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Show ,.s r Universal Microfilm Corp. 341 Lehi Fire Dept. Slates Picrpont Ave Salt Lake Clt?, Ut.8i4.lOl Roolde Grabs Top Money Free Fireworks July 4 At Roundup; Winners Named S year old cowboy from town of Uulesboe, the out-wTexas, stole the limelight from the World Champions at the annul Lehl Roundup, which ended last Saturday, as tony Haberer grabbed the biggest share of the $8,590 paid out to winners among the record entry list of 177 professional rodeo contestants. A est Haberer, a tan. slim bareback brone and bull rider, is no surprise winner. He was the Rodeo Cowboys Association Rookie of the Year in 1966 and last season qualified for the Na tional Finals Rodeo in both of his contests. At Lehl he placed second in the bull riding, worth $458, and tied for second, on the bareback broncs to add another $302 for a total of $760. This made Haberer the All Around boy for the three day meet. Winning most money, but not eligible for the All Around honors because he entered only one con test, was Melvin Paul, a Las Cruees, New Mexico steer wrest ler. Paul arrived in Lehl on the closing day of the rodeo, pro ceeded to flatten his steer in 7.3 seconds and won by a wide L7 seconds margin. With a record 47 cowboys entered in this one event, Paul's loot was a shopping $800, over $100 per second for his run. World Champion Bareback Bronc rider Clyde Vamvoras kept alive his magic Lehl streak, win ning In his contest for the third consecutive year at Lehl. This time his check was worth $483. He is from Burkburnette, Texas. Other nationally ranked cow boys fared well at Lehl too Bill Smith, in second place for the saddle bronc championship, was the winner of that contest, The Cody, Wyoming, hand pocketed $290. On top in calf roping was Mark Schncker, Suth erlin, Oregon, runner-u- p for the All Around Cowboy championship last year. Schricker tied his calf In 10.7 seconds. A New Mexico cowgirl on the way to the intercollegiate rodeo finals in California showed the way in the barrel race. Donna Kincaid, Tucumcari, New Mex ico, and a member of the Easter New Mexico University rodeo team, was the winner. Her prize was $264. A cold wind kept the final night crowd well below expectations, but the weather didn't phase the rough, bucking stock brought by California's Golden State Rodeo Company. Only three of the fifteen bull riders could last for the eight seconds on Saturday. Thursday nights crowd was not a capacity crowd like Friday's but was sizeable and responded to the events. Final results in the various events were as follows: Saddle Bronce: Smith; Hugh Chambliss, Alburquerque; Bill Hertzog. Craig, Colorado; and Bob Robinson, Clovis, California. Bareback Bronc; Vamvocas; tie between Haberer and Bob Mayor, Grlnnel, Iowa; and Royce Smith, lone, Idaho. Bull Riding: George Paul, Del Rio, Texas; Haberer; John Prather, Nampa, Idaho; tie between Vern Chipman Pleasant Grove and Paul Mayo, Grlnnell, Iowa. Calf Roping: Schricker; John Edmondson, Stephenvllle, Texas; Charlie Bitters, Ft. Worth; Dick Zachory, Hugo, Oklahoma. Steer Wrestling: Paul; tie between Jim Houston, Omaha, Nebraska, and Jay Hadley, Ogdon; Frank Hughes, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Barrel Race: Miss Kincaid; Kay Whitaker, Houston, Texas; Kathy Hall, Dillon, Montana; and Kay Pierson, Salt Lake City. Working with Chuck Hensqn in the clowning department was Larry C layman. Wiley McCray, who was signed to appear, re :ceived a broken arm the pre vious week while fighting bulls. Fess Reynolds pleased the crowd with his trained brahma bull act, and the "clowning" of the clowns also kept the crowd laughing. Reigning over the entire three day celebration was Miss Marilyn White of Tooele as queen; with Nancy Cook, Cedar Fort; and Shirley Christiansen, Lehl; attendants. Monte Young's Rides and Shows were an attraction to the crowd throughout the celebration. They were set up at the Junior High School parking lot. The Roundup is sponsored by the Lehl Civic Improvement Association, which is headed by Dean Prior. Other officers and committeemen include the following: B. J. Lott, vice president; and J. Ferrin Gurney, secretary; with Lynn Lewis, Dale Peterson, Arthur Sabey, George Lewis, LaVere Downs, George Strasburg, Duane Evans and The various committees Include Queen Contest and Stock Parade: Dale Peterson, chairman, assisted by Phillip Black, Duane Evans and Marvin Pulham. Publicity: LaVere Downs and Arthur Sabey, with Mor-rJsCla- rk. Glen Carter, Melvin Anderson, Mike Southwick, Millen Kirkham and Douglas C alt on. Concessions and Policing. George Strasburg, chairman; with Duane Woffinden and Leland Price. Rodeo Committee: Morris Clark, chairman; with Duane Evans, Ralph Anderson, LaVere Downs, Douglas Cal-to- n, Dale Peterson, Dean Lott, Robert Lott, Phillip Black, Marvin Pulham and Grant D. Smith. Parade Committee: George Lewis, chairman, with Dr. Kent Davis and Virgil Peterson. Finance Committee: B. J. Lott and with Lynn Lewis, Calvin Swenson, Rex Zimmerman, Alvin Schow, Dean Lott, Robert Lott and David Adamson. These groups have been assisted by many local townspeople and they issue a vote of thanks for the many hours spent to make the Roundup a success. Lehi is again inviting the public to join in honoring Independence Day, July 4, with an impressive pyrotechnic display, Thursday, July 4. The fireworks win take place at the Veterans Ballpark on West Main Street, beginning at about 30 or 10:00 p.m. when darkness J UJlJv fallsT Lehi Thursday. July Number 4. 