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Trekkers Camp At Historic Fort Secti-onTwoLoc- tmhD f- , le one-thi- n 4' !ei - MF, )- 14 ii,Q , , ')i s;" .1).'in . , , . llth CO. 9:00 P.,M. . . - ' ' - . s , e....-,,, t.0; flife-q- , I , Attendance At Art Show I , t , . - - Centennial 4t) , Music D ra ma Ready to Open 0 4. t'') 0" raw ' ..,4.N ',,,,,' ...... . ,, . Champ, Donald P. Lloyd, and Gus P. Backman, director. Front row, left to right: Ward C. Holbrook, Charles R. Mabey, John F. Fitzpatrick, Pres. David O. McKay, chairman; Gov. Herbert B. Maw, Mrs. Rose lia F Larkin, A. Hamer Reiser, secretary, and Delbert M. Draper. , 4m."-- i ,v, Ai", .- I : , ,, I 111 il',.:, O. -- , - COVE D1111 okOt ' ' . .. tie cOM ''0.1ik -- C.041 1 tiei - 4 , , . . BAMBERGER jI - 0S 0 -- ir - t,etcs cmItenl, tote - ' le . . . . - - Joseph - E. Ler. Pros. ' DESE RET TEDER L - AVING ' a$i oil ti 4,144 41111 414. . . t!. ment leaders. . , . - ,r':, - ' ' ' . . , . 1 l ' : .,, ;S;-- .: :: , , , ,. , , PROTECTED -- T , . acvIcs -- - - - . f I , alte world to The safest spay want heavy damage ItlitS resulting from accidents on your peopeny or through negligence awed , ' 0 1S ''' , 00 . - , . g, ' olio401' - PA le' 111111r- , 111111 .. - , g 0, - v ii t - - ' - - i I ' g Es ! - ! .11140;11PORATION Freaf Seith" M. : S.St 10. l. A66 . . , --- - -- - . . . ' - , ' . ., , . .. , . ' . ,, . s ' , . , , I. . i ' ' , . '11 im bier itill. I . If cbRKP-- 1 14 , - bankruptcy. Sold elm 500 KOLOB AGENTS in Uteri. Idaho, Montana. Nem& 0 00i? - ' but few pennies pet day ... the proteaion may sem you from ' 4 . '"11.tabTtryPakilisren"ces.ccuTIPerse.nalotet J:1 ,, ' t1,44046 in A 0 i - - t . . . ' . ,b (pal PlealtZ441144e , . . , 1 ,111::' - ft -- 1.$ cese. Musical numbers will be provided by the Salt Lake Postolfice band. Invitations have been- - extended to church, civic and govern- p n - a tti,loito.:4451 . .. 1 : ', ,. ., assistant postmaster general.Short talks will be given by Gov. Maw and President McKay; Mayor Earl J. Glade and Most Rev. Duane G. Hunt, bish- op of Salt Lake Catholic dio- , , . . 1 Alex E. Cart. Secy. ' :', ,, 000....1...2,. presentation of the Utah Centennial stamp will be made July 24 at 1 p.m. at the Roof Garden of Hotel Utah, Postmaster 1,k,Smoot, said today. The program will open with invocation vvhich will be offer ed by Pres. George Albert Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. The stamp will be presented to Gov. HerB. Maw and Pres. David O. bert McKay, chairman of the Centennial, by Joseph J. Lawler, third - ,eiod- ntt .. , ye , II a Official s ; - 1 ACCOUNTS INSURED TO $5000 - : 41:: ote.. k ::.,:t 7' '1 III Presentation5et occoont cNO 1 , tegoclf fteg .1i ''''' ..T ..o 770a a, ,, - JAVA: Centennial Stamp ' , Ni - , - ' .' will by Mr. Bird. A banquet and dance July 25 at 7 p.m. in Newhouse Hotel will enci.th.e .1:1, P, It out 1c4:1 s 04--- 06 vsovog , 140 adeo ., .100 0 5 w....1401Ci AonoS start . ii ki; OD liA sessions , ., begin July 25 with registration in Ho- 9 a.m. at Convention Utah will be called to order ,N - III Business f to' io''.1--- at 'Hotel Utah.' kr. 111 I - ' 1 1 .1'6:'m 0 1 .!.; - . of the ,, man....., i . ' 14, 6: Rehearsals of the Salt Lake Choir were schedulTabernacle ed 10-- be held today and tornor-1- row with Rulon Y. Robison, Brookline, Mass., and Harold Bennett, Salt Lake soloists, in preparation for presentation of "The Restoration," The concert fourth in a series of Centennial concerts, 'will be presented Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Purchasers of the first 25,000 reserved seat tickets to "Promised Valley," were given a choice of the other concerts for free admission and many, selected this concert, promising a capacity audience. tSocurs , 3: of Ameras one of the outstanding events of the Centennial celebration," Mr. Hepply said. "This collection of 125 i , w 4: Yeas 1147 - At& A 'b. t e. Outstanding Exposition Event "Art leaden regard the eur- rent show at the State Fair BUS SCHEDULE Effective Sunday, July 20. Ilm. Tables hem Agents ea Operaters.