Liberty Bell Replica Heads to Pleasant Grove on Monday
The Liberty Bell replica touring Utah will visit Pleasant Grove next Monday June 5 at 1515 hours. The bell, one of 52 on the Independence Savings Bond Drive, is donated by copper producers including Kennecott Copper Corp and American Smelting and Refining Co. The stay and hardware come from U S Steel Corp American Bridge Co, with Lester H Hoesch commanding the Utah Motor Transport Association unit. An Army recruiting service unit will accompany the display after May 29.
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Utah
Pleasant Grove
Harvey B. Smith
Pleasant Grove City
U. S
America
Kennecott Copper Corp
American Smelting and Refining Co
American Metal Co. Ltd
Miami
Retiring Principal Is Honored at Two Gratuous Events
Karl Banks retiring principal of Pleasant Grove high school was guest of honor at two events last week. On May 25 students held an assembly in the auditorium with Dale Thomas as student body president in charge. Tributes came from Robert Macfarlane Barbara Jensen Vera Conder A J Rogers Lucan Johnson and Superintendent D R Mitchell representing the Alpine school district. The students presented Banks with an oil painting Country Road. The Granite Plat in American Fork Canyon was the scene of the an
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Banks
Pleasant Grove High School
Dale Thomas
Banks
Robert Macfarlane
Barbara Jensen
Vera Conder
A. J. Rogers
Lucan Johnson
D. R. Mitchell
Alpine
American Fork Canyon
Pleasant Grove High Band to Lead Strawberry Days Parades
The Pleasant Grove high school band directed by Irwin Jensen with drum majorette Colleen Alfred will lead the Utah Strawberry Days parades next Wednesday morning and evening and Friday evening. New uniforms and community support, led by Band Mothers, bolster the band’s patriotic display on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove High School
Irwin Jensen
Colleen Alfred
Utah
Main Street
Pleasant Grove
Eldon Johnson
Center Street
First West Street
Main
Banke Comer
Maln Street
Ash
LaVerne's Place
First Ward
Third F
City Park
Burmeister
Rodeo Grounds
Christianson Openhouse In American Fork Sunday
Mr and Mrs N P Christianson will hold open a house at their home 193 South 4th East American Fork from 3 to 6 pm The time was changed from Friday June 2 William Blackwell attended a meeting in Ogden Saturday concerning welfare problems of the Old Folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianson
N. P. Christianson
American Fork
South 4Th. East
William Blackwell
Ogden
Ann Story Named 1950 Cedar Fort Rodeo Queen
Miss Ann Story a 19 year old brunette from Cedar Fort will preside at the Strawberry Day Rodeos during a four day celebration beginning Wednesday June 7. She will ride Goldie a horse owned by Wayne Robinson of American Bark. Two attendants chosen Saturday evening were Miss June Boron of Bantaypin and Miss Poy Bardman of Cedar Fort. Judges were Harold Barnes Vern Gillian and Kenneth Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Story
Cedar Fort
Miss Story
Goldie
Wayne Robinson
American Bark
Miss June Bor
Bantaypiin
Poy Bardman
Cader Fort
Harold Barnes
Lehi
Vern Gillian
Kenneth Ryan
Heber
Farewell Testimonial for Mr Banks At Faculty Event
The dual spring party for the faculty included a farewell testimonial for Mr Banks. Lucan Johnson presented the honored guest with a feather traveling bag on behalf of the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Lucan Johnson
Farewell for Jim Hanson Leaves for Canadian Mission
Ephraim native Jim Hanson prepares to depart for the Canadian L D S mission field as family members including President and Mrs Lewis E Olpin and Mr and Mrs Joseph Olpin attend a Sunday farewell service. Hanson is son of Alonzo and Belle Olpin Hanson of Ephraim.
