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Show A Newspaper Devoted m The County Seat Newspaper to the People of the Uintah Basin m Duchesne : Gateway To Uintah Basin SUCCESSOR TO THE DUCHESNE COURIER Volume 5. Wa DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY July 24, 193G. , Features Planned For Fourteenth U B I C Promise IViuch Interest New Committee Chairmen Report Excellent Progress Being Made on all Details; Indian Atmosphere to be Increased INDIAN YOUTHS SUICIDE HALTS SUN DANCE PLANS Entire Three Days Uintah Hi Band Will Entertain to Fred Astaire when the Naval officer came to arrest him for Defendants Are Owners Of Disputed Water, Court Decrees Conclusions of the Court in the case of Sand Wash Irrigation Co. I vs. Ira B. Cannon et al were reThe mood of religious reve-ranc- e ceived The Uintah High School band early this week by the which prevailed at the In- clerk of the District will entertain U. B. I. C visitors Court, setdian encampment at the Sun ting forth the water rights of the for the entire three days of the Dance grounds between White-rock- s respective parties in the action. it was announced convention, and Monday, changThe section involves a question Thursday. This band which has ed to one Hayden of horror and sorrow of been steadily improving from year priority between claimants of when James Nephi Jr. a fourteen water to year, won a superior on the Sand Wash, a narating old Indian boy took his own tural stream I at the intermountain Band meet year extending from its life. in Price last spring. ; The Fort junction with Dry Gulch, near Indians quoted the boy as say- Roosevelt up over the Altonah j Douglas band, which has played he was going to his mother bench, a distance of about 28 ing con-; ; duriny the past U. B. I. ventions has been called to Idaho and grandmother, just before the miles and 'the flow varies accordfor the Intensive Army Enlist 22 calibre pistol snuffed out his ing to the season of the year, life, at 8:30 a. m. Monday. from practically nothing in No, ment Campaign. The annual tribal dance, in vember of dry years to 35 or 40 At a special meeting of the U. B. I. C. Committee, held at Ft. which the Indians give thanks to second feet in the spring during Duchesne on Monday, July 20th, the Sun god for past and future the melting of snow. The main was scheduled to be- channel is fed by run-in- s during 1936 the members of the different blessings, The Indians dance the mi lting of the (snow from gin Tuesday. committees prepared for the final stretch before the big event comes to and from the totem pole with- side draws, none of which has out food or drink to the point of any regular flow fed by springs off.1 Every committee chairman except 'the Blood draw, so .namwas in attendance and reported exhaustion. Plans for the ceremonial came ed from the owner of the farm at that the work for which each i3 where the responsible is progressing and to an abrupt halt, while funeral the head of the draw every detail wall be attended to services were held Tuesday night water first appears. Seeps Appeared In 1909 by the time the big event is for young Nephi. the bench, at the head Across scheduled to start. dancwas the that It expected of Blood draw is a government Flower Show ing would begin sometime About canal for Indian lands. The flower show will be much and 1909 wet began seeps spots bigger and better this year due to in Blood draw from to appear the fact that Mrs. Gardner will Transient Relief this canal and the irrigation of have a lecture room where inFor Given Credit the Blood farm and adjoining truders will not be permitted to Three Projects lands. This seep area in both the roam around while the lecture is north and south forks of the being conducted. Then too, last transient relief is no Blood draw increased until in Although year was the first time this dislonger a portion of the Admini- 1919 there was sufficient water play was conducted and the in- strations rehabilitation program, to flow, if undisturbed, when at terest shown was encouraging to laid by this agency its maximum, down to the main foundation the those whose efforts made such a when homeless youths and adults channel. display possible. The contestants were roaming the country, has With the consent of Hartman will find a large number enterinto three highly sig- or Pierson, who owned the Blood developed ing as serious