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Newspaper

Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

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South Sanpete Releases Teacher Roster and Calendar

South Sanpete School Board adopts calendar with openings for four teacher vacancies. Planned year includes September 7 start, October 1 vacation, and December to May sessions. List of district staff shows multiple elementary and high schools with several vacancies and calls for qualified applicants.

School Board of South Sanpete Dietrich WEA Tharkaghving Gunnilawm Githe Piye EL Hoow Gunman Siteking Collerfield Burnly Watt Alan William Saprel Jonen Naomi Lyman Vedio Jeneen Ruth Barlow Erma Frandenn Krary Gunnin Vecany Cy Robert Bock Erma Christianses Lilie M. Wilson Julie Buchsnen Meemt Dertua Lola Sorensen Erma Frardeen Masfield Lester Hituen Kara Veet Sterling Manti Ami C_ HL. Christensen LeRoy Mickelson Orphan Carleen Arthur Welch Marion Allred Helen Parry May Grove Esther Witbeck Pearl Anderson Lillie Armatrong Margaret Brown Alice King Ruth Scow Ubrary Ephraim Elementary Jr High Glen Bartholomew Milton Armatrong George Willardien Wayne Craser Alice Willardien Lola Tae Myers David Wilson Clair Erlelann George Bean Stanley Jack Elliot Arnoldson Ruth Dewey Lund Clive Despain Milton Christiansen Cyril Whatcott Roger Rasmussen Lawrence Andersen Woodrow Beck Merritt Bradley James Ramsay Roland Beck Home Ee

Bardsley Family Reunion Here

Descendants of Joseph and William Bardsley will gather at Gunnison City Park for a Saturday reunion at 1 pm. Events include a meal and plans to appoint a permanent family organist.

Joseph William Bardsley Gunnison

Speakers Named For Conference At Centerfield Ward Chapel

Speakers of the Guoninon Stake quarterly conference will address sessions at Centerfield Ward Chapel on Saturday and Sunday. Hugh B Brown of the Council of the Twelve and William T Lawrence of the Church Welfare will speak. An evening meeting led by the MLA features Pauleen and Claire Dyreng of Mant.

Guoninon Stake Centerfiald Ward Wicter Hugh B. Brown Council of the Twelve William T. Lawrence Church Welfare MLA Wll Pauleen Claire Dyreng Mant

Two Car Crash At Axtell Injures Driver And Child

Axtell scene of a two vehicle collision on US Highway 16 near the Carrot Cafe. Henry Jewen, 72, suffered a deep cut to the arm while Dianne Avery, 4, and Phoenia Arizona were cut. Virginia P. Avery, 29, Phoenix, and Mia Avery were occupants of the northbound Ford. Me Jensen drove the eastbound car. Front damage described with substantial losses estimated at $200,000 for the Jensen vehicle and $500,000 for the Avery car. Deputy Steiff Jack Beemus of Gunnison investigated the crash. The mishap occurred just north of the Carrot Cafe at the Highway 19 intersection.

Henry Jewen Axtell Tod Dianne Avery Phoenia Arizona P.m Avery Mighway 19

Hospital Notes Highlights Local Patients

Mrs. Julia Thorpe of Astwil and Nelson J. Baer of Garmin were listed as medical patients at the hospital during the past week, reflecting ongoing care and treatment in the facility.

Julia Thorpe Astwil Nelson J. Baer Garmin

Sanpete County Fair draws record displays and crowd

The 1954 Sanpete County Fair in Manti August 12 13 14 attracted large livestock entries and wide participation. Ken Keller led a devoted staff as $2700 in premiums were paid, and exhibits highlighted education seeds and local crafts. Roland Beck won the speech contest with Self Government Doesn t Happen Must Be Taught in the Moment, while Mrs Melroy Peterson earned best of the fair in crocheting. Police backed the event, and a Mayfield man found a $5 bill turned it in, with the owner later identified as 2 young Manty. Plans for building expansion and future fairs were announced to draw even larger crowds.

