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Show Friday, December UINTAH BASIN RECORD, DUCHESNE, UTAH 29, 1939 County Agent Lauds Value of Leadership Training Schools BUSINESS , CENSUS TO BEGIN JANUARY SECOND Examinations were held Wedin Roosevelt for business nesday pay? enumerators census for Duchesne R. C. of to the report According counties. and Uintah AppointRichards, Morgan county agricultural agent, it definitely does. He ments have not yet been announccites the case of Mrs. Mark Thack-er- y ed. The following paragraphs have as an example of the value of been written by officials explainsuch training. In December of 1938, Mrs. ing the purpose of the census and Morgan county newspapers have been rerepresented Thackery held quested to publish them. school at the county training at the Utah State Agricultural So far the Census has had outcollege. She became aware of the standing success. So much so, l, the wastefulness that at this time the government value of of noxious weed, the value of home is appropriating more money than gardens, proper sanitary facilities, ever before and we are expected and a host of other things - that to do a much bigger and better make life on the farm more- en- job than before. joyable. The theory behind the When she returned to her home census original was to determine what the she reported her findings to the population was, so that they could Morgan county planning commit- ascertain how many congressmen tee who encouraged her to proceed there would be. The first census with the work of bettering farm was taken in 1790. The City ofhome conditions. Immediately she ficials were used for this and were started a project among the women to do the canvassing. In required for growing strawberry rhubarb, 1890 the census on agriculture was asparagus and raspberries. She started; in 1924 the census on busigave starts from her perennial ness was started and in 1929 Conflowers to her neighbors. a law appropriating With the aid of her husband she gress passedthe business census. for money started a campaign against noxNow the census on manufacturious weeds. Through her efforts comes every two years; the the women of Morgan county were ing on business every five years census made conscious of the masses of and the census on agriculture were morning-glor- y that running ten years. wild in many communities. The every census begins on January This inwas committee weed county which will include wholesale 2nd, y in duced to spray morning-glorevery section w'here these noxious and retail establishments of every construction enterprises, plants were found. Her own place kind, all was no exception, at the risk of mines, etc. The census on population will begin April 2nd, which ruining her choice iris she sprayed will include housing and agriculwere the morning-glor- y plants that ture. This is the first time the growing among the flowers. The result this year the iris started to government has had an opportuncome back but as yet no morning-glor- y ity to make a complete survey on housing. has put in an appearance. The Census Bureau wishes to Another project that came to Mrs. Thackerys attention was the emphasize the confidential nature limited culinary water facilities in of this work. All employees are Morgan county. One example of put under oath and all information thi3 is the community of Porter- in strictly confidential. Only ville. In this little community 46 sworn employees will be allowed families do not have water in the to see one of these schedules after house, some are even using water it is filled out. No taxing unit has from the ditch. Her idea was that any access to any of these schedif Richviile, the adjoining com- ules nor will any information conmunity, could have water in ail cerning any particular business be but two homes there was no rea- given. Figures for the entire city, son for so many Porterville fam- county, state or nation may be published, or information concernilies without this convenience. Her knowledge of the soil came ing any of these units may be obin handy, too. Mrs. Thackery says tained from Washington, D. C. that an oil company wanted to run The final purpose of the census a pipe line through the center of is to publish statistics, which shall their farm which is some of the present complete and accurate figbest farm land in the country. She ures on all manufacturing operafigured that the $50 the oil com-an- y tions, distribution and plant conwanted to pay for the right-of-wa- y struction costs. Seldom does a across their farm was not paper come off the press without enough. Later figures showed that figures or statistics in it, that very they would have taken an actual much assist business men in manloss of about $750 because it would aging and outlining hi3 business have taken three to eight years to operation and very often helps to rebuild