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Show Volume 43 lOtf Monticello, San Juan County, Utah Friday, June 19, 1959 per copy FREIGHT RATE HIKE San Juan Record Purchased TO BE By Former Nevada Publishers DISCUSSED JULY article on the administration of justice in the state, in competitions open to all dailies as well as weeklies. His paper also won the typographical excellence award among weeklies for the second time. Previously, he had received photography awards. a edThe Tonopah itorial campaign against the AEC for alleged flaws in controlling test site fallout received national recognition last year. Crandall, and his wife Minette, made several guest radio and TV appearances in this connection. At Edward R. Murrows invitation, Crandall last spring appear See ed on the nationally-televise- d It Now' documentary dealing wit', fallout hazards. He is a former Rotary club and Chamber of Commerce president1, and was also active in the Lions club. Therell be fun, excitement The Crandalls have been operatand plenty of prizes at Souththe Record for the past two ing & western Gas Appliance in Monticello today when the firm throws months but announcement of the change in ownership wras withheld open its doors from 9 a. m. to until all details of the transacting 5 p. m. for a harvest of bargains had been completed. festival. of the Formal announcement sale of the San Juan Record is made this week. The new owners are Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Crandall, who published weekly newspapers in the central Nevada mining communities of Tonopah and Goldfield from 1946-5Crandall, a former Chicago newspaperman and business magazine managing editor, was c'ted last year for writing the best editorial, best column and best Times-Bonanz- Prizes, Bargains Await Visitors at Southwestern Gas Everyone is invited to come on over and join in the entertainment, highlighted by hourly drawings at which prizes valued up to $500 each will be given away. It costs nothing to enter and you need not be present to win. Beginning at 2 p. m., an auction sale of used appliances will be staged. Ranges, refrigerators, washers, dryers and heaters will be auctioned off at bargain prices. On hand to greet their friends and customers will be top officials of Southwestern Gas who planned todays festivities in appreciation to the many customers who have made our 12 years of progress as President L. C. possible, Caughran phrases it. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served throughout the day. Lady Luck was riding on Lynn Adams side a few days ago when he held the winning ticket on a set of four matched woods, valued at $100, at a drawing in Farming-ton- . His luck got even better when the local golf pro won a $120 set and of both woods and irons traded straight across the board because he preferred the woods. The- Adams, who often drive to Farmington or Durango for a round of golf, are only two of the many golf enthusiasts in and around Monticello who are looking forward to having a course here. And theyll have the clubs to whip par with, too! - Its a pleasure to add our Continued on Page 8) com-- ( The paper has been owmed for the past two years by wealthy uranium operators Charles Steen and William McCormick of Moab, with veteran Utah newspaperman Pat Ileal serving as editor and manager. The new owners plan no maiked policy changes other than to gradually expand the Records countyw ide news and advertising coverage. 9 Garrett Truck Lines will Rend representatives to Monticello on July 9 to discuss the proposed freight increase with local business people. The carrier is asking a 10 per cent hike on most commodities, and the equivalent of over 130 per cent hike on certain Suipijnq Suipnpui suiaji aaqjo Farmers in the southeastern part Utah are faced with a critical shortage of water and so are anxious to use all available water as effectively as possible. Some of the facts to keep in mind in conserving water are: 1. Keep canals and ditches clean and free from weeds and obstructions. 2. Level land to make uniform application of water possible. 3. Shorten irrigation runs to prevent water waste from deep percolation. 4. Keep water in as large a stream as can be used without causing erosion. 