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Show Uintah A Duchesne Basin Courier Newspaper Vol. 10, No. 32 SUCCESSOR TO THE DUCHESNE COURIER Cocers ALL The Volume 4 Litah Basin. DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY w T& a Sheriff R in yy November 9th., 193 1 H n $2.00 E5" 15 n IVH 5) Number Per Year In Adanee Aizy H. Mitchell Gets Biggest Majority; Abe Murdock Close Second Senator Win. II. King locals WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATED REPORT SHOWS Wifes Skull Fractured Son Cut And Bruised i Driver Blamed By Coroners Jury ! Truck ; Christensen, 74 of Carl White-rock- s, Utah, was hilled in an auto wreck Monday evening about 5 oclock when his car driven by a his son, Elven, collided with 18 about Indian in truck Canyon miles southwest of Duchesne. With his wife, who him also ivas received a fractured skull and seElvvere lacerations and bruises. lacereceived car the of driver en, rations and a badly bruised eye. John Forakas of Gusher, a passenger in the truck, received minor lacerations on the face and hands. The dnver of the truck, Marvin Gusher, escaped withoThe truck is owned by Homer Haynes of Gusher. The Christensen car, a Dodge se- -. dan was traveling up the canyon toward Price, Utah and met the truck traveling in the opposite direction on a curve. The front end of the car struck the truck near the left rear wheel. The truck, which was loaded with drums of gasoline ran completely over the front wheel and fender of the sedan, then swerved to the edge of the road where several of the barrels of gasome were thrown completely out. No explosion or fire resulted however. The sedan was thrown against the hillside on its side, a complete wreck. Taken To Duchesne Lynn Pack of Vernal, traveling down the canyon in another truck behind Mitchell arrived while the nr was still filled with dust. The .njured, with the exception of Mr. Forakis, were loaded onto his truck and brought to Duchesne, where Dr. David C. McDonald treated Mrs. Christensen and Elven The body of Mr. Christensen was taken to the Schonian Mortuary. While some of the witnesses declared that Mr. Christensen was tilled instantly, others claimed he died in the truck coming to Duchesne. He received injuries on the forehead above the right eye Mitchell of ut injury. , ' f ( Continued on page 5) A sample of water marked Reservoir, Tap or Hydrant, sent from Duchesne by E. F. Jensen, city marshall, Oct. 29th, was analyzed by the state board of health laooratory and a report returned Nov. 1st. The report shows: B. Coli present in 10.0 c. c. water Positive (3 of 5 portions) blue medium indicates B coli. An appendage says, The analysis of this water as shown above indicates it to be moderately contaminated and unsafe for culinary use unless boiled or otherwise treated. (Signed) Lynn M. Thatcher Sanitary Engineer. Eosin-methyle- II. E. Murray Home Destroyed By Fire The house in which R. E. Murray and family have been living, of belonging to Sam Jepperson Provo, and all household goods, and personal belongings went up in flames last Saturday night. Mr. Murray and his young son, who had been in Duchesne, returned home about 10:30 p. m., Saturday night to find their home in flames. Mrs. Murray and two daughters, who had gone to bed shortly before the fire started, escaped in their night clothes. The fire was believed to have been d stove started form an in the kitchen, according to Mr. Murray, who stated that his estimated loss in household goods, clothing, tools, guns and amuni-tio- n was about $500.00, on which he canned no insurance. A tent, containing beds and bedding, in the rear of the house suffered no damage. over-heate- ED Wins Senate Rattle by Comfortable Margin If the person who sent in the anonymous Halloween poem a week ago will come In and sign his or her name to it, the Editor of the Record will be glad to publish it. Contributions are welcomed but must be