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Show A Newspaper Devoted to the People of the Uintah Basin 59 The Duchesne: Seat County Gateway Newspaper Uintah Basin Volume 11 Covers ALL The Uintah Basin Report Good Luck Despite Rainy Weather; Deer In Prime Condition iVimrods Parties Marooned in Red Creek and Adjacent Territory Come Out After Storm With Fine Bags And High Spirits Hunters Have Many Success Along Creek Road Deep Rainy weather Which made hunt-3- g on all but Che first of the opening days miserable and unfruitful, failed to spoil the luck of most who either ,,f the local hunters the rain, the bad weather until skies cleared Thursday and then came into town laden with the esulta of a successful hunt. Several of the hunters who had gone Into the Red creek, LitUe Red and Grassy H:llow for the opening of the hunt were marooned by the heavy rains whdh began falling Sunday and continued until WednMost of those who came esday. out Thursday, however, had their full limit of deer, sometimes including a doe where doe permits were held by members cf the parttheir bucks" dispite got or stuck out ies. Homan To Report First Tne first (woman to report baggheir buck was Mrs. Edward ing Wilkins, Sunday, who killed a three-point- er it into town Parry Grant, in the bringing ay. Mrs. Mond- party also brought in her same deer Monday. Among the parties coming out of Red creek Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goodrich and Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge Buckalew, Who brought out five deer, a buck and a doe for Mrs. Goodrich, one of the fortunate antierless deer permit holders. The always popular Deep creek country did not produce much on Duchesne Teachers Entertain At Venison Dinner Successful hunting by several cf tlie nr.'.' le members of the Duchesne school faculty was celebrated Wednesday evening by a venison dinner prepared and served by the lady teachers and wives of the hunters. The dinner was served in the domestic science rooms at the high school to about thirty guests. the guests were wives of the men teachers, Superintendent and Mrs. W. J. Bond, Clerk C. C. Mickelson, Golden Berrett, seminary teaciher, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Schonian and Mrs. Ruth Mum-fler- d of Salt Lake City. Folowing the dinner, dancing was enjoyed in the gymnasium. Livestock Association Organized to Improve Dairy Cattle of Utah Organization of the Utah Livestock Purchasing Association has been effected to improve livestock in the state by furnishing quality dairy sires when replacements of present bulls iare made, Lyman H. Rich, extension dairyman at the Utah State Agricultural college, 3tates. The organization has 113 members who are members of bull associations, dairy cooperative units, and individual owners of sires. Merrill Warnick, president of (the Utah Dairy Federation, is president of the association with Ralph Robinscn of Weber county, vice president, and Edward Kerr of Box Elder county, secretary. Seven directors have also been select- day, but beginning spite of the rain, a steady stream of deer have come out of this section. Most of these have been bagged by the simple ed. expedient of driving along the The association was organized highway early In the morning, not cnly to improve the dairy spotting the deer along the side of the state by purchasing cattle hill from cars. In most instances sires but also to make toe opening in Sunday, the hunters who have been successfspotting their deer in this fashion have had to go only a short distance from the highway to get them and it has been an easy, down MU job getting them to transportation after the kill. Eusy Hunting Among the successsful Deep creek hunters were George Kohl Jr and Marianne who drove up Foster, the higU.vay before daylight and were back with, their bucks in time for breakfast. One of the mail drivers spotted a deer in Deep creek, dlled and dressed it and (was in Duchesne without interruption of Ms mail schedule. Deputy Game Warden Douglas Undsay got his buck Tuesday, in ne of toe side canyons near the head of Deep creek, with little ort he said, and a downhill skid f no more than a quarter of a le in fresh snow brought it to ul In the highway. All the deer DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1941 Reports of committee chairmen the various functions cf the club took up most of hhe business session of the Duchesne Lions club at the Mission Cafe Wednesday eve- ning. A definite n, Rate , Setricts to decide fair values. MT. EMMONS: The R. E. A. lections cf sires will be left to the has put into effect a new rate whenever possible. breeders dairy Each division has been schedule. Herd sires will be purchased largebut the chief reduced somewhat, (the ly from pure bred breeders in difference