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Show VOLUME It NUMBER ROOSEVELT, 1 DUCHESNE COUNTY, UTAH - MOM THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1008 county chairman has also announced the meetings to beheld for Republicans in each precinct in the county at 6 p.m. Both parties set mass meetings The Duchesne county polltl -cal mass meeting will be held Monday, May 27 in all precincts. The Democratic mass meetings will be held at 6 p.m. The reason for the early time of the meetings is that there will be graduation exercises in three schools that evening and the early time schedule for the mass meetings will enable residents to attend graduation following the mass meetings, announces John B. Gale, County Democratic chairman. Roosevelt Republican precinct No. 1 which is the north side will meet at the American Legion Hall and precinct No. 2 south Roosevelt will meet at the Roosevelt elementary school. Byron Collett, Republican King Edward the 8th once Mid,. "If men who did things talked half as much as men who know how things ought to be done, life would not be worth living." They're at it again! ' According to a note this week from John W. Rowberry, administrator of the State Department of Contractors, the people of the state should be that the warned "Gypsy Gang" is invading Utah. According to Mr. Rowberry, this gang is "doing roof oiling, texture coating of foundations. hnd sealing of asphalt He walks and driveways." warns that before contracting for any of these items, make sure that the workmen show a valid Utah contractors so-cal- led LBS seminary CAR DEMOLISHED Thin Redan wan totaled out Friday evening when the driver, blinded by the setting sun, hit the abuttment of a bridge causing the ear to swerve against the enbankment and then flip over into the stream below. Five occupants were Injured. license. "We can control these Car rolls In road mishap near Roosevelt perate," he added, ."thereby saving the Utah home owners dothousands of hard-earnllars. If any of these unlicensed people contact you, please report their' where about to ed What could have been a very serious accident hospitalized a Roosevelt old and slightly Injured tour members of her family Friday evening. us." Don't know why, but these groups delight in practicing on unsuspecting people in the rur- al communities, it seems. We'- -, ve already heard reports of activities in this region, and suggest that home owners be very careful in making contracts tor Some of these improvements. shysters use Inferior products, often not even suited for the Job they are doing. Before you sign a contract, ask someone elses opinion on the work. You wont be sor- 16-y- ear Linda Thompson was west on Highway 40 driving about one mile from Roosevelt about 8:00 p.m. The sun was low and she reached up to put the vlser down and in doing so the car left the road and hit an abuttment of a culvert throwing the car onto the bank and then flipped up upsldedown in the wash. Miss Thompson managed to get a door open and helped the ry. four youngserts out. They were, taken, to the Roosevelt hospiConsulting engineers em- tal and checked and released. In to a blg ployed study defects Miss Thompson suffered a make system usually factory broken kneecap and a head lactheir notes on their first visit. eration which required nine on know that later visits They The other younstitches. they will be less observant. gsters Kathy Thompson and BecThe reason most of us are slow to correct our own faults or ky Lisonbee and Karen and JimBeavers received only habits is that we have ceased to my slight injuries. Miss Thompnotice them. son is a daughter of Mr. and The above adage applies equ-nl- ly Mrs. Merrill Lisonbee. well to our communities. If you dont believe so, Just drive around a tew streets near your home, and pick out areas that need cleaning or fixing up. Although you have been driving' past them for years, A Memorial day benefit rodyou had never noticed them. eo sponsored by the Roosevelt Then return to your own place Booster Club will be held May and give it the onceover. Chances are your own house is in 30 with the grand entry at 3 a lot worse condition than you p.m. It will be held at Dee Alpicture It. We need to stop lreds new arena two miles east nd take an objective look to see where we stand, and what of Roosevelt. Rodeo events will include changes need to be made. barebacks, saddle bronc riding, high school bull riding, team roping, calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Entries will be open May 28 HIGH LOW from noon until 7 p.m. at G and L Chevrolet and L and L Motor, both in Roosevelt. Trophy buckles will be donated in all eight events. Proceeds will be used to pay for athletic equipment purchased for use of the wrestlers at ' Union high school. . Miss Benefit rodeo to be held May 30 Roosevelt stake meet to graduate 200 Thursday Roosevelt stake conference general secretaries, youth and will be held this Saturday and adult, and all members of ward Sunday in the stake centers. councils. A Priesthood The theme of the meeting will Leadership meeting will be held Saturday at be "How to Delegate Wisely." 