04 May 1950
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
1
Forecaster says Saturday will be pleasant with spring breaking, though no readings confirm his forecast. A full day features dairy, beef and hog stock, 4-H and Future Farmers events, prizes, musical performances by Gunnison School Band, livestock displays, and a Stockman's Ball with tickets on sale.
Fragmented report notes a Valley organization considering a new club with McQuade Kearns as president and Buchanan as treasurer. Names Jock Westenshow and Dallas Greener appear as officers pending official action as of a Tuesday gathering.
Fragmented OCR text references enforcing a fire ordinance with penalties for violations. It mentions unlawful actions and potential fines, but the wording is garbled and many terms are unclear. The piece appears to be a local legal notice or ordinance summary with names and dates obscured.
Sanpete County Assessor Hansen files the annual assessment with the State Tax Commission, showing total altered value for current year. Notices to property owners must go out 20 days before the May board of equalisation, with rolls totals by the county auditor and taxes confirmed by the treasurer.
The Gunnison Valley Lady Lions entertained their husbands with a Tacky party Monday evening at the clubhouse. A dinner program featured jokes short talks and vocal selections followed by dancing. Prizes were awarded to Mrs George Last and Clive Despain.
GVHS schedules two May programs for the public. On May 5 at 12 am the Los Angeles City College A Capella Choir directed by Ralph J. Petersen will perform. On May 11 the University of Utah Men's Glee Club under Join Mir Jyn Nielada will present an assembly.
Schedule outlines the Sanpete division opening on May 14 with eight teams. Preseason results noted and weekly matchups listed from May through July including Ephraim Manti Spring City Fairview Gunnison Moroni Levan Mt Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant venues. The text shows errors but conveys planned games and dates across the season.
A historical notice indicates an individual completed studies toward a Doctor of Naturopathy degree. The fragmented text references education milestones and related honors, but concrete names, dates, or institutions are obscured by OCR garbling.
Sanpete D U P announces a weekend gathering in Gunnison with a morning session at the Gun Lie Chapel and dedicatory services for the Guinan Camp marker at City Park. Central Camp members from Salt Lake City will attend the event featuring speakers and public participation.
Two fires last week tested the Can tileon City department with swift responses. One blaze threatened the north west area of the district while another destroyed livestock and shed on Fred Erickson’s farm along Highway 00 south of the Sugar Factory. Sparks from a weed fire started the trace around 130 pm and winds fanned the flames, with a shed and fencing damaged before control.
An American Magazine profile titled Lone Wolf Of Utah spotlights Governor Lee, praising his blunt stance and calls for federal restraint. It recounts his tensions with politicians, his pledge to reduce government handouts, and his insistence on principle over careerism while defending his faith and governance.
Forest Ranger Howard Foulger, based in Mant, reports the 12 Mile deer herd count completed late March. The count found 1990 deer on foothills and canyons from Man Canyon to Willow Creek, a rise from 1940 levels except 1946 and 1960 figures. Palatable forage like mahogany and serviceberry is being over hunted by deer, reducing feed and stressing range. Landowners near the winter range report shrinking forage and overgrazing effects.
The Gunnison Valley Sunder Chamber of Commerce elected Dallas Greener to the presidency at a meeting held April 27 in the clubhouse. The new officers will assume their duties at the next regular meeting.
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