Local Board Election Details and Candidate Totals
A detailed account lists candidates by district with vote tallies. Cedarview and Midview show multiple entries while No 44% and several districts report partial results and uneven support across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schooer Dt
Cedarview Tea Vonarch
Levi T. Anderpal
Cedarview
Anderton
Myton
Miller
Gort
Altonah
Burton
Bluebell
Mt. Iit
Stratefork
Cannon
Gan
Boneta
Cannon -Ar Burton
Talmage
Total Cannon
Sporton
Dominguez Escalante Expedition and Santa Fe Trail Link
Fragmentary notes recount the Escalante expedition and its aim to map an overland route to California from Santa Fe. It describes historic Spanish settlements, the 1776 origin near Santa Fe, key figures, and the route’s connection to later trails and trade networks across the Southwest.
Lone Tree Mine drama to be shown December 22 in Theodore
Duchesne notes recall town events including a big St Paul Guild bazaar in Theodore raising over $100 with auctioneer John A. Yortie and Mrs Medaris. The Theodore residents petitioned the Indian department for $25,000 to build a Duchesne river bridge and Means recommends bridges at Duchesne and Strawberry rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fitzwater
Myton
Lone Tree Mine
Theodore
Dart
St Paul's Guild
John A. Yortie
St. Paul
Indian Department
Duchesne River
Tloward C
Means
Theodore People
Duchesne
Strawberry
Escalante and companions traverse Utah area in 1776 expedition
The text recounts Escalante and companions crossing rivers from Green River to Utah Lake, then moving toward Monterey. They encounter friendly Indigenous peoples around Utah Lake and Provo River, name several rivers and sites, abandon a Utah Lake guide after a dispute, become snowbound near Black Rock, head toward Santa Fe, traverse Ced ar Valley and the Virgin River, reach Moqui towns, and proceed to Zuni and beyond with limited rest and aid from Indigenous groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Waite Rivers
Green River
San Buenaventura
Jensen
Utah
Uinta
Duchesne Rivers
Duchesne
Utah Lake
Bancroft
Provo
Castilla Hot Springs
Spanish Fork River
Escalante
Jordan River
Rio de Santa Ana
Provo River
Monterey
Sevier River
Santa Isabel
Sevier
Oasis
Deseret
Beaver River Valley
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake
Laguna
Blackrock
Santa Fe
Cedar Valley
Ash Creek
Virgin River
Table Lands
Colorado
San Juan
Dominguez
Encalante
Dinimalg
Acoma
Iseleta
Alburque
Sandia
Santo Domingo
Duchesne Resident Joseph H. Benson Dies in California
Joseph H. Benson, longtime Duchesne area settler, died in Rialto California at about 75 years old. He helped bring water to his Blue Bench homestead and left Duchesne six years ago for California, later owning ranch property in Rialto. Born in Pocomoke City Maryland, he lived in Aspen before moving to Duchesne and had a sister in Maryland and a brother in California. His friends mourn his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Benson
Duchesne
Benson
Rialto
California
Blue Bench
Mr. Benson
Peecomoke City
Maryland
Colorado
Aspen
Pocomoke City
Myton Community Bazaar and Christmas Play Prep
The Myton community Ladies Aid Bazaar at the Opera House drew strong returns, hopes to near 100 dollars. A rehearsal at 2 30 Saturday for Christmas in Mother Gooseville and The Christmas Story pagent will involve all church youth. Sermons and lectures focus on The Church and The Abiding Word with Voices of Victory. readers should study John chapters 10 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Opera House
Myton
Westminster Circle
Mother Gooseville
Henry
John
Escalante Dominguez Expedition Reassessment
From the Santa Fe arrival on January 2 1777 the Dominguez and Escalante expedition is seen as a road opening failure yet an exploration success. They urged a Utah Lake mission but authorities rejected the move delaying Monte rey and missionary plans. Utah and the Great Basin remained unresolved in this historical heritage test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
California
Dominguez
Escalante
Utah Lake
Utah
Great Basin
Basin Turkeys Prepared for Market in Uintah Basin
The Northwest Turkey Growers Association and Utah Poultry Association received turkeys for the Christmas market. Boxes distributed: Law Point 158, Vernal 119, Fort Duchesne 92, Neola 109, Roosevelt two days 137 and 145, Duchesne 140. About ten to twelve birds per box. price after expenses. Turkeys graded and packed in wax paper lined boxes and shipped by rail in refrigeration cars. Thanksgiving pool earned growers over five cents per pound more than competitors. The 019 boxes shipped valued over $35,000. Turkey growing is the area’s largest poultry phase in Uintah Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Turkey Growers Association
