Tenth Annual Willardson Reunion Attracts Crowd
James Willardson of Ephraim was elected president with Margaret Willardson as vice president and Caro line Braithwaite as secretary at the tenth annual Christian Willardson reunion held at Monroe Hot Springs. About seventy members attended despite sickness and business keeping others away. The event featured a banquet, community singing, and performances by the South Soviet ladies chorus. A history sketch of Christian Willardson traced his journey from Denmark to Utah, his early work, and eventual settlement in Ephraim, concluding with notes on his family and local contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Willardson
Ephraim
Margaret Willardson
Caroline Braithwaite
Marie Willardson
Christian Willardson
Monroe Hot Springs
Rinda Willardson
Genevieve Tietjen
James Ware
Monroe
Joe Willardson
Gunnison
Robert
Mary Ramles
Elsinore
Dorothy Willardson
Blackfoot
Idaho
June Beauregard
Willardson
Evan Beauregard
Ann Beauregard
Edna Braithwaite
Newell Mortenson
Holland
E. C. Willardson
Mr. Willardson
Vile
Denmark
Karen Sorenson
Utah
Plains
Spring City
Manti
Fishing Trip Mishaps Flood Northeast Sanpete Column
Local fishermen and townsfolk recount a string of mishaps on a fishing trip in northeast Sanpete. C M Edwards and Julius Duggins narrowly escaped a collapsing bed. Dr Hagan demonstrates hill climbing in a Star car. George Francis tames old Dobbin for duty while T Ludvigson wrestles control of a Hudson on steep grades. Ira Overfelt nets big fish then dies. Fred Jones dines finicky, Ed Peterson and Ray Brady lament a stolen stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Edwards
Julius Duggins
Dr. Hagan
George Francis
T. Ludvigson
Ira Overfelt
Fred Jones
H. W. Cherry
Ed. Peterson
Manti
Ray Brady
Fairview
Sanpete
Foreign-born signers helped win Independence in 1776
The News reveals eight non natives among the men who voted for and signed the Declaration of Independence. The illustrated feature by Elmo Scott Watson identifies who they were and their countries of origin, highlighting America's “melting pot” history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Elmo Scott Watson
Nine Year Old Girl Narrowly Escapes In Street Collision
Gwendolyn Jones nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Jones, was struck by a car driven by Melvin Peterson of Centerfield while crossing Main Street near a Shell station. She suffered a basilar skull fracture, facial abrasions, deep leg gash and bruises, was treated at home then hospitalized in Salina for observation, with condition improving. Police investigate fault. eye witnesses say she survived the impact and the car skidded about forty feet before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwendolyn Jones
Fred H. Jones
Melvin Peterson
Centerfield
Shell
Gwendolyn
Merrill
Salina Hospital
Salina
Peterson
Main Street
Jones
Honor Presidencies Party Hosted by Mrs Kidman
Mrs Leslie Kidman entertained sixteen guests representing church auxiliaries in the ward on Thursday afternoon. A dainty luncheon preceded a progressive tank game with Mrs Hyrum Christiansen winning first prize and Mrs Amasa Kenney taking the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Kidman
Hyrum Christiansen
Amasa Kenney
Mellors Hold Reunion at Twelve Mile Canyon
John C. Mellor family members from Gunnison Manti and Idaho Falls gathered for a Saturday outing at Twelve Mile canyon. The day featured games hiking and social time with a luncheon served before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelve Mile Canyon
John C. Mellor
Gunnison
Manti
Idaho
Falls
Isdy
Urgent call for Gunnison traffic safety ordinance
A call to Gunnison officials to enact and enforce a traffic ordinance to curb reckless driving. It cites a rising danger from speeding, illegal parking, and minors under 16 driving, urging swift police action, public education, and stricter enforcement to protect citizens and reduce fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Utahs Safety League
Utah
Outlook Pleases Poultry Officials From Utah to New York
