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Show V SOUTH SALT LAKE NEWS Serving The Center Of Industry Volume N0N! cr n AT!N South Salt Lake, Utah, Thursday, June 27, 1968 1 Number 9 School Workshop Visits Organ Loft The Ensign School s activity workshops for the summer attended an educational lecture concert at the world famous ORGAN LOFT. Students attending were from the 1st to the 6th grades inclusive. School Principal, Mr. Pexton, said this was the highlight of their summer activities. The response was unanimous as their lovely concert artist, Joan Harmon demonstrated the various voices of the organ in a most colorful and exciting way. Mrs. Harmon explained that the pipes were much the same as people. Each performing their own special task. Like people, some are fat and short, some are thin and tall. But each in its own way functioning to the best of its ability. Some pipes are wooden, and some are metal. Some are a fraction of an inch while others are huge 16 footers. The organ is the only one if its kind in the world. There are a few similar organs found across the United States, but not exactly like it. The wiring alone would go around the world seven times. There are at least 10,000 pipes. Some 80 instru- - Come Okie, Come All! Children of South Salt Lake are invited to take a ride on Old Mac' Fire Truck during July 4 festivities. Children Invited To Ride0ld Mac three-manu- Children of all ages will enjoy a ride on the old 1929 Mac Fire Truck. This will be part of the fun at the South Salt Lake 4th of July Parade and Carnival sponsored by the Womens Auxiliary to the South Salt Lake Firemen. asked to register at the No. 1 Fire Station, 90 East Oakland Avenue, by J uly 2 to help alleviate the last minute confusion. No entries will be awarded prizes unless they are registered. All bicycles altered must be decorated. The parade will begin at the Wood-ro- w There will be prizes awarded to Wilson school, 2813 South 2nd the largest participating organization and for the best floats and East, at 9 a.m. and follow the usual route to Madison School, 2465 South bicycles. All participants will re- State Street, where prizes will be ceive free tickets to be used at the and games, food and Old awarded carnival. Mac will be waiting to help you enAll entries in the parade are joy this 1968 4th of July. Editorial tice. There is a note of sadness that enters here. After all these years of dedication and sacrifice; after all ' the beautiful lectures, and concerts for school children ami other worthy causes; the ORGAN LOFT is in jeopardy of having to close its doors for a lack of funds. There is Liquor issue , Battle Of Words s The battle of words over the Liquor issue will, and should continue, until the final filing date. The sponsors are so exercised over the competition from oponents of the bill they seem to be getting desperate, and would, if possible, it seems, make statements that would indicate they have a perfect remedy for handling the liquor problems in Utah. Their excitement lends itself to the expenditure of lage sums of money, that will only be a pitance compared to the money that will be poured into the campaign waged should this bill be placed on the ballot. Statements made of increased tourist dollars, new businesses, multiplied convention crowds, controlled drinking, and unmeasured prosperity, etc., is the same ballyhoo that prompted the American people to kill the 18th Amendment. Prohibition is not the answer to the liquor problems. Yet, had prohibition continued up to this time there would be at least two million less alcoholics in America today, and other millions could be living today who have long since died from chronic and acute diseases causal by liquor drinking. Prosperity hasnt come to America because of liquor, but in spite of it. However, had the billions of dollars squandered for liquor been used for education, housing, and slum removal, Resurrection City, in Washington would never have been bult. The causes of poverty removed, and the marches on our capital cities unnessessary. To go back to the pre-19era of the handling of the liquor problem, in the opinion of this writer, will be a grave mistake, and be a costly experience that will take more than another generation to correct. Legislation by the peoples representives is the best answer to moral and ethical problems and now is the time for the citizens to choose wisely those candidates they wish to represent them after January 1, 18 1968. South Salt Lake Lions Club Holds Installation Dinner The South Salt Lake Lions Club Installation dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lothaire Rich Thursday, June 20. Their gracious hospitality, as usual, set the atmosphere for a good time. The meal was delicious and everyone enjoyed the evenings activities. La-RBilleter Played her accordian and sang some of her ever popular numbers that added much spice to the evenings program. Her husband Allan was also a guest for the evenue ing. Lion Robert Pixton and his wife Marie were honored guests for the occasion. Bob conducted the installation service in his usual dynamic fashion. He is a very enthusiastic Lion of the Draper, Utah club. He impressed upon the new officers of the club the necessity of adhering to the code of Lionism, and use their 1 influence to build a better