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Show A ftpEFENSE Newspaper Devoted to the People of the Uintah Basin CiU BUY N t.;1 jj FmpEFENSE UNITED STATES buy savings Cmers ALL The rntah DUCHESNE UTAH, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1942 $2.50 Utah Anglers Prepare For Opening of Fishing Season Next Sunday Per Year In Advance United Service Organization To Begin War Fund Campaign Here Next Week DOESN'T LOOK CENSOR-ISI- I Early Opening of Higher Waters May Attract Many Anglers In to Uintah Lakes and Streams Moon Lake and Lake Borehant Prove Favorites F. L. Maxwell, Porter Merrell, Helen Hollenbeck Named Officers of West Duchesne County Organization -- Standard Time Will Govern Fishing, Governor Proclaims Fishermen all over the making preparations to rTTT t7 7 oolaier Lilies Army favorite haunts with the opening of the fishing season next Sunday, and the Uintah Basin will undoubtedly see a large influx of the Walton fans. Standard time, ratther than War time will govern fishing hours, according to a statement issued reHerbert B.. cently by Governor thus making possible that Maw, last hour of fishing at dusk when many fishermen have their best their luck. Opened at mid June for the first time in more than 20 years, the lakes and streams of the high Uintalhs are expected to attract the anglers, though much country is still under snow, and will have to be reached if at all, by skis. many of of this high Boats Necessary Lake Boreham, with its easy accessibility and large quantity of be first fish will undoubtedly choice of many of the Basin anglers, but boats will be necessary there and the lake will be crowded. Second in choice will be Moon but offeriLake, less accessible ng more water and room to get around, with the possibility of choice between stream and lake fishing. Moon like many other areas in the state will a restricted area, extending feet above and 1600 feet belLake, designated have 2500 ow the dam. Marion J. Madsen, acting state fish and game director, has asked for strict observa- nce of these closed waters by all sportsmen. Their designation as closed waters is for military reasons, and includes: Restricted Areas Creek within 6000 feet above and 3000 feet below dam; Pine View 6000 feet above and 3500 feet below; Hyrum 1700 feet above, and 2200 feet below; Strawberry 3000 feet above, 2000 feet "below dam, also within 3000 feet of west portal. Deer Similar restricted areas are designated for East canyon, Scofield, Sevier bridge, Piute, Otter Creek, Cutler, Gunnison, Pan Johnson valley Rocky Ford, Mona gulch, Forsythe and reservoirs. Streams in the Basin are all high and roily, and little time will he spent on them in the lower areas. Probably the upper Strawberry river will offer the best opportunities for those who are determined to stay to the larger streams. DRY AND FOR CALF STARTER RULES FEEDING price of milk and cream continued to be encouraging to farmers in Duchesne county, aid Marden Broadbent, county agent. Many farms are now send-ln- g all their milk products to the Processors in an effort to make all Possible in milking cows at the Present time, and to help Uncle Sam meet his production goal as Set forth for this county. In 1941 Duchesne county farmers milked bout 5,100 cows and produced approximately 13,409,800 pound3 f milk. This season these same formers Indicate they are milking around 6,050 cows and will produce about 22,340,900 pounds of milk; and all of it is going to market. The plants are showing a large increase in milk and cream receipts. Many farmers have previously carried out a feeding program along with their and have dairying fod the skim milk or part of the todk products to young calves, SS ana poultry. Now that every-ton- g is going into the war many farmers are turning 0 milk substitutes and are look-to- g for rations on which to rear toeir calve3 without utilizing any rt of the milk. The Utah Dairy experiment Farm at Logan has done considerable work on dry calf sUrters and the county agent Twtes the material from following 'heir work for the benefit of the armors raising calves and selling Continued on page 8 The ha3 ma-chin- e, Local Fire Chief Will Recruit Crew in Duchesne A state are return to A. J. Gerry Elected Comity Chairman At Duchesne Meet special fire school for the training of per diem guards for the Uintah national forest was held at Kamas on