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Show Thursday, March THE 2S, 1957 SAN' JUAN RECORD Page Five Cancer Meet Held Speech and Hearing Forest Personnel Hold Farewell Party Monticello Second Tuesday for Course Conducted For Associates Rciring,.Transferred Ward Holds San Juan, Grand Teachers and parents of San Juan County have been very fortunate in having a group of educators from Ogden and Salt Lake City present a course in Speech and Hearing Problems for Classroom Teachers, at Monticello High School during the past week. Leader of the course was Dr. Boyd V. Sheets, Associate Professor of Speech Pathology at the University of Utah. Assisting him from the State Dept, of Health were Dr. Paul Rasmussen, Chief, Child Health Service; Vera M. Ge,e Speech and Hearing Consultant; Helen Warnock and Nick G. Gozakos, Speech and Hearing Therapists; Kate Fenton, Field Representative and State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind; and Melvin A. Nielson, Speech and Hearing. Childrens Therapist, Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City; Geo. Larsen, Speech Therapist from the University of Utah. Lectures began Friday evening March 22 with a discussion of the normal development of speech and the anatomy of the speech mechanism, and included further lectures, panel discussions, films, and displays of books and equipment in such vital areas as Delayed Speech, the Cleft Palate Child, Cerebral Aid and Stuttering. was suggested for use in the classroom in various types of cases, and the group was made acutely aware of the need for early recognition and help for children with 'speech or hearing difficulties. Registrants for the course included Margaret H. Pitman, Fern Peterson, Jeannette Clark, Ervie Stevens, Helen Butler, Sarabeth Blanck, Rhea Rose Viges, Vera Park, Emma McClum, Joan Saunders, Elva Trueblood, Emma Morton, Reta Bailey, Charity Helen Rowley, Palmer, Anne Olsen, LaVerda Jensen, Susan Jameson, Duane Wimmer, McKay Kunz, Margaret Harvey, Pearl Redd, Edith Lyman and Dale B. Maughan. The following Price Forest Service personnel and partners Mr. and Mrs. George L. Burnett. Mr. and Mrs. Louis S. Slagowski, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Mower, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Winters and Jack Green, were hosts at a farewell party Saturday evening, March 23, given in honor of the retirement of Administrative As- - (By JULIA BAILEY) About 40 ladies attended the meeting of the Utah Division of the American Cancer Tuesday af 'rnoon at Society Mrs. Ila Corbin, who is Moab.. Grand County Chairman and also a member of the State Cancer Board, introduced the Society well-qualifie- two-count- y speakers from Salt City. They were Wallace F. Toronto, executive secretary; Mrs. LaVerda Morgan, field representatice; and Mr. Gerald G. Smith, state campaign director for the Utah Division. Mr. Toronto stated that one out of every four persons wrill at some time have some form of cancer. One half of these can be cured with methods now in use if gotten in time, but only one third are being saved because they are not getting to a doctor or clinic as soon as they have suspicious symptoms. He showed a short film entitled Alexander Ten Spot which uses the $10 bill to illustrate what each portion is used for, such as: research, education, . service to victims, It also hospital, medical, etc. showed what cancer is, how it grows, somet of the research methods and experiments in finding sures ,the seven danger signals and the importance of having cancer check-ups- . Mrs. Morgan gave a sketch of the Service Division and the services they render to the public. There is a service Chairman in each of the county units whom you should consult for aid and information. The Symptom Center in Salt Lake City is open the third Wednesday of each month. If you wjsh to have an examination there you should get the appointment no later than ThursThis day of the week before. center is for examinations only and findings will be referred to The Service Cenyour doctor. ter has a loan closet of many sick room needs which are available to the public. They will supply cancer patients with proper type of dressings if they will but ask. Through this service, drugs and transportation may be financed. Gerald G. Smith, state campaign director, spoke on different methods of contacting the public during April which is He Cancer Campaign