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Show Universal Xicrrf ilnin141 Piernrnt Ave oalt Tie Sounds, The Games, The Cofor 41 ddecf To Lake ity, - Utah ?4101 Murray's Fun Day WO- JaOPftA Ax 7 r 7 W I A . villi I J A : . a wA Wxt ,' -- crlx , V4W Pes ''f'" RHYTHMIC BEAT . . . Popular with the teen-aset and prowhich sound added much spirit to the holiday program was a viding a Murray combo, the "Midnight Five". ge STEADY AIM . . A flip of the coin produces another winner In one of the many game booths at Murray park on Tuesday. PATRIOTIC . . . Appropriately decked out in the "colors of the day", youngsters of Murray 13th ward ride one of the several attrac- tive floats In the Independence Day parade. Fair Skies, Fun Day, Rodeo; Draw 15,000 On 'Fourth' MURRAY. Tht debris being cleaned up yesterday (Wednesday) in Murray park attested to the success of this community's annual Fun Day activities on the Fourth of July. From a sizeable turnout at an early morning breakfast, the crowds participating steadily grew into what was described as the largest attendance of the decade for the poit-holitl- park-center- uv ed event. I estimate of Lynn Pett, i past years, were not all in the general chairman, placed the park, however. For blocks number of persons at 15,000 around, persons watched from cars parked at the roadside and during the peak attendance period. That came In the evening In parking lots. Officials were still tabulat when the Salt Lake County Sheriffs Posse Rodeo packed a ing receipts to determine the "full house at the adjacent fair- amount of proceeds which will go to the Murray City Boys grounds arena and the entertainment and fireworks drew Club. The chairman lauded local swarms of persons across the church and civic organizations way at the softball diamond. The fireworks viewers, as in for participation which overshadowed that of past years. An About 30 game and food booths am ft'. Police Cheek 1 It's not unusual to find moment's silence. Out comes the speaker. On go lights and the best show at the drive-i- n and undoubtedly mutmotor theatre isn't on the screen at all. tering an oath under his breath, the driver edges back out of his We went through a comedy of stall. He narrowly misses a errors at a drive-i- n not long couple of fenders, because he's ago and it's likely our experi not happy about that roof ahead, ences weren't at standing up In the sea of cars all unique. like an island. To begin with, This goes on all evening. Or daylight saving until the last get time to the drlve-l- n. makes So once you get drive-I- n movies yourself parked in a spot behind start so late you such an undeslreable location, hafta' take a nap you can anticipate seeing your In the afternoon movie In short glimpses beso you can stay tween the coming and going of awake to see the irate drivers. two features. There's another situation Even then, which creates similar chawhen you wheel os. It's the In at 9:05 in the evenlnz. it's still light enough you could speaker. Or the one with distorted sound. Cars pull play softball in the driveways. And when the short subjects up to it with Just as much on a crowded difficulty begin 10 minutes later, you can and back out with night only vaguoly make out patches Just as much venom as they of color and a bit of movement demonstrate over Inability on the screen. If the squawk-bo- x to see the screen. weren't conveying the familiar voice of Donald Duck, you'd We may as well face it never know the entertainment some people don't come to the had begun. drlve-l- n to see the movie. They Anyway, before all that transto come the parking lot to get pired, we'd driven into what better acquainted with looked like a promising stall only to find the car ahead of us Such couples often leave diswas eight or 10 years old. Not to the winds and when cretion that we object to associating the love scene on the screen with older cars - but they're too torrid, it's not unusual taller. You can't see over 'em. Isn't to have one In the car next-doAnd If they belong to a skller, which Is more entertainwho has a rack on the roof for his Inverted bed slats, it's even ing.The opposite of that situation worse. Is the couple who used to park Detroit has convinced us the at the drlve-l- n a dozen or so look is the popular years ago. Now they're back thing, so we accept the fact with a