5. Keep water on only long enough to fill the soil to the depth of the plant root zone. 6. Remember water is used most one of six squads aiming for diamond crown RCA-approv- - a cross type of bucking bull between a brahma and a black angus. Legion officials say the bucking bulls would be the fiercest on the rodeo circuit. The Legion will have 4,000 ringside seats available for each show. Admission price is $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. Youngsters 12 and under will be ad- mitted free. Other attractions during the RANGES BURNING UP Pastures and ranges are fast burning up in San Juan county and a heavy invasion of grasshoppers is greatly intensifying the crucial crop problem, a com- pilation of government reports shows. Strong winds and lack of rain are taking a heavy toll of crops generally. Simultaneously, aphis have launched an attack on fruit trees locally. i Everyone Invited Part To Take In Yearly Trek supplies. The City Council and Chamber of Commerce are jointly making arrangements for the July 9 meeting, which was requested by Garrett. Details will be announced shortly. The Annual County Inteiagemy tour w ill be held June 25, commenc- ing at 9:00 a.m., in Blanding. The tour will assemble at the LDS Church paiking lot, then proceed over the mountain, making several stops, including a free lun h at Dalton Springs furnished by the county commissioners. After this delicious free lunch, the tour will continue in the Monticello Three San Juan Students Earn area. This year the tour is under the chairmanship of the Soil Conservation district which spearheaded its Instead of each organization. agency holding a separate tour, a combined tour with the Extm-- : ion Service once a year is being tried. This year it will be held only one day. Next year and each succeeding year, it is hoped to see new projid.' and aieasa of the county. This is your county, lets see 'nine of the things going on, a spokesman paid. Everyone should businessmen, faim-ei- s, participate ranchers, woikmen, housewives, children and all. Lots all work together for a greater San College Degrees Three San Juan students were among 1,247 to receive degrees at University of Utah commencermnt exercises June 8. Durant C. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Justin A. Black of Blanding, was awarded a Master of Bu ines. Administration degree. A 1946 giaduate of Pan Juan high, he also holds a B. S. degree in accounting from the university He was elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi, national horonny scholastic society. He has accepted employment as assistant manager of Coveys New Ameiica Motel in Salt Lake. lie and his wife have three children. Philip Palmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Palmer of on page eight) Juan. AS FIRE HAZARD MOUNTS The severe drought coupled with soaring temperatures is creating a serious fire hazard in forests and fields throughout San Juan county, authorities pointed out this week. As a consequence, they urge ever one to take the utmost precautions with matches, cigarettes and other inflammables. Brush fires have been springing up with alarming frequency in the mountains around Monticello and Blanding, most (perhaps all) You cant be too careful. Reis the official admonition. member that one carelessly tossed match or cigarette can lead to the destruction of acres of priceless timberland. man-cause- not only saves water lost thiough seepage and weed growth, but prevents the land below the canals from becoming saturated with salt brought to the surface by seepage water from the canal. In fact, lining canals might make it possible to reclaim much of the good farm land which has become almost worthless due to the accumulation of salt over the past years. According to Carl G. Brown, county supervisor of the Fa me is efficiently where the soil fertility Home Administration, his agency is good. has a loan designed to assist eligi7. Where all crops cannot be ble farmers to carry out needed watered, the highest value crop on soil and Water conservation measthe best land should receive pri- ures. Some of the practices most needed that can be carried on ority. 8. Line canals to prevent seepage through the agencys loans in this losses and improve water control. area include, land leveling, canal In this area, lining of canals (Continued on Page. 8) contests maikClose, ed Monticello Little league :vctvity as the 1959 season settled dnn to a regular Monday and Thursday pace. Tilts start at 1, 3 and 5 p. m. on each of the above days, with an occasional game with d 10:15 a. m. ft' t ' r' W Dalton Springs. 1:30 p.m. - v . 2:00 p. m. . All-Sta- Mondays Scores Dairy 9; Youngs 8 Wood-Utoc- o 7; Mont Merc 6 SW Gas 8; City Merc 6 Other Scores Merc 13; Eastland 5 City H & ypar. V Eastland 13; Youngs 12 better wasnt NEED RAIN TO SAVE PONY LEAGUE SCORES Nucla 10; Monticello 2. Dove Creek 5; Monticello 1 Dove Creek 9; Monticello 0 Monticello 9; Blanding 8 Tuesday, June 23 Monticello at Blanding I From Hospital; On Road to Recovery CROP Unless heavy rains fall within wheat crop. Winter wheat w ill be harvested the next two or three weeks, the w inter wheat crop in this regon the latter part of July and the early part of August. The price may be ) educed as much ns according to John Wright of wheat is expected to be about the same as last year. of the Montelores Bean Co. Val-, Prospects are still good for the Quoted in the Montezuma bean even that said crop. Planting conditions this ley Journal, Wright if there is lain before July 1, the year were very good, with ample moisture to start the wheat crop is expected to be cut