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Show "Pleasanf Grove, the Most Beautifully Situated City in Utah County" VOL. LX1V, No. 1 1 PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH 84062, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1968 SINGLE COPY 10c Construction Started On Pleasant Grove's Mew Parking Plaza Contractors begin construc-tion last Tuesday on Pleasant Grove's new Parking Plaza, lo-cated on the west side of the Main Street business section. Contractors for the project expect to be completed by May 1, 19G8. They are Mitchell Land-- scape Co., landscaping and sprinkling systems and Super-ior Asphalt Paving Co., curb-ing, sidewalks and guttering. Both are Provo firms. The overall construction pro-ject calls fop paving, lighting, landscaping and expansion of the present parking facilities. When completed the plaza will provide room for 127 cars. One way entrances will be provided from Main Street, Center Street, First West and First South Streets, with exits to the same streets. The program provides for the lighting, maintenance, repair and snow removal and will in-sure improved police and fire protection. Estimated cost for the completed project is about $13,000. The cost of the project will be borne by the property own-ers, Smith Buildings, Inc., Keith D. Miller, Christensen's Store, Bank of Pleasant Grove and J. LeRoy Thorne. The Chamber of Commerce will act as admin-istrator. All of the business houses on the west side of Main Street, and certain others on the east side of Main Street and Cen-ter Street, will contribute to the upkeep, repairs and mainten-ance of the plaza. Group Meets Last Week to Plan Big Event The Strawberry Days Assoc-iation met last Tuesday even-ing in the Pleasant Grove City Hall, with Jim Hindley, chair-man, in charge. Clive Beck, with Mr. Hindley this year, was excused. Several important events for getting the organization work for Pleasant Grove's Strawber-ry Days were discussed. One of the first and most important on the agenda was improve-ments for the rodeo grounds. Approved by the committee was a "Teen Dance" slated for June 19, (Wedenesday) which would be the kickoff for the Strawberry Days events, June A variety show for the public to be held during the celebraion was also discussed. The committee has also ask-ed that the public be thinking about a theme for he celebra-ion and that prospective Straw-berry Days Queens, and attend-ants, be thinking about enter-ing the contest. Mr. Hindley stated that this is the first of many meetings to be held between now and the big celebration, and the committee would welcome any suggestions or recommenda-tions which would enhance the three-da- y event. "Don't hesi-tate to call," he said. "Either myself or Mr. Beck, or any other committee member will welcome your suggestions." I ....... r .,:.;.;A" 4 "' .. V 'V'' . mu mil i: iiSllkymiktk , State Parks . btil ;nJL.J - '--- -n ,., iu.mjhilMl SPEND VACATION IN UTAH Patricia Soutas, "Miss Utah 1967-68,- " and Gov. Calvin L. Rampton, prepare to inaugur ate a state-wid- e program to ask Utahns to spend their vaca-tions in Utah this summer. Ask a friend o come here too. Two Plans Outlined to Invite Tourists "To See the Different World of Utah" from travel during the past two years included nearly $72 mil-lion in taxes and that the travel industry accounted for an add-ed income to Utah business of more than $400 million. Two special programs to pro-mote the scenic attractions in the state of Utah were outlined by the Utah Travel Council to representatives of newspapers, radio and television from thru-o- ut the state. "Invite a Friend to Utah" and "See Utah First" are the names of these promotions. The first is designed to attract tour-ists to Utah this coming year and the second is to encourage state residents to become fam-iliar with their own state. Daily newspapers in the state will distribute a special supple-ment during the last week of March. This supplement will be designed to include pictures of some of the major scenic at-tractions of the state. It pro-vides space for a specific per-sonal message to be written by Utahns, who then send this in-vitation to "see the different world of Utah" to friends and relatives living outside of the state. A coupon is also included for the recipient to request a spec-ial travel kit which will be sent by the Utah Travel Council to put the story of Utah in the hands