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Newspaper

Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1924

Page

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Nomination Sought for County Commissioner By Joseph Christensen

Joseph Christensen prominent farmer and former Gunnison ward bishop seeks the two year county commissionership at the Republican county convention to be held at Ft Green on September 20. He announces his candidacy backed by business leaders and farmers in the valley and supporters from both parties.

Joseph Christensen Gunnison Ft. Green Christensen Board of County Commissioners

Relief Society Teachers Hosted Ward Social in Hamilton

Hamilton ward Relief society members hosted a well appointed social for the Relief society teachers on Tuesday evening. The program included readings by Eleatic Dennison Eva Jensen solo by Mrs. Harris and daughter instrumental by Mrs. Holgeson a duet by Mrs. Ida Nelson and Avilla Harris a Danish song by Mrs. J E B Larson and other selections by Nora Stubbs Raine Ludvigson and Laura Ferre. Refreshments followed the program and social time concluded the event.

Hamilton Ward Relief Society Relief Society Eleetic Dennison Eva Jensen Harris Torch Sicket Elmer Holgeson Laura Ferre Ida Nelson Avilla Harris Alice Willardson J. EB. Larson Boo Dee Hee Eas Nora Stubbs Raine Ludvigson

New Instructors For Snow College Opening 1924

Snow College announces its opening on September 15 1924 with new faculty heads Dr M1 Knudsen Olive W Pace Ivan W Young and Fred J Fjelsted joining the staff along with retained professors William G Barton H E Jensen J S Christensen Heber C Snell Joseph Jenkins and Wayne B Hales A gas plant will supply all science labs nearly 2000 in apparatus ordered for Biology Bacteriology to be introduced Chemistry expanded new Organic Chemistry course Ike Young new athletic coach set to begin football practice and bring strong athletic leadership and honors The athletics outlook for Snow College is bright.

Snow College M1. Knudsen Olive W. Pace Ivan W. Young Fred J. Fjelsted William G. Barton H. E. Jensen J. 5. Christensen Heber C. Snell Joseph Jenkins Wayne B. Hales California California Institute of Technology Pasadena Ike Young Tke Irvine Provo Commercial Club

Mayfield Citizen Will Enter Race

Hyrum Christensen of Sanpete County plans to seek the state legislature seat again at the Republican county convention. His prior record includes service on several committees and praise from colleagues and supporters. The nomination and election are viewed as a credit to Sanpete County. Proceedings set for Fountain Green on Saturday September 20 with a strong following.

Hyrum Christensen Sanpete Christensen State Capitol Fountain Green

Local Factory Worker Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

D. R. Goates, an employee at the Gunnison Sugar factory, was stricken with an acute attack of appendicitis yesterday. He was taken to Salina hospital where an operation was performed and is reported to be improving this morning.

D. R. Goates Gunnison Salina Hospital

Measles Epidemic Strikes Centerfield and Nearby Towns

Centerfield faces a measles outbreak with more than 50 affected. A few cases are reported in Mayfield and Gunnison, where Dr. J A Hagan says no local case has developed yet. Efforts focus on containment and aiming for school reopening.

Centerfield Mayfield Gunnison J. A. Hagan

Forest receipts in Utah total 219226.93 for year ending 1924

National Forests of Utah report fiscal year receipts of 219226.93 dollars, excluding Cache National Forest. Grazing fees account for about 186707.12 dollars while timber sales add 24197.66. Total down ~36000 from prior year due to fee payment shifts but timber income up 3097.43. Manti Forest posts 39765.86, aided by a new sawmill utilizing aspen. Twenty five percent of total income, about 55000, to be distributed to counties as taxes replacement.

National Forests of Utah Lee Stratton Intermountain District Forest Service Cache National Forest Idaho Manti Forest Gunnison Valley Utah Forest Manti

Delegates Leave for Democratic State Convention

O B Berglund J M Knighton and Jos Willardson the delegates chosen at the democratic primary last week to attend the democratic state convention left for the city Monday morning.

O. B. Berglund J. M. Knighton Jos Willardson

Sleuth Warns Autoists of Dust Piles Traps in Gunnison Valley

The Manti Messenger reports Charles Larsen of Sterling uncovered nailed boards in dust piles along roads south of Manti and in the Gunnison valley. A local sleuth vows to keep chasing culprits, while residents defend highway improvements and urge caution.

Manti Gunnison Valley Charles Larsen Sterling Division Road

Stake Conference Convenes Saturday in Gunnison

The Gunnison stake holds a two day conference at the high school with a Salt Lake general authority in attendance. Sessions start 10 a m and 2 p m Saturday, 8 p m priesthood meeting, and Sunday sessions at 10 a m and 2 p m with concluding M I A conference. The Gunnison stake choir will provide music and local members will give brief talks. many are expected.

