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Show CORP. SO. 3RD. EAST OMNIWEST, 3322 84115 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Pageant Preview by Larry Stahle Mums the word! Volume 89 Number 51 1 MANTI. UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1975 5 a copy The CIA's techniques are eery elementary The people of Sanpete could really teach them a thing or two. That notorious governmental agenec. tamed for its secrecy in allegedly planning coups and ot blabbci mouths in assassinations, is a but companson to the Carro county crowd It wouldn't matter how many congressional committees traveled to Sanpete to hold inquiries to uncover the truth . . . they would return to Washington empty handed and disillusioned. When tt conies to keeping a seciet, we have shown the wot Id what it takes to keep our mouths shut. The most eftecient communications null, has even been machinery, the rum stymied. It wouldn't be fair it didn't put on nn white hat. silver spurs, climb aboard my white steed and share some tidbits ot data that have gleaned as I have snooped around town. My white hat. shaped like the famous cap of Shot lock Holmes, aided me in pivmg the secret tiom the lips of s veral persons. They swore me to secrecy . . but feel that I can ti ust all of you . vou wouldn't tell more than a hundied or two others . . would you? After you have digested this secret, tattoo the information on the bottom of voui shoe and burn the paper. . Now comes the pavolf according to a tellable souice . . . The Moimon Muacle Pageant will open in Manti on Thursday evening. July 10th. 1 his dependable new s leak assui ed me that the pageant will also plav July It. 12, 15. 16 17. IS and 19. Now the secret is out . . . spread it' Bicentennial Parade Held at Ephraim The skies managed to clear enough on Wednesday, June 17 for Ephraim to hold Utahs first Bicentennial Parade, also the first in the west! Marching as honor guard and heading the parade were the Cub Scouts, followed by a wagon loaded up with the city council members and the Bicentennial commit- . tee. Of special interest were horses carrying a Bicentennial flag and a handsome flag. Hilmer Peterson drove a wagon in which Dr. J. Marvin Higbee, president of Snow College, rode. The more active part of the parade included an acrobatic clinic, a wagon with the Sanpete Community Players aboard, and a special baton group from Manti. The Liberdrill team and a ty Belles Sears Catalog Sales Agency Appoints Ephraim Merchant Peter Alfano of Tropic, Utah has been appointed authorized Sears catalog sales merchant, it was announced today by R. E. Walters, general manager of the Sears, Roebuck and Co.s Los Angeles catalog order plant. Peter Alfanos new store, located at 5 North Main in Ephraim, is scheduled to open June 26. It will sell Sears catalog merchandise exclusively and offer Sears regular services and credit terms. We are very pleased to have Mr. Alfano associated with Sears Catalog Sales Service to this area, Mr. Walters said. Little League Tennis Team Wins First Match Against Juab in Last Weeks Action In the first action of the new Nielsen defeated Kirk No. 5 Curtis Greenhalgh Russell Central Utah Little Tennis 8-- Madsen League season, the Juab team defeated The league is 7-- defeated 8-- 8-- 8-- 8-- 8-- 8-- ;Tobe Anderson Will Be Featured Speaker at July Fourth Celebration Tobe Anderson, native Mantian now living in Denver, Colorado, will be the featured speaker at Mantis 4th of July celebration. A son of Mrs. Connie Anderson, Manti, Tobe is remembered as an outstanding Manti High School athlete who graduated in 1953. Under the red and white Templar banner, he excelled in basketball and rattennis, achieving ings in both sports. In 1953 he was selected as the outstanding player at the Region 7 Round Robin Tournament. During the spring of that year he won the state Class B Tennis Championship. Following high school graduation, Tobe served in the U.S. Army for two years and then attended Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colorado. At Colorado State he was voted the outstanding freshman basketball player and later excel, eJ as starting guard on Ram Coach Jim Williams team. He was also a member of the varsity tennis team and was later appointed coach of that team, holding the dual responsibilities of tennis coach and manager of the university's Student Union. Following graduation from Colorado State, Tobe joined the IBM organization where he became a successful salesman. Two years later he joined the All-Sta- during store "get ready time. Owner and manager of A-- l Appliance Company, both in Utah and California, Mr. Alfano is the father of five children-t- wo in California, one in Tropic and two who will reside in Ephraim. Mrs. Alfano, nee Barbara Fox, will assist Mr. Alfano as needed. Mr. Alfano is active in the Lions Club and all civic projects. He and his family are active members of the LDS Church. Mr. Alfano invites everyone to come in