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Lewis E. Olpin
Lacy White
Donna Ash
Joseph Olpin
Heber
A. G. Boller
Provo
Jim Hanson
Ephraim
Hanson
Alonzo and
Belle Olpin Hanson
Wiellyte B.D
Icy Robinson Olpin
Pleasant Grove City
Mutual Dell
American Fury Canyon
Aefin
Bat- Creek Canyon
Weiner
Lewis Olpin
Toyaily
Pleasant Grove
Rey Olpin
Alonzo Hanson
Walton Mortenson
Dedication of Plaque for Mountainville Pioneer Edmond Nelson
Mrs. Mary Neves leads 17 relatives at Alpine memorial service honoring Edmond Nelson the first burial at Mountainville in 1858. Attendees include descendants from Neves families of Ogden Layton and American Fork as speakers Dean Tonte of Praya and Pres. Edward Burgess offered opening prayer.
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Alpine
Mary Neves
Memorial Day Ivere
Edmond Nelson
Mountainville
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Neves
Jane Taylor Nelson
Mount Piscah
Dean Tonte
Praya
Edward Burgess
Ivan
Erna Ne’ Allen
Ogden
Hida
Neves Steiner
Ove
Layton
Ernest
LaVerle
Neves Makin
Childrn
Floyd
Donne Randal Neves
Mary Neves Adamson
American Fork
Informal Olpin Family Honors Bride-to-Be Reunion Highlight
An informal party Wednesday honors the bride-to-be as relatives and friends gather for a church wedding reception. The Olpin family marks a birthday reunion with a day of services, picnics, and a canyon outing with many relatives present from Pleasant Grove, Ephraim, Provo, and Duchesne.
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Olpin
Richard Walker
Braap Riexgant
Mr. and
Bits
Mathaw Bozzant
Pitst
Bishop HS
Walker
the Grove
Année Clark
Conan Ash
Doris Johnson
Ruth Lovell
Mariann Mayte
Margaret Caldwell
Atahna Walker
Barbara Jensen
Beverly Wright
Elders Quorum Hosts Swimming Party at Saratoga
An Elders Quorum social at Saratoga featured softball and swimming followed by a luncheon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lee McMillan, Mr and Mrs Cinyt Christiansen, Mr and Mrs Jack Phillips, Mr and Mrs Jun Hiton, Mr and Mrs Lee Garten, Mrs Maurine Pedersen, and Gil Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Ivan
Lee McMillan
Cinyt Christiansen
Jack Phillips
Jun Hiton
Lee Garten
Maurine Pedersen
Gil Austin
Memorial Day Preparations Highlight Local Figures
The community prepares for Memorial Day with involvement from local residents including Gatiles Butler and Willem Blackwell. Families, children, and neighbors gather to arrange observances and decorative groves as plans advance for the event.
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Mra
Walt Bullaysville
Gatiles Butler
Ob Sinky
Wpeed
Mos
Willem Blackwell
Mra Taues Price
Ah Price
Viajline Rith Fries
Dueowling
Grant Nielson Retires As City Police Officer
Grant Nielson retires after si years as city police officer. Don Walker named police chief and Lee Atchison appointed city police officer. Nielson will enter private business and leave a record of friendship and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Nielson
Grant Kenson
Thep
Nielson
OT Frien
Don Walker
Lee Atchison
Family Gatherings Span Cities and Holidays
A weekend visit connects Leone Thid's household with relatives including Oscar Olive and granddaughters Diane and Beamie Chtttensen of Kelley, Mes Al Richards and Theobald family, Morrell Richards, and A L Richards of Orem plus Jesse R Walker and Heber kin. Mourning May Walker noted.
