Poppy Day for Soldier Dead Held by American Legion
The memory of World War dead will be observed on May 30 as Poppy Day nationwide led by the American Legion and its Auxiliary. Replicas of the Flanders flower will be sold by local posts to fund veterans relief and grave adornment. The drive aims to support a $100,000 endowment to decorate 32,000 American graves in Europe, with Utah's campaign overseen by the American Legion Auxiliary under Kirke M. Decker.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Flanders
Legion
Europe
Utah
Kirke M. Decker
The
0. F. McShane
Auxiliary
Secretary Crockett orders strict enforcement of 1923 license laws
Secretary of State HM E Crockett orders lieutenants to arrest violators as April 1 deadline nears for 1923 auto licenses. State records show 30 000 fewer licenses issued than in 1922. Motorists urged to renew by mail promptly. extensions rejected.
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HM. E. Crockett
Mr. Crockett
Secretary of State
Sophomore Swing at Mayfield School Auditorium
The Mayfield School sophomore class plans a large April 6 dance in the school auditorium. Elaborate plans are underway and organizers promise a social highlight for the sister city this winter. Music, refreshments, and a lively program are the main features.
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Mayfield School
Royal Neighbors Initiate Three New Members
Three new members were introduced into the Royal Neighbors at the regular meeting held Thursday night at the home of Mrs Ellen Holbeins. The initiates were Mrs Leo Gledhill Mrs J A Hagan and Mrs Jane Knighton. After initiatory exercises a social time at 500 was enjoyed with Mrs R Parr as visitor for the prize. Refreshments were served to thirteen at ten thirty.
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Ellen Holbeins
Leo Gledhill
J .A. Hagan
Jane Knighton
R. Parr
Origin of Parson Title and Parish Personage
The note explains how the letter e varied in pronunciation historically and links this shift to the term parson. It states the clergyman was once called the person, the most distinguished individual in the parish, with English usage guiding the evolution to parson.
Philosophy's Power Misfortunes Sweetened by Eyes Aligned
A reflective aphorism notes that misfortunes in philosophy cannot be avoided yet can be softened. The idea suggests a balance where understanding and perception ease hardship, even when outcomes remain uncertain.
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Seneca
Marriage Announcement for Miss Margaret Johnson and Harold Halverson
Informal notice of the marriage between Miss Margaret Johnson daughter of Mrs Louisa Johnson Mt Pleasant and Harold Halverson Gunnison performed last December. Both are known locally with Halverson a former Gunnison City National Bank clerk and athlete Kate Halverson active in sports. They will reside in Salt Lake City and have many friends in Gunnison wishing them happiness.
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Margaret Johnson
Louisa Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Harold Halverson
Gunnison
Halverson
E. L. Swalberg
Gunnison City National Bank
Kate
Salt Lake
Mrs Henry Kearns Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Henry Kearns was discharged from Saline hospital after an examination and consultation postponed any operation. She will receive medical treatment at home in Gunnison.
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Henry Kearns
Saline Hospital
Gunnison
Kearns
Common Flu Strikes Newsroom Editor in Valley
The News editor notes a bout of common flu gripping the valley for weeks. He describes fortified remedies and pains across the body as excuses for delayed news supply through Wednesday, reflecting widespread illness among residents this period.
Centerfield News Items Reorganize Primary Association
The Primary Association reorganized with Mrs A A Beck as president and Mrs Antoe Christen sen and Mrs A Barlow as counselors. Retiring officers May Beck Josephine Olsey and Jean Jensen were praised at May Beck's home with a pleasant afternoon and refreshments. Twenty five Sea Mull Group members visited Josephine Olsen, group leader, at her home last week for an evening of dancing and feasting.
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A. A. Beck
Antoe Christensen
A. Barlow
May Beck Josephine Olsey
Jean Jensen
May Beck
Sea Mull
Jozaphine Olsen
Local items of interest in Gunnison district
Ayrum Christensen returned from Salt Lake City this week on business. Mr and Mrs J M Knighton returned to Gunnison after a three week Salt Lake visit. Miss LuDecy Edwards from Salina reports her brother Arley recovering from appendicitis and discharged last Saturday. C C Mdmonths of Gunnison City National Bank and Utah Poultry Producers Inc came from Salt Lake on business. Mrs Lloyd Anderson hosted a card party with Progressive Five Hundred won by Mrs Knighton and Mrs Roper. Decorations at the Anderson home featured carations. Mrs Bert Willardson left for Salt Lake for the anticipated return of Mr Willardson, possibly to Southern California. Mrs R Edwards hosted a luncheon and 500 at her home with guests. Miss Margaret Carolus from Bor man Mont will stay in the valley until fall. Max Cohen of Gunnison-Salina spent Friday in Gunnison. R Edwards of Dividend visits family. resigns from mercantile firm and may move to a mining camp with his wife and children.
