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- [S155] Millard County Chronicle, (Utah Digital Newspapers), 1 (Reliability: 3), 20 Apr 1939.
ABANDON TWO RAILWAY CROSSINGS IN TOWN
On April 28 there will be a hearing at Mercer Hall as to abandoning the grade crossing over the U P tracks at First North Street where Del Wilden lost his life and also the crossing one block north between there and the depot.
The legal notice of the hearing appears elsewhere in this issue stating that evidence will be taken as to whether the crossings are a hazard to life and should be abolished.
- [S155] Millard County Chronicle, (Utah Digital Newspapers), 1 (Reliability: 3), 16 Feb 1939.
Dell Wilden Killed By Fast Streamliner
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DEATH INSTANTANEOUS BODY CARRIED 150 FEET TRUCK CHASSIS CARRIED 700 FEET
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This morning (Thursday) Dell Wilden who operates a truck was hit by the streamliner train at the crossing next north of the old N S Bishop home and instantly killed.
He had just started from home motor cold and observers of the accident saw him slow up at the crossing and then continue onward as if engrossed with the details of the car.
The accident occurred less than a block from his home and was seen by his widow watching him depart. The crossing is two blocks from the overpass. The train was about on time making its regular schedule through town on its way to Salt Lake City. At the impact the rear axle and two of the dual wheels were torn off the flat body platform of the truck thrown some thirty feet and the body dropped off about 150 feet further along while the chassis was carried on for approximately 700 feet to a point beyond the small water stand where it lay a mass of crumpled wreckage.
The chassis burst into flames later the spilled gasoline catching into flames. A casting was broken on the streamliner near the second motor but the injury did not prevent it from pulling out on its own power after the accident. The train front was slightly damaged.
Mr. Wilden no doubt died instantly his head being badly crushed but as his body did not fall under the train wheels there was no dismemberment. At the time several persons were near who witnessed the accident but as death was instantaneous nothing could be done.
Dell P. Wilden was born in Hermosa, Colo. The son of George Henry and Florence Maybell Wilden and 40 years of age. He came to Delta several years ago from Cannonville and for a time worked hauling ore from the mines and latterly engaged in trucking.
He is survived by his widow Mildred Twitchell Wilden and by the following children: Mae 17, Verland 14, Carol 11, LaMond 7, Beth 3, and Ferrel aged 1 year. And by the following brothers and sisters: Florence Morrison, Kaysville; Emma Hamblin, Delta; Kate Duel, Ritchfield; Eve Wilkins Earl and Albert of Delta.
Funeral services were not decided upon at the hour of going to press.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the stricken family.
Dell Wilden was very popular, well liked and respected by all who knew him. His tragic passing will be mourned by many.
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- [S155] Millard County Chronicle, (Utah Digital Newspapers), 1 (Reliability: 3), 23 Feb 1939.
Many Express Tribute At Willden Rites
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The funeral services held last Sunday at the Delta first ward chapel for Dell Willden killed by accident were filled to overflowing. Every available seating space was occupied.
THe speakers were Wm. Mangrum, Coalville; George Boyack, Delta; Mr. Lee, Panquitch; Bishop E. E. Gardner, Bishop A. E. Stephenson.
A solo was rendered by M. Ward Moody and one by Geo. Q. Witchen.
Warm tributes were paid to the deceased as a man of character, a thoughtful kind father, and among his associates a hard working honest capable fellow worker. There was an abudnace of flower marking the esteem in which he was held.
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