month. stated that, we have two outstanding research centers in Utah. One is at the A. C. in Logan and one at the University Mr. Smith in Salt Lake City. makes his living as Personnel manager of ZCMl. His long hours of work with the Cancer Society are compensated only by the satisfaction of a job well one. Those attending the meeting from San Juan County included Mrs. June Kinnamon, county chairman; Mrs. Fern Richey member of the state board; Mrs. Mabel Wright, Mrs. Nina Barton, ; and Mrs Julia Bailey of Music Group Elects Beard Members Palsy-Aphasi- F. Barton Retires From Public Welfare Position Frank Barton, prominent local rancher and Indian Agent for the Utah State Welfare Dept, recently retired from his position as Case Aid with the Grand and San Juan Counties Department of Public Welfare. A successor has not yet been named, but applications are being accepted at the Court House in Monticello Mr. Barton plans on continuing the management of his farm, and to work in the interest of his friends the Navajo. During his many years wicn the Welfare Dept., he traveled extensively over the remote portions of the reservation, visiting the Navajo in their hogans, interpreting the white mans welfare program to tie speaking Indian, aiding those who were needy to make and support their applications so that eligibility could be determined. For his travels, Mr. Barton had a specially drive byilt vehicle; however, many times because of the terraine he found it necessary to walk for miles over the hot desert seeking out a hogan. Occasionally he was more fortunate in that he would find a burro to borrow for a journey. "Mr. and Mrs. Barton will con tinue to make their home at their residence in the City ol Blanding. cam- paign captain; Mrs. Don Nelson, Mrs. Mrs. John Kuykendall, Walter Springer and Mrs. Walter Randolph of LaSal. non-Englis- h Social Security to Have Man in Monticello April 3 To accommodate those farmers who are over 65 years of age and who plan to apply for social security benefits, a representative of the Trinidad District Social Security Office will be in Monticello on April 3, 1957 from 1 He will be p. m. until 3 p. m. aailable at the Department of Public Welfare Office. To facilitate the handling of their claims, it will be necessary for farmers to furnish an extra copy of their 1955 and 1956 Fed- eral income tax returns along with proof that the tax has been paid. This proof may be a Postal Money order receipt or a Bank Money Order Receipt. If the tax is paid by personal check, then it will be necessary to wait until the check has cleared the bank and been returned to the A copy of the tax taxpayer. return stamped by the Internal Revenue Off T will be sufficient In addit'- - nroof of age will be required ootn from the farmer and his wife if she is 62 years of age or older and is filing for social security benefits on her husbands earnA birth certificate is not ings. ary for this proof. It can old life insurance policy, y Bible kept by the parent ot the individual whose age is being proved, census records, school records, or church records If school or church records are used, they must be certified by, th custodian of the records and show the date the record was established. PTA Plan Tea PTAs April meeting The Silver Tea, including an art exhibit, will be held Friday April 26, in the High School Mrs. Dorothy Adams gym. chairman of the exhibit, is requesting that all local artist interested in showing their work contact her, Hrs. Sarabeth ElancK or Mrs. Ruth Hyde. All work to be exhibited should be, rSady by April 21. Monticello CHARLES A. STEEN prominent figure in Utah niranium development, cited by Utah Senate for effort in uranium industry. Stale Senate Resolution Honors Steen For Development in Uranium Industry On March the Senate of the State of Utah unanimously passed a resolution of appreciation on behalf of the citizens of the state of Utah, acknowledging with gratitude the part played by Charles A. Steen in the development of the uranium industry of Utah. A copy of this resolution was delivered to Mr. Steen. The text of the resolution follows: WHEREAS, our distinguished fellow citizen, Charles A. Steen, has rendered valuable service to the people of the State of Utah through dustry efforts to develop the uranium his,-untirin- in the State, and mining WHEREAS, because of his determination and strong devotion to a purpose, he has been an