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Show Jan Uni iIi.cr0fATmi.n3 Corp 141 Eicfaont Avenue fcafULake City, Utah 34101 One of "Ten Most Wanted" Welcomed tvx - f njina i fL iir:::::y n:::;:io UUSUQ nu oa Q3 k ' X'ay 6kWw ,&.., i86 Vvwsfc. && Payson Beautification Committee shown welcoming one of Ten Most Wanted" back into town. Back, I to r: Helen Hansen, Arch Williams, Don Winsor, Craig Wayman, Bud Wilson, Verdene Page. On steps: Ray Angus, Keith Holman the Rehearsals Making Progress For Little Mary Sunshine Rehearsals for Little Mary Sunshine, the Broadway musical to be presented during the celebration, are now going on and directors state that they are well pleased with gress being made. pro- Modern Equipment Available For Weed Mowing City or County equipment will be available for weed mowing, on a Saturday in the very near future. Anyone desiring weedy lots mowed are to contact Waldo (Bud) Wilson, a member of the Beautification Committee. Equipment will be furnished but a charge of $3.00 per hour will be made as payment for the operator. Mr. Wilson also request that semi retired persons, skilled in mower operation contact him as there is a need for operators. It is hoped that more than one mower can be arranged for so that Payson can be in top shape for Harvest Days. Little Mary Sunshine will be staged Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sept: 2 in the auditorium at the new Payson High School. ' The title role is being played by Becky Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nate Thomas, who is a graduate of Payson High School, where she thrilled audiences with her portrayal of Joan of Arc in Up With People. She will attend College of Southern Utah this fall on a Music Scholarship. As Little Mary Sunshine, Miss Thomas plays the character of a sweet charming woman who owns a hotel in the top of the Colorado Rockies, which she purchased through Selling cookies. Alan Wilde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe N. Wilde, Payson, will play opposite Miss Thomas, as Capt. Big Jim Warrington, a mighty Forest Ranger. Mr. Wilde recently returned from an LDS mission to Uruguay and is now a sophomore at Brigham Young University. He is probably best remembered as captain of the football team, but his powerful voice was heard in the lead of the high schools production, South Pacific. Saturday Payson Beautification Committee officially welcomed one of the Ten Most Wanted back into town. Committee members visited a house located at 5th South and 3rd West, which was number 7 on last years list. The old house had been involved in a legal entanglement and could not be sold. It just sat year after year, becoming a hazard and eyesore to the community. The Beautification Committee investigated the situation and acting as mediator between two parties were successful in clearing the property for resale. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Page, former Payson residents now living in Ogden purchased the home as a winter project for her father, Wilford Ellsworth. Mr. Ellsworth, a retired carpenter was desiring something to do with his spare time. Formerly consisting of three rooms, the home now boasts two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, living room, bedroom with walk in closet, kitchen, half bath and utility porch on the ground floor. An open stair way enhances the front entrance way. Situated on a hill, the home offers a lovely view of the valley. Present plans are to list it for sale, but Mr. Ellsworth states he has become so attached to his project and its location that he hates to see it sold. He visualizes landscaping the grounds and hillside, feeling it could become a beauty spot in the neighborhood. It is with pride and appreciation that number 7 again becomes a picturesque spot in the It is surprising community. what a little imagination and ingenuity can do for places such as this. Chamber Extends Thanks & Requests Help to Build City Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all the Civic clubs and citizens who gave of their time and talent to help make our Chuck Wagon Supper and dance a success. A special thanks to Cora Mendenhall for her supervision of the supper. Our menu was delicious, and those sour dough biscuits were out of this world they were so good. Thanks to Roe Wilde who made a special effort to keep them hot and the meat hot and lusious. Also Doug Lamb and his music group. Great! ! Dennis Dixion Chamber President deserves a hearty thanks. Now a very special thanks to a group of ladies who cooked and served our supper. Im afraid someone will be left out if I start to name them. We do The Volumn - - - - - FOR THE LIVING - - - - ,n - ents of five children: Mrs.J.R. (Clelia) Gardner and Paul Christensen of Salt Lake City; Kenneth Christensen of Sacramento, California; Mrs. Gale (Sharil) Holt of Spanish Fork and Howard Christensen of Provo. The Service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy is the creed of Mrs. J.D. Christensen, to whom we wish to direct our Flowers for the Living today. Dorothy Anderson Christensen was born in Ashley Valley, Uintah County, Utah, to Alma G. Anderson and Pamilla Harder Anderson. She received her early education in the schools of Uintah County and