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Show TTW.W rTF- To Entertain Sfravberry Festival and Stake Carnival in 1904 Reported Success Strawberry Celebration Preceeded the First Peach Days Here Following the htrawbpiry the And stake carnival celebration which proceeded the first Peach Days in 1904, the Box Elder News ran the following article on Thursday, June fes-tlv- 23, 1904 "The strawberry festival and stake carnival last Friday and Saturday was a success in respect It far exceeded the pv-tr- y expectations of Its the stake amusement promoters, commit tee and aids, in the number of visitors and also in the interest taken by the people of Brigham to make it a success. Most of the business houses were attractively decorated both inside and out with bunting and crepe of red and green, the carnival colors, and large band adorned painted strawberries every window. The electrical display by the city in front of the Mortensen block lit up Main street for blocks each way, making it as light as day. "The strawberries were everywhere in evidence, every home having laid in a supply for visitors, the hotels and restaurants for guests, and the ice cream parlors and stands at the Cen a l 1 tral school grounds for the general public. The supply was hardly sufficient for Ihe demand and hundreds of cases more could have been disposed of during the two days. The trains trom the north and south Friday morning biought in about 700 visitors, friAn the different and teams parts of the county about that many more. There were not nearly enough teams at the depot to bring up the visitors which is to be legretted as many were tired out with the long walk carrying their bundles. The Bear River Band met the train and helped out materially in the days festivities, leading the minstrel parade at one oclock and playing at the ball game later. There was a large attendance at the rniri.stiel performance both in the afternoon and evening and the company gave a very satisfactory performance. Theie was a fine dance after the show which was well attended. The Acadermy drew large crowds to the dances given in the afternoon and evenings of both days The large hall was too crowded for comfort but the dancers appeared to enjoy it The Tunnel, where strawberries, ice cream and summer chinks Welcome To Our Golden Anniversary I I , Of Peach Days! f 1 I 1 s n F The one sure way of being in class is to wear the fresh, clean,, and Clothes, always I That's why more and more people depend on us to give their clothes that special care that means so much! Try our superior dry cleaning and pressing service soon! best-dresse- d I well-presse- d 4 t , , K lK REEVES Reliable CLEANERS 132 South Main Phone 31 ? f -- p VTVT at Variety , t rr ? t mi- 4 PftttWTMP - V, Peach Days Film Attraction Show Program dispensed was well patronized, it being a cool comfortable retreat for the tired visitors. were1 The mayor, city council and other city officers entertained the eity officials of Logan In a creditable way. Carriages were piovided and the visitors met at the train and brought to the homes of B H Jones and N. J. Nelson. An excellent lunch was enjoyed at the Utahna hotel, af ter which the party was taken up to Inspect the city power plant arid then to visit the different places of Interest in the city. In the evening the officials were entertained at the home of Attorney Nels Jenson. The concert each afternoon by the military band was one of the most enjoyable features of the festival. Excellent programs were rendered and the music greatly enjoyed by the Immense audiences. Many expressions in praise of the music were heard from the visitors who did not expect to find so fine a band here. The booths, restaurant and strawberry and ice cream stands at the Central school grounds were the center of Interest and were visited by everybody. The young ladies In charge were kept busy both days supplying refreshments and everything in stock at the booths were sold early on Saturday. John Anderson also entertained the crowds with some clever sleight-o- f hand performances. "Saturday there were immense crowds of people from the surand the rounding settlements trains were well filled with visitors. Every home in the city had its share of guests, either relatives or friends, and everything was done to make them feel welcome and to entertain them. The ball games drew large crowds and the games proved very satisfactory. Garland was greatly elated over winning the silver cup and will make It interesting for the team which tries to take it from them. Saturday was children's day and the tabernacle square was thronged with the little folks who were well cared for by the Incommittee on amusements. teresting contests were arranged end suitable prizes awarded. The concert in the evening at the tabernacle closed the program for the festival. There was a large attendance and the concert proved to be the best ever given in this city. Each number was vociferously applauded and an encore given each except by Miss Blanch Cozier, who did not feel well enough to respond. Every selection was acclaimed but the one giving the most pleasure was the bass solo by Willard Andelin of Provo. Another feature not on the published program was a beautiful solo by Miss Florence Jeppesen Spencer Tracy and Kaly Jurado the leading roles in Broken Lance, spectacular carry outdoor drama in Cinemascope and color by Deluxe, which