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Show i Plic ' oiro show vnrnlfy BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, December 1, 1977 Jeap Palace Playhouse will present its annual Christmas variety show Christmas is in the Air starting this weekend, Dec. 2 and 3, and continuing through the season. This will be a show just right for the family, featuring the Palace Players in a variety of numbers ranging from the live toys in toyland to the true the meaning of Christmas birth of Qhrist. Toyland will come alive with dolls, soldiers, puppets and a Christmas tree dance through a delightful fantasy land. Frosty the Snowman will drop by for a visit just long enough to keep from melting in the warmth of the Playhouse. There will be carolers, an old fashioned band, and plenty of dancers on hand to keep the show lively. HOLIDAY MUSIC practiced by Alesa Hobson, David Loveland, Tammy Felt, Ben is just one feature of the "Christmas is in the Air" variety show to Jolene Sato ted during December at Palace Playhouse starting this weekend, Dec. people get more BE How much are Box Elder county residents now receiving from Washington each month in the form of Social Security checks? How do the payments compare with those going to people in other areas? Based upon the latest official figures, the amounts they are getting are relatively large. The size of their checks, as well as the number of local recipients, has been on the increase in the last few years, as revisions have been made. Another upward revision in their benefits is expected next July to compensate for the rise in the cost of living, to which they are now tied. Last July the hike was 5.9 percent. The report released by the Social Security administration shows that payments to Box Elder County residents, as of the beginning of 1977, were at the average rate of $2,226 per year. This compares with $L285 five years ago. Throughout the Mountain states as a whole, the average was $2,254. The fact that the checks going to local beneficiaries are run- ning bigger than those to many other parts of the country indi- cates that, over the years, their incomes are larger and, consequently, their contributions to the Social Security trust fund. With each passing year a growing number of retired or disabled workers and their dependents are qualifying for Social Security benefits as revisions in the law bring in additional classes of workers, who Ogles and be presen- 2-- SS Christmas Carol Dickens with Scrooge and all the characters will be portrayed in song and dance. Tickets are $1 general admission on regular show nights. A dinner theater is planned for Friday and Saturday, Dec. with tickets priced at $6 per person or $10 per couple for catered dinner and entertainment. The house will open at 7:30 p.m. each night. Information and reservations are available Palace by calling Playhouse is located on the third floor of the First Security Bank building. 16-1- 723-720- were ineligible before. The current report shows that the number of persons in Box Elder county who were receiving pension payments in the past year was 3,441. Five years ago there were 2,950. The combination of more beneficiaries and bigger checks has greatly increased the of money entering the county from this source. The governments figures indicate that overall payments locally, as of Jan. 1, were at the annual rate of $7,798,000. Five years earliers, by way of contrast, the total was only $3,792,000. Changes in the Social Security system are expected in the near future as Congress and the administration decide on the measures to take to improve its financial condition, which has been deteriorating. TOY LENDING LIBRARY which as ideal as a Christmas party for any family, group, or organization. Reservations may be made by calling Group rates are available. Suggested donations are $2 for adults, $1 for children, students, or senior citizens, $7 for families. It Audiences give views on 'Mary' Patrons of Heritage theater expressed both pleasure and surprise as they viewed the opening performances of the original musical play Mary this past weekend. Asked to submit their responses and to critique the play, they responded with praise and glowing reports. The comments ranged from a simple Very Good! I will recommend it to all my friends, to more lengthy and detailed reports. Most often commented upon were the dialogue, the cast, the music, the set, the scenery, and the action and movement of the play. These were described from Very good to Super! Super! Super! LaRae Garfield who did the book, said the reports ranged in length from a simple "WOW! to a four page critique from a professional playwright, who came from Ogden to view the performance. Although he did not know the author or members of the cast, he picked out praisworthy movements from each scene, and offered valuable technical suggestions, ending his report "With, Good dialogue! Gobd cast! Good performance! Good music ! Good scenery! . . .GOOD PLAY!!, Mrs. Garfield said. I had One lady remarked, never really thought of Joseph and Mary as real live people before, but suddenly their problems and trials became real to me, and I thrilled with their joys and wept with their sorrows. I will be back! From another, Thank you for making this Christmas season special to me and my family. scene from the play "Mary" depicts Roman contempt for the Hebrew people as the centurion, Claudius, played by Richard Curtis, extols the grtmdeur of Rome while trying to force the townspeople of Nazareth into submission. WHAT BETTER WAY TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS THAR Still Time for Christmas NOW BEEF WITH A ONE FREE Beaufitul 8x10 Color Portrait with each sitting - the Parent We work day or night 734-935- 7 moo PHOTOS The Specialty of Smoot Photos is You 898 South 3 rd West Brigham City CHRISTMAS SPECIAL NEW FROM PROMISED LAND PUBLICATIONS 3 Vol. ARTICLE OF FAITH SETS Reg. Price 49.95 NOW adults are as excited over the reports as the children. They pay particular attention to any helpful suggestions that might strengthen their roles or the play in general. It has been a all good experience for involved, Mrs. Garfield explained. Mary is scheduled each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, through Dec. 23. It is a simple and tender love story, set in the terrible days of Roman oppression preceding the birth of Christ. Call of At Heritage theatre Awaits Reviews Portraits part workshop. Each evening the cast awaits these reviews. The THIS OPENING is Education Resource center, 290 West Third South, has charm for all ages as demonstrated by Stephanie Ann, Robert and little Troy Thorsted, children of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thorsted of Honeyville, as they find toys to fit their own interests. The center will officially open its doors this afternoon (Thursday, Dec. 1) with a toy selection workshop for parents from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a nursery provided for preschool children during the BusIimss hours: 6 pm YTookdays 4-- 8-- 12 Saturday 704 So. Main Heats Ph. 723-733- 3 Christmas Special j is billed 3995 Also: Ideal Christmas Gift for Primary Ago Child III. Now Tostmont Sot III. Book or Mormon Sots Dramatizod B. of M. Tapos Dramatizod Now Tost, tapos Narratod Now Tost, tapos Narratod B. of M. 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