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Show Orem To Open Two Streets,Widen Bridges Construction of two new streets and widening of two exist ing bridges are included as part of Orem City's street improvement improve-ment program for 1971, City Manager Earl Wengreen said Wednesday. The total program, to be financed fi-nanced from "B and C" road Elder Gordon B. Hinckley Hinkley Slated For Orem Stake Elder Gordon B. Hinckley, a member of the Council ofTwelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will speak at the Orem Stake Conference Saturday and Sunday, April 24th and 25th, in American Fork. Elder Hinckley, a member of the Council of Twelve since 1961, is coordinator of the world-wide missionary program of the Church. He has authored five books and many pamphlets and articles on Church subjects. He is a director of several communications com-munications and business firms, and also directs Church mission activities in South America. The Conference session will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. in the American Fork Tabernacle. Stake President Ray R. Louder, 166 South 400 East, Orem, says visitors are welcome. r mJ ' ,n- - J . pWHHmnPIM .WHllHPi WWIWUiMW WI)LJHUlLJ New Miss Orem Crowned Susan Harding, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Harding, was crowned Miss Orem of 1971 at the recent Miss Orem Scholarship Scholar-ship Pageant. She also was presented pre-sented with the outstanding talent trophy for her vocal , solo, "I Have Confidence. Mayor Winston Win-ston M. Crawford presented the award. First runner-up was Rosemary Dunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Dunn, and second runner-up runner-up was Eileen Steed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Steed. The other two finalists were Janice Liston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Verdin Liston, and Lani Sue Moss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Moss. Voted Miss Congeniality by the other contestants, Janice Liston received a special trophy from Duane Herbert of Boley Realty. A $200 scholarship was presented pre-sented to the new queen from Albertson's and the two attendants attend-ants each received a $100 scholarship from Allen's Markets Mar-kets and Orem State Bank, Sponsored by Orem Boosters, the pageant also was supported by many local organizations. General chairman was Beverly Cotant withPaulinaJolleyas pro funds received from the State of Utah, totals $72,897.00. One new street will be constructed con-structed adjacent to the Cascade Cas-cade Elementary School on 200 North from 800 East to 1000 East, with hot mix costing $6,050.00. Another new street will be constructed con-structed on the south boundary of .he new Grand Central-War-shaw's Giant Food property. Hot mix costing $2,500.00 will be laid on 1400 South from State Street West to 280 East Street. Work is Just now being completed com-pleted on the widening of the bridge at 200 North 400 East at a cost of $4,500.00, and widening widen-ing of the bridge at 950 East 200 South is also to be accomplished accom-plished at a cost of $2,500.00. Other projects include overlay over-lay and stripping on 750 West between 350 North and400North, and 850 East between 400 South and 450 South at a cost of "UO.OOO.OO; overlay of Columbia Lane at a cost of $6,700.00; armor coating of 200 West from 700 South to 800 South at a cost of $800.00; hot mix laid on 900 North easterly from 1200 West at a cost of $3,000.00; and armor coating of 600 North Street from 800 East to 1000 East at a cost of $2,000.00. A total of $17,847.00 is allocated allo-cated for repairs and chipping of various other locations. A $9,000 dump truck will be purchased, along with $8,000.00 worth of maintenance materials for use in the street department. First SOAR Project Begins Guide Patrols and Explorer Posts from Orem City will participate par-ticipate in the first Soar project pro-ject Saturday, April 24, when they join together at the Orem Center at 8 a.m. for their morning's instruction. The boys and their leaders will cooperate in planting plant-ing shrubbery around Orem City Center, in raking, and in re-staking re-staking trees along State Street. The project will take the place of the annual Guide Patrol Skill-erette Skill-erette usually held in