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Show Universal I'icrofilning Xv v 1 "Formerly The ?vfct;$ Bulletin" VOL. 17, No. 10 SUGAR HOUSE, UTAH, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1957 10 CENTS 11. ii i .1 i) n .i.iiiiiammiw ttjh nwm Mwnnyi.!yjwMM t i " !- - ' ' .."v o 'I ,: 1- - I f .2 W' r r- - ' V ' n. i o i,., 1.. in n mr;2 i - it -- ' u .L i. "iJ HHAMfikdJ J. Gordon Sorensenf president of the Sugar House Rotary, presided at the luncheon during the district Rotary convention. Dr. J. Poulson Hunter was master of ceremonies. A miniature replica of the Sugar House Plaza marked the centerpiece for the table. Sugar House Rotary Host Hotel Utah Convention Luncheon . . . Leaders from the "Sweetest Spot Dn Earth" planned and presided at the Utah Luncheon of the Rotary District Conference held Tuesday noon at the Hotel Utah, Presiding over the gala affair was President J. Gordon Sorenson who had ap-pointed as committeemen Mr. L. H. Stratford, chairman with assist-ants Herb Stockman and John B. Cahoon. Master of ceremonies was past president Dr. J. Poulson Hunter. The attractive centerpiece for the head table was a replica of the Sugar House plaza monument. Also there was a large Rotary Wheel in the center of which was a large globe-of-the-wor- ld for a hub and on the globe was a greatly enlarged area designating Sugar House. Each guest attending the lunch-eon received a bag of sugar in-scribed "Sugar House Sweetest Spot on Earth," plus a booklet giv-ing the story and pertinent facts about Sugar House. Important visitors were presented with a Sugar House Centennial Plate. Speaker for the Utah Luncheon was past director of Rotary Inter-national Mr. D. D. Monroe of Clay-ton, New Mexico. His subject was "If Rotary Could Speak." The musical program was ar-ranged by talented Peggy Gunder-so- n, and paid a fitting tribute to Richard L Evans and a peppy novelty recognition to the execu-tive members ' of the Rotary. Mrs. Gunderson accompanied the "Novel Aires," a male quartet. During the Monday afternoon meeting of the Rotary District Conference with attendants from Wyoming, Idaho and Utah, Mr. Laird Snelgrove took part iiv a panel on International Affairs moderated by Dr. Homer Durham of the University of Utah. Thousand of Licenses Purchased at Sugar House Bureau . . . The Sugar House License Bureau issued 11,518 Utah plates during its stay at 1201 Wilmington from Feb. 11th through March 2nd. The time saving effort to serve area residents was completed with a staff of 14 people, eight from the county and six state employees. 'Tarticularly to be thanked for the success of the project was Mr. Claude Thompson, owner of Carpets, Inc., who donated the use ot his buildings free of charge to the state," said Mr. Virgil Dimond who headed the Sugar House-southea- st project. "Just prior to the deadline traffic was at an all time peak and the lines grew. Mr. Thompson made it possible for people to wait inside during the two stormy days The state appreci-ates his fine gesture." Cecil B. DeMille Will Give Com. Address At BYU . . . Cecil B. DeMille, creator of the worlds greatest motion picture classics, the latest of which is T'he Ten Commandments," will deliver the commencement address at BYU May 31 in George Albert Smith Fieldhouse, it was announced today by President Ernest L Wilkinson. The engagement to speak at the Church university, was arranged y President David O. McKay of the LDS Church, who is a personal friend of the great producer. Over the years, Mr. DeMille also has known President Heber J Grant and President George Albert Smith. f Last summer he invited Presi-dent McKay to visit the set where "The Ten Commandments" was being filmed He gave President McKay a warm introduction and the large cast applauded the churchman. Also, President McKay personal-ly conducted Mr. DeMille and his staff through the Los Angeles Temple prior to its dedication and (Continued on Page 2) New Rate For Gas Announced By Co. Home owners in Utah are pay-ing less for the gas they use today than they were paying 25 years ago, according to W. T. Nightin-gale, president of-- Mountain Fuel Supply Co. "Natural gas in Utah is one of the best household bargains that consumers can find," he said. "Present day rates, which take into account the recent increase granted by the Utah Public Service Commission, are still lower than the rates were in 1932. "The cost of natural gas for domestic use actually is 7 less today than it was in 1932," he said. "Since 1932 however, the cost of living has increased 102, which gives some idea of the bar-gain that gas represents." Noting that the new rate