Veterans Memorial Monument Planned in Gunnison City Park
A Soldier Memorial for World War I veterans will be erected in Gunnison City Park, funded by the Soldiers Welfare committee with a cost of 280 dollars. The monument features a 30 inch base and granite top, with a 4 by 8 foot inscribed plaque listing numerous local veterans and supporters from the American Legion and Lions clubs, with construction details to be finalized by late spring.
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Gon Clty
Soldiers Welfare
L. D Bardsley
Legion
N. L. Her. Businessen
W. L. Gunnison Ward
Dean
Lions Club
Leoners
Mra. Oveson
Lady Lions
Embley
Jay Cottes
Clar- Peterson
City
Hans C. J. Hamilton Ward
Ernest
American Legion
Pitter
Legion Auxiliary
Next Week Is Vacation From The News Office
The anonymous notice explains a vacation period starting July 24 and lasting a week, during which issues will pause delivery. Readers are told to expect a paper on the following Wednesday and to return in August with the usual coverage resuming, noting a break until next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Doree
Sooty
Med Nielson Family Back Home From Visit
Mr and Mrs Med Nielson and family of Los Angeles return home after visiting Ned Nielson and his parents Mr and Mrs Wo Al Nielson at Centertlela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Nielson
Los Angeles
Ned
Mm Wo
al Nielson
Death of Orson Ludvigson Binds Gunnison Family
Orson Ludvigson lifelong Gunnison resident died at home July 14 from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born November 20, 1872, he was a mason and carpenter active in the LDS Church, serving three years as assistant superintendent of Hamilton ward Sunday school and a Quorum of Seventy member. Survived by wife Loranda and numerous children, grandchildren, a sister, and other kin. Funeral set with Bishop Lamar Larsen presiding. service details noted with program elements listed.
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Owen Hyde Ludtyigeen
Gunnison
Ludvigson
Fredrick
Annie Lodvigson
Loranda Anderson
LDS Church
Hamilton Ward
Quorum of Seventy
Centerfield Plans a Big July 24th Event
Centerfield prepares a full day on July 24 in Gunnidit Valley with a Mindfire Parade and celebrations. Local groups, businesses, schools, and cultural organizations join the program. Planners include the pioneers and a children’s activity zone. Food, ice cream, and drinks will be on sale.
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Gunnidit Valley
al Wa
Farwne Business
Ecole
Etlurel
Penang
Ploneers
Porte
Jensen Gribble Exchange Vows in Gunnison
Gribble daughter Mig Zina and BeVon Jensen exchanged marriage vows at Mant Temple on July 1. A 1 pm ceremony dinner followed at the bride’s home. A reception and dance occurred at Gunnison ward chapel. They honeymoon at Yellowstone and will reside in Gunnison where Jensen works at J C Penney.
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Mig Zina Gribble
Youn
Mir
Mra Hert Gribble
BeVon Jensen
Mra al Emith
Mant Temple
Gunnison Ward Chapel
Yellowstone National Park
Gunnison Valley
Gunnison
J. C Penny Company
Four Centerfield Scouts Win Eagle Ratings
The Gunnison District Advancement Committee and Centerfield Troop 561 held a July meeting to review four Scouts for Eagle rank. Robert G. Sorensen, Oren M. Hansen, Max G. Fredrickson, and Birk Peterson were approved for advancement after a four year effort including home repairs and mechanics work.
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Gunnison
Boy Geoute of America
Geoutmeeter
Mariel
Max G. Fredrickson
Birk Peterson
Hansen
Purple Heart Award Ceremony and Memorial Tribute
A fragmented report notes a Purple Heart presentation and a memorial observance at a chapel. It mentions service members from sailors to air corps, with phrases about veterans, bravery, and a memory within a church setting. The piece references dates, places, and military groups in a disorderly mosaic.
Popular Couple Married July 8th
Mim Colleen Chehitersen became the bride of Niel Nielsen of Centeriel in a pretty appointment wedding held at the brides parents home. Bishop C Dewey Laine conducted the rite at 5 o'clock. Shelly Joz Christensen was bridesmaid and Ned Nielsen was best man. A wedding dinner followed and a reception and dance honored the families at Redhind Hall.
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Mim Colleen Chehitersen
Niel Nielsen
Centeriel
Ire Benel Christensen
Iti Redman
Jily
Wes
C. Dewey Laine
Shelly Joz Christensen
Ned Nielsen
Trolber
Gro
Trout Planted In Factory Pond For Children Opening Day
A Gunnison Sugar factory pond received a release of large trout for children fishing. Officials warn against trespass and emphasize supervision and hours. Reports mention prior trespassers and confirm opening day for fishing is planned for Saturday July 1.
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Gunnison Sugar, Inc
Hull Leake Tribume
Meditation Chapel Memorial for Utah War Dead
A Meditation Chapel in Memory Park Salt Lake City will be dedicated at 10 am on July 25 1940 as a memorial to Lt Benson Jr and to Utah born servicemen who died in World War II. The memorial will provide graves for those with no known graves, with uniform granite markers naming birth and death dates and service. Markers are donor supplied and eligible Utah born soldiers sailors marines and all corps have a place. The chapel offers a quiet space for reflection beyond formal religion, welcoming all faiths to contemplate immortality and reunion with loved ones.
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Memory Park
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Utah
Aew
Hinge Bencot, Jr
Som
Benson
Hie
Italy
Medh Vor
Marmorial
Davie
Itu
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Clyde Mina Beauregaard
Price Ohn Twit
Res Kaighton
Jer Mites
Silas Newman
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Lartvngson
Clay Hosenwall
Bert W. Coates
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Don Modem
Juel Gregerson
Miffs Jorgensen
Lamar Peterson
Ben McKenna
G S Reet
Howard Nielsen
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Bert H. Johnson
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Frank Ho Keyser
Wilford Ra Weathind
Dole
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Stanley Voorhees
Hoyal Whitlock
Robert Gledhil
LaMar Larson
Stanley Peterson
Sherrill Christopherson
Lorraine Christiansen
la Mar Christiansen
Luzon Snow
Karl L Jensen
Hershel Metall
Oran L. Willardsen
Cleal Wilein
Greg Anderson
Delroy Snow
Haze Madsen
Aaron J. Keyser
James L Gregerson
Ray Boyden Christensen
George Devor Larson
Donald G. Wilkeneon
Orr Hill
Rtobert
Don C. Anderson
Keith L. Henrie
Kenneth Dele Hansen
Heri Edwards
Gordon M. Newman
Orval BR. Conder
Leslie Dale Larsen
Evan C. Beauregard
Burton
Egerton
Jay L. Jensen
Eedwin Ver TeMill
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Kent Andreasen
Hex Emil Anderson
John Garth Wilkenson
Russell Hardy
Warren Tardy
Orson Ludvigson
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