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Show I r , Hirier Point,Cp0Tnutn Ave. -- ls BecaufrifuP 3 It " Cor P. ty, Utah Cos; Box Elder LDS Tabernacle Closes Doors on 72 Season The Bo Elder LDS tabernacle, one of Utah's most photographed historic buildings, will close the door on another summer visitor season today (Thursday). And it can be classified has having been a successful season with the familiar landmark having attracted more than 4,000 visitors. Oscar Grunig, mission secretary, noted that persons stopping to tour the tabernacle came from 17 foreign countries and all but four states of the union. He said the number was ahead of last summer. This has been a busy, successful year," Grunig stated Tuesday. A high percentage of those stopping were members of the church. Those who were not, in the main, were friendly persons, interested primarily in the architecture and beauty of the building. Comments of visitors in the registration book seem to bear this out. For example, one California couple wrote: A very beautiful old tabernacle. We are happy to have seen it and gone through it. Volume 65, Number 35 Brigham City, Utah 84302, Thursday Morning, August 31, 1972 18 PAGES From Philadelphia, another tourist commented, Very in- Family of Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Wight, Fullerton, Calif., were among visitors this summer at historic tabernacle. formative." Another California couple had this to say: Thank you! The tabernacle is beautiful. Especially enjoyed the windows. Asked to assess the attitude of those who came to visit the historic structure, one of the host guides, Mrs. C. Henry Nielsen, said, They asked questions. ..lots of questions. Edgar L. Wagner, president of the tabernacle mission, said this week he wanted to thank the 96 persons who have served as missionaries and guides this summer. A meeting for them has been scheduled Sept. 6 in the tabernacle at 7 p.m. Counselors in the mission are Vanez T. Wilson and Dewey Box Elder county officials expect to name an architect within a week for preliminary work on a nursing home in the Tremonton-Garlan- WMMMW Junior Details Aired Get PD Pairode rafales in Now! Those planning to enter the 68th annual Peach Days parade, Sept. 9, are advised to inform the Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce this week. A chamber spokesman said Tuesday that any entries received after Friday will be placed at the end of the parade and will not be included on the program printed for distribution to spectators. Early this week an estimated 65 units had been entered, the spokesman noted. The parade annually is a feature attraction of Brigham Citys traditional harvest festival with thousands lining the Main street route. Junior Parade announcement was made this week also pertaining to the junior parade. Ladies Community club has extended an invitation to all local children under the age of 12 to participate in the annual Peach Days Junior parade slated for Friday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. Participants and their entries will start An Pamela Gray registering for placement in the parade at 4 p.m. at the tabernacle grounds. No entry that is not assigned a place and in line by 5 p.m. will be judged in the competition. As usual, there will be six categories in the parade : bicycles (riders only under ten years old), tricycles, walking, floats ponies and pets. familiar with an environment different emfr6m their own through a part-tim- e ployment experience. The student placement office at Intermountain endeavors to locate jobs for the students to give good work experience in the homes of residents of Brigham City. Intermountain students will be available for employment here beginning Sept. 9. Brigham City employers are ask to call 9 or the placement office Extension 347, before 10 a.m. on the day they would like students to work to make necessary arrangements. If you would like a student for Saturday employment, please call before 10 a.m. the previous Friday. Any student working in Brigham City should be properly cleared through the school placement office before being allowed to work. Girls are experienced in domestic work and child care. Boys are avilable for yard work, painting and farm labor. 723-874- Junior Queen Leading the parade will be the Junior Peach Queen, selected at a drawing Wednesday evening, and the marshal and marshalette to be selected on Thursday eveing, Aug. 31. Organizing the parade are committee members from the local club headed by Evelyn Larsen as chairman and Carol and including Jenkins as director-membe- r Marilyn Ayotte, Merlene Moore, Ann Davis, Sharon Andrus and Lavonna Garn. The committee announces that each child participating will receive one dime and one free ride ticket for the downtown carnival. The wage in Brigham City is 75 cents per hour for yard work, house work, etc., and d $1 per hour for work such as painting, auto mechanics, etc. Intermountain School appreciates the GinrDpnir LlslEl MkoeiDs ffigOT semi-skille- Driver Education For Adults Set A class in driver education for adults is scheduled to get underway Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m., in Room 166 at Box Elder High school, according to Sam Gordon, district director of adult education. Those interested may register for the course at this time. A fee of $35 is charged for persons 22 years of age and over, while 810 is the fee for those under 22, Gordon said. Golden Spike Empire officials have called for a cost study on a proposal to construct a loop road which would connect Antelpe island with Promontory Point via Fremont island in the Great Salt lake. They took the action after Weber County Commissioner George Frost proposed the project in an Ogden meeting. Locally, the idea drew' enthusiastic support. Box Elder County Commission Chairman Don Chase said Tuesday, It would be just a great thing, a terrific tourist attraction tying everything that's good together. By this he meant that it would enable visitors and others to tour the lake and also take in Golden Spike National Historic site plus other local attractions. pursue the project whether federal assistance is obtained or not, he explained. In other business at its regular weekly session, the commission heard a report from Malcolm C. Young that the state council on local affairs had discussed an attorney general's opinion on use of optional sales tax money through the states inter-loccooperation act. It's still vague in my mind all the things we can use the money for and I dont think the attorney general spells it out, he told his fellow commissioners. Brigham City Mayor Ole Zundel