27 Jan 1944
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a letter and sequence of actions with unclear context. It references eating, a patient or person, and a series of disconnected phrases that do not form a complete report or identifiable event.
An 80 year old man from Mayfield died after a head injury in a truck collision involving three men at a Turkey Plant site. All three occupants were injured. one sustained a broken knee cap and deep wounds. The crash occurred on a rural road near Mayfield, with investigation ongoing.
The Utah State Agricultural College, University of Utah and Brigham Young University announced a joint program to provide free speakers on War and Peace topics. Faculty from all three institutions will cover Utah problems, economics, literature, and applied science, led by Dr. L. Horsfall. contact details given for arranging town meetings in Salt Lake City.
Wartime rationing notes list coupons and deadlines across the nation. References to gasoline stamps, shoe stamps, meat and fats, and clothing coupons show varying good-through dates through February and March. Multiple regional notes and stamped sheets indicate ongoing scarcity measures and consumer guidance.
Overtelt and Elmer Bartholomew led a Latvia visit for the Plute Reservoir and Irrigation Company annual meeting. Directors gathered for the afternoon election where Overtelt was re elected to a three year term.
Reports from committees urge residents to buy bonds through their bank or the post office. Do not delay purchases as authorities encourage timely investment.
Fragmentary lines show Mr and Mrs Clive Deyein hosting a modest supper with guests on a Friday evening.
Milan T Didroyd, manager of hat Theodore A Maughan Utah Chief of Placement, seeks women to fill positions. This brief notice calls for female applicants in a hiring drive managed by USES.
A fragmented notice states that a building group sponsors a dance to honor a returning dog gifted with a pre war state of docility and a certificate of commendation. The readable text emphasizes a ceremonial welcome to reintegrate into the community.
The 37th Farm Bureau convention is scheduled for Sacary 2H at the five Nerina Hotel in Salt Lake City. Delegates from Weeden Keay and allied districts will attend, with a program including remarks by local leaders and a morning session on organizational matters.
Twenty one men from Sanpete County were accepted for military service in the United States forces and have reported for basic training or will report soon. The list includes Army selections such as Udell Willard Sorenson Ephraim and others, Navy picks like Henry Leon Embley Gunnison and Reed L Marsen Fairview, and Boyd Morris Marz Laren Manti in the Marine Corps. Those in the Army have been ordered to report for active duty on February 1 1944. All other services have already reported.
Bulldogs defeat Wasatch 80 to 78 in overtime on Friday night as Dalley leads with 16 points and Jensen adds 12. Wasatch’s Wasatch forward scores 18 but the Bulldogs pull ahead late, tying Ephraim and North Sanpete for second place.
Lion Jorgensen has been advanced to Technical Sergeant in the Army Air Forces. Hugh Bertholomew and Mr and Mrs Nerval Mellie reentered a letter from Levi Mellor, a Pacific serviceman, as the Nitey wid awaits official word.
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