Board considers special tax for school buildings
Board of Education held a meeting March 6 to discuss petitions from patrons for a special election to fund school repairs and two new schools. A building plan was proposed with 8 to 10 mills over years, a special session was set for costs, and next term began September 13 with eight months for teachers and new salary schedules.
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Frosh
Axtelopeer
TOON
Mt. Home
Ard
Oz Ng
Moose
Brno
Salt Lake
Spo
Ashig
Round robin basketball under scrutiny by fans
A reader letter defends Mt. Emmons and accuses Vernal of biased officiating in a round robin. Linden Hansen is praised for fair play while a Vernon referee is accused of manipulating outcomes. The writer, GEORGE CLUFF, calls for clean sport and questions the fairness of the West End schedule.
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Robbin
Mt. Emmons
Neola
Vernal
Linden Hansen
Hint
Duehesne
Grant Redden
West End
Rail Road Plan Aims To Reach Green River Frontier
A community proposal urges building a railroad to Craig linking Uintah territory with US 10 and the Green River. Supporters claim a shorter winter haul and better freight service will boost pioneer efforts and local commerce through the Uintah basin.
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Mto Grands
O Ditestora
Uintah Basin
Testate Commerce Commission
Bamber
Craig
Green River
Pease
Utah State Line
Hsane
Loin Cy
Transport links and basin prospects under the Moffat tunnel plan
The text discusses railroad expansion ideas linking Salt Lake City with Price and the Uinta Basin through the Moffat tunnel. It envisions oil exploration and regional development if a through line to Salt Lake or Green River is achieved, and speculates on future common point rates and the potential sale of mineral resources to attract a new line.
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Price
Salt Lake
Moffat
Ribad
Uno
Salt Lakes
Utah
Green River
Pasin
Rangely
Denver
Rio Grande
Lingrom
Swinmily Sf
Basin Pointe
Ayerr
Grande Lensyety Wirt Weowouldn
Experimental Farm Work To Begin In Duchesne Basin
J W Carlson superintendent of the Duchesne experimental farm reports return by end of March to resume last year’s program. Planned tests cover alkali and soil treatments rotation row culture seeding rates crop thinning manuring irrigation breeding and nursery variety testing. Director W Peterson of the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station will visit the basin twice this summer with Dr George Stewart agronomist and Tra M Hawley entomologist expected to be out for about a week.
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J. W. Carlson
Ph Lnchesne
Carlson
Utah Agricultural College
Duchesne
William Peterson
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
George Stewart
M. Hawley
Pasturing From Alfalfa Fields Raises Certification Risk
A Utah Agricultural College letter warns that pasturing cattle and horses from common alfalfa fields onto certified seed fields risks spreading weed seeds. Studies show many seeds survive digestion and germinate after passing through animals, potentially harming certified seed quality.
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Uintah Basin
N. L. Pet Reon
Utah Agricultural ‘ College
Agricultural Experiments Station
Logan
Utah
Mar
N. L. Peterson
Myron
Minnesota
Geo. Stewart
Agronomist
Railroad Official Forecasts Permit for Craig Provo Line
A. G. Ridgeway of the Rock Tyland railroad visited northwestern Colorado to survey the railroad situation. He said Denver financiers would depart for New York or Washington after meetings, and that Salt Lake and Denver asked the ICC for permission to build the Craig Provo road, with a certificate of necessity and convenience likely if financing is adequate.
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A. G. Ridgeway
Rock Tyland Railroad
Northwastern
Colorado
Ridgeway
Yvice
Northwestern
Pattie” Ryalrol
Salt’ S Lake
Dayvid
Denver
Washington
Caatt
Salt Lake
Commerte Commission
Craig-Provo Road
Shields Nielson Wanless S Shields Nielson wed in Salt Lake Temple
Wanless S Shields son of Marvin and Gladys Shields of Arcadia and Nenna Nielson daughter of Joseph and (Mrs.) Nielson of Antelope were married in the Salt Lake Temple on Friday March 6. They will reside in Arcadia after a brief stay in Salt Lake. Friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life.
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Perry ‘Grant
Zella Tlolfeltz
Mra
James Grant
George Holfeltz
Duchesne
Tye
Calune
Werd
Sally Lakor
Grant
Heme
Wanless S. Shields
Marvin G. Shields
Arcadia
Nenna Nielson
Joseph Nielson
Antelope
Salt Lake Temple
Salt Lake
Ife
Tragic Shooting Kills Boy Hiding in Closet in Vernal
Milton Karren, 6, of Standardville, formerly Vernal, was accidentally shot Saturday afternoon while playing at the Forrest home. G Dallas Worrest, 5, and a companion were present. Milton died instantly after a .22 caliber rifle fired through a closet doorway.
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Milton
Karren
Standardville
Vernal
G. Dallas Worrest
Forrest
Dallas
Parrer
Pecuesne County Raises Pingham Beltey Quota
Duchesne county relief funds show strong support with G W Bhings in charge. Communities are praised for their response with Tahigna leading in proportional contributions.
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Pecuesne County
Tha’ Bingham
Myton Woman Weds Bevangton Man In February Ceremony
The marriage notice reports Mrs. Franke Taylor of Myton, formerly Mrs. Franke Taylor of Myton, marrying George Wlangen, also formerly of Myton, in February at Bevangton, Wye.
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Taylor
Franke, Taylor
Myton
George Wlangen
Bevangton
Wye
Water Stoppage Hits Moffat Tunnel Work
Last Monday a flood of water was tapped at the Moffat tunnel when a seam released 5900 gallons per minute. Pumps can handle only about half that flow, and new equipment will be rushed to the site to restore progress.
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Moffat
Utah educators discuss reform and land grant profits
Superintendent W A Paxton addresses a national gathering of educators in Washington, D C. He notes over 10 000 educators attended to discuss administration reform and rural school problems. Utah officials push for land grant legislation to secure profits for states with free land.
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W. A. “Paston
Dixcheane County
Washington, DE. C
Utah
Congress
Seedsmen Meet Utah Officials On Alfalfa Certification
Seedsmen and others interested in Utah alfalfa seed development met yesterday in Salt Lake with members of the state board of agriculture. They discussed alfalfa seed certification and revising last year’s rules, and considered expanding certification for the Grimm variety.
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Utah
State Board of Agriculture
Salt Lake
Equalization of Educational Opportunities Through Buildings
Supt. W A Paxton argues that teacher quality alone cannot ensure equity. proper school buildings, ventilation, lighting, and safe conditions are essential. He compares Duchesne County facilities with Utah’s, urging district consolidation and stronger state support to extend educational opportunities nationwide.
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America
Ublic
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Phat
Belgium
United States
Duchesne County
Duchesne
Comyyiri~ Sons
Utah
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Wrile
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