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Newspaper

Gunnison Valley News

Location

Gunnison, Utah, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1954

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Livestock Show and Dairy Day Planned in Gunnison

The 1904 Gunnison Valley Livestock Show and Sanpete Dairy Day occur Saturday May 2 at the Riding Club Grounds Gunnison. Lawrence Jensen of Centerfield chairs the show with many new additions and joint support from the Young Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau and local businessmen. A full program features tractor derby live stock parades horse judging junior rodeo and a stockman's ball at Gunnison Valley High School with tickets 1.00 per couple admitting dance. Proceeds aid Future Farmers of America projects.

Gunnison Valley AL Jumber Chamber of Commerce Ligna Farm Bureau Sanpete County Alan Bialiest Utah Schatrinen Bob Steddard Lynn Sorenson Rove Whitlock, Jr Elton Thuffin Sorenson Newell Clean Fuller Allred Sunpete Leatin Nour Fitag Seymour Mickeleen Douglas Bowe Morris Denpoin Liverlock Gunnison Valley High School Nebo Knights Gelice Procoms FFA Sanpete Garmleen Arp Lef Lawrence Jonsen Allen Frandsen Dwight Malmgren

Utah State Agricultural College May Commencement Speakers

Logan prepares for graduation with 040 students to receive bachelor degrees and 120 to receive masters and doctorates. Dr Albert Sydney Raubec helmer of USC Cal will deliver the 61st annual address. Eder G Dilworth Young of the First Council of Seventy will give the baccalaureate sermon. Notables include Roland Beck and Le Grende Allen of Gunnison in science programs.

First Counsell of Seventy Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Setitta Faldhouse Roland 4 Beck le Grende Allen Gunnlaon Echence

Gary Robinson Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Gary Robinson a member of We Senior Clam at G.V.ALS. and his class earlier won a trip to Salt Lake for mediation. He developed appendicitis and underwent emergency surgery at Holy Cross Hospital after midnight on May Dist, returning home Monday.

Gary Robinson G.v.als Salt Lake Wed Gary Holy Cross Hospital

Memorial Day Services Observed in Fayette and Gunnison

The Gunnivon Guard Mount Pont American Legion will conduct services in Fayette and Gunnison on Memorial Day. Rites at Fayette cemetery begin at 8 am, with Gunnison cemetery services at 10 am. Gureiann Valley High School Band directed by Cyril Whatcott to perform at Gunnison cemetery.

Gunnivon Guard Mount Pont

Germain Fire Department Elects New Officers

The Germain Fire Department elected officers at a May 24 meeting in Gunnison City Park. Allen Olsen, operator of Allen's Phil line G8 Service Station, was named chief, replacing Wil son DeWoody. Larry Naylor was elected secretary. The new chief will appoint a captain and two lieutenants. The retiring chief automatically becomes a member of the department.

Germain Fire Department Gunnison Allen Olsen Allen Philline Wilson DeWoody Larry Naylor Ehbel

Funeral Rites For Russell Mellor In Fayette

Funeral services were held at 1 pm in Fayette for Hummel C Mellor son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mellor who died May 17 after a lingering illness Bishop Dean Bartholomew directed the program including songs Oh My Father Beyond The Sunset Some Time We’ll Understand with quartets and talks by family and friends Vern Sorensen from Redmond and Elijeh James spoke, burial followed in Fayette cemetery with dedication by Edwin Mallor.

Fayette Hummel C. Mellor Clarence Mellor Dean Bartholomew Milton Bartholomew John Bartholomew Wendell Hi Mra Max Mellor Blaine Bartholomew Dishap Bartholomew Elijeh James Solo Mira Vern Sorensen Redmond Mra Pelee Willardsen Ale Cherkies H. Hanson Centerfield Quartett Vernal Roper Fayette Cemetery Edwin Mallor

Sanpete Division Baseball Schedule To Start June 6

The Sanpete Division of the southern Utah Baseball League will begin league play on June 6. Seven teams compete this year with Gunnison Mayfield Levan Fairview hosting Sundays at 6 PM and Ephraim Merced and Manti playing Thursdays at lighted fields. No games are set for Sunday June 10 or Thursday June 11 due to unspecified reasons.

Sanpete Fouthern Utah Baseball League C.K Andersen Leages Bears Gunnison-Mayfiell Munti Levan Fairview

Mayfield Girl Joins Spurs at Winh State College

Logan Lala of West Mayfield has been chosen to join the Spurs at Winh State Agricultural College for next year. The selection honors scholarship, activities, and campus involvement. Lala majors in Physical Education as the group plans to serve the college.

Logan Lala Mayfield Winh State Agricultural College Carpilla

Snow College Commencement Honors Two Graduates

Mariere Christiansen daughter of Mr and Mrs William Christiansen and Jean Christiansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Udell Ephraim graduate at Snow College commencement ceremonies.

