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Show I Universal Aliciuiimiing Corp. O. Box 147 Salt Lake City 3. Utah t m JOAM RECORD -- DEVOTED TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SAN JUAN COUNTY. VOLUME 37 Thursday. May 14. 1953 PRICE 10 UTAH CENTS PER COPY New Recreation Hall In Clean-U- -- accompanied by Mrs. Adams, The Lords Prayer, sang Bless This House," was sung i by a trio of young ladies, Lorraine Jones, Libby Lyman, and 'Mabel June Hurst, accompanied by Carol Black. The following young men and women rendered The Lord is My Shepherd as a double mixed quartet with Miss Carol Black as their accompanist: Lyn Stevens, Lional Harvey, Joselyn - Bayles, Lorraine Jones, Helen Black, Shirley Palmer, Bruce N. Black, and Williard Wright. The services were concluded when the choir sang The Hallelujah Chorus. The speakers all told of their pride in the new building, and expressed their gratitude to aU , Commencement exercises for At the regular monthly meetthe Senior Class of the Monti- ing of the school board, considcello High school will be held on erable business was transacted. May 14 beginning at 8 pm Mem- All board members were presbers of the class are Kay Allred, ent. Bill approved. It was decided that $100.00 be set up for president, Anita Pehrson, Ingrid Adams secre- the LaSal school improvements tary, Clyde Christensen, repre- to their school yards, including sentative, Joyce Peterson, Ann a flag pole fencing trees and June 3 and 4 Dates for the 17th annual Intermountain Junior Fat Stock Show have been set for June 3 and 4 at. the North Salt Lake stock yards. Boys and girls from the intermountain region will be competing for thousands of dollars in- - premiums, altho most emphasis will be placed upon Grand" Champion Youth. The premium list has been completed and is available from William D. Backman, secretary treasurer of Chamber of Commerce, Box 329, Salt Lake City 10 Mr. Backman indicated Utah. that all .entry blanks must be is office not later than Monday May 25, 1953.' The famed Junior Fat Stock Show formally opens Tuesday June 2, 1953 at 5 30 pm at the stock show arena. Livestock will be received until 5 pm Tuesday evening, at 8 pm Newspaper Agency Corp., wil sponsor a star studded all professional vaudeville sow, featuring top comedy siingingk musical and dancing acts. Wednesday June 3 will be devoted to a uniform showmanship and fitting contest and grading of cattle, hogs, and lambs. An exhibitors banquet at the Newhouse hotel, with entertainment furnished by the Salt Lake? Kiwams club, will climax vice-preside- Summers, Norman Beeson, Nila Butler, Bill Gonzales, Carol Fullmer, Vernon Shafer, Clark Fullmer, Brent Lyman, Philip Sieber and Kay Johnson. Ingrid Adams nas been chosen valedictorian. The program is as folows March ay the graduates accompanied by Leroy Haslem, Invocation by Rev Maxwell, song by the Seniors; address of welcome by Kay Allied, class president. Farewell to ser:ors, by Peter Bailey, junior :lass president. The senior class tirls will sing With a Song in my Heart, Valedictory address Ingrid Adams, Saxaphone solo Brent Lyman. Address to Graduates by Edway Redd. Present-aio- n of Graduates and scholarships by Principal Lionel Drecn--e- l. Acceptance of graduates by Superintendent Black. Benedic-io- n Bishop Summers. There wil be a dance after the exercises. , grass. A delegation from Blanding met with the Board in regards to a six: weeks kindergarten. It was motioned and passed that the committee be allowed the use of the building" for the six weeks period, with janitor service, but no supplies. A large delegation of women from Monticello met with the to a school Board in regards lunch program. It was moved that decision on the same be delayed until they found the outcome of the recommendations of the commission findings. Member Foy presented her resignation as board member under the Nepotism Law to become effective July 1. The School board approved the purchase of the Bronson property for a future elementary school site. A check was issued m the amount of $1192 50. A ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL motion was carried unanimousTuesday night the annual mu- ly to Superintendent sic festival of the Monticello Black for a term of tw0 years. Ward M. I. A. was held in the It was moved by board memWard Chapel, directed by Leona ber Stevens that the lot north Markosek. First the colors were of the Monticello hgh school posted by three boy scouts, the building, 50X60 feet, be sold to Lift the LDC church for $7.00 front mothers sang, singing Thine Eyes to the Mountains, foot, for the purpose of buildand Home. The mens chorus ing a seminary building. sang Your Land and My Land The case of the state of Utah and Bring the Wagon Home John, accompanied by Donna vs Oddie Cross was dismissed for lack of evidence. Redd. in-h- 60-m- Ingrid Adams Secretary Club The Monticello Lions held their regular business meeting Monday night at the court house. Nominations were made for officers, the election to be held May 25. Piesident: Keith Redd and Halls First vice president: Helmer Johnson and Ned Jensen ' Second vice president: Dale Poorman and Donald Adams Third vice president: Baxter Miller and Jay Nielson Lion Tamer: Ralph Bailey and Ben Hess. Tail twister: Dale Pehrson and Lloyd Misner Secretary: Keith Jewkes: and Tom Jones Two-yedirectors: Frank Halls, Bill Walton, Karl Allred and Joe Cooper A. Jay Redd, Steve Mayne and Donald Adams were appoin tad a a committee to make ar rangements for the banquet for the Associated Civic Club convention of Southeastern Utah, to be held in Monticello Mav 23. The Club will sponsor a qu?tn dance to be held in June to select a quern from the aorta erd of the comity to compete for me county fair. Ben Hess is cha.i-,n of this committee and w 1 be arise J by the program and entertainment committee. De-ve- re ' ar n. JACK McENTIRE ELECTED SECOND VICE COM. