Local Haddenings in Duchesne and Uintah county
Duchesne notes report a September 5 wedding of A B Thomas and Jessie f Hisson of Vernal by Bishop G W Billogs. Community updates include curfew enforcement, street and alley work, water-rate adjustments, local visits, school moves, and several residents traveling to Salt Lake, Vernal, or California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Salt Lake
Jack
Clyde Fullmer
Mt. Emmons
Duchesne
Eva Murdock
Soldier Summit
Radford Walker
Ed Hart
Grace Dahlgleish
California
Celia Bird
Carbon County
da Duchesne
Ofice
12. W. Browning
H. M
Walter Walker
QO. F. Elkleberry
Utah Southern Oil Company
Colorado
John H. Taylor
Rodger Clawson
Vernal
Uintah Stake
Johnson
Holden
Utah
Alma Poulson
Albert Stephenson
Hart
Louise
Duchesne Ward
R. M. Pope
Messers
O. J. Smith
Charles R. Barton
Tal Ring
Bessie
Josephine Hunt
Apalco
G. J. Greaves
Kensington
Kelso Named Treasurer for Ducasho School District
Following LB Dart’s death the Ducasho school board appoints Frank C. Kelso as treasurer. Kelso, a Golden Rule store figure, is praised for integrity and care for schools and taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LB. L. Dart
Ducasho
Board of Education
Frank C. Kelso
Kelso
Golden Rule
Woodbine
Blumesa
Arcids
Strawberry
Riverside
Forest Ranger Exams Set for October Dates
Vernal forestry office voices push for many applicants as ranger exams are slated for October 24 at forestry supervisor headquarters. Scaler exams are planned for October 26, with locations to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernal Forestry Office
Allred Desertion Letter from Ogden Sheriff
Martin W. Allred formerly of Altonah is said to have deserted his wife and children in Ogden. J B Henchen of Noy Utah reports the Ogden Standard item. He left his family in poverty and among strangers. The sheriff detained him at Weber county jail one night and released him the next day after his wife showed sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin W. Alfred
Altonah
Ogden
J. B. Henchen
Noy
Utah
Ogden Standard
Mr. Henchen
Allred
Sherlf
Weber County
Thistle Utah Names New Postmaster Alma Sutherland
Alma GQ Sutherland has been appointed postmaster at Thistle Utah according to an announcement from the Salt Lake City postoffice. The move reflects standard federal appointments to manage local mail operations and community services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma GQ
Sutherland Haseen
Thistle
Utah
Salt Lake
Bridge Contract Let Over Price River at Helper
The state road commission signed with Security Bridge for furnishing and fabricating materials and constructing a bridge over Price River at Helper. Materials cost 4444.76 dollars and construction 4689.61 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Road Commission
Security Bridge Company
Price River
Helper
Labor Day Celebration in Myton County
Labor day festivities featured a baseball game where Lapoint defeated Arcadia 16 to 6. A bucking contest drew cheers as Dynamite ridden by Mack Adama and Pal ridden by Hall of Leeton impressed spectators. Bill Wook won a three cornered three quarter mile race. An evening picture show and dance filled the Opera houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Lapoint
Arcadia
We Need Banks in Duchesne County Now
The article argues Duchesne County and Myton should organize banks, noting banking strengthens community prosperity. It urges local investment, asserts the bank is a community institution, and warns against letting outsiders control local finance. It stresses adversity as a lesson, calls for early action, and warns against apathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton and Duchesne
the Bank
Myton
Duchesne
Duchesne County
Myron
Bankruptcy Sought by Alexander Brothers of Sego
J Milton Alexander and Marion E Alexander brothers and partners filed for bankruptcy in the US district court. Formerly Altonah Meat & Hardware, the firm now operates as Alexander Brothers in Sego Grand County. They list total liabilities at 5368 and assets at 500, claimed exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Alexander
Marion E. Alexander
Sled 3
United States District Court
Altonah Meat & Hardware Company
Altonah
Alexander Brothers
Sego
Grand County
Is It a Dry Hole or Propaganda at Duchesne
Report from Duchesne notes salt water at 2700 feet in a well with oil possible deeper due to unusual geology. Drilling to continue 300 to 500 feet, while speculation remains about propaganda or land interests. Hansen of Jackling-Dollar may travel to New York to discuss continuation of work in the basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne
J. H. Cline
South Myton
Hansen
New York
Cline
Death of Mrs J Austin Pack in Salt Lake
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. J Austin Pack of Roosevelt after heart illness. She died in Salt Lake City while staying with her sister Cora K Pack. Survived by husband J Austin Pack and five children Deane Florence Maude Ardis Geneve, a brother William N Knowlton, and four sisters. Funeral held in Salt Lake City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Austin Pack
Roosevelt
Salt Lake
Deane
Florence
Maude
Ardis
Geneve
William N. Knowlton
Mary K. Griffith
Lake Point
Cora EK. Pack
Lulu K. Pack
Ioka
Inez K. Nelson
Salti Lake
Buy Land in Basin Report Advocates Local Purchases
Rock M, Pope and wife, with son Jay and daughter, returned from Oregon and other northwestern points where they studied land prices. They found western land going for two to three times the Basin price, urging buyers that Basin land is a better deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock M
Pope
Jay
Duchesne
Oregon
Original deeds and civic cooperation prompt reflection
A reader questions originality and asks about past actions. The quoted line defines a “poor citizen” as someone unable to cooperate, prompting discussion of community responsibility and contribution.
