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Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

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Commissioner Hears Bartholomew Rail Route Application

Commissioner Thomas E. McKay heard Jesse Bartholomew’s bid to operate a passenger freight and express line between Centerfield Gunnison and the Denver Rio Grande depot. Protestants Clarence Madsen and Andrew Modeen urged against expanding the mail contract, with about twenty five witnesses testifying. a decision is expected within ten days to two weeks.

Thomas E. McKay State Public Utilities Commission Jesse Bartholomew Centerfield Goannison Denver & Rio Grande Clarence Madsen Andrew Modeen Gunnison Bartholomew M. Edwards Manti Madsen Modeen The Utilities Commission McKay F. W. Otterstron Salt Lake Weks

Plans Development By L M Nielsen In Marysvale District

L M Nielsen, a major mining investor, returned home Monday after a ten day absence. He toured his Marysvale interests and outlined development plans. Miners are employed on the properties and will conduct extensive exploration work through the coming summer.

L. M. Nielsen Marysvale Nielsen

Miss Virginia Bardsley Leaves for Omaha

Miss Virginia Bardsley daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bardsley of Donerfield has gone to Omaha Nebraska where she plans to remain indefinitely. She graduated from the local high school this spring and next plans to enter a college at the Nebraska metropolis.

Virginia’ Bardsley Joseph Bardsley Donerfield Omaha Nebra Miss Bardsley Nebraska

Death of A. A. Campbell Creates Local Tributes

Lingering illness ends for A. A. Campbell a Mayfield civic leader and irrigation company president. Born 1861 in Scotland, he lived in Mayfield forty years and died at his daughter’s Garfield home. Survived by wife Janet, four daughters Emily Shafer Portland, Margaret Christoperson Garfield, Dell Christopherson Garfield, and Minnie Baxter Gunnison, and two sons John Mayfield and Thomas Emery. Funeral held in Mayfield with relatives in Gunnison and Portland attending.

A. A. Campbell Mayfield Margaret Christopherson Garfield Gunnison Campbell Salt Lake Scotland America Mayfield Irrigation Company Janet Campbell Daghters Emily Shafer Portland Ore Margaret Christoperson Dell Christopherson William Baxter John Campbell Thomas Campbell Emery Shafer

Sanpete County Fair Promises A Packed September Event

Directors urge full county backing as Sanpete gears for an expanded fair at Manti with livestock races and new attractions. A countywide representative will canvass towns to boost interest and sell season tickets plus organize horse races pulling teams and education features. Prize money ranges up to 10 dollars in several youth and club exhibits.

Sanpete County Manti

Surprise Birthday Tribute For Chris Thompson

A Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs A J Thompson’s home honored Chris Thompson on his birthday. Guests included J A Taft Fletcher Peterson Leonard Thompson J W Nielsen Sera Thompson Ruth Thompson and Frank Herbert from Salina. After dinner entertainment featured the “50” and Thorne received nine gifts from friends.

Chris. Thompson A J Thompson Egt A. J. Thomnes J. A. Taft Fletcher Peterson Leonard Thompson City J. W. Nielsen Sera Thompson Ruth Thompson Centeriell Frank Herbert Salina Thorneot

Stake Mutual Celebration Crowns Winners At Gunnison Field

Hundreds attend the Gunnison stake Mutual celebration at Gunnison Valley High School as Hamilton ward wins with 123 points ahead of Gunnison and Payette. Fayette ward takes morning contests with 43 points. Evening dances draw a record crowd and praise the organizing committees.

Hamilton Ward Gunnison Valley Hamilton Gunnison Payette Fayette Mutuals of Gunnison Stake Crowa Charice Mayfiel Mamilton Ratold Stovries Centerfield Masyfield S. Felk

Operetta Draws Crowd at Casino Theater

About 200 satisfied patrons attended the casino theater to hear the operetta Mi summer Eve staged Thursday evening. Mayfield talent and thirty child performers under Miss Ploesie Mellor received applause for songs acting and scenes. Plans include staging in other towns with Gremsard and Thurston Gremsgard joining the ensemble.

Casino Theater Mayfield Ploesie Mellor Miss Mellor T. H. Gremseard Miss Eunice Stagine Gremsvard Thurston Gremsgard Hillsboro Ore

Idaho Prosperity Noted By Visiting Madsen

E A Madsen formerly of Gunnison now in Watch Idaho reports the state is prosperous with expectations of splendid crops this year. He visited his parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Madsen and his uncle C M Madsen who is ill, after coming down from Salt Lake.

Gunnison Watch Idaho Mr. Madsen Salt Lake Anthony Madsen C. M. Madsen Ernest

Utah Sportsmen to Hold Third Annual Geneva Outing

The Federated Fish and Game Protective Association of Utah plans a two day event at Geneva on Utah Lake next Saturday and Sunday. A trap shooting contest is the headline, with nearly 540 gunners expected and prizes for winners. D. H. Madsen says reps from every Utah club will attend, exceeding 1000 sport fans, plus discussions on fish and game topics.

Federate Fish and Game Protective Association of Utah Geneva Utah Lake West Utah San Francisco Carl Erikson Gunnison Valley Fish and Game Protective Association J. G. Hagan D. H. Madsen Fish and Game Hagan Erikson Gunnison

New Drowning Rescue Theories From Red Cross Training

L. E Palmer promotes a Red Cross first aid and life saving training in Salt Lake City from May 24 to 27. The program covers the prone pressure method of artificial respiration and rapid chest compressions to revive suffocated victims. Palmer warns against barrel rescues and urges using hands for resuscitation until normal breathing resumes.

L. E Palmer Red Cross Salt Lake City Reid Cross Palmer

Oil field survey trips hint at Utah's future producer in Wayne County

O B Berglund and N L Hermarsen spent Sunday visiting Wagner Torrey Gunnison and other points surveying oil fields. They predicted Wayne county will become a great oil producer once drilling begins. J W Duffin was a business visitor to Ephraim Tuesday.

O. B. Berglund N. L. Hermarsen Wagner Torrey Gunnison Wayne County Utah J. W. Duffin Ephraim

Gunnison Cubs Open Season With Home Opener Sunday

Gunnison baseball fans will greet the season with a Sunday afternoon game at the Gunnison City park. The Cubs host Elisnore in a strong opener as both teams bolster rosters with veteran and new players. Local practice has the Cubs ready and the park diamond in top condition for a four o clock start and a return to old time baseball excitement.

Gunnison Gunnison City Elisnore Gunnison Cubs Goyal Sugar City J. W Jones Niel Sorenson Harold Halverson Lester Freadrickson S. Kunz Glen Stubbs Waldo Vilard Newell Childs Orville Hansen Newell Mortensen QO. H. Hansen Ben Childs Grant Chidester Sanpete Sevier Monroe Richfield Salina Manti Ephraim Mt. Pleasant Moroni

Last Treatment Saturday for Diphtheria Inoculation

The final diphtheria inoculation for those who completed the two required doses will be administered next Saturday morning at city hall. Children should attend between 8 30 and noon as the city hall will host the treatment.

City Hall

Pronunciation Aid for Sesqui Centenn ial Expo

Noah Webtar presents a copy of her ancestor's work to the Publicity Department to help pronounce the big events opening June 1 for the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He stresses the correct form Ses Kowah cen ten nial with emphasis on Sesqul and centennial.

Philadelphia Gter Ggerienudau Noah Webtar Noah

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