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McEntire and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nieves attended the 5th District p ay Elementary School Holds Program Merrill D. Parkin, Show Manager, left and James A. Hoiper, President, adm.e ore of the blue ribbon awards to be given for prize winnin j l veslock n the 17th annua Intermounlain Junior Fat St j;k Show, June 3-- Mandatory Controls on 1954 Wheat Must Be Considered Probable, Says Sen. Benson Instruction have been received by the San Juan County Committee of the Production and Malcolm Youngs Steer Winner of to Maiketing Administration stait immediately preliminary work necessary for possible allotment and marketing quota programs on the 1954 crop Junior Fat Stock Show A fat steer colm Young, Mr. and Mrs. judged grand of wheat. exhibited by Mal- Monticello, son of Clyn Young, was champion in the San Juan Countys first junior fat stock show held in Monticello Saturday afternoon. Other the stock show placines in were Merald White of LaSal. reserve champion and John Sco-ru- p of Monticello, first place m the group under 800 pounds Judging was done by Marden Broadbent of the Extension service, Utah State Agricultural college. There were 15 exhibited by the boys. the following Immediately judging of the cattle, there was fitting and showing contest, which was won by Robert Jameson from LaSal. Three "halters were given as prizes to the winners of both contests. It is interesting to note that the calf belonging to Malcolm Young receiving first place in the group of steers over 800 pounds, and tbe one belonging to John Scorup, receiving first place in the group under 800 pounds, were sired by Proud Prince ALB, owned by D. B Perkins of Monticello. Exhibitors in Class 1 800 lbs Representative Joyce Peterson Ann Summers Norman Beeson Nila Butler ' Bill Gonzales Carol Fullmer Vernon Schafer Clark Fullmer Brent Lyman Philip Seiber Kay Johnson s available before the deadlines but prudent administration demands that we start to get ready now. If we wait longer, and then find we cannot escape controls, it will be too late to do the necessary preliminary work, the Secretary emphasized. The PMA Committee of this county are required to contact every farmer who grew wheat in any of the years 1951, 1952, or 1953 and obtain information relative to acreages of wheat planted and cropping practices. Every farmer who grew any wheat in one or more of the years, 1951, 1952 or 1953 is re- 4-- H 4-- The spring program of the elementary school was presented by the Monticello Primary grades Friday, May 8 at 7:30 to a large crowd. A great many people had to stand during the Blanding S'xth, Kedrick Somerville, performance. The first number FFA Monticello was, Swing Song Morning, Seventh, "John Scorup, FFA, band Shoem a k e r s rythm Dance and Swing Song and Monticello Eighth, Clayson Lyman, FFA the dances How dye do My Monticello Partner, Dance of Greeting, Pop Class II goes the Weasel and Childrens First, Johnny Scorup, FFA McDonald polka, with Betty Monticello accompanist and LaVerda JenSecond, Robert Jameson, Adams director. Ingrid sen, LaSal played a piano selection NocThird, David Somerville, FFA turne during intermission. Monticello Tom Thumbs Wedding was Fourth, Jay Thomas, then presented by the First and Monticello Sercond grades under the direcLaSal Fifth, David White, tion of Edith Lyman and Rowena Niel Thomas, FFA MonSixth, was Robinette. Ingrid Adams ticello accompanist. Neal Thomas renSeventh, Clayson, FFA Montidered a solo, Carnival of Ven- cello ice. The Farmer an the Dell In connection with the stock was then presented by the third show was a tractor driving conof the direction under grade, four test, which was entered Reta Bailey, with Ingrid Adams, boys, Karl Miller, Dwane byCrowas accompanist. John Semadem and Eddie It was a very successful pro- ley, Pierce, sponsored by the Case gram and was presented again Tractor company. Dwane CrowMonday morning at the elemen- ley, was winner and received a tary school building. The cos- prize of a grease gun presented tumes were exceptionally fine the Case Company. These and represented a lot of hard by four boys will go to Cortez Satwork on the part of the parents urday to enter an area contest as well as the teachers. there and the winner will be rewarded a set of sockets by the Case Company. Extension Agent stated the boys did a good job. 4-- H 4-- H 4-- Clyde Christensen Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson has advised wheat growers that on the basis of supply and demand, information already available, it is apparent that mandatory controls on the 1954 wheat crop must be considered as probable. Final decision under provisions of controlling legislation