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Newspaper

Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

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Water Duty Set for 1929 Season on Lakefork and Uintah Streams

The Uintah and Lakefork river water board, under Utah District Court order, maintains the 1928 irrigation duty for 1929. Project lands may use up to 3 acre-feet per acre. distributed by period from May to September, with specific daily allowances, and the duty may be adjusted during the season as needed.

Lakefork Uintah United States District Court District of Utah Tillman D. Debnion T ‘© Guyn Indian Service B. O. Colton Commission i Er T. C. Guyn

1920 Census Taking Reveals New Features

The article outlines novel aspects of the 1920 census including larger population growth, estimated total of 220,000,900, and the plan to employ 100,000 census takers. Supervisors for 865 districts will oversee data collection revealing how the process expands past prior censuses. Confidentiality is emphasized and violations punishable by fine and imprisonment.

State land board signals turnover in staff

Governor announces changes at the Utah State Land Board after a meeting. John Mendenhall, present secretary of the state board, will be succeeded by J. T. Old Ford as executive secretary within two months. Oldroyd seeks relief to join National Pacific Life Assurance as director.

Winslow Camp Ground Near Duchesne Serves Tourists

The Winslow Brothers service station and camp ground near Duchesne offer twelve cabins for campers with electric, water, fuel, and space for at least fifty cars. The city lacks a satisfactory camp ground for tourists, so this facility meets the need.

Winslow Duchesne Winslow Brothers

Colton Named Utah Water Storage Commissioner

Byron O Colton of Randlett was appointed Saturday by Governor Dern to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W R Balaard of Logan. The term runs to April 1st. Colton is an engineer with substantial water system experience and has familiarity with statewide water storage challenges.

Byron O. Colton Randlett Dern Utah Water Stor Bala ‘Ard Logan Colton

Family Seeks Missing Youth After Christmas Time

Sheri Ciliford Patten of Ball recalls son Ray Batchelor age 22 whose father is Mat lite Jieme Inanllett. The San Teft family last heard from him at Christmas. The sick man Jack Balehivetis, former Carhen county resident, was mayor of Castle tint. The son studied at Carben county high school for two years before the family moved to Randlot.

Ray Batchelor Sertotnly Mat Lite Jack Balehivetis Carhen County Ole Ome Castle Tint Qbi

Vernal Plans Fourth of July Celebration

The Lions club of Vernal plans the first Fourth of July event in years for 1629. The morning features a sil lowed procession and a patriotic program on the courthouse lawn. Afternoon activities include a baseball game field sports auto races and airplane stunts. A fireworks display caps the evening celebration.

Vernal Lions Club

County Agent Reports Dairy Focus at Logan Encampment

At the Farmers Encampment in Logan July 15 to 18 the State Jersey meeting follows on Tuesday and the State Holster meeting on Wednesday. Farmers judging teams will assess breeds each meeting day. Professors O, Reed, and Fitch from Kansas Agricultural College will attend. dairy industry phases will be stressed. A Duchesne County cow example shows 48 pounds more fat than standard in a preliminary Economic Survey. Many cows have better conformation yet production suffers from insufficient feed and care. the note urges adequate feed and shelter to reach the 245 pound class rather than the 191 pound fat benchmark and lower income from poor management.

Logan Jersey Eb, Reed Dairy Division Fitch Kansas Agricultural College Duchesne County Miust

OKA 4-H CLUB ORGANIZED MO

The loka 4-H club was organized Monday evening with Thomas Gentry as president Oliver Baird as vice president and Clifford Lemon as secretary treasurer. Members and leaders listed include Hale Johneon Call Glenn Drollinger Call Oliver Barrid Cale Hugh Percival Calt Evan Percival Pigs Ray Jones Calt Clifford Lemon Poultry Howard Jones Call Thomas Gentry Calt James Lemon Calt Russel Robinson Deloy Gur 4 George Russ Kalé Johnson and Carl Lemon. The article discusses feeding and care during lactation and prompts readers to apply lessons to their herd management and profitability.

Loka Thomas Gentry Oliver Baird Clifford Lemon Hale Johneon Glenn Drollinger Oliver Barrid Cale Hugh Percival Evan Percival Ray Jones Clifford Lemon Poultry Howard Jones Cail Thomas Gentry James Lemon Russel Robinson Deloy Gur George Russ Kalé Johnson Carl Lemon

Boarder Class Cow Shows Dramatic Change At Town State College

A cow from the Me serup herd arrives at Town State College and begins the grading up experiment. Despite feeding to the college’s standards she yields 121 pounds of fat at market prices around 5764. After three years her condition improves and production rises to 245 pounds of fat worth 107.80, illustrating notable changes over time.

