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Show ri i Secure Wafer Program Efforts of Duchesne Uimteh Basle VOLUME DUCHESNE, DUCHESNE COUNTY, UTAH, 26 - NUMBER 49 - ECcct (Icyi Officers; .Lcdc ?q foatd C;c. ing of County Commissioners this week in the form of financial help. The commissioners tentatively approved, pending final approval of a 1957 budget, a one-mi- ll levy, about $7,500, to pay for groundwork in organizing a conservancy district. Elwood Carter, president of the county water users association, said the money was essential to carry on the work that will lead and other to dam construction measures by the U. S. bureau of reclamation. Mr. Carter has spent much of the last month in Salt Lake City' conferring with officials of the reclamation bureau, the Utah Pow er and Water Board and others. He said he talked to Governor-elec- t George D. Clyde and was assured that the state would assist Duchesne County in every way possible. Mr. But the fact remains, Carter said, that the reclamation bureau wont build water projects in Duchesne County without the full support of all the people farmers and businessmen. He added that they will draw up a plan and present it to us and if we dont act on it, theyll drop the whole thing and go somewhere else to build. Mr. Carter said meetings to explain the program will be called in the near future and he urged all interested persons to attend (be meetings and participate in the efforts to secure .'water projects for the area. . an 15 The Duchesne Stake Elders have taken the project of selling Birthday 'Calendars to raise funds for the missionaries. The calendars are being distributed toi vreek. They contain the birthdays and anniversaries of anyone who buys one, as well ms 'every member of ? the family. This Will be a yearly event. Last year it met With much success ' Ed Lundgfen made a business (rip to COfoifcdo last week. UTE DELEGATION IN. WASHINGTON TO FLAN OFFER 10-YE- An 11 man delegation representing the Ute Indian Tribe left Wed. for Washington to present the d tribes proposed development program to Ir.Jian Affairs Commissioner Glen Emmons. The delegation includes the businessman committee, headed by Jason Kuch, plus Tribal Rex Curry, business manager, Reservation Supt. John O. Crow, (Continued on Back Page) -- 10-ye- full-bloo- er tux,- tis - Dystrophy Appeal SCOUTERS GET TOGETHER Visiting the Basin last week several days was Floyd Loveridge, chief executive of the National Parks Council. He conferred with local leaders and received full payment for Roosevelt Districts assessment. In the photo are Dr. R. V. Larson, long-tim- e sustaining member; Mr. Loveridge; Rulon Skinner, field executive; and James E. Bacon, Roosevelt district chairman. Scouting Chief blohes Routine Visfo To Basin Floyd Loveridge, Scout EXecu Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilson of Duchesne announce the marriage of their daughter, iLoma Mae, to Marvin Harold Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson of Talmage. The young couple was married at the home of the bride by Bishop Porter Merrell Saturday, Nov. 24. Only a few close relatives tfnd friends were present. A dance and reception was held at Taltndge on Friday, Nov. 30. 'The young couple will make their home in Salt Lake City where the groom is employed. j -- Aueiib SC--3 A check for $1,225.00 has beent The entire state of Utah has had received by the Duchesne County an extremely high incidence of comChapter of the National Foundation polio this year with, 218 cases Ydr Tnfkntile Paralysis to provide pared With 85 far the same period financial aid for local polio last year and Duchesne County - was it announced today has had four cases this year compatients, L. Arvin BelLon, Chapter Chair- pared to none last year, which by shows us that our job is not yet man. Mr. Bellon said that this county finished. is one of nearly 500 in the nation In the Salk vaccine, we do where local March of Dimes funds are insufficient to cover polio-fightineeds. The Chapters present financial plight is the result of the assistance it has given in the past few months to four patients who have costrequired and still require ly care to give them, a chance to recover their fullest capacities, Mr. Bellon explained. One patient alone has required $1,086 Chapter aid thus far. now have the means of bringing about the eventual control of new polio, Mr. Bellon continued. Age restrictions governing the use of the vaccine have now been removed. It is safe, potent, and effective and can be administered by any physician. Those who have (Coritinued on Back Page to strengthen Council ties in this section of the state, reports Rulon Dean Skinner, Field Scout Eexecu tive.