the spring. duction chairman. Stan Leavitt, Booster chairman, gave the welcome wel-come address. Master of ceremonies was Frank LaPore. Centering around the theme, Something Beautiful," Miss Orem Dancers consisting of 10 couples presented two special numbers during the evening. Delightful De-lightful numbers also were presented pre-sented by the LaVaun Turner Dancers and by past winners of the Miss Orem contest, including Kerry Lynn Williamson, Jeannie lew, and Ruth Ann Nielsen. Other contestants competing for scholarship in the pageant were Leslie Johnson, Joyce Liston, Sandra Chrtstensen, Claudette Sheeley, Judy Bailey, Sharee Jolley, and Christine Clegg. TIRES STOLEN Kim Burningham, 553 N. 800 E told officers that two tires and two rims valued at $200 were stolen from his residence. resi-dence. SPEAKERS STOLEN Lois Mills, 312 N. 1200 W., reported the theft of two stereo speakers valued at $20 from a vehicle parked at her home. u A w 4 JMV-wV 111 Ills; rem - Vol. 41 No. 16 Boosters Seek Support For Summer Festival Orem Boosters invite all clubs and organizations to assist as-sist with the annual summer festival. festi-val. A general meeting to discuss dis-cuss the coming event is planned at the Orem City Center multipurpose multi-purpose room Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., according to Stan Leavitt, Booster president. "We would like a representative representa-tive to be present from each club and organization," V.. Leavitt said. REGAL AS THE ROSES they carry, Miss Orem Royalty smile radiantly for cameraman following crowning of queen at Miss Orem Pageant last Wednesday. From left are Rosemary Dunn, first attendant; Susan Harding, Miss Orem 1971; Eileen Steed, second attendant. Northeast Clean-Up Saturday, April 24 We had a great clean-up last weekend in northwest Orem," stated chairman Val E. Mc-A Mc-A lister. He hopes for as much support this Saturday when the clean-up campaign will be directed at the area north of Center Street and East of State Street. That area will be given a special trash pick up on Saturday. Satur-day. Mr. McAlister asks that all trash set out should be in containers or bundled to make handling easy for volunteer workers. work-ers. In addition, Mr. McAlister asks for volunteer trucks and drivers to assist in the campaign. Anyone Any-one who would like to support the effort with labor or equipment equip-ment is urged to contact Mr. McAlister, 225-1314. Workers will meet at the City Center parking area Saturday at 8 a.m, eneba Thursday, April 22, 1971 Invitation To Book Review Mrs. Eli (Beulah) Clayson will review the book Nila" at the Orem City Center in the multi- purpose room today, April 22, at 2 p.m. The special event is sponsored by Orem City Li- braryas a part of National Li- brary Week observance April 18-24. 18-24. The public is invited to this special event. May 1st will cover the area south of Center Street and west of Main Street and on May 8th the final clean-up will include the area south of Center Street and East of Main. In case of inclement weather this schedule will be postponed one week, Mr. McAlister said. BURGLARS FLEE AS FAMILY RETURNS Police said $172 in cash as well as a silver cufflink, silver knife and wooden box were stolen from the Christensen residence, resi-dence, 1647 S. 165 W. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. HelenChristen-sen HelenChristen-sen told officers the family returned re-turned as the burglars fled through the rear of the house and over a fence. Police said entry was made through a rear, window. ! mm PRICE TEN CENTS Westmore PTA Sponsors Drug Program Doe to the deep concern voiced by parents seeking help with drug problems among the youth and how to avoid them, theWestmore PTA is sponsoring a public meeting this evening, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the school, Guest speaker will be Dr. Richard R.Wooton, doctor of edu- cation and psychology counselor at Brigham Young University. He is the current president of the Utah county Mental health. His topic for discussion is entitled 'Parent and Child Relationship Re-lationship in Prevention of Drug Abuse." His address will be followed fol-lowed by a film on drugs made by BYU motion Picture Studio, Environmental Activities Set A full schedule of events has been planned to