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Show ; Spotlighting UTAH' Volume 17 in Grand County 0llStest well being put down miles west of Sisco, in the County, tpend a ofhighGrand gravity para3SJice oil in bailer tests- - re - j Denny, driller. He last test revealed that contained 400 feet of be be in operations will nded ontil the well can .Jlfcheck Fair Grandstand Sheldon Brewster, State R- - hasasked manager, lora test of the structural jlllPlet"- of the state fair grand-un- r The State Road Commis- anChas "detailed the Materials to con,id Research Laboratory tests of the grandstand con-V- e to determine if its content correct. Blocks of concrete ' a also be subjected to pressure find-"strength tests and the will be made public. The - 1 the grandstand it was arned that the contractor for structure was the same one ho built the West Jordan school which collapsed to ntly, allegedly due poor workmanship. Ttv testing of "demanded after ela-'nta- ry ly Commissioner To Publicity Meet AUend Howells, commis-lone- r of publicity tor the state, 'ill attend the National Assoc- Officials Hon of Travel scheduled for Chicago, The publicity Jctober S. Rulon n con-entio- 22-2- of practically all the the Union have membin this national organiza-wn- . utes in ership Urged On Great Lake Beach , TJtan has received phenome- Park Salt nal and favorable press reports junng its centennial year. But nationally admired landmark ike the Great Salt Lake should a developed a iaVe .uides, shore line, and driveways walks, joard declared Eugene MacKgeneral manager, Salt Tribune and Telegram, in innon, ake before the Salt Lake i ertising Club. Bear Lake Nearly Full First Time in 24 Years Adv- talk of Bear Lake, northern Utahs blue jewel and ne of the most important stor-,g- e reservoirs in the state today, re 194 feet higher than m 193p, ae dryest year on record in orthern Utah. The lake waters waters The this the ike is still 2 13 feet under capacity. Full capacity is iermined when the lake waters nearly 2 feet higher ear than last; however, je .11 to e an elevation 4 above of 5923.65 sea level, at which they flow into Bear River i gravity. Bear River is the res natural outlet. Present cords reveal that only in 1916, 517, 1921, 1922, and 1923 did e waters rise to full capacity tithe lake. Jlah License Plates To int ary New Motto Grant A. Brown, chairman of ie state tax commission, has ccepted the suggestion of Ru-o- n S. Howells, state commis-ione- r of Pllbi icity, that next automobile license plates arry the motto: The Friendly state. The choosing of the motto ollowed a plea of Mr. Brown a the public through the press hat individuals and agencies end in opinions on the matter, approximately 200,000 plates "ill be issued in 1947. Mah Gels Big Convention Approximately 500 delegates the American Association of state e Highway Officials will in Salt Lake City Septem-- r 20 ears a con-'ffl- to 24, 1948, it is announced by Ray H. Leavitt, chairman, tah State Road Commission. Jorlhern Utah Precipitation caches Record Rainfall measured at Salt Lake DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1947. Farm Program For 1948 Taking Shape Under A C P Plans Friday evening. October 10, a special meeting was called for the purpose of k explaining and discussing ways and means to finance the contemplated sewer system for Duchesne. The meeting was held in the L D S ward hall, and although the event was well advertised In the newspaper and in addition, Joe Rozzelle, chairman of the sewer project, sent out about 75 postcards to property owners announcing the meeting, less than twenty people turned out. Mr. Rozzelle opened the meeting and then introduced Willard J. West, District Sanitarian, of the Utah State Department of Health, who discoursed at length on the advantages of a sewer system in Duchesne. He pointed out that surface sewage and sewage improperly taken care of was 'the chief contributing factor in the cause and .spread of many diseases, especially infantile paralysis and typhoid fever. A general discussion followed and it wa3 stated that Duchesne City was bonded ito the limit, so that the necessary money, about for .the sewer, as at $22,500 present planned, and approximately $7,500 for the disposal plant. Present plans call for two sewer lines, one in the first alley north of main street and the other in the alley south of main street. But it was further explained that the residents along any alley or in any section could get together and extend