16 May 1946
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
1
Local residents discuss beautification efforts in Gunnison for the centennial celebration. The plan covers improved streets, painting, pruning, and selective planting to create a welcoming, orderly town. Community volunteers push for imagination and practical steps, including novice painting and tree care, to transform eyesores into attractive features.
Lawrence Brouch of the Youth Department announces a radio segment on KSL about beet thinning contests sponsored across Sanpete and nearby counties by the Suvirr Beet Growers Association Gunnison Sugar and Ustensina Service. Voices include Leo Bardusley and Mrs Sorenson with prize details and registration guidance for youth entrants.
Meieen and Chea Aue Maes were in Cedar City for a meeting or event. The crowd included local attendees and participants from nearby areas. Details are sparse but indicate a communal gathering or competition context.
A large group of local sportsmen and state officials attended the Gunnison Valley Fish and Game Protective Association meeting held in May. Issues raised by sportsmen were debated openly and a report was presented on fish planting in the area. Attendees included Herbert Smart president of the Wish Wildlife Federation, W. A. Walker secretary treasurer, and Marion Matiseis supervisor of habitat.
The library lists a varied new arrivals shelf with titles from The Pincock Shrdy Hig Tat to The Place Utah and The Bible Toars. Notable authors include Zane Grey Emily Post and Kathleen Winer. Several works cover adventure colonial life and classic tales reflecting a broad literary mix.
Joseph L Worthlin will represent the General Authority of the LDS church at the Stille conference in the Chrome Stake in May. Elder Worthlin is joined by Elder Mark Peterson. Welfare Meeting at 6 pm and Priesthood Leadership Meeting at 6 pm May 0th and May 1st, Seminary graduation at 10 20 am and 2 pm.
An estimated 200000 awaits members of the 4 H club of Intermountain West at North Salt Lake. The Intermountain Junior Fat Stock Show runs June 3 4 and 6 with 89000 in awards. Sponsors include Utah state officials, Salt Lake County Commission, and the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce Livestock Committee.
Unclear text outlines a restricted period from June 1 to October 31 for burning within Sanpete County and surrounding areas. Mentions dangers to watersheds, wildlife, and food supply, urging reporting of unattended fires to local authorities including the sheriff and highway patrol.
Seminary graduates forty three at Gunnison Valley Seminary Sunday night during the quarterly stake conference. Exercises begin at a set time in the Gare tilson wani chapel. Elder Mark E Peterson of the Council of Twelve and Joseph L. Worthiin will address the graduates. Loris Po Allen is principal of the Seminary class. Following a list of graduates includes Latrands Allen Gene F Anderson Hess Anderson Roger Anderson Vivian Anderton Leo Kent Bardaley Don A Baxter.
A garbled report describes a party hosted by the Lark club in the Center with a program of welcome tables and neighbors. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but the piece references May Dallow and a teacher, along with scattered activities and attendees.
A fragmented notice from The Tyee mentions a recital with assorted names and phrases that appear garbled. The text references art, music figures, and possible performances though many terms are unreadable. No clear event date or organization is discernible.
Leonard Lektay Metaiet Swonathee of Mayfelad died Surutay in the Sevier Valley Toapital Richfield after a major operation. He was born in Mayfield January 25, 1887 to Andrew and Sarah Anderson Micheelsen. He married Hazel Childs Michaninen in the Manti Temple October 1 1910. They lived in Mayfield and Clarion, where he was a veterinarian. Survived by widow and several children including Julia Burr Marysvale Elray Michaelsen Coy Michaelsen Lark Mrs LeVern Poulsen Mark Michaelsen and Gerth Michaelsen with the Army in France. 11 grandchildren and brothers John Michaelsen Mrs Lilyke Jenson Mayfield, Mrs Hannah Christiansen, Maryanne Idaho, Claude Michaelsen and Mrs Eva Jacobson Ogden. Funeral Thursday in Richfield Ward chapel. Directed by Harry Kenta, bishop. The Girl Leadership meeting of the Make will convene Sunday morning. Singing will be by Combined singing for all women and all are urged to attend, with emphasis on the teen era. Mr and Mrs Arnold Lareen were visiting in the capital city earlier this week.
Mrs Raid Voorhees of Gunnison and Mrs Helen Yarr of Salt Lake recently discharged from the Army. The unnamed source notes the Mrs Voorhees are connected to the Marine unit. May 1846.
Police launch traffic safety checks as thousands of officers target drivers. Car owners urged to ensure brakes wipers and horns are functional. Patrols will promote safe driving to curb accidents and injuries during the new travel period.
Rural 4-H youths showcase landscaping skills to boost home value. National 4-H Home Grounds Beautification program rewards exceptional efforts with silver medals, a gold watch, and eight state winners receive all expenses paid trips to the National 4-H Club Congress.
Winners announced for the Michael J Dowling Eastereen contest in Utah. Maud Hardman led the judging panel in Salt Lake City. First prize went to Roger A. Sorenson of Chinnison Valley High, second to Alan Overden of West High, with Byrd Bartholomew of Fayette also noted. The Utah Society for the Physically Handicapped conducted the event in support of the National Society for Children.
A local meeting in Gunnison Westwemtay last week formed a baseball club with Dr G fitatifort Tees named as initial president and league representative. Rew is to elect a secretary treasurer as players turn out for practice and a likely season begins in March with home games planned.
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