26 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
1
Hendrickson of Denison and Bert Jensen of Gunne, named to the newly formed committee, joined by Tyde Derius of Fayette and Whitlock of Axtell. The advisory council will assist with rural education program matters for Gunnison Valley and met August 17 at Gunnison WalShool. Also noted were discussions with J Morrill about agricultural questions and local store manager business in Gunnison.
Local social media scene erupts as memes circulate about well known places drawing crowds and media attention. Influencers note quick trend shifts and public interest spikes at urban landmarks.
Gunnison native Mier Blanche Verre a Brigham City first grade teacher won the Elementary Teacher In United State title along with a $1,000 prize. Scott Grover the Brigham City boy who wrote the letter that sparked the contest praised Miss Ferre for helping a reading student and earning the nomination.
Valley children of primary age will appear as guests of the J C Prong Company store in Gunnison for a Bark Teledex movie Saturday at the Star Theatre. The show begins at 3 pm and admission is one penny per person. After the program, vegetables donated at the entrance will be given to the LIDS Church Welfare Committee.
Salina and Ephraim, Sevier league leaders, won their doubleheader with an 11 to 2 victory over Spring City and a 4 to 2 win by Ephraim over Richfield. The games were in Ephraim. The title game is set for August 2 at Salina at 4 pm. Richfield and Spring City meet for 3rd and 4th at 1:30 pm.
The Hawaiian Missionary Society hosts a summer reunion at Mueller Park above Mount Olympus with ex missionaries and Webb family gatherings. The event features live chants and music, games, and contests. Contact secretary Madsen at 9041 South 11th East Salt Lake City for details.
Garfield County livestock men collaborate with the National Forestry Service to reseed 30,000 acres off Bryce Highway between Ned Canyon and Bryce Canyon Airport. About half the land will be plowed and seed drilled. the other half on rocky ridges will be treated with pipe barrens and broadcast grass weed. The area will be sectioned and fenced. A new industry, Gainite experiments sieges, has been established on the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir near Charleston.
Utah 4 H clubs push to raise membership as National 4 H Club News targets 1 900 000 members by 1960. Utah reports varied gains with Salt Lake County at 18 percent and many counties under 10 percent, highlighting uneven effectiveness and ongoing efforts to increase enrollment.
About 500 registered nurses from the State Nurses Association will gather in Logan Utah on September 8 and 9 for the annual convention. The event brings together practitioners from across the state to discuss nursing standards, education, and public health initiatives.
A Valley farmer, TaWe Wylie, receives a registered heifer as part of the Talire Farmer program awards. Mr and Mrs Metral celebrate the birth of their son Richard William Metcalf born at 635 Pen Avenue. The baby, expected by the family for years, is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs Juniva Mirlall.
The mid year report notes farm net incomes likely fell in early 1948 relative to 1947 while prices received and marketing cash receipts rose slightly. Production costs rose notably with labor, machinery, materials, and feeds all higher, and wheat and bread grain crops for 1948 projected near record highs though overall bread grain supplies remain uncertain.
USAC announces fall term starts September 23 with new facilities a $215000 technology refit and an expanded curriculum. Construction includes a $80000 student union plan and a new maintenance shop and heating plant to serve an increased student body. Draft rules adjust for selective service, and enrollment is expected to exceed last year. Aptitude tests and registrations for new students set for September 20 and new term begins September 7.
Mr end Mex Hal Raswusen and family of Gerier visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Richart Jensen, partners of Mrs Besmuseen, in Con er flake.
A garbled report outlines a family reunion incident involving the Mwherpen and Sterfieg families. Key figures include a Mr and Mrs Peeed tomily of Stems and Ellen who visited their mother during the event. The text remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.
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