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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
1
Postmaster General New warns that sloppy mailing practices cost the Post Office millions yearly. Businesses that omit return addresses or current nixies lists waste money and invite misdirected mail, harming advertising impact and customer relations.
Bishop and Mrs. Leslie Kidman spent Memorial Day with friends and relatives at Mt. Pleasant, sharing a family gathering and community fellowship.
Members of the state press association will be guests of Logan and Cache Valley for a three day summer outing starting July 15. Invitations extended by Charles England and Dennis Wood anticipate almost full representation with plans including visits to Logan canyon Bear Lake Card canyon Richmond Smithfield a dairy and a pea factory lunch in Smithfield and a musical program at Logan First Ward chapel. July 20 will feature Utah Agricultural College visits and the national summer school.
A week‑old conference in the state road commission office gathered railroad forest service and public road officials along with Sevier county leaders. They discussed the Denver and Rio Grande Western plan to build a branch line to coal camps in Salina Canyon and the July 1 construction target. Ridgway will supply a detail map to the Bureau of Public Roads, with on‑site surveys to follow for final highway location.
A Gunnison party including T. H. Gremsgard and Fred H. Jones visited Bryce Canyon last Saturday and Sunday. They lauded the scenery and colors, noted the opening dedication this week, and praised the U P Railroad hotel as one of the finest additions to the National park.
Mr and Mrs Frank W Clegg traveled north last week visiting Salt Lake friends. They plan to continue to Idaho and expect to be away ten days to two weeks.
A call to organize a volunteer fire brigade in Gunnison urges citizens and officials to cooperate in acquiring equipment and an effective alarm system. The piece notes current readiness, the burden on volunteers, and the need for broader financial support to meet underwriter standards and protect homes and businesses.
N G Kearns a former Gunnison resident now in Wyoming oil interests visited Gunnison early this week renewing acquaintances. He and associates studied Black Rock oil conditions, took formation samples for analysis, and indicated that favorable results could lead to further prospecting and possible development.
Martin Peterson, Ford dealer for Gunnison, announces the third carload arrival from the main factory. Cars including coupes sedans roadsters and touring models were unloaded and assembled as Peterson reports strong early sales after opening his business just over a month ago.
J E Boyer a traveling salesman from Ogden and his wife arrived in Gunnison last Sunday. He has taken a traveling sales man role for Elite Candy Co a Gunnison institution. Adolph Peterson who ran the sales department will focus on factory management in the building north of the J C Penney store. Mrs Boyer a chocolate dipper will help in candy production now underway at the factory.
Gunnison Ward Mutuals stage a two act comedy titled Mr. Bob at the Casino theatre Friday and Saturday nights with seven players delivering lively lines. A Harold Lloyd short film in Dr Jack will precede the show, and a Friday matinee at 2 30 is planned.
The fifty sixth annual commencement at the University of Utah runs June 6 to 9 on campus. A total of 473 applicants will graduate this year, the largest in the school's history, with 330 seeking bachelor’s degrees and the rest certificates.
The Consolidated Wagon and Machine Company is released from receivership after Utah Savings and Trust Company reports liquidation of claims. Judge Tillman D. Johnston granted the dismissal, restoring full control to the company. The firm, a major Intermountain retailer, faced over 2 million in liabilities in February 1923 and navigated through postwar economic strain.
The 65 year old twins Co. A. Madsen and Anthony Mad sen observed their anniversary yesterday with elaborate dinners at each home. Immediate family members and a few guests attended the gatherings in a close knit celebration of the milestone.
A visitor cites daily violations in Gunnison urging strict regulation of parking speeding and careless driving. The speaker warns of serious accidents with tourists coming and calls for fines jail time and identification of offenders to enforce traffic laws.
Eldon Willardson and Miss Glarys Larson wed in a quiet Los Angeles ceremony on May 16. The couple, both well known in Gunnison, will live in Hollywood and be at home after June 15. Larson, daughter of Niels Larson, previously assisted as postmaster and is noted for singing. Willardson, former assistant chemist at the sugar factory, later worked in plumbing on the coast. Miss Esther Lund, Centerfield pianist, now with the Ft Green orchestra, also leads a piano class and gains recognition for her performance.
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