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Show -- I v. r f-- v -- ie JLeni Jr ree Jtress vVj'i -J A Reliable and Loyal Booster of Home Enterprise VOLUME STYTFTT.M LEHI, UTAH FRIDAY, MAY J 4 II " f'ZKp) ii7 1 Pageant Presented Over Capacity to Music Crowds Two Nights Two Festival Acclaimed Huge Success audiences Voices of more than 100 local viewed the colorful pageant, "A people raised in song thrilled ty audience TuesHeritage," Sunday and Monday a ""tntennial day at th night music evenings in the school auditorium, leading off the week's Cen- festival in the Lehi Stake Tabernacle. tennial events. over-capac- ity near-capaci- 'HMtim:. Mi 4 nail' "KM3S!-g ' , , 100-ye- ar ( .i.. Vnr. PJmJ7?s Iniature tinners Revealed Provo, more than m fatt floats filled the of march in the most well-knosful of Lehi's i 12-H- Wednesday parades ,are Parade Joanne Utah, Miss by id DROWNING TAKES LIFE OF Niel-se- n, LEHI BABY punky. 1 historical scenes of pitmg 1 Lehi and Utah, hum-inciden- of and scenes nd present-da- life, bv y manned .were ib Blast crop 2;e ts, child'?' were, entered by aliases, church groups, Xfti orpniza&ia and individ-Out-of-to- wn judges were led to view the Sod select two-da- y winners in es. in the proces- Lehi's twin sets of Centennial and rod-'- n and their attendants. 9 featured b .35 ial queen is Miss Glenna attendants Phyllis ad Joan Roberts. Lois Pet-- si tod queen of the attended by Mary reigning Borndup, ton and Faye Hardman. wing is a list of winners: 1Hace-"Bless Our Ward Primary. of Zion "First Ward Mutual. of Utah" God Hace-Y- outh aiPlace-',Qu-eens Waid M. I. A. jUWARD WINNERS Wheer-Fi- ff Ward fth Tune"-F- ifth Ward nday School. iW-Business- . Desert ShaU Blossom fb fj-n- md s Ward M Ward Relief t A victim of the second drowning accident in Utah County in two days, little Nona A. Ross, one year old child of Alvin A. and Wilma Wood Ross, jlosirber iiftSfc in' Mitchell ditch, Sunday afternoon. The child had appar ently fallen into the canal near the Roy White home in High was land, where the family The was water turned visiting. out of the canal and a 50 man patrol followed the banks for two miles before the body was found. The body was taken from the canal by Police Officer Leo and Russell Van Wagoner Thompson. A resuscitator was used by the fire deparment in an effort to revive the child, but she had been dead for some time, police officers stated. She was born in American Fork, June 12, 1949. Survivors include her parents, one sister, Doris Kay Ross, and four grand- narents: Mr. and Mrs. Alma Wood, Midvale, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ross, Tulas, Oklahoma. Funeral services were arrang. ed for Wednesday, at 2 p. m., in the American Fork First Ward chapel. ' A- Charms-'-Lia- re-Dut- ed Ward Mississippi. Mr. Hutchings and his family mJ' Near to have been gathering the speciYouth That Is mens all their lives and now Ward. have a remarkable c ollection of crystals, minerals, birds' eggs, and archaeogical findings of all fan, M rr.ae ?ommittee kinds. Mr. Hutchings reported juuses had diffi. that they do not have display Ik snace for more than a small but Jud- - fraction of the collection, one his and he hope that family Warnick !RTRMe?l 3 of p!eas, day to have a real museum to . ' hold it WoSeparade com-f- ij In the first two days the colL pressed his lection was opened to the public, Ait of fti, visitors from Iowa, Florida, Mon. tana, Oregon and many other states visited it, as well as hundreds of local people. iCTjdo hr kr.ft The combined choruses, junior choir and ladies chorus also presented selections, many written by Utah composers. E B. Garrett offered the invocation, and Clovs Hill served as reader. Accompanists were Naomi Shaw, Eva Carson and Centennial Marilyn Anderson. queen Glenna Jones and her attendants Joan Roberts and Phyllis Fox were officially presented during the program. Frank W. Shaw directed the chorus, while D. H Mitchell