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Leone Thid
Oscar
Olive Olee
Diane and
Beamie Chtttensen
Kelley
al Richards
JL. Theobald
Morrell Richards
Et Salt Lake City
A. AL Richards
Orem
Jesse R. Walker
Heber
May R. Walker
Strawberry Days Parade Opens Pleasant Grove Celebration
Mrs Allan Walker honored for 19 years teaching music at the CE Ah State Training School and directing Sunday School programs. Pleasant Grove readies a four day Strawberry Days event opening June 7 with a grand parade, rodeo shows, and multiple activities coordinated by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alla Walker
State Training School
Ceah
Allan. Walker
Waller
de. B. O. Whitten
H. H. Ramsay
Walker
BB Ladies Meet With Mrs Peterson
The BB Ladies gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Dan W. Petersons Second North home. After lunch they crafted flowers and decorations for their Strawberry Day float and planned for participants. Guests included Mrs. Don Walker Mrs. Howard Matthews Mrs. Golden Peay Mrs. Orson Lee Mrs. T. M. Tomlinson Mrs. Guy Hillman Mrs. Ernest Morgan Mrs. George Brion Mrs. Harvey Smith Mrs. Eldon Westover and hostesses Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dexter Norda Dexter and James Nelson of Salt Lake City with Mr. and Mrs. William Barnes and daughter Flora of Draper attended Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB Laies
Dan W. Peterson
Second North
Participte
Don B Walker
Howard Matthews
Golden Peay
Orson Lee
T. M. Tomlinson
Guy Hillman
Ernest Morgan
George A Brion
Alfred Dexter
Norda
James Nelson
Salt Lake City
William Barnes
Flora
Draper
Wagonmaster colorfully chronicles Mormon pioneer trek in Utah
A vivid 1950s Western film chronicle of a Mormon wagon train bound for a new San Juan River settlement in 1879. Ben Johnson leads a youthful frontiersman guiding a caravan through deserts and mountains, facing bandits and hostile Navajos under Ford and Cooper production.
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Territory
Utah
Ben Johnson
Joanne Dru
Hany Carey, Jr
Ward Bond
Slavini
John Ford
Merton C. Cooper
Ford
San Juan
Johnson
Birthday Observed for Archie Boren at May Dinner
Archie Boren observed his birthday on May 28 with a family dinner at the Boren home. Mrs. Jack Boren and Mrs. Lloyd Boren hosted. Fine gifts were given to the honoree. After dinner games were enjoyed with prize winners Mrs. Archie Boyen and Grant Adamson. All sons and daughters attended along with Lavell Boren Verona Kirk William Butt O L Swenson Glen Bofait and other relatives.
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Archie Boren
Boren
Jack Boren
Lloyd Boren
Orses
Archie Boyen
Grant Adamson
Lavell Boren
Verona Kirk
William Butt
L. Swenson
Glen Bofait
Local Families Visit Salt Lake City Guests
Dr and Mrs Reese Anderson and their children from Salt Lake City plus Mr and Mrs Alton Gardiner were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Darrell Yancey on Tuesday. Miss Shirley Yancey joined the Andersons and will visit with them indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Anderson
Salt Lake City
Alton Gardiner
Darrell Yancey
Shirley Yancey
Anderson
Second Broadcast From Stake Mission Slated Sunday
Willam C. Smith, district president in Timpanogos Stake, will discuss the Philosophy of Life of the Latter-day Saints on KCSU at 5 15 Sunday evening. The program is the second in a series sponsored by the Timpanogos Stake mission with broadcasts by stake mission members. Butmeister introduced last week's program on Why I Became A Latter-day Saint. The missionary choir will sing at each opening.
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Willam C. Smith
Timpanogos
KCSU
Hans’ Burmeister
Timpangos
Stake
Butmeister
Timpanogos Stake Missionary Choir
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Liberty Bell
Band Mothers Organization
Colleen Allred
Clarice ‘Allred of
Lindon
Estelle Pentigneuve
Nancy Amstrong
Merle Bezzant
Jeannine Park Rocbetta Johnson
Maxine Gillman
LaRue
LaVan Fautin
Jillian Hardman
Joan Smith
Aten
Lol= Tervort
Bertha Bryce
Patricia Park
Willa Mae Johnson
Elders Quorum
Sartoga
Mrs. Peterson
Stake Mission
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