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Show I... j PJlelon Days Scheduled This Week At Green River ' What with cold, late spring which necessitated planting the- melons two or three times, the ripening date has been set back for this fall. Melon Day has been set for this weekend, the 13th and 14th, but since most of us haven't had a taste of the goodies yet, we don't have the proper spirit. The one canteloupe I did eat was superb. It is a new kind, planted by Homer Nelson, and he called it an Ambrosia. It really lived up to its name. The Vetere shed is open, but not enough melons are coming in to keep open all day, and few watermelons are being offered. However, that doesn't completely com-pletely defeat the Chamber of Commerce, who are sponsoring sponsor-ing Melon Day, with Tim Anderson as General Chairman. Chair-man. Tim, reports that he expects enthusiasm to build during this week, and he has heard rumors of several floats. Festivities will start Saturday Satur-day morning at 10:30 with the parade, which will start at the Firehouse and end at the Park. From Noon until 2:0Q there will be booths at the Park, with Free Watermelon for everyone. every-one. During this time the Senior Citizens Bank, from Carbon County will play at the Park. They will also be a part of the parade. From 2:00 to 4:00, the Firemen will demonstrate their the-ir expertise with their fire trucks, and also their rescue capabilities. This will end with a water fight between the fire crews and trucks. At 4:00, operations will move to the Rodeo Grounds where the 4-H Horsemen and Bonine's Bar B Riding Stables will sponsor a Gymkhana. The dance at the Firehouse at 9:30, will feature a band from Moab. ' On Sunday. The AMA-SRA sanctioned Motocross, sponsored spon-sored by the Jeep Posse will begin at 7:30 in the morning with a sign-up and registration. registra-tion. Races will start at 10:00, and will run all day, judging from the number of racers who have indicated they will compete. This is under the direction of Laddie King. |
