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Show OTA 20 - NUMBER 34 IBECi IBASM DUCHESNE, DUCHESNE COUNTY. UTAH. FRIDAY. MARCH 2, 1951 ' County Selects lV - viewpoint CLIFF MEMMOTT, Ediicr .... most unusual situation has arisen the past few days community of Roosevelt brought about over a vital tball game that is to be played in Vernal Friday night Roughriders and the second-plac;cn the L, league-leadin- e g that is unusual is the fact that the gym doors shut in the face of Roosevelt basketball fans, when attempted to secure tickets to watch the game that will od the final status of the current Uintah Basin high league, ast Monday a group of local fans made an early morn-rito the City of Vernal to purchase a few seats for ame They were emphatically told by school of-that there are no seats for Roosevelt fans that was that! ;ts not so bad for the Uintah high school to refuse tickets, but when the principal of the school ;ed Lawrell Jensen, Roosevelt high school principal, only 120 RHS students could attend the game, then gins to take on an entirely different odor. In substance We played s the excuse given by the Vernal educator on Feb. Roosevelt and at we intend 2, crowd partisan ive all such advantages in our favor this time. prompts me to question the My line of reasoning king of the Vernal educator. I was once a basketball if my memory serves me i, and a school principal, and ctly, there were a few ethics in the teaching profession among which was one that encouraged coaches, ers, principals and superintendents to teach sports-hito the students collectively and individually like aps that has been discarded as Old Fashioned, collars and bustles. that will ts regrettable that with a gymnasium approximately 500, only 120 students are going bas-iconsidered for a chance to see the is also such that evident It regrettable game is being displayed by educational Sportsmanship rs over an ordinary basketball game that will team wins the title and chance to play in the Class B tournament in a couple of weeks, ffter all which is more ' important winning a basil title, or teaching- sportsmanship to several hundred school boys and girls? v E v p .... .... 5 p .... te .... ll deter-whic- h which was passed recently by both branches legislature, and send it back for them to sus-- I or override. . What the legislature will dp i s av rr of thought speculation, the solution of which will I to wait. Personally, I have been definitely for Senate Bill 75, still feel that if the governors veto is upheld by the lature, the County of Duchesne and other impover-counties stand to retard in educational advantages and rtunities the most priceless possession a nation has hildren. Perhaps because I once was affiliated with the and was forced to leave it because I couldnt e a decent living for my family on the salary I was ing, my heart is with the teaching profession ever, it isnt just loyalty that has prompted me to for the passage of the bill, but rathqr because I feel if the children living in Duchesne county are to have ;ame advantages the kids in Salt Lake county enjoy, must be more funds made available to instruct our ren. Senate Bill 75 would make that very thing possible, why a legislator elected by the people of Duchesne, knows the conditions, should ever give a thought to I other than work for its passage and after the gov-r- s veto, work to override his action is beyond my power to determine. Might be our Basin legislators or the bill all the way and will work for the final pass-ntlaw of Senate Bill 75. I am sure Governor Lee is sincere in his desire to ce cost of government in the state, and as long as consistent in his endeavors, I shall support him . . ever, I cant agree that he is justified in the attack he made on the teaching profession of this state. 1 know are not thinking of the few added dollars that might ttached to their paychecks, but rather how they can r serve ybur child and mine. dost certainly it is not the fault of the teachers, the rnor, the state legislature, or any one group of the cost of living has been inflated over the years. We all agree that it costs more to build and maintain ils now than it did when Governor Lee and I went to 1, and if we are to keep up with progress, the pay the bill. a concluding bit of advice, I suggest that every per-the Uintah Basin, if he wants Senate Bill 75 to be-- a law, write Senator C. L. Ashton and Representa-WilliaBrotherson and tell them how you feel and mage them to vote accordingly. . . After all, they are . . Dont hesitate epresentatives, not the governors. ise the chief executive does not believe in pressure expressed. tfo. 75, le state . d teach-arofessio- n .... J . . . . o . . fac-th- peo-nu- st n m . . v E v IOGRESSIVE NATION OBSERVES ONAL CLUB WEEK he calendar of the year is filled with weeks and days side by various organizations. The purpose is to keep ublic aware of the objectives, accomplishments, and s of these the loyalties of organizations and to ws. It is neither possible, nor deepen to observe all of wise, so it resolves itself to those events that are selecting 5st concern to our lives. Club Week is of National b1 concern to the American people because it calls at-to the opportunities offered to rural boys and girls igh Club work. It may go even farther and conviction that cultivation of the earth is the most rtant labor of man, and farm life is a satisfying one. o be Club Week should really apropos, National the week that has the date of May 8, for it was on date that the Federal Congress passed the law which Agricutlural Extension work possible. It was then that government made an investment in rural youth. That was in 1914. Since then Club work has given 'ns of youth a chance to improve their lives how would be but a guess; how much is immeasurable, we do know, the youth who wrested his way from 'ger start to a person of substance and influence, grew orking and shouldering responsibility. oe .... 4-- i 4-- n 4-- re-af-t- 4-- 11 4-- . $14,015.29 From Grazing Foes Duchesne county will receive $14,015.39 for back forest grazing fees, reports Porter L. Mer-rel- l, The INDIAN CANYON SNOW LAY IS NEAR NORMAL Measurements on the Indian Canyon snow course' are relatively normal, reports Tennis A. Poulson, forest ranger, who with James H. Summers made the months survey this week. This years reading, as of Jan. 1, Feb. 1, and Mar. 1, shows but a slight variation from that taken during these The number of Duchesne same periods in 1941, which is county residents receiving wel- classed as a normal year for fare assistance is on the decline, these measurements. ' reports Lowell G. Coleman, diFor comparison purposes, the rector of the Duchesne county Department of Public Welfare. ments are given below; Decrease in the number of welfare cases is listed at 29 from Oct. 1949 to Oct. 1950, and payment decrease for this period is 1,761.84. As of this date in 1949, 274 cases, or 508 persons were re- ceiving total monthly payments of $16,292.99, compared with 245 cases, or 465 persons, receiving total monthly payments of $14,531.15 as of Oct. 1950. Mr. Coleman states that the decrease is accountable to the transferal of welfare recipients out of the county, deaths, and the requirement of increased labor' by defense activities, These welfare payments were made to the aged, the blind, dependent children, and to the disabled. Employable assistance payments also show a near 100 diper cent decline, reports inthe1949. rector. As of this period 22 cases were recorded, compared with 2 this year. Those receiving the employable assistance are those who are unable to find employment and who are ineligible for the slate unemployment pay. Mr. Poulson states that the shortage of snow depth and water content this season is not cause for alarm, even though the water content is the lowest for the Mar. 1 count since 1935. The snow course survey is made at a 9100 foot altitude. College Students Gain Get Giiing Soon Leland Stevenson, of Altamont has reported to the coun-tcommissioners that the L. A. Young Construction Co will mile of road on oil the east side of the Altamont school and the Dastrup store, south, for running north and the sum of $1800. He stated that, this the property owners along fund a $1300 would pool strip toward the. oiling cost if the county and the school district would each pledge a $225 pay 30-da- y h n mAinotion was made by Floyd seconded by Ray pay Brown that the county when $225 on the cost of oiling the project was completed. and County Plumbing Code Is Adopted Duchesne county has y The Duchesne county draft board has received notification to poslpone induction for 30 days of all college students who are being graduated at this time and are having their statutory postponements terminated for that reason, reports Porter L. Merrell, chairman of the local selective service board. Mr. Merrell stated this information received explained the postponement as follows: This postponement is to enable such graduates to obtain employment in essential industry. Upon