signed. Mr. A. M. Todd of Myton was a Duchesne visitor Wednesday. Congressman Abe Murdoek, Called Man Of Hour, Wins By Vole of 2 to I Re-electi- on Senator Win. II. King, winning by a safe majority over his republican opponent, Don B. Colton, was to his fourth term in the Senate of again the United States. Athough running considerably behind his party, Mr. Kings victory was assured rather early Tuesday evening, when returns came in from some of his weaker districts, leaving him still in the lead. Congressman Abe Murdock, termed the man of the hour, started from the first returns to pile up a lead beyond any expectations, coming out with a winning ratio of nearly 2 to 1 over his opponent, Arthur Woolley, in the race for to representative in congress from the 1st district. Returns from 793 out of the states total of 800 districts gave: For U. S. Senator Wm! II. King 90,437 Mrs. Fred Bench, who has been visiting relatives in Provo for a time, stopped in Duchesne Monday on her way home to Boneta. re-elect- ed H. L. Allred of Roosevelt, government cattle inspector was in Duchesne on business Thursday. Ed Crawford of Emery, Federal Land Bank appraiser, was in Duchesne on business Saturday. Elray Larson was a Duchesne visitor Tuesday. on O Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brooks of Fruitland were Duchesne visitors Tuesday evening. United States Congressman United States Senator ABE MURDOCK WM. II. KING Bluebell visitors to Duchesne Thursday were, Lyman Burdick, Jess Gale and Wallace Stevenson. Mr. Dan Capener of the Feed and Seed Loans was in Duchesne Friday. W, R. Weyman of Price, ERA engineer, was a business visitor here Friday. Arnold Munz of Los Angeles was a guest at the home of his brother, Emil the first part of the week. Mrs. Maud Atwood, accompanied by young Conrad Hollenbeck, was visiting relatives in Hanna the first of the week. SOCIETY lets in. a. ie. do 1 Jee-od- C M cas Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carman and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hollenbeck Marriage licenses were issued went pheasant hunting near Rand-le- tt to the fillowing couples: Sunday. They report "mild Max Moore and Verl Timothy, good luck. both of Roosevelt on Oct 4th. Marvin Mitchell of Neola was in Harold Gardner of Gusher and Anne Hall of Ft. Duchesne, on Duchesne Friday. Oct. 29th. Dan Mitchell of Roosevelt was Mdton Anderson of Altonah and in Duchesne Thursday. Lola Bates of Heber City, on Oct. 30th. Mayor R. E. Miller of Myton Louis A. Rentz and Mary Elizaas transacting business in beth Duck, both of Los Angeles, Friday. California on Nov. 3rd. and Robert Ellis of Duchesne Mr. and Mrs. Preston Nutter Ethel Hancock of Wellington, Uid daughter, Katherine, of Nine tah. on Nov. 8th. ile were in Duchesne Wednes- - j ut he tfc,i ? HLly "A hundjitl of common sense is north a bushel of lejTmng. NOVEMBER '.5 Suban B. Anthony faili in effort to vote, 187 J SGoo 6 Abrahant Lincoln is elected President, 1800 D 7 , Bolshevists seize the Stan government, 1917. 8 Sarah Bernhardt makes first U, S. appearance. MARRIED Red Cross Poster Invites Your Membership 1934 RE-ELECT- 1880. 9 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicates German throne, 1918. 10 Jk 11 tin Luther, founder of Lutheranism, bom Mai 1483. Great World war ended by armistice, 1918. Du-les- ne Irs. Hood, mother of Mrs. z, has reports that she wn a banana squash measur-- 3 feet in length and weighing lbs. She challenges anyone to ter this record. Irs. Parley Lambert and Mrs. jene Harmston of Roosevelt e guests at the home of Mrs. ). Kohl Thursday afternoon. Ir. Harvey Dyer made a trip to Salt Lake City returning Thursday. busl-- s Wed-da- PROCLAMATION Under and by the authority of my office as Mayor of Duchesne City, I do hereby set aside and declare the Nov Beginning folloing: ember 15th to November 29th, inclusive as Red Cross Roll Call in Duchesne City and I urge the citizens of