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Show Bank news letter points out area upswing in economy; future bright Business In Utah during the second quarter of the year was rated good, a sharp contrast to the first quarter when the strike significantly copper affected employment and Income In most economic segments. This Is the report of the quar- - Jewish group sends students here to help lltes The American Jewish Society for Service has sent some 20 students to work on the Ute Reservation for the next seven weeks. They arrived at the Vernal airport ran July 1 and came to Fort Duchesne where they will be living. Under the direction of Mr. Elly Saltzman the boys and girls, age 15 to 18 are working on the Mutual Help Housing project at Whiterocks. They will also help with any other project asked of them. These young people are doing actual physical labor for the benefit of a disadvantaged community. "They paid money for the opportunity to give this humanitarian service In fulfillment of the highest teachings of Judaism", said Mr. Saltzman and he continued that they are looking forward to a rewarding and enjoyable summer in giving this piling to date, will probably the in second half of the year even If a strike Is averted. Cash receipts from farm marketing In the Beehive state In 1968 might well exceed $200 million for an Increase of approximately five per cent above that of last year, most of the Increase coming from the sale of livestock. Prices for both fed and feeder cattle have continued above year ago levels, although there was a slight softening of fat cattle prices in June. Lamb prices are well above last year and should go even higher, while wool prices have firmed. Milk and egg production are about the same as last year, and fruit production, affected only slightly by the late frost, Is 25 to 50 percent higher than 1967. The News Letter reports that total manufacturing In the second quarter is above that of last year. This Includes the smelting and refining of nonferrous metals, steel, food and apparel. Total employment In June, at 400,100, was up 4,000 or one percent from 1967. Slight Increases were shown In both agricultural employment and employment. Mining employment In all categories was slightly lower as was that of construction. Government employment was lower due principally to the decrease of 2,000 In federal defense employment in the Weber metropolitan area. Retail trade In the state was generally good In the second quarter with Increases In sales In almost all categories from durable to nondurable goods. Construction contracts, ac- - cording to First Security, terly First Security News Letter which will be distributed this week, It was reported by Paul Murphy, manager of the The news Roosevelt office. letter is edited by Dr. El Roy Nelson, First Security and economist. The outlook for the second half of the year Is generally good, but will reflect national patterns and trends in production, trade and finance, as well as the impact of new tax legislation. Personal Income for the first half of 1969 totaled about $1,-4million, an Increase of SCO million over 1967. The Increase came In the second quarter as a result of higher employment and higher average wages, according to First Security. since Copper production early April has been at capacity levels in an attempt to make up for part of the loss during the 8 12 month strike which ended In March. Because of lost production, prices of refined copper are at 42 cents up four cents. Lead and zinc production In the second quarter, was like that of copper, equal to levels of 1967, as was gold and silver production. The price of silver has declined but at slightly since mid-Jun- e, $2.40 an ounce is far above maximum historical prices of $1.30 an ounce which prevailed until one year ago. Steel production 1A Utah has continued In the first half of the year at optimum plant capacity, but, because of stock vice-presid- 00 service. A.J.S.S. TO WORK FOR I'TES Tlii group of 20 young Moil arrived July 1 nt the rt in Vernul to work on the fte Reservation for the next seven weeks. They have lieen assigned to help on the Mutual Help Housing project in Whiterocks. alr-Mi- am- ounted to $82 million during the first quarter - an Increase of 13 percent over the corresponding period one year ago. decrease 8TANDARD Roosevelt, Utah Thursday, July J 11, 1968 aaaaaacc53 Q3jB Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hanberg and baby of Orem visited the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Wil-foThompson and Mr, and Mrs. Ray Hanberg. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Jacobsen and family have moved to and are living In DorMlchelsons home. Mac othy works at the Duchesne Dam. He Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jacobsen. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Lindsay are the proud parents of a baby girl born July 1st at Roosevelt and her name Is Anna Marla. Mr. and Kirs. Ron Brown and boys of Spanish Fork were guests this week of Mr. and Last Sunday In the Duchesne 1st Ward there were these blessings and confirmations. Blessings: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Frost Gilbert was blessed by his father and named Darren Frost Gil- rd Mrs. ' Leon Dump. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stevenson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Evans and family of Salt Lake were weekend company of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Stevenson. They all attended the Stevenson reunion at Moon Lake. On Sunday Maxle Bee Stevenson and Diana Lee Roberts also attended the reunion with the Stevensons. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dump and family of Calif., were recent guests of Leon and Mary Dump. Three confirmations were Richard performed Sunday. Blsel by his grandfather Les Orr, JaNae Tucker by her father Vearl Tucker, Susan McDonald by bishop Potts. Weekend guests of the E. A. Calls were Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Izatt, Mr. and Mrs. Lyn Call and family, Lee Call of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Call and family of Greenrlver, Mrs. Oble McKlbbon of Calif. The E. A. Calls recently returned to Altonah from Phoenix Arlz., where they spent the winter and spring months. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Lamb and family went to Lapolnt Sunday and attended church and had their baby boy blessed and he will be called "Robbie Dee". Mrs. Madelyn Perkins and Salt Lake visited family, friends and relatives over the weekend. Lue and Diana Roberts and Bonnie Brotherson flew to Canada and accompanied their mother Florence Jessen home. Mrs. Jessen has spent a month visiting family there. Laura Mecham and girls of Salt Lake and Sherry Coates and children visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Carroll over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Young and two children left for Mad-mi- n, Wis., for eight weeks. Mr. Young has received a grant from the University of Utah to study at the University of Wisconsin. He is a math major and has just received his masters degree from the U of U. The Youngs reside at Sandy and he teaches math at Murray high school. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dump, Altonah. District nine gets honors at state meet District Nine of The American Legion Auxiliary was awarded several prizes and honors at the 47th annual convention of The Department of Utah, held at St. George June 21-2- bert. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lance was blessed and named Shane Reed Lance by Bishop David Sam. Confirmations: Young Robert Todd Fauson was baptized and OV PLANNING C'O.MMITTEK Rccrntl) elect member. of the 1969 Youth Conference confirmed by his father Arlo ginning committee Include f runt left to right. Julye llolllngshead. Helen Brother-HFauson. RhomU Stanley and Jennifer Morris Stun, In, :. Chris Fuller. Owen Hotel,. Carlo Reed Miss Collene llowley was anil Alan Parker The conference ia held each year in Kthrulin, baptized and confirmed by her grandfather Archie Rlchins. Site is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. held June 10-at Snuw Collos Reed, Ft. Duchesne, news4-- H Gary Rowley. lege In Ephraim. and Alan paper, Parker, HooMr. and Mrs. Clarence Moat The planning members and per, social events. Eight young Utahns have been have been called to the Duchthe committee they will head Inteen-ag- e 200 named to the 1969 Youth LeadApproximately esne MIA Stake Board as MuH conference leadership ership Conference planning clude Julye Hollingshead, tual Mar rleds Leaders of DuchExDeleua the which is sponsored by Conference planning commitcitizenship; esne Stake. tee, according to Glenn T. Brotherson, Elmo, discussion; tension Services In cooperation Rhonda assemMona, Roelnick and Stanley, with the Sears Baird, supervisor, Extension H and youth pro- blies; Jennifer Morris, Cedar Foundation. Services Wilta M. Crambo, USU Exlyn Groves who represented the grams, Utah State University. City, talent; Chris Fullmer, Clrrlevllle, recreation; Owen tension The eight members were selUintah and Ouray Reservation Agent, accompanied ected at the 1968 conference Hatch, Ilyruin, elections; Car at the conference. Redd MerCarlos and delegates 1 4-- n. Carlos Reed on committee 13 Mln-ersvil- 4-- 4-- Fresh Vine Ripe Tangy TTomeitfoes !UjK TWra'i ifcii quite m testy es tweet leeJwidtei ie Hw seeeeer. lb. White Sweet Seedless capos it. Long Green (.ambers .7 BABY FOODs .11' APPLESAUCE 19 SC0TTIES s & DOG FOOD 23 9 II is: Pnde Ham s. Sliced Ham .98c m Bonus Buys 1) Morrott Prido Center Cut Port ion Bolton Butt Style Pork Roast lb. 59? Pork Steak AA SWEET CREAM BUTTER, TablcRitc with the purchase ICE CREAM, TablcRitc 59c with the purchase of COTTAGE CHEESE, TablcRitc Reg. 93c TABLERITE Reg. 83c lb. lb. CONES. Tempt 37c cup cones 24-p- k gal. Ipc pkg. 49c ot 3. Rickie Reber, Lapolnt, won the Class 3, grade poppy poster contest, as an entry from the Uintah and Ouray Unit No. 126. He received a $15 check from the department, and his entry will be In competition In the National contest. James Day Duchesne won $10 as his prize for winning sec10-- ond place In the Department (state) with his Americanism Essay entered In the senior 2, from division, grades the Duchesne Unit No. 22. He was second place winner In the unit and first In the district. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Day, Duchesne. Jensen Unit No. 124 won the Department membership race award for having been the first Into Department with Its membership quota assignment for 10-1- 1967-6- 8. The Duchesne Unit's history won second book for 1967-6- 8 place award In the Department. The Unit was awarded a $2.50 cash prize. Midnight Madness Sale ! 12 Both the Vernal Unit No. 11 and the Myton Unit No. 5 won key chain prayer book awards for having submitted entries In the prayer book contest conducted by the Department. These awards and prizes were accepted by Mrs. Goldie Wllckem, Duchesne, third vice In the president-ele- ct Saturday Night, July 13th, from 8 p.m. to 12 AH of Midnight our regular weekend special prices will be in effect, plus these Eddys Cabin Style Bread ... 7 specials: Ground Beef 2 lbs. 99? for S1.00 gal. 49? Country Club Potato Chips, reg. 69? lb. 49? 14 for S1.00 IGA Canned Pop 3 lbs. S1.99 Folgers Coffee Ivory or Joy Liquid Detergent . . . giant 49? Cheer king size $1.19 79? 100 count Paper Plates or Cups 18-o49? New IGA Peanut Butter IGA Milk z. lb. 29? T-Bo- Steaks ne lb. 99? PRODUCE Watermelon 15 to 18 lbs. 89 D.G.A DONT FORGET WE WILL BE CLOSE SUNDAYS FROM NOW ON! Short Ribs HOBO DELIVERIES ANT TIME Duchesne Phone 738-226- 2 |