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Show A 'S : ropra, we for th. 1 Newspaper Devoted to the People of the Uintah Basin 55 tai thyra 'S k. ioseve Is - Sc Volume 12 nic nj la suet - Covers ALL The Uintah Basin DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1943 $2.50 Per Year In Advance ants DE PUPILS T DIST. COMPLETE m d m. American Red Cross Girds For Intensive War Fund Campaign GUT BEGINS nniur n. Sixth Grade Wins Contest With $173.25 War Stamps 2 IS C. D. ; Casper r. G. Casper A contest carried bject rica" ;rt Frank and Bunny SELI ORH! j Casper Stage Reunion the impression they miles apart, two soldier brothers, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Casper of Provo, recently staged a reunion on a tiny unnamed island in the south I Under were 3000 Pacific. G. P. F. C. Frank Casper wrote his parents: . . Now comes the news that will floor I was at lunch; someone you. hollered my name, I looked and there was Bunny, I was so glad I didnt know what to say. I did not think he was within 3000 miles of me. I was with him for two days. Boy did he have a beard, at least two Inches long. I cannot talk now but will have something to talk about when we get home. Pvt. Charles D. Casper wrote: T walked in on Frank. Was I tickled, this is a small world after all would not happen in 1000 times. Sure is hot here and the flies are bad, but we hole up in the shade and sweat it out. : The reunion of the two soldiers, former residents of Duchesne, occurred about Feb. 1," their parents said. I Lhe 7 md COUNTY BOARD MEETS IN MONTHLY SESSION The 1 I 3 :e Duchesne County met in regular session Commissioners Monday with Floyd Case, Willard Day and L. J. Gilbert and Clerk J. Lamar Johnson present. r , The hoard authorized Sheriff Dewey Meriwether to take L. A. Hollenbeck to Salt- - Lake City Thursday where he will meet legislative committees to discuss bill now before the House relative to water rights, and particularly to discuss how the bill will affect the water rights on Blue Bench. ' Francis Brooks, Wm. Clifton and Oti3 Mecham of Fruitland met with the board to ask that r some repair work be done on a county road in the Fruitland district. Mr, Gilbert was appointed to inspect the road as soon as It is in a condition for travel and report his findings to the 'board. J- - H. Jones, Kenneth Carlile and Virgil Wadley petitioned the commission for road repairs in the Tabiona section. The Commissioners authorized removal of snow from the Wadley lane with work not to exceed a cost of $40. They also agreed to participate In improvement of a piece of road connecting the state highway with the east end of Main street in Tabiona, and to smooth the Wadley lane when the ground will be dry enough and equip-mecan be gotten into the territory. County Agent Marden Broad-toediscussed the weed control Program with the board and the appointment of Kenneth Carlile to the weed committee was authorized. Other business coming before the meeting included the selling of some property and cancelling ome contracts because of defaulted payments. rs nt al To Court on through- and bonds it was reported Wednesday by Mrs. Verna Larsen, sixth grade teacher. The students of the sixth grade won the contest, with purchases of stamps and bonds totaling The $173.25, Mrs. Larsen said. other five grades will be hosts at a peanut bust in honor of the winning students. The totals represent the money actually invested in stamps and bonds and not their face value, it was explained. Mrs. Larsen said many of the students began the contest with their first stamp book and all determined to fill them as soon as possible and trade then in for bonds. Postmaster Wm. H. Case reported that February set a record for bond and stamp sales. Despite the short month, sales totaled $2,735.37. Dear Doug Weve really been having some cold weather this week, and since my experience with pleurisy, Ive been afraid to get out much. A trip to the P. O. for mail last Sunday was my greatest accomplishment, and Ive not ventured out since. Today is another of those bright days, hut I tried sticking my nose outside and it felt pretty cold, so I didnt go any further. Just paused for a short visit with Mrs. Seaton, who is in town today and walked up to see me. Ive always had a warm spot in my heart for the Seatons. He was one of the first men I ever worked for, and I guess Ill never forget the fact, the first boss who ever told me to set my own wage scale. It was way back in 1919, when I was attending school down at Wasatch Academy, school' had not yet started because of the flu. I had been working with the reclamation survey gang, but durme to ing a lull, Seaton asked some him hay he put up help still had in the field, He used glips and nets, the first time Id ever seen them used, andwereit seemed like he and I alone rolling the hay in pretty fast. Id only gotten , in two or three days when Duberstein, the survey boss came for me and I had