20 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
1
Fison extends Christmas wishes in Pleasant Grove noting civic achievements of the year. He praises city progress including road work, water system improvements, and economic activity. The message ends with holiday cheer from Mayor W. W. Lim.
The Waterworks Department outlines yearly progress including 91 new meters in service and 182 cement rings produced by the superintendent. It notes planned complete metering by spring 1936 and several system improvements such as added cast iron pipes and new service lines across city streets and the cemetery.
Stake Presidency and members of Beehive of Zion share a reflective Christmas greeting. The text urges focusing on eternal life, the resurrection, and living the gospel with joy despite suffering. It closes with a prayer for the Christmas spirit to remain with readers now and in coming years.
The Auxiliary hosted a Christmas social on Monday in the fire hall. The home was festively decorated with Christmas decor, a tree reaching to the ceiling, and a luncheon was served to firemen and ladies.
The Junior Girls of the Second Ward MT A presented a Christmas program on Tuesday evening at the MTA hall. Katherine Kirk led prayers and a series of acts including singing by Florence Jense and Elray West on piano, a tap dance, a retold story, and a Christmas play featuring Anna Betts Larson, Orpha Conway, Miriam Adamson, Anna Boren, Thelma Boren, LaRue Nelson, Florence Jense, and Maric Burns.
The Manila ward of the Timpanogos stake presents its annual Christmas morning program at 6 a.m. in the ward chapel with a large cast, carols, sacred music, and a pageant themed Glad Tidings of Great Joy. Volunteers and committees coordinate decorations and scenes including Bethlehem and Palestine, with costumes furnished by Wilford Booth and art by the B Y U. All are invited to attend.
A festive Christmas program will be presented in the Third ward Sunday evening December 22. The pageant The Other Wise Man by Miss Pardoe of Provo will depict the Life of Christ with Emily Pederson as reader and Mrs. Elna Clark directing. Trombone solo The Holy City by E A Beck.
Pleasant Grove Fire Department urges safer holidays with tips on avoiding open flames and lights near trees. Do not keep Christmas trees past the holidays, inspect cords for bare wires, prevent gasoline use on clothing, and ensure stoves are safe before leaving. The note cites 15,000 annual fire deaths in America and wishes a safe Christmas.
The M I A president extends season greetings and reflects on the Christmas spirit of giving. He urges sincere living of Christ’s principles, thanks officers and teachers, and wishes love happiness and God’s grace to all as the year ends.
A warm Christmas message urging kindness and neighborly care. Quoting Washington Irving and President Coolidge, the piece encourages sharing joy beyond family, embracing mercy, peace, and fellowship through faith and acts of charity during Christmastide.
The Pleasant Grove and Orem canning facilities report strong seasons with expansions including new floors, tables, and tanks. Managers Jacobs and Wright travel to California to scout markets as campaigns for next year begin, while women workers and youths fill summer jobs amid ongoing improvements.
Lindon Ward MIA presents a Sunday evening Christmas program at the ward chapel at 7 30 featuring The More Gunman Ry West Don Walker Heryl Lewis Martyn Walker reading Adena Tomlinson Madde Bessie Young Roth Walker Jesse Walker Charles Rhodeback reading Vern Walker duet and Joan and Joye Walker.
The Third Ward Sunday School presents a December 21 program featuring Christan story reading by Jane Walker, songs led by Mary Laut Adare san and others, with organ solos by Eide Neves and a Christmas reading by Genevieve Fugil.
The Pleasant Grove City Council and Mayor Lycan Johnson extend season greetings and outline three projects. Water conservation ditch cementing approved to start after the new year. A new city building and a city survey require 36,333 dollars with potential 16,949.85 from government and 19,963.15 local share over twenty years. A bond election may be held to gauge voter support. White Way street lighting proposed with 1000 dollars in material costs, WPA labor possible if material funded.
The message from the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce thanks supporters for the year and expresses hope for continued cooperation. It wishes a Happy Christmas holiday season and a prosperous 1980. Signed by President Junius A Wort.
A 1935 financial and activity report from the Timpanogos Stake Relief Society notes on hand finances for January 1 1934 at 414.26 dollars plus donations for charity and general fund. It lists dues, other receipts, and total income and expenditures including furniture value and various payments. The piece highlights monthly meetings, member participation, and gratitude for support from sisters and families.
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