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Show UINTAH BASIN RECORD .... icien? And Economical Schools . . . Attend (ML Hoot Local Nigh School Students Will Know Your Schools By Rowan C. Stutz HOW CAN WE ORGANIZE OUR SCHOOLS MORE EFFICIENTLY AND ECONOMICALLY? One of the imoprtant topics of discussion at the recent Rural Education Conference was one dealing with the efficient organization of our schools. Those discussing this topic sought answers to such questions as: (1) What are the most important responsibilities of the poard of Education? (2) What duties and responsibilities should be assigned the Superintendent? (3) Who should determine what is taught in our schools? (4) Who should determine the methods by which the objectives of the school are accomplished? (5) How can a principal use his time most effectively? (6) To what extent do we need district supervisors? (7) Is the employment of clerical help for principals and 'teachers a justifiable expense? trained guidance , (8) Should workers be added to the school staffs? " In answering these questions the participants in the Rural Education Conference said: (1) Question What are the most important responsib'lit'cs of the Board of Education? Answer: The responsibilities of the Board of Education are: a. Establish written policies. ap- b. Provide finances Duchesne High will represent Panama, Union High the Philippines, and Altamont High will represent Finland at the second annual model United Nations conference to be held on the University campus April 20 and 21. All 76 member nations of the U.N. will be represented by one of the 60 schools participating in the conference which is being sponsored by the Utah Assn, for the United Nations and by the U. c. The parents and' lay peoExtension Division. ple of the Featured speaker will be Mrs. through (advisory coun- Eleanor Roosevelt, former United and etc.) cils, States representative to the U.N. d. Students might also pargeneral assembly from 1942 to ticipate in determining 1952. Mrs. Roosevelt, one of the curriculum. Americas most prominent women 4. Question: Who should deter- is chairman of the board of govmine' the methods by which ernors of the American Assn, for the objectives of the school the U.N. are accomplished? An ardent supporter of the Answer: Professional Educa- - U.N., Mrs. Roosevelt received the tors should determine how first American award in human should he relations in 1949, while a the curriculum year taught, keeping in mind the later she won the Four Freedoms situations. local of needs award' and the Prince Carl Metal, 5'. Question: How can a princithe latter awarded the governtime ment of Sweden. by pal use his most effectively? Her talk is scheduled on April Answer: Each school should 20 at 9:30 a m. have a qualified principal Plenary sessions will be held This principal should' have on the 20th, with committee re to time for and be expected ports and votes scheduled for the supervise the instruction of 21st. Essay and poster contests his school. as well as special coverage by 6. Question: To what extent do high school newsman also will we need district supervisors? be part of the program. Answer: District supervisors A N.N. dance and floor show should be employed to pro is scheduled for the Union Buildtect the investment of the ing ballroom on the 20th as the taxpayers in education. Su- main social event of the two-dapervisors have the responsi- meet. bility to train teachers and A colorful procession of flags improve instruction. will open the event. 7. Question: Is the employment of clerical help for principals and teachers a justifiable ex- FIVE ENLISTMENTS 2. Question: Seminary Chooses Officers For Last 1956 Term district A, Election of class officers was held Monday at the Duchesne Seminary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, directed by Principal Glen. A. Mitchell. . Officers chosen to serve during the remainder of the term, are: Eleventh Grade Guy May-hepresident; J. D. Wimmer, Gail Stutz, secretary. Lucinda McTenth Grade Dick Gines, Donald, president; Lynn White, secretary; Arlene Wimmer, chorister; Loretta Peatross, pianist. Ann Broadhead, Ninth Grade president; Beryl Bates, Thomas White, secretary; NaDene Wright, pianist; LaRae Jordan, chorister. Vesta Hayes, Seventh Grade president;' Elaine Baum, Ronald Ivie, secretary; Virginia Wardle, pianist; Earl