Gunnison Salt Lake Gunnison Stake

Kearns Family Visitation From Ogden at Fish Lake

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kearns with Jean and Frankie Kearns and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Erickson visited from Ogden and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Kearns. They are enjoying a few days at Fish Lake, taking in Southern Utah's mountain resort scenery.

E. B. Kearns Jean Frankie Kearns Albert Erickson Ogden H. A. Kearns Fish Lake Utah

Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Payson Cattle

The Spanish Fork Press cites an anthrax outbreak in Payson killing about a dozen cattle last week. Officials say the disease is under control now with rapid vaccination efforts by Dr. G C Taylor. The bacillus anthracis spreads via vehicles feeds animals and flies and can affect humans. Symptoms include loss of appetite arched back and nervous behavior.

Payson Spanish Fork Press G. C. Taylor

Agriculturist D E Whittenburg Visits Salt Lake

D W Whittenburg of Gunnison Sugar spent several days in Salt Lake this week. He conferred with company offices, toured the rodeo sights, and enjoyed a brief vacation.

D. WW. Whittenburg Gunnison Sugar Company Salt Lake

Irrigation Projects Analyzed Across North Sanpete County

Irrigation engineer from the College Prof. L. M. Winsor and assistant George D. Clyde survey several sites in North Sanpete. Wales dam raise plans, Mt. Pleasant Flood Control under way with dam and dikes, Fairview stream flow measurements, Spring City reservoir surveys, swamp land water control near Ephraim and Manti, Funk Lake storage and Manti Canyon sites reviewed. Detailed community reports will follow for action.

L. M. Winsor George D. Clyde Clyde Wales Mt. Pleasant Committee On Lands A. F. Reynolds Betwen Fairview Ephraim Manti Funk’s Lake Manti Canyon Mt. Pleasant Pyramid

Miss Tassie Undergoes Appendedicitis Surgery in Salt Lake

Centerfield Miss Margaret Tassie visiting Salt Lake endured acute appendicitis with Tuesday and Wednesday operations. Reports indicate she is progressing well and could leave hospital within a week or two if no complications arise. James Tassie and Mrs Jensen rushed to the city after news of his daughter's illness. Chas Embley and family returned from a vacation to Logan Ogden Salt Lake Provo and other northern cities. Mrs Niels Larson returned from Tremonton visiting relatives. she will stay with Alfred Fieldsted home with Mrs Chris Thompson for two weeks.

Margaret Tassie Salt Lake James Tassie P. Jensen Chas. E. Embley Chas. H. Embley Logan Ogden Provo Niels Larson Tremonton Chris Thompson Alfred Fieldsted Home

Northwest trip highlights from Gunnison beet expert

John Almandinger master mechanic for the Gunnison Sugar company returned last Friday from a lengthy pleasure trip to the Great Northwest. He traveled by auto visiting Salt Lake City Portland Seattle Tacoma and other large cities. He reported crop conditions as fair and said Gunnison Valley beets were better than any he had seen on his journey.

John Almandinger Gunnison Sugar Company Great Northwest Mr. Almandinger Salt Lake City Portland Seattle Tacoma Northwest Gunnison Valley

Democrats Name Dean for Governor

George Dern was nominated as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate at a Salt Lake City meeting. He faced W. W. Armstrong and Mayor Clarence Neslen as rivals, with a strong ticket backing Dern for the November election.

George Dern Utah Salt Lake City Mr. Dern Dern W. W. Armstrong Clarence Neslen

Johns Family Honored At Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Event

Professor and Mrs L Johns of Mt Pleasant were honored guests at a social at the Presbyterian chapel Tuesday evening. They will travel to Pasadena California tomorrow where Mr Johns will stay a year on a leave of absence from Wasatch academy. The gathering was well attended with music addresses games and a social time. Refreshments were served later.

L. Johns Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Chaple

Heavy Sabbatical Leaves At University Of Utah

The University of Utah will have 18 professors and instructors on sabbatical leave across the United States and Europe in the coming season. Last year 15 were on leave. nine will return, four extend, and two resign. The program aims to refresh ideas, improve teaching, and keep the university in step with modern industry. Dr. George Thomas says the sabbatical policy benefits both faculty and the school by broadening knowledge and updating methods.

The University of Utah United States Europe State University George Thomas

Miss Dottie Ainsworth Returns Home to San Francisco

Miss Dottie Ainsworth, who had been the house guest of Mr and Mrs H A Kearns for three weeks, returned to her home at San Francisco Sunday.

Dottie Ainsworth

Mrs Larson and daughter travel to Salt Lake for specialist consult

Mrs. Rose Larson and Cynthia Larson went to Salt Lake last Friday. Mrs. Larson will consult specialists for a slight ailment from which she has been suffering.

Rose Larson Cynthia Larson Salt Lake

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Forest Rane James Peterson Manti Messenger Mike New York Stake North Dean James Funk D. W. Robinson Joseph Ririe State Auditor D. C. Larson Public Instruction Winters Frank Francis James H. Waters
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