11 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
1
County officials announce a Friday night meeting at the County Court House to organize a community wide fly control program. Wrigley and John Stewart will attend to coordinate efforts with civic leaders and local clubs for an all-out campaign in the valley.
Fragmentary notice mentions a death at age 12 and a family with names including Grant, Oliver, Alice, and several places such as Lake City and Mayfield. The text is garbled with OCR errors but indicates a memorial or funeral context with surviving relatives.
Members of the Temperate party in Gunnlien will hold two separate meetings, one for each district, starting March 5 at To p in. They will elect a chairman, secretary, treasurer, and four delegates to attend the county Democratic convention in Manti on April 17.
Mr and Mrs T Phillips of Springville announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Lucille to Varian D Bartholomew son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bartholomew of Fayette. The ceremony will be March 12 at the Logan Temple with both families in attendance. Varian is a Gunnison Valley High School graduate and Navy veteran. Both couples are Utah Agricultural College students and will wed then continue studies. A wedding dance in Fayette Recreation Hall is planned for March 13.
President and Mrs Lester Hause of Mayfield announce the marriage of their daughter Joyce Alice to Ellis Gail Hansen son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Hansen of Sterling. The ceremony took place at Wee Kirk Of The Heather chapel in Las Vegas Nevada. Joyce Alice Hansen is a Jeridean graduate of Mant High School and attended Snow College at Ephraim. She was a bride at Gunnison.
A man celebrated his 70th birthday with an airplane ride described in a clipped, fragmented historical notice. The readable lines mention a name-like string and place references, indicating a personal milestone marked by travel in an aviation event.
A statewide program invites junior gardeners in Utah to enter a $10,000 contest linked to the 4 H Club movement. Eligible are boys and girls aged four through twelve, with production and marketing skills judged in a series of contests sponsored by A and P Fund Stores and Nebraskas Burpee company. The event emphasizes conservation pledges and agricultural development, with local leaders assisting junior growers through clubs and agents. The program also includes a demonstration content and awards at the NJVGA convention, highlighting top demonstration teams.
A curious note warns readers about kite flying hazards and the rules to observe. It emphasizes youth safety and responsible behavior, citing potential injuries if guidelines are ignored.
A Sanpete County oil prospect note details Sanpete Oil Co readiness to drill a second well after a prior test near Fayette. The article outlines geology, area history, and reasons major firms have not yet pursued the field, including lease consolidation and parcel fragmentation. Included are local figures such as Mr. Cornaby and references to past test drilling near Gye Murrell Anderson.
A student named Cunnisen completes medical education at the University. The завершение follows four years of study culminating in a Medical Doctor degree, marking a significant milestone in the family and community.
A bridal shower honoring Miss Peterla Qin of Gymtte, daughter of Mr and Mrs Laren Hill, was hosted by Mire Dewey Lind of Conterfeld at the Salt Lake location. The event featured a play, songs, and gifts, with guests from Sevier, Salina, Centerfield, Provo, Salt Lake, and other nearby towns.
A February 17 county courthouse meeting formed the Holstein-Fresian Dairy Group to unite purebred breeders with state and national programs. James A. Allen of Ephraim was elected president with Kenneth Andersen as vice president and T. A. Janeen as secretary-treasurer. directors Newell Olen of Axtell and Manti’s, along with others, will guide tours, programs, and stock promotion while Alan Shumate and Lyman J. Rich attended.
A long garbled description notes Beef Club elects leaders and prepares for a trip to Salt Lake for a state high school basketball tournament. Pep rallies, cheerleaders, and student supporters rally behind Gunnisati Valley high and the Bulldogs. A complete report will appear next.
A county agent notes wartime gardening boosts home production and diet. The US Department of Agriculture reports that garden families spent more on commercially grown produce than non gardening families of similar means. A 1940s survey shows garden families buy more fruits and vegetables, aiding meat and wheat supplies. A sewing club gathering hosted by Mrs J J Arnold featured a hot dinner and an afternoon of fancy needlework.
February precipitation and resulting snow depth brought water content close to normal at several stations. The Meadowlands and nearby locales show snow depth around two inches with higher water content, while averages across the three stations indicate a near normal overall水 content for the season.
The Centerfield Relief Society schedules a March 27 birthday banquet with a program and dancing. Attendees will gather for decorations, tickets by Agnes Jemen, and food contributions aided by visiting faculty members.
Louis Anderson a 77 year old Sanpete County native and long time Mayfield resident died March 4 at his cousin’s home amid Wipe incident. He was born near Behrelm and married Amole C. Janob, who survives him along with other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday.
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