Planning Is Greatest Challenge Facing Pleasant Grove Growth
R W Bernick business editor of the Salt Lake Tribune spoke at the Pleasant Grove Associated Businessmen dinner at Alpine Villa Grill. He warned 1957 would be competitive with downward corporate profits higher interest rates and tighter loan funds while Utah County should see good conditions for growth. He urged businessmen to improve store fronts and downtown parking was highlighted as a main issue. The group outlined past projects and noted Highway 91 upgrades and a planned economic survey by BYU. Officers were re-elected and new directors chosen.
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R. W
Bob) Bernick
Bernick
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Te Associated Buainraamen
Pleasant Grove
Mown
Alpine Villa Grill
Salt Lak
Utah County
Busi
West Center Street
Addi
McTal
Treasuner C. A. Raanilissen
Kay L. Jacobs
Edward C. Roberts
A.B. Gibson
Weldon Taylor
BYU
Board of Directors
George Paul
Vaughn Barnett
Paul
Yar
Junius A. West
C. A. Rasgissen
Gerald Beiliston
Heonge Paul
Harvey Smith
Sean Smith
Pleasant Grove to Get Modern Telephone Exchange This Summer
Pleasant Grove will gain a modern central office building this summer to relieve crowding. MST&T plans a new facility at 469 South First East, Pleasant Grove, on land formerly owned by Alma Murdock and bought via Atwood Realty Co. The project, announced by local manager EC Allen, aims to serve Pleasant Grove Linden and Manila as growth continues. 512 phones in 1946 rose to 1500 in recent years, with ongoing upgrades to support new customers until the new building is ready.
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Pleasant Grove
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
South First East
Alma Murdock
Atwood Realty Co
EC. Allen
Linden
Manila
Allen
George Diamond
Mst&t
Utah Legislature Fever Over Drunken Driving Law Debate
A Utah County column recalls past debates on a stricter drunken driving law and praises Governor Clyde for supporting testing. The piece cites Tennessee’s quick stop and test method, argues for public safety over personal liberty, and questions opposition from lawyers and some legislators.
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L. A. Clark
Utah
O Thes
George BD. Clyde
Clyde
Tennessee
Pleasant Grove to Host Region VI Wrestling Tourney
Pleasant Grove High School will host the Region VI wrestling tournament in two sessions at the Boys Gym on Thursday February 7. Preliminary matches begin at 1 30 p m and the finals at 7 p m with BY High Lehi American Fork and Pleasant Grove participating. Adult admission is 50 cents per session and the public is invited.
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Pleasant Grove High School
Ned Alger
Thursay
High
Lehi
American Forte
Pleasant Grove
Alger
Pleasant Grove Health Council Reorganization Scheduled
Pleasant Grove Health Council will be reorganized on Friday February 8 at 2 PM per City Councilman Eldon Johnson, chairman of Public Safety and Health. He invites all officers of the Health Council and interested citizens to attend and notes cooperation with nearby Tauith Counc, the near Rocters and the Public Heads three for possible clinic efforts.
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Pleasant Grove Health Council
Eldon Johnson
Public Safety and Health
Health Coun
Tojanstra
Pleasant Grove Chamber Sets Feb 21 Banquet Date
The Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce announces a yearly membership banquet for February 21 at 7 30 pm in the Timpinogas State Recreation Hall. President Vern Goode says the dinner and program cap the 1957 membership drive which opens next Friday morning. A $3 membership buys the banquet for the member and partner along with a year of Chamber membership.
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Pleasant Grove
Dave Green
Chaiman
Vern Goode
George Smith
K. Adams
Kenneth R. Gillman
Mothers March on Polio Scheduled This Evening
About 100 Pleasant Grove women join a county wide Mothers March on Polio with 900 additional participants in nearby communities. The event runs from 6 to 8 PM with porch light reminders to invite and support polio prevention efforts.
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Pleasant Grove
Othe
Winbna Kirk
Kok
Pollo
Viewsant Grove
Vikings Beat Juab 44 32 In Ragged Friday Rim Showdown
Pleasant Grove Vikings defeated Juab High 44 to 32 on a slow, error filled Friday game. Big Dan Buckner led PG with 14 points while Peterson added 11 and Winters 8 as Juab’s West top scored with 7.
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Econ
Juab
Junb
Nephi
Junb High
Jiah
Aisn
Don Crump
Dan Buckner
Peterson
Winters
Giles
Fordham
Lewis
West
Wasps
Kelson
D. Page
Fowlkess
Qckey
Lomax
Pleasant Grove
GTEP
Buckner
Ruy Waco
Pleasant Grove Fire Losses Report For 1956
Fire Chief Bord West reports Pleasant Grove area losses totaled 11646 dollars in 1956 with 247000 dollars in property involved across Pleasant Grove Manila and Lindon. Pleasant Grove had 11570 in fire loss and 208250 in property, Manila 8000 in fire loss and 39050 in property, Lindon reported no losses. The department answered 45 fire calls and two others, with two lives likely saved by the service.
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Pleasant Grove
Bord West
West
Lindon
Manila
Ander
Resuastator
Bill Robbins
Errol Robbins
B Cebbley
Elwood Freeman
Uel Elaine Swenson
Hichars Allred
Cleo Hales
EB. Beuchey
H. Walkver
Elon Johnson
Ray Mills
Robert Marrett
J. LeRoy Thorne
Don Hales
Max Warn
S. Christensen
Roland Earnhart
John
Police Chief Outlines City Problems Three
Police Chief Glen Newman and City Safety Chair Widon Johnson cite three issues: dangerous sleigh riding behind moving cars at intersections, exploding dog populations causing school disruption, and private car parking in streets hindering snow removal. They urge urgent enforcement of licenses, school inspections for tagged dogs, and stricter measures against street parking.
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Glen Newman
Widon Johnson
City Department of Public Safety
Johnson
Polie
Pleasant Grove
Lagless
My. Johnson
Weather Oddities Mark Week Ending January 28
Pleasant Grove reports six days with measurable precipitation and light snowfall as temperatures run a few degrees below normal. Northern areas faced winds and slick highways from snow, while Southern Utah saw rare storms ending five-year drought. Week totals: 0.51 inches precipitation, highs to 87, lows to 6.
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Pleasant Grove
Utah
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