to quit, and I was really surprised when I asked for my Continued on page 6 Scrap Pile Yields. Repair Parts The huge pile of metal scrap west of the county courthouse Is for yielding many repair parts farm machinery, it was announc- ed this week by Roy L. Shipley, who with J. L. Oman, is in recharge of utilization of these to wishing pair parts. Anyone get parts, should apply to either of these two men, and must also bring an equivalent weight In scrap to replace what is removed, Mr. Shipley said. Anyone removing scrap or parts from the pile without authoriMr. zation, will be prosecuted, Shipley added. nt se Probation Cases Slake Report Fourth District out the month of February among students of the first six elementary grades resulted In the purchase of $681.95 in war stamps DAV a r Number 33 Lac. ORBA ELDREDGE RECEIVES ARMY COMMISSION Orba M. Eldredge of Duchesne, Utah, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and assigned to duty with San Francisco port of Fort Mason, Calif., It was announced today. Lieutenant BIRTH E'.dredge, a native of Myton, and daughter of Mr. and Utah, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thacker Mrs. J. H. Eldredge of Duchesne, Price announce the birth of is now on duty at the Station son, Feb. 26. Hospital, Fort Mason. Court began ,its first term of the year last Monday with Judge Abe Turner on the bench and Stenographer F. M. Alder and Clerk J. Lamar Johnson present. Cases were heard In the following order: State of Utah vs. Jack Roberts: Court ordered that a bench, warrant be issued for defendant. Following is a report on persons on probation in State of Utah cases: Robert Nelson report made Symbolic of the role the Red Cross is again playing, the 1943 Red Cross War Fund poster depicts the organization as a mother ministering to the needs of the men of the United States armed forces and the victims of war throughout the world. The poster is an appeal to all men and women for contributions to the War Fund. Lawrence Wilbur, noted illustrator, designed the poster. Helen Mueller is the model. Funds Ready For Food Production Loans Myton Soldier Praises In conformance with the desire of Sec. Wickard that every possible pound of food be produced this year, the Emergency anCrop and Feed Loan office nounces that forms are now ready so that farmers who have no other source of credit may secure loans for the purchase of seed, for feed for livestock, machinery repairs, fuel, etc. These loans are for the small operator and are limited to $400. C. S. Gardiner, field supervisor will be in Duchesne at the county curthouse, Tuesday, March 9 from 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. and in Roosevelt at the office of the county agent on Wednesday, March 10 from 9:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. to discuss this important phase of government financing. A letter received last week from Pvt. L. D. Bywater says he is in the air corps and "I think this is the only branch of service for anyone who is meYou might chanically inclined. tell some of the boys who are leaving there for service to Join the air corps and keep em fly- Mt. Emmons Man Wins Promotion The promotion of Richard A. Perkins to the rank of Sergeant He is recently was announced. the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Perkins of Mt. Emmons. Before entering the service he attended Altamont high school, joining the army in October, 1941. Army Air Corps ing The letter further states, "I have received a number of copies of the Uintah Basin Record and I enjoy it very much. 1 dont believe theres a paragraph that You can isn't read thoroughly. B. All-reGuardianship of Jr. and Bonnie Bell Allred, minors: Petition of Louis E. Allred, praying for issuance to himself of letters of guardianship, granted and bond fixed at rest assured that to a soldier $1000.00. far from home, there isdeEstate of Malinda nt anything enjoyed more than ceased: Petition for Bryce, confirma news from home and of his tion of sale granted provided many friends there. there were no objections or protests to said petition on March 5 when the petition was noticed Niel Anderton Plans for hearing. To Raise Turkeys Wm. Hayes Paul vs. L. R. et al: On stipulation of Niel Anderton quit his job as butcher at Kohls market last counsel, this case was ordered dismissed for prejudice. week and announced his intenE. M. tion to extend his farming operWagner vs. Elmer ations and to raise turkeys on Smith, et al: Set for trial Apr. 19 at 2 p. m. a large scale. He has leased adH. B. Bell vs. Frank H. Roditional land and is making preparations to get it under culti- berts: Set for trial Apr. 20. Alma Wills vs. W. R. Timas, vation as soon as possible. His Continued (6 weeks old) City of Roosevelt: young turkeys Continued on Page 6 will arrive here in June, he said. La-bru- lowing each decennial U. S. cen- sus, if the census shows the need for such Mould Change Vote Representative J. Welton