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Show EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONTINUES HERE .BX- Extreme cold weather continued to hold forth in Duchesne for the past week, according to the reports of Bud Winslow, local observer for the United States Weather Bureau. Last Friday night, January 24, the thermometer registered 23 below zero, Saturday 1" bJow, Sunday 28 below, Uonday 33 below, Tuesday 13 below, and Wednesday 23 bC OW' ilv 1 J. to Mr. inches of s low V-sl-- ha3 w 31 Du- fell in chesne so far this winter, water content of 2.31. vwth AMERICAN FARMERS SHOULD HAVE A GOOD YEAR IN 1949 r ) BASiN PIONEER DIES AT HOME OF 1113 DAUGHTER JAN 29 EAGLES LOSE TO TABIONA IN LOW SCORE GAME a Whirf a Tab-o.i- Officials, a, Siterra and Holmes. The opening game between the A baby daughter was bom to teams of the two Sophomore Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitzwater, of schools was a different story. in Duchesne, Friday, January 28, Duchesne Infants really had a Salt Lake hospital. Both moth- The a field night, and when the fog er and baby are doing nicely. of high speed playing had lifted the final score showed Duchesne UINTAH WINS GAME 56 and Tabiona 23. The youngThe basketball team represent- sters on both teams displayed a ing Uintah Chapter of the Utah whirlwind game but the DuYoung Farmers Association de- chesne lads were hot after the feated the Duchesne Chapter basket and piled up a big score. Other games last Friday night team at Vernal, Monday night, January 31 by a score of 37 to resulted in a victory for Roose27. The game was played in the velt over Alterra, 43 to 36, on Uintah HigTT School gym. Rulon the latters court. Young of AlHacking was high point man for terra was high point man for Uintah, and Glen Clark was high the game with 16. At Vernal the Uintah Utes defor Duchesne. feated delicious the Altamont, 44 to 36. Lyons game Following refreshments were served by the of Altamont kept up his high members and wives of the Uin-ta- h scoring average by getting 14, high point man for the game. Chapter. Tonight, February 4, Duchesne will play Uintah in the DHS gym. LOCAL & PERSONAL Tabiona meets the Roughriders Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McDon- at Roosevelt.' Alterra plays at ald were called to Salt Lake City Altamont. Sunday on account of the death brother-in-laMcDonalds Extension Dairyman Frank Dailey. Mrs. DuAdvises on Feeding aid returned to her home in chesne Monday night, while Mr. Cold Weather McDonald remained for the fu- During neral, which .took place in the of hay on With a Catholic Church at Park City many farms,shortage dairymen will proTuesday morning. fit during this rather critical Mrs. Ivy Murdock, of Roose- period by reducing alfalfa down velt, was the guest of Mr. and to' from 12 to 20 pounds daily, Mrs. Grant Murdock, on Sunday where necessary, and increasing the corn silage, if available. and Monday' of this week. I The concentrate mixture used Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Mickelson should be increased to supply the were In Salt Lake City from nutrients not supplies in the Thursday until Saturday. Mrs. roughage, says Lyman H. Rich, Mickelson wa3 in consultation Utall State Agricultural ColTheir son, lege extension dairyman. with her physician. Prof. George Q. Bateman of Jay, who is attending school at Provo, came to Salt Lake to be USAC lists nine rations which with his parents, and they all re- will usually give satisfactory The following turned by way of Provo, and protein balance. en route they visited with Mr. rations show the amounts of concentrates that are Mickelsons brother, Clinton, and to mix 1,000 pounds, and family. the amounts of steamed bone UTAH FARM FAMILY ncal and salt that should be added: FEATURED IN 1 800 lbs. 200 lb3. barley, dried beet pulp, 20 lbs. steam BIG PUBLICATION oone meal. ' The editors of a national 2 600 lb3 barley, 200 lbs. farm magazine have selected the wheat, 200 lbs. wheat bran, 20 Thain family of Cache Valley to bs. steam bone meal. 200 lbs. 3 600 lbs. barley, illustrate what the farm offers in opportunities for wheat, 200 lbs. dried beet pulp, :0 pounds steam bone meal. modern, comfortable living. 