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Show FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1958 THE SAN JUAN RECORD PAGE EIGHT Three Accidents Travel Clinic JUNIOR CLASS ROYALTY Telephone (Continued from page one) equipment will be ordered. It is hoped that this project can be completed sometime late in July of this year. The new exchange will serve approximately forty subscribers to start, from a manual switchboard which will be installed in one of the present business houses in Bluff. Later an unattended dial system will be installed and all of Bluff operator service will be handled out of Midlands Mon-ticelloffice. It is hoped that this new Bluff exchange project will be completed about the same time as the new toll system direct from Blanding to Moab. which is scheduled for r some time in July of 1958. Recreation Take Toll In (Continued from page one) the main purpose was for vacation; (3) the majority were travelling of them were by auto; (4) 62 in tourists Utah; (5) the repeat Three separate traffic accidents average length of their trip was 16 nights with 4 nights in Utah; on highways in San Juan County stayed in motels, a large the (6) 47 past week accounted for minor majority; (7) they averaged 3.2 injuries to three Blanding persons per car; (8) spent and $1000 per day per girls and added to the mounting liked the sight- toll of property damage. person; (9) 64 Three juvenile girls from Blandseeing and scenery best; (10) in what they liked least a majority ing received treatment at the San said highways and drivers; Juan county hospital following of 32 (11) improvements needed bet- an accident Saturday of last week ter facilities, advertising of scenic on Bluff bench. According to Max attractions, improved signs, im- King, deputy sheriff who investiproved roads; (12) another Utah gated, the car driven by one of the Vacation 51 maybe, girls crashed into a red pickup yes, 30 truck being towed on the highway. balance undecided and no. Mr. Axelsen in his talk detailed The pickup had previously hit and that the tourist business is not killed a cow and was being towed secured by accident and there is away. Officers are making efforts keen competition for the tourist to locate either the owner or dollar. He noted that in 1957 driver of the pickup who left the total of 51 states spend $17 mil- scene of the accidents and has lion on tourist promotion with the failed to file an accident report on state average at $333,500. Utah either mishap. for this year was alloted $100,000 The car driven by the girls is for this purpose. He told of the owned by Chess Atliff. It is re- extensive advertising the state is xirted Mr. Atliff and a companion to a tavern sponsoring to bring the tourist drove the to Utah and showed samples of in Bluff. The girls left the tavern the literature available and being alone, took Mr. Atliffs car and cirulated. He pointed out that the shortly thereafter became involved Sate of Utah is carrying the bulk in the accident. The car was imof the tourist advertising load, pounded by the Sheriffs Departwhereas in many other states there ment because of improper regi- Injury, Damage teen-ag- e 0 o cut-ove- Sold This Spring f for $116 95 teen-age- Prom Queen Marls Jo Redd and King Cragle Black are pictured during their reign at Monticello high school's annual Junior Prom. Maris was also Chairman of Dance arrangements I Art Show (Continued from page one) ings have been presented in shows in most of the western states and in several eastern areas. The art show will feature original work of proffessional, and amateur artists of the area with a special display of ceramics this year. With the course of instruction in ceramic work offered this year at the elementary school, interest in this particular art form has been stimulated. Various classes at the city schools have also prepared exhibits for the show. Another distinctive feature of the show this year will be a display of the Gouldings collection of paintings of the area by famous artists. This collection has been acclaimed by all who have had the opportunity to see it. Mrs. Donald Adams, Mrs. Joe Cooper and Mrs. Kenneth Coates are responsible for this showing with the permission of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goulding. You Save Hoover's "Top of the Line" Cleaner Modern power cleaning at its best. Try it and you'll agree! PARLEY REDD MERCANTILE Blanding, Utah are interested groups and private enterprises that have extensive programs in addition to that of the state governments. In conclusion Mr. Axelsen advised the group on preparation of advertising literature on a local basis and the best means for its distribution. State Director of Parks Chet Olsen listed the way the many wonderful scenic attractions in San Juan County that too often are "taken for granted by local residents. He said that Utah is "lavishly endowed by nature and often the visitor is more aware of the potentials than are Utahns. He urged that individuals become fully informed about local attractions, "for when properly interpreted an area comes to life for the tourist, and it is extremely important that the natural endowments so abundant in Utah be protected and cared GEMS OF THOUGHT for. Concluding the meeting he Lake Superior is the worlds remarked that his department, newlake. It is 603 largest fresh-wate- r created by act of the legislature feet above sea level. Its waters ly this year, was in reality just getdrain into the Atlantic through Lake Huron, Erie, and Ontario, ting underway. With a budget of and the St. Lawrence River. only $25,000, he expressed the opionion that you must spend V V money to get more back when dealing with the tourists. Mr. Cannon, Mr. Olsen and Mr. Van Pelt will make a trip Thurs day and Friday to Hatch Point and the Needles Area with Mr. and Mrs. Kent Frost and numerous other residents of the county. Purpose will be to film and view this much acclaimed scenic wonderland. Two paintings by Raymond McAlister, popular Monticello artist, known for his authentic western scenes will be present at a drawing to be held Saturday night by the Monticello Lions club. The art show will continue through Friday and Saturday and Saturday evening. The PTA will also sponsor a Silver Tea in connection with the art show. The committees for the show urge all local artists to bring their work in the high school gym after 7:00 pm. Thursday, April 24 or between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday, when the paintings will be received and marked. Cermics as well as paintings will be welcome. kAAAAAAAAAAAi fYYYY Y YY9 YY YYY Y Y VYYYY Y YYVYY Y YY Y YYYVY stration. Sunday (Continued from page one) advice due to their experience with recreation programs. No final decisions were made on the summer program but the next meeting planned for May 1st in Blanding will be to review the plans offered by the two area directors and came up with a group of activities that will be of interest to all. Mr. Jenkins of the Utah State University Extension Service will attend the Blanding meeting to assist in developing the Want To Rent? 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