Burglars Loot Axtell Store and Postoffice
Thieves burglarized the Axtell post office and Despain’s store in a connected heist. They forced entry under a light, opened a padlocked door with hammer and pry, rummaged the premises, and stole groceries and other goods valued at about $10. No money was found. post office letters were taken. Local officials, including Sheriff Ed Peterson, investigated with no immediate leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axtell Postoffice
C. L. Despain
Axtell
Despain
Denver
Ed. Peterson
Marriage Announced Leland Foote Weds Miss Tanner
Leland Foote son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Foote of Gunnison married Miss Lillie Tanner daughter of Mr and Mrs N W Tanner of Salt Lake City at the Salt Lake temple last Friday. The ceremony was attended by Jacob Foote and Arnold Foote. Leland, a Gunnison native, served as a missionary in the southern states and works in insurance. The bride is active in church and social circles in Salt Lake City. The Foote couple will reside in Salt Lake City.
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Leland Foote
Jacob Foote
Lillie Tanner
Salt Lake City
N. W. Tanner
Gunnison
Salt Lake Temple
Jacob Woote
Arnold Foote
Leland
Salt
Foote
Wide Awake Bridge Club Luncheon Hosts Twelve Guests
Mrs. J. M. Knichton entertained the Wide Awake bridge club and guests Saturday afternoon. Twelve guests played cards with favors won by Mrs. Ray B. Metcalf and Mrs. J. K. Mecalf. Guest prize went to Mrs. Charlotte Villarc. A four oclock luncheon followed.
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J. M. Knichton
Bridge Club
Ray B. Metcalf
J. K. Mecalf
Charlotte Villarc
Widow C M Edwards Receives Weekly Compensation
Mrs. C M Edwards widow of C M Edwards receives weekly compensation of 12 65 for 312 weeks totaling 3946 80. State industrial commission orders Sanpete County to pay hospital and burial bills. Edwards died after a collision while en route to Salt Lake as officers hunted burglars in Gunnison.
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C. M. Edwards
State Industrial Commission
Sanpete County
Salt Lake
Ed. Peterson
Gunnison Drug Company
Union
Edwards
Popular Japanese Bride Matsuye Kaneko Weds Salina Miner
Miss Matsuye Kaneko daughter of Mr and Mrs I Kaneko prominent in Westview Japanese colony married Sanjiro Araki of Salina employed at Sevier Valley Coal mine. The ceremony occurred at the county courthouse in Manti with Ernest J Mortensen officiating. They returned to Gunnison for a private reception. The couple are well known in the region and this marriage is likely the first of its kind in the county.
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Matsuye Kaneko
I. Kaneko
Westview
Sanjiro Araki
Salina
Sevier Valley
Manti
Ernest J. Mortensen
Gunnison
Araki
Salina Canyon
Four-Team Gunnison Stake Basketball Schedule Set
The Gunnison stake features Gunnison Mayfield Centerfield and Hamilton in a two half league from December 1 to February 17. First half games run December 1 8 14 22 29 and January 6. Second half begins January 13 with matches through February 17. Centerfield defeated Hamilton 19 to 10 in the opener.
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Gunnison
Mayfield
Centerfield
Hamilton
Stake
Payton Alexander
Gunnison Valley
Centerield
Gunnison Loses Opening Game Against Mayfield
Gunnison dropped the season opener against Mayfield on December 1 as Mayfield dominated with a fast-paced start. Details continued on the last page.
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Gunnison
Mayfield
Budget Process for State and County Expenditures
The state budget is set every two years with limited taxpayer influence while local budgets are prepared annually. County auditors file tentative budgets by November 1, and county commissioners must adopt final budgets by December 31 after a public hearing. Taxpayers may send representatives to assist in budget formation.
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Appropriations Committee
Salt Lake City
Beaver City
Board of County Commissioners
County Auditor For Public Inspection
Eastern Marriage Of Interest Here
Mrs. Sarah F. Tipton of Gunnison is famed locally as a friendly, social figure. The Hannibal Courier-Post notes the Thanksgiving day marriage of Mrs. Tipton’s daughter to Benjamin F. Brockman of Marion Iowa in Macon. Rev G E Edwards officiated with Ruth Haley and Roscoe N Ruschmeier present. A Thanksgiving dinner followed.
