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Show Friday, May 27, A trip back in time 1 1983 Price, Utah Sun Advocate, . . . Winter Quarters mine disaster By WAYNE ILLES It was trying to help others out of the inwards and outwards, leaving the entrance to the No. 1 mine Staff Writer May 1, 1900. The town mine but who were overcome by the gases, she said. One man was blown 820 feet into a gulch. Bodies were identified, coffins brought in from Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, Colo., and 151 graves were dug for the dead. One boxcar was filled with flowers, she said. Forty-nin- e bodies were shipped to their homes in other parts of the blocked. The No. 1 and No. 4 mines were connected at the back, and the biggest problem after the explosion was the afterdamp, she said. of Winter Quarters was excited about that evenings dance to be held in the new Oddfellows Building. Miners went up to their jobs completely unaware of what was to happen. They felt they worked in the safest mine in Utah. That was until an explosion in the Winter Quarters mine left about 200 men dead and disrupted the lives of everyone in the town. Francis Cunningham, past president of the Carbon County Historical Society, took people on a trip backwards in time Tuesday evening to relive the disaster during a meeting in the Gomer Peacock Room at the College of Eastern Utah. Afterdamp is carbon monoxide gas left by the burning up of all the oxygen in the mine, Mrs. Cunningham said. Sirens wailed in the mining state. At the explosion was never pinpointed, Mrs. Cunningham said, but state safety laws were passed The mine was supposed to be the safest in Carbon County, but... after that. Some families lost all of their sons and husbands, she said, and as a result of the explosion, 107 widows and 268 fatherless ' children were left to fend for themselves. Many widows sued the company but because there were so many of them they only received $500 and no other compensation, she said. You miners should be grateful to those men who were lost in the Winter Quarters Mrs. Cunningham disaster, said. Because of them, you now have better safety The meeting, held to remember one of the greatest mining disasters in Utah history, covered events leading camp, she said, and people thought it was for the days celebrations. When the news of the explosion reached the town, people were devastated, she said. Women were so distraught up to, and following the explosion. The mine was supposed to be the safest in Carbon County, Mrs. Cunningham said, but the explosion threw miners around, blew cars over and killed hor- they couldnt take care of their children. Men were found in all conditions, some burned almost beyond recognition, some found ses. The explosion blasted both train arrives filled with caskets, flowers and other funeral supplies after the Winter Quarters mining disaster. A inquest, the cause of the Camp officials discuss and survey fhe damage after a mine explosion left 200 men dead and the town in CEU hands Wednesdays College of Eastern Utah Awards Assembly six students received outstanding student and athlete awards. The assembly, held in the Geary Theater, saw April Hatch of Layton receive the outstanding female sophomore award. Receiving the outmale sophomore standing award was Craig Ensign. Outstanding freshman male student was Randy Netz of Price and outstanding freshman female was Lona Colby of At Wellington. Venus Hare of Layton and Ted Guinn of Michigan received athlete of the year honors. The departmental awards in applied science were awarded to Ed Thate as outstanding mining student; Merrilyn Dart, outstanding secretarial student; Claudette Halverson, outstanding child development student; Mickey Juliano, ou- restaurant tstanding management student; Leif . Nelson, outstanding business management student; and Cliff Phelps, outstanding citizen award for trade and tech. Outstanding forensic students Wylie Gerrard and Donya Gardiner received departmental awards in humanities and social sciences; Todd Young and Jeff Murray were outstanding freshman and sophomore art students; Dave Spencer and Richard Chavez, outstanding journalism