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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1930

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Motor Safety League Promises Utah Accident Curbs

Utah moves to reduce automobile crashes with the Motor Safety League of Utah. Governor Dern backs the non profit group, Malcolm Keyser elected president, a governing constitution adopted, and public membership at $1 yearly offered. An advisory council of civic and women’s groups will form, meeting next April in Salt Lake. Mrs. Bella McKenna visited Salt Lake this week.

Utah Motor Safety League of Utah George H. Dern Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake Malcolm 4A. Keyser Dern Uteh Motor Safety League State of

Cattlemen to Meet in Manti Friday March 28

J M Macfarlane Utah State Cattle and Horse association president and state brand inspector will meet South Sanpete cattlemen at the Manti library Friday March 28 at 1 30 pm. Ranger Ed Cox reports the meeting will discuss marketing taxation and other questions vital to the stockraiser and local stock association advisory boards urge a strong turnout.

J. M. Macfarlane Utah State Cattle & Horse Association Ed. Cox Manti South Sanpete Stock Association

Gunnison Women Host Inter-Club Banquet Meeting

Members of the Gunnison Business and Professional Women’s club hosted one of the region’s first inter club relation meetings. About 45 guests from Nephi Manti Salina and Richfield attended at the Gunnison hotel for a banquet and program featuring solos readings and duets plus reports from club presidents.

Gunnison

Juniors to Compete in National Junior Baseball Series

Salina Post 36 American Legion announces a worldwide junior baseball contest for boys under 17 before Sept 15 18930. Local leaders Stark Nielsen Domgaard Crane organize teams across Sevier Sanpete Wayne and Pivte counties with Salina as host region.

Roy Gunnison Sanpete County American Legion Salina Post Salina Sun Salina National Organization of the American Legion United States Legionnaires

Centerfield Burial Honors John Prows at Local Service

Impressive funeral rites for John Thomas Prows were held at the First Ward chapel with Bishop C. E. Peterson officiating. Prows, born November 12, 1884, in California, died at the family home in Centerfield after a life as a farmer and L D S church leader. Surviving are wife Mary and nine children, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Five speakers and several musical selections marked the service.

First Ward John Thomas Prows Centerfield C. E. Peterson Mr. Prows Chas. Stansen Gunnison Joseph Parker Joseph Chas B. Embley Hans C. Olsen Salvia Ira Rasmussen Mary McCallum Calvary G. M. Wright James C. Jensen Peterson Prows California Utah Kanosh L. D Mary W. Prows Annie McDonald John W. Prows Provo Charles Arthur C. Prows Salina Lulu Prows Eva Prows Long Beach Joseph H. Prows Salt Lake Seymore Prows Ogden Wayne Blackburn Clawson

Axtell Adopts Electric Lighting System

Axtell seven miles south of Gunnison prepares a modern electric lighting system supplied by Telluride Power. Poles for transmission were delayed but are expected soon. about thirty homes will be wired as a starter and ready by mid April. Residents expect a celebratory event once installation is complete.

Axtell Gunnison Telluride Power Company

Gunnsen Valley High Prom A Social Success

The Gunnsen Valley high school junior class hosted a Friday prom that drew a packed auditorium with guests from the valley and nearby towns. Spectacular decorations and well dressed students accompanied by choral music made the event a festive highlight of the season.

Gunn’sen Valley High School

Dinner Party Hosts Win First Prizes in Card Night

Mr and Mrs J Duggins acted as hosts for a dinner party for twenty on Thursday night with a seven o clock meal. The attendees played progressive 500 with Mrs June Metcalf and J E Metcalf taking first prizes and Mrs Hart J Sanders and Dr J A Hagan earning consolation awards. Red and white carnations decorated the home and the hostess was helped by her daughter Miss June Duggins.

