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Show UINTAH DASIN RECORD PUBLISHED THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK 30, 1956 Thursday, August . NATIONAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES $1.75 - 6 Months $3.00 - 1 Year $1.00 - 3 Months Payable In Advance Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Duchesne, Utah CLIFTON N. MEMMOTT, Editor and Publisher Mrs. Weston Bates, Office Manager EDITORIAL lsSoc5T6N DOES YOUR TOWN NEED A NEW FACE LIFTING? .... g If Your Town Needs a a Fresh Coat of Paint Will Work Wonders ! Main Street, USA is going to get a new paint job! Take the cue form Tomah, Wisconsin, where a Painting the Town project sparked an idea that promises to spread across the land of hundreds of communities. The idea offers such rich rewards and permanent benefits that a number of organizations active in civic improvement have launched a nation-wid- e Painting the Town contest. It all started when Tomah was gettng set to celebrate its anniversary last year. Members of the Tomahs civic clubs took a look around the town and decided that its Main Street (Superior Avenue) thirsted for fresh paint and hungered for color. For its Centennial, they reasoned, Tomah deserved a face lifting via the paint brush. .... Face-liftin- Taking a tip from American pioneers whose bam raising projects are now history, they launched a community-wid- e Paint Tomah campaign. The Tomah Lions Club, joined by the JACs, the American d the program from initial Legion, and the VFW, planning to some hefty brush wielding by members. With typicaL American vigor they organized an effective task force and fanned community spirit for the project to old time fervor. Everybody who could, got into the act and into coveralls: bankers, dentists, shopkeepers, barbers, attorneys. And the twons professional painters pitched into lending a hand, some equipment, and lots of sound advice. When the job was finished, Tomahs Main Street had a a coordinated color scheme that was a new, bright look delight to behold. The Centennial went over with a bang. It Was A Thrill To See n We recommend a campaign such as ours for any city, said Hugo Miller of Tomah. We know what it can do for a town, having gone through the experience. It was a thrill to see the citizens of the community turn out for a mass effort. It was even a greater thrill to stand back and admire the results!" tion The Retail Paint and Wallpaper Dealers of America, and the magazine. Living for Young Homemakers. Thirteen awards are to be made. First prize is $1000, second is $500, with $250 going to the third place winner. Ten other awards will be made. It costs nothing to enter. Nationally known experts will judge the results. The contest starts immediately, and communities have until October 15, 1956 to complete their projects. If your town is planning a rodeo, carnival, centennial, or other celebrations, you can perk it up with a Paint Our Town Or perhaps youre interested in attracting preliminary tie-imore tuorist trade. Actually you dont need any other motive: the with lasting project offers a richly rewarding experience benefits. Paint Your Business District n. The Painting the Town idea can become a Painting Your twons or larger Business District project where medium-size- d cities are concerned. The sponsors invit commercial clubs and civic groups interested in improving their commercial districts to to participate in the contest. motion picture Theres a stimulating 16 mm sound-colo- r film available that brings the entire story of the Tomah experience vividly to life on the screen. The film can be had for (showing, at no cost, by any service or civic group that may want to organize a Painting the Town Project, or to just investigate the possibilities. Also available at no cost is a complete planning guide, chock full of information and ideas on how to put over a Painting the Town project. Contest rules and entry blank are included. To obtain the film and other material, write to: Painting the .Town Company, Minneapolis 2, Contest, d Water Outlook Stimulates Pond, Pasture Improvement Interest spark-plugge- ... paint-the-tow- Tomah may not have received a cash prize for its efforts, but it got some permanent civic improvement and increased businss for its merchants. More than that, everybody got a psychological lift out ow the cooperative effort as week as the colorful transformation achieved. $1000 Cash for the Best Painting the Town Job. A cold $1750 in cash is waiting to swell the treasuries of other enterprising service organizations or cvic groups that turn in the best transformation jobs for their towns in a national contest, Painting the Town, sponsored by land Company, the National! Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Associa- - men GARAGE A SERUICE Auto Repairs PHILLIPS 66 IS SUMMER Although there are a few more days left of this summer the early cool mornings give promise that fall is not far behind. . . . Sad officalLy indeed are the hundreds of school manner, kids who, in a long-facesay Shucks, No Im Not Ready For School, when asked if they are ready for the march. Having been a teacher once, I know the answer so far as 99 out of a 100 teachers are concerned they feel the same as the kids. The only reason I was anxious for school to start in the fall was because I needed a pay day. - - c o - d The way some girls figure, the best way to hold a romance together is with a girdle. - - c o - - WHAT IS PROSPERITY? Our prosperity is more than an awesome statistic of gross national product, or of record high employment, or a fatter pay envelope. It is more than number of automobiles, TV sets telephones, or bathtubs per capita. It is more than a comfortable bank balance or a comfortable home. In the final analysis, American prosperity is Freedom! CO-- Kindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life. - c o - - EXTENDS GREETINGS TO ALL Fair Visitors JOHN THOMPSON WE HAD A WINNER Last week a new idea was conceived to of the all readers stimulate Standard to read all the ads. We announced that each week some person would win a $5.00 gift from us if after he had read all the ads, hed tell the store manager about it. . . .Last week Mrs, Carl Van Tassell of Bridgeland claimed the prize when she told the clerks at Christensens Store she saw a certain item in the last ad. . . weeks This week another merchant is being featured, so dont take a chance read the ads. Remember what was in it, and then tell the boss about it You might win $5.00 in merchandize! j - - c o - Back-To-Scho- ol 11 & lm9 fMe And Newly Remodeled Duchesne Hofei and Cafe WELCOME ALL FAIR VISITORS THREE DAY SPECIAL ! MENU and pasture planting pond construction this year in the Uiptah Basin Soil Conservation District has been stimulated by the outlook for an improved water supply, reports Woodrow Nielson, unit conservationist. More drainage practices have been carried out this year than in previous years in this district. These statistics were shown on the mid-yereport prepared by Mr, Nielson. Acreage listed for pasture planting was 1,701 on this midyear report. During the first six months of the year, 43 ponds were constructed in the district. ar OVEN POPPERS The Oven Poppers are preparing exibits for the Community Fair which is to be held Friday August 24, from three to five in the Church recreation hall. All of the clubs in Duchesne will have their work exhibited. We would like to invite all our friends and families to come and see what we have accomplished. 4-- H DO IT THELDA HALSTEAD HOSTESS TO BRIDGE CLUB MONDAY Monday evening, Aug. 27, Mrs. Thelda Halstead entertained the Ducheshne Bridge Club at her home. Members present were Bessie Kohl, Mildred Carman, Nellie Nelson, Oleah Johnstun, Hildur Johnstun, Phillis Day and Ruby Thomas. Special guests were Francis Hatch, Emily Madsen and Laura Clemons. Scores were won by Francis Hatch, Ruby Thomas and Laura Clemons. Dessert refreshments were served by the hostess. OPEN HOUSE HONORS MRS. GRACE HALE Mrs. Grace Hale was honored guest at an open house at her home in celebration of her 74th birthday. Approximately 50 friends called to extend their best wishes and to visit with her. Hostesses were Mrs. Myrtis Buckalew, Mrs. Elaine Carter, Mrs. Marie Pope and Miss Maxine Lewis. (Under New Management) $1.25 LUNCH AND DINNER SPECIALS For TO PERFECTION AH IN THE UINTAH BASIN Swifts Premium Meats Superintendent Rowan C. Stutz has announced that at the Duchesne School Board meeting held Monday, August 27, it was decided that all schools in the county will begin as scheduled, with the exception of Tabiona, which has been delayed until Sept. 10 because of unfinished construction. Parents oJ Kindergarten children who are transporting their children are requested to attend the first day of school. The boJrd approved the employment of Mrs. Louise Harmon as Kindergarten teacher in Duchesne, They accepted the request for release from contract of Grant Peel, music teacher at Altamont. He has accepted a position in the Park City Schools. Replacement had not been made. . DUCHESNE Gov. Lee At Conference Clanrence D. Moat, director of Welfare in Duchesne County, represented Gov. J. Bracken Lee at the Governors Interstate Indian Council held recently at Sherridan, Wyo. Mr. Moat was the official delegate representing the people of Utah, Eighteen western states were represented at the conference. Mr. Moat