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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
1
Gunnison residents warn of reckless driving on Main Street urging strict enforcement of traffic laws. They call for a dedicated police presence or community fundraising to patrol the street, impose heavy fines, and curb speeding to protect pedestrians including children.
T. M. Kearns of Gunnison and his wife and daughter prepare to relocate to Morgan where he will settle permanently and begin sheep farming with associates. Investments in large flocks have already been made as they leave a lengthy residence and many warm friendships behind.
Miss Roberta Childs hosted an anniversary party at her home last Friday from two to six o'clock for twenty five intimate friends. Guests enjoyed social games and refreshments at five thirty with assistance from Mrs. Roy Childs. Outside guests included Mr and Mrs Ebbe Jensen and Mr and Mrs Aldon Barton of Manti.
Mr and Mrs ElRay Christiansen and their daughter Francis Jean have returned from a two year Central States mission for the L S church and now reside in Wales Sanpete county Utah They served as missionaries in Dallas Texas Gilmore public schools and traveled by car visiting Arizona California and Nevada on the way home They express delight at their Texas assignment but are glad to be back in Utah
LeRoy Lund narrowly escaped death when a bolt struck as he rode to his farmhouse during a Sunday thunderstorm. His horse was killed instantly, two nearby horses and a cow died from the shock, and another horse was rendered unusable. Lund, shaken and unconscious for about an hour, survived without burns. the livestock had no insurance.
Mrs. Kate Jensen formerly Miss Kate Pierce, a bride of April, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Anthony Willardson at the Pierce home Monday afternoon. Twenty five guests attended with Mah jongg and Rook games. Refreshments followed and Mrs. Jensen received many useful gifts.
C M Madsen, who sustained a serious arm injury three weeks ago during a trip to Bingham, plans to travel to Salt Lake for specialist consultation this weekend. He has shown limited recovery and many friends wish him a speedy return to health.
Mrs J E Boyer led a group including Myrtle Kearns Eldora Ekelef Marie Gledhill Veda Nielson in Gypsie costumes for a city outing Tuesday evening. They enjoyed a rustic feast with lucious beefsteak broiled on hot coals and a variety of delicacies.
The home of Mrs Edd Jensen hosted a well appointed dinner party at five thirty last Saturday afternoon with about forty guests. Roses and honeysuckle decorated the tables creating an attractive effect. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs A M Mellor Mrs Antone Oisen of Fayette Mrs E Peterson of Sterling and several Jensen family members and Miss Mattie Beal of Ephraim.
M. R. Swain, a well known rancher from Wyan Idaho, says Idaho crops including beets, alfalfa, grain, potatoes and all others look prosperous as he returns from a visit with the Swains. He predicts a big harvest and renewed prosperity for the Gem State in the coming year.
Gunnison invites all on Saturday July 4 to a National Day celebration directed by the Gunnison Farm Bureau with a sunrise salute, Casino theatre program, patriotic speeches and music, and an afternoon of novelty races and sports with prizes. Businessmen urged to decorate as the city hosts residents and visitors.
Vernal Dennison 11, son of Mr and Mrs W H Dennison of Centerfield, suffered severe arm injuries when thrown from a mower cycle. Taken to Salina hospital, he was discharged after treatment and expected to recover. The accident occurred while cutting hay on his father's farm last Wednesday. The Timpanogas Boy Scouts caravan stopped in Gunnison on the return trip from Bryce Canyon and Fish Lake, with 207 people and 30 vehicles.
The wife and family of Johnathan Hale seek information on his whereabouts. Last heard from he was in Gunnison visiting widow Nettie Jensen. Please contact Mrs. Johnathan Hale at Grace Idaho with any information.
Joe Hickman representative from Wayne county urged Southern Utah tourism push for Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon on this side of the range. He announced July caravan to Wayne county and outlined Lions Club committees and projects for the year.
F Holt of Imperial Valley fame who promotes Widstoe country in southern Utah toured here yesterday. He recently returned from Missouri where he visited his aging father and voiced strong optimism about Southern Utah becoming a top region. Development moves forward with land clearing and crops as he has installed irrigation and plans a flour mill creamery and power plant. J T Jones accompanied him and they expect a week away.
The Lost Battalion war film, shown nationwide by the American Legion, will screen at the Casino Theatre next Wednesday night after a prior postponement due to scheduling. Also reported is the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson in Salt Lake City, welcomed at the Johnson home last Sunday.
Heavy rain benefits valley farmers and stockmen. Leo Beck plans to visit friends. Arthur Landay may settle here. Mrs. J S S Embley returns from Centerfield visit. Merial Hansen’s Opera House party successful. $108 purse given as he heads to Mormon mission. Frank Salmon and wife Johannah return from Salt Lake trip. Merrill Peterson home from Grarl Junction for summer. classmate James Bradley joins him for the season.
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