contenders for the nificant projects, according to J. farm at that time, Fred Case and high honors. The prizes will be C. Rebholz, State Director Work Ira B. Cannon (about 1914) had donated by three leading florists Camp Management, Work Pro- constructed a ditch from the forks in Salt Lake City and Craig, Colo. Administration. of Blood draw onto their land A new feature that should cre- jects had their intercepting the seepage. Of rethat work The camps ate a great deal of interest is under the transient re- cent years the flow has increased the horse show. Miss Singleton, inception lief program, and which have to about 3 second feet, all of who is in charge of recreation continued as Wr. P. A. projects, which, except that diverted by (says the riders will be chosen include one on the North Fork Cannon and Case, flows into and from the different towns and will 6f American Fork Canyon, one at is comingled with the waters of be composed of pretty girls. We North Farmington, and one, the Sand W'ash at a point above the are looking forward to some Dinosaur National Monument at point of diversion of all parties ahowy walking, trotting and to this action except the defendJensen, Utah. We are also assured that the first two camps are ants, Cannon and Case. at Men there are some beautiful horses Entitled To Decree engaged in projects sponsored by already entered In this contest.. the National Folrest Service, The court conduces that the Amateur Show while the Vernal project remov- waters claimed by the defendsecond Another new feature will be an ing over burden that covers rock ants, one and amateur program. Thi3 event will that contains the fossilized skele- feet, are rightfully owned by take place in the evening and will tons of dinosauits, is sponsored them and that they are entitled ' three to a decree quieting their title (Continued on Page 8) by the Park Service. At the work camps, approximately three against the plaintiff and all ot men the other defendants. young, unmarried WEATHER REPORT hundred effort. useful That the Sand Wash Irrigation are engaged in Co. is entitled to 7 second feeet transthe Lake City At Salt For week beginning July 16th. cabifrom Sand Wash at water of in ients were given training Date directheir points of diversion the present under and net making, to December 1 of 15 July 16 manuMarch from tion of skilled craftsmen, all of the deJuly 17 factured chairs, desks and tables, each year, againstthe above stated E. July 18 at fendants except used many of which were. and Case. July 19 R. A. offices, and at the State rights of Cannon Gulch 20 staJuly the Irrigation That thi3 Dry from Capitol. Equipment July 21 transferrd to the Co. is entitled to 25 second feet later was tion July 22 of water from Sad Wash from American Fork camp. the Precipitation .22. April 1 to Octoter 31 of each At North Farmington, E. S. WINSLOW, and at their pres sit point of diroad in year engaged transients and to lave their title version Cooperative Observer. control, flood trails construction, all the parties to cleared recreational areas, and quieted against in this action, subject only to pristoves and benches built ables, forority of the defendants, Cannon canyon parks and national and Case, and thu plaintiff. ests. Additional Rights Granted uJONOER ip Dinosaur Monument , subject to the rights of That, was aHYBOOYj work A truly remarkable I.OOZIN'? parlies, whose foregoing ,the accomplished at the Dinosaur In oi Page 8 Jensen. at Monument addition to removing overburden g rock, the me" from "He who Jrom fear does good, would constructed a camp and made steel shol-ter- s do ill if he dared." provisions for building fossils around JULY with galleries, with -t.23 Great plague of locuets rock, iy, in the living bcll,h valley. 1889. exposed the skeletons of dinosaurs standexact poing out in relief in the Arrangements are alreday uncount24 British capture Gibraltar sition in which they buried der way for the annual Duchesne from Spain, 1704. less ages ago. Labor Day Rodeo, it was announcThe meen at the American ed Thursday morning, by memvVoflS-A- ll Confederate war Fork Canyon camp engaged in bers of the Duchesne Commercial are released, 1865. that Club, which is sponsoring the practically the same work F arming-ton- . event. occupied men at North 26 Indian massacre 1,000 were completed Negotiations whites at Montreal, 1659. With the b 'ginning of the Wednesday with Ed Lewis of Works progress Administration, Jensen and his associates, who will -- 27 First electric street car transients were advised to apply bring their string of Blue Mounservice starts, Cleveland, 184. in their state of legal residence tain horses to Duchesne and take for certification for employment complete charge of the rodeo arVallee, air crooner on Works Progress Administra- rangements for the two day celeand picture star, born, tion projects. The transient camps bration. 