23 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
1
Mr Arnauld Amtott sends a letter from their son AmLon detailing his service. The piece notes training and duty abroad with the Navy, including a general here in Washington and a future report from Placentia, California.
An OCR readout describes cattle grower associations and bull grading rules from March in Henderson and San Ny. It mentions Beef quality aims, coded grade letters from A to D, and prohibitions on range bulls. It cites the Mant Cattle Association and Mayfield Calle Growers as among top groups in the state.
Ward Choir sponsors a program with notes and unclear details. The text includes disjointed phrases mentioning groups, activities, and dates, but the readable content is fragmented and not enough to identify a clear event or outcomes.
Gurvikon Liono chapter hosted wives and guests for the annual Ladies Night at the Lion House. About fifty attended a sumptuous banquet with music and readings from high school students Centerfield. Lion George Last War Master of Ceremonies led the evening and Liv Avery Beek greeted the ladies with Mrs Norwood Hyer responding. guests received tokens of appreciation. L. L. Childs visited Provo on Friday.
The obituary notes the death of Chetan Larsen of Mayfield after a brief illness. He was born in Pleat Grave and moved with his parents to Mayfield. He married Rebeces Estelle Chrinimagen on June 1, 1902 and served as church leader, counselor, Sunday School superintendent, and gas for several years. He held roles as peace, water, and road official. seven prophets of the Gunnison Stake at his death, and contributed to genealogy work. Survived by wife, children Rhode Harris Ida ho Fille Delbert Larsen Mary ville Wells Larsen Max G. Larsen Merrill Larsen Alice Hansen Josie Petersen and many relatives. He also leaves several sisters and Cyrus Larsen.
Hart Taylor, Air Transport Command member in the Hawaiian Islands, took a Tuesday leave to visit his parents. He and Mrs. Taylor spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. Mart Taylor in Gunnison before resuming duty in the Pacific.
A damaged clipping notes a Sewing Club gathering with Mrs Deen Owens and Lew Bentley, a naval officer, attending as hosts without clear sequence. Twenty men were present from the estate. other names and places are unreadable.
Sanpete County dairy men purchased twenty one high grade and purebred fat heifers from cacti valley herds. Elmer M Vitti agricultural agent Benjamin F Bulene supervisor oversaw the sale. Heifers included names from Minn Amberear to Manti with buyers such as August Oleg Star Tina Deora, Ken Whitlock Mayfield, and Thin Yardley Christian. The purchase aimed to improve breeding stock for local dairies.
Members of the Literary group, including Moyle Rasmussen and ME Armstrong, were honored at a Friday dinner party in the Hon. 8 Patricks Day area. Guests enjoyed a hot meal, program introductions by Dick As Mire Mc Ewen Voorhers Mra Bull Butler, Tow Bean Ove son, and a humorous poem by Armetrong. Cloyd Christensen performed, and a toast by Oveson led to gift presentations. Don Walker and Mrs Don Walker staged a mock radio show on station PHEW, featuring Truth or Consequences with all attendees. The evening closed with group singing.
A fragmentary verse praising air heroes and the unseen ground crew who keep planes flying. It names pilots and mechanics and urges townsfolk to toast the ground crew, acknowledging their vital but underwritten role. Credited to Orval Conder and dated 8 6 ft.
Gunnison District Scouters organize a training course with sessions led by Charlee S. Hanan and others. Patrol rosters include Centerfield, Gunnisin Owl, Fayetto Wolf, Axteil Cobra, plus leaders for songs, yell, and quartermaster duties. Next meeting set for March 25 at the high school with attendance urged.
A three act comedy titled Late Christopher Bean will be presented April 11 at the Guanes ward chapel by the MLA. Cast includes Lois Childs Dorothy Christensen Nedra Farr Nielsen Poul Mielan Jes Jenmn George Laut Nilwa Marjorie Jaron and Don Waller Jay Dalley. Dr and Mr J A Hagan hosted home guests Saturday evening Marion J Midheen and son Walter of Salt Lake City attended the Fish and Game Meeting. Mr and Mrs Even Benure
Utah trails in March bond sales as officials report only about 701,007 dollars raised in the first two weeks. D Howe Moffat, executive manager, notes Utah must surpass two million dollars in B, F and G bonds by April 1 to meet the campaign target and support wartime financing.
A large turnout attended the South San Pete Fish and Game Association meeting held Saturday at the Lion House. Officials and residents discussed deer season restrictions, stream fishing, and the need for the association to requisition fish from the State Fish and Game Department. An upcoming meeting will cover deer elk permits and additional stream fishing matters, with attendance urged at Galt Lake Hospital.
G L Becker addressed the Ogden Wildlife Association stressing accuracy as safety in firearm handling. He outlined trapshooting rules such as never load with the hammer down, keep both eyes open, and aim carefully before firing, noting wind adjustments and deliberate action.
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