| Show THE UTAH NEWSPAPER HALL OF FAME he was called into the military asNaval aviator at the outbreak of World War II the fortunes of Rula Fuellenbach had improved greatly But Fate had two more blows to deliver Maurice was killed in an airplane crash And after hereturned to Richfield where he was assisting with publication of the Reaper Chester was killed infreak swimming accident Son Norman law student at the University of Utah whoreturned from military service came home to help his Mother through this latest crisis Within three months heforgotten the study of law and had been swept up by the newspaper profession partnership was formed Rula continued as publisher and manager while Norman Norm took over advertising and sales During her years at the helm of the Reaper Mrs Fuellenbach continually strived for improvement She was never satisfied to stand still Gradually new equipment replaced the old circulation began to climb the paper went from eight pages to 12 to sixteen and sometimes twenty and advertising increased proportionately new permanent home was found at 43 South Main in 1954 All the while she was building the Reaper intomodern up-to-date publication Mrs Fuellenbach was equally busy beingmother neighbor and church worker She was involved heavily in civic activities was honored by colleagues in her profession with recognition as an outstanding publisher in 1955 listing in WhoWho in the West in 1948 and election asdirector of the Utah State Press Association one of onlyhandful of ladies to hold such an office in that era Locally she was publicity chairman for virtually all civic clubs in the community dubious honor most publishers are ac corded but never seek But Mrs Fuellenbach took all those appointments seriously and offered full coverage to every worthwhile project no matter how large or small If Rula Fuellenbach hadtrademark with which people particularly associated her it was an ever present notebook in 513 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
