Lions Endorse Display at Capitol and Target Mooted
Gunnison Lions club endorsed a countywide effort to create a permanent display at the Utah state capitol in Salt Lake City. The club pledged 50 dollars and named a committee to solicit funds while noting potential support from Ephraim Moroni Fairview Mt. Pleasant and other towns. Visitors from the International Lions club highlighted the need for member engagement and expanded clubs in Manti Richfield and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Fairview
Ft. Green
Manti
Edwards
D. H. Whittenburg
J. A. Hagan
John &. Peterson
George A. Anderson
Chicago
International Lions Club
Elmer Jensen
Utah
Idaho
Anderson
United States
Canada
Richfield
Jensen
Mt. Pleasant
Ephraim
Salina
Airfield
James Forsey
Rich- Tieldy
Geo. Mayhew
Annual Dinner by Missionary Society Planned
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of this city announces the third annual dinner on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock in the church chapel. Proceeds support missionary work as committees prepare an elaborate cafeteria style menu including roast chicken meat pie pork and dressing assorted salads vegetables and a variety of desserts. The public is invited to attend for ameal and social hour following the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Chapel
Bankers from Salt Lake Visit Gunnison Valley
H M Craft of the Federal Reserve Bank of Salt Lake and A C Sullivan of Walker Brothers Bank toured Gunnison Valley last Sunday. They were hosted by J W Jones of Gunnison Valley Bank, toured the sugar factory and alfalfa meal mill, and praised local ranches predicting a bright future for Gunnison Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Craft
Federal Reserve Bank of Salt Lake
A. C. Sullivan
Walker Brothers Bank
Gunnnison
Messrs. Craft and Sullivan
J. W. Jones
Gunnison Valley Bank
Jones
Mr. Craft
Mr. Sullivan
Gunnison Valley
CLASS TO GIVE PROGRAM AT WASHINGTON SCHOOL MEETING
The first eighth grade meeting of the Diriza Class will be in the Washington school classroom tomorrow at 6 15 pm. Parents and the general public are urged to attend to hear the program including songs readings and solos performed by students Verson Ferre Dortha Sorenson Julia Modeen Steg Leo Bardsley Willis Whitbeck Stanley Vorhees Kenneth Peterson Antone Villard and Kimbal Larson with a class benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feneral
Vernon Ferre
Joe
Dortha Sorenson
Julia “Modeen
Leo D. Bardsley
Cere Willis Whitbeck
Stanley Vorhees
Reading
Kenneth Peterson Cornet
Antone Villard
Kimbal Larson
Road Celebration Marks Mt Pleasant Paving Milestone
Reuben Christenson and Howard Christenson joined Hub City citizens in Mt Pleasant for the completion of street paving and installation of a white way lighting system. Visitors from Gunnison praised the event though attendance fell short of expectations. Preston Peterson, Nephi L Morris, and local speakers gave addresses as a full program unfolded, ending with a dance on the new waved streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Christenson
Howard Christenson
Mt. Pleasant
Gunnison
Preston Peterson
State Road Commission
Nephi L. Morris
Salt Lake
Seal Sale Drives Getting Support
Local committee adopts the slogan Christmas Seals In Every Home for a drive opening Thanksgiving and running to Christmas Eve. A Gunnison council session organized a drive with Mrs. Charlotte Villard as chair and a team including Mrs. J W Jones Mrs H W Sherry Mrs G D Peery Mr and Mrs Leo Bardsley and Mr and Mrs J E Metcalf. No quota set. about 200 dollars worth of seals received and to be sold statewide. Students from Washington and Gunnison Valley high schools plus business leaders will sell directly to the public with city officials endorsing the effort. Citizens will be drafted to help in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison Allthing
Wistaria
Funnison
Charlotte Villard
J. W. Jones
H. W Sherry
G. D. Peery
Leo. Bardsley
J. E. Metcalf
Gunnison
Washington and Gunnison Valley
Parley Christiansen
Toreth
Yarr Patristiem
Timely Suggestions For Xmas Mailing
Post offices will handle Christmas mails with effort but need public cooperation. Mail early for prompt delivery. no mail deliveries on Christmas Day. Secure wrapping, complete addresses, and return card in upper left corner. Insure valuables. use registered mail for coins currency and jewelry. Mail deadlines vary by distance. local parcels end Dec 28. Christmas cards should follow early mailing rules to avoid congestion.
