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Show A Newspaper Devoted to the People of the Uintah Basin 55 The Duchesne: County Seat Gateway To Uintah Basin Newspaper Volume 6. Covers ALL The Uintah Basin DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY JULY 2, 1937. DATES SET FOR HIGHWAY 40 WILL DUCHESNE YOUTH ANNUAL OUTING BE PUBLICIZED IN RECEIVES ACADEMY AT WOLF CREEK HIGHWAY MAGAZINE ATHLETIC AWARDS Friday and Saturday, August 6th and 7 th were the dates set for the annual Wolf Creek outing, according to Jess W. John-stuDuchesne representative, who attended a meeting of the general committee in charge of events, held at Heber last SatNew Complaint Is Filled urday. y The barbeque and Charging Sip Cruz With held in the beautiful 1st Degree Murder natural setting at Wolf creek pass in the Uintah forest has Sip Cruz, alleged killer of Joe yearly attracted throngs from the S. Archuleto, sheep three counties, Duchesne, Wasbefore the District atch, and Summit, which sponsor appeared Court Wednesday to answer to a the event. Forest Ranger Frank n, HZ DROPPED Damage Suit Holds 3 i Jury Days; Other Cases Disposed Of The damage suit of H. A. Piet-- 1 vs. John G. Young and Great American Indemnity Co., the only son s 1 I S jury case on the docket created no small amount of interest on the part of spectators and extend- ed the June term of District court into the second day of July, Interested spectators thronged the small court room and over-- I flowed Into the corridors. The heat was so intense, frequent re-- t cesses had to be called. The case concerns damages H. A. Pierson is alleged to have suf-- ; fered when he was imprisoned in the county jail by State Road Patrolman John G. Young for failure to sign a bond agreeing to appear in Justice court to answer to a charge placed against him by Mr. Young. Mr. Pierson, owner and operator of the Pierson Motor Co. in Duchesne, was alleged to have placed an inspection sticker on a school bus operated by him when the bus allegedly was not in proper condition to receive the sticker. Jury Selected Wednesday afternoon was devoted almost entirely to selecting & jury which finally included S. R, Page, A. E. Emert, Fred Goodrich, Harold Wilkins, Hale Hol-gat- e, Leonard Wall, George W. Larse and Mont Poulson. Rulon J. Larsen is the attorney for the plaintiff and Grover A. two-da- camp-mat- e, charge of voluntary manslaughter. Upon the motion of District Duford, the Attorney Wm. S. case against Cruz was dismissed and a new complaint filed with the clerk of the court charging Cruz with first degree murder. Cruz is being held in the county jail at Duchesne awaiting a preliminary hearing, set for 10 a. m. Friday. Shooting Follows Quarrel According to testimony given j to the party of officers who were summoned by telephone to the scene of the shooting on Anthro about seventy - five mountain, miles southeast of Duchesne, Cruz r for Archuleto, ac Benito Maya of a companied neighboring camp on a search for a lost horse. They returned on absence June 17th. The four-da- y of Cruz angered Archuleto and precipitated the violent quarrel which allegedly resulted in the fatal shooting. Following a fight, Cruz, who wias badly beaten, made a dash on horseback to the neighboring camp, a distance of about two 'and a half miles, with Archuleto racing after him. Arriving there, Cruz ran into the tent, grabbed a U. S. army rifle, common property of the camp, shot Archuleto through the Giles, assistant attorney general and as he was coming up the heart and S. J. Quinney are counsel for trail. the defendent. The plaintiffs counsel had restSTATE ALLOCATES ed his case and several witnesses DU-CIIESfor the defendant had been call$31,518.92 FOR ed when the court recessed ThursSCHOOLS day evening. The case was continued to Friday morning. Duchesne county schools will Other cases which were dispos- receive $31,519.92 as its share ot ed of by the court on Wednesday the state school equalization fund last were: money, it was announced Skidmore, H. vs. Co. Charles Federal Farm Mortgage Friday by Defendants state superintendent of public inOtto Russell, et al did not appear and the Court orstruction. Mr. Skidmore directed dered that default be entered the allocation of the fund money, distthem and judgment be $728,094.21, to 36 of the 40 state. as to the plaintiff prayed ricts of the for in the complaint in the sum The money is raised by propacof $3125.71 and the usual decree erty taxation and distributed which formula a to on pays' 8) cording (continued page a premium to those districts with a low per capita valuation and a W. P. A. CANNING population necessitating PROJECT PROPOSED scattered a large amount of pupil transpor! FOR DUCHESNE CO has been received from P. A. Office, District No. 3, Provo, Utah that a W. P. A. Canning Project may operate in W'ord the W. Duchesne county lowing set-u- under the fol- p. 1. Housfng and fuol must be by local communities or organizations. 