Ander-ton- , chorister. Class elections were not held for the twelfth and eighth grades inasmuch as the enrollment in these two groups is small enough for each student to hold an ofMEETING fice FINAL P-T- A responsibility for one part of the term to the other, reports AT DUCHESNE Pulley, Seminary reporter. SET FOR APRIL 16TH Coleen Term Seminary officers, susDuchesne the stake prestained by The final meeting of the DuAssocia- idency, are Orin Barker, president; chesne Parents-Teacher- s Coleen Pulley, public relations oftion for the current school term Chyrl Meriell, will be held on Monday, April 16, ficer;, at 7:30 p.m. in the Duchesne High J. D, Wimmer, secretary. School gym, reports Mrs. Elma if SCHOOL BOARD REPORT president. Lundgren, (Continued from Page 1) An open house will feature the social agenda of the meeting. was approved by the board. The Faculty members will be' in their teacher payroll is about $25,000.00 rooms to greet parents who wish in additional monthly expenditure to chat with them, talk school for the district. Salaries Increased problems, or individual problems After further study and considrelative to their child or children. The business agenda for the eration, the board rescinded theii Monday' night meeting includes March decision relative to teacher salaries in this district for the election of officers for the school term and revised school term and 1956-5for the 1956-5the announcing of the results of the salary schedule to allow apthe round table discussions held proximately a flat $100 increase in the term salary to teachers at the March meeting. Parents will present the musical The revised schedule raises the to part of the program at this final beginning salary' from $3,200 $3,300. Maximum salary to teachP TAmeeting of the year. ' All ers was raised from $4,295 to members or Maximum salaries are paid are invited to join in the to teachers with 14 or more years P TA activity Monday night of service to the district. the election, the open house. This salary schedule is the same as adopted' by the Uintah School District except for the maximum salary being paid after 13 years of service. POULTRY WANTED In making this decision, the Write Cash paid at your coop. 1956-5- 7 South Washington Poultry, 3253 board voted to reduce the term teaching staff to supply Wash. Blvd. Ogden, Utah. money necessary for the increase in the teacher salary WANTED Secretary, able to granted type and take short hand. Write scale. Other Appointments letter of reference to Box 176, were Ken Other appointments Duchesne. as custodian of the RooseHardy 160 acres approxFOR SALE velt Jr. High School, to replace imately 1 mile west of Duchesne Byron Bowden, who was appointed on highway. Surface only $1,000 as bus mechanic and maintenance of mineral foreman at the Roosevelt School surface plus 1537 Tom Notestine, $2,400. rights, bus garage. Mr. Bowden replaces South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Seth Asay who resigned the job Utah. effective April 1. Jack Allred, clerk of the works for the two Roosevelt school build ing projects. Performance bonds and insurcertificates from the Hansen ance Wiring - Electric Moton Construction Co. and Hogan and New Location - Building East Tingey, contractors for the Rooseof Roosevelt Standard velt school building projects were received. Roosevelt, Utah Contract for the Tabiona buildPhone Roosevelt 335 ing project was approved and g t; t; 7 $4,-40- WANT ADS E. A. Call Service REFRIGERATION ATTENTION OWNERS OF POWER LAWN MOWERS AND GARDEN TRACTORS ' Bring Your Small Motors To Us For A Complete Overhaul We Have A Complete Stock Of FOR BRIGGS - STRATTON AND Parts CLINTON ENGINES Parts For Other Makes Available SUPPLY OF REPLACEMENT MOTORS if See Us ON HAND First For All Small Gas Motors if Bradshaw Auto Parts Co. YOUR LOCAL PHONE 242 PARTS DEALER ROOSEVELT Students from the Duchesne Seminary who will give talks during the Sacrament meeting of the branch on Sunday, Strawberry April 15, are Orin Barker, J. D. WimmeT, Gail Stutz and Coleen Pulley. Viola Summers will be in charge of the program, which is under the direction of Glen A. Mitchell, Seminary principal, reports Coleen Pulley, Seminary reporter. For this program, the opening prayer will be said by Chloe Mecham and the closing prayer will be given by' Guy MayheW. One of the two musical selections for the program will be a trumpet . solo by Rex Davis. The other musical number will be WILL PARTICIPATE IN MODEL UNITED NATIONS Union High School students of Lamont Nielsons American Problems Class, who will represent the Phillippines at the Model United Nations to be held at the University of Utah April 20-2Bottom row, (left to right), Snellon Johnson, chairman; Reed Harrison. Top row, Bonnie Daniels, Margaret Huber and Connie Stevens. 