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Show a A Newspaper Devoted 95 to the People of the Umtah Basin The County Duchesne: Seat Gateway To Uintah Basin Kewspaper Volume 9 DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1939 Construction Begins On Power Lines Of Second REA Project Men Arrive To Start Installation Miles Of Line Covering Entire North Section Of County 30 Of 205 Duchesne To Be Halloween Dance Will Raise Funds For School Playground Headquarters For Contractor Construction work on the large iSeeking the assistance of civic addition to the Moon Lake Electric organizations and citizens In mak- was started of Homer C. Johnson, contractor of Portland, Oregon. About 30 men arrived in Duchesne Saturday from Idaho, to jrork on the project, many of them bringingtheir families with them a establish temporary homes in Association project jiis week by crews Duchesne. Employ Local Men Approximately 100 local men will be employed on the project as soon as it gets under full swing, To to Ed A. Tall, assistant of construction, arrived in Duchesne Thursday Isrho week to take charge of get- superintendent ling the project started. Work was begun Monday in the Aitamont region where the extensi- ing the event a success, the Duchesne teachers are sponsoring a Halloween carnival and dance at the high school gymnasium next Friday, October 27. The funds raised at the dance are to be used for the purchase of playground equipment, according to Miss Elizabeth F. Lindsay, in charge of publicity. At a Duchesne teachers meeting held recently the need for more playground equipment was discussed. It was then decided that a cooperative Halloween carnival and dance would be held October 27 to raise funds. The elementary schools will have a costume parade and dance in the afternoon and the adults of the community will all join in the costume frolic at night. Prizes will be given and refreshments on will tie in with the lines alrThe north secteady in service. ion will be worked first, so as to out of sold. jet the heaviest digging the way before the freezing weathe- r comes, Mr. Tall said. The work CATTLE MUST BE will progress into the west end of ie county, leaving the east end INSPECTED and of Uintah county for the last the project. It is expected that the work will early in January, though the company has until the end of that month to complete the job according to the terms of the completed eontract. lost no time in gettmen on the job. His bid of $150,405.05 was approved by the ocal association on October 4. On October 12 formal approval came !rom Washington and was relayed to him by telegraph, and on the evening of the same day Mr. Tall ras In Duchesne to get the project aider way. The project will bring service to ill the rural communities of the .'ounty, from Hanna on the West to Neola on the East, and will extend to the Tridel and Lapoint section of Uintah county. Arcadia and Bridgeland, the only commun-tie- s not covered in the project will be included in an application lor yet another extension to be submitted soon. ing his Escapes Injury As Car Strikes Horse Couple rrank Ware and Miss Virginia onbee narrowly escaped injury reday evening when the car in ich they were riding struck a se on the highway about two les east of Duchesne. They d with minor cuts from glass ing from the broken windshield, he horse, belonging to Tennis ulson, received a broken leg and s killed .by its owner. According to Mr. Ware, who was Lis-ae- e ving the car, he and Miss were taking a short drive vn the highway late Tuesday :ning, and were driving slowly vard Bridgeland. No other cars re on the highway and the road wed clear when he struck a itch to light a cigaret, he said, 3 during the second the flame of match obscured his vision the rse apparently entered the road w the barrow pit, struck the 'ht of the car, and glass from windshield showered over the Jple. No serious damage was he to the car, though if it had w traveling fast, Mr. Ware surely it would have meant 'ious damage and Injury to the r and Its occupants. es-e- be-v- Whats This! No Casualties? 