Railroads Fight Tunnel Case Before Interstate Commission
A letter from A L Vogl details testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. The Rio Grande Moffat road case drew strong questions about public interest and the tunnel plan, with commissioners showing interest and some urging a clearer position before any final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Vogl
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Rio Grande Moffat Road
Comfon
Suatter
Mmebers
Callister
Tunnel Commission
Ines G. Rogers
Denver Suberof Commerce
Benton
Commission
Jones
Cole Commission
McAllister
Unien
Rogers
Rio Grande
Sogers
Trai
Big Grande
Soyull
Ito
Moffat
Opinio
Hirao
Eot'np
McManamy
Ster
Vogt
Vogl
Ap PE
Falsioney
Fefc
John E
Per Capita Meat Consumption Rises in 1930
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports higher meat consumption in the first five months of 1930 than the same period in previous seven years. Based on Federally-Inspected slaughter animals and net imports, the rise reflects greater market supply and growing population demand, with Charles D. Carey noting increased cattle sheep and hog production in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Charles D. Carey
National Live Stock and Meat Board of
Chicugzo
Mrs Bjornson Appears in Freiburg Passion Play
Mra F Bjornson performed in the Freiburg Passion Play at the University of Utah. Thirty two Freiburg actors and Utah groups as soldiers pilgrims water girls angels and choruses contributed. Mrs Bjornson calls the experience colorful and memorable. Mr and Mrs Orland Augusson formerly of the Duchesne school also took part as chorus members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. F. Bjornson
University of Utah
Freiburg
Germany
Stenographer Change at County Agent’s Office
Zella Rust leaves for Mt Emmons to stay with parents. Clara Hansen of Stooseevlt takes her place as stenographer in the County Agent's office. Miss Hansen is a graduate of the Commercial Department of Duchesne County High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Rust
Mt. Emmons
Clara Hansen
Stooseevlt
Miss Hansen
Duchesne County High School
Utah Colorado Commission Objections Delay Basin Railroad Effort
A detailed letter recounts discussions with officials in Utah and Colorado about a proposed Basin railroad. It notes potential objections from the Colorado Commission, expected delays until mid September, and suggests Shelby assume Benton’s Utah report. Senator King offers cooperation to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Benton
Utih
Senator King
Utah
Denver
Oura
A. L. Yogl
Uintail Basin Nailroad League
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station Publishes Five Works
The Utah Agricultural Experiment Station released five publications for distribution. Bulletin 217 by W. P. Thomas covers Slices of Farm Products in Utah. Bulletin 218 by J. Soren son discusses The Alfalfa Seen Chalcis fly in Utah. Bulletin 219 by D. W. Pittman and George Stewart details Twenty eight Years of Irrigation Experiment near Logan Utah 1902 29 inclusive. Circular 88 provides Annual Summary of Publications. Circular 89 outlines Rules and Regulations for the Seventh Inter mountain Egg laying Contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logans
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
Utah
W. P. Thomas
J. Sorenson
Logan
D. W. Pittman
George Stewart
Byron Alder
American Legion Picnic At Legion Chateau
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a picnic at the Legion Chateau on Friday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Crocker, Mr. and Mrs. Jess W. Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Titus Jones, and many other couples. Special invited guests were Dr and Mrs W Bishop, Mrs Mary Connor, Mrs Ollie Schonlan, and Frank Connor. The event featured cards and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Chateau
E. W. Crocker
Jess W. Johnston
Titus Jones
Guy J. Woullenpeck
Harvey Partridge
Chester Lyman
Win
Case
Fred Johnson
Ernest Wilson
Sidewalk Improvements progress in Duchesne city