observe Environmental Environ-mental Week April 19 - 23. Programs, Pro-grams, speakers, demonstrations, demonstra-tions, and films will be in progress pro-gress on most major college and university campuses. Films will also be shown in many elementary and secondary schools throughout the state. Clean up days are planned for several communities, and KSL radio will feature various environmental en-vironmental issues on its nightly Public Pulse" program. Highlight of the week's activities activi-ties is theGovernor's Conference at the Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City April 23. Keynote speaker at the conference will be Walter J. Hickel, formerSec-retary formerSec-retary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Car Accident Hurts Woman An Arizona woman suffered a possible broken jaw in a one-car one-car accident Sunday about 10:30 a.m. at 1300 S. 900 E., Orem. She was taken to Utah Valley Hospital for treatment. According to investigating officer of-ficer Steven Gammell, Sharon Ann Sojourner, 4250 N. 34 Place, Phoenix, was driving a Volks-wagon Volks-wagon westbound on 1300 South at 900 East when another car passed pass-ed her on the left and caused her to swerve to the left and slide on the wet pavement into the center rail. The car, owned by Linda K. White, 2956 E. Fillmore Fill-more Apts., received anestimat-ed anestimat-ed $300 damage, police said. Running Water Threatens Tots Police Chief James Simmons called for added effort of parents to protect their youngsters from the dangerous waters of Orem's now running irrigation ditches and canals. He said their office has received several reports of 'found' or 'lost' toddlers walking walk-ing unattended during the past several weeks. Warm spring weather always adds to the wan derlust of youngsters, he said. We don't want any tragedies this year if it can be prevented. prevented. It Lake City, GRAND CENTRAL'S NEWEST EFFORT State where the Geneva Drive-In once entire region. Groundbreaking rites will Grand Central, Warshaws Groundbreaking Rites Today g ' Jl Maurice Warshaw, president and founder Don Mackey, vice president in Charge of Operations Keith Warshaw, vice president ' in Charge of Merchandising Need Plants? Join Exchange Party Saturday Need shrubs? Plants? Flowers? Flow-ers? Something to make your yard prettier? Join the city-wide city-wide 'plant exchange" sponsored by OremGirlScoutCadetteTroop 10, Saturday, April 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Orem City Park Lions Pavilion. Those with excess plants suitable suit-able for exchange are invited to bring them to the site and exchange ex-change them for other plants or simply donate them to someone who needs them. According to the girl scouts the plants will be free and persons interested in receiving plants do not need to bring a plant to receive one. On hand to explain proper planting methods and to identify v? . plants will be Mrs. Paul t er- ""1" """"" 'm f.re ,, , Korr f 1 . Utah 84110 . . . This 109,000 sq. ft complex to be constructed at 1300 South stood, will be the largest self-service operation of its kind in the be today at 11 a.m. The public is invited to join city officials and dignitaries in groundbreaking ceremonies this morning, April 22, at 11 a.m. for Grand Central Inc. and War shaws. The services will be held on the northeast corner of the development de-velopment adjacent to the BYU Diagonal at 1300 South and State Street, formerly occupied by the Geneva Drive-In. Participating in the ceremonies cere-monies will be John Price, developer; de-veloper; Dee Smith, president Smith Food Kings; and Maurice Warshaw, president Grand Central, Inc. Mr. Warshaw will give an explanation and description descrip-tion of the new stores in his remarks. Mayor Winston M. Crawford will give a brief welcome address ad-dress following a prayer by Ben E. Lewis, executive vice president presi-dent of BYU. Gilbert Jensen, Orem Chamber of Commerce president, will act as master of ceremonies. Special music will be provided pro-vided by the Orem High Band just recently returned from a tour to San Diego. The groundbreaking is hailed as a major happening for Orem City with employment promised for around 300 persons this fall. The Orem store will be the 13th Grand Central and also will be a new distribution