showing of such employment, local boards should to the be requested cases of such registrants and consider classifications anew. If the act as amended is approved finally, the young man who remains in school until the end of the academic year, and who has not already enlisted in some branch of the service, would have the privilege of enlisting in the branch they desire to join. No change in the obligation of students to serve has been effected, only that they will not be drafted while still attending college. Altamont To Case 30-Da- induction Stay Road Strip At one-fourt- Duchesne county clerk. This sum represents Duchesne countys share of the total fees of $174,994.45 which will be allocated to the various counties which have national forest lands within their boundaries. A bill to this effect was passed recently by the national congress, Mr, Merrell reports. In this same report received by Mr. Merrell, neighboring counties in the Uintah Basin are listed to receive the following amounts for back forest grazing fees: Uintah, $2,665.55; Daggett. $2,298.44. This money Is a portion of proceeds from the sale of timber and for grazing fees. It is to be used by the county in its road fund, Mr. Merrell said. Buildings Planned By Fair Committee Duchesne County erhaps before the readers of my column have a e to read my comments this week Governor J. Brack-?- e will have vetoed the highly controversial Senate . County To Receive Decline In .... E PER COPY Citys Water Supply Welfare Clients GOVERNOR AND HIS VETO POWER, IENATE BILL SEVENTY-FIV- 7c For Polio Drive g . - (Project To (Improve re-de- c lie thing $3.00 PER YEAR n Same Group All olfieers who served during Ine past year as members of the Duchesne County Infantile Paralysis committee were Monday night with the exception of the secretary who has moved from the county. According to Howard Ivory, ted chairman, the meeting was held at his home in Roosevelt, where the following were selected to again direct polio activities of the county during the ensuing year: Mr. Ivory, chairman; J. Harold Mrs. Martha Shanks, Mrs. Bennie Schmiett and Mrs. Ned Bellon, executive committee members; Mrs. Lewis Taylor, secretary; Mrs. John Swenson, treasuier; (Mrs. Taylor replaces Miss Loya Benson, who was recently married and moved from the county); Mrs. Homer p. Edwards, representative of the womens division; Mrs. George Stewart, chairman of the polio emergency volunteers; Mrs. Harold Dillman, county March of Dimes director. Various matters of business connected with the organization were discussed, among which was a decision to acquire materials, beds and wheel chairs to be installed at the hospital for use should the need arise. Polio patients will have access to the equipment free of charge, but a slight rental fee will be charged to others who desire to use it. An appeal goes out from the county organization to turn in all old worn-ou- t woolen or cotton blankets. They will be cut into small pieces for hot packs. Any blanket will be useful to the program. SHRIDERS TO EATTLE UTES ROOSEVELT BOOSTERS " Duchesne Stake Gold And Green Dali Is March 10 adopt- ed the state plumbing and electric code, which requires all operplumbers and electricians to obtain ating in the county couna state license as well as a license. ty Fee set for the county license is $20 per year. James Hall, county attorney, was asked by the county commissioners to draft an ordinance to this effect. March 10 is the date set for the Duchesne stake Gold and Green ball. Each ward in the stake will present a floor show during the evenings program; and a queen from each ward will compete for the title of Queen of the Duchesne Stake for 1951. Rosanna Foy has been named COMMISSIONERS TO chairman of the decorations committee. The Duchesne ward MEET ON MARCH 6 M.I.A. group has been asked to Duchesne the for Meeting date preparations, Countv Commissioners is sot handle decoration The ball is scheduled to be-for Tuesday, March 6. reports gin at 8 p. m. R. Michie, chairman. j Duchesne County Joins In Duchesne county fajr meeting since being reorganized recently at Duchesne last Saturday evening, with Chairman Howard Ivory, of Roosevelt, conducting. Those attending were Mr. Ivory, Louis A. Jensen, county agent, Roosevelt; Mrs. Adaline Anderson, Talmage; and Herb Clark, Duchesne, Other members of the board not present were Deon Spencer. Neola; William Foy, Duchesne; and Marvin Michie, Tabiona, representing the county commissioners. Appearing before the board to make a detailed report of a meeting of county fair managers and directors was Max Hart- - board held its first secretary. 