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Show Blackhawk Fete Entertains Indian War Sons The encampment of Sons and Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Indian War Veterans concluded in Cedar City last Saturday was reported by Blackhawk officials to be one of the most successful such celebrations ever held, according ac-cording to L. C. Miles, general chairman of the affair. Approximately Approx-imately 300 Blackhawk organization organiza-tion members were camped at the B A C campus for the fete. Strictly a non-commercial affair, af-fair, the encampment featured an outstanding "Old-Time" parade, par-ade, drama, vocal and band concerts, con-certs, pageants and programs produced by the various Blackhawk Black-hawk posts throughout the state. State officers, Alma Fullmer, president; A. T. Money, first vice president; and Elmer W. Bird, secretary, all of Sprlngville, were present in Cedar Citv during the complete encampment and assisted as-sisted Mr. Miles in .directing the general activities of the week. Both old-time and modern dancing was featured at the Rainbow Gardens, while many who favored sports took part In competitive games staged at the campus. Special programs Included a dramatic presentation of "The Silver Cord", by the Pasadena Players, a grand concert by the Master Singers, a band concert directed by A. B. Larson and an "Honor Night" program. Post programs were presented by the Wasatch, Moroni, Spanish Fork. Payson, Nephi, Sprlngville, (Continued on Back Page) Blackhawk Conclave (Continued from Front Page) Richfirld. Fairvit'W and Santa-quin Santa-quin Blackhawk posts. Many Cedar City residents took advantage of the fine entertainment entertain-ment offered at the encampment, but Blackhawk officials expressed express-ed some regret that more local citizens did not turn out Kncampment officials were pleased with the non-commercial aspect of the celebration just completed and voted to stay away from commercialism as much as possible during future! Blackhawk fetes. |