has prpposed adoption of the sales tax measure under the state measure in Box Elder county. Who Will Be Queen? Contest List Grows Project lias local Support Osllnffl The county official said he has investigated the availability of federal aid, calling the situation tight. However, the commission plans to through employment. Sponsored by Brigham City corporation, the Brigham City Industrial commission and Greater Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, the dinner is an annual affair to show appreciation to existing industry and the role it plays in supporting a healthy and vital community. cooperation of Brigham City residents with our employment program during the past several years. Our students are looking forward to another good year of part-tim- e employment in Brigham City, a spokesman said. If additional information is needed regarding employment of Indian students, feel free to contact Glen A. Weight, Intermountain School Placement office, any time during the week. SfpaCi County Commissioner Don Chase made this disclosure Tuesday, noting that four architectural firms have been asked to submit bids. Specifically, the architect will be asked to prepare a preliminary sketch and project cost estimate. Chase said he had met with a financial adviser and planned another session this week to iron out that aspect of the proposed project. The commission plans to offer a nursing home bonding proposal to county voters on the Nov. 7 ballot. We don't want to spend a lot of money until we know we can proceed," the chairman explained. As for a site on which to build the new nursing home, Commissioner Chase said, I feel we have ground available in the area. Brigham Citys third annual industrial appreciation dinner will be staged this evening (Thursday) in the community center. Governor Calvin L. Hampton will be guest speaker for the occasion which will pay special recognition to Champion Home Builders company and its new Concord Motor Home plant here. The affair is slated to start at 7:30 p.m. It is expected to attract nearly 300 industrial leaders, public officials and others involved with industrial development locally. A special feature will include presentation of a special award to an area firm for its leadership and benefits to the community Students Can Take Jobs Locally Beginning Sept. 9 . area. d He said it was not right in Tremonton. Industrial Thanks Fete To Spotlight New Plant IS Intermountain school has a program set up to help Indian students become more d Tremonton-Garlan- Brigham City Mayor Ole Zundel who serves as president of Golden Spike Empire, was openly enthusiastic'about the proposal, citing its tremendous tourist potential. The project would involve construction of nearly eight miles of roadway in the lake.' Commissioner Frost pointed out that the idea is not new, having been discussed for nearly 15 years. Commissioner Chase said he would take it one step further and include construction of a road to Bear River Bird refuge, presumably from the west or north. Putting it all together would create a tourist attraction second to none in the state, the Box Elder official stated. A roadway already connects Antelope Island with the mainland in Davis county. construct connecting roads with Fremont and Promontory Point would permit motorists to continue on 'to the other attractions without doubling back. To Commissioner Frost, a member of the Empire board, suggested also possible acquisition of 1,000 or more acres on Fremont island for recreational development. He said that area has the deepest, bluest and cleanest water in the lake. Commissioner Chase had the same to say about the lakes water around Promontory Point, about 2.5 miles north of Fremont island. The link between Antelope and Femont would be about 5.5 miles long. Add four more contestants to the growing list of 1972 Peach Queen hopefuls. They are Wendy Kay Vicars, Kristine Armstrong, Pamela Gray and Ronna Hall. The Box Elder county beauties have an eye cast toward the Sept. 8 pageant and Sept. 7 talent show in the Box Elder High school auditorium. At stake in the Peach Queen crown and right to reign over Brigham Citys 68th annual Peach Days harvest celebration. Both pageant and talent show will begin at 8 p.m. Heres a rundown on each of the newest contestants: Wendy Kay Vicars, 17, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Vicars. 566 South Second West Brigham City. She is being sponsored by Sandys cafe. She has worked as a waitress for three years and wants to further her education at Weber State college in home economics. Sponsored by Army Kristine Armstrong, 19, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Armstrong, 504 West Fourth South, Brigham City. She is sponsored by the local Army recruiting station. She is a 1972 graduate of Box Elder High school and plans to attend Utah State university. While at Box Elder, she was a member of the National Honor society, vice president of the senior class, a Sterling Scholar finalist in music and a member of chorus and orchestra. the She also was associated with the Madrigal Singers for three jiears. Pamela Gray, 18, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lloyd Gray, 348 North Fifth East. She is sponsored by Petes Hairm. all-stat- e A 1972 graduate of Box Elder High school, she was seminary vice president and a seminary class secretary for three years. She also was a high school majorette, a member of the dance club, Madrigals, and concert choir. She was Utah state strutting and twirling champ, Miss Majorette of Utah in 1971 and Twirling Queen of Idaho for 1971-7Bank Sponsors Ronna Hall, 18, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hall, Garland. Fler sponsor is Box Eider County bank. She is a 1972 graduate of Bear River High school and wants to attend Utah State university. While in high school, she was a member of a cappella choir, drill mistress of the FFA Sweetheart attendant, Homecoming attendant and took the lead in the school play, Barefoot in the Park. She also was active in FHA and FWA and was a four-yea- r seminary graduate. Labor Day: To Print Nows Early The Sept. 3 Issue of the Box Elder News will go to press early due to Mondays Labor Day holiday and as a result, deadlines are earlier than usual. Advertising copy must be received no later than 5 p.m. today (Thursday) and editorial material by 10 a.m. Friday. The N-- J staff will join others In observing the traditional holiday, last of the summer. Virtually all local, state and national government offices, schools and most retails businesses will close for the occasion. In addition, the N-- J office will be closed Saturday. |