300 lbs. 4 300 lbs. barley, The Thains are. featured in the February issue of Country Gen- wheat, 200 lbs. dried beet pulp, tleman in a "Good Farming 10 lbs. steam bone meal. Good Diving article, one of a 200 lbs. 5 400 lbs. barley, series designed to point up the wheat bran, 400 lbs. oat3, 20 lbs. growing relaization that the farm ;team bone meal. 6is more than a mere food pro300 lbs. 300 lbs. barley, duction plant, but a place to wheat, 200 lbs. dried beet pulp, as well. live 200 lbs. soybean oil meal, 20 lbs. The 4000-wor- d article is illus- steam bone meal. trated with photographs of Mr. 7 400 lbs, barley, 200 lbs. and Mrs. James Thain, Marvin wheat bran, 400 lbs. corn, 20 lbs. IThains son, John, the two Thain steam bone meal. 8300 lbs. 400 lbs. barli-- , daughters, Mrs. Roy Thain, and fourth generation Thain young- a heat bran, 300 lbs, oats, 20 lbs. sters, LaDawn, Jeanean, George, team bone meal. 9300 lb3. 200 lbs. barley, Jr., and Garrett, titled The They wheat bran, 200 lbs. dried beet article, Tamed the Desert," describes the pip, 300 1! s. oat3, 20 lbs. steam Thains as pioneers who typify bone meal. Mormon grit. Rev. Wm. H. Woolfe. of VerWhen John T. Thain, founder of the clan, "took land title from nal, will be in Duchesne Sunday, the coyotes, he got 1G0 acres February 6, at 4 ;00 p. m. and of baked sagebrush. Today, the will hold services in the EpiscoContinued on Page 8 pal Church in this city. Mr. I dif-'ere- nt ed ried to Catherine 1885 in Kentucky. Shartzer . in She died in 1904. He homesteaded in Independence, Uintah county, in 1905, and followed farming and stock raising, until ill health forced him "That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine, Floyd Ross, accompanied by Hazel Ross. Appropriate remarks, obituary and sermon, Mr. Ray. Perfect Day, Mr. Ross. Solo, Benediction, Levi J. Anderton. Interment took place in the Duchesne cemetery under the direction of the Harold Dillman Funeral Home of Roosevelt and Solo, Duchesne. Mrs. Williams, Pioneer of Uintah Basin, Dies in California Gorgeous George (horizontal) , glamor boy of the wrestlers, gets the business from his unglamorous opponent, Ralph Garibaldi, in Chicago s Amphitheater. The Gorgeous One, wearing long, curly tresses wiappbd in a spun gold hairnet, gives the fans a show. He wears startling robes, selected from a huge wardrobe, and never wrestles until his valet has thoroughly sprayed the ring and ropes with perfume-scente- d disinfectant. Everybody laughs, but they ' flock to see g, 1941. lived In various Wasatch county communities until 1911, when the family moved into th,e Uintah Basin and took up 'their residence on the Strawberry River. She resided in this locality until two years ago when she moved to California. Active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints, she had served as president of the Mrs. Williams Strawberry Ward Primary As- sociation for 13 years. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, W. E. Williams. Strawberry; F. B. Williams and Mrs. Noma Rowley, Boonville, Calif.; M. R. Williams, Havre, Montana; Mrs. ylrene Baum, a brother, George Albert Bancroft, Duchesne; two sisters, Emma Bancroft, Butte, Montana, and Mrs. Lillie Porter, Los Angeles; 12 grandchildren, and 7 He-be- r; great grandchildren. Funeral services are being conducted this afternoon, February 4, Georgie, , LAST RITES HELD FOR FORMER DUCHESNE LADY MOON LAKE STAKE HOLDS GOLD AND GREEN BALL The annuaVMoon Lake Stake MIA Gold and Green ball, held Jan. 25, was an event of beauty and social, merit. Highlights of the evening were the choosing of a stake queen and a colorful floor show. The seven contesting queens and their respective wards, were as follows: Lorraine Dastrup, Mt. Emmons; La Vern Powell, Bluebell; Joyce Rogers, Upalco; Barbara Beebe, Altonah; Elaine Stevenson, Mtn. Home; Dorothy Brotherson, Rosalie Donohue, Talmage. The selection was made by inserting a slip of paper with tile word queen in one of the seven corsages. Miss Dastrup, of Mt. Emmons, drew the lucky corsage. She was crowned by her Prince Charming, Erwin Rust. The lovely little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jacobsen, of Altonah acted as The floor show was under the direction of