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Show Univ-Ti'-sa- i Busy Day Ahead Ave For County Board Next Monday will be a busy day for the Box Elder County commission. On this regular weekly meeting day, the county board has scheduled action on a new advisory board for the Medi. care home nursing service and will discuss proposed for the countys council of governments and a recent complaint that juvenile traf-fl- c cases should not be heard in Brigham City court. County Agent A. Fullmer Allred said members of the Utah State university staff are s preparing proposed for the new council of govern, ments (comprised of municipal representatives from throughout the county.) by-la- ALLRED SUGGESTED that council representatives also go over the proposed by. laws and the commissioners sug. gested they meet Monday at 2 p.m. For some time the county board has been Investigating necessary steps to put a home nursing service program into effect. They appear near the end of their quest. Mary Stroud, Utah division of Health; George Grayson, insurance representative, and Vivian Miller, district health nurse, said that need now is for appointment of an advisory board. Volume 61 , Number 1 Brigham 1 City, Utah, 84302, Thursday Morning, March 14, 1968 Sour Cherry Growers Disms Ways to WHEN THIS IS completed, the trio said they would s and proposed plans for their approval. They noted that federal specify that aphy-siciaand a nurse must serve on the advisory committee. And after discussing possible appointees, the commission, PEC Michael ers said they would be INJURED next Monday to make the Haunstein was injured durappointments. ing Vietnam fighting. Better Crop Profits n Adequate Processing Said Key to Improved Outlook pre-pare- Local Youth Injured in Vietnam War THE COMMISSION recently received a letter from First District Juvenile court in. dicating that Box Elder county was losing fine money as a result of juvenile traffic cases being heard in city court. Written by the court clerk, the letter further contended that for the sake of the youths involved, should they ap. pear instead in juvenile court exclusively. A Brigham City youth was To get more insight into the injured Mar. 3 during fight- matter, the county officials asked that County Attorney ing action in Vietnam. Pfc. Michael Hauenstein, O. Dee Lund and Horace Carl, 20.year.old son of Mr. and son, juvenile court officer, Mrs. DeWayne Hauenstein, meet with them at 10 a.m. Mon-da105 South First East, Brigham received shrapnel City, wounds while fighting at Chu IN OTHER BUSINESS at this Lai. weeks meeting, the commis. He was taken to the Second sioners took under advisement Surgical hospital at Chu Lai a request from the Utah where he underwent surgery of Fish and Game for lor the removal of shrapnel county reaction to division D . 'nts from his stomacli plans to purchase the Maple am it was found necessary to Creek Trout hatchery at Man. remove his spleen. Official tua. word has not been received on Lloyd Stevens asked that a r the extend of his injuries, Director letter be sent to in letters to his parents, John Phelps indicating wheth. he states that lie received er the county approves ordis. wounds in his left leg and foot (Continued on Page Two) and in both arms, as well as some cuts on his head. Div-isio- n how-eve- HAUENSTEINS were first notified of his injuries when they received a letter dated Mar. 4 dictated by Mike and written by a Red Cross worker, telling of the incid. ent. This was followed by a letter written by Mike, des. cribing the incident and his wounds. They then received a letter dated Mar, 6 written by Reg. THE F-- The Box Elder County comto take a look at two road problems, brought to their attention dur. ing Mondays regular weekly meeting in Brigham City. Marvin R. Ashby, Daryl and Jack Pierce said a county road which runs west G. group from Garland is in such bad Petersen, gie president of the Chu Lai LDS condition that the school bus group, who is originally from will not travel it and hence Tremonton. they were being paid to trans. port their own children to PETERSEN ASSURED the school. Hauensteins that Mikes spir-it- s The commissioners replied were good and that he was that they had been hesitant to having the best of care. ..and include the rutted road on their that the doctors said he will program until connecting road He told them from Logan to is defined. be all right. that Mike would be taken to THEY AGREED, however, Qui Nhon, then to the Philip, ines or Japan for further treat-men- t until it is possible for him to be returned to the Unit, ed States for hospitalization and recuperation. Mrs. Hauenstein stated that they had received word morning through the Red Cross that Mike had left Qui Nhon, however it was not definite what his destination was from there. has been serving Mike with an infantry division, hav. ing joined the Army in October 1966. He has been in Vietnam since Dec. 19, 1967. Wed-nesda- y HUBCAPS STOLEN Norman McCoy, Perry, the theft of three hub. caps to Brigham City police Saturday. He said they were taken while his car was park, ed at the LDS North Box Elder stake center. Jep-pese- n set-bac- Police Probe 44 Mishaps On BE City pre-viou- to check with the Utah High, way department on the future route and agreed if the road is in the described condition, that something will have to be done. Dan Davis and Art Bosley asked about having a portion of road graveled which runs south from Smoots, west of Corinne. Checking the road map, it was discovered that the portion not previously graveled was not logged as a county The commissioners road. agreed to take a look at it. BUSINESS, the commissioners approved