Ward Box Elder, states on the House floor that he was forced to vote In favor on the measure because he regarded a "NO" as a violation of his constitutional oath. Other members from outlying counties who voted in favor of the bill were Susan Alice B. Smith, Daggett and Amos Several days Robinson, Rich. later Rep. James L. Nielson, Sanpete stated on the House floor that he would favor the measure if it came before the body again os he had decided that his constitutional oath made it mandatory for him to vote for the blit. Defeat of the measure can be partially blamed on three Balt D., Ted Roosevclt-Duchesn- Smith, e Flour Mill unconscious Wednesday ed into the y, Linwood Jesson report completed and probation terminated. Richard Birch to ordered report personally in May on first day of second term. Clell Mecham Reed Workman of Provo armade report rived In Duchesne Thursday to and was found satisfactory. Clarence White probation take care of business affairs in completed and probation ordered connection with his mother's estate. terminated. In the matter of the estate of Wm. McKean came in from Mary E. Harmston, deceased: Salt Lake City Sunday to get Court ordered that petition for his wife who has been spending .approval of annual report and a week with her parents, Mr. petition for confirmation of sale and Mrs. Elmer Bates. of real estate granted. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Fitzwa-te- r Estate of George A. Clark, dewere in Salt Lake City last ceased: Petition continued until Mrs. week visiting relatives. April 1 at 2 p. m. Fitzwater remained for a longer d Melvin who is resented in the lower house on the basis of one representative for each 10, COO inhabitants or the major fraction thereof, but that each county regardless of population, shall be entitled to at least one representative. The constitutionality of the lawmakers because actions was questioned of a mandate: y section in the state constitution which in effect says that the legislature "shall folprovide for PARK CITY driver of a company truck, was more than two hours after his truck crashrear of a bus stopped at a railroad crossing four miles east of here on U. S. highway No. 40 at 6:30 p. m. The bus overturned when the force of the crash drove it up to the railroad right-of-waand 20 workers being carried to Jobs at the New Park mine at Keet-le- y and was partially satisfactory. were badly shaken up but Continued to next term. escaped without injury. Howard Hooper No report Mr. Smith regained consciouswas made and the case was con- ness about 8:30. His Injuries tinued. were said to be minor. was presW. J. Bond, who was at the Willard Johnson ent and report found satisfactory. scene of the accident, said howContinued ever, that young Smith suffered Roy Ankerpont a crushed chest, and was in a to March 2. Release approved. condition. serious Charles H. Bird report shows violation of game laws. Probationer to show ordered cause. Under the Capitol Dome SALT LAKE CITY, (Special to the Uintah Basin Record). Despite the possible unconstitutionality of their actions, members of the Utah House of Representatives from 25 of the states 29 counties have successfully stopped an effort by representatives from Utah, Weber, Davis and Salt Lake Counties to enact legislation providing for of seats in the House. Big Four Counties counties had The "Big Four a population In excess of 340,000 to fenderal in 1940, according census figures, while the remaining 25 counties had 210,000 resithis 340,-00- 0 dents. Representing population in the lower house are 30 representatives, while the are 210,000 Utahns remaining represented by an eqcal number of house members. That is where politics enters the picture. Under the present the 25 counties, representation, standing together, can defeat any legislation desired by the other four counties. If the bill had passed, the four counties would have 35 votes against the 30 votes from the 25 outlying counties. Representative for F.arh 10,000 Statutory law provides that the people of the state shall be rep Fruitland Goes Over The Top With Average Contribution of $1.50 Per Family; Farmers Respond Generously War Fund Drive TED SMITH HURT Replaces WHEN TRUCK Annual Roll Call CRASHES INTO BUS American Red Cross workers, Lake and Weber county representatives who were absent at the time of the final vote. With 8 the result showing a tie, the additional votes would have meant success Instead of failure for the proposed act. During arguments on the measure. proponents of the pointed out that unthe counder the present set-u- p ties of Daggett, Grand. Rich and Piute, with a total population of by only 6,800 are represented four members In the house, while the 57,300 residents of Utah county are allowed only five the House votes. Even under Utah proposed county would be allowed only six members In the lower house. Tax Measure Falls Utah taxpayers, already suffering from a badly bruised and discolored