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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
1
The piece recalls Strawberry Days of 1971 ending with festive flags and downed carnival lights. It honors volunteers who cleaned streets and parks, mothers and fathers who designed floats, and toddlers who watched progress from skeleton frames to beauty. Elderly couples salute Uncle Sam as stars and stripes endure.
The 4-H Club Horse Show at Strawberry Days drew about 185 participants aged 3 to 19. First five in each event received trophies or ribbons. Junior Halter winners were Debbie Morgan, Julie Brereton, Kit Lange, and Jan Norris. Intermediate Halter winners were Kathy Linford, Kim Carlson, Susan Carlson, Ty Tingey, and Bruce Hanks.
Clair Lloyd is installed as president of the Pleasant Grove Lions Club for the coming year. District 28 A Governor Oveson officiated last Wednesday in the Lions Shelter with officers including George Smith and Vance West. Attendees and participants from the club and Lions International members plan to attend Las Vegas events and support candidates for district and international posts.
Mayor Jack Cook presides as full council reviews bids for Battle Creek Canyon water main and distribution upgrades. Niels Fugal Sons Co. bid 349 756 Phase I and 173 187 Phase II, accepted. Kiwanis Club asks grading at Kiwanis Park parking area and a garbage container, with vandalism and firearms restrictions discussed.
Water rationing limits lawn watering above 5th East as Battle Creek Tanks run dry amid hot spells. Police will enforce the policy while HUD approval may unlock a pump and line project from Monson to Battle Creek to restore supply.
The Alpine School District and the Alpine Education Association along with the Alpine Non-Teaching Association reached a 1971-72 contract. Starting teacher pay rises from 5735 to 6035 dollars plus one pay step and board coverage of insurance costs. Elementary and assistant principal salaries gain modest bumps. coaches receive a small raise. Non teaching staff get the same percentage increase and benefits.
The Strawberry Days festival featured a stand run by the Pleasant Grove Lions Club with help from the American Legion and local volunteers. Over 5200 dishes of strawberries with cream and sugar were served to visitors, as Lion Orval Carter and Lion Bruce Lundgren managed berry supply and serving.
Lindon City Council has reviewed and adopted a tentative budget for the 1971 72 fiscal year. A public hearing to consider the budget adoption will be held on June 30 1971 at 7 20 p m at the Lindon City Office 385 West 300 North Lindon.
The Pleasant Grove Flower Show tied to the Straw berry Days festival honored many winners. In the Artistic Division Scott Smith and Paul J. Smith led with top honors while Emma Harper topped Horticulture with most blue ribbons. numerous names appear across divisions and special display awards were given during the Salt Lake City judging.
Charles A. and Arda Johnson Hullinger mark their Golden Wedding with a reception June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 650 West 1100 North Pleasant Grove. The couple married June 22, 1921 in the Salt Lake Temple. They have seven children, 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. No gifts requested.
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