whole station wagon full that cars of the late '50s art of kids clad In Just higher than today's. If the and evidently hungry truth were known, It's probably enough to eat anything tht only a gimmick to save steel. snack-b- ar has to offer. They generally conduct a paAnyway, you can't see, rade. First to the snack-b- ar so you back out and move and back. Thentotherestrooms somewhere else. It's no and back. Sometimes the folks beparticular problem, either cause the drive-i- n isn't Join In or hunting for the five-yeold crowded yet. who got lost in the Jungle of We didn't move far like cars trying to get back. back just one row, So as the We've vivid memories of and comedy of errors began, we had drlve-l- n a ringside seat. First one of days. One in particular stands forthose out, when the late Tyrone Power eign Jobs In which the driver and that sensuous beauty Kim develops a permanent stiff-neNovak were in a bending over to avoid hitting love drama about pianist Eddlt the roof comes sailing down the Duchln. drive. Tht kids, all toddlers, wert Ahai says the driver to about as lnttrested in what was himself, 'there's an Ideal spot being shown as they'd have been right In front of the screen) in reading The Gallic Wars. But In he wheels. Cff go the lights their Dad was pretty engrossed and a hand reaches out to grasp In the wholt thing. the speaker. Knowing tht law of averages Thirty seconds pass . . .then and tht amazingly accurate thethe hand reaches out and hangs ories of Dr.. Gumperson, wt up the speaker, the lights goon, should'vt txpected that at tht the car backs out in a clash of height of the lovt sctnt ont of gears and tips away. There's our toddlers would have to use an angry look on the driver's that infernal potty-cha- ir which face. was standard equipment in our It's getting darker now, the car In those days. So Instead of seeing tht big parking area is filling up and here comes another auto whose embrace, wt wtrt tngaged in driver whiffs tht tweet smell umting nature's call. All wt of success as he spots that ideal heard were the tender words spot. It takes a being exchanged by Miss Novak while to Jockey his big Bulck and Mr. Power, Into position, but he finally acIt has sometimes struck us complishes It, all the while Jam- In recalling that incldont that a ming tht sound system with tht similar occurrence for somt roar of his motor and casting ardent teen-ag- e lovers these a blinding light on cars ahead. days might cut down on tht Not to mention that red glow number of youthful marriafes. ts Sort of a la your fact while his silent warning of art on. and it might things to come Off go tht lights and motor. make drlve-l- n theatres more In comes tht speaker unit. A useful than ornamental. late-arriv- ng er. or Six Accidents were operating In the center of the park, with several groups 1 operating more than one stand. The Lions club served 700 persons during a breakfast which started the day's activity at 6:30 a.m. By 9 a.m., the crowd mushroomed to view a parade, under the direction of Police Chief E. Ross McDonald. The procession boasted no fewer than eight queens who had won titles during tht past few weeks. In addition to Miss Murray and her attendants, reigning trio of the event, were THl HUl queens of the Sheriffs Posse Rodeo, the Home Show, Days ' ftbllihid Wnklr ki IBS I. 40S South In Murray, of '47, first runnerup to tht National College Queen, Miss Mldvale, Miss Granger and Thundoy, July 6, 1 947 Miss Kearns. Numerous floats dotted the procession, which also Included bands, riding clubs, youngsters and commercial entries. Enthusiastic participants took part in a variety of family-tygames and races, sweltering In temperatures which packed the swimming iitwiiiVt half-doz- en ar JWtoa pe 7. rs. low-slu- ng SALT A, irjl tt ptld Lk Sfclt City, 35 Volume UTAH Fast Results, Grangerite Says Of Green Sheet You've convinced me on the d power of the Green want-a- MHS Sheet! Richard Carter, 3760 So. Market St., speaking telling us he enjoyed quick results from two different want ads. The first item on my sale ad went at 8 on the morning you came out, said Mr. Carter. And all the rest went during the day. By evening, the rental was gone tool Eagle-Adverti- The girl who wlU during the 1967-6- 8 school term. represent Murray in next year's She has a younger brother and Miss Utah Pageant is