order became effective Thursday (Feb. 28) Mr. Nightingale said consum-er billings for the next 30 days would be prepared to reflect the number of days gas was used under the old rates and the num-ber of days it was used under the new. ' - 1 I JW f h I i'$ - ' 1 fcfifniiirliMniiiiVi mi' II. A. Sorensen New Pony Express Chapter of SUP i Organized . . . The Weber County Sheriffs Posse was organized Monday eve-ning into the Pony Express Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. Horace A. Sorensen, national president of the organization, at-tended the' meeting in Ogden and presented the new chapter with the traditional bell at the charter ceremonies. Halmars Announce : Teen-Gi- rl Contest Announcement of a contest in which a new Jaguar Sports Road-ster is to be given away was made this week by the ThermoJac Com-pany, St. Louis. The announce- - ment was released through Hal-ma- r, Inc., Sugar House Halmar is now featuring the ThermoJac Company's new casual jacket of exclusive Jaguar printed poplin, which contestants will try on as part of the entry requirements. The contest is open to all girls, and runs through the entire month of March. Each Salt Lake City girl wanting to win the new Jaguar Sports Car merely goes to Halmar in Sugar House, tries on the Jag-Ja- c and receives an official entry blankt The winner of the Jaguar Sports Roadster will be announced before June 1, 1957. .jiivn. .... - V s " j 1 if ' - - i A Genevieve Lawrence, curator, who continues her work in art at the Collectors GaUery. Sugar House "Collectors' Gallery" Mrs. Genevieve Lawrence has spent ten years preparation for an event which will take place soon in Sugar House. Final renovations and decora-tions are being carried out for an art gallery to be opened in the old Curtis home, 2037 South 1300 East. This lovely Sugar House landmark will be officially known as The Collectors' Gallery, and will display many fine paintings by local and other artists. Four of the nine rooms in this stone home are being painted and lighted to show the collectors' items to best advantage. One gallery will be opened for special exhibitions only. , Hanging space in the salon is comparable to that in most of the smaller galleries in New York, Mrs. Lawrence said. She will act as curator, and in addition to ar-ranging displays will make per sonal selections of art work for individuals who desire this special service. Mrs Lawrence has intensified her study the past year in prepara-tion to opening The Collectors' Gallery. In New York she learned more of the fine points of gallery setup, and studied trends in con-temporary painting. Southeast residents will remem-ber her for the fine shows she has arranged at Ray Nilson Furr niture Co. She has also served on the Utah State Fair Board as Fine Arts Directors. Opening date and regular display hours have not yet been set, await-ing some special pieces from New York. In the first show will be works by local artists LaVonne Vincent Best, Mary Kimball Johnson and others, and works from Grand Central Galleries in New York City. Travelers . . . Back on the job after a wonder-ful two weeks in California is jovial Paul Pehrsont Sugar House businessman and chamber presi-dent. Mr. and Mrs. Pehrson accompanied by their two sons, Pete and David, visited in Los Angeles, traveled into Mexico and then went to San Francisco where they visited with their daughter who is teaching at Heyward. East Mill Creek SUP Chapter Will Hear Dr. Mulder Dr. William Mulder, authority on Scandinavian emigration to pioneer Utah, will speak at the East Mill Creek Chapter, SUP, meeting Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Dr. Mulder's offbeat approach to pioneer Utah history earned him honor as the 1957 annual Reynolds lecturer at the University of Ut?h The dinner meeting will be held at SUP Pioneer Village, 2998 So. 2150 East, according to Harry Poll public relations vice presi-dent. President Joy F. Dunyon will preside. Westminster Parsons Guest of Kiwanis The Westminster Parsons were guests at the Sugar House Kiwanis Club Tuesday at the luncheon meeting Each spoke briefly as also did Mr. Ralph Gunn business manager of .the College and the coach Howard Richardson. Vern Mackay, president, con-ducted the meeting and Dr. Emery Frank was program chairman. The group of 55 members and guests met at Harman's Cafe in Sugar House. Wednesday noon the board mem-bers of the club met at the Beau Brummel. Chamber Board Meet Announced Paul L. Pehrson, president of the Sugar House Chamber of Com-merce, announced the regular board meeting will be held Tues-day.Mar- ch 12 in the Walker Bank Board room. $ |