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Newspaper

Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

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Charles R. Barton Laid to Rest

The funeral for Charles R. Barton, former Duchesne County sheriff, was held at the Town Hall in Duchesne on a Saturday in June under American Legion auspices. Attendees included Legion members in uniform and Auxiliary women. services featured local pastors and a Provo attorney as principal speaker, followed by interment with Legion rites and taps. Barton, born August 27, 1878 in Elko Nevada, lived in Wyoming and Utah, served as Duchesne County sheriff, and died June 17 after surgery, leaving a widow Bessie, son Jack, brother William, and sister Addie.

Charles TR. Barton Ormerly Duchesne County Htall Dufeiesne American Legion Duchesne Themerican Legion Legion Legion Auciliary Mrrices Titus Jones Robt G. Porter Jesus George 8. Bailiiff Provo Iuerion Légion D. Bishop Dental Reserve Corps Charles R. Barton Elko Nerata Butler Barton Laramie Wyoming Lake Canson Tessie Sands United States Army Jacksonville Florida Dade Iiter Fort Sill Oklahoma

Myton Community Church Summer Plente at John Johns Ranch

The second plente of the summer will be held at John Johns ranch on Sunday the 18th. Sunday Service will meet on the grounds at 1 oclock with classes for all ages and a sermon at 11 am. Lunch baskets will be served at noon in a friendly community reunion gathering. Men and boys unable to provide lunches are urged to attend, transportation meet at the church by 9:30.

Tullley Salt Lake City John Johns Serere Famas

June 18 at Dickerson home in Duchesne noted crops and flood control

Local column reviews June 18 meals from Chas Dickerson home with garden produce and rain benefiting crops. Reports 14 inch rainfall across three days, travel by prairie schooners to the Great Basin, and progress on Dickerson dugway 50 feet above the river. Figures names, roads, and plans for an auto route and water diversion protest are referenced.

Chas. Dickerson Great Basin Donation Gang Dickerson Harvey Partridge John Wimmer Joe Cowan James Hare Matt Marsing Jesse Washburn Henry Remand Chris Merkley Commercial Club John Forth Roads and Bridges Committee Colton Myton, Roosevelt Vernal

Automobile Crash Proves Fatal Near Price

Charley Blackburn, longtime herder for Knight Investment Co, died from internal injuries after a crash six miles south of Price. He had just bought a Ford from Duchesne Motor Co and was driving with John Davis from Salt Lake when his car rolled over after a close pass and quick turn. Blackburn, 54, previously of Minersville, is survived by his mother in Ferron, a divorced wife and seven children, five brothers, three sisters, and several relatives in Clawson and Los Angeles. Burial occurred in Ferron after services.

Charley Blackburn Knight Investment Company Price Price Hospital Ferron Blackburn Ford Duchesne Motor Company John Davis Ted Blackburn Castroville California Oscar Albert Wayne Blackburn Clawson Frank Htay Mirs Hamilton Los Angeles June Larsen Chloe Held

Hadden Family trip heads through towns and passes

Utahn J. Be Hadden and daughter Miss Hope Hadden Sherrel Hadden and Miss Fiona Morrison toured via Talmage Stock Creek Farm Creek Pass Hanna and back Monday of last week Miss Fern Broadhead left for a Colorado vacation St Joel s Mapleton couple bought the Taylor ranch Bud Brennick and Mrs Prima Wilsen shared dinner guests

J. BE. Hadden Hope Hadden Sherrel Hadden Fiona Morrison Talmage Stock Creek Farm Creek Hanna St. Joel’s Mapleton Hag Taylor Ranch Fern Broadhead Colorado Bud Brennick Prima Wilsen

Gateway Club Hosts Helper Caravan in Duchesne

A 100 plus Helper caravan arrived at noon Thursday and was entertained by the Duchesne Gateway Club. Mayor and Helper officials dined with Gateway Club members at Dinty Moore's cafe as R. G. Porter served as toastmaster. The visit featured talks, a 40 piece band, and a pledge to commemorate Helper Day on June 25 while touring to Myton Roosevelt and Vernal.

Helper Duchesne Gateway Club Kiwanis Club Gateway Club Duchesne Dinty Moore Gen. Kohl R. G. Porter Help Myton Roosevelt Vernal

Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas

Duchesne County attendees listed for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Douglas will arrive July 7. The Quartermaster Corps provides transport and one cent per mile for subsistence, payable on arrival at camp.

Citizens’ Military Fort Douglas Duchesne County Albert F. Bahr Roosevelt Harold P. Billings Duchesne William B. Bouldon George Davis Wallace J. Seeley Bhrebell Quartermaster Corps

Resolutions of Respect for Deceased Odd Fellow Brother

Myton Lodge No. 51 J O O F of Myton Utah drapes its charter for thirty days to mourn and offers condolences to the family. The resolution notes the deceased Brother's service in ministering to distressed brothers and bringing light to darkened homes. It was enacted June 18 1931 and to be recorded in lodge minutes and sent to the Duchesne Record and Utah Odd Fellows.

