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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1926
Page
4
Local items include new books arriving for the Myton library, visits by residents to Whiterocks, and updates from W. T. Fisher’s Hotel. Government officials, school events, religious services, and county notices are summarized with focus on community activities and upcoming dates.
Community news covers visits by Mrs Maud Archuleta Mrs Deiscoll and Mrs Gnaoen Lewis at Mrs Joseph Wall s home. Stake primary officers staged an evening with two one act plays and a basketball game. Births moves and parties are listed including a bouncing baby boy for Mr and Mrs Chris Cluff and a birthday party for Mr and Mrs Joe Case.
Glen Olgon of Bonda was fined 16 dollars by the justice of the peace in Altonah for shooting around Indiana at Lakefork. Florence Reay injured after a fall during school baseball. The Greek butcher of Altonah arrested for cattle purchase without permit. American Legion Post 6 hosted a dance in Altonah. Lavern and Mrs Nichols head to Randolph Tuesday. Proveneilial couple to Strawberry for new home. Heber Bowden family relocate to summer ranch. John Anderson back from the sheepherd. Mrs Fowler and children visiting sister Mrs Holt.]
Sunday John Shirts carried children from Knights camp to Duchesne while Monday Bishop Jenson guided high school girls to Bonetes. Superintendent Paxton visited Mt Home schools forendon. Alfalfa plowing continues as Ted Crockett visits from Salt Lake. Adelbert Mecham and family went to Ninemile. Apaleo Dramatic club staged a benefit play in Mt Home.
Local society notes report visits and illnesses among residents including Mr. and Mrs. G A Rhoads and Mrs. Clyde Van Tassell visiting Roosevelt and Tabiona, Atwood family returns from Vernal with Mrs. Atwood recovering from illness, Ruth Phelps back at school after pneumonia, and various residents spending time at Flag and other area ranches with multiple names listed.
After the play In Bluchell by home talent Tuesday night the youth bought chickens for a regnar feast with Mt. Emmons guests. A Relief Society bazaar and dance followed with a fine program lunch and dancing. Proceeds go to help Bluebell missionaries. Merrit Wathen remained in Pendleton Oregon aiding progress. Ray Thorning visits family in Park City and Fern Larsen plans Salt Lake trip. George Woodruff’s infant son improves. stork brings baby girl to Hancock home. Lynne Burdick and family visit Duchesne relatives.
Mumps spread through many families in Midview with Bishop Burgener and others reporting multiple cases. Mrs Watkins travels with improved health from California, while Arthur Watkins and wife head home from Salt Lake. Local residents, including Orson Nielsen and E Hill, attended conferences and were seen in town after recent travels.
Mr and Mrs Stanley MicDonald hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Wim Frisby. A. G. Burton attended the St Duchesne school board meeting. Many Sorensen families visited Chris Sorensen’s home for supper with ice cream and coke. Relief society members met their president Mrs M G Rustom midweek. Merle Kofford of Utah visited Talmage. Elijah Behoanin and family visited George Behunin in Altonah. Farming began with plowing and crop prep and many attended the stake conference in Duchesne.
The Relief Society dance Friday night drew large crowds with pie cocoa and a jam sale. Vernal and Roosevelt visitors were noted as families and residents moved or attended events. Several locals traveled, including Musser in Myton and trips to Vernal for junior exercises, with multiple households relocating for summer.
Duchesne County Utah sheriff announces a public sale on April 7, 1926 at 7:00 p.m. at the county courthouse front door for property in Duchesne County described as multiple sections and quarters, plus 204.92 acres of water from Lake Fork with certificates 393 and 162. The sale is conducted under orders of Sheriff ARZY H. Mitchell.
District notice from Chesnee County Utah appears in the Utah region archive. The fragment mentions district authority and location but lacks clear actions or deadlines. Further readable details would clarify the notice purpose and involved entities.
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