21 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
1
The Gunnison area outlines a busy Christmas season with a First Primary Christmas event, a high school cantata, and multiple ward gatherings. Santa visits homes, a community tree lighting is planned, and Hanford area residents prepare for deliveries and gift exchanges.
Miss Mody Anderson of Fillmore served as maid of honor at the Salt Lake City themed wedding of Miss Metta Sein and Charles Kay Sturdevant. The couple exchanged vows in the dinwivle ring ceremony and departed for housekeeping in Salt Lake City. Relatives from California Nevada and Utah attended, with a large family presence.
May Larson Failora died recently. funeral set for Tuesday in Gunnison. Survived by seven sons and three daughters including John C. Zalay, Bertha Glen, Alfred Larson, and Lorne Larsen. husband Wilh and Annir Jones Baie listed among family. The couple settled in Spring City, she taught Relief Society and Priming, with ties to the LDS church. Obituary notes interment in Gunnison with a service at the local cility and outreach to relatives in Utah.
Payton Alexander, principal of the Ciuigat Valley high, announced this week that no more driver tests would be given at the school. Tests were to be provided by the Utah State Highway Patrol, but manpower shortages and internal reviews delayed the program.
Sanpete Division announces league play dates with first half matches on January 5 and January 17 to 18, featuring teams such as Wasatch Maroni Mani Snow North Sanpete and Gunnison. The second half runs February 2 to 16 with matches including Wasatch Gunnison Moroni Wasatch at various venues. Obituary notes Florence May Paternon Easton dies at Salina Hospital after long illness. survivors include sisters and a brother.
Fragmentary report discusses highway cleanup and safety concerns near Axtell Redmond corridor. Mentions local figures and groups debating waste dumping issues and roadside blight, withCalls for action to curb littering and improper disposal along the highway.
A Turkey plant informs workers of a wage scale update and back wages dispute. Officials emphasize no payment until legal figures are verified and the matter is fully checked, with several hundred dollars possibly due if law applies locally.
Mire Mary Filia Metcall Chew, a former Gunniwa Valley resident, died Sunday at her Vernal home after a stroke. Funeral services were held in Vernal Trenday. She was born John Hoyle Chew on July 0, 1801 in Conterfield and moved to the Winter Basin in 1000.
The Gonnison Camp Daw iters and Wild Pioneers celebrate a gift of twelve volumes from the Literary "12" group, titled Heart Throba Of The Wort, compiled by Kate B Carter. The remaining volumes will be donated to the sponsoring club or released to press. Members thank DAP for the gift and pledge to expand the library for Valley residents.
The Stake Presidency expresses gratitude and warm appreciation for the loyalty and support of every member. Message conveys heartfelt blessings, affection, and gratitude for ongoing spiritual unity within the stake.
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