must be made not later than July 1 for marketing quotas and July 15 for acreage allotments. Because we want to avoid controls to the fullest extent possible, these decisions will not be made until the latest possible information quested to come into the county PMA office within the next Young, few days and bring information Monticello on the acreages of wheat plantII Second, Merald White, ed and land summer fallowed LaSal for each of these years for all Third, Buddy Redd, FFA Mon- farms he now operates. ticello If wheat marketing quotas Fourth, John Scorup, FFA, are proclaimed, a national reMonticello ferendum wheat among all Fifth, Dwayne Bayles, growers must be held not la- and over: First, Malcolm 4-- H Con vention at Helper May 3rd. Mr. McEntire. Post No. 26, was elected 2nd Vice Commander of the District. The Fall District convention of the Legion will be held m Blanding with Post No. 97 as host, the latter part of September or the first part of October. will be Legion nominations held Thursday May 24th at their regular meeting. Election will be held on May 28, and installation of officers will be June 11th. m last clean-u- Escapes Injury In Accident 1953 Monticello High School Seniors Anita Pehrson V. President stated special son. For state weed supervisor for While on the subject of cleanthe Utah state department of up, the matter of the old pioneer agriculture, Bryant Anderson, building has been brought up. recently accepted a position with Several people have been conthe Utah Cooperative association tacted on the subject and there partly owned by farmers in this is a difference of opinion on county, according to word re- what should be done with the ceived from W. B. Robins, man- building. First it seems to be the general opinion ager of the cooperative. that it The county agent, vocational should be torn down for the agricultural teacher, and other following reasons; it is not the farm leaders and groups will be original building, it would cost visited and assisted by Mr. An- in the neighborhood of $600 00 derson in their seed producing or $700.00 to modernize it; then and marketing program. He in- again comes the question some tends to encourage the growth want it modernized and some want it left with walls as are of seed in San Juan county. Anderson spent this week con- several of the older ladies reofficials of the member working there for days, ferring with Utah State Agricultural college plastering, lining with factory, spending regarding a state-wid- e seed mar- planting shrubs and keting program. The Seed grown days watering them, and now it is in a state of rum. It is the by Utah farmers will be marketed locally as well as nationally understanding that the D U P UCA recently acquired Kelley were given permission to move Western Seed Co. which has the building on the lot where it been added to the associations now stands, if they would fix seed service owned by more it up. than 7,000 Utah farmers. The other group want it resIn his new position, Mr. An- tored, as a matter of sentiment, derson will travel the about say they want the coming genstate assisting farmers with their eration to have some seed problems and establishnng of the history ofpreserved and the past, coseed marketing and buying the old log cabin will have past operatives among farm groups. out of the picture in the next A spokesman at the Utah State few years; they will never know Agricultural college noted that what it is and only this way will tms will be a great service to they know how their forefathers Utah farmers and will add great- lived. Apostle Bennion states ly to our national seed market- that when taking tourists ing program. through the Temple grounds he first shows them the temple then he takes them to the little cabin in the corner which is as it was when the pioneers lived there. The group further state there is no place in the state (By Blanding Correspondent) of Utah with a richer heritage on is home Eugene Shumway a 30-dleave before he goes than Monticello and that we will overseas. During the last few have missed a lot if we do not davs. since his return he had preserve one of these old cabins. It is the suggestion of some a rather narrow escape. He was coming from the mines in his of the D.U.P. members that a fathers pickup when he met a plaque be placed on the site truck coming around a sharp and that a small park be made, bend. There wasnt quite room possibly with a grill and small enough to pass, and the pickup picnic ground, and that it be was mashed pretty badly when made a place of beauty. it side swiped the truck. Luckily no one was hurt. Wednesday's activities. Thursday, June 4 will bring financial rewards to the youthful livestock growers. Auctions begin at 9:30 a.m. featuring two veteran auctioneers for the event. The well known auctioneers Col. Charles Adams, Los Angeles and Col. W. H. Adams Jr., Salt Lake City, will be on hand to add touches of humor and to LEGAL BLANKS all kinds LEGAL BLANKS all kinds Typewriters Adding Machines keep prices moving upward. tf. Phone 34 Dove Creek. Colo. for sale at the Press Office tf. Merrill Parkin, show manager for sale at the Press Office North Salt Lake, indicated that there has been evidences of a great interest m this years Junior Fat Stock show. A good crowd should be pres ent at the show to purchase high