17 Aug 1944
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
1
A Centerfield man marries in England in a ceremony described with local details. The report notes the couple’s plans following the wedding and mentions relatives and the reception structure.
County officials visited in the East with Mrs Gene Larsen and Sheri Larsen at Washington. Other attendees from Penileyf and Albany wove threads of reports and notes, as the gathering reflected on local affairs and connections.
Wartime guidance from the Office of War Information covers ration stamps for meats fats and sugar, blue and other food stamps, gasoline rationing, and period changes. It notes indefinitely valid stamps, new periods, and limits on canning sugar, with references to postal services, shoe and fuel policies, and ongoing ration adjustments through September and October. The piece includes advisories on packing mail, weight limits, and emergency logistical notes amid wartime conditions.
A fragmented report details national plans affecting Utah turkey producers and hatchery operations. It notes regulatory oversight by state and federal agencies, weight standards, sales rules, and the appointment of a committee by the Bureau of Animal Industry to study the plan's impact.
Fayette resident Kejek Joseph EAghai died Sunday after a long illness at the Abe Saline Medical Center. He was 1018 in Fayette and served as a teacher and missionary. survived by his wife and several children including Vooda and Betty Loo of Fayette and Vitrine Pierre of Privy. Funeral services are set August 17 at 2 pm in the Fayette ward chapel, with interment in the Payette Cemetery.
A vintage food column discusses home canning and sweeteners. It cites saccharin as a sugar substitute, noting its relative potency and the aftertaste risk, with cautions about digestive effects and usage in fruit juices and canned fruits. It references Jodie Whey as a potential substitution and mentions sugar alternatives for canning.
A group of students plans a music recital at the school. The event features performances by various ensembles and solo artists, highlighting musical skills and practice from the term. Organizers urge attendance and support for young performers.
A fragmented account references a veteran attending a convention with scattered details about people named Liila Hemet and Lyfila, a Paris Brevet style event, and mention of civic figures. The garbled text hints at civic action, a knightly figure, and a university link, but specifics remain unclear.
A Newnan centered column lists service members and their postings. Helen Garcon of Fi chreveliere and Mire Magan of Newnan are noted for recent advances. Aviation Cadet Bartholomew, Fayette, and Lt Christiansen, with Navy nurse Christopherson in Clearfield, are referenced among other families with furloughs, promotions, and station assignments across Fort Stony, Gulfport, Brayton Flying School, Pyote, and Camp Phillips.
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