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Show THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1966 DUCHESNE, urged to give blood Tuesday The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Roosevelt Tuesday, June 21 for the semi-annual blood drawing in. Duchesne ‘County. ‘Mrs. Neil Moon, county co-chairman, jted that anyone portation has blood the added which ed blood trans- bank forces in Persons 6 call are there m. Nam. register and by of by the arm- Viet may p. from those 6 p. m. who will still ibe taken. A physical examination will be given to each person to be sure they are capable of donating to this worthy THE cause. ' “BREAK IN” NEW Liin nooftype is instal fice at Record LINOTYPE—Mayor C. C. Mickelson, tries his hand at setting type on the Linotype seated, machine that wais installed last weekend at the Record office es boi fish and ful you. still on dry land; it may fret fling, and make a frightbother, but it cannot hurt You have only to keep and it will die of itself. | the Duchesne linotype machine into the pbuilding at Duchesne. As a matter of fact, so Smooth was the move, that we got the beast clear inside the building before Record building Friday evening The machine (formerly housing the Duchesne to be used to produce purchased from was copy the Cancer for the Vernal ed Mayor Cin he Mickelson was very obliging, however, and stepped in to try out the new type setting equipment. _ We ‘learned something new in visiting with the mayor, also. We found that he had been involved with the first linotype that. came into Duchesne, back some 40 odd year's ago. Seems he joined with a group of other men in backing the local editor in getting a machine here. Before that, all the type had been hand set. in this As an afterthought, he added that he lost his money financial venture. on And that here we are making plans to have best Little Buckaroo Rodeo in the West. = Wednesday, June 15 the club members gathered at the rodeo grounds for a clean-up day to have the grounds in top shape for the big event. The show will be were just about ready to hit by Bernice Hunsaker him up for a loan to help defray |. monton who has had the cost of putting this piece of equipment in. — After the usual aiiucements and problems of moving any piece of technical the perience in this produced of Trewide ex- type of enter- tainment. Mieure, who is wood, who are our people more they of the news for the Society Bluebell. county quota of crease of of 1965. $15,000 an _ over in- Myton this class in which 15-20 pupil personnel ceive a $41,000 federal to drop in and see the machine in operation.. At the present time, it will be-fbusy only the first two or three days of each week. Poverty is no disgrace to a man, but it is a aiedly inconvenient. As we reported last week, it looked as if Neill Jensen was). a “shoein” for the job of District Governor of Lions InterHe made and can now you the grade, address him s “Governor” Jensen. We understand that the Duchesne club really made a show- ing at the convention pate. (We had jntended but got too wrapped At linotypes, any rate up to go, in mov- ete. ,our for the RODEO GROUNDS—The Altamont day Wednesday, June 15, to prepare rodeo. congratula- influence should go a long Du- gover- Lions In- which Duchesne and Uintah counties are mill maxi- June Weather | H 73 72 9 meeting, ‘gate L 46 47 78 77 50 46 a 81 46 40 appreciates AT it. THE convention in Price, Mr, Jensen says he was impressed. by the projection . of colored movies which Hack Miller, Deseret News Sports Editor, made in Vietnam during March and April, as he traveled with Billy Casper, the famous international professional golfer. These films showed the conditions, problems of the Vietnamese people and pinpointed the role of the American, soldier in this: area formerly known, as Indo» China. Delegates to. the convention: named Heber City as the convention city for 1967. Vernal was a contender for the con-. vention site, also. The conven-= « tion will be held > in a June. THE District 28-A gover. nor says he will announce’ ap-- : pointments of deputies| and zone chairmen after his Yeturn from the training school in New York next month. Little Buckaroo rodeo June 27- 8 S spenbored by Duchesne Scouts- was It is site for expected the that CUWCD. this site The Little Buckaroo Rodeo will be sponsored in Duchesne again this year by the Duchesne Scout District. The Little Buckaroos will be riding high June 27-28 at 8 p.m. vat >the Duchesne Rodeo grounds at the City Park. AGE FOR participation, in the three main events are 7 to 14, inclusive, reports Keith Hooper, Sr., scout district chairman. Both boys and girls of these ages, in the DuMyron Taylor, project en- chesne Stake, are invited to gineer, said the contractor, enter the events and compete Stratton Bros., Hurricane, Utah, for honors and prizes. had completed 45% of the proThe events of competition ject work as of June 9; and the contractor is 60% done will be pony bareback riding, with the excavation work desig- calf riding and calf roping. Stock and equipment for nated for the project. will be in Provo. STERLING ish Fork was See LEVY D. JONES, Span- reelected presiSET, page 4 Indian Canyon project is 45% complete at Work on the 4.454 miles of grading and draining and realignment was started in late April, under a $336,633.90 con- tract, awarded by the Utah State Department of Highways. The contractor has 150 work- the rodeo will be furnished, by - ‘The first of the week, “the contractor started the grubbing work at the Indian Canyon summit, elevation, 9,100, and cut a new road at a lower