the system into their neighborhood. The total cost for a residence to connect would be $325.00 per connection and $500.00 for a business House, but it was admitted that a number of business places, such as auto courts and some others would require two or more connections. Regarding ways and means to finance the project, it was stated that the Roosevelt bank was individual to finance willing property owners, and the indebtedness could be paid off on a monthly installment plan, which would relieve the necessity of Floyd Fullmer and daughter, having to pay in a luump sum. Mrs. Keith Pace, who had been The group adjourned with the visiting her parents at Sunny-sid- understanding that another meetWashington, for the past ing would be called in the near month, arrived in Duchesne Sun- future to work out details of the day for a short visit with rela- project. They were tives and friends. accompanied by Mr. Fullmers Pauline Hazelbush of brother-in-laSteve Smith, and daughter, Jeanette. The group Vernal Visits returned to their homes in Wash- Am. Legion Auxiliary ington Tuesday. A regular meeting of the AmMr. and Mrs. C. C. Mickelson erican Legion Auxxiliary, Duwere in Salt Lake City over the chesne Post No. 22, was held in eek end, for the purpose of at- the Legion Hall Monday night. tending the U E A convention. Mrs. Pauline Hazelbush, disMr3. George C. Kohl is in He-b- trict president of No. 5, from with her daughter, Mrs. Elf was present and gave a was op- - Vernal, Roy Van Wagoner, who her recent trip to the of report erated on at the Heber hospital American Legion National Conlast Friday. Mrs. Van Wagoner vention, in New York City duris said to be getting along nicely ing September. orWord from Salt Lake City is The meeting was called to Scho-niaWil-soto the effect that Roy A. Henrietta President der by manager of the Salt Lake Others present were FranPress office of the Utah State cis Hatch, first vice president; Maxine Association, ha3 recovered from Olive Belt, chaplain; his recent illness and is again in Burdick, sergeant at arms; BesMary normal condition. historian, sie Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kielbassa and Fisher, Rachel Wilson, Elizabeth Mrs. Ivan Winslow, Lois Thompson, Lucile family and Mr. and dinner guests of Tomlinson and Mrs. Hazelbush. Hadden were .Refreshments were served. Wm. Hadden at Myton last n LOCALS e, er - - l. pIoneer iJ, IVT. fafl Mr. t'rta years. Tho site, to the Stale. and Mrs. how-0llS- s ing was Wednesday. Truman Mitchell llBY BOY BOK.V n Word has been teccived baby of of the birth Mr. and Mrs. Kd me Clan Mrs. and ,a. to Mr. Hi. n Mr.Mr. nntl Mrs. Wm. bov at Grand Junction, Colo., Foy H . Mr. andand Mrs. Lelnnd 7. Th s is the Mrs. Ivan II.nl-ar- Tuesday, v ober bn r' nnI Mrs. Gene Davis f,r-- t boy for Mr. and Mrs. toy, are girls. Utn- he other four children Bugle. V Number 14 Mayor Fitzvater Resigns; Conservation Plan Prominet Duchesne Citizen SEWER PROJECT n, Per Year In Advance Food Crisis Calls For Check On TO DISCUSS The 1948 Agricultural Conser-vatioProgram, now being form-U-vT .W1 shift more C0Unty and community !farmTrltefen and t0 lndavidual the most soil and waterassuring conservation with available funds. Naturally, with less assistance from the Federal govern-. merit we can expect less conservation but every effort should be made to get the most conservation possible for the funds we do have, says Joseph Wilcken member of the Duchesne County Agricultural Conservation Committee. Under the 1943 Program, farmers will have more leeway in adapting program practices to local needs. The provision for a local .practice not included in the national outline will be continued this year. Last year funds for this practice were limited to 10 per cent of the county allocation. Next year the limit for Utah is 25 per cent of counties allocation. The county committee may also select a practice from the national outline but which is not in the State handbook. This will mean two local practices instead of one. Small farmers will be favored under the 1948 program, for, although conservation funds haye been cut in half, payments to individual farmers are limited to $500. This means less of the county allocation will be going to large operators, and the available funds will, therefore, be available to assist small operators. Farmers should begin now to lay plans for carrying out conservation practices under the 1948 program. In general, assistance through the program will continue to be