---Ad- , 4: said CHANGE,IN I 4: people's activities are planning to take groups through the Centennial Art Oallery on Monday afternoons, when specially conducted tours for young people will be arranged, Mr. Heppley ! or ilk41 4: groups. A number of leaders in young ican Painting10" iq Postmasters Meet in S. L. on Wednesday Utah Annual convention Chapter, National Association of will be held July 23, Postmasters 5 of on in front is of a calendar and stage p.m. ' Following 24 and 25 at Hotel Utah and Centennial eve.pts scheduled for 143 South Main St. the following week: Newhouse Hotel, Postmaste r I. A. July 22-2July 19: Spanish Fork Rodeo at Spanish Smoot, said today. Hyrum homecoming, Byrum. Fork. J. Emmett Bird is state presiJuly 22: July 19-2and Postmaster Smoot w1 dent Sons of Utah Pioneers CamPioneer Days Rodeo at Ogden be host to many visiting postmasStadium. Porees, state-widters from the rest Df the nation July 23-2July 20: Centennial parades, July 23, as well as Utah. Among those "The Restoration." featuring Rulon Rohl Fon and the Salt Lake at 8:30 a.m.; July 24, at 6 p.m., expected are Third Assistant Tabernacle Choir at the Taber- Salt Lake. Postmaster General Joseph J. nacle, 8:30 p.m. July 24: 21-2- 3 Lawler, Washington, D. C.; Postof Henefer Dedication Salt July master Albert Goldman, New Lake road, 9:30 a.m. Institute on Sound at UniverDedication of "This Is the York City; Postmaster Burris C. sity of Utah. "Promised Valley," Centennial Place" monument and state park, Jackson, national vice president, musical drama, begins nightly 9:30 cm. KedCeremonies marking release of Hillsboro, Tex.; Dr. Enof T. performances (except Sunday) vice president Centennial stamp, Hotel Utah, lund, national Ore. in the University of Utah Staand C. L. from Portland, 1 p.m. dium until Aug. 9. S. Dedication of pioneer plaque, Edwards, regional division, U. Centennial Boy scout camp Civil Service Commission, DenState Capitol, 3:30 p.m. begins at Ft. Douglas. Colo. Reception and dinner for pio- ver, July 22-2The postmasters and their neers at Salt Lake. Beaver County celebration. the Senior scout sunrise services families are slated to attend July 22: Centennial parade July 23 and a at Hill. Donner state of new Dedication park performance of "Promised ValJuly 24-2at Sugar House. The Intermountain horse pulling ley," Centennial production. 21-2following day they will witness July See CALENDAR On Page 24 Free street shows, 12:15 p.m. unveiling and dedication of "This Is The Place" monument which ' . will be. followed by ceremonies . , ....sm... .Tr: ""r.,',,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,...,,., 1 , releasing the Utah. Centennial 1,11'441. Commemorative postage stamp the Art Institute announced today that tickets providing admittance to juveniles will be distributed beginning Sunday by the LDS Primary Association, teachers of Sunday School classes, by Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, directors of Salt Lake City and County playgrounds, YMCA and YWCA secretaries other youth and leaders of , , ! (0001:s.v.:0. gi" "Sol 2 vt(rio ar ' . PI 74.5 . N4..4 11114. the Young people between ages of ten and sixteen years of age today were extended, by the Utah State Institute of Fine Arts, a special invitation to atUtah tend the million-dollCentennial Commission art show of Metropolitan and Whitney Museums original paintings at the Utah State Fair Grounds. To Give Children Tickets Chairman Oscar R. Heppley of , . i - e.:'..." ,..,,,,,, (.7. '''''. t ..."..'""', f A Urge Juvenile . Alb, . ' T UTAH CENTENNIAL COMMISSIONDirecting activities of the Utah Centennial are, back row, left to right: A. O. Ellett, David H. Thomas, Brigham S. Young, John M. Wal lace, I. A. Smoot, Judge James S. Howell, Frederick P. , . . ' rft . . , ., r- , . , -- - ' --:Al; '1.1 T .4" c't l'''. ..,,,t4,;,, By Colleen Moore f months of her Romping through the first six and gigantic birthday party with "more, the mostest and finest," entertainment of the past 100 years, Utah now is headed for the last half of he Centennial party, which will reach its climax the week of July 24. World film premieres, nation- al ski meets, track meets, tennis matches,. plus as many visiting -celebrities as Utah has seen In the entire hundred years, all have appeared during the first half of the party to help the oldster celebrate its founding. on an Spurred unprecedented Two Gigantic Parades demand for tickets to their muNot to be outdone by a good sical drama, more than 150 beginning, the final half of the members of the cast of "Prom- Utah Centennial observance ised Valley" Saturday were go- promises a national archery final rehearsals with meet, ing through performances of "Promsnap and precision, said Dr. C. ised Valley" starring Broadway stars, a national horseshoe meet, Lowell Lees, director.' livetitock shows and other To open Monday night at the rodeos, events, plus two gigantic "betUniversity of Utah itadium ter 'n' ever" parades. The "ice cream 'n' cake" time bowl, "Promised Valley," which stars Alfred Drake, who took of the entire party will begin the leading role in "Oklahoma!," See Centennial Schedule on will play 18 evening performPage 14 ances through August 9. 