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Show umiversal cor.--. 141 PISRPO.'iT AVa. SALT LAKE CIH, M -- D UlAli j? ' - j Uintah Basin VOLUME 25 - NUMBER 51 DUCHESNE, DUCHESNE COUNTY, UTAH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER cord $3.00 PER YEAR 15, 1955 70 PER COPY Extension Projects n Duchesne Co. Planned Leaders Meet In Areas To Get Advice STATES BEST TEAM These three you i fukire termers who were adjudged Utahs best Club livestock judging team last fall, will soon go to the National Western Livestock Show at Denver to coin lete f,r national honors. In the photo are: Robert Murdock,, Duchesne county agent; Jerrv Merkley,, Duchesne; Llovd Lewis, Utahn, and Gale Larsen Arcadia. 4-- H Three Duchesne County Boys Got To Denver Meet Trappers Get 13 Black Bear In Past Three Years Team Won High Honors At Utah State Fair Three Western Duchesne Counwill represent the State Utah at the National Western Thirteen black bear have been Livestock Show in Denver during taken from this area during the January. Robert S. Murdock, counlast three years, reports Walter ty agricultural agent, will accomNelson, government trapper at Du- pany the boys to the mile-hig- h chesne. He said that at the in- city. These three young men won the dividual request of livestock owners, these bear were killed when 1955 Utah State Fair competition found molesting sheep herds1. Most in livestock judging. Their score of the bear killed were adults was 1,980, the highest point score livestock judgwhich were found to have been tallied for any devouring the mutton carcass. Mr. ing team during the history of the Nelson said some of the ewes state fair, according to Mr. Murwere found with just their milk dock. The three boys were the top bags devoured by the bear, which are fond of the milk as a diet three in individual competition in judging dairy, beef, swine and supplement. During this same period, 15 sheep classes at the state fair. mountain lions were taken from They finished with a score of 224 this area by Mr. Nelson. He re- points ahead of any other of the ports that coyotes are almost ex- 28 teams competing for the honors. tinct in this area. Seven were Three Member Team killed by him in 1954. Ten years team consists The three-membago when Mr. Nelson came to Du- of: Jerry Merkley and Lloyd Lewchesne, he said he killed 460 coy- is of the More and Better Liveotes the first year. Club of Duchesne, and stock 4-Mr. and Mrs. Nelson left this Gale of Larsen the Lucky week for St. George where they Tramps Club of Arcadia. will live until spring. Mr. Nelson Lloyd, 44, is a son of Mr. and will work out of St. George in the Mrs. Max Lewis of Utahn; Jerry, same capacity as his assignment 15, makes his home with his paat Duchesne; During April, he ternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. will resume his work as usual in Jerry Merkley of Duchesne, and Duchesne. Gale, 15, is a son of pr. and Mrs. Milton K. Larsen of Arcadia. Gale is a junior student at the Union High School; Lloyd is a freshman and Jerry is a sophomore at the Duchesne High School. Alternate member of the livestock judging team i.s Kent RobiMore than 100 volumes of the son of Ioka. These boys were granted an History of Duchesne 'County are paid trip to the Denver available for purchase, reports Mrs. Maxine W. Burdick, who is fhow, as state fair winners in charge of the book sales for the Duchesne County Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Tjjis bound volume was prepared for publication in 1947 during the Utah Centennial year, and distributed during 1948. Mrs. Burdick reports that these $5 copies may be obtained through the camp captains of each DUP camp in the county or from her. N i.s made This announcement 1955' theChristmas to holiday prior in order for county residents, or other interested persons, to conI K sider buying copies of this book Ah as a Christmas gifts to friends or relatives. M ss Maxine Lewis, front, was chosen D Club Queen by popular vote Friday night. Miss Lewis, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Lewis of Utahn, is a senior at the Duchesne High School and president of the student counciL Her attendants are Barbara Six separations from the armed forces by Duchesne County men Mecham, Chloe Mecham,, Shirley were reported for November by Fitzwater. Miss Lewis was crowned at the Mrs. Helen D. Odekirk, clerk of Lettermans Dance by Barbara the local selective service board. D Club Cowan, last years Mrs. Odekirk lists these as John Wendell Bur- Queen. D Club officers presented dick, army, Duchesne; Joe Arlen the new Queen with a white wool Rsidhead, army, Duchesne; John school sweater. This sweater is Elmer Fausett, navy, My ton; Dale decorated with a royal blue Block on the left side above the M. Gines. navy, Tabiona; Clarence D Donald Moat, Jr., navy, Duchesne pocket. During November there were no inductions by the local selective service board, and no enlistment1; were credited, Mrs. Odekirk said. In ty of 4-- H 4-- 100 Histories Of Duchesne Still Are For Sale se D Club Queen - 1 Six Service Men Released During November