1. SUBSCRIBE BORROW DONT g t; y pense? Secretaries in the should not be con sidered an unnecessary ex pense and should be employed to free the teachers and principals for more teaching-typ- e activities. 8. Question: Should guidance workers be added to the school staffs? Answer: Where possible nontrained guidance teaching, workers should be added to the school staff. Answer: schools trained A 7 Students To Give Talks In Strawberry Branch To Represent Seminary in an advisory capacity to the board. b. Caries out the poli cies of the board. 3. Question: Who should determine what should be taught in our schools? Answer: The curriculum should be determined by: a. State Board of Educa' tion. b. Local Boards of Educa-catio- prove a budget. What duties and responsibilities should be assigned the Superintendent? Answer: The duties and responsibilities of the Superintendent should be: and' acts a. Recommends r Thursday, April 12, 1950 signed by the board, with Alternate No. 3. Changes to be made in the construction, under this alternate, will be replacing wood interior partitions with glazed structural tile. This construction change will add $2,470.00 to the original contract price of $170,070.00, to Fred M. Reynolds of Price. Faculty Changes The following changes of faculty assignment were approved for the 1956-5- 7 school year: Gerald Mitchell, teacher at the Roosevelt Elementary School, assigned to the principalship of the Neola Elementary School; Naomi Gilbert and Renon Christensen, teachers at the Duchesne Elementary School, assigned to the Duchesne High School staff; Keith Harmon as teacher at the Duchesne Ele mentary School. B. A. Jacoby, board chairman, reported on the activities of the Utah School Boards Association of which he is a and the proposed school legislation for the 1957 Utah Legislature. Supt. Rowan C. Stutz was instructed to have a survey made of the electrical wiring and lighting needs of the Neola School. The board gave authorization to initiate a 'change order to restore the home economics department cabinet work in the Roosevelt Jr. High School building project, if the change order is approved by the state agencies. This change would add about $10,000 00 to the original contract of $229,601.00 awarded to Hogan and Tingey of Centerville, Utah. The appointments of three administrative staff members for the 1956-5school year were approved at the April meeting of the Duchesne County Board of Education. Farrell J. Humphreys, who is now serving as district guidance director, was reappointed for the 1956-5- 7 school term. Mrs. LaRue N. Burgess was appointed special teacher to the academically handicapped children in the district for the 1956-5- 7 school term. Mrs. Burgess has been acting elementary school supervisor for the district this term. Ray Warner of Provo, has been appointed as district elementary school supervisor for the 1956-5- 7 term. 7 MOON LAKE ELECTRIC . . (Continued from Page One) which extend to Tabiona and Hanna, as well as the line which ex tends west to Fruitland and Currant Creek, The modern provide regulated source of electric power in each of the various areas in which they are placed. The new 69,000 volt transmission line also connects all of the generating facilities of the Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., into one network. Most of the genis located in erating capacity Rangely, Colo., but the Association also operates a hydro electric plant on Yellowstone Creek about twelve miles north of Altonah, Utah, The Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., provides an efficient and dependable electric service for the entire Basin, sub-statio- a REPORTED IN MONTH OF MARCH During March, there were five enlistments in the armed' forces and eight separations from the various branches of the military service' bv Duchesne County men, reports Mrs. Helen D. Odekirk, clerk of the selective service board. Separations are