0e of those things which once in a lifetime happen-e- d the other night when the Fishers were celebrating their Six coup-- s Redding anniversary. sat down after dinner to play progressive bridge. They were well and no scrambled husband was paired with his "dfts yet when the game ended wout three hours later, every husband had his wife for a partoccur ner. ('nllh Drastic action will have to be taken unless stockmen and farmers conform with the law which makes it mandatory that all cat- tle be inspected before slaughtering, said Sheriff Dewey Thursday. The law which became effective May 9th, was passed in an attempt to curb cattle rustling which has become an acute problem in the state. The law requires that anyone slaughtering cattle for sale to butcher shops, hotels and restaurants or for sale to anyone must have a slaughtering license besides having their animals inspected before they are slaughtered. The farmer who slaughters for his own use need not have a license bust must have the animals inspected. It will be sufficient, Sheriff Meriwether said, if he bring the hide attached to some part of the carThe sheriff cass for inspection. will act as inspector since L. T. Bennett, government inspector was transferred to Heber a few weeks ago. obSlaughtering licenses may be of Board State the tained from State at the Capitol. Agriculture Butcher shops, hotels and restaurants must also keep a record of all meat they purchase from the farmers or stockmen and must not accept any meat which does not carry the inspector's stamp, the sheriff said. Meri-wheth- Is Lost J Time Mr. Johnson All SHERIFF WARNS Basin Planning League Dissolves Favoring New County League HUNTERS PREPARE FOR ANNUAL SEARCH FOR DEER STATE MAKES SCHOOL FUND DIVISION Hunting parties were already busy Thursday getting their outfits together for the annual trek into the hills in search of venison. A few parties started for the hills Thursday, themselves giving plenty of time to establish camps and prepare themselves for the hunt. The big majority of those who intend to make a trip of it will leave today, while some will postpone their trips for later in the season. Prospects for the hunt seem fine this year, with ranges in fine condition from the excessive September rains, and fine weather for the hunting season. There apparently will be no snow on the ground however, to help the hunters track their bucks. Deputy Game Warden J. P. Madsen says the deer are fat and plentiful. Duchesne county school district will receive $4593.40 in the initial apportionment of the new uniform school fund, it wras announced Wednesday by Charles H. Skidmore, state superintendent of public instruction. The apportionment, totaling $100,000, made among 40 Utah school districts, was reached on the basis of a formula established by the 1939 legislature. The law provides for division of 85 per cent of the fund according to the formula, with the remaining 15 per cent to be distributed by Mr. Skidmore to equalize the previous apportionments. Mr. Skidmore said another apportionment, estimated at $125,000 would be made in December. Willard Day Named Chairman Of New Board Leaders representing various areas of Duchesne County met Saturday in Roosevelt and discussed agricultural problems of the county. After three hours of interesting discussion, a motion was passed to organize a Duchesne County Planning board. It was decided by the group present to elect a county secrechairman, tary, and executive board. It was further planned to divide the county into five or six districts and to cooperate with the people in each district to set up a similar district of The chairman organization. each district board would automatically become a member of the executive board. n, Representing Fifty Students Make Trip To Provo For Special Treat What has been termed by the band students themselves as the best trip they have ever taken, was experienced Monday when fifty members of the Duchesne high school band and their conductor traveled to Provo to hear the concert of the United States Navy Band in the Provo tabernacle. The concert which began at 4 p. m. and lasted two hours included Rienzi by Richard Overture America, Wagner; Fantasia a work founded on American motifs and melodies interspersed with original themes founded on rhythms native to our soil; Thombone Fantastic Fantasy, by solo Arthur Prior, played by Homer Phillips. Jitterbugs of 1939 "Jitterbug of 1939, which was played especially for the school children and was not listed on the scheduled program. From A rhapsodic evolution Africa to Harlem by David BenPomp and nett; Grand march Circumstance" by Sir Edward ElCargar; Humorous variations Frank Venice of nival by Xylophone solo by Dance of the Comedians Friedrich Smetana, played by Louis Goucher. "Hunting Scene by P. Bucalossi and Rhapsody Espana by Emmanuel Chabrier. Sauer Takes Baton An interesting note of the program occurred when Professor Sauer of the B. Y. U. conducted the band during the rendition of Springtime in the Rockies. The school children sang the chorus. At the conclusion of the