will play to Peach Days audiences at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. . . . The Gracettes a chorus line of five lovely Misses, will do the k as one of the 12 acts on the Grace Evans Revue, professional variety show which will be presented Friday night in front of the grandstand at Rees Pioneer Park. Show time will be 8:00 p. m. MANTUA GOSSIP ... cake-wal- QUAKER PEACH DAYS EDITION 12 By Mrs. Bay Conger and Mrs Ernest Johnson Mrs. Delbert Jensen was very and Mr and Mrs Alston Jensen pleasantly surprised last week fair the county visited Morgan when Mrs. Perry Bedford stopMr at Morgan last Saturday. The fair was of special interest to the Johnsons because four of their grandsons exhibited prize winning steers. Eddie Morgan, son of Ray and the Edna Morgan, won grand champion on his steer and his three brothers, Curtis, Steven and Michael, also won ribbons. Box Elder NEWS Brigham City, Utah Wednesday, September 8, 1954 come in for a landing Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Jensen and family and Mr. and Mrs Bill Andersen went to Pocatello Sunday. They visited the zoo there, and had a very enioyable day before returning home. Katie and Lafayette Nelson from Connne visited with Mr and Mrs. Ernest Jensen for a little while on Sunday. Recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs. Aaron Jensen were their son, Harvord, and his wife and son. Harvord is a teacher of speech, debating, and dramatics at the American Fork High school. He taught last year at Beaver High, but is glad to be transferred nearer to his ped in to see her for the first visit in ten years Mrs Jensen stayed at the Bedford home in Ogden when she was employed at the Ogden arsenal. Accompanying Mrs. Bedford was her daughter, Jean and Jeans three children. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nelsen and their three sons, Terry, Michael This week, Mantua ward Mu- and Denny, spent Sunday in tual was host to the Moonlight Salt Lake City. They took their Capers stake party. It was held lunch and visited the zoo and at the tennis court in Brigham the airport. The children surely enjoyed watching the big planes City, and all the junior and junior Gleaner girls were invited. They all had a very nice time. Another party was held this week. It was the Beehive girls and the scouts. Six girls and DROP IN AND ENJOY their leader, Mrs. Violete NelOF ONE son, and four boys with their leader, Wayne Sims, went to upper Docks flat There they fried hamburgers and toasted marshmallows around a bonfire. A elicious few games were played and they all had plenty to eat before they began the trip home. It was a very slow trip as the boys had honked the horn and with a used the lights until they ran the battery down. Part of the CUP OF way they had no lights after pushing it to start it, but they GOOD COFFEE returned home without any trouble. Two clubs in Mantua met this last week Mrs. Cresta Sorensen was hostess to ten members of the Recreation club. The prizes for the evening went to Mrs. Rilla Hanof Provo. sen, Mrs. Reta Nelson and Mrs. During the intervals between Josie JPppsen. Mrs. Doris Nelson entertainthe first and second parts, Miss Lizzie Shermon, the charming ed the Cardette club at her daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. home. Angel food cake with a Shermon of Tremonton was crown delicious topping was served to cd queen of the carnival. She 12 members before they played was beautifully gowned for the rook. Mrs. Mary Jeppsen and occasion and looked every inch Mrs. Peg Rasmussen took homq a queen as she sat on the the prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Thorsen thtone during the remainder of the exercises. The inaugural ad- and sons visited in Mantua last dress made by Fred J. Hoi-to- Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lavor Hansen was a most clever and apand daughter, Debbie of Bear propriate speech. The first duty developing on River City, visited with Mr. and the queen was the awarding of Mrs. Melvern Nelson and their the championship cup to the new baby, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Annie Riggs, Isabel Olsen Garland baseball team. Mr. Ball, in behalf of the tpam, thanked and children, Susan and Krectie, 9 her majesty for the honor con- visited last Friday with Mr. and ferred, and promises to defend Mrs. Ellis Nelson and Mr. and the title to the utmost of their Mrs. Oriel Nelson. Mrs. Reta Nelson and daughability. The bestowal of the cup was greeted with great ap- ter, Oralie, and Mrs. Ruby Nelson, spent Monday in Logan. plause. Tht various committees workMr. and Mrs Melvern Nelson ed hard to make the occasion a were visited Sunday and Monsuccess and they are to be con- day by Mr. and Mrs Vernon SHOWS gratulated that their labor was Hansen and son, Garry Neil. NIGHTLY! so well regarded. There was Mr, and Mrs. Alden Jensen not a single mishap reported to and children. Steven and Gay, mar the enjoyment. visited in Mantua on Sunday. THE FINEST OIL HEATER EVER MADE! n WELCOME TO PEACH DAYS OAKS Every Quaker Oil Heater is fully guaranteed to give you MORE heat on LESS fuel than any heater of equal capacity. ICIIECK THESE OUTSTANDING FEATURES ONUTS SMOKELESS AUTOMATIC AIH FIELD St THERMOSTATIC Flo Circulating Fan ROBBINS SAVE ONE-THIR- BEAUTY TO I) comfort Plus UNSURPASSED AUTOMATIC SPEED ONE-HAL- ON FUEL! 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