1968 ft Lehi's Tennis Team Suffers First Defeat Lehi Alumni Names Lehi's Little League tennis team suffered its first defeat of the season on June 18, as it bowed to Provo by a 2 team score. Lehi's only wins came from the number one and number four positions. R. J. Ellison won easily over John Wiscombe of Provo, by an 2 score. In a hard fought match, Lehi's John Welch defeated Jer ry Reynold, 6. The results of all matches are as follows- R. J. Ellison (L) def. John Wiscombe (P) 2 Kevin Larsen (P) def. David Dorton (L) 3 David Bullock CP) def. Art Boltz (L) 6 John Welch (L) def. Jerry Rey nolds (P) 6 Joe Rogers (P) def. Ron Peck 8-- At Reunion Grant Christofferson was named president of the Lehi High School Alumni Association at the reunion held last week. Mrs. Lela Lott was elected vice president; and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Southwick, secretary. These officers will plan for the next school reunion and work with high school officers in presenting an assembly during Homecoming Week. Outgoing officers included Vere T. Peterson, president; Mrs. Calvin (Marion) Fox, vice president; and Mrs. Southwick, secretary. The reunion was held June 26th in the high school and was for all former students and graduates of the school. Work lng with the officers were Ned Wilson, program; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Loveridge, publicity; Mrs. Marvel Gray and Mrs. Vera Martens, invitations; Bud Hutch-ing- s, dance; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Trane, election and finance; and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Jones, refreshments. About 250 persons attended the reunion and enjoyed the variety program, refreshments, dancing and visiting. Summer Daze Scheduled For Saturday, July 13 The "Summer Daze" party will be held Saturday, July 13, on the Lehi Junior High School tennis court, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The "Corsair Quintette" will provide music for dancing at the best dress affair. Those age 14 and over, Mia Maids and Laurels and over, are Invited. Admission will be 50 cents per person, plus stake dance cards. Refreshments will be served. Melvin Kirkham and Connie Nielsen, Stake MIA activity counselors, with the youth committee, are in charge of arrangements. Jaycee Roundup Projects Prove Successful Improvements in the surface of Ninth North from Fourth East east to the Fourth-Eigh- th Ward Church are now underway as road crews take advantage of the warm weather to lay black top. Jay-cett- The much anticipated western Lehi Roundup Completes 26fb Year With Sutcesful Celebration With the mounted color guard provided by the American Legion Post 19, the parade proceeded along Main Street to the East, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Lehi Silver bandwagon, historic vehicle which dates back to some years before the turn of the century, carried a local band group, many of them descendants of former Silver Band members. (L) Drawing the bandwagon were def. Steve Scott Folster (P) the giant Clydesdale horses, proEllison (L) 2 vided by Raymond H. Stewart, def. Mark Smith (P) Charles owner and handler. These fine Cornell (L) 1 drew much enthusiasm horses EXHIBITION MATCH and applause from the crowds. Doug Pickup (P) def. Tony Music by the band was reminis-ce- nt Forestier (L) 1 of a former generation, and 8-- 9-- 8-- 8- -3 8-- 8-- The drama of the Western Empire was authentically portrayed in the 26th annual Lehi Roundup celebration, last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thousands of rodeo fans appeared on the scene, with keen interest in the special features of the occasion, as well as the rodeo. Providing activity and interest for practically every family in Lehl, were the miniature and stock parades, the western dance, held in advance of the three day celebration, the Lehi High School Alumni party, also held in advance, the refreshment-standand the carnival attractions of Monte Young's Rides and Shows. v The last moving rodeo, at which top rodeo stock from the Golden State Rodeo Company provided stiff competition for the nation's top ranking cowboys, was held nightly at the rodeo grounds. lically extended by the officers of the Lehi Civic Improvement Association, sponsoring organization, to every person, club, group or organization for the outstanding cooperation shown. "It would be impossible to mention every name,' according to Arthur Sabey, publicity chairman, "but we know that it would be out of the question to stage a celebration of this calibre without the support and enthusiastic backing of local families, merchants and clubs.' ' The 1968 Lehi Roundup is now we plan to make bigger and better than ever." Mr. Sabey that no committments have as yet been made, and that further plans will be formulated at the next committee meeting, which will be in the near future. Dean Prior is the president of the sponsoring organization. (The rodeo winners and results, as provided by Lex Connelly, producer, are published in another report in this issue). 