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Newspaper
Gem Valley Chronicle
Location
Grace, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
1
Local items list visitors and family travel across Gem Valley, Preston, Logan Utah, and Yellowstone Park. Mentions include Mrs Aagu, Mrs Mere, Wesley Hubbard, the Ellis Leavitt family, and Fred Galis visiting from Paratells. Also notes barley and fall wheat planting, musical drama attendance, and a fishing trip.
An automobile accident occurred Saturday night at the Mendenhall service station involving two Utah youths. The car struck a workshop copier, damaging a corner and a large door. damage estimated at $300. The car’s occupants escaped with slight injuries. Local residents Roger Peterson and family visited Preston last week. community notices mention gatherings, visits, and a Sunday dinner at Sorenson home.
Frank and Vee Taylor launched Spadnut and Confectionery serving Conds and Soda Springs and local merchants. The new shop will make spadnuts from Idaho mashed potatoes with Bert Hair of Pocatello assisting and Allene Sorensay aiding center trade. The store opens Monday morning from 9 to 5.
Mrs May Whitehead entertained her bridge club on Tuesday August 5 with members Pau nie Petersors Ethel Sorenson Zetta John a David Frances Viv Brown and Trousseau Tex Held ftreitt. The event honored Hater Gaughter of Merard 7 Roper at their home from 2 to 7 pm. A forthcoming wedding for August 15 was announced with Junius Allen and Mrs Mark Ren noted. A club meeting is planned for September 8 with literary notes and event planning.
Grace Lions Club members led by president Heber Smith and secretary George Matthews attended the International Lions Convention in San Francisco from July 7 to 30. The group included past president John Wiswell and Mrs Wiswell. events featured a parade, flag presentations from 10 nations, a candlelighting ceremony, and a golf tournament report.
The Grace elementary school board met in special session Tuesday evening and decided to start school on September 8. The plan includes the high school also beginning on that date.
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