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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD, Thursday, July 3, 1980 - Page 7 Flag program Larry Bailey, Monticello High School teacher, will be guest speaker at the annual Fourth of July sunrise flag service sponsored by Rebus rota Literary Club in Monticello. The service will be at 6:30 this Friday morning, July 4. on the patio of San Juan County Library in Monticello. The program also will include musical numters under direction of James Minlestein. A club spokesman said the program this year is being held an hour earlier than usual so that those attending may get to Blanding in time for the earlier Fourth of July events there that day. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Palmer Reunion 50th anniversary The world is so empty if one only thinks of mountains, rivers and cities; but to have someone who thinks and feels with us and who. Clean-u- p A up day Monticello city cleanday is scheduled for Sa- turday, July 12. Persons wishing to have tree limbs, old appliances and other debris picked up should call the and city office, give description and location of items to be hauled away. All items for pickup must be placed on the street in front of the owner's property. 587-22- 71, By Nell Dalton distant is close to spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited Goethe. garden. A tribute to Mr. and Mrs. though us in Kenneth Palmer, of Blanding, honoring them on their 50th wedding anniversary, was given them this week by their LaRae and Kay children: Bradford, Clyda and Floyd Bleak, Vee and Peggy Palmer, Bruce and Nicld Palmer, Melba Hill, Sterling and Kathy Palmer, 27 grand- children and 21 to acknowledge to family and friends their apgreat-grandchildr- en, preciation, love and respect for their parents on this golden occasion: July 5, 1930 - July 5, 1980. Sixty - three descendents of er Elmer Mourer, and Elsie Mourer Miller met at the city park on Coron Saturday, June 28, tez for a family reunion. They feasted on food and talk, catching up on family events over the years. The children enjoyed games and getting acquainted with cousins. There were 50 descendents of Elmer and Fanny Mourer there: Sixteen Millers, Ofie and Ralph Miller 11 and bunch; Hansens, Hansen's and Gilbert Opal descendents; 14 Nichols, Alma and Vern Nichols' famil-- y; and nine Heers, Ruby and Hank Hear and bunch of Montrose, Colorado. There were two descendents of John Mourer Ruth Mourer Holden of Cortez and Ray Mourer of near Portland, Oregon. The two other brothers were unable to attend this year. There ware 11 descendents of Elsie and Robert Miller, among whom were Marion Miller and Rachel Richard- son. The family plans to make this an annual event since it was so much fun. John Mour-- v Book on sale The History of San Juan High School book is now ready. Purchase price is $4.50, and it be bought at the San may office in Juan High. School Blanding or by contacting Pat 6. It also Seltzer at wiU be on sale at the Hole-i- n - the - Rock pageant this week, July 2, 3 and 5, in Blanding. 678-207- PATIO 41 STAIN & SEALER Hard, tack-fre- e fast-dryin- g, t permaformula. nent redwood colorants. Sun-fas- EBJRNIifflJRM Givesastain and finish in one operation. $14.99 gal. New displays By Marsha' Keele visitors at the July 2- -9 of the Cedars Museum Edge will see an exhibition about the Hole - in - the Rock. The display consists of items by descendents and collectors concerning the San Juan trek. loaned local Blanding Home Center 162 N. Hwy. 163 Blanding 678-22- 36 are old photographs, paintings, and other items. Among the contributors are C. Hardy Redd, Clarence and Gordon Redd. Rogers Included Palmer reunion held at Blanding By Florence Galbraith The family reunion of the late William Z. and Rebecca Stevens Palmer was held Saturday, June 21, at the Third Reservoir Park. Hostess for this year was daughter Phoebe Ekstedt, and she did a bang-u-p job. There were games and fun for all ages. Arvid Black two brought trampolines which were kept busy all He also brought two day. ponies which were a big attraction for the kids. The smallest children begged to go little riding on the which was asmaU Shetland. There was voUey-ba- U, catch and, of course, the swings and slides. There was also an abundance of fried horsie, chicken, baked beans, salads, root beer and cake and ice cream brought by the committee. The highlight of the day was a visit with our local magician, Gregg Allen, who kept everyone guessing. There were prizes for the oldest present, the youngest, the one with the most the most grandchildren, children, who were in attendance. Those from out of town were Lawrence and Edith Palmer and son Gaylen and friend from Orem; two grand- - . children from northern California; son Bruce from Salt Lake; son Merrill and wife and two children from San Jack and Diego, California; two sons and Mildred Seitz from Vernal; Glen Palmer from Bluff; two grandsons and one California from grandson from Blanding; John and Maureen Holliday and one son from Eager, Arizona; Duane Black and fiance Lea-s- a Smith from Moscow, IdPoUy Palmer Madrid aho; and two from daughters and Salt her Lake. Polly husband John also attended his grandmother's 80th birthday in Monticello while here. John's grandmother is Luz Madrid. Also coming for the reunSteven ion were Ekstedt two sons from Hunting-to- n and Beach, California, and a friend, Susan French, from Downey, California. Steven is a motorcycle law officer. Also Larry and Judy Skinner and children, Payson, and Jack and Elaine Palmer and children of Bountiful. The Lawrence Palmer family also enjoyed their own family reunion while here from Orem. They had it at the Alma Palmer and Gordon Redd cabins on Blue Mountain over the weekend of June 2L San Juan class of 65 reunion San Juan High School class of 1965 will hold a reunion this Saturday, July 5, The at the Third Reservoir Park, at the cabana. From 1 to 5 p.m, there will be games and visiting for class members and fam- ilies. The welcome to attend and visit with class members. At 7 p.m. there wiH be a chicken dinner for class members only no children. For further information, those interested may contact Glenna Turner Black, at public is also Summer school classes end Four weeks summer school classes for elementary grades culminated in a musical program June 27 at Blanding Elementary School. The of program, USA-Hoo-r- ay, included dancing and chorus in a salute to music from sea to shining sea. Chorus numbers included On Top of the World, Dry Bones, Cranberry Little TTy a Corners, and dances inKindness, cluded moarri sticks, tinik-lin- g, schottish, ballet, and march - drill. Instructors in these areas were Relva Bowring, Virginia Blake and a Larry Brown. Other popular classes this summer were the five classes in Olympics taught by Rich- ard Tranter. This has been a very big Principal Pete Henderson commented, largely because of the athletics. Each week the groups concentrated on different sports including softbaU, kickball, soccer, basketball, golf, flag football, and track and field. In the academic areas many students got extra help in math and reading. Mrs. Barbara Davis had one math class figure the cost of building a cabin by consulting the catalogues. This was especiaUy valMrs. Davis said. uable, Some of them decided they would never be able to afford a house. They also figured up the cost of a tennis court for their school. Many students enjoyed Larry Browns' reptile class as part of science. year, |