level, bypassing the ‘“lovers’ lane” strip, which was lined with evergreens close to the road ‘| right-of-way on each side. event. AN EXTRA prize will’ ee given away this year- a. nd prize - a Shetland Pony.” prize will be awarded the last night of the rodeo, Juné 28. Any ticket holder “is in the running” to win this gate prize, and will not need to be present to claim the prize. Added attractions will be a chariot race by interested scouters, and a Broom Polo contest ‘with local men andi boys A to the as players. PRIZE first WILL place — be given winner in each of the three events Burnice Hunsaker, Tremon- pony bareback riding, calf ton, Utah. The show ‘will be roping and calf riding- each the same held at Duchesne of the two nights. last year, which apparently was enjoyed both nights by the many persons of varied the ages, who added to the gate ing days, under terms of contract, but it appears he will project in be done with the July, the engineer estimated. and consent of aie parent ‘ér guardian, must be written’ on the entry blank, in the presence of the registrar. "The registration fee is $1 for each Youngsters may register Chapter, Daughters of vention. the times, and the name may have originated from one of them. “Duchesne” is a Frenquoted from the introduction ch word commonly used in of this book, states that Du- the early history in the Unichesne County is located in ted States. A more probable source is the western part of the Uintah. Basin and was given the that given in honor of Sister mame of the river ‘“Du- Duchesne, a Catholic Mothchesne,” which flows through er, who came to this country the county. There have been from France in the early many speculations as to the 1800’s and settled in St. origin of the word ‘“Du- Louis. She established the Orchesne.” Since: Father Escal- der of the Sacred Heart, and jante was Spanish, and ac- is reported to have had a cording to his journal, he mission as far west at NebCollege gave the rivers and places he raska. A Duchesne passed Spanish names, it is is still located there. Benot logical that he used the cause of her kindness to the and trappers, the word. However, there were Indians traders and trappers, many river may have received its in her honor. of whom were _ French, name MANY OF THE towns of through the country in early Utah Pioneers. THIS INFORMATION, Duchesne County are given Indian names. In this same book, on page 446, in an article written by Mrs. Mary Ann Maxwell, of the History of the Tabiona Valley, she writes: “The mountain stream which goes winding down the center of the valley, was named by an old French trapped. It means chimney, or sturdy rock foundation, the head of the Duchesne River shaped canyon. where on three sides are ragged rocky cliffs, and as from a_ fireplace comes gushing forth, the North Fork of the Duchesne River .” Anyone else have a theory as to the origin of the name “Duchesne”? INDIAN CANYON progressing rapidly highway Indian in is this phase is reportedly 45% section of Construction on crews straighten a section of the read cutting across between two points. IMPROVES on the Canyon. in all events each. night. A GRAND PRIZE will be given to the youngster who receipts. accumulates: the most skillAN ADVAN CE sale of tick- points for both nights of the ets will be made in each ward rodeo. This will be awarded of the stake. Proceeds from as one of the final activities the ticket sales will supple- of the rodeo. ment the district oo budMore specific rules and regget. ulations for the Little BuckYoungsters may sioedatter aroo Rodeo at Duchesne may for the competition with Joe be obtained from Mr. HoopKemp, Mt. Home; Ray Hor- er, Mr. Horrocks and Mr. rocks, Duchesne. The waiver Kemp. What is the origin of the name ‘Duchesne’? Mrs. Emma Duchesne Matheny of Rayville, La., inquired in a recent letter about way in stimulating the clubs the origin of the name “Duof this area. chesne.” The letter was adA good name is one of most dressed to Duchesne City. important . personal possesSHE SAID SHE found “Du. sions. Curtis Walker, Mt. chesne”’ on the map, and Home, has’ a good name. An- wondered about the origin of other man, by the same name, the name, stating that maybe from another part of the state, an explanation of the name’s came to this county and got in- origin would enlighten her ‘to criminal court on a fraud- on the whereabouts | of some ulent check charge, early this of her kin. spring. ste This letter was: see This case filed at Duchesne March 18, 1966, was by Mrs. Maxine W. Burdick, dismissed May 25, for “insut- county recorder, who quoted the theory of origin of the ficient evidence.” The Mt. Home Curtis Walk- name, as given in the Early er says this criminal charge History of Duchesne County, brought against the other which was published in 1947 Duchesne County See BASIN BABLINGS, page 4 by the tions to Governor Neill Jensen. Your | 2 HA in Price last weekend. We would like to have been present to partici- -ing CLEANUP AT THE Spurs had a cleanup this quarters grant that to carry out the program Myton for this period. NUMBER continued for another month for a site for permanent head-' services June 18—1:30 p. m., Democrat County Convention. June 21—1 p. m., Social Security representative. Bloodmobile at Roosevelt —Red Cross Stake Center 2 te 6 p. m. for . all, of - Duchesne County. June 22—8 p. m., Big Game Meeting. June 22—(Same night) as above—7:30 p. m., County Republican Central Committee meeting. June 23—Drivers’ license erie Mee from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. ane 29—8 p. m., Republican Party Primary