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Show Orem Ordinance Makes Operation of Punch-Boards Illegal; Either Enforce the Law or Repeal It CONFISCATION OF TWO punch-boards punch-boards from an Orem business establishment estab-lishment by police officers last week and the decision of the Orem City Council to prosecute the proprietor who allegedly made a cash payoff on a winning win-ning number, marked the first time in many years that enforcement of Orem's ordinance governing such devices has been attempted. . Just why this particular time has been chosen to undertake enforcement of an ordinance which has been on the books for many years is somewhat of a mystery It is certainly no secret that punch-boards have been on the counters of several cafes and taverns in Orem for a long time. SEC. 20-2-19 of the Revised Ordinances Ordin-ances of Orem City published in 1959, states in substance: "It shall be ainlawful for any person, either as owner or employee, to operate . . . use or conduct within Orem City, any machine, CONTRIVANCE, appliance ap-pliance or mechanical device, upon the result of action of which money or any commodity ... is staked or hazarded, and which is operated or played by placinor or depositing therein coins . . . OR IN ANY OTHER MANNER, and means of action thereof, or as a result of the operation of which, any merchandise, mer-chandise, money or article of value, check or token redeemable . . for money or any other thing of Value is won or lost . . . when the result of the action or operation of such machine or CONTRIVANCE is dependant upon hazard or chance." This section of the ordinance governing govern-ing public offenses defined as misdemeanors mis-demeanors would appear to effectively prohibit the use of punch-boards and operation of pin-ball machines on which money is won or lost, and on which money or merchandise is awarded as prizes. ...THE FACT THAT punch-boards have been standard fixtures in several Orem business houses for a number of years and that no convictions have been obtained against them raises an interesting question: WHY? Has the punch-board become an accepted ac-cepted accessory on the cafe or tavern counter which people no longer consider con-sider a gambling device? Since the prize is usually a box of candy or a pair of binnoculars, rather than cash, has the punch-board become merely an innocuous in-nocuous game to play while eating lunch or drinking a glas3 of beer? Is there really any reason why an adult or teen-ager should not stop in and spend a few dollars taking chances on a punch-board at a local cafe? OF COURSE, to get a conviction against a punch-board operator, it is necessary to find a witness to testify in court that he has seen someone win or lose something of value by playing a punch-board. Perhaps this has been impossible to do. ....Viewpoints differ on punch-boards. Ore operator claims that the success of his business depends upon the margin mar-gin he makes on punch-boards. One citizen says that any business should close which must depend upon punch-board profits to stay open. THE PROBLEM IS a thorny one. In this election year it could have far-reaching far-reaching political repercussions Non-enforcement of any law" breeds contempt for every law. This ordinance should be enforced ... or repealed State Street 'Beauty Strip7 Improvement would Add to Attractiveness Gov. George D. Clyde's proclamation earlier this year designating 1963 as Landscape Improvement Year should have a special meaning for property owners along State Street in Orem. The narrow space between the sidewalk side-walk and the curb along many sections of State Street is an unsightly weed patch which certainly leaves much to be desired in the way of beautif ication. One very attractive solution to this problem has been recently done by the Timp Missionary Book Store at 858 South State Street. The ground between be-tween the curb and sidewalk was lowered low-ered several inches and covered with a sheet of plastic. Then attractive white rock was poured pour-ed between the concrete, and flat red stones were placed in a number of places in the white rock to add interest. We congratulate the Timp Missionary Book Store and urge others to go and do likewise in making this problem area a real 'beauty strip.' J. : ' ; I if" ' I hi J 1A . : j.K 1 L ' .,-.rr.. , , - -' M atn u t i a fcy'Ruth Louise Partridge Thurs. Aug. 1, 1963 and chit number 268. I turn another pae on my calender. Five left. More than hall through the year. Ah, me and a lack a day. The family is gone for another an-other year. My North Hollywood Holly-wood brother Is in Frankfurt, Germany, riding shot gun for a crowd of tourists. Fortunately Fortunate-ly his wife is with him. They will visit their eldest child now living with her little family in France where her husband, Thor Leifson, is building LDS chapels which leems a little on the unlikely lde, doesn't it? You know, in .raice you eimer uinerit a But they do have DeGaul. A great to-do, too, about the loss of temper on the part of Averell Harriman when needled by the opposition regarding re-garding his work in the nuclear nu-clear test ban treaty. Seems Harriman's outburst was a- terrible ter-rible breach of everything. But, you know, I don't look at it that way. Anyone who has sat down with the Russians and tried to arrive