21 Dec 1944
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
Residents of Valley organize a wartime Christmas program to honor brave local service members and ensure an upcoming holiday in peace. The event features carols by local groups, performances by children and schools, and a sequence of festive activities across December, with plans listed for the town’s Christmas dances and community gatherings.
Depositors faced with waived deposits at Gurion Valley Bank during a 1839 event. The bank promises 100 percent of waived deposits to those who called or waited. Checks mailed to those preferring not to call, with instructions to return by Christmas.
Honorably discharged World War I veterans may obtain loan information for remodeling construction or purchasing a home by contacting United States Employment Service at West and South Main. Richard W. Astiell, veteran's representative, will provide details to those interested.
News Force announces a week holiday with the office closed Friday through Monday and reopening Tuesday morning. Paid duties resume on the usual schedule and staff are urged to observe the Christmas break and limit visitor access and partitions.
Mr and Mrs Fred Jurgensen announce the marriage of their son Heth Follett to Blaine Beach son of Mr Frank Beach of Mant The wedding was performed December 11 04 in Salt Lake by Bishop Jon Harper The groom is a veteran of 13 months service in the South Pacific and is on a 21 day furlough
Mra Mo Armstrong returns on Thursday night with Joan Vallejo of California and Wailand, a member of the U S Navy, all located at preset to the Mare Vland Navy.
A nine member Utah Waters Users Association team completed a tour of the lower Colorado and nearby rivers to study projects tied to a proposed treaty with Mexico. Led by William F. Wallace, the group examined ongoing and proposed works, consulted supporters and opponents, and inspected two Virgin and Santa Clara River projects in Washington County worth about 12 million dollars.
Sunday evening the Gunnieen Stake Presidency reorganized the Mayfield ward Sacrament meeting leadership. Lester Honpery released as Bishop. Br. Han arn to serve as First Councilor to the Stake President Elmor Sorensen. Jemne Bartholomew and Herbert Olan also released. Udell Christienace sustained as Bishop with Alvin Lyman as first counselor and Wesley Hansen as second counselor. Robert F. Denison retained as ward clerk. Names take office March 3-4, 1945 or at Stake Conference unless other arrangements.
The Gunnison ward chapel was filled to capacity Friday evening at a party honoring the outgoing Stake Presidency and given by the present officers. A splendid program highlighted the retiring officers with appreciation for their fine work. Wrist watches were presented to each of the three providence and a pen and panel set to the Blake clerk. A brooch was given to the
Mr and Mrs Menneth Jotsen spent Friday of last week as Prove, tremaching Mra ME Arietta traveled to Richiard on Friday where she was seen.
Army orders curtail travel for holiday season from December 11 to January 8. Major General William Shedd directs agencies to deny annual leave for travel unless emergency, aiming to avoid disrupting war efforts while keeping furloughs limited and travel at or below prior limits.
The notice references Mr. ged Mre J. Brutbe departing Mouitay for California with vague constraints on Anna. Hoy Stubbs of Nope and Willuam Bhibbe at Semi Voom appear in garbled form, yielding no clear actions or dates.
A long column chronicles soldiers and families, noting Lt Wayne H. Nelson's homecoming from England and pending report at Santa Monica, along with furloughs for Sgt Allred and Pvt Frank Taylor. It mentions transfers to Camp Gordon, a Hawaii return, and letters from service members, with wartime scenes aboard the hospital ship Samaritan and updates on relatives in Utah and Minnesota.
The Sitard Thestre will present gifts to children, featuring Mr and Mrs Harold Chrie fermen with Ben Peterson and Peter Tetymmed Morsbey among presenters. The event occurs Wednesday in the capital city, with Mr Chrtteer delivering entertainment and a ceremony for attendees.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.