tax jaw, suffered another blow on the chin when the House killed a bill by Reps. Grant Midgley, Salt Lake and Fred J. Mllliman, Juab, to eliminate the two per cent sales tax on food and food products. an $800,000 Increase Despite in sales tax revenues during the July 1942 January 1943 period, Rep. A, Sorenson, outstanding welfare exponent in the house a Continued on Pag 6 28-2- under the direction of J. L. Oman, county roll-ca- ll chairman, were marshalling their forces this week for the greatest war fund campaign in the history of the organization. The campaign was well underg disway In most of the tricts in the county and has already been completed In Fruitland, the first community to report its collections. Mrs. Ada Lee, chairman, turned In $26.50 to Mr. Oman Wednesday, reporting that her largest contribution was $2.50 and the lowest fifty cents, making an average of $1.50 per family in her community. Good Response Mr. Oman stated that the campaign workers are meeting with good success in most communities and particularly in Mtn. Home. The farm families, already doubling their efforts In the Food for Freedom program, seem to be giving all they can spare toward the Red Cross war fund also. Canvassing In Duchesne city is being directed by Miss Hulda Parker and her workers have already covered part of the residential sections. The business section will probably be covered toward the end of this week, Mr. Oman said. out-lyin- Free Will Offering are free offerContributions ings and any amount will be gratefully accepted, Mr. Oman said, but to raise the quota set for Duchsne county, they will have to average approximately In many in$2.50 per family. stances, the donations have been much larger than this and in visit, while her Husband returned other cases, what a family can home. afford is much less. Every man, a made Mrs. Florence Bates an business trip to Roosevelt Wed- woman and child will have to contribute to this opportunity was She accompanied nesday. humanitarian cause. by Leland Hair, who received Mrs. George Kohl, county Red medical attention there. Mrs. Viola Harmston, welfare Cross chairman, reported Wedcase worker of Roosevelt, was nesday evening that Mrs. Helen T. McAfee has accepted the post in Duchesne on' business Wednesas home service chairman for the day. Mrs. George Kohl went to Roosevelt district. She has been on Red acting chaiman for some time Roosevelt Wednesday and was given a permanent apaccomwas She Cross business. pointment Wednesday. panied by Mrs. A. J. Feller. Oscar Nelson was transacting business in Duchesne last Friday. Mrs. Bill Williams arrived in Duchesne last Friday from Pocatello, Idaho for a visit wth relatives and friends at Strawberry. Arthur Larsen of Arcadia was a visitor at the Record office 500 Card Club last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shipley enE. A. Farnsworth of Mtn. tertained members of the 500 Home stopped In Duchesne on page 6 club at their home Saturday nlte. were served to Refreshments Mr. and Mrs. Vernal Bromley, Welfare Committees Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomas, Mr. From Seven and Mrs. Jerry Merkley, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Stakes Meet Here Lorin Caldwell and the hosts. S D L from Representatives High score prize was won by of seven Mr. welfare committees and Mrs. Bromley and constakes in this region met in Du- solation Mr. and Mrs. Dave chesne Wednesday to discuss the Thomas. by war-tim- e welfare program of the Birthday Tarty church. Norman Caldwell was honor Roscoe W. Eardley and Mariat a suron G. Romney, representing the guest Monday evening in celebration party prise given general church welfare commit- of his birthday anniversary. Pretee, explained the program to sent were Junior Wilson, Idonna the assembled representatives Mayhew, Don Cluff, Jack Merand helped them to outline their rick, .Bob Odeklrk, Erma Eldduties. Davies, Pauline Dinner was served by the Du- redge, Eugene Elva Maxwell, Johnny Gerry, chesne ward Relief Society. Buckaew, Don Larsen, Ward Abbott, Elwin Thomas, Wright SOLDIER SAYS Killian, Freddie Westbrook, Roland Merkley, Bob Barton, Bob MOSQUITOES Schonian and Arlen Caldwell. GET FAT ON IIIM Tues-Continu- A letter received recently from Kenneth Farnsworth, son of Mr. of and Mrs. Dave Fansworth Arcadia, says it is plenty hot where he Is, and adds, "the mosquitoes sound like a bunch of on a dawn patrol. They ought te be doing all right, I am not putting on any weight. But I shouldn't complain, I am still alive." P.F.C. Farnsworth says he wouldnt trade an acre of Utah for all the islands In the Pacific ocean. P-3- HOME NURSING CLASSES TO BEGIN MARCH 15 Another class in home nursing sponsored by the American Red Cross, will begin here on March 15, it was announced Thursday by Mrs. Vivian Wilkins, chairman. Miss Gertrude Meade, Red Cross nurse, will conduct the class. Women should register as soon as possible with Mrs. Wilkins. |
