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Show Royalty chosen for Neola celebration lirrc basin girls were chosen to reign over he l:!rd annual Neola lih of July itoileo, contest during the i,!ieen Wednesday, June 25. from a field of twchc contestants Michelle Kldi'cdgc was elected queen, Robin Frost, was elected 1st attendant anil Sherry was elected 2nd attendant. Michelle, age 15 is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rumps Kldredge of Roosevelt. Robin age 15, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Frost of Vernal, and Sherry-ag13 is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Mechani of Mountain Home. The three girls will reign over the July 4 5 Neola celebration as well as the annual Labor Day Rodeo celebration held in September. The queen and her attendants received gift certificates good at Rumps Western Wear, awarded by the Rodeo Committee. Judges for the contest were Saudi Thompson, lieltc Wilkins, and Marilyn Priest. Norman Dye, Gordon Kldredge, Rumps Kldredge and Linda Crozier, members of the Rodeo Committee, on the queen rontest voiced their thanks to all who assisted in any way wit h preparations. 1 I Manti pageant scheduled for mid-Jul- y Do all roads, in the old phrase, lead West? Not quite. But several of them will end, for Ithe temporarily, in Manti in ninth annual performances of The Mormon Miracle Pageant. Those roads have brought an estimated of them last year, from all states and a countries-t- o view the moving presentation-in song, dance and speech--o- f Latter-daSaint history and theology. Performances this year will be July 10, 11 and 12 and July 15 through 19 at Temple Hill in Manti. Curtain time is 9:15 each evening. Admission is free. The cast of 300-soveterans, some new-ha- ve been rehearsing for several weeks under the direction of Mrs. Macksene S. Rux. Her assistants are mrs. Jane Braithwaite and Mrs. Helen Dyreng. They will enact the episodes which present the narrative, based on an original reading by Miss Grace Johnson, on the open-ai- r stage, against a background provided by a professionally prepared sound tract. Elaborate settings, sound system and lighting augment the dramatic theme. Seating for 10,000 is provided at the base of Temple Hill, but another 10,000 can find locations for good sight and sound on the spacious lawns. More than 20,000 have in the past attended a single performance. Perhaps a third of the residents of this community are involved in some phase of the production, either directly, or in providing services to the thousands of visitors. There will be ample parking within walking distance of the Temple grounds, R. Morgan Dyreng, Pageant General Manager, said. Spaces for campers and trailers are also available. The Manti South and Center Wards d will serve meals in their cultural halls each evening prior to the performance. In addition, the Manti, Utah Stake will operate food booths convenient to the Temple grounds. Food and drink, however, is not permitted inside the gates. The pageant is financed largely through the sale of souvenir programs at the entrances. Although rehearsals began several weeks other preparations-in-cludi- ng ago, the manufacture of costumes, the building of stage settings, the writing and been editing of the program-ha- ve underway for months. The pageant is almost a year-lonendeavor," Mr. Dyreng said. "And we are possible to make doing everything attendance a safe, enjoyable and edifying experience for the thousands of visitors we will welcome to our area in J uly." mid-Jul- e y half-doze- n y me 2,000-perso- n home-cooke- 2nd WARD BISHOPRIC-Sustai- ned as members of the Altamont LDS 2nd ward Sunday, June 5 were left to right: Kirk G. Seeley, ward clerk; Verl Tucker, Executive secretary,- Jerry Thacker, 2nd counselor,- Robert Marshall, 1st counselor and Leland Bruce Goodrich, as Bishop. Not present when the picture was taken was William 0. Larsen who was retained as Financial Clerk. ALTAMONT LDS 1 - - New Bishopric sustained in Altamont Sustained as members of the Altamont LDS 2nd Ward Bishopric, Sunday, June 15, were Leland Bruce Goodrich as Bishop; Robert Marshall, 1st counselor, Jerry Thacker 2nd counselor; Verl Tucker as Executive Secretary; Kirk G. Seeley as Ward Clerk and William 0. Larsen was retained as Financial Clerk. Outgoing bishopric members were Paul Bird as Bishop; Udell Winkler as 1st as 2nd counselor; Kent Remington counselor and Ronald Miles as clerk. William O. Larsen was retained as Financial clerk. Ladies Golf association news The Ladies Golf Association announces