Third party politics loom in 1936 campaign outlook
The piece analyzes a potential third party in the 1936 race led by figures like Huey Long or Father Coughlin, and its impact on Roosevelt, La Follette, and the Republican and Democratic camps. It notes Roosevelt’s slipping strength, stalled recovery, rising unemployment, and relief figures, with Johnson urging opposition to splits in liberal ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey Long
Father Coughlin
Avery
Townsend
Roosevelt
LaFollette
Poohpooh
General Johnson
Long
Coughlin
Johnson
Centerfield Home Damaged By Fire
Fire started by a chimney spark at Ernest Bardsley home in Centerfield caused about 300 dollars damage. Neighbors alerted the family who were unaware until a roof blaze was seen. A hundred firefighters and volunteers battled the blaze with a dammed irrigation ditch and bucket brigades. Most belongings were saved as water caused wall damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bardsley
Centerfield
Bardsley
Governor Blood Signs Liquor Bill
Governor Blood signs Utahs 21st legislature liquor bill amid long debate and opposition. The measure grants state control with a 500000 liquor purchase fund and a governor named commission, aiming to regulate sales at restaurants hotels and clubs while enforcing stricter penalties. Citizens are urged to back the law though questions of constitutionality loom and enforcement remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Blood
Senate
Governor's Committee of 49
Drys
Ford Sales Climb With Rising Production Figures
Local Ford dealer G. W. Sorenson reports over 6 000 V-8s rolling off the line daily. January production reached about 101 000 units and February 135 666, with March slated for 160 000. He notes 1 700 000 Ford V-8s built in three years and recalls Henry Ford’s early factory as proof of enduring success. Claine Munk, Utah student, visited Gunnison with his parents. house damage discussed as insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Sorenson
Ford
Henry Tord
Mr. Sorenson
Middle West
America
Bagley Avenue
Detroit
Henry Ford
Claine Munk
University of Utah
Gunnison
Classic Program Enjoyed At Gunnison Ward Chapel
Chester Hill, formerly of Fayette, served as master of ceremonies at a well appointed musicale at Gunnison ward chapel Thursday of last week. He performed with Richard Condie, a noted tenor, and Reginald Beales, an outstanding violinist. The program featured classical numbers and drew warm ovations. Students from the high school and grade school attended the event during a recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hill
Fayette
Gunnison Ward
Hill
Richard Condie
Reginald Beales
Pioneers Plan History Talk On Johnsons Army In Utah
D. U. P. Gunnison unit schedules a Monday afternoon program at the Gunnison ward chapel. The event features readings and songs about the invasion by Johnsons army with performances by Mrs. Royal Buchanan June Duggins Pauline Michaelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Gunnison
Gunnison Ward Chapel
Johnson
Royal Buchanan
June Duggins
Pauline Michaelson
United States
Roy Edwards
Gypsie
Orson Ludvigson
Ada Anderson
John M. Anderson
Adjusted Payments For 34 Sugar Beets
Utah Sugar Beet program head W. W. Owens explains eligibility for 1955 deficiency payments under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration contract. Payments of $1 per ton apply to abandoned acreage only to the extent that actual harvest does not exceed the difference between estimated production and sold tonnage. Abandonment must be contracted by a beet sugar company and be bona fide, with conditions fulfilled, post planting losses beyond producer control, and usual cultural practices completed up to abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
W. W. Owens
Utah
Mr. Owens
Knighton Named To Important Post
Governor Henry Blood appoints John M. Knighton of this city to the Utah Water Storage commission for a two year term. Knighton, a Democrat, accepted by oath. long involved in major water projects and former president of the Gunnison Irrigation company, praised as highly qualified for the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blood
John M. Knighton
Utah Water Storage Commission
Knighton
Blood
Secretary of State
Milton H. Welling
Utah
Gunnison Irrigation Company
Missionary Reunion Planned in Salt Lake City
The Eastern States Missionary reunion is set for Saturday April 6 1995 at 8 00 pm on the Roof Garden of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on the LDS College campus 80 North Main Street Salt Lake City A special effort targets missionaries who served in the eastern states from 1913 to 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smith
L. D. S. College
North Main Street
Salt Lake City
Att
Eastern States
Dangers of AAA amendments threaten farmer control and markets
The piece questions proposed 1934 amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Act arguing they would grant the secretary of agriculture sweeping authority over crop choices, prices, and contracts. It warns of forced licensing for truckers and processors, reduced voluntary farmer cooperation, and no fixed time limit for new powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Congress
AAA
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Forest Officials Report Favorable Watershed Snow Conditions
Supervisor Humphrey and June Erikson of the Manti National Forest joined a survey of snow conditions in the Sanpete valley watershed areas feeding streams. They observed deep snow in Gooseberry and at Mammoth ranger station while noting better drifts and water content overall, with bare north slopes remaining. Planned March measurements by Ranger Thursby and assistants will finalize the snowfall data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Manti National Forest
June Erikson
Sanpete Valley
Fairview Canyon
CCC
Mammoth Ranger Station
Fish Pond
Gooseberry
Brooks Canyon
Forest Department
Ephraim
Thursby
Paul Thompson
Paul Hansen
Tree planting on Utah farms urged by extension forester
Paul M. Dunn of Logan, extension forester, discusses a new four page Utah State Agricultural College circular on farm tree planting as a potential crop. The leaflet covers purpose, site choice, timing, planting preparation, care, and tree selection for windbreaks and woodlots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Paul M. Dunn
Logan
Utah State Agricultural College Extension Service
Mr. Dunn
Dunn
February Bride Honored at Shower for Mrs Devere Poulson
Mrs Devere Poulson daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Caldwell and who married February 28 was an honor guest at a miscellaneous shower at her parents home Saturday with Mrs Caldwell as hostess. About forty guests attended the event and she received many gifts. Refreshments were served in the afternoon. Mrs C C Doke representing Penn Mutual Life Insurance company was in Gunnison Friday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Doke
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Gunnison
Chas. W. Perkins Is Called to Rest
Charles Wadsworth Perkins a Gunnison resident for nearly six decades died in Provo on Monday at 6 15 am after illness. Born December 18 1853 in Little Cottonwood he lived in Ephraim Rabbit Valley and Gunnison working as carpenter and school caretaker. Survived by Mary A Perkins widow daughter Mrs John M Sullivan son William Perkins nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 11 at Gunnison ward chapel burial Gunnison City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wadsworth Perkins
Gunnison
Provo
Mr. Perkins
Little Cottonwood
Salt Lake City
Daniel
Maria Clements Perkins
Charles Perkins
Perkins
Utah
Ephraim
Rabbit Valley
Washington
Charlie Perkins
Mary A. Perkins
John M. Sullivan
East Helena
Mont
William Perkins
Mrs J A Hagan Hosts Bridge Afternoon At Home
Mrs J A Hagan entertained friends with an afternoon of contract bridge at her residence on Monday. A luncheon was served at 1:30 PM with pink and brick as the color theme. First honors went to Mrs F H Jones, second to Mrs Oscar Talek, third to Mrs N L Hermansen, and Mrs Geo Francis won the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hagan
F. H. Jones
Oscar Talek
N. L. Hermansen
Geo. Francis
Junior Prom Dance Promises Big Crowd At Gun nison Valley High
The Gun nison Valley High School auditorium hosts the annual Junior Prom Friday evening. Juniors under Miss Twila Pritchett decorate with red and white crepe paper. An Moroni orchestra will provide music for the event drawing visitors from Manti Salina Richfield and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison Valley High School
Manti
Salina
Richfield
Twila Pritchett
Moroni
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Missionary Reunion
Chas. W. Perkins
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