served as chairman" of arrangements. Assisting him were Abraham Anderson, Isabel Brown and Olive Harding. Flower Show Draws Blossoms From All Parts of State Dedicate First Cemetery Site A feature event of Centennial week was the dedication Thursday of a monument marking the site of the first Cemetery In Lehi. Located on the state highway near Second West street, the monument was erected under the Lehi sponsorship ofof the Utah Daughters camps, Lehi, the show attracted flower enthusiasts from all parts of the state. Most spectacular of the show's many entries were in the delphinium and rose divisions. Full lists of sweepstakes and ribbon awards will be announced next week, according to committee members. Mrs. Mable Jones was chairman of the show, assisted by E. B. Garrett, Lela Evans and Abraham Anderson. The show will be open to view daily until Saturday from 11 a. m. to 9 p. m. in the basement of the Memorial build the monument committee, ing. (Continued on back page) Histories Being FORTY-SEVE- N Nation's Top Cowboys Lead List of Over 80 Contestants Ordered At City Hall Orders for copies of the "History of Lehi" may be pfaced at the Memoroial Building during Centennial week, according to committee members and captains of the four Lehi camps of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. City Clerk, Gerald Winslotc, has consented to accept the orders for themThe book, which will not be off the press until August, will contain some 400 pictures and 400 biographies as well as a large fund of historic material, amounting to nearly 1000 pages. The price is five dollars and orders may be placed with any of the four camp captains or at the city hall. The Memorial Building will remain open during Centennial week. Camp captains are Inez P. Smith, Essie Worlton, Hazel Allred and Rebecca Allred. - Hose Garden Is Presented to City Official presentation to the city of the new rose garden at Wines cowhands of the nation, tough stock and plenty of thrills were the order of the evening in the first two nights of the big Centennial Lehi Round up. Some familiar names and many new ones are on the roster of cowboys competing for $3500 in prize money offered by the rodeo committee. Once again the popular clown, Wilbur Plaugher, is Top-ranki- ng Chairman Expresses Thanks to Committees Dr. W. L. Worlton, general comchairman of the Centennial to tribute mittee, wishes to pay Cenvarious all members of the tennial committees and all others the who have helped to make success. week an outstanding "The response to every activity and has been overwhelming, thanked should be every citizen in making cooperation his for in this celebration the biggest declared. he Lehi's 100 years," that The chairman declared Alaska to Mexico people from for this celehave come to Lehi bration. exDr Worlton especially to members pressed his gratitude committee, unof the centennial the many der whose supervision out. These carried were Ambers and the activit.es they as follow,: Calvin T. n Swenscn, stary-treasurea of F. Kirkham, preparation Sected are Eunice Centennial history; and ad invitations Hutchings, vertising; Lileth Peck and Annie Webb, pageant; George Stras-bur- g and Russell Innes, advertising; George Lewis and Harold beautification; Virgil Ellison, Peterson and Roy L. Ferman, beautification of Wines Park and planting of rose garden; Armond Webb and Dr. Worlton, sacred services; D. R. Mitchell and Frank W. Shaw, music festival; R Gam Holbrook, pioneer monument; E. N. Webb, parades; E. B. Garret, agricultural activities and Centennial licease plates; housLeRoy Davis, reunions and W. ing; and Mayor George Leany, general supervision. members committee These were appointed August 23, 1949, and represent all groups within the city, including civic clubs, business, schools, church, and other groups. entertaining the crowds with his antics, as well as with his skilled bareback riding in competition with, other cowboys. Also