Tessie Sands Responds to Local Criticism in Myton
An editor letter from Myton Utah dated Sept 2 1922 defends Tessie Sands against accusations of desertion and gossip. Sands disputes claims about custody and home duties and corrects her name. The brief exchange reflects small town communications with restitution requests to the Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton Free Pesy
Tessie Sands
Castlegate
Walter
California
Quarterly Conference at Roosevelt Stake Meeting
The Roosevelt Stake will hold its quarterly conference on September 16 and 17 with general authorities in attendance. The event focuses on church governance and spiritual instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Stake
Roosevelt
Encouragement on Daughter’s Monthly Allowance Postmarriage
Dialogue from the New York Sun where a father asks if his future son in law has encouragement to continue Sultor’s monthly allowance after marriage. the suitor notes she anticipated continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultor
New York Sun
Not Much Danger As Car Skids Toward Dangerous Turn
A speeding motor car narrowly avoids a hazardous turn. a nervous passenger questions fatalities, the driver jokes that losses occur only rarely. Also notes an exchange, a lost suitcase report between Fraitland and Duchesne, and announces A M Murdock and John K R Wilson seeking county and state legislative seats at the Democratic convention.
Curfew Enforced in Ducheana City Limits After 8 PM
The City Council of Ducheana issues a curfew order. No child under fourteen may be on streets after 8 PM unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents are responsible for enforcing the rule. Mayor A. M. Murdock signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducheana
Duchesne County Republican Convention to Nominate Local Officials
Notices hereby given that the Duchesne County Republican Convention will be held at Myton Opera House on September 23 1928 at 10 30 a m for the purpose of nominating a Representative In the State Legislature County Clerk County Recorder Sheriff Treasurer Assessor Attorney Surveyor The representation at said convention will be one delegate for said twenty votes cast for Governor Charles R Maybe at the November election 1929 or any major fraction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne County
Myton Opera House
Charles R. Maybe
Utah constitutional amendment on state debt limits
A proposed amendment to Section 1 Article XIV of Utahs Constitution seeks to cap state debt at 2 percent of taxable property value, allow deficits for public needs, direct that loans fund intended uses, and set a January 1 1923 effective date if approved by voters. The secretary of state is tasked to submit the measure to electors at the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Utah
Sec. J. Tod
Secretary of State
Utah Constitutional Amendment No 2 on Property Tax Sections
A proposed amendment to Sections 2 and 3 of Article 13 of the Utah Constitution would allow the legislature to classify property for taxation, tax all properties in a class equitably, tax incomes with possible exemptions, and permit taxes on certain business privileges while excluding taxed stock values. The measure requires two thirds of both houses to concur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
State of
Delegate distribution by precinct announced
Rh Miller, county chairman, and Craig Harmston, secretary, issued notice listing per precinct delegate counts for the upcoming event. Myton 8, Midview 2, Arcadia 1, Redcap 3, Duchesne 0, Mt. Eamon s 2, Roosevelt 14, Wanna 7, Cedarview 4, Neola 4, Monarch 13, Altonah 5, Boneta 3, Antelope 2, Bluebell 3, Fruitland 1, Strawberry 2, Utahn 1, Mayden 1, Talmage 2, Upaleo 2, Ioka 1, Mountain Dome 3, Tablona 4, Harper 1. Sept. 7-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myton
Midview
Arcadia
Redcap
Duchesne
Mt. Eamons
Roosevelt
Wanna
Cedarview
Neola
Monarch
Altonah
Boneta
Antelope
Bluebell
Fruitland
Strawhberry
Utahn
Mayden
Talmage
Upaleo
Ioka
Mountain Dome
Tablona
Harper
Tax amendment grants exemptions and credits in 1921 proposal
The text outlines tax exemptions for federal and local government property religious charities burial grounds and public libraries. It allows credit for income tax and property taxes paid within the year, with sections directing publication, voter submission in the next general election, and effective date January 1, 1923 upon approval, approved March 17, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of
Proposed Utah constitutional amendment on legislature pay
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 9, Article VI, to set per diem pay not exceeding eight dollars and ten cents per mile for travel, with no other compensation. It directs the secretary of state to submit the amendment to voters at the next general election. effective January 1, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
State of
Utah Secretary of State certifies 1921 constitutional amendments
I H FE Crockett Secretary of State of Utah certifies a full true copy of Constitutional Amendments Nos 1 2 and as proposed by the regular session of 1921 as the same appear of record in my office. In witness whereof I set my hand and affixed the Great Seal September 1922. (SEAL) H E Crockett Secretary of State
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. FE. Crockett
State of
Utah
H. E. Crockett
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A. B. Thomas
Jessie F Hisson
Vna Duchesne
G. W. Billogs
Witbeck Post F
American Legion
Ifa
Foot
Shane
Barney Simms
Mylon
Agnes Brooks
Bessie, Fitzwater
Norma Foote
Provo
Elva Billings
Larue Holdaway
Price
Verda Fitzwater
Starrlet Bird
Louise Fitzwater
Owen Hennion
A. F. Maxwell
A. N. Alt
Mount Emmons
I. Grant Beach
Leora Howarth
Mt. Plassant
Howarth
Duchesns
Heber J. Jones
Tablena
Vera Carter
Frank Melso
Forest Ranger
Allred Deserts Family
L. A. Hollenbeck
Duellesne
Suuer
Lhltler
Mr. C
Cooke
Westley Thomas
Mr. Cooke
Tessy
Fraitland and
Courier
A. M. Murdock
John KR. Wilso
Wilson
Rh £. Miller
Craig Harmston
DC. Lockhart
C. F. Johnson
M. W. Johnson
Helen Johnson
Jos. Rusygell
H. P. Bekenenmyser
Duchesne Lumber Company
John Pillings
Mt. Home
Mary
Moore's
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