concert, several of the Duchesne band stuautodents had their programs Chas Lieut Conductor graphed by asBenter and Chas Brendler, sistant conductor. fiThe trip was arranged and nanced by the Duchesne Band Mothers club with the help of several of the parents who used their cars to supplement the bus trans- The following resolution was vote at a passed by unanimous Planning Basin of the meeting October League, held in Roosevelt 14th. The following resolution was vote of those passed by unanimous portation. present: members Be it resolved by the JUST TO REMIND YOU of the Basin Planning League here present that in view of a the proLions Club, Wednesday, October County posal to now organizein Duchesne 25 at Tlaza Hotel. Planning Committee St. Paul's Guild, Wednesday, Ocsuch an County, and the fact that 25th with Mrs. A. J. Feller. n tober is functioning to be present. organization Basm All members urged Uintah County, that theconclude Womens Study Club, Saturday, A. J. Gerry. Planning League formally or- October 21, with Mrs. its operation and dissolve the reit further ganization. And be county solved that we indorse the and request movement planning cooperate the two Basin units to solve the proboil- -' in their efforts to Because of bad weather the entire area Strawlems common to the 40 through problems ing of highway particularly thosereservation Creek was berry valley and Deep former the to related be comwill It week. last and stopped areas located in both Uintah road state the cannot pleted next spring, Duchesne Counties which n in announcing said, commission have seperate solution. it wil be that the work had been stopped.oilconnection, we feel that It had been hoped that the well to appoint a joint this year, of ing could be finished to coordinate the efforts rain with an almost steady matbut in planning the two groups increasing drop In temperature ters of common Interest. to com- finally brought the decision to halt The secretary Is directed to the the work. municate the above action Peculiarly, since the stop order with reDuchesne County Agent not a single stormy be read a the was issued, quest that the same called to elect day has appeared, and it now apcould have organization meeting pears that the work the County Planning Committee. Extension the Service of the Utah State Agricultural College was Miss Susie Sanford, extension clothing specialist, and J. C. Hogenson, extension agronomist. Asks ' Support The county agent makes a special appeal to every person interested in agriculture to wholeheartedly get behind this planning movement. The future success of agriculture in this county depends on the cooperation of the people to build a sound program, based on fundamental principles of good agricultural practices. Following is the organzation which was set up to start the work of planning a long-tim- e program for the future success of Duchesne County. Committee Chairmen Chairman, Willard Day, Roosevelt; vice chairman, Claude Iorg, Upalco; secretary, Carl G. Davis, Roosevelt. Dairying, Rex Gardner, Neola; range and livestock, Bert Lusty, Ai'cadia; Water distribution and irrigation, Louis Galloway, Roosevelt; turkey production, Mrs. Ed Mowrey, Roosevelt; poultry, not rural electrification, Ed filled; Conklin, Mt. Emmons; health, Martha Shanks, Duchesne; rural beautification, Mrs. Dorthella Das-truAltonah; crop improvement, Clyde Larsen, Roosevelt; land use planning, B. O. Colton, Roosevelt; housing, not filled. p, Planning: Board Chairman Speaks Those of you who feel they have been fighting a lone battle with their farm and livestock problems and are not entirely discouraged, will welcome the organization of the County Planning Board, which is for their help and betterment. As chairman of that organization I would appreciate having every citizen of Duchesne County acquainted with the purpose of that organization, for I know only through cooperative efforts will the reality of tomorrow surpass your visions of today. Willard Day, Chairman. i cm ph Many Improvements Make Ideal Picnic Grounds Work will stop today on the W. P. A. city park, improvement project, according to foreman Wm. Casper. The crew will start the next work period on the grading and graveling of city streets. Additional work may be done on the park project later in the season when the street project Is completed, Mr. Casper said. Work to date has included many improvements in the park which is unequaled anywhere in the Basin as a site for sports and rodeos and as a recreation ground for children and adults alike. Build Fireplaces A fence has been constructed all around