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LuDecy Edwards
Salina
Arley
Mdmonths
Gunnison City National Bank
Utah Poultry Producers, Inc
Salt Lake
Lloyd Anderson
J. Mknighton
J. B. Roper
Carations
Anderso
Bert Willardson
Wiillaedsin
Los
R. Edwards
Ernest Halverson
A. M. Christensen
Margaret Carolus
Frank Olsen
Borman
Mont
Max Cohen
Gunnison-Salina
Gunnison
Conjoint Easter Program in Gunnison Ward
The conjoint meeting of the mutuals in Gunnison Ward presents an Easter program at the Relief Society Hall on Sunday evening April 1. The agenda includes an Easter Address by H. A. Christensen Mee yee, a Heading by Reva Buchanan, a Retold Story by Zada Mellor, a Duet by Mrs. Moss Palmer and Lavor Voorhees, and Eastern Scriptural Readings by Gladys Basecow Verida Hartis Belva Sorenson Eloise Myrop Theresa Dugins. Ida John BOI will accompany on piano and BE L. Christiansen on cello.
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Mutuals
Gunnison Ward
Relief Society Hall
H. A. Christansen
Ernest Halversen
Reva Buchanan
Coseeeus
Ll. Swalberge
Zada Mellor
Moss Palmer
Lavor Voorhees
Gladys Basecow
Vorida Hartis
Belva Sorenson
Eloise Myrop
Theresa Duegins
Ida John- Boi
BE. L. Christiansen
Plu Hits Centerfield Mild Flu Lays Low
A mild bout of flu has surfaced in Centerfield with several residents affected and chickenpox reported as widespread among children. The note indicates a cautious public health situation and underscores common childhood illnesses in the community.
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Centerfield
Argust In Critical Condition In Nevada Hospital
A. J. Argust lies in a hospital in Lovelock Nevada in critical condition after severe injuries from falling coal at a mine. His wife Mrs. Argust reports uncertainty about the accident location Kemmerer Wyoming or Lovelock and notes no further details on the extent of injuries.
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A. J. Argust
Tovelock
Nevada
Helpeux
Dee
Lovato
Ileh
Arpnet
Kemmerer
Presbyterian Services Tonight in Gunnison
Rev. A. V. Boand of Mt. Pleasant will conduct services at the Presbyterian chapel in Gunnison tonight. The theme is Your Brother's Keeper. Services begin at o'clock and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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A. V. Boand
Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Chapel
Gunnison
Tonopah Man Called Home Amid Ill Mother’s Illness
Albert Modeen, son of Mrs. Chris Tena Modeen, was summoned from Tonopah Nevada this week due to his aged mother’s severe illness. He arrived from the west Sunday evening and plans to stay indefinitely.
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Albert Modeen
Christena Modeen
Tonopah
Nevada
Modeen
Cure Alls Given The Death Blow
Fines from 25 to 260 dollars were imposed under the food and drugs act on shippers who sent adulterated or mis branded foods into interstate commerce. The list covers olive oil butter salmon candy eggs oysters catsup flour and cottonseed meal. Several shipments were seized destroyed or released on bond after labeling corrections and other penalties were applied.
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Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Sherley
MceGraw
Baquette
Parry
Edgerton
Giles
Centerfield Clean-Up Drive Gains Steam
After March storms Centerfield residents unite to beautify Ward area sidewalks. Geo Petersen Dave Sorensen Brigham Jensen Albert Rosenberg and Chiia P Nielson receive praise for starting the clean-up by leveling and graveling walkways. A mass meeting called by C E E Fimbley to organize broader efforts next Tuesday night at the meeting house.
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Centerfield
Geo. Petersen
Dave Sorensen
Brigham Jensen
Albert, Rosenberg
Chiia P. Nielson
C. E E. Fimbley
Garret
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Ayrum Christensen
Salt Lake City
J. M. Knighton
Edwards
Plu
Presbyterian Services
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