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Show 1 9th Mormon Miracle Fa by Bruce Jennings The Mormon Miracle Pageant reaches a milestone in its illustrious career this week its 19th birthday. That career began with a single performance on a storm-swep- t night at the Sanpete County fairgrounds. The pageant moved to Temple Hill the follow ing year. In the years since then there have been numerous changes as the directors and other members of the production staff have constantly sought improvements in performance, props, stage settings, lighting and costuming. Attendance has now passed the one million mark, with people coming ftom numerous stales and from several foreign countries to witness the enactment of the Mormon Story on Temple Hill. How to account for this high level of success? The pageant itself, of course, with its various appeals: to religious feeling, to love of country, in to the pride pioneering movement, to the sense of humor and tragic loss and triumph. And of course, to the quality of the overall production in performance, staging, lighting, costuming, direc- tion. Rehearsals for the 19th anniversary production began in early June, but other were preparations underway much earlier, among them refurbishing the props and stage settings and making new costumes. each night. Richard Olsen, for example, will be General Mormon all eight performances and Gerhard Bolli will be Brigham Young and Ned Madsen will be George Washington, On the other hand, the romantic leads will have Kathy Willmore and Marie Westenskow alternating as Mary Henshaw and David Sorensen and Scott Olsen as Robert Henshaw. Those portraying Joseph Smith as young man and then as prophet and martyr. The scene depicting the enlistment of the Mormon Battalion. And the scene on the way west, with the pioneer mother saying farewell to her child. a Some members of this years cast will appear in multiple roles. For example Troy Birch and Larry Moore If around 350 perform in the cast, a like number constitute the production staff they're engaged in such necessary elements as make-up- , costumes, lighting, staging. And theyre equally essential to the success of the production, R. Morgan Dyreng. general manager, commented. Fach performance of the pageant is preceded by the invocation, the presentation of the colors and a solo rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." will alternate as the Prophet Joseph and as Hyrum Smith. And Rex Goodwin will perform as the Mortal Moroni some nights and as the Angel Moroni on the tower in others. The invocation will be offered by Hugh W. Pinnotk. on July II; Robert A. Greenwall, July 12; Ralph J. Hill. July 13; Wilbur Lund, July 16; Ross P. Findlay, July 1?; Mary M. Peacock. July 18; Dr. Kim A. The Moroni role, in fact, since the Angel Moroni appears in three different scenes, will have eight persons taking turns: two alternating in the bedroom scene, two in the hill scene and four in the tower And also essential are the people still further in the background: those who have the responsibility for health parking, seating, clean-up- , and safeiv. law enforcement and so on Bateman, Julv 19; and Pres. Stephen D. Nadauld. July 20. 1 he Manti and Mt. Pleasant units of the Utah National Guard will present the colors. "1 he Star Spangled Banner," w ill be sung by special arrangement for scene. Some of the principal parts will have a single person performing the opening performance; by Boyd E. Goble on July 12; Glade Peterson, July 13, Judy Morgan, July 16; Carl Purcell, July 17; Melba K. Delmont Armstrong. July 18; Truman. July 19 , and Doreen Kurr, July 20. What are the pageant's favorite scenes cs revealed in spot interview s among the audience? Gorry Woymon (Copt. Allan), Paul Beach (his aide), and Gerhard Bolli (Brigham Young) In Pageant sreno. The Manti, Tphraim and Sterling wards also have their important role. The Manti First and Second ward will again serve their dinners, featuring that Sanpete home-cooke- (Continued on Page 2) It! Volume fS Number 42 MANTI. UTAH 14642. THURSDAY. JULY per copy 3L P Erf J Singles Conference underway Friday Lois and Leon Lister, Mt. Pleasant, have been invited to be guest speakers at the Mormon and Singles Miracle Pageant Conference, sponsored by the Stakes Ephraim-Mant- t Young Special InterestSpecial Interest groups, and scheduled July 12. 13. and 14. Her enthusiasm and i bullience catching, and her can d" attitude is d love for hi r li Ilow hi mgs radiate a .ninth and pi rrmutc all of her pre Hanson, on the subject. Achieving Spirituality." and The Honorable Don Tibbs. on "You and the Law. ri si Saturdav chartered evening. buses will transport Conference attc ndccs to a roast-bee- f banquet in Manti. and then on to Temple Hill for 'aiions l lion Lister sharis insights Ik has uiquircd through bis search for ilfciluc business managinnni and leadership skills, and Ins mihiss-oticntc- the 19th annual presentation of the oild renowned Mormon Miracle Pageant Fnrlv Sunday morning will sec a Suniise Testimony Meeting on the beautiful Temple Hill site. A box lunch will be and offered, w for, thinking minis (tom bis The couple are f their popular presentations personal accomplishments as a tj?4 ul bank evciiitivc and busichurch and civic groups throughout nessman the area. well-know- n Addressing themselves to problems of singles, they each share their unique experiences and insights. Lois, a once discouraged divorcee, traces her own "Odyssey" through and her search through self-helbehavioral psychology and spiritual struggling, through her years as a successful fulfilled single, to her life as the wife of a prominent businessman. p he dinauui duo, will In tlk featutid Saturdav speakers on the Confeienic theme "1 be Worth of a Soul 1 participants next w ill sai "Goodbye, until year'" Meals and lodging arc included in (HI fee. Local residents, not needing to lake advantage of lodging and all meals, can make arrangements to pav for onlv those activities in which they wish to participate: Dance. 