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Show Li ii don HousGwarrning for Community Building Friday Marks Milestone for Lindon Lions Club A r.M jjtn i.i the Ufa of Lir.d: n in-1 '-!!" I. ions Club was reached Fiviay n:;;hl with the formal house r.:in;f of a $15,000 Community I'uil'iinP' constructed by the club vr a two-year period for com-:iv:ni' com-:iv:ni' y use. (jiiesis Mini a 1 in" st every town n Utah County were welcomed by Lions Club members. Thfy signed Lii" f.'uest book and paid their respects re-spects as they viewed the com-pleted com-pleted budding. Lions International Counselor r.cMoy Johnson cf Provo was present pres-ent and viewed a plaque on the ompleted project with District Governor H. V. Holdaway and Club President Blaine Batty. Mr. John- : During the evening a musical program was presented and as the guests gathered they were seated '.--fore the fireplace and served light refr-'shmeiii s. The refreshments refresh-ments were under the general chairmanship of Eulene Hicken. She was supported by the Lady Liens, who also made and decorated decor-ated the cakes. Larry Batty, son of Mr. and Mrs J. D. Batty of Provo was at the piano throughout the evening. Along- wilh the delightful music lie rendered s.-vm-.-U vocal numbers. Me also accompanied club secre-i secre-i .ary Charles Rodcbaek who rendered ren-dered two vocal numbers. Niels Fu- g'ul of Pleasant Crove recited a hunting stoiy. P'.sie.ent an.: Mis. Blain Batty were presented a beautiful floral ari.uigement by the club members at the close of the evening. These were to express the club's appreciation apprec-iation for their untiring efforts in Lionism. The "House Warming" marked one cf the outstanding events in the annals of Lionism in Utah and the Lion Club officers of Lindon express their thanks to all per-i per-i sons who contributed to its success. suc-cess. They also wish to thank everyone ev-eryone who helped in anyway in the completion of the Community Building. son was district governor just five years ago when the Lindon Lions ! Club was activated. He expressed ! his pride in their accomplishments and congratulated the members on their first big project completed. Several smaller projects have been finished by the club and at present they are continuing to carry car-ry on the project of purchasing the eight acre park area where the building is located. The Community building was begun be-gun in July of 1954. The completed complet-ed project represents approximately approximate-ly 3,000 hours of donated labor. A recent appraisal of the building was placed at a conservative $15,000 plus. Club officers report that a minimum output of cash was spent for its construction as many valuable materials and supplies sup-plies were donated by the members mem-bers and friends. This 20 x 52 foot building makes available to the public an ideal, homey location for parties and gatherings. Its warm, friendly friend-ly interior lends an atmosphere cf hospitality necessary for group events. Yet, it is centrally located, offering a private, and secluded meeting place. The public is invited invit-ed to reserve and enjoy this building build-ing with Lindon City. |
