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Show Volume 97 Number 4 MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1982 254 per copy attendance estimated at 115,500 Pageant .. cr KT . . i.v x. ri . i. r!Ulj .. g v; fr. ?;... ixV 4 . & X m C Sf4- u 4 .'7vV4r, l f v , -- BJVS r5 - o O by Bruce Jennings Attendance at the Mormon Miracle Pageant, apparently in a downtrend for several years, showed a gain over both 1980 and 1981, according to figures gathered by Don Olsen, crowd management chairman. The total estimated attendance for 1980, according to Mr. Olsen, was 1 12,800 and for 1981 it was 1 1 1 ,000. This year's attendance was 1 15, 500. The 1 15,500 who saw this year's eight performances did not set a record. That came several years ago before the big jump in gasoline prices. The totals for the first three performances this year were published in last weeks paper 4,500 on July 8, 19,000 on July 9 and 12,000 on July 10. The succeeding five performances had had these attendances: July 13, 11,000; July 14, 10,000; July 15. 12,000; July 16. 27,000 and July 17, 20,000. The July 16 attendance has been exceeded once or twice, Mr. Olsen said, with the record, also on a Friday night, something over 30,000, set several years ago. The conduct of this years audiences was exceptionally good, Mr. Olsen commented. There was little littering and those in attendance were very attentive. Meals If attendance did not establish any new records, although it did reverse a downward trend, participation in the d Ward barbecued Manti turkey dinner did break some old marks. On July 15, 610 turkey dinners were a record for a Thursday night, served and then on July 16 1,130 turkey dinners a record not only for a were served Friday night, but also an overall record. The word about those turkey dinners is evidently getting around," William Williamson, one of the dinner chairman, said. People not only want the dinner but they also pick up the recipes." He added that nearly 6,000 people attended the dinners. Attendance at the roast beef dinners served by the Manti Third-FourtWards was 345 more than in 1981, according to Kay Henningson, a First-Secon- L Volunteers 'AsseoiWtd at Temple Hill Monday morning at 6 a.m. to put Pageant chairs in storage for another? year. Badly beaten paths in lawn will be unnoticeable In about a month. Nielsen campaigning against phantom candidate in coming primary election by Brace Jennings Nielsen, who represents Ray Rep. Utah House of District 69 in,-th- e Representative, , is conducting a vigorous campaign for although he may be facing only a phantom candidate in the Sept. 14 primary At the state Democratic convention the delegates endorsed both Representative Nielsen and Catherine Peck, Helper, chairman of the Carbon County Democratic party, as their candidates for District 89. This district, because of reapportionment, includes 4,620 residents of Carbon County, mainly in the Helper area; 1,813 residents of Emery County, in Elmo and Cleveland area, and 12,387 residents of Sanpete County, with the Gunnison Valley area now in another legislative district. Mrs. Peck did not meet the filing deadline and has not yet decided whether to take the case to court in order to determine if her name can appear on the Sept. 14 primary ballot. Apparently Carbon County Democrats, because the county is losing a representative due to hope to get one of their own elected as the representative for District 89 in order to retain their power in the House," Representative Nielsen said. Nielsen Although Representative does not know if Mrs. Pecks name will appear on the primary ballot as a candidate for the District 89 seat, hes already campaigning as if hes going to have opposition. 1 will need Republican votes," he said, especially in Sanpete County, to overcome the heavy preponderance of Democratic votes in Carbon County that would presumably go to Mrs. Peck." Representative Nielsen said that he has been campaigning in the Carbon and Emery county areas that are now a part of District 89. I am telling the residents of those areas," he explained, that I want to mend fences and build bridges that we have a between the counties lot in common, including fuel developments." Representative Nielsen said that he also intends to campaign intensively in Sanpete County prior to the Sept. 14 primary. My concern, he said, is that Sanpete Republicans will be so preoccupied with the 3rd Congressional District race that I wont draw enough of their votes to win the primary if Mrs. Peck's candidacy is validated. Thirteen - month - old Mt. Pleasant, died four hours after he was rushed to Sanpete Valley Hospital Monday evening after he was found unconscious in a bathtub. The drowning was reported to a COMSAN dispatcher at 6:44 p.m. Mt. Pleasant police officer Lynn Shelley and the Mt. Pleasant ambulance were Ryan Harris, The big night for the beef dinners was July 9, with 850 attending. On July 8, 420 attended; July 10, 340; July 13, 340; July 14, 300; July 15, 400; July 16, 650; July 17. 