about 50 per cent of the cost of the practice. Farmers are asked to talk their plans over with members of the county committee or see community committeemen, Mr. Wilcken advised. October 1946 to October 'W, a period termed by weather tperts as the weather year, " staled 21.09 inches 4.96 inc- Sunday. Winslow spent the C. hes above the L. Mrs. normal precipitahavtion of 16.13 inches. week end in Salt Lake City It was back in 1922 and 1923 work performed. dental ing "nen northern Utah received Mr and Mrs. Homer Fitzwater a wetting comparable to this entertained a few friends at oarIn 1875-76- , evening. however, the home Saturday Tin .end I the state received their Mr. and Mrs. were HO inches of Their guests rainfall. Mrs. Kenneth Aycock, Mr. and Continues on "This , Mrs. and Mr. The Place" Monument .Harvey Hatch, and Mrs. Unal installation of granite Fernald Jefferies, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. n tbe arca f Tibs Harold McKenna, s the Place monument will Axel Pierson. Cards were played ,cmPleted by November 1 in which Mr. Pierson won high Rebronze plaques explaining and Mr. Aycock low. e monument will be installed score served. were r date- Bids for laying freshments Broad-he- d if I red tile brick sidewalks will Mr. and Mrs. Thomas week last spent a few days f ,accePted soon. Permanent 'alights are awaiting installa-sii- i visiting in Springville. Pendn2 acquisition by the L C. Winslow left Wednesday land overlooking the for'a few days visit in Salt nmont on the east, uild Pioneer LaL. u. , potter was in Duchesne filial Building last Friday. be advertised soon on business of V n Mis. James Price .and Mr new mm nrmConsrucBon of the Price Mr. of 0 Memorial Oregon are guests Bnce. Biiiirisponsored by the mother, Mrs. Fannie county rs Utah W. Deloy Smith, Pioneers ind the State of Utah. The DUP animator, and Mrs were working in ip V.n,ributcci $89,000 toward Bates "raTT of tbe building, to be and Tabiona on child welfare n a site across the street tho State Camtol. The board meetDtp h0m a Acounty welfare lease on his proper- y fur jj'T in the court house ty CITIZENS MEET $3.00 n. Mining Man Gets Promotion Mrs. Nellie Feller, prominent and well known lady of Duchesne week received word during the a Arthur Bigley son, her that of Butte, man leading mining Montana,, who for many years Anahas been employed by the been has company, conda Copper assistant superinpromoted from to general tendent of mines for the mines of supperintendent Anaconda Company. Mr. Bigley of promihas hed many positions one nence with the company, at of the member a Ume being shift department, engineering foreman, foreman, boss assistant assistant general superintendent and now general superintendent of mines for Anaconda Company. MAYOR WM. B. H. FITZWATER 0. Colton Named To Utah Water And Power Board The appointment of B. O. Colton, water commissioner for the Lake Fork and Uintah rivers, to the Utah Water and Power Board was announced Tuesday by Governor Herbert B. Maw. Mr. Colton replaces H. L. Allred, Duchesne county legislator, as a member of the board. A recent opinion of the Attorney General ruled Mr. Allred ineligible to serve on the Water and Power Board because of his membership in the state legislature. The Utah Water and Power Board, the organization of which was authorized by the last session of the legislature, is charged with the responsibility of surveying, appraising, and recommending the development of water for irrigation and power uses within the state. As a member of the board Mr. Colton will represent the counties of eastern Utah, the area whose primary concern in reclamation matters is the development of the tributaries of the Colorado river which head in Utah. The appointment of Colton to the body, in whose hands rests the irrigation future of the Beehive state, was accepted throughout the Uintah Basin with enthusiasm. Prior to the filling of the vacancy created by the ineligibility of Mr. Allred, some fear had been expressed that the apointment might be made from a county which contributes less to the Colorado than either Duchesne or Uintah. A veteran well engineer, versed in watar development, Mr. Coltons appointment to the Water and Power Board is seen as a move which will strengthen Utahs now unvarified claims to its just share of Colorado river water. Mr. Colton will begin his service with the board When it convenes in regular session Saturday at the state capitol. Engineering surveys of proposed state reclamation