the soil torn up to lay the solve his problems. This is a great pipe. Mrs. Thackery stated, "If asset to the community, state and I hadnt known as much as I did government. Business men are apabout the soil, it (the pipe line) preciating more and more the valwould have gone through unpro- ue of the census to their business. However, this cannot be accomtested because it looked like some easy money to many of the farm- plished unless all these establishments have been accounted for. ers. The knowledge of farm prob- Failure of even one Important eslems she acquired at the school tablishment to give a complete and gave her a contentment she had accurate account, will delay pubnever previously experienced. Mr. lication of these figures in the Richards reports Mrs. Thackery as state, county and city in which the saying, "For many years I have plant is located. This is thq first opportunity the been waiting to get away from the farm, feeling that I would never be government has had to make a contented here, but now I have a complete survey on everything Innew appreciation of work on the for instance, unemloyment. farm and an incentive to go ahead formation must be complete and with my family and neighbors to- accurate, otherwise a schedule is wards improving farm conditions. worthless. We need the cooperation of all "If leaders returning to their homes and communities, can carry to help us get the right public as much hope and interest back as opinion regarding this census. has been carried by this one wo' men, certainly adult leadership Flu Takes Sharp training pays, declared Mr. Does adult leadership LOCALS training Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Peterson of Roosevelt stopped in Duchesne for a short time Thursday evening to Salt Lake City on a business trip. Miss Phyllis Wimmer went to Salt Lake City Tuesday to see her sister, Dorotha, who underwent an appendectomy a week ago. She reports her sister well on the road to recovery and said she probably would be home Thursday night or en-ro- ut top-soi- MONDAYS and FRIDAYS Friday. Mrs. Helen Poulson and daughter, Sharon, made a trip to Salt Lake City last Friday returning Saturday. Miss Beulah Stringham stopped In Duchesne Thursday to see Mr. FASHION BASIN CLEANERS LAUNDRY Vernal, Utah and Mrs. Bob Cohorn, before returning to her home in Salt Lake City. She had spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs. P. C. String-hain Vernal. Mrs. Ethel Kar-re- n of Provo, another daughter also spent Christmas in Vernal. She visited the Cohoms Saturday evening. of Roosevelt Lloyd Labrum stopped in Duchesne Thursday to Salt Lake City where he will arrange for licenses for a new shipment of Chevrolets, arriving from the factory. Misses Edith Davis and Jean Larson of Salt Lake City are guests during the holidays of Miss Pauline Pack. Mr, and Mrs. Norval Pope of Provo and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pope of Montpelier, Idaho, spent Christmas at the E. W. Crocker home in Duchesne. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Marquardt motored to Heber Sunday afternoon and remained until Monday. They enjoyed Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ace Derricott. Mr. and Mrs. FTed Johnson are spending the Christmas holidays in Bingham with relatives. Austin G. Burton of Salt Lake City was a business visitor to Duchesne Tuesday. Adelbert Mecham of Mt. Emmons was transacting business in Duchesne Wednesday. Edgar Moffitt of Talmage was in Duchesne Wednesday on business. Frank Mayhew of Utahn was in Duchesne Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones and M. L. Foster of Tabiona were business visitors in Duchesne Wednesday. John H. Jones of Tabiona was in Duchesne, Wednesday on business. Lynn Bird of Bluebell was a Duchesne business visitor Wednesday. Mrs. LaRue Craven of Price stopped in Duchesne for a short time Tuesday on her way to Roosevelt where she will take care of business matters for a. few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson spent Christmas in Salt Lake City with relatives. Mrs. Donna Burgess of Roosevelt was a Duchesne business visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jensen spent Cnristmas in Vernal with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Schonian and sons, Bob and Russell, Mrs. Ernest Schonian and Larry Crocker motored to Price Tuesday to visit Mrs. Schonians mother, Mrs. Blanch Johnstun. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Brooks of Fruitland were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Johnstun Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Owens of Randlett were Christmas guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Kohl. m en-rou- te ian:i.n rjaittniiK'S (FRENCH) (HEBREW) Wurtzilite Mining Revives LAST RITES HELD SATURDAY FOR An New Company CARL JOHNSTUN Opens Processing Plant (Continued From Page 1) world outside of Utah, Mr. Bell said. Althugh the deposit near Duchesne will not be exhausted within 20 years, he expressed belief that other deposits of the unusual ore are to be found in Utah. Named For Mineralogist Named for Henry Wurtz, a nineteenth century American mineralogist who first discovered its properties, wurtzilite is black, reIt sembling coal in appearance. has properties of tar and asphalt. Sixty-thre- e different paints can be made from the gums of the ore, according to Mr. Bell. In the refining process the crushed ore is heated to 900 degrees Fahrenheit, at which point gums and oils can be drawn off in liquid form, he explained. There are 212 known byproducts of the ore, with some of them in the oils group having medicinal qualities, he said. Seven dyes also can be made from the wurtzilite ore, Mr. Bell asserted. Miscalled Elaterite The ore, local miscalled elaterite, a product found only in Australia, has been mind intermit-tantl- y ever since the opening of the Uintah Basin. Perhaps the largest operations were carried on in the early years by the Raven Mining company, who constructed a large tramway at the mouth of the Other who have been actively engaged in its production in the past include the late R. M. Pope and sons, The American Wurtzilite company of Denver with Bill and Jim Hogg as local representatives and many others. There has been very little activity with the ore during the past few years. A total of 76 tons was to mined during 1938 according Mr. Bell. To facilitate the hauling of the ore, Mr. Mickelson is now at work Rise in improving the road to the mine, which is reached from the main Duchesne County road up the Strawberry river, Duchesne county reported 45 turning to the right, after crossing new cases of influenza for the the bridge above the Murdock week ending December 22, almost ranch. three times as many as were reported for the week previous. One District Court case of pneumonia was also reConcludes ported. A decrease of 31 cases of com- 1939 Calendar municable diseases was reported for the state as a whole, although (Continued From Page 1) Influenza increased from 610 dur- favor of the plaintiff and against ing the previous week to 688 this the defendant on all 13 causes of week. It is encouraging to note, action with the provision that on Dr. William M. Mckay said, that the legal question presented as to the increase was not nearly so whether the court had jurisdiction, counsel are given the opportunity great as last week. This is the time of year, Dr. to submit briefs in support of their McKay said, "when pneumonia is respective contentions and if after most prevalent, and everyone consideration of this matter the should be extremely careful to court finds the contentions of avoid undue exposure and to call the defendant well taken, then the the doctor early in case of illness. verdict heretofore mentioned will The most effective time for the be set aside. The Court further treatment of pneumonia," he said, finds that all of the liens by the "is during the first 36 hours of respective parties named in the 13 the disease. Care is particularly causes of action are of no force and necessary following influenza and effect and the court ordered that bad colds." they be expunged and released on Two cases of smallpox were re- the records of Duchesne county. ported from Salt Lake City. Joseph Rhoades vs. Dave Smith Defendants "Smallpox is one of the diseases and Charlie Bartola for which there is specific immun- moved for a non-suas to both ization, Dr. McKay pointed out. defendants. The motion for non"It is urged that everyone who has suit as to Dave Smith was grantnot been vaccinated within the ed and the motion for non-suas last seven years against this dis- to Charlie Bartola was denied for ease should see his family physi- the present and will be taken cian. under advisement by the court. Decreases were reported for infantile paralysis, measles, scarlet Get Your bookkeeping and stafever, tuberculosis, whooping tionery needs at the Record Office. cough, gonorrhea and syphilis. Two cases of tularemia were reported, ness, is illustrated by the fact that and tw'O cases of septic sore throat, there are among us more than as compared with 6 last week. 1000 cases of communicable disThe necessity for extreme care, ease, compared with only 370 for during this season, to avoid sick- - the corresponding week last year. it Let clean, neat clothes show your success and good taste j - it Funeral services were held in the Roosevelt L. D. S. chapel Saturday under the direction of the Roy A. Schonian Mortuary for C. Carl Johnstun, who died at his home in Hancock Cove Wednesday after several months illness. Bishop Heber T. Hall introduced the two speakers, Ray E. Dill-ma- n of Roosevelt and Peter Ang friend derson, of Price, a of Mr. Johnstun. Several quartet numbers were sung by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Atwood, Mrs. Heber T. Hall and John E. Wiscombe. They were accompanied at the pipe organ by Mrs. Clair Labrum. Invocation was given by Collett and benediction was pronounced by Mr. Nielsen. Interment was in Roosevelt cemetery. Mr. Johnstun was bom in Manti, October 6, 1870, a son of Don and Emily Melissa Taylor Johnstun. He married Maude Babcock and for many years farmed in Nine Mile. His wife died in 1927 and in 1931, he married Millie Mott who survives him. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Blanch Wilson of Blackfoot, Idaho; 5- - sons, Floyd and Wayne Johnstun of Roosevelt, Harold, Burke and Loren Johnstun, all of Price; two brothers Jess W. Johnstun of Duchesne and Charles Johnstun of Price; one sister, Mrs. LaNora Housekeeper of Mtn. Home, who were all present at the services, and 13 grandchildren. life-lon- Corporation To Purchase Flour Mill a (Continued from Page One) capacity. Production Increased Grinding has increased rapidly in both the Duchesne and Roosevelt flour mills, since the drouth of 1933, according to Mr. Peterson who now operates both malls. In el 1937, 23,000 bushels were ground in the two mills. This figure jumped to 34,000 bushels in 1938 and 55.000 in 1939. These figures are for the milling season ending In August of the year given, Mr. Peterson explained. During the season ending in August this year, 22.000 bushels were handled In the Duchesne mill, nearly a3 many as the two mills had combined two years previous. Mr. Peterson has followed milling ever since his boyhood, having operated the Bone t a mill before building the mill in Duchesne. He later leased the Myton and Roosevelt mills, finally buying them both and closing the Myton mill. He lived in Duchesne until two years ago, when he moved to Roosevelt. Vernal Bromley has been in charge of the Duchesne mill since the Petersons left, haring been employed In it for the past three years. Water fur the operation of the mill is carried to the top of the bench above the mill in the Rocky point canal, piped down the hill to the water wheel and then returned to the river. The mill has a right to 3 second feet of water, but requires only half this amount for operation, Mr. reterson says. In 1932 when the Uintah Power and Light company was unable to supply sufficient power to Dui hesne an old generator was installed in the mill and Dm hesne was supplied its power for tile entire winter from it. It is suggested that considerable money could be saved in Duchesne if a similar but more efficient system were again installed in the mill. MANY CASES OF FLU REPORTED IN DUCHESNE Although the state board of health weekly report shows only 45 cases of influenza In Duchesne county, there are many cases for whom doctors are not called and so do not get into the report. Many people In Duchesne were ill during Christmas and others have 'been stricken this week. County Treasurer Porter Merrell had to leave his office Thursday because of a sudden attack of flu. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Murdock were both ill during Christmas, but are on their feet again now. Chester Lyman is confined to his home this week. Miss Owena Young was ill for several days be-fChristmas and is now recovering. Miss Phyllis Wimmer is suffering with a bad cold which Is now improving. Larry Crocker is being kept at home with a bad cold, Health officials advise complete rest In bed and a light liquid diet and unless Improvement Is noted, call the family physician. or YOUR CALENDAR Youth Must Be Gay SOCIETY : Buffett Supper By Katherine Edelman Miss Pauline Pack entertained at a buffet supper at her home on ISNT this the most exciting Christmas night following the event? Marjorie Hansons blue dance. Supper was served to eyes were shining as she spoke. twenty-eigyoung people, among "Imagine your Uncle Warren giving whom were Miss Edith Davis and such a party. The pieces just dont Miss Jean Larson of Salt Lake fit together. City who are guests of Miss PaulThere was ample reason for Mar- ine during the holidays. jories bewilderment. Until tonight Partridge-Elle- r there was not a single thing to show Announcement is made this that Warren Brownlee had anything week of the in Provo of marriage but criticism for the younger gen- Miss Ruby of Partridge, daughter eration. He had been unrelentingly Mr. and Mrs. Charles of Partridge severe in his judgments of even the Duchesne to Harry Otto Eller. most Now, to the ht simple pleasures. astonishment of all who knew him, he had thrown the big house open Church Group Seeks for a New Years party. Its gloomy Site For rooms were changed into connecting Shop halls of gaiety and laughter. Chapel Building Everything was there to make the occasion merry. Horns, whistles, (Continued From Page One) balloons, silly caps, streamers and they