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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
3
Fragmentary notes show discussion of paupers oath and relief work as the Works Progress Administration faces criticism. Text references changes to eligibility for direct relief and job programs, signaling political pressure on federal aid policies amid unemployment concerns.
About half of the population has avoided relying on government support. Officials said United Hooking would address the issue as a serious problem by granting state WPA directors the power to decide who should work and who should remain unemployed.
The Library Board has purchased six new books and received many gifts now cataloged. Mrs. Grant announced on Tuesday that Wake Up and Live by Dorothea Brande is the suggested read for the adult portion of the Mutual Improvement Association for the community year. Other titles include The Doctor by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Small Town Girl by Ben Ames Williams, The Voice of Experience by The Voice of Experience, Making the Most of Your Life by Morgan and Webb, and a new unabridged dictionary.
A mystery romance on an Atlantic voyage stars Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray. Lombard poses as a Swedish princess aboard the Mammoth relaying love amid murders, blackmail, and a cast including Alison Skipworth and Douglass Dumbrille.
Among the out of town attendees were Patriarch and Mrs. Abel John Evans Debi Ma Rulon Van Wagenott Provo Mr. and Mrs Junius West Pleasant Grove Mrs Sarah Brown Mr. and Mrs Leonard Adams Mr. and Mrs Marvin Storrs Mr. and Mrs John Firmage and Edna Fae their daughter Edna Fae Also present were Mr. and Mrs Reginal Garf George Storrs Mrs 3 W Storrs Eldred Nicholes and LuZell Chipman of Salt Lake City Mr. and Mrs Joseph Nicholes Mr. and Mrs Carl Rohbook Provo
Alpine News reports several births with Van A Vance, Joseph Bateman, and William Patrick families welcoming fine baby sons and noting hospital stays and well being. A marriage unites Ear Groo of Alpine and Nellie Jacobson of Lakeview last week, while A J Devey hosts a small reception for Hart after his mother’s death. The couple plans to reside in Alpine.
Mr John Despain of American Folk and Miss Betty Ann Stumm of Salt Lake City are guests in Alpine with wedding congratulations pouring in. The body of C G Hackett was brought for burial after services in Lehior. Birthday surprise for Myens Marsh. Lewis Cameron ill. Local families hosted visitors from Bingham Salt Lake City and American Folk during a busy weekend. Alpine ward enjoys annual outing at Mutual Dell this week.
Mrs. Christensen of Salt Lake City visited Mrs. G. H. Robinson for a birthday. Mrs. Elgin Lee is in Lehi hospital for medical care. Joseph Karren improved in Lehi hospital after pneumonia. Adams Camp Daughters of the Pioneers hold a closing meeting Monday at Captain Mary Andersons home with a social for Mrs. Sabins Alten leaving town. Farm Bureau Get Together 3 to 5 pm Friday June 26 at Pleasant View ward in Provo with talks on fundamentals of public speaking and cut flowers followed by refreshments.
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