Harold Phillips and Mrs. Vola Hancock, stake dance directors. Couples performing in this feature were Mr. Phillips and Deane Case, Hal Barton and lean Mecham, Hyrum Louten-iocand Barbara Smith, Rex Fowler and Minnie Lou Jessen, Ray Lambert and Barbara Beebe, Wayne Workman and Maxine Winkler, Dwayne Stevenson and Elaine Stevenson, Ken Kcffon and Rae Moirell, Jay Rogers ara La Jean Reese, Jay Wall anc Peggy Ann Cae The high .school gym, where the affair was neld, was bcauti fully decorated in gold am green. Stake MIA heads, Hyruir Loutensock, of Mt. Emmons, anc Mgs. Adaline Anderson, of Talmage, had charge of the dance. crown-beare- Mrs. Catherie O. Bancroft Williams, 76 years old, died Saturday, January 29, in Booneville, Calif., after a lingering illness. Deceased was born in Walls-burUtah. March 27, 1872, she was a daughter of William and Olive Moore Bancroft. She married William J. Williams in Provo and the couple later went through 'the Salt Lake Temple. Mr. Williams died in December, at Heber. MR. AND MRS. GRANT MURDOCK ENTERTAIN Mr. and Mrs. Grant Murdock entertained the 500 Club members at their home Sunday evening, January 30. A delicious lunch was served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nel- son, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Rife, Mr. and Mrs. Fernald Jefferies, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas, and Mrs. Ivy In the Murdock, of Roosevelt. card playing Mrs. Rife and Mrs. Beebe won high score prizes, and Mr. and Mrs. Jefferies, consolation prizes. MRS. JESSEE TO JOIN IIUSRAND IN riHLIlTTNE.J Mrs. Howard W. Jesse and son, Richard, left Duchesne Wednesday. in her car driven by Lloyd Grant, for Salt Lake City, and from there to the point of to the Philippine IsMrs. Jessee and son where lands, will join Captain Jessee, who is located at Clark Air Force Base,. For some timepast they have been visiting with Mrs. Jessee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fouse. Lotus Fisher and Sirs. Fisher, to Leave Duchesne This Month Wm. II, Case, postmaster at Duchesne, Utah, today announc- ed that Lotus Fisher, assistant, postmaster, and Mrs. Fisher, clerk in the local postoffice, are leaving this month to take up their residence in Salt Lake City. Mr. Fisher after more than 23 service in the Duchesne j years is being transferred posloffice, to the main office in Sait Lake City. Mrs. Fisher,' has been employed in the local office for a number of years, auid will accept a position as a cashier in a Salt Lake IGA store. It is understood that they have purchased an attractive residence m Salt Lake, which In the immediate future will be their home. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have sold their home to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nelson, who will take possession some time during the month. Mr. Case, in commenting on their removal, states that it is with regret that these fine young people have elected to leave Duchesne to take up residence elsewhere but inasmuch as they feel that the change will be to their advantage he wishes them both success in new fields. Two young World War II veterans of Duchesne, Ned Fairbanks and Weston Despain, will replace Mr. and Mrs. Fisher in the Duchesne postoffice, states Mr. Case. These two young men are well known in the community and I am sure they will give a good account of themselves, Case. While this work will be new to them, both young men are anxious to make good. With cooperation and encouragement from the public, I am sure they will succeed. It will help these young men, if all paMr. Case continues, trons of the postoffice will remember that new rates of postage have recently came Into efThe chief change is on fect. air mail, which la now 6 cents for a letter, with a new rate for airmail packages, and 2 cents for greetings cards unsealed with no hand writing, and also Christmas cards. The old rate was cents. one and one-haI Bo-net- The casket bearers were J. P. Madsen, George Wilcken, Joseph Lee Cooper, Albert Morrison, Stephenson, Wilder Fairbanks. Number 30 I to retire. are the following Surviving sons and daughters: Mrs. Barton, of Duchesne; Mrs. Grace Myers, Torrance, Calif.; Charlie Sands, Myton; Malcolm