Water and Sewer Department Opens Well-Equipped Shop
Pleasant Grove residents tour the new Water and Sewer Department facility a 1620 square foot shop featuring a long metal work bench for meter repair. Harold Smith and Dave Walker explained on site meter testing, quick swaps, and in-house repairs to save time and avoid waste. Overhead doors enable truck access and space for larger materials, reflecting a centralized, efficient operation in a convenient location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsant Grove
Pine Department
Jong Walle Mart
Water and Sewer Departments
Harold Smith
Dave Walker
Mr. Smith
Pleasant Grove
Mr. Walker
America Legion beliefs clash with communism in 1960s address
A Battle Creek column quotes Martin B McKneady of the American Legion urging moral resolve against communism. It highlights Legion programs including junior baseball, oratorical contests, poppy drives, veterans hospitals, and aid to widows, framing the Legion as a long standing civic force since its 1919 France founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mran
Martin B. McKneady
He Amerigaan Lagion
Los Angeles
California
Vetenins
France
Vetenin
America
Ammerican Legion
Furs
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Tiani Korea
Amnericana Legion
Esahuite
Amer Dcan Legion
School Lunch Week Dinner for Parents at Local Schools
Pleasant Grove and nearby schools announce a School Lunch Week with parent dinners. Lindon Elementary invites parents March 16 for a typical lunch at 6 pm, priced 35 cents per plate, due to Spring Vacation reducing week length. Grovecrest, Pleasant Grove High and Junior High invite parents in scheduled grades with notes and payments due to fund meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workins
Lindon
Grovecrest Elementary
Grovecrest School
Leasian Grove
Dnlor High
Marsh
Jusdor High
Lumch
Pleasant
Heat Sets Record As Weather Warms in P. G
Pleasant Grove reports a March 7 high of 67 degrees, the warmest since records began. The week also saw a low of 17 on March 2 and 0.10 inches of precipitation, with unsettled but improving conditions forecast. Housefinches sang, children played, and gardeners eyed spring cleanup as hoses dot the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Family Visits Here From Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Calvin Walker hosted relatives over the weekend from Salt Lake City including James and Matiene Caldwell and their two children Mary Jean and LeMoyne. Also visiting were Jerry and Marcella Walker Nancy Walker of Brigham Young University and Nedra Caldwell of BYU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Walker
James and
Matiene
Mary Jean
LeMoyne Caldwell
Salt Lake City
Jerry
Marcella Walker
Nancy Walker
Brigham Young University
Nedra Caldwell
BYU
Dragerton Visitors Stay Two Days With Olpin Family
Visit from Dragerton Mr and Mrs A C Boulter spent two days this week with Mrs Boulter s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lewis Olpin and other relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Boulter
Dragerton
Maron Oveson Elected Head of Pleasant Grove C of C for 1960
Maron Oveson was elected president of the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce at a March 3 board meeting in the city hall. William B. Petersen was elected vice president and Junius A. West Grant Atlwood George Smith and CA Rasmussen were named directors. Rasmussen was chosen secretary treasurer with holdovers Dee Olpin Hal Haycock and Grant Pugral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rasmussen
Maton Oveson
William B. Petersen
Pleasant Grove
Commer
Maron Oveson
C of C
Cty Hall
Junius A. West
Grant Atlwood
George Smith
C A. Rasmussen
Direeters
Dee Olpin
Hal Haycock
Grant Pugral
Jack Love
T. Val Christiansen
Gerald Klemm
Nhcorte Smith
LeRoy Ash
William #. Petersen
Jack Pace
Randall Shipley Guests in Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Randall Shipley were guests Saturday of Mr and Mrs Leslie Smith in Salt Lake City. The visit highlighted social ties in the Salt Lake community with the hosting couple extending hospitality on the weekend segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Randall Shipley
Mrs
Leslie Smith
Salt Lake City
Snow Survey Signals Bright Water Outlook for Central Utah
Snow surveys as of March 1 show a much improved water forecast for Central Utah says Gerald Hansen soil conservationist Lehi. Readings from five area snow courses show gains over last month with Timpanogos Divide Camp Altamount South Fork Ranger Station Dutenman Ranger Station and Timpanogos Cave Gap noted for depth and water content.
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Utah
Gerald Hansen
Lehi
Utah County
Stanley Peterson
Sngineering
Soil Conservation Service
Civic
Timpanogos Divide
Camp Altamount
South Fork Ranger Station
Dutenman Ranger Station
Timpanogos Cave
Range Ride Set For Weekend in Utah County
The 1960 Range Ride will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, sponsored by the State Fish and Game Department and the Sportsmen Associations of North Utah County. Art Henderson announced the event to study range conditions and conduct the annual spring deer count. Riders meet at 9 am at Orem City Park and at Grove Creek Canyon in Pleasant Grove. All experienced mountain riders are invited.
