29 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
1
The Strawberry Days Rodeo queen and two attendants will be chosen on Saturday May 21. Lloyd West as queen chairman invites candidates from all Utah County cities and towns. Judges will assess riding costume ability to ride horse and overall horsemanship with equal chance for entrants.
The primary general board outlines a program themed The Child Must Know the Way to be held next Sunday evening in wards of the Timpanogos stake. Leaders and youngsters have prepared weeks of work for an interesting program. All are invited to attend their wards for a fine program.
Dawn Adams, a gifted violinist from Pleasant Grove now at the University of California Los Angeles, will perform Bach's Concerto No 1 as soloist with the Intermountain Symphony in Provo on May 7. The NBC national broadcast follows intermission. The program, part of NBC Orchesta of the Nation, features 19th century American composers under conductor Allen Jensen.
Victor C. Anderson, chairman of Orem's recreation program, was elected chairman of the Utah County Association of recreation officials. The group, formed at educators and citizens’ urging, includes Orem Prov Pleasant Grove Lehi American Fork. It aims to protect and aid young people in health morals character and social growth through leisure.
Joel Barlow assistant county agent will lead a pruning demonstration in Lindon on Saturday April 30 at 10 am as part of the beautification program. The gathering will be on the pid elined grounds and the public is invited to attend or participate in the discussion.
Utah Education Association House of Delegates at the State Capitol named three candidates for UEA presidency to be voted next October. Nominees were R Weight of Salt Lake City a music teacher at Olympus Junior High, Ray S Merrill of Pleasant Grove a principal at Pleasant Grove Central School, and Mrs. Marva Banks Lindsay of Salt Lake City a teacher at Appleton School Murray. First vice president nominee was Francis J Guerney of Ephraim Snow College. Trustees nominees were Golden P Wright of Fillmore Walter C Larson of Salt Lake City J Moffitt of Provo Lee R Cain and Anthony Russell of Ogden.
Cadmus Club members held a daughters event at Geneva Gibson home with 38 daughters present. Geneva Gibson Daisy Nielsen and Carol Wells led activities including readings a poem and a “Toast to Daughters” followed by a “Tribute to Mothers.” Nancy Armstrong read. Ann Sumsion Jean Hillman Paulette Johnson and David Shoell performed a poem. Children danced to records. handwork displays and refreshments concluded the evening. Next meeting set for May 9 at Cumorah Tullimore home.
Bob West of Pleasant Grove earns a place on Brigham Young University’s water honor roll, part of a 39 student list. The cohort includes 26 men and 13 women who completed 16 or more hours at a grade level.
Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Battle Creek Post met at City Hall on April 27 with President Gladys Priestwich in charge. Two new members, Mrs. Amelia Burnham and Virginia Swenson, were admitted. Plans discussed included the annual Buddy poppy sale and the Strawberry Day float. Next meeting set for May 11.
Impressive funeral rites were held Monday at 3 pm for James C Peterson a respected Pleasant Grove citizen. Bishop Reed Walker directed the service at the Second Ward LDS chapel with relatives and friends paying tribute to Uncle Jim. Speakers praised his honesty thrift and industry while a telegram of condolences from his California grandson Glen Robertson was read. Music included O My Father and Teach Me to Pray sung by local performers. Benediction by Robert Marrott closed the service and interment was at Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
Mutual Improvement Association groups from Timpanogos Alpine and Leh stakes plan outings at Mutual Dell MIA summer camp in American Fork canyon from June 13 through August except Sundays. Alpine stake schedule lists ward dates in July and August with an institute for stake and ward workers beforehand. Charles B Walker returns as supervisor with clean up days and ground preparations by stake crews.
The Peasant Grove Battle Creek Post of VFW will install their officers for the next year on Wednesday May 4 in the Pleasant Grove high school auditorium. A Marine Corps Keenuting Service will precede a free movie for the public followed by the installation ceremony. The event is open to all residents and invited guests.
