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Newspaper

Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1929

Page

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Death of Mrs Olive L Carrell Shocks Upateo Community

Special Update correspondence reports the sudden death of Mrs Olive L Carrell from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Upateo ward house with Bishop E B Murphy presiding and tributes by N A Mitchell Geo Bust and others. She was born in Dink Utah on August 8, 1864 and survived by husband and seven children. The piece also includes a letter from a local resident criticizing pupil transportation policy and school taxation for Hanna and Stockmore, urging improved local schooling and bus decisions.

Olive L. Carrell Upateo Ward House E. B. Murphy N. A. Mitchell Sarah Durphy Ricdy Barker Walter KE. Hawke Bicknell Wayne Cousity Geo. Bust of Talmage Mr. Hanks Caineville Hdwin L. Murphy E.R. Murphy Heigher Roy Rust Mt. Emmons Chive L. Carrell Dink Utah Wiliam Lucinda Foy Daha K Chiyet Wayne Cnr Minersvilly Jammer Minnie Todd Novelte Dove Cowhe Davina Peetah American Park Delia Webster Loa Alfred Gridley Colt William Duchesne Fred Tonopah

Myten Opera House Spring Dances Offer Ford Down Payment Prize

The Myten Opera House Management announces ten consecutive dances from May 4 to July 4 with the first on May 4. A crowd is expected to match the bear dance as part of a spring program featuring the Nighthawks. A 1929 Ford coupe down payment prize will be given away, with no obligation to win the prize.

Myten Opera House Nighthawks Tsn

Local Social Event Details and Attendee List

The article lists numerous attendees including Mrs Hunt, Mrs QO. A. Dart, Mrs W. G. Gentry, Mrs. Lee Coapui, Mrs. J. Re Tuttle, Mrs. Tt. Miter, Mrs. W. T. Rog ova, Mrs. Francis Dauwalder, and others. Delighted guests enjoyed delicious refreshments and a highly pleasant afternoon.

Alfalfa Seed Study Results From Delta District

Recommendations from the alfalfa hay and seed production committee cited in a Utah State Agricultural College extension service survey. Heavier soils and higher water tables suit seed production. apply water to thrifty growth without excess. Early bay cutting, fall harrowing to destroy pests, clean farms by May 1, and careful harvest to reduce seed loss are advised to improve quality and yield.

Delta Alillard County Utah State Agricultural College Millard County

Transfers of real estate during the week noted

The record lists multiple transfers including Curly A to Thel SWes for 29 percent, and Lance and wife to Clarence Wilson with townsite block details. Transactions mention estates, dates, and consideration amounts, including a $1000 figure and other sums, reflecting a series of property transfers in the period.

Honman Gure Curly Ghillistor Jeter Ted JA Morrie Witkie Feefert Lane Lance Clarence Wilson Tory Dalehesne Consideration

State Highway Outlay Totals for April

Distribution of state highway funds for April totals 142,661.01 announced by the state auditor's department. Highway equipment 70,041.81 office expense 556.75 travel 764.78 salaries 3890.7 Suspense 313.69 Duchesne county 697.83 Uintah county 10,380.35.

Uintah County

Federal jury returns indictment against Barker and associates

After a week of deliberation the federal grand jury indicted C. E Barker Frank Everett and D. L. Hitesman on charges including mail fraud three violations of the five and ten law and conspiracy to violate the Dyer automobile theft act The slate alleges a Salt Lake City base to move stolen cars from California and Montana into Utah with acts dating from 1926 to 1929 One car allegedly moved from Los Angeles to Salt Lake on September 16 1928 and another from Pocatello to Salt Lake The case notes sixty one cars traced to the ring and at least six other persons involved Federal officers report the suspects face further state charges

Federal Grand Jury Tillman D. Johnson D. L. Hitesman Salt Lake California Maho Utah Tarko i Hilmeng Pocatello Bveerett Wicers

State Road Board Dissatisfaction Over Colton Bill

Utah state highway commission voiced discontent Friday with Congressman Don Colton’s proposed highway bill. The commission criticized terms of the bill and its approach to replacing the federal aid system, arguing it would shift responsibilities and funding without clear benefits.

