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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Auto Smashes Buggy Injuring Gunnison Pair

A Sunday night crash near Centerfield left a Gunnison couple badly hurt when a Paige car traveling at about 45 miles per hour struck their buggy. Lester Fredrickson and Miss Ruby Roylance were thrown clear. Fredrickson is recovering while Roylance remains seriously hurt. The minor drivers fled the scene and action is pending, sparking public outcry against speed and careless driving.

Gunnison Lester Fredrickson Hyrum Fredrickson Ruby Roylance Harry Roylance Paige Angus Hansen Mayfield Centerfield Hansen Reed Christiansen Richard Christiansen Reed Willardson Sedoma Christensen Florence Larson Fredrickson Roylance Miss Roylance

Flu Outbreak and Local Happenings in Centerfield

Reports of flu cases in Centerfield persist with mild progression and high spirits. Farmers report busy irrigation season aided by recent rain. Chas Embley recovers from a collapse, aided homeward by Andrew B. Anderson. Also noted are travel to Clearfield, Mothers Day observances, a wedding at the Manti temple, and a Relief Society gathering with gifts and a $30 purse.

Centerfield Chas H. Embley Hie Andrew B. Anderson Embley C. P. Tree Clearfield

Sheepmen Warned Over Waterways Access At Pinte Reservoir

BE A Porter, engineer-manager for the company, announces a new order to stop sheep trespassing on the reservoir right of way. Watering stations will be designated and sheep may only cross at provided bridges. Delinquents will be prosecuted and company delinquents face penalties including reduced water allotments for the season.

Pinte Reservoir & Irrigation Company BE. A. Porter eMicute Company Offi

Delta Builder Returns After Month Away

O H Halverson the contractor came back Sunday night after about a month away at the Millard county sugar metropolis. He reports Delta progressing and looking most prosperous following the cottage erection there.

O. H. Halverson

Forty Graduates to Get Diplomas at Washington School

Commencement exercises for eighth grade graduates of the Washington school will be held at the Relief Society hall next Thursday evening. About forty students will participate in an program of songs recitations and an address by A. E. Park. There is no charge for the program and all interested parents and community members are invited.

Washington School Relief Society Washington J. B. Metcalf R. 5 Guynison High School Hhat Utah Marlsen Miss Burniham Guynison Valley Eciris Utah

Plans For Improvement By Gunnison Property Owner

Isaac Thunell, former Gunnison resident and west town property owner, arrived from Salt Lake Tuesday evening to oversee plans. He will renovate the old Applequist property, add two or more new dwellings, and modernize the existing house as he plans Gunnison as his home again.

Isaac Thunell Gunnison Salt Lake Mr. Thunell Plantingeon Applequist

Mothers Day Observed in Gunnison

Mothers day in Gunnison was observed with exercises at the Relief society hall. Solos were rendered by Miss Sylvia Willardson and Bishop B E Swalberg. Readings were given by Mrs Nephi Anderson and Mrs Adolph Peterson. Fred J Fieldstead gave an address on Mothers Day.

Gunnison Relief Society Hall Sylvia Williardson BE. L. Swalbere Nephi Anderson Adolph Peterson Fred J. Fieldsted

Will Build Bungalow At R J Frandsen Farm

R J Frandsen, a prominent Axtell farmer and stockraiser, will shortly let contracts for a new bungalow style home on his farm. The modern structure is estimated to cost about 3000 dollars and construction will proceed rapidly to complete the dwelling.

R. J. Frandsen Axtell

Gunnison Bucks Baseball Team Forms City Support

Gunnison citizens plan a real baseball team this year with funds and new uniforms. Notable players include Daunt Sanders, Dr. Nelson Beal, R. Edwards, Harold Halverson, and others. A meeting at City Hall will set the lineup and management led by J. W. Jones, with practice already underway and a baseball benefit dance tomorrow night to raise additional support.

Gunnison Daunt Sanders Nelson Beal R. Edwards Harold Halverson Lee Pace Bual Pace Albert Newman Lester Fredrickson F. Sorenson Tony Willardson Frank Settle J. W. Jones Jones Gunnisot Ellixens

HOME MISSIONARIES MEETINGS SET ACROSS WARDS

Axtell Christian PP Larsen and James A Christiansen Centerfield Simon Christensen and James R Olsen Clarion Jene Mickelsen and David Olsen Jr Ephraim Aaron TD Squire and William MacFarhine Payette Edwin Jensen and Chas Landvige Olsen Gunnison Niels Anderson and J Harvey Hansen Mantle Fred J Christiansen Jr and Joseph A Lyman Mayfield Andrew C Anderson and Jorsen Madsen Merling Chas A Cox and Archivald TD Livingston meetings will be held in the wards named Sunday May 16 starting at P M.