two-third- Ann Redd Released old daughAnn Redd, two-yedoing much ter of County Attorney and Mrs. in nearby Montezuma Bennion Redd, has been released county where only six marriage from the LDS hospital in Salt licenses were issued at Cortez jLake City and is out of danger. Ann was injured when accident-- J this June compared with 12 for ally run over by the family auto the same period a year ago. ihere June 6. Cupid Nielson Ranch, To Be Held Today No. 3, June in San Juan county is not the month of brides it has been in the past, at least not according to court house records. Up to Tuesday of this week, Clerk Ada Palmers office had only issued three marriage licenses compared with five during the first half of June last Jak Dalton HEADING UP Monticello high A primary childrens hospital school athletic coaching staff clinic will be held at oithopedic next semester will be Boy the LDS Waid at 9 a.m. Blanding letter today. Please contact your Stake Thacker, BYU three-yea- r man.. In addition to serving as primary president or public health and baseball nurse for applications. head basketball will teach physiThacker All new applicants must return coach, cal education, health and driver a completed application, signed by education. A native of Heber their family doctor, to the primary basketchild) ens hospital for an appointCity, he was an ment. school, ball are at Wasatch high However, if there is not time later starring with the Cougars. this procedure, the new applifor is who He succeeds Tony Welch cants must bring completed applihead become to here leaving cation, signed by their family coach at East Carbin. doctor, with them to the clinic. 8-- IN SAN JUAN Leave Tice cabling, grass seeding. Alfred Frost Place 2:30 p.m. 10 Leading Hitters 9-- 8, BLUNTED rd Grassland. Noble Tiuedblood 3:00 p.m. Weed plots on knapweed. place Marion Eastland 3:30 p.m. Millers and James Crowleys Stubble mulch, strip cropping, grass waterways. 7-- 6; CUPID'S ARROW t 11:00 a. m. Indian Creik and North Creek Divide. 12:00 Noon free lunch at ' Springs. V Johnson Creek Indian Creek Divide. neck-and-nec- (See box score on page 5) Intersection of Johnson Creek roads. an outside team being booked at other times duiing the week. Mondays three encounters were k affairs all the way, downed Monticello as Wood-Utoc- o H & W Dairy edged Merc, and SouthYoungs Machine, western Gas defeated City Merc, lineup. in Blanding. 9:30 a.m. Goosoberiy and i three-gam- e For H & W Dairy, it was victory putting them in undisputed possession of first place. The Dairymens victory formula has been simply to outslug the opposi tion. As evidence of the crews hitting power is the fact that it has four of the top hitters in its tentative Assemble at LDS 9:00 a.m. paiking lot Early Little League Flay Here well-playe- a schedule: NEW COACH Contests Mark rodeo weekend will be a cnrnial Tightly-Playe- d in operation before and after each performance and dances after the Friday and Saturday night events at the Legion hall. USE EXTREME CARE is Following MONTICELLO LITTLE LEAGUERS started hopefully down Pie championship trail last week as play got underway for the 1959 season. Six squads are vying for the crown. Pictured here are representatives of Youngs Machine Co. (left to right): back row: Manager Jack Young, Frank Cash, Mike Young, Chad Lman, Bex Mir, Bill Dunow, Joe Barton; front row: Gary I)unow, Gary Young, Mark Thompson, Frank Young and Jeff Frost. Photos of the other five squads will be published as the season progresses. San Juan R cord Pnoto Monti-(continu- 8 Tips on How to Combat Drought of ZtansG DoiterGgeoiGv 'uowg' na Jtarce ? Be LMedl froEmi BDeioaeliaag gate Many Exciting Events Mead Up Annual Legion Rodeo at Cortez The Ute Mountain Roundup gets underway at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday) with the first of three rodeo sessions, presented by Ute Mountain Post No. 75 of the American Legion at the Legion bowl in Cortez. The rodeo, featuring big name performers, will be seen at evening shows at 8 oclock Friday and Saturday nights and at an afternoon performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. Events during the three day performance will include: baie- back riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bulldogging and brahma bull ridingAlbert Harris of Farmington, who is furnishing the stock foi the rodeo, will introduce a new Number 20 s, sub-surfa- j in half. Some fit Ids are badly burned and the expected yield has already been cut by a thiid, he said. Spring wheat is not yet ujf and therefore has not been affected by the dry weather and strong winds. Wright pointed out that spring wheat in this area is only a small percentage of the total crop. Rain in August will be needed, however. Only a trace of moistuie had been recorded during Jure in this area at the start of the week. Official forecasts held out litt'o hope for any appreciable amount of rain in the days immediately ahead. |