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Show i Museum Receives Contribution J y- , ' I - t. -1 JfL 7 &' -- ' - - - nif rihririf t- 'f niiin in iiiMMiiinTiTnrti-,1ttiiTYr)'riri'Ti-Jll A drive is in progress to raise funds to repair the D.U.P. Pioneer Museum building known as "The Old Bell School House." A grant was received recently making $4,500 of federal funds available for this purpose, provided matching funds are raised locally. This money is granted specifically to be used for needed repairs on the outside of the building, and cannot be used for any restoration or expansion on the inside which is hoped can be accomplished later. This grant and matching funds will be stretched to the utmost to stucco the outside, reinforce the foundation where needed, and to repair the roof with new shingles. With these repairs completed, and more interest being shown in the old building, it is hoped further funds will be forthcoming for more work on the inside. The drive is spearheaded by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. They hope to have the ALTA HONE, Chariman of D.U.P. Museum committee receives check from John Y. Swenson to start drive to raise funds for the restoration of Pioneer Museum. Eldon Johnson, right, volunteer helper looks on. preciation for the pioneer heritage which has meant so much to Pleasant Grove, but membership" of the group is small and they will appreciate any help voluntarily given. Contributions may be sent to Alta Hone, Chairman, 319 East State Road. PI. Grove, or to any of the D.U.P. Captains, Ruth E. Swenson, Manila; Maymetta Johnson, Battlecreek; Thelma Freeman, PI. Grove. support of everyone in the community with money or labor. There will be an effort made to contact all clubs, schools, business houses, and also as many individuals as possible. Letters will be sent to former residents of Pleasant Grove who might wish to honor their pioneer ancestry by contributing to this cause. The D.U.P. ladies are trying their best to offer everyone the opportunity to show ap- |