Mariere Chriviismeen William Christiansen Jean Christiansen Udell Ephraim Meydat

Mothers Honor Senior Class Banquet at Gunnison Valley High

A Mothers Honor Senior Class banquet for Gunnison Valley High seniors was held May 28 hosted by class mothers. Planning committee included Mrs. G. W. Bartomes Mrs. G. B. Robinson Mrs. Beverly Lether Mrs. Howard Norman Mrs. Ray Hermansen and Mrs. Meom Jeneon. Spring flowers decorated tables and tiny scroll favors were given. Special guests included Principal and Mrs. Payton Alexander Mayor and Mr. Leon Emibley Mr. and Mrs. CE Andersen Mr. and Mrs. Eugens Overtelt Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Greener Mr. and Mrs. Werton Jones and Miss Thanet Joni.

Gunnison Valley CE Andersen Eugens Overtelt Dallas Greener

Girls State delegates named from Centerfield Gunnison

Miss Junin Barlow daughter of Bubep and Alvin Barlow of Centerfield and Mia Gwen Last daughter of George Last of Gunnison will attend Girls State running June 6 to 12 on the campus at Utah State Agri-

Junin Barlow Bubep Ant Alvin Barlow Centerfield Mia Gwenwere Laat Mee George Last Gunnison Will Ettend Utah State Agri

Impressive Rites Honor Mrs. Kearns

Funeral services honored Mrs. Kearns with May 21 ceremony at 11 pm in Gun I Need Thee Every Hour. Speakers included C. A. Paterson and Hana C. Olsen. Relatives Lucien Peterson of Sterling attended. Burial followed at Quinton cemetery with organ music by Miss Gwennevere Last.

C. A. Paterson Dort Lucien Peterson Sterling Hana C. Olsen Woreselo Gilbert Chas. & Hansen C. W. Sorensen Elion Sorensen Benedictien Hyrum Chris Inneer Gwennevere Quiniton

R.S. To Give Farewell Party in Gunnison Ward

The Gunnison Second Ward Tivling Society plans a farewell party for Mia Will Conder in June. The event starts at 3 p.m. with a nursery on hand for children. Mr and Mrs M L Mansfield visited Vernal to meet their son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs Mathew J Mansfield and see their new granddaughter.

Gunnison Second Ward Mr. and Mire M. L. Mansfield Laws Week Mra Mathew J. Mansfeld Vernal Mra Mansfield Gannison Wilford Howel Bestlin

Axtell D U P Elects Officers

The Axtell Daughters of the Utah Pioneers met at Pinecer Memorial Building with Myrtle Jonnen presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include Ethel Horensen as captain Myrtle Jon em as first counselor Liss Ander wot as second counselor Rachel Fue in as secretary treasurer and county officers Frandren and Elaine Meller. Motreshments were provided by the beochem.

Axtell Utah Myrtle Jonnen Leon Wae Pinecer Memorial Lering Jensen Ethel Horensen Myrtle Jonem Conneilor Liss Ander Rachel Fuein Frandren Elaine Meller Beochem

Much Needed Rain Falls Across Utah Friday Night and Saturday

A late week rainstorm drenched dry Utah regions Friday night into Saturday, easing drought concerns. Storms affected numerous counties with rainfall totals still being calculated by local meteorology stations.

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Stores Closed Monday Memorial Day Observance

Stores will close Monday in observance of Memorial Day with holiday adjustments. Households and those in family businesses are advised of the two-day closing, May Day and mist, while essential travel services like service stations will remain open for the traveling public.

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Centerfield PTA Hosts Spring Festival at Word Chapel

Centerfield Elementary Parent-Teacher Association plans a spring festival tonight at Centerfield Word Chapel starting at 1 pm, inviting the public to enjoy a colorful event. Amnie Thompson has been named PTA president for the 1904-08 school year and will assume duties when classes begin this fall.

Centerfield Centerfield Word Chapel Eh Neews Amnie Thompson PTA

Salina Auction Sales Report Highlights Weekly Cattle Hogs

Top winners at the Saline Auction sold for 22.44 as cattle led the day with 383 head on the block. Hogs brought 20.50 with 37 offered while sheep offerings were too light to establish a market.

Farmers To Meet In Richfield

A meeting for farmers will be held in Richfield with a fine luncheon for attendees. The afternoon program will feature discussions by the auxiliary committee and local officials in the Ealt Lake Chyworth area at an unspecified time.

Richfield Weenan Ealt Lake Chyworth

Poppy Day Proclamation Honors Fallen World War Heroes

The City of Gunnison Utah proclaims May 29 as Poppy Day to honor American Legion Auxiliary volunteers and men who died serving in World Wars I and II. The notice urges citizens to observe the memorial poppy and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for America.

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U.S.A.C Fire Department Russell Mellor Snow College Colo. College Mrs. Kearns R.S Axtell D.U.P Geo Salina Auction Sales Report D.S. Institute American Legion
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