the park and a second fence separates the ball diamond and rodeo arena from the balance of the area. All the old fences have been rebuilt where necessary, gates installed for greater convenience, some fences moved, improvements and repairs made to corrals and chutes and all wooden structures painted for appearance and protection. In the north section, adjoining the picnic lawn two stone fireplaces have been constructed for picnickers, and swings and seesaws installed for the youngsters. Parking areas, roads and the area around the grandstand and concessions have been graveled. In the mean time nature has bem doing its part, painting trees and shrubs in colors of gold, red and brown, so that the park is today a picture of beauty and attracton which should be the scene of many enjoyable picnics during the fall months. Construction Data Mr. Casper has given the following data concerning the project on the park so far as it has gone: The project has employed an (Continued On Page 8) ler Year In Advaneb Number 13 Former Sheriff Heads First City Ticket For Coming Election Only Three Incumbents Are Contained In List Of Nominees Selected At Peoples Party Convention Citizens Warned To Thursday Set As Date To Select Use Proper Signal For Fires Opposition Ticket Citizens are warned by Fire Chief Dean Powell to place fire calls wdth the proper signals if they want proper action. Full instructions for placing emergency calls are contained in the instructions opposite the Duchesne page in the telephone directory. The fire call is 333. The Stanton garage, where the fire siren switch is located answers to the call of 331. If they happen to be busy or some distance from the telephone when this call rings some time may be lost before the call is answered, but the 333 is an immediate warning of a fire and the siren can be blown without even bothering to go to the telephone. The call must be completed, however, and information as to the location of the fire given, so that it can he relayed to the is important, firemen. This RFMEMBER the fire number is 333. ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR SET UP IJY LEADERS A winter program of entertainment which includes dances parties, play's, musical programs, etc., was outlined Wednesday afternoon by church, civic and school leaders when they met in the high school building. Nearly every organization in Duchesne was represented at the meeting. The choice dance night of the season, December 30th, wdiich is the Saturday preceding New Years had been asked for by the B. P. W. Club, the Lady Lions and the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The three names were put into a hat and the Jaycees won. The election night dance will be A given by the Lady Jaycees. buck hunt dance is scheduled for the end of the hunting season and a harvest ball is being held this month. The calendar is dotted here and there with school plays, operettas and contattas. Tentative dates were set for the Senior Hop and These may be Junior prom. interfere changed later if they with the basketball schedule. The calendar was so arranged so that church functions will not be competing against town enter- tainments. Roosevelt Man Recovers Stolen Auto V-- 8 un-hu- Prep-erator- Cooperative Observer. Swedish Mission been completed without any difficulty. There is no Indication of the order being changed though. Valley Is Hard Surfaced Fortunately all the road through the Strawberry valley has a coating of oil, and from a gravel standpoint is as good as if the job had stretch been completed. A two-mil- e was laid with only partially mixed mulch however, and will have to be remixed In the spring. All the rest has been completed and Is covered with a seal coat and chipped rock. In Deep Creek the road mixer Former Duchesne county sheriff, Arzy H. Mitchell, as candidate for Mayor heads the first ticket to be filed with City Recorder Ilildur Johnstun for the November election. With him are three new candidates for city councilman, the only incumbents being Councilman J. P. Madsen, Recorder Hildur Johnstun and Treasurer Lotus Fisher. The new candidates for city councllmen are: Leland Hair, term; G. C. Kohl and F. L. term. Maxwell, Two Close Contests The ticket was selected at a convention held Saturday evening, October 14 at the Library. A dose race for the nomination for Mayor was run between Mr. Mitchell and Wm. H. Fitzwater, who ended up only two votes behind the former sheriff with 30 delegates casting votes. Also close was the vote for councilman, in which Mr. Hair defeated Ernest Wilson by only two votes. Eight names