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Show arrif kk Everything Ready For Opening Of Big Rodeo, Parade Tonight CACHE VALLEY I PW EAUTY VOL. VI NO. 16 New School Dog Show UTAH UB NORTHERN UTAI THURSDAY, Planned For Fail When Cache County Fair This fair will feature, and Rodeo time rolls around for the year's first time, a dog show. again-u- g. recent im- "We have felt for a long while provement at the grounds will that all dog lovers would like make for even more pleasant the opportunity to see some surroundings than usual for fine dogs perform and show," those who participate and at the fair manager explained. tend. A Salt Lake organization will "We have felt for a long put on the show and Browntime that we wanted the fair- ings from Ogden will have an grounds nice and green so exhibit of performance and people would not get covered obedience tests on the fair with dust," Fair Manager grounds lawn. This has tenFranklin Gunnell indicates. In tatively been set for the Fair's recent months a water line final day, Saturday, Aug. 10. has been installed along the Swannce Kirby's famous edge of the eround and an 8-- Construction of the new vocational building at Sky View high school is right on schedule, as are other projects in the Cache County School System. Acording to C. Bryce Draper, superintendent of schools, the building should be completed in time for the second semester of the coming school year. Richard Watts is contractor for the building project. A few miles north, another major construction job is making rapid progress. This is at the North Cache Junior school in Richmond high where a lunch room, kitchen and gymnasium are being added. The old lunch room and farm mechanics building are being remodeled to provide extra classroom space. Anderson and Selley are contractors for this building. We may not be able to serve lunches out of the new facility the first day of school but we are working on a plan to produce the lunches in some other kitchen in the district until it can be used," Superintendent Draper indi- ( Continued on page 5) overhead sprinkling system secured. "We arc usins the overhead type sprinkling system because if we put it in underground, the large pegs used for concessions break the heads as do heavy trucks." Mr. Gunnell explained. rodeo will be staged all three nights and there will be horse races and a horse show again this year. "Interest is such that we think we will have one of the best horse shows and horse races we have ever had," Mr. Gunnell stated. imnmHt "' The fair manager has been promoting further development of horse facilities at the local fair grounds and he would like to have local horse organizations indicate their wishes regarding such development, lie thinks Cache Valley can be the center of horse shows and horse performance of this whole Western country because of the beautiful surroundings, the available water and the shade. An estimated SO acre plot at the fair grounds now contains at least portion in lawn and the fair manager intends to have the entire area grassed. The pavilion as well as other large buildings there are now available for family outings and arrangements can be made by four-fift- hs Ypp-- rfp--- County Notes 2nd Fatal Top Riders To Compete In Preston Members of the Rodeo Cow boys Association who pursue the lucrative arena prize money will compete in Preston's annual Night Rodeo, scheduled for three evening performances Thursday through Saturday, Aug. At the 1967 rodeo here, 67 entries competed for shares of 95,448 in prize money. The ame amount is expected to be up for grabs this year. Sports fans will see competition among the unique in saddle and bareback bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping and steer wrestling. The rodeo is one of more than 500 approved annually by the R.C.A. As such, money won here will be added to cowboys' previous winnings in the race for 1968 championships. There were 537 rodeos in 42 states and four provinces in 1967, with prize money exceeding $3.6 million. Competition here will be d conducted under rules, with 19 per- 1-- 3. cowboy-- athletes R.C.A.-sanction- ed nationally-recognize- (Continued on back page) New Section Of Bleachers Completed For '68 Show That Famous Preston Night opens tonight at 8:30 p.m. and everything is ready for the annual big event. The Rodeo parade will .be held at 6:30 p.m. Monte Young's Carnival moved into Preston and started setting up Monday and members of Producer Swan-ne- e Kerby's staff arrived early in the week along with the stock that will be used for the show. According to Rulon Dunn, secretary - manager of the Chamber of Commerce, work has been completed on an other section of the bleachers of the Rodeo arena. The latest section is on the south end. This is part of a $35,000 building project on the arena. Immediately following the Franklin County Fair at the end of August, the balance of the old bleachers will be torn down and replaced with new ones. In the past years, the chamber of commerce has replaced the east side bleachers and the shutes and gates. Mr. Dunn said that the lights at the arena have been adjusted and old ones replaced where necessary. Last minute painting of the bleachers was done early in the week. Ticket sales for the show began picking up this week and Mr. Dunn adaed that it Rodeo appeared as though it was a good season for going to be the rodeo. Members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis club, the Lions club, the American Legion have assisted with the construction work at the rodeo grounds along with the Chamber of Commerce Rodeo committee headed by Virgil Knudson. Other committee members include Alvin Beckstead, Luther Boyd, Sherwin Webb and Joe Garner. Specialty acts for the Rodeo this year include Jimmie Adams and his "blacklight" trick roping, and the Fireballs. They will perform during intermissions in the program. Heading the ticket committee again this year is William Weber and Neil Nelson is in charge of the ticket takers. WARD SCHEDULES SUMMER PARTY The Lewiston Fourth ward has scheduled their annual summer party for the Community park on Aug. 5. According to the member of the bishopric, all former members are invited to at tend. The meal will be served at 7:30 p.m. with games before the meal and a program ntrpr Counseler Named In Bishopric Gail Alvey was named sec ond counselor in the Richmond South ward bishopric He succeeds V. B. Sunday. died recently. The who Tripp, sustaining was conducted un der the direction of Pres. Clarence Andersen. Sustained as assistant clerk in the ward was Leon