Sanpete Manti Prater Ken Keller Fair Board Treaserer Allan Smith Aspen Foresta Roland Beck Centerfield Cenrest Sanpete County Ferm Bureau Mra Melroy Peterson Gunnleah County Real Dente Ue Mayfield

Crack-Down On Under-Age Drivers In Gunnison

Gunnison City Marshall Beetmus pushes a safety drive against underage driving. Parents are told they bear responsibility for minors operating autos. Violators will face adult court if charged, with juveniles appearing in juvenile court for traffic infractions.

Gunnison City Marshall Gunn Temmediately Beetmus

Paul A Beck to Graduate From BYU With BS Degree

Paul A Beck son of Mr and Mrs Avery T Deck of Center field will graduate from Brigham Young University Provo with a Bachelor of Science in Summer Commencement August 20 at 7 30 pm in Joseph Smith Auditorium. He attended Gunnison Valley High School and entered BYU that fall majoring in secretary training with a minor in accounting. He plans to return to teach commercial subjects and has held positions with Columbia Geneva Stra Co Union Pacific Railroad and U P Shaggy Grocery during college years.

Paul A. Beck Avery T. Deck Centerfield Brighos Young Univerinlya Provo Joseph Smith Auditorian Paul Cgunnison Valley High School BYU Wehow Agricultural Department of Columbia-Geneva Stra Co Union Pacific Railroad U. P. Shaggy Grocery

Donkey Softball Set For Sat Aug 21

Donkey Softball event sponsored by Ganriisen Valley Lions Chik features a game between single and married men on Saturday August 21. Proceeds will aid a charity project. Tickets are 35 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. Participants ride donkeys for extra entertainment while civic officers seek resident support for the fundraiser.

Spectetore Ganriisen Valley Lions Pune Salihy Satuke

Sylvester Pierce Family Reunion Held In August

The Sylvester Pierce family held their first reunion on August 15, gathering about 50 relatives in honor of Sylvester Pierce. Ernest Pierce served as master of ceremonies, and the event featured anecdotes reflecting Mr. Pierces life values of energy and optimism. The group decided to make the reunion an annual event called the Sylvester Pierce Family Reunion, to be held on the nearest suitable day in July each year.

Deveinara Sylvester Puree Hin Bat Ernest Pieree Pierce Sylvester

Correction on Fish Story Details Correction on Fish Story Facts

Trame corrected Jan work miscaptioned Pred Jorgensen catching a walleyed pike in Yuba reservoir at Aug. Nelo Greger ten led Maherman Te Hto but the pike won about 15 inches in length and weighed an estimated 14 pounds. Mr Dregerson described flesh as white and flaky like a bam.

Trame Jan Pred Jorgensen Yuba Reservoir Nelo Gregerten Hto Mr. Dregerson

Utah Bankers Meet Leaders Return from Salt Lake Trip

Eugene Overfell president of Gunnison Valley Bank and Utah Bankers Association Agricultural Committee chair attended a committee meeting in Salt Lake City with Mrs Overfell and two daughters. They traveled to Gunnison by Sunday. Elders quorums plan a party Friday night at City Park with Riders from Fayette and Gunnison First Wards.

Eugene Overfell Gunnison Valley Bank Cheirtan Utah Bankers Asociation Agricultural Committee Salt Lake Wield Amouisadoy Chuir Overfell Overfelt Gunnison Jay Dalley Querim Fayette

Births and announcements from Sterling and Tooele areas

A fragmentary local notices listing births or attendances with names Avard Oittonen and Fred Erickson in Sterling and Tooele, dated August 15. The text is garbled but references hospitals, parents, and residences, indicating life event notices in a community column.

Birthe Gunniles Valley Avard Oittonen Sterling Fred Erickson Tooele

Vandalism Warning Across Valley Schools and Districts

A warning was issued after vandalism affected Valley schools and nearby districts. Notable attendees at Cedar Creeks on Tuesday included G W Sarenenn, Bag emeen’s Yard Mercury, Budd Jorgensen, Paris Maar Weer, Mra Soren, and Mire Jorgensen as officials urged calm and pledged to pursue those responsible.

G. W. Sarenenn Bagemeen Yard Mercury Gunnison Budd Jorgensen Paris Maar Weer Mra Soren Mire Jorgensen Cedar Creeks Utah

Advanced By Calls Company Faces Los Angeles Outreach

Mrs. Sylvia Metcalf received notice from her executive, Heed J. Met z, regarding William P. Mel Co and twelve subsidiary companions in the Los Angeles area. Feed has served the company for two years.

