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1 I 4-THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, August 25, 1976 No Decision Made on Request To Change Commercial Zoning Provo's commissioners made no formal decision Tuesday night on a request to rezone land at 3650 N. Canyon Road but said the commercial zone probably will have to remain because of an agreement made in 1969. The agreement, dated Feb. 17, 1969, committed the city to the commercial zone on approximately five acres of land in exchange for a road easement and some other concessions at the site. Ted Starley, property owner, said the proposed Canyon Mall will include 20 small shops a small grocer, barber and beauty shops, drug store, doctor's office and possibly a small post office.

He said $100,000 has been spent for planning at the site which has an involved history of rezoning problems. J. Guy Gleed Little Rock Canyon neighborhood chairman, said area residents oppose commercial zoning (SC-1) in the area and would like it zoned R-2 (residential). Obituaries Elmer Baum Funeral services for Elmer Baum, 83, of 830 N. 500 Provo, who died of causes incident to age Tuesday, Aug.

24, 1976 at the Ferrell Rest Home in Orem, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Berg Drawing Room Chapel in Provo. Mr. Baum was born Oct. 21, 1892 in Provo to George a and Sarah Elizabeth Carter Baum.

He married Edna Agnes Sorenson on Oct. 26, 1915 in Provo, and she died Oct. 3, 1971. Mr. Baum was an engineer for Knight Coal and Ice and later took over an ice route in Utah County which he operated for 54 years.

He retired in 1959. Mr. Baum had also worked for Utah-Idaho Sugar hauled brick for George Ross and Goodman, and as a young man helped plow up Center Street with a team of horses for Ry Berg Co. He was a member of the LDS Church in the Park Ward. Survivors include three sons, Roy Baum, Pleasant Grove; Verl E.

Baum, Tooele; Don G. Baum, Provo; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Friends may cali at the mortuary tonight from 6 to 8 o'clock or Thursday prior to services. Burial will be in Provo City Cemetery. Georgia Lyn Haney SPANISH FORK Georgia Lyn Haney, 20-day-old daughter of Michael E.

and Tamera Wilkerson of Spanish Fork, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1976 in the Primary Children's Hospital. She was born Aug. 4. 1976 in Provo.

Survivors include her parents: grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Haney of Spanish Fork: Mr.

and Mrs. W. Wilkerson, Payson: greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Cook, Spring Lake: Mrs.

Esther Wilkerson, Salt Lake City: Mrs. Ora Spencer, Spanish Fork. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Spanish Fork City Cemetery with Bishop Dale Pelo officiating. Arrangements are being made by Walker Mortuary.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture publication Farm Index reports that early indications point to a record consumption of beef and veal this year 123 pounds per person, three more than in 1975. Berg Mortuary Services 373-1841 Elmer Baum Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday 11 A.M. at the Berg drawing room ci apel of Provo where friends may call Wednesday 6 to 8 P.M. and Thursday prior to services.

Interment Provo City Cemetary. Margaret Russell Funeral services were conducted today 12 noon at the Orem 48th Ward Chapel. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery, Ryan Gerald Sutherland Funeral services pending and will be announced by Berg Mortuary of Provo. The site is four-tenths of a mile from an existing commercial outlet and the proposal is not in keeping with the reisdential atmosphere of the neighborhood, he said. John Matthews, principal of the new Timp View High School, said members of the Provo Board of Education oppose a commercial zone in the area which is near the new school and Edgemont Elementary School.

"We really try to avoid school sites in commercial areas," he said. Beatrice M. Isbell Mildred S. Williams RICHFIELD Funeral services for Beatrice Moffitt Isbell, 62, of Richfield, who died Tuesday, Aug. 24.

1976 in a Richfield hospital, will be Friday at 1 p.m. in the Sevier LDS Stake Tabernacle in Richfield. Mrs. Isbell was the mother of Mrs. Lynn (Patricia) Williams of Orem.

She was born Sept. 18, 1913 in Orangeville, Emery County, to Herbert and Maysie Cox Moffitt. She married Dean J. Isbell on Sept. 20, 1936 in Castle Dale, Emery County.

and the marriage was solemnized later in the Manti LDS Temple. Mrs. Isbell attended St Mark's College of Nursing and Snow College. She was active in music at Snow College and in her community and church. For 25 years, Mrs.

