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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

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Independence Day Celebration Planned in Gunnisen

Announced plans set for Independence Day events in Gunnisen with a sunrise serenade at 8 am. The program includes games, a kids dance, fireworks, and remarks by local officials. Delmar Higham and McLloyd Erickson oversee activities at Polock Park, with refreshments sold by city volunteers.

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Wedding at Eph Bh Ward chapel ends with Yellowstone trip

Mr Soreness and Lana Allen wed in a ceremony at Eph Bh Ward chapel. The couple left for a Yellowstone trip before returning home to Egdereion.

Mr Soreness Msllent Lana Allen Giann Cord Bomedian Ephbh Ward Chapel Lyweds Yellowstone Egdereion

Pierce Crawford Sews Notable Writing Career Across Nation

Shealae Crawford daughter of Sylvester Pierce of Gunnison gains notice for poetry and fiction. In twelve years she authored about 730 poems and 1800 articles and stories published in outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post. She edits at the Relief Society magazine in Salt Lake City with her husband and daughter nearby.

Ver Pierce Crawford Sylvester Pierce Gunnison New York Times Good Housekeeping Washington Post Washington Evening Star Country Gentleman Shealae Relief Society Magazine Crawford Io Salt Lake City

Law School Graduate Visits Fayette From California

John G. Christensen, accompanied by his wife and two sons Peter and Don, arrived Saturday from Berkeley, California for a weeks visit in Fayette. He recently completed a law course at the University of California with an LLB and will return to California to study for the bar examinations, not for October.

John G. Christensen Peter Don Berkeley California Fayette Chrisensen Hoxie Christensen University of California

Family Reunion Held Monday at Forks in Can yon

The family of Mrs Hone Christensen held a reunion Monday at the Forks in 12th Mile Canyon. Siery descendant of Mrs Christensen and the late Joseph Christensen attended. Those from out of the valley included Frank Hanson and family of San Diego California Bond Christensen family of Berkeley Myron Christensen family of Santaquin and Marvin Christemmen of Salt Lake. Mrs Christensen has a posterity of six sons and one daughter three grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

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Stores To Close On Monday In Independence Day Observance

Businesses across the area will close all day Monday July Std in observance of Independence Day which falls on Sunday Shoppers should stock up on Saturday or carry supplies over the two day holiday Cater and server stature will stay open as usual to serve traveling public.

Big Goo Well Brought In In San Joes County

The Western Natural Gas Co reports a new fatire gar well in San Juan County about 40 miles south of Monticello. It taps 25,000,000 cubic feet daily and will connect to Needles, California. Future wells are planned across the Four Corner states in Utah Arizona Colorado and New Mexico.

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Coast Hatchery Wins National Poultry Title

Coast Hatchery of Margavate Cali won first prize of 5000 dollars in the finals of the National Chicken of Tomorrow contest held in Georgetown Delaware. The Coast Hatchery topped 20 other finalists from 35 states with 1598 points, ahead of Acres Farm and Frac Mon, who shared the top five with 646 points. The event, part of a three-year program by A and P Food Stores, aimed to develop superior meat-type chickens.

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Big Game Board Plans Regional Meets Across Utah Counties

The Big Game Board schedules a series of regional meets starting July 8 to gather input on Utah range problems and deer elk counts. Meetings in Salina Salt Lake City and Nephi will inform season Hunts and board decisions with input from hunters and wildlife groups.

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Willardiss Family Reunion Held in Gunnison

Descendants of the Willamt Willerdiss family gathered for the second annual reunion at Marlin Willard’s home in Gunnison. Eighty eight members attended enjoying visiting and feasting. The evening closed with a large group Wiener roast.

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Monroe Family Group Meet Event Text

A garbled OCR style snippet mentions a Monroe gathering for a family group meeting. Names and phrases appear jumbled, with scattered references to people and places, including possible dates or events, but the legible content is insufficient for a clear summary.

Utah Travel Time proclaimed to boost year round tourism

Governor Merbert H. Mew proclaims July 1 as Utah Travel Time to promote all year travel in Utah, Land of Color. The campaign unites Chambers of Commerce and state agencies with radio broadcasts and events across the state to showcase Utah’s scenic parks, monuments, and historic sites. Local papers will publish event times and places as tourism advocates predict a record year for visitor travel. Wesley Peterson visits the Petersen home, noting friends and veterans as part of the statewide tourism push.

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Power Company Warns On Derrick Moving

The Telluride Power officials warn individuals about dangers and costs tied to moving hay derricks under power lines. The notice highlights risks to life and property and urges caution to prevent accidents and fees.

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Reckless Passing And Driving On The Wrong Side Of Roads

Walter A pyle Soliton discusses reckless passing and driving on the wrong side as major traffic death causes. The piece outlines safe passing practices, the dangers of fast lane changes, and guidelines for judging speed and distance on two lane and multi lane roads. It emphasizes staying behind the center line, using clear space of about 1000 feet, and observing 13 seconds of margin. It also lists precautions like not passing on curves or hills, not passing near intersections, and avoiding passing buses or vehicles discharging passengers.

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Walcott Louis Fight Pictures At Star Theatre

The article describes a boxing match featuring Walcott and Louis shown at Star Theatre. It mentions event details, venue, timing, and local reaction with emphasis on theater presentation and public interest surrounding the bout.

Walcott-Louis Fight Pictures Star Theatre

Jaycees Attend Regional Meet

Laon Emtley, president of the local Junior Chamber of Commerce, and officers Eugene Overfeh Robert Werly and Waynard Jenean attended a regional meet with chapters from Mont Salina Gunnison and Richfield. The gathering included an informal hamquet, an instruction course, a travel talk, and a presentation about the Cedar City stele convention.

Laon Emtley

U of U Extension Sets Registry Record for 1947 48

The Home Study Department at the University of Utah Extension reports 1600 registrants across 26 Utah counties 20 states Alaska and Canada in 2004 courses. Sanpete County ranks fifth with 95 registrations, trailing only Garfield Lake Weber Davis and Utah counties. Growth reflects broader course offerings and rising interest in accessible college correspondence programs.

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