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Show z -- :a:i sun - UINTAH BASIII J0Bk m Mm, mi li ii hnn featu ,,1, H ill I i consolidation II if hAAii inr A S ol i itr i i o r t nr ni KuuatvtLi sianuaku, ana VOLUME 62 NUMBER 46 ill nf.tfsL i KtWJKU nit uiniam ritmn bain in ROOSfVfll. UTAH 84066 I -- J THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14. 1974 NEAR ROOSEVELT Explosion kills two at gun powder plant SURVEY-La- Cause of the blast that killed two men and leveled a three story black powder manufacturing plant north of Roosevelt last Thursday remains unknown. Killed were: Lester C. Holt. 50, Roosevelt and William Frederick Anderson, 41, also of Roosevelt. The force of the blast, that went off about 11 a.m., destroyed the structure and blew material over a twenty acre area, including large pieces of metal 500 yards in all directions. In addition it started a small grass fire that consumed two acres. Both men were inside of the plant at into five areas, with volunteers working throughout the week beginning Nov. 18, to complete the task. Residents are asked to cooperate with the volunteer workers. Abplanalp and Glenda of the community survey Collins, being conducted in Roosevelt next week, explain the forms and survey procedures to Mayor and Mrs. Hollis Hullinger. The city has been divided CONDUCT rry Roosevelt survey to determine population, attitudes, needs A comprehensive survey of Roosevelt need, will City, designed to fill a two-folbe conducted next week, according to Larry Abplanalp and Glenda Collins, for the project. The survey is being conducted through the auspices of the Community School program. Families will be asked to complete two basic questionaires, one dealing with community attitudes and progress, and the other with population figures and needs. It is hoped that through this survey a more accurate assessment of population trends and needs can be determined, and also attitudes toward city functions and services can be assessed. Mr. Abplanalp, who is the community school coordinator, expresses the hope that residents of the community will cooperate fully with those conducting the survey. A group of 10 volunteers have been chosen for the task, and they will begin Monday morning. The community has been divided into five areas (as shown on accompanying map), with the work beginning in area 1 Monday morning, Nov. 18. Persons contacted can complete the form while the surveyor waits, or they can complete the form later in the day, to be picked up the next morning. Area two will be canvassed Tuesday, area four area three Wednesday, Thursday, and area five Friday. Final pickup of forms will be completed Saturday morning. The community progress survey will include questions covering a variety of functions within the city. The first group covers city planning and development, assessing the operations of community leaders, zoning, coordination, etc. The next group deals with human relations aspect of the community, libraries, communications, including recreation, etc de- - Sjf clair v Chris D.AiMr I think that I shall never see, a paycheck that is all for me. Deductions keep me in the red. . Wish I could cash the (tub instead. n Another story came out of last week's elections that we feel proud about. It seems that Mrs. Lulu Munz, who is 93 years young, and a resident of Duchesne, was determined to make her voice heard hy voting in the elections. Although Mrs. Munz is unable to walk by herself, and hardly ever leaves her home, she found a way to vote. With the help of her daughter-in-law- , Bess, and a friend, Guyla, she made it to the polls to cast her vote. And there was another sidelight to her voting. While she was out to the polls, she met many of her friends and acquaintances that she had not seen for a in long time. Mrs. Munz is an Duchesne, homesteading there with her husband in 1905. And it is this spirit for becoming involved in the political processes that has marked the pioneers of Utah, that has kept it in the top spot percentagewise for voter turnout. If everyone had the same enthusiasm as Mrs. Munz, the percentage of voters would be. even higher.. building at the time of the accident they must have been in a processing step, but he could give no reason for the explosion. Duchesne county deputy sheriff, Capwcll said there were two explosions, the first killed the men instantly. The Roosevelt fire department put the grass fire that started out within minutes after its arrival. Deputy Capwell said he and Ronald M. StiH-keof the Slate Industrial Commission of Utah investigated the remains of the plant and were unable to determine Merrill s Continued on page 11 The third group covers economic development activities, and attitudes of residents on future development. Another group deals with the physical environment in the area, and the appearance of the city. Community services, such as housing, fire protection, medical education, services, etc., are assessed in still another group of questions. The questionaire also