Weathered notes from Theodore Utah old times
Local notes report snow depths in the mountains and strawberry valley at about one to two feet, with ongoing trapping and hunting activity. Community mentions include residents traveling to Salt Lake and Myton, teachers attending a Salt Lake institute, post office Morse code use, and plans for advertising campaigns and homestead developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter and
Salt Lake
Murdock
Sreedore
Ivie Bors
Fitzwater
Lms
Rite Telephone
Fannie Medaris
Themtore
Myton
Odekirk
Lewis
Fot
Francis Shelton
Gorge Bower
Forte
Seti
Chas
Dickerson
Gene Tealion
Ifrre
Theodore
Kart Musser
Utceland
Skhop G
Billings
Koseback
Vernal
Andress Murdock
Rock M. Pope
Saltai Lida
Roosevelt
Salat
Bartleson Bidwell Party Wild West Journey Across the Plains
A detailed account of the Bartleson Bidwell expedition led by John Bartleson with guides like Thomas Fitzpatrick. It covers the split at Soda Springs, the aims to reach California, supplies and weapons, and the hardships faced across the Great Salt Lake region and deserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedediah Smith
Salt
Tien
John Bartles
Jackson County
Asa
Heck
Sapling Grove
Mida Springs
Idaho
Bartleson
Pierre-Jean DeSmet
Society of Jesus
Nicolas Yount
Gregory Mengarini
Jay Brothers
Soda, Springs
Father de Smet
Bidwell
Great Salt Lake
Pacific Ocean
John Bidwell
Western Emigration Society
John Bartleson
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Father DeSimet
Platte River
North Fork
Courthouse Rocks
Scott's Bluff
Chimney Rock
Fort Laramie
Independence Rock
Devil's Gate
Sweetwater
Big Sandy
Greek River
Black's York
Bear River
Soda Springs
Simpson
Art Laramie
Peyton l Ned
Rodgers and Frye
Green River
Father Neamet
Fitzpatrick
Bartleson-Hidwell
California
Fort Hall
Desert
Greatorthwestern
Trav Satt
Uintah Basin Railroad Protest and Federal Inquiry
A letter from December 27, 1930 outlines efforts by Congressman Colton Loofbourou and others to influence Interstate Commerce Commission actions on Rio Grande's stake in the Moffat Tunnel owner. They seek to preserve Uintah Basin rights and allow reopening testimony if needed, noting an unresolved 90 day window and pending attorney action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Shely
Uintah Basin Trailroad League
Colton
Loofbourow
Interstate Commere Commission
Rio Grande
Commission
Tintal Basin
Congressman Colton
Loofbouron
Aller Ub
Vogl
Utah
Uintah Basin
Colion
Salt Lake City
Inet
Roosevelt Holiday Social Hall Dedicated and Town Grows
Roosevelt marks the holidays with a new social hall dedicated on Christmas Eve drawing a crowded week of dances. A 5 piece brass band orders Chicago instruments and locals celebrate progress with plans for a flouring mill, mail route, and new businesses as schools enjoy vacation and officials meet in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chicago
Winslow
Salt Lake City
Craig Tharmston
G. E. Reetor
Warmston
Dry Gulch Irrigation Company
Bishop Lambert
W. J. Gagan
C. & Larsen
Cedarview
Bayden
Whiterocks
New County Officers Sworn In Monday
At high noon last Monday the newly elected county officers were sworn in. The roster includes commissioners G V Billings L R McGarry and B A Wells clerk William H Case sheriff Arvy H Mitchell treasurer Mrs Bessie O G Young county assessor G W Smith recorder Howard Moffitt county attorney Craig Barmston and county surveyor R G Porter. Deputy appointments go to Mrs Jesjohnston and Mrs Titus Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Billings
L. 2. McGarry
A. Wells
William H. Case
Arvy H. Mitchell
Bessie OG
G. W. Smith
Howard Moffit
R. G. Porter
Craig Barmston
Jesjohnston
Titus Jones
Local Toopers Preseason Series Ends With Mixed Results
The local basketball club split a two game set against Duchesne and South Summit opponents. Duchesne led by Mickelson poured in 20 of 34 in a 34 to 21 win, while Duchesne defeated the others 19 to 0. The team showed gritty defense and rough play on a larger floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnds
South Summit Club
Jates
Brown and Woods
Duchesne
Bonetu “A'S
Mickelson
Duchesne School