later attended the' University of Utah. She is married to J.D. Christensen who taught music in the schools of Nebo District for many years. They are the par- - Christensens have 16 grandchildren. Mrs. Christensen hasbeenan ardent church worker all her life having served in the MIA, Sunday School, Primary and Relief Society, holding ward and stake positions in each organization. She lists music and painting as her hobbies. Mrs. Christensen taught school in Uintah and Carbon Counties and has served as a substitute teacher in Nebo District. She has worked in the P.T.A. local and state. President of the Federated Clubs, local and district; American Cancer Representative in South Utah County for eight years; the Heart Fund supervised Drive in Payson area for two years and she also worked with the American Red Cross to supply blood for the blood bank. Mrs. J.D. Christensen is well known throughout the Payson area as one who is concerned and sympathetic with those in need. She has a reputation of being among the first to visit friends who are ill or troubled in any way. Because of the services of Mrs. J. D.! Christensen Payson is a better place to live. Mi August 13ft CiSy With the fund for purchase of new uniforms for Payson High School band nearing its goal, members of the Band Boosters Club have met several times recently to make a decision on One of the outstanding Fruit in the state of Utah belongs to the Rowley Brothers, Don and Norman of West Mountain. The brothers have 250 acres of sweet and sour cherries, peaches and apples plus about 60 acres of grain. Today we wish to recognize Don Rowley as our Friend. He was born in Orem, Utah to Mr. and Mrs. Moses Rowley. He was graduated from the Orem High School and attended the Brigham Young Un- Farmer iversity. Don is married to the former1 Lora Jean Forsey and they are the parents of four children: Mrs. Rodney (Nedra) Grover of Kansas City, Mo.; Brenda a student at the Brigham Young University; Loretta, 14 and Robert age 11. Mr. Rowley has always been active in church affairs having served in many capacities, two of the most responsible positions have been as a High Councilman in Orem and at present he is serving as a counselor in the West Mountain Ward over the prime beef which will be on the menu for Nebo Stake Day this weekend. Meb Stab lay Funds Nears Goal Farms JtM Blanchard Dixon, Darwin Haskell, President Harold Harmer and Leland Montague look Band Uniform Drive Continued on Page Three , Number 32 - Flowers in Thursday, August 8, 1968 LXXXI selection of the uniform best suited to the local band. Three different manufacturing companies were given opportunity to promote their uniforms. Two showed uniforms and offered to have a sample made up to specifications designated by the local group. The third company only displayed catalogues showing various styles. The Band Boosters accepted the offer of the two companies who wish to make up a uniform for inspection. These uniforms are expected to be sent here within a few weeks, and after the prices are studied, selection Continued on Page Four Final arrangements are in now for the big annual Nebo Stake Day to be held Tuesday, August 13, in the Pay-sCity Park. Serving of the traditional barbecue beef dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until about 7:30 at the area near the newly beautified pond. President Reed J. Money is general chairman of the event, Leland C. Montague is chairman of the barbecue beef and Gilbert White Jr., progress on and Wilson are of all other foods on Gladys the menu. 1400 persons are expected to attend. Prices are $7.50 family, $1.75 adults, and $1.00 for children 14 years old or under. T ables are to be placed in the shade of the tall trees near the pond, so eating out of doors will be pleasant whether you come early or later. Everyone is invited to attend. Here are the amounts of food it takes to feed 1400 people a tasty meal: 500 lbs. dressed, rolled beef, 400 lbs. medium potatoes, 140 lbs. grated carrots, 120 dozen ears of corn. bushels of tomatoes, 1 bushel cucumbers, 120 dozen hard rolls, 60 lbs. hamburger for sloppy joes for the youngsters, 90 dripper cakes and an untold number of other foods to complete the meal. It takes many hours of labor by many willing hands to prepare the food and have it ready for a hungry community, All members of the stake presidency, stake clerks, high council, auxiliary presidencies and boards, priesthood quorum leaders, some ward leaders and others are assisting in the preparation and serving. A program will begin about 7:30 p.m. at the band stand. Mayor LaMar Losser, Barbara Leatham and Doris Gasser promise outstanding entertainment to cap the evening. Proceeds will go to pay for eight dugouts at the new community ball park in southwest Payson. Nebo Stake leaders and the nine bishops of the stake pledged the installation of these to the community. The stake and wards will use the new field in much of their annual softball activities. 