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Show ffl IlfST VOLUME 57 ROOSEVELT, DUCHESNE COUNTY, UTAH - 84066 NUMBER 46 TIICKSOAY, OCTOUEK 2, I960 Verl Haslem named manager of local bank The election of Verl Haslem as manaof First Security Bank in Roosevelt was announced this week by Max Thomas, senior vice president and supervisor of the Southern Division of First Security Bank of Utah, N. A. Mr, Haslem succeeds Merrill J. Mil-le- tt, who has been named manager of First Securitys Vernal office. A native of Roosevelt, Mr. Haslem Joined First Security in 1958, training at First Security banks in Spanish Fork, Payson and Salt Lake before transferring to Roosevelt as operations officer. He was subsequently moved to the Timeway credit department of the bank and was elected assistant manager in 1959. Mr. Haslem received a degree in finance and banking at Brigham Young University with a minor in economics and accounting. He is also a graduate' of 'Pacific Coast Banking school in Seattle, Wash. He is a veteran of the U. S. Army. The new bank manager is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and a former member of Klwanis Club. He is married to the former Leah Duncan and has two sons, Alan 12, and Dan, 10. ger Cougar World Idmntaf men In Rooaevelt Wednesday evening are for the musical concert which we ben of the Chamber Choir, directed by Murell Johnson, Union High Instructor. Chamber Choir slates 0 (&&&? John Maverick of Cherryvale, Kansas says that even a woodpecker owes his success to the fact that he uses his head and keeps pecking away until he finishes the Job he started. Local political pots are certainly not to the boiling points around the county yet this year. As a matter of fact, most of the camps don't even have the fire built yet. Although most cities will be electing a mayor and two councilmen, interest seems to be building rather slowly. There are some conventions coming up, however, so maybe things will begin to warm up. We all have a stake in the outcome of community elections, so it would be well for everyone to support party nomination meetings to see. the best men or women are placed on the ballot. A gentleman farmer is a fellow with more hay in the bank than in the barn. incident happened at the football game last Friday evening, which causes us some concern. Someone deliberately took a knife and slashed the sidewall of a tire cm a highway patrol car setting near An The patrolman, althougn off the field. to assist with the volunteered had duty, traffic problem following the game. The person responsible for the act is not known. Some leads were offered by persons who report seeing at least two groups of students near the car one group from South Summit, and the other from Union. The address of the persons responsible is immaterial, however. The fact that the act would be committed in the first place is what concerns us most. Throughout the nation, there has been a growing disrespect for our law officers. In many cases officers are prevented from performing their duties because of interference from onlookers. This trend is undermining the law enforcement work of the nation, and could bring dlsasterous results. True, this little act of hostility toward the "law '.is minute when compared to the situation across the nation. But it' does add Impetus to the growing move to discourage good men from entering the law enforcement field. Police work is a thankless Job at best, and the adding of insult, violence and ridicule is pushing many men from this field. It is hoped that this is an Isolated case, and does not reflect the feeling of the We do majority of the young people. feel, however, that efforts should be made by leaders of youth to make them aware of the need and Importance of "good" police officials. PTA to discuss dress standards at RJIIS P. T. A. meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in the auditorium at the Roosevelt Junior High. This will he for the parents of Junior high students. Dress standards will be discussed and all parents are urged to be there. The annual membership drive will be October 13, through 17, however, membership cards may be obtained at this meeting. Merchant meeting set A meeting of all Roosevelt retail merchants, along with members of the merchants committee, will be held October 15, In the American Legion Hall, according to liny Hall, chamber president. The purpose of the meeting, Mr. Hall announced, is to discuss plans for coming holiday promotions by the chamber, as well as holiday dosing practices. All merchants are urged to reserve the evening of Oc toiler 15 (Wednesday) at 8 p.m. for this Important meeting. Dur Cougar World' Union high school Chamber Choir presented, "Our Cougar World", in a concert for the public, at the Roosevelt Jr. high Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. The choir was dressed with all the girls in matching dresses. These were dark turqulse fabric made up in an frock with bell sleeves. The boys A-li- ne wore white shirts and ties. The concert was made up of several numbers by the