Strawberry Day memories and town events from 24 years ago
A compiled look at past Geneva and Utah County happenings includes a grassor fine and 12 day city jail term under Judge Hayes, a bus trip to the Chicago World’s Fair, 1500 dancers at Strawberry Day at Geneva Resort, social outings by Peron Losee and Miss Me Callister, local dog control orders, Utah County Baseball League opener results, Memory Day cemetery speech by David Gourley, and 10,000 attendees with Beverly Wheton crowned Strawberry Day Queen. Also a Washington DC scene shows a child peering at cherry blossoms through spy glasses.
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Wriday
Grassor
W- le Hayes
Prncipal
I P. Jones
Chicago
Provo
Tekotsary
Gale
Bev Cooper
David Gourley
B. A. Beck
High Scheol Band
Beverly Wheton
Roscoe Kay Enters Race for Utah County Sheriff
Roscoe Kay a Deputy Sheriff announces Democratic candidacy for Utah County Sheriff. A Santaquin native, farmer, construction and mine work, Kay moved to Provo after 1944 as Deputy Sheriff. He trained at BYU and the University of Utah, served in multiple sheriff’s office roles, and supports efficient, nonpolitical civil service and broader cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Kay
Utah County
My. Keay
Hife
Santaquin
Utah
Quarts
Santaquin City
Sherriff
Provo
Sherriff Mir Kay
Byu
FBI
University of Utah
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Utah Civil Defense
Tihe
Utah County Civil Defense
Kay
Cen- Lol
Utah Peace Officers Association
Utah State Peace Officers Association
National Sheriff's Association
LDS Chire
Shrine Circus at Timp Park Provo June 25
Shrine-Polackros Circus sponsored by the Provo Shrine Club will be presented at Timp Baseball Park Provo on Wednesday June 25. Matinee at 3 30 and night show at 8 15. Third annual edition features new nets and acts such as Princess Tajana Rose Gold Trio Sikorskas Flying Palacios and Barbatte Agrialoves Swing High Girls. George Hanneford Family of bareback riders Bessalou Elephants Tennier s Seals and Janet s Pet are among the acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unis
Shrine-Polackros
Provo Shrine Club
Timp Baseball Park
Provo
Princess Tajana
Rose Gold
Sikorskas
Flying Palacios
Ronnie Lewis
Barbatte
George Hanneford
Tennier
Janet
Lindon Locals Preview a Family-Style Big Show Tonight
A Lindon gathering at Mrs. Johnie Alfred Were Alfred Kirk’s home includes neighbors from Magna Ely Nev and Kenrms with six children and five cats. The event showcases the Wazzas Troupe of Arab Tumblers and a new corps of clowns led by Gene Randon, with proceeds aiding underprivileged children through local businesses and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindon
Mamdria
Guewig
Johnie Alfred
Alfred Kirk
Aghter Qurdl
Magna
Bud Treece
Scofield
Wallace Biel
Ely
Nev
Kenneth McMillan
Kenrms
Russall Hansen
Alfred
Wallac
Reva
Fridanis
Melitta & Wicona
Victorius
Gene Randon
Bizaarro Brothers
Italy
Wnilvidusis
Eighth Birthday for Marie Ollivier Celebrated
Eighth birthday girl Marie Ollivier turned eight on Tuesday with help from her mother Mrs J F Ollivier and guests. The party featured games, treats, punch, and party fun. Attending were Sheila Spencer Connie Caro Dyn Hibtaran Kathie Bezzant Pat Sue Young Linda Christiansen Desmine Kathie Christianson Benny Brenda McNaughton Charlotte Newman and Jane Olliver assisting as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Marie Ollivier
Beromother
JF Ollivier
Genes
Eileee
Sheila Spencer
Connie An Carodyn Hibtaran
Kathie Bezzant
Pat
Sue Young
Linda Christiansen
Desmine
Kathie Christianson
Benny
Brendan McNaughton
Charlotte Newman
Mrs. Olliver
Daughier Jane
Memorial Day visitors honor local graves
Mr and Mrs Harry Williams and Robert Willams of Lark visited Mrs William Stagg for Memorial Day. They joined Mrs N P Christianson and Mrs Reed of American Mark in decorating family graves at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Byron Christianson and Mrs Susie C Harlocker of Bly Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Robert Willams
Lark
William Stagg
Stage
Pleasant Grove
N. P Christianson
Reed
Byron Christianson
Susie C. Harlocker
Bly
Nevada
Merrymakers Host 7th Grade Girls Farewell Party at School
Seventh grade students at Central School staged a colorful farewell frolic for departing Mr Don Garnett and AIS who plan to move to Seattle. Guests included the Armitstead and Goode families among others, with costumes ranging from burlap sacks to diapers and Bermuda shorts, as the school celebrated the end of term and summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrymakers
Ais
Don Garnett
Seattle
Washington
Arpertown Burks Cantuan
Lloyd Armitstead
Marvin Raxdinall
Keith Jense
Glen Gilbert
Dale A. West
Perrin Goode
J. F Ollivier
Mark Garrett
Las Vegas
Peggy Nelson
Central School
Bermuda
Lehi LDS Seminary Graduation Noted in Evening Event
At Lehi an LDS Seminary graduation ceremony took place in the evening with Sue Nelson among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LDS Seminary
Lehi
Sue Nelson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pleasant Grove Review
National Editorial Area Association
Nail
Sant Grove
Congress
Gibson
The
Harvey Smith
Glade Linebatch
Rexall Con
Saltbaile City
Roy Fagg
Lucile Hutchings
Bayid Thorne
Ant Grove
Lim
Ian
Washington, D.C
Washington Monument
David Robertson
Roscow Kay
Annou
Enay
Three Way Plumbing CO
American Fork
Waterworks Equipment CO
Mountain
Salt Lake City
Shrine Circus
Timp Park
Carloady
Wey
Simmons
Deepsleep Twin
Simmons Sornbed
Geenae
Oates
Vixon Taylor Russely
Dreamwell
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