23 8:30 a.m., with the at July Dr. Lorin F. Wheelwright, first of Centennial parades, which production manager, reported will begin at South Temple and that all tickets to the premiere Main Ste. The ' day two sunrise performance Monday night servicesfollowing will be held, the first of would be sold out by Monday Boys Scouts will be at 8:30 aim, noon. He also said advance safes at Fort Douglas and the second were heavy for the Tuesday, at Lindsey Gardena under auspices of Emigration Stake of the Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday performances. -day Saints. Bowl Put in Shape Hold 3 Dedications Meantime, while the cast, plus Second in the huge the symphonic orchesCentennial parades will be tra was perfecting their per- held at 8 p.m. July 24. Highformances, last minute work on lighting the observance of the the stadium bowl was being day when the pioneers first entered Salt Lake Valley will be completed. will The first night audience will three dedications. The first secMonument Perk, the find a vastly improved stadium be inthe lt Dike Road at the University of Utah, said ond, the Henefer-Sathird that of the "This and Dr. Wheelwright. Permanent Is the Place" Monument in Emiseats, totaling more than 8100, gration Canyon. have been installed at the northimmigrant pioneers will ern end of the stadium imme- beLiving honored at a dinner in the A field house. below the diately Utah northern half Lafayette ballroom of Hotelhonorunique atage at the of the football - field faces the and at 3:15 p.m. plaques, ing the pioneers, will be unseats. Workmen elle were rushing to veiled in the rotunda of the State Capitol. completion the latest type sound Centennial production The and lighting systems for the pro- "Promised Valley," starring Alduction. The sound system, Just fred Drake and lovely Jet Macperfected after exhaustive tests Donald, will open July 21 and by the Bell Telephone LaboraAug. 9 in the Unitories, will be used for the first continueofuntil Utah stadium. versity time in the western states. Horse pulling contests will be Lighting Important added to the many attractions To stage properly, "Promised at the Utah Exposition, July 24, championship calls for spectacular 25 and 26. Among Valley" Dr. Wheelwright games. national meets and world effects. lighting be sought in which will records said. Sixty colored floodlights, Utah during the next few months eight Hollywood "sunspots" and will be soccer hundreds of other lamps will be team vs. the San Francisco Germania A. C. at Derks used in the show, he said. Tickets to "Promised Valley" field on July 25. The National Archery meet Is may be obtained at the Centennial ticket office, Second South scheduled to be held Aug. 4 to See CENTENNIAL On Page 24 and Main Sta. one-hal- , I - - . v.,. , ' , - . - - C) ' bl. 1 11 ' "oe 1 --- -- ,'' 4, , State 7:30 A. M. a - -- - -- . 1 It , el , ft Iv 3 ' bt A , ''.. '.! , l:f , ,,,,,' -- , Sunday, July 20th lb , ' ' ,o, 1 , . ICSL Dial E. i I 1 I ,..,,t, . Walter O. Petersen. Mgr. L A. Mgr, Sales Mar. Se. N REHEARSE FOli Music by TABERNACLE CHOIR -- . . 1)1 , i, f .1,i1 1 : fitton-A114- , ,, 'RESTORATION Saints. And Chairman' el dm Utah C4nwantal Cmmissies Ile;u8e ANINC & PAINI .,,,,1 'Ntoo,) , SLIGARHOUSI LSugar 14,433, 4 '5' 1 ' ik3, --- Ji No, .444:::;;;If David O. McKay .! . , .,,,,...,,,,,,,,,,..: of the first Presidency el the Church el Jesus Christ of LattiprdaT i e , i 114,4f 1 iv,,,, Reaches Climax July 23-2- 4 With Parades, Dedications 1 , Addresi by , . - li priceless paintings gives the visitor a rare Opportunity to observe the progress of American painting during the 100 years since the Mormon Pioneers left Nauvoo and crossed the plains. Ne4ork Over CBS us build en the foundation our bereft:fibers built so well. . Njit, ,411 - - , BROADCAST Th. same honesty .tif purpose and belief in the luting will the ligo es Is eeettotstee ws 3su; int0 sugalb"se Troll POW 21. 