choir and several small These groups performed vocal groups. and instrumental numbers. Besides preparing for this concert the choir has elected officers for the group. These are, Kevin Ashby, president; Steve Uresk, vice president; Annette Cook, secretary; Tammy Gilbert, librarian. More concerts are planned for the future, to help raise funds for the music department IU1 lnfi)7(g Ini all goes well, patients in the Duchesne County Hospital will be in the If Flying Diamond Co. reveals well tests Flying Diamond Land and Mineral Corporation, Vernal, announced today the results of drill stem tests in its Flying Diamond-Ut- e Tribal 2. This well is situated in the West half of Section 8, T. 1 S., R. 1 W., U. SM., Duchesne County, Utah, in the Bluebell Oil Field, offsetting the Flying Dlamond-Wesle- y Bast lan Fee No 1 Oil Well in the East half of Secion 8, completed by Flying Diamond in April, 1969. Gary F. Sprouse, Vice President of Flying Diamond, reported that the drill stem test of the Interval from 10,200 feet to 10,330 feet achieved the expected results. The test recovered 1,200 feet of high gas and oil cut water cushion and 730 feet of high gas cut oil. The drill stem test of the Interval from 10,331 feet to 10,489 feet achieved "unexpectedly high recoveries, and constitutes a very significant test," according to Mr. Sprouse. Initial flow pressure was 1253 p. s. 1.; final flow pressure was 3989 p. s. L; initial and final shut-i- n pressure was 4465 p. s. i. The water cushion came to the surface in 39 minutes; gas reached the surface in 41 minutes; and oil flowed at the surface in 47 minutes. The test recovered 154 barrels of oil through a 34" choke in a one-ho- ur flowing test. Flying Diamond plans to drill ahead to an anticipated total depthof approximately 11,400 feet, and expects to test additional cones, Including the cone that is producing in the Wesley Bastlan well, and other cones that recovered oil on drill stem tests in Chevron Oil Companys Joseph Yack well now being completed by Chevron approximately one mile to the west. Mr. Sprouse stated that the Company anticipates reaching total depth on or about October 1, and proceeding with completion of the well within 20 to 30 days thereafter. newly completed building as subscribers receive their issue of the paper this week. Hospital officials hoped to make the move Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Approximately 10 patients are Involved in the move from one building to the other, as well as several others who could motivate themselves. During the past few days most of the bed-ridd- en supplies and materials have been trans-fere- VERL HASLEM Named this week as manager of the Roosevelt Branch of First Security Bank. d, and everything has been placed in readiness for the final move. Also involved in the move is the Public Health Service Indian Clinic, which has been located at Fort Duchesne. Dr, Stllson reports that they were to make the move Wednesday, being open for business In the new building Thursday, Oct. Members of Jehovah's Witnesses spend their time working on the church which will be dedicated October 11 and 12. Automotive equipment aids vocational studies The Automotive Center at the Uintah Basin Area Vocational school under the direction of Mr. Sorenson, received modified Equipment and tools to aid in the instruction of all phases of the automotive field. Mr. Sorensen stated that he was highly pleased with the New Equipment. The various aids Included a new generator, starter motor, coil and alternator. All of the best quality. Mr. Sorensen was also very proud of the new Volt-ain- p tester. He commented that it was excellent for use at the school. Also new to the center is a wheel balancer and brake service center. Donations from the General Motors Corp., the Cooperation of G and L Chevrolet Included a Chevrolet 307 cu. in. V8 motor. Valued at approximately 900; 7 new carburetors, a 2300 tachometer and special bearing and seal removing tools. In the class room Mr. Sorensen has been teaching all phases of practical application in the automotive field, with the students working as a training unit completely dismatling and reassembling a working unit. Mr. Sorensen suggested that rather than Just jumping into a 2 hr. block of Just to "beef up your car" classes such as Chemistry, ..math, and English as pre requisites should be taken then students could enter the class with the attitude of learning about the functions and principles of auto cs, Enrollment in the Duchesne District is up to Adding interest to the speculation as to who might be the first child born in the new building, hospital officials announced Has been MERRILL J. MILLETT transferred to Vernal to manage the First Security Bank. A new source of culinary water may become a reality for a large section of residents of the Basin as work progresses on making plans for the project. Some 22700 was collected Sept. 25 at a public meeting held in the Myton school gym. Although officials report that the turnout was not as large as expected, enthusiasm for the project resulted in 100 participation in the request made. Boy Scouts to present Magic Mirror Land The Roosevelt district Boy Scouts or America, Utah National Parks Council will present a color movie "Magic Mirror Land" at the Roosevelt Junior high school Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30. The movie was produced in northeastern Utah by Earl Goodrich and will feature fabulous colors, bird and wildlife doseups, and even shows a beaver building a dam. Funds from this show will go to provide hinds for Boy Scout activities in this dis- trict. Admission will be for children. 