8-- outstanding club trophy. American Fork riders also took the trophy for the best junior riding club. Dale G. Harris of Lehi, received the trophy as the best appearing man In the parade. Mrs. Eva Oxborrow Johnson, well known Lehi equestrian, who now lives In Monticello, participated to win the trophy as the most outstanding lady rider. Clayton Sorenson, seven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Von Sorenson, was named the trophy winner as the best dressed boy. Little Jill Carson, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Niel Carson, won the trophy as the best appearing girl rider. ed s WESTERN ROYALTY Reigning as "Queen of the Lehi was Marilyn White Roundup,' of Tooele, with Nancy Cook of Cedar Fort, and Miss Shirley Christiansen of Lehi, as her attendants. The girls appeared in honorary position in the parade and the grand entry, and amazed the fans by hazing the stock in the arena. They will participate In the Utah High School Rodeo finals, slated for later this month in Lehi, with later assignments yet to be decided, according to Dale Peterson, chairman oftheQueen-cle- o. The five main rodeo events featured bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. At the rodeo grounds, members of the Lehl Fifth and Sixth Wards provided the refreshments, with plenty of hamburgers, cold drinks, pop corn, ice cream and other handy goodies. history, ' is the comment made, "but we are looking forward to next year's celebration, which most appealing. horse parade took place Satur- BRIDELETTES The American Fork "Bridel-ettes- ," day, with an impressive showing of fine horses in both clubs ladies riding club, took and as Individual entries. the nod of the judges for the 8-- The Jaycees Chuckwagon Breakfast project was highly successful, last Saturday morning, it is reported by Ronald Woodcox BREAKFAST IN THE PARK and Charles Nelson, Another feature of the celefor the event. Although the weather turned somewhat cooler, bration was "Breakfast in the a large crowd turned out at Wines Park," provided by the Lehi Their Chuckwagon Park to enjoy the piping hot Jaycees. es Breakfast was well attended, al- -t breakfast of ham and eggs, and a choice of drinks. hough Saturday morning was somewhat chilly, es All of the Jaycees and assisted in the project. attended, although Saturday The souvenir programs, sold morning was somewhat chilly. by the Jaycees at the rodeo PARADES grounds, were well received, The parades, held nightly, were also, with a complete sellout most spectacular and enthuson the second night, Friday, was iastically received. With hunreported. Although weather con dreds of children participating, ditions on Saturday curtailed the the famed miniature parade was attendance to some extent, the held on Thursday and Friday programs were well received evenings. On Saturday, families on all three nights was reported. from many sections of the area De Vere Fowler Is serving turned out to watch riders and as Jaycee president this season. horses parading at their best. A hearty thank you is extended Bringing much comment was the by the group to everyone who Lehi Silver Bandwagon, drawn assisted In the success of the by giant Clydsdale horses, proproject and for the fine cooper- vided and driven by the owner ation shown. Raymond H. Stewart of Lehi. (The results of these parades are published separately in this Lake Accident issue). A American Fork APPRECIATION man suffered back injuries SunA hearty ' Thank you," ispub- day about 5 p.m. when he lost his water skis near American Fork Harbor in Utah Lake, Utah No Dance Classes County, Deputy Sheriff Dean No dance classes will be held Kirkham said. Larry Conder was listed in this week, under the summer fairly good condition late Sunday recreation program, as Miss at American Fork Community Fowers," the director is out of town. These classes will be reHospital. He was skiing with Ronald Olsen, Lent, and Jay Conder, sumed next Monday, July 8, and Pleasant Grove, Deputy Kirkham will continue as originally said. hot-cak- Western Livestock Parade 8-- ROAD IMPROVEMENTS vice-presid- ent Winners Named in Lehi 5-- New Officers ft There is plenty of parking space at the ballpack and the Lehi City Police, width Chief Berl Peterson in charge, will be assisted in directing traffic by the Lehi Auxiliary Police, with Wayman WInslow as captain. With the aid of Lehl City and the donation of the Fire Department, the committee has obtained Northern Gateway to Beautiful Utah Volley an impressive variety of rockets, with a value of over $500. These win be set off in a safe and sane way, which win add to the enjoyment of the occasion. Many expressions of appreciation and commendation have been received concerning the excellence of Lehi's fireworks, and many hundreds of people have gathered each year for this patriotic