students; and Roger Lambson, outstanding band student. f WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE A Photos courtesy of Carbon County Historical Society out academic, athletic awards The following womens athletic honors were awarded: Venus Hare, Volleyball: most valuable player; Julie Mumford, most inspirational; and Jayceen Craven, academic. Basketball: April Hatch, MVP; and Teresa Vesco, academic. Softball: DeAnn Kidd, MVP; Martha Hahn, most in- spirational; and Mangum, academic. Terry Mens athletic awards included: Football: Will Thomas, defensive lineman; Ernie Locke, defensive back; Todd Price, offensive lineman; and Mark Stevens, offensive back and football player of the year. Basketball: Brad Boyle and Ted Guinn, outstanding basketball players of the year; and Bobby Potts, most inspirational basketball player. Brad Boyle also received an academic award. Baseball: Kenny Hud dleston, most improved player; Matt Dryman, rookie of the year; and Doug Voss, out- standing baseball player of the year. Track: Bryan Griffin, outstanding cross country runner; and Tim Pilling, outstanding track athlete. The ideal Blue Deb award was presented to Karen Bunnell, and Dana Cox received the cheerleader award. The outstanding life science student award was presented to Janice Anderson. High honor cords were awarded to Karen Bunnell, Jerry Burgess, Susan Benjamin, Claudette Halverson, Janice Anderson, Sandra Dafler, Lisa Zamantakis, Leif Nelson, Tina Ford and Torbjorn Anestad. Honor cords went to Frank Romano Jr., James Thate, Wilson, Raymond Thought For The Day God has no grandchildren, only children. We pray, "Our Father who art in heaven", not "Our Grandfather," knowing God Is on a basis. Because my parents are religious doesn't make me so. Because my Dad is a Christian doesn't make me one. God is my Father, or he's nothing. There's no generation gap in God's family. ALCARLOCK, Pastor First Baptist Church, Price UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Seeley and Mary Ann Keller. The ASCEU student government officers for 1983-8- 4 were sworn in their offices with Mackae Potter accepting the Cheryl Birch, president of womens affairs; Layne Taylor, president of mens affairs; Greg Davis, vice president of academics; Mark McArthur, vice president of finances and Marty Prettyman, interclub council chairperson. presidency; Summer Quarter Classes Peggy Larsen, Benita Hansen, Sharon Oeschsel, Nancy Jensen, Opal Bouge, James Vogel, Jeanece Cowan, Jaymie Andrus, Cliff Phelps, Merrilyn Dart, Carol FREE SPINAL NOTICE Effective May 29, 1983 TRAILWAYS DEPOT in Price, Utah will be CLOSED SUNDAYS Please arrange to buy tickets in advance OPEN thru Sat. 10:00 a.m.-2:8:00 p.m.-l- O 00 Contour Analysis EXAMINATION Helps determine if Chiropractic can help you Symptoms which often respond to chiropractic 1. 2. 3. 4. All Day Mon. e American Heart Association boxcar filled wifh flowers is unloaded fo prepare for funeral services in the town. Housing conditions at Winter Quarters were somewhat cramped until the explosion. Many women lost husbands and all of their sons. Supplies purchased in Salt Lake City and donated by people all over the state are removed from the train to distribute to the families of the victims of the explosion. Headaches Neck Pam Numbness Back Pan 5. 6. 7. 8. Nervousness Fatigue Shoulder Pam Dizziness HOURS 8:30a.m. to6p.m. Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon DALE (July 11 15) (ages LE Real Estate Sales Exam to for Utah Course sequence qualify additional course for brokers exam (plus experience) Courses taught where majority of students desire. GYMNASTICS Wednesday Saturday Register by calling USU CENTER IN MOAB. UTAH p.m. p.m. DEPARTURES TO S.L.C. (North and West) 6:30 a. m. 10:25a.m. 9:50 p.m. DEPARTURES TODENVER (East and South) 2:00p.m. 8:40 p.m. at MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED -A- CARBON CHIROPRACTIC 39 N. 600 East, Price 637-045- 0 CLINIC-CAST- 259-743- 2 LL COURSES or 7213 (8-- 5 M.-F- .) CARRY FULL U.S.U. STUDENTS NEEDED FOR ANY CLASS TO BE HELD Southeastern Utah Center for Continuing Education "Success begins with 5.U.C. C.F. ( 'rn rn-- j rnr 15 |