and say hello. Nathan Memmott No. 6 Steve Lee No. 7 defeated Doyce Alpin Aaron Jackson defeated Val Jones In extra matches Kendall Anderson defeated Val Jones, Wade Johnson defeated Doyce Alpin, Dave Sorensen Charles Bradley defeated Kirk Greenhalgh and Nathan Memmott. In other tennis news, MHS netter David Miller, 16, came home with a handsome trophy won in an Ogden tournament last week. comprised of a Southern Division that includes Provo, Spanish Fork, Springville, and the local team. A Northern Division is comprised of Orem, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, and Lehi. 1 Brian Results were-.No- . Chad defeated Henretty Burke Plummer Brough defeated Gary Jones in the No. No. 3 John Larsen de2, No. 4 feated Val Jones Mr. Alfano has many friends here, and has made new friends Denver municipal bonding company of Kerchner and Moore, where he is presently executive vice president in charge of sales. He is also on the board of directors of this company. Currently Tobe is serving as a high counselor of the Arvada Stake in Denver and has been active in youth programs of the LDS church. Tobe and his wife Doris are parents of five children: Mitch, 13; 18; Carla, 17; Jennifer, Russell, 9; and Diane, 4. Snow Needs Off-Camp- us Housing Aid Requests for student housing at Snow College for next fall quarter are running about 13 percent ahead of last year. This will result in more students accommseeking odations, according to Bruce Peterson, Director of Residential Living at Snow. There will be a need for both cooking and sleeping accommodations this coming year. Im certain the com- munity will respond to this need as they have so willingly responded in the past, said Peterson. The college will list accommodations for renters and refer students as requested. Those interested in providing housing for students can call the Office of Resiext. dential Living at 283-461- 260. Manti Pageant Will Be Aired On Channel 7 On Sunday, June 30, at 7 p.m. on TV Channel 7 KUED a special will be presented concerning the Manti Pageant. It will portray how Manti, a rural Utah community, every year creates an unforgettable the sweep pageant-recordi- ng and scope of an epoch in which American history-- attracts viewers from all over the world and involves every resident in Sanpete Valley. SUMMER 9 HOURS a.m. to 6 p.m. o CLOSED. SATURDAYS O Messenger-Enterpris- e Printing Co. special Bicentennial choir, "The Star Spangled Kids, also performed. The Bicentennial Train led Miss Ephraim, Jodi Howell and her court. Elaine Donovan marched all of Ephraims Elementary School children down the parade route. Each of them carried an American flag given them by the City of Ephraim. The parade ended at the which Ephraim Ephraim Co-o- p has selected as its Bicentennial restoration project. Following the parade, Richard Haslam, drama director from Snow College, welcomed everyone to Ephraims Bicentennial dedication day. Ross Findlay sang "My Own America." Sherril Hill told of the history of the mill and the present renovation plans. Plans include a community theatre, museum and art gallery, and reception center. Also participating in the dedication were Terry Mendenhall. the Liberty Belles, and the Star Spangled Kids, all with special Bicentennial messages. Richard Sorenson, the state Bicentennial chairman, presented a check for $5,000 for restoration of the Ephraim to the Sanpete Development Corporation. n Mr. and Mrs. Nibley accepted the check. The building was then dedicated by Mrs. Nellie Doke by posting a special Bicentennial flag. Co-o- p Law-renso- This special Bicentennial Manti Center-Nort- h Ward Chapel in Manti on Saturday, June 21, 1975. Interment was in the Manti City Cemetery. Calvin Nielson was born on August 17, 1925 at Garfield, Salt Lake County, Lltah, to Ebbe Andrew and Evangeline Memmott Nielson. When he was still an infant, the family moved to Manti, Utah where Cal grew up. At the age of 18, in 1943, he was inducted into the Army. His basic training was at Camp Fannon, Texas. Later, he joined the 26th Infantry Yankee Division and was sent into combat west of Metz, France, in Pattons Third Army. He was wounded in the left leg, and then was thrown into the big h known as The Bulge. He was taken from the front lines to a hospital in England on January 15, 1944. After recovering, he left the hospital and went back to France, then in the army of occupation. He was awarded an Indivi- - . parade and dedication mark the first of many events to come. The Bicentennial committee hopes that the community interest will continue to be as supportive as it was on Wednesday. Anyone wishing to participate in planning and helping with future events should contact Mrs. Linda Lorhengel or any other committee member. Manti Chief of Police Calvin Nielson Dies Of Heart Attack Thursday Calvin D. Nielson, Manti Chief of Police, died Thursday, June 19 at the Mt. Pleasant, Utah Hospital of a heart attack. He was 49. Services were held at the . . dual