June 4th and 5th, with several men from Duchesne county attending. In charge of the school were Forest Rangers Kenneth Maughan of Kamas and C. D. Wadsworth of Stockmore. After the showing of forest fire pictures the group was taken to the Soapstone CCC camp, Byron Price where practical work in the field took up the balance of the two-da- y VESTED with the responsibility session. and enforcing (on The men attending the school the infrequent occasions when too are taken with war were given training for overhead many liberties news) the regulations with respect or supervisory work in fire con- to journalistic practices since Amertrol. ica entered the war, the former chief executive of the Associated Press Held Responsible a very high degree of volunreports On their shoulders," Mr. WadsBut the bureau tary worth said, will rest the respon- is of leaks. Here is sibility of holding loss by fire to the latest photo of Mr. Price, taken a minimum at a time when fire as he was enjoying a cigar during conference of broadcasters in hazard is high and need for con- the Cleveland. servation of natural resources to meet national emergency need3 e HITLER PHONES FOR is at our high. It is planned, Mr. Wadsworth RESERVATION said, to have a special emergency FROM OLD SATAN fire suppression crew of about 15 to 20 men stationed in Duchesne Hitler called up the Devil with fire suppression caches in On the telephone one day Duchesne, ready at all times to The girl at central listened anwer any emergency call for fire To all they had to say. protection. Duchesne Fire Chief Hello," 'twas Hitler speaking Dean Powell, who is expected to Is old man iSatan home? be in charge of this crew, will beJust tell him its the Dictator gin recruiting men for the crew Who wants him on the phone. immediately and when the crew is completed, the men will be given The Devil said, "Howdy, Dolf. a special training which will qualAnd Hitler said, "How are you ? in a a special wage ify them for Im running supervisory capacity should they So tell me what to do. be called into service. What can I do," the Devil said Attend School "Dear old school at Kamas the Attending You dont need any help from me last week were Mr. Powell; Elray You're doing mighty fine." Larsen and Stanley McDonald of Mt. Talmage; Albert Peterson, Yes, I was doing fairly well, Home; Frank L. Clark and Lamai Until some time ago Johnson, Tabiona; Leo Defa, Jess When a man called Uncle Sam Hutchinson, Curtis Pace and ByTold me where to go. ron S. Collett, Hanna. RepresenHe said to me, "Dear Hitler, tatives from the Telephone comWe don't want to be unkind pany, Deer Creek and the Kamas But youve raised hell enough Stockmens association also atSo youd betterchangeyourmind. tended. Mr. Peterson, in Rock Creek, I thought his lease-len- d plan will serve as Ranger Alternate for Was bluff; hed never get it thru fire control in that area and But soon he put me on the spot Frank L. Clark will serve as RanWhen (he told me what to do. ger Alternate in the North fork and Farm Creek drainage areas, So thats why I called you, Satan Mr. Wadsworth said. I need advice from you For I know you can tell me Exactly what to do. RED CROSS YARN two-da- y ever-watchf- ul Jack Brundage Goes To Air Craft Machine School Jack Brundage, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foy of Duchesne, in a recent letter to his mother, Mrs. Odes Bemis of Price, says that he expected to start training at the aircraft machine school the next day and adds that he is surely proud of it. Jack was among the first to join the armed forces after the bombing at Pearl Harbor. He enlisted December 7. His letter reads: Well mamma, I enlisted on the 7th day of December and I sure like the army. I went to Texas on the 31st day of January, from there I went to Maine and got there February 6th. I was one of the first boys to this camp and have helped start it I am up for corporal and I hope to get it . I am over 2 trucks and 8 men so you see I have a good chance, and I have worked hard. officers that . . . There are ten have to OK me before I get it but they all will, I am sure." Blowout Blamed For Moore Car Accident A blowout in a rear tire last Sunday "evening caused tihe automobile driven by John A. Moore of Provo to get out of control and turn over on its side in the borrow pit west of Vernal on highway U. S. 40. Mr. Moore was uninjured, but