanne Bench Beal, Steven Beal, Elaine Buck-aleJohn W. Burdick. Jimmy r. Cowan, Donald J. Firth, ril j. Halliday, Dixie White Hardman, Douglas Horrocks, A!- ice Gaye Jensen, Lloyd Lister. Elsie Koyen, Patricia Jean Me Neill Janice Stephenson Merk- ley. Richard F. Moore, Karma Gayle Morrison, Ellis Murray. g oviatt. Garth W. Part- - j rWe. ROnald ObWBi. h Verna Joy Rowley, George ciu Swasey, James Myron Tay- C lor- - Jack Lamar Wimmer. Kent Wimmer and Bert Young. Jr., 24 is main the May day for these activities, and the public is invited to participate TO WII UCSrOfl in the meetings and the tours to the various sports projects and surveys. Duchesne residents were disturbed In the wee hours TuesAWARD DAY IS MAY 19 day morning by the fire siren Award Day at Duchesne High summoning volunteers to fight School will be held on May 19. a blaze near the home of M Presentation of the Sportsman - and Mrs. Marvin Nielsen. It was ship Trophy for the Uintah Ba- - feared the blaze would ignite sin District will be made at their house, but it was confined that time, reports Principal Wal - to one of the outbuildings, ter ReimschUssel. which was totally destroyed. Lu-mY- lltday, Uy I e , |