demonstration. Karl Zimmerman, who Is of the Lehi Fire Department, is serving as fireworks chairman. Assisting on the commitee are Lynn Lewis, Scott Robinson, Max Ray and Stanley Gordon. Families are reminded to turn out and honor independence Day, our Nation's Birthday. Lehi Third Ward Wins Sweepstakes x Award in Lehi Miniature Parade The Lehi Third Ward took the Sweepstakes prize of $60fortheir entry in Lehi's famed miniature parade, on view Thursday and Friday, during the Lehi Roundup celebration. Just what can be done with a few empty sugar bags, plenty of imagination and some colorful crepe paper, was depicted in their float, "Spoonful of Sugar." A typical round sugar bowl, with detached lid, and filled with tiny, bright faced children, was the principal theme. Spoons and cooks wearing sugar sack dresses and shirts were repeated as pullers and attendants. Two widely diversified themes, "God Bless America," entered by the Lehi Chamber of Commerce, and ' Come, Follow Me," with the Pied Piper and a number of colorful rodents, were tied in point judging for First Place. The Chamber of Commerce theme included a replica of the Statue of Liberty, with several American flags, created in authentic colors and design. The First Place award was $50. The "Pied Piper" float was created by the Lehi Seventh Ward. Second Place honors, with a prize of $40, was accordedbythe out of town judges, to the Lehi Eighth Ward, for the attractive creation, "Aren't We Ducky?" A huge duck was followed by three very appealing baby ducklings, trailing after her, with plenty of youngsters to supplement the theme. The Lehi Jaycees took Third Place and $30 for their float, "Pretty as a Picture,' featuring an artist's palette, complete with the colors (tiny children). The Jaycees also placed a float with miniature chuckwagon, advertising their Saturday morning breakfast in the park. Broadbent's Store took Fourth Place with their well arranged theme, "Up, Up and Away." The Lehi Free Press, with the scintillating, "Western Stars," was awarded Fifth Place. Sixth Place was awarded to the Lehi Sixth Ward for the theme of an old fashioned motor car, with the pullers wearing old time motorists' dusters and caps. Tying for Honorable Mention were the floats placed by the State Bank of Lehi and the Lehi High School Pep Club, "Bank of the Winners," and "That's Where the entered by the Money Goes,' Letitian Club. This featured a large purse. Many other most appealing designs created interest to the viewers. There was a dragon, a large turtle, Cinderella's coach if and an appropriate theme on safety, featuring a miniature ambulance and placed by the Lehl Auxiliary Police. Marching groups, the Lehi City Council and Lehi Stake Presidency and the bands of Lehi, Am. Fork and Pleasant Grove high schools were notable features. The Lehi Junior High School band, with its large membership highly trained, attracted considerable comment. , f $ t t AMU! Jlinv. SWEEPSTAKES WINNER-- -' A Spoonful of Sugar" float entered by the Lehi Third Ward, took Sweepstakes honors In Miniature Parade. SPECIAL LEHI FLOAT A large float, designed by the Miss Lehi Pageant Committee, with Ned Wilson as chairman, was attractively done in purple and white, with gold accents. Appearing on this float were the two attendants of Miss Lehi-Mi- ss Margie Kirkham and Miss Opal Colledge. (Miss Elaine Trinnaman, "Miss Lehl," was out of the city, participating in the Miss Utah pageant.) Also riding on this beautiful float were the Lehi Roundup Royalty, Miss Marilyn White (Queen) and her attendants, Miss Nancy Cook of Cedar Fort, and Miss Shirley Christiansen of Lehl. ANTIQUE CAR A feature of the parade which attracted much attention and favorable comment was the appearance of Bishop William Hadfield, long time mail carrier, now in his 90th year. He rode in an antique car ( a Model A. Ford) which has been reconditioned and placed In good running order by his grandson, Robert Mitchell of Butler. Robert Is a son of Jack and Donna Hadfield Mitchell. He drove the car on Thursday night, and on Friday, J. H. Hadfield, another grandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hadfield, TIED FOR FIRST first place honors -"- Come Follow Me' in Miniature parade. a clever float entered by the Lehi Seventh Ward tied for was the driver. Bishop Hadfield made hundreds of friends in the area as a mail carrier for, 37 and a half years. He drove a car similar to the one prepared for the parade. The sign on the car bore the inscription- 4, denoting the time of postal service for Mr. Hadfield, former bishop of the Lehi Third Ward. 1907-194- OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION Dr. Kent B. Davis of the Lehl Council, expressed appreciation for himself and the committee to the many who devoted efforts and skill to make the parade a success. He noted that there were more outstanding floats than ever before and that other units and individual entries were most highly rated by the judges as well as the commitee and viewers. C- - 11 T :m i 1 FIRST PLACE-"G- od Bless America' honors in Miniature Parade. an entry by the Chamber of Commerce, took J! first place |