411 Club IM National Club week is being observed throughout the United States during the period March announces Louis A. Jensen, county agricultural agent, who is in charge of club work in Duchesne county. The 1951 theme, Working Together for World Understanding, will be stressed in special activities to be held during the week. Many clubs in the county are taking this opportunity to let our people know more about this, the largest voluntary youth organization in the country. club work is conducted under the direction of the co4-- A program to improve the culinary water system in Duchesne has been started during this good weather by Duchesne city officials. Under the supervision of Chester Lyman, city water commissioner, Harvey Partridge and Jim Wilson have been clearing coloff brush from the lecting field of the water system. Later, a caterpillar tractor will be used to level this area to eliminate the possibility of water holes where stagnant frogs will breed. The installation of four air valves in the main water line has recently been completed. These air valves eliminate air locks-i- n the line and will allow the water to flow freely. Offi- cials estimate that installation of these valves have increased the water supply Feeder lines, which are perforated pipe in the collecting field, will be cleaned out this spring. These collect sand and root growth which affect the pick-uwater supply. It is also planned to increase the number of feeder pipes in the collection field, Mr. Lyman said. Changes in the water supply system have been advised by the culinary water engineer from the state board of health. Mayor Otto E. Johnsen stated that the engineer seemed to be satisfied with the collecting field, if it were put into proper shape. The collection area is located approximately five miles from the city. Water supply is from a group of springs. one-thir- d. p 4-- 4-- operative Extension Service, county . ggenU ln . charge cfabhas one or more voluntary leaders who guide Its BAZAAR PLANNED BY RELIEF SOCIETY The Duchesne ward Relief Society is planning a bazaar to be held on March 17. reports Mrs. Mattie Anderson, Relief Society president. Things To - Come JYiVh - nil chesne next fall. He recently attended a meeting in Salt Lake activities. City which was directed by J. A. Theobold, state fair manager. Main purpose was to correlate dates of county fairs and to discuss ways and means of making the various fairs more effective. Mr. Theobold advised Mr. Hartman that he would make a personal trip to the Basin to assist with any problems they might have that he could assist in solving. According to Mr. Ivory, the purpose of a county fair, as reported by Mr. Hartman, is to educate the people to the various programs being attempted in the county to improve the agriculture and livestock industries. This year a training school for the fair committees will be conducted with trained people to assist in schooling the men and women who are directing the program. The area training school is scheduled to be held at Heber City on March 23; from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the meeting to construct an additional building at the fair grounds to exhibit livestock, and club products. Parpossibly ticipating in these projects will be the county, Duchesne city, civic organizations from Duchesne and the fair board. Mr. Jensen advised the group that the Extension Service of the U.S.A.C. would send a trained of man to assist in the lay-othe buildings. The next meeting of the fair Board will be held at the Roos-- . evelt city building on Monday, March 5. A decision was reached Feb. 24 4-- OIL NEWS Crews at the Bluebell Unit 1 well, SW NE, Sec. cored at 11,803-2feet, recovering 18 ft. They cored again at 11,823-7feet, recovering 50 ft. A drill stem test between 11,732-87feet, open 1 hr. 35 min. showed a weak blow initially and died at end of test, recovered 280 ft. mud, no oil show. Crews drilled again at 11,873-92feet, recovering 50Vz ft, and again at 11,954 ft. The Duchesne Ute Tribal No. 1 well, located SE NE. Sec. is down 2216 feet, drilling in shale. A core was taken ft., recovering 10 ft. at 1908-1A core at 1962-6ft. showed 6 ft. A drill stem test at 1904-6ft, open 1 hr. 15 min, showed a strong blow throughout test, gas rose to the surface in 20 minutes, recovered 300 ft. of drillt and slightly ing fluid. A drill stem test at ft., open an hour, produced a weak blow