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Show Devoted to the People of the Uintah 55 IXPEFENSE 'T 14 Volume Covers ALL Hie Uintah Basin DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1944. $2.50 Per Year la Advance BUY Number 19 Word froiri Our Warriors Goal As Last Drive School Childr en To Assist Same , sixth War Loan Drive a goal of jrted Monday with for the nation, 1,000,000,000 of d one of $12,500 for the city same goal jchesie. This is the at wc had for our last drive. was reached ie goal last time a final effort during the last of the drive, and until as though at time it looked tWere not going to make it. Mr. George Kohl is general airman of the War Bond Drive for Duchesne, and ammittee is chairman rs Vivian Wilkins the committee of women who the canvassing. There e doing more members ay be a few but at ided to this committee, esent the committee consists Mrs. Ralph the following: iwley, Mrs. Olene Rasmussen, Mrs. Bessie rs Carlos Marslng, Vern Rife, Mrs. arton, Mrs. Mrs. Orin Olsen avid McDonald, d Mrs. Ed Gee. A new feature of this drive is eplan of getting schoolchildren assist by calling on every fam-- y with a pledge sheet on which e members of the family can jbsenbe for the amount they these tend Later buying. will be given to edge sheets embers of the visiting commit-e- , who will follow up and see to rat the bonds are delivered e parties subscribing for them. Some system of recognition for e children who are successful i this work will be arranged for, i that the children can be given edit for the bonds which they re instrumental in selling. Another feature which is inter-stm- g is that if we subscribe for 15,000 worth of bonds we can ave a bomber named after our ty, that being the amount it ists to manufacture one of them. Mrs. Wilkins is delighted with le spirit of the women on her immittee, and says that they v days 'e starting already with their work. She is confident they will do all in their to se that the quota for invassing .at r is met. other communities are (ready hard at work, and in n me cases throughout the met their have they alieady 'Khesne Many na-o- iota. the quota little for to raise, there is a feeling of mfidence that it will be raised, ad that both the city, and the Mion will raise more than the nount allotted for the drive. we realize that this city is quite a While if s Jesse Christensen is a business of Talmage visitor, here ay Mon- - 'TU IN RECEIVES LETTER FROM OF HER SON RAYbuddy Mrs. Chatwin of Utahn is in receipt of the following letter from Sergeant Mark K. Laroe, a companion of her son Ray, who wa3 Killed in the fighting in Guam: Dear Mrs. Chatwin: 1 have wanted to write this letter for a long time, but I'm a veiy poor letter writer, and cannot put into words how I leel a, .out Ray's dath. He wa3 killed on the morning of July 21 on the beach at the island of Guam. Ray was struck by a fragment of a land mine, and I can assure you that he did not suffer m the least. Flay wag buried in a very bea -Uful cemetery on the island. 1 an tryi-- g to get a picture of his grave, it I can I will send it later. Th.re is no way I can tell you how much Ray was liked by everyone that knew him, and how many friends he had. I had him in my section of machine guns from the time he first landed over on this side of the world, and could not have asked for or hoped for a better man. He often void me of his father and how he was a Marine in the last war. Ray was very proud of him, I really cant tell what he planned on doing after the war, but hg always talked a great deal about ranching and cattle. I am enclosing a picture of Ray that was taken about a year ago. If you have any questions I will be more than glad to answer them. Sincerely, Sgt. Mark K. Laroe Jr. HOWARD W. POTTER DUCHESNE IS NOW IN THE PHILIPPINES OF From a letter written to his mother, we learn that Howard W. Potter is with McArthurs forces in the Philippines. His letter follows: Dear Mom and Sis: Ill bet you have been worrying a great deal about me and where I've been. It has been absolutely impossible for me to write the past two weeks, or I would have written to you sooner. I am well and getting along 2,3 fine as always. s I hope you are well by now. I have been worrying so much about you of late. No doubt you have been wondering where I have been since This is the I came overseas. first chance I've had to tell you. I have been on three of the Islands. Hawaiian Tiley are We alKanai. and Oahu Hawaii, so Stopped at the Marshall and All in all Admiralty Islands. we have had a fairly good trip with a little excitement now and then. The natives here in the Philippines are surely friendly peo- N A I " 1 ti & A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gee r V.f 1 x )fc.. Aa '' S', a rf v - a ' i v - 'V Rt leased by U S. War Department, Bureau of Public fte'ai.oi 9 ON THE GERMAN BORDER Wary U. S. Infantry crouch behind a hedge as the lead man sizes op the situation