were up for r. councilmen, including Mrs. Vivian Wilkens, nominated as the choice of the women. She only received seven votes, however. Others were Edwin Carman, Incumbent, Ernest Wilson, Wpi. II. Fitzwater and Chester Lyman. Second Convention Called A second convention to select an opposition ticket waa called for Thursday evening at 8 p. m. in All filings of the city library. nominations must be made with the City Recorder not later than 15 days before the election or midnight, Sunday, October 22, according to Mrs. Johnstun. While the filing of petitions of nomination with 25 signers is permissible under the law there seem to have been no efforts in this direction as yet. 4-- 4-- Louie Galloway of Roosevelt was feeling very lucky Tuesday when he recovered his brand new Ford unharmed in Ogden after it had been stolen from his driveway In Roosevelt last Saturday night, according to Sheriff Dewey Meriwether. The car was located on a down Heating Job Starts it town street in Ogden Sunday On Band House with the key still in it, Mr. Galloway went out Tuesday to get Lee Holdawsy of Heber City ar- it. rived in Duchesne Thursday morn11c had left it parked In front of ing to start installation of a heat- his home unlocked with the key in ing system for the band house be- it about 7 p. m. Saturday and did hind the high school building. New not discover its loss until the next radiators have been purchased for morning. He had paid cash for the building, which will be con- the car, he told the sheriff and nected by steam pipes to the heat- tarried no theft insurance on it. y ing plant in the high school. work has alieady been done Earl Thomas Pearson by NYA boys under the direction Returns From of Heber Goff. Oiling Is Stopped On Highway 40 . seemed to be in perfect the next day. er $2.00 Earl Thomas Pearson of DuL. chesne was one of fifty-thre- e who served D. S. missionaries was able to lay only a little over a formerly in Sweden, Norway and mile during over a week of effort. Denmark, who landed in New York To date this had not been given its Monday from, tire steamship Scan-mai- l. seal coat. Several miles of gravel which was ridge 1 up ready for the Most of the missionaries will be mixer has been spread out again reassigned to missions in North and will have to be scarafied and America while some of them had reridged for the oiling next spring. been released and were on their On the entire stretch there are their way home. Mr. Pearson about five miles of gravel and the had been In Sweden only a few two miles of unfinished oil. months. the The work of reassigning Strong and Grant are still at work in the valley with a small missionaries Is being carried on by of the crew, Installing and painting guard John H. Taylor, member posts and finishing up shoulders. first council of seventy, and Frank This work should be completed in Evans eastern states mission a few days. Fall Plowing A Necessity Says Agri. Agent (Carl Davis, Ag. Agent) This is the time of year when we begin to think and plan for our next year's crop. What am I going to grow, how many acres, and where on my farm am I going to grow it? These are vital questions to answer this fall, so that you can go ahead and make preparations accordingly. After the above questions have been answered, then the question arises, what else shall I do this fall so that the land will give me y the highest yield of product next year? The one Important thing that should be done this fall is to plow the land. Fall plowing is Important for a number of reasons. If the land is plowed and left rough during the winter, a larger area is exposed to the action of freezing and thawing; this action not only pulverizes the ground, thus making a better seedbed, but it of also releases large amounts plant food, thus enabling the plants that grow there next season to make use of this added food supply and produce a better crop. A good seedbed is a very important item in order to get a good, even stand. What la a good seedbed ? It is one that is fine and mellow, yet firm. One that retains well the moisture that falls upon it. A loose acodbed is one of the worst that can be used. A firm, fine seedbed, means that the Boil Continued on Pago 8) good-qualit- Jiggs! We Are Offended We are hurt! We, who are such faithful followers of the ndventures of Magpie and Jiggs that we feel we are their personal friends. When they passed through Duchesne early this week to spend a few days at Fort Duchesne, they didnt even stop in to Bay hello. We are a little mollified however, to know that they chose highway 40 for their tour. |