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Newspaper
Green River Journal
Location
Green River, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
2
The Green River Journal a Utah weekly outlines its mission to inform and influence public opinion. It pledges civic duty promoting welfare fighting injustice opposing party politics and printing truth with independence. It notes readers and staff names and a quirky note on elephant hunts and a Ringling Bros veteran’s advice.
Citizens describe an overnight influx of 16 000 members of the Church of God of Prophecy as the town of 18 000 hosts a week of revival. Hotels fill, menus exhaust, airplanes circle the parade, and traffic chaos yields to commerce. By week’s end the city returns to quiet, but hopes for a repeat next year.
A mixed summary describing local scenes from Hanksville area, noting growing roads and visitors curiosity about watermelon abundance, deer hunting season, and a shift in town life. It references political figures Adenauer and Eisenhower, Western Germany, and U.S. elections discourse, with casual observations on local business and post office presence.
A reader voices frustration with drunk patrons in town venues, noting table disturbances, profane language in front of women, and the resulting embarrassment. The writer warns if such behavior continues, it could trigger strong reactions and calls for bans. The letter ends with a casual remark about preparing camp gear and a tease about Tiny.
Janet Howland reports a busy Melon Days weekend with visiting guests from Provo Boque Grand Junction Seattle and Bragerton. Hospitalization news includes Jackie Daye after a old automobile accident and engagement news for Jackie DeLong to Jay Vetere with marriage planned in November in Green River. Nimble Thimble Sewing Club to hold a food sale and bazaar on Saturday October 1 at the LDS Church.
Barbara Ekker reports on September 5-6 events in Lea Utah led by Harold C Ekker. The Moab district appointment for Pizza at Utah Power and Light aims to improve power facility control for a growing southeast Utah economy. The piece covers parade, dam dedication north of Loa, rodeo, queen Virginia Potter, air show at Loa airport, a calf scramble, greased pig race, fair exhibits, and local reunions with community groups from Bicknell, Hanksville, and surrounding towns.
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