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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

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Poppy Pledge From American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary expects a large sale of poppies, predicted by Mrs Pjeldvied, Unit president, who notes veterans benefit from both the money raised and the work of disabled men making the flowers. Volunteers distribute materials and train disabled veterans to produce the poppies, aiding Memorial Day observances.

American Legion Mra Pjeldvied Poeldsted American Auxiliary Auallary Legion Auxiliary

Health Day Celebrated by Mayfield Schools

Mayfield's annual Health Day on May 4 featured Sterling students and staff with programs led by Superintendent Lela Anders on arts, songs, dances, and a maypole. Lincoln School Axtell Centerfield privates also entertained parents with trenchings, dramatizations, braiding of May Pole, dances, exercises and a playground equipment demonstration.

Mayfield Sterling Lela Andeeson Mary Nielmin Fe Goes Studerta of Beth Porte Anderson Nielsen Lincoln School Axtell Centerfield Privaties May Pole

Fayette Girl Exchanges Vows

Mr and Mrs Merrill Mellor of Fayette announce the marriage on May 6 of their daughter Lils to EEB Lind of Butte Montana The couple wed in Los Angeles and will reside there Mrs Lind a Gunnison Valley high school graduate and two year Brigham Young University student in Provo prior to California where she is employed by Doughn Aircraft Mr and Mrs Otis Johnson of Tooele visited last weekend with Mrs Johnsons mother Mrs Ninrw Nelon They also visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Frederickson in Canterfold

Merrill Mellor Fayette Lils Eeb Lind Butte Montana Los Angeles Lind Otis Johnson Tooele Johnasn Mra Ninrw Nelon Snd Andrew Fredrickon Canterfold

Navy Sergeant Cal Hansen Returns Home For Mother's Day

News fromreprene stationed Cal Hansen, sonarman first class in the U S Navy, arrives home for Mother's Day after fourteen months at sea. He is headed to the East coast for duty on May 20 and reports from the Naval Technical Training Center at Memphis.

Calvin Hansen U. S Navy Haa Navy Atlantic

Marriage Unites Young Couple In Brief Ceremony

A young couple, Mize Dende Deck and her partner, exchanged vows in a brief ceremony. The couple celebrates their union with a short vacation beginning soon, enjoying time together on a chert-free trip with family.

Alice Bardsley Dies at Family Home in Gunnison Valley

Alice Bardsley, 90, longtime Gunnison Valley resident, died May 10 at her home. Born October 1, 1805 in Oldham England, she emigrated to America in 1854 with her family, helped settle Centerville and Moroni, Utah, and later lived in Monroe and Gunnison. She married Joseph Bardsley in Salt Lake City in 1872. he died in 1937. A Relief Society teacher for over 40 years, she cared for herself until near the end and was widely loved. Funeral services were held May 12 in Centerfield. Continued on last page.

Hope Alice Duffin Barnaley Gunhison Valley Cain LaVoy Sorenson Bardsley Oldham Lancashire England Edward Margaret Gledhill Dulfin America Centerville Utah Spetngvilhe Moroni Monroe Alma Richfield Gunnison

Extension Service Schedules War Veteran Programs

The committees are being formed at the request of the War Food Administration to organize veteran programs and related activities, coordinating with local agencies and volunteers to support former service members through scheduled services and outreach efforts.

War Food Administration

Centerfield Farewell Party Planned by Welfare Committee

Centerfield Soldiere Welfare Committee has prepared a farewell party for a long-serving member of the Arid Force. The event will be held tonight at the Meeting House with a program at 1:30 PM followed by a dance. Attendees include Hal Munwell, Wayne Nay, Grant Alfred, Gail Jensen, Wallace Goldwell, Bob Wheely, Quinten Bardstey, Hob Tardstey.