center for. volume purchasing and better means of serving the intermoun-tain intermoun-tain area. Included in the 109,000 square feet will be a cosmetic and pharmacy department, complete ready to wear departments for men, children, teens and babies. Top name sporting goods will be displayed year round in the sports department. The electronics department de-partment will have a large display dis-play of the finest equipment and the gift shop will include ceramics and other fine gift ware. A yardage shop also is included in the store. Grand Central will continue to feature the large outside garden gar-den shop with a complete and finest quality selection of shrubs, trees plants and other gardening supplies. For new decorator ideas or for something needed, the hardware department will be the place to go. Adjacent to the Grand Central will be a new Warshaw Market to add to the convenience of the shopper. Warshaws will be under the supervision of Dee Smith of Ogden, owner of Smith Food King chain stores. The 33,000 square foot market will feature a complete com-plete bakery, gourmet food department de-partment and complete fish service. ser-vice. Meats will be USDA prime and nationally advertised food brands will be carried. 'Take out' convenience foods will be a specialty of Warshaws. In addition, there will be a complete line of health and beauty aids. The shopping complex will provide pro-vide spacious parking around a decorative and beautiful building with effective landscaping. Grand Central, a Utah Company, is described as unique in the nation. It does not lease its departments and offers the newest look in up-to-date merchandising. mer-chandising. EVERYTHING BUT MONEY I A woman's purse taken from the 26th Ward, 400 N. 400 E., Saturday was found nearby with a wallet containing $38 missing. Police said the wallet was later recovered by a young boy who turned it in to his mother. Now only the money is missing, re ports show. The purse belonged to Mrs. rienrv Schaifer. 736 E 400 North. 400 North. JH i. - .tor- t' i V I -A mr"" " ' ' - A j E, , f j" 1 I Dee Smith, president Smith Food King Students Vie For Posts At Orem High With campaign week in full swing at Orem High School, posters again deck the halls begging beg-ging votes for the various candidates. can-didates. Offices open for election include studentbody offices, and songleader and cheerleader positions. Finalists for studentbody offices were chosen from a primary election held last week and the finalists for song and cheerleaders were selected by judges from try-outs last week. The finalists then were divided into two parties, the Blue Party and the Gold Party. Members of the Blue Party are Phil Adams, studentbody president; Bonnie Murdock, vice president; Lisa Kirk, secretary; Lee Ann Cheesman, historian; Yvonne Gourdin, program chairman; chair-man; Marilee Johnson, business manager; Ilene Christenson, pep commissioner; and Laura Workman, publicity chairman (new position this year). Cheerleader competition includes in-cludes Dave Thorn, Julie Turner, Kathy Peterson, Marilyn Mechum and Jane Ann Rogers. Vying for songleader are Vickie Winterton, Lucy Maughn, Baonnie Chai, LaJean Grey, and Gail Carson. Gold Party members are Joe Sorenson, president; Cindy Mc-Callister, Mc-Callister, vice president; Linda Dart, secretary; Jackie Jorgen-son, Jorgen-son, historian; Jamie Twitchell, program chairman; Dave DeSt-Joer, DeSt-Joer, business manager; Debbie Hess, pep commissioner; Jolene Flandro, publicity chairman. Campaigning for cheerleader are Jeff Mendenhall, Cathy Bown, Suzy Searle, Diane Baun, Nancy Olsen, Carolynn Yonally, DeAnne Ercanbrack. Songleader competition includes in-cludes Robyn Rockwood, Karen McMillan, Evelyn Blackburn, Karen Prestwich, Julie Tooke, and Andrea Bradford. Final elections for song and cheerleaders will be held Thursday Thurs-day following their try-outs before be-fore the studentbody that morning. morn-ing. The final elections for studentbody officers will be held Friday and winners of both elections will be announced at the election dance Friday night. CARPET STOLEN Jim Ohran, Orem contractor, reported to Orem police the theft of $150 worth of green carpet from one of three homes under construction at 1200 West 530 South in Orem. The theft was reported Sunday. |