Aspen man files claim on Blue Bench homestead
E E Stephens of Aspen filed last Monday on the Blue Bench homestead relinquished to the government by J J Atkinson. The mass meeting heard Engineer Harmston’s cost estimates for a 140 second foot canal for the Upper Blue Bench Irrigation district. A landowner urged joint water control and cheaper consolidation of ditches lining up costs around 160000 to 225000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Stephens
Aspen
Colo
Blue Bench
J. J. Atkinson
Stephens
Clyde H. Stephens
Upper Blue Bench
I. F. Odekirk
Vernal
George Odekirk
Dr. Bjorn
C. Z. Call
Heber
Theodore Schools
George Cluff
Cluff
Theodore
Lower Blue Bench
Harmston
Halen
Lower District
Lower Blue Beach
A Farmer Describes Turkey Raising Methods in Utah
A Utah farmer from Neola details his turkey breeding and hatching process from January to April 1950. He notes mash composition, worm control, incubator use, temperature schedules, brooders, and a 75 percent hatch rate with 125 turkeys sold at about 12.34 each, including two deformed birds.
Duchesne County Sportsmen Seek Aid for Game and Pests
A Duchesne County appeal asks residents to shelter game birds during harsh weather, share grain, and report coveys. It urges cat control and distribution of poison to curb magpie damage, promising weed seed and insect-eating birds rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne County
New Orchestrope Demonstrated At Duchesne Dance
Duchesne and United Basin residents enjoyed a Sehonian Furniture Company dance introducing their new Orchestrope. The instrument played 56 selections without repetition and filled the hall with ample volume as couples danced. An intermission offered coffee and doughnuts while the music continued until the floor cleared at the closing halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne
United Basin
Sehonian Furniture Company
Danc. Ing
Poultry Rearing Report by L. R. Allred
L. R. Allred describes feeding regimens for turkeys including 7 percent meal, 40 percent yellow corn, bran and shorts, and salt mix. notes use of cod liver oil and sour milk. details housing and cleanliness. lists sales of 28 July hatched turkeys for 47.87 dollars, 12% turkeys shipped to Utah for 419.26, two breeding toms for 10.60, and 57.87 to a local dealer. mentions keeping 10 young hens at Tichesne City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Funk
Utah
Tichesne City
L. R. Allred
Gateway Luncheon Club Advances Uintah Basin Rail Petition
The Gateway Luncheon Club met at the New Grant Hotel with Ed Wart presiding. It authorized continued petitioning to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a certificate of convenience for a Salt Lake and Denver railroad through the Mintah D Basin. Ed Hart and Price to tour Roosevelt, Myton, and Vernal to rally signers, while a committee drafted a baseline letter to Utah business houses. The group noted possible Denver Salt Lake ownership shifts and pledged to pursue any grouping plan changes before the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gateway
Clu
New Grant Hotel
Ed Wart
R.G. Porter
Salt Lake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Mintah D Basin
Hart
Mr. Price
Club
Roosevelt, Myton
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Roy Schonlan
L. C. Winslow
George Bowers
Myton and
Roosevelt
Denver and
Missouri Pacific
Arthur Curtis James
Birlington
History of the Roosevelt Dairy Club
A memoir of starting the Roosevelt Dairy Club under County Agent Te Roy Munk guiding 412 Club work. The group formed nine weekly meetings from mid May and organized a trip, a get acquainted ride, and a tour. At the county fair they placed highly and helped members and fathers improve local stock, prompting interest in purebred cattle. Plans for next year aim to start earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Roy
Munk
Logan
Maren
Dia Hol
Hem
Boy Scout Dance a Big Success
The Hoey Scout Troop held a dance Saturday night to raise funds. The event cleared debt and funded needed equipment purchases. The troop thanks its patrons and the American Legion for hall donation, noting funds support troop operations and future activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jereion
American Legion
Syoop
Livestock Market Reports From Local Yard
Ueden Jon hog receipts total 058 with 302 for market and 666 bound for San Francisco packers. 200 pound butchers sold at 310. Cathe receipts include 313 for market 22 to California packers 27 to breeders. Prices firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueden
Jon
San Francisco
California
Myton Twenty Years Ago noted social and business visits
A Victorian era Myton page recalls local visits and transactions as residents from Ft Duchesne Roosevelt and Theodore drop through. The piece notes birthdays births and a ten pound girl born to J P Christensen of Antelope Canyon. Ice harvest is under way with Coltharp OdeKirk and Beges filling ice houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoffman
Myton Beach
Grand Junction
Hoffman
H. (. Means
H. C. Ward
Ft. Duchesne
Jack Sheehan
Roosevelt
Myton
Taylor Tidwell
Mr. Fisher
Boneta
Marty Kingsland
Ed Hurt
Blue Beach
Coltharp & Odekirk
C. TD. Beges
R. L. Rohm
J. P. Christensen
Antelope Canyon
Waugh
Lieper
Ft. Dnebesne
Preston
First Prize Essay on Homes and Community Impact
The essay argues that healthy, well kept homes shape good citizens and attract investment. It emphasizes durability, beauty, and pride in the Duchesne county area, claiming better homes lift land value and draw capital. The author, Thelda Morrell, 10th grade, champions improving local housing to inspire residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ood
Duchesne County
Duchesne
Tiecause
Thelda Morrell
Joint Institute At Roosevelt Fifth Year Session Concludes
The joint midyear institute of Uintah and Duchesne Counties completed its fifth yearly session with teachers traveling in cold weather to attend. Senator Dillman urged Yes votes on two school tax amendments while local leaders elected new officers for next year. A Saturday program featured a 40 child chorus from LaVeint School and remarks from Duchesne County representative I. L. Dart on school funding changes. A Sunday dinner and bridge party followed with prizes awarded to Roy Schonian and Mrs. Blaine Pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tathesne
Uintah
Duchesne County
Teachers Association
Roosevelt
John A. Watts
Florence Madsen
Duchesne
Annan Grace
la Veint
Grant Morrill
Morrill
Dart
Duchesny County
LaVell Johnson
Dichesne
Ada Anderson
Winn
Vernal
T Hese
W. A. Paxton
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Neola
Leftoy
Funk
Herbert Rudeen
Prince Pal
The
Roosevelt Dairy Club
T. Boggs
Captain Hull
John Holgate
Themlore
J. B. Fuhrman
J. A. Angus
Lakefork
Andrew Whitlock
Chas. Smith
Nine Mile
Bing
I. W. Odekirk
Clark Thompson
Cedarview
Millie Dennis
W. A. Brittain
George Tt. Blaine
F.L. Watrous
Herman Bunn
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