52; Workshops and Special Speakers, 56; meals, S3 each, except 54 for Saturday's banquet. Call or write Neucile T. Greene, "81-5- . I phraim. Utah the 540 283-431- 84027. Special Pageant Supplement included in this issue Otlkr activities of the Singles Conference include a record hop Friday night with gel acquainted activities and games planned for those who do not wish to dance now-happ- Saturdav mornings plans include seminars with special workshop them. leMar leaders, among Cheerleaders put a lot into workshop Bob and Bovarly Armstrong with tholr family. Clockwito: Nad (on Beverlys lop), Anne, Karen, James, and David (on Bob's lap). Dr. Robert Armstrong hangs shingle in Manti Robert D. Armstrong will the practice of family medicine begin in the office now occupied by Dr. H.J. Davidson beginning July 15 at 9 a.m. Dr. Dr. Davidson explained that he was officially retiring as of July 14 at midnight after having practiced medicine in Manti since 1953. "We'll continue to live in Manti," Dr, Davidson said, "and plan to travel, to serve in church and community activities, to attend school and gain new knowledge and experiences." A Manti native. Dr. Armstrong is the son of the late Ned Armstrong and Lillian Fox (Mrs. G. Cleon Fox). He attended Manti High School and served a mission in the Japan East Mission. After his mission he graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in microbiology and chemistry. He then graduated from the University of Utah College of Medicine. After receiving his M.D., he entered the Army, where he completed three years of specialty in Practice. Family Following his residency training, he w as assigned as a faculty member at training thfe Army's largest training program for family doctors at Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Ft. Gordon, Georgia. While at Eisenhower Hospital, he completed a fellowship in Family Practice teaching and received appointments as associate professor of family medicine at the Medical College of Georgia and at the Uniformed Services Academy of Health Sciences. Dr. Armstrong is married to the former Beverly Trickett of Watsonville, Calif. They are the parents of five children: James, 9; Karen, 7; Anne, S; Ned, 3, and David, 1. In addition to maintaining an office in Manti, Dr. Armstrong will be associated with the Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. His profession, his family, his church and Dr. community, Armstrong said, are major concerns. He's a ham radio operator and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing. by Bruce Jennings of personal expense. Mrs Lowry In addition to the explained. price of Manti High School's cheerleading 5114 00 arc there theworkshop attenfrom returned teams have the of the uniforms cost State University Utah a travelling at dance on workshop with a trophy based some valuable r . tips pertormance and on how to create pep and school spirit. The teams were judged in four categories enroute to winning the trophy: an original cheer they hud developed, a cheer they had been taught at the camp, a USU cheer they had to give three changes and a special performance routine. In addition to the trophy and the experience, the teams came home with one broken toe, one broken nose and, on the part of Jackie Lowry, the team's volunteer adviser, one broken budget. Each member of the team paid $114.00 for lodging, meals and tuition at the four-daworkshop. The South Sanpete School District provided the transportation. The girls worked hard in preparation for the camp, Mrs. Lowry said, practicing each morning from 6 to 8. And theyll soon be practicing again in preparation for the start of school. What did the girls learn beside how to give a cheer? In addition to learning new routines, Mrs. Lowry said, they learned discipline, how to live and work together, how to perform in front of people. Being a cheerleader involves a lot t . Hatch will be the new advisor. Other members of the team are: Stacey Barnett, Teresa Thomas, Taunia Luster, Kelli Black, Melissa Olson, Jancll Smith, Susan Anderson, Tcddi Sue Buchanan, Pauline Edmunds and Kristen Olson. .. .v. r f it , 'h. I . , ,v. 4 y MHS drill team elects officers Michelle rjyj aren't anv gains without pains," she "I hev all have jobs and are saving the money that is some of the being a cheerleader." Pr,te said " I i v s The Manti High School drill team elected new officers for the coming year as follows: President, Dalainc Richardson; Vice President, Melinda Andrcasen; Drill Mistress, Adrienne Neeley; Jr. Drill Mistress. Lisa Bawdcn; Secretary, Nellie Sanderson; Historian, Chrissy Shaw. ,r A they've now obtained and the cost of the cheerleading uniforms they've ordered. "But the girls nalie that there The past week the drill team spent four days at a United Spirit Association (USA) Camp held at Utah State University at Logan where they received numerous ideas and training for this year. They received an "excellent" plaque. - ,A t A t. f L V .T J '1 t ( 15 , v A 8 V jkvw i A Vjna choorloadors. Top: Tara Lowry. Sacond row: Rhonda Orton, Karan Barlow. Third row: Carla Cutlar, Sharana Baaxar, Jannifar Patarson, Kola Chrlitanian. Fourth row: Mallisa Danlala, Pam Millar, Darlana Smith, Chrlstana Holman, Sua Baitay. Bottom: Kalll Shand, Haathar Larson. MHS |