a four sisters, three of which are senior at Murray high. younger than she. Her sponsor Brown -- haired, blue -- eyed was the Murray Jaycettes. Selected first runnerup was Cathy Walters captured the Miss Murray crown here on lllean Bollngbroke, 17, daughter Thursday night during a pageant of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Bol at the City Hall. She Is the lngbroke, 6415 SUverbell. She daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph performed a twirling act, capH. Walters, 793 OakmontAve. ping it with flaming batons. In addition to appearing In She was sponsored by the Murswlmsult and formal competiray Rotary club. Second runnerup selected by tion, Miss Walters, attired In the Judges was Julie Heal, a Roaring 20's costume, performed a lively rendition of graduate of Mur "Twelfth Street Rag on the ray high this spring. The daughter of Edwin L. Heal, 4820 piano. The new Miss Murray, who Center St., she delivered a has played the piano the past talk on her pursuit of business six years, has taught piano to as a career. Her sponsor was younger students the past year. Allied Development. She Is tht organist In South Also among four finalists Cottonwood 8th LDS ward. An chosen from among the nine actlvt girl, she'll be one of six contestants was Marty Hayes, cheerleaders at Murray high 16, 355 E. 6240 South. Five other Murray girls com peted for the title, Including Mary Ohlwller, Christine Pack, Patty Payne, Jeanne Petersen ?A vAV ng tail-ligh- ed Miss Murray, Cathy Walters, . . . Is flanked by lllean Bo! ingbroke (left) and Julie Heal, attendants. and Kathy Thayne. For winning, Miss Walters received a $35 entry fee for the 1968 Miss Utah Pageant and a $25 bond. Judging the competition were Roger Hansen, Jon King, Sheren Unk and Jack Nuttall. The new Miss Murray and her attendants reigned over Murray's Fun Day, being featured on the Murray City float during the morning parade. The pageant was under the direction of the Murray Jay- cees. In conjunction with the Fun Day committee. Emcee was Bob Prince, past JC president. Darlene Woolsey. the 1966 winner who competed for the Miss Utah title at Kearns Sat urday night, Just missed being able to crown her successor, Taking part in a rehearsal for the state pageant on Thursday night, she arrived shortly after the new Miss Murray was named. Winners of previous Miss Murray Pageants Include Dawna Bridge, 1957: Jackie Babcock, 1958; Carolyn Lasater, 1939; Christy Wlrtz, I960; Linda Seegmlller, 1961; Connie Mae Swanger, 1962; Martha Van Ry, 1963. The pageant was not con ducted In 1964 and 1965. At $1200 In House Ffres MURRAY. Two house fires resulting in considerable dim-aand injury to a volunteer fireman were logged by the Fire Department here during the past week, along with a few minor blazes. Flrt Chief Arthur Caldwell estimated damage in excess of ge $1,000 during a fire on Thursday at the Gene T. Bagley residence, 6415 So. 100 West. Cause of the blaze, the chief said, was an electrical short In the attic of the house. Hospitalized for three days with injuries suffered at the fire scene was Don Poulson, a volunteer fireman who Is also a member of the Police Department here. He fell to the ground when a patio roof gave way. on Tuesday, the At mid-da- y only fire call on the Fourth of July holiday, firemen doused flames at the Jerry Asmus residence, 201 E. 4800 South. The blaze was confined to the roof, where firemen speculated that youngsters had thrown a holiday sparkler. Damage was estimated at $300. Damage was negligible in five other fires, including a rubbish blaze at 450 E. 5900 South on Friday and gross fires during the following days. Cross fires were put out on Sunday at 8730 So. 90 West and at 6273 Glenoaks. Burning grass was doused on Monday along D&RG tracks near Perger street and near 2nd Ave. to Newly-crown- eUu potUi Two Ads Get ed ROYAL TRIO 1itoond yr. IAKI COUNTY, MURRAY. ck show-viewi- MURRAY, Damage Toff iff n iHiiiii-iii- ) ARIA Suit Uki County, Utah, by Um Murrty rrlntlni Co. Utah 14107. SubMriptlon rat ; 14.00 Cathy Walters, Senior At - en pnjSffi8 Miss Murray Reign Begins For ar small-childr- wi i Local Contestants Vie as ed Jt 6 46-u- Police Investigat accidents on streets here during the past week, with personal Injury Involved In one mishap. In a one-cmishap near the State Street entrance In Murray