re. appointment of B.P. Morten-seas a director with the IN OTHER n perty damage comparison, Estimated property damage in January was $10,351. s THERE WERE EIGHT reported injured in Feb. ruary accidents as opposed to two during the same month a year ago. And there were also more citations issued to errant drivers involved in the mechanical mayhem. Some 24 tickets were handed out in February this year as compared with per-son- only 12 last year for the same month. For all accidents, the number of citations was down sub. stantially, dropping from 143 to 83 with the decline coin, in warning Award Included Dwelling, Crops tickets. O- ure. They were informed by members of Utahs congres. slonal delegation that $91 million was Included In the urgent supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal 1968 which passed the Senate. They voiced confidence that House would receive it approval and signature by the President. "WERE happy EXTREMELY THE BALANCE OF payment late summer after data has been officially established. Superintendent Haws said this years budget was based on 90 percent entitlement be. cause it became apparent early that prospects for get. ting full entitlement were not to be receiving the ad. Is always made THERE WERE 22 persons cited for public intoxication to lead the list and nine for speeding violations. Other ticket tallies were; Failure to yield 7, parked in yellow zone 5, right-of-wa- y failure to keep proper look, out, running stop sign, improper registration and no driver's license, 4 each; proper turning, negligent ing on im- running red light, drivrevocation and im- proper parking, 2 each; folimproper passing, physical while und-e- r lowing too closely, backing, improper reckless driving, control of a vehicle the influence of alcohol, drivers license, expired faulty equipment, 1 each, and all other, 3. ditlonal funds which represent a figure more in line with that on which the current budget said Morgan was made, Hawkes, director of special services and pupil personnel. The district just this past week received $128,017 which 50 percent of its represented entitlement. Normally, this first payment Is 75 percent. Superintendent J. C. Haws said he expects now that an additional 25 percent will be forthcoming. affair. Superintendent J. C. Haws said chamber members will be treated to dinner in the school cafeteria at 6:45 p.m. Then at 7 p.m. they will meet in the auditorium for a presentation by elementary school students from throughout the high school attendance area (south Box Elder county.) The youngsters in dance, vocal and instrumental music, will exhibit what they have learned in music this year. company will be sold. And at Veteran Awarded Bronze Star Brigham City veteran of Vietnam war has been awarded a citation for hero, ism in ceremonies at the Fitzsimmons General hospital in Denver. He is Pfc. Dave W. Her. bert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay 405 Highlanc M. Herbert, Drive. Airborne The Infantryman was wounded Nov. 12 in Vietnam action. A the the Brigham City meeting, George Nielson, generally re. garded as Box Hders lead, ing fruit grower, suggested that farmers band together and purchase the plant. Nielson indicated after that 0 persons approached him HE RECEIVED A Bronze following the meeting and said Star with a V device for acts they would like to participate. of heroism on Hill 875 on Nov. Last year the Perry plant 12, 1967. handled 575 tons, processing He was singled out for exthem by hot pack. action valorous ceptional while a point man for his THIS WAS A HELP to local company, groweis but with 55,000 trees, THE CITATION READ that many tons went to Weber and Plc Herbert found a North Utah counties for processing ruck sack, fresh and a few even as far south Vietnamese and as Fountain Green in Sanpete bandages and footprints began searching deliberately county. Last year saw the Great the area for the enemy. Pfc. Herbert spotted what Lakes states crops frozen out. he thought was a fresh grave The local area shared in a market with the but then took cover after he healthy federal government being the spotted movement and came under fire. After returning the biggest single customer. Pfc Herbert moved to. fire, However, in a normal year, and ellinin. the quality lost in shipment ward the enemy outside the local area for pro. ated it with fire from Ids rifle. After moving farther forward, cessing makes it economically Pfc llei bert located a mach. impractical. and attacked it. With the good market of inegun bunker He killed the gunner with his 1967, one Weber plant proces-se700 tons but indicated if rifle and then neutralized the hand grenade after the season upcoming is a nor. position by to it. close crawling mal one, it will not process sour cherries at all. PFC HERBERT then spot, ON THE BRIGHT side, it ted another machinegun bunk, was reported that another er and as he moved forward Weber plant will expand this to attaik it, he was seriously wounded in the head. With tin year. County Agent A. Fullmer initial enemy threat eliminy Allred said in all there are ated by Plc. Herbert, his to withdraw six processing plants in the managed r areas. Box from the hill and allow air Sour cherries, although strikes to be effectively placed easily grown and maintained on the enemy positions. have not as a rule been a good money maker for local TWO DISEASES fruitmen. And in some years, cherries have rotted on the Brigham City reported only two cases of infectious dis. trees in many orchards. eases for the week ending Mar. ALTHOUGH MANY factors 8. They were one each of mumps and strep infection. (Continued on Page Two) d Ex (Lady) Sergeant Joins Local