Well Known Editor Epperson Dies in Ogden New Year Death
William Perry Ep person known as Dad Epperson editor of The Reflex at Kaysville since 1912 died suddenly of heart trouble during a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Hotel Bigelow in Ogden. A Utah newspaper leader and former state legislator, he chaired the Utah State Press association legislative committee and founded The Ogden Test. He began as a printer in Illinois and rose to prominent publisher and advisor to many journalists.
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William Perry Epperson
Utah
Utah State Press Association
Epperson
Ogden
Inland Printing Company
Kaysville
Salt Lake
Hotel Bigelow
Emergency Operation Aids Young Boy's Recovery
Linage: Marlin Hyatt one year old and son of Mr and Mrs Lance Hyatt is at Salina hospital recovering from emergency surgery performed Sunday after a ruptured appendix was discovered on examination following a late Saturday evening illness. Due to his good health and strong resistance, doctors and hospital care give high hopes for a full recovery.
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Marlin Hyatt
Lance Hyatt
Salina Hospital
Marlin
Salina
Take Music Training in Gunnison and Ephraim
Misses Leona Michaelson Beth Childs Gertrude Edwards Inez Jackson Evelyn Mortensen Mrs June Metcalf of Gunnison and Gilbert Fieldsted of Centerfield joined free music and chorus training offered by the LD church. More than 180 attended the Gunnison college city session with strong enthusiasm. next Ephraim course begins Friday January 10.
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Leona Michaelson
Beth Childs
Gertrude Edwards
Inez Jackson
Evelyn Mortensen
June Metcalf
Gunnison
Gilbert Fieldsted
Centerfield
Ephraim
College City
Utah Poultrymen Share In Bonuses
More than 6,000 Utah poultry producers will receive 150 million in bonuses for 1930, announced by Clyde C. Edmonds general manager. Bonuses are paid in association stock with 8 percent dividends. cash dividends totaling over 20,000 will be mailed after January 1. Individual shares vary by producer based on stock outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative Association
Clyde C. Edmonds
Gunnison Man Weds Ardeth Wyatt in Salt Lake Ceremony
Austin Larsen son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Larsen of Gunnison married Ardeth Wyatt formerly of Denver in a Salt Lake City city and county building ceremony on Monday morning. The couple plan to reside in Gunnison where Larsen has worked in trucking. Wyatt has lived in Salt Lake and Denver prior to the marriage.
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Austin Larsen
Edwin Larsen
Ardeth Wyatt
Denver
Salt Lake
Larsen
Gunnison
County Officers Sworn In During Sanpete Inauguration
Sanpete county officers elected in November were sworn in at Manti by Judge Dilworth Woolley. Junius Metcalf was reappointed chairman of the county board for a two year term as Commissioners Gunderson and Cook praised his leadership and noted progress on county road projects.
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Sanpete
Manti
Dilworth Woolley
Junius Metcalf
Board of County Commissioners
Gunderson and Cook
Metcalf
Birthday and social gatherings in Provo and Gunnison
A Provo birthday celebration on December 28 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Halverson honored Mrs. O H Halverson with a 30 guest family dinner at their home. Earlier, Mrs. Edd Jensen hosted a birthday party for her son Waynard with 20 attendees and a Christmas tree centerpiece. The Wide Awake bridge club met at Mrs. Ray B Metcalf’s home for an afternoon game session with prizes and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Halverson
Ray Metcalf
Harold Halverson
Hugh Halverson
Vearl Peterson
Provo
Ernest Halverson
Gunnison
O. H. Halverson
Edd. Jensen
Waynard
Bridge Club
Ray B. Metcalf
L. D. Bardsley
B. A. Madsen
J. FE. Metcalf
A. M. Peterson
Utah Egg Producers Share Profit From Premium Marketing
The Utah egg association distributes a $150,000 year end premium from 1930. Members receive 30 cents per case for eggs handled, with Edwards noting the bonus reflects producers equity in the state group. Premiums arise from marketing Utah eggs beyond regular prices in New York.
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Edmonds
Utah
New York
Ahead for 1931 We Must Focus on Main Street Prosperity
An optimistic 1931 outlook urges individuals to drive prosperity through personal effort and local markets rather than stock market fear. It stresses high living standards, national resiliency, and collective achievement over centralized power, urging proactive action in the new year.
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Wall Street
Main Street
United States
Napoleon
Local Social Roundup From Gunnison Valley
Local residents and visitors share New Year events and travels. Mentions include Duggins Petersons trips to Provo and Salt Lake, bridge parties hosted by Petersons and Metcalfs, arrivals of Ben Peterson and Bert Arnold returning to the University of Utah, and multiple visits to Salt Lake City for business and relatives. Also notes baby birth for Leo Mickelson and health update for Rupert Bouvang.
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Bert Arnold
Salt Lake
University of Utah
L. J. Arnold
Spearmint
Speedy traveling from Gunnison to Los Angeles in 14 hours
John Allmendinger with Mrs. Allmendinger and Miss Irene Allmendinger set a record driving 700 plus miles from Gunnison to Los Angeles in 14 hours in an Imperial S07 Chrysler. They averaged near 50 mph and visited relatives in Los Angeles Long Beach and San Pedro before returning, praising road conditions and coastal climate.
