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Show Basin boys bring home new titles Shale film documentary scenes shot in Basin by author, scientist Here last week to film scenes for his new Documentry film, "The Lehi Saga Expedition" was Captain DeVere Baker, his wife Nola, guests and film crew. The group stayed at Bottle Hollow Resort and drove 70 miles south of Ouray to Agency Draw, where they visited the 100 year old oil resort located there. A section of metermte, part of one found near Murchison, Australia, examined and found to contain several kinds of amino acids, necessary for life as we know it, and believed to have originated life on earth billions of year ago, and which scientists have agreed is the first concrete evidence, discovered, that life could exist on other worlds, is the basis for Captain Baker's new film. Having acquired part of the meteorite, Baker contends this is scientific proof of "God and the necessity of man to seek and pursue world peace. He takes the discovery of the meteorite, adds to it film of Nasa, breakdown of the stone, top scientists, then completes the film with scenes of the oil retort, to show one of the main reasons that can aleviate a war, that we already have everything necessary for mans survival, and don't have to have war to get it Captain Baker hopes to bring out that which is spoken of in the book of "Geni-sis- " when God says, I put all of the elements in the earth that man can ever use". The film will show how a man and his son light a fire next to a rock wall to keep from freezing to death and the rock begins burning, Oil shale. Enough for Everyone Man already has all the oil he will ever require, all he has to do is put forth a little effort to get it, Captain Baker contends. Prosperty is the reason for much of the shortages, that and mans desire for wealth. Prosperity can also be had in peacetime, though it has not been done before, he said. The question people Mra, TiIMm is will we. like great civilizations before us, make the same mistake and obliterate ourselves through war, so that some future race will try to discover who was here and what had become of us. Mr. Baker is a native of Utah but now resides in California. He and his wife are parents of two daughters and have several grandchildren, whom they confess to love dearly. He at one time was owner of two ship yards in California, when through visits to South America, he became concerned that the disaster that befell the great civilizations before us, who left astronomical observatories, made calendars that date back to the almack period which will be used for 60 million years to come, may well befall us. Being an adventurer, navy man and oceanographer, he is sponsored by the city of Oceanside, Calif., and the Federal Government to pursue the contention that people could have floated or sailed to this country on ocean currents. That a water bridge is possible as well as a land bridge. Captain Baker and his wife, Nola, five books among them the Veils "Realm of Reason", "Quiterra, Withdrawn" and two others having to do with the Raft. He has also produced several films for Jack Douglas' "I Search for Adventure", others for General Motors and Danger is my Business. One to be released soon on "All Five Rafts", then the Meteorite film which is hoped to be released about Christmas August and finished his student teaching in December. The Kenneth Allreds are home from St. George where they have spent the winter doing temple work. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Domgaard were in Provo last week on business. Jess Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ver-de- n Heaton, returned home Friday from his studies at the BYU. Jess received special honors being chosen as outstanding Lamanite student of the freshman class at the BYU this year. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gardner spent two days last week in Salt Lake where they met some of their sons relatives from Canada. They made plans on going to Canada to cater to a wedding for them. Mr. and Mrs. Alden White from Logan and their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bernal Buchanan and daughter from Grants Pass, Ore., were visitors at the Karl Betts home over the weekend. These people use to live in Ballard. A water meeting for Ballard Improvement Water Association was held in Ballard ward last Thursday April 18. The President Golden Collins explained some of the rules to get the water from the Indians and the- - loan from the government. The initial payment of $300 per hitchup must be made by July 1. Construction will start about August 1. Alva Snow spoke about he possibility of getting sewer lines in Ballard. Brent McClure had a car accident last Friday. It happened close to the Wes Ercanbrack home. The car went out of control and tipped over, demolishing the car and injurying Brent's back and breaking his neck. He was taken to the LDS hospital in Salt Lake then transferred to the University hospital His mother is with him. Craig Todd broke his elbow while pole vaulting at Union high last Thursday night He was taken to the LDS hospital in Salt Lake Friday. He was able to come home Monday. Pauline, Annette and Sibyl Cook are all home for the summer from the BYU at Provo. Alden Johnsons two daughters, Nancy Jamie Astorga and her three children and Carina from California and Carma Linkus from Salt Lake were here visiting at the Anna Johnson home. e Forty eight of Anna Johnson's family were here to spend Easter with her and help prepare for a garden for her. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Shisler were in Salt Lake last week for the Western Governors Conference on Ariculture at Hotel Utah. Karl had been on the committee which has been planning for the conference for several months. He testified at the Senate hearing on Friday. On their way home they stopped at Provo to see Karen before she left for Seattle, Wash. Adrienne Shisler Marett was one of the graduates at the BYU. Her husband. Its our policy tj Kenneth Adney Protected by insurance? Of course! But you still want to keep your home secure. Reminders for homeowners: lawns raked, grass mown (depending on season) while you're away. Install a timer to turn lights on and off in different rooms (much better than the sensor that turns one light on at dusk, off of dawn). Why advertise your absence? Hove Don't give your itinerary to the social columns until you return. Again, why advertise? Don't forget to stop milk and paper deliveries. FILM DOCUMENTARY Dont hide a key "just always be found. in case". It unlocked. Make sure ground-levconditioners are secure. el air Be careful; but see that your belongings are adequately covered. At Service Insurance, your protection has first priority. Monday of last week Mr. and Mrs. John Telisak met former Rupert, Ida., friends, Mr. and Mrs. William Goodman to have dinner together and visit. Miss Kristy Telisak, home for Easter is now working for the Division of Family Services in Salt Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Marvell Marett drove to Spanish Fork on Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Marett's sister, Mrs. Jennie Sterling. Mrs. Terry Tollefson, Mrs. Pam Peterson and Mrs. Veva Tollefson attended the funeral of Mrs. Jennie Sterling in Spanish Fork on Thursday. Mrs. LaRue Bell of Sandy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvell Marett spent Friday in Duchesne. She is also the sister of Mrs. Veva Tollefson and George Ma- rett. Theron Wyasket, foster son of the Bill Tollefsons, flew to Duchesne Saturday from Bismark, N. D. While here he attended the junior prom and visit with friends. He will return later this week to his schooling in Bismark. Miss Linda Short of Sandy, sister of teacher Chris Short, spent Thursday through Sunday visiting her brother and sister in law, and their family. While here she attended the junior prom. Mrs. Jan Suddreth hosted an interior decorating party Thursday evening at her home. Attended by over 20 women, light refreshments were served following the showing of different decorating items for the home. Mrs. Anna Oldhan and Lyle Simper of Vernal spent Saturday evening with Orinda and Harold Gee. Dee Thomas of Vernal, grandson of Ruby and Dave Thomas, spent the weekend with them in Duchesne while his wife and small son are visiting in Washington. Mrs. Betty d'Alessandro returned Saturday after visiting family in Omaha, Neb., New York City and Burlington, Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Weston Thomas and daughter Karen from Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Buclfolew and children from Vernal and Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Burk-alefrom Duchesne spent Easter in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Phoebe Giles from Ogden and Mr. and Mrs. Curt Schroeder of Riverton spent several days in Duchesne and Talmage visiting family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gee spent Saturday in Vernal visiting construction friends, Bobbi and Phil Keeton and daughter Robin, who have just moved to Vernal from Farmington, N. M. Tuesday bridge club met last week at the home of Mrs. Afton Bromley with the ladies present. This week they will meet at Mrs. Betty dAlessandro's. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Cloud in Utah for Eastern Star business, spent the weekend in Ioka with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gentry, and visited friends in Duchesne on Sunday. The Cloud's are now making their home in Yuma Arizona. Mr. Sam Potter, teacher at the high Did you know that hamburgers were unknown until this century? The hamburger was invented in a small restaurant in New Hoven, Conn. According to historians, the first hamburgers were made and sold in 1 900 at Louis Lunch in New Hoven by the owner of the restaurant, Louis Lassen. He was looking for something convenient and tasty to give his customers who wanted take-oservice. By the way, the original selling price of hamburgers in 1900 was Scents each. ut G. & L. CHEVROLET-BUIC- Agency of Roosevelt 722-4S- - i 722-140- 1 the basin to film scenes Mrs. Shirley George IROUGNT TO T0U IT JAY GATES Service Insurance "SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST Phone 722-241- 1 - Brent McClure, 19, son of Mrs. Bob Nyberg of Roosevelt, was seriously