7:30 p.m. following to attend, The general session will be stake presidency, clerks and at 10 a.m. Sunday with all the high council; stake auxiliary public invited. At the same time there will superintendpresidencies, encies and boards; Ward aux- be a Junior Sunday School at Warcf iliary presidencies end group the Roosevelt-Secon- d leaders; Aaronlc Priesthood chapel for those four through . 3 Eagle awards given at Mt. Home ceremony seven. These youngsters may attend the Junior Sunday School or attend conference with their parents at the Stake Center. Sacrament meetings will be held in each ward Sunday evening at the regular time. The Eagle Scout Award was presented to Kerry L. Farnsworth, George G. Lindsay and Monte Farnworth, Sunday afternoon at the Duchesne District Court of Honor held at Moun- tain Home witha 168 persons at- tending. Kerry 14, and Monte 16 are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Farnsworth of Mountain Home and George 17, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lindsay of Talmage. Monte is a member of Explorer Post 249, sponsored by the Moonlake Ward. He is active in the FFA and is serving as secretary of the organization. George is a member of Explorer Post 249, active in the FFA and president of the Junior Class at Altamont Junior high school. Kerry is a member of Troop 249 and is secretary of the school stud-entbo- Scoutmaster Wayne Davies and Explorer Advisor Ron Christensen presented the Eagle awards and the mothers pined the badge on their sons unThe mothers were-theiforms. presented a mlnlture Eag- (continued on back page) Max Gollaher, principal of Union high school for the past nine years, has announced his resignation effective at the end of the current school term. Principal Gollaher has accepted a position near Salt lake City. - He reports that he will be leaving Roosevelt this sum- mer. The Union of Managers remain until been secured the position. high school board has asked that he a successor has and trained for The passage last week of the Central Arizona Project by the House of Representatives, brought, with it renewed enthusiasm for the future of at least two Utah projects. Included in the legislation was approval for the 343 million Uintah Unit of the Central Utah Project, and it also carried reauthorization for the tab Unit, which is part of the ultimate program of water decontroversial Dixie Project of velopment in this area. Southern Utah. Since the bill had previously the legislation is Although an appropriation bill, reclamabeen passed by the Senate, withtion people were enthusiastic out the Uintah Unit authorizabout the future of Utahs watation, as well as other minor er development projects. With changes, Utahs Senators are working to gain early Senate congressional approval, planning will continue on the Uln- - confirmation of the changes in the bill, in order to asure final passage. In commenting on the legislation, Senator Bennett stated, "I was particularly pleased with the wording in the bill which ordered the Interior Department to get its report on the Ute Indian Unit to us by 1974. I am happy to see a deadline on it." Testament of the 1968 gradSenator Moss added, "The Act that projects important to uating class. Utah were added in both the Sherrie Williams, class valedictorian has chosen "The Senate and the House once again Quest into the Future," as subpoints, out the Importance of ject of her address, and she having Utah representatives on the Interior Committee of both will also give prophecy. houses of congress." The theme son, "The on back page) (continued . - Graduation exercises for the Roosevelt LDS Seminary will be held Thursday, May 23 beginning at 8 p.m. in the Roosevelt Stake Center, according to Bench, principal. The program theme is "Follow Christ-Thro- ugh the Bretr This idea will bd devhren. eloped through talks, student choral groups and a presentation. Some 200 third and fourth year seminary students will receive their diplomas from Roosevelt stake president, AlvaC. Snow. Merrill Mlllett of the stake presidency, will also address the graduates. Buchesne LBS Seminary to graduate 34 The Duchesne LDS Seminary holds it graduation tomorrow May 24, at 8:00 p.m. at the Duchesne Stake House. The public is invited to attend this program. Prior to the graduation services, the graduates, parents of graduates, and special guests will be