lies in a reduction of state. the minimum monthly charge. The Utah State Farm Bureau, This charge which has heretofore Administration, the Farm Security been $3.25 fer 40 kwh, is now $2.70 and the Extension Service are 30 kwh. The change will benefor in organizing and carrysmall users, and officials the fit Whose ing out the program. that members report brought In have to the 20 prime fat from A reluctant goodbye condition, pres1 luxuriant Thomas Dr. cf George supply of feed on the years the University of Utah of toigea. The idency only problem facing will be said by faculty members, Continued on Page 8 on Noregents and student body vember 10. Dilimans Address followA banquet and reception, Duchesne in the held be will dance ed by a in honMothers Club University Union Building It or of the retiring president. activities of Dr. Mf. and the close will Difbnan Mrs. Ray E. Dr. each day in office. addressed members and Thomas last d Cowels, Wests of the Mothers club at the LeRoy E. assume office on home of Mrs. Glenn Benson last president, will 12. hursday evening. Mrs. Daryl November will inuth iwas Guests at the banquet assistant hostess. ciIrsleducators, Utah Hillman, who has gained clude prominent . alumn re0: Snition for her research vic leaders and University in the later will Indian lore, entertained the gather Students with up with, tales of Indian evening to exchange greetings early faculfor dance a and tolization. (She had .brought Dr. Thomas, and students a her various articles of In-u- a ty members, friends entermanufacture from her mus-u- will complete the evenings at Roosevelt. One of the tainment his years st Although terminatingon Noveminteresting items, according president tw.ln,rtlers f the club, was the as University Dr. Thomas will continue kU white doe skin, elabor-- y ber 10, as presatp waded costume made for her his services to the school Dy capacity that In emeritus. ident friends, an office on toe addressed the group he (will maintain on ,f' as adviser to Inact and Natural Resources of the campus Cowels. Basin. coming president in education career Thomas at Dr. the meeting were Mrs. Artvers Since 1898. In Ur ! in Utah began Goodrlch. Mrs. Harold drlrt at has taught H. Maxwell, Mrs. that time he ufu.r3and at 6 MrS Lowe11 Clement. State Agricultural college served as has and ' A. Pierson, Mrs. Glenn the University, 5, school,, as h' Ve,n,Son. Mra. Clarence Fey, Mrs. principal of Ogden high of pubhc in superintendent Petcr on, Mrs. C. W. Bar-- J state ton cf the as and president rs' llff Mickelson, Mrs. W. st ruction, California. of Land Bank Par?,nd- Mrs. Edwin Carman, Mrs. Federal civic organHalsteai and Mrs. Clint He has been active inof his career. kelson. izations during most newly-appointe- monthly electric consumption is 30 kwh or less constitute sixty assoper cent of the Moon Lake ciation. home Miss Virginia Hutchens, economic specialist on the REA staff, is expected to arrive October 22 to visit the local project It is planned to hold meetings in the various centers to discuss preservation of home grown produce through home milling of grains, drying of excess fruits and vegetables, 'and proper refrigeration. She will also demonstrate the use such as of smaller equipment roasters, hot plates, etc. B. P. W. Club To Sponsor Amateur Hour - m i El-A- -- - - An Amateur Hour program will be held at the Duchesne (high school auditorium Friday, November 7 at Du7:30 p. m-- . sponsored by the chesne Business and Professional Womens club, it was announced this week by Mra. Alyce Bates, chairman of the committee in charge. Fund3 raised from admission to the program wdll be used for some civic project, Mrs. Bates aid. Several projects are being considered by the club, she said. Cash prizes are being offered for first, second, third and fourth Entrance contest. places in the rules are listed in an advertisment ansouncing the event elsewhere in this issue. A donation of books for the school library was made last week bv the B. P. W. club, officers said, adding to the fine collection the club has previously donated. r saw yr V ii . promise from the state road commission of a realignment of the division of highways 40 and 530 at Kimball junction was reported by President Chester Lyman, chairman of the Duchesne higihlway 40 club, who told of the trip he and other delegates from Basin highway clubs had made to the state capitol last week seeking correction of what they termed an injustice to Basin traffic. Work On Streets F. L. Maxwell, Duchesne city councilman reported that no work had been done oni city streets during the current year by the city with the vehicular registration funds, and that this would be held over until next year, to be added to new funds to come at that time and used on an extensive oiling