Citation-Certificat- e . Pure Cane Sugar The first night of pageant tryouts thought that Sanpete had been besieged by Teddy Roosevelt, complete with lug stick and a few chosen soft words. As mv beloved and I entered the Manti Center-NortWard cultural hall that late umtei duct evening of May 30th. we saw duectoi-iMucksene Rux headed our wav full steam aided bv hei trusty walking stick. The first thought that passed thiough mv mind was that the cast had better shape up this 1 h of hile working on the new bridges being built across the Rhine River. Cal returned to the USA and was discharged from Fort Douglas, Utah on May 4, 1946 at the age of 20. Calvin married Laura Bach and they were the parents of four children, Wayne A., Dale F., of Manti, Utah; Mary (Mrs. Merit . year . . Macksene could tackle anyone on equal terms trom the angels to the Lamanite warriors. That cane could be deadly. Why the cane'' Does Ma.kxene need extra ptoteclion7 The truth of the matter is that she broke her ankle during the winter and the fiaetured bone had to be pinned. I lie next time I saw her she was moving atound like a track star preparing for the Olv tuples. I have seen people dunk then Geritol and then tluow away then crutches but its unusual to see someone toss away their cane altei being exposed to a dose ot the pageant . Japanese Teslinuinial Idei Phillip Dew, alias Captain Moroni, popped a lew buttons oil Ills while shut allet a contioiitalion with an Oncntal halt wav around Ihe wot Id I he Moimon Mu ade Pageant Captain Moioiii tut nod missionaiy was lighting his way down a ciowded stieet in Tokyo. He and his companion came to a halt at the corner waiting foi ihe semaphore to change colors s he stood on the coiner our valiant waiuot-missionaiaccidentally bumped into a lupuncse man w ho was also waning on the coiner toi the light to change Ihe Oncntal immediately started to how to I Idc i Dew and ask his toigiveness rider Dew. in Ins luoken lapanese. was following the same pioceduie They looked like two puppets going up and down When the action subsided, the Moimon mission ai v told his Japanese host of his calhng to pieacli the gospel. lie topic trom the Oriental ic.illv snapped the buttons Ihe Japanese mail told out wairior that he had touted the Lulled Slates in recent months, spending tune visiiing many ot the (hutch's temple mtoi malion ccnteis. Ncvt he iccitcd having visited a small town known as Mann, L'lah wheie they saw the most beautiful pageant He noted that it was so 1 magnificent His final comment was that if Filler Dew's chinch wanted to pi each its gospel in Japan, all that they would have to do would be to bring that bcaunlul. niacsiK pageant to Japan I Idei Dew spent li.it evening. I imagine, sewing on new bullous I w J Award Night Honors Manti Beautification Winners An award night held recently the Manti High School Blaine) Mackay of Murray, honored the annual winners in the Manti City beautification Utah; and Barbara, of Manti. Laura died in 1970. program. He married Cindy Nielson in Mayor Frank Wanlass wel1972, and has five comed the group and CouncilLinda, living in Salt Lake man Stanley R. Voorhees, in City; Lora (Mrs. Scott) McAllischarge of beautification, introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. ter, of Richland, Washington; Sharon, who graduated from Jerri Winger, state beautificaUSU at Logan in June; Bonny, tion chairwoman. She spoke of attending Snow College; and what a special town Manti is Duaine A. of Manti. and told us of its potential. She On April 6, 1957 he began showed slides of award winning working for Manti City as the community projects in other marshall and has worked under areas. Her charm and enthusifive mayors: Gail Jensen, Ed asm were contagious, and those Carlisle, Frank Garbe, Leslie who attended left with a real Anderson and the present determination to further beauMayor, Frank Wanlass. tify their homes, their gardens Cal loved hunting and fishand their city. Lila Keller, chairwoman, ing, and camping, and was an avid rock hound. He loved Manti City beautification comflowers and was an amateur mittee spoke also. She said gardener. Apathy rather than deliberate During Cals tenure as a scorn for beauty is responsible policeman, 18 years, he has had for most visual pollution. She the opportunity to help rhany was awarded a bouquet of roses Committee young people of the area, and and a framed certificate for her has counseled them. He enservice in the beautification of Of joyed working with people and the City of Manti, as well as her was happiest when he was own home, and lot. Holds Meet Other awards presented working on an important case. The National Committee were: France Peunzteux was of the American Party meeting presented with a framed was held in Salt Lake City last certificate and a queens bouweekend, which hosted about quet of red roses for continued 1000 delegates and representaawareness of beauty and her tives from all over the United attitude of helpfulness and civic States. It was the largest pride. American Party Committee Mr. and Mrs. Don Simmons, of the Meeting ever held west Mr. and Mrs. Jack Madsen, Mississippi River. Mrs. Irla Maylett were each The keynote speaker was presented with a bronze plaque Governor Meldrin Thomson, and a flowering tree, for most Republican-NeHampshire. outstanding progress in home Also in attendance were Tom and lot beautification during Anderson, National American 1974. John Party Chairman, and Dr. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Allen, Grady, Florida, the former Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Braith-waitAmerican Party candidate for Mr. and Mrs. Bob the U.S. Senate. Dr. Grady is Mr. and Mrs. Gail Jensen, also a possible candidate for Mr. and Mrs. Matben Jensen, President of the United States Draper, Mrs. Farrel Funk, Mr. Calvin D. Nielson on the American Party ticket. and Mrs. Kendall Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Mickelson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Antrei, were each presented with a certificate and a flowering tree for continual Tiome and lot should be taken to Mrs. Cleon cold by the Manti Lions Club at beautification. A tea was then served by the Fox, 140 North 1st West, by the afternoon free watermelon committee, consisting of Mrs. July 2. All posters entered in bust have been ordered accordLila Jensen, Max Nielson, at the contest will be displayed ing to Manti Lions Club and Mrs. Mr. Lillian Fox, the park throughout the celepresident Alburn Lyon. Bob Bown, Milton Anderson, A bration, Mrs. Fox said. complete schedule of 4th of Jennings. Practices for the fashion July activities will appear in Glen Allred, Bruce and Mrs. Mr. show to be presented by next weeks Messenger and will Jack Herring, Stan Brox. were be set at the Memorial Park Mantis younger posted residents Mrs. Keller during the celebration, Mr. to make Mantiurged already underway Wednesday, the prettiest, into but there is still time to get Bessey said. most well kept city in the world. 4th of July chairman Bob this activity. Featuring children We are on exhibition, especially to the age of 12, this activity Bessey urges everyorfe to of the presenattend the patriotic program during the time will show the latest in spring Miracle Mormon of the tation and summer outfits. Those which will begin at 11 a.m. in said. she Pageant, the may area east of the tennis wishing to participate 363 courts. Seating will be availcontact Mrs. Ivan Munk, East Union St., telephone No. able, but it is a good idea to LEARN NOT TO BURN bring your own folding chairs to For your free Home Fire Check List a envelope to PAC Hundreds of pounds of supplement the available seat- send Dept National Fire Protection Assn ice MA 02210 served Boston Atlantic 470 Avenue Mr. ing, watermelon to be Bessey said. in bieak-throug- National American Party Mrs. Irla Maylett displays trophy awarded her at the Manti Beautification Awards night. Mrs. Jack Madsen was another tion Project. winner in the Manti Beautifica- Patriotism Will Highlight Fourth Celebration Patriotism and fun will be the y words as Manti celebrates ; 199th anniversary of Ameri-- n Independence a week from iday. Billed also as a Homecom-j- " day, a special invitation to rmer Mantians to come back help us celebrate as well as to new friendships and acquain-nce- s was issued by celebrant chairman, Bob Bessey. Beginning with the ringing of e American Legion "Liberty :11 and an early morning eakfast in the Legion Hall, e day will be filled with ntinuous activity for all ages. Moving to the Manti Memor-- 1 Park at 9 a.m. the lebration will feature games and contests for kids, a flag raising ceremony and patriotic program, a fashion show cf spring and summer fashions as sported by Mantis younger set, a Miss Manti 4th of July contest, a free watermelon bust, and many other activities. fireworks display from Temple Hill will conclude the official activities of the day. A In addition, food and fun booths sponsored by Manti civic and church groups will offer such temptations as sno root beer, cones, home-mad- e hot dogs, hamburgers, pop corn balls, home-bake- d goods, candy and soda pop. The Manti Lions Club will sponsor their traditional bingo home-mad- e game, while penny pitch, basketball shoot, fish pond and other fun booths will offer prizes galore for everyone. A special feature of this years activities is already underway. A patriotic poster contest has been announced by Mrs. Lillian Fox who is in charge of this activity. The Poster contest, Mrs. Fox said, will be divided into two age groups. 8 to 12 and 13 to 16. There will be three cash prizes for each age group, according to Mrs. Fox, who said that posters should have a patriotic theme. She suggested that a theme relating to the Bicentennial celebration would be in order. Posters 835-919- 1. Mr. and Mrs. Don Simmons were cited for outstanding progress in home and lot beautification during 1974. |