park Monday night, an auto op erated by Wayne W, Goodwin, 4806 So. 4680 West, went out of control and struck a tree. Tht driver was Injured, along with W... 3100 Shirley .Sheets,-271. pooL. South.' Freefall parachutists from Earlier the same day, at 57 the Sky Haven club thrilled the W. 5300 South, a collision Inwith accurate leaps late crowd volved cars driven by Roger In tht afternoon, but a sched Clegg, Draper and Joy Johan- - uled drop of a wrist watch American Fork. son, to materialize. Officfailed One of two accidents on Satials the 'chutist was explained urday occurred at 6425 So. unable to manipulate the zipper cars driven Involving State, by on the pocket containing the Glen H. Carter, Provo and Arwhich was given away watch, thur Long, Eureka. Police said at a drawing during the even a car belonging to Lyle Town-sen- d, ing program. 558 Vine St., was the vicLaVor Moosman, 144 E, 5600 tim of a mishap won a color TV, his name South, which resulted in $300 damage drawn from among nearly 1,500 to the auto and damage to a ticket-holdeutility pole and a mail box. Technical difficulties with Three cars In collision at 200 W. 5300 South on Friday were equipment delayed the start of driven by Bertha Frampton, the evening program by some 550 W. 5720 South; Charlene 20 minutes and the fireworks Robinson, 620 Germanla Ave. display, slated for 9:30, was and Walter Reynolds, 256 E. not started until 10:40. But 7930 South. Later the same day, the crowd remained to view an auto operated by Richard A. the colorful performance, dl Pike, 176 W. 5818 South, struck rected by Fire Chief Arthur a parked pickup truck belonging Caldwell, assisted by Earl to Raymond W. Johnson, 5806 Healy and Ray Llmberg, along with other firemen. Utahna Dr. MURRAY. ed a 4.Sie- - 4J 3 PC. BEDRM. SET, crib and mattress, chest of drawers. GRANGER. 2bdrm.4-ple- x with patio, carport, storage. Not an unusual story to come from a Green Sheet want ad user. The paper reaches over homes every 31,000 It gets Thursday morning results because it has readership! Best of all, Green Sheet want ads are inexpensive. To place your ad In Utah's most widely circulated weekly or newspaper, call 1. Or, If you prefer, wrttt Box 7187, Murray. You'll get results! mid-vall- ey nd 266-35- 23 262-463- Stt Page 6 of today's Grttn Sheet for pictor ial coverage of parade and Fourth, of July ctlt- brotloni around arte. tht Docket Lighter As 15 Pay City Court Fines MURRAY. Fifteen persons paid fines during the week in Murray city court as Judge James S. Sawaya faced a com paratively limited docket. Though lacking in numbers, the tickets reflected a wide variety of infractions, mostly for violations of motor vehicle laws. Four drivers were charged with responsibility for accidents. Paying $25 each for failure to maintain a proper lookout wert Johnny L. Amos, 3702 So. Stat and Francis J. Silver, 4900 Highland Dr. Tht Amos vehiclt was in a mishap at 4S0O So. 400 Wett on June 26. The Silver car was involved in a collision at 4500 So. Main on the following day. A $20 fine, reduced through driver school attendance, was s, meted out to Terrtl M. will-lam- State. Ills car was in a rtsr-en- d mishap at 397 W. 5900 South on June 2. Charged with failure to yield right of way, causing a June 12 accident at 4300 So. Main, Fred L. Larsen, Spanish Fork, was fined $20. His fine was re duced by driver schooling. Edwin J. Duncan, Sandy, paid 6550 So. a $20 fine for speeding. Others rapped for exceeding the speed limits were Vernon H. Lester, $15; David D. Benson, $10 and Mark L. McQueen, 5025 So. 1250 West, $5. Ttckoted for driving to the left of center, Mike M. Bllan-zic5050 So. 200 West, paid a $15 assessment. For engaging In a apeed exSandy, Salt Lake, h, hibition, Jose A. Martinez, Mldvale, was fine I $75. Dale W. Howard, 18 W. 6000 South, was given a $10 fine for having an excessively smoky exhauat on his vehicle. Failure to stop for a stop sign netted s $10 assessment le for Delbert L. Bell, 1738 Rd. His fine was reduced by attending driver school. Jody L. Allen, 599 E. 3300 South, paid a $50 fine meted out to him for driving without a license. Running a red light resulted in a $13 fine for Glenn C. Reich, 6611 so 300 East. He Clov-erda- attended driver school to earn a $3 reduction. Elwtn B. Coble, S6S6 Echo Dr., charged with Illegal pur chase of beer, was fined $20. |