Calvin Mills, a Pleasant Grove Senior Chamber of Commerce member, was elected president for the coming year at the annual Jaycees election held Wednesday. Keeteh was elected president and Don Stibbs as second vice president. Arnold Clawson named life year directory with Keith Saroles Wayne Holman and 6 Wadley as one year directors. Davie Green remains as director while retiring club president Bega Atwood endorses state directors. Installation planned for the first May event.
Cimpanogus District women’s clubs will hold their Federated Club Convention at the Pl Grove Third Ward LDS chapel on Saturday May 7. Sessions will be held in the morning and afternoon with luncheon to follow.
Karl Banks announces 63 candidates for graduation at Measant Grove High School commencement on May 27. Five honor students will give addresses: Betty Page, Pearl Beck, John Gourley, Ardena Beck and Marcia Wadley. Names include Pearl Beck Ardena Beck Eva Jean Bezzant Velyn Cook Shirleen Clark Marilyn Crawford Bertha Ellsberry Joyce Evans LaRue Fauling Lar Vor Fautih Lillian Hardman Jenjel Judd Barbara Jacques Elaine Tyhiaen Coleen Merrill Anna Nelson Betty Paulson Betty Robey Qaraite Roberts Joan Shirth Donna Shumway Shirley Urle Mary Weeks Dixie West Lois Widker Dawn Walker Martina Wadley Katheynn Merrill Leora Whitely Guyman Adame Gori an Adams Dan Atwood Bert Alexander Maurite Aston Calvin Baxter LaRoss Hrady Brian Bezerunt Ray Brown Douglas Beck Bar Carter Bryce Clark John Gourley Norman Hall Darrell Harper Berdean Jurnvan Dale Newton Dan Porter Bill Rabityson Jim Richayls Kennet Richins Thoral Rasmussen Owen Richardson Marie Rodagall Jay Shumway Duane Smyth Don Walker Des Waller Glade Wa nt ee Merrill Ewell Charles Shyrlan Whitely
The forthcoming marriage of Saralita Jay Tobie of Spanishford to John Mustisie, son of Mrs. Juanita, is announced. Mustisie, a Plomaant Grove High School graduate, has worked in Prove for several years and will be an airways dispatcher. The ceremony is planned for May 2 at the Hine ot ine hrarke'y quarente, with a reception to follow.
A Pleasant Grove amateur show on May 14 will name the Utah Strawberry Day Queen from six contestants. Mary Lou Morgan Jerry Bradley Marcia Wadley Florine Stevens Joan Hooley and JeAnn Whitehead vie for queen and Miss Pleasant Grove. second place will be Miss Pleasant Grove with four attendants.
READABLE text only. The fragmentary note outlines a student recital with names and a Thursday date. Identifiable individuals include AVE Civerlude and Lesijal, plus a likely school or venue reference. The document format resembles a local school notice listing participants and timing.
Lindon Planning Commission will hold a public meeting Monday May 2 at the Lindon school house to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance. Residents are invited to attend and suggest changes as new homes are planned in the town if the ordinance is enacted.
The stake play New Brooms directed by Mrs G Anderson played two nights to overflow crowds in the Second Ward recreation hall. The production proved a standout annual event, entertaining both young and old. The cast and director earned high praise for detailed interpretation and smooth pacing, delivering a clean, entertaining evening.
Merrymakers club hosted a luncheon and evening event with Mrs Marvin Hudmall as guest of honor. Prize winner was Mrs Joseph Larson with guest prizes awarded to Mee Verlyy Olson. Attendees included Mrs Max Rodmall and club members such as Mrs Dale Ho West and others.
Community event organized by the DUP with Fern and Spuith as captains. Residents urged to collect rags and old bedding and tie in bags for curbside pickup on the two days from dawn to late morning at local houses and streets.
Graveside services were held Monday at 2 pm for Loren G Young who died in World War II in Germany. American Legion fire squad acted as pallbearers. Bishop Reed O Walker led the service with singing and a dedicatory prayer. Survivors include his parents Leven and Virgin Young and several siblings in Utah Idaho Washington and Oregon.
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