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Show oiiiiincD Universal MicrofiiMnc 141 Pierpont Guest Editorial County individuals stress weed cleanup program CONSOLIDATION VOLUME (8 OF THE EMERY COUNTY PROGRESS AND THE GREEN RIVER I'astle Dale, Utah, July LEADER 20, 1967 NUMBER 29 24tlli eelobrations planned in communities of county ELMO Join the fun at Elmo for the 24th of July. A parade starts at 10:30 a.m. with prizes for the best floats. The program will begin at 11 a.m. and lunch will be sold beginning at 12 noon. Races for all ages will start at 1:30 p.m. A little rodeo will be held at the Elmo corrals starting at 5 p.m. Donations for this will be 25c per person and all proceeds from the rodeo will go to the Elmo ball teams. ORANGEVILLE Orangeville will celebrate the 24th of July with a miniature parade, followed by a larger one at 10 a.m. The parade will disband at the city park where the rest of the celebration will be held including program, sports, rodeo, races, with plenty of eats and refreshments available throughout the day. All Farm safety week scheduled National Farm Safety Week be observed the week of July 23, 1967, according to Lavon Day, Emery County Extension Agent. Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, in Agrihis proclamation, said, culture remains Americas first and most important industry. It supplies food for our people and for many millions throughout the world, and a vast measure of the raw materials used in the making of other products. . . . whatever diminishes or impedes the efficiency and productivity of our farmers is detrimental to men and women everywhere. Each year, accidents kill thousands of farm people, and disable nearly three- quarters of a million more. The resultant economic loss that must be borne by farm families and the Nation approaches two billion dollars. This waste of human and economic resources, along with the tragic physical and psychological damage suffered by farm men, women and children, should prompt us to regard the rural accident problem a matter for national concern. Pres. Johnson urges all farm families to help make their farms and communities safer by eliminating hazards and discontinuing unsafe practices that cause or contribute to accidents. will Emery County Dairy Princess and her attendants are, left to right, Janet Christensen, Ferron, tendant; Cynthia Kinder' Huntington, Dairy Princess; Nancy Albrecht, Ferron, attendant. at- County dairy princess is selected which will be held in Salt Lake City in November. Chosen as attendants were Nancy Albrecht, Ferron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Albrecht, Tonga; and Janet Christensen, daughter of Mrs. Fern Christensen, Ferron. The Dairy Princess contest was under the direction of Mrs. Doris Behling. Hugh Behling, president of the Emery County Dairy Association welcomed those in attendance. Judith Nielsen, last years Dairy Princess, conducted the interview of the contestants and Lavon Day, county agent, announced the win- At the annual Emery County Dairy Princess contest which was held July 8 at the Ferron church, Cynthia Kinder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kinder, Huntington, was selected to represent Emery County in the State Dairy Princess contest ners. Judges were from the Sevier County Dairy Association. Workshop is set on conservation j kjh I I JZ j , Vickie Edwards . . . competing for crown Dairy Princess is competing in Chicago Utahs Dairy Princess, Vickie Edwards, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Edwards, Heber, Wasatch county, is in Chicago this week to compete for the title of American Dairy Princess, the dairy industrys highest honor. Miss Edwards and other state finalists will compete for the crown currently held by Carol Ann Armacost, Upperco, Mary-ladMiss Edwards knows how to milk a cow and is a lovely testimonial to the value of milk and other dairy products in the diet. She is Utahs hope for winning the 13th annual national American Dairy Princess title. A sophomore at Brigham Young University, Miss Edwards was selected as Utah Dairy Princess in competition held at Salt Lake City last November. (Continued on bade page) Approximately 60 youths from throughout the state will attend the annual Youth Conservation Workshop at Utah State Univerwhich is sponsity, July sored by the USU Extension Services and the Utah Soil Conservation Districts. The participants will register Monday afternoon in the auditorium of the Forest and Zoology Building, and then hear a keynote address by J. Whitney Floyd, dean, College of Natural Resources. During the week each workshop group will meet with specialists in the five conservation areas, forestry, range, soils, wildlife and water. They will participate in field trips Wednesday and Thursday. Workshop participants from this area are Merrill Duncan, Robert Behling, Michael Ralphs and Lee Swasey, Ferron, and Rod Wilson, Huntington. 'Better You Day' is scheduled n. All youth in the county between the ages of 14 and 20 are Beter You reminded of the Day activities to be held at the Emery County high school auditorium at 7 p.m. July 20. All youth of the county in this age group are invited to attend. The principal speaker will be Larry Regis, state representative from Carbon County, who will speak on Todays Youth in Tomorrows Society. Wheat allotment shows flexibility of the law The adjustment in the amount of the wheat acreage allotment up 32 percent last year and down 13 percent this year demonstrates the flexibility intended in the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965 Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman said in announcing the allotment of 59.3 million acres for the 1968 crop of wheat. Both supply and demand for agricultural comodities can vary considerably from one year to the next, he said. Usually such fluctuations are caused by forces beyond control. It is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy what the weather will do, or how much of any one commodity our competitors in world trade will produce in any one crop year. Weather