project for the city streets. Mr. Maxwell said he believes much more can be accomplished with the money doubled up in this way, than if the approximate $800 in the fund had been used each year. E. F. Jensen, president of the Moon Lake Fish and Game association, gave a report on sports activities, claiming real success far the fish rearing ponds constructed on the Duchesne river and Reck creek last year. .These will be stocked with eastern brook trout about next February, he said. The Lions agreed to assist in the near future when the game club calls for help in transferring the fish nolw in the ponds, to the river, some time after the pheasant hunt is completed. To Collect Dues F. L. Maxwell and C. C. Mickel-sofinance chairman and secretary, were instructed by a motion, to make a canvass of all members to ocllect all delinquent dues. Members not paid up by the end of the month will have to be reported to International as dropped from membership, according to the mo- REA 7 ' 'v . - v - 4 .. v kRvVv'' ' r Before Deadline; Apathy Vanishes . V v People and Citizens Place Ticket In Field on Last Two Days - Jj,Vji I t. Number 14 k ;.- ftp: ff '.V'fiTW w y . S' Per Year In Advance Lyman, Larsen Nominated To Head Tickets For Duchesne Election on bility. in Duchesne. All animals must be free from organized set standard land a up disease pass Power by the organiztion for production New When replacements Lowers Minimum and type. are miade, an appraisal committee For Small Users will be appointed in various dis- Farewell Party Slated For U. of U. President $2.0a LIONS CLUB HEARS REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE HEADS tion. A resolution was adopted by the club, commending the Commercial club for its action Saturday in superior of event in donating $100 to the play school bulls of replacements children expecting to go to for disaloss either through death or school next year, which is being been in - To COMMERCIAL CLUB DONATES $100 FOR PLAY SCHOOL Woman Named Candidate For Council The Duchesne Commercial club voted to donate $100 to the W. P. V. Play school new being organized by the Play School Mothers dub, at a special meeting of the jj'i d of directors Saturday even4 4'! ' f y y ing, it iwas announced Monday. IV 4 r 'i x Salary for the supervisor of the school is to be paid by the W. P. A. Mrs. Helen Odekirk has been KV nV Shaken for this post, and is this .. week receiving instruction, at the r t V"" - - ' v s' play school in American Fork. V v Equipment and 'housing for the school must meet with the approval of the W. P. A. inspector, it vas stated by Mrs. B. A, Jacoby, of the Play School Mothpresident ' ! ' 1V, ers' club, and money for the necessary equipment seemed an InRed Cross workers are on the Job in all Army and Navy camps and surmountable obstacle until acUon stations throughout the country to assist in the important task of mainwas the Commercial club. taken by morale. as flier leaves unfinished Above, matter Army taining personal for the Red Cross field director to take care of while he embarks on an The school will be housed In the emergency flight across country. The Red Cross is the official means of American Legion Chateau, the use communication between service men and their families back home. of which lhas been donated by that organization. ALTONAII LEGION IVT. A. MEETING Equipment must Include tables, chairs and lockers besides outside BOOSTS TO BE HELD open air paraphernalia such as MEMBERSHIP NEXT WEDNESDAY swings, slides, etc,, and it is believed now with this generous doALTONAH : All indications The second meeting of the nation that plans can be complet'association will be ed for the opening of the school point to Altonah Post No. 53, American Legion going over the held in the Duchesne Ihigh school in about twio weeks, or as soon as top" in its membership drive, ac- auditorium next Wednesday even- Mrs. Odekirk returns from Americording to Adjutant Howard Dunn. ing, October 29, at 8 p. m., it was can Fork. A large representation of the announced by President Gladys membership attended ia meeting Odekirk. Local Girl Wins last Thursday at the home of At the meeting the question of Shirley Daniels at Mt. Emmons changing the meeting night per- High Spot In when final preparations were made manently to Wednesday will be Symphony Group for the Armistice Day dance. proposed and discussed, Mrs. OdeIt was announced at the meet- kirk said. It must be voted on Miss Vivian Barton, daughter of ing that Jessie Fowler has do- by the members according to the Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Barton of Dunated the use of two rooms adjoinadopted last year. chesne .won the high honor of being his service station for a meetMiss Eldarene Settlemier, public ing placed in a first chair In