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Gunnison
John Allmendinger
Allmendinger
Irene Allmendinger
Los Angeles
Allmendingers
Long Beach
San Pedro
Moroni Meets Bulldogs in Season Opener
Moroni and Gunnison Valley high school Bulldogs prepare for the San pete division basketball opener Friday night. Moroni is favored as a top team, while Gunnison Valley aims to provide a strong showing at home with Tollestrup, Anderson, Christensen, Barlow, and Michaelson leading the lineup. Paul Duggins misses the first three games, with Rasmussen Madsen and Jensen as reserves for the trip. First league game set for January 16 at Gunnison against North Sanpete.
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Sanpete
Bulldogs
Gunnison Valley High School
Moroni
Alexander
Paul Duggins
Duggins
Tollestrup
Anderson
Christensen
Barlow
Michaelson
Rasmussen
Madsen
Jensen
Gunnison
North Sanpete High School
Poultry Prices Theme At Utah Producers' Convention
Problems facing Utahs poultry industry and its impact on all involved will be discussed at the Utah Poultry Producers Cooperative association annual meeting January 19 to 21 at the Newhouse hotel Salt Lake. Expected attendance reaches several hundred poultrymen with turkey sessions opening January 19 under the Utah Turkey Growers association and egg and chicken sessions starting January 20 at 9 am. Community singing led by E J Kirkhare and selections by the Springville quartet open the program.
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Utah
Utah Poultry Producers' Cooperative Association
Newhouse Hotel
Salt Lake
Utah Turkey Growers’ Association
E. J. Kirkhare
Thhe
Springville Cuartet
Newlyweds Honored at Centerfield Wedding Reception
Thelma Anderson and Arley Sorenson, married December 24 at Rifield, were toasted at Centerfield home of Mr and Mrs Percy Anderson. About 100 guests attended a dinner and evening of well wishes and good cheer.
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Percy Anderson
Centerfield
Thelma
Arley Sorenson
Richfield
Commissioners Set Higher 1931 Budget
Sanpete county commissioners announced the 1981 budget with total allotments of $131,547.60, slightly above the 1980 figure of $130,234.10. The document lists department allocations including sheriff, treasurer, clerk, assessor, and road funds among many items.
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Sanpete County
County Fair Fund
Royal Neighbors Install New Gunnison Officers
Officers elected in December were installed at a January meeting at Mrs. Lyda B. Duggins home. New seats included Mrs. J. M. Knighton oracle and Mrs. Ira Overfelt vice oracle with other posts filled by Mrs. Charlotte Villard recorder and Mrs. Albert McKenna receiver. Luncheon and bridge followed. hostesses were Mrs. Albert McKenna and Mrs. Rose Larsen.
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Gunnison
Lyda B. Duggins
J. M. Knighton
Oracle
Ira Overfelt
Charlotte Villard
Albert McKenna
L. G. Anderson
J. A. Hagan
Sanford Anderson
Rose Larsen
Missionary Welcomed Home From England Mission
The city hall, used temporarily for a Mormon church meeting, overflowed Tuesday evening for a welcome home party for Richard Gledhill returning from a mission in England. Friends joined in songs, instrumental music, and a talk by Richard, followed by dancing and light refreshments.
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Richard Gledhill
England
Richard
Delta Couple Visits Gunnison On New Year’s Day
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Johnson of Delta spent New Year’s Day in Gunnison as guests at the home of Chas. P. Peterson, father to Mrs. Johnson.
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June Metcalf
Joseph Willardson
Ephraim
Lynn Johnson
Delta
Gunnison New Year's Day
Chas. P. Peterson
Johnson
Open Season Proposed by Manti Fish and Game Club
The Manti Fish and Game Club votes for an annual open season for bull elk across its vast grazing area and forest lands at Manti National Reserve. Randall Turpin, belit igame warden, praised for combating poachers and promoting outdoor sports, receives high commendation for his efforts.
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Manti
Fish & Game Club
Manti National Reserve
Randall Turpin
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Utah Poultrymen
J. C. Penney
J.C. Penney Co
Ben Peterson
Bert Jensen
Hyrum Gates
J. E. Kimber
George Swain
Leo Mickelson
Er. J. Erickson
Veneel
M. L. Mansfield
Hart J. Sanders
R. K. Gaddie
Gunnison Sugar Company
Moroni Jensen
Antone Bastian
Leon Larsen
Sseven
Traverfelt
Mias
Helen Overfelt
Eugene Overfelt
Lois Overfelt
The
Holy Cross Hospital
Carl A. Erikson
Ray Erikson
Ray Hermansen
State University
Floyd Childs
Fred H. Jones
J. C. Penney Company
P. O. Anderson
Sharon
Drummond
Idaho
J. S. Peterson
Rupert Bouvang
S. K. Roper
Marius Jensen
F. C. Bullock
Betty Villard
Antone Villard
August Villard
Occidental College
Nephi
Villard
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