honored at a banquet. The banquet and graduation have been arranged by the sem- "The Quest," is the theme chosen for the 8 p.m., May 27 graduation program by the three graduating seniors at the Tabiona high school. The valedictory speech will be given by Sherle Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Williams, Tabiona. Lorraine Chavez, foster daugHter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Tablons, is the saluta-torla- n; and Verda Rae "Pinky" Hale, foster daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie F. Giles, Tabiona, is an honor student. During the program, the proand cessional recessional music will be played by Mrs. Florence Turnbow, and the Welcome address will be delivered by Principal E. Kent Ellertson. An address will be given by Verda Rae "Pinky" Hale, honor students, "Quest Builders," who will also give a tribute to parents, teachers, and friends, and an introduction of the graduation program and theme. Lorraine Chavez salutato-rla- n, will give the salutory address, "Questing in our Past," the class history, and she will read the Last Will and TABIONA GRADUATES These three girls will he the only graduates from Tabiona High School this year. They will serve as honor students for the commencement. Included, left to right, are Sherle Williams, valedictorian; Lorraine Chavez, salutatorlan, and Verda Rae (Pinky) Hale, honor student inary officers. Terry Wilker-soPat Radcliffe, Sally Wim mer, Susan Mitchell and Marsha F it z water, and Nell Decker. The graduates are: Four year graduates, Kent Birch, Mark n, Hansen, Kent Nielson, Nolan TerHamilry Wilkerson, Carolyn ton, Laurel Hooper, Susan Mi- Potter, Terry Stephenson, Royd W. Ubrua post as state representative. . . Floyd Labriim files for representative Floyd Labrum, Roosevelt businessman, has filed for the office of State Representative on the Democratic Ticket, to represent Duchesne and Was- atch THREE EAGLES Receiving Eagle Awards at Mt Home Sunday were Kerry Farnsworth, George Lindsay nnd Monte Farnsworth. A standing room only' crowd attended the event to leave area three senior girls Ar-de- an set Saturday, Sunday Union principal Arizona project lists Uintah Unit approval Tabiona sets rites for rob- bers if the public will coo- Monday, May 27. i counties.-Mr- . Labrum, a native of Roosevelt, is manager of Bradshaw Auto Parts and All-C- ar Parts Companies of Roosevelt Active in civic affairs he has served the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce as a member of the board of directors, executive director, treasurer and president. He has served two terms on the Roosevelt district Scouting Committee and is presently serving as District Scouting chairman. He has served four years as member of the Roosevelt LDS stake presidency. He has also served as a member of the Sunday School presidency and has been ward clerk in two different Wards. Mr. and Mrs. Labrum make their home in Roosevelt. Mrs. Labrum is the former Ora Bas-tia- n. They have three sons. This will be Mr. Labrum' first venture in politics. tchell, Sweat, Joyce Moon, Shirley Sally Wimmer, Three year graduates are: Kenneth Bench, Grant Earl, Dennis Dor-rlt- y, Floyd Farnsworth, Byron Grant, Dennis Kofford, Lamont Glenn Wilkerson, Peatross, Ann Behrmann, Denlce Brown, Pamela Davies, Julia Hamilton, Marsha Fltzwater, Rosemary Huey, Suzzann Ivie, Melanie Maureen Moon, Meriwether, Julie Marett, Sherrie Roberts, Linda Wright, Two year graduates are: Patrick Radcliffe, One year graduate is Mike Floyd. The student speakers for the graduation will be Mark Hansen and Marsha Fltzwater. Guest speaker will be Dr. Neil J. Flinders of the Brigham Young ALTAMONT SENIORS "Knowledge Is Power" Is the theme for the graduation of the 13 students who will receive their diplomas May 27. Mary Swasey, valedictorian, and Kirk Seeley, anlutatoriau, will give addresses. Vallorie Marshall will give the welcome address. Delbert C. Purnell Is listed as the guest sieaker. Honor .students Include Kirk Seeley, Mary Swasey, Merrill Swasey, Lynette Tew, Vallorie Marshall and Gregory Witbetk. University. Buchesne High circles Monday for graduation Graduation exercises will be held at Duchesne high school Monday, May 27 at 8:00 p.m. Mike Floyd will give the valedictorian address and Terry Wilkerson the Salutation. Honor students are Susan Mitchell and Sally Wimmer. The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Edwin L. Peterson, Utah State of the American LeHe is the author of three gion. social science textbooks. HONOR STUDENTS AT DUCHESNE Named as honor students for commencement exercises for Duchesne High School are, left to right, Mike Floyd, valedictorian; Susan Mitchell, honor student; Terry Wilkerson, salutatorlun, and Sally Wimmer, honor student. ' |