Lapoint Farmers Fort Duchesne Secure Good Water
Four wells completed in Lapoint and Ft Duchesne provide ample good water supply on multiple farms. Rasmussen notes reach at 115 feet on his place, 215 feet on Charles Bigelow, 190 feet on Fred Newnyer, and 439 feet on Ed Mowry, with additional wells already in use at community church and school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapoint Farmers
Ft. Duchesne
TF Rasmussen
Ink Vernal
Rasmussen Place
Charles
Bigelows
Newnyers Farm
Soil Conservation Films Shown In Duchesne Uintah Schools
Three films The River Heritage Wet Guard and Hidden Weapons were shown in Duchesne and Uintah schools during the first ten days, presented by district conservationist Howard Ivory. They illustrate the history of settlement, resource use, erosion, and soil conservation efforts, and suggest actions to balance farming with nature. Captain Elbert R Curtis of Fort Duchesne was awarded the Bronze Star for service in Europe, with additional honors and a Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchesne
Uintah
Howard M Ivory
Mississippi River
Alry
Unis
Hiddin
Conservation Service
Faye Atedt
Thicanteut
Ivory
Elbert R Curtis
Martin R Curtis
Fort Duchesne
Germany
Thel
Normandy
France
Capta Curtis
National Guard
Fort St Okla
Camp Claiborne la Hie
Curtis
Pyounds
Wasatch Academy
Utah State Agricultural College
Hawks Versus Hawks A 19th Century Taxonomy Tale
The article discusses hawk species and their roles, contrasting beneficial hawks like the Marsh Hawk Sparrow Hawk and Red-tailed Hawk with pestier types such as the Copper’s Hawk and Shupskinned Hawk. It notes flight styles, hunting targets, and impacts on poultry and game birds, urging protection for beneficial birds and caution toward destructive ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Ore
OPA Halts Overcharges on Used Cars Townwide
Statewide enforcement of the OPA program against private used car sales shows progress with more than $385 paid to purchasers and the US Treasury in consumer treble charge settlements. James Briaggs Logan admitted selling his 141 Studebaker at $150 over the ceiling and paid $225 in settlement. Henry Wisthow Magna refunded $80 after selling a 1941 coupe above the ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
US Treasury
Opal Showalter Community Service
War Price and Rationing Board
James Briaggs Logan
Studebaker
Gusher News From Weansanae and Local Reports
Mrs Ray Kimball correspondent notes crude oil activity and mine work details at Weansanae. Mentions Pvt Keith Clark’s return from hospital duty and a medical check. Also mentions Mr Thesis and Mrs Fea Husbiin visits, Chick deliveries to George Arnold, and Rey Kimlitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Foemee
Vastlor
Clyde
Witliams
Rockhill
Joe
Juan
Deniver
Keith Clark
Teeny
Thor
Thesis Mutt
Husbiin
P Rice
Bowningley
Charles Ditson
Gidrge
Arnold
Rey Kimlitt
Ernest Henderson In Philippines
Captain Ernest W Henderson writes his parents from near the Jap lines in the Philippines. He praises the educated, polite Filipino people who despise the Japanese and expresses belief that the United States must fully defeat and suppress the Japanese aggressors. He notes living about 20 miles from enemy positions and describes air raids that keep them vigilant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W Henderson
Henderson
Philippines
Unitah FFA Elects Officers
Unitah FFA members elected new officers for the coming year at the Unitah Chapter. Officials include president Richard Peterson, vice president Dan Workman, treasurer Lorin Hacks, secretary Thad Stringham, reporter Lorin Merkley, tail twister Floyd Wilkins, and athletic manager Lyle McKeachnie. The group attended the State FFA Convention at Fillmore on April 6 and 7, where plans for a new program of work and awards were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers For America
India Richard Peterson
Dan Workman
Lorin Hacks
Thad Stringham
Lorin Merkley
Floyd Wilkins
Lyle McKeachnie
Richard Peterson
FFA
Fillmore
Uintah Alter
Altamont
Roosevelt
Uintah
Uintah Basin Activity Day Held April 26 27 at Roosevelt
The second annual Uintah Basin Activity Day runs April 26 and 27 under Principal Arvid A Rigby with six Basin schools competing in music speech art track and field and more. Events at Roosevelt and Lagoon Street locations include instrumental duets bands choir readings and a district tack meet with contests in commercial departments and one act plays. An awards ceremony closes the event at the recreation hall in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Arvid A Rigby
Activites
Jean Litster
Commerce
Bennie Schmiett
Music
Ospeechart
LeRoy Jones
Cec Jenkins J
Roosvilt Stake
Pringstos
Roowwell Chapel
Lagoon Street
Bard
Retention Hall
City Park
Read the Ad Along With the News
Fragmentary OCR notes present an ad and news mix with garbled text. Key readable items reference advertising content and scattered phrases about dates or figures, but no coherent events or identities to anchor a clear summary. The fragmentary lines imply a historical newspaper page with mixed ad copy and news items, lacking readable names or places.
