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Show Mormon Miracle pageant starts July 12, ends July 21 Manti is preparing to play host to 100,000 visitors in mid-Jul- y for nine evening performances of the famed Mormon Miracle Pageant. The pageant has been in rehearsal for several weeks under the direction of Mrs. Macksene Rux and assistants Mrs. Jane Braithwaite and Mrs. Helen Dyreng. Mrs. Rux said that most parts have been double cast in order to ease the burden on some members and also to give more people opportunities to participate. While rehearsals have been going on, various committees have been busy with other preparations, including the program, the sound and lighting systems, stage settings, costumes, seating and traffic control. And other groups have been making arrangements for feeding and housing those who desire these services while in Manti. Nephi News Mr. and Mrs. Tom Howard were hosts at a family dinner Sunday at their home. The occasion was the blessing and naming of their new daughter at sacrament meeting. She was given the name of Shalayne Marie. Guests at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Garrett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Kendall, Mr. and Mr. Bob Howard, Mrs. Fern Garrett and Scott and Jamie Lyn Garrett, all of Nephi, and Mrs. Artena Christensen of Moroni. Mr. and Mrs. Thayne Jarrett and family, and Mrs. Frank Tidwell were in Orem Sunday to witness the confirmation of The pageant will have its opening performance on July 12. The night of Monday, July has been set aside as family night for the LDS stakes in the Manti Region, according to R. Morgan Dyreng, pageant general chairman. 16, Other will and then July 16 through 21. The performances will begin about 9:15 each evening. Folding chairs to provide for an audience of about 12,000 will be placed at the foot of Temple Hill in front of the stage, Mr. Dyreng said. He suggested that some will want to bring their own lawn chairs for more comfortable seating. performances follow July 13 and 14 the evenings are And sometimes chilly, he said, so a sweater or jacket is advisable. Special food services will be available in Manti during the pageant. The Manti South Ward-wil- l beef provide dinners and the Center Ward a catered chicken brunch each evening in their cultural halls. The Manti North Ward will operate a number of booths where food and soft drinks will be sold within a block or two of the grounds. People purchasing items at the booths or bring their own lunches should remember that food and drinks are not home-cooke- d on the temple grounds, Mr. Dyreng said. In addition to rooms in motels and hotels in the area, housing will be in private homes available, according to pageant officials. They said people desiring accommodations in private homes should get in' touch with Don Stott, 97 North Second East, Manti, to make permitted arrangements. Leslie J. Anderson, in charge Utah Petroleum Council reports on gas consumption, gives gas saving tips Utah Highway Patrol, the Sanpete County Sheriff's Jeep Posse and local officers will handle traffic control. eum This For one thing, the finale has been changed to provide a more dramatic and powerful closing. The electronic tape which carries the musical background and narration has been modified to enhance the production. Additions have been made to the lighting system. A new effect will be provided by the installation of 10,500 star-lik- e lights into 30 pine trees which stand at the summit of Temple Richard Paxman. Grandare Mr. and Mrs. parents Dwayne Robbins of Santaquin, and Mrs. William Paxman of Nephi. Mrs. Mary Cox of Provo is Hill. the babys Nephi news Mr. and Mrs. Farrell D. Lunt and family of Layton were weekend guests at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lunt. Scott and Chad Lunt remained for a visit this week with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Haynes and family of Kanab were visitors on Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Haynes. They had been to a bankers convention at Sun Valley. H. and Mrs. Ralph Murray and Mrs. Levere Haynes were in Farmington Saturday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Makin and family. The occasion was the third birthday anniversary of David Makin. Jerry and Ronnie Makin accompanied them home for a visit. Mr. Mrs. Elva N. Lofthouse was in Cedar City over the weekend to attend the wedding reception honoring her grandson, Randy Holm and his bride, held in the garden of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albin Holm on Saturday, June 30. July 5, 1973 THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY 646.420.000 gallons, according to Dunn. Total U. S. consumption for 1972 went over the 100 billion Shea Paxman will be one year old on July 6. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nephi, Utah (LDITIl percent. In 1971, Utahs gasoline consumption amounted to from previous productions. 2 Times-New- s 6.5 only area to report a decline in gasoline consumption (.3 percent ) while four states showed increases of more than 10 BODILY gallon mark for the first time with a whopping 102,615,535,000 gallons, he said. In view of the growing supply problems caused by the increased demand for gasoline, The Utah Petroleum Council has suggested some ways the motorist might save on consumption: Keep your cars engine well tuned, with special attention to fuel and air filters, plugs, points and emission controldevices. See that gasoline attendants do not fill your fuel tank to the neck. Fuel can overflow while the car is in motion, or parked on an incline, and fuel can expand and overflow in hot -- PARADES WESTERN FAMILY NIGHT PARADE THURSDAY AT 6:00 p.m. featuring Central Utah Riding Clubs and Mounted Groups MAMMOTH UTE STAMPEDE FRIDAY, 4:00 p.m. Main PARADE Street CITY OF FUN BATHING BEAUTY PARADE SATURDAY, 4 p.m. Entries Invited! First Prize $125.00. Contact Nephi Lions Club for entry information. RODEOS EACH EVENING, STARTING AT 8 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS ARENA, Third West and Center Street, Nephi weather. See that your tires are properly inflated; this saves on tire wear as well as fuel consumption. Drive at moderate speeds; a void jackrabbit" starts. CARNIVAL fun for all ages DAILY UNTIL MIDNISHT (or later) at (3rd West Center Sts.) the Fairgrounds CHUCK WAGON BREAKFAST NEPHI CITY PARK starts 6:30 a.m. - -- EVENING RODEO ONLY Children (12 and under) admitted FREE to the general admission area when accompanied by parents. THURSDAY JUNIOR STEER RIDING CONTEST Fairgrounds Arena, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday mornings. SEATS AVAILABLE $2.50 phone orders accepted, but tickets will je held only until 7:45 night of performance for which issued.) RESERVED Zk Story ofthe MORMON MIRACLE Ricky Jarrett at sacrament meeting. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jarrett. Dr. P. L. Jones was released from the LDS Hospital Saturday and hasreturned to his home after five weeks in the hospital. He reports that he is glad to be back home, and is feeling better. a percent rise nationwide. The District of Columbia was the The pageant itself will have a number of significant changes Every year we seek to improve on what has gone before, learning from experience, Mr. Dyreng said. The story told by the Mormon Miracle Pageant will always be the same story, but this years audiences will see several innovations which we feel will enrich their experience of a pageant which has now been viewed by about a quarter of a million people. compared with The 39th ANNUAL NEPHI represented a 6.6 percent increase over the previous year. a new system for parking, he said, and ask for the cooperation of incoming motorists in following the directions they will receive. In addition, radio station KSVC will broadcast information during the peak hours. Don't idle your engine for long periods while parked. Whenevet possible, use car pools or mass transit for commuting from outlying areas to offices and plants. THE WEST S BEST! . . THAT'S THE Council. D. L. 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