his wife suffered several deep scalp cuts and bruises, and his daughter, Mrs. John is in the Vernal hospital being treated for a wrenched shoulder, fractured ribs and shock. She was sitting in the back seat. Her little son, Robert McConkis, escaped Injury. Mr. Moore said ne was driving miles slowly, about twenty-fiv- e per hour, when the tire blew out. The front wheels locked, he said, making it impossible for him to control tht car. It struck the soft shoulder of the road, plunged down into the borrow pit and turned over. Passing motorists helped tear the top of the car away and help the occupants out. While the car was badly battered and most of the roof gone, Mr. Moore was able to drive it back to Duchesne and said he expects to get it home. all-tim- Hell-on-ear- th e? IS NOW AVAILABLE A shipment of yarn for knitting sweaters, mufflers, scarves and gloves has arrived at Red Cross headquarters and is now available for distribution, it was announced this week by Mrs. Gladys Odekirk, county Red Cross production chairman. Instructions and yarn may be obtained from her or from Mrs. Marvell Wilkins at Roosevelt, assistant chairman. The mufflers and scarves are very simple to make, Mrs. Odekirk said, and can be easily knit ted by beginners after a few in structions from more experienced knitters, who will be glad to help the novices. Mrs. Odekirk suggests that eacJa woman plan to make a complete set of articles, sweater, muffler, scarf and gloves. Meetings at the library have Husband and Wife been discontinued at the present To Head Local time because of the heat there, but work meetings will be called Am. Legion Units 's from time to time at Mrs. Grant Murdock was elected comhome, where It is cooler. mander of Duchesne American The knitting must be finished Legion Post No. 22 at a meeting before November 1 and Duchesne Monday evening at the Legion countys quota is a large one. This Chateau. Mrs. Grant Murdock was is one way every woman can conelected president of the Auxiliary tribute to the war effort, Mrs. on the same evening. Odekirk said, even if they are unOther Legion officers elected able to leave lliclr homes. were Orson Mott, vice commander; Ernest Wilson, adjutant; Wm. H. WEATHER REIORT Case, finance officer; Titus Jones, service officer; Tatten Bench, sergeand Rulon J. Lar- Date ant-at-arms Ode-kirk- sen, chaplain. Auxiliary officers include Rachel Wilson, vice president; Helen Hollenbeck, second vice president; Nellie H. Jones, treasurer; Chloe M. Case, historian; Sarah Rasmussen, chaplain and Myrle Goodrich, sergeant-at-arm- s. June June June June June June June 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 85 Satan said, Dear Partner, There is not much left to tell For Uncle Sam will make it Hotter than here in Hell. been a real old devil, but Not half as mean as you So the minute you get down hei e The job is yours to do. I have Ill be ready for your coming And Ill keep the fires all bright, And Ill get your room all ready Soon as SAM begins to fight. I know your days are numbered And tuere's nothing else to tell Hang up your phone, Put on your hat And come on down to Hell. Archie Herring Mr. Herring, who lives at Van Couver, Washington, is a of Mrs. Agnes Gentry of Strawberry. son-in-la- w A Lotta Fuss About Nothing It was just a lot of fuss about nothing, young Bob Murdock said, but he didnt protest when he was put to bed early Wednesday evening after a bad fall from his horse had rendered him unconscious and caused an anxious half hour for his family and the first aid squad. Twelve-year-ol- d Bob Number 47 la a tough hoss wrangler from way back and a grandson of A. M. Muidock. His horse steppeJ into & ditch and fell with the boy, but they both seemed to be in the best of spirits witn no broken bones Thursday. "AX Gerry was elected Republican countv chairman at the county convention held In Duchesne 'chrsdav afternoon. He succeeds Heber T. Hall of Roosevelt, who took charge of the convention. Mrs. Byrl Mullins of Rooa,e1t was eleoted county vice chairwoman, and Cliff IJickelson was selected by the elected officers as A. J. secretary-treasure- rVf r r. Gerry won the chairmanship from a field of four candi- HEALTH CONFERENCE SCHEDULED HERE PRE-SCHOO- L X I Mr. dates, which included Lionel Jensen of Neola, James Dalgleish of Myton and Dr. R. O. Wamock of Roosevelt. Mrs. Mullins was elected by