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Show Page 9 - May 14, 2002 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard 'f BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB After 79 years they've reached their goal, now disbanding IJy Susan Collier Like aome area businesses, the Roosevelt chapter of Business and Professional Womens club is calling it quits. The dub was organised on March 20, 1923 and will celebrate its demise at a party sponsored by UBTA-UBEon the evening ofMay 20 at 7 p.m. in the UBTA-UBE- T building. The dub was started to encourage women to get an education and go to work, explained longtime dub member Ellen Rawlings. "Scholarships were given and a lbnd was started to loan money to girls to go to business odlege. Ellen explained that the women repaid their loans once they found work. More recently the dub has been giving one or two $500 scholarships annually to women who are attending colleges and schools in the area. According to Ellen, the dub has reached its goal, so much so, in fact, they aren't getting new younger members. We are not getting young women. So many women work now, that what time they have, they spend with their families, noted Ellen. People have lost interest You used to have to be employed to be in the dub. Now we are Just lucky to get members. Its a whole different ; . T nil n 'ril'd am nm mi equip- ment what time they have, they spend with their families.' world." Initially the club held its bimonthly meetings in the Naylor Hoeight-inc-h tel in Gusher, and a six-bbinder records the dubs activities during the late 1920s and early 1930a on torn yellowing pages written on a manual typewriter. The journal portrays a group of women who knew how to have fun while they raised money for many worthwhile activities. The dub put on plays, sponsored musical performances, and held banquets, dances, fashions shows and lectures on topics such as child labor and crime control to garner Hinds for their many projects. BPW members attended dub lunches and card parties which also raised money for their causes. In 1928 they helped pay the cost for the high school play cast to go to Provo, donated $94 for the park, bought the city a $100 siren, and JBasm-Brief- s i tried to secure playground "So many women work now, that Thedub built a public water fountain in 1930 for $47.50 at the intersection of Lagoon and Main Street It donated money to help defray the cost of hot hunch for the elementary students for three months, and helped the athletic dub buy sweats for the boys. In 1929 the ladies raised money to pay for a family's hospital bills, and they paid the height on flour being distributed by the Red Cross in 1932. The women have had minor set backs over the years but nothing as significant as disbandment. In 1930 they rented a club room at the top of the Ashton building and had to give it up the same year for lack of funds. Then, as was their style, they donated the club's furniture to the girls restroom at the high school the next year. When the ladies werent raising money or sponsoring Christmas parties for as many as 200 children, they partied. They enjoyed swimmingpar-tie- s and weekend parties in the Uintahs at members cabins. The weekend parties were kicked ofT with a tea in town and culminated in a trout breakfasts in the fragrant mountain setting. STAR TING A TRAD1TK )N Original members of Roosevelt's Business and Professional Women's club pose Ward ( hapcl. Front row from the left: Anna Laura Staples. Mary Itsei. Res a in front First the for a photo of Mildred I )illman. Second Row from lell, A lion I larrison. Viola I larmslon. Jessie and I'ricilla Saunders, Lundbcrg, I Oner, Mattie lid wards. Bea Jordan, Violet I larrison. Myrtle I .amhert, lliclina Ruppcl, l.lva 1el ea. In 25 many convention. a attend BPW to to drove members club's the Seaside, Oregon, of Ycrgvnson served as state presidents. Ruth Allen was state secretary and Shar Tien son servid on Hip state hoard. Ellen joined thecluh in 1 945 when Local women have played imporin Die slate orguniration. On May 25,1929, ( )ra Ilarinston was elected slate president of BIW. Later Adelyn Logan and Josephine tant roles fcaifc Vnuriinirlrifir TV St. Helens Hosts Family Picnic Saint Helens Catholic Parish will be celebrating a Family Picnic on Sunday, May 19 at Constitution Park, South Pavilion. The gathering will start after the Sunday Morning Mass approximately 1 1 a.m.. Everyone is invited to join in honoring all of the students who have been learning about their faith all year long! Potluck items are requested for the dinner. Donations from businesses and individuals for the children or the picnic would be greatly appreciated. For farther information please call Kathryn 6463664 or work 722J2401; email: Larson, home yobo88manubtanet.com started at KiniHcvcIt High and has liecu a iininlir ever since, which means shes lieen in the club longer than anyone else and has held many lovely chili functions in her homo. In the 1930k the cluli startisl honoring the senior girls and their mothers ill a lea. It was held in the inemliers hoiniw. The girls wore lints, gloves, suits, and hose. It was an Kllen fondly. elegant affair, Several years ago the teas wen slopp'd heenusp girls weren't interested, she Inmenled. Clubs are what put this town together," reflected Ellen. We hml the Womens Fish and (iuine ( llnh, the Mens Fish and Game (.'lull, the Culture (Muh, the KoriulelLp ('lull, IheBullherry Boys, the KiwanisUluh, and tile Lions Cluli. According to Ellen, the clults often workid together to accomplish their goals. Some of their accomplishments a rose garden in City Park, a flowing well in City IHrk, the of the first iiirpnrl, lights on main street, tennis courts, ami the cemetery gate. They have done so much lor our community and women in the work force today. They taed the way for us. I felt it was imimrlant to honor them, praised Glenda Stewart who is