2. W. P. A. will furnish supervision and canning equipment: Pressure cookers and can sealers. 3. W, P. A. will furnish cans for the preservation of foods for school lunches only. Shipping charges on the cans for school lunch canning will have to be P. T. A. local by paid organizations or by the school furnished board. 4. W. P. A. and direct relief clients will be eligible to can in ihe centers, furni- providing they sh their own cans, which must I new and of a standard make. 5. All canning done in W. P. A. canning center must be under W. P, A. regulations and supervision. In order to make an estimate 13 to the number of clients and P' T. A. organizations that wish ,0 participate in the canning project, we are asking that you get fo touch with Mrs. Lettie Brown, Duchesne, Utah, personally, by mad or through your case worker, as to the amount you desire to can and about when you your produce to be ready. This is necessary in order to compile plans and make arrangements for the opening of the project when your produce is ready. Also determine if the demand for cans will be sufficient to have iwal merchants carry them for yur convenience. If you are interested in the project, please let us know at once (Signed) Lettte Brown, Duchesne, Utah Richards, Duchesne, was also present at the meeting. The 4-- H clubs and Boy Scouts have been asked to direct the hiking expeditions this year. Four classes of hiking jaunts will be to Mr. conducted, according Johnstun, namely: Children, young folks, middle aged folks and old folks. Mr. Johnstun made a trip to Roosevelt Tuesday to confer with Walter Atwood, club supervisor, in planning that division of the outing. Mr. Atwood was in Logan at the time, but will stop here on his way home Sunday to outline plans. 4-- H oamp-itende- Fourth Member of Child Theft Gang Is Apprehended By Deputy Steve Maytas, 14, identified as the fourth member of a youthful gang alleged to have stolen an automobile in Detroit and transported it to Salt Lake City was picked up in Duchesne Thursday night, June 24th by Deputy Sheriff Harold White. He was held here Saturday when he was turned over to Emerson O. Draper, deputy United States mjarshal, wrho took him to Salt Lake City to appear before United States Commissioner Edward D. Dunn for arraignment. The youngster, who was found dozing in a chair in the Hotel Duchesne lobby, said he had y. one-roo- m m ex-P?- ct WEATHER RKPORT For week beginning June 24, Bill Murdock, Duchesne, star athlete of Wasatch academy at Mt. Pleasant will receive this week two trophy cups w'hieh were awarded to him for outstanding at the magazine of wide circulation. Mr. athletic accomplishments Brown visited the construction academy, according to word rejob west of Duchesne Thursday, ceived from his coach Thursday. taking action pictures of the huge The cups have been in the hands road mixing plant W. W. Clyde of the engravers since the awards is using there, and gathering in- were made in May. formation. One cup represents the tennis On his way through Salt Lake doubles for his championship City Mr. Brown will gather in- district and the other is the formation on the state asphalt athlete cup which has plant near Vernal and on sections been awarded to Bill for two sucof the highway paved with this cessive years as being the outmaterial. The article will prob- standing athlete for ably appear in the August issue the academy. of his publication, Mr. Brown In addition to the cups, Bill was stated. awarded three medals, one for the 100 yard dash, one for the 240 yard dash and one for the WOMENS STUDY "All-aroun- v Mrs. Roy A. Schonian was named president of the Womens Study club for the new year at a meeting of the organization at 'the home of Mrs. Ernest Schonian last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Schonian, who is a charter member of the club was elected by acclamation. She succeeds Mrs. L. C. Winslow. Mrs. Melvin Poulson, incurry-bent- , was reelected vice president and Mrs. Edwin Carman was reelected secretary-treasure- r. The new president will select her program committee and librarian within 'the next week so ing in September. The meeting was held following a luncheon given by 'the retiring program committee, Mrs. Ernest Schonian, Mrs. Nellie Muir and Mrs. J. P. Madsen. Mrs. Roy A. Schonian gave an article on the life of Emily Post to complete the years program on 4he lives and accomplishments of famous American women. Short articles and current events were given by various