acclamation. Delegates Chosen Nine delegates were chosen to attend the state convention as follows: Ray E. Dillman and Heber T. Hall, Roosevelt; Chester Hartman. Mt. Emmons; A. J. Geiry, Cliff Mickelson, Dewey Meriwether and Rulon J. Larsen, Duchesne; Lionel Jensen, Neola and Bliss V. Lott, Myton. Alternates named are J. E. L. Carey, Fruitland; Wm. Fieldsted, Boneta; Nephl Moon, Hanna; Fern T. Mof-fit- t, Duchesne; Henry Wathen, Bluebell; J. L. Gilbert, Arcadia and Horace L. Allred, Willard Day and Mis. Mullins, Roosevelt. State Visitors State visitors who attended the meeting to address the county Republicans included George T. Hannational sen, committeeman; David J. Wilson, state chairman and Mrs. T. L. Holman, national committeewoman. A series of resolutions for publication, to be prepared by the elected officers was authorized by motion and another motion offered appreciation to the retiring officers. Among others present at the convention were George Stewart of Roosevelt, county chairman and Alfred Lublin, party worker, Roosevelt, piecinct chairman, Mer-r- il Larsen, Duchesne precinct chairman and Verland S. Nelson, the returiing secretary. Four out of nine districts in the county were represented at the convention. Community Quotas Set in Proportion To the Population ' F. L. MAXWELL MAXWELL STORE TO HAVE NEW MANAGEMENT Maxwells Store, one of chesnes largest business Du- estab- lishments, will go under new ownership and management on June 15, It was announced this week by F, L. Maxwell, the present owner. Mr. Harold Eldredge, who has been associated with Mr. Maxwell ever since he bought the Duchesne store several years ago, and before that, In the Altonah store, will be the new proprietor, and will continue as its manager. Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Eldredge left Wednesday afternoon for Salt Lake City to purchase additional stock for the store and to transact other business In connection with the transfer of ownership. Mr, Maxwell did not Indicate what his futuie activities in Duchesne would be, but stated that he is not leaving Duchesne at present. Basin Youths Leave For Brigham To Thin Beets Seventeen youngsters fropn Vernal, Roosevelt, Myton and Duchesne left Tuesday morning for Brigham City to join the hordes of beet thinners from all over the state. The local unit of the United Service Oranizations, Inc., will begin a drive for funds in the west end of Duchesne county next Monday, it was announced this week by F. L. Maxwell, chairman, following a meeting of the officers and local chairmen, at which the program was mapped. Poiter L. Merrell and Helen B. Hollenbeck are treasurer and secretary respectively of the local unit. Funds collected by the U.S.O. are used to provide a home for the men of the United States Navy, Army and Marine Corps. No specified amount of money is asked from each individual -- he is to be the judge of the amount he wishes to contribute, Mr. Maxwell said. Part iits 'Deputies Mothers and fathers of our fighting men are finding that they have deputies in more than 600 U.S.O. clubs and service units scattered throughout the United States and in the bases, accoiding to Mr. Maxwell. These units provide wholesome entertainment facilities for the men in the armed forces and also serve as a contact between the men and their homes. The quota set for the west end of the county ts $221.05 and is distributed over the communities according to their population. A campaign chairman will call at each home in his area within the near future, explain the program and solicit a contribution. Quotas for each corrimunlty and the dhairmen in charge of the campaign are as follows: Quotas Listed Strawberry,, $4.45; Fruitland, $7.30, Mis. Florence Bates. Utahn, $7.70; Tabiona, $22.60; Henna. $11.00, Frank Defa. Mt. Home, $16.30; Boneta, $8.00; Talmage, $9.75, Orrln Beckstrand and F, L. Maxwell. Arcadia, $12.25; Bridgeland, $18.05, Porter Merrell. Myton, $43.10; Duchesne, $00.55, L. A. Hollenbeck, Helen B. Hollenbeck and George Wileken. Mr. Maxwell stated the expectation that U.S.O. clubhouse and other unit services within the United States, now numbering 620, will reach a total of 940 before-thend of May, 1943. In addition to the 40 units now planned for our men overseas, he said, there will certainly be need for further Increased services. Mobile field units serving troops on detadied duty away from