Legion com-pan- American Legion Post 10 in Brigham City this week recruited its prettiest member, a former sergeant who ser-veduring World War II. The new Legionaire? Shes a her, a lady, a member of the distaff side. Shes Mrs. O. Dee Lund and when she agreed to join the roll call of Post 10, she became only the second woman in the history to do so. Post Commander Verl said he was very hap. to welcome Mrs. Lund py as a new member, said the posts membership stands at 90 and theyre shooting for an even 100 this now year. We feel that particularly at this time people need to of America is and be aware what our country really means to us. We believe that the American Legion promotes these values in its activities. Elder-Webe- Pet-erse- n Legion Sets Party Tonight American Legion, Post 10, in Brigham City will hold its 50th birthday party this evening (Thursday) at the War Memorial home. Starting at 7:30 p.m. the affair will feature a roast beef dinner, program and bingo. All members are urged to attend. FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER P.L. 874 is a long. standing measure which represents payment in lieu of taxes where there are substantial numbers of students whose families are employed in federally, con. nected jobs. The law has had a rocky existence In recent years. Senator Frank E. Moss (D. good. Utah) said he was delighted to Thus the announcement of announce the reinstatement of supplemental funds passage funds to aid federally impact-e- d means the district will receive school districts. more funds, Instead of less, The Utah share of the than was originally antlci. money will be $1,112,544, the pated. Utah solon said. in The second annual education-busines- s day will he held March 21 at Box Elder High school, it was announced this week. The event will bring Brigham City Chamber of Commerce members and local educators together in a goodwill and educational two issued fficers only warnings this past month and 67 last year. d Drainage district. The county officials de. dined to sell a parcel of land adjacent to the county fair grounds. William Commissioner Burton said Verl Wood want, ed to buy the site for keep, ing a helicopter. An award of $47,950 made After some discussion in to an Elwood couple in First which it noted that the ground District court last week for is used for stockpiling pur. property being lost to the In- poses, the commissioners a. terstate 80 project between greed the county has no land Elwood and west Tremonton for sale in the area. was not only for 23 acres of THE COMMISSIONERS said land but also included a house and growing crops. they would consider a request Citing it as payment for the from Elwood to oil a parking land only tended to present lot by the LDS church house when setting up their oil. a distorted picture. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Hun. ing program. A request was received for saker also were awarded $4,000 severence damages and county help in cleaning up the $700 for a temporary ease-men- t site of the old Portage school required by the Utah grounds where the vacated Highway department in the school house has been demol. ished. proposed project. was down by totaling $8,561 this past month and $11,755 for the same period last year. ing s Day Set March 21 atBEHS Streets in Month police 44 accidents during s February, well under the months total of 60 mis. haps, the decline credited pri. marily to better weather con. ditions. Although it was a sharp from the preceding month, the February total ex. ceeded the 26 mishaps probed by local officers in the same month a year ago. estimated pro- However, Brigham Education-Busines- Officials Smile: New Funds Coming Box Elder School district officials had reason to smile this week with announcement that the district will receive full entitlement under the fed. erally impacted area meas. BC Grim ers in three counties would like to sweeten the sour cherry picture in their areas anil Tuesila) up in Brigham City with this goal in mind. met night An estimated St) Iruitmen from Box Elder, Cache and Weber counties agreed that if they .ire to improxe the profit outlook for sour cherries, impiovements processing are necessary. Local growers already face with a one potential report that Perry Canning MORE FLOWER SPACE The planting of flowers at the Brigham City post office has been so successful in the past that city personnel this week took out some asphalt for another putunia bed to grace the grounds next summer. Give Ear to Road Items missioners agreed 14 PAGES AND THEN HE suggested that Mr. Lund, successful Brigham City attorney now serving a term as county attorney, and LDS stake presl-dent- , might want to join our auxiliary. Actually, he could make the grade on his own hook. He served in the Army Air corps during the war, the same branch as Mrs. Lund, and In fact, as a second lieutenant, he outranked her. A GRADUATE OF Star Val. ley High school in Wyoming, Mrs. Lund joined the service right after graduation and ser-vefor 28 months. Most of this time was spent at Barksdale Air Force base in Shreveport, La., where she and her husband first met. The lady sergeant had put in for overseas duty but Cup. id thwarted her plans and she was married four days after being discharged on Feb. 5, d 1946. She denies calling her two children to attention every morning and conducting . like sergeants do . but admits that she thorou. ghly enjoyed her time In the service. COMMANDER PETERSEN i i Mrs. O. Dee Lund gives salute to Verl Petersen, comNEWEST MEMBER mander of Post 10, American Legion, after becoming the post's newest member and only the second woman to join in the organizations history. 50-ye- |