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Show Page Four - The Springville Herald I 1 - V Janice and Mart Bringhurst Fiftieth anniversary Mart and Janice Bringhurst celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their ranch in Birdseye on Saturday, September 13, 1997. Mart and Janice were married September 11, 1947. Family and close friends were treated to a mulligan stew cook-off cook-off hosted by their children Shonie and Kurt Thompson, Kenneth and Diane Bringhurst, Laurie and David Thorn, Dick and Bonnie Bringhurst and Rick and Kathryn Bringhurst. Mart worked at Geneva Steel and as a painting contractor. He loves working in his woodworking shop and has built many things for his children and grandchildren. Janice was the best cowgirl in Thistle Valley. Her dad, Selby Dixon, always said the best, period. Janice has made many crafts which adorn the homes of her children and grandchildren. Together they enjoyed boating, snowmobiling, camping, hunting and fishing and worked in football, baseball and basketball little leagues and the old Provo Gun Club both as shooters and workers. They love and enjoy 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one more due in the spring. Theatre Continued from page 1 Packard bought all the stock in the playhouse except that owned by Don Carlos and Moses Johnson. John-son. In 1889 a planning mill just back of the theater went up in flames and carried the opera house with it. The city hall was then used for theatricals as the show "Carpenter "Car-penter of Rhoen" was presented. During this time the Johnson Dramatic Company went on an extended tour from Preston, Idaho to St. George where they played "Ten Nights in a Bar Room," and "The Social Glass," British Barn" and "Nevada," a western drama. In 1907 a movement was started by the Commercial Club to erect a new opera house. A company was formed and stock subscribed by about 150 citizens. The building was finished a year later at the cost of $40,000 and stood where the present Memorial Memori-al Hall now stands, 55 E. 200 South. It opened Christmas night with the play, "The Girl of the Golden West," by a Salt Lake company. The ever popular "Two Orphans" followed with Eliza J. Thorn, Aaron Johnson Jr., Ray Maycock, John Alleman, Howard Johnson and Dora Coffman taking tak-ing part. It was directed by Don Carlos Johnson, Jr. Some of the musical comedies and operas performed in the Opera House included "The Alaskan," "Stubborn Cinderella," "Prince of Tonight," the "Lion and the Mouse," the "Gablers," "Taming of the Shrew." Professor Profes-sor Mark Robinson produced several high school plays in the Opera House, "Chimes of Normandy," Nor-mandy," the "Makado," "Rick Rose" and "Robin Hood." Featured Fea-tured singers were Hannah Con-die, Con-die, Cora Thorn, Eliza Thorn, Floss Packard, Bert Smith, Reed Gammell, Lew Mar Price, Lela Boyer, Elmo Coffman and Dora Coffman. Edward Boyer remembers that the main floor sloped down to the front, like any grand opera houses. hous-es. The balcony was circular in the front, the sides coming toward to-ward the stage. It was sloped down and was about one third as large as the main floor. The dance floor was below the main floor. One had to enter the dance' portion by going down a covered stair on the west side. It as on springs and had a hardwood floor. This house was later leased Tor a movie house as public interest moved from the theater to the screen, but it was too large for such purposes. Finally, it was purchased by the IDS Church and used by the Mutual Improvement Improve-ment Association as an entertain - September 17, 1997 ment center. In the August 29, 1929 Springville Spr-ingville Independent we read that the Opera House was destroyed de-stroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon after-noon (August 28, 1929). The article stated that several boys were seen coming out' about noon, and roof of the structure above the stage scenery burst into flames at 1:15 p.m. Fire departments depart-ments from Springville, Provo and Spanish Fork tried to contain the fire but it was impossible to save the doomed structure. Only the outside brick walls were left standing, the roof and everything on the interior was completely demolished. In 1931 members of the Springville Spr-ingville Legion post decided to collect money and build the Memorial Hall on the foundation of the old Opera House and on July 4, 1932 it was formally dedicated. It is now being used by the Senior Citizens for their activities and noon meal. In the 1941 Springville Independent, Inde-pendent, Maud Benedict ran a column entitled "I Remember." Adele Hatch Johnson remembers the Opera House as being "Beautifully "Beau-tifully decorated, its walls were of deep red velvet, the ceiling forscoed in gold, and its curtain a huge painting of Windsor castle and grounds, its orchestra pit was considered the finest of its kind; a gallery, and boxes, a parquet, and all the most modern furnishings furnish-ings for that era." Home schoolers All those who are currently doing home schooling or who would like more information about home schooling, should come to a meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 p.m. at 1173 S. 1190 East, Springville. The topic of discussion will be the 15-page 15-page letter from the Utah Attorney Attor-ney General's office. To beautify life is to give it an object. -Jose Marti' eqt SO. 195? was tfse date ffifs