of thousands of potential visitors. In urging wide participation in the "Invite a Friend to Utah" project, Travel Council Director Dave Rose said every Utahn should make a point of inviting at least one relative or friend to visit in 1968. "We all have friends we'd like to see and this is the year to make a concerted effort to have them visit," he said. "We'll make this easy for them by providing this ready-to-ma- il invitation. All they have to do is to add a message, an ad-dress and stamp." Anyone who does not receive his special invitation mailer in his daily newspaper during the last week of this month may ob-tain one by contacting his daily newspaper office, radio or tele- - phone station, or the Chamber of Commerce office. The second program will be designed to give Utah business the economic suppor derived from Utahns spending their va-cation money within the state and to acquaint Uahns with the attractions of their own state s0 that they may better ex-plain and promote these attrac-tions to potential tourists. Information will be distribu-ted to all areas of the state through all phases of mass me-dia, emphasizing the attractions boasted by each of the nine different travel regions of the state. Gov. Calvin L. Rampton at-tended Thursday night's meet-ing at the University Club in Salt Lake City. He urged co-operation of all media in the two Utah Travel Council pro-grams to help the state cap-italize on its vast tourism po-tential. "People who downgrade Utah make me very unhappy, for they don't realize just how much we have to offer," he said. Murray Molar, chairman of the Utah Travel Council, pre-sided at the meeting. He point-ed out that the tourist industry is the state's second largest and in each of the past two years has brought some $200 million into the state. He said that gross revenues Farmers Korner Will Open for Business Friday Farmers Komer, Lindon's popular food market, will re-open on Friday, March 15, ac-cording to D. H. and Pearl Fowlke, owners and operators. "The red carpet will be out Friday for all of our former and new customers." Mrs. Fowlke said. In celebration of the event and as a favor to customers, ham sandwiches for 10 cents each will be served from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 16. As formerly, all types of fresh fruits and vegetables will be featured as well as a line of groceries and cold cuts of meat. An innovation of the re-sumption of business will be the opening of a gift shop for wed-dings, birthdays and other spec-ial occasions, Mrs. Fowlke said. PTA Founders Day Program Held Wednesday A large crowd gathered in the Pleasant Grove High School auditorium Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. to commemorate PTA Founder's Day. Under the direction of Marjean March-bank- s, Council program chair-man, assisted by the program chairmen from each of the lo-cal schools, a most refreshing and informative program was carried out. The welcome was given by Fay Belliston, PTA Council president, and prayer was giv-en by Elvin Tanner. Valley View elementary stu-dents, under the direction of Roger Olsen, gave a stirring and colorful patriotic presenta-tion and pledge. The Pleasant Grove Jr. High chorus, under the direction of Leslie Rees. al-so sang three numbers. They were accompanied by Dennis Parenzin. Mrs Marchbanks introduced Dr. Ernest Eberhard, Jr., who gave a most enlightening talk on "How to Teach Our Child-ren About Sex." Dr. Eberhard's view was that we should not talk too much about the sub-ject, and that it should be ap-proached on a spiritual level. Benediction was given by Mack Ostergaard. Following the meeting, re-freshments were served under the direction of Joyce Story, council hospitality chairman, assisted by the hospitality chairmen from each of the lo cal schools. PTA Campaign to Combat Litter Problem in P.G. Litter is a serious national problem. $100,000,000 is spent annually cleaning highways. Millions more are spent for re-moval of litter from public buil-dings and city streets. Because public littering is a growing concern in today's vorld, the PTA locally is pro-moting a working plan that they hope will make adults and youth alike conscious of the problem of litter in our country. Both secondary and elemen-tary schools are involved in the litter campaign. They are en-couraging every school to have a successful litter program. Contests are being held in all the schools