injured in an automobile accident Thursday, April 18. Joe Bennett of the Highway Patrol who investigated the accident said Brent was traveling south on the airport road at about 5 p.m., when he lost control of the 1969 Plymouth he was driving, rolling it over one and a half times. He was taken to the Duchesne County hospital where he was examined and sent to Salt Lake. He sustained head lacerations and severe neck injuries. Assisting in the investigation were Hogan, also of the Highway Patrol and Roosevelt and Duchesne County Jeep Posse's. liaeh, manager and trainer, Ernest Martinex, has stated that in his opinion all three of the boys were capable of winning the Intermountain Championship's. Mr. Martinez now feels that his boys are as good as anyone in the 1974 Olympic competition. They have established themselves as the ones to beat he said. For Everything from... Alyssum to Zinnias Goto t t that upstairs windows are often left DeVere Baker and his ain charming wife Nola, pictured here, were for their new documentary film, 'The Lehi Saga Expedition'. Captain 'Lehi Raft' Baker, who has already taken several ocean trips on the husband. her will Baker will take another one soon. Mrs. accompany INTERESTING FACTS can Put away ladders. Burglars know PRODUCER-Capt- in Prune shrubs and install yard lighting around the house. Do away with the dark shadows that may conceal unauthorized "visitors". 25,1974 May 20. time. Lee, graduated in himiM April Brent McClure severely injured in auto mishap Buys attending the AAU sponsored Intermountain Jr. Olympics boxing matches held in Orem Friday and Saturday from the Basin Roys Boxing club, brought home two first place medals, and one second place medal in the final count. Richard Jrnks won a silver runner up medal for his efforts against Idaho Champion Dyrk Godbcy. Michael Wardle in the 165 lb. class and Eddie Martinez, in the 90 lb. class both received a gold medal for first place in their catagories. Those winning lntermouulain championships will represent the Intermountain stales in the Western States Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in Pocatello, Ida., May 3 4. Winners in this tournament will qualify for a National Title against the Eastern States Champions on have to ask themselves World Peace Captain Baker's goal in life is to attain world Peace". He remembers the ship on which he served and how it was tossed hundreds of feet in the air from a toy bomb, though it weighed thousands of puonds and was still so hot from radioactive material seven years later that it had to be sunk. One wrong step could and would wipe out entire countries and we have to see that there is no need for any country to feel they have to take that step, he said. STANDARD K QUALITY YOU CAN DEPEND ON (Joy Gates) i " Roosevelt, Utah reports he has tickets to the Utah Symphony concert for sale. Those interested may contact him either at the high Kt hixil or rail him at The concert is scheduled for early May. e Community dates to remember: Little league parents are invited to a meeting Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Bureau of Reclamation building. Needed is another sponsor because there will be a fourth team this year. They can also use interested in helping with the teams and or umpiring, e Monday April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium there will be a secial drama program for all the family. On the program is the play The Search" which won them first place at a recent drama meet at CEU in Price, as well as other dramatic fare given by award winners at the meet and some additional matter. The whole family is invited with family tickets for $2. Individual tickets at 50 rents and student tickets with use of an activity card 35 cents. This will raise money to send the drama students to the state drama meet to be May 3 and 4 at BYU in Provo. Support your students by attending. o Coming soon, a dance festival given by the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Watch for .school, more information on this. Duchesne's mayor. I,es Wallace, hospitalized for two weeks at University hospital in Salt Lake, returned home last week and will be returning to work soon, o Mr. and Mrs. Marvell Moore were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Merkley on Monday, April 15, at the Bottle Hollow restaurant. The Moores, celebrating their golden wedding anniversary attended the Bear Dance at Randlett and then went to Vernal where anniversary pictures were taken. HIGH VALLEY NURSERY block east of Roosevelt Medical Clinic and around the 1 corner. 451-394- We would like to thank the Fire Departments, the Bureau of Reclamation and all others who helped at the fire in our store. We do intend to rebuild as soon as possible. We hope the people of Duchesne will keep their business in town as sales tax revenue is the single biggest source of tax income for Duchesne city. If all those who cashed checks in our store(s) Thursday (after 6 p.m.), Friday, or Saturday would please let us know, especially those who cashed large payroll checks, we would surely appreciate Thank you for your support. Carl and Donna Wilkerson tMIEMS IJ.fi, DUCHESNE |