members. Mrs. James Hallbert played 'two piano selections. Attention wa3 called 4o the fact that many Duchesne people are availing themselves of the opportunity to read books selected by the club which are on a rental shelf at the office of Mrs. Helen Hollenbeck. Members present included the hostesses, Mesdames A. M. Murdock, Arthur Brown, L. C. Winslow, Charles II. Selch, Roy A. Schonian, Edwin Carman, James Hallbert and Fred C. Ferron, who is an honorary member. NEOLA ANNOUNCES BIG CELEBRATION FOR JULY FOURTH The biggest rodeo ever put on in the Uintah Basin, is the boast of the committee in charge of the celebration to be staged at Ne-0for July Fourth. Sports of all kinds with liberal jmzes to attract contestants are listed on the program according to L. D. Gardner, one of the committeemen in charge of the event. A large band of bucking horses is already on hand in readiness for the event, Mr. Gardner said Wednesday, and these are being put through their paces so that only the determined buckers will be used for the celebration. Calf roping and wild cow milking contests are expected to furnish plenty of entertainment in supplementing other rodeo events. The celebration will close with a big dance at night. 1a attend the Utah Agricultural col- lege at Logan next fall, where his nephew Kent Ryan made a name for himself as Utahs outstanding football and baseball star. Aged Midview Dies After Resident Illness of Pneumonia illness. 7:45 after a three-weeBishop Clayburn of the Bridge-lan- d ward had charge of 'the services which were under the direction of the Roy A. Schonian Mortuary, held at 2 p. m. Invocation was offered by Alma Smith. The L. D. S. choir sang "Sometime Somewhere. T. R. Cope gave a brief talk followed by a song What a Friend We Have in Jesus by T. R. and Mrs. Dena Cope of Myton. Orson Nielsen of Bridgeland, a close friend of Mr. Meyer spoke of his years of association with him as a friend and neighbor. Life History Given Bishop Clayburn gave a history of the life of Mr. Meyers and expressed hid sympathy for the bereaved family. The closing song, God Be With You was sung, by the choir. Bishop Harold Eldredge of Myton dedicated 'the grave in the Myton cemetery. were Irvin Murphy, Marion Ross, Wanless Shields, Henry Beckstead, Ray Knox and Lee Felter, all close friends of Mr. Meyer and his family. A son of Ernest and Helene Smythe Meyer, Mr. Meyer was born in Hamburg, Germany, May 14, 1860 and came to the United States at the age of 22. He operated flour mills in the Eastern States and Canada, residing in Niagara, New York until 1896 when he moved to Colorado and became a farmer. On April 27, 1898, Mr. Meyer married Lena Oldenburg at Fort Collins, Colorado. They moved to Midview in 1917, where Mrs. Meyer died February 12, 1936. Last May 15th, Mr. Meyer on Page 8) Pall-beare- rs include a full section on public tary engineering. Mrs. Eva Ramsey, deputy state health and sanitation, according to G. V. Billings, president of the registrar of vital statistics will Mr. Billings be in attendance during 'that day, Convention board. has received from Dr. J. L. Jones, when she will advise local registrars. 30th and state health commissioner, assur- The Amateur Night program during last years Uintah Basin Industrial Convention met with such hearty approval, a similar program has been arranged for the U. B. I. C. and Indian Fair ance of complete cooperation by the Utah State Board of Health. He says that on one of the days of the convention there will be two public health lectures, Illustrated with moving pictures and lantern slides, by Dr, Jones and Mr. D. C. Houston, director of the division of public health education. During the same day there will be group discussions by Dr. D. D. Carr, director of the division of local health administration and venereal disease control, and by Messrs. Hurst, Picket and Schields, of the division of sani- - 0 Mrs. LaRue Craven Wins Presidential Post As Womens Auxiliary Joins With Legion In Meet At Roosevelt . Ex-Servi- t Mrs. Hazel Stevens, for the State Board will be In attendance during all sessions of the convention, as well as public health nurses from Uintah and Duchesne counties and Mr. K. R Schields, district sanitarian. These public health officials will maintain an exhibit in the exhibit hall. Mr. Ellis R. Schields, sanitary inspector Is cooperating with the towards committee adequate sanitation, and it is expected, Mr. Iiillings says, that sanitary facilities and conditions this year will nuti-ilion-ls- be entirely satisfactory. Men ce Outing Planned For Fifth Dist. Wayne Hatris and Kendall D. Todd plead guilty to a charge of grand larceny before Judge Abe Turner Wednesday and upon recommendation of prosecution officers were