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Show Lion Jones of Gunnison New District Governor J. W. Jones, cashier for the Gunnison Gun-nison Valley bank, former mayor and leader in civic affairs, was elected district governor of the Lions club of the twenty-eighth district, embracing em-bracing Utah and Idaho, at the annual an-nual convention held at Ogden Monday Mon-day of this week. Mr. Jones won easily, his only opponent, John E. Pixton of Murray, receiving eleven votes, while the successful candidate received twenty-four. The victory was a good one and Gunnison Lions, as well as the citizens are highly elated over the victory. Mr. Pixton, seeing the trend of the sentiment favoring Jones, promptly moved the election of his successor by acclamation. acclama-tion. The election of Jones was the neucles for a splendid demonstration. L. R. Christensen, a prominent Lion of Mt. Pleasant, placed Mr. Jones' name before the convention, and in doing so paid a high tribute, eulogizing eulogiz-ing the Gunnison man for the splendid splen-did business qualities and for his activity ac-tivity in civic and other work. Naturally Jones had a strong following fol-lowing in the southern section, being backed by all the clubs. E!ght fighting fight-ing Lions from this city were at the convention and were largely instrumental instru-mental in bringing victory to the local club. Mr. Jones, when the charter was received for the Gunnison Gunni-son Lions club, was chosen the first president and during his tenure of office did much in bringing the club to the present high standard. He is ever watchful of the deliberations of other clubs, both from a local and national standpoint and his qualifications qualifi-cations will fit him splendidly for the office. Atteding the convention from Gunnison Gun-nison were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mr. and Mts. Niel Sorenson, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Overfelt, Mr. and Mrs. N. L.' Hermansen, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Dug-gins, Dug-gins, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rosenvall and Dr. S. S. Kunz. Messrs. Howard, Sorenson , and Jones were the delegates repre-j repre-j senting the local club. The visitors have returned and all report the con-i con-i vention one of the best yet held since Lionism was introduced into the state. The entertainment, banquet, addresses and dance were highly entertaining en-tertaining 'and proved a real "roar." Gunnison's stunt made a hit with the convention visitors. N. L. Hermansen Her-mansen attired as "Juliet," and Dr. S. S. Kunz, dressed as "Romeo" staged a burlesque dialogue and elicited much applause and praise. Many notables were at the convention conven-tion and gave addresses. Benjamin F. Jones of Newark, N. J., president of the International Lions club, and Governor George Dern were the principal prin-cipal speakers at the morning and afternoon sessions. Each club had a "stunt" and during the 'session. Tooele was chosen as the place for holding the district convention for 1 1927. |