17 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
1
A garbled local note discusses upcoming football and school events with scattered references to teams, dates, and places. It mentions Hickory Grove, Clucimaad, and Detralti in fall and New Year terms, with unclear lines about exams, bets, and penalties. The item preserves a local-paper style but lacks clear facts.
Community organizers in Centerfield announce an Outstanding Program for July 24 featuring a parade, children’s events, a church fundraiser, and a shared meal. Local committees emphasize family participation, civic pride, and safety as residents prepare for a villagewide celebration.
Gunnison residents join a nationwide drive to donate aluminum utensils and household goods for defense. Mayor Thuy Borg announced a donation drive at the Maden Market on Main Street, July 21 to July 29, urging businesses, industries, and institutions to contribute as much as possible.
Ephraim Canyon held a family reunion Sunday at the Hermansen home. Attendees from Gannisiy included Mr. and Mrs. N Le Hertvaneen, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard fuchanan, Mr. and Mrs. May Wertinnnen, and others. Guests from Salida and Laydworth joined, with Mr. and Mrs. Ott Mombere of Chicago among the house guests.
Members of the Willardson family gathered at Pinchot Camp in Twelve Mile Camp for the annual reunion. Representatives from Sanpete, Seving, and Salt Lake City attended, sharing a meal and listening to a literary program by Marin Wiltarinen Kiptorwtin and others. The event closed with a demonstration of the American Flag and the Star Spangled Banner, followed by officer nominations for the organization.
Richfield Lions extend invitation to Associated Civic Clubs to be entertained at a forthcoming gathering. The notice lists hosts and participants including names such as Mette Hamel and others, with plans for a social program and refreshments.
The grazing division of the U S department of interior transfers from Washington DC to Salt Lake City in a move aimed at centralizing operations. Deputy Falck arrives to arrange new headquarters. division head Mr Putleigs continues to oversee the grating division. The 1904 act directed range transfer across Utah Wyoming New Mexico Nevada and California.
Sanpete County public draft enlistment list for July 1 shows numerous enrollees. The document names hundreds of individuals paired with towns such as Manti Ephraim Moroni and Levan, with officials referencing the forthcoming selection and organizational details.
Registration opens at Ganlean Well pool through July 28 for beginner and intermediate swimming classes starting July 22 100 am to 1200 pm and 720 am to 900 am for various groups. A complete life saving course will be offered and exams by a Red Cross examiner with certificates awarded.
Washington DC will host the national selective service lottery. Major H W Rich announced that the July 1 registrants will receive sequence numbers today to determine registration order. The system will allocate 16 new registrants and 100 older ones, guiding the draw process and timing.
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