3 Bishopric. Band Concert In In 1966, peaches from the Rowely Fruit Farm won the Sweep Stakes Award at the Utah Park on Sundays State Fair. Don is also a Past President of the Utah County Horiculture Society. Band concerts are being held every Sunday evening in Memorial Park, the citys tradition of many years stand- The Rowley Fruit Farm is also equiped with one of the most modern packing plants in the area where cherries and apples are processed. The Payson Fruit Growers Plant is located on the Rowley property. Don Rowley is an ambitious farmer who has done much to bring recognition bid prosperity to the Payson area, i ing. Raydon Madson, conductor, states that weekly rehearsals help musicians topresent music of high quality, with choice as to please everyone. tunes from modern musicals are mixed with march favorites and others. Solo parts are well done as each section is featured in various numbers. Toe-tappi- ng and Hobby Show Planned for Harvest Days Home-Art- s Silem tto ledtafle Mew M) tfUice Donations to Band Uniform Fund Needed The fund for purchase of band uniforms for Payson High School band is being swelled through donations of one dollar, which entitles the donor to a color telechance on a vision set. The TV will be given away Monday, Sept. 2, at the race track, according to Monte Tayof the Band lor, Boosters Club. Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact Mr. Taylor or Alma Willy, or any of the boosters for the uniforms. 14-in- ch AtM.M Salems new Post Office will be dedicated August 17th at 9:00 a.m. followed by an Open house, according to an announcement made by Postmistress Mrs. Leola Johnson. The modernnew building located at First South and Main, is part of the Post Office Departments lease construction Program, Mrs. Johnson explained. Under the program, investment financing is used to obtain needed facilities which remain private ownership, pay local taxes to this community, and are leased to the Federal Government. This gives the Department some flexibility in adopting its building program to changes in mail volume, trans portation and the population, At the same Postmaster said. time, the need for large outlays of money from the Federal Treasury for construction purposes is eliminated. The Department is now concentrating on constructing new postal units only where they are most urgently needed. In areas where it is practical to do so, existing buildings are undergoing renovation. The fact that Salem has been chosen for a new Post Office reflects credit on our growing contribution to the economy and life of the nation. Our patrons will find doing business here more pleasant. Their mail will be handled more Continued on Page Four The and annual Home-ar- ts Hobby Show will be a feature of Harvest Days and Homecoming celebration, slated for late August and early September, will be held in the Wilson Little Theater at the Middle School, directly across the street from Memorial Park, according to word received here today. Winners Named In Subscription Drive Kelly Dockstader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Dockstader won first prize in the Chronicle Subscription contest held recently. He is the recipient of a bicycle. Brent Loveless, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Loveless won second place receiving a base ball mit and Paul son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Kaletta of Santaquin placed third winning a fishing Ka-le- tta reel. Council The show will be open to the public Sunday, Sept. 1, from 1 until 10 p.m. and on Monday, Sept. ter 2, from immediately Bob Gilmore, Payson, state president of the Utah Baseball For Boys Association, met with Payson City Council Monday evemng, and praised the new Community Ball Park, where the state Little League Tourna-menl- is being played this week. He said 32 teams composed of a total of 650 boys are at af- the parade until 5 p.m. Anyone wishing to display work is invited to do so. Quilts afghans, needlepoint and embroidery of all kinds, sewing of all kinds, articles made from various objects as a hobby and other items suiting the show will be accepted. Those submitting articles should bring them to the school Saturday Aug. 31, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. They should be picked up Monday between 5 and 6 p.m. A member of the committee will be present to accept the articles and to return them to proper owners, but the committee will not be responsible for these articles in any other way. Crystal Reynolds heads the committee, assisted by Janice Lundell, Leah Coray and Mary Lou HaskelL Mr. and Mrs. Rex King and Wife, Rose in Santaquin Recently Rex King Visit Rex King and his wife, Rose, have been in Santaquin the past week at the home of Mrs. Robert LaRue. Mr. King is well known as a movie, television and recording artist. He also does a whip-tric- k act which has been performed in many rodeos. He has been in many Western Movies, the most recent Hallelujah Trail, and with Lee Marvin in Painted Wagon. The last picture was filmed in Oregon and the Trail, in Utah. King has been on the on Page Three play, and that at least a thousand boys plus many parents are on hand for the tourney. Many of the boys are guests in local homes. Mr. Gilmore said that several past presidents of the association stated they had never had such a great first day tournament as this. Blaine Montague, city recreation director, and heads of all departments which have cooperated in construction of the ball park were highly praised for their untiring Continued on Page Three |