Isbell worked in the Primary, and was a chorister in that organization for 16 years. She was a member and officer of the Richfield Culture Club. Survivors include her husband; one son and three daughters, Mrs. Williams, Orem: David J. Isbell.

Centerville, Davis County; Mrs. Kirk Robert (Colleen) Hansen, (DeAnn) A Allen, Logan; Mrs. Murray; 10 grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Maysie M. Peacock, Castle Dale: three brothers and one sister, Lloyd S.

Moffitt, Simi Valley, Lavar J. Moffitt. Sandy: Fenton H. Moffitt, Huntington. Emery County, and Mrs.

Owen (Jane) McClenahan, Castle Dale. Friends may call at Magleby and Sons Mortuary Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. or Friday after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Richfield Cemetery. Statistics BORN AT UTAH VALLEY HOSPITAL Aug.

25: to Belmont and Katherine Baugh Anderson, 888 E. 400 S. Orem to James and Penny Norton Anderson. 188 E. 200 American Fork.

Girl to Pili and Linda Campbell Saluone. 720 W. 1020 Provo Girl to Stewart and Javne Turner Wilson. 235 400 Lehi Boy to Jarel and Katherine Carlston Miner. 550 200 S.

Provo Aug. 24: Boy to Thomas and Trudy Johnson Howe. 455 S. 600 W. Provo Boy to Steven and Michelle Halley Dean, American Fork RD 2 Box 401-A Boy to Stuart and Martine Dirick Smith.

1095 900 E. Provo Girl to Joseph and Darla Jean Sherwood Jenkins. 951 200 Provo Girl to Randy and Marie Vogel Loveless. 576 S. 800 E.

Orem Bov to Randy and Merrie Weeks Hudson. 245 W. 1200 N. Orem Girl to Robert and Connie Thompson Mariner. 4A-180, Wymount Terrace, Provo Girl to Dale and Andrea Schmitt McCann.

311 700 E. Orem Boy to Claude and Molly Izatt Zobell. 597 State St. Orem AT AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL Aug. 14: Girl to David and Dawn Densley Bloomfield.

1999 University Ave Provo Girl to Robert and Dixie Greaves Campbell, Pleasant Grove. RD Box Aug. 13: Boy to Jerry and Jana Atkinson York. Pleasant Grove, RD 2 Box Aug. 12: Girl to Richard and Ruth Day Huish, 850 E.

100 Pleasant Grove Girl to Gary and Sherrie Todd Evans, 215 400 S. Sandy Aug. 11: Girl to James Billy and Judy King Gardiner. 352 500 S. American Fork Girl to Deil Jay and Jean Miller Christensen, 331 400 E.

American Fork Aug. 10: Boy to Carmen and Roxie Woodard Bria, American Fork. RD 2 Box 220-0 Girl to Lynn Bullock. 857 E. 500 American Fork Girl to William and Betty Broadbent Anderson, 277 Center Street.

Lehi Boy to Jeffery and Gloria Maxfield Batchior. Pleasant Grove. RD Box 1. 64-B Girl to Richard and Gwen Bennett Young. Pleasant Grove, RD Box 363 Aug.

9: Girl to Donald and Paula Murphy Ruth, Pleasant Grove RD 1. Box 257 Aug. 8: Boy to Michael and Debra Stark Bugden. 140 Hidden Villa Rd. Salt Lake City Boy to Murray and Kathy Thomas Murdoch, 26 N.

100 American Fork Nest Issue YORK, Pa. (UPI) Dr. Donald Coggan. the Archbishop of Canterbury, has told Anglicans he believes the next big issue in the controversy over women's ordination will be in the area of the "relationship" between churches in the worldwide Anglican communion that have approved women priests and those that have not. He said the board worries about traffic and student safety as well as shoplifting problems which cause friction with the merchants.

Commissioner J. Earl Wignall said he believes the area should be residential, but "I'm a firm believer in living by He said he not vote to avoid the agreement