1901. became work camps for unatIn addition to the Rodeo, plans 29 Austrian army starts bomtached men. Knrollees received are being made for thrte baseball of bardment Belgrade, 1914 games, a playoff between four (Continued cn page 8) j happened jumping ship wil forever remain a mystery to many Duchesne theatre goers who were watching the picture Follow the Fleet at the Cozy Theatre last Sunday. A tree branch fell on the wires South of Roosevelt, the lights went out in Duchesne, and Fred, who was trying his best to uphold The Show the tradition Must Go On, made a permanent fadeout. , can-tprin- g. one-eigh- th Na-lion- al fossil-bearin- LOCALS Mrs. Ralph Walker and Mr. and Mrs. James Dalgleish of Myton were in Duchesne Friday. Miss Alyce Stephenson returned this week' from a six weeks visit in Holden. Miss Chloe Broadhead returned this week from a vacation trip in Yellowstone park. Carl Wilkerson spent the week end in Heber. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wiscombe of Roosevelt were Duchesne business visitors Tuesday. Miss Aton Llynn Shand went to Salt Lake City Thursday. Sheriff Arzy H. Mitchell made a business trip to Roosevelt Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Riggs of Fort Duchesne were transacting business in Duchesne Thursday. Misses Selma Bates and Marion Liddell went to Salt Lake City on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Bennett left Sunday for a vacation at Fish Lake. Mr. and Mrs. A. J Gerry and Mrs. A. J. Feller were expected to return home today after several days visit in Butte, Montana. Mrs. Alma Poulson, Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Billings, Mrs Albert and Mrs. Pauline Stephenson Merrill went to Vernal Wednese-da- y to attend the funeral servi- ces for Mrs. Mary Stringham. Attending the Democratic county convention at Myton Wednesday from Duchesne were J. Mrs. Nellie Jones, Arthur Goodrich Porter Merrill, Levi J. And.rton, L. A. Holltjnbeck, Ollie George Averitt and Mrs. Schonian. Conrad Hollenbeck and Rusty Schonian had ther toilsils removed Saturday by Dr. L. H. Cline. They have fully recovered by now. CITY ATTORNEY IS APPOINTED Merrill Larson was appointed City attorney at the last meeting of the Duchesne city council, by Mayor Abe Liddell. Mr. Larsen ha1 been acting in this capacity for several months, being retained as by the city from time to time without were needed, services his appointment. Official appointment dates from July 1st. D. U. P. Camp Theodore, Wed- nesday; July E9th with Mrs. a Grace Hale, assisted by Mrs. Giles. La-vin- Contract Club, Saturday, August 1, with Mrs. Nellie Muir. Arrangements Made For Annual'Labor Day Rodeo ri mt 1 udy ) teams; field sports, horse racing, dancing and boxing. Starting early in the season, the Commercial Club members are planning a much larger celebration than any of the previous events, and feel that they can assure spectators a real show through the cooperation of the Blue Mountain bunch. As many horses will be as seventy-fiv- e available, the Jensen boys promised, if there will be time for that program. many on the two-da- y The celebration will be held Sunday and Monday, September Cth and 7th in the Duchesne City park. Number 52. Highway Completion Large Delegation to Capitol Receives Promise From Governor Blood and Road Commission That Board Expects To Buy Route Will Near Completion by 1937 New Trucks and Bus Bodies DATES SET FOR Program Calls For ANNUAL WOLF Bus Routes for the Duchesne Dustless Standard CREEK OUTING County School District for Fruitland to Colo. were 1936-3- 7 announced this week by Superintendent LeRoy Bishop, who also stated that the Board of Education anticipates the purchase of two new trucks and four new school bus bodies this year. Considerable attention has been given to the transportation system during the past several weeks, resulting in several changes. Chief