Family Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Sorensons
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Sorenson hosted a family Thanksgiving dinner at their home last Thursday. Relatives from outside points joined home folks for a six o'clock turkey feast and a social evening. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Willardson of Magna Mr. and Mrs. GC Bosshardt of Salina and Mrs. James Peterson of Redmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sorenson
A. E. Willardson
Magna
GC. Bosshardt
Salina
James Peterson
Redmond
Birthday Dinner Party for Mrs H W Cherry
Mrs H W Cherry hosted a birthday anniversary dinner at her home on Tuesday evening with fourteen guests. Turkey was the main course at seven forty five followed by mah jongg and solo games. Favors were won by Mrs Ira Overfelt and Mrs J A Hagan, while the men’s solo honors were even. The hostess received many gifts. Guests included De J A Hagan, Ira Overfelt, OC M Edwards, J W Jones, Pred H Jones, Julius Dugeins and Niel Sorenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Cherry
Turkey
Ira Overfelt
J. A. Hagan
Messrs. and Mesdames de. J. A. Hagan
OC. M. Edwards
J. W. Jones
Pred H. Jones
Julius Dugeins
Niel Sorenson
Praise for Uinta Country Agricultural Asset in Utah
Sylvester Pierce reports the Uinta Basin as a major agricultural asset citing abundant water and fertile soil. The Pierces visited Roseville and Fort Duchesne during a weeklong tour finding over 100 carloads of alfalfa seed awaiting shipment. Road improvements highlight the region's potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinta Basin
Sylvester Pierce
Utah
Pierce
Joyce Pierce
Rent Basin
Roseville
Old Fort Duchesne
Gunnison Boy Wounded While Hunting Rabbits
Billy Nelson age 12 son of Mrs Nina Nelson was hunting with Elin Nelson and Devine Madsen in the hills east of Gunnison when his .22 rifle was dropped and discharged. The bullet struck his right leg above the knee, tearing flesh but missing bone. He was treated by a doctor and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Nelson
Nina Nelson
Billy
Elin Nelson
Devine Madsen
Health report from South Sanpete district supervisor
Mrs. G D Peery presents November health activities: 316 pupils examined, 84 defects found, 188 defects corrected, 22 parent notes, 11 homes visited, 70 advices given, 38 talks to schools, and 12 school visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Peery
South Sanpete
New President Named for County Farm Bureau
Geo. B. Cox resigned as president of the County Farm Bureau at a Manti meeting last Friday citing time pressures. David N. Beal of Ephraim was named his successor. A membership drive was planned though no date was set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. B. Cox
County Farm Bureau
Manti
David N. Beal
Ephraim
Cox
Beal
Apostle McKay Addresses Quarterly LDS Conference
Apostle David O. McKay, general superintendent of LDS Sunday Schools, spoke at a two day quarterly conference at the high school in Gunnison. He urged living gospel principles, regular church and Sunday school attendance, with Mrs. J W Jones promoting the Christmas Seal sale and Near East Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David O. McKay
Latter Day Saints Church
Apostle McKay
J. W. Jones
Gunnison Valley Health Center
Near East Relief Fund
Utah
A. E. Park
Chris A. Peterson
Lee Club
Emily Knighton
Ida Johnson
Beet Growers in Gunnison District to Receive Prepaid Payment
About 120 000 will be paid to beet growers in the Gunnison Sugar Company district. Checks mailed from Salt Lake today will deliver the payments for 1925 harvests ahead of schedule, totaling nearly 375 000 for the 1925 beet crop and boosting local prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Gunnison Sugar Company
Salt Lake
Centerfield
Centerfield News Items Reflect Guests and Moves
Mr and Mrs W R Jenson of Salt Lake spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Centerfield and returned home. The Sorenson families from Talmage Utah visited David Sorenson’s home. LeRoy Morley left Centerfield to reside in Gunnison and join Gunnison Sugar factory. W Harvey Ross and son Harvey Ross Jr of Gunnison Sugar Co visited Centerfield for inspections with Mart Sanders. Jenson family members were called to Glenwood for illness of Antone Jenson. David Sorenson and Arley Sorenson visited Mayfield last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jenson
Salt Lake
Chris. Sorenson
Arley Sorenson
Talmage
Utah
David Sorenson
LeRoy Morley
Gunnison
Centerfield
W. Harvey Ross
J. T. Jones Returns From Coastal Vacation
J. T. Jones returned to Gunnison Monday after an extended trip through Seattle Los Angeles and other coast towns. He spent time with his daughter in Seattle and later visited W. F. Holt in Los Angeles. He reports a splendid time and thoroughly enjoyed his vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Jones
Seattle
Wash
Los Angeles
Gunnison
Mr. Jones
W. F Holt
Chevrolet dealer seeks live-wire rep in Provo visit
C B Spraker of Chevrolet Motor Company headquarters in Provo was in town yesterday in talks with several men seeking a live-wire representative. He reports Chevrolet sales as ceasing at a mighty speed and the car becoming a favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Spraker
Chevrolet Motor Company
Provo
Popular baker returns to Gunnison after years away
Bert Kuiper formerly with Elite Bakery returns to Gunnison to resume work at the old stand. He left about three years ago traveling widely including a funeral in Helland. After his return to the United States he spent time in the east. Friends here welcome him back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Kuiper
Gunnison
Mr. Kuiper
Helland
United States
East
Nielson Family Arrives From Falln City Idaho
Joe E. B. Nielson and his son Thomas arrived Monday evening from Falln City Idaho. They will spend two weeks or more visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs M. Madsen in Gunnison and with Chas C. Nielson of Centerfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe EB. Nielson
Thomas
Falln City
Idaho
M. Madsen
Gunnison
Chas. C. Nielson
Centerfield
Elk Hunting Proves Puzzle to Nimrods in Forest Hunts
Manti Forest reports show elk hunting is tougher than anticipated. Rangers note 94 bulls and 4 cows killed in Nebo division up to Nov 29. many elk found in rough snow, with several big bulls reported in Murdy Canyon and Manti Canyon. Cows seized and sold by state game wardens after hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manti Forest
Manti National Forest
Christensen
Nephi
Nebo
Uinta Forest
Upunti
Ferrin
Castle Dale
Manti Canyon
Manti
Salina
Salt Lake
Gooseberry
Wilford Wintch
Mudely
Penson Returns to Gunnison After Absence
John FP Penson who had been away for months tending sheep for James Bown in Gunnison returned Tuesday evening. He was located at Colton and reports prosperous conditions there. He will stay awhile and then proceed to Selt Leake to visit his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FP. Penson
James Bown
Gunnison
Mr. Jonson
Colton
Selt Leake
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Capitol
Lions
Missionary Society
Nimrods
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