Sands, Oakland, Calif; two sons preseded him in death; eight grandchildren and also sursix vive. Also the following brothers and sisters: Vivian Day, Los Angeles, Calif; W. G. Sands, Gary, Indiana; Mrs. Ethel Crowder, L. D. Mrs. Alberta Wallace, Sands, Pueblo, Colorado. Funeral services were conducted in the L D S Stake TaberJanunacle Monday afternoon, ary 31, with Charles Ray, of Roosevelt conducting, and were as follows: Invocation, Porter Merrell. ,n Artvan Ray B. Allred Perishes Under Ice m River T.geu played a basketball a ga ae at Tabiona last Friday light and after the fuss was all ni.r the final score read Tab-jn- a r . Gorgeous Georgo TdKes Samuel Robert Sands, 86 years of age and one of the early pioneers of the Uintah Basin, died Saturday morning, January 29, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Barton, of causes IS, Duchesne 16. to age. This low score contest probably establishes some sort of a He was born November 22, record as far as low scores go, 1862, at Leithcfield, Kansas, a nd speaks well of a tight de- son of Robert V. and Annie E. fense on both sides. The guard-.n- g Bozarth Sand3. He was marThe Duchesne Eagles and Tab-ton- well-manag- IPr FEBRUARY 4, 1949. DUCHESNE, UTAH, FRIDAY, e, of 4 Volume 18 Despite lower prices and the was so tight that but selprospects' of a somewhat lower net income, 1949 should be an- dom did a player get any kind other good year for American of a shot at all. The only excepfarmers because on the whole tions- were Mickelson, of the farmer has his house in orwho scored 14 points for der, Albert J. Loveland, under iigh over all, and Gines, of who made 11 points. But secretary of Agrisulture, stated in a recent address. both teams were almost v comMr. Loveland based his as- pletely off in foul scoring. The sumption on the prospect that Eagles did not score a point in aside from a somewhat greater 3 chances, and Tabiona scored 2 uncertainly about the second out of a possible 6. half of the year, no significant The box score: reduction is expected in consu- DUCHESNE mer incomes and domestic demand for farm products generalSo far as farmers are conly. sented, I see no reason to be any more worried than for business in general," Loveland said. Among the favorable conditions affecting prospects for the coming year, Mr. Loveland indicated that in recent years the average farmer has reduced his debts, built up his savings, accumulated needed machinery and equipment and improved his livestock and his land. Farmers have further reasons to be confident, he added, because they have a program, and a chance to round it out and improve it into the best farm program they have ever had. DAUGHTER ARRIVES - Ju ' r. k Many People Visit Ashley National Forest During Year d More than 115,000 people the Ashley National Forest during 194S. This is a 168 per cent over the five years and a 9 per cent increase since 1917, so state forest officers. use of camp The increased on the and area3 picnic grounds forest is taxing to the utmost the ingenuity of the local forest officers to restore and maintain improvements to Che desired standard with present appropriaAn attempt is made to tions. administer these areas in such a manner that the most service and enjoyment may be received from them by the many users vacationing in the forest. Clubs, Scouters, Explorers, civic organizations, family and v.s-ite- 4-- II private groups are finding special interest in the extraordinary the unique geological history, and picturesque scenery and the historical background encountered over various sections of the Ashley Forect. The highest peak In Utah, Kings Peak, is a challenge to many an agile explorer or adventurer. Resort operators report a healthy increased use. Many anglers find a fisherman's paradise in the high snd deer hunting on the forest Is creating wide interest. The proposed ski tow on the forest for a portion of the winter Will contribute to future increased recreational use. U.n-ta- s, Mrs. Bessie Barton was in Roosevelt Tuesday attending to bus ness matters. Mrs. Olhe Schonian left last Thursday for Salt Lake City where she will spend a month visiting with her son, Roy A. Schonian and family. By Thelma Nye Funeral services for Mrs. Leda Davis