among the changes are the establishment of a new route from Talmage to Altamont and ,the closing of the Boneta and Montwell schools. Some change has been made in the Midview bus to accommodate some of the Arcadia students. Arcadia Matter Undecided There has again been considerable agitation for transportation of Arcadia students to Duchesne, stimulated by the addition of a new high school to Duchesne facilities for next year. No move in this direction has been decided upon by the board however. The schedule as announced by the superintendent as follows: From Hanna to Tabiona; Utahn to Duchesne; Fruitland to Duchesne; Strawberry to Duchesne; Antelope to Myton to Roosevelt; Arcadia to Myton to Roosevelt, same route as previous year. From Midview to Myton, same route as last year, except go West from The eighth annual Wolf Creek outing will be held this year on Friday and Saturday, August 7th and 8th, it was announced this week by Francis Peterson, Wasatch County agricultural agent and David Sharp Jr. Summit county agricultural agent. Invitations are extended to all citizen of Wasatch, Summit and Duchesne counties. The main feature of the outing is the free barbecue in the evening for which the Heber City Cattle Company and the Kamas Valley Grazing Association are furnishing free lamb and beef. Special numbers are being arranged by the program commitee for the evening program. On the forenoon of August 8, the forestry officials have a meeting arclubs ranged and the forestry are taking a nature hike gathering samples for their work. The sports committee has- arranged for baseball, soft ball, horseshoe pitching, checkers, nail driving contests and other games for men, women boys and girls. Much Improvement work has been done on the picnic grounds. Tables and benches have been made ready for the event. 4-- H FIVE CANNING UNITS TO OPEN Felters on Arcadia route approximately 2 y2 miles and return. IN COUNTY MON From Hartford to Myton; Pleasant Valley to Myton; Upalco to Canning centers will be opened Roosevelt; Dry Gulch to Roose- in Neola, Myton, Roosevelt, Duvelt, same route as previous. chesne and Altonah Monday, July (There may be some change in 27th, Mrs. Lettie Brown, Women's tothis route). project supervisor announced May Be Change to Roosevelt; Mont-wFrom to Roosevelt; East Neola to Neola to Roosevelt, same route at previous. (There may be some change in the East and Weest Neola bus routes). From Bluebell to Mt. Emmons East Altamont to Altamont; (Powell's) to Altonah to Altamont ;West Altonah to Altonah to Altamont; Mt. Home to Boneta to Mt. Emmons, same as in previous year. From Talmage to Boneta to Altamont (New route this year). ' There has not been a decision reached on the Creseent-Roose-ve- lt routes. A committee has been Appointed to make an investigation on this route. The Montwtl school and the Boneta school will be closed and transportation furnished. ancici-pate- s The Board of Education new two of the purchase bus school new and four trucks bodies this year. Cove B.P.W. CLUB HOLDS SOCIAL The Duchesne Business and Prosofessional Womens dub held a cial m.'eUng last Monday evening. HoFollowing a banquet at the women played tel Duchesne, the Bessie bridge at the home of Mrs. asKohl with Mrs. Sally McGuire sistant hostess. Those present were: Veda Po V. ulson, Margaret Gentry, Mrs. John Hildur M. Rice, Nina Burger, Wim-me- r, stun, Edna Lemon, PhyllisVictoria Erma Stevenson, Halstead, Babs Murdock, Bonnie Afton DLshop, Helen Hollenbeck. Lynn Shand and Louise Young. . JUST TO REMIND YOU Advance State Officials Give Assurance Of Early LIGHTS OUT What Per Year $2.00 CO. OFFICIALS ENJOY OUTING The Duchesne county officials and their employes enjoyed their annual outing in Luke Canyon last Saturday afternoon and evening. Picnicing, boating and fishing were the special attractions with the following participating: Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Madam, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. Porter Merrill, Arzy II. Mitchell, Mis? Edna Lemon, Mbs Janet Button and Mrs. Fern T. Moffitt. el day. It is imperative, she said, that W. P. A. clients who wish to par- contact the Relief office at Duchesne or their case workers and obtain a ticipate in the canning, permit. Direct relief clients may apply to the supervisors in their district as follows: Delnne Wilson, Neola; Thelma Webb, Myton; Zina Krebs, Roosevelt; Etta