Extension Class Science Held At Altamont Immunization Clinics Aro Get Schedule for immunization Extension classes are being con- ducted in elementary school science clin- at Altamont, reports Supt. Rowan ics in Duchesne County next week C. Stutz of the Duchesne County are: Dec. 21, Duchesne and Tab- School District. Cla.sses convene iona schools; Dec. 22, Neola Ele at 4 p.m. each Wednesday. Twenty-tw- o elementary teachers, mentary, Roosevelt Jr. High and Roosevelt Elementary; Dec. 23. representing every elemtary school Altamont schools, Myton F.lemen- - in the county, are enrolled' in the course whirh is directed by Max Berryessa. profesor of education at the Brigham DUCHESNE STAKE SAYS Young University. THANKS, ROOSEVELT WARD These teachers will receive college Duchesne stake MIA wishes to credit upon completion of this exthank Roosevelt ward for the tension course. Classes are taught by various very delightful play, "San Juan BYU the at professors in sections of presented they Outpost, Duchesne stake house last week. science, including geology, bacteriA large crowd attended and every- ology. one enjoyed the performance very, Karan Moon is out of school very much. The acting, the stage with the mumps this week. setting and all werq outstanding. Windbreak Trees Are Planted Planning of the Extension Service work in Duchesne County for 1956 got underway this week with community meetings held in Bluebell and Strawberry, reports Mary lois Reichert, home demonstration agent. Other community planning meetings are to be held in the county during the remainder of December and forepart of January. A written survey is being made in the county, also, in order that the phases of extension service work shown to be of interest to most of the people may be outlined in the 1956 work plan for Duchesne County. On the survey card .sent to DuMiss residents, chesne County Reichert lists 12 phases of extension service work for the homemaker to choose as preferred projects. These phases listed are improving storage space, selection of home upholstering, equipment, lamp shade making, interior decoration, budgeting, clothing construction, fabric selection, quick mixes, bread making, meat cookery, food preservation. Other suggestions on work phases are invited' by the home demonstration agent. Six School People Duchesne Co. Attend Conference Of Six school officials from Duthe chesne County represented Ducfiesne County School District at the annual conference of school superintendents, elementary supervisors and principals, which was held last weekend in the capitol city', reports Supt. Rowan C. Stutz. the School officials attending conference were: Supt. Stutz, John H. Blaine, Roosevelt Elementary School principal; Doyle Swallow, Altamont Elementary School principal, Milton Nielson, Myton Elementary School principal; Merrill Dutson, Neola Elementary School principal; LaRue Burgess, district elementary school supervisor. Albert Potts, principal at the Duchesne Elementary School was unable to attend the conference because of illness in his family. The conference was conducted under the direction of the Utah State Department of Public Instruction, Mr. Stutz explained. By Extension Unit Some 580 additional trees for windbreaks were planted in Duchesne County this year through the Extension Service program, reports Robert S. Murdock, agricultural agent. Including the 1955 planting, the Extension Service has been instrumental in the planting of 71,000 recommended trees for windbreaks in this county, since 1930, Mr. Murdock reported. windbreaks has Establishing effective in protecting proved homes and farmyards from the late winter and early spring winds' in this area, the county agent reiterated. Through news articles and circulars distributed to the residents of this county, the people have been reminded of the advantages in using the available trees from the Utah State Agricultural College Nursery. The Extension Service has given individual' assistance to the landowner in deciding the location and the species of the windbreak trees plant- THEY DIRECTED SCOUTING UNIVERSITY These men are part of the staff which directed the first University of Scouting ever attempted to a scry successful conclusion: (Front row) Glen Mohlmary Moor Lake district chairman; James E. Bacon, Roosevelt district chairman, and general chairman of project; S. Woodrow White, Uintah d strict chairman; Elvin Barker,, Duchesne district chairman. (Back Row) Elwood Carter, Grant Peel, Spencer Squire, Rev. Richard E. Lundberg, Jack T. Dexter. Rowan C. Stutz, and George Hacking. Not present for photo were Paul Murphy, A. Louis Fifri Harold Timothy, J. Ferron Hacking, Wilmer Murray,, and Ruion D. Skinner, field executive for the Basin. (Photo by Edwards Photo Service) Itloie Olckids 7'cl Hill iBill Hill ed. in Duchesne. The county agent said that five estabdemonstrations plantings lished four years ago are doing well and surrounding neighbors are seeing the benefit and value of them, which is resulting in continued requests for the nursery trees and technical assistance in the planting locations