03 Mar 1938
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1938
Page
1
Sanpete lads led by Gunnison beat Wasatch 45 to 18 as they shut down the visiting Bulldogs Grenier and held their fast breaks in a low scoring contest. The home team dominated defense and added a steady offense to secure the win on their court.
Ages Doecker Teed Emoot, former U. S. resident from Utah, came down from early Sunday morning and marked attending address at the stake conference held at the local venue.
A fragmented census report notes rises in cattle and horses, with mentions of farms, numbers near the 66,060 range, and references to county and state totals. It hints at agricultural shifts, farm inventory, and production trends, though many words are garbled.
February storms delivered moisture near the seasonal average. At Great Basin station snow depth reached 65.28 inches with water content 11.61 inches, while Meadows reported 65.85 inches of snow and 16.11 inches water. February totals: Oakland 2.00 inches, Great Basin 3.59 inches, Meadows 4.08 inches. temperatures dipped to minus 6 at Great Basin and minus 6 at Oaks.
Elmer Nielson and Leo Bardaley were presented master keys by W. O Chaff district governor of 280 Lions clubs at the Guanicon Lions meeting. Both men earned twelve new members for the valley club, praised for growth and safety efforts in Gunnison. Also noted is the death of 89 year old Peter Jensen of Gunnison, a longtime resident and church leader.
Gunnison Sugar Co and Utah sugar manufacturers announce a fifty fifty net proceeds split for 1938 beet contracts after recent negotiations. Officials predict 10,000 acres signed in two weeks, boosting beets in Sanpete and Sevier valleys and circulating substantial funds for raw materials, labor, and by products.
Bitter protests arise as state order closes 160 two teacher schools after 1837 38 term. Fayette students, about forty, will be moved to Canterfield and Gunniean with extra transport provided. Board aims to use a metropolitan school bike for staff and access.
William Metcalf, longtime church and social worker in Guatemala, is critically ill at home after a Wednesday morning fall that left his wife, William Metcalf, unconscious. Their sons June, John, and Ray were alerted as medics treated Mrs Metcalf following the incident.
In 1908 officials warn delinquent motorists to rush obtaining required plates. Officers report many still noncompliant despite plates being available for over two months, emphasizing enforcement of the law and peak enforcement periods.
Trendene field representative for the Circle Club of Southern Utah reports civic groups in Sanpete County plan a drive to urge state and federal highway upgrades. They cite a 4 foot wide highway through the county as unsafe and advocate standard width for safer travel and better publicity for Skyline Drive and local attractions. Meanwhile, Mr Jen sen notes anticipated state road work during the year to advance improvements. In Counterfield, Mr and Mrs LaMont Sorensen hosted sixteen friends for bridge and solo, with Mrs Sorenson and Mrs Alvis Peterson winning prizes. Lunch followed.
State 4-H clubs promote home landscaping and garden planning to enhance dwellings and provide pleasure. Members learn shrub placement and garden layout with guidance from extension services. Readily observable examples nationwide inspire participants to improve homes through organized activities.
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