- - ' Boy Scout membership in the Uintah Basin has doubled since 1950 when the first Field Executive was established in the Basin. Number of units providing scouting to boys hefe have more 'than doubled, the Scout Executive informed the 115 parents and scout leaders participating in the fourth session of the Altamont Univeristy of Scouting last Thursday evening. "In 1950 there were 619 registered boys in Scouting in the Basins existing 44 units. Today, six yars later there are over 1250 registered scouts in the present 89 scouting units," explained Mr. " Loveridge. in an he met Thursday evening early meeting with Presidents 'William N. Brotherson, Leon Burton and U. B. Winkler of the Moon Lake Stake Presidency and Glen Mohlman, Moon Lake District chairman. Finance was reported the subject of the meeting. Visited Most Classes During the Altamont University of Scouting, Mr. Loveridge, accompanied by Council Vice President Paul Murphy, visited most of the classes, so he could secure first hand information on the quality of leadership, quality of presentation, and response to the six weeks training course being staged for the leaders of Duchesne-MooLake and Roosevelt Districts. Following the Altamont University of Scouting, Mr. Loveridge spent some time discussing in On Bade Page) n Rcoseveli lists Sscond Traffk Deafh In Week traffic reRoosevelts cord, which was broken Saturday, Nov. 24, with the traffic death of a Bluebell man, was marred again last Saturday night when a Indian old Whtterocks was struck by a car and instantly killed. Victim of the mishap was Richard Tom, who died at 7:15 p.m. when he was hit by a car driven by Mrs. John Fruge . of Ft. Duchesne. Police Officer Roe McDonald had said Mr. Tom apparently fallen into a ditch at 6th East and 2nd North streets, crawled out on the road and was struck there. Mrs. Fruge told Officer McDonald that she had dimmed her lights for a passing auto and had just brightened them again when she saw the victim, too late to avoid striking him. Mr. Tom was born in Fort Duchesne Dec- - 19, 1926, a son of Ignacio and Wilhemina Wamire Tom. He vras married to Ora Tyler In 1955. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Valneva; a sister and brothers, Ethek Glenn, Archie and Orson Tom, all of Whiterocks, and Lawrence Tom, Ignacio, Colo. Services were held at the White-rock- s Episcopal Mission Thursday, and burial was in John Harms Cemetery, Whiterocks, under the direction of Olpin Mortuary, 15-ye- L) Go-o- p c::3,c:3 G Gcvcrcr.:nt Lc:n dollar loan to finance a new headquarters and A hatf-mUlio- n more generation facilities has been approved for the Moon Lake ElecAssociation. tric The Rural Electrification Administration loan of $569,000 will be used to purchase and remodel the former Slaugh Motor Co. building in Vernal to be used as the associations new headquarters. Also, funds will be used for the cur rent expansion of generating facilities at the Rangely, Colo., installation. Offices at Altamon. are being remodeled as a display, 'warehouse and service center. Brown of Roosevelt is Ray Moon Lake president. . HOSPITAL NEWS One birth was reported at the Duchesne Hospital this week, that being to Mr. and Mrs. Zane of Talmage. Their Christensen daughter was born Nov. 29, and she weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. 