03 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
1
The fragment discusses pedestrian deaths and suggested safety measures, mentioning traffic signals and road crossing behavior. It cites individuals like Juliene Villard and Mariel Hansen and references Southern California and Provo, framing calls for stricter crossings and roadside walking rules amid motor vehicle risks.
The Gunnison Valley junior chamber of commerce and the auxiliary Juyopites acquired a Row land loud speaker that runs on AC or DC for outdoor and indoor programs. The machine cost 9825/50 and will serve civic and church groups throughout the Valley. Mrs. George Francia of Compton, California, visits Memorial Day week at the Jensen home with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Jensen. weekend guests also present.
Donald Fetermie, son of Mr Neurist Season Opening Jiesel Peterson, a former Gunnison resident, has been predicted to receive a driving award by the Salt Lake Oil Lines. Peterson was named General Manager of the Salt Lake City operation, amid pressure to present the award to the noted driver.
Roper remains hospitalized amid unclear condition as reports describe ongoing care and limited updates from medical staff. Family and local community await further information on his health status and prognosis.
Mr Annie Sorenson turned four on June 1 and was fete d by family with gatherings from Saturday through Memorial Day. Children and most grandchildren attended the six o clock dinner and visiting, with 27 present Sunday for a chicken meal at Mr and Mrs Avery Bek’s home. Memorial Day saw dinner with President Elmo Sorenson. out of town relatives included Dr and Mrs Bullock, Frankie Ven Nuys, and Wes r Sorenson of Salt Lake City.
A large Mayfield gathering attended memorial rites led by Lenion Commander Joseph L Christensen. The program included invocation by Chaplain Hana C Bogd and a wreath placed at the World War II monument by Estella C Garson. Local students Paul Wielson and the Tree couple were noted visitors to graduation events in Provo and Brigham Young University, with others from Centerfield and Salt Lake City involved.
Announcement states the 148 Maton 4H Soil Conservation program will run in Utah for a fifth year to encourage 4-H Club members to develop farm soil conservation plans. Awards include Firestone models, U.S. Savings Bonds, and trips to Chicago Club Week. sixteen state winners receive sectional honors, with many receiving college scholarships. County extension agents will provide details as families and local residents travel between Logan and Cornish to visit relatives.
Gordon Newman and Marie Jensen exchanged marriage vows at the groom’s relatives home on May 20 with Bishop Oecar Peterson officiating. The bride wore her grandmother’s wedding gown and carried an old fashioned bridal bouquet. After a buffet, the couple planned to live in Salt Lake City where Newman studies at Gunnison Valley High and joined Clark Ivary Construction.
The Utah tourist season gains momentum with attendance surpassing 147, as officials brace for Union Pacific Mallfeed disruptions and potential impacts on visitor numbers. Local businesses monitor trends and adjust strategies to attract travelers this year.
Boy Scouts from the Gunni wm EMetrics hold their initial Friday event at the Fayette Spring Scout executive, Marke Wan.
A garbled notice urges Sanpete County residents to contact Merrilde Pultrovennyi or the local administration to learn eligibility and deadlines for 4H Club membership. It references a Tung, 2th date and asks readers to write or call to participate.
A New York firm survey on motor courts shows 2.25 billion dollars spent in 1947 lodging and meals nationally. First courts began near Phoenix and spread West. the East still treats them as a novelty. Utah officials plan to promote tourism at the Union Pacific Chicago fair with Rulon G. Howells coordinating Utah exhibits.
In a Washington snapshot, Bari Bunting of the National Association of Manufacturers argues that the United States is far from runaway inflation. He contends a crisis exists but calls for civilian production and capacity to meet needs, warning against using economic pretexts to justify war controls without actual war. He asserts domestic policy should rely on market forces and prudent economic management rather than expansive government action.
The article outlines diverse sedimentary formations in southern Utah, detailing Kalbas, Triassic units, and Jurassic members. It notes bed types from the Sevier Bridge area to the Gunnison Valley, naming formations like Kalbah, Moonicopi, Navajo stone, and Carmel. It emphasizes geology education and local interest in the area’s petroleum potential.
Larry Hyatt of Woods Crom was a weekend guest of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Lance Hyatt.
In May, Mri and Tearl Olen of Springville visited with Clyde and Mrs Whitlock, joined by Mira Alina Williams and Orr Fill, during a local social call and gathering.
County state and federal fire protection agencies push ahead with a plan to meet any fire emergency as spring storms delay the fire season. J Whitney Floyd Logan brief forester tire warden for Utah announced the keynote in state fire prevention on forest range and waterbed lands and the aerial proclamation permits setting on fire in forest brush range and hay lands.
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