New War Manpower Directives On Labor Shortage
War Manpower Commission proposes a new plan to direct workers into critical industries, with ceilings on working hours and prioritization of male hiring through USES. Employers gain latitude under local labor markets, while referrals limit moves and aim to prevent more drastic controls as the labor situation intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles T. Oldrood
Imenpower “Controle
War Manpereer Commission
Caluntagy
Utah
Training High Graduates for Navy Service Recruiters Say
Government program offers college style training to 17 year olds who can pass physicals and meet qualification. Statement attributed to Caytais Cecil M Boon, commanding officer of the Utah Recruiting District notes government will cover all expenses including tests and equipment for recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anoc
Caytais Cecil M Boon
Utah
Bowen
Otheer
Demonstration on Canning at Gunnison Ward Chapel
Homemakers of Sonpet County schedule a canning demonstration led by Miss Georgia Amick at the Gunnison Ward Chapel on Thursday July 27 1944. Amick a Home Economics graduate of Oklahoma A M College and former Kansas agent will conduct the program focusing on home canning techniques. The event is open to all interested showcases practical guidance and expects a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonpet
Biel
Kanning
Georgia Mo Amith
Gunnison Ward
Figing
Mies Amick
Oklahoma A & M College
Oklahoma
Kerr Masondir Company
Leaves For Northwest on Extended Pacific Visit
Communioner and Gunnison Valley farmer and sheepman left Friday for a three week vacation in the Pacific Northwest. Lum expects to fish the Columbia River and visit relatives. Kellis Sorensen and wife arrived Sunday from Los Angeles to visit Arch Sorensen and Alva Anderson. Kellis, a U S Army member stationed at Oakland, recently returned from Georgia with a 15 day furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Sanpete County
Gunnison Valley
Pacific Northwest
Lum
Columbia River
Mra Kellis Sorensen
Los Angeles
Will Visi
Arch Sorensen
Ellis
Alva Anderson
Mra Sorenoct
Kells
U. & Army
Oakland
California
Georgia
Quint
Fayette Scouts Win Honors at Camp Chantiness
Twelve members of the Fayette Boy Scouts won first place honors at Camp Chantiness near Bolger Mountain while 300 Scouts from Moroni North Sanpete Gunnison Emery and Provo attended the encampment. Scoutmaster Lloyd Bartholomew could not attend. Mr and Mrs George Lind and daughter Virginia visited before returning to Salt Lake City after staying with Mr and Mrs A Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
George Lind
Dinoghter
Virginia
Salt Lake
Mr A. Land
George
News of Our Men and Women in Uniform Update
Fragmented wartime note reports Geme crew receiving six new airplanes and assigning ground crew chief duties. A shipfitter Pav J. Thagwina is highlighted among service personnel with limited readable details about duties and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geme
Letie Denna
Rece
Homer
Pav J. Thagwina
Ehipifitter Iin
Nowy
Merw
Dimner
Aidnai Sins
Par Suila
Tan Tees
Gina
Pando Erving
South Sanpete School Supt Obtains Leave
At the regular meeting of the South Sanpete School District Board, Superintendent Leland E Anderson was granted an eleven month sabbatical. He will be on duty return in June after a report check. Principal Elia E Johnson of Manti High School will serve as interim superintendent during Anderson’s absence, and Anderson will leave early August for Berkeley to attend the University of California part time. He has served seven and a half years improving district schools and facilities including Ephraim’s new junior high building and shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
South Sanpete
Leland E Anderson
Wee
Elia E, Johnaon
Manti High School
Sigur
Anderson
Berkeley
California
University of California
Supt
Anderno
South Sunpeta
Thes
Ephraim
Family Moves To Mt. Pleasant
D. K. Borg a Guin son businessman and church worker and Mrs. Borg with two grandchildren Johnny and Mary Murtvell moved to Mt Pleasant to reside. Borg formerly managed Con Wagon and Machine Company in Gunnison and later Valley Builders Supply. he becomes manager of the Mt Pleasant Valley Builders branch. Marion and Lois Jean Field wed. daughters of Gilbert Fieldsted, spent the 2th weekend at the parental home. the girls live in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Borg
Guinson
Art Elese
Mrs. Borg
Johnny
Mary Murtvell
Mt Pleasant
Bort
Con Wagon and Machine Company
Gunnivon
Valley Builders Supply
Marion
Lois Jean Fieldwed
Gilbert Fieldsted
Salt Lake City
Fifteen Counties Hit Fifth Bond Drive Quotas
The report notes fifteen counties reaching their targets in the latest bond drive and fourteen counties falling short. Officials say progress remains steady with continued fundraising efforts ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Gas Ration Details for Service Members Revealed
wartime notes outline ration limits and coupon system for Navy and Army personnel. Furloughs and a minimum of gallons are discussed to cover service needs, with a maximum of 30 gallons for a single case and instructions to apply through the official ration office. Local notices mention visiting relatives and a Normandy veteran, Alva, undergoing hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulk
Avda
Pelurinine
Navy
Mtd Army
Utah Contributes To National Dairy Industry
Utah dairy farmers continue wartime output efforts to boost national dairy supply. State producers along with 41 western states have increased herd size by 73 percent faster than the nation, with 1943 production up sharply from 1940 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Wtah
Breetheast Morris
UK Extension Service
Wrab
Wimp
Fayette Civic Leader Dies At Home In Utah Town
Fayette community mourns James Fatwin Mellor a civic leader born in England in 1800s. He served as canal company trustee school board officer and Fayette district constable. Survived by widow Harriet two sons William and Leon and three daughters Amy, Anthonen, and another, plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral set at Fayette Cemetery with remarks by Ray Bartholomew and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
API
Esnlly Kniahn
Ray Bartholomew
Hoy
Atellor
al Mir Meter
Tatedly Mellor
Hilver
Carel Anieren
Joseph Mellor
LD. 8 Church
Utah
England
Fayette
Moller
Mimnhood
thetruette-Gunnison Canal Company
Mra Mellor
Hie
Harriet Beemus Michelson
Mra Anthon Chiiteren
Provo
William James Mellor
Leon Melior
Fayette, Mire
Amy Howe
Lake
Wartime Meats and Fats Stamps Policy Summary
Wartime town notes indicate stamps for meats fats and processed foods remain usable through defined dates with extensions and substituted values. Gasoline stamps and airplane stamps are described with coupon values and expiration timelines, plus general notes on stamp validity and redemption rules.
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Tubies
Paris
Paat
Crney
Laatlegendmie
Berneberk
Wat
Linselschpe
Willy
Lewite Pool
Bedgersre
Hiv
E. E. Johnson
Manti
Mt. Pleasant
Uv Daggett
Fey
Meta
Juab Ml
Friecce
Aret Pela Millard Aa
Enpitot
Beedal Mirgwni
Plute Ie Ie
Ealt Lake
Hagen
Madsen
Wyassich
Kennweth J. Sprelden
East Lake City
Mth
Gunnison
Centerfield
Boreneen
Elion Sorenwen
Kyle
Capitel Ety
Bushnell Hopital
Drigham City
Alva
E. J. Mellor
Wili
James Fatwin
Mytiae
Phuirslay Pruerny
Uboewe
Titania Shite Mere Halal Shernfing Alters Wiebent
Iit
Mibop Rebwin Mel Aue
Miptes
Fred
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