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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

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Bond Issue Boost S Sanpete District Gunnison High School

South Sanpete district urges a 3200,000 bond vote to fund Gunnison High School housing and district wide improvements. Polls open 7 am to 7 pm at Van Nordteck building. Eligible property taxpayers urged to vote yes to advance education. Gunnison precinct urged for full 100 percent turnout.

van Nordteck P. m Gunnison High School South Sanpete Gunnison Gunnison Villey Mem Ephraim Mant Centerfield Mayfield

New Gunnison City National Bank Opens to Public

The Gunnison City National Bank formally opened last Saturday amid flowers and visitors touring the new building. Cashier Clyde C Edmonds reports strong early interest and steady growth, with capitalization of 56000 and a 7500 surplus. Officers include J. M Knighton president and James Bown vice president. directors listed as Knighton Montealf Dugegins Bown Christiansen Bown Beauregain Olson and Willardson.

Gunnison City National Bank Clyde C Edmonds Gunnison City National J. M Knighton James Bown Clyde CC. Edmonds Copper National Bank of Salt Lake J. M. Knighton William Montealf S. M. Dugegins J. N. Christiansen William Bown, Jr M. Beauregain Hans Olson Joseph Willardson

Gunnison Seeks High School Bond Vote Approval

Residents of Gunnison rally behind proposals to fund a new high school. Campaigns push for voter support to authorize bonds covering construction costs and long term debt. Community groups emphasize updated facilities, safety upgrades, and enhanced programs for students.

Gunnison Invited to Mt Nebo Hike by Nephi Club

The Commercial club of Nephi announces a hike to Mt Nebo summit for Tuesday July 20 inviting Gunnison residents to join. A. B. Gibson, publicity chairman, asks locals to meet at Terey's station the night before. The trail, completed by the government, allows easy ascent by horse or on foot.

Mt. Nebo Commercial Club of Terey’s

Talented Reader Here Saturday in Gunnison

A high merit entertainment arrives at Relief Society hall in Gunnison Saturday night at 8 30. Miss Lydia Fonnesbeck famed reader and impersonator travels the United States on chautauqua circuits and is praised by critics for character work and dramatic reading of Experi ence. Local talent adds several solo numbers. Calgary Herald lauds her captivating reading of Experi ence praising her voice and stage presence.

Gunnison Relief Society Hall New Hogland States Lydia Onnesbeck George W. Hobart

Centerfield Voters Hear Bond Election Appeals

J G B Jacobson president of the South Sanpete school board and Superintendent BE Reid addressed Centerfield voters on the importance of supporting the school bond election next Monday. Both speakers gave able addresses and were warmly received.

J. G B. Jacobson South Sanpete BE. T. Reid Centerfield

Sunday School Benefit Plays at R. S hall

The Heart of Pierrot and The Exchange will be staged on Tuesday evening July 20 at the R. S hall to benefit Gunnison ward Sunday schools. Local talent will perform in two entertaining plays full of fun and mirth.

Pierrot R. S Hall Gunnison Ward

Pioneer Day Exercises Set For Gunnarson Event

Pioneer day in Gunnarson to be observed with morning casino theater exercises and an afternoon children's dance. Saturday the 24th features singing by a double quartet, Ruth Perkins reading, Harry Days of Utah address, piano solo Ida Johnson, opening prayer, Clyde C Edmonds address, George Larsen cornet, Elva Sorenson song, more singing, final benediction by Earl Pickett, and a Peterson hall children's dance at 2 PM coordinated by Sunday school and Primary officials.

Gunnarson Casino Theater J. M. Kearns Cosesee Ruth Perkins Harry Days Utah Ida Johnson Clyde C. Edmonds Cornet George Larsan Foscuir Cccscressecserensete Elva Sorenson Simapan

Humphreys to Leave Gunnison J C Penney Store for Tremont Neb

Walter L Humphreys longtime manager at the J C Penney store in Gunnison will depart next Sunday for Tremont Nebraska to open a new company store. He will become a partner by acquiring an interest in Fremont Nebraska and will undertake a buying trip to St Louis and St Paul. Mrs Humphreys and Wendall accompany to Colorado before settling in Fremont.

Walter L. Humphreys J. C. Penney Company Gunnison Tremont Nebraska Mr. Humphreys Fremont St. Louis St. Paul

Open Air Meeting At Bank Corner Draws Large Crowd

A Sunday evening open air meeting at the bank corner drew a large audience under suitable auspices. Lloyd Bartholomew of Fayette and Fred Fjeldsted, returning missionaries, gave addresses. A selected choir rendered several selections. Another meeting is planned next Sunday with outside speakers announced.

Bank Corner Lloyd Bartholomew Fayette Fred Fjeldsted

Pool Halls Consolidate and Expand in Halverson Building

Martin and Ole Paterson, long-time operators of a Halverson building pool hall, have bought half of Palmer and Roper hall and merged the two interests. The consolidated firm will move into the newly completed John S. Peterson building just south of Elite cafe, add tables, and create a large up-to-date pool hall in the southern part of the state. A new eight-foot soda fountain and refreshment parlor will be installed, with the fountain arriving soon and installation to begin promptly.

