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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

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Impressive services held for Jensen pioneer in Walley

Funeral rites Saturday at the Axtell chapel honored Jenvis Jensen a longtime Walley resident born July 12 in Deseret. Survivors include numerous relatives and extended family. the notice notes civic involvement and the family home in Axtell with references to local connections and named kin.

Axtell Jenvis Jensen Walley Hhis Jeno Wea Deseret Jonas Mary Madsen Jensen Hunn

Cartoon Comedy Show at Theatre Artoon This May

A theatre notices two hour cartoon comedy shows at Theatre Artoon on a May Sunday. The listings mention cartoon features and related acts, with showtimes and dates inferred from the fragmented text.

Ftao Pean Ser

Dangerous speed warning for safe driving

A safety tip warns that speeding endangers lives and control. It notes speed varies with conditions and that any speed, from sixteen to sixty, can be dangerous in rain, school zones, or congested streets. It urges driving within the limit and keeping car under control.

National Conservation Bure

Plans To Paint City Eyesores Under Cleanup Drive

Loyal Christensen leads Gunnison division to paint unpainted buildings and improve city appearance. Selected workers include Milton Christiansen Charles Willden Will Gribble and Junius Metcalf to oversee the effort. Citizens are urged to volunteer painting barns and outbuildings and to donate time. Scouts and youths may provide a half day’s work before May 10. Some elderly residents and widows cannot help, so others are asked to assist and contribute materials.

Loyal Christensen Gunnison Bantification Committee Milton Christiansen Charles Willden Will Gribble Junius Metcalf Oll Christensen Boy Scouts Myong

Musical Festival And Shop Display Tonight At H. S. Gunnison Valley

The annual high school music festival and display of home economics will be presented at 8 pm tonight in the Gunnison Valley High School auditorium. The program features Washington Post March, multiple piano solos by Betty Nielson and MacRae Bartholomew, various instrumental solos and ensembles, girls and mixed choruses, and the Queen City March performed by the band.

Gunnison Valley Washington Post Mpiano Betty Nielson Ins Frondeen Barbara Salman Nancy Rees Fay Bouvang Jewel Alexander Bonnie Jensen Carol Jean Allen Betty Nissaon Farnell Rosanburg MacRae Bartholomew Barbers Salmon Hellen Allred Beans LaRue Lyon Luella Munk Girls Horizon Overture Honee DeMill Deon Christiansen Shirley Rae Allen Charlene Munk Kent Bardsley Lorna Tuff Arlo Jenaon MacKay Christianann Garth Lert LeGrande Allen Kent Bardeley Roger Andereen Glen Willardean Don Baxter Hayden Hill LuAnn Nielsen Lily Dean Christiansen Laelia Munk Gladys Olson Renee Childs Donna Allred Frankie Salmon Verna Sorenson Barbara Metcalf Slo Garth Last Mackay Christhanbell Barbera Munk Barbara Salmon Ruth Taylor Queen City March

Scout Camporee Opens Tomorrow at Gunnlen Valley High

The Boy Scout District Camporee for boys in the Valley opens tomorrow at Gunnlen Valley High School race track. It starts at 5:00 p.m. with a special campfire program at 6:00 p.m. Parents are invited. Each troop will contribute emblem, hill and musical items.

Gunnlen Valley Fam

Jaycees Name 1947 Officers for Gunnison Valley Chapter

Eugene Overfelt was elected president of the Gunnison Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce at last week’s regular meeting, defeating Leon Embley in a close ballot. New officers include Dalles Greener as vice president Allen Frandsen secretary treasurer Jack Westenbee ten year director Wilson DeWoody and Farward Niskwa one year directors. The Civic organization hosted its Junior Livestock Show at the high school Saturday with events starting at noon and a raffle planned for the afternoon.

Eugene Overtalt Gunnison Valley Bank Gennicon Valley Chinen Commerce Me. Overfelt Leon Embley Cnee Clube Fincal Dalles Greener Allen Frandsen Jack Westenbee Wilson DeWoody Fartaund Niskwa Brockrren Everts Thal Ae Nielders Lek

Plans Set for Gunnison Inner-Club Banquet

Gunnison Valley Jaycettes finalized the annual inter-club banquet scheduled for May 11 at the Gunnison ward chapel. Invitations extended to Ladies clubs from Mt. Pleasant Ft Green Fairview Nephi Manti Salina and Richfred with Centennial theme and sego lily decorations in yellow and green. Co chairmen Wilma DeWondy and Arnold Larson, with a large assisting committee, led preparations.

Gunnison Valley Keith Andersen Robert Jensen Dwight Malmgren Eugene Overfelt Keller Christensen Bud Senders Qwey Gregorion Leon Embley

Stake Conference in Gunnison Ward Highlights L D S Leaders

Clifford E Young and Mark Austin from the General Authorities spoke at the Gunnison Snake Ward quarterly conference held in the Gunnison ward chapel. The event featured youth song numbers and announced new appointments including Gilbert L. Fjeldsted as Stake Chorister, Ruby Fjeldsted as Stake Organist, William S. Rites as Superintendent of Sunday Schools, Chas Embrey as President of the YM/YW, Emi Nitisah as Fourth Quorum Elder, with Woodrow Wilen among the appointees.