allows the resident a chance to list needed projects, and to express support or opposition to various projects. Mr. Abplanalp states that he feels this is a tremendous opportunity for residents of the area to express themselves on vital issues. It is perhaps a greater expression of democracy in action, he added, than exercising your vote at the polls. d HIIMTOncMVM the time of the explosion. The building and business was owned by Western Technology Corporation of Salt Iake City. Damage to the building, equipment, powder, and two trucks owned by the dead men was estimated at $150,000 by company officials. The plant, one of only two in the United States made black gun powder for muzzle loading rifles. It was "designed to be run remotely, except during the "processing steps" according to Dr. Robert Clay, secretary of the company. Only two men worked full time at the plant. He said since both men were in the Parents' day scheduled at schools Parents day will be held at Union high school, Todd Elementary, West Junior high, and Roosevelt junior high this Friday, Nov. 15. On that day students of these schools will remain at home, and parents are invited to attend school and visit with teachers of their students. In the Roosevelt area, only the elementary school will continue class work on schedule this Friday. At the other schools, students will bring home a list of their teachers, and parents will be given an opportunity to visit their child's teacher. Hours will be between 12:30-5:0p.m. and 6:00-8:0- 0 in the p.m. evening. Lunch will be available for parents who wish to take advantage of that service. EXPLOSION 0 AFTERMATH-Smoulde- ruins ring is all at that remained last week after a blast leveled the structure and killed two employees. The plant was located northwest of Roosevelt. left, twisted steel frames, a mangled true., and bits and pieces of what was once a three-stor- y building used in the manufacture of black powder, old-tim- Cast named for Union musical cii We've heard that just about the only parking left in some of the big cities is illegal and no. Hill"! I! isr-- ir Hy the way, those of you who read the item last week about the group of local people who got together up in Canada, while each are serving on LDS missions, you probably noticed that some of the names were wrong. The cutline under the picture inadvertently stated that the couple in the picture was Mr. and Mrs. Rerr.o Hamplin. It should have read Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hamblin. Sorry for the error. . .. .nr. Q , j " "HHjHI IX. vqaoni 1 IBBmafflllDDDDQXJDD in ii Anal DDfflDDDDDD are wondering why the meek haven't inherited the earth yet, it is probably because they are afraid of the inheritance ' A For the ? II JUL! first lime in many years, L ULUU tax. N i B Xr DDDDDDDJIJQ1DDDD If you ' I it I If II 7 I )l IT looks like we are going to miss both schools plays in the area. Unions The Diary of Anne Franke, held last week, and Duchesncs Up the Down Staircase, set this week finds us committed to other appointments so that we cannot attend. Hilt from what we gather from those who saw the Union play, and those who know anything about the rehearsals going on in Duchesne for this week's production, both are outstanding. We have attended enough local cultural events sponsored by the schools to know that we have some of the best talent in the state. We appreciate the efforts of the schools to make these experiences available to the students. nor th Friday November 8, the cast of Union high school's musical for this year was posted. Rehearsals will start soon and the performance is date is set for Jan. 29, 31, and Feb. 1, 1975 in the high school auditorium. According to Murell Johnson, vocal director, a total of 86 young people turned out for auditions for the parts. The cast, which include double casting on most parts, includes, Maria, Carol Winterton, and Kandy Reynolds; Captain von Trapp, Craig Ashby and Bill Putter, Max Detweiler, jerry Chase, and Ward Hicks, Elsa, Eva Golden and Sherrie Neilsen, Franz, Rick Gale, and Norman Newbold; Frau Schmidt, Arlene Gingell and Ilene Anderson; Mother Abbess, Keeta Mansfield and Debbie McKay, Rolfe. Wayne Millett and Perry Scott; von Trapp Children, Liesl, Laurie Young; Iouisa. Karla Bench, Friedrich, Rodger Johnson. Brigilta, Mary Lou Mangan, Carol Jeff Alvey, Maria, Kurt, Winterton, and Gretl, Kathy Gilbert. Sister Margaretta, Sally Rowley, Sister Bert he, Lori Gingell, Sister Sophia, Linda Gilbert, Herr Zeller, Joe Wallace. Ursala, Lucy Jones, Baron F.herfelder, Michael Gibson, Baroness Eberfelder. Skye Hullinger, and Admiral von Schrieber, Scott Lisonbee. Student director for the production is I'ani Brukaw. 9 acres 1800 "in Rooteveh, Utah .i- - ...in 'ujjb I m-m- a weather. wsm - Hi Area Boundaries AREAS OF SURVEY-T- he above map of Roosevelt shows the various areas that will be included in the survey next week. November November November November November November 5 6 7 8 9 10 Prec o 53 55 57 57 55 55 30 23 23 31 27 24 |