listed as Delbert Leon Atwood. Bennie J. Barker, Ned Albert Clark, Lester Joseph Thompson, all from the Army: Clinton Abe Harris and Conrad Burdick Hollenbeck, Navy; Bryan Andrew Christensen, Air Force; Noel E. Rees. Marine Corps. March enlistees are Thomas Ruben Broderick Roosevelt, Army; Demecio Lucero, Duchesne Army; Cecil LaVem Kofford Talmage. Navy; Urshel Claude Taylor, Altamont, Marine Corps; Ray Mech-am- , Springville, Air Force', commissioned second lieutenant and assigned to active duty. FINAL UTE TRIBE ROLLS . (Continued from Page 1) the' largest cash settlement ever awarded by the United States Government for a land suit involving some 4 5 million acres of ancestral land vacated by the in Colorado nearly 70 years before. The windfall was divided between the Utes in Colorado and the Utes on the Uintah and Ouray reservation with some 17 5 million dollars being credited to the Utah Utes. Insight Into Problems The maneuverings, the controversy, prejudices, bitterness, and years of frustration which led to the development of the Ute Partition Ac. 'foims an interesting story and gives insight into the great problr.ns of the Ute Indians. Francij McTCr.ley, who supervised the onpj.al three year program firsi developed by the Ute Indian and who was largely instrumental in shaping the many sided Ute problems into a definite plan of action resulting in the Ute Partition has consented to write the background and history of the Ute Partition Act in next weeks issue of the Roosevelt Standard and Uintah Basin Record. FAMILY DINNER IN HONOR OF MRS. WM. CASE HOME MRS RACHEL PILLINGS FROM CAFIFORNIA VISIT Mrs. Wm. Case returned home Many members of the family of Wednesday from Monterey, Calif, Mrs. Rachel Pillings gathered at following a three months visit with Hanna on Saturday afternoon at her daughter and Capt. and Mrs. Harvey M. Hatch and family. Mr. Case met her at St. Her Utah. daughter, George, Francis, brought her there by car and her granddaughter, Parsy' Lee also accompanied them. Mis. Case states that in spite of heavy rains all through January, they were not by floods in the endangered Montery area. She says it is nice to be home again and she is happy to have had the visit, because Capt. Hatch has been alerted for Military duty in Germany and is now awaiting orders for departure in early summer. His family plans to accompany' him overseas. son-in-la- the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pillings, to celebrate' her 80th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jensen from Duchesne attended the event. A wonderful, afternoon was enjoyed by everyone, . AFTON BROMLEY HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB Members of the Duchesne Bridge Club met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Afton Bromley. After a dessert luncheon, the' following enjoyed a fine evening: Mrs. Ruby Thomas, Mrs. Thelda Halstead, Mrs. Nellie Nelson, Mrs. Mildred Mrs. Hildur Carman, Johnstun, Mrs. Bessie Kohl, Mrs. June Bishop, Mrs. Jo Beebe, Mrs. Saturday guests at the home of Oleah Johnstun and Mrs. Phyllis Mr. and Mrs. (Baird Goff was Mrs. Day. Mrs. Gloria Smith was a Ella Helleckson and Mr. and Mrs. guest. Prizes were won by Mrs. C. W. Rhoads of California. Carman, Mrs Hildur Johnstun and Mrs. Kohl. Mrs. Bishop took bin-g- o The Jerry Christensens are movprize. ing this weekend to the home on east main st. that belongs to G. Deon Browns Hosts R. Ortcheid. At 500 Club Monday Mr. and Mrs. Deon Brown were The Milton Poulsons are moved hosts to the 500 Club this Moninto their new home this week, day at their home and the guests after four months of hard work were Mr. and' Mrs. Wallace in preparation for this happy Stephensen, Mr. and Mrs. Von Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Niles Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Wilson and Mr. the The Vern Bromleys spent and Mrs. George Conn and Mrs. weekend in Salt Lake on business Wm. Harrison. Prizes went to Mrs. and visiting with friends. Harrison and Mr and Mrs. Von Thomas. A lovely luncheon d Mr. and Mrs. Maurel Taylor the' evenings activities. and family of 'Roosevelt called at the G. B, Workman home on last Dr. and Mrs. John Smith visited Friday and Mrs. Workman ac with their family in Salt Lake on companied them to Provo where Wednesday. a surprise birthday party was prepared for Mr. Taylor at the