Engberson recalls eventful Utah life and Brigham Young era
Joseph Engberson, 86, recounts early Salt Lake and Vernal days, mule cars, the Tabernacle fire, and Brigham Young era. He describes farm life, work as a cow puncher, schooling, and moves to Oakland. He reflects on modernization, economy, and family as he looks back on Utah's growth.
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Peter Dillman
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Tralso
Leona Lake
Engberson
Dry Fork
Joseph Merkley
Dan Adams
Silt Lake
Oakland
Calif
Lila’ Sloan
Virgil Coatney
Adeline
Joseph H. Ashley
Thurman
Edgar
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Engberson
Rio Grande cuts live stock freight rates nationwide
The Rio Grande Railroad cuts freight rates on live stock to public markets from 2 to 10 cents per cwt, with Denver fares dropping about six cents from most points. Effective September 20, 1955, the reductions may raise rail benefits from 30.00 to 250.00 dollars per car, depending on origin destination and weight. Rio Grande agents in Denver and local points implement the change.
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Hip Grande Livestock Depty
Colorado
Knife and Fork Club Announces 1955 56 Speaker Schedule
Knife and Fork Club unveils its 1955 56 program with speakers on news analysis humor and more. The list includes Robert Karmayer Philip Lovejoy Dr Jos h Furbay John Williams Hughes Robert Christopher Milton Silverman Toni Gauer and others with dates from September through April across the season.
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Knife & Fork Club
Mont Hers Af Uintah Knife and Fouls Club
Charles T Dehnsen
Treasure
Robert Karmayer
Bob Karayer
Philip Lovejoy
Josh Furbay
REA Loans Rise Sharply for Past Year
REA loans for generation and transmission facilities totaled 41.1 million dollars in the fiscal year ending June 30 1955 the Agriculture Department said. In the prior twelve months loans totaled 31.2 million. Transmission funding requires cost reductions or shortage conditions and the 1955 loans will enable rural systems to add 10 generating units and 1 724 miles of transmission lines with a capacity of 98 940 kilowatts.
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REA
U.S Department of Agriculture
REA loaned capacity and future needs projected
Ancher Nelson REA Administrator said total generating plant capacity from all REA loans reached 1,280,814 kW. Of this, 897,023 kW were in operation by July 1, 1955, including 140,838 kW added in the 1935 fiscal year. He estimated the newer needs of about 1,000 borrowers will double by 1985 and more than triple by 1975.
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REA
Ancher Nelson
Army Private Kay Labrum Sent to New Jersey Hospital
Kay S Labrum, recently arrived from Germany where he served in the U S Army, was sent to a New Jersey hospital after an injury, according to word received by his father Earl Labrum. The report notes he was sent to the Veterans hospital for treatment.
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Kay S. Labrum
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New Jersey
Germany
Earl Labrum
Hospital in Lite Tock Recovers From Jumping Incident
In Lite Tock Arkin a patient recovers after an incident during which Teg wyues fle patted Agamente In. The event occurred while Jumping Viestine the following week at the Nome of Mr old Mrs Lynn Mure fool Mr and Mrs ult Murdock of Provo.
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