Livesey, a native of Utah, were held in Compton, California, January 26. Mrs. Livesey had been in poor health for several years and passed away January 22. Bishop Lionel E. Jarman, the Compton Ward, conducted services which were held in the y Compton chapel. Mrs. Livesey was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary No 73, of Calithat organization fornia, and conducted a graveside ceremony. Mrs. Livesey was bom in Duchesne county, Utah, a daughter of the late John II. Davis, and his wife, Nora Smith Davis, July 10, 1913. She attended Duchesne county schools and wa3 a member of the first graduating class of the Duchesne High School in 1931. She was the class valedictorian at that time. She was a member of the LDS Church and until her health failed, took active part in both The church and civic affairs. family moved from Duchesne to Salt Lake City in 1932, and later moved to Compton, California, Farmers May Obtain about nine years' ago. Assistance in She married Lee B. Livesey, ,on of Frank Livesey, of Salt Terracing Lands Lake City, in May, 1935. They Farmers of Duchesne county vere the parents of two children, Jeraldene, 12, and Jimmy Lee, 6. who- need terraces to conserve ioraldenc was a California polio oil and water on their farms victim last year and is at pres-;n- t nay obtain assistance in the conl, in the White Memorial duction of these terraces under Los Angeles, where she Is .he 1949 Agricultural Conserva-io- n Program, C. L. Wilson, vice espontl.ng satisfactorily to treat-nen- t. Her doctor released her .hairman of the County Agricul-.ura- l Conservation for a few rom the hospital Committee, lours so she could attend her stated today. .'others funeral. To qualify for assistance, the In addition to her husband and terraces must meet specificahildren, Mrs. Livesey is surviv- tions sot up under the AC pro'd by her mother, and one sister, gram. Assistance may be In the Jrs. Thelma D. Nye, Tabiona, form of a purchase order or cash Utah, and six brothers, John H. payment to take care of part Davis, Jr., Conley S. Davis, of the cost. Generally this S. Davis, Reed S. Davis, will average about half and K. Rcnc Davis, all of Comp- the cost of the ton, California; and Lieutenant terrace. Colonel Emmett S. Davis, who is Since the asisstance provided now attending an army air comunder the program carries with mand school fn Alabama, it definite conservation responsiInterment was in the Wood-aw- n bility, the terrace must concemetery, Compton, Calif. serve soil and water. This means that outlets must be sodded or EPEAT PERFORMANCE otherwise protected. OF THE HAUNTED Terrace 5 plans should be checkFEB. HOUSE, SAT., ed with the county committee. The comedy drama, The In soil conservation districts, the under the Haunted House, district conservationist can proof Mrs. Madelaine Hor-ockvide information on construction assisted by Mrs. Floyd details. The terraces must be s. ilolm, which was presented De- more than just cross-slop- e ember 21, will be presented planned, Carefully they igain. by popular request, Satur-la- y will hold the soil and continue 7:00 at 5, evening, February to check and prevent erosion for p. m. in the Duchesne Stake Utter-McKinle- lf Farm Ray B. Allred, 28 years of age ina a bus. ness man of Duchesne net death Wednesday, February 2, at 11:30 a. m., in the Green iiver, about six miles from Ouray. Mr. Allred, accompanied by lay Smith, 55, of Myton, was Inving a jeep wrecker, with a mow plow attached, and belong-.n- g to the Duchesne Motor Co. an the ice down the Green River, a hen the Ice broke and dropped the vehicle in 9 feet of water. to Sheriff Arzy According Mitchell, who made a trip to the scene as soon as he heard of the accident, Mr. Smith told him, that when the machine dropped into the water Mr. Allred went out the door, and he followed. The cab had only one door and that was on the driver's side. Mr. Smith, managed to pull himself to the surface and got out on solid ice, but he could not see Mr. He pulled Allred. some baled hay, sleeping bags and other material which the truck was loaded with and which was floating on the surface, in the lope that Mr. Allred might be clinging or under the articles. Jerry Rich, who was following