home Conrad Hollenbeck, who has just of Mrs. Almaria Johnson, sister of returned home from the service, Mr. Taylor. Mrs. Workman also has to Salt Lake to work. He gone visited in Springville with relatives spent the weekend in Duchesne and did genealogy work. with the Ray Motts. HEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY going to press! Now is the time to orderi 1. additional listings 2. bold-fac- listings . e 3. directory advertising Ute-Indian- s if PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL . . (Continued from page one) . of access roads to the dam sites and' on erection of a construction camp at Glen Canyon. The principal structures to be built are Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona estimated at $421,270,000; Flaming Gorge Dam on the Green River in north-easterUtah, estimated at $82,942,000, and Navajo Dam on the San Juan River in northwest New Mexico, stimated at $36,592 000. on construction Don and Guy MayheW took their Guests at the home of Mrs. Emmother, Mrs. Delia Mayhew, to ma Birch are Mrs. Emma McCord Heber on Sunday afternoon to be of Ogden and Mrs. Ellis Hellek-so- n with her daughter Mrs. Joe of Redding, Calif. Mrs. Mcwho is ill. Cord will return to her home this weekend and Mrs. Hellekson will The Reed Cowans are sporting stay and visit for a month or 6 a beautiful new Pontiac this week, weeks. ash green and cream. The' Artie Stocks, former resiMr. and Mrs. Ivan Hadden and dents of Duchesne, now of Clearson, Darrell, have returned home field, spent the weekend at the this week from Casper, Wyoming, home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Mitchwhere they have been living. Ivan ell and family. has employment here and they are very glad to be home again. Carl Wilkerson left Sunday for Denver where' he will attend the Mr. and Mrs. Orson McGuire of auto auction. Heber weTe Monday visitors at the home of Mrs. Owen Wright. Call your Telephone Business. Office now for new or changed listings. going to pross soon! Mrs. Beatrice' Harrison spent Saturday and Sunday with the Wm. Harrisons and left for a few months trip to California. The Farrell Humphreys received a call on Sunday from Mr. and Mrs. Rex Morgan of Vernal, Mrs. Frank Morrell and children Lake were weekend visitors at the Von Thomas home. Miss Frankie Morrell spent her spring vacation here with them and went home with her parents on Sunday. . - . AVOID THE RUSH BY HAVING of Salt YOUR CAR INSPECTED NOW AT LfiL . n The Bob Gunters spent Saturday in Salt Lake on business. Sunday visitors at the home of and Mrs. Charles Partridge and family' were' Mr. and Mrs. AlDUCHESNE JUNIOR PROM ma Partridge of Goshen, Utah, (Continued from Page One) members during this special pro- and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hutchings gram. Jane Cahoon and Jerry' of Provo. Christensen are also faculty advisDorrell Crawford' of Carlston, ors to the junior class. Matrons and patrons of honor Canada, and Bob Stutz of Provo are: Supt. and' Mrs. Rowan C. and his friend, Charles, spent last Stutz, Principal, and Mrs. Farrell Tuesday and Wednesday at the Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Clin- home of ,Mr. and Mrs. Rowan C. ton J. Mickelson, Mr. and Mrs. Stutz and family. The Stutzes atRalph N. Rowley, Mr. and Mrs. tended general conference on SatMerlin Broadhead, Mr. and Mrs urday in Salt Lake City. Iivin A. Cole, Mrs. Sylvia Mech-am- . Mrs. Janet Hill and son, Robbie Prom committee members are of Ogden are visiting for two Mickelson, chairman; weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Reed Douglas Shared Broadhead, Chloe Mecham, Cowan and family. Stephen Rowley and RoJean Cole. Gail Stutz is junior class president. Mayor and' Mrs. Chester Lyman Rendlesbach Orchestra of Ver- left last Wednesday for Californal has been engaged by the junior nia, where they will visit their class to play the theme and dance two daughters and families, the Reed Timothys and the Howard music for the Promenade. The dance begins at 9 p.m. Wallaces, for two weeks. Mr. Complete SPECIALIZING IN 1-St- MOTORS op Service : Auto Insurance Claims Glass Replacement Complete Overhaul Front End Alignment and Balancing New, Used & Recapped Truck and Passenger Tires New and Used Cars and Trucks Grease - Oil - Gas L. & L. MOTOR CO. YOUR Phone 33 FORD AND MERCURY DEALER Roosevelt,, if Utah |