outstanding pioneer in the exploration and search for uranium, and . in establishing the WHEREAS, he has been instrumental uranium processing industry in the State of Utah, and WHEREAS, as a result of his labors, employment opportunities in the States of Utah have been enlarged and the material wellbeing of its citizens enhanced, and WHEREAS ,the nation as a whole, in its national defense and development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes, has benefited from the dreams, ideals and efforts of Charles A. Steen; NOW THEREFORE, BE .IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Utah, that on behalf of the citizens of the State of Utah, we do hereby acknowledge our gratitude and express our appreciation to Charles A. Steen for his accomplishments in the field of mineral development, for his demonstrated willingness and desire to serve his fellow man, and for the inspiration he has been to the citizens of the State of Utah and the nation as a whole. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Charles A. Steen. Signed in open session of the Utah Senate by the President of the Senate, this 1st day of March 1957. Orval Hafen, Quayle Cannon, Jr. President Secretary of Senate ConcsrlAssociation For Membership In a group of citizens of the four corners area met in Cortez to organize a permanent concert audience. They wanted a organizatk n, one which would be large enough to draw top, professional musicians and entertainments to this area to be seen, heard and enjoyed, by persons. In the three years since its formation the members of the association have had some wonderful musical experiences, Hansen and Dedell, the piano team were tremendous; Margaret Dilling the harpist was superb, John Carter, the tenor presented a most enjoyable evening of fine vocal music plus the Irish Singers, the Don Cossak Choir and many others. All residents of the four corners area are eligible for membership in the concert associaThe funds for the project tion. 1934 music-minde- non-profi- like-minde- d FINE are raised by a membership drive In an annual campaign. Adult membership is six dollars; student tickets are four dollars. Membership entitles the holder to attend the four regular concerts for the year. Admission to all concerts is by membership card with no singlfe admissions being sold for any Individual event. The campaign for the Concert Series will be held from April 1 to April 7. New memberships purchased during that week will receive a bonus concert, a free concert in that the receipt issued them at the time they purchase membership will admit them to the last concert of the This will be an current series. evening of operetta music pre-- i sented by Elizabeth Humphreys and Bernard Izzo on April 8. The association Is governed by an elected board. One of Its responsibilities is to select a committee which in turn chooses the artists for the coming year. Since community concerts is a non profit and no loss plan, every dollar of membership dues paid to the association is spent for artists and attractions and expenses incurred for presenting them. one-wee- Launches Drive Clovers Sale V Price and Less d k 1957-195- 8 FIELD SEEDS Alfalfa Grasses FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR FARM CARPET SAMPLES Best Acceptable for A Pattern Limited Quantity Call at Noon Time ed S C Planting CALL OR WRITE HOME SERVICE I Monticello, Ogden Building across from Western Mine Supply Box Following membership drive the artists and attracts to appear In concert durir: 1957-5season will be a by a committee cho Board of Director UTAH POULTRY & FARMERS CO-O- P 749 Price, Utah Foulger and Julian Thomas replied to the tributes paid them. i"wwjiwn yy f . w- - . , p - rr t rVy 'Equal Rights' Topic Of Literary Club An interesting and informative session of the Rebus Rota Literary Club of Monticello was held Saturday, March 23, with Mrs. Frank Halls as hostess. Because of the Interest of the Utah Federation of Women's clubs in the Equal Rights Amend ment, William A. Dawson, member of Congress, 2nd Utah Congressional District, had aske the clubs to study and forward to Washington an opinion on the Mrs. Carlos Hyde will be the hostess at the next meeting on Saturday, April 6. At this time the Moab Literary Club will be here with an exchange program. This program will be under the direction of Mrs. Ila Corbin and Mrs. Gwen Meador. Monticello Cager Steve