around the corner in a d village a mile south of Bardenberg, Germany, A small dog wanders through the street beside the second man, left. YVil-lia- battle-scarre- Funeral Services Held Glen E. Olsen of My ton Dies of Stomach Ulcers Friday, November 17 For Thomas B. Thomas In Salt Lake Hospital Funeral services for Thomas Benjamin Thomas, pioneer of the Basin and early settler in Duchesne, were held Friday, November 17, in the Duchesne ward hall, with Bishop Levi J. Anderton conducting. The opening prayer was offered by Julian R. Thomas, a member of the bishopric. A musical selection was rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs. Fern Moffitt, Faun Oman, Porter L. Merrell and Gilbert Horrocks. J. R. Claybum of Bridgeland was the first speaker, and John P. Each of Madsen spoke next. them paid high tribute to Mr. Thomas, as a neighbor and a friend. Bishop Anderton was the concluding speaker. Mrs. Fern Moffett and Porter L. Merrell sang a duet, "Silver Haired Daddy of and the final musical Mine, selection was by the quartet. Elder Rulon J. Larsen offered the benediction. Bunal was in the Duchesne cemetery, Elder Marvel Moore dedicated the grave. The Roy A. Schonian Mortuary were the morticians. Wimmer Saw Mill In Argjle Canyon Burned Last Week The Wimmer Saw Mill in canyon was- burned last owned and was mill week. This BrothWimmer the by operated ers of Duchesne, and they recently installed considerable new equipment, which was destroyed by the fire. The bunk house was quite a distance from the mill, and the fire started after working hours, so that they were unable to extinguish the blaze quickly. A large pile of sawed lumber was abo burned. Ar-gy- le CAUSES OF POOR QUALITY IN EGGS Causes of poor quality in eggs are (1) irregular size, odd shape and color; (2) fertile eggs; (3) 4 thin whites yolk visibility; 6 eggs; (5) dirty shells; poor humidimploper cooling; (7) low ity; (8) high temperature; (9i improper packing, and (10) eggs held too long before marketing. pie. They said they were surely had glad that the Americans came back. Their customs are certainly old. They live in grass huts and have water buffaloes to do their work with. Their main diet 13 rice and cocoanuts. They really a go for the American food in I've believe I given big way. as much of my chow away as I have eaten myself. A few of the natives, mostly talk generation, the younger very good English. They had a number of American schools here before the war. I really don't know the latest but news about this operation, I suppose you hear more about the news than wo do ourselves. The really main thing though, is the fact that were doing the thing we came here to do. Well Mom and little Sis I'm short on stationary so 1 11 have to call this enough for now 1 11 say goodbye for now. I'll write to again in a few days try Loe. Pfc. Howard YV. Potter. Wm. Sands Post Holds Memorial Services For Ansel G. Wanzitz MYTON Failing to rally after BRIDGELAND: The YVm. R. Salt Lake City residents had do- Sands Post, American Legion, of nated more than 45 pints of blood Myton, under the direction of to save his life, Glen E. Olsen, District Roland Commander 42, Myton farmer, who has been Krebs, conducted a very impreshospitalized since October 10 be- sive memorial service in the cause of a duodenal stomach ulBridgeland ward hail on Thurscer, died at a Salt Lake hospital day, November 16, at 2.00 p. m., Monday at 1:15 a. m. for Private An3el G. Wanzitz, a Mr. Olsen had been in serious son of Ansel Mary Ankerport. condition since September 23 and was killed in action in the fighthad undergone two operations ing in France August 7, 1944. in a vain attempt to save his The audience stood at attenlife. After hospital stocks of blood had been exhausted in transfusions, Salt Lakers rallied to his aid in response to an appeal by newspapers Thursday evening, and donors continued to offer their blood. Hospital attaches report that 45 transfusions were given. Dorn August 7, 1902 at Ferrin, a son of Edward and Nancy Viola Worthen Olsen, Mr. Oben moved at the age of four with his family to the Uintah Basin, where he lived successively at Mountain Home, Tabiona and Myton. He married Erma Mitchie July 19, 1929. Survivors include his widow, six hsi mother of Cleveland; children, Faye, Joy, Darr, Llylis, Sherman, Gladys, Nan, all of Myton; seven brothers and sisters, Mis. Irma B. Smith, Reno, Nev.; Vern W. Olsen, Kenilworth; George B. Olsen, Spring Glen; Nile Olsen, Cleveland; Mrs. Leola Hal V. Olsen, Woods, Heber; United States Army, in France, and Leon M. Olsen, United States army m the south Pacific. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p. m. in the Myton L. D. S. ward chapel by tidi old Crapo, bishop. Friends may call at the Olpin Brothel s inoituary in Heber Yednesday and Thursday, and at tile iamily residence in Myton FTiday until time ot services. tion while the colors were advanced. and Roland Krebs, Jr., "To the the bugler, played Colors." Prayer by Elden Brady. "Star Spangled Banner," sang by the congregation, A. Anderle P. Commander j j Memorial the Military gave Speech, which was followed by a duet, Whispering Hope, by La Rena Orge and Lois La Rose, Irom Fort Duchesne. The meaning of the Shnne was explained Auxiliary by President Gladys Hams. Malcolm Walters spoke words of consolation to the family and iriends and gave a bnef sketch of Ansels life. First Vice Commander Clyde Wing, and Second Vice Commander James Dalgieish, each gave a speech. A beautiful flag of the U. S. A. was presented to Ansel's mother as a keep sake from the U. S. government. Duet, "Old Rugged Cross," by La Rena Orge and Lois La Rose. Praer, Alma Smith. The Retirement of the Colors. Those present from the Wm. Sands Post No. 5 were Commander A. P. Anderle, District Roland Krebs, W. Commander Janies it. Dalgieish, Harus, Clyde YVing, George Hempstead, and Roland Krebs, Jr. From the Auxiliary: Gladys Harris, Velma Wing, Mrs. L. P. Anderle and j .li 3. Tuttle. Large Percentage of , Ansel was a good boy and considerate of other people; a Farms In Utah staunch friend to hi:; own people Are Now Electrified And and those around him, Surveys of rural electrification win. a his relatives and friends showed that in 1935, 10,000 Utah oow their heads in griet for him, farms, or 52 per cent, had re- they will remember Ansel with station electric eery great pride. ceived central about 19,700 service. Today, farms, or 77 per cent of all farms DEA I OR PAPER DRIVE in the state have been electriJordan high school, located In fied, the Utah State Agricultural the southern part of Salt Lake Service Extension college bounty, carried out a clever idea at their recent harvest festival. of the efforts county ihrough A Paper Doll Qui en was thoui anawho commitUcs planning to rule lyzed rural needs and made ap- from the student body over school's annual harvest the and to available aguicies peals made oail. A pound of papir entitled nEA organizations, the loans in Utah to four locally-con- ti Lie donor to vote tor the qtn en. ruial Mits Carol Spiatling was the oiled, victor with a totai of 5,400 These electric cooperatives. opet ate b50 nules of lines pounds or papi. Quite a little interest waj larms and 500 serving 1,(00 other rural consume! s. During aroused by this activity and tons the last 18 months, more farms ot paper wtre shipped as a ot it. have been added. T.iij lneludi s electric power for livestock, dapy and poultry production power lines since the summer ot Utan puinning committees have i941, 1, REA lias continued active with this protp to aOctotxr 1928. of total since $1,011,2(4 on by FeDruary ject September 30, l4i, $l,315,0uo allotted loans to its Utah who had made payments had teen loaned to Utah with $350,000 that was of $174,309 In principal and InstiJl available for lurtner rural ti n st on th ir loans. This total Maincluded $12,000 in ad' unce payelectrification in the state. terials scaicitus have made it ments made on principal, in exnecessary to ahartly restrict the cites of the amount uue under construction of any new rural the borrowers loan contracts. bor-rowe- is re--t- bor-lowe- rs bor-lowc- is in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Max Gee, Friday, November 17. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Broadhead, Mr. anu Mrs. Ed Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gee and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gee, the honored guests and the host and hostess. The YYTlkins Creamery started delivery of milk to the schools and local cafes last Tuesday. Prof. A. J. Moore, from the Agricultural College at Logan, visited the plant and commended them high.y on the quality of the milk they were now producing. The Motheis Club held their regular meeting November 16, at the home of Mrs. Floyd FTillmer, with Mr3. Carman assisting hostess. The program consisted of current events discussed by the members. Those present were Mrs. Vern Rife, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Johnny Cook, Mrs. Clift Mcikelson, Mis. Jack Mohlman, Mrs. A1 White, Mrs. Ralph l.owley, Mrs Roy Shipky, Mrs. Elmer Moon, Mrs, Etna Peterson and Mrs. YVilliam H. c'ltzwater. Attorney Joseph E. Richards of Salt Lake City spent Monday afternoon and evening in Duchesne attending to legal matters and visiting friends. Rulon Anderton of Roosevelt was attending to business matters in Duchesne Tuesday. Attorney C. YV. Wilkins of the firm of law Cheney, Jensen, Marr and Wilkins in Salt Lake City and Mr. R. E. Allen of Provo were in Duchesne Monday on legal business. The YYomens Study Club will hold their next meeting November 30th at the home of Mrs. Nellie Muir. An interesting program will be given. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Johnson took their little son Jessup into Salt Lake City last Friday for medical treatment. The little fellow him been troubled with one of the glands on the side of his face, and has been treated for some time. Jack Powers of Salt Lake City was attending to business matters in Duchesne Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar II. Miles of Mt. Emmons were Duchesne visitors on Tuesday. Mrs. Mary S. Morrell of Salt Lake City was a guest at the home of her son, Porter L. Merrell, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Glen Van Tassell of Hanna was a business visitor heie Tuesday. Albert Peterson of Rock Creek was transacting business at the courthouse Tuesday. Frank Monks of Myton was attending to business matters here Tuesday. A. O. Madsen and Evan Ben-nio- n of Boneta were business in Duchesne Tuesday. Clyde Wing of Myton was attending to business matters in Duchesne last Thursday. Vern Hendricks of Myton was a business visitor here Thursday. Grace II. District President Dalgieish and District Command-s- r Roland Krebs of Myton stopped briefly in Duchesne Saturday en route to Carbon County, where they visited the Carbon County posts and units of the American Legion and Auxiliary. Clair C. Larsen of Roosevelt was transacting business in Duchesne and vicinity F'rlday. Ted Wilcken of Hanna was a business visitor here Friday. Mrs. Elmer (Kay) YY'hite spent a short time visiting with relatives and friends in Duchine the last part of the week, Mrs. White 's was on furlough from the Army Corps. She will with relaspend Thanksgiving tives in Sait Lake City, and then leturn to her station in YV ash-i- n gton, D. C. Mayor and Mrs. William H. Fitzwatcr left for Salt Lake City last Saturday, where they will visit over the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Lelund Hair ot Salt Lake City, formerly of Duchesne, were visiting with relatives and Iriends and attending to business matters here Monday. Heber and Neptii Moon of Hanna were business visitors heie lust Monduy. Lean-dreCounty Commissioners Gilbert of Arcmiit, YVUlurJ Di.y of Roosevelt, and Floyd ase of Mt Emmons spent Monday in Duthisne on official business. vis-ito- is Sets December 5th Date For J. It. Bywater To Plead Judge Joseph E. Nelson preat sessions of the Fourth Judicial District Court held tn sided Duchesne Monday and Tuesday. A number of civil matters were heard during the session, and the case of J. R. Bywrater of Myton, who is charged wtih assault with a deadly weapon was set for pleading on December 3. Bond was set at $2000. Fallowing is a list of civil cases which came before the court: Donald D. Davis vs, Denny Ftalph et al., decree quieting title entered. The court appointed Alma Poulsen of Duchesne and Horace R. Ritchie of Roosevelt as Jury Commissioners to solect jurors for the year 1S45. The following probate matters came before the court: In the matter of Uie e3tate of Inez Hayes Westbrook Bair, deceased, continued to Dec. 5th. In the matter of the estate of Frederick A, Olsen, deceased, account and petition for distribution granted. In tlie matter of the estate of James Henry Miles, Deceased, petition for letters of administration granted, with bond of $200.00. In tho matter of the eetste of George F. High, deceased, petition for letters of administration with certified copy of will annexed granted, with bond of $100. The following civil cases were also heard or set for hearing: Paul E. Reimann, et ux, plaintiff vs. W. L. Sizemore, defendant, continued to December 5th. Duchesne County vs. The Blue d Bench Irrigation District, for term on stipulation. Federal Farm Mortgage, plaintiff vs. George H. Roberts, defendant; judgmnent awarded as prayed for. Porter L. Merrell, administrator vs. Ellen L. Harris Stratman, continued. ion-tinue- John EL Abbott, plaintiff vs. Lafe Bown, defendant, continued for term. Duchesne County vs. Walter Griffiths, continued to Dec. 6 for setting. William J. Seaton vs. Rocky Point Ditch Co., a corporation, set for trial. Paul E. Reimann, et al, vs. Con J. ODrlscoll, et al, continued to December 5th, Young Ladies Mutual To Celebrate Golden Jubilee Sunday Evening The Duchesne ward Y. L. M. I. A. will hold a special meeting in the ward Jiall next Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. A special program is being arranged for that occasion, which is in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee, it being fifty years since the commencement of that organization. Special sirvices will also be held next Tuesday evening at the meeting held at that time. IIOYV TO FLOWER Perennial PREPARE BEDS flower and rose beds that are to be planted in the be prepared this fall. It is well to remove the soil to a depth of two feet, and, if it is heavy clay, to mix In h h to sand and d d h to cow manure as the soil is returned to the bed. spring should one-sixt- one-eight- one-thir- one-fourt- well-rotte- If good people would but make their goodness agreeable, and smile instead of frowning in their vntue, how many would they win to the good cause. Usher. U EATHEU KElORT |