released on probation for a period of eighteen months. The State of Utah was represented by District Attorney Wm. S. Dunford. Harris and Todd said they did not desire counsel, plead guilty to the charge and waived time for passing judgment. The terms of probation are: The defendants shall not violate any of the laws of the State of Utah for a period of 18 months; they shair make quarterly reports of their conduct to the Court; they shall pay $50.00 each to the clerk of the court, making a total of $100.00; they shall pay for the property stolen and destroyed and reimburse the county and state for the expenses incurred in the action against them. The payments shall be made In the sum of $12.50 per month until the complete amount is paid, the first payment to be made on or before August 1, 1937. That R. W. Snyder, a special parole agent shall cooperate w$ h the Court and the men in the furtherance of this probation. The men admitted having stolen a yearling steer from Wilford W McConkie on the 14th of June, Funeral services were held in the Bridgeland L. D. S. Church and slaughtering it. house Thursday afternoon for Fredick William Julius Meyer, TAX 77, prominent Basin farmer, who UTAH SALES succumbed Tuesday morning at TOKENS BEGIN TO Amateur Night Program Slated For U B I C to be held on August 31st and September 1st, according to a recent decision of the committee. Women's The organizations throughout the Basin will be asked to cooperate in making this A. S. Horsley Named Legion Commander; Titus Jones, Vice Com. At Dist. Meet d tennis singles. Bill graduated from Wasatch academy last May and plans to that the program for next year may be outlined and presented for approval at the opening meet- his way in a series "thumbed of rides from Salt Lake City to Duchesne and was on his way home to Denver after visiting his grandmother in Salt Lake City. He said his grandmother had him and so he ran away. whipped tation deIn his possession was a new watch Application of the formula share in which he declared his father had prived four districts of a the fund. These districts, all of given him for a birthday present which have a high per capita val- last February. MorQuizzed By Sheriff uation, are Grand, Jordan, Two of Summit. was taken to the ofThe South and boy gan Morand Grand Sheriff of fice Arzy H. Mitchell, these counties was he where populations by the have questioned sparce gan who White railroad and of paying sheriff lines Deputy and long The other doubted the truth of his story. taxes. of amounts large two districts contain rich mining According to Mr. White, the youth promised "to tell the truth, if you properties. The total amount raised this wont put me in jail. He then with yfyr for school equalization ar admitted that he had been mounts for the first time to $5.00 the three boys, Alex Stephanoff, for each school child in the state. 15, Peter Berne, 11, and John This is the maximum which can Suyek, 13, who were caught early be raised under the constitution. Thursday lattempting to burglarDistricts participating this year ize the Taylor Pharmacy, 730 had to meet the minimum stand- South West Temple street in Salt ards prescribed by the state board Lake City. According to officers, the boy of education, one of which calls for a school year of at least 172 said they had robbed grocery stores tall along their route in ordays. alloalso to obtain food, and in one office der Skidmore's Mr. 6 cated to the 40 districts $39,771.-0(Continued on Page 8) mon-ein state high school fund J. Easton Parratt, statistician for "the state school office, said formula takes the equalization such things as consideration into and two-roothe number of schools and average daily attendance in the elementary grades, compared with secondary valgrades, as well as per capita necesuation and transportation sities. Material for an article on U. Highway 40 was being gathered this week by V. J. Brown, publishing director, of Roads and Streets magaazine, a highway S. CLUB SELECTS NEW OFFICERS Number 49. $2.00 Per Year In Advance ROLL IN THURSDAY The rattle and clink of little J disks resounded all aluminum over the State of Utah yesterday, July 1st, as the sales tax tokens made their debut, pursuant to provisions of an act of the last legislature. At the same time it becomes mandatory for sellers to collect the sales tax from the purchasers. The tax commission reported of the 10,000,000 that tokens obtained by it recently manufacturer were from the either in the hands of merchants or banks Wednesday night. The banks have agreed to assist In two-thir- their distribution. Representatives of the tax commission passed through Duchesne Tuesday distributing the tokens. They stated that a supply would be