7 PER COPY 29-ye- ar . OFFICERS Charles . Crozier, (right), Neoia dairyman, appears with Edward Sdrenson, (center), and Eugene Pace, recent meeting of (left), at Dairy Association board. Mr. Crozier is a new director. kfr.y Sorenson becomes president, and Mr. Pace is the new ' HI-LA- Hi-La- nd vice-preside- nt Area captins for the continuing rive to raise funds for the battle against muscular dystrophy have been selected in five Duchesne and Uintah county communities. The captains are Mrs. Art Allen, Whiterocks: Mrs. Louie Hall, Ouray; Miss Alice Todd, Myton; Mrs. Mrs. Agnes Brooks, Fruitland; Clarence Horrocks, Arcadia, and Mrs. James E. Hamblin. - Muscular dystrophy is a chronic disease of the muscles which is almost invariably .fatal and for which no cure has been found. The disease, not contagious but possibly hereditary, is manifested by gradual weakening of the voluntary muscles. Over a period of time, the weakening confines the victim to a wheelchair and eventually to his bed. There are an estimated 600 cases in Utah, but many more persons may have it without it being discovered until .it has ' begun its deadly manifestations. Although tbe disease itself is hot fatal, its results are such that even a slight cold will effedt the weakened body in such a way that normal functions stop. The wasted muscles make it impossible to cough or sneeze, . possibly causing suffoca' tion. , exact cause is units Although known, research has indicated that it may be due to 'faulty metabolism of the muscles, related 'to their inability to utilize Vitamin E. Muscular dystrophy funds are used for research and in some cases to edse the bdrdens of and their fancies. suf-fere- ts cs E. Grczior Cjci Circsta:. 0 IMcd Dciry A Neoia dairyman and church and) civic leader, has been elected to (he board of 'directors of the Dairyman's Association. Charles E. Crozier was named to the board to fill the vacancy created by the .death of Bruce Fitzgeraald, Brwjgeland president of toe association since its formation 16 years ago. Elected president at toe meeting in Murray Saturday was Edward Sorenson of Oakley, Summit Co. Eugene Pace, of Wanahip, Summit Co. was named vice president. Mr. Crozier, who joined the association when ft , entered the basin eight years ago, is a of the Roosevelt Stake, Church of JesUs Christ of Latter-day- . Saints. he fcame jnto the Neoia ward bishopric shortly after his conversion Tour years ago, and was assigned to the high council in September. He also is a director of the ,Ulntah Basin Telephone Association and Is active in many other community affairs. Mr. Pace, the new Vice president, is president of the Utah Milk Foundation and is a member of 'the Summit LDS Stake presidency. directors heard a report showing that 'toe l0004n6m-be- r association now handles a daily milk production of 275,000 pounds and gross sales are above $7,500,000 yearly, compared to daily production of 8,000 pounds and sales 'of $101,800 in 1940. Hi-La- -- ; Duchesne High To Meet Notre Dame On Friday Duchesne High School basketball team will play Notre Dame Friday evening at home Game time is 8 pun. in the High school tilt. gym. This is a pre-seas- Needed Legislation For Better Schools . . . . district. This service was ered to consid- a function of the county government. At a Special Session of the Legislature, 1953, a bill was passed . requiring local boards of education to pay to the county government the pro rata share of the co4t of assessing and collecting taxes, according to the ratio between school taxes collected by the county and the total taxes collected. Under this arrangement in this county the achool of the costs district pays 60 of assessing and collecting taxes. This act added to the already overburdened local school budget and $5,859.10 $5,560.38 In 1954-5- 5 (Continued on Back Page) be ' N f ? U A vast development program to support construction activities at Flaming Gorge Dam, 45 miles north of Vernal, was unfolded this week and promises to turn high, desolate Daggett County into a beehive for a few years. Consequently, the entire Uintah Basin, Uintah and Duchesne counties especially, seem destined to feel the effect of the dam before it is ever completed. this week Major development was the opening of bids in Veraccess road nal for a nine-mi- le from Lindwood, north Of the Green H tr, River, to a location called Dutch John Flat near -- the damSite. 