Gunnison Lions Elect New Officers at Luncheon
The Gunnison Lions club met at the Gunnison hotel to name new officers led by C. M. Edwards as president Ira Overfelt as vice president R. J. Parr treasurer Julius Duggins secretary Leo Bardsley assistant secretary George Francis tail twister Fred Jones Lion tamer J W Jones J R Howard and H W Cherry as directors Retiring president J W Jones received a hearty ovation and urged members to aid in community projects P M Smith discussed dairy prospects for the valley and urged importation of three to five milk cows to boost local dairy business Miss Rhoda Jensen Park College student returned for summer vacation after celebrating the 50th alumni anniversary at Parkville Mo Archie Sorenson and wife completed a 2000 mile trip visiting Idaho and Oregon towns noting favorable crops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison Lions Club
Gunnison Hotel
C. M. Edwards
Ira Overfelt
R. J. Parr
Julius Duggins
Leo Bardsley
George Francis
Fred Jones
Lion Turner
J. W. Jones
J. R. Howard
H. W. Cherry
Hyland
Mr. Smith
Gunnison
Smith
Club
Rhoda Jensen
Maurice Jensen
Park College
Parkville
Miss Jensen
Salt Lake
Ruth
Hazel
Jay Roper
Thelma Chris tensen Weds Eugene Lewis in Manti
Mi and Mrs Anton Christensen announce the marriage of their daughter Thelma Chris tensen to Eugene Lewis of Spanish Fork. The ceremony took place at Manti on May 28. After a brief honeymoon they will live in McGill. The News joins friends in wishing them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis—Christensen
Anton Christensen
Centerfield
Thelma Christensen
Eugene Lewis
Manti
McGill
Jensen Flour Mill Destroyed By Fire
The Jensen flour mill, one of the state's oldest, was destroyed by fire last Saturday night. Origin undetermined, suspected lightning or spontaneous combustion. Building, machinery, and stock valued around 9 500 dollars. insurance for stock 4 000 dollars. Water powered mill erected in 1894 by Gunnison citizens. no rebuilding plans yet pending insurance adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Jensen
Jensen
K. Roper
Roper
Gunnison
Centerfield News Items Summary of Local Goings On
Heavy storms boost valley crops and beet growers expect a larger fall yield. Miss Mineva Jensen returns from missionary work in Missouri and Texas to attend the M I A jubilee in Salt Lake and visit Logan for summer school. Centerfield residents attend the M I A conference and funeral services for Mrs Clements in Glenwood. Mrs Lizzie Jensen and daughter plan Salt Lake travel for the M I A convention. Russel Jensen visits from Salt Lake to spend summer with grandparents. Mrs C L Jensen and Shirley Jensen stay with Hart Sanders family. Merill Woolsey recovers from surgery in Salt Lake and expects to return home next week. Miss Elma Anderson returns home after weeks in Salt Lake. University of Chicago announces a need for 17 5 million dollars, noting it has nothing on us.
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Mineva Jensen
Missouri
Texas
Salt Lake
Miss Jensen
Logan
Chas. E. Embley
Ogden
Embley
C. H. Embley
Centerfield
Andreas Madsen
Gunnison
A. C. Jensen
3. P. Jensen
Hazel Jensen
James Nielson
W. H. Clements
Glenwood
Lizzie Jensen
Minerva Jensen
Russel Jensen
S&s P. Jensen
Mirs
C. L. Jensen
Shirley Jensen
Kemmerer
Wyo
Hart Sanders
Merill Woolsey
Soren Anderson
Moth
Speeding Autos Wrecked In Crash At Depot Road
A collision between an Overland driven by Veil Peterson and Lloyd Petty and a Ford driven by Austin Kearns and Wesley Tollestray occurred near the depot road after a picture show. The Overland flipped, pinning Petty, while Peterson escaped with a sprained knee. the Ford occupants were uninjured. The report notes prior warnings about traffic laws and suggests posting signs at city entrances to curb speed.
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Depot Road
Veil Peterson
Lloyd Petty
Austin Kearns
Wesley Tollestray
Peterson
Overland
Ford
Petty
Mrs D Sanders Visits Family in Ellensburg
Mrs D Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs William Metcalf accompanied by her children Don Roy and Joan arrived from Ellensburg Washington last Sunday. She was met at Salt Lake by her parents and brother June Metcalf. The Sanders family moved to the northwest three years ago and Daunt, a familiar figure in bass ball circles, is now thriving in the sheep business. Mrs Sanders plans a six week stay with her parents before returning to Ellensburg.