left at the Roosevelt State Bank, where it would be possible for merch- ants in Duchesne to obtain them. The tokens are in two easily distinguished because of the marked difference in size. The token, the exact amount of the tax on a than a purchase, Is small the and the token, dime, exact tax on a purchase, is slightly larger than a nickel. The commission said it had been asked how the payment of sales tax will be handled when charge accounts are paid by check. The following section of the rules and regulations was referred to; "In case of charge or credit sales, where the accounting for fi actional parts of one cent Is not practical, the tax may be computed either on each spearate sale or invoice, or on the total accumulated charge for the period. In such case the computation of the tax must represent as near as is possible and practical the correct amount of the tax due. demoni-nlation- s, t 25-ee- nt Roosevelt was the scene of activity last Saturday, when Legionmembers naires and Auxiliary from the 11 towns which comprise district 5 met in district convention. Members came from Vernal, Roosevelt, Myton, Duchesne, Helper, Price, Hiawathi, Castle Dale, Monticello and Moab to attend the business sessions and the banquet and social which climaxed the day. Arthur S. Horsely, attorney of Price, was elected District Commander to succeed Fred Voll of Helper. Titus Jones, commander of the Duchesne Post was named Vice district commander. h, Legislative Program Otto Weisley, department adjutant explained the legislative program being carried out, the chief aim of which, is to avoid war and to build up a strong na- tional defense as an aid to staying out of war. He suggested an men, to be outing for held each year. In case of labor troubles, when Legionnaires are deputized, they must under no condition wtipj American Legion insignia of any kind, Mr. Weisley said, it must be understood that they act as Individuals and not as members of the American Legion. Mr. Weisleys suggestion of an outing was later acted upon and it was decided to hold an outing at Mud Springs some time during August, Dr, Gotfriedson of Richfield, department commander for Utah stressed membership in his address and outlined Legion policies. Auxiliary Meet Post Department Commander Norman Simms, Ora Bundy, Ogden and Clyde Stratford of Brigham City, were among the speakers during the afternoon session. Mr. Stratford is a candidate for the post of State Commander, Harry L. Hickman, federal veteran placements official of the department of labor was In attendance. Auxiliary women held their session in the Episcopal church during which the election of officers took place. Mrs. LaRue Craven of Price was named Auxiliary president to succeed Mrs. Leath Mfller of Fort Duchesne. Mrs. Nell Atwood was named vice president. Distinguished visitors of the Auxiliary sessions were Mrs. Norman Simms, Mrs. Otto Weisley and Mrs. Ora Bundy. The banqi$ t in the Legion Chateau concluded the day. Mrs. Lyle Reyncflds, president of the as acted Roosevelt Auxiliary toastmistress. Brief remarks were made by a few of the visitors. Mrs. Duckworth of Hdp4r entertained with several vocal solos. Duchesne Youth Suffers Injury At Swimmin Hole Johnny Gerry, young son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gerry suffered a severe face laceration Monday afternoon when he struck a sharp limb as he was diving Into the Tanner" swimming hole. One of his companions brought Johnny to town on his bicycle and where he was rushed to Roosev-elthe wound was dressed. The limb barely missed the eye, gouging This may be accomplished bjy in below the eye and extending adopting the rule of computing to the cheek. the tax to the nearest even one cent. However, at the time the L.D.S. Missionary Class charge account is paid, the porEnjoys Wienie Roast tion of the tax represented by a fractional part of one cent may be Members of the Bishopric and collected and paid by the use oi the Sunday school officers and tokens, their wives were honored guests at the Herrick at a picnic-outin- g MARRIAGE LICENSE grove on Wednesday evening given by the Missionary cla.ss. Blain B. Iirotherson, 21, Bon-et- a wa3 served to twenty-on- e and Phyllis McDonlad, 18, Supper guests. Talmage, June 30th. Officers in charge of the outll Flor-eand Vernal Stevenson, 21, ing were: Bessie Klrkham, class Gentry, 17, Latuda, June 30th. teacher: Janet Burton, President; Harold Billings, vice president; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gardner Teai I Foster, secretary. of Neola stopped for a shoit time will "Aie Board of Education in Dueh ane Tuesday evening home after a business trip liolj its July meeting in Dm hesne to Salt Lake City. today, July 2nd, 4 lo |