Town State College Thie County

Dairy Paring Trends Boost United States Dairy Markets

The dairy market grows across per capita consumption and number of consumers, with about 15 percent more consumers and 27 percent more urban consumers in 1920. Average consumption per person reaches roughly 706 pounds, driven by rising living standards and prosperity. Production growth profiles to meet demand, mainly via higher yield per cow, despite a relatively flat dairy cow population over the past twenty years.

United States

Weed Fight Mares Progress By Basin

Commissioner Bennion visited Duchesne and Uintah counties to oversee weed control work. He reported progress and said locals appreciate last year's efforts and have renewed interest this year. Bennion met with county commissions bureaus and individuals, leaving confident weed control will continue.

Bennion

The Barracks hosts first event strawberry festival

Wm Sands Post of Myton buys a home across from Myton Opera House to be named The Barracks. A strawberry and ice cream festival kicks off Friday June 28 under Ladies Auxiliary auspices. Roosevelt band performs a long program including marches and overtures, with Myton and Roosevelt talent.

Wm. Sands Post Myton Myton Opera House Ladies Austiiary Roosevelt

Air route survey narrows Salt Lake to Denver plan

C L Foster G R Nock and Ted Tadgett return to Price for a six day tour to study a possible air line linking Salt Lake to Denver. Intermountain Air Service weighs a relaunch of an air route with potential extension toward New Mexico as pilots C Ht and Ted Maile join G R Nowe on the trip. The cadre will view planes in Salt Lake for possible purchase of two new machines.

C. L. Foster G. R. Nock Ted Tadgett Price Salt Lake Dent Intermountain Air Service Lake

Former Duchesne Boy Dies in Salt Lake Hospital

Read Firth snow, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Artington Stow of Provo, died Thursday at Salt Lake Hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident near Tivasan Grove Decoration Day. Funeral services were held in the Ronneville ward Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his parents and brothers Dallas Deaux Marbeth Lord and Ray Snow of Provo. The Snows were long-time Duchesne residents before moving to Provo. Mrs Snow is the daughter of Mrs Katie Firth, one of Duchesne’s original settlers. Friends extend sympathy to the family.

Read Firth Snow Artington Stow Prove Salt Lake Moepital Snows Ducchesne Provo Snow Katie Firth Duchesne

Truck Mall Posts Rising Mail Volumes at Price Station

Government report shows May 3 quarter totals 14 166 pounds of mail moved by trucks to Emery and Uintah basins, up from 286 642 pounds in the February quarter. The gain equals 25 877 pounds from a year ago. B Cluff, manager, notes good road conditions and steady truck service daily.

Emery County Uintah Bawin B. Cluff Price Station Price Sun

Buck Jones Wild West Show Delayed by Debts at Price

Last Thursday the Buck Jones wild west show faced delays in Price due to judgments and suits from collectors. Sheriff Boyd of Utah County attended seeking about nineteen hundred dollars owed to local businesses. The show managed to pay about ninety cents on the dollar before leaving for the east where receipts are reportedly more promising.

Price Sherif Boyd Utah County

Victory Park Hosts Two Day Celebration Outdoors

A two day celebration unfolds at Victory Park on Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4 with boxing events led by EF Johnson and Raymond Reet of Roosevelt featuring Battling Soills of Salt Lake and Elmer Shuitz of Kenilworth. Wayne Harris of Myton faces Ashel Rowley of Vernal in an outdoor arena at 7 30 each day followed by a pavilion dance.

Victory Park Ed Gardner Hayden Charg C EF. Johnson Raymond Reet Roosevelt Yell Battling Soills Salt Lake Elmer Shuitz Kenilworth Wayne Harris Myton Ashel Rowley Vernal

Forest Service Secures Tractor and Grader for Vernal Manila Road

The forest service has secured a 30 eaterpilling tractor and heavy road grader for use on the Vernal Manila road across the National Forest. The outfit was obtained in Trive on the 22nd and moved from Vernal to the forest road Wednesday. The equipment will be stationed on the Vernal Mantia road and maintained throughout the season for detler wells and maintenance work to widen the forest road to highway standards.

Forest Service Manila Trive Vernal Vernal-Mantia

Duchesne Club Hosts Roosevelt Group Dinner Event

The Duchesne and Professional Women's club entertained the Lie Roosevelt club at a progressive dinner Tuesday. Attendees from Roosevelt included Mrs Jessie Orsey Violet Mars hison Connie Wallis Thelma Wallis Viola Harmston Clara Smith Mary Ann Bracken Affton Girch Hazel Ashton Elva MeLes and Dave Hulsh. After rounds of various games the group moved to Mrs R G Porter’s home for bridge with Mrs Huise winning first prize.

Ed Lie Roosevelt Macxevelt Masdames Jessie Orsey Violet Marshison Connie Wallis Thelma Wallis Viola Harmston Clara Smith Mary Ann Bracken Affton Girch Hazel Ashton Elva MeLes Dave Hulsh R. G. Porter Mrs. Huise

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