'Needs. pliT '1 I ,' ....., -1- ,A. 4 CENTENNIAL NOW, IN 1947 WITH V - c::::::t SPECIAL ' Pioneers built an empire in tb.e wilderness and a tower. Ina monument to oar fait& 0 I -' '.:'m PIOIIEEQIIIG IN 1847 ' 3 ''N ,Tia some such sight 'Is but the modern caravan with the attendant publicity and the messages given at each stop by the leaders of the party have combined to awaken an interest in history of their region and to the part played by the great Mormon exodus dt a century ago. Welcome Signs Out Welcome signs have been displayed over streets of cities and in store windows. Flags haw added color to park programs and newspapers have been more than generous in coverage. Column after column have beei; devoted to the trek. One newspaper at Grand Island printed a full page display to welcome the the SUP caravan and invite citizens to join with them. And they responded by the thousands on the city streets and in the public park. Elder Spencer W. Kimball. ot the Council of the Twelve, who with Mrs. Kimball is traveling as guest of the SUP, has given several timely messages of in- spiration and instruction and each time gives a thought pertinent to the occasion. At each stop one of the caravan tells briefly of the Mormon history relative to that particular place or community. Old Fort Holds Interest Now as the caravan traverses wide open spaces in Wyoming the interest continues, but the encampment programs are before smaller audiends.'. Historic Fort Laramie, now in almost complete ruin, but in the process of restoration, as a national monument, was of special interest to members of the caravan. This old fort was one of the armY. See SUP TREK On Page 24 Elder Joseph Fielding Smith, of the Council of the Twelve of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, observes his 715t birthday today. In celebration of the event, Elder Smith expects to meet with his family some time during the day at an outing in one of the near-b- y parks or canyons. Elder Smith is a grandson of Patriarch Hyrum Smith, the brother of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and a son of the late Pres. Joseph F. Smith. He has 10 living children, six daughters and four sons. Two of his sons are now on missions for the Church. Elder Smith has 31 grandchildren. Four daughters and two sons with their children are expected at the outing. Ife"1 Jut ' kr , f4r, e I , a passing curiosity but to others Church Leader To Keep Birthday - PA' 3 storm. rd -- r--- -, ; century. This modem caravan has at more tracted wide attention, than was ever expected by those leaders in charge as they planned this excursion bver the old pioneer trail through Iowa, Nebraska and Wyoming. Great crowds have attended their celebrations and evening programs, cities have declared holidays and turned out en masse to enjoy an hour with these modern trekkers. Thousands Line Streets City streets have been lined by thousands, people have assembled on highway corners and in farm yards to greet the caravan as it passed. To see 72 "white tops" speding 35 to 40 miles per hour over the highways led by a police escort is something entirely new and it seems to i4ave taken the countryside by your It will be time going, but hurry back" for Wilford C. Wood, Woods Cross ; and Oliver R. Smith, Deseret 1 News staff member, who left Salt Lake today for a rendezvous with Ab Jenkins in N auvoo, Ill. '': Climbing into a 1947 station wagon with the Utah speed king, ' the pair will be whisked over route in less than the 1250-mi25 hours to furnish a commemorative comparison of modern auto travel with the lumberint covered wagons of a century ago. With them will be Lowell Horton, mayor of Nauvoo, who will make his first visit to Salt Lake and ride with the party in the Centennial parade on the evening of July 25. The eastward trip, being made with J. Frank Marble of Bountiful, will be used to arrange quick servicing fadlities at predetermined intervals along the road, particularly for the dia.. tance to be covered at night, Mr. Wood said. There will be no stops except for refueling on the return route, which will be the shortest highway distance to Salt Lake and will follow the old Mormon trail for approxiof its distance, mately he explained. 1 A monism to many thousands, per haps the largest number of out- siders to ever hear of the faith and tenets of Latter-da- y Saints in any like period in the past Across Plains Slated July 23 a case of "take I Half of Centennial-Y- City, Utah. Saturday Evening, July 19, 1947 ,,,,i,i,,-,.....z-- mg Trek Utah Heads Into Last , h I Le Salt By Henry A. Smith (Deseret News Church Editor) and Salt Lake prepare for next CASPER, Wyo.As-Utaweek's intensive celebration of the Centennial Pioneer Day, a caravan of modern pioneers, all decolorful, history-makin- g scendants of the early founders, is nearing the borders of the Bee Hive State. Today they are wending their way across the state of Wyoming from last night's encampment at historic Fort Laramie towards the famed landmark of the trailIndependence Rock where they will make their covered wagon circle tonight.. The Sons of Utah Pioneers Caravan of Modern Trail Blazers is elitebrIllg-maLngsaygthrif. They 24-Ho- ur NewsSportsComics al - a - , . , |