Odekirk, Duchesne; Emma Anderson, Altonah. The centers will be shifted from district to district to accommodate the entire county. Colorado Plans Work On Highway No. 40 Work in improving a portion oi U. S. highway No. 40, in Colorado, will begin next week, according to word received Wednesday by W. D. Rishel, president of the Utah State Automobile association. E. T. OBrien of Denver, manager of the Motor Club of Colorado, wrote that the improvement work will be at Rabbit Ears pass near Steamboat springs, where the road will be srubgraded, reinforced and drained. Tribune. Assurance that Highway 40 will near completion to a dustless standard before the end of 1937 was received from Governor Henry H. Blood and members of the state road commission by a large delegation from the Uintah Basin and civic clubs of Northern Utah at a meeting at 'the state capitol last Friday. They were told 'that work already under way or soon to be contracted will bring the entire stretch from Fruitland to Vernal to a high standard; that the surfacing of the 30 miles from Vernal to tne Colorado state line will be undertaken next year, and that efforts will be made to transfer the Strawberry valley section from forest to federal aid so that It also can be placed on the program for immediate improvement. 100 Delegates A caravan of nearly 100 delegates from Uintah, Duchesne, Wasatch and Summit counties was joined in Salt Lake City by representatives of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Utah Automobile association and Tooele county before it proceeded to the state capitol to present a resolution requesting the completion of highway 40 by the end of the fiscal year 1937, and asking for a "yes or "no answer. The caravan which paraded up Main and State Streets from the chamber of commerce building carried banners asking for immediate completion of highway 40. It was lead by a large Packard Sedan and a tiny homemade "jollopy bearing the banners respectively, "This is what we were promised and "This is what we got". Salt Lake City Motorcycle the caravan police escorted to the steps traffic the through of the capitol building. Adoph d at Heber Meet to The resolution presented the Governor was adopted at a meeting of the Associated Civic Clubs of Northern Utah at a recent meeting in Heber City. It cited the innumerable petitions already submitted, setting forth the importance of Highway 40 to the state and asking its completion. It stated that Highway 40 was one of the first to be started and that out of this years appropriation of $5,000,000 only $250,000 or 5 per cent has been appropriated for this still Itrans - continental uncompleted route. Other highways of the state, it continued, have been started later and rushed to an oil standard completion, even though they often parallelled railway lines. No other section of the state is eo dependent on highways as the Uintah Basin, which has no Continued on Page 8 ut Democrats Elect Delegates To Attend Coming Conventions delegates, each to be allowed one-havote, were to the named attend judicial, constate and Democratic gressional at the Duchesne conventions, County Democratic convention in Myton Wednesday, July 22d. Notification of the convention stated that delegates to the Judicial convention would be elected, however, an amendment was made to include the naming ot delegates to the state and congressional meets. Hollenbeck Uhulrmun L. A. Hollenbeck of Duchesne was named temporary chairman and appointed the following committees: Resolutions: Clair JohnIvie and Lyle Clarence son, Young; committee on order of business: A. M. Todd, Arnolu Reef and Ed Miles; Credentials: Ollie Schonian. Dan Mitchell and Twenty-tw- o lf Wm. Clifton. The twenty-tw- o delegates elected are: L. A. Hollenbeck, Dan Mitchell, John Madsen, George M. Averitt, Nellie Jones, Ollie Schonian, Porter Merrill, Arthur Goodrich, Mrs. Arthur Goodrich, Clarence Ivie, Clpir Johnhon, Viola Howard Dunn, AnHarmston, drew Talboe, G. V. Billings, Lyle Young, Parley Lambert, Arnold Reef, Raymond Reef, Bill Snyder, Helene and Erma Stevenson Harmston. Convention Dali's convention to The Judicial nominate judges for the fourth judicial district and a district attorney, will be held in He-bon July 2Hth. convention Tlie congressional will be ht Id in Salt Lake City on August 14th and the state convention in Salt Lake City on August 15th. to er |