i short distance behind, on horse-lac- k, arrived a few moments af-the jeep submerged, and he milt a fire, in order to warm Mr. Imith, who by this time was differing from the extreme cold. The object of the trip was to open a road, to some snowbound cattle belonging to Clive Sprouse, who is one of the owners of the Duchesne Motor Co. where Mr. Allred was employed. Mr. Rich was to drive the cattle out after the road had been opened. On returning to Duchesne Mr. Mitchell brought Smith back to Myton, where, at his home he la recovering from his harrowing experience. According to Sheriff Mitchell no attempt was made to recover the body Wednesday. It is planned to cut an opening in the ice across the river below ho scene of the accident, and set a net, so that If by any chance Mr. Allred's body is pinned beneath the wrecker, it can be recovered when the machine .3 pulled out of the river. Mr. Allred is survived by his wife, Dorothea Wimmer Allred, .hree small children, Patricia, Marilyne and Robert; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allred, of Gusher; two brothers, Glen and and two sisters, Clyde Allred, Theresa Eaton and Faye Peterson. er -- PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, February 8, 1949, is the 39th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America, chartered by the Confess of the United States, as a irogram for all the boys of America, and the Boy Scout WHEREAS, Program has affected the lives of 15,500,000 American boys and nen since 1910, and now has an active enrollment of 2,200,000, and WHEREAS, the Movement Is now launching a two-yeprogram to Strengthen the Arm of Liberty by giving more boys the right experience and increase its usefulness to the nation, and the Boy Scout WHEREAS, Movement is a great factor In the proper training of youth in light of today's domestic and world-wid- e problems, and marks this anniversary with the theme, Adventure that's Scouting!" and seeks to provide more fun and adventure as boys grow to face the problems of manhood. NOW THEREFORE, I. Joe W. Rozzelle, Acting Mayor of the City of Duchesne in the State of Utah, do hereby proclaim the week of February 6th to 12th as Boy Scout Week and urge our citizens to recognize the patriotic volunteer service being Tendermany years. . terraces of and er to our community by these the The size The first showing, of this inmust be unselfish Scout Leaders, and to them between the space teresting and laughable drama, determined conhelp, In all possible ways, to furand In advance made a big hit with a large audiIn order to qualify for ther this wholesome youth proformed to, ence, and so many requests have gram. came in that Mrs. Horrocks and assistance. In Testimony Whereof I have Mrs. Holm decided that a repeat here unto signed my name offiwould be entirely MRS OSCAR BEEBE performance cially and caused the Seal of the fitting. BRIDGE AT ENTERTAINS Cty of Duchesne to be affixed The cast of characters, all lo-this 29th day of January, 1949. Mur-iotMrs. Jo Beebe was hostess to people, include Grant JOE W. ROZZELLE, Barbara Ann Pilling, Elliott the Bridge Club Monday evening Acting Mayor. Berlin, Art Taylor, Oscar Beebe, January 31. A delicious lunchJo Beebe, Ann Stephenson, Earl eon was served to the following ENLISTS IN AIR FORCE Jordan and Levi J. Anderton. guests: Hildur Johnstun, Babs M. Sgt. Garland E. Funk, staStage effects and management Murudock, Mildred Carman, Ruby of the U 8 commander tion Helen Mrs. of Thelda under the direction Thomas, Laura Clemons, Odckirk and Moyle Parker.- Halstead, Nellie Nelson, Dorothy Army and Air Force Recruiting Frovo, Utah, reports Rhea Rife, Thyllis Stations, The proceeds will be used for Fitzwater, the youth and adult entertain- Day, Laura Mae Timothy and that Wilbur R. Rodeback, Vernal, Joan Overson. High score prize Utah, was enlisted in the Air ment program. Immediately following the show was won by Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Force of the United States for a a dance will be held to which the Murdock, honor prize, and Mrs. period of three years on January 17, 1949. Timothy, consolation prize.. general public is Invited. hos-lita- La-Ran- s, back-furrow- TaD-ernacl- e. al k, ar |