at a con-clusion-any conclusion- should be allowed an outburst or two as reward. I can't think of a more nerve shattering, hopeless, frustrating frustrat-ing and general thwarting ex perience than this and Mr. piace to Uve or you don't have Harriman was at it a- long one. The building boom has I time. He came back with mis-never mis-never reached La Belle France, slon accomplished which Is Real Estate Specials DOLL HOME A five room modern brick and shingle home, large living room and two bedrooms, living room, hall and one bedroom carpeted. The yard is landscaped land-scaped and partly fenced a beautiful corner lot . . . All yours for an economical consideration. NEW CAiRPEUNG WITH $500 DOWN It's located at 755 West 600 North, Orem, 2 bedrooms bed-rooms on upper level with full bement. In real nice condition and close to new Junior High School, Grade school and shopping center. Full price, only $7,900 with payments like renting .... IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Payments are less than rent on this 3 bedroom shake in excellent Orem location, New carpeting, roomy kitchen, extra storage room, separate utility room, house is SPIC and SPAN just waiting for you, sales price $11500. Buyers may take over a 44 per cent loan. JOHNSON REAL ESTATE INSURANCE - LOANS 148 So. State, Orem - Ph. AC 5-2900 El Salvador, Central Americans ride in the Bridal Veils Sky Rides while touring touring Utah. Major Richard J. bmith, assistant commander of the Orem cadet squadron squad-ron of the Civil Air Parol accompanied the group, along with other dignitaries something unique in dealings with Russians. He set out to sign and have them sign. 'They did and we did. Whether it means anything or not is once again up to Russia1 over which no one has any control, Mr. Harriman included. No, the wonder is that he is- even co herent.. We shouldn't expect him to be gracious. And have you read about the three elderly pople who were arrested for trying to move some ducks to safety in Los Angeles? I sometimes think we get our just deserts sooner or later. Some terrible thing will happen to the body politic and everyone will say, "What have we done to deserve this?" What we do to deserve it is to hound three harmless, lone ly people with kind hearts, where creatures are concerned until one of them, humiliated beyond endurance, commits suicide. Get the Aug. 2 issue of TIME and turn to page 13. Makes one ill, with all the real wrongs that need the attention at-tention of the law. Courts so crowded no one can get justice before old age, they keep telling tel-ling us, but they can proscute such a case as this and bring the eyes of the world to bear on their making of a mountain out of a duck bill. NUTS. All of them NUTS. Bye, now Cherry Bomb Causes Fire In Mailbox Investigation was still con tinuing Wednesday on the burning of 17 letters in the mail collection box located in front of the Orem Post Office. A lighted cherry bomb way dropped into the box late Saturday night, causing a fire which burned portions of the letters. Postmaster Clyde E. Weeks Jr. said most of the letters could be identified, and were sent on either to the sendor or addressee. A postal inspector has been called in to investigate the incident. Mr. Weeks asked if anyone had any information regarding regard-ing who might have placed the cherry bomb in the mail box, to contact him immediately. A passerby noticed smoke coming from the collection box and notified Postmaster Weeks, who called Orem firemen. Construction Begins on Y Residence Halls PRIVATE VALE RIO COMPLETES ARMY AUTOMOTIVE COURSE FORT ORD, CALIF. (AHT- NC) - Army Pvt. Joe P. Val- erio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Crestino Valerio, 06 S. 800 S., Orem, Utah, completed an automotive maintenance helper help-er course at Fort Ord, Calif., July 26. Valerio entered the Army last March and received basic training at the fort. Contract for construction of five seven-story residence halls with central dining and administration building a t Brigham Young University has been awarded to two Salt Lake City firms, Chris tensen Brothers, Inc., and Finn B. Paulsen Company, President Ernest L. Wilkinson announced announc-ed recently. Construction will start immediately. im-mediately. The central building build-ing and three residence halls are to be completed by Sept. 1, 1954; and the remaining two residence halls are scheduled for a Dec. 31, 1964 completion. Architects are Lorenzo S . Young and Partners of Salt Lake City. The buildings will be the highest structures in Provo. Central American Cadets IHosted By Orem Cadets Major Richard J. Smith, assistant as-sistant commander of Orem cadet squadron, civil air patrol, hosted five cadets and two escort es-cort officers from El Salvador, Central ' America that were participating in the International Internat-ional Air Cadet Exchange program pro-gram sponsored by the civil air patrol, United States Air Force auxiliary. There are 22 countries participating in this program, 140 cadets and 44 SAF and civil air patrol escort officers. The purpose of this exchange is to foster international internat-ional understanding and fel lowship among the youth of the free world. The exchange cadets were hosted in New York City 3 days prior to their arrival to the various states. Highlights of their New York visit