Don B. Colton Utah State Highway Commission Coulee Federay Rudd

Atom Lodge Anniversary Celebrated with Odd Fellows

Mfion Le the 110th anniversary fes t week celebration featured Odd Fellows and wives pres ent, lodge members read papers on what constitutes a good Odd Fellow, Roosevelt prize presented for best paper, gold emblem awarded, program included talks and later social activities with refreshments.

Veraca Roosevelt

I B A N K Assures Wool Group Ample Cash

The Federal Intermediate Credit Bank at Berkeley will provide funds to market Utah 1929 wool crop, easing the need for immediate shearing and allowing growers to wait for favorable prices. Officials say enough money will be available to market the entire Utah output, estimated around 20 million pounds. Shearing is about 13 days behind schedule due to cold weather, adding strain to operations.

Utah Wool Marketing Association Utah Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Berkeley James A. Hooper Utah Ausocraon Hooper Berkeley Bank Intermediate Credit Bank Honper

Lake Lak e Chamber Seeks Rename of Boulder Dam to Hoover Dam

The East Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday urged changing Boulder dam’s name to Hoover dam arguing the current name is meaningless and confusing amid plans for the dam located in Black Canyon. Residents and officials attended a meeting where the chamber presented reasons for the name change and discussed the project’s progress and local impact.

Boulder Dam Hoover Dam East Lake Basiises Idack Canyon Ina Enn Evan Nis Jrlon

WATEE COMMISSION TA KE ALP OLNTS hy ee PLES

A colonial era water commission decree outlines allocations of creeks and rivers, naming Walter H. Bnyih, Clark Oc, Menuty, and Tillman Johnson as commissioners. It details land grants and water rights, including 152000 acres receiving water under Sheeley’s supervision and Interior Department actions affecting Indian and white land allocations.

Watee Commission Walter H Bnyih Fey de Tae Ceappoliied Clark Oc jMenuty Lake Fexyk Hs Tripalariee Ani Clawant Sx Connie Dintaly Todovat Fidee Tillman D. Johnson Department of the Interior Sheeley

Snow Delays Conditioning Of Uintah Summer Range

The Uintah summer range conditioning will be late due to heavy snow in the basin. Blaine Bentenson assistant supervisor Wasatch National Forest noted on his return from the district that deep snow remains. He met with Beck Creek Grazers to set sleep and cattle boundaries for the summer range, accompanied by district forester T. D. Phinney.

Uintah Blaine [Bentenson Wasatch National Forest Amon

W W Clyde Low Bidder On Highway Contract

The State road commission found W W Clyde of Springville to be the low bidder on the 4.25 mile Duchesne to Antelope road construction. The bid stood at 74 686.76 dollars and the contract will be let later.

State Road Commissiome W. W. Clyde Springville Duchesne Antelope

Weather Proverbs and Seasonal Forecasts in Agriculture

An examination of old weather sayings and their relation to agricultural outcomes, noting that modern meteorology doubts precise seasonal forecasts yet acknowledges enduring adages. The article discusses how prolonged snow and cold springs affect fruit blossoming and grain warming, with references to historical proverbs and their observed influences on farming decisions.

Proverts

Wool Prices Fall Amid Market Fluctuations

In a rough report on wool sales, prices drifted with several lots cited at 21 and 2 cents per pound. Forecasts suggest this year’s potential price around 32 cents as buyers react to previous trends and market signals.

Arcadia Yearling Steers Bring Good Prices

Ralph Murdock bought two head of yearling steers in Arcadia last week, average price $85 per head. One steer owned by Geo Meranda, a long yearling, brought 10278 dollars and 9 cents.

Arcadia Ralph Murdock Arcadia Sre Geo. Meranda

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Upalco George Foy Wiliam Foy Tommy Foy Mas Gordon Mrs Dena Mkeral Bay Bear Hanna and Stockmore Stockmore Gay Tabiona Tablana Boston Tabione Poe Cistam Pup Eysaun Masini PRG Oran Aeton Gpr Oppeis John Keel J. Re Tuttle O. Tuttle Geo. Elliott Alipalp Avey EAL Duchesne County Barket C. E B. Barker Frank Everett State Road Commissioners Colton Stara Bibi Atom Lodge Canenearees IBANK H.W. Harvey Heber City J. D. White Paradise Utah Woolf Marketing Association Lake Chamber the Chamber of Commerce Point W. Clyde Esamle Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculure Taki Froowe Sanjay J Miossems Mons Velba Masel Dunip Youeh Ondine Howintoy CPNTS POUNE
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