Fort Duchesne News Highlights Local Visitors And Movements
Mother's Day observances at Sunday school and Moffat noted. J P Rudy named postmaster per Salt Lake paper, plans for acting postmaster Henlk to move to Grand Rapids. Supt Kneale reports ten feet of snow in the mountains north of White Rocks. Indians widen and grade the Duchesne river bridge road. Norwood Thomas sons visit John Wardle's ranch for a cow. Glen Lloyd, son of Dr. Lloyd, returns from Westminster College. sells property before leaving the area. Mrs Akin to relocate to Blue Mountain Colorado then Vernal. Dr. Thompson and Mr. Stark visit Dragon. Ouray shows smallpox siege, high school teacher George A. Wilson improving. Inspector Bennett busy with cattle inspections. Local services, talks, and farewell parties noted for Gilbert Peterson, H L Spencer families. Bee Hive meeting set. Sadie Bourdette leads work start. Anna Jenson guests receive a pleasant surprise with games and refreshments.
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Bill Stephens
Thomas Stephens & Mattel
Woodland
California
Salt Lake
J. P. Rudy
Henlk
Grand Rapids
Michigan
A. H. Kneale
Whiterocks
Jasper Pike
Ranger Station No. 2
Ruth Lawson
H. C. Smith
Ruby
Henry Litster
Salt Lake City
Indian Department
New Bridge
Duchesne River
Norwood Thomas
John Wardle
Fort Duchesne
Glen Lloyd
Lloyd
Westminster College
Salt Lake Eetty
Farm Creek
Fred Gross Glen
Dr. Lloyd
Arizona
Medical Department of the Indian Service
Akin
Blue Mountain
Colorado
Vernal
Thompson
Wallace Stark
Ouray
Dragon
Cedarview Local Notes and Upcoming Games
Cedarview residents share visits and housing plans with Tabiona and Wells families. The Wells girls challenge Cedarview in an indoor baseball series with two wins so far, and a future matchup against the young married women is planned. Mother's Day observed with carnations and ribbons, a baby boy born at Bishop Todd's home, and Victor King with Prudence Shaffer traveling to Salt Lake City May 10 to be married in the temple. Olver Johnson and others plan relocation to Delta, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ray
Tabiona
Pat Burton
Dallas
Lewis-Allen
Wells Girls
Cedarview
Wells Branch
Bishop Todd
Victor King
Prudence Shaffer
Salt Lake City
Olver Johnson
Earl Taylor
Delta
Utah
Hayden Notes on Local Activities and Visits
Evelyn Peterson reports Mrs James Henrie visited Roosevlt on business. Miss Geneva Olsen from Neola helped Mrs C R Ockey. Hayden ward men plowed land for grain at David Hancock's and repaired a fence. Relief Society served dinner to workers. Aaronic priesthood conducted activities.
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James Henrie
Roosevelt
Geneva Olsen
Neola
C. R. Ockey
Hayden Ward
David Hancock
Relief Society
Jensen town surveyors begin six month fieldwork
Three government surveyors Parker Warner Tom Karr and L L A Reppell arrive from Salt Lake City to survey townships 3 4 and 5 South Range 25 East starting at the foot of Blue Mountain near the Colorado line. Work estimated to take about six months. Fred Overman to move family to Vernal. Ward hosts a dance with music by Mr Postma and daughter. Green River falls 2 1 3 feet May 10 to 15. Miss Verona and Olen Gardner host candy pulling. William Witbeck of Vernal shears 1800 sheep at Jensen plant Friday through Sunday. Mrs George A Case returns to Rainbow Mine. Fred Wall has received the Jensen Massadona main contract, to begin in July. Warren L Billings Ernest Case Stephen Murray Marvin Peterson George Richardson and Gerald Stewart depart to Rainbow mines. Aaronic Priesthood leads Mother’s Day program at Sacrament meeting. Birthday party at Hotel Atta for H J Chatwin and Willis Bourdette with 25 guests, games, music, dancing and elaborate lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Warner
Tom Karr
Ll. A. Reppell
Salt Lake City
L. M
Blue Mountain
Colorado
Fred Overman
Jensen
Postma
Green River
Thorum
Verona
Olen Gardner
Wiliam Witbeck
Vernal
George A. Case
Rainbow Mine
Fred Wall Hag
Atta
H. J. Chatwin
Willis Bourdette
Local Social Notes And Births In La Point Area
Miss Fern Ross and Missy Ethel Jarrell visited relatives in La Point. A baby boy born May 11 to Archie and wife. Mothers Day program at Sunday School drew 143 attendees with songs prayers and recitals. Elder Cecil Billings on Tahiti famine report and ship brings food. Various visits and minor events including births arm injuries and dances noted among Roosevelt and Jenner areas.
Mother's Day program and community notices in Vernal ward
Clara Spiers reports a Sunday school Mother's Day celebration with singing recitals, a cantata to come, and gifts for mothers. The article notes local visits, school conferences, tractor purchases, social events, priestly services, and various residents’ movements in Vernal and nearby areas.
Community Notes From Leeton and Surroundings
Sunday school observed Mother's Day with a program and Aaronic Priesthood participation. A teachers’ party followed by games and ice cream provided by the Boy Scouts. Bishop Horrocks urged rehire of teachers Hullinger and Harvey Hullinger. petition signed by parents. Weather brought wind rain snow and frost with little damage. Leeton aid held annual celebration with Five Hundred. prizes to Les ODriscoll and Mrs Warr. about fifty attendees. Telegraph outage disrupted communication between Bennett and Leeton. Local circles and visits of Katherine McKowen and Mrs Weeks noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Horrocks
Hullinger
Harvey Hullinger
Joshua Haslem
James Earnshaw
Leeton Aid
Leeton Hall
Les O'Driscoll
Bennett
Community notes from Mandarin Mandate area event listing
Miriam Colton reports a farewell party for German Workman and family with games and dancing. A large crowd attended. Various locals are noted in visits, health updates, and family travel. Several small events include a Mothers Day program, baptisms, and births with multiple names and places mentioned.
Leeton Ladies Circle Meets for Sewing and Reading
Leeton reporter notes the Leeton Ladies' Circle met at Mrs Ada Pickup's home with sewing and a reading by Mrs P H Lambert. Luncheon was served by the hostess. Ben Rich and family left for Salt Lake City for employment. Jessie Nobles frog Vernal visited relatives, and Miss Audrey Whitock and Milas Vivian Snyder of Cedar View spent time in Leeton with kin.
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Leeton
Ada Pickup
P. H. Lambert
Ben Rich
Salt Lake City
Rich
Jessie Nobles Frog
Vernal
Audrey Whitock
Milas Vivian, Snyder
Cedarview
Letton
W. L. Whitlock
Jessie Nobles
Audrey
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