Gunnison Valley Bank Sets All Time One Day Record

In a period of national financial strain the Gunnison Valley bank surpassed its previous daily peak by reaching 100197.18 in total business on Monday. About 30000 of this was new deposits with the rest from loans cashier's checks and other items. The bank focuses loans on agricultural interests and expects harvests to push prosperity higher. Cashier J W Jones said the record signals local progress and anticipates beating it after bumper crops this fall.

Gunnison Valley Bank J. W. Jones

New Partnership Formed In Guantson Auto Business

Lenno Rosenvall and Lester Jepson, prominent young businessmen of Guantson, form a new partnership in the automobile and garage trade. Jepson just bought a half interest in Rosenvall garage. They plan many changes including modern machinery and up to date equipment. Specializing in auto repair and all mechanical work.

Lenno Rosenvall Lester Jepson Guantson

New Manager Named at J C Penney Gunnison Store

Ronald C. Norman, longtime J C Penney employee, is promoted to manager of the Gunnison store following Walter Humphreys promotion to partner at the Fremont New store. Norman brings extensive experience and assumes duties left vacant by Humphreys.

Walter Humphreys Fremont, New Garaney Ln Gunnison J. C Penney Company Ronald C. Norman Norman Humphreys

Sunday School Hour Changed at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterians at Gunnison change Sunday school from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. All children are invited to attend the Sunday morning services.

Presbyterians Af Gunnison

Presbyterian chapel to hold services next Sunday eve

Regular semi monthly services will be held at the chapel next Sunday evening at 30 o'clock Rev Russell Woltz of Manti will deliver the sermon All are cordially invited to attend

Presbyterian Chapel Russell Woltz Manti

Rushing Drainage District Works Across 4000 Acres

Progress accelerates on Sanpete Drainage District No 1 with two large ditching machines digging new canals. A 15 inch main with three laterals, and two 5 inch mains at Kearns ranch, drain into the river. Tile factory outputs 4000 feet daily, workers from farms assist hauling rings, and officials report highly satisfactory progress toward reclaiming thousands of acres.

Sanpete Henry Terns Arrowpine Ranch Robbins Ranch Kearns

Hazardous Season Is Again Here

Forest fire expenditures on the six su permountain national forests for the just closed fiscal year reached 290000 dollars for labor, supplies and equipment used to suppress over 700 fires. Most fires came in July September. Costs exclude tribal fire suppression and forest resource losses. Over 80 percent were caused by careless visitors who left campfires unattended. Officials anticipate improved methods, public cooperation, and strict enforcement to curb losses through fall.

Forest Service

Boy Scouts Parade Through Town on Mountain Tour

A caravan of 42 Scout automobiles from Salt Lake City passed Gunnison en route to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. They were met near Christenburg by about fifteen Gunnison Scouts and local residents, and escorted to Axtell. The Salt Lake group plans visits to southern Utah scenic points for a real good time.

Salt Lake Gunnison Zion Nations Park Bryce’s Canyon Christenbursg

Two Fast Teams To Clash Sunday

Two fast teams meet Sunday in a high stakes game with strong rivalry and full strength lineups. The contest is billed as the most hotly contested in the season, as the Gunnison Sugar Kings seek to grab the honors with confidence from their rivals.

Goosenless Gunnison Sugar Kings Gral Il Gerowiinds Weissesso

Gunnison Defeats Nephi in Low-Scoring Tilt

Gunnison dominated Nephi with strong pitching by Fredrickson and sound fielding. Nephi edged ahead briefly in the fourth inning but Gunnison plated four in the sixth, authoring a decisive 10 percent victory as Ro Edwards, Lee Pace, and Fred Jones sparked the hitting. The Sugar Kings later upset Moroni 10 to 8, while Canissson battled in a separate clash to a 4 to 8 score in a tense day of baseball.

Gunnison Nephi B. Petty Tyee Ro Edwards Lee Pace Fred Jones Fredrickson Gunnison Ward Wes Pune Wimpire Protadice Theo Debrion Evercarrie

Local Ward Conference Notes and Names Listed

A fragmentary report lists attendees and officials for ward meetings with names such as Cox, Mallory, Squire, Arrbrow, Meek, Mayfield, Johnson, and Denistu. The document references meetings on Sunday and a July 28 date with starting times, but seating and full details are unclear due to damaged text.

Amell Loseyils Kees Donee Cenpertiott Ward Hirhun Charley A. Cox Archibolt Lchwitustend Ph.raim Meonry LL. Tirtholedjew Anil Ansal L. Mallory Mayelie Awrow Fh Squire W. Arrbrow Watite Chystian Larsen Daniel Meek Mayfield Alma Johieon Melvin Denistu Sterliie Christtin Wenry OF Jetsen Tine

Gunnison School Bonds Vote Pushed to 100 Percent Support

A brief note urges residents to back the Gunnison school bonds with full, unwavering support. The campaign highlights the need for funding to improve facilities, expand programs, and ensure long term educational quality for the community.

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