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Show r'IVFT;s u. un:i. in r, MK'IM'I U' " 11 Ml' " Bid F orms W ill Be Available May 15 H. A. Dixon said other pertinent data will be available to prospective bidders about May 15, at which time the Post Office Department will advertise for bids. Thus an equitable con- Congressman Volume 43 Monticello, San Juan County, Utah Friday, May 8, 1959 ioc per Number 15 copy "P Sheriff Vovs Crackdown on AEC Expected To Confirm Illegal Guns Mill Extension calibre rifle slugs that crashed through the Nil Vu Drive-I- n ticket booth early last Thursday evening brought a quick reaction from Sheriff Seth Wright who told the Record that he and his deputies are cracking down on the unauthorized use of firearms in, Two .22 and around Monticello. The shots which penetrated the the ticket booth were admittedly fired by a 1 5 year old Monticello youth whose parents had forbidden him to use a gun. He managed to secretly spirit the weapon out of his home some time ago, and had been using it for target at frequent intervals practice since, the sheriff said. Theater manager Harry Randall said his daughter had been at the drive-i- n only moments before the ticket booth was pierced (from the blind side) by two bullets. The incident occured at about 6 oclock in the evening when no one but the boy was in the vicinity. A CLUE furnshed by a woman patron led to apprehension of the youth, who .readily admitted his guilt. Whether or not charges will be preferred aganist him has not yet been determined, the sheriff said. The boy has promised to make full restitution, he added. Sheriff Wright said he is askng Official confirmation by the AEC that the Monticello mill will continue to operate at least during the balance of 1959 Is expected momentarily. Ken Coates, local head of the operation, said that he expects formal word from the AEC on the mills fate by this weekend. City officials were recently advised by John T. Sherman, acting director of the AEC division of raw materials, that an original tentative closing date of June 30 would probably be extended by six months or so. -- parents to permt their youngsters to use firearms only in complete accordance with the law. He pointed out that numerous lads scarcely in their teens (and some even are a common sight younger) around town carrying rifles, usually ,22s. The law makes it a misdeamor for anyone under the age of 14 to (continued on page eight) MONTY S ELLO . . . says . . The time of year has come when mothers wTho have spent the winter months cleaning up mud tracked in by their offspring can now-usthe extra time cleaning up children who play Anyway, its a change of pace. Other signs of spring are noted by the sage who described it as the season when all the iron in your system turns to lead and settles to the bottom, prohibiting physical exertion, a time when a young mans thoughts lightly turn to what his girl has been thinking about all winter. As for us, the change Thursday the morning was so marked absence of a gale that when we stepped out the door, braced fcr the onslaught of wind, we fell over backwards. Swonderful. Blanding Medical Needs Discussed Members of the Blanding town board met the county commissioners to discuss Monday Blandiugs need for improved med- Drive-ILINE OF FIRE owner Harry Randall (above) points to spots where ticket booth was pierced by bullets last week shortly before show time. Local 15 Vz year old youth has confessed responsibility. Bullets entered from rear booth, so that boy could not' have been sure someone was not inside at the time. Fortunately, no one was: (right) Randall surveys expensive marquee where all glass has been knocked out vandals. Neon sign over n ical facilities. A new state public -- Pony League Ball Circuit to Be Formed Saturday Guns Unlawful Boys from 13 to 16 who would like to play Pony League baseball this season are asked to attend a meeting in the court house basement Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Teams will be formed before the end of the school term so that play can get underway immediately after classes are dismissed for the summer. Heading up the Tony League program will be Ray Odette. It will be part of the county recreational program which is under the direction of Paul Hunsaker. The Monticello city ordinance outlawing the use of firearms within the city limits reads as follows : Section 429. Discharging Firearms It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, discharge or set off any gun, pistol or firearm of any description, or instrument loaded with powder or other explosive, within this city, except by written permit. e Somehow last week Bonnie Lill reported missing the name of Mrs. Jack Burr on the list of officers for the art exhibit. Bonnie also mentioned the many women on the had worreceiving commiitee ked so many hours and are also deserving of recognition. A bouquet, too, to Raymond McAlister, Marion Hazleton and Vic Wilkins who were enthusiastically hanging. In fact they claim more hangings in one night than any other in the history of San Juan. 0 Well, well! The