17 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1942
Page
1
The front page poem centers on Clarence Peters and Benny Lane of the Flying Portress 222, with lines praising the spirit of the men and a refrain about a well known theme. The verse weaves references to gunner roles and wartime camaraderie as it depicts the home front.
The readable fragments describe a local notice with unclear place names and partial phrases. No coherent event or identified entities remain clearly extractable for a reliable summary.
An obituary tribute service for Mrs Joyce Follett was held Friday at the Cudhtes field chapel with speakers and musical selections. The service featured hymns including Oh My Father and Some Things We Understand, followed by interment at Con orfield Cay Cemetery. Attendees from Monroe and nearby towns included Mrs Ray Barney, Clarence Martley, Ethel Herrin, Ross Kempail and Rose Barney.
Legion and Auxiliary to present program at WATE ET. Local veterans group plans display of wartime memorabilia and speakers. Event aims to inform residents about service history and community support initiatives. Organizers invite attendance from the public and members.
A fragmented wartime transcript describes the crew of ship "222" and their orders. It references pilots sailors and a plan to fly and reach Belza NH for a jog. The narrator notes grounding details and names Wells and Cramer as part of the crew.
Information from General Headquarters Southwest Pacific area confirms Second Lieutenant Bernard E. Anderson, son of Mrs Elmer Bartholomew of Payette Idaho, was awarded the Purple Heart by Lieutenant General George Keaney. Anderson was wounded over Hamner New Britain on October. His mother says he will soon return to duty.
An oblique, fragmented text describes an Irish mayor in Santo Barburs California sworn to act, facing telegrams demanding payment details, payroll deductions, and potential firings. The piece references local figures like Oncke Josephus Paxton and uses quirky dialogue about taxes and diners.
County potato growers learn that potato payments and allotments will not be set under the 143 farm program. Instead, farm goals will be established and those planting less than a set percentage of their goal will be ineligible for price supporting programs. Wheat marketing quotes and acreage allotments will not be relaxed, with a drive to plant war crops where possible.
A joint statement from the American Red Cross and the U S Department of Agriculture says large quantities of food will be moved to feed American and allied war victims in occupied and allied lands. The Agricultural Marketing Administration and Red Cross shipments include dry milk, butter, juice, and canned goods sent to prisoners of war refugees and civilians, with regular deliveries to Egypt the Middle East occupied France and other areas.
A large memorial service was held Wednesday at Ward Chapel Woollmeday for James Nielson who devoted seventy years to the community. Bishop Alms Peterson and President Chas S. Nansen spoke of his life and deeds while a choir led with hymns including In The Garden and Sometime We Understand. The benediction occurred at Mantl City cemetery as flowers formed a grateful tribute to a man long esteemed by friends and neighbors.
War Manpower Commission appeals to farmers and agricultural workers to register with the U S Employment Service for mining and smelting jobs due to shortages of war materials. Officials urge loyal citizens to fulfill wartime duty and promise release to return to agriculture as spring nears. Employment Service will issue special cards to control travel and ensure access to fuel for workers headed to mining areas.
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