in the arena are Bob and Gene Clark, champion bull fighters. Some of the other competitors are as follows: Bareback riding Mitch Jones, Jim Shoulders and Tommy Cahoe. Chuck Shepherd, Claude Hansen and John Eck-haCalf-ropi- ng rt. John D. Giles Dedicates Snow Springs Monument Urging Lehi citizens to carry on the high standard and ideals set by the first settlers of this community, John D. Giles, secre tary of the Utah Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association, gave the address and dedicatory prayer at the pioneer monument unveiling Tuesday. Mr. Giles, appearing for Pres. George Albert Smith, who was unable to appear for reasons of health, told residents that the monument "stands for what Lehi stands forwhat th pioneers of Lehi stood for and will stand for many, many years as a reminder of what present.day Lehi residents owe to those pioneers. "You people here today are not only the descendants of the valiant pioneers who first settled this part of the valley, you are also the pioneers of Lehi's (Continued on back page) Park was made Wednesday at dedicatory services in the park. Hailed as one of the beauty spots of the city, the new garden was in its full array of blos soms for the dedication. Dr. W. L. Worlton, centennial chairman, was master of cere monies at the services, and music was provided by the Lehi High School band under the direction of Frank W. Shaw. Works of 15 Official presentation of the garden was made by Roy L. Fer Artists man, president of the Lehi Gar den Club, with acceptance by In Art Exhibit Mayor George W. Leany. Dedi Works of fifteen local artists catory prayer was offered by are on display daily at the high Herman C. Stake President the centennial art school, during Goates. A brief address was exhibit. given by E R Garrett, repre- More than 50 paintings, carv( Continued on back page) ings and pieces of art work have been loaned to the cen THIRD WARD WINS tennial committee for the1 ex hibit,, in addition to the fine FIRST HALF III permanent art collection owned by Lehi High School. SOFTBALL LEAGUE Exhibit committee members that the show is attractFirst-ha- lf playoffs in the Lehi report wide attention from residents ing stake adult Softball league were and visitors alike. won by the Third ward team Three local artists who have managed by Lester Colledge. The died in recent years have re team was undefeated in league ceived special tribute during the play. show. They are Annie Kirk Ferd Evans, director of the ham Fox, James Taylor Har league reported that second half wood and Edwin Evans. Other playoffs will begin July 5, with local artists displaying work in each of the five teams entered elude: Dorothy Bone, E. Keith playing two games. In the event Eddington, Edith Anderson Vinthat another teams wins the sec- cent, Harold Rodeback, Harold ond round, a playoff will be held Worlton Woolston, Joseph Frankto determine the stake tourna- lin Russon, Matilda Evans Thur. ment champions. Russon, man, Stanford Dean Games are held Wednesday Mrs. Preston Gray, Joseph For- and Friday nights, with the; restier, Patricia McMillan Noff-teacomposed of members of singer, Pearl D. Broomhead, Iola Nielson and Roger Meyers. the Melchizedek priesthood. Local Appear out-of-to- -- P sur: Toward Gounod. P. Camps of - rC1 well-kno- ng States Visit . j .fourth Richard Condie Salt Lake City tenor, was featured vocalist with the centennial chors, offering such solo selections as "O Lofty Mountains" by Evan Stephens, "Deliverance" by Gerrit de Jong, Jr. "The Garden of My Lord" by Lonn F. Wheelwright and others. With the centennial chorus and junior choir, Mr. Condie sank "Lovely Appear" from "The Redeemer" by Mrs. Lileth Peck and Mrs. Prize-winniblossoms of Annie Webb were on exhibit were variety every of the pageant, assisted by Naomi to Saturday in the Chatfield, Jean Jackson, Essie Wednesday flower Centennial show, sponWorlton and Beatrice Taylor. sored by the Lehi Garden