sweet r5oy fv was sent from fieoven. V V Kimberly Dawn Shelley celebrated cele-brated her first birthday May 22, 1997. She is the daughter of Dave and Becky Shelley of Orem. Her grandparents are Sherilyn and Monroe Tyler of Sandy and Dwight and Betty Shelley of Springville. it Danniel Ferron, daughter of Anne Jackson and Daniel Ferron Fer-ron celebrated her first birthday birth-day September 16, 1997. Her grandparents are LeRay and Fran Jackson of Spanish Fork' and Armida Ferron of Orem. San tag urn to host fair J How long has it been, or have you ever, been in a cow-chip throwing contest, a log-sawing contest, even on a carriage ride, or had your picture taken by an old carriage, had a handcart relay t race, been involved in a marble ' shoot-off, or played jacks? Well, you won't want to miss this exciting day at an ole-fash-ioned Country Fair at the Santa- ' quin Centennial Park, Saturday, September 20: ' There will be a general store with merchandise ranging from baked goods to marbles; There will be several activities going on for you to choose from such as tug-of-war, mountain man corner, and special activities for kids. There will be entertainment and good throughout the day, ending with a dutch-oven dinner at 5 p.m. Jr. Art Guild opening social The Jr. Art Guild will meet September 24 at the Springville Museum of Art at 6 p.m for the opening social. Dr. Vera Swanson will be giving an animated and exhilarating tour through the exciting East Coast Ideals and West Coast Concepts Con-cepts Exhibit. Pizza will be served. Students, age 14 through 18, are invited to participate. Come and be a part of this great club. Plans for the year include a culture trip to Salt Lake City, pizza parties and educational field trips to artist's ar-tist's studios. S. - 'I Austin Wesley Shelley celebrated celebrat-ed his first birthday August 1, 1997. He is the son of Dan and Amy Shelley of Springville. He has a brother, Brian. His grandparents are Jodean Mc-Call Mc-Call of Orem, Kim Farnworth of American Fork and Dwight and Betty Shelly of Springville. i V. 6 1 cT7 sJ Jessica Cheyann Rees, daughter of Benjamin and Mandy Rees of Springville, celebrated her first birthday August 20, 1997. Her grandparents are Don and Suzann Pulsipher of Springville and Bruce and Sandra Rees of Mapleton. U ' Tyson Jerry Orton, son of Jerry and Marci Orton of Spanish Fork, will be one year old September 20, 1997. His grandparents are Eric and Joan Orton of Mapleton and Phil and Connie Curtis of Springville. Spring-ville. The difficulty in life is the choice. -George Moore tfie V J HI 7N Richard and Wheelers celebrate Richard J. and Shirlene (Sherry) Wheeler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on August 10, 1997 at a family reunion at their Pinion Cove Ranch. The party was hosted by their children and was highlighted by a treasure hunt depicting various events in their lives. The couple also enjoyed a beautiful memory book with letters, pictures and expressions of love from their family. Dick was born and raised in Provo, graduated from Provo High and attended Brigham Young University. He is an avid sportsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and especially snowmobiling. He also loves woodworking, creating many gifts for his family and friends. He was a division manager for an educational company until his retirement. Sherry was born in Mt. PLeasant and moved to Springville where she graduated from Springville High. She has spent most of her married life enjoying raising her family. After they were all married, she started working at the Springville Public Library where : she has been employed almost 15 years. They have been active in the LDS Church and were married October, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They are the parents of five children: Brett, Issaquak, Washington; Wash-ington; Paul, Logandale, Nevada; Jan Gray, Mapleton; Kelly, Siloam Springs, Arkansas; and Kaye Nelson, Austin, Texas. They have 24 grandchildren. Men and toys needed for Villa musical Mens and boys, ages 13-75, are still needed to audition for "The Nutcracker, The Musical" at the Villa Theater. If you can sing, and this is something you would enjoy doing, please contact the Villa Theatre, 489-3088 or Marni Ashby, 489-3539. DIABETICS! IF YOU HAVE MEDICARE OR PRIVATE INSURANCE, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE YOUR DIABETIC SUPPLIES AT NO COST! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL DIABETICA, INC. 1-800-417-1823 SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY College It's not too late LAI Come Experience UsS Apple Basfet Wedding List 703 North Main Springville, Utah 84663 489-9393 Saturday, September 20 Abby Rae Pfeifer & Tyler Maxwell Perkins rrv 'jc "w a '"k u iwww .ci-a) .V Sherry Wheeler Grant School Fall Festival Grant School will host a Fall ' Festival on Friday, September 19, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the school. Bring the whole family for a fun evening. A pizza dinner will be available avail-able along with games, goodies and prizes. Tickets are on sale Monday through Thursday, five for $1 and Friday four for $1. of Eastern Utah to register for Fall Quarter!!) New Student Orientations will be held on Friday, Sept. 19. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are unable to attend call the Advising Center at (801)637-2120 ext. 5623 to schedule a mini orientation. m 4-? &3 Ml mi |