with prizes being awarded by the PTA Council for the best theme and poster. Nobody loves a "litterbug" so the PTA urges all to do their part to keep America, and particularly our own city, a clean and beautiful place to live. Lions Club Hears Alaskan Talk at Meeting March 6 George L. Jaynes Jr. of Ken-a- i, Alaska, was the featured speaker at the March 6 lions Club meeting. Using slides to illustrate the beauties of land-scapes, and sport of hunting big game in Alaska, Mr. Jaynes provided a very educational and entertaining evening. Mr. Jaynes is manager of the Kenai airport and president of the Kenai Lions Club. Six club members from Orem and three members of the Pro-vo Club were guests visiting with the local Lions. E. E. Twitchell. candidate for dis- - trict governor, from the Orem Club, was among the guests. Lions from this area are gath-ering at the Alpine Country Club for a zone meeting on Monday, March 17. Alpine Lions Club members are hosts for the meeting. Lady Lions are invited attend with their partners. F:Battle Creek If we can believe what we read in the daily press, a good-ly number of the U.S. Senator-ial leaders are becoming fed up to the chin with the way in which the Vietnam War is being conducted. And wonder of wonders, they are Demo-crats, too. None other than Senators Mike Mansfield, William Fullbright, and Robert F. Kennedy, D- - New York, are demanding that President Johnson get the approval of Congress before he commits another 100,000 or 200,000 American boys to the never-endin- g slaughter. As Senator Mansfield said last Thursday, "We are in the wrong place and fighting the wrong kind of war." Some time ago, I resolved that I would never again devote space in this column to the pros and cons of the struggle in Vietnam. It had become too frustrating to write about. However, the way things are shaping up there now, I am impelled to speak out again. In my humble way of think-ing, there are only three alter-natives: To continue the war according to the present pat-tern. That is, continue to pump more American dollars and more blood of American youth into the never-endin- g military impasse. And judging the fu-ture by the past, this could go on for years and years. To pull out of Vietnam, lock, stock and barrel, and leave the Vietnamese to their own devic-es. Evidently, it isn't their war anymore, it's ours. What seems to me the best alternative of a possible three is to fight the war as though we expected to win. Serve no-ic- e on North Vietnam, Russia and China, to get all civilians out of Hanoi and all civilians and supply ships out of Haifong Harbor. Tell them that after a reas-onable number of days, we in-tend to bomb both places flat. As long as we allow the Reds to lob rockets and mortar shells into South Vietnam cities, and refuse to retaliate in kind, we cannot supply fresh troops fast enough to replace the casual-ties. Neither can we rebuild the cities as fast as they can de-stroy them, to say nohing of caring for thousands of ref-ugees. To those who fear that Rus-sia might get into the conflict with ships and soldiers, if we bombed Haifong and Hanoi, al-low me to state: She didn't do so, when President Kennedy told Khrushchev to get his men and rockets out of Cuba. Had the Allies refused to bomb Berlin and other large German centers during World War II, we would have been fighting Hitler in the United States before the conflict ended. So, common sense would in-dicate that of the three alter-natives, only two should be con-sidered: Either get in and win the war, or get out and come home. The other alternative of end-less years of fight-ing is, to me, unthinkable. So long 'til Friday. Allshouse Speaks March 6 at Local Sportsmen Meet Members of the Pleasant GroveSportsmens Association met Wednesday night, April 6 in the Pleasant Grove City Hall according to Leonard Carter, president. About 25 members were present. Jack Allshouse of American Fork, former member of the State Fish and Game Big Game Board, talked to the group about the fiscal policy and mon-etary expenditures of the Utah State Division of Fish and Game. Mr. Allshouse advised his lis-teners that they should become alert and informed, relative to how their license fee money has been and is being spent. Following the talk, colored films on "Utah Deer Country" and "Fishing and Boating on Lake Powell" were shown. The members aso discussed the March 16-1- 7 Range Rides, and