21 for adults and 50C The people in Myton have for years drank water delivered by canal through pastures, recreation reservoirs, drainage ditches from a variety of places that would make the Public Health Service prefer to look the other way, and from open storage ponds that, in spite of all the care and cleaning somehow never do much for purification. Other areas Included within the boundary of the Myton Water Project Include bka, the Pole Line Hoad, Independence, North Myton Bench, Hartford, South My-lBench and Pleasant Valley. Lack of portable water from wells, poor quality drinking water in the summer because it travels through the same pollution as Mytons and no water at all for stock or home in the winter unless it is hauled, create adversity in an otlierwlse very productive farming area. For the iast several years investigation has been done to try to solve the water problem in this area. By restructuring the legal entity representing the district and completing some necessary paperwork the project may le moving along toward actual construction. An estimated $708,000 will be needed. A loan and grant from F. H. A. for $354,000, a loan of $350,000 and $54,000 to be raised by the water users as connection fees tiefore the loan and grant funds are finally made available. The reason for the meeting held in Myton last Thursday was to collect $25 from each of at least 135 water users outside of Myton. This $25 per connection is part of the $400 connection fee which will be charged each user and is necessary to slmw earnest intentions on the part of ttie potential water users. If for some unanticipated reason construction funds cannot he obtained this It 225 committment will be returned. has been deposited in the First Security Bank at Roosevelt along with the 22000 from Myton City. Tho project will require the acquisition on an existing well and the drilling of one or two more wells in Iuka, construction will include approximately 80 miles of line and three storage reservoirs. The $350,000 loan will be repaid at 5ft interest over a 40 year period from revenue received from monthly sale of the water. on County at the end of the first two weeks of the school year. Supt. Thomas J. Abplanalp says this increase included 176 Uintah County students 2,674 at Union high schooL Exclusive of the Uintah County students the enrollment tally is 2,499, an Increase of 11 over that of the same period last year. Many of these students, or a similar number, attended Union high school last year, but were not Included in the County School District enrollment county, the superintendent explained, inasmuch as this school was operated Jointly then by the Duchesne and Uintah County school districts. Without the Uintah County student county, the comparative figure for the Duchesne County School District is 2,499 now compared to 2,488 last year. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the Kingdom Hall Church of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 168 South, 2nd West in Roosevelt. The building has been completely both Inside and out after being moved to the site several years ago. Rev. Larry McKee will give the dedication address October 11. There will be an open house from 1:30 to 5 p.m. October 11 and the evening program will begin at 7 p.m. There will also be a Sunday morning Service with a film to be shown at 10 and a meeting at 11:30, Meetings are held each Sunday at 10 a.m. for Bible discourses and 11 a.m. for a study at Bible subjects. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. for Bible study and Frl-d- ay for Ministry School followed by a service meeting. Wafer District plans to serve the area Student enrollment up in Duchesne District School Workers put finishing touches on church Aflyfon 2. this week that they will also donate the hospital bill for the mother and baby. This, along with the many prices and gifts being offered by local merchants, will shower some lucky family with an unexpected windfall. The new hospital building has been a beehive of activity since the dedication recently. Rooms have been readied for the ' new rooms are surgery patients, completed, and supporting facilities such as laundry and kitchen, are geared for the task ahead. Workers For Water System Smith Johnson deposits rherk received from residents to stnrt funds fur water system In area. Paul Murphy accepts them. Standing are Frank Liddell, Max Penlross, Trd Thomas, Morley Dean, area resident, and Verl Haslem, hank manager. |