Infant dies. burials in Vernal and Roosevelt
From Our Correspondents reports the infant son of Mr and Mrs George Mitchell died February 3 after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. Remains were taken to Vernal February 2 for burial. The little girl born February 12 to Mr and Mrs Heber Allred died a few hours after birth and was laid to rest in Myton. The column extends sympathy to the bereaved families and notes several local illnesses and social visits including quilting party hosted by Mrs Lizzie Snyder and a visit by Mrs Percy Chanceland of Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mitchell
Lizzie Snyder
Joseph Carne
Roy
Leone Allen
Roosevelt
Edith Allred
Leeton
Percy Chanceland
Salt Lake City
Morinda
Myton
Heber Allred
W L Whitlock
Flu Epidemic Touches Bishop and Town
The community reports several flu cases in Bishop B O Colton and family with friends hoping for a swift recovery. Joe and Milly Arnold also ill but improving. Moffett has been very ill for weeks. Death of V F McConkie saddened Lapoint as he spent time farming locally. Dr Parker and wife left for California. The Harrison family and others deal with illness while schools run on an individual plan with no new flu cases and public gatherings halted.
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Bishop
B.—O
Colton
Familly
Joe Arnold
Milly
Moffett
Harve
V F McConkie
Lapoint
McConkie
Dr Parker
California
Joseph Fraughton
Lafe Win
Peter Harrison
Omi
Flu Season Keeps Local School On Hold
The flu has hit the town with low attendance as Thelma Jackson fills in at Moffatt School for her sick sister. Only two or three children attend classes, while residents worry about high living costs and farmers noting hay prices stay strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goring
Thelma Jackson
Thelma
Local notes on families and stock movements
Community bulletin reports illness recoveries and family updates across Jensen. Mrs Alice Billings of Glines died of pneumonia after flu at age forty, leaving husband and 13 year old daughter. Rasmussen family recovering except Magrie the 17 year old. Frank Billings to undergo elbow operation. Bishop Caldwell's clan mostly well. Many stockmen moving cattle to range due to feed shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Colletts
Vene
Alice Billings
Glines
Wm Martin
Frank Fussman
John T Rasmussen
Magrie
Jensen
Frank Billings
Agatn
Bishop Caldwells
Local residents make plans as families move and weather stays cold
Several weeks pass while lumber for a ward house is hauled and Eurl Mullins plans a new home in town. Neldon Nyburg and wife travel to California for a trade apprenticeship. BUCCORA Jesse Brough and A W Nebeker work on the Quray Valley Lag at Lester. Mullins returns from Roosevelt with health still poor and will seek further medical care. A Worthen child is recovering at home after Roosevelt Utah hospitalization. The area remains cold and damp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Eurl Mullins
Neldon Nyburg
California
Neldon
Jesse Brough
A W Nebeker
Quray Valley
Lester
Mullins
Roosevelt
Worthens
Utah
Influenza Fog Lifts as Community Notes Resume
Randlett community updates report burials for an infant and a local Indian girl, with families recalling flu impacts. Residents travel for homes, attend social events, and plan for a revived school term as influenza eases and local leaders appoint scouts and oversee tithing sheep sales.
Local notices and deaths sweep through ward
Mrs Frank Peters learns of her sister Mrs Michel in Roosevelt passing after an operation. Grace Dennis funeral held with Bishop Bodily presiding. Mr Larsen’s wife dies after a long illness with the flu. widespread flu affects many families. New baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Stagg on February 25, first grandchild in Preece family. George A Davis may relocate from Arizona after favorable climate impressions. Several residents seek treatment for flu and bronchitis amid ongoing sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peters
Michel
Roosevelt
Sarah Adams
John Stagg
Preece
Lafe Richardson
Iona
Salt Lake City
George A Davis
Arizona
Lin gs Open at funeral services for A Alexander
Funeral services for A Alexander were held at the family residence on Saturday February 28 at one o'clock. M M Batty presided with singing by Bélle Batty Florence Gregory Melva Collett and Henry Abplanalo. John B Eaton offered the opening prayer. Mrs Collett sang O My Father assisted by quartet. Ernest Eaton Joseph McKee and Bishop M M Batty spoke. The deceased was a frontier character, well spoken of by those who knew him for his jovial disposition. The remains were laid to rest in Maeser cemetery. The weather was cold but well attended. News of flu cases and local health updates followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
M. M Batty
Bélle Batty
Florence Gregory
Melva Collett
Henry Abplanalo
John B. Eaton
Mrs. Collett
Ernest Eaton
Joseph McKee
M M Batty
Dessie
George W Perry
Maeser
Laurel Duke
Leslie Duke
Naples
Reid
Grand Rasmussen
Salt Lake City
Stan Ashton
Little Clyda Collett
Melvie
George Collett
JC Duke
Schalbie Jacobson
Woodarda’s
Fin
Ethel Martin
Mabel Collett
Smithfield
Sylvanus Collett
T Collett
Meee
Willard Gilligan
Will Witbeck
Dorson Long mix up in townsite and flood work noted
Last week alt echter reports misnamed Dorson Long in dust hauling and flu patient aid while Winfred Long was correct. J P Rudy and A D Reynolds bought 22 percent acreage of the Wim Taylor estate to start a townsite amid flood risks and weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorson Long
Winfred Long
Lir J Workman
Myton
Government Road Gang
Kneale
J P Rudy
A D Reynolds
Wim ‘Taylor
Edwin Kingham
Duke
Ham
Clarence
Perishable Special To Operate Between Vernal And Price
The Department approves and will issue instructions for a perishable special service between Price and Vernal Utah. Postmaster Merrill Deanson had requested operation of a government fruit truck between Vernal and Helper, and a February 16 communication supports this plan. Superintendant Young signs the note confirming no objections and directing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Deanson
Vernal
Special Perishable Route Proposed Between Price and Vernal
A 1920 communication from JAS I Blakslee proposes a special truck or car to transport perishables between Price and Vernal Utah. The postmaster at Vernal suggested the link to develop business, with a White or Commerce car or even a first class mail truck on return trips when space allows. A detailed report is requested and operation is urged if no serious objections exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake E Young
Price
Utah
Vernal
Uintah Basin
Time to Loaf and Garden Fads in a Clock War
A regional essay notes garden fever waning after a wartime shift to daylight saving. Communities split on advancing the clock while rail schedules cling to prewar time. Union reps deride amateur farming as a failure, urging canned vegetables, yet the author argues sensible people will keep gardening regardless of clock changes and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Nation
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Leeton-Bennett
Cletrac
Neal-Allan Motor Car Co
Randlett
Hamilett
Ouray Valley
Burgey
Issiac
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Elsie Larson
Moffatt
Mra Stevens
Frank Nash
Stephen M. Ross
Mary Glines
Frank Bassettee
Lorin Ross
Mary Giipes
Morrill
Parley Goodrigh
Atrip
Whiterocks
Wm Collins
Aston Morrill
Herbert Bell
Gladden
Rosa Bartlett
Uintah Academy
Abhley
Grace Dennis
J. H. Bodily
Ethelyne Collett
Jiob c Conkie
Ashi Bartlett
N B Colton
J H Bodily
Eis J Ellis
Lyman
Mack
Colorado
Angus
Charles Dennis
Rock Point
Henry Green
Balt Lake
Jimmie Drooka
Walter McCoy
Monterey
Lings
Alterra
Isi
Sr Vernal
Price and
Vernal Utah
Young Jas 1 Blakslee
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