for 13 minutes and died, recovered 180 ft. of drilling mud, no oil show. The Rockwood Brown No. I well, located NE SW, Sec. , is down 5293 feet in shale, No. 3 3 3 5 'I Regular meeting of the DuIn 1950, Duchesne county had chesne city council will convene 37 clubs with 249 members. Tuesday, March 6, at 7:30 p. m. Projects included foods, home at the city offices. improvement, clothing, dairy, beef, sheep; hogs and soil conThe American and servation. Other club activities Auxiliary will hold Leigon their reguwere safety, health, citizenship lar meeting Monday, Mar. 5, at and community improvement 7:30 p. m. The event will comprograms. County wide events bine business with social enterwere the county camp, county tainment. A lunch will fair and achievement programs. be served. club work is for boys and Mrs. Harvey Partridge, presigirls years of age. dent of the Auxiliary says: Please calendar this date. pot-luc- k 4-- 10-2- 1 57 Teachers In Monday, Mar. 5, at 7:30 p. m, the date and time of the monthly meeting of the Duchesne stake Primary board, which will be held in the presidents room, stake tabernacle. This is one of the important dates on your calendar, encercle is County Certify As Per Standards teachers in Duchesne county are certified, reports Supt. Dean C. Christensen. This list of certified instructors has been Increasing during the past few years in this district. Only three teachers employed for the four high schools in the county are instructors. These three are working under letters of authorization, reports the superintendent. Only 36 teachers in the entire district are working on authorization, Supt. Christensen of this group added Thirty-tware enrolled in an extension class being .conducted at the Duchesne high school twice a week by Prof. O. Dean Hess, professor of elementary educa- tion at the University of Utah. Twenty-twof this authorized group are planning to attend at least six weeks of summer school sessions this year, Mr. Christensen said. authorizations are largely to fill teaching vacancies in the primary grades and in intermed(grades Housiate grades (grades ing shortage is possibly a great factor affecting the certified teacher list in this area, the superintendent added. Five of the authorized teachers in the district in 1949 received sufficient credit for certification by taking extension courses and attending summer sessions, and were listed on the certified list of teachers for Fifty-seve- n d o o Present the 1950-5- 1 term. it. The Duchesne Civic Organizawill hold its meeting Wednesday. Mar. 7, at 8 p. m, in the Duchesne hotel, announces tion W. F. Payne, president. Payne wishes to remind the public that all are invited to attend these meetings, including the adjacent comunities. We welcome their problems and suggestions, he said. The organization is currently interested in the Home Defense program, and a first aid station Mr. for Duchesne. Committees have been appointed to assist those in charge of these programs whenever and how ever such assistance can be given, said Mr. Payne. He emphasized the fact that it w&s the intention of the organization to stand ready to assist in promoting projects and solving problems relaive to civic betterment and progress, being in no way presumptious but entirely cooperative. Mrs. Madeline Horrocks. president of the ward Y.W.M.I.A. forecasts the good news ithat they are working out a program featuring square dancing, to begin the third or fourth week in March,, A definite date will be announced later. Mrs. Arietta Williams is in charge. Mrs. Williams is an accomwe plished dance instructor, feel fortunate in having her in this community, Mrs. Horrocks said. 8 8 8 oil-c- gas-cu- 1997-210- 20-E- 5 Negro Ghosts To, Play DIIG Faculty A basketball treat Is in store for lovers of the game at the Duchesne high school gym on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p. m., when the Negro Ghosts will play the high school faculty in an exhibition game. A preliminary game will be played matching the best two teams in the schools intramural program. traveling Mrs. Walter Reimschiissel and Leon H. Hall are taking charge of the Junior and Junior Gleaner Girls class. They their first classes conducted Tuesday, Feb. 20. and will continue classes throug hthe year. Mrs. Madeline Horrocks in announcing this appointment expressed her confidence in the capability of these teachers, and urges the boys and girls of this age group to take advantage of the splended lessons and activities the class offers. M-M- |