Con- national. At pup- ils will enroll for a six-week program, starting Monday, June 20, reports Supt. Thomas J. Abplanalp of the Duchesne County School District. William E. Lewis, director _ townspeople of will LL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR WEST DUCHESNE COUNTY invite district, short of the one-half the linotype is now in operation, and this week’s record was set, for the most part, on this machine. In addition, some of the type for the Uintah Basin Standard was also set there. We district attend the program for 4 mum permitted until construc- June 10 old youngsters tion of the Central Utah Pro- June 11 get underway ject gets started. The Conserwill be June 12 Monday, when the Head Start vanecy District levy work actually anne 13 Program begins at the school. higher when commences, the manager estiMrs. Maxine Erickson, first mated... grade teacher, will instruct of $200,000- NEW will LYNN S. LUDLOW, general] ‘Duchesne manager of the conservancy district, said this levy is just June 8 The federal and five year at 1 — governor affiliates. Du- equipment, Jensen, elected At the monthly meeting of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District Board of Directors at Provo Friday, the district’s mill levy for 1966 was set at .4 (four-tenths) of a mill. This levy was set to cover operating expenses of the seven- The quota for the West Du- for the district, will assist in chesne County is $50 more getting this program started chesne Record, as well as some this year over the 1965 quota; at Myton. news for the Uintah Basin but the volunteer crusaders Mrs. Erickson — a Mr. are still making calls and call Lewis attended a Standard. workshop the cam- at the Utah State University, Also installed in the Record backs to complete office over the weekend were paign. Contributors are res- Logan, last week, relative to ponding to the diligence of this particular program. | cabinets which, it is hoped in the crusaders in gathering Supt. Abplanalp said the the near future, will be used to these funds to be used for can- School district, which is the display items of supplies that cer control, research and edu- sponsoring agency for’ the are available through news- cation. program, as requested by the The Utah Division of the Utah State Department of paper offices, but not sold elseASC this year has a goal and Public Instruction, will rewhere in the area.. most C: was Levy set at .4 mill by CUW D at Provo Fri. need than VOLUME ternational training school for district governors at New York July 2-11. Neill C. Jensen... elected new Lions District Governor. schol = starts Monday nearing goal setting nors the the Myton head start for Altamont Jerry country, to cooperate Little Buckaroo leaders, LaRue Wood and Melva with the members men 84021 have. The West Duchesne Coun. THE LINOTYPE, weighing ty Unit of the American. Canapproximately two ton, was cer Society is nearing its fund transported on a flat-bed truck, goal of $500, but those last and unloaded by a large a few contributions are needed Frame” truck belonging to to. put the campaign “over |} ~|Field Service in Duchesne. the top’, reports Mrs. Donna Installation work was com- Wilkerson, Duchesne,’ the pleted Saturday, and the mach- unit chairman. The contribuine was adjusted and placed in tions are $12.45 short of the goal as of June 13. The Altamont Spurs 4-H operation, ready for produchorse club is sponsoring a Lit“The crusade chairman for tion Monday morning. tle Buckaroo Rodeo to be held the ASC for this unit this at the Altamont Rodeo grounds AT THE PRESENT time the year are Mrs. Elma Clark, June 29 and 380. machine is being ‘operated by Tabiona, and Mrs. Bernice At- The. three Fisher, Karl Allred along of the of and If-the Red Cross is to be able to carry out this task and still furnish the blood we need sz Feeenaet we remembered that a picture; had been planned as it came off the truck,: all aware Viet Nam fighting. One such need is serum and other blood products. The Government has asked the Red Cross to be prepared to furnish 250,000 pints of blood for our soldiers. ; A modified Model X Linotype machine was moved into the Eagle) last newspaper. with little trouble or Express. we were able to move, Well, fanfare, our lie is like a great needs in Duchesne. Jerry Mieure, operator, looks on and. gives advice. The machine went into production Monday morning, , Setting type for this week’s publication. instal ae Oharin B, re We are ‘conflict in - Neill and Barbara, his wife, will go to New York and return by jet aircraft. They expect to leave Duchesne on June 30.. MR. JENSEN says he wanied the governorship, and THE TERM of office is for worked for it; and he’ll work one year. harder and longer to carry Three other district gover- out the duties and obligations nors for Utah Lions were of this office, as the leader of elected at the three-day con- these Lions clubs. The Lions Clubs’ in Distvention. They are Dr. L. Keith Gates, Logan, for Dist- rict 28-A went all out to back Cet. As Willmer L. Barnett, Mr. Jensen for this post, and new district governor Murray for District T; . and the Edmund L. Smith, Milford, states he recognizes this effort, loyalty and support, and for District H. derivatives are needed 2-to Neill chesne, Red her at 738-5513. The need is great because UTAH of District 28-A Saturday at the annual Utah Lions Club | convention at Price. This district includes 30 clubs in Central and Eastern Utah. reques- needing to the COUNTY, | Jensen named governor of 28A Utah Lions Saturday— County residents| (Cross DUCHESNE new — Work complete. Here ee |