14 May 1937
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Newspaper
Pleasant Grove Review
Location
Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
1
Grove Chamber of Commerce directors met Tuesday night to plan Strawberry Day on June 10 with a parade and entertainment. Prizes total 500 dollars with first prize 150 dollars and multiple cash awards, aiming to attract more participation and merchants.
Jayne Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs Johnson, has accepted from the presidency to fulfill an assignment in Sweden. He will leave Dake City on June 20 to depart for the mission.
About 60 boys and 15 teachers attended the Trail Builder tournament held by six ward teams. The event at Manila ward meeting San Tomtitbom on Wednesday at 6 00 p m crowned First wand jwinner of the flashlight for best player.
Reported Monday near the head of Canyon two aviators saw a large brown bear in a hollow close to a pipeline crew site. Richins, describing the event, recalled a narrow escape as the bear approached within about 30 feet before the men retreated to safety.
A Utah county stake schedules a priesthood outing on Saturday with five members expected to attend. They will depart at 8:00 a.m. and stake leaders will provide transportation and anchor provisions as needed.
Mayor Lyean Johnson thanks Pleasant Grove citizens for cooperation in the recent cleanup effort. He notes some residents have not yet cleaned their premises and urges everyone to continue efforts to improve the city’s appearance and support local merchants. The slogan Trade at Home is urged to help local recovery.
The Boy Scouts of Pleasant Grove held a camporee at Stove Tuesday night with fifteen tents and forty scouts. M S Christiansen led, LeGrande Jarman directed entertainment, and Dr Pfonty of Payson gave a talk. A wig bonfire story telling and contests entertained the group as they camped overnight and cooked meals.
Clara M Bullock aged 78 died at her Pleasant Grove home after a month long illness. She was born there on April 15 1859 to Orlando and Jane Heron pioneers of the town and married Alexander Bullock in Salt Lake City in 1875. Her funeral was held at the Timpanogos stake tabernacle with remarks praising her thrift charity and community service. The National Youth Administration with Alpine School District planted roses and shrubs around major schools and prepared grounds during Strawberry Day. An official truck and trailer inspection program at Pleasant Grove CCC Camp completed with state standard stickers.
Pleasant Grove residents share Mother's Day visits with relatives from Salt Lake Price Murray and Lehi. A deer sighting, garden flood damage, club meetings and family announcements accompany community notes.
A successful concert by Lett American Folk Pleas ant Grove and Lincoln orchestras filled the High School Auditorium Sunday night. Leo Hansen directed as J W Gillman gave the invocation and various choirs and soloists performed under noted instructors. The event highlighted local musical talent and civic pride.
Mrs. Stella Young announces the engagement of her daughter Melba Ida Young to L. E. Bowen of Bakersfield California. The marriage will take place the first of June.
The First ward approves committees to plan a new chapel building. The finance group lists many members led by Lewis Olpin with Armitstead and Buhler as assistants and Arvel Daksen as secretary and treasurer. A separate building committee with Thomas Fenton as chair and Rulon Brimhall as secretary will meet with an architect to lay out plats and allotments this week.
Miss Nina Smith of Provo visited during the weekend with Miss Rhea Halliday. Miss Edna Pugal and Grace Lim Sorenson spent Monday with Mrs. Myron Jense of Provo.
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