were seeing Radio City, touring the United Nations building, a t tending a T V broadcast and a boat trip around Manhatten Island while staying at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria. Major Smith took time off from his work in order to spend some time with these cadets and escorts, as he was a senior escort officer to this country last year. During their 12 day stay here in Utah they visited Governor Clyde, reviewed re-viewed the 'days of 47' parade, met with Salt Lake City Commissioners, Com-missioners, toured the Ken-nocott Ken-nocott Coppermines, Brighton ski resort, Lagoon, and spent 2 days touring the parks in southern Utah. While in Utah county they toured Columbia Geneva steel division of United States steel corporation. Assisting Major Smith in hosting cadets were Major Carl D. Swenson, Com mander of Orem cadet squadron, squad-ron, Mrs. Weston Parks acting as interrepter and cadets from Orem cadet squadron. They were hosted by the president of the Orem Chamber of Commerce, Com-merce, Charles Robbuck at a luncheon aft Parks cafe in Orem. Mr. Reed Hacking welcomed wel-comed the group in Spanish on behalf of the Orem Chamber Cham-ber of Commerce. They toured Timpanogos cave and were guests of Mr. LaRue Clegg at Bridal Veils sky ride. To complete com-plete the evening they had dinner at Timp Haven ski resort re-sort sponsored by the Exhibition Exhibi-tion and Advertising commit tee of Utah county, Sterling OREM-GENEVA TIMES Thursday. August 8, 1963 ! i Jones, county commissioner chairman. The cadets departed from Utah for Washington D.C., Friday, Fri-day, August 2nd where they went on a tour of the capitol and were hosted by the United States senators before returning return-ing to their home countries. Utah had four cadets going to foreign countries this year on tne exchange program. Orem-Geneva Times HAROLD B. SUMNER Editor and Publisher Published every Thursday at Orem, Utah. Office s.nd plant located at 546 South State Street. Mailing Address P.O. Box 65, Orem, Utah. Subscription Sub-scription price $3.50 per year. Second-class Postage paid at Orem, Utah. LIKE WHEAT PATTERNS? HERE'S A NEW ONE Here's a tablecloth to show off your loveliest dinnerware. It's crocheted in a wheat motif which is so popular nowadays in fine china and glassware. Circular, the cloth measures 66 inches in diameter. You may have your free pattern by enclosing en-closing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with this clipping clip-ping in your request to the Orem-Geneva Times. Notice To Brides-to-Be Getting married? Youll want to let everyone know of this happy event The Orem-Geneva Times would like to help you announce an-nounce your engagement or marriage plans In Its society page. If you will bring your photograph photo-graph to the Times office before be-fore our Tuesday deadline one week ahead of time, the Times will print the picture and announcement an-nouncement free of charge. Pictures should be 4x5, the I pharmacy at 771 N. State St. exact size for reproduction. I so come in and look around. Pharmacy Phacts from Jack Salmon With all of the publicity about the atomic bombs and rocketry, I can't help wonder ing if you parents realize that we're bound to have some of your scientists-to-be wanting to buy potentially potential-ly - e x p I osive chemicals f rom us? We just cannot, can-not, in good con- scien c e , sell these materials to anyone who is obviously inexperienced inex-perienced in the handling of them. In fact, if your boy (or girl) has any such chemicals around the house for heaven's sake get rid of them (the chemicals, I mean). Please don't give your children permission to buy any such chemicals. We'll just have to refuse them if you do be cause the main rason we're here is to keep you and your kids alive and happy. Have you checked your medicine med-icine chest recently? How are your medical supplies? First aid? Tooth paste? Sun and Windburn creams? Yes, we have them all here at the Salmon Sal-mon Pharmacy . . . and much more! We're your friendly Orem Lions to Hear About Canadian Trip The Orem Lions Club will hear points of interest of a U.S. Editors Good Will Tour to Ontario, On-tario, Canada from H. B. Sumner, Sum-ner, publisher of the Orem-Geneva Orem-Geneva Times, which he took recently along with 27 other editors. The meeting will be held in the Social Hall, 1600 North State Street, Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. It will be under the direction of E. E. Twitch ell, Lion's president. Aluminum Storm Doors Doors $29.95 Wood Screen COMPLETE $10.00 and Up 2 Discount on Bills Paid by 10th of month fhop And Save at the Sign of the Hammer 1480 N. State, Provo Phone FR 8-1083 Station Wagons The time of the year for more room and luxuries. 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YET SAFETY CVRCDTC OP TUP fAI IFV5I2NIA OIL COMPANY, WHOSE CHEVRON DEALERS ARB CONDUCTING A "SEAT BELTS FOR SAFETY" CAMPAI&N AT THEIR STATION FROM MAINE TO VlR&INlA, REPORT S.OOO LIVES COULD BE SAVED ANNUALLY. . . AND INJURIES CUT At LEAST ONE THIRD... IF MOTORISTS BOU&HT AND USED SEAT BELTS. niiiiiRffifffiimil irHwfififiinMJiinin CI BUY. . . AND WEAR . . . SHAf BELTS. THE AMERICAN MBPICAL ASSOCIATION CALLS THEM "THE MOST EFFECTIVE single piece of protective equipment available to RB PUCB TNE TOLL OF TRAFFIC INJURIES AW PATHt' |