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State Fish and Game Department
Sportsmans Associations
Utah County
Art Henderson
Fish and Game
Provo Canyon
Grove Creek Canyon
Pleasant Grove
Henderson
Proclamation designates Utah School Lunch Week in 1960
Burton H. Adams proclaims March 14 15 1960 as Utah School Lunch Week to promote nutritious meals in public schools. The mayor urges citizens to recognize the program’s benefits for mental and physical health of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Schools of America
Burton H. Adams
Utah Séhhot
BYU A Cappella Choir to Sing Here on Friday
The BYU A Cappella Choir under Newell Weight will perform Friday at 2 15 p m in Pleasant Grove Senior High School auditorium. The concert is free to the public and features selections by the whole ensemble plus a double mixed quartet including Jerry Ottley Jim Scoresby Roger Miller John Thompson Sherman Gibbs Beverly Thomas Carolyn Merrill Marsha Hoyt and Judith WeinZinger.
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Pleasant Grove
BYU
Newell Weight
Jerry Ottley
Jim Scoresby
Roger Miller
John Thompson
Sherman Gibbs
Beverly Thomas
Carolyn Merrill
Marsha Hoyt
Judith Weinzinger
Riding Club Plans Summer Events After March Meeting
Pleasant Grove Riding Club held its monthly gathering Wednesday March 2 at the Linden Park Building with 80 members present. President Doug Nielsen led plans for upcoming riding events and new drill instructions were distributed. Arnold Ray Greene Jr. was installed as lieutenant. An officers meeting the prior night at Gordon Taylor home discussed reciar tonUdly meeting logistics and other business.
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Pleasant Grove
Ray Viktured
Gordon Taylor
Doug Nielsen
Kenneth R. Gilman
Tom Adamson
Lorraine Adams
Ramona Taylor
Dean Adams
Kent Taylor
Allied Region Seven top point getters in basketball
The Region Seven scoring leaders include Maptii High with 14.8, Hadfield Lehi 12.9, McCormick American Fork and Briskey St Francis 12.5 and 12.5, Briskey 115. Arnold North Emery leads statewide at 20.6 with Thurgood Granite 19.8, Adams Monticello 18.8, Moon Davis 18.3. Mike Garrett Juab posts no league games, averaging unchanged.
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Maptii
Hadfield
Lehi
McCormick
American Fork
Briskey
St Francis
Mike Garrett
Juab
Arnold
North Emery
Thurgood
Granite
Adams
Monticello
Moon
Davis
P. G. City Recorder Resigns Amid City Council Actions
City records show Mayor Burwain and the Council overseeing a busy session Monday. Resignations of two city employees were received while bids were taken on traffic safety, tavern enforcement, and building permits. Alpine Villa Motel plans were approved, and staffing changes included planning commission appointments and the dog tax collector transition to Barnhart, with contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwain
Aauns
M. S. Christiansen
Futlle
Gerald Klemm
Christianser
Timpanogos Stake
Karl Butler
Lewis Harner
Fifth Ward
Dean B. Powell
City Health Council
Powell
Pat Adamson
Planning Commission
Alpine Villa
Bradford
Clifford Prestwich
East Center Street
Adams
Jack Cook
Millen D. Ruud
Louie Ramorini
Ramorini
Roland J. Rarnhart
Klemm
Barnhart
South Second East
Third Ward Wins Stake MIA Play Contest
The Third Ward MTA one act play Goodnight Please directed by Jamel Fugal won the Timpanogos Stake playoff held Thursday March 3. Third Ward advances to the 4stake district playoff on Thursday March 10 at 7 30 pm in Pleasant Grove. Leading roles were played by Clyde Higginson David Shoell Jerry Christensen Betty Frampton Don Hardman Norma Brons on and Clifton Asay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTA
Jamel Fugal
Timpanogos
Erma Klemm
Pleasant Grove
Clyde Higginson
David Shoell
Jerry Christensen
Betty Frampton
Don Hardman
Norma Bronson
Clifton Asay
Secondary School Art Exhibit Slated For Pleasant Grove Jr High
Miss Margaret E. Johnson supervisor of art Alpine School District announces a secondary inter school art exhibit at Pleasant Grove Junior High and Pleasant Grove Senior High between May 7 and 18. The exhibit invites students parents and the public to attend to view artiste interpretations in different media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Makin
David Johnson
Annette Barrett
G. Senior High
PGHS
Pleasant Grove Jr. High Mar
Margaret E. Johnson
Alpine
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Harold South
Phe
Nee Pine
Water-Sewer Dept
Battle Creek
P. G
Riding Club
Allied
P. G. City Recorder
Pleasant Grove Junior High
Plasant Grove Senior High
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