Murder case details upper Uintah County killing and confession
Arthur E. Babcock, 23, confessed to slaying Myton rancher John H. Quirl, 34, after a quarrel over farm wages and alleged liquor theft. He waived preliminary hearing in Justice Court and was bound over to the Fourth Judicial District Court for Vernal session May 10. Police say he tied Quirl and dragged him, then burned the body on a sagebrush pyre and set a machine shed and hay stacks ablaze. Bones and teeth identified the remains. a long-bladed knife was found on Babcock. He previously served in the Army and faced discharge illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Babcock
John H. Quinl
Myton
William S. Henderson
Babcock
Fourth Judicial District Court
Vernal
Hugh W. Colton
Uintah
Girard W. Beatty
Abeoch
Quirl
Mrs Coltons Mother Dies At Wellsville
Funeral services for Mrs. Will iam H. Maughn 84 mother of Mrs. Hugh Colton Vernal were held Tuesday at the Wellsville First Ward Chapel. She was born February 17 1964 in Wellsville and married in 1885. Survived by nine children and many grandchildren. Mr. Maughn died in 1935 and served in church leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Maughn
Hugh Colton
Wellsville
Wellsville First Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Maughn
Robert Wright
Jane
Love Baxter Wright
Cogan Temple
Maggie
Church of Jesus Christ of, Latter-day Saints
Pri- Presidency
Relief Society
Hyrum’ Stake
Marguerite MM
Colton
Vernal
Barbara
Rogkelley
William B. Maughn
Salt Lake
Eda’m Christensen
Burebank
Calif
M. Sorenson
Mendon
Ernie B. Maughn
Providence
LeMoline B. Maughn
Logan
Nona
M. Goodson
Tallahassee
Fla
Ndchildren
Grent
County Library to Move to Old Central School Building
The Uintah County Library will relocate from downtown to the old Central School Building after the Education Board meeting approved use of the building. Library Committee representatives Mrs. Leon P. Christensen and Mrs. Loyd Shimmin briefed on remodeling including repairs, paint, heating, and lighting at an estimated cost of 1400 dollars over two years, with a two car contract to be set with the library committee. If the room is needed for educational purposes later, the library will be moved elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Uintah
Pend Fok
Leon P. Christensen
Loyd Shimmin
Cunty
Library’ Committee
Harold M. Lundell
Central School Parent-Teachers Association
Uinta
Lundell
Seheel
Dean Peterson Sentenced For Manslaughter
Joseph Dean Peterson, 22, was sentenced by Judge William Stanley Dunford to one year in Uintah county jail for involuntary manslaughter in the death of James Gurwood. Six months of the term were suspended with probation conditions including no auto operation for six months post release, no riding an auto under liquor, and no public presence under liquor. Bond kept him released until May 15. The defense motion for a new trial was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dean Peterson
James Curwood
William Stanley ‘Dunford
Uintah County
Peterson
Vern McCullough
Salt Lake
Din‘ord
Oil Showing At Carter Well Raises Hopes In Basin
Oil may be commercially recoverable beneath Uintah County as Carter Oil Company reports Ruth Nelson number 1 well drilling at 6500 feet with free oil encountered at 5400 feet in a tertiary formation. Field activity shows leases recorded by Uintah County officials, including Equitable Life and Phillips Petroleum and Lyle S Eklund leasing to Carter Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uintah County
Carter Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Materalize
Vernal
Ruth Nelson
Uin
Carter Ql
County Recorder
Equitable Life and Casualty Company
Salt Lake City
Utah
Phillips Petroleum Company
Bartlesville
Okla
Lyle S. Eklund
Box
Tulsa
Salt Lake Base
Ouray Park Irriga Lon Company
Avalon
Auto Accident In Utah Injures Two Killings Mentioned
A transportation accident near the Utah Colorado line injured Verna and another person while Gerald Daly a 34 year old driller from Vernal died. Investigating officer Co P Alison of the Colorado State Highway Patrol reported tire marks and vehicle damage. Daly was born December 22 1914 in Casper Wyoming married Elizabeth Goodman December 13 1938 and moved to Vernal two years ago. He is survived by his wife three daughters and several relatives. Burial plans and funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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Daly
