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Show Stacey Rasmussen Named Miss Manti Attendants: Shirley Anderson Susan Peterson Miss CROWNED AS MISS MANTI ROYALTY at last Saturdays pageant were these lovely lasses, from left: Shirley Anderson, 1st attendant; Stacey Rasmussen, Miss Manti; Congeniality: Kathryn Voorhees Susan Peterson, 2nd attendant; and Kathryn Voorhees, Miss Congeniality. Mantis new royalty was crowned at the conclusion of the Miss Manti Pageant in the high school auditorium Saturday night. Wearing the Miss Manti crown is Stacey Rasmussen, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juel Rasmussen. Shirley Anderson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dell Anderson, was named first attendant, and Susan Peterson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Peterson, second attendant. Miss Rasmussen was presented a $100 scholarship; the attendants each $50 scholarships. The eight contestants, who were sponsored by civic groups, voted Kathryn Voorhees, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Voorhees, Miss Congeniality. For her talent number Miss Rasmussen played a piano solo, Chopins Valse in C Minor. She was sponsored by the Sundowners. A high school senior, she plays flute in the band, attended Girls State and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has won a number of trophies horsemanship. for her Miss Anderson likes to write. She has had poetry published and has written road shows. Her talent number was an original musical reading. For her talent number Miss Peterson performed a vocal solo. She has had five years of vocal training and has been named "outstanding vocalist. Tim Lafferty, now attending Snow College, was master of ceremonies. He and his wife, the former Teena Black, performed a specialty act during the pageant. Miss Tannie Glcave, last years Miss Manti, crowned the new royalty and also presented a number. specialty were Pageant Mrs. Janice Peterson and Mrs. Kathy Cox. The judges, who rated the contestants on talent and appearance in swimsuits and evening gowns, were MANTI MiSSENSER Number MANTI, UTAH 84642, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1976 Volume 90 41 Manti Hosts Womens Clubs Federation Convention Social Security retirement at age 105 and an average lifeline of 120 by the year 2000 were forecast by Mrs. Elmer Klitgaard, president of of the Utah Federation Womens Clubs, in her keynote address at the 43rd annual convention of the Sanpete-beginnin- g Sevier District Saturday, The Manti Ladies Literary Club was the hostess club for convention sessions in the Manti South Ward cultural hall. Members from five other clubs were in attendance. In addition to Mrs. Klitgaard, Utah Federation board members in attendance were Miss Eleanor G. Bennett, Mrs. James Konichi and Mrs. Welby A. Johnson. District president Mrs. Stiner Busk called the morning session to order at 10 following registration and a brunch. Mayor Frank Wanlass welcomed the visitors to Manti and department chairmen followed with reports of club activities. NEW OFFICERS of the Sanpete-Seviinclude Mrs. Cleon Fox, standing, right. er District, Utah Federation of Womens Clubs, New School District Prepares Programs Funded Youre a Good Man, Charlie a delightfully witty and warm musical based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles Schulz, will be presented soon by Snow College Theatre.' The characters from the strip walk out of the newsapaer and come alive in d this funny and musical version of the family Brown, warm-hearte- show. The musical will be presented in Snow College Auditorium Wed., Thurs., Fri., and Sat., April according to director Richard P. Haslam. A program note says that the time of action is "an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. And it is just that a day that mixes Charlie Brown and his friends (both human in all the joys and and miseries of childhood. It is, an as one critic puts it, endearing irresistible romp. The musical includes such characters as Snoopy, Lucy, and Charlie Brown, and songs such as "Suppertime", The Kite, and "Happiness. The show is being directed by Richard P. Haslam and the cast includes Dave MaKay, Joyce Wernz, Marvin Higbee, Marlene Johnson, Dave Pierce, JoAnn Cutler, Elaine Brienholt, Tonya Poulsen and Rex Mor-rePerformances are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each evening. 21-2- Dogs will be tested for the parasitic worm which causes hydatid disease by Dr. John Ramsey, Dr. R. K. Hedelius and parasitologists from Brigham Young University at the parking lot behind the Ephraim City Hall Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Residents are particularly urged to have all sheep dogs and all dogs which may have access to sheep carcasses and viscera tested. Dr. Hedelius emphasized. He explained that infected dogs are a source of infection to the whole community. Owners should withhold food from their dogs before testing on the day of the clinic, he said. An effective, safe medicine is available for those dogs found with the worms. . Snow Next Musical The Utah State Division of Health will sponsor a hydatid disease screening clinic for Sanpete County residents Friday in Ephraim. individuals and families will be offered hydatid disease tests in the Ephraim City Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers from the Utah Heart Association will be present during the clinic to check blood pressures for hypertension in adults 18 and older. In addition, the Utah Society for Prevention of Blindness will conduct screening for glaucoma for anyone 35 and over during the clinic. Persons can obtain all or any of the tests during the clinic without charge. Mrs. Jack Ward, a guest speaker, reported that 54 per cent of high school students have admitted to drinking and that alcoholism has become a social problem of grave concern. Afternoon activities included the presentation of carnations to the "Woman of the Year from each club. Mrs. Lloyd Christiansen was the Manti Club's recipient. New district officers installed included Mrs. Ernest Scow and Mrs. Cleon Fox of Manti. Music for the convention was provided by a double trio from Richfield, a piano solo by John Simmons, Manti; a vocal solo by Mrs. Glen Anderson, Ephraim; a vocal trio that included Mrs. Rodney Miller, Mrs. Jackson Fredrick