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Newspaper

Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

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Stake Conference Attendees Report Strong Turnout at Gunnison

The quarterly Mormon stake conference at Gunnison Valley High School drew strong attendance over Saturday and Sunday. Church leaders stressed priesthood activity and featured talks by President Hansen and others, with Naomi Fjeldsted and J. Pjeldsted among principal speakers.

The Mormon Church Gunnison Valley Chas, Hansen Hans €. Olsen Hansen Charles Rasmussen Bryce Canyon Stake Vanguard Brigham Jensen J. Jensen Howard Childs Joseph Lareen Roy Lund Henry Bartholomew Jean Pjeldsted Leon Mellor A. Barlow Leo D. Bardsley Gunnison Guard Mount American Legion Christina Jensen Milton Perkins Bertice Larson Mutual Improvement Association

November Bride Receives Social Evening at Jones Home

Mr and Mrs F H Jones hosted a family dinner and dance Sunday for the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Douglas Bergeson. Guests included Mrs Bergeson, sister of Mrs Jones, who traveled from Salt Lake City. A five thirty dinner featured holiday decor and a wedding cake centerpiece. The event continued with old time dances and progressive bridge with honors to Mrs Norman and Blaine Larson. Bergeson couple plan a Logan trip and then a coast honeymoon.

F. H. Jones Douglas Bergeson Howard Norman Blaine Larson Bergeson Logan

Engagement announced for Rachel Childs and Marion Fautin

Cen terfield parents Mr and Mrs Hubert Childs announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Rachel Childs to Marion Fautin of Axtell The marriage is set for Wednesday December 9 Also mentioned are Hyrum Christiansen Gunnison merchant and J N Christiansen Mayfield merchant who left Tuesday for Salt Lake for business and leisure until Friday

Hubert Childs Centerfield Rachel Childs Marion Fautin Axtell Hyrum Christiansen Gunnison J. N. Christiansen Mayfield Salt Lake Priday

Deep Snow in Twelve Mile Canyon Elevates Water Supply

Ranger Ed Cox reported heavy snow in Twelve Mile canyon near Gunnison. He estimated about two and a half to three feet on the mountain tower and noted gullies and ravines were well filled, impacting the valley water supply.

Ed. Cox Gunnison Manti Forest Twelve Mile Canyon Gunnison Valley Mr. Cox

Scout Executives In Important Meeting

Bryce Canyon council of the Boy Scouts of America elected L. R. Andersen to a new term as president at the Gunnison gathering on November 2. Officers named include M. Nielson, Allred, Fjeldsted, Frandsen, DeLaney, Barker, Matthews, Eckersley and Hatch. District committeemen represented 35 districts with attendees from North Sanpete, Moroni, South Sanpete, Gunnison, and others. Budget quotas totaling 1256.00, set at 5 cents per capita, were approved unanimously with traveling expenses covered for Wayne, Garfield and Panguitah districts.

L. R. Andersen Bryce Canyon North Sevier Sevier South Sevier Garfield Oscar Kirkham Salt Lake Wm. G. Barton Ephraim L. R. Anderson Chas. Rasmussen Gunnison Gilbert Fjeldsted Centerfield Pjeldsted J. H. Magleby R. F. Bagnall Moroni B. L. Matthew Gaffeld Joseph F. Peterson J. N. Thompson South Sanpete A. G Maernfeld Spco Arons Wayne

Who Is Responsible for Public Expenditures Article 3

A citizen may review his budget items and prune nonessential costs to fit what he can afford. Officials set budgets within legal limits, but taxpayers must participate by voicing needs at hearings. Active public input shapes state and local expenditures. inaction leads to unvoiced demands and higher bills. The next article promises budget formulation details.