Webb, who succeeded Sherwin Bair, who was released. Mr. Alvey is the son of Mrs. Berth Alvey and the late William Alvey. He was born in Richmond and was educat ed in the county schools. He served two years in the army. Mr. Alvey had been serving as president of the Elders quorum. Other positions include counselor in the YMMIA and secretary of the Elders quorum. He is married to the former Marva Dawn Spack-maand they have three children. He is a farmer and cattle rancher in the Richmond area. Mr. Webb is the son of the late Walter Webb and has lived in Richmond all his life. He had served as a ward clerk for 13 years and was serving as superintendent of weHe is a farmer and dairyman. He and his wife, Geniel, have five children. SUBSCRIBE NOW PRICE REDUCED n xm-MI- $ . installed and merry-go-roun- d perhaps one other ride so the park can be used much the same as Liberty Park in Salt Lake City by people of this area. In the meantime, the current center of interest is the big Fair and Rodeo and he is working in cooperation with Alton Hoffman, president of the Farm Bureau and with city and county commissioners. "We hope to make this one the best ever," the fair manager commented. In New Location In Operation In One Week Franklin county recorded. its second traffic fatality with-- 1 in a week last week when a old Utah woman died as a result of an automobile- bicycle accident. An eight year old boy was injured. Fatally injured was Mrs. Stella Owen of Honeyville, Utah, who was thrown from a car after the driver of the car attempted to swerve away from a boy on a bicycle. The boy on the bicycle, Craig Tarbett, 8, of Swinkley, Pa., suffered a broken leg as well as cuts and bruises. According to Deputy Sheriff Wendell Gailey, the accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. on July 23 in front of the Fairview church. According to Audrey Pratt Jensen, 54, of Brigham City, Utah, the driver of the car, she saw a boy on a bicycle to the side of the road and thinking he was going to ride up onto the road she applied brakes. The car skidded and went out of control, started to spin, hitting the boy and then continuing fiie spin. Mrs. Owen was thrown from the car, hit by the vehicle and then thrown away from the car. The car then collided with another car parked in front of tiie church. She was pronounced dead at the Franklin county hospital. In other accidents in the area, Jeannette Nash, 16, of Weston was cited for following too close when the car she was driving collided with the rear of a car driven by Jill L. Merrill, 17, also of Weston. The Franklin County Canning Center began op- eration Friday in the new building. ar GAIL ALVEY calling the Logan .City Fire Department. Mr. Gunnell'g objective is to have the grounds operated in conjunction with Willow Park as one large unit and with one common caretaker. He aims toward having a Canning Center 1 TOP COWBOYS Among the top cowboys that will compete in the Kodeo Thursand Saturday wil be Larry Mahen of Brooks, 016., and Ronnie Rossen, of day, Friday Broadus, Mont. AUG. 1, 1968 More Grass, Improvements Made Projects On Schedule THE FIREBALLS Candy Coverdale, a menvwer of the Fireballs, does a liberty stand as part of the act of the team which will be present this weekend during the Famous Preston Night Rodeo. LEWISTON, fPOTvwOFV NEW SECTION Recently completed was this section of new sidewaCSc, curb and gutter in the business section of Lewiston. The Citizen Photo In Lewiston The canning equipment has been moved out of the basement of the old Rock building behind the high school into the building at 61 "East Fourth' South across the street from Burton Feed and Edwards Floral According to Lincoln Orme, manager of the center, appointments can be made by calling 852-039- Sidewalk Work Well Underway sidewalks in an effort to avoid tearing up the concrete should there be problems in the water system. Bob Blair and Buz Smith Businesses have remained have supervised the new watopen and customers have er line. been very patient as they tiptoed through mud and dirt IN RICHMOND and rocks to do their weekly buying. The Dockstader Con struction Company of Preston was awarded the contract for a little over $5,000.00. It was hoped that the pro The City of Richmond ject would have been complet ed in time for the July 4 cele will hold the annual Fambration, however, due to bad weather and busy schedules, ily Party Friday in the work was not begun until city park. The event is sponsored about 10 days ago. annually by the city offiWhile this portion of the sidewalks were torn up the cials and the Richmond Lions club. City Council approved replacwhich were It is open to all citizens lines water ing of Richmond. buried under the concrete Work is progressing on the new curb, gutter and side' walks along the business dis trict of South Main in Lewis- ton. Family Party This Friday 0. At this time, seasonal produce, such as cherries, peas, beets, green beans, apricots, raspberries, dew berries, as well as staple products, beef, pork and beans, chili and puddings, are being canned. Cornish Holds Town Social CORNISH An outdoor party, given by the Cornish Town Board, was held Friday on the Town Park where a picnic bowery was recently completed. A ball game between the young and older men of the town was played. Afterwards, hamburgers, hot dogs, root beer and ice cream sandwiches were furnished and served by members of the Town Board, assisted by their wives and others, to over 200 people. To Run For Next Five Weeks Pep Club Opens Subscription Drive Members of the Preston hieh nrhool Pen Club. 78 strong, will begin selling subscriptions to the Cache Valley Citizen this week. This will be the annual subscription contest for the pap er. The contest will, run from Aug. 1 to 7. The club will be able to earn up to saw ana even more and the top sales girl in the contest will receive a $100 bonus. The second place girl will receive a $50 bonus and the third place a $25 bonus. Fourth and fifth place girls will receive a dinner for two choice of menu. New subscriptions to the paper will be worth 100 points A YEAR and renewals worth 25 points. points. All subscriptions to The CitiRenewals: zen turned in at the office will points; two be credited to the Pep Club three years, during the campaign to help Points count towards the points. 5,000 The point system works as 10,000 follows:. New Subscriptions: one 15,000 year, 100 points; two years, 25,000 200 points; three years, 300 50,000 one year, 25 points; points. Money years, 100 50 $25 $ 50 $100 $250 $500 Only During Annual Subscription Contest |