Lasemans
Lnhich
Vehickaa
Laseman
Ca. Wyo
John Daly
Elizabeth May 'Goodman
Casper
Vernal
Bae Dow
Rorinothar
Maureen Pao Helen
Perdiged
Jane. Daly
Josephs Corona
Calli
Mra
Jack’ Jones
Cr Co
Phip R
Euneral Pervicen
Festival schedule and performances at Tabernacia venue
A fragment from a campus event listing describes a Friday 9:30 noon start for a Fab at festival with glee club performances. It notes vocal ensembles, solos, duets, quartets, and bands, plus a center stage showcase and judging by the Distri butive Education Club, with continuation on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisartos
The
I. Fentivads
Tabernacia
Shaemaae
Roge
Uintah Basin Junior Livestock Show to Feature Record Exhibitors
Nearly 50 head of top grade beef cattle expected to be sold with buyers from Utah. Future Farmers of America and 4-H members to enter a record number of animals for $1600 in premiums. Danish system judges the beef classes. William Ross to judge overall. Calf sheep and pig scrambles planned. horse pulling contests in three weight classes. Officers to be elected. new $6000 livestock building anticipated for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uiited Basin
Uintah Basin
Utah
Farmera “of America
William ‘Ross
Rosa
Chastity And Thrift Emphasized At LDS Stake Conference
At the Uintah Stake quarterly conference held at Vernal Seminary, speakers urged youth chastity and thrift, stressing saving over spending. Milton B. Gartt urged self sufficiency and the value of giving, while Hunter called for full tithing and fast offerings. Stake leaders discussed welfare, construction plans, and ministering to advance Aaronic to Melchizedek Priesthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LDS
Uintah Stake
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Milton _B. Gartt
General Churchelfare Committee
Vernal Seminary
J .Shalee
Pogram
Byron M. Goodrich
Stake
Hunter
Warren D. Richardson
Hake
Archie Jahmson
Naples
Canter
Gun Club Barn Dance Set for Saturday Night
The Gun Club plans its annual barn dance this Saturday at the Imperial in Vernal Region 5. Co chairs Sweeney Ros and Russell Ree promise one of the area’s top bands and a lively evening with free punch. Attendees are invited to dress in working clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney” Ros
Russell Ree
Reing
Utah
Mr. Rosé
Vernal Cleans Up In Jaycee Drive After Vacant Lot Push
Funeral rites held for Mrs Clarissa Seeley-Hanson at St George and Roosevelt mark a family with nine sons and daughters. Hanson, 68, died from cerebral hemorrhage at her George home. Born October 23, 1879, she married Paul Hanson in 1899 and lived in Castile Dale, Mountain Home, Roosevelt, then St George. Active LDS member and former ward Belief Society president, she also worked as a midwife. Survived by her husband, nine children, 39 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Civic leaders hail a late season clean up drive as a success with citywide goals for full property upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarissa Seeley-Hanson
Albin’ ‘Andersen
St. ‘George
Roosevelt
Hanson
George
County
Justius W
Elisa Reynolds Seeley
Castile Dale
Paul
Salt Lake -D.S. Temple
Mountain Home
Roosv Elt
St. George
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Roosevelt Ward Belief Society
Albin Anderson
Ernal Lester Hanson
Kimberly
Leo
Gordon Hansen
Clera Pearson
Paul Hanson
Stockton
Call
Orlan Gagon
Provo
John Davito
Bishop
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Seine
Kworn
Atlabout
Sunda
Louis
Alvin E. Weeks
Bryce C. Leavitt
Indianapolis
Ind
Leavitt
Ella Beth Weeks
OLD Central School
BEDG
Dean Peterson
Carl G. Davis
Hrovo
Uintah’s Music Makers
Ata
Ujntah
Feas Astronemrad Aeee
Carter Well
Ray E. Colton
Gerald Anth
Si Agai
Dothan Ely
Mallee
Utah-Colorado Line
Theodore .McCarrell
Tha Pits Orwell
Paredes
Udg
Ing
Busin
T Fay
Pris
Valiare
Conceselons
Ey Bane
Elias
America
Gun Club
Jaycee
Sumlorder
Meenthoed
Eamerk
Rowulse
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