Club. Acclaimed as one of the loveliD. U. est flower shows ever held in Pioneers. Mrs. Elva Tingey, chairwoman Hundreds of persons from all have parts of the United States hH-Busine- ss. toured the unique museum of natural history collected by John i "Lemonade Bar" Hutchings and his family. Most visitors have expressed Ned amazement at the extensiveness ? en Oub. and variety of the collection, to be one of the largest Fourth Ward J, of the private collections west PyWh Chatfield. Visitors from Many Hutchings' Museum a incidents in Lehi's history, the pageant was authentic with costumes and stage settings of the periods depicted. Colorful square dances and music added to the portrayal of the community's early days, and the stories combined to show the great heritage which present day residents have received from the founders of this community. The entire production set the pace of both gaity and solemnity with which this week will be celebrated. Written by Beatrice Taylor, the pageant featured a cast of 40 adults and children, including: Dean NuttaL Marvel Smith, Clive Beal, Josephine Robison, Vernon K. Nielsen, Ruby Alta Wanlass, Marie RobinMelvin son, Anderson, Lee Crabb, B. Dorton, Carma Gray, Kathryn Melvin Bushman, Norma Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Myrle Ziegler, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nuttal, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron - Shepherdj' T. F. Kirkham, Samuel Webb, Stanley Clark, Mrs. Eva Carson, La Very Leany, Kay Holmstead, Morris Goates, Anne Worlton, Michel Taylor, Carma Christensen, Roger Morton, Elese Jackson, Linda Bruce Peck, Vesta Chatfield, Morton, Neil Miller, and La Nai Picturing the Lehi Stake Presidency, crowns Miss " ftat Jones a i"11"! Ljjjial celebration. Attendants to Miss Jones are, left, f NUMBER .Roundup, Centennial Drawing Large Lrowds; 2 Days Celebration Remam I rJ) 30, 1950 ms Bronc riding Lawson Fore and Richard Weining. Bulldogging Dave Campbell, Hose O'Bryant and Slats Jacobs. Bull riding Linden Lintten, Harry Tompkins, Charlie Davis and Joel Sublett All the above listed riders are top hands, and competition '" the prize money is Earl Hutchinson has thuTyear added new stock to his aggregation, providing plenty of thrills for the spectators, and challenge for the riders. The rodeo events are being announced by Cy Tailon, internationally known sportsman and rodeo 1 announcer, and Several pecUHv. Bets are program, Johnny Rivers and Tuscon, his beautiful dancing horse, are providing plenty of entertainment, as well as the Three Ds, horizontal bar artists. Once again the spectacular Lehi Riding Club is thrilling the crowd with its man euvers. Presiding over the rodeo is the 1950 queen, Miss Lois Peterson, with her attendants, Mary Lou Downs and Faye Hardman. The rodeo is sponsored by the Lehi Civic Improvement Association, headed by George Lewis, president, Thomas Powers, and Ferrin Gurney, Directors secretary - treasurer. include Jack Zimmerman, Dean d, Prior, Morris Clark, Robert spit-seco- nd vice-presid- All-re- E N. Webb, B. J. Lott, and George Downs George Strasburg. Morris Clark was chairman of the queen selection committee, assisted by Dale Peterson, Stanley Clark, George Downs, Don Whimpey and Roger Cedarstorm. The Parade committee was composed of E. N. Webb, B. J. Lott and George W. Leany. .Finance members committee include Thomas Powers, Calvin Swen-so- n, Rex Zimmerman and How. ard Robinson. Dean Prior heads the publicity committee, assisted by E. A Harding, L. B. Adam-so- n, George Downs, De Vere Downs, Charles Brooks, Lloyd Strasburg, Bert Beck and Millen Kirkham Stanley M. Taylor Is in charge of concessions. The rodeo committee is headed by John Zimmerman, and consists of Don Whimpey, Dale Peterson, Sylvester Evans, Clifford Austin, Hyrum Anderson and Carlos Coates. Beautiful Memorial Grounds Praised by Visitors r as Til jlij: r-- " $ p 1 r - ,5y m j tf 5 t lb UmA ent, . |