organising the dinner iiui-p-lio- Offered Photography Seminar seminar will be offered at Uintah Last year members of the Roosevelt chapter of Business and Irofessional Women THE F.ND OF AN a traditional club function. The club will officially disband when the organization is honoied at at enjoyed dining In their last log hook they've copied a poem that reads: As hmg as wc have a party on May 20 at UBTA-UBEmemories, yesterday remains, as hmg as w e have hope, tomorrow awaits, and as hmg as we have friendship, today is beautiful. A five Wildlife and Nature Photography Basin Applied Technology Cdlege on May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Cameras are not required for participation in the seminar, just a desire to get those great shots! Basin-wid- slip T. Calling Information e UBET Telecom customers in the Vernal, Duchesne and Roosevelt areas are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the Basin-wid- e calling plan that is tentatively scheduled for implementation on June 1. The meetings will be held Tuesday, May 14 in Vernal at the Western Park and Wednesday, May 15 in Roosevelt, at company headquarters. Both meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. 3 . Vendors Wanted for Hanna Daze Spring has sprung. Mqy is here and its time to think about Hanna Date! TTiia 2nd Annual event will be held in downtown Hanna on May 24, 25, and 27. Vendors are needed and this is the perfect time to display your wares. Booth space is $50 for three days. Contact Devons Baum at 4358485648 if you are interested. No (bod booths please! Rodeo Queen Contestants Sought The Duchesne County Rodeo Queen Contest will be May 18 at 10 a.m. Those interested in competing should contact Kimmie Wall at 4 1, Shawni Bowen at or Whitney Trina Farnsworth at Robb and 722-374- 454-366- 722-399- 260-171- 5. Free Preschool Screenings Duchesne County Preschool Child Find is offering free screenings for children age 3--5 on May 1 7 at the Altamont dinic and May 23 in Roosevelt 5 for more information. Walk-in- s at the Crossroads Center. Call are welcome. 722-462- Area Quitters Meet sislcr Katclin Terra Stewart (left ) and her LOTS OF HAIR FOR LOCKS OF l.OVF. show the long locks they will be donating to l.ocks oflxive. 1 he program uses donated hair to make w igs for cancer patients and others suffering from hair loss. Beautician Jill Yack feenter) ga c the girls their new summer hair style. Terra had 1 4 'A inches cut ofT, while Katclin wasnt far behind w ith 2 inches. All we've ever done is trim if or cut a few inches ofT, but they wanted it cul, explained their mom Brenda Stubbs. I vciyone told them they should give their hair to Locks of Love and they thought that was really neat. live-year-o- ld ld Basin area quilters will be meeting May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moon Lake Electric building. They will be working on spring piecing. Please bring paper or patterns and strips of fabric as well as quilting equipment Attention AthletesI . f. . mm v Roosevelt High Class Reunion 141 The 1938 class of Roosevelt High will hold their 64 reunion on Saturday, Miy 25 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Roosevelt Those 4 or Chall Allred at planning to attend, please call Jim Milligan at 722-203- (208)678-525- 7. Battle of the Bands In Myton June 28. a is a The entry Myton Days hosting Battle of the Bands, Friday, deadline in June I . Get your group together now! For more information call: Tammy or Julie Pat 646-309- State Vehicle Inspection Course Heads up! UBATC is offering the State Vehicle Inspection Course and Challenge Test beginning Monday, May 13. Claaa is scheduled Monday-Thursda- y evenings, 6:30-9:3- 0 p.m. Anyone 18 or older is eligible. The test can be taken up to six months in advance of the expiration date. Call the 6 3 UBATC at or for more information. 722-452- n Belletrlstlcs Meet The Belletristics Club will meet on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Sue Ravens home. Sarah Snow will review the book, "Letters for Emily. Elections for next years officers will also be held. f- - fci :tk' at: W." tis b if .1 5 1': . fv- '"S S' 789-486- R copy! Ik? A 5. "'r. k , . tf r - ' - ? PROUDLY SI RVINti Members of the Roosevelt Police Department and honoraiy police officers pose on the steps of the ( apitol rotunda. The police department went lo Salt Lake last Thursday to attend special ceremonies honoring three law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice last year w lien they w ere killed in the line of duty. Roosevelt Police Chief Cecil (iurr was killed July 6. 2001 when he responded to a domestic dispute. Members of the Roosex clt Police Department are: Police Chief Steve lloolcy. Assistant Chicfnl Police J.C. I lansen, I )erek Nelson, l.ancc Williamson, Cody Lee, Ammon Manning. Trav is I uc kerf reserve), Andrew Cox (reserve). I oni Rosniack, Shaun Denver. Maik Murphy, Henry McKenna. Roosevell City Animal 722-247- 4, 722-274- 2; much shorter they still have enough lell to cm I and style. 1 Union High Athletics is sponsoring a Bigger, Faster, Stronger weight lifting dinic on Saturday, May 18 from 8 am.- - 4 p.m. Male and female athletes are welcome to come learn great techniques for improving athletic skill and stamina. Participants may register for $15 the morning of the dinic. Contact Phillip Bertoch or Jeff Hanke at Union High, for more information or to register. 454-348- 9; BI.IORL I Hi: IIAIRt U1 Terra Slew an and Katclin Slew an were eager lo cut llicir long hair. Even though llicir new style is Control Officer Barbara Price. Roosevell Police Department administrative assistants Kim Russell, and Sherrie Hmkaw (part-time- ). Honorary reserve officers are Mel Curtis, Wayne I .mhleton, and John Gardner. Also pictured rs former Roosevell Police Officer Bill Gara, now with Lincoln Ncv ada County ShcrilTk Department (Not pictured are reserve officers Luke Slradingcr and Jared Reary.) |