of the windbreaks. The afternoon Christmas programs at the Duchesne Elementary School will be held in the various rooms on Thursday, Dec. 22. Parents and friends of the pupils are invited to attend any or all' of the room programs, reports Principal Albert Potts. November 'marriage licenses included three couples1: Milton T. Poulson, Duchesne and Pauline Larsen, Arcadia, Nov. 3; Robert Larry Swain, Roosevelt and Melba Joan Benson, Roosevelt, Nov. 21; and Arvil David Bird of Bluebell and Josephine Elane Asay, Roosevelt, Nov. 28. Catholics Plan Xmas Programs day, December 20, in conjuction with the program at Nativity the Duchesne Chapel, reports Wil-for- d D. Granger, PT-president. A Gixteen Dobcats Bountiod In Area The boys that registered in the month of November with the Duchesne Selective Service board were Alton Nye Moon, of Duchesne; Ronald F. Powell, of Altamont; Leon M. Peterson, Neola; Glen C. Keel, Neola; Leonald N. Perry, Myton; DeVar J. Giles, Tabiona and Mark B. Nielsen, Roosevelt. 1955, On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the children of St. Helens Parish will be treated to a Christmas party at the Parish Hall. At this time Santa will make his appearance and the children will enjoy a beautiful Christmas movie. The country children will be transported home after the party. . That evening the choir members will also have their party, beginning at 7:00 p.m. All high school, Know Your Schools Friday, Doc. 1G boys and girls are invited to the evening party. 16 th, December the Friday, The newly organized choir of i "Christmas will be Nativity play St. Helens church will sing the by the children of St Midnight Mass this Christmas Eve Helens Parish at the Roosevelt Dec. 24, Carols will be sung start- Junior High School at 7:30 p.m. ing at 11:45 p.m. The children have been rehearsReverend Ignatius Strancar will ing for the past few weeks under celebrate the Midnight Mass and the direction of the Sisters of the the choir will sing the various Atonement. Admission for the play parts, which include the Salve Re is: Adults: .500 and children .250. gina Mass, Ambrosian Gloria and A turkey will be given away for the traditional Chystmas carols. the Door prize. ore.-ent- ed .... Let's Give Boohs For Christmas by LaRue M. Burgess Primary Supervisor Having trouble choosing just the right gift for each one on your list? There are books which suit the taste and delight all ages. Beautiful picture story books, of animals, heroes, and characters of make believe for your children; books on science, sports, adventure, romance and biography for the while books of adventure are the most popular for the years, with animal stories and biographies of famous Americans and: others come next. teen-ager- Undoubtedly you alone would know the likes and dislikes of the adults. So lets give books for Christmas and give a gift which can be shared and enjoyed for years to come. Do you have a reluctant reader in your family, one who is1 having trouble learning to read, even though he has been in school for four years or more? If so, give him one of the American Childhood of Heroes series, such as: Martha Washington, Girl, of Old Rachel Jackson, TenVirginia nessee Girl, Paul Revere, Boy of Old . . . Boston, George Carver, Boy Scientist, Jim Bridger, Mountain Boy and there are many others in the series. They have been known to create an interest, a desire, and a real purpose for reading. Lets give books for Christma.s, to small children who have not books that yet gone to school can be read to and enjoyed with them. What better way is there to creat a desire to learn to read? Small fry love to hear stories read over and over. It gives them a senee of security and. enjoyment (Continued on Beck Pue) Sem- d, t; t; n, 1700 Acres Range Land Sprayed Joint Project 1,700 acres of Approximately range and pasture land weTe sprajed by ground equ'pment of Duchesne and Uintah counties and the Ind'an Service of Fort s past year, reports Robert S. Murdock, Duchesne county agricultural agent. Most of this spraying was done in the area and sprayed on the nesting sites of tiie newly hatched grasshoppers. Mr. Murdock reports he made regular inspections cf the1 area to alert the lanuo'vr.eis to the ser iousness of the situation. He' worked with a committee of ten landowner f.i an advisory member and orde.ed the1 chemical which was applied. A very good kill of grasshoppers was reported; and farmers were advised to be alert to the situation in 1956, Mr. Murdock said. Du-thi- Neola-Hayde- for the' first inary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints have been listed by Glen A. Mitchell, Seminary principal. Ninth grade Seminary officers are Charles' Lott, president; Meryle Bates, Ann Broad-heasecretary; NaDene Wright, pianist; Marjorie Liddell, chositer. This class studied Old Testament. Cail Stutz as president of the 11th Church History class during this pergid; J. D. Wimmer was Joyce Mecham, secretary; Chloe Mecham, pianist; Shirley Young, chorister. Officers for the 3ook of Mormon class for the 8th grade were Bill Wardle, president; Lariy . Donna