Nielsen, Monticellos contribution to Brigham Young basketball, helped University power the Cougar freshman team to Its first undefeated season In ten years. Nielsen, an player as a prep, used his height to good advantage a3 the Kittens rolled to 12 straight victories. It was the first such season since the days of Roland Minson and Mel Hutchins at BYU. Steve and his teammates top-- , pled such teams as Hill Air Force Base, Dugway Proving Grounds, 6-- Franklin R. Benally, Blanding . . . , , Completes Marine Training . Mesa A&M, Junior Fort Lewis College, Utah State and Utah during the course of the season. The most rewarding wins, however, came in contests with the University of Utah frosh, a club ranked among the schools great- est. . The Kittens beat the Ute the last Papooses three times, In favor of the tilt ending young Brighams. With four of the starting five SAN DIEGO, Calif (FHTNC) on BYUs varsity graduating, Franklin R. Benally, son of Mr. theres a good chance Steve may and Mrs. Rudolph Benally of move on to varsity competition. Blanding, Utah, Is scheduled to complete recruit training Mar. 21, at the Marine Corps Recruit De- Franklin Jenally Completes 100-7- Mariae Training pot, San Diego, Calif. course The Includes Instruction in all basic military subjects and the firing of all basic Infantry weapons. Upon completion of training, the new Marines are assigned to a unit for further infantry training, or to one of the many Ma rine Corps schools. . 2 Hew Course Here Fcr Teachers The formation and administration of counseling and guidance programs In the public schools in the subject of g course to be given In Monticello beginning April 5 by Dr. Winn, Guidance at the Utah State Counselor Classes University in Logan. will meet in the high school library at 7:30 p. m.. Fee will be about $20.00 for three hours of credit to both graduate and under graduate students. Allen Black was elected to head On Friday, April 5th, a course the Sportsmans Club at a meet- In geology will begin with Dr. ing Monday night In the Bland- Hansen of BYU, for three credit ing legion hall. Wendell Jones hours. Field trips will be taken was made vice president and Mrs. on For Fee $30.00. Saturday. Allen Black, secretary treasurer further information inquire at The following members were Monticello high school. appointed to the new board of directors, Phil Aatkins, Hawkins, Bruce Black and John Allen Black Heads Blanding Sport Club Phil Helquist. Blandings Sportsman s Club principal activities have been to create new fishing ponds and imThe prove existing facilities. following actions and plans were disclosed the upper fish pond that was drained last year to help hay land irrigation was cleaned and prepared for restocking. A new site for a reservoir still higher up the ridge has been ar ranged and will be prepared this spring. The small pond created Dy spillover over from the city water be will house head system It ready for fishing next year. Equal Rights Amendment before was stocked several years ago Congress. with bass and blue gills. F. Bennion Redd, county attorney, by invitation, was there to explain the mill and amend- ment with special attention to the points In favor and against onic Priesthood; Whitney Teachers Thompson, Requirements for Aaronic Priesthood; Bark Barton, Ward Teaching"; Uriah Nielsen, Collecting Fast Offerings; and Buckley Jensen, "Deacons Requirements for Aaronic Priesthood. Also at the meeting 16 boys were given individual priesthood awards earned for attendance Bishop Daryle P. during 1956. Redd made the awards. The boys receiving the attendance certificates Included: Mark Barton and Larry Lyman with e Holds Pin Banquet - Harry W. Randall, Priests Requirements for Aar- Priests; , if Blanding Seminary Blanding Seminary held their annual Pin Banquet on March 7 in which those graduating from Seminary received their Pins, The receiving of the Pin signifies that the student has completed three years of Seminary work and lives up to the LDS Church standards. The program for this banquet, prepared by Seminary Graduates, was as follows: Master of Ceremonies, Boyd Helquist; opening song, Shall the Youth of Zion Falter"; opening prayer, Max Black; piano solo, Kaye Harris; talk, Bishop Scot A. Hurst; saxophone solo, Dennis Harvey; talk, Bishop Kline Black; girls trio Loretta Shumway, Marilee Sheppard and Dora Jones, accompanied by Rosemarr Burtenshaw; talk Meaning