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F. M. Campbell
Chestnut Street
G. E. Edwards
Macon
Ruth Haley
Roscoe N. Ruschmeier
Francis Louise Campbell
T. Earl McCrary
Kansas
City
Sale at Poor Farm Nets County 1400 Dollars
The Sanpete County poor farm stock hay and household effects were auctioned after the board decided to close the farm. An auction in November netted 500 dollars for the county, and on Monday June Metcalf oversaw the sale of farm implements and effects, bringing total proceeds to 1400 dollars.
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Sanpete County
Board of County Commissioners
Metcalf
Radio Pioneer De Forest Defends Culture Versus Ads
Dr. Lee De Forest, famed father of broadcasting, complains that radio has degraded into vulgar advertising. He faults 1927 licensing and self supporting stations for glamorizing blaring ad buys. He argues education and culture were his goal, but commercialism floods airwaves with tasteless products.
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Lee de Forest
United States
Sanpete County
Mits
Radio Commission
Dr. de Forest
Dr. Forest
Cooperation Dances Proving Big Winners
Cooperation dances between Gunnison and North Sevier bring students and faculty closer. Over 100 Gunnison Valley students with basketball teams traveled to Salina for the first event. Salina teams defeated Gunnison squads. Tomorrow North Sevier guests visit Gunnison for a 2 p.m program, 7 p.m games, and a concluding dance.
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Gunnison
North Sevier
Gunnison Valley
Salina
Gunnison High
Charity Bridge Tea Party Big Success in Gunnison
Gunnison Business and Professional Women club held a bridge and rock event at the Gunnison hotel to raise funds for yuletide baskets. About sixty guests enjoyed five rock tables and nine bridge tables with a luncheon at eleven. Net receipts exceeded 15 dollars and funds will buy foods, presents, nuts and candies for needy local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Return to California for Lieutenant Hansen and family
Lieutenant Irvin M. Hansen stationed at San Pedro on the U S S Oklahoma with Mrs. Hansen has returned to the coast after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Allmendinger. Esther Hurd of Cleveland and guest at Mrs. H W Cherry in Salina spent Tuesday as a house guest of Mrs. Kimbal Larsen. Mrs. Wesley Duggins returned home Friday after visiting Salt Lake with her infant daughter who had a minor operation.
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California
Irvin M. Hansen
San Pedro
Calif
Oklahoma
Hansen
John Allmendinger
Allmendinger
Esther Hurd
Cleveland
Ohio
H. W. Cherry
Salina
Kimbal Larsen
Wesley Duggins
Salt Lake
Budget Hearing Set on County 1932 Budget in Manti
Chairman June Metcalf announces a public hearing by the Sanpete county commissioners in Manti on Monday December 28 to discuss the tentative 1932 county budget. The budget has been approved by the board but taxpayers and citizens are invited to give their views.
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June Metcalf
Sanpete
Gunnison Welfare Drive Draws Big City Support
The Gunnison Lions club organized a large relief drive at the Duggins building warehouse. Food and cash raised exceed 160 in food value and 80 in cash with hundreds of volunteers, a matinee for children, and an all ages charity show at the Casino. Donations include sixteen sacks of flour a quarter beef a whole mutton six sacks of coal and more. The Gunnison Community Welfare committee formed to oversee ongoing distribution will operate with two relief groups in the ward.
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Duggins
Gunnison
Lions Club
Relief Society
Gunnison Ward
Gunnison Valley Bank Shines Despite Depression
The Gunnison Valley bank in Sanpete county reports a strong year with excellent finances due to solid collections and prudent management. Federal and state exams praise the board of directors for healthy conditions as the bank navigates widespread economic downturn and imperfect crops.
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Gunnison Valley Bank
Sanpete County
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Anne
Olsen
Willardsen
Modeen
Madsen
G. Laca Anderson
Christensen
Nielson
Christiansen
Barlow
Myrup
W. G. Roylance
Mant
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