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Show Universal MicrofiiuinQ' Oorp. 141 Pierpont Ave. Salt Lake City 1, Utah Pioneer Day Parade was enjoyed here by both participants and spectators alike. Five lovely girls on the queen float added to the parade. Little League ball players were snapped as they rode along and cycle racers had a pre-ru- n warm up by being in the parade. hill these for riders and the spectators watch Racing Vol. 66 Eureka, Utah 84628 Maiy H. Driscoll dies in Payson The Pioneer Day celebration held in Eureka on Saturday, July 20, was an outstanding uary a daughter Guests last Friday at the home of Mrs. Vola Nevers were Mrs. Esther Stokes and daughter, Peggy, of Orem. There were activities from 10 a.m. on through the evening hours. Concessions in front of the LDS church, a motorcycle race, which proved exciting and a Little League Baseball Gome at 2 p.m. and a Mammoth Parade at 5 p.m. A variety show at the Tintic High School Gymnasium at 8 p.m. was a high light of the days activities. First prize for the motorcycle races was won by Bill Riley in the 050 class; first prize in the 500 class was won by Phil White and first prize in the 250 class went to Jimmy Jensen of Salt Lake City. A hare and hound race was fireworks during the storm were rather terrifying, and according to all reports, the storm was the worst to ever hit Tintic regarding the length of time. Many basements, especially on Main Street were flooded. The storm kept many of the business men busy sandbagging their places of business to keep from serious damage. They report there was a minimum of damage to their establishments. Many of the roads were success. of and Rachael Sanders She married Jerry E. in Eureka in 1903. He 1915. She received her early education in the Eureka schools and graduated from Brigham Young University. After the death of her husband she worked in the McCormick Investment company In Eureka. Later she was employed at Tin-- ( Continued on page 2 col. 1) A flood of nearly two hours Tintic Monday afternoon and left two and one-ha- lf inches of rain, according to the weather station. The duration hit No. 30 held during the afternoon. The race started at the ball grounds through Coal Canyon, down to Gib Snells ranch and back to the hill where the motorcycles were racing. Kay Sorensen won first place in the event. The Little League Baseball game was played by the Blue Sox and the Eureka Cubs, with the Eureka team winning by a score of 16 to 11. The Eureka lads are in second place in the League. The parade at 5 p.m. was a credit to those in charge and to those who worked so many hours on their entries. There were five entries. The Ute Stampede float from Nephi won first prize in the artistic division. The Senior Citizens entered 3 floats and all Mrs. Mary H. Driscoll, 85, a resident of Eureka since 1890 died in a Payson hospital on Wednesday, July 17, 1968, after a long illness. She was bom in Frisco, JanWilliam Haynes. Driscoll died in July 26, 1968 0 following illness 9, 1883, Mary II. Driscoll San-taqu- in out-of-to- cars considerably; Toocarrying employees from ele Army Depot and Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, had to be to come into town. Some water damage was done to a couple of houses on Church Street when rushing water washed up a few boards in the utility rooms and came into the houses. Some damage was done to the electrical power lines and the telephone lines were also out in some of the homes. The area has been without television since the storm. Everyone was wishing that the fiend waters would at least wash away the scourge of grasshoppers, but no luck. They seem livlier than ever since the storm. A valuable horse belonging to Mrs. Gertie Ann Bray was struck and killed by lightning at the height of the storm on Monday afternoon. The animal was kept at the Brennan Hannifin Ranch on the west side of town. damaged re-rout- ed ditch at the west end of town to overflow and some 30 The downpour of rain caused a and carried debris onto the highway. Photo courtesy of inches of water overflowed the banks 25-fo- ot Dan Franks. ing the event is pictured at right. The celebration was an enjoyable one for all and those who worked to make it a success are to be complimented. three won prizes. The Pioneer float from Goshen depicting the Senior Citizens of 1900 won first prize. The Senior Citizen Queen Float won second prize and in the comedy division, the Senior Citizen Ry-thBand was awarded first prize. Second prize in the comedy section was won by the 1968 m "Toppers Club. In the Beard Growing Contest, the prize for the oldest beard was given to Fred Gar-bet-t; for the longest beard, Dick Garbett was the winner; and for the youngest beard, Leslie Eastwood was the winner. The Variety Show in the evening was as follows: Paul Gourley was the master of cermonies. There were two numbers by the High School Band, two numbers by the High School Stage Band, a song by the Sophomore girls, accompanied by Mabel Butler, and a piano solo by Janet Brady. In addition there were two vocal numbers by Jerry Hansen and a trio by Brent Fields, Lynn Gourley and Robbie Fields, accompanied by guitars; a vocal duet by Laurie McCabe and Adele Nebeker; a pantomime by Frankie McCabe, and a church chorus consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gourley, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gourley, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Garbett, Mr .and Mrs. Lee Bird. Dwain Garbett, Barbara Bartscht and LaFawn Lovell. They were accompanied by Dave Garbett on the Guitar. The finale was a stocking dance by a group of mutual girls. The program was a fitting finale to a nicely arranged celebration. Primary sets festival primary children will present the Chrildrens Friend Festival next Wednesday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. in the LDS Church. This will be the last Primary meeting until September, and all parents are invited to attend. The |