Utah Poultry Association
Law Point
Vernal
Fort Duchesne
Neola
Roosevelt
Duchesne
Turkey
Uintah Bagin
Stockmen Elect Officers at Duchesne Banquet
The Duchesne Livestock Association held its annual meeting in the Duchesne court room with about 10 stockmen present. Elected officers were President Gus Salmonson, Vice President Gusty 1% , Directors A Larson Arcadia Joseph B Cowan Duchesne and Charles R Barton, with L C Winslow re-elected secretary treasurer. The evening featured a banquet at the Grant hotel, followed by dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne Livestock Association
Duchesne
Charles DeMolsy
A. F. Richards
Forest Rangers
Gus Salmonson
Gusty
A. Larson
Arcadia
Joseph B. Cowan
Charles R. Barton Duchesne
L. C. Winslow
Grant Hotel
County Commissioners Hear Pleas for Home Demonstrator
At the last regular meeting about twenty five county women urged the budget include a home demonstrator for 1931. Petitions from 16 precincts supported the request. decision postponed to December 10 as budget talks continue. Commissioners ordered a warrant for 915.40 to settle damages filed by D. J. Penley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Penley
Myron 20 Years Ago and Local News Notes
A compilation of local items: Miss Hazel Hemphill ill with typhoid fever. Miss Hannah Morgan travels to Kentucky via Colorado Springs. Miss Waugh visited in Colorado. A. F. Maxwell advances work on his Uinta basin building. new opera house progress toward holidays. Vernal Commercial club organizes with 100 potential members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taylor
Hazel Hemphill
Burt
D. W. Thomas
Hotchkiss
Colorado
Newland Ditch
California
Uinta Basin
A. F. Maxwell
Hannah Morgan
Kentucky
Miss Waugh
Colorado Springs
A. W. Clemmons
Pittsburg-Salt Lake Oil, Company
J. Heber. Richards
Fred Warner
Theodore
L. L. Thomas
Portland
Oregon
Squire Fridell’s
Orson Adams
Warry Frost
Los Angeles
Ladies’ Aid
Pariette
Opera House
Real Live
Cook
Vernal
Ashley Valley
Keeping a Flock of Laying Hens on the Farm Pays
Farmers are urged to maintain 200 to 500 laying hens as a profitable, steady cash source similar to milk and pork. A well fenced, orderly poultry operation on 50 to 100 acres can yield at least 24 dollars profit per hen annually, with emphasis on quality stock from reputable hatcheries under the industry motto Elatehery Chicks for Greater Profits.
Farmers gain advance wool money in Duchesne county
About thirty five thousand fleeces were consigned over two days at the County Agent's office and at Roosevelt Bank in Duchesne and Roosevelt. An advance of thirty five thousand dollars was paid to sheepmen to cover taxes feed and other needs. The Uintah Farm Bureau Cooperative association arranged the deal with National Wool Marketing. More sign up days will be posted. contact the County Agent in Duchesne or Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne County
Duchesne
Roosevelt Stita Bank
Roosevelt
National Wool Marketing, Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Afany
Uintah Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Vernal
Luncheon Club discusses road designation and farm board progress
The Gate Way Luncheon Club heard from State Senator Ray E Dillman A Odore Johnson and W N Preas about Uintah county farm board achievements and wool marketing payments. Attendees debated designating Taoblona to Duchesne as a state road and anticipated federal funds for Vernal to Craig improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate Way
Ray E. Dillman
A. Theodore Johnson
Farm Bureau
Uintah County
W. N. Preas
Draper and Company
Farm Board
Johnson
Duchesne County
Preas
Duchiesne
Jon Déltar
Federal Farm Bureau
Taoblona
Duchesne
Dillman
State Road Commission
Billings
Henry H. Blood
Congressman Colton
Congress
Vernal
Craig
Blood
Colton
Open on U S Highway 40 Maintains Key Mountain Passes
Utah officials report continued efforts to keep Berthoud and Rabbit Ears passes on U S 40 open year round. V plows on tractors handle snow cuts. open traffic exists Vernal to Denver with rough stretches. Funds sought to complete the Vernal to Craig link under public domain act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauntainence Division
Colorado State Road Department
Berthoud
Rabbit Ear
U. S. 40
United States
Berthoud Pass
Vernal
Denver
Craig
Colton-Oite
Henry Il Blood
State
Toad Commission of
Utah
Colton
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Dl Board
O Lamb
Neoa
Fee Througi
Fig Ata Historical
Nmares Association
Plymouth
New World
Santa Fe Trail
Eseslante
Dom
Heros
Zuni
Capfo Lain
San Grates
el Paso del Norte
St. Aguilar
Bernalillo
Srvant
Cisnero
Domwalante
Californit
Dieh
Ata Fe
Stilton
Sun Tae
Lores
Ayeer
Herbert Rudpen
Myton Community Church
Dintaw
Myron
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