Clifford E Young Mark Austin Gunnison Snake Warroot Seachona Gunnon Ward Gilbert L. Fjeldsted Mir Ruby Fjeldsted William 8. Rites Chas, & Embrey Emi Nitisah Quorum of Elders Woodrow Wilen

Two Headed Pig On Display At Farm In Town

A two headed pig, recently born, is on display at Fame Yardley farm near Chyilienburg. The creature has two bodies sharing connections to a single form and is alive, though its condition appears fragile. Local observers note the unusual birth drew attention from residents and visitors alike.

To & Dow Fame! Yardley Farm Chyilienburg Oddliy Pen Beechers Gallon Bon Ile

Sanpete 4H Leaders Attend School and Meeting

Sanpete County 4H leaders attended a Trainees Training School at Mantir on April 23 led by Naomi Bo Jensen. The program featured Miss Fern Shipley on The Two Guide Posts, plus talks on organizing a 4 H Club, demonstrations in clothing, and seam finishing by local 4 H members. County Agent Russell A Keetch and others discussed 1947 club activities. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Arch Banner hosted visitors. Miss Beasley Jensen returned from Salt Lake City, marking her first trip to the hospital 17 years.

Sanpete County Mantir Naomi Bo Jensen Fern Shipley Asalilant Boys USAC Miss Shipley Florence Oleen Moroni Clothing 1 Mant Carol K. Lowry Elaine A. Burrott Ephraim Finlahe3 Janion Larsen LaPreale Olsen Mru Jarrett Norma H. Armstrong Marti Eloise Thompson Sterling Russell A Keetch Ee Eee Jenoon If. Sane Beasle Jensen Rudolph Jensen Salt Lake City Miss Jensen Mypitolety

Triangle Track Meet Friday Thrilling high school race lineup

Triangle Track Meet Friday features teams from Arth Sevieg and Werner County high schools gathering at Gunnison Valley High School track. Bulldogs clash with G Day in a triangle event as Joe Bad Jenna competes in high and low hurdles amid recent prep night reports.

Arth Sevieg Werner County Gunnison Valley Etme Wis Jenna Bottoah Findepat Prove Wehog

Centennial Arts and Theater Events Across Utah

Statewide centennial events list in an OCR fragment includes Mighet 4 Art Exhibit in Orem May 1, a lighting ceremony in Salt Lake City May 2, and multiple performances in Tooele Roosevelt and surrounding towns May 3 May 5 through June 6. The Salt Lake Tabernacle hosts Metaye of the Ages pageant with free tickets via LDS.

Mighet Orem Sat Djeortmry Sitectal Poteet Pro Wun Salt Lake Burton Filmore Angel Street Evanachan Wye Salt Lake Tabernacle Tesaw Moidiy LDS Bbehapa

Wisconsin Auction Confiscated Guns Set for May Sale

State Fish and Game Director announces a public auction of about 100 confiscated firearms including shotguns rifles and small arms on Wednesday May 14 at 10 am in the Department Offices 505 Atlantic Building Sell Lake City Also up for sale are confiscated fishing gear not redeemed through legal procedures The director notes items on sale exclude equipment confiscated within the past year Some inspection arrangements may be made prior to the sale

New Leonard Leonard Emphasizsd Leonard Wuld

Tomorrow contest spurs Gunnison Valley poultry drive

Future Farmer News reports the 1047 Chicken of Tomorrow contest underway in Gunnison Valley with contestants Bobby Sorenson Len Sordillon and Don tot thee. Chickens assigned Friday and Senior Day at Stow College saw Gartison FFA dairy judging team win first in dairy judging. Five Lewekhoth members to show beef cattle at Utah State Junior Livestock Show in Spanish Fork May 12-17. Entrants Newell Pickett Jerry Sorensen Boyd Coat Junior Bown and Carl Mallat will exhibit calves.

Gunnison Valley Bobby Sorenson Hie Feiher Len Sordillon Gunnnison Don Tot Stow College Gartison Ffa Hvesock Utah

Track And Field Stars To Perform At Utah Show

The National Collegiate Athletic Association championships will be held at the University of Utah on June 30 and July 1. Top stars including Ray McKenzie head a lineup billed as the greatest in collegiate track and field, with tickets already in high demand and two-night passes selling fast. Overall event aims to lampoon Olympic showcase effort and attract a large local crowd.

Pheomadhe Wien National Colegiate Athinc Association University of Utah Hie Eviial Ray McKenley Brown Tinals University of Minnesota McKensby Jeme Owen

Sponsor Lecture On Cancer At Gundleon Valley High School

A public lecture and film on cancer is sponsored by the Jageettas at Gundleon Valley High School. The program begins at 6 pm on Monday May Sth and offers free admission to the community with local doctors participating.

Gundleon Valley

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