Repairs have been made in front of Hjart a sercan tile and the sidewalk will look as a sidewalk ought to in a progressive city like Duchesne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjart'a Sercantile
Duchesne
Delegates Attend American Legion Convention from Duchesne Post
Charles R Barton James Dalgielsh and Ernest Wilson depart for the American Legion Convention at Irovo this week as Duchesne Post delegates. Auxiliary delegates include Mrs Hildur W Johnston Afton Crocker Mrs Minnie L Pope and Mrs Ernest Wilson. The convention runs Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Visitors From Pennsylvania Visit Brackenridge Trio
Miss Kathleen Craig and Miss Dorothy Heckert of Brackenridge Pennsylvania visit Miss Craig's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Rh I Price in Brackenridge during a brief trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Craig
Dorothy Heckert
Brackenridge, Venn
Miss Craig
Ss. Rh. I. Price
Fleece Weight Comparisons Across Western States 1929 1930
In 1929 Utah averaged 8.1 pounds per fleece rising to 9.0 in 1930. Nevada held 7.2 in 1929 and 7.8 in 1930. Idaho reached 8.8 in 1929 and 7.2 or 7.5 in 1930. Colorado 7.2 then 7.5, Arizona 6 both years. Western states averaged 8.1 in 1930, 7.8 in 1929, while the U S total was 7.6 in 1929 and 7.8 in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Colorado
Arizona
Montana
North Atlantic States
North Central States
South Atlantic States
South Central States
Western States
United States
Students return from Citizens Military Training Camp
George Davis and Harold Billings returned Sunday from the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas. They passed the basic examination entitling them to return next year as noncommissioned officers. Harold Billings won a marksmanship award. The camp lasted four weeks with about 223 students attending statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Harold Billings
Citizens Military
Ft. Douglas
Studnnts
Transatlantic telephone expansion reaches Europe Vatican and Sweden
The article notes rapid growth in transatlantic telephony linking the United States with major European and South American cities and extending to Vatican City and Sweden. It predicts Far East connections within a few years, with dial phones spreading across government and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
South America
Vatican City
Sweden
Far East
New York
San Francisco
Sare
England
France
Farmstead Exhibit At Utah College Displays High Interest
County Agent Leltoy reports C Funk did not bring the farmstead exhibit from Utah State Agricultural College to the U C C last Monday. The exhibit is the same one shown at the Farmers' En engagement at the College and is expected to draw notable interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leltoy. C.funk
Utah State Agricultural College
Public Education Advancing Rapidly In U S History
Washington D C The growth of public education shows rapid expansion over the 40 year span from 1890 to 1928 according to Carl A Jessen a specialist with the United States Office of Education Enrollment rose from about 12 7 million in 1890 to over 25 million in 1925 and 1928 amid rising school attendance and property values The share of five to seventeen year olds in school increased from 63 6 percent in 1890 to 1 5 percent in 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington D. C
United States
Office of Education
Carl A. Jessen
Jessen
County Real Estate Transfers Show Townsite Grist and Tiny Sums
County Recorder records reveal several transfers this week including Annie and Martin Cleary to Agnes Ferron for Lots 2-34-65 Block 22 Duchesne with $10.00 consideration. George Woodhead to Stephen Adams for SWY4SW Sec 27 T18 R2W for $1.00. Hazel Wadden to William Davies for scattered parcels in Sec 10 Sec 1d Sec 12 T25 R6W for $1.60. R B Jordan to Fontella Mann for Lots 14-15 Block 4 Roosevelt Townsite for $1.00. A Reay to A C and Myrtle Bear for WNW Sec 25 T15S R4W for $1.00. Lucretia Evans to Larry Sprouse for Lot 14 Block 29 Plat A Roosevelt Townsite for $1500. Adam and Amanda Hess to Joseph Fakler for Lots 1-2-3-4 SYNE Sec 2 T38 R2W for $1.00. Marriage records note Joseph W. Herbert and Nettie Richens from Ver nal Utah. Jury drawn for August Term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of