projects will be considered at the Saturday meeting. Large Crowd Attend Rifle Shoot in Duchesne Last Sunday A world food crisis and new developments in crop conditions in this country have prompted J. Vern Hopkin, chairman of the Utah state PMA committee, to ask farmers of the state to give careful consideration to their conservation plans for 1948. He pointed out that the 1948 Agricultural Conservation program now being formulated in the state will allow considerable local adjustment. It will be largely up to the farmers in each county and to their elected committeemen to develop a conservation program' that will meet local problems. But what has happened to our corn crop in this country and the disastrous crop failures in Europe have given us a demand situation similar to that during the war particularly for grains and feec crops, Mr. Hopkin said. Thi; means our conservation program will have to be geared to ob taining maximum production with a minimum loss of soil anc soil fertility. He urged farmers using ACP assistance to carry out practice' that will increase yields in th current year. Examples of sue! practices are green manure anc cover crops, irrigation practice which can be carried out this fall and winter and which will result in a more adequate water supply next summer. Pasture improvements which will result in a longer pasture season with the need for less grain will help. Adjustments which can be made to increase the production of needed crops and at the same time keep soil losses to a minimum will be rendering a service comparable to that rendered during the war, Mr. Hopkin said. He pointed out that abundant food production in line with needs is the primary purpose of the agricultural conservation pro gram and that conservation of the soil is the means to that end and not the end in itself. Abundant production now and in the future is the objective. First Parents-Teacher- s Association Meeting Held Monday Evening The first meeting of the Parents-- Association for the present school year was held Monday evening, October 13, in the high school gymnasium with Mrs. Violet McDonald, president of the association, presiding. The meeting opened with Miss Teachers DEER SEASON OPENS IN UINTAH BASIN; MANY HUNTERS OUT There has been a lot of activity in Duchesne dubing the past few days and today Friday finds the hunters all ready for the opening of the deer season in ithe morning. There are many camp fires gleaming in the hills tonigh with groups sitting around telling of the big buck that was killed some time in the past. In the morning the bombardment will open and in a short time the fortunate hunters will have that buck which they had planned on for some time past. Many, however, will not be so fortunate, and lots of men will return The recent storms should bring the deer dowm from the high points and make for better hunt-nbut damp, wet foliage in the mnting areas does not add to the comforts of the chase or the iuccess of the hunt In the Avintaquin territory there is an open season on doe, and hunters w'ho have purchased a doe permit will have the privilege of bringing in both a doe and a buck. The Avintaquin is a popular area with local hunters, and many of them have gone to that locality. empty-hande- g, New Front Installed At Plaza Hotel; Is Attractive Improvement During the past week a new glass front has been placed in the Plaza Hotel, in Duchesne. The old front was removed and an entirely new one set In, which adds greatly to the attractiveness of the hotel entrance. In addition to the regulation windows, the remainder of the front is set with indirect lighting glass, each glass is about 9 inches square, with the same design carried out in the recess entrance, with doors to both the right and left. The work of placing the new front was performed by Homer Fitzwater with 'the assistance of James Redford, and to say the least it is an artistic job. James Qmps, owner and manager of the hotel, states that other improvements will be made from time to time, with a view to bringing the establishment up to the highest possible standard. Already the rear of the building has been repaired anj repainted. Elizabeth Lindsay offering a prayer, followed by reading of the minutes of the last meeting layt year by Mrs. Ruby McDonMrs. Byron Colald, secretary. lett sang a vocal solo, accom- - i panied at the piano by Mr. MotMrs. Leila Wardle ley Deakin. gave a reading; Mr. Deakin a piano solo and Miss Edna Nielson, a high school student, a VISIT IIEBER LIONS CLUB reading. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Jacoby, School Superintendent Wm, J. Bond was the speaker and he Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Timothy and touched on a number of subjects Mr. and Mrs. EL C. Harlee atchief of which was an invitation tended the Lions Ladies Night extended by the Rotary Club of at Luke's Hot Pots near Heber October 11, Salt Lake City, to one boy stu- Saturday evening, dent from the senior class of when ithe Heber Lions Club playeach high school in the state of ed host to the Roosevelt, Vernal Utah, 'this will make up a repre- and Duchesne clubs. A palatsentation of about 75 schools, able chicken dinner was served with Duchesne county having 4 . The entertainment feature was e novelty band. After repiesentatives, one each from a Duchesne, Tabiona, Altamont and supper a dance was held in the Roosevelt high schools. All ex- adjoining hall, where a drawing was also held. The names of all penses of the trip will be paid enthe and Club the present were put in a hat and Rotary by tertainment features will be of the name drawn won the prize. the highest class. The success- To say the least everyone had a ful candidate must be an ouit- - wonderful time and the Heber to be excellent standing student in his class Lions provevd hosts. and school. The dates are from November 8 .to 11, inclusive, and one Halloween Card Party chief entertainment attractions The American Legion Auxiwill be the Utah University vs. Post No. 22, Colorado Aggies football game. liary, Duchesne will hold the annual Hallowe'en REPRESENTATIVE OF VETS. card party November 1st, 8:00 A DM 1 N 1 STJt A I ION TO p. m. In the Legion Hall. Rewill be served and freshments 12 BE HERE NOVEMBER awarded for both bridge prizes L. D. Young, contact repre- and G00 card playing. Everybody sentative of the Veterans Ad- is Invited to attend. There will ministration will be in Duchesne be an admission charge of 50c. Wednesday, November 12, from 9:30 a. m. to 11 ;00 a. m.; at ACCIDENTS TAKE MANY Myton 11:30 a. m. 'to 12:00 noon, LIVES IN UNITED STATES and at Roosevelt from 2:00 to Accidents, which took 100,000 4:30 p. m. lives last year, now ranks fourth greatest cause of death Duchesne Women Attend as the the American population, among Grand Chapter Sessions the National Conservation Bureau disease Heart tops reports. Mrs. Ollie Schonian and Mrs. cereLula Munz returned from Salt the list, followed by cancer, then accidents. bral hemorrhage, jLake City, after attending the Ten years ago pneumonia and Grand Chapter sessions of the also ranked higher nephritis OcOrder of Eastern Star, held tober 9 and 10 In Salt Lake than accidents, the Bureau said sciMrs. Munz was Grand - which proves that medical City. ence has made good progress in Representative of Connecticut. lives while individuals, Mrs. Azer Johnson of Vernal saving acciwas appointed Grand Ada, and whose carelessness causes correct to little done have dents, Robirt Marimon, of White rocks, was elected Grand Sentinel. Both dangerous habits. are members of Duveromy ChapThe talent of success is nothter of the Eastern Star. ing more than doing wh it you When right you can afford to can do well, and doing well keep your temper. When wrong, whatever you do, without a you cannot afford to lose it. thought of fame. Longfellow. , three-piec- A 'large crowd of men attended the rifle shooting contests, sponsored by the Duchesne Lions Club, last Sunday, October 12, near the Sinclair Service Station Bob to the west of Duchesne. Belt, won the first prize in Ihe large bore rifle shoot, it consisted of a sleeping bag. Many other prizes were also won both for large and small "bore rifle3. The shoot was under the direction of a committee consisting of Dick Johnstuun, Don Foucault and Harry Davis, and was a and otherfinancially wise. suc-succe- MR. AND MRS. DAVE THOMAS ENTERTAIN Sunday evening, October 12, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas entertained the members of the 500 club at an interesting and A delicious delightful session. In the luncheon was served. card playing Mr. and Mrs. Beetle won the high score prizes, Mrs. Jefferies and Mr. McDonald conPresent were solation prizes. MRS. GRANT MURDOCK Mr. bridge club Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beebe, Mrs. Walter Nelson, Mr. and and entertainMrs. Grant Murdock Mrs. Stanley McDonald, Mr. and of Bridge Mrs. Fernald Jefferies,, Mr. and the members ed the efe-nin- jr Club