Wheeler, ... Shirts, secretary; Barbara Sweat, pianist; Chad Peatross, chorister. No officers were elected for the 12th grade class in New Testament, Principal Mitchell said. Eighty Enrolled Enrollment at the Duchesne Seminary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is 80 at the beginning of the second quarter of the school term, reports Principal Mitchell. Last year the comparative enrollment figure was 93. During the second quarter, classes are taught in Old Testament, 9th grade; Book of Mormon, 8th grade; New Testament, 10th grade and Church History, 11th grade. Duchesne School chorus officers discuss plans for presentation of the Nativity on Dec. 20, with Maxine Lew's left front. Officers are (seated). Darlene Brady,, secretary; Donna Lund-grepresident; left (standing) Allen Bancroft, In officers quarter term at the Duchesne Plan Program Teachers In LBS Seminaries Chari Meetings Nativity Play To Bo Presented Parent-Teacher- s will be held the evening of Tues- By Buchcsne Group Seminary Bounty claims for November, TWO AIRCRAFT ALERTS Duchesne County included: ANNOUNCED LOCALLY one bobcat. Bob Labrum. Roo.se Two aircraft alerts have been velt; one bobcat, Fav Miles, Mt. Home; 13 bobcats, Walter Smith, handled by the Duchesne Ground Fruitland, and one bobcat, Mary Observer Corps since Dec. 1, reAddley: ports Elden R. Wilcken, supervisor. Gets Dec. 20 Meeting At Chcpsl Boys Registered The second meeting of the Du- In November Association chesne Hitt. has reported finding more money at the courthouse Monthly faculty meetings for principals and teachers of Seminaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints in the Uintah Basin have been scheduled for the1 remainder of the school year. The first meeting of the new year will be on Jan. 25. The Feb. meeting is set fer Feb. 22; and the March meeting is calendared for March 28. A district meeting will be held during April. P. Wendell Johnson, principal of the Roosevelt Seminary, will act as group leader at these meetings, which will be held in Roosevelt. District meetings are under the direction of Alma Gardiner. These Seminary teachers and principals are Glen A. Mitchell, Duchesne; Ben C. Gomm, Alta mont; D. Platt Woodland, Tabiona; P. Wendell Johnson, principal, Lyle Hintze, Donald Sorensen, Roosevelt; Frank Walker, principal, - Richard Magleby, A. Louis Fife, Jr., Vernal'; Nadine Harman, Rangely. P-T- A Officers Chosen In Seminary Leland Wright, county treasurer, had reason to be happy Saturday morning when Mr. Hill, courthouse custodian, set down his broom and walked in the fiont door of the courthouse and inquired, has anyone here lost a $20 bill? This money had been dropped by a boy whose mother had sent him in to the treasurers office to cash a check just a few minutes before Mr. Hill picked up the money while sweeping the front steps1 of the courthouse. . Treasurer Was Happy Mr. Wright had handed out the extra $20 from the treasurers cash till when the mother came in from the car outside where she had been waiting, ana' reported to Mr. Wright that her son did not have the full amount of money the check covered. A year ago in August, M. Hill and his daughter, LaRce, turned over to the county sheriff more than $1,100 in cash, which was found in the abandoned personal belongings of Edna L. Opsahl, a woman found dead in a trailer house in a Duchesne trailer court several years ago. Mr. Hill and his daughter were burning the discarded personal effects when Miss Hill discovered the money pinned in an undergarment. School Program Is Next Thursday Three Marriage Licences Issued Jar .... Ar n Vacation Starts For Xmas Dec. 23 Utah Turn Signal Law Becomes Effective Jan. 1 Attention is called to a ne law that affects motor vehicles a recorded on the state statutes a found in Section and read as follows: (a) The signals herein require shall be given either by mean of the hand and arm, or by signal lamp or signal device c a type approved by the stat load commission, expect a.s provid ed in paragraph (b), as follows: (b) Any motor vehicle in us on a highway shall' be equippa with, ana required signal shall b given by, a signal lamp or lamp or mechanical signal device am said lamps or devices' being of type approved by the state roai commission when the ' distanc from the center of the top o the steering post to the left out side limit of the body, cab o load of such motor vehicle exceed 24 inches, or within the distanc from the center of the top of thi steering post to the rear limit o the body or load there exceeds 1 feet. The latter measurement shal apply to any single vehicle, alsi to any combination of vehicles The requirements of this sectioi shall become effective: Januar 0 1, 1956. The Weather In Duchesne City Schools close in the Duchesne County School District at the end of the school day on Dec. 23, for the Christmas states holidays, Supt. Rowan C. Stutz. Classes will be resumed on Tuesday, Jan. 3, the superintendent said. Mayor and Mrs. Chester Lyman spent Thursday in Salt Lake on are closed for repairs and it is business. reported that it is about finished. |