winners in tournaments held during the month of June. Winners in the June 10 Mystery hold competition were Kathy Adney, 1st, Patty Dunn, 2nd place, and Margo Denver, 3rd. In the June 17, Low Net, Fewest Putts competition, Kay Labrum was in 1st place; Renae Chapman was in 2nd place; and Sheryl Gates took 3rd. Competition on June 24 Tin Whistle, Gail Allred and Kathy Adney tied for first. club local Winners from the participating in the Vernal Ladies Tournament were Sheryl Gates, Joyce Wight, Kathy Adney and Renae Chapman. Volunteers, talent requested for UBIC program A request is made for talent show numbers for the UBIC all Basin show to Ik seen the first evening of the UBIC celebration. According to John Ilullinger, head of youth activities for the yearly basin event there will be no seperate youth and adult talent show but one show combining both. Numbers are requested to be no longer than five minutes in length and variety numbers will be most welcome. Volunteers are desperately needed to work on the talent show committee; John stated, and anyone interested in either serving on a committee or appearing in a talent number can contact either myself or Delores Grunewald at the at First Security Bank". Dates for talent auditions will he published at a later date in the Uintah Basin Standard. 722-256- 3 ROYALTY-Frtwelve contestants in the 43rd annual Neola Amateur 4th of July Rodeo queen contest last week were left to right: Robin Frost, Vernal, 1st attendant; Michelle Eldredge, Roosevelt, Queen,- and Sherry Mecham, Mt. Home, 2nd attendant. NEOLA RODEO om Family night set July 8, for league boys Child released following auto incident the Roosevelt hoys league w ill have a family night at the Mustang Rronco field. Invited will be parents ami brut hers and sisters of Mustang. Rroiiro, and Pony league boys. Km-family attending are asked to bring their own chicken, dishes, napkins, and utensils. Dinner is scheduled to liegin at 6:30 p.in. with a ceremony and annoimreinenl of those making All Stars to follow at ft p.m. The public is invited to attend the announcement and program. It has been announced that the Pinto league has started for seven and eight year old boys. There will be a fee of $5.00. Those registeration interested can contact Mrs. Kay Trowbridge at On Tuesday, July 8, Ikim-IiuI- A Whiicrtirks man was arrested after the car he was driving Saturday apparently hit another chicle attempt ingto make a left hand turn at 100 north and 4(X) east. Roosevelt continued over the curb and onto the lawn at the residence of Steven Mulnar striking Mr. Mainer's small daughter. According l.o Chief of Police, Robert the car continued on alter striking the little girl completing a circle by coining to a stop at the place where the tit her vehicle was first hit. Chief Storkwell said the Malnar girl was taken to the Duchesne County Hospital where she was examined and released. Stm-kwel- 722-283- Contest set for selling UBIC booster buttons g Little league baseball standings Standings in little league baseball Mustang division this week are: Vikings, 11-Utes, Mets, Dodgers, In the Bronco and the Red Sox, division standings are: Orioles, 17-; ; Braves, Rookies, Colts, and the Devils, Chiefs, 10-3-- 14-4- 10-8- 9-- BASIN OPEN GOLF PARTICIPANTS-Spectat- ors and contestants in the first annual Uintgh Basin Open Golf tournament last week on the Roosevelt Municipal golf course commented on the success of the tournament and look forward to other years. In order to finance this years UBIC celebration a contest for selling UBIC booster buttons is being held for youth in the area who can sell the most buttons. A $50.00 cash prize will be given to the one who can sell the most buttons with a $25.00 second prize to go to the one selling the second highest amount. Two thousand buttons will be ready and available at First Security bank Monday, July 7, and can be picked up there, for those wishing to participate. It has been suggested by members of the UBIC committee that residents, and businesses give a generous donation and lend support to both the kids, and the UBIC. TOP AMATEURS-Do- ug won firsts Hart, left, congratulates Kirk Abegglin at the of conclusion ihe tournament Sunday. Doug placed first in the low gross division and Kirk was first in low net, both in the category of handicaps of 12 and under. Gordon Jennings and Larry Allred, who in handicaps from 1 2 to 20 were not available for pictures. Service To Ail The Basin Power Plants Generators Pumps Air Conditioners ' Service Quality Dependability Neil Moon Electric Duchesne 738-450- 1 |