and yields around the world are important considerations. In 1966, the Secretary pointed out, after increased domestic wheat acreage had been announ ced new information from the Soviet Union, Canada and Australia indicated a bumper crop. World weather conditions improved steadily and a record global wheat crop resulted. So it isnt always possible to hit a supply target exactly, he said. For that reason we have consulted broadly around the country in making the new wheat acreage decision . . . During recent weeks, wheat farmers have generally advocated a 1968 allotment of around 59 million acres . . . The Secretary stated that the importance of adequate supply to help needy people abroad is fully recognized in settinp the 1968 wheat acreage allotment at the announced level. But we are also mindful of the effects of production in excess of effective demand on farm prices and the domestic wheat economy, We are deterhe continued. mined to maintain a god balance between production and demand, to prevent a return to of wheat. surplus pile-uThe 59.3 million acres, with average weather, is expected to provide a crop of about 1.5 billion bushels, slightly less than this years record crop. p Elmo hosts organizations and Priesthood gr- oups have been assigned special events by the ward bishopric. Come out and have a good time. HUNTINGTON The Huntington 24th of July celebration will be under the direction of the Huntington First Drama awards are presented Members of Delta Psi Omega (National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity) at the College of Eastern Utah concluded their activities for the year with the presentation of the Drama Awards. Dean Platis received the Best Actor Award for his excellent portrayal of Creon in Antig- one. The award for Best Actress was shared by RayLene Corgiat and Jacqueline Nielson. Miss Corgiat had the lead in The Lark in which she played Joan of Arc. Miss Nielson played Antigone in the play Antigone. Gary Tomsic was selected by the group as the Best Supporting Actor for his characterization of Beaudricourt in The ward MIA, with Ermon Rowley, Superintendent, and Betty Johnson, President, in charge. They will be assisted by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers who are in charge of the parade, program food sale and concessions. Other events of the day will be the Pony Express entering town followed by a parade, program and sports. At 4 p.m. there will be horse races and other events. In the evening there will be a rodeo at the rodeo grounds. CASTLE DALE Under the direction of Bishop Searle and his Castle Dale ward will celebrate the 24th of July with a parade at 10 a.m. The Sunday School is in charge of all floats of members over 12 years of age and the Primary is in charge of all entries under 12. Everyone is encouraged to take part in this parade, clubs, church, business houses and individuals. At noon a program will be held at the Indian Creek camp ground in Upper Joes Valley under the direction of the Relief Society. Everyone bring your dinner and the ward will serve root beer and watermelon. Afternoon sports will be under the direction of the ward MIA. Lark. to receive the Best Supporting Actress Award was Krity Jones, a Nevada native, who played Agnes Sorel in The Lark. Amie Snow won the title of Best Character Actor with his pleasingly humorous characterization of Charles, the Dauphin, in The Lark. Shirley Haycock was selected as Best Production Assistant for her control of lighting in The Lark and King idas. The Small Part Award was shared by Dee Wright, Kathy Allred, and Julie Abplanalp. Most Promising Freshm a n Awards were received by Kate Besso, Marie Naylor, Linda Peterson, Richard Stayley, and Gerri Stanton. Chosen as Best Technicians were Gary Tomsic, Shell Abegg-li,- n and Wesley Peterson. New officers were also selected by the group. Linda Peterson was named President of Delta Psi Omega for next year, with Nancy Graves as and Ramona Jackson as Secretary. These new officers will replace RayLene Corgiat, President; Dean Platis, and Jacqueline NielChosen Vice-Preside- Vice-Preside- nt son, Secretary. Ml I A boys MIA girls camp is successful A very succesful three day girls camp was held by the Emery Stake YWMIA at Indian Creek Campground in Upper Joes Valley. Approximately 100 girls and their leaders were in attendance and many of the girls were working on camp certification which entails a great deal of roughing Kenna Cox, Stake Activity Director for the YWMIA, said, we were so thrilled with the success of the camp, and it would be hard to start naming names of those responsible without forgetting someone. But we would like to publicly thank the Sheriffs department and the Emery County Search and Rescue group for their excellent efforts in patrolling our camp. They made us feel very secure, and we are very apreciative cf their efforts in our behalf. The camp seems to be more successful each year, and as it takes four years to certify, it is expected that this camp will continue to be a highlight of the summer vacation in Emery Stake. it. It has been brought to our attention several times during the past weeks that the Beautification programs throughout the county seem to lag during the summer months, until by the end of fall the weeds in commercial and privately owned property present a real fire hazard. One gentleman directed our attention to the fact that the cities where the city equipment keeps the weeds cut down along the ditch banks do an excellent job, as far as it goes, but that they fall far short of their goal when they do not make arrangements with business and property owners to clear the weeds which abound farther away from the ditchbanks. Is there some way that ihese potential fire hazards can be cleaned up? Spraying seems to be the best method of eradicating these unsightly problems, but this is a never ending process as new growth always seems inevitable. This spraying also requires a little knowledge and care in the use of it. This writer observed a complete alfalfa field and half of the grass in the cemetery at Wellington