31 Dec 1953
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
1
A community message pledges honest effort to improve the area in 1004 and invites citizens to back hometown projects. It wishes happiness wealth peace and prosperity for residents and asks for support in making the community a better place.
G Ernest Bourne, representative secretary of Utah Safety Council, urged motorists to guard against snow hazards. He warned that tread choice, visibility, and reduced traction demand heightened caution and proper equipment such as channel cuts and correct windshield wipers to reduce stopping distance and improve starting grip. He emphasized lowering speeds and maintaining emergency visibility as essential for safe winter driving.
Members of the Literary Society entertained their husbands at a Christmas party on Monday evening December 28. They enjoyed turkey dinner at Maden's Cafe then gathered at the Greener home for games and viewing. Mr. and Mrs. Boeck won first prize while Mr. and Mrs. Christensen took Low scare prizes.
An AU meeting of the Utah Grate Riding Chit Association in December divided District 7 and added a new district, increasing the state total. The new area spans from Ba- Ninn Canyon to the county line, with current members listed, including several named individuals.
A New Years Eve dance at the Redmoral Youth Center is announced with the North Sewered Gunnison Fishes listed as attendees. Officers report the event aims to bring Redmond residents together to welcome the New Year and encourage participation.
The Gunton Valley Young Farmers announce an income tax class on Monday January 4 at Guoni Valley High School. Expert C C Soregaen of Astoll will lead the discussion. A veterinary class follows January 6 with Dr Play Mortensen of Ephraim as instructor, offering 10 classes and field trips for a moderate fee of 67.00. Contact organizers for details.
Snow College announces winter adult education classes beginning January 6, expanding the trade and industrial offerings. Courses will run Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm, with options in clothing and textiles, remodeling, carpentry, German, art, and guidance, aiming to maximize Wednesday attendance across outlying areas.
League play among the M Men group begins January 7 in the valley with a trophy for the winner. Several games are listed, including Axtell at Centerfield and Gunnison at Gunnison, as the series starts amid rescheduled rounds.
In Service Quanties Virginia a Marine Corps officer class completed the officer deployment course at the Marine Corps base in Clayue Th. Teemen Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs Alton Jensen of Grannivon Utah, is among those commissioned and reported to Camp Pendleton California for duty.
A three vehicle collision near the valley in Guana caused minor damage but no injuries. Drivers Lip Allen Erickeen Gunnivoo and Geratiline Ogden Provurr from Los Angeles and Provo respectively reported minor injuries. all were treated and released at local hospitals as a precaution.
A brief notice notes Mr and Mire Geonpe and associates were active whalers on the fore part of the week, signaling quarry work or pursuit at sea. The fragment confirms ongoing maritime activity but lacks additional specifics.
Utahns are urged to donate clothing and bedding for war-ravaged Pusan Korea victims. The drive, organized by the Utah Nations Giberd Armed Forces Reserves and the Deseret News and Telegram, collects at armories statewide January 2 and 3 and ships items to San Francisco for transport to Pusan.
A fragmented piece on car headlights and night driving explains how proper lighting aids vision and safety. It urges drivers to check headlights, beams, and signals, and to ensure all lights work to avoid accidents at night. It notes the responsibility of dealers and service shops in maintaining lighting systems.
The column highlights new and late books at the library including Mrs Tarkmer's Family a novel about family and moral conflicts and a two volume Christmas literature and art annual. It notes Vern Harward son of Mrs Willard Jens from Centerfield finishing a two year enlistment in the 18 armed forces and discharge on December 18 then reuniting with wife and son in Salt Lake City.
Mrs Eugyne Overfelt sustained two breaks in her polvis a fractured ankle and broken rib and Mer. Cverfelt had cute about the moutte and over the eye. The Overfelts were returning from Provo after visiting Helen Overfelt of California. The collision occurred near Gunnison at 6 49 p m on a Sunday evening. Mrs Overfelt was taken to Payson Hospital and later moved by Gunnison to another facility for treatment.
Winners were announced by the Gulliten Jutile Chanter of Commerce for residential Christmas lighting awards. A Friday report notes three winners, with a Sunbeam Automatic toaster prize for first place. A collision occurred at South and Main as a delivery car and another vehicle collided. no injuries were reported.
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