10 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1977
Page
1
Entree Chairman Mel Sharon Fuller announced the Strawberry Days Pageant entries are flowing with enthusiasm. She praised the contestants for high quality and ability and urged applicants to return forms to Mrs. Fuller or Mrs. Memmett. Deadline noted as March 12.
Harry Opfar reports a resident sent eight dollars to repay damages to Service recreation facilities. The unsigned letter apologized for the harm done, praised the honesty, and highlighted that malicious acts cause thousands of dollars in losses annually on the Pleasant Grove Ranger District. The latest incident involved a dynamited cinder block toilet at Hope Campground.
The Hilton family invites friends to an open house honoring Lydia A. Hilton on Saturday March 12 1977 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Lions Club Sportsman Center Pleasant Grove Utah. Born March 12 1897 in Lakeview she married Abel J. Ekins and after his death served an LDS mission in California before marrying S W Hilton. They raised seven children and have 28 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. The family requests no gifts.
Spencer W. Kimball will deliver the dedicatory address for Utah Technical College Utah Valley's new Orem campus on March 1. Four buildings will be completed for the ceremony including Automotive, Business, Student Center, and Mechanical Building with two more planned for fall 1978 including the Library and Trades Building. President Wilson W. Sorensen oversees the dedication and the newly named Sorensen Student Center. An open house follows the 10 a.m. service, inviting public attendance.
Miss Linda K. Walker will represent Alpine Credit Union in the Miss Credit Union Contest on March 11, 1977 in Salt Lake City at the Hilton. Linda, daughter of Don and Carol Walker of Orem and a student at Orem High, was chosen as Miss Alpine Credit Union.
Steven Harvey son of James and Barbara Harvey is among forty top applicants invited to Brigham Young University for a final evaluation this month. Twenty four finalists will receive Spencer W Kimball Scholarships based on high school performance test results recommendations and interviews. Harvey a Pleasant Grove High senior is a National Merit Scholar finalist FBSA president National Honor Society member Young Americans team captain Concert Choir Stage Band varsity debate three year member state Legislative Forum finalist and Miss Alpine Credit Union contestant. Camille Hall and Leann Ash accompany Steven as attendants. Alpine Credit Union elects Irene Knight to the Board of Directors with other officers and new Credit and Supervisory Committee appointees named.
Donald Grant Jewkes, son of S. Grant Jewkes and Karma Lee Brown, is called to Ireland as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will enter the mission home March 18. A farewell is set for Sunday, March 13 at 245 p.m. in the Midvale 6th Ward House, 642 Jackson St. He has spent a year at Trade Tech and eight months at Signetics in Orem. Friends and relatives are invited to hear him bear his testimony.
Pleasant Grove launches the Cancer Crusade for 1977 with door to door volunteers educating neighbors about cancer warning signs and encouraging donations to the Cancer Society. The text notes improved survival through education, research, and treatment facilities, cites large numbers of cancer patients and deaths, and appeals for generosity to fund patient aid and rehabilitation.
Rodeo committee heads announce the Strawberry Days Rodeo Queen contest will be held Saturday May 14 1977. Entries open to girls 16 or older who have never been queen. Applications available from Tom Adamson Glen Hansen Arnold Green Clyde Green Gary Larson or Reed Orton. Also signed are top acts J W Stokes and Johnny Tatum with D A Swanny Kirby stock.
The YSI hosts a weekend of Saint Patrick themed activities in Provo including a Friday soft rock dance at 3030 Mojave Lane with green attire and a Sar a band, a Saturday volleyball meetup at 650 East Stadium Ave, and a weekly Saturday night dance at 700 North 945 East. Sunday fireside at 7:30 pm in the Timp Stake Sixth Ward with Lynn McKinley, a March 13 and 20 two part meeting. A March 18 benefit concert with Marvin Payne at 85 South 900 East with tickets $2. The YSI-SI Area Conference is set for July 29–31. For details, contact stake leader or call 376-1409 or 225-5656.
Lynn McKinlay will headline a two session Fireside event in Pleasant Grove at the 6th-10th Ward Chapel on March 13 and March 20 starting at 7 30 p m. A children’s fireside for ages 6 to 12 will be offered with babysitting for ages 1 to 6, refreshments provided, and all Special Interest group members invited. McKinlay, a noted radio TV personality and Brigham Young University speech professor, is the speaker for the series.
Grovecrest Elementary School schedules Visiting Day for Friday March 11 1977 with a PTA election for Vice President. Voting will occur at a booth and Grovecrest PTA urges members to participate. Candidates Sherry Lloyd Karen Garo and Janet Wells each present brief bios and ties to the community and school.
Grovecrest PTA will discuss population growth in the Grovecrest School area and the planned addition to Grovecrest School at a March 23 meeting at 6 30 pm Speakers Gareth Seastrand and Harold Jacklin from the Alpine School District office will lead the program Parents of Grovecrest students are urged to attend this important meeting and stay informed about changes
Utah County Extension Services announce a 4-H small engines club starting March 16 1977 at Orem High School agriculture mechanics shop. Open to youth aged 12 to 19 to learn about small engines under instructor Mr. Mac Smith with Darrell Holloway as contact.
Brian Robbins announces the District Friends Awards and Recognition Banquet for March 10 1977 at 7 00 p m at Eldred Center Provo. Event honors 1976-77 work with awards including Outstanding Program of the Year and Outstanding Friend of the Year. Officers and guests from Utah Wasatch Salt Lake Counties invited. program includes Little Friends, Polynesian entertainment, and artwork displays.
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