J. Duggins June Metcalf J. E. Metcalf Hart J. Sanders J. A. Hagan June Duggins

Century Conference Will Attract Saints

The 100th anniversary of the L D S church draws national attention to Salt Lake City where as many as 25 000 people are expected for a four day centennial conference. S C S officials note a large Mormon turnout from US wards and foreign countries with features like a pageant The Message of the Ages and a pamphlet The Mormon Century Book to be distributed campus wide.

L. D. & Church Utah Salt Lake City United States Hheir

Juniors Give Program at Gunsarson Valley High

The Gun sarson Valley high school junior class presented a program Friday morning featuring a dance by Pauline Michaelson and Beth Bardsley, vocal solo by Wilma Morley, piano solo by Phil Nielson, vocal solo by Grace Beck, piano solo by Verdella Sheldon, and a reading by Vo one Barlow.

Gunsarson Valley High School Pauline Michaelson Beth Bardsley Wilma Morley Phil Nielson Grace Beck Verdella Sheldon Voone Barlow

Telluride Power Manager Called to Delta for Week

L. H. Johnson local manager for Telluride Power company was called to Delta Tuesday. He expects to be absent about a week while attending to company work.

L. H. Johnson Telluride Power Company Delta

Poultry Expert to Visit Gunnison for March 26 Talk

Prof Byron Alder from the Agricultural college will speak on poultry raising in Gunnison at 9 a.m. Tuesday March 26. The high school building hosts the meeting and all poultry interests are urged to attend. He will share facts to aid the profitable enterprise.

Byron Alder The Agricultural College Sanpete County Gunnison Alder

Telluride Power Aids Thor Washer Sales Campaign

Sales manager W O Cluff of Telluride Power, visiting from Richfield, aided the March sales campaign for the Thor electric washer. He joined efforts to promote the new appliance during the week.

W. O. Cluff Telluride Power Company Richfield Mr. Cluff Thor

Boost for Canning Factory Highlighted by Gunnison Lions

The Gunnison Lions Club backs a new canning factory in the valley with a dancing party at the high school auditorium tomorrow evening to spark capital interest. Guests from Salina Richfield Manti Ephraim and Mt. Pleasant are invited as organizers seek funds to finance delegates and attract investors. Local garden produce like peas carrots cabbage and tomatoes supports the factory case while plans remain in early stages with broad booster support.

Hamilton Ward Gunnison Valley N. L. Hermansen Hermansen Canning Factory Gunnison Richfield Manti Ephraim Mt. Pleasant Salt Lake Lions Club

March Bride Honored at Foote Home Shower

Miss Elva Foote hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Elray Foote, a March bride, at the Foote residence. About twenty guests attended, thirty small refreshments were served, and prizes went to Miss Mabel Larsen and Mrs. J L Bartholomew. St Patrick's day colors decorated the event. Elva Foote received many gifts from friends.

Elva Foote Elray Foote Foote Mabel Larsen J. L. Bartholomew St. Patrick’s Day

Ivy Chapter No. 10 Eastern Star Social Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Overfelt Mrs. J. A. Hagan and Mrs. I. H. Jones attended a special Ivy Chapter No. 10 session Monday evening. Mrs. McGee state grand lecturer of the order visited from Logan. A banquet and social time highlighted the event.

Ira Overfelt J. A. Hagan I. H. Jones Pleasant Ivy Chapter No. 10 Order Eastern Star McGee Logan Order

Benefits From Early Planting For Beets

Specialist O A Christensen notes that early beet planting yields higher per acre tonnage in Brigham district trials. Early sowing of 802 acres produced 14.17 tons per acre versus 11.17 for 1571 late-planted acres, with April 20th typically splitting acreage. Early moisture preservation and shallow seed placement support vigorous growth and reduce germination problems.

Utah Brigham

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Bella McKenna Marjorie Sorenson Legion Nine Mile Junius Metcalf Board of County Commissiners Sanpete Metcalf Christenburg Iris Michaelson Century Saints O. A. Christenen the Farm Messenger Sanpete-Sevier Districts
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