Mr. Carter encouraged ev-eryone present to participate if possible. For further information con-cerning the rides, contact Art Henderson, or the local office of the U.S. Forest Service, Mr. Carter said. Bill Garst Speaks at Kiwanis Club Meeting Last Saturday William Garst, plant manag-er at the Bayly Manufacturing Co., stressed the reasons that Bayly came to Pleasant Grove and their progress since estab-lishing their plant here at a Kiwanis Club meeting held last Saturday. William Petersen look charge of the meeting, which was pre-sided over by President Elvin Carson. Special guest was Richard Millar, local manager of the American Timber and Trading Co., a new plant in Pleasant Grove. Stability of labor, inventory tax structure, community atti-ud- e and cooperation and coop-eration of State Employment Service in conducting labor sur-veys, were the main factors in Bayly's decision to construct a plant in Pleasant Grove, accor-ding to Mr. Garst. Areas of concern to them were such items as heavy un-ion in the area (US Steel's Gen-eva plant and teacher's strike at that time), and the high level of education here. The latter wo were definitely advan-tageous as it turned out, ac-cording to Mr. Garst. The Pleasant Grove operation of Bayly Mfg. Co. began oper-ations in January 1963 with 15,000 sq. ft of building. The plant has undergone a transi-tion from the manufacture of work clothing to leisure appar-el, such as golf slacks, etc. Golf slacks are now being manufac-tured at the Pleasant Grove plant. In June of 1963, the first ship-ment of pants was sent from the local plant, at which time they were producing 2,000 pair per week. As of last April 1, they were shipping 23,000 pair of pants per week. At the pres-ent time they are using 56,500 sq. ft. of space. They make extensive use of the post office for their shipments. Pleasant Grove and Ameri-can Fork supply 41 per cent of the labor force for the Bayly plant, 9 per cent comes from Lehi, 25 per cent from Orem, 20 per cent from Provo and 15 per cent from Heber, Cedar Fort, Salem and Santaquin. Mr. Garst stated he felt this year would be a good year for the company, and it may be possible to employ 450 persons at the local plant. C of C Annual Membership Drive Starts Now The Pleasant Grove Cham-ber of Commerce is in the midst of its annual member-ship drive, according to Gerald Klemm, vice president and chairman of the membership committee. Local citizens are being sol-icited for a $5.00 membership in this organization, and as a dues-payin- g member, will have the satisfaction of knowing that their money is being spent for the benefit of the commun-ity and its citizens. Business houses are also be-ing contacted for their mem-bership, Mr. Klemm said. Pi. Grove Post Office Selected As Among Outstanding in Utah Seven Utah communities and their postal employees have been selected to receive the Postmaster General's "Citation of Merit" for outstanding co-operation in President John-son's Natural Beauty Program, Sen. Moss announced today. Those communities named in-clude Pleasant Grove, Sugar House Station, Woods Cross, Nephi, Beaver, Richfield, and Spring City. Senator Moss said he was ad-vised by Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien that the citations are awarded only to those communities whose post-al facilities have received su-perior ratings in rigid inspec-tions by regional postal offic-ials. The evaluation takes into con-sideration such factors as un-usually attractive grounds and a concerted effort to make the surroundings of the post office as visually interesting as pos-sible. J. LeRoy Thorne, building owner, is to be commended for giving Pleasant Grove such a post office and for maintaining it in this superior manner. Grant Loader Wins DSA Award for Jaycee Activity At the meeting of the Jaycee Board of Directors held on Mar. 9 at their clubhouse, Grant Loader, Jaycee president, was voted as the winner of the Dis-tinguished Service Award for the past year. Key Man awards were also voted on and were awarded to Clarence Nielsen, Jr., Tom Trinnaman, Darrell Carson and Dennis Ruffell. Presentation of these awards will be made at the DSA banquet, which will be held in the near future. The directors also discussed the travel trophy meeting to be held in Orem on March 16. All members are urged to attend. A future meeting for further planning of a Pleasant Grove golf course was also discussed. |