News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Mire Wayne Nelson of Axtell sent a letter from Lt Melson saying he arrived in Italy well after a successful trip. Pearl Nielsen reported her son in New Guinea has been advanced to sergeant. Mellor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mellor of Fayette, returns home on furlough from Camp California. a farewell party was held in Fayette. Melvin left for San Diego to report for the Marine Corps. Wilford West received a Purple Heart certificate for action in battle. Anderson, a Naval Air Corps member, stationed in San Diego, obtained leave to attend his grandfather’s funeral in Grand Junction, Colorado. Kenneth Nansen, seaman, leaves Salt Lake for Norfolk to report for duty. Boyd Jensen, a U S Army, home from Hawaii for 30 days to visit family, with brother Duard also on duty. Pfc. George S. Follett in England writes of friendly locals but hard to adapt to English customs and driving on the left. he enjoyed Christmas packages received.
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Wayne Nelson
Axtell
Melson
Maly
Fayette 4 Hall
Mellor
Guy Mellor
Melvin Letts
San Diego
Calif
Marine Corps
Wilford
Wentland
United States
Envy Gree Anerson
Naval Air Corps
Atel
San Duro
California
Aind
Ob. G Anderson
Andorikol
Samuel Anderman
Grand Junction
Calofede
Ganhiega
Hi Porente
Boyd Jensen
U S. Army
Hawaii
Ali
Leonard Jensen
Centerfield
Boyd
Duard
New Guings
Pfc
George 5
Follett
England
Joyce
Eng
George
U.S
Leadore
Idaho
Birth Date Mee Ida M Jotitson First Birth Anniversary
Ida M Jotitson celebrated her first birth anniversary on May 8 with her son Herbert by her side in Jesi tf Gunnieen.
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Ida M. Jotitson
Jesitf Gunnieen
Wilting
Herbert
Reams Couple Announce Marriage of Dele W to Miss Brown
Mrs. John Reams and Mr. Reams announce the marriage of their daughter Dele W Beerous to Miss Brown of Oakland California. The ceremony is reported in local society notes with details of attendees and venue.
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John Reams
Beerous
Miss Brown
Oskland
Civic Groups Starts Campaign for Gunnison Beautification
The Gunnison Beautification Committee unites with city council representatives to launch a campaign to make the city the most attractive in the state. They plant Chinese elm trees, clean damp grounds at the park, and seek tennis courts at Washington School while urging residents to tidy yards. Cooperation is urged to accelerate progress and keep Gunnison moving forward.
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Gunnison
Hartt
Washington Acogrekinds
Lions Club
Tennnis Courts
Washington
Lownme
Vacait Life
Fishermen in Utah Receive Liberalized 1944 Season Rules
State Fish and Game Commission announced 1944 season rules amid wartime travel limits. All waters become open from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, June 14 to October 31, with several changes making the fishing season more liberal than recent years. Sanpete and Sevier Counties affected.
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Utah
Hauna
State Fish and Game Commission
Sanpete
Sevier Coun
State Group Commends Fire Fighters at Provo Meeting
State and federal officials praised Utah fire fighting efforts after a Provo gathering of Forest Fire Fighters Service volunteers and county coordinators. They cited damages from forest and range fires and urged better protection, recruitment, and training, urging landowners to obtain permits for burning between May 1 and October 3.
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Provo
Utah
Forest Wind Bande Fire Fighters Service
Sharitte
F & FF
Duab
Sanpete
Wasatch Summit
Tooele Mid Falt Lake
Ent
A. ©. Forster
Ulymes Larsen
George C. Wi
Wells Thursby
A. C Forster
Foresta
Drives Start To Kill Magpies In A Rural Campaign
A long running drive to kill magpies continues as locals, including George Francis, Will Gray, and Mr and Mrs Norwood Hyer, support government bounty efforts. The plan offers two cents per nest to reduce magpie numbers before nesting and hatchings occur, with various state and local groups promoting the method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francie i
Gaemeewls Ie
Will Gray
Frencis
Water Outlook Above Normal Report States
April precipitation on the Wasatch front was well above average with Great Bestia Branch Experiment Station recording 6.55 inches. Meadows at 10,000 feet showed near average moisture, Hasd quarters at 8,660 feet reported over 4 feet of snow. Duggins and Mayor Keoral Ruchesan visited Merk Foote Searschagy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasatch
Paul E Haneen
Wesley P. Thompson
Great Bestia Branch Experiment Station
Dvtine Duggins
Keoral Ruchesan
Merk Foote
Searschagy
Town and Farm in Wartime Report by Office of War Information
Wartime guidance from the Office of War Information covers rationing rules for meats fats sugar and gasoline plus stamps validity. It notes red stamps and points adjustments for meat purchases and lists hospital penicillin distribution to civilian depots across the United States with shipments beginning May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office OF War Information
Office of Price Administration
Wospitals
United States
WPS
Plans Complete For Sanpete Show
Plans for the Fifth Annual Rambouillet and Junior Livestock Show at Ephraim are shaping a two day event May 10 and 20. Committees are organizing a full program including livestock judging for dairy cattle beef cattle wool sheep hogs and mutton sheep plus specialty sports events. New facilities will allow attendees to view events crowded in prior years with a regional field track and other features.
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Ephraim
Sparta
Residents Told To Store Winters Coal Supply
Residents are urged to start storing coal for next winter as mines operate full time to supply essential industries and households. Officials note miners returning in fall may not meet all needs for home, school, and industry, urging wartime economy to buy and save coal during warm months.
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Mir
Chase Anid
Colorado
Mr. Girnes
Gree
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Mir Pearl Nielsen
New Guinea
Feen Moller
W. 4. Mellor
Fayette
Camp
Kenneth Nansen
Navy
Salt Lake
Norfolk
Virginia
Seaman Hansen
Elmer Hansen
Drive
Mra Norwood Hyer
Alma Hemiingsen
Miss Hanningsen
University of Uteh
Pid Og Ile Anita
Banat Coast
ATI
Eault Coat
Alt Roypen
Tod
Vito Ey
Coensecurkiaer Vni
Shwuld Maert Wit West Iit Kal
Eeniwiay
Weetyey Haar Giese
Yuri Tajtial
Arveritian
United
Staley
Christma
WPH
Army Exchange Service
Navy Ship Service
Troma
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