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Show Pioneer Story Writing Contest True stories about the experience of early Pioneers are being sought in the annual writing contest sponsored by the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Handsome plaques are offered for the three winning entries in each of two divisions-senior and youth-according to John J. Nielsen, executive secretary of SUP. Entries in the youth division, 18 years or younger, must list the age and names of parents of the -writer. Winning entries will be published in the society's bi-. monthly magazine, "The Pioneer". Each entry must be an original, unpublished story or biographical sketch about a person who came to "Mormon Country" before the completion of the railroad on May 10, 1869, or who was born in the territory before that date. It should be typewritten and not exceed 1500 words in length. "The purpose of the contest is to encourage the researching and writing about the achievements of those who helped build the pioneer communities of Utah and surrounding areas," Mr. Lloyd said. "Utah pioneers established towns also in Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, Coloardo, Mexico and Canada." Entries should be mailed by July 15 to the National Society, Sons of Utah Pioneers, 3357 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City 84109. Awards will be made at the 1980 SUP convention to be held at Moab in September. |