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Duchesne Courier

Location

Duchesne, Utah, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1926

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Public hearing planned on Argentine alfalfa seed import rule

The U S Department of Agriculture will hold a hearing November 15 in Washington to decide whether Argentine alfalfa seed from South America should incur a 10 percent dye color regulation before import. The hearing, under a federal act amendment, seeks data on winter kill from Argentine seed and may gather South American seed adaptability details. Written testimony is due by November 20.

United States “Department Agriculture Washingen D. C South America Weil Wich

A Son of Tns Father at Myton Opera House

Special correspondence notes Harold Bell Wright’s A Son of His Father praised as vigorous engaging wholesome entertainment. The Myton Opera House showcases the film with a Sunday pedal show, featuring local figures and family connections in attendance as catchline hype.

Myton Opera House Harold Yin Wright McCall's Magazine Harold Bell Wright Fame Rustlers Poentine Seibo Wil

Bee Sting Fatal in Tridell Claimed Miss Mae Watt

In Tridell Utah on August 27 Miss Mae Watt a 15 year old Montana native living with Mr and Mrs Bartlett died within a half hour after a bee sting to her left hand The incident followed a day of rest and a concert at the Tridell meeting house Her death came despite heart stimulants and restoratives She had recently returned from Montana and northern Utah and planned to begin her third high school year at Uintah High in Vernal Her funeral was held Sunday with many attending and floral tributes Officers and speakers from Tridell Vernal and nearby areas assisted in the service

Mae Watt Miss Watt Ned Montana Margaret A. Bartlett Basin Wm. F. Watt Albert Watt Tridel Vernal Uintah High School Miss Wait Utah Margaret Tridell H. LeRoy Morris Hap McKee J. N. Davis J. W. Taybbert Albert Goocrieh Ani Earnest Maton Wridellts Grant Morrill Heaven Roy Taylor Wm. M. Marshall Lapojat Horace Morrill

Eastern Utah Taxiers Hold First Annual Meeting

The Eastern Utah bankers association met at Green River for its first annual gathering. Cart R. Qlaréuse se was elected president succeeding Joseph Barboglio, with Rogacredt’s Jordan as vice president and O. P. Ma. Blersach of Price as secretary and treasurer. Board directors named include Jak Cheney Verial A Bricker Green River Bamaw ford Castle Dale Glen N. Natson Price and Joseph Barbologno Helper for one year.

Eastern Utah Bankers Association Green River Cart R Verial Fa. Bricker Bamawford Castle Dale Glen N.natson Price Joseph Barbologno Helper Oteers

Duchesne Lawn Party Honors Miss Vale Clement Bride

Mrs Jesse W Clement hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower at her home in Duchesne for her daughter Mrs A G White formerly Miss Vale Clement The pink and white color scheme featured a musical program and lawn games with Miss Emily Macsen chosen as bridesmaid Luncheon served to sixty guests Bride's cake and favors were distributed

Jesse W. Clement Duchesne A. G. White Vale Clement Emily Macsen

Mitchell and Colton wed in Heber on August 24

The marriage of Arty IL Mitchell the Duchesne county sheriff and Miss Thora Colton a Verna girl took place at Heber on August 24. The couple receives the good wishes of the entire basin.

Men Wanted for Moffat Tunnel Work

A second call for workers on the Moffat tunnel reports jobs for laborers drillers and timbermen with cement work and other roles. Wages run from 4.50 to 5.50 per eight hour shift and applications should be made to the superintendent at West Portal.

Moffat Tunnel West Portal

Bamberger Supreme Ion On Prospective Uintah Basin Rail

The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear arguments on the Bamberger Provo to Uintah railroad application September 12. Bamberger and his witnesses and attorneys will present evidence to show the railroad through the Uintah basin is advisable, with Colorado and Utah already convinced of the project.

Spreak Bamberger Provo Sarak Tamberger Uintah Basin Colorado Utah Interstate Commerce Commission

Republicans Name Delegates for County Convention

At a Myton precinct meeting chaired by D Barry on August 28 delegates were chosen for the Duchesne county convention to be held in Duchesne on September 4. Delegates include R E Miller D Barry Bliss Lott George Tingley Sr J A Wells J D Beaver W T Rogers Fred Wahlquist. Duchesne county will send nine delegates from Duchesne eight from Myton fourteen from Roosevelt with the remainder allotted to smaller towns.

Duchesne Myton Roosevelt

Vernal Woman Elected Department President at Cedar City

Mrs Homer E Rich of Vernal was elected department president of the American Legion auxiliary at the Cedar City convention last week, succeeding Mrs H J Greendyke of Salt Lake. Rich had served as department vice president and won over Mrs Frank Stewart of Salt Lake. five vice presidents were chosen including Miss Alice Todd of Duchesne. County committee women chosen include Mrs William Whitbeck of Vernal.

