OCR Text |
Show Carton & Emery County Business Review - October 1997 Page I7B Early pioneers lightened life with dramas that had been cut off while their entertainments with a continued from page 35B consisting of small sketches. A rostrum had been built in the north end of the meeting house so this answered as a stage. The selections of plays was made and the characters chosen. The price of admission for adults was 25 cents, children 10 cents. It took some rustling around in those days to get 25 cents, as money was somewhat scarce. The writer of this remembers going through Castle Dale during this year and saw the sign at the door of the store Eggs, New Laid Eggs 4 cents per dozen and he could not buy a dozen for lack of the 4 cents. The stage carpenter got busy and gathered up some - - cottonwood poles from down on the river bottom to use as posts to fasten the scenery. A large wagon cover was strung on a lariat for a drop curtain on which was drawn a large pig by the stage artist John Mclntire, in charcoal colors. A quilt on each side of the drop closed up the stagefront. The back was made of another wagon cover on which was drawn a door and window. On the sides were hung sheets, leaving small openings for the performers to enter through. building the meeting house. Notice had been set up and down the river of the coming event, and finally the time arrived and the people began coming from far and near. Those who had the price and those who did not have it were let in to enjoy the show. There was not enough slabs for all to sin on. Spring seats were brought in from the wagons and placed in the front row. When all was in readiness to start the exhibition, one of the elders stepped out in front of the curtain and announced that it was the custom of the Latter-da- Saints to open y WE REALLY, few words of prayer and then proceeded to do so, asking the blessings of the Lord upon those who were to render parts and upon the audience. The orchestra composed of John Mclntire, REALLY, REALLY WANT TO WORK FOR YOU. violin; Herman B. Horsley, piccolo; Henry Empey, organ; played The Girl I Left Behind Me. The ringing of a small bell was the signal for the curtain to go up. As it proceeded, something went wrong with the rope about halfway up and down she came. It was soon adjusted by the stage carpenter and finally got up continued on page 39B CALL SOS STAFFING SERVICES TODAY STAFFING SERVICES . We Want To Work For 706 West Price River Drive East Main, Price 637-12- 00 , 24-2- 9, The footlight reflectors were made out of a coal oil can and fastened to some pieces of wood cut off of the end of a pole, with a hole bored in the center to hold a candle. There had been a critter killed on the 637-721- 0 Get Your Fill Of Our Pumpkin Baskets. '(ihoeeLre 2nd Anniversary 1997 November 69 YouSM Our colortul pumpkin basket will make a wonderful gift for a friend and for yourself Used either as a seasonal centerpiece or as a caddy for your favorite Halloween goodies, our pumpkin basket is sure to be a pleasing addition to anv home five-gall- on railroad track and was cut open and the fat taken out and rendered down and handed to some kind sister who had a set of candle molds to provide the candles for the footlights. Improvised seats were made out of some slabs fastened to the ends of logs ton 'UgaObsc Watch Q Eggs .lltW.LK Register between Nov. 1 & Nov 24 No purchase necessary Drawing to be held November 29 1-- 9, Castle Rock Square, Price Books on Cassette and Activity Books for Trips Reference & Nonfiction for Information in Many Areas Picture Books & Fiction for P for items ck Most orders available in 2 weeks Friendly efficient service 9 10-- 6 Moudav-Saturda- v EDUCATION Books for All Ages to Encourage Reading Flash Cards & Activity Books for Practice in Math & Writing Motivational Charts & Stickers fcr use by Parents & Teachers Science Fair Boards, Letters, etc. New Overhead Manipulativss for LDS Books & Tapes LDS Jewelry & Supplies SPECIAL ORDERS Hours: 0 Enjoyment Books of 637-676- 680 West Price River Drive (by KMart) Price O FAMILY continued from page 16B Security Disability cases. If not for Help Advocates our local 637-438- 1177 .WALTON BOOKS Advocates 637-HEL- Open House in November for our Holiday Simple. EMENHOa Help population would be forces to retain representation from Provo, Salt Lake City and Ogden or closely adjoining metropolitan cities. To reach Chon and Help Advocates, anyone may call her at (435) (4357), FAX or may stop in (435) or write to 23 So. Carbon Avenue, Suite 19, Price Utah 84501 between the house of 2 and 5 Monday thru Friday. If lihes are busy, her office returns all calls promptly. --Uatt'ivuc'vjc Math IMPROVED All Kinds BUSINESS Expanding Computer Book Section Many Business Titles Available Some Titles Available on Cassette Picture Area & History Books About Thi?. SCRAPBOOK SECTION Acid-Fre- e Ideas Stickers New Kits Paper |