Duchesne to support this roll call (Signed) A. M. Murdock whole-heartedl- WEATHER REPORT For week beginning Nov. 1st. y, Mrs. John Mikesell of k City were week end guests the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe and family last week parents up Indian vis-- r Can- - jid Mrs. Lloyd Belt have to Spring Canyon for the bounty Central Committee express their appreciation for local committeemen and untiring yal support in putting over the CWA l, o OToole made a fly-- i to Ogden Saturday, to week end with her hus- B. W. :ie o nd Mrs, Roy A. Schonian Schonian were s, Ollie and at the home of Mr. Bluobenth on Brown thi.r Precipitation, .21. EARL S. Co-o- Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Liddell. Frederick C. Loofbourow o Mrs. R. M. Pope entertained the Contract Club Saturday after- BASIN MASONS noon with the following members INITIATED IN FALL present: Mrs. A. M. Murdock, Mrs. Nellie Muir, Mrs. Arthur Five members of Basin Lodge Brown, Mrs. A. J. Feller, Mrs. No. 20 E and A. M. Myton Mrs. Arthur Orr, Kohl, George more than half of comprised Utah, Mrs. E. W. Crocker and Mrs. Roy class of a received by Neophytes A. Schonian. After a delicious the Nobles of El Kalah Temple, supper, Mrs. Brown was presented A. A. O. N M. S Salt Lake with high score prize. City, in their fall ceremonies Sato 27th. Dinner guests at the home of urday evening, Oct. was considered most unusual It Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Selch last Satof the total class of nine that urday evening were, Mr. and Mrs. novices who tread the path of H. A. Collins of Salt Lake City. Mecca in their search for greatfrom The Business and Professional er knowledge, five came Women's Club held their regular the Uintah Basin. They were Dr. business meeting at the Duchesne D. P. Whitmore, Wm. II, Rupple Hotel last Monday evening with Jr, Worshipful Master of Busin the following members present: Lodge No. 20 and Fred C. Ferron Mrs. Bessie Kohl, Mrs. Nora Pack, of Roosevelt, Robert R. Burns, Jr. Mrs. Babs Murdock, Miss Irma Warden of Basin Lodge No. 20 of C. RoPoulson, Mrs. Hazel OToole, Mrs. Ft. Duchesne and Louie Helen Hollenbeck and Mrs. Sally berts of Whiteroeks. Others in the pilgrimage were, new The following McGuire. Den-bmembers were welcomed into the Wm. D. Brown, Rn hard M. o, Edward G. Dewald and Morclub: Mrs. Vee Dyer, Mrs. Helen Poulson and Mrs. Victoria Hal- ris Rosen, Salt Lake City. All the color and pomp of the stead. It was decided that the Club will give a dance in the near El Kalah ceremonials marked the festivities, with the uniformed future. bodies- - the hand and patrol taking a leading part in the fall Broadcast show. IvSL Program Listed y. Jr. and Abe Harris veal days of Don B. Colton For Rep. in Congress, 1st. District Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Selch enter- Abe Murdock tained at dinner last Thursday Arthur Woolley evening the following guests: Dr. For W. D. Leon Dr. and Mrs. Rep. in Congress 2nd. District Bishop, H. Cline, Mrs. A. M. Murdock and J. Will Robinson p. The Utah State Agricultural College broadcasts over radio station KSL every Tuesday and Thursday from 1.30 to 1:43 p. m. These presentations are given by members of the college faculty, all specialists in their respective The talks are given on fields. subjects of special interest to farmers and housewives of Utah and the Intermountain country. Free copies will be sent upon request to the Information Office, Utah State Agricultural College, Programs for the month of November, 1934 include the followWINSLOW ing addresses: Observer JUST TO REMIND YOU Womens Study Club, Saturday, Mrs. Arthur Nov. 10th with Brown. Chateau Dance Club, Saturday evening, Nov. 10th at the Legion Chateau. The Quarterly Conference of the Duchesne Stake will be held at Duchesne, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10th and 11th. This will be priesthood Conference. The time of