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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1930
Page
1
U S Forester cites A W Clemons of Duchesne in Uintah basin who kept a long running pledge to plant trees yearly. He notes ten plus species now thrive around the home including Colorado blue spruce, Russian olive, honey locust, black walnut, Scotch pine and more. Two specimens stand tall by the house worth substantial value to the planter.
At noon Monday the old city council retired and the new council took charge. Retiring were Mayor GG. V. Billings and councilmen W. A. Poston Lester Stoot William Baker and Jesse Clement. New officers include George Kohl mayor Rulon J. Larsen four year term Leland Munir Ed Mart RG Porter A M Murdock two years Mrs Titus Jones retires for Mrs Jess Johnston city recorder and Roy Schonian remains city treasurer.
A prize essay argues for constructing better and permanent homes in Duchesne County to attract settlers and improve living standards. The writer claims current housing consists of shacks and cabins, notes the territory is new with steady in-migration, and outlines personal actions to aid housing efforts such as fixing fences, planting lawns, cleaning yards, and repairing homes. The piece links quality housing to lasting community growth and prosperity.
A record in Vernal notes 27 copper mining claims with 10 pores each, including the Copper Queen group, located partly south and north of the Uintah meridian in the Ouray district. Florence Mining Company's patented holdings of 40 acres near the old Florence mine are divided among three groups. Winifred Copper Company, funded by L. M. Littaur, and Vie land Mining Company hold parts. Two Sault Lake engineers surveyed the Copper Queen locations last summer. future development plans have not been disclosed.
St Pauls Church schedule lists Church School at 10 80 and Morning Prayer and Address at 11 30 on Sunday January 12. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bigley recently visited Mr and Mrs A J Feller and are headed for their home in Butte Montana after the church notices.
Myton community pages list visitors and residents with Roosevelt ties, dances, and holiday activity. Names include Steward, Lupendorf, Haast, Dart, Gentry, Smith, Harmston, Shanks, Mimothy, Johnson, Holder, Krebs, Shelton, Atkinson, Milne, McAllister, Thoms, Thompson, Alvin, Frost, Hodges, and more. Relinquishments for sale and a new harness shop merge appear, plus irrigation officers elected and sleigh rides noted.
At a special conference in Midview on January 65th Bishop Alina Borgener released, and C W Smith of Roosevelt installed as bishop with J E Reese Clayburn as counselor. Stakes officers G V Dillings Ira B Cannon Leroy W Stustshike served. Wm H Swart chaired a centralization committee aiming for a Midview Antelope Bridge community center on the gravel highway.
The Duchesne Livestock Association held its annual meeting in Duchesane on Saturday January ath to elect officers for the year. Officers include President Gus B Salmonson Arcadia Vice president R S Lusty Directors A Tursen Arcadia Albert Stephenson Prichesne William Craver Midrien and L C Winslow secretary treasurer. A bull committee was formed and a banquet followed with 40 members and spouses enjoying dinner and games.
Eleven members of the local Boy Scout troop traveled to Lakefork River near Bdnera last Saturday. Elmer Mickelson supplied the conveyance, driven by Max Mickelson. They left Duchesne at eight and returned near five. Scouts listed include Whitford Goff Smith Fitawater Stickleson Mickleson Stott Dowling O Loole Kohl. Cooking exams were taken by Kohl Stott Mickleson and Whitford. Knife and hatchery exams by Whitford Poole Dowling and Stott. Assistant Scout Master Connor led the group.
The Ashley National Forest reports a surge of dry house logs shed timbers and poles removed for farm development from the National Forest to farming communities in United Basin during November and December. The material is free to farmers without a permit and credited to the Better Building campaign by the Farm Bureau of Uintah and Duchesne counties. Ideal weather and good roads aided the movement.
Series titled Whats wrong and where tests readers by spotting errors in a previous issue. The list notes mistakes such as map misplacement, chair type, desk drawer handles, desk drawer, coat buttons, sleeve buttons, coat seam lines, missing desk leg, incorrect wastebasket choice, and other minor misprints.
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