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Show The Manti Temple provides a majestic backdrop for production of the "Mormon Miracle A total of 8,000 persons viewed the pageant. Keith Young receives final touch of makeup from Shirlene Olsen. Deeply Moving Pageant MANTI, UTAH te'l ' " ", S' V ' ' s The Mormon Miracle has established itself as the pioneer pageant for central Utah. An estimated 8,000 persons enjoyed the performance presented last week against the backdrop of the Manti Temple. two-nig- It is a deeply moving and inspiring said Elder Mark E. Peterpresentation, The sen of the Council of the Twelve. Mormon Miracle sets a pattern that could be followed by others, he added. The setting, the simple beauty of the scenes, the drama and the music combined with the stirring lines of authoress Grace Johnson drew the quiet attentionn of the audience. The narrative, spoken by Macksene Rux and Francis L. Urry, added to the professional quality of the event. The cast, supported by a orchestra and 200 singing voices, told the story of an ancient people, the recovery of their records and the restoration of the Gospel in modern times. The pageant was South Sanpete Stake. sv "ts Ov .n s s. Vvvs Francis 14 CHURCH L. Urry and Macksene S. Rux review narration. WEEK ENOlNlG JULY 26, 1969 A sponsored by the staff of about 50, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Dyreng, directors; Mrs. Jane Braithwaite, codirector; Mrs. Dorothy Gray, coordinator; Erickson, choral director, and McLloyd Harry Dean, orchestral director, were re-e- r of thoir records and the restoration sponsible for the production of Mormon Miracle." Joseph Smith is portrayed in annual production. |