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Show Charity Ball Scheduled For Retarded Children A colorful theme, "Cn-dor "Cn-dor The Big Top." will highlight the th"ih annual charily baaar of the Mental Retardation Association Asso-ciation of l lah November 3 at the National Guard Armory at 1.V13 Sunny-side Sunny-side Axe. in Salt Lake City. To be held from 2 to 9 p.m., the benefit will help I tah's retarded and dex elopmentally disabled citiens at the I'tah Stale Training School, Community Comm-unity Group Homes and in other state-wide programs. pro-grams. Proceeds from the bazaar ba-zaar aid the MRU' in its work, providing, among am-ong other things, funds to brighten Christmastime for the retarded and funds to buy furnishings and equipment at facilities for the retarded. The statewide health agency also supports public pub-lic information programs research fellowships, college scholarships, parent counseling and therapy workshops. The annual bazaar, a well - known traditional benefit, will feature the giving away of a brand new 1974 Chevrolet Vega automobile. Included in the thousands thou-sands of items to be sold, according to Mrs. Elaine Sharp, executive director of the agency, and Donald C. Caffall, president of the association, will be quills, afghans, aprons, adult and children's clothing clo-thing and a variety of antiques and used items. "In addition to all that, we will haxe more than SJ.00U worth of brand new merchandise for sale the contributions of local merchants and businessmen." business-men." said Mrs. Sharp. Throughout the day, participants will be able to "haxe fun Christmas shopping, watching the lively entertainment, having ha-ving delicious snacks and participating in an auction," said Mrs. Sharp. "The event allows participants par-ticipants to lake part in a worthy project and have a good time and find bargains," bar-gains," she added. "I am especially pleased w ith the w ide support sup-port we're getting so far since the more than 33.000 retarded children and adults in I'tah whom we help support are tc receive the benefits." Mrs. Sharp said this year's bazaar goal is $20,000. She said the MRAU was able to raise S15.000 last year at its bazaar. "Our members have been planning all year for this bazaar and the l items they have made for sale, quilts, aprons, afghans, af-ghans, and adult and children's chil-dren's clothing are just beautiful," said Mrs. Sharp. |