450. Organization (Continued on Page 3) Baby drowns in Mt. Pleasant Jared h dispatched to transport the baby to Sanpete Valley Hospital. Jared Ryan Harris was born June 22, 1981 in Layton, Utah. He was the son of Richard K. Harris, West Valley City, and Marie Howell Parkinson Harris, Mt. Pleasant. He is survived by his parents; three brothers, and two sisters: Daryle, Cory and Brian Harris, West Valley City, and Amie and Amber Parkinson, Mt. Pleasant; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Harris, Magna, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Howell, Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, July 22, at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Friends may call at the cemetery one half hour prior to the services. Since the days of President Brigham Saint Church has Young, the Latter-da- y been widely recognized for its effective organizations which utilize the large percentage of the membership. The operation of the commissary and the five food stands by the four Ephraim wards and the Sterling Ward illustrates the organizing principle in practice. According to Jay H. Jensen, a chairman, around 600 people were involved in the operation, with 70 to 80 working each night. This is the organization chart for the commissary and stands: Bishop Bob Warnick, general chairman; Jay and Connie Jensen, executive chairmen; Don and Vivian Larsen, Roy and Melba Reid, hamburgers and hot dogs; Dorothy Stoddard and Jerry Olsen, baked goods; Evelyn Hunter, communications and cashier; Jan and Lisa Hatch, popcorn and ice cream; Jerelyn Blankenship, sandwiches; Lila and Dee Larsen, Haley and Grace Anderson, snow cones; Richard Vail Nielsen, soda pop; Ross and Alice Hansen, general maintenance. In addition, there were ward chairmen responsible for providing the workers each night: Austin and Margaret Russell, Don Ericksen, Barry and Dixie Walker, Larry and Elaine Christensen, Allen and Lila Tuttle, Doug and Cozette Ludvigson, Gary and Marilyn Lyon. Figures on total sales at the stands arent available yet. Jay Jensen said, but they did exceed last year. Their biggest night was on July 16, when 1860 hamburgers and 440 hot dogs, along with countless cans of soda pop, rolls, brownies, sandwiches and other goodies were sold. Programs More than 10,000 programs were sold, according to Sara Macfarlane, Manti Utah Stake Relief Society president. This number is considerably higher than the numbers sold in 1980 and 1981, she said, attributing the increase partly to the fact that this years program is a new one. She explained that the Relief Societies of the Manti Region provide the salespeople. Funds The money raised through the program sales is the principal source of financing for the production, according to R. Morgan Dyreng, general manager. On the other hand, the net proceeds of the stands and the ward dinners goes into Manti Utah Stake funds. In the past, Pres. Lee Barton explained, this money has been used mainly for stake building purposes. This year, he said, it may be used to meet the stake welfare quota. The decision on what to do with these funds is made by the Stake Presidency in consultation with the bishops and the High Council," President Barton said. Translations The pageant was translated to 579 persons, according to Mike Bawden, chairman of Translation services. He said that 49 foreign language countries were represented by those attending. Spanish was the most common foreign language, with 98 getting translations on the biggest night; followed by Japanese, with 44, and then Thai, with 36. Fourteen Hmong, from the high country of Laos, were given translations one night. For every performance but one, translations in sign language were also given. Most of the translators, Mr. Bawden said, were returned missionaries who were especially well equipped to establish rapport with the visitors. Prominent late of judges selected for Miss Sanpete Pageant E. Berry Something Old and Something New" applies not only to weddings, but also to the slate of judges for the Miss Sanpete Scholarship Pageant to be held Saturday, August 14, at 7 p.m. in the Manti High School auditorium.. Two of last year's judges are returning, including Chief Judge Robert Engemann, and will be joined by three new to the Sanpete magistrates program. Producer Grenade Curran returns Sharon Fullmer, with Engemann. Pleasant Grove, Ann Richardson, Orem, and Chyleen Bluth, Provo, will also use their expertise in deciding 1982's royalty for Sanpete County. I am so excited about this Pageant," said Barbara Barton, chairman of the event. The communities are supporting us In many ways. With their sponsorship, donations and interest they are making this competition really worthwhile for the girls to enter." Besides the experience of favorably presenting themselves to the public, the by Nancy girls stand to earn one of three full scholarships offered to the pageant winners by Utah Technical College at Provo, as well as one of the three full scholarships to Snow College announced last week. Mrs. Barton also disclosed that the queen would receive a beautiful ted and white quilt along with the PSA airlines round trip ticket. In expressing the openness of the businesses, clubs and individuals who have contributed, Barbara said, Each one is giving what he feels he can. So many are donating that we feel we can make this an exceptional opportunity for the girls to improve themselves. By using the scholarships and other awards they can show the world what lovely women live here." It is only because of the kindness and generosity of the patrons of the program that it works," Mrs. Barton said. impressive field of pageant judges. With several years of experience in pageant judging, Bob agreed to again visit Sanpete and exercise his expertise. His eminence in the performing world is extensive. In 1968 he became one of the original Lettermen, one of the most popular singing groups in America. He toured eight years, received Grammy Robert P. Engemann Returning Chief Judge Robert P. Engemann will again head an Sharon Fullmer i Grenade Curran nominations, toured with people like Jack Benny and George Bums and made (Continued on Page 3) |