of the Pin by Shalett Black; closing song, Seminary Prayer; closing prayer, Sandra Rogers. Those receiving pins Include, Rosemarr Burtenshaw', Ireene Palmer, Sharlet Black, Loretta Dora Jones, Merle Shumway, Black, Mary Lee Shumway, Marilee Sheppard, Delois Peterson, Wilma Laws, Merrill Dee Shumway, Lynn Wright, Eddie Perkins, Frands Peterson, Fran ri-Nielson, Dennis Harvey, Kirk Carroll, Kennion Harvey, Jon Hunt, Boyd Helquist, Kaye HarBruce Stevens, ris, Merrilyn Harvey, Natalie Nielson, Philip Palmer, Max Black, Grant Black Ronnie Olsen, Joey Shumway, onme Harvey and Sandra Rog- Monticello Second Wards sacrament meeting Sunday night, March 24, was presented by members of the Aaronic Priesthood. Speakers for the meeting and their topic of discussion included Gerard Norton, Duties of Aids BYU Cause 8 it. t Johnson's t in- the Sacrament Mealing Dyreng accompanied by Q. David Hansen at the piano. They were joined by their Vives, Mabel and Leola and then the entire group Colored slides of former sang. good Forest Service events were 100 attendance; Buckley Jenshown by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle atsen and Uriah Nielson, 95 Mower. tendance; Whitney Thompson, Supervisor Burnett expressed 90 attendance; and the followhis reluctance at letting these attendance, William ing for 75 men leave and presented Mi. Greska, Young, Joel NorCraig Baker with a book containing ton, Warren Jones, Wayne Young, many letters from past associates Gerard Norton, Robert Thomp. vnd friends. Gifts were presented son Malcolm Young, Stanley Barto the three men and their wives. ton, Scott McDonald and Sam Mr. and Mrs. Baker, Howard Rowley. your membership. 1 ! Quality-Dropp- The Basin Community Concert Association elected one-thirof its board members on March 4. Sarabeth Blanck of Monticello, Ruth Englehart of Lewis, Mellie Yowell and Erwin Webb of Dolores. Jean Bader of Mancos, Joy Wilderson of Lakeview and Mary Helms, Ralph Vavak, Dr. Richard Speck, Marion Talcott, and Vivien Meliski from Cortez are the newly elected members of the association board. The drive for association membership w ill begin Monday, dinner April 1 with a kick-of- f at the Montezuma County High School Cafeteria, Cortez, Colo. The Board of Directors, workers and guests by reservatibn will be in attendance. A concerted effort Is being made to gain memberships In Monticello this year. Sarabeth Blanck will have them for sale beginning April 1. If you want to attend the concerts during the coming year, please contact her as soon as possible and reserve d t. Monti-ceilo- Mrs. Donald Delicate, d distant Howard C. Baker; the transfer of Assistant Supervisor Howard R. Foulger, who takes a position in the Regional Office in Ogden; and the transfer of Ranger Julian R. Thomas of Monticello to the Sait Lake Ranger District of the Wasatch National Forest. Guests were greeted at the home of Forest Supervisor and Mrs. George L. Burnett and later convened to the Tow ne Cafe for dinner. Ranger LeGrand Olson of Mantl was the Master of Ceremonies and kept a continuous flow of stories, tributes and entertainment coming from the The stories were told group. and tributes were paid by the rangers. The group was further entertained by songs from Ivan L. PTA Meet April 4 The Monticello PTA will meet Thursday, April 4 In the high school gym at 7:30 p. m.. Election of officers for the coming two-yea- r term will be held at this meeting. City Councilman will speak on the city All parents water bond Issue. and teachers are urged to be In Sond-eregg- attendance. S License Plates Show San Juan Growth If the number of license plates Issued Is any indication, San County Is doubling Its population each year. to Ralph BurtenAccording shaw, director license plate division, Monticello, the number of plates issued in 1955 was 964. In 1955 this figure more than doubled with 1938 being sold. Up to and including Feb. 28 of this deadline 2899 plates had ye? more than double s be tl .933 to al. Classification of plates issued this year is: Passenger plates, 1722, Truck or commercial, 981, trailer 135 and Vi commercial 61. soil ha3 Alaskas mineral-ricyielded more than one billion dollars worth of gold, copper, silver, h coal, lead, tin platnum, and mer- cury, tne National Geographic Its gold alone conSociety says. tinues to bring more than $8,000,-00- 0 a year,, a figure that exceeds the purchase price of Alaska in 1867. |