wells in San Juan county after all. That was the inescapable evidence presented to the county commissioners Monday by Ray Redd, deputy assessor, who has found that a well on which taxes have been paid to Grand county for SO years is actually a half mile inside the confines of San Juan county. The newest development in the running boundary line feud between the two adjoining counties gave added weight to the contention that other property rightfullv belonging to San Juan county is being taxed by Grand. The heated question is scheduled to come up soon in Utah county court a neutral battleground. Purchase cf Gravel Plant Gets Okay While drafting help for the new San Juan County will soon PTA organizations, most of the have a new-- gravel crusher. recruits were found either at Purchase of the mobile unit was Swedes Texburger or in their authorized Monday by the county yards. Cant even remember now commissioners. whether it was Mildred Odette or Delivery date has not yet been set. on eight) page (continued maneuvering areas. Bidding forms, specifications and RECREATION TO BE TOPIC OF MEETING HERE Everyone interested in seeing recreaa sound, tional program developed in the Monticello area is invited to attend a public meeting in the well-round- court at house May Monday, 11, 7:30 p. m. All present will be given an opportunity to express their views on this important subject. It is planned to rail similar meetings around the county in the near future to bring the recreational count program down to realistic local levels, a board spokesman said. Svimming Pool Schedule ticket booth was also smashed by rocks recently. Young pranksters have also taken knobs from car amplifiers, rendering them useless until repaired. San Juan Record Photos Of Our Wells pro- location. The new postal facility, Congressman Dixon said, will be constructed under the Post Office Departments commercial leasing program, which utilizes the resources and investment funds of private enterprise to obtain needed postal buildings. The new post office at Blanding will contain about 4000 square feet of floor space, plus a loading platform. The site, comprising about 12,800 square feet, will provide adequate parking and truck gram will be instituted July 1 the state furnishing 50 cents per and the capita, county and The Monticello swimming pool schools supplying the balance. be open during the following will Here to talk over the problem were Councilmen Marvin Lyman, times until school is out: David Guymon, William Ervin Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Monday 4:15 to 9:15 p.m. Palmer, Norm Nielson, and Clerk Francis (Bud) Nielson. Tuesday 4:15 to 7:30 (general public); 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., women only. Wednesday 4:15 to 8:30 p.m. (public); 8:30 to 10:00 p.m., life saving class. g Guys Next Doer Slap Tax on One health today he has been advised by Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield that a new post office has been authorized for Blanding. This announcement, the Postmaster General advised, coincides with the optioning by Post Office Department regional officials of a site meeting departmental requirements as to cost, area and 'Cotton' to Be Theme of Economics Department Fashion Show May 15 The Home Economics department of the Monticello high school will present its annual fashion show- - next Friday, May 15, at 1:45 p.m. in the gymnasium. The theme, Growing up With Cotton will be depicted by models of all ages, ranging from the tiniest one-veolds, up to 18. Decorations and invitations will carry out the theme of the show. At the conclusion of the Fash- - PLANS FOR LOCAL GOLF COURSE TO BE DISCUSSED Calling all golf enthusiasts! If youd like to have a hand in bringing a golf course to Monticello, plan to attend an organizational meeting at the city offices Tuesday, May 12, at 7:30 p. m. Construction of a golf course here would enhance Monticellos tourist appeal as well as provide an extremely popular form of outdoor recreation for local residents, it is pointed out. ion show, a tea is to be held in the library. Tim following committees are working diligently and hope to make this years show- - the best lexer presented: General Chairman: Jeanne Redd; decorating, Meredith Lill, chair- man, assisted by Diane Thompson, Cora Torres; advertising, Vinnie White, chairman, Carol Maughan; invitations, Lynn Meir, chairman, Tanya Bailey, Eva Jaramillo, Bonnie Hyde; music, modeling and makeup: Alta Fullmer, chairman. Thelma Walton, instructor, is in charge of directing the entire affair. The public is cordially invited to attend this lovely event. SCOUT CAMP0REE SET FOR TODAY. SATURDAY San Juan and Grand county districts. Boy Scouts of America, are teaming together for a big Camporee, beginning today (Fri- day) and extending tomorrow. This event is demonstration through a primarily of skills scouting for the boys, their parents and other adults interested in scouting. , A campfire program will be held at 8 p. m. tonight with scout contests slated for tomorrow. Campsite will be located one mile south of Devils canyon. Directional markers will be erected in the area so no one should have difficulty finding the site. San Juan Puts in Bid WINS HONOR SPOT Kent G. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. LeGrnnd Olson, was one of two Monticello students to earn a place on the Univert,v of Utah honor roll for the last quart r. Due to a proofreading error, the names were mispelled in las weeks edition. We beg your paidon. For I960 Road School San Juan county has extended a formal invitation through the State Association of County Officials to hold next years state road school here. The school, conducted annually, it attended by county road supervisors from throughout the state. Thursday 4:15 to 7:30 p.m. (everyone); 7:30 to 9:15 p.m., adults only. Friday 4:15 to 8:30 p.m. (public); 8:30 to 10:00 p.m., life saving class. to 5 p.m., and from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday struction value will be established on a competitive basis. Prospective bidders should con- tact Real Estate Officer Robert S. Greenburg, Tost Office Department, P. O. Box 863, Salt Lake City 1, Utah (telephone EMpire Ext. 382). d The site option will be to the successful bidder, who will purchase the land, and then will construct the building to Post Office Department specifications and lease it to the department oil a long-terbasis, with lease renewal options running up to 20 years. More than 2,500 new post offices have been built since 1953 under the Post Office Departments commercial leasing p r o g r a m, Congressman Dixon said. Because these postal buildings remain under private ownership while leased to the federal government, the lessor pays local real estate taxes. Furthermore because the buildings are constructed with private investment funds, capital outlays by the Post Office Department are listed substantially to those for post office furniture and equiptrans-ferie- ment. Comparative costs studies bean! comtween government-owne- d mercially leased buildings, aver a building life, the Congressman said, have shown that the post Office Department commercial leasing program saves between 30 and 40 per cent in ultimate costs to the taxpayers. 50-ye- Sewage Plant to Get Test Run In Near Future A 10-da- test run of y new slated sewage Mont-celio- s is plant for the immediate fut-tur- e, possibly beginning Monday it was disclosed this week by City Manager Homer Chandler. Minor operating kinks are expected to be ironed out during that period, it was said. Contractor, engineer and city officials will carefully analyze results of the trial run at its conclusion. The contractor is the McCo. of Cullough Construction Salt Lake City. Don't Start Fire 2 Without Permit Utah Southern Oil With the fire hazard mounting daily in the face of a pro- Nets Over Million Utah Southern Oil Co. has ported net earnings of $1,110,067 or 92 cents a share for year 1958. John E. Rouse, Denver, president, said the figures compare with a net of $1,006,497 or 83 and three-tenth- s cents a share in 1957. Rouse, in the companys annua1 report, said that increase in earnings "occurred in spite of a induction in crude oil sales from $3,895,075 in 1957 to 3,183,082 in 1958 a decrease of $711,993 for the year. re- Veterinarian to Be In Bluff cn May Outside Town 1 1 A veterinarian is scheduled to be in Bluff May 11 at 2 p.m. to vaccinate dogs in that area, it has been announced. He will set up temporary headquarteis at the Bluff jail. tracted drought, residents are reminded that a burning permit must be obtained before a fire can be kindled outside the Monticello city limits. Permits may be secured at the sheriffs office or at the local Bureau of Land Management station. Anyone detected violating the state burning permit law will Board Gives Approval Fcr Cabaret License cabaret license was issued commissioners Monday to the by A. B. Smith, who is said to have a major building program on the planning board for Aneth, mushrooming San Juan oil boom town. A full scale shopping center is envisioned to take care of the region's estimated 3000 and growing daily population. A Hgv 23 Set As Poppy Day by Auxiliary By MARGERUITE ROGERS Two weeks from tomorrow we w ill all Saturday, May 23 be asked to wear a Buddy Foppy in remembrance of the nations fallen war heroes. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute the poppies in this area. Least we foiget, the idea of the poppy as a memorial flower for the World War dead sprang up as naturally as the little wild flower itself grows in the fields of Trance and Flanders. The flower was the one touch of beauty which survived amid the hideous destruction of wai. Along the edge of the trenches, beneath the tangled barbed w ire, about the ragged shell holes an over the fresh giaves, it aixtri its brave red blossom. Returning soldiers of Woilc! War I brought the visicn of the poppy fields back with them, engraved indelibly in their hearts, with the memories of the comrades they had left on the battlefront. Spontaneously, the poppy took a sacred significance. It became the flower of remembrance for the 1 (continued on page eight) |