P T A Postpones Meeting to January 22 at School
The monthly P T A meeting is moved two weeks to Thursday January 22. The program titled The Refining Influence of the Fine Arts features short talks and demonstrations in Music Drama and Pageantry. The High School Mechanic Arts Department will display metalwork and woodwork projects and new sheet metal and iron work courses. Parents are invited to view useful home articles and see student work. Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. Aa
Colorado the Highest State in the Union
The Geological Survey reports Colorado as the highest state with an average elevation of 6,800 feet, followed by Wyoming at 6,700 feet. Mount Whitney in California is the nation's highest point at 14,496 feet, 76 feet above Colorado's second highest, Mount Elbert, while Whitney Pass in California stands at 13,835 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Union
Geological Survey
Interior Department
Wyoming
United States
Mount Whitney
California
Mount Elbert
Whitney Pass
Sfount Mitchell
N. C
Geological Survey of the
Departent of the Interior
Clingman’s Dome
Tennessee
North Carolina
Mississippi River
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mount McKinley
Alaska
United State
Adirondacks
Mount Marey
Department of the Interior
Mount Mitchell
Mount Mckkinley
Interior
Highest peaks in Appalachians and Alaska compared
The Appalachian highest Mount Mitchell at 6711 feet is compared with Clingmans Dome and averages for NC and TN. Mount McKinley in Alaska tops U S peaks at about 20300 feet, with calculations showing combined heights and potential totals when stacking peaks. Local notes mention Roy Schonian visiting Salt Lake for radio parts and New Year dinner guests at Miss Mabel Mickelgon’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Stephenson
Olena Brady
Ruth Smart
Mabel Mickelgon
Dr Eli Tarris in Salt Lake City this week
Myron 20 Years Ago notes Dr Eli Tarris visiting Salt Lake City this week. The item lists several people and movements around town including nurses in training and local business activity, with brief updates on residents and errands, plus local irrigation company news and newspaper office notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Tarris
Salt Lake City
Alice Todd
Maude Fontaine
R. L. Rohm
Iagrippe
Grace ‘Dart
Oregon
John I. Nowland
W. C. Carrock
Vernal
Albert Bjornson
George Elliott
Whiterocks
Alma
Lillian Frost
Victor Worms
South Aston
Hightower
Myton
Dragon
Cedarview Irrigation Company
C. A. Richardson
RB. C. Miller
E.A. Fishback
H. B.fuhrman
W. EB. Goff
Myton Canal & Irrigation Company
L. Ewing
John Carliste
Watrous
Beat Valley
Yulon
Myton Church Holds Regular Communion and Pageant
Myton Community Church held its regular quarterly communion at 11 a.m. with a preparatory service last Sunday on What is Christ to You. A Christmas week pageant followed by 75 treats was held, and the Sunday School children planned a two-train trip to Point Barrow Alaska with a return via the Utah Basin railway. mileage and attendance figures were noted as the group prepared for the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Point Tbarrow
Alaska
Point Darrow
Presbyterian Church
Ulutah Basin
Yellowstone Turk
False Economy Release County Farm Agent Correction
A correction note states W. H. Case did not write or participate in the article about a false economy release of a county farm agent. The Duchesne Courier disclaims any involvement by Wm. H. Cage with the piece and clarifies there was no contribution by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne Courier
W. IH. Case
H. Cage
Stan Auch
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Nychesne
Strawberry Valley
Sarah
Oglailles
Jensen
Ath
Sn Morrison
Joe Powell
Smith
Eh Neilson
Orson Ryan
SLM
Smitit
W. D. Bishop
Sen 'Als Poulson
Mir
Johon
Kermit Poulson
Pein A Uratthaite
Talentlogy Croft
Miss Rae
Nmyrs
Bishop
Jo-Tl
The
Bartleson-Bidwell Party
Utah Historical ‘Landmarks Association
Heroert Ropley
Uintah Basin Railroad
George Uarrison
Roosevelt Standard Avere
Due Vhesne
William Craver
Price
Toopsters
Wigest
Roy Schonian
Myron
Myton Community Church
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