Myton Lodge No Myton Utah Duchesne Record Utah Oddfellow George Elliott R. L. Hurd H. Blaine

Cattle Roundup Trails Cause Minor Injuries In Utah County

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abplanalp on Sunday Edward was dragged by his horse when it fell during a cows chase Saturday night but escaped with no serious injuries after being freed from the stirrup. Pelbert and Merlin visited Pleasant Grove for Strawberry Day. Mr. and Mrs. J Hadden traveled to Duchesne and Hanna on Friday.

Charles Edward Ile Pelbert Merlin Pleasant Grove Hadden Duchesne Hanna Ulnois Mlinois State Journal Illinois

U B I C Plans Baseball Series and Convention Exhibits

The U B I C Executive Committee budgets a baseball series between the Indians of Fort Hall and Uintah and Ouray Agencies with Basin towns, to be scheduled by the Recreation Committee. The convention program is set, with Scout activities expanding, exhibits by Forestry and Mineral groups, and horse pulling events for two weight classes.

Fort Hall Uintah Ouray U. B. SC Newton Brothers of Vernal Wilming Harold Lundell Forestry Department Ray Kaye

Forest Fire Warning From Oregon Governor Meier

Governor Meier warns Oregon faces an unusual forest fire hazard with 77 percent caused by human activity. He notes the problem mirrors national trends and stresses increased forest protection by public agencies, private facilities, and individuals during summer and fall fire seasons.

Meier Oregon

Myton 20 Years Ago President Win

Myton records note a week of activity with visits from Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Hersey of Randlett and Rev. A. J. Hersey to conduct services. Dorothea details cover land moves, homestead plans, 4th of July observances in Myton, Duchesne and Roosevelt, and interest in Uinta Basin real estate projects led by I. Dougherty. Local officials and residents report favorable weather and irrigation conditions.

M. J. Hersey Randlett Myton A. J. Hersey B. Warris Los House A. C. Tiaha E Street Nic Palmer Gilsonlte Little Emmon Chipeta Wells Tex Brown Win Bartons Duchesne Barton California Roosevelt D. M. Frostlings I. J. Dougherty Columbia Charlie Boyd South Myton Chloe Martin

Time to Cut Alfalfa for Hay

Gentry of Myton shares views on when to harvest alfalfa for hay citing Utah Colorado and Kansas experiment station findings. He highlights leaves versus stems and protein content and notes a continuation on page 5.

Win G. Gentry Myton Funk George W. Kable Utah Colorado Department of Agriculture Kansas Experiment Station

Myton Team Suffers Losing Streak After Tough Weekend

Myton fell 6-3 to Helper Juniors in a Saturday game as Bingham blocked a home run and continued playing after a knee spike. Sunday Neola beat Myton 9-0 in a practice game, with bases loaded failing to yield a hit. Fans praised new uniforms and team spirit for upcoming league game vs Dennett.

Myton Helper Myton Battery C. Colorow W. Bingham Bingham Johnson Lott Clarence Shelton Neale M Neola Myton _boys Dennett

Fathers Day program at Sacrament Meeting in Duchesne Ward

Sacrament Meeting Sunday night featured talks by Wm H Fitzwater and G W Billings, each a father of twelve. Bishop Rul on J Larsen led. Duchesne Ward Sunday School formed with G A Stromberg as Superintendent and a full roster of officers and teachers. Darrell J Evans and W Lee Powell from Mt Emmons spoke at the sacraments.

Wm. H. Fitzwater G. W. Billings G. A. Stromberg W. D. Bishop Lawrence Goff Dora Moulton Veda Poulson Howard Moffitt Usherson Wm. Casper Harold Billings Darrell J. Evans W. Lee Powell Mt. Emmons

A Farmer's Prayer From Illinois Farmer

An Ulinois farmer submits a devotional prayer to the Illinois State Journal reflecting gratitude for simple wealth and health. He rejects speculation and hardship, noting 160 acres owned outright and daily provisions as keys to contentment amid financial pressures.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Myton Community Church Brickbat Citizens’ Military Training Charles Barton U.b.1.c Fort Waly Uintahs Ourays Arthur Wiscombe Effie Jacobs Carl Davis E. Peterson John I. Johnson Fort Duchesne U. Bil. C Wilford Whitlock Luke Clege Finance Committee Ogden Union Stock Yards UU. B. I Win. Smart McGuire Hotel Bench W. G. Gentry L. D. S. ‘Church News
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