16 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
1
The effort seeks experienced craft workers for a large North Treo project recruiting near Pasco Wel fe the largest in North Treo. It promises union wages, furnished housing, and paid travel, with April 1 as the move-in target.
Funeral services are announced for Bessie Jensen Thipatiipe with details including burial arrangements and officiating clergyman. The services will be held at a local church followed by interment in a designated cemetery, with numerous relatives and community members expected to attend.
The Legion Auxiliary gathered to discuss a series of community activities. Plans included a fundraising sale and a forthcoming event to be held on the Saturday before Pentecost, with notes of attendance by local figures and a social conclusion led by organizers.
Members of the Gunther Lady Lions held their regular March meeting at Mrs. Floyd Worthen’s home. A tally luncheon followed by a study hour featured a lesson on making and keeping friends by Mrs. Lamont Sorenson. Mrs. Elmer Nicolson sang two solos, and plans discussed for a Gunther Public Library. Guests Norwood Hyer, Mrs. Fimo Sorensen, and Mrs. Worthen attended. Mr. Greener joined the U S Fleet and Mrs. Greener will accompany him Northwest city housing updates discussed.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses wartime town and farm topics from the Office of War Information. Mentions months, March dates, place names, and various coded terms. The readable fragments indicate a page continuation with notes on campaigns and materials.
A Danish topic session at the Literary Club featured ten members and a guest. Mrs Sanders presided while Mrs Bron Preltiied announced a display by Johanni Peterenn. The discussion covered trade and national culture with focus on a Norse literature theme.
A school notice reports a gathering planned for March 1 at 8 oclock in the Lion House for Vermona students and associates. Changes to the meeting place were noted, with attendance urged by those connected to the University and local groups.
The article notes plans for the approaching marriage of their daughter Mibbo Flin Jutiliert and Bronat Pickett, son of Mr and Mrs Labriel Mekett of Ghani con, to be held at the Mundl Temple in March. The bride to be is active in musical and related activities and is a graduate of North Sevier high school. Mr Wekett recently returned from Canada after two years in the LBD church mission field. Mr RAL Johnson and son returned home from Midvale after visiting Amelia Dennison, mother of Mire Jolin won.
Mrs J H Stocks of Lewiston Utah visits Gun nison chatting at the home of her daughters Mrs George Last and Mrs Elmer Pierce.
A garbled reminiscence from the World Almanac disputes Herbert Hoover’s finances while in public service. It alleges money he earned in various roles went to charities or salaries for staff, casting him in a critical light about wartime pay. The piece implies Hoover caused hardship and questions his motives and integrity.
Milan T. Oldroyd of the Hickfinld US Employment Service Office announces a Union Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad recruiter will be at City Hall on Wednesday March 22 from 8 am to 5 pm. The event seeks labor for two railroad companies with many skilled and unskilled positions, offering good wages and potential permanence.
Non residents attend funeral as residents gather outside the valley. Mr LG Anderson was seen with eight ladies at a quilting bee after noon. Following the afternoon event, details were noted by the hostess in attendance.
Health authorities clarify blood bank procedures amid wartime needs. The State Blood Bank program distributed donated blood to emergency transfusion centers across the state, with a 24 hour turnaround for processing. The American Red Cross remains the official agency for securing blood for armed services, under National Health regulations. The report notes no current emergency, and urges continued donor participation until supplies are exhausted.
Mew J M Kaighten reports from her son Maurice Gates who is in the Army in California. Lynn Guiles and others from Winnebago area are noted in service. Max TL Metereom, Marine Air Corps, and Max Allred, Army, are mentioned with brief status updates. The piece lists several family connections to service members and recent duties or transfers.
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