Centerfield Soldiere Welfare Committee Boye Hal Munwell Ath Wayne Nay Grant Alfred Gail Jensen Wallace Goldwell Bob Wheely Quinten Bardstey Hob Tardstey

Illn Claims Ye Of Fayette Mother Long Illn Claims Ye Of Fayette

Mrs Olga Olsen James died Sunday at the Fayette home after more than two years illness. A native of Guaniesa Valley she was born in Centerfield September Lhe to Eric and Maria Olsen. She moved to Fayette at age 13 and served in Relief Society for twenty years. She married Elijah James in December 1008 and leaves a son Deland G James and daughter Mrs Alto Sorenson plus four grandchildren and siblings in Utah and California. Funeral May 7 at 2 p.m. in the Fayette ward chapel.

Mra Olga Olsen James Fayette Mra. Jaman Guaniesa Valley Centerfield Lhe Eric Maria Kispersen Olsen Mra James Sophia Gee van Nuys California Cecilia Gee Fayette Ward George Edwin Mellor

Stake Sessions Held In Gunnison Chapel

A two day stake conference in Gunnison ward chapel featured speakers including Daniel E Borg Melvie Hansen Ala C Jensen and others. Music was provided by the Blake Wymghsted committee and local wards with a Mayfield chorus. Judy Buchanan celebrated her birthday with a small party and luncheon hosted by her mother.

Pirencrar Maniin Tie Gunnin Ward Letorande Richards Hansen Daniel E Borg Melvie Hansen Ala C. Jensen Charlies R. Willden Chas S. Hansen Hans C Olen Sidney J. Fjeldsted MW Bartholemew Lund Henrie Roger Sorensen LaVoy Sorensen Lurie FP. Allen Stanley Picket Carlyle Gorenwen Richards Blake Munir Gilbert Wyeldsted Mra Fieldsted Helen Mise Judy Buchanan Judy Mra Don’ Borhanan

Political Post on Briant A Stringham Utah Representative

Briant A Stringham, a descendant of a Utah pioneer family and son of a farmer in Ashley Valley near Maeser, serves as State Representative for Utah's First Congressional District. He received his early education in the region and remains noted for local lineage.

Briant A. Stringham Stringham Utah Ashley Valley Maeser

Out-Of-Town Funeral Guests Arrive in California

A fragmented obituary note from San Francisco California lists numerous out of town attendees and mourners. Names include Mire Miri Waretithy and Mely Morir with guests from Lake City and surrounding areas. The piece mentions Willard and others, noting attendance at a service for Miro Moerl Winthocke and related family members.

Priatin Miri Waretithy Lini Vhitatinlen Mery Morir Wilebriai Lake City BV. Werdaliy Jean Bartifield Aldnoh Minti Ate Deny San Fratvines California Willard Illenin Miro Moerl Mine Fuigitt Anderson OL Yorgason

Paul Nielson Cops Honors At State Track Meet

Paul Nielson of Cimnnon Valley high school won five event honors at the State High School Track Meet in Provo. GVHS entrants under Coach Payton Alexander included Jay Dalley Grover Chilis and Waynard Jensen, with Grover and Waynard competing in their events but not placing. Miss Lillie Taylor of Salt Lake City visited her parents Mr and Mrs Mart Taylor for several days.

Paul Nielson Nuilil Cimnnison Valley High School Provo Paul Wie Diecum Toral High School GVHS Payton Alexander Jay Dalley Grover ,Chilis Waynard Jensen Day Grover Waynard Lillie Taylor Salt Lake City Mart ‘Taylor

Civilians urged to cut unnecessary trips during war

Transportation Director J Monroe John of the ODT told Colonel Johnson that this invasion year requires the public to avoid nonessential travel. He warned that any extra trips could strand travelers, disrupt Pullman reservations, or delay intercity buses, stressing the need to keep the system free to respond to war demands, especially in the Rocky Mountain region.

Pullman Cel J Monroe John ODT Ties Colonel Johnson Rocky Mountain

Wartime guidance on town and farm supplies and draft rules

The Office of War Information outlines wartime rationing for meats fats processed foods gasoline and shoes with stamp validity and regional differences. It explains dealer preference for farm supplies, draft classifications and the designation of May as American Day honoring those who reached voting age and naturalized citizens, as part of national war effort policy.

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