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Show Four Fatally Burned After Head-O-n ' fv &'?. w'iBf " V , Collision , Two Ok r?i ..v A r.;: id rc if .,y(Lj END OF VACATION-- A California couple in this Dodge truck and camper was injured and four people in two other vehicles were killed Tuesday r travelers were killed Tuesday after- crash just north of the Sigurd turnoff on U.S. 89. The Chevrolet van, carrying two persons northbound, attempted to pass a California pickup CRASH CLAIMS noon in a head-o- n Four FOUR--Fou- travelers were killed and two others jured Tuesday afternoon in a e crash just fiery north of the Sigurd turnoff on in- three-vehicl- U.S. 89. A northbound Chevrolet van two persons from Iowa apparently attempted to pass a northbound Dodge truck carrying two California people, didnt have time to get around, and attempted to return to its lane. In attempting to get back, truek, and hit on the southbound Ford van, carrying two Colorado resiuenls head on. The resulting fire burned all four occupants of the two vehicles beyond recognition. the van sideswiped the truck, causing it to leave the roadway and overturn, injuring both occupants. The Iowa van crashed head-ointo a southbound Ford van carrying two Colorado carrying n residents. The two vehicles caught fire and burned, charring the bodies of the victims beyond recognition. An unidentified man who arrived at the scene moments after the crash reported that when he arrived, a girl driving the Iowa van was screaming for help, trying to free herself from the mangled wreckage. He attempted to aid her, but was forced back by the intense heat, flames and smoke. Further rescue efforts were fruitless, and after the fire was extinguished by Salina and Richfield Fire Departments, extrication equipment was used to recover the bodies in the Colorado vehicle. EMTs from Salina, Monroe, and Richfield worked to free the victims and clean up the wreckage. The two injured California people were transported to the Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, and the bodies of the four victims were taken to the State Medical Examiners Office for identification. Names of the persons involved were not available at press time. Investigating the accident were Charles Cowley and Jim Reynolds of the Utah Highway Patrol. Bank Party Big Success Superintendent Selected Dr. Darrell K. White, Heber City, present coordinator of educational services for nine school districts in northeastern Utah, was chosen the new Sevier School District Superintendent. He will take over the post vacated by Leland T. Teeples on Sept. 1. School board members, meeting Aug. 24 in Richfield, unanimously agreed to offer him the position, which he accepted. Teeples resigned to accept a school administrative position in Saudi, Arabia. Dr. White, who says he and his family are very excited about moving to the area, is a veteran of 19 years in school administration, including extensive consulting experience with the Hawaii State Department of Education, the national college entrance examination board, and individual school districts. His specialty is individualization of instruction (identifying individual learning needs and developing an instructional program to meet those needs) and advanced placement programs. He attended Weber State College and the University of Utah, where he received a bachelor of science degree in education, with majors in history and psychology. He received his masters degree in educational administration from Utah State University, and did additional graduate work in educational ad ministration at University of Utah. He earned his doctorate in curriculum and supervision from Utah State. Most of Dr. Whites career has been in the Weber School District, where he was a social studies teacher, an assistant principal, junior high school principal, and high school prin- . cipal. He has been coordinator of educational services for the past year in Heber City. He and his wife, the former Sherlaine Van Alten of Ogden, are the parents of four children: a son, 20, who is serving a mission for the LDS Church in Texas; a daughter, 18, who will be.atten$ing Continued on page 3 Over 600 pounds of pit barbecued beef was consumed by the estimated 600 persons who Baby attended Utah Independent Banks Clinic There will be a baby clinic held Friday, Sept. 8, at the American Legion Hall. Im- munizations will be given from 10 a.m. Dr. Peterson will be the attending physician. Immunizations will be given to children from three months to age. For further information, call Mrs. Howard L. Christensen, change. The station, which opened in August, has a complete line of tires, ranging from lightweight car and truck tires to extra heavy commercial and farm equipment tires. There are over 1,000 tires in stock. The facility also offers a unique tire service for outside tire repairs and service. A qualified serviceman birthday Salina Police were called to deal with a minor crime wave in the city Friday night and early Saturday morning, when a burglary, a residential break-iand an armed robbery ocn curred. Police apprehended three suspects, clearing two of the instances, but a third suspect escaped from the grasp of Grant Stubbs, who found the would-b- e burglar in his home about 9:45 p.m. Friday. Gary Lynn Rawlins, 25, Delta, who has been living in Salina the past month and a half, was discovered in the trailer office of dentist Dr. John Albrecht between 6:30 and 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, by Eddie Mickelsen and Larry Shaheen. The front door of the office had been kicked open, and Rawlinson was found with a wastebasket filled with drugs and medical paraphenalia. He was attempting to extract some gas fpom a tube when found. called Shaheen Salina Policeman Tom Jensen, then aided Mickelsen in subduing who became Rawlinson, violent. The suspect was handcuffed and taken to the Sevier County Jail with the assistance of Phil Barney, Utah Highway Patrol. Rawlinson was arraigned Monday afternoon before City Judge E. Smith Peterson and is being held on $15,000 bond for burglary, a third degree felony. Two