Axtell Christian PP. Larsen James A. Christiansen Centerfield Simon Christensen James R. Olsen Clarion Jene Mickelsen David Olsen Ephraim Aaron TD Squire William MacFarhine Payette J Edwin Jensen Chas. Landvige Olsen Gunnison Niels Anderson J. Harvey Hansen Fred J. Christiansen, Jr Joseph A. Lyman Mayfield Andrew C. Anderson Jorsen Madsen Merling Chas. A. Cox Archivald TD Livingston

Engineer E A Poroter Visits Piute Reservoir Firm

E A Poroter, engineer manager of Piute Reservoir and Irrigation, arrived from Safina in the early part of the week to oversee his firm’s interests and ensure project progress.

E. A. Poroter Piute Safina

Thieves Sting Bees In Miss Larsen Yard

Night prowlers invaded the yard of Miss Tillie Larsen last week and attempted to rob her bee stands. No honey was taken as the hive was damaged by the bees. Anyone with information is asked to report to Miss Larsen.

Tillie Larsen Larsen Lareon

Concert Draws Appreciative Crowd at Casino

A well attended concert last Wednesday by the Gunnison War Choir drew praise for every number. The theater at the Casino was comfortable with many from Centerfeld and nearby communities. Proceeds benefit the choir to purchase music and necessities, helping Gunnison become a leading group in southern Utah.

Momory Gonttilson Wari Choir Centerfeld Ehoir Gunnison Organization Utah

Early Saltmaking in Indiana and New York Origins

A fragmented account notes Indiana salt production beginning with indigenous processes and an early split from native methods. It mentions New York state sales to settlers around 178,0 and the Syracuse area as centers of early salt manufacture. The text asserts salt as a widely used mineral and touches on its global distribution and commercial potential in the United States.

Indiana New York United States Syracuse

Benefit Dance To Aid Gunnison Baseball Boys

A Saturday night benefit dance at Peterson hall starts at 9 with the Salina orchestra leading the grand march. Proceeds support Gunnison baseball, with plans for other features and appearances by Dr Beal and Harold Halverson. Admission is one dollar. Don’t miss this chance to back the pennant bid.

Peterson Hall Salina Orchestra Sala Gunnnison Dr. Beal Harold Halverson Lester Fredrickson

Clarion News Briefs From Mt Wieasant To Centerfield

Mt Wieasant visitors Mr and Mrs Peter Frandsen spent weekend with relatives. Mothers day exercises directed by L D S bishopric drew a large crowd. Ax fell visitors Mr and Mrs L De Spaly called on Clarion. Mrs Peter Anderson of Mphraim works as house press for Burg Frandaen. Canal damaged farms near Lance Hyde after Friday night break. Centerfield guests celebrated Mrs Royal Lund birthday anniversary.

Peter Frandsen Mt. Wieasant Peter Anderson Mphraim Burg Frandaen Royal Lund Centerfield

Boy Proclaims Value In Honest Car Fare Tale

In a bygone era two boys aged 12 and 7 ride a streetcar. The younger complains about change from a dime, offers it to the conductor, who returns pennies. The child then solemnly states I am worth only 4 cents in a tiny humor of fare days.

Superstitions Guarding Weddings with Gray Horses

A historical note claims brides and grooms wore protections against witches using gray horses to pull the bridal car. It warns against marriage in a month with an A in its name and against black or green attire for guests. It also cautions against emerald or opal engagement rings.

Footprints of Progress in New Materials

A report notes substitutes for cork from fungi ground and mixed with cement for solid use. Norway patents carbide driven motors. Denmark forms a company to briquette heather with higher heat value than peat. Experiments test chalk marl from Limburg mines as a fertilizer.

Norsgny Denmark Wee Chalk Mart Limburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aroha Embley Riley Thompson Fay Johnson Selfpro Manti Temple J. H. Bardsley Thompson E. H. Bardsley Cale Howe Hone Las EN Saan Fryci Predrickson Grant Jepson Cpamsae Francell Vorhees Levora Beck Verda Rosenwall A. E. Park Tursell Childs Ruth Bench Vada Peterson J. M. Knighton Nancy Lee Acme Gunnison Bucks Utah Baseball League Home Missionaries Mr. Madsen Direc Funk's Lake Clarion News L. de Spaly Axfell Lance Hyde
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