and Francis McKin-la- y of Ft. Duchesne who represented the Indian people of the state at the conference, are both members of the governors advisory committee on Indian affairs. . ROYS shoe shop Joins In CHAPTER Welcoming HAS LARGE P. DELEGATION Visitors To The 1956 All du. The Duchesne Camp of the Daughter of Utah Pioneers was well represented at the convention at Hanna Aug. 25. Those from here attending were Mrs. Maxine Burdick, Mrs, Emma Wimmer, Mrs. Siliva Abbott, Mrs. Rosella Poulson, Mrs. Marie Baum, Mrs. Grace Hale, Mrs. Annie Mesenen and Mrs. Myrtle Wilcken. , Mrs. Larona Christensen of Duchesne sang a vocal solo on the program and was accompanied by Miss Karen Carman. General board member present at the convention was President Kate B. Carter. Camps from all over the county were well represented at the VON THOMASS HOST TO 500 CLUB MONDAY DUCHESNE COUNTY FAIR 30 - 31 Aug. and ' Sept. 1 SEE US FOR New Shoes . and WELCOME TO DOCHESHE Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Stephensen, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bench. Guests were Dr. and Mrs. Vernon Young. Prizes were won by the Youngs and the Browns. Dessert luncheon was served by the hostess. The Fair City C0H0C0 SERUICE Earl and Von ATTEND THE AIIHUAL M.I.A. E,A(Q)S M T.T0NDAY MOHTWEL SEPT. 3 RODEO 1 GROUNDS p.m. RELAY RACES CALF SCRAMBLE KIDS P0I1Y RACES CALF ROPING NOVELTY RACES SADDLE DULL RIDING BULLDOGGIIIG TEAM ROPING SADDLE HORSE RACES SPONSORED BY Not Fancy, But Good Welcome To The County Fair Montwel Recreation MRS. NOMA ROWLEY ! ' Shoe Repairing Come and Feel at Home Where Everyone Enjoys onri Partlrinntes in the Fun Rodeo of the Year Good Eating Day and Night BEST EATING PLACE TABIONA DELAYED; GRANT PEEL RELEASED THE UTE CAFE FRIED CHICKEN Soup - Vegetable - Roll - Coffee A FOOD COOKED 7, nt YOURSELF DUCHESNE PRIESTHOOD BOYS CONTRIBUTE TO HOSPITAL The boys of the Duchesne Priesthood raised corn on a garSchool days are the happiest den plot of theif own thisyear, from this they contributed days of a persons life if shes and 100 pints of frozen com to the a mother!" Duchesne Hospital for use there. - 30 - Let there be light, is the perpetual demand of Truth and Love, changing chaos into order and discord into the music of the spheres. Mary Baker Eddy 1956-195- The oven Poppers and the Do It Yourself Club met August 20, to catch up on our records. We met at 2 p.m. and worked on both club records. We judged some canned products. We also worked in our , shoe rack which we are trying to finish for the Community Fair, on August 24. Marlene Davies, reporter. DO IT YOURSELF We met at the home of our our club leaIlene Poulson, der, on Aug. 16. Those present Maretta Carma were: Smith, Moon, Sharon Partridge, Marlene Davies and Alma Poulson. We worked on our shoe racks and record books which we will enter in the Community Fair, Sharon Partridge, reporter. And now theres a new alarm clock that is shut off by a touch on any part of its surface. - - c o - - Mrs. B. J. Jacoby and daughter, Betty Jo, spent Monday in Salt Lake City on business. Of the nine principals in Duchesne County District four of them are newcomers to the district for the school year of reports Supt. Rowan C. Stutz. TTie new principals are Stanley Brady for the Duchesne High School; Samuel Hemming-wa- y, Tabiona School; Gerald Mitchell, Neola Elementary School; and Parry Tippets? Duchesne Elementary School. John H. Blaine, principal of the Roosevelt Elementary School, has held this position for six pears. Prior to this he taught classes at this school for a term. He came to the Roosevelt Elementary staff from the Myton Elementary school where he served as a teacher for three years prior to being principal for six pears. LawreLl Jensen of the Roosevelt Junior High School came to the Duchesne County School District from the San Juan School District eight years ago. During this period he has been principal at the Roosvelt Junior High School. Rondo Harmon will begin his third year as principal of the High School. Doyle K. Swallow, principal for the Elementary school at Altamont, will start his second year in this position following the segregation of the elementary and high school grades. He was a teacher at the Altamont High School three years prior to accepting the position at Tabiona, a post he held for two years.' Milton Nielson, principal of the Myton Elementary School, has held this position for three years. Utah Represents SCHOOL OPENING AT Mr. and Mrs. Von Thomas were hosts to the 500 Club Monday. The following spent a very enjoyable evening: Mr. and Mrs. Jr. back-to-scho- ol -- PRODUCTS GONE in County Principals Announced For Duchesne Area Association and LDS Ward MIA |