Galesburg, 111. men, William R. Toler, Jr. and Alan L. Johnson, both 22, were apprehended in Richfield early Saturday morning and confessed to the armed robbery of the Freeway Texaco, operated by Brent Taylor. The pair, wearing pillowcases over their heads, walked into the station about 2:50 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, where Cary Becker, 19, was the lone attendant. One of the two was carrying a .357 calibre pistol, which later was found in their car. They ordered Becker to hit the floor, saying they were going to rob him. Unable to open the cash drawer, they got the key from Becker, then locked him in the restroom. The pair made off with $440 in cash and checks. Becker, meanwhile,- - escaped from the restroom through a window, and saw the robbers going back toward the Safari, where they had left their vehicle. He flagged down a passing truck and had the driver contact Salina Police, as the robbers had ripped the phone off the wall. The truck driver noticed a red car leaving the area and informed police, who included the vehicle in an alert to area law enforcement personnel. Leo Hovinga, Utah Wildlife Resources conservation officer, noticed the pair in a red 1975 Monte Carlo on the outskirts of Richfield, and followed them into the city, stopping them along the truck route with the assistance of Richfield City Police, Sevier County Sheriffs officers, and Paul Niemeyer. Both Toler and Johnson confessed to the crime, according to Police Chief Gordon Kiesel, who was called out with Larry Miller, city policeman, and Jim Reynolds, Utah Highway Patrol. They are being held in the Sevier County Jail on $10,000 bond each set by Thad Wasden, Justice of the Peace, and are charged with three counts, aggravated robbery, a first degree felony; burglary, a third degree felony, and theft, a third degree felony. Chief Kiesel said $374 was recovered from the pair, but. that some of the travelers checks still are missing. The pillowcases also were found in the car. Police still are searching for the burglar who entered the Grant Stubbs home earlier , Friday evening through an unlocked back door. Stubbs told police he came home about 9:45 p.m. Friday and found the suspect in his house and chased him to a rear bedroom, where the robber closed the door, kicked the glass from a window, and 'limbed out. Stubbs grabbed the belt of the would-b- e robber, but couldnt hang on and the man escaped. Nothing appears to be missing from the Stubbs home. The suspect is described as a male about 5 feet 6 inches tall, wearing a reddish shirt, dark pants and having blondish hair. He may have cuts from the broken window, Chief Kiesel noted. Stubbs cut his hand on the jagged glass of the window while attempting to stop the thief, who fell in an irrigation ditch and dropped a number of coins. See Picture on page 3 mobile with a truck can be dispatched where needed. Taylor also operates Brents Downtown Conoco and the next door Amoco station. d Leaders Receive Scouting Awards Over 60 Scouters from the th Nor- Sevier District, met last ScoutingUSA weekend to honor fellow Scouters for their outstanding contributions to the program. awards the Preceding program, a banquet was held to thank all Scouters and their spouses for the many hours of service given to boys. Following the meal, members of the Redmond L.D.S. Ward provided entertainment. Duane Anderson, a Varsity Scout, played his guitar and sang; Scott Wilkins, a Scout, played the piano; Cheryl Jean Jensen played several accordion selections ; Don Hales sang and played his guitar; and Loraine Peterson played a banjo number. District Chairman, Stuart Johnson presented Marcia Bosshardt with a certificate of appreciation for her service in the Cub Scout Program. France Wood was also given a certificate of appreciation for his service to the Scout Program Bob Hales, Scouting Texaco and Goodyear Tire NEW FREEWAY BUSINESS-Freew- ay The new Center, operated by Brent Taylor, is open for business. stocks over near the interchange, Street State South on facility, Three Burglaries Hit Salina In Past Weekend pre-scho- New Tire And Repair Center Open Tire sales and service is a specialty of the Freeway Texaco and Goodyear Tire Center, operated by Brent Taylor at 1525 South State Street, inter Salina. near the first celebration Saturday, Aug. 26. In addition to the beef, cole slaw, corn on the cob, a hard roll, and root beer were served to community residents who attended. Were off to a wonderful start after one year of Robert B. White, operation, Jr., president, said. We pledge to live up to our motto, Neighbor to friend building our home town. 4m tmm afternoon just north of Sigurd on U.S. 89. The truck was sideswiped by a van attempting to pass, left the roadway and overturned. Coor- dinator for the Aurora L.D.S. Ward, then presented the Second Miler Award to Dan Thompson. A district may award only one Second Miler each year and comes to an individual unsolicited. Thompson as Webelos Den , has served 1,000 tires for vehicles from cars through commercial vehicles and Leader, Assistant and Scoutmaster, and as Explorer Adfarm equipment. A mobile tire repair service is also offered, visor. In these positions, he had SCOUTING AWARDS-D- aa Thompson, left, holds Second Miler award and Lamar Bosshardt displays his District Award of Merit, presented last weekend at the North Sevier given many years of enjoyment to boys, but always had insisted on high standards for them. He has served his church in its Sunday School program and has distinguished himself in the community by serving as justice of the peace, on the U.S, A. Recognition' and Fellowship Banquet, held at the Redmond LDS District, Scooting Church. the local Scout Councu to inzoning and planning com- by mission, and as mayor of dividuals who have .giyen. meritorious service to youtn tor Aurora. The evening was closed with many years. This award was the presentation of the District presented to Lamar Bosshardt . Scouting Award of Merit. This award, by Kendyl Wilkins, Coordinator for M Redmond according to Darryl Alder, Continued m page I district executive, is awarded |