quality meat livestock at premKaye Allred ium prices. President Monticello Lions Club Nominates New Officers day. As paper week is from May 16 to 23, with clean-u- p the overall ending August 1. Trucks will be available at the cemetery on the 16th and again on the 23rd, to pick up the trash. Prizes will be $10 00 for the first and $5 00 for second prize in the two groups, one for having the most beautiful premises and the other for making the greatest improvement. All premises will be inspected prior to the 15th and after the conclusion of the drive. Judges are Oris Rudd Eilma Krumm and Susan Jame- Saints. Monticello Seniors School Board Graduate May 14 Meeting Held Junior Fat Stock Show Set For p weeks who had contributed in any way. To reach out and get every young person interested in recreation and to conduct all recreational activities according to the standards of the church was the advice given by Elder Romney. He explained that recreation has always played an important part in the lives of The ground breaking ceremony for the new building took place at a sunrise service, July 2, 1951, and since that time it has been erected by the members of the Blanding and Grayson Wards at a cost of $128,000. with an additional $13,000 spent for furnishings. Week p The Civic Committee wish to remind the townspeople of the clean-u- those Latter-da- y 15 May 16 to 23 Blanding Dedicated Sun. (By Blanding Correspondent) Elder Marion G. Romney of the Council of the Twelve dedicated the beautiful new recrea-ha- ll at Blanding in impressive evening services, Sunday, May 10, 1953. 650 people attended the meeting which was conducted by Bishop Wm. Ervin Palmer, of the Grayson Ward. Speakers, besides Bishop Palmer, O. were Leland W. Redd and Frost Black, of the San Juan O. Stake Presidency, Parley Hurst, Elder Marion G. Romney, L. Bayles. and Bishop Grant The combined choirs of 76 voices furnished the music under the direction of Reva Redd and Robert Castleton with Mamie Adams accompanist. Darwin Jones, NUMBER Cancer Drive Successful in San Juan Co. Cancer San Juan County Drive has been completed, according to Fern Richey, chairman, and the drive was very successful, going over the top by a small margin. The following amounts were received from the various districts. Monticello $112.00; Blanding, $164.00; Bluff, and vicinity, $28.00; White Canyon, $29.07; and LaSal, $22.15. The ladies clubs in Blanding made the drive there, also the Mrs. clubs in Monticello and Richey wishes to express her appreciation for the fine work that was done by all the workers. D. U. P. Meeting Scheduled For May 23rd ter than July 25. or more of all wheat farmers who vote must approve the proclaimed quotas before they can be put into effect. If farmers fail to approve the quota by this vote, they will be subject only to acreage allotments but price support levels will drop from 90 to 50 per cent of parity. These programs directly affect the economy of every wheat farm in this county; therefore, it is important that all growers participate. As the farmer elected representatives of San Juan the PMA Committee urges full support and cooperation of all farmers in the county. Two-thir- two-thir- Commissioners Hold Meeting Commissioners, Bayles, Crowley and Adams were present at Commissioners the meeting held Tuesday. A great deal of time was spent straightening out land descriptions, plats, etc., at Bluff The sheriff made a request to be allowed to purchase tA-stretchers for use of the County. Commissioners agreed to secure them. Albert Mdurer asked for a license to operate public dances at his quonset. Application was granted. The Commissiooners went on record as opposing the completion of the crossing at Devils Canyon at the present time, until some of the curves are taken out of the road. The Clerk was asked to write to the Ute Indian Agency at Ignacio, Colo., recommending that they dismiss their Indian police in San Juan County and to pay the amount now being paid to said policeman to the San Juan County sherifif and the Blanding Marshall, inasmuch as most of the work falls upon them anyway. It was voted that the County would have a write-u- p in the Scenic Edition of the Salt Lake Tribune, at a cost of $156.00, to be published May 17. Steven P. and Steve Meyer and Rene Posner went to Salt Lake City the first of the week. There will be no D U.P. meeting this week because of school and other club activities. The regular meeting will be held on May 22 at Verdure with Ella hostess. A county Barton as camp election will be held. All members who are regisfered are requested to come and vote. A lesson will be given on dancing. Jure 5, there will be a district convention of the D. U. P. Mrs. Kate B. Carter of thp central committee will be 'iere Monticello w. te tie host Leroy Haslam had a date up to ihc rest of the District. North with Uncle Sam Monday where he went to take his phyMr. and Mrs. Carlos Hyde and sical. He doesnt know yet how Virginia left Saturday on a vahe rated with Uncle Sam, but cation trip which will take them expects to have to go the ser- through the northern part of vice soon. He will return to his the state and Nevada. They will FOR SALE Old newspapers. home in Wellsville after school visit Beverly and there welcome 5 cents per bundle. 13-tf- Dove is out. a new grandson. c Creek Press. v |