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Newspaper
Duchesne Eagle
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1966
Page
7
Local American Cancer Society unit urges residents to heed Surgeon General findings on lung cancer. Smoking raises risk tenfold. quitting after five to ten years cuts risk substantially, with about 47 000 U.S. deaths expected this year.
The Utah Health Department reports one cancer case in Duchesne County for the week ending April 1. April marks the annual Cancer Crusade, with Neighbor-to-neighbor volunteers urging periodic checkups and donations to fund cancer research and prevention.
Supt. Thomas J. Abplanalp states all contemplated purchases over 100 dollars for schools must be submitted to and approved by the board of education. Bids are invited from suppliers for items costing 100 dollars or more.
Miss Sandra Wadley began work March 21 as secretary to Supt. Thomas J. Abplanalp of the Duchesne County School District. She previously served a year and a half as a district office clerk and attends Weber State College in winter quarter, succeeding Mrs. Jeanette Lewis who resigned March 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lundgren and daughter Susan arrived in Duchesne from Kennewick Washington to visit their daughter and son-in-law Mrs. Stephen Lott. Sherrie Lundgren returned to Washington with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons and two sons of Layton visited Mrs. Simmons' parents Mr. and Mrs. Al Mezenen. Easter greetings joined Mr. and Mrs. Von Lott with William McKean of Salt Lake and Miss Mary Lott. Ted R. Johnson and family of Salt Lake were guests of Wilbur Bates over Easter.
Moon Lake Electric Assn directors approved the 1966 budget and a new Working Agreement and Wage Structure for all employees. The plan increases wages and covers uniform wages hours and benefits for members, with sick leave and vacation formalized. The agreement between the Moon Lake Electric Assn and Moon Lake Employees Assn is subject to refinement and final adoption soon, and will be reviewed annually or as agreed.
Tabiona residents hosted Lynn and LaRena Curry and family from Sandy for Easter weekend at Ted Nye’s home. A wide circle of relatives from Salt Lake City, Murry, Provo, Granger, Delta, and Idaho gathered for visiting, church, and a large Easter picnic with 28 children and many accompanying mothers. The period included travel, spring vacations, and a church program highlighting God Bless America and Christ Has Risen, with local families sharing meals and settling plans for travel and Army training.
The tentative 1966 67 calendar begins August 29, a Monday, for 180 instructional days. Teachers must spend three extra days in preparation at the start and end of the year, per Supt. Thomas J. Abplanalp. The calendar aligns with the Union High School Board of Managers schedule.
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