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Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1923

Page

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Public schools plan. obituary and local notices compiled

The board of education set plans for the September school start and noted seven vacancies in area districts. Uintah mourns editor H. W. Cooper with services held in Winterset Iowa. Vernal hosts pioneer celebration honoring Ashley valley settlers from 1880 and a silver lavatory gift to Mrs. William Preece. Local tax levies and civic leaders honored at Uintah stake and Myton events.

Board of Education Ofat Myton Fruitland Stockmore Tabtona Ofat Talmage Uintah H. W.oper Ise News-Advocate TiMonday Mrr Cooper Beaver Pittsburg Hierset Iowa Parsons College Fairid Whett Deriver Colo Price Worka Paper We A. Avery Lk Cooper Prrs W. J. Cooper Wintértown Ww Cooper, Jr Winterset R. Cowper Jewe Mnemner Watrussen F Or Commerce J. Freelin Johnson Winver Vernal Ashley Valley Whiterocks William Preece Wallace Goer Uintah Stake Zion Gytha Wil R Tyre Fyignice J. of Myton Ate Wyardon Dodds

Castlepeak irrigation project tied to railroad line

Washington Aug. 13. The Castlepeak irrigation project hinges on a westward Mayo Moffat railroad into Utah and the Uintah basin. Without rail access the project appears too costly to pursue. engineers estimate $180 per acre, with two costly features Starvation reservoir and two miles of tunnels. A railroad could cut costs and provide market outlets, making the project potentially feasible if transport improves.

Harry J. Drown Washington Moffat Utah Uintah Basin Castlepeak Wold Utah Lake Salt Lake City Castle Peak Starvation Rocky Mountions Cottonwood Gulch Myton Myton Beach U‘ntah Basin Construction Company Pleasant Valley South Myton Bench Patletta Bench Starvation Reservoir Pariette Bench Leland Bench Castleneak Denver

Uintah Basin Industrial Convention Draws Thousands

Thousands from across Utah attended the Uintah Basin Industrial Convention at Ft. Duchesne with about 3000 on Thursday. Floods disabled Governor Mabey, who sent Don Colton to represent him. speakers covered water, agriculture, co operation, and oil while the women showcased dress forms and home projects.

Uintah Basin Industrial Convention Ft. Duchesne Utah Uintah Basin Salt Lake Ogden Charles W. Mabey Don B. Colton L. M. Winsor C., Y. Cannon Arthur Moulton Episcopal Church Frank S. Harris Benjamin Brown Utah Poultry Association Joseph Jensen George Thomas U. of U Rozina Skidmore U.4.c Victora Christensen A. C Rena B. Maycock J. (. Wogansen William Peterson Don 38 Colton H. J. Webb P. G. Holden Charles W. Walker FE. O. Leatherwood Heber J. Grant

Seed Plant Site Chosen in Duchesne for Alfalfa Seed Plant

The Duchesne site at block 122 on Ste to eight has been picked for the alfalfa seed plant by the J G Peppard Seed company. J G Peppard Sr Charley Pep pard Kidson and supervisor J Sf White with William B Pratt selected the location near the Duchesne flour mill north of the river at the Blue bench. The move follows a farmer acreage drive of 12 000 acres pledged to seed production with contracts signed by western county farmers. Building has begun and Jesse W Clement of Duchesne has the erection contract, while Axel Pierson donated a warranty deed for the Jets site.

Ste Duchesne J. G. Peppard Seed Company J. G Blue Bench Pratt Peppard Seed Company Duchesne Wll Roosevelt Jesse W. Clement Axel Pierson

Local News Briefs From Duchesne Area

Numerous items record visits and travels of residents including Miss Margaret Young in town en route from Price, and Mark Wooly heading to Green River after honey collecting. Events include a planned millinery shop opening, a birthday party for Renny Mickelson, marriages and engagements, teaching hires for Duchesne, bridge luncheon honors, and community announcements involving Bishop Moulton, Rev Buckley, and local exchanges of guests, with travel to Salt Lake, Provo, and Roosevelt noted.

