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Show PREPARING TO TRY their luck at fishing in Lorin Farr Park in Ogden are: (I to Ralph Smuin, Walter Smith and Austin Bert, patients at Weber County Hospital. Fiisfoeiririnen r) Louis Florris, Harold Petersen, from foospnfril eippirecoeitfe recemrt oufirng) One of the greatly outnumbered male patients at the Weber County Hospital commented recently to a volunteer that he sure did miss some of the activities that he used to enjoy 20 years ago, like fishing. The seed planted, an idea grew, and Thursday evening several of the boys from the hospital got into a van complete with all types of fishing gear borrowed from all possible sources, and went fishing at Lorin Farr Park in Ogden. We fuss over the ladies all the time, says Volunteer Director Barbara Hatch, and now we are really pleased to do something special for the men. We are hoping to make this outing a regular affair. Slide show Park status reveiwed by Riverdale Council have removed most of the sand and have (Hit new sod under the equipment which should prevent serious injury. We would like to ask the public to avoid setting on the new grass just put in on the bare spots of the park lawn, said Manning. Talking about the Golden Spike Park, Manning said that the city plans City Councilwoman Lois Manning, who supervises the City Parks System, was asked recently about the status of the four city parks. We have four parks, a small one on the east side of the city near Washington Terrace, the freeway park at the Southwest end of the city, Golden Spike park the problem was that the ground had become very hard packed under the equipment and kids who fell on it often suffered broken bones. We put in about four inches of sand all around the equipment but neighbors began to complain about sand blowing all over their homes. We A lecture on the history of Roy will be presented in the chapel of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 5560 S. 2300 W., Roy, at 7:30 p.m. Tues. Aug. 28. Emma Russell, author of the forthcoming book, Footprints of Roy, will be on hand to narrate the lecture, using excerpts from her book and slide-illustrat- slide photos from Roys history throughout the program. Mrs. Russell, a former Postmaster of Roy, is a longtime resident and authority on the subject of the towns history. She found many strange and interesting facts in searching through mountains of materials, having to cull WEBER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Doug Hunt (left), Don Bingham, Weber County Hospital Laundry supervisor, and Administrator David Van Moorlehem join hospital employees for the annual summer picnic. and condense, until the finished manuscript emerged. Many of these fascinating events will be revealed during the lecture. Those desiring to do so may reserve copies of the book. A fellowship hour will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the lecture. Light refreshments will be served. The public is cordially invited. Art entries needed Roy Days Historical Arts and Crafts Exhibit chairman Millie Stevens urges all persons who have not yet delivered their entries to do so between 9 and 11 a.m. today at Sandridge Junior High. WEBER COUNTY HOSPITAL employees get together joy a picnic of baked ham and all the trimmings. at North Park to Russell book delayed To the great disappointment of all of Roy, but above all to local authoress Emma Russell, her new book, Footprints of Roy, will not be off the press in time for sale during at Sand Ridge the Park during booth festivities, and hopes to of show a mock-u- p her book. Mrs. Russell intends to show continuous slides on the history of Roy, in bet- Roy Days. ween her duties as Grand Parade Marshall Due to unforseen circumstances in the prin- of Roy Days. Mrs. Russell says she ting process, the publication will have to be delayed. But the unflappable Mrs. Russell still intends to have a will take orders for Footprints of Roy and will guarantee delivery as soon as the book is off the press. en- 0 Roy Days plans variety of activities for whole family The Post Promenaders Square Dance Club will be starting new classes on September 17, for anyone interested in learning to square dance. Dances are at American Legion Post 142 in Riverdale, and starting time for the dance is 7:30 p.m. The first night of dancing is free. The Post Promenaders welcome both single people and married couples, and there is no age limit. It is a total square dance club, doing square dances, round dances and contra dances, with a little disco occasionally. Main emphasis is enjoyment. The Post Promenaders Square Dance Club is sponsored by American Legion Post 142 in Riverdale and is the first square dance club sponsored by an American Legion Post in the state and very possibly in the nation, although other Legion posts are beginning to show an interest in the program. For further information, contact Mike Dabling, the caller, at either 392-824- 626-673- 8. Roy days activifes at Sand Ridge Park August 25: 7-9:- a.m. Breakfast 30 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Variety Show. 1 p.m. Water Fight, Police vs. Fire Department. 