Cer County Commission School Board City Commission

Local social rounds note visits and gatherings

Local social items report Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Modeen and Miss Lucile Modeen visiting Salt Lake and Ogden for business. Mrs. Chester Larsen guests at the Swains in Gun nnison while visiting relatives. George and Mrs. Larsen joined Thanksgiving at Edwin Larsen’s. Ira Overfelt entertained guests from Los Angeles for a dinner party and cards. Edd Jensen hosted Thanksgiving for the Mellor family and A A Palmer of Manti. Nate Willmore of Gunnison bakery toured to Eureka with Cecil Wilson and Wilson Willmore. Nate’s test Chev trip took five hours with no speed cops observed.

Andrew Modeen Lucile Modeen Salt Lake Ogden Mrs George Larsen Edwin Larsen Ira Overfelt Julia Helen Hagen Ethel Regan Los Angeles F. H. Jones C. E Anderson J. T. Jones Edd. Jensen Roy Mellor A. A. Palmer Manti Nate Willmore Gunnison Eureka Cecil Wilson Wilson Willmore

Royal Neighbors Luncheon-Bridge at Wistaria

Mrs Ellen Kearns hosted a Royal Neighbors luncheon bridge at the Wistaria from two to six thirty. In progressive bridge the first prize went to Mrs W G Roylance, second to Mrs Elizabeth Peterson, guest prize to Mrs J B Roper, and consolation to Mrs C J Talek. A five oclock luncheon served to seventeen.

Ellen Kearns Wistaria W. G. Roylance Elizabeth Peterson J. B. Roper C. J. Talek

Power Company Signs Deal To Supply Manti City

Manti City announces a contract with Telluride Power to provide auxiliary power from Beaver Canyon stations. Rate set at 3 cents per kWh with a 2000 kWh allowance and a maximum $60 payment, transmission to city limits and hookup to local lines. Officials expect full service by the 15th, noting municipally owned plant is inadequate and a new engine would cost about $25,000. Local labor will be used for the transfer.

Manti City Telluride Power Company Manti Beaver Canyon Sanpete County Mant

Knightons Honored at Salt Lake Bridge Parties

Mr and Mrs J M Knighton spent last week end at Salt Lake and returned to Gunnison. Mrs Knighton was a guest at Mrs H W Pingree s auction bridge party and on Saturday Mr and Mrs Pingree hosted a special bridge party with the Knightons as guests. Mrs Knighton captured first honors.

J. M. Knighton Salt Lake Gunnison

Whittenburg Family Plans Coast Vacation

D. H. Whittenburg chief agriculturalist for the Gunnison Sugar company and Mrs. Whittenburg depart by auto for a two week vacation. They travel to Los Angeles visit relatives in La Mesa and Tulare before continuing to San Francisco and other coast points.

D. H. Whittenburg Gunnison Sugar Company

Mayfield Freshmen to Stage Extraordinary Dance

Mayfield freshmen plan an extraordinary dance at the Mayfield school Friday night December 11. Dancing will be the feature with other stunts. Orchestra leader Ralph Migliaccio and his musicians will provide music. Green and white decorations will enhance the venue as class leaders seek a banner crowd and warn that if you miss the dance you’ll be sorry.

Mayfield Ralph Migliaccio

Gunnison Lions Club Backed Charity Drive Promotes Relief Effort

Gunnison Lions Club with city officials church and civic groups forms a five member committee to organize aid for the needy. A community theater benefit next Monday provides admission for donations of food fuel and clothing with proceeds stored in a city warehouse under Myrum Christiansen.

Gunnison Lions Club Lions Club Chas. Rasmussen Red Cross Gunnison Hamilton Relief Society Myrum Christiansen

Western Section Recommendations Support Land Use Plan

The conference on land utilization in Chicago in November 1921 backed western interests. Utah State Agricultural College Director William Petersen said the reclamation recommendation focuses on finishing existing projects and rehabilitating water rights, with no new colonization. It also endorsed federal protection of Rocky Mountain watershed areas and proposed administration of the public domain to conserve grazing lands.

Chicago William Petersen Utah State Agricultural College West Peterson Reclamation Service Rocky Mountain Conference

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