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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
1
Duchesne principals met in Duchesne on September 6 to discuss plans for the school year. They outlined concerns about the county’s nine month versus Duchesne’s eight month year, stressing daily attendance and coordinated efforts between parents and teachers to reduce retardation and raise pupil achievement through focused subject studies and shared curriculum improvements.
Letard Mair completed his service station at Duchesne and opened for business on Monday. The up-to-date facility is roomy and features a test room and gentlemen’s rest room, among other conveniences.
Kept at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City the Grant kin gathered for a state reunion. More than two hundred attendees were present including Mrs. James Grant and her daughter from Yehsie. The event featured a watermelon harvest along the southern stretch of the state and a joyful reuniting of relatives.
Average date of first killing frost in autumn is October 4 and the last in spring May 4. Weather conditions in June July and August are nearly perfect with rapid vegetation growth, making sight the only proof.
Word reached Tuesday evening that L L Crapo of Moab died after a long life as a pioneer. Born January 16 1837 in Fall River Mississippi he came to Utah in 1853 and served as captain of a company reaching Utah that year. He married Carry Craven then Alice Holbrook and had many children. He lived in Salt Lake Valley before moving to Moab where he resided for years. His death follows travels to Myton where he was known and visited by daughters and relatives.
Duchesne County flour producer Peterson has leased the Ipales mill at Myton and now controls several mills in the area. He oversees county wheat markets and supports farmers with reliable pricing and supply. The item praises Peterson's contributions to local industry and acknowledges Mrs Peterson's involvement.
A United States Department of Agriculture report from the Bay Area shows how feed, management, and seasonal environment influence wool quality. It highlights the value of rigid culling of aged ewes and light producers for immediate improvement of flocks.
Members of the East Utah Bankers Association will meet in Price on Saturday for the annual gathering of the organization.
A Toko farmer, P. C. Johnson, turned a seed loss into dairy profits after expanding his herd. With sixteen cows in one lot worth 1500 and eight more for 2400, the operation aims to build a steady income as feed and care improve milk output. The dairy plans include a sturdy stable and windbreak shelter, with cream checks ranging from 3 to 9.25 per day as feed quality stabilizes profits.
MILES FORSYTH of Salt Lake and Mise Montez Foro oovhe of Myton were married in Salt Lake. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs St Forsythe of Myton. The couple will live in Salt Lake where Mr Milex will seek employment.
Thomas Gentry of Joka, president of the Joka 4-H club, feeds a Weby beef calf noted for good breeding and proper feeding. Livestock men urged to visit and view the calf in competition for the Winterlon Brothers prize in Mife County.
The Duchesne Cetowar club held a Thursday luncheon to discuss local matters. B W Crocker reported the dugway onto the West Bend site was washed out on September 2 but the road has been repaired. County roads and other topics were reviewed. T G Bulner of Portland, Oregon visited as a guest. New members J A Pape LeRoy Funk Dy Seward White John Madsen O A Halstead R L Price and Guy Hollenbeck were admitted. Election of officers is set for the next meeting.
J L Edgar a well known Uintah basin pioneer died in Chicago last week from gall bladder cancer. He came to the Uintah basin near Myton around its opening and homesteaded there, living in Denver for a period before returning. He was visiting a daughter in Chicago when he died. body interred at Morning Sun.
The Duchesne Post of American Legion met at the Legion hall Monday evening and completed the officer slate with Commander Bo W. Cracker First vice commander Tite Jones second vice commander Charles Barton adjutant Phun Packs chaplain J Larson finance officer Arthus Orr sergeant at arms Law Renes Pack serving officer Jay Pope litterfin Ne Seward Write.
Hazel Elvira Keel, 42, a resident of 4 Turmer in its section, died Thursday in a Salt Lake City hospital. Wife of William Keel, she was born in vet to Brighim J. Phch and Elnnor Gox Peacock. Survived by several children, husband, father, mother, and other relatives. Body to Emery for funeral services and interment.
Lucille Midler found David Galloway dead in a waterlogged area near Naples ward. Coroner ruled death from an epileptic seizure after he tripped in water and fell. Burial occurred the same day in a decomposed state. his wife and child had just arrived from Utah. Also noted, Mrs Zina Evans died at her Naples ward home leaving six children and five daughters. Funeral set for Naples chapel Saturday at 2 o clock.
Whippet racing will be showcased at the Utah State Fair October 5 to 12 with six daily races in front of the grandstand. At least six dogs will compete each race, entered by the Jubus Whippet Racing Club of Columbus, Ohio, which imported trained speed dogs from England. The sport, popular in Britain and rising in eastern cities, appeals to sportsmen and may draw fairgoers away from horse racing.
Mills Sybil Hopkins, secretary, releases final device for Utah state counties and towns from the state board of equalization and assessment. The tabulations show county levies by assessed value for livestock and cattle, state tuberculosis indemnity funds, district and city totals, and overall levies for all purposes in Duchesne and Uintah counties, Duchesne City, Myton, Roosevelt, Vernal, and Uintah County school districts.
A Uintah County rancher was found guilty after a recent session in Vernal. The event followed a day celebrating natural gas, with talks by Colton Stock and Phebus and music by the city band. The court also noted a separate assault case involving Henry Merkley of Jensen.
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