meetings will be 2.30 p. m. Saturday and 10 00 a. m.; 2 00 p. The m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday. atpublic is cordially Invited to There tend all these meetings. will be present, representatives from the General Authorities from Suit Lake City. Nov. 1, Byron Alder Killing, Dressing and Grading Turkeys Nov. 6, George Q Bateman, "Emergency Feeding of Dairy Cattle Nov. 8, Effie S. Barrows, Reconditioning the Horne for Winter Nov. 13, J. C. llogenson, This Coming Winter and Spring Nov. 15, E. J. Maynard, Five Pens of Cattle Nov. 20, Elisa B. Bate, The Holiday Season for Little Folks Nov. 22, D. P. Murray, Club Program Nov. 27, R. P. McLaughlin, F'orestry Recreation "4-1- The "Laughinj City 1 I.twov 1 iuviigliout nortlieiti I' n r lai u. Mug Y " l Is know u as tin cause of the good hiuiiiir iiimI gi m.il spirit of her liihuhil. mts. ; m Legion Announces Armistice Day Program M 81,5G3 55,939 29,930 50,537 33,750 unlock Runs High Returns from Duchesne County, a complete tabulation of which Is hown on page 5, show a straight Democratic vote with the exception of Senator King, who lost by a slight majority to Don B. Colton, who has always been a favorite in the Uintah Basin. Abe Murdock, Congressman was never doubtwhose ed in the Uintah Basin, was voted what is probably the largest ratio of any county in the state, and the largest majority ever given in Duchesne County at a previous election. His ratio at this election is surpassed only by that of Sheriff Arzy H. Mitchell, who won by 3 to 1, while Mr. Murdocks ratio is approximately 5 to 2. Although practically all the (Continued on Page 5) FIRE SCHOOL TO BE GIVEN HERE According to Eire Chief W. D. Bishop, there will be a fire school held In Duchesne, Monday Nov. 12th, The school will be conducted by Captain Piercey of the Salt Lake Eire Dept, and Chairman of Educational Committee of the State Firemens Association. The school will start at 1:00 p. m. and the public is invited to attend. It will be held in the of Town Hall and will consist instruction in the care and use of equipment, fires and their prevention, methods of attack ami in the evening, a picture show will be given, showing apparatus and control at fires. The chief urges every one who can to take advantage of the school as it will be interesting and will be of value to every one regardless of whether he belongs to the local department or not. The school is free but Is a costly proposition and Duchesne Is fortunate in being the host to these men. We hope, said the Chief, that these men will not be disappointed in the turnout they have here. U-t- ah The Armistice Day program, planned for Monday, Nov. 12 wall begin with a parade at 10 30 a. m. from the school house to the Town Hall, where a program consisting of the following numbers will take place: 1. "America, Duchesne High School Band. 2. Invocation. 3. Band Selection, High School Band. 4. Two minute Silt nee. 5. Vocal Duet, Renee Mickel-so- n and Marion Liddell. 6. Reading, Emily Madsen. 7. Instrumental Duet, Laura Mae Lyman and Wanda Johnson 8. World War Experiences, Chester Lyman. 9. Vocal Solo, Orror Smith 10. Address, Rulon J. Larsen. 11. Bohd Selection, High School bers and buddies, Americanism being the featured subject at all Band. meetings. Officers and members are as Veterans Club Organized follows: Captain E. S. Blttman, At Moon Lake CCC Camp president; W. J. Royle, secretary; members, Charles Rogers, R. J. At cording to word received here Barlow, Frank Kellar, L. O. men at C. C. W. V. Price, Hary Fettoday, the ut a meeting Tues- ters, Eugean Dietter and A. N. C. Camp day, November 0th, organized a Ray. club to he known as Moon Lake to president E. 8. According Veterans' Club Bittman. the club is ready and This club v. as organized to pro- willing to cooperate with the Dumote the hoi ml, moral, intelligent chesne American Legion Post at nnd gem ral welfare of its mem- - all tunes. F-3- |