17 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
1
Voters head to Lindon polls today to decide joining a Deer Creek water project. Polls opened at 7 PM as the Pleasant Lundon Metropolitan district seeks 500 acre feet of water with construction possibly beginning once enough water is subscribed and sent for final acceptance.
A Moroni stake program Sunday afternoon highlighted a fine tonal music display directed by Fred Shoell and Charles I. Christiansen with performers including Winona Monty, Carl Clark, Mrs. Meredith, and Manila Cradle Song. Changes in stake presidency placed Mrs Dean Paulson as first counselor and Meron as second counselor, replacing Mrs Rose B. Radmall. Deputy remarks praised the choir and attendance, while a Santa Claus visit and a Christmas program were planned for the Second Ward Sunday School with new ward officers and teachers announced.
Manila ward members prepare an early morning Christmas program in the ward chapel starting with sacred music at 5 43 a m. The event includes carols, a scriptural reading, a talk by A P Warnick on The Prince of Peace, a Christ's Mother tableau directed by Mrs Angie Warnick, and caroling by a quartet.
The State Highway Commission will place three new type street lights on the underpass west of the city. County Commissioner William J. Johnson says a contract has been drawn with Utah Power & Light Company to supply power. The move, amid controversy over responsibility, aims to reduce accidents and improve safety on the sharp curves.
In Pleasant Grove Second Ward church meeting, Bishop Burton Anams and counselors C R Clark and H E Robertson were released. C R Clark chosen as bishop with Ray Merrill and Guy Hillman as counselors. Bishop Adams resigns, debt cleared, new chapel built, ward projects promoted.
Pleasant Grove residents share news of social visits, travel, and family events. Includes a birthday for Mrs. Martin Peterson, a new granddaughter at Crane Maternity, a seven pound baby boy for Nyle Frampton, and multiple gatherings across Lehi American Fork and Provo with relatives and church groups.
State opens a new liquor store at Tb 85 located in the corner previously occupied by Christensen's Store, signaling a revamped retail presence in the area.
Central School teachers and pupils are preparing an operetta titled The Spirit of Christmas to be presented December 22 at the High School Auditorium. Every child will have a part in the performance after extensive preparation.
Mrs Lucy G Sperry of the General Board of the Sunday School will meet with the Primary department at union meeting Sunday afternoon. Sperry will visit the Manila ward Sunday School in the morning. ward bishoprics are making their annual calls across the stake.
The Milowlig fine program is being prepared for Sunday. The theme is “Giving” and a string trio will open with a Prelude. Scriptural readings, prayers, and a kindergarten Christmas song lead to a Christmas story and a gift presentation.
Mayor-elect S A Kirk Council man W W Lim and other city leaders attended a diesel engine owners meeting at Salt Lake district offices along with local attendees Niels Fugal Byron and Boyd Pugal. The event included a luncheon and a briefing on diesel power unit features and operation.
Pleasant Grove High School organizes an Open Forum Society to promote public speaking and debate with advisors Lycan Johnson Myrtle Henderson. Officers include Gordon Wright president Marilyn Richards vice president Leah Phillips secretary and 18 members such as Floyd Backus Mary Burns and Austin Dittmore. Upcoming events include the Junior Prom in the gym on December 23 with the theme Northern Lights. A Style Revue with eighth to eleventh graders showcases sewing projects, followed by Christmas refreshments.
The C.C.C. News Company 1S at Pleasant Grove will disband on December 200. The move ends Utah operations transferring the new community to the ih Corps Area. Camp tasks included timber hauling to Cottonwood Camp and Soapstone areas amid snow. Officials including Captain Tatum and Captain Breedlow visited, inspecting camps and improvements while a farewell dance was held for the disbanding company. Horace Hedges and E. Fields reviewed the camp’s vocational program and aid.
The notice lists set basketball games with dates in January and February. Teams include Linden Windsor Manila Lindon and Manila again with matchups across multiple dates. Schedule shows early games at 9 p.m. on January 6 and later dates through February 3.
Ten years ago this week the Thorne family celebrated David Thorne’s 77th birthday with a decorated home, chat, games, and a picnic lunch. City fire department reported twelve calls in 1927 with eight in the city and four county, aiming to minimize losses. Roy Fugal and others promote the American All Electric Radio at a Provo Elks luncheon led by Mr Brown from Ogden. Ethel Drysdale attended. Jewel Linebaugh read the play Apple Sauce to the Dramatic Art Mussc club at BU Wednesday night.
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