feel that there is still hope confetti. It seemed as if Uncle War- that the board of education will ren had gone all the way; nothing complete the project started sevwas lacking to make a successful eral years ago when the old brick building was torn down, but work on the new building was held up. Since there is no room for expansion toward the south because of church and residental property in this direction, the committee members felt that they should hold the way open for expansion to the north, and a motion was passed to hold the Bjomson property for this purpose. Representing the 3hop committee were G. C. Kohl, B. A. Jacoby, Levi J. Anderton and Roy A. Schonian. Representing the church were James Hair, Bishop Anderton and Rulon J. Larsen. BIRTH "So you dont care, eh? Willing to defy me? Youre New Year party. And most amazing thing of all, Warren Cranes usually grim face was wreathed in smiles. He seemed to be enjoying everything like a schoolboy. "Its the most puzzling thing, Marjorie repeated again. She was sitting out a dance with Douglas Crane. Doug had lived with his uncle since his parents died. Now, he was doing secretarial work and helping with the estate. He should know all the whys and wherefores of everything. But Doug professed complete ignorance. "He just started making mad preparations after he came back from the city. Wanted everything made ready for a real party. But he hasnt told me a word. Im as much in the dark as you are, Marjie. They were silent for a moment. Doug pressed Marjories hand tightly. "Im afraid that tomorrow hell change back into Uncle Grouch, he said; "I just cant remember Uncle Warren ever really smiling before . . . But but lets talk about ourselves. You know how I love you, darling. I I dont care if Uncle is opposed to young people getting married. Im going to tell him the truth tomorrow. I dont care "So you dont care, eh? Youre willing to defy me? Uncle Warren was standing beside them in a threatening attitude. In the shadowed terrace they were unable to see the twinkling gleam in his eyes. Well, its the only thing we can do." Doug answered hotly. "You youre so hard about everything, we have to defy you, since you put it that way. "You wont have td, Douglas." Uncle Warren had come closer and placed an arm on each of their shoulders. "You can marry Marjorie just as soon as you want to "But, we dont understand," Doug Why, only a week ago gasped. you said TM FORGETTING everything I said about young people, Uncle Warren admitted. I was wrong, terribly wrong in my judgments . . . While I was in the city I ran into a strange experience too long to go into the story just now but I found out that youth must be gay, that it must have fun and laughter to be normal. And that the best place It could have this fun was In the atmosphere of home. Thats why I gave this party. Two pairs of arms were around him before he had finished. Doug and Marjorie were telling him in one voice how wonderful he was, and how happy he had made them. Uncle Warren pulled loose from their grasp. Come along, young foks, he shouted gayly. Ive been trying to think of something as a climax to this party. Ive found the very thing. Its just two minutes to midnight, and Im going to announce your engagement before they begin yelling, HAPPY NEW Mr. and Mrs. Max Peterson of Duchesne announce. the birth of a son Decembr 22. Taxes on Amusemenis From 29 to 30 cents on every amusement dollar in American villages goes to the movies. According to the National Consumers Tax commission, nearly five cents of that movie cost is divided among 41 federal and 20 state and local taxes. COZY THEATRE . Saturday-Sunda- y December 30 and 31 ANNA NEAGLE, MAY ROBSON & H. B. WARNER in NURSE EDITH CAVELL Monday & Tuesday January 1 and 2 PAT OBRIEN, OLYMPE BRADNA, ROBERT YOUNG in NIGHT OF NIGHTS if" time youll SAVE! The New Royal Portable is todays wa j to write made for people who want to do things more eiliciently! It saves time, helps you get ahead falter! Think of the better marks youll WIN! Your thoughts are clearer . . . you ea press yourself better . . . and your work is neater! Thats why teachers praisN students who use Royals. YEAR. Only Portable with Principal 1910 Holidays TOUCH CONTROL Come in Middle of Week Instantly adaptable to individual exclusive Unlike finger-- fea. , . Many the .past year, 1940 wont have many long weekends. All prin- tures. Choose from three models, each only a few cents n day by the cipal holidays fall In the middle of costing New Special Educational Budget Ilac, the week. Memorial day, July Fourth. Thanksgiving and Wash.ng-ton- s For Sale By birthday all full on Thursday. Basin Record Uintah Christmas and V alontine s day come on Wednesday. It wont help your Duchesne, Utah income to get paid on either Friday or Saturday, because theres only 52 of each. But there are 53 pressure Mondays. |