Vernal Visitors and Local Business Plans Reported
Corinne Tyzack and Elaine D Thomas visited, while F Stewart bought land from Don H Steele to build a home. Stewart and Roy Marvel plan a Texaco service station with garage and repair shop, Bendoff as mechanic, in Vernal. Also listed are local residents and travel to Salt Lake for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinne Tyzack
Elaine D Thomas
Stewart
Don H Steele
Roy Marvel
Texaco
Bendoff
C R Stoffer
Henry Gist
Dean Voorhies
A Bryson
Don F Hull
Denzel Hatch
Don Baker
Jackie
Baker
J O Hendricks
Salt Lake
Lyle Baker
Roosevelt Wins Track Meet Here With Big Point Margin
Roosevelt school dominated the meet with 855 points to Uintah’s 465 as athletes swept events. Winners include Galloway and Alfred in 120 yard hurdles, Cummings in 100 yard dash, Drobin ger in 440, Galloway in 200 hurdles, Dean in 880, Smyth in mile, Winward taking shot put, and Perry in javelin among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelts
Uitah
Roosevelt School
Uintah
Galloway
Alfred
Timothy
Cummings
Stone
Bingham
Drobinger
Haws
Walker
Duvall
Dean
Josie
P Calder
Walt—Perry
Elder
Calder
Seranger
Smyth
Stiley
Richins
Winward
Dennis
Benson
Horrocks
Perry
Richens
Gardner
Hatch
Relay events headline at Roosevelt with Uintah contenders
In this meet noted by local scribes, Roosevelt hosts a string of relay races including 880 yard, medley and mile relays. Uintah teams with Stone, Lopez, G Calder, Abplanalp, and Koelt with Drouiger Kimball Josie Nelson feature among the standout runners. A Balt Lake participant named Kounails visited Saturday, adding to the meet’s small-town field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Calder
Roosevelt
Uintah
Stone
Loez
G Calder
Koelt
Drouiger
Kimball
Josie
Nelson
Local Notes From Lapoint Area And Military News
Mrs Elizabeth Nebeker and granddaughter Joan moved back to Lapoint after wintering in Roosevelt. Mrs Ed Van left for Camp Roberts to visit her husband, now hospitalized. L J Walker buys C KK Bain ranch west of Lapoint and will move there soon. State Primary board visitors Mazie Christensen and Marvin Smith visited Lapoint Primary. Orvin Simmons, son of Ed and Mrs Simmons of Tridell, on navy leave after 20 months overseas and 13 major battles. Funeral for Conklin attended by Lawrence Caldwell and Dorothy Thompson in Altonah. Amos Cheristey, on navy furlough from Vernal, visited the Blackburn home. overseas service noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizebeth Nebeker
Joan
Lapoint
Roosevelt
Ed van
Camp Roberts
Calif
L J Walker
Bain Ranch
Mazie Christensen
Marvin Smith
States Primary Board
Orvin Simmons
Ed Simmons
Tridell
Orgin
Navy
Lawrence Caldwell
Dorothy Thompson
Conklin
Altonah
Austin White
Amos Cheristey
Vernal
Rile Blackburn
Amos Is
Fragmentary social notes from a local visit record
The text lists numerous personal names and visits across households in an informal, jumbled phonebook style. It mentions Alexander, Thien, Bougaler, Earl Gadd, Mrs Bill, Gena, Pop’s Ne Place, June Lee, Eva Christen, and others visiting relatives and neighbors in a scattered account. The piece reads like a neighborhood update with names and distant locations rather than a cohesive event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Thien
Bougaler
Earl Gadd
Bill
Elba
Pop
June Lee
Alex
Ella Bilis
The
Iglander
Sheanton Yetre
Gilbert ‘Washington
Lapgint
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Vernal Express
William B Wallis
Utah
Uintah County
HAWKS
Gusher
Ray Kimball
W“eansanae
Ernest Henderson
Unitah Ffa
Uintah Basin
Lapoint Lillie Bigelow
Quirinisieaee
Doni
Aga
Searle
Searles Furs & Feed
Woodey Searle
Maneger
Vernal, Utah
Dick Sconoco Service
Uintah State Bask Vernal Hide & Fur CO Board OF Education
Wong C Wing Showalter Motor CO
Basin Chevrolet CO
Wasatch L 8, Loan CO
Raven Oil & Refining
C. D Smith Drug CO
Alterha
Northwestern Hide & Fur CO
L. A. Marketing CO
Ashton Bros. CO
J. Penney CO
Coca-Cola
Coca Cola Comfant OY
Coca Cola Bottling CO
Coca Cola
Coca-Cola Company
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