at her home Tuesday was Mrs. Vern Rife, Mr. and Mrs. luncheon delicious A and Darwin Thomas. Mrs. Thomas served to the following: Ed Carman, Mrs. Ken Aycock, MARK! GE LICENSES Mrs. Dave Mrs Ralph Halstead, Mns. Harold Wm. Duncan, RooseBeebe, Oscar Mrs. Thomas, PeterMax Mrs. velt; Joy Marie Burton, RooseWalter Nelson, velt. Miss Emily Rife, Vern Mrs. son, Salt Lake Wallace Rogers, Madsen, Miss Laura Clemons, Mt. Emmons. Ehda Mrs. and Crosby, Ivy Kohl City; Mis Norma Bridge-lanReeie Clayburn, card Joseph playing Murdock. In the Lillie score, Myton. Thacker, May won high Mrs. Carman Gordon W. Shields, Arcadia; and Miss Madsen honor prize, Wilma Oman, Boneta. Miss Clemons, consolation prize. entertains d; d. At the Duchesne City Council meeting, held Monday evening, October 13, Wm. H. Fitzwater resigned as mayor of Duchesne City, to take effect December 31, 1947. Mayor Fitzwater intended that his resignation was to take effect immediately, but the City CouncUmen present suggested that he continue in office until the end of his term, and make periodical trips out from Salt Lake City to take care of the business at hand. At the meeting Monday evening in addition to Mayor Fitzwater Councilman Rozzelle, LyMickelson man, and Johnsen were present. The regular routine business of the session was taken care of. For many years Mr. 'Fitzwater has been prominently identified with public and civic affairs of Duchesne. lie located here in 1908 and for 27 years held the position of postmaster; served as a city councilman, and in 1944 was elected mayor of Duchesne, serving for two years, and at the end of that time was elected a member of the city council again. Upon the resignation of Edward S. Rich, as mayor, about a year ago, Mr. Fitzwater was appointed mayor. Mr. Fitzwater was secretary of the reorganized local Commercial Club for nine years, was president of the Lions Club for two terms and secretary for 3 years. He has always been very active in civic and other affairs pertaining to the welfare and betterment of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwater will take up their residence at 2126 South West Temple, Salt Lake, where he contemplates taking a with the State Tax position Commission. At present he is not sure whether his work will bo at the state capitol , or be traveling about the state in the interest of the tax commission. Wilma Oman and Gordon Shields Married October 1 By OPAL BARTON Of Interest to their many friends was the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Shields at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Oman, at Boneta on October 1st. The bride was the former Miss Wilma Oman, of Boneta, and a 1946 graduate of Altamont High School. The gloom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wanless Shields of Arcadia. Bishop Marion Ross, uncle of the bridegroom, performed the candle light ceremony before an alter of beautiful red roses. Mrs. Marion Ross played the wedding march. The bride was lovely in a white voile fashioned with fitted bodice and full skirt, with a white net veil trimmed in lace and carried a bouquet of pink Miss gladiolas and carnations. Norma Shields, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. She wore a blue net, floor length model and carried white gladiolas and red roses. Lila Oman, sister of the bride, was flower girl and was gowned in pink, and calried sweet peas. Kenneth Nielson, uncle of the bridegroom, was best man. Mrs. Oman and Mrs. Shields, mothers of ithe bride and bridegroom, wore blue afternoon dresses with corsages of pink roses. The ceremony was followed by music and singing. Mrs. Oman served a delicious wedding supper to the nuptial party and guests. dress The bride's was wine colored with black acgoing-awa- y cessories. The young couple are at home to their friends in Arcadia where they will reside for the present. Out-of-tow- n gue--t- 3 at the wed- ding were Mrs. J. V. Blcazard Mr. and Mrs. of Mtn. Home, and children, Wanless Shields Mr. and Mis. Marion Ros and Miss Norma Shields, all of Arcadia; Mrs. Nielson and son, Ken Nielson, of Bndgeland. ATTENTION LIONS Attention fellow Lions. Don't fail to be present at the next Lions Club meiting Wednesday, October 22nd, at 7:30 p. m. m the Blaza Hotel, Duchesne. We need your presence to carry on Mieee-sfull- y and our meetings take care of business matters. Publicity Chairman. It not well to see everyto hear everything: let many causes of offense pass by us unnoticed,-fienc- ea. thing, is |