12 May 1949
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
1
A fragmentary school page notes 47 candidates listed to receive diplomas at G. V. High School. The program includes an invocation, songs, introductions and speeches by named students and faculty, with a luncheon and prize distribution mentioned in the afternoon events.
A Utah professor, named in obituaries, died in New York. The report lists colleagues and family connections and notes funeral services held in a European city before burial. Further details reference academic positions and affiliations, with mentions of named institutions and relatives.
Irfield residents report a formal notice from Mr and Mrs to celebrate a granddaughter Tevin Moe Peck, listed as the child of Mira John Bartsley. The ceremony appears to occur in the annhe city, following a supper for the family.
Seminary graduates and 1000 attendees will gather at 8 pm Sunday at the Gunnison ward chapel for a commencement program. Ronald James delivers welcome, with Laila Munk and others giving readings, and diploma presentations by Stake President Elta Sorenson and Prince Allen.
Richfield dominates the regional track meet with multiple event wins and records. Teams and athletes from Wasatch Academy, North Sanpete, Panguitch, Gunnison, and Salina compete for top honors. Key performances include new marks in shot put, javelin, and relays, with Richfield and Wasatch Academy among the standout programs.
A cryptic report describes a dramatic event at Margevale in Mute County involving a mountain pursuit and an unnamed figure. The piece mentions a local shop and a mysterious force, with references to a “Rock Candy Mountain” and a sentiment about danger or violence, framed in generic local-news style.
Sanpete County Agricultural Agent Hansell I. Keetch reports Newcastle disease endangers local flocks. Vaccination is debated. emphasis remains on sanitation and blocking infection routes to protect poultry despite varying disease impact. The U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinary office notes vaccination only in specified conditions.
Graduation for the Mayfield eighth grade is set for May 14 at 6 34 pm in the Mayfield Medal auditorium. The class will graduate with ceremony details announced by the school.
A strained, partially legible community note describes an Army Major visiting the valley area for meetings and inspections. Officials and residents are mentioned in a sequence of names and locations, with references to events set for a Monday evening and a possible vaccine discussion.
The mother and baby are reported doing well after the May birth at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. Parents Mr and Mrs LaMar Christian celebrate a son born May 10. In Ballina, Mr and Mrs Dan K Anderson welcome a baby girl born May 9, marking the couple’s second child. Mother and daughter in Ballina are reported doing well.
Opening games in the Sanpete Division of the Southern Utah Baseball League are set for May 1 at Mt Pleasant Spring City Moran and Fallview. Gunnison plays the local Bees on May 22 as Spring City travels to Gunnison. Tickets cost 80 cents for adults. May 15 features Manti at Mt Pleasant Ephraim vs Spring City Levan vs Moroni.
Citizens submit petitions to the city council seeking creation of extra paving districts across neighborhoods. Names referenced include Mrs George Lawt and local residents urging infrastructure improvements at key streets and intersections. The effort aims to accelerate road work and widen municipal paving coverage citywide.
Young Livestock Growers will present nine live calves at the Inter regional Livestock Show in Salt Lake City. Prizes range from 75 to 100 dollars, with eight calves donated by individual growers shared between 4-H and Future Farmer clubs. winners based on honesty, soundness, and potential as cattle breeders. Sponsors include Desmret Livestock Company and Wasatch Livestock Loan Company of Salt Lake City along with several other regional supporters.
Gunnison wins at home against Mayfield in a Sunday baseball clash, tallying 24 to 6. Mayfield's pitching staff struggled as Gunnison built a strong early lead and controlled the game with steady hitting and defense.
Centerfield 4-H clubs organized with Venetia Peterson guiding. Forty-three girls joined across age groups electing officers and leaders for the beautification and garden projects at chapel corners. Officers include 11 year olds Dona Lee Bardaley and Des Geniel feck end Eins Raamberg. 12 year olds Shirley Roberts and LaAnn N. Peterson led by president.
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