which has been completely killed because of incorrect use of sprays. The damage in the cemetery was so complete that the soil was even replaced because the damage went so deep. There must be some happy medium here that would b esatisfactory to all. Maybe it will have to be individual pride in clearing their own private property, and perhaps some kind of arrangement could be made for commercial properties. But the impression of clean towns given to the passing motorist when he sees the clean ditchbanks, is really superficial, because weeds do seem to grow in other places, and a back yard full of weeds not only increases the pollen count for the legions of hayfever sufferers in our area, but they are unsightly and create a serious fall fire hazard to the communities of Emery County. Bureau of Land Management film to be shown on television New Bureau of Land Management motion picture The Last Frontier will be scheduled on KSL-TChannel 5, Sunday, July 23, at 11:30 a.m. This is a V color film, depicting the extent and resources of the public lands. This new motion picture of unusual beauty should be of interest to this locale. The Price Bureau of Land Management encom- passes over 3 million acres of public domain. Approximately 44 percent of the state of Utah is public domain administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The local Price District Office invites everyone to view this showing. Utah Jr. Hereford Association sets field day for August Utah Junior Hereford Association will hold its fourth annual field day, Wednesday, August 16, 1967 at the Jensen Brothers Ranch in Logan, according to Seth Winterton, Kamas, President of the Junior Hereford Association. The group will begin registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by judging of Hereford classes. Trophies are to be given to winners of the various events and the Jensen Brothers will give a registered Hereford from their herd to the member of the Utah Junior Hereford Association who most correctly judges the cattle. Included in the events will be a public speaking contest and a queen contest. Lunch will be served to those present, compliments of Jensen Brothers and Utah Junior Hereford Association. The Utah Junior Hereford Association has 100 junior members in its organization, their purpose being topromote the Hereford breed of cattle. Anyone interested in attending this field day, please contact County Agen Lavon Day or Paul Crawford President of Emery County Hereford Association. j softball tournament It was announced this week by Clyde Conover, Emery Stake MIA Athletic Director and Lavon Day, Stake Activity Coun- - Employees wages to be reported Kesler T. Powell, district manager, Social Security Administration in Provo, said today that all employers who have employees working at jobs covered by social security are required to report the employees earnings to Internal Revenue Service. Farm workers are reported annually; all other workers are reported quarterly. Reports of these covered wages are required by law and may be important, as the wages earned may be the factor which determines whether a worker and his family becomes entitled surto retirement, disability, vivors insurance, or medicare. Mr. Powell stated that the social security representatives will be glad to explain reporting requirements. Visit the social security office for more information. A representative will be at the Courthouse in Price on July 25 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. to take claims and explain the provisions of the social security program to interested persons. selor, that tournament the boys softball for the stake will be held in Elmo Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 27, 28 and 29. This field was chosen this year as a tournament has never been held in Elmo before. There will be four games held each day with the first game starting promptly at 4:30 p.m. The succeeding games will start at approximately 5:40, 6:50 and 7:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and support the team from your ward. Pairings for the tournament will be published in next Progress-Leade- weeks r. USU releases honor roll Utah State University student who achieved the honor roll spring quarter have been announced by Dr. Claude J. Burtenshaw USU dean of students. to be placed on the honor roll, a student must have a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. 4.0 is straight A. In order Listed on the honor roll from Emery county for the College of Humanities and Arts was Royal Mack Huntington, Castle Dale. Pictured above are Harry and Eva Conover host family for Utah State Extension Ex- change student, Mr. Gopa Kumar Ambat of Kerala, India, and Lavon Day, Emery County Extension Agent. Mr. Ambat, who is 24 years old, speaks fluent English as well as Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi dialects in his native tongue. For the past ten years he has been cultivating his own farm of 15 acres where his principal crops are rice, sugar cane and fruits. He also has had some experience with native cows and working cattle. While in the United States, Mr. Ambat would like to learn more about rice harvesting, fruit production, sugar cane production and the your organization and activities. His hobbies are mat weaving, stamp collecting, music and sports. He is alumni and other young one of 11 exchangees who are visiting the U. S. while 11 adults of the U. S. are visiting rural India. Since the beginning of the International Farm Youth Exchange, sponsored by the State Land Grant Universities and the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture in 1948, 69 countries have participated in the program with the U. S. In 1967, approximately 200 young people and 35 countries will participate in this exchange. Mr. Ambat will be in the county for 15 days. He will be in the state for approximately five months, after which he will visit other intermountain states. While here, he will be available for talks to any organization, club or civic group who would like to hear about him and his county. ts, H |