community. The officers installed for the year 1968-6- 9 are as follows: John P. Oreno, president; Glen Stoker, 1st vice president; Vem Frazier, 2nd vice president; Alden Clausen, 3rd vice president; Royal Stoker, secretary; Robert Fitts, treasurer, Lion Tamer; Wayne Carlson, Tail Twister; Carl Olson, Lyman Hunter, LeRoy Woods, holdovers. Two-ye- ar directors: Orville Livingston, Dean Fereday. Their tenure of office begins July 1. The marvelous support the Lions club received for the Chuck Wagon Breakfast made it the best ever. Thanks to Reams Bargain Annex and the very many businessmen of South Salt Lake for their continued support of this vital fund raising enterprise. Also, the citizens of the area came in large numbers to enjoy a very fine breakfast. We do thank each one of you. Thomas B. Taylor won the $25. Savings Bold given through the courtesy of the Valley Bank and Trust Co. All money received from these Lions club projects will continue to be used for school student eye examinations and scholorships, and to support the Cops league ball club, and community development. r ments are put into performance each time the mighty organ is played. Such insturments as a piano, marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel, bells, symbals, drums of all kinds, the flute, tuba, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, and many more have a voice in the organ. The exciting variety of sound effects stirred even the most vivid imagination, as the surf seemed to come at you, etc. The organ itself, as with the building which houses it, was built by the owner, Mr! Lawrence Bray after many hardships, much struggling, and 21 years of hard work and dedicated determination to bring something of beauty into the lives of his friends and neighbors. Back in the days of silent movies, the theatres had organs to provide background music for the pictures. At the close of that era, Mr. al orBray obtained two and He began combined them. gans in a chicken coop with a loft. Then as his clientel grew and the need became greater, the coop was expanded with the help of many kind friends and hard work. The organ as it stands today has five manuals; there are five octaves in each, and 335 stops. It is truly a beautiful work of art. Worthy of the greatest performing artist. There have been only about 12 people in the world who have learned to play this organ. When asked about it by the students, Joan Harmon explained that you must first become a very competent organist, then it takes practice, practice, and long hours of more prac- something we can doo, however! There are Sunday afternoon certs. Thursday JoAnn Harman, staff organist for the Organ Loft, is pictured with world famous organ. Three Teachers Three lovely daughters of Edward B. and Rachel (Rae) Jackson, former residents of South Salt Lake are to be congratulated on their achievements in receiving their B.S. degrees in education. Readda J. (Anderson), Gloria J. (Moulton) and Nancy were bom in the South Salt Lake area, and re- ceived their elementary education at Wilson and Madison schools. Each one in her turn, graduated from Central Junior and Granite high schools. While attending school, they received certificates of graduation from the L.D.S. Seminaries and Institute of Religion. Raedda and Gloria received their B.S. degree from the college of education at the University of Utah. Nancy attended the Weber State College to claim her B.S. degree in eduction. Raedda is now teaching school at the Cottonwoood elementary school. Her husband, Lynn Anderson, filled a mission for the L.D.S. Church in the New England States Mission. He has a degree in business and accounting and is now employed by the Hogle Investment Co. Gloria will teach school this year at the Woodrow Wilson school. Her husband, Richard Moulton, filled his mission in the Western States Mission. He graduated from the University at the same time as Gloria did and received a degree in Woodrow In One Family Nancy is teaching at the Whittier elementary school in the Salt Lake City school district. She is at present, touring Europe with a BYU tour group. These girls have been conscience of the need for education as a means of rendering helpful service to others. They express thankfulness to their parents and teachers who have helped them through the years. Es con- and Friday evening concerts, and Saturday night dancing. Mr. Bray even caters to private parties. Tickets may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance. Such a noble pioneer in the field of music deserves your support through attendance. . The ORGAN LOFT is located at 3331 Edison Street, Salt Lake City, 5. Utah. Phone 485-926- pecially they remember their early music teacher, Nancy Olsen, Mae Wilde, Kathryn Jacobson, Reva Davenport, and Helen Devitt to whom they express a special THANK YOU. Edward B. Jackson is a native resident of the South Salt Lake area. He served as Chief of the South Salt Lake Police Department for approximately 12 years. He is now employed by the Salt Lake County Health Department. His wife is Rachel Rae (Moran) Jackson. We take this opportunity to congratulate Ed and Rae for the achievements of their three beautiful girls. Left to right: Nancy Jackson, Gloria J. Moulton and Raedda J. Anderson have completed studies to become teachers. 1 |