and Mrs. Glen Mackey, and a trumpet solo by Anita Young, Sterling. The convention ended with an impressive display of the Goddess of Liberty in full costume. Mrs. Kimball Larsen represented the goddess. A special feature of the convention was an art exhibit displaying the paintings, jewelry, ceramics and other items created by club members. Mrs. Curtis Keller was convention chairman and Mrs. Perry Mrs. Eliason Evan Johnson is president of the Manti club. non-huma- HUflUMUi An allocation of about $22,000.00 to finance four new programs in the South Sanpete School District next year has been secured. Superintendent Ron Everett told the school board at its meeting last week. He said the new programs are in math, work study, home economics and counselling. The superintendent also stated that the districts goal setting program was proceeding according to schedule, that scheduled public meetings have been held and that results are now being prepared for further action. Rodney Anderson, district curriculum director explained a possible summer kindergarten program which would help in detecting motivation and readiness for kindergarten. He said that after screening children would be recommended for further summer preparation, regular entrance or the post eight-perio- d mini-bu- Tabled for further study a request that Ccnterfield be allowed to acquire certain school property. Gave the recommended school calendar for 1976-7- 7 tentative approval. Ephraim Manti The Ephraim weather data is reported each week by the The Manti weather data is reported each week bv Leslie J. Anderson, local cooperative observer for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Weather Service Apr. 5 Apr. 6 . . Apr. 7 Apr. 8 . . . . . . Apr. 9 (mmmmi contribution," W eather Great Basin Experimental Area. Intermountain Experiment Station, U.S. Forest Apr. Apr. . . 10 . 1 . 1 Sanpete District Unit, Jean Keller, "When you hear a Cancer Crusade volunteer knocking on your door sometime in April, please be generous in your ponement of enrollment until the next year. He also discussed his recommendation for a mathematics competency examination to be given to high school juniors at the end of the junior year. Students who failed the examination would be required to take a semester of math during their senior year. Ivan Rowley, Manti High School principal, discussed the possibility of an day at the school next year, the addition of three advanced placement classes and an expansion of the vocational program. In other action the board: Approved the purchase of a CANCER CRUSADE WORKERS include, left to right, bottom: Mildred Johnson, Literary Club president which club is taking the Manti area), Carole Mellor, Chairman, South South Sanpete District Unit; left to right, top: Wanda Bartholomew, Secretary-Treasure- r, Mrs. Julia Chappell, Crusade chairman, said. Your contribution may help you, some loved one, a friend, avoid that dreadful knocking that is cancers way of notifying its victims." Mrs. Chappell said that the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has issued a statement expressing support for the April campaign. The statement says in part: As the Cancer Society undertakes its annual fund American Party Dates Meeting American Party candidates will be in Manti April 22 for a rally, G. Stanley Anderson, Sanpete County American Party chairman, has announced. He said that the visitors will include Larry Topham, the party's "favorite son" candidate for the presidential nomination at the national convention in Salt Lake City in June; Dr. L. S. Brown, candidate for governor; Harry Gerlach, candidate for the United States Senate, and Paul Turner, Manti area. drive this month, we encourage members of the Church to consider making contributions as their circumstances will allow." American Cancer Society units conduct several useful programs, some educational, some of direct assistance to victims who are attempting to recover from the physical and Nuffer, In Ephraim Mrs. Marilou Sanders is chairman; Mrs. Barbara Nielson, Mrs. Donnal Bailey and Mrs. Colleen Her-manse- n, Stake Family Night Circled Manti Utah Stake family psychological effects of the disease, some to family members who may also need help of various kinds," Mrs. Carole Mellor, South Sanpete chapter president said. In some circumstances, she added, "our units loan sickroom equipment and provide transportation services. We try to help in every way we can until the day arrives when research has provided the answer to cancer. The Crusade is headed in Manti by Mrs. Mildred Johnson. Manti Ladies Literary Club president, chairman; Mrs. Jean Keller and Mrs. LuConne night will be held in the Manti h Ward chapel at 7:30, stake officers state. Members of the stake presidency and stake auxiliary leaders and board members should be in attendance. Stake priesthood leadership meeting will be held in the Manti Center-Nort- h Ward on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. Members of the stake presidency and high council, the executive secretary, stake clerks, Center-Nort- ' priesthood quorum presidencies, group leaders and secretaries, bishoprics, ward executive secretaries and ward clerks are asked to attend. Money Appropriated for Work on Manti Slide Senator Frank E. Moss said this week that he has been assured that $700,000 will be appropriated to the Forest Service immediately to begin work on the Manti Canyon slide. The senator further said that May 31. 1976, has been established as a target date for the completion of certain work in connection with the slide. The work to be completed by the target date includes: (1) Prepare a stability analysis of the north side of the canyon opposite the slide; (2) Initiate emergency action to keep the channel open and the debris dear, on and off Forest Service land; (3) Prepare Environmental Assessment Review, Benefit and Cost analysis and feasibility analysis; and (4) Prepare engineering surveys, plans and estimates for a pipeline diversion structure. Senator Moss said that by establishing a target date "we hope to get work moving on this problem and get it taken care of. We just cant tolerate any more delay." He added that the $700,000 has already been written into the House of Representatives bill and report of March 24, 1976, due to the efforts of Congressman Gunn McKay. ri |