20 May 1948
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Newspaper
Gunnison Valley News
Location
Gunnison, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
1
An unclear note references a couple linked to Mr and Mrs Jens ell around 1007 and 1017, with mentions of parents, a trip, and an expected arrival related to an expansion. The readable text is fragmented and dates are uncertain.
A fragmented notice notes that a formation of the Fifth Field Artillery from World War I will register by mail at a location on South Main Street, with a later registration to be held at a convenient time.
Gunvalion Valley Bulldog Clyne Jensen, a hurdler, ran a high hurdles time near the state mark but was disqualified by wind rules. He placed second in the low hurdles and ran on the medley relay team which finished third. Teammates Royden Hill, Glen Willardson, and MacAre Hartholomew aided the relay, as the same group plans to award Jensen a wristwatch for the effort.
Mrs Christiansen has retired to her Price home after attending a Salt Lake reception at the Governor's Mansion honoring Utah Mother Mrs Broadbent. Mrs Ardes McQueen led the committee with three Price women. Over 1,000 guests greeted the hosts, with music and luncheon in the banquet room.
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Morley of Salina announce the engagement of their daughter Irie to Garth N Beck son of Mr and Mrs Newman Beck of Centerfield The couple will exchange vows on June at the Salina First Ward Chapel
Fragmented text describes Poppy Day traditions connected to the Legion and a memorial tribute to veterans. It references a May commemoration, the American Legion Auxiliary, and annual observances honoring those who died in service. Names and places are unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Memorial Day events in Valley center around community gatherings and a program led by local leaders. Officials emphasize tourism knowledge and public engagement, with support from the State Department of Publicity to boost living standards and tourist trade.
All indications are that 1948 will be the greatest year yet for tourist trade within the United States. Upset political comions will decrease anticipted American travel, prompting more people to seek escape and relaxation. Utah should enjoy greater travel than in 187, and Mr and Mrs Bud Giessinger of Lov Anotles are proud parents of a 7 pound 6 ounce baby girl born April 70 named Sherri Lynn Greasinger.
The article covers the Safe Driving Institute at the Agricultural College, led by Professor France and Mr. Danford, highlighting driver education for high schools. It notes about 40 percent of fatal accidents involve drivers under 20, cites faculty and safety council roles, and invites high schools to send representatives. It mentions the Tollestrups visiting the Valley and Sorenson family connections.
Members of the Gunnison Jaycettes announce plans for a health clinic to be held at the Reler Corte treet location after final arrangements. Public notification will follow outlining the clinic’s purpose and how residents may benefit, with next year’s officer elections on the agenda.
A scrambled clipping mentions a sponsor poster and poem contest tied to activities in an Italian locale with scattered fragments and garbled phrases. The readable bits reference theater, a center, and various stray names, suggesting a local cultural event with uncertain specifics.
Will celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Ueki marriage on May Mih today. Apreal celebration han best planed for Today, but the well known couple are expected to receive moving well wishers. Tourist trade is the largest single source of coal income in the United States. It is also the most profitable type of industries, and the wacest to obtain. It leaves nobaddette in ite wake through credit security. It dire not require unreasonably large capital expenditures. It does re quire, however, a heet aware ness of its widespread value, a bit of ingenuity nd initiative, end an understanding of human beimgs and their desires and needs. Whether Uteh will at last receive its just share of the tourist trade will depend largely on all our residents who meet the public matter how In experienced in public relations and people may be.
Final date for entries in the Intermountain Junior Fat Stock Show at North Salt Lake is May 27. The show runs June 2 and 3 with entries handled through county vocational directors. The organizers emphasize quality, noting this is the famed Junior Show and that only cattle rated as commercial or higher will compete.
The Artopic Literary Club, at its regular meeting on May 10, named new officers for the coming year. Ceo Moghe and Whee Athen Prand were elected to lead, with duties to commence at the next term.
Rambouillet Day and Stock Show set for May 22 at Ephraim with junior livestock entries. Show manager Lyman Willardeon promotes the event as the largest and most complete in the Me history, with prize money totaling 9000 to exhibitors of Homstock.
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