Margaret Young Mt. Home Jack Young Price Mark Wooly Green River Ernest Wilson Wilson Building Fellar Duchesne Fern Danforth Idaho Monte Young J. M. Mickelson Renny Grace Anderson Stevie Axelgard Beth Jensen Marie Nelson Alice Stevensen Dale Jensen Viola Howes Novello Lawson Nola Clemens Edith Wooley Nelda Nails Fannie Bjornson Helen Hanson Florence Madsen Dora Averett Wellington Harry Marsh Marsh Averett Ife John Aoore Marvel Salt Lake Moore Ruth Price Indian Canyon E H. Peterson Esther Wall Roosevelt A. M. Andreason Salt Lake Temple Duchesne City Hart Dougan Cecelia Bird Mt. Emmons O. C. Lockhart Hortense Lockhart George Kohl Harry Walker Maesdames Wm. Seaton John Wimmer E. Schomian Jay Pope T. Firth A. J. Fellers M. B. Pope Joe Schlefeel A. N. Alt Laird Dean H. Duberstein Fred Ferron C. and L. Dickerson Id Hart C. LaBronte J. Dalgleish O. Smith A. M. Murdock Eva Murdock Seattle San Francisco Miss Merl Grant Oakland Homer Liddell Hiawatha Bishop Moulton Buckley Provo Ft. Duchesne Carl Johnson Wm. Craver Joe Lewis California Leora Howarth Will Anderson Frank Kelso Anna Kelso Houston Texas Kelso Toulaine Institute New Orleans New York Palmer Institute A. N R. G. Porter Inez Hays the Mutual Mira Ruth Madsen Boneta Randolph Jensen Julius Jensen Mesdames C. Andersen J. Mickelson R. Jenson Sid Gardner Hayden Duchesna Mir

Governor Mabey Arrives After Flood Delay

Governor Mabey arrived in Duchesne after floods in northern Utah delayed his plan to address the UIC at Fort Duchesne. He traveled with his family and State Road Commissioner Peterson from Salt Lake, a 121 mile journey of five hours, including a 60 mile stretch in 59 minutes. He addressed the convention today.

Mabey Fort Duchesne Utah Duchesne Jagt Peterson Salt Lake Duchesne

Route and stations chosen for Pony Express race

The pony express revival route from St. Joseph Missouri to San Francisco California spans 2135 miles in three zones with 243 relay stations. Cavalrymen and state riders will compete using army horses from Fort Riley Fort Russell and Monte Rey with acclimatization efforts in Colorado for high altitude mileage.

St. Joseph Earl Snell Reno, Ney Pathfinding Committee Duchesne Loavelocks Nev Lovelocks San Francisco Snell Fort Riley Kan Fort Russell Wyo Monterey Calif W. T. Bauskett Cavary Colorado Utah

Birthday Party Hosted by Marguer ite Axelgard

Marguer ite Axelgard hosted a Friday birthday party for a large group of friends. Guests included Fawn Smith Carollna Walker Hilda Hawes Mabel Mickelson Beth Jensen Aledh Woolley Glen Stevanson Mafiatilda Dora Davis Gwentth Pierson Wann Pierson Gergie Kohl Vada Poolson Edna Hingham Harry Walker Glen Holfeltz Maxine Schlegel Emily Madsen. After games ice cream and cake were served.

Marguerite Axelgard Fawn Smith Carollna Walker Hilda Hawes Mabel Mickelson Beth Jensen Aledh Woolley Glen Stevanson Mafiatilda Dora Davis Gwentth Pierson Wann Pierson Gergie Kohl Vada Poolson Edna Hingham Harry Walker Glen Holfeltz Maxine Schlegel Emily Madsen

Roosevelt minister to lead late service at St Pauls

The Rev M M Fryer of Roosevelt will conduct an 11 oclock service at St Pauls Episcopal Church next Sunday. Bishop Moulton of Salt Lake and the Rev Hersey of Vernal will preach in the evening.

Rv. M. M. Fryer Roosevelt St. Pauls Church Bishop Moulton Salt Lake Hersey Vernal

Hearing Postponed In Wagon and Machine Co Receiver Case

Federal Judge Tillman D Johnson postponed the hearing on the receiver’s report for Consolidated Wagon and Machine company to August 25. The July 28 submission rejected a tentative eight month operating plan and directed stockholders and creditors to confer on winding up Itsalfsia by May 1 next.

Tillman D. Johnson Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company Itsalfsia

Local notes on travel and a funeral procession

This week's items include M. B. Pope and Thomas Sweatmar returning from a Strawberry fishing trip with a good catch despite unsettled weather. Hilda Winterrose visits Heber while deputy county recorder. George and Mrs. Lindsay travel through Duchesne to attend the funeral of F. G. Thompson in Cottonwood. Thompson, a Park City and Salt Lake resident for over forty years, died at Farnum Idaho aged 77. William Jolly of Tabtona was in town on Tuesday for business.

Salt Lake M. B. Pope Thomas Sweatmar Strawberry Hilda Winterrose Heber George Lindsay Mountain Home Duchesne F. G. Thompson Lindsay Farnum Idaho Cottonwood Thompson Park City William Jolly Tabtona

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