Albertus Willardson and Benj. Drown of the Utah Poultry Producers Association visited Gunnison on a tour of Utah plants including Richfield and Manti. They reported a 70 percent rise in Utah egg shipments to New York since 1929 and predicted a bright future for the state's poultry industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
New York
Utah Poultry Producers Association
Albertus Willardson
Association
Willardson
Benj. Drown
Gunnison
Metcalf
Richfield
Manti
Utah County
Messrs
Brown
Mr. Willardson
Viborg Visitor Returns From California Visit
Chris Jacobson of Viborg South Dakota makes a brief visit at Howard Norman's home. He recently stayed at Uplands California with Mr. and Mrs. J C P Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris, Jacobson
Viborg
South Dakota
Howard Norman
Mr. Jacobson
Uplands
Calif
J. C. P. Norman
Gunnison Marathon Win Scores 21 Runs
Gunnison’s ball club dominated last Sunday in a high scoring game, beating Ephraim 21 to 7. Gunnison racked up 25 hits while Ephraim collected 10, with next Sunday's schedule pairing Gunnison at Ephraim and Nephi at Salina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Ephraim
Salina
Elsinore
Ephraim Nephi
College City Boys
Southern Utah League
Nephi i Ephraim
Dinner hosts entertain Metcalfs in fourteenth hours
Mr and Mrs J E Metcalf hosted a Friday dinner party at four thirty with Dr and Mrs John Mellor and son Joe of Idaho Falls and Mr and Mrs John C Mellor Mr and Mrs Archie Mellor and Mr and Mrs Leslie Mellor of Manti. After the meal card playing followed and at eleven thirty light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Metcalf
John Mellor
Joe
Idaho Falls
John C. Mellor
Archie Mellor
Leslie Mellor
Manti
Route 89 to Be Known as Most Scenic Highway
Civic groups in Panguitch Kanab Richfield and Los Angeles plan a broad campaign to promote Route 89 as Utah’s scenic route. The effort includes cooperation with Los Angeles chamber and Southern California Automobile Association, a goodwill tour, full page ads, road signs, and maps. Initiatives target a June end or July start, tied to the Mt. Carmel Zion Park tunnel road opening. Mrs. F C Bullock and daughter visited from Salvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Panguitch
Kanab
Chamber of Commerce of
Los Angeles
Southern California Automobile Association
Fred Bruhn
Chaiman
F. M. Fowler
Dr. M. Markus
Richfield
Chamber of Commerce
Automobile Association of
St. George
Las Vegas
California
Utah
Wirth
Levan
Oveh
Bruhn
Geo. TH. Dern
Mt. Carmel-Zion Park Tunnel
Salt Lake City
Los Veras
Drayman Suffers Leg Break in Truck Incident
Edwin Larsen, a well known drayman, is in Salina hospital with a broken leg after his right ankle was caught between a truck and the ground while loading cattle at his home. The truck slipped back during a trench loading operation, pinioning the leg. he is over 50 and expected to be confined about eight weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Larsen
Drayman
Salina Hospital
Mr. Larsen
Gunnison business leader Martin Peterson dies at home
Martin Peterson a Gunnison native and influential local businessman died suddenly at his home after a heart attack. He was 47, survived by his wife Elizabeth Pickett Peterson and son Vearl, with five brothers, and a broad community along with his active roles in the Lions club and local auto industry. Funeral services were held at the Gunnison Valley high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Peterson
Utah
J. A. Hagan
Peterson
Gunnison
Martin
Barbara Peterson
Elizabeth Pickett
J. J. Pickett
Mormon Church
Gunnison Valley High School
Timely Acts Check Grasshopper Plague
Early arsenic bran mash curbed a major grasshopper outbreak in Payette County. County Agent C. C. Stott urges farmers from Manti to Moroni to watch for hatching swarms and report outbreaks so rapid campaigns can be launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette
Sappete
Manti
Moroni
C. C. Stott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mellors
Lions Clubs
Kiwanis
F. C. Bullock
Arlean
Salvia
Marius Jensen
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