the auxiling place for the Legion and nurse will be the principal speak- virlin section of the Brigham iary for the coming winter months. er on the program, and will relate Young University symphony orMr. Lambert has donated a halfof her trip to the chestra, it was announced this ton of coal and Mr. Jones and Mr. experiences week. The vhlin section is comSevsummer. Islands last Rochell will haul a couple loads eral musical numbers will also be posed of concert master vLllnlst of wood to keep the rooms warm. included on the who plays the solo measures and was it program, Mrs. May R. Lambert was electW. J. Bond, pro- following him are the first, second, Mrs. stated by ed president of the auxiliary and third and fourth chairs. Miss Barchairman. Mrs. Rochell was reelected secretary-t- gram tons appointment to a first chair reasurer, it was announced. is a great honor and an unusual TO CALLED FARMERS DanMr. the meeting Following distinction for a freshman student. iels and Miss Seaman served ice COOPERATE IN Professor LeRoy Robertson, orcream, apple pie, coffee and candy DEFENSE PROGRAM leader said. chestra to the group. Miss been i, $ f ,' y . V. ' s?5 Parent-T- eachers by-la- Ha-wii- New Sheep Disease Diagnosed In Neola District Following an unprecedented wet season losses In sheep have been tremendous since September 1, according to Marden Broadbent, county agent. The symptoms of this malady raging in our flocks are that sheep die within a very few minutes after showing indications of illness; the symptoms are so closely related to poisoning that the county agent and agronomy specialists have closely inspected feeding areas where the sheep have sumThere' are no poisonous mered. to be found in this area, so plants veteranarians were requested to perform post mortem and the conditions found were very similar to Anthrax. Blood stains were made to determine if this were the disease, but no anthrax bacilli were present. Tests were taken from September 1, until last week to determine the definite cause of death. It is found that this disease is cne that is commonly called "black disease, which is due to an infectious bacteria, and is a sequel to the liver fluke. The liver fluke at this time of year, say Mr. Broad-ben- t, is migrating from the intestinal tract to the liver. As this little white werm comes to the liver it punctures the capsule. It Continued on page 8 While no bugle call of "reveille will call Duchesne county farmers to their daily chores for national defense, they are ri:w a part of the defense program. During Novemfarmer in Duchesne ber, every county will have a chance to fill out a food defense plan giving the extent to which his farm can contribute to the county "Food for Freed jm production goals, J. Edgar Holder chairman of the county agricultural defense board, announced today. A form to farm visit will be made by farm supervisors in the AAA program and F S A supertheir clients. visors will Every farmer will be given the opportunity of a visit. This food defense plan form, in addition to serving as a statement from the farmets or ranchers as to their participation in the defense program, will also substitute for the AAA farm plan sheet usually signed in the spring. This f. rm carries a place where a farmer or rancher can indicate his Intentions to participate in the 1942 AAA program. In 1912 the Continued on Page 8 Myton Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers auxiliary of 5 of the American Legion met in specla sess.on Friday evening at the Elechome of Mrs. Wm. Harris. tion of the following officers was the principal business of the meet. BabPublic Welfare ing; president, Mrs. cock: vice president, Mrs, Gladys Council Meets Miss Harris; secretary-treasureMrs. Jennie Alke Todd; bbtorian, counMembers cf the Duchesne chapl lin, Mrs. Velma Wing; ty department of public Welfare Tuttle; srgeant-at-arms- , Mrs. Grace Daiheld their regular meeting Tuesday ish. disgle at the courthouse, when they Several members of the Legion cussed problems confronting the met with the lilies at the end of department. Present at the meeting was the thdr meeting to formulate plans new deal director. Orrin Beck-stran- d for a program and dance Armis-tls- e were R freshments and cormnittee members, T. Day. R. Ope, Lyle Y'ung, Mrs. Eugene r rved and the meeting adjourned Harmston, J. O. Monson and John t ) meet Thursday, November 6th, at the home of Mrs, Louis Anderlo. H. Jones. MYTON Wm. : The Sands Post No. Na-ima- r, Bartons ability has recognized in Duchesne for the past several years, as well as that of her brother, Hal, who is a Duchesne high school student. Madsen Warns Turkey Growers io Guard Against Diseases With marketing time drawing near, turkeys should be watched closely for symptoms of diseases Which