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Newspaper
Duchesne Courier
Location
Duchesne, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1927
Page
1
Freeman and Hughes discuss the railroad’s western reach toward Colorado and North blast week. They warn that the basin is isolated with limited habitable land, few towns, and heavy rental costs. They note irrigation, livestock, and potential but question feasibility of rail expansion.
Collett urges Salt Lake City interests to fund railroad facilities from the capital to the Uintah Basin heart to capture growing trade toward Denver. He cites 30,000 square miles of basin lands, 320,090 irrigated acres, and a dairy and oil potential, arguing improved rail access would shift commerce from existing trucking routes and benefit communities between Vernal and Craig.
Auxiliary ladies of the Amarin can Legion Duchesne Trust hosted a banquet with invited guests from Myton and others. A sale of crop remains unsold from 1087, bought by H Summerhays of Summerhays and Sons for drtytler Brown Co of Boston, with William Coleman of Steier City listed as clip owner.
On Sunday night large crowds attended the dance event at Victory Park. The show featured Pattie and other attractions with multiple performances and promises of more dancing in the next airing.
The Duchesne stake held its quarterly conference on September 24 and 25 with attendees from stake, ward and auxiliary groups. Leaders including Lyman, Ford, Daris, and Church officers discussed church growth, youth and women’s development, and the 100th anniversary of the Book of Mormon. A special program highlighted Book of Mormon history, Moroni’s record, and the translation era as rain dampened attendance.
A long list of local families and friends share visits and travel notes from Mt Emmons and surrounding areas. Readers report church gatherings, a quilting party at Clara Hancock's, and attendance at dances in Talmage and nearby towns while noting repairs, travel plans, and health updates among residents and visiting relatives.
The Moffat tunnel commission demanded a definite stance from Denver on using the water tunnel under James Peak. A special meeting revealed Denver officials hesitating to proceed, worrying deterioration and high repair costs if the water tunnel remains unused. The board argued the water tunnel could help fund the largely finished project, needing an estimated 1.5 million dollars to line it for water transport.
The Agra seed exhibit plan faces limited backing from nearby boards and state entities. Utah and Milagra county show interest but offered no pledges. The Chicago show in December remains the intended venue if funds and support materialize.
A wreck near Vernal, Utah left one man dead and another seriously injured. The incident occurred on a straight graveled stretch twelve miles west of Vernal when a car left the grade and plunged into a gulch about twenty feet down. The dead man was later identified as a local contractor and railway worker. the surviving passenger was taken to Vernal hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries.
Plans to restart the Du Chesne well of Utah Southern Oil Co seven miles southwest of Duchesne. Midwest Refining Co will run drilling to 3500 feet to test Green River formation sands and potential Tertiary oil akin to California prospects.
The western Democrats representing several western states met in Ogden and endorsed Governor Alfred E. Smith of Newark as their strongest candidate. Delegates from Utah Oregon Wyoming Idaho California Montana South Dakota gathered as the meeting opened led by Fred W. Johnson of Rock Springs Wyoming. Joseph W. Stringfellow was named temporary chairman and W. C. Chapman of Twin Falls Idaho as temporary secretary.
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