the County Recorder
Annie
Martin J. Cleary
Agnes C. Ferron
Duchesne
George T
C. A. Woodhead
Stephen A. Adams
J. E. Hazel Wadden
William Davvies
Jordan
Fontella Mann
Roosevelt
Reay
A. C
Myrtle V. Bear
Lucretia M. Evans
Larry Sprouse
Amanda M. Hess
Joseph Fakler
Les
Joseph W. Herbert
Nettie Richens
Vernal
Making a cistern by Omer Robinson in Duchesne Utah
A reader named Omer Robinson describes building a cistern in Funk Duchesne Utah. He details materials costs including cement sacks pipe and gravel and notes the cistern capacity about 625 gallons with some leaks. He mentions his son Mr Stobins supply of filtered water and possible piping to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy
Funk
Duchesne
Utah
Omer Robinson
Stobinson
Local Interest Grows in County Clerk Race Prospect
Howard C. Moffitt son of Tate John W. Moffitt is reportedly seeking the County Clerk post. C A Erickson P O Madsen and H C Moffitt traveled to Duchesne Myton and Roosevelt to engage with voters and discuss campaigns on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Moffitt
Tate John W. Moffitt
C. A. Erickson
P.O. Madsen
H.C. Moffitt
Duchesne
Myton
Roosevelt
Dinty Moore Plans Addition to Restaurant
Dinty Moore is adding a new four by thirty four foot section to his current restaurant. The existing building will be enlarged to the new dimensions and joined by arches. The expanded plant should be ready for use around September first, constructed by David Sexton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinty Moores
David Sexton
Editor George S and Bowers Restore Health at Price Hospital
The COURIERE editor George S and Bowers are reported to be rapidly regaining health and plan to leave Price hospital soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S&s. Bowers
the Couriere
Price Hospital
Bids Opened for 16 Miles of Nlever to Fruitland Road
Multiple Utah localities report bids or contracts for roadwork and public works. Projects span Farmington, Gunnison, Ephraim, Mayfield, and Delta, with new power lines, park land purchases, school repairs, gravel road work, and a large 70,000 airport administration project. notable site names include Juab Delta Salt Lake City Provo and Parowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlever
Fruitland Road
Parowan
Ephraim
Mayfield
Washington
Gunnison
Lake Fork—National ‘Forest Service
Lake Fork Mountain
Utah
Willard T. Cannon
Utah-Idaho Sugar Co
Brigham City
Compton Art and Minsie Company
Salt Lake City
Union Association Mining ‘Company
West Tintic
A. Parry
Brigian City
Mertell Lumber Co
Farr ‘Jewelry Company
Jules D. _ Roberts
Utah Gas and Yoke Company
Wasateh Gas Company
Ogden
GHS Company
Mt. Fleasant
George Petty
Ferron
Sky Line Drive
Duck Park
Verron Reservoir
Oakley—Water Users
Weber River
Upper Weber River
S Association
S Association,” At Meeting Held’ Tere
Lehi
Tooele
Combined Metals Reduction, ‘Company
Eotner
Main
First North
Texans Gas and Oil Company
A. G. Young and Company
Farmington
Weber Canyon
sephi—City Meat Market
John C. Hall
I. G. Grane
Coalville
Behedan
State Road Commission
County
Monticello
Blanding
Garland
Conerstone Lab
Garland Ward
Pangultch
Andrew Johnson
Church Seminary
Balling
Herrs
Cedar City
Elks’ Hall
Provo
Actdties
Hooper—Ora Bundy
Ogden—Brown “Ellentine Company
Lorin Farr Park
Phistle
Castilla
Here
Spanish Canyon
Delta
Delta Valley Creamery Busit
Springville
Utah Poultry Association
Logan
Utah Wool Growers! Association
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Mrs. Bjornson
Sellfloto Circus
Herbert Rudeen
American Legion
Pennsylvania
Senate
Capitol
Waslington Fost
County Office News
Boneta
Dinty Moore
Utah Industrial News
Farmington and Cousterville
Sega HK Products Company
Sanpeter County
Amd
Sevier County
Fairmont Springs
Nephi—Sutton
Telluride Power Company
Connection
Juab County
Sale Creek Canyon
Nephi Times
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