4-- 5 p.m. The Four R's music for the family. 4:30 p.m. Dinner, Chamber of Commerce sponsored. 8 p.m. Square Dance. 9:30 p.m. Fireworks. said Manning. KEEP A SHARP eye out for school kids, as the 1 979-8school years gets off to a start. County schools opened their doors Thursday to thousands of eager pupils. Dance class begins or this expensive destruction, Flag photo presented Tuesday to finish the sprinkling system this year. Some play equipment has been installed and there is a new shed for recreational equipment. We have suffered a lot of vandalism at the parks and we hope people will cooperate in preventing 1 at Sand Ridge Park. Dee Ladd A broad spectrum of activities awaits the public at the annual Roy Days celebration being held this p.m. week. equipment and White Motor Company the stage. Among the performers will be the Ogden LDS Institute of Religion Folk Dancers, Sunset Dance Studio Sun Dancers, Linda Baird Dance School Disco and Gymnastics and the Utah All Stars, Mini Stars, Super Stars, and others. A schedule will be posted at the park. Childrens game9 are being sponsored by the Country View Elementary School PTA to help raise funds for their school, which opens for the first time this fall. Food, rides, and hobbies will abound in booths at the park bowery. Park activities committee is comprised of Dave Richards, Winners of the Roy Days Writing Contest have been announced by Dr. Mildred Miya, contest chairman. They are Emma Russell, essay ; and Ruth Hicks, honorable mention essay. Poetry awards go to Bertha Larimore and Ron Taylor, adult and youth respectively, and Kristi Lynn Glissmeyer, honorable mention. These writings have been published in the Roy Days booklet being distributed free of charge to homes in the Roy area. bearing the unique celebration logo designed by Doug Worthen, a young Roy resident, are now on sale at Bee Gees Apparel, Jorgensens Book Store, the Shirt Arena and Sunset Sports Center in Roy. Everyone is encouraged to unite in the spirit of the week by purchasing a shirt and wearing it to all the activities. They will be on sale at Sand Ridge Park on Saturday. Prior to the parade on Saturday, the public is invited to breakfast at Sand Ridge Park beginning at 7 a.m. Ham, eggs, pancakes, orange drink and milk will be served at a cost of $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children under 10 years of age. Roy 8th LDS Ward Young Men and Women are hosting the breakfast. At 10 a.m. the parade gets underway at 5600 S. 1900 W. It will proceed north on 1900 W. to 4400 S., then west toward Sand Ridge Park. Groups will disband at the North Park Elementary School parking lot, a change designed to reduce congestion at Sand Ridge Park. Emma Russell, prominent Roy resident, is parade grand marshall, and Ken Ladd, parade chairman. Sand Ridge Junior High School is the location for the expanded Historical Arts and Crafts Exhibit. Histories of Roy, early Roy antiques and pictures, handicrafts, writings, paintings, live and dry flower arrangements, collections and mere will be on display. Aprender Guild is sponsoring the exhibit with Millie Stevens as chairman, assisted by Grace Judy and Marcell Weaver. Roy area LDS church Seventies Quorums will present the Utah Heritage Arts Display. Poster size pictures of early Roy have been prepared by Emma Russell who will autograph copies of her book, Footprints of Roy. New this year is the variety show which will continue from 11 a.m. to 4 will be master of ceremonies with Ken the sound Parkinson providing Farlene Hodge, Jeanne Butler, food and Laurel and individuals; Probasco, Country View Elementary PTA chairman. Roy Fire Department will meet the Roy Police Department on a watery field of battle at 1 p.m. at the park. The Four Rs, a favorite local family entertainment group, will entertain park goers from 4 to 5 p.m. chairman; organizations; Roy Chamber of Commerce invites the public to dine out at the park bowery beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.00 for children under 10 years of age. Roy businesses selling tickets are the Bank of Utah, Citizens National Bank, Ogden First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Roy Drug, Roy Lumber, Roy Realty and Tubbs Service Center. Tickets can also be bought at the Roy City offices and at the park. The menu consists of ham, com on the cob, baked potato, roll, drink and dessert. Directing the chamber dinner this year are Larry Brown, president, and Doug Smith, executive secretary. Square dancing, chaired by Barbara Bowman, is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the park bowery followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. under the direction of A1 Thompson. Portraits of the iweleve Miss Roy contestants will be displayed by Roberts Photography at the Ogden First Federal Roy office Monday through Friday and at the Historical Arts and Crafts Exhibit on Saturday. Serving a second year at the helm of the Roy Days Committee is Bill Merx, general chairman, assisted by Pat Hartey. and Dick Chatterton. 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