annually kill large numbers of birds, Dr. D. E. Madsen, prof-fessof animal pathology at the U. S. A. C. states. Among the diseases that are most prevalent near marketing time are synovitis, blackhead, and s enteritus. The first of these is a new disease In Utah anc' little Is therefore known about thi causes or the cure of It. Symp toms of the disease however, ar lameness, swelling above the heel 'oint, and general weakness of th( or A general feeling of indifference and apathy toward the coming municipal election on November 4 which, prevailed until practically the last minute, vanished abruptly Monday afternoon when it was discovered that a second ticket had been filed by the Citizens" party, opposing Che one which had been filed Saturday evening by the "Peoples party. Immediate interest in the election was demonstrated by the fact that scores of voters called the registrar to find out if they were registered, after the first registration day ion October 11th had passed quietly by with only three or four persons regis- tering. people Ticket The Peoples party held a caucus Saturday evening In the library with Roy A. Schonian acting as chairman and Wm. H. Fitzwater as secretary. The following ticket resulted: Chester Lyman For Mayor For four-yea- r councilman Rcy A. Schonian F. couneilmen For two-yeL. Maxwell, (Incumbent); Otto Johnsen and Earl Jensen, Lotus Ftolv.r For treasurer (Incumbent) For recorder r Hildur Johnsti n (Incumbent) Citizens Ticket Monday afternoon, another caucus was held with Wm. Casper as chairman and Fred Joilmson as secretary. Following the meeting the following ticket was filed: Rulon J. Larsen For mayor councilman For four-yePorter Morrell couneilmen Far Two-yeW.n, H. Fitzwater; J. P. Madsen (Incumbent) and Vivian G. Wilkins no candidate For treasurer Edna B. Smith For recorder Mrs. Smith filed a formal withdrawal of her candndacy for recorder, with the city recorder Wednesday afternoon. Civic Boosters Chester Lyman is owmer of the Mission Service and Cafe and has been an enthusiastic booster for Highway 40, having served actively in the Highway 40 olub since He b president its organization. of the Duchesne Lions club. Roy A. Schonian is editor of the Uintah Basin Record and proprietor of Roy A.Scbonlan Mortuary. He Is a member of the Duchesne county school board and was last year, president of the Lions club. F. L. Maxwell is a prominent merchant In Duchesne and has served during the past two years as city councilman. He was first president of the Lions club and a former member of the Duchesne county school board. Otto Johnsen, manager of the Shell Service has been a resident of Duchasne for only a year, but has been interested In civic on Page 8 ar ar ar dls-ase- legs. Although there is no cure for this disease, Dr. Madsen recommends that all birds having the disease be removed from the flock because it is believeJ that the dis ease is caused by bicod infection The symptoms which make blackhead disernable are humped backs, yellow droppings, and general weakness of the body. Blackhead can be controlled bj novlng the turkey to a new ground An available supply of daily. resh water which is In disinfected ontainers should be kept before the birds at all times. Many poultrymen use phnothla-zin- e to kill coacl worms which they believe cause this diseise but tuikeys examined by veterinarians w'ere found to be free of coacl worms, Dr. Madsen reports. Heavy losses in Utah ore also resulting from enteritus, a disease that caui.es turkeys to lose weight rapidly and to develop a, yellowish colored diarrhea before they die. As enteritus usually develops When turkeys are on grain stubbles. It likewise subsides when the birds ere moved elsewhere. -- Chickenpox Gains Headway in Duchesne County Duchesne county reported six new cases of chickenpox and one new case of scarlet fever for the week ending October 17. Uintah county reported three new cases of chickenpox. Health officers reported a totol of 217 cases of communicable 'diseases for the state as a whole. This is 86 oases more than was reported a year ago and 26 more than was reported last week. Chickenpox still leads the list of communicable diseases In the state with a total of 97 cases. One case of epidemic meningitis was reported from Salt Lake county, one case cf undulant fever was reported from Heber City, one case of infectous jaundice was report-froSalt Lake City nd one case of infectous juandice was reported from Tooele county. Juab county reported one case Since Sepof rheumatic fever. tember 19, 1941, 14 cases of this disease have been reported. Other communicable diseases are as follows: mumps 39, syphilis 26, gonorrhea 13, whooping cough 18, tube rcuk sis 1, septic sore throat 1, scarlet fever 9, German measles 1, measles 3, and Influenza 2. m |