Homer E. Rich Vernal American Legion Auxiliary Cedar City H. J. Greendyke Salt Lake Rich Frank Stewart Alice Todd Duchesne William Whitbeck

Basin Dames Shipped in Trucks

Six hundred head of mixed fat and feeder lambs were shipped first week by truck from Knight's ranch in the Blue Basin to the Salt Lake stockyards. The lambs traveled in trucks of the Eterling Transportation Company, routed through Cincinnati and Salt Lake yards. J. H. Man-Warfield, general manager of the yards, said the sheep stood up well and noted this is the coming mode of marketing live stock from the Uintah Basin.

Knight's Rancy Blue Beach Salt Lake Hon Eterling Transportation Company Ectreight Hveafek Uintah

Millard County Seed Citor Shows Improvement

A marked improvement is noted in Millard County alfalfa seed prospects with early crops ready for harvest. The first crop looks strong and a heavy second crop hinges on late frost avoidance, as the area typically sees killing frost between September 11 and 20, though freezes have occurred as early as late August.

Millard

Vernal Well Shows Shift to Softer Formation

Verbal report states the Maud-Dien test on the Neal property north of Vernal has moved from a hard formation into a softer layer. The well stands about 250 feet deep with an objective of 2,200 feet where a large flow of oil is anticipated.

Vernal

Miss Bessie Stokes Idle TD in Lix Auto Accident

A brief item notes Miss Bessie Stokes involved in a motor vehicle incident near Lix. The report mentions an idle touchdown phrase but provides no further details on injuries or outcomes.

Bessie Stokes

Moab Girl Killed in Glenwood Springs Car Crash

Miss Bessie Stokes 16 of Moab died when the automobile carrying five others overturned after striking a post two miles west of Glenwood Springs. Driver J E Keller of Fritte escaped. Mrs Fred Ames and Dr Cagsel Smith of Rite were in critical condition with internal injuries. The group was enroute to Glentood Springs for an outing.

Bessie Stokes Moab Glenwood Springs J. IE Keller Fritte Fred Ames Cagsel Smith Rite Miss Stakes Ames Myton NL Snyder Snyder James Bitch Antelope A. Tolboe

Fire destroys hay crop at A. E. Edwards ranch

Sparks from an overheated tractor engine started a blaze at the A. E. Edwards ranch destroying the hay crop and straw stacks. Neighbors fought the flames but only saved the nearby residence and outbuildings as high winds hindered firefighters.

A. E. Edwards Mar “Independence

Myton Rodeo Arrangements Complete for Big Event

Community plans for a two day Myton rodeo and highway opening celebration. Representatives from Hiercek Nine Mile Ft Duchesne Ouray and Duchesne attended the final executive meeting. The program includes staged holds, 100 mounts, an outdoor moving picture theatre seating about 1000, and films The Two Gun Man and The Cowboy Musketeer. A large dance pavilion hosts Mickey Five and a 13 piece band. The Myton Antelope federal aid highway opening will be part of the festivities.

Myton Commercial Club Rooms Hiercek Nine Mile Ft. Duchesne Ouray Duchesne Brande “Pugiers Fred Thompson Tori Tyler Mickey Five Thatovill Antelope Basin

Wild Horse Mesa at Myton Opera House

Special correspondence notes Wild Horse Mesa a Paramount melodrama shown at Myton Opera House Sunday and Monday Sept 5 and 6. The film follows a hero amid outlaws and a horse thief, with wild horses captured over vast table land in Red Lake Arizona and Utah setting.

Mesa Zahe Grey Myton Onora Paramount Wiesides Red Lake Arizona Iorse ‘Mesa Utah West

Price Dog Poisoning Strikes Local Animals

About fifteen dogs in Price’s north part were poisoned on a recent Wednesday evening. Cyanide suspected as dogs died suddenly after exposure. A prized German police dog owned by Glen Nelson also died, along with other dogs including a bull dog tied to Bruner apartments. No suspects or motive yet, owners launching an investigation.

Realfents Price Glen NO Nelson C. R. Marensen Thomas Fitzgerald W. C. Perry Bruner Sinilar

County Schools Start Sept 13 In Uintah District

A teachers institute will be held at Duchesne on Thursday evening and Friday September 9 and 10 with state inspectors and district supervisors as special institute workers. All schools are scheduled to resume Monday Sept 12 with registration for high school pupils on Sept 12 and 13. Nonresident elementary pupils face 40 tuition while high school pupils pay 60. resident high school pupils pay 5 registration and 5 student body fees. List of engaged teachers across towns including Duchesne Arcadia Basin and Myton is provided.

Duchesne oMy- Tob. Williamson Lofter Bjarnason Matilda Peterson Srade Arcadia Virginia Martin Altonah T. R. Cope Celista Mar=well Hazel Hadley Fern Danforth Boteta Ralph Chipman Aura Leavitt Joweltt Fortel Mana Gannon Deloris Hogensen Binebell Spencer Griffin Josephine Munt Dana Penrod Basin Paul Nicholson Dictah Emett Cedarview Thornton Richardson Eva J. Lewis Randolph Jengen Shirley Daniels Lorus Wand Orland Auguson Florence Bates Ruth Christensen Ars. Fannie

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