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Washington
D. Sanders
William Metcalf
Don
Roy
Joan
Ellensburg
Wash
A. N. A. Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs. Villard
Mrs. Charlotte Villard hosted the A. N. A. club last Saturday afternoon with Progressive Five Hundred as the featured game. Prizes went to Mrs. J. M. Knighton and Mrs. Albert McKenna. Light refreshments were served at five thirty by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Villard
Progressive
J. M. Knighton
Albert McKenna
Villard
Mrs. Will Clements Passes Suddenly in Salt Lake City
Mrs. Will Clements a former Gunnison resident died in a Salt Lake City hospital Thursday night after an operation. Age about 35 born in Denmark came to America as a child lived in Glenwood and Richfield. Survived by husband W H Clements and five daughters Veola Elane Laura Fern and Lavern. Funeral services were held at Glenwood meeting house with Laver Clements attending.
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Will Clements
Gunnison
Manga
Salt Lake City
Mrs. Clements
Denmark
America
Glenwood
Sevier County
Richfield
W. H. Clements
Mormon Church
Relief Society
Clements
Veola
Elane
Laura
Fern
Lavern
Glenwood Meeting House
Laver Clements
Hermansen reports strong wool clip and flour sales
Hermansen Roller Mills owner N. L. Hermansen, returning from Escalante, sold a carload of White Rose flour to merchants. He notes sheepmen are shipping one of the largest wool clips yet from the region, needing hundreds of wagons to Marysvale. Heavy storms and snows relieved drought effects on flocks and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Hermansen
Hermansen Roller Mills
Escalante
Hermansen
Marysvale
Betty Villard Represented Wasatch Academy at YWCA Ceremony
Miss Betty Villard a Wasatch Academy student served as representative of the academy’s YWCA at the estate YWCA gathering in Emigration Canyon this week. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a splendid time. After returning in about two weeks she will attend the Christian Endeavor convention at Westminster College Salt Lake June 16 to 24.
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Academy
Betty Villard
Wasatch Academy
Emigration Canyon
Willard
State Christian Endeavor Convention
Westminister College
Salt Lake
Local Candy Co Enlarges Plant in Gunnison Facility
The Elite Candy company led by manager Adolph Peterson enlarges its Gunnison site leasing the old post office building near J C Penney. Frank Sprague oversees candy production with new equipment, a four ton a day ice plant, and plans to add soda water plant. About ten workers now, rising to twenty five by fall as expansion continues.
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Elite
Candy Company
Adolph Peterson
Gunnison
Salt Lake City
J. C. Penney
Frank Sprague
Sprague
Peterson
Funeral services for Lorna Madsen at Centerfield meeting house
Lorna Madsen age 13 died at Milford after pneumonia. Funeral conducted by Bishop Chas Hansen at Centerfield with songs sung by the choir. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs H Madsen two brothers Lever and Arvel a sister Viola Madsen and grandmother Juliana Anderson. Burial at Centerfield cemetery amid floral tributes.
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Lorna Madsen
H. M. Madsen
Centerfield
Lorna
Milford
Chas Hansen
Bishop Hansen
Hans C. Jensen
Newman Beck
Lever
Arvel
Viola Mansen
Juliana Anderson
Idaho
Lever Madsen
Richfield
Gunnston Sports Open with Utah Fishermen Anticipation
Gunnison sportsmen prepare for opening day of trout season with tackle upgrades and early stream plans. Fans predict a strong season at Fish Lake Daniels Canyon Twelve Mile Maple Grove Antimony Mammoth Creek and other spots. Commissioner Madsen bases enforcement on the law as written despite clerical errors, insisting on two hooks and existing bag limits and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Gunnison
Fish Lake
Daniels Canyon
Twelve Mile
Maple Grove
Antimony
Mammoth Creek
Isaak Waltons
Madsen
Local High School Agriculture Instructor Leaves for Training
I L Henrie and Mrs. Henrie depart Gunnison Valley high school for Logan to attend summer school. Henrie will receive four weeks of special training in agriculture and farm mechanics and prepare for Smith Hughes courses to be added this fall. He plans a six week absence while new ideas are piloted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Henrie
Gunnison Valley
Hendrie
Logan
Mr. Henrie
Smith-Hughes
Henrie
Car Plunges Over Embankment Near Town Injuries Reported
A car driven by Mr Christiansen, en route to his farm, plunged over an embankment west of town. Lamar Christiansen was severely cut and bruised, his finger severed, and four children were shaken. The driver suffered a bruised leg. all were able to move about the next day with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamer Christiansen
Hyrum Christiansen
Christiansen
Higer Nvtel
Lamar
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Gunnison Lions
Archie Sorenson
Mrs. Sorenson
Oregon
Weiser
Baker City
Huntingston
Ore
Sorenson
Jensen Flour
University of Chicago
Local Candy Co
G. D. Peery
A. B. Peery
Blackfoot
Montpelier
Paris
Gunnston Sports
Plunges
Grace
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