clubhouse aieas aie expected to increase from the present 34 to at it least 49. The 39 lounges in railway and bus terminals rae expected to number 100 before June, 1943. off-sho- re The youths were enrolled by Lewis J. Harmer of the United A child health conference will Staten Employment Service, who be held In Duchesne next Tuseday, spent Sunday and Monday in the June 16, for all children who will Basin. He assured parents that start to school next fall for the the boys would be properly superfirst time, it was announced Wed- vised and would be given board in nesday by Mrs. Martha Shanks, and lodging wiki farm families will area. The the work nurse. clinic The Brigham health public will be open for children of Du- last about two weeks, he said, and ' chesne, Arcadia, Bridgeland and the boys will be paid $9.00 pdr UtaCin at the county courthouse acre for their work. Bob Duchesne boys weie: at 9 a.m., Mrs. Shanks said. Clinics will be held at Tabiona Schonian, Dwane Grant, Junior Wednesday afternoon, June 17, Wilson and Joseph Hadden. Myton: Stephen Meranda, Gail and at Mt. Emmons, Thursday, all Dennis, Howard Hansen and Fred LAST RITES HELD day. FOR PROMINENT Drs. Young and Points of the Kenetta. Roosevelt: Earl Alexander, Paul Utah State Board of Health will CARPENTER HAYDEN Hardinger, Calvin Johnson and be in charge of examinations. Immunizations for diphtheria Norman Crapo. Funeral services were conducted Vernal: George W. Hatch, Clifand smallpox will be available for at 2 pm. in the Neola Tuesday Arnold ton Horace Barker, Smith, all children between the ages of L.D.S. ward chapel by Bishop Rex six months and eight years who Kedd and Howard Mecham. Gardner for John L.. Owen, 60, have not already had them and prominent Hayden carpenter and whooping cough inoculations will Lions Club Holds veterinarian, who was found desd be given to children between six at his home Friday noon. Meet Regular months and three years of age. John H. Horrocks and Daniel F. Mrs. Shanks urges all parents The Duchesne Linn club held Mitchell Boiiiie f tie services end to have their children to the clin- its regular meeting at the Mission musical numbers were given by ics on time and to take advantage cafe Wednesday evening with less Lazell Henrie, accompanied by of this free examination and imthan the usual attendance. Many Vida Henrie. Wesley Allred munization. since medical help in of the members were out of town the invocation and Royal our small communities will become and unable to attend, President Hurrocks pronounced the benedicless and less available during the Chester Lyman said. tion. war. Interment was in Hayden cemeMr. Lyman reported that the to committee appointed tery under the direction of the Roy special P.T.A. President Names help make arrangements for more A. Schonian Mortuary. Nephl suitable offices for the soil con- Smithson dedicated the grave. New Committee Heads Mr. Owen apparently had died servation had met with the county Mrs. Edna Smith, neW president commissioners and had helped pre- of natural causes around midnight, Association, pare a new office in another room Thursday, according to investigaof the Parent-teachhas announced the following chair- of the court house, providing bet- tions made by Herbert M. Snyder, ter lights, an outside window and sheriff; R. R. Hackett, county atmen of committees: Hosot ;er improvements to the room. torney and Dr. J. L. Hansen, counProgram Helen Fullmer; Al Mrs. White; and Mr. Ey motion of the members, it ty physician of Uintah county. pltality FishHis body was found about noon Membership Leona Sexton and was decided to invite Lotus Mr. Ruth Harris; Finance J. L. er, county rationing board chair- Friday, by neighbors, after home to at a call failed at uad Owen Lions the meet with to man -Ethel Schonian; Oman; Publicity the next meeting and explain some across the street to get a letter School lunch -- Gladys Odekirk. had promise! to mail. Room mothers have not yet been of the regulations concerning tiies which he been had He rationed calling at the neigh-- ' other and When products. selected. Mrs. Smith said. tor's home Thursday evening, Axel Birth of Roosevelt, a memthis list is complete, each one will at leaving about 11.30 p.m. after be notified by mail, as well as by ber of the club, wa3 present Continued on Page 8 the meeting. announcement in the Record. troops-in-trans- ' er |
