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Show -- f nt r - MTOG r Ik PLAY BALL In the summer a young mans fancy to turns seriously thoughts of baseball. Brigham venture s Little into League ball has proved more City than successful. Last years single circuit was split J Mv&fc a. i summer program, sponsored by the board of education, makes it possible for kids to learn to swim and for those who know how to improve their skill. Family nights also are held. THIS IS HOW Coach Vernal Harris instructs a class students on how to float. Swimming of fourth-grad- e classes in the Box Elder high pool have proved highly popular with youngsters and oldsters alike. This to make two, four-tealeague this season. Future expansion is assured to accomodate the growing crop of nine-1- 2 year olds from Brigham City and surrounding communities. m Youngster Interest Kept Higli Locally With Diversified Recreation Program When it comes to summer recreation for school-ag- e youngsters, Brigham City probably has one of the finest ' programs in the state. With the city recreation department, the board of education and other interested persons contributing time, money and effort, there is always plenty of wholesome fun for boys and girls alike. The activity drawing the greatest participation, of course, is baseball. The community boasts eight Little league teams, 10 MinorJeagde squads, all for boys nine-1- 2 years old ; four Pony league teams, for players 4 years old and an American Legion squad. There are about 300 boys involved from Brigham City and surrounding communities. For the girls, there are twirling and dancing classes, both held weekly every summer. Swimming classes at Box Elder high have drawn a great deal of interest. Here boys and girls may learn to swim in the early elementary grades, of recreational as well as safety value. Other activities at the school range from tennis to fun on the trampoline. For those who take an early interest in golf, a series of Kids Days are held at the municipal course. These sessions provide free instructions and play and are climaxed with a tournament. Lending to the programs diversity is the availabilof ity boats at the Rees Pioneer park pond where youngsters can practice the nautical art of rowing. method of The program may not be a out kids a but of sure trouble it helps heap. keeping HI rJfcy- . . Tx v: ;;S "41 . . V 44 V--- - f V 3 v 13-1- TWIRL, GIRL, TWIRL Every Wednesday morning, girl students up to the eighth on Box can seen be the Elder high school grounds learning the skillful art of baton grade twirling. The weekly sessions are taught by Wayne Johnson, school band and orchestra director, and represent another facet of local recreation. fool-pro- of 7 ,) i I " r I , . . i t t. . ( ssws. w 4 y1. SHOVE OFF, MATE Its anchors aweigh for this boat full of novice sailors at the Rees Pioneer park pond. Sponsored by the city recreation depatment, boating has become a traditional summer activity for local youngsters. Dean Forsgren, assistant recreation director at the park, is providing the push power. : 3 45i C U" I Jt- K jrw, h J 4V s S JL H 41 A 1; j 4 "T .MmJ . v v -- ' & 1,. , . V l , . m V- -' " ' i j. .. v . . r- -. Jr t HEAD DOWN - Dean Candland, municipal golf course pro, in conjunction with Brigham City corporation, each summer sponsors a series of golf lessons for the school- - i , , . -- . H v ix i j age youngsters of the community. Pictured is a typical morning session aimed at teaching the games proper fundamentals to a young, but eager audience. Interest i3 as high here as in THE ALLEY These potential stars play in league park. major any Minor league which is composed of the citys DOWN 10-tea- m boys nine to 12 years old. Games are played twice a week, on Monday and Thursday mornings, and never is there a lack of excitement. f a y |