5 Dutch John Flat wlH 'eventually be a sizeable town the largest in Daggett County to serve the At housing and merchandise needs of probably several thousand construction workers and federal employees. Although it Will be largly temporary, the town is expected to CHAIRMAN Keith Todd is remain intact to some extent after new chairman of the Duchesne Flaming Gorge is completed. County Red Cross shapter. An All Weather Read Of prime interest 'to the Basin is the word released that the scenic, mountainous 'drive from Vernal to the site will eventually be an paved or otherwise surfaced road. This route coukl become a tourist favorite when the dam is completed. The government will control rt. The Duchesne County Red Cross construction at Dutch John Flat. Chapter was .reorganized Wed- It .will provide streets. Water and nesday and immediately launched sewer system, schools, offices and an appeal to county residents to warehouses. Merchantile establishjoin in the special, nationwide ments will be opened only under Private government supervision. Hungarian relief drive. in contractors building chairengaged new Keith Todd, chapter man, said the Red Cross is ac- the datn .arid other facilities will for their own emcepting donations of any amount provide housing ployes. Bed Cross over the to help put 'Rules and regulations for comjob of feeding 100,000 Hungarian mercial site leasing will be re--, citizens and refugees each day. Maurice Kennedy, Red Cross leased in toe near future by the administrative representative, Who bureau of reclamation. m sis tad in tha reorganization of. The camp and construction facithfe Chapter Wednesday, said Du lities ore being plaoed on the chesne Countys grell fn the special northeast side ot cthe river, b Hungarian relief drive is only $125 cause of the convenience to a and urged all families to make railroad point at Green River, Wyo. some kind of contribution, to help and to an air strip. feed families in riot-tor- n and strike bound Hungary. CMtncil Contributions may be sent to Duchespe JP-- T the Red Cross, Roosevelt Sets A full slate 'Of officers and adA meeting of the Duchesne A visors for the chapter is yet to be named, but Ray Summers will Council WSs held Wednesday afterserve as campaign chairman; Mrs. noon, NoV. 28, at the Reboot board Ellen Rawlings as blood bank office in Duchesne. Lorena Iorg, Chairman, .with Stanley Brady of council president, took charge, it Duchesne. as yicerchairman for the was voted to hold a council reeet- the 2nd Wednesday of each western side of the county; Mrs. nth at 4:30 p.m. Keith Todd as secretary and Scott Executives of the Duchesne and Rafferty as public information Uintah councils will convene m chairman. Another immediate project of the Vernal next Monday night, Dec. local chapter . is preparation for fO, to discuss ways of working tothe .visit of the mobile blood bank gether, exchange tecniques and to toe county in January. Mobile ideas fn activity. unit visits are tentatively schedulMrs. Belle Hardnsan of Salt Lake ed in ' PuefaeaMT and Roosevelt. Mrs. Rawlings will shortly an- visited with Mrs. William Hammer-achmi- d nounce complete plans for the unit .and Audry ' Ricbens. Mrs. Hardmans daughter. operation. $ ' Keith Todd flamed ChdrqdGf Red Gres er , . -- S -- P-T- A Sparte men Plan lub To Dacft Fich-Ga3 Eftfoffcs m Proposed formation of a Fishf and Game club for the Basin and work at Lake Boren near Myton were developments this week in moves to make fishing a major sport in 'the Uintah Basin. All. persons interested in helpAn Eagle Scout badge to Floyd ing to organize a fish and game club are invited to a meeting at Nielsen of Myton Troop 253 will the Roosevelt District 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in the highlight of Honor slated to Court monthly hall. oity Those backing toe organization take place Sunday, Dec. 9, at said the dub would further, in 3:00 p.m. in the MontwelL LDS states Sharon Cummings, every way possible, the develop- Chapel, ment of present Basin fishing and district advancement chairman. This will be the sixth boy from hunting attractions for both resi- this troop in 1956 to gain this and visitors. dents, coveted award. Fish Cleaned Out Due to the postponement of the officials bureau Reclamation ordered toe draining of Lake regular first Sunday Court Of Boren and several thousand trash Honor, because of the LDS Roosefish and a few good ones were velt Stake conference, a large group of scout badges is expected cleaned out of the lake. for Sundays Court of Honor, con'Fishing enthusiast George Miller and Fish and Game Warden Harry tinued Mr. Cummings. Parents and friends of scouting Sprouse said it is not known what fish will be placed in the lake in all the institutions sponsoring for next years season, but the scouting in Roosevelt District are to participate in the cleanin out of the trash fish will urged mean better growth for whatever Court of Honor, stated Mr, Cumgame fish are placed in the Jake. mings. Part of the game fish and others MEASLES INCREASE taken from the lake were planced Duchesne County came in for in Montis Creek and part in the its share of measles outbreak in Whiterocks hatchery facilities. Mr. Miller, chairman of the Utah for the week ended Nov. 30, Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce with 12 cases reported. Only other Fish and Game committee, told disease on the weekly report was a recent chamber meeting that two cases of tuberculosis. the committee is "pushing state Behold the turtle. He makes proofficials and others in a move to buUd up the bisin's unexploited gress only when he sticks his neck out. fishing attractions. Sixth Myton - about laws we feel need to be enacted. This is a crucial year for education In Utah. Several important problems affecting the future of education in the State and in our County will be included in the agenda of the 1957 Legislative Session. So that you might understand some of these problems, this column will carry each week an explanation of the problem and legislation that is being prepared for presentation to the Legislature in January. Assessing and Collecting Taxes Until December 1953, school taxes were collected by the county, with no expense to the school r -- KNOW YOUR SCHOOLS - By Supt Rowan Stutz This is a legislative year. In November, we elected a new representative to the Legislature and with Wasatch County we lected a new senator. The two men have the privilege and responsibility to represent us in this coming session of the legislature and to initiate, discuss and support legislation wanted by the people they represent. Within the next few weeks and prior to the opening of the 1957 session of the Utah Legislature and while the session is in progress, we as citizens of Duchesne County need to express ourselves freely and intelligently to our two elected representatives v Bids Opened For Access Road To Dam Site; New Town Will Be Constructed North Side of Greenriver Leaders Selected For Muscular , - r' $3.00 PER YEAR . erf the Utah National Parks YOUNG COUPLE UNITED tive Council with offices in Provo, met with scout leaders and community IN HOME CEREMONY; leaders of the Uintah Basin last ELDERS QUORUM SELLS TO LIVE IN SALT LAKE Thursday and Friday in an effort - 6, 1956 Basin Awaifls Surge Of From Flamisig Garae Work . BIRTHDAY CALENDARS 'Leo j. Hancock, bulker for Ashtons; Monday night was elevated 'to the post 6f worshipful master of the Basin Lodge No. 20, F and A M of RooseVeit, at 'the annual election of officers meeting. He will succeed Leslie Court-lan- d of Mytan sdio was hi charge of the Lodge Mfetihg. Other, elective officers include Charles Richardson, fenior warden; ' John O. Crow, junior warden, Titus Jones, Duchesne, treasurer, and ' J. D. WalkCr, secretary. The retiring worshipful master, Mr. Courtland, was named is 3 ytfar trustee. Those appointed to office for the same period were: George Mill ler, Senior peacon; C. Allen Mas-si- e, Juhior Deacon; William Sut-tee- r, IVBliam iSenior Steward; Worf, Junior Steward; Ted Thomas, Chaplain; Larry Phillips, Marshall; Harvey Riggtfe, Tyler iahd Robert Ferron, District lecturer. Joint installation ceremonies will be held with Ashley Lodge number 28, F and A M in Yerna Saturday 5 v ' evening, December 13. THURSDAY, DECEMBER County water users and businessmen to secure formation of a water conservancy district won the back- ALL AMERICAN A graduate of Union High School, and defensive giant on the junior col lege championship Dixie Rebels team, Robert Chapoose, has been named on the 1956 Junior College team. He will classic play in annual East-We- st at JackSon, Miss., Dec.' H. E Scod |