Sylvia Metcalf J. Metz Wudner William P. Mel Co Companion Los Angeles

Intermountain National Forest Yield Report Totals 2.3 Million

National forest receipts for Intermountain districts total 2.3 million dollars in the first year from July 1, 1983 to January 20. Federal net earnings nationwide reach about 110 million, with 25 percent earmarked for water and county use. County school and road fund allocations include 1.3 million to the county, plus land use, mineral and other rents to reach 2.304 million for the year.

E C. Crary Crary Na- Lona Tntermountein National Forest Grasseg Gee United States Crary Angel

Sanpete 4-H Encampment Named Best Yet

Sanpete 4-H encampment headlines a record showing three dry days, with Ephraim groups taking top awards for clean camp, entertainment, and plays. Reports credit Joyce Ottosen and Janice Ottosen as organizers with 4-H leaders from Fountain Green Mantl and Pleasant.

Sandra Niele Ephraim Wayne Christian Een Mayfield Joyce Asgard Fountain Green Janice Ottoson Mantl Pater Tuttle MU Pleasant Mantl AD

Mes Amie Club Summer Party Delights Guests and Hosts

Members of the Mes Amie Club and their partners enjoyed the annual summer party on August 10 at the Gilbert home. A Seekers dinner was served on the patio, with Mr. Pieldsted presenting a color pictorial from a recent trip through the eastern United States. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hart of Copperton were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Modeon.

Mes Amie Club Gilbert We Pieldsted United States C. J. Hart Copperton Andrew Modeon

Centerfield Camp Daughters Plan Noon Lunch at Conference

Members of the Centerfield Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneer will serve hot lunches at noon during the conference recensus on Sunday August End. Captain Lawrence Jenson says the plate costs 50 cents, with proceeds for the Memorial Home and its Marker. All attendees are urged to stay at the Centerfield Chapel for luncheon.

Centerfield Daughters of Utah Pioneera Lawrence Jenson Feds Centerfield Chapel

Sorensen Family Meet At Park

The forewar family reunion was held August 6 at Gun nison City Park with 78 in attendance. New officers elected were Lena Botmnase Gunnison President, Mie Mishen Center Held vice president, Anna Odell Gunnison treasurer, Nellie Sor-

Gunnison City Park Lena Botmnase Gunnison Mie Mishen Anna Odell Moretary Nellie Sor

Mt Presesnt 3 at Moreni and More Schedule

A patchy recap covers last week results with Mewulia Mt presenting three wins at Moreni and four at Fairview Levan Li. It highlights this weeks schedule Ephreis of Mt Piessant with Thursday and Sunday games, and notes Kent Anderson driving in three runs and a home run to seal the thriller. Mal Jensen pitched effectively.

Mewulia Moreni Manti Fairview Levan Li Ephreis Mt. Piessant Leven Mayfield Moroni Manti and Gormlson-Mayfield Kent Anderson Kent Mal Jensen

Primary Election Registation Dates Around September Fourteenth

A list of local candidates and voters outlines one registration date remaining before the primary on September 14. Names include Manna Seck Gunnison and Jean Phelidwted Gunnison with other figures Ade Andresen Jensen Malloy and local officials. Voter totals mention 7106 in the 38 dle region with several precinct figures such as Guemtess No. 8 300 and Mops 218.

Ion Ceoterfiehd Manna T. Seck Gunnison Ho Jean Phelidwted Gunnison Mo Ade Andresen Axtell Dire T. Jensen Maurine Malloy I Sanpete Guemtess Kuiel Mops

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Gunnison Valley Bardsley Family Sanpete County Fair B.Y.U Sat Sylvester Pierce Utah Bankers Ag Intermountain National Forest Mr. Pleasant Marian Rie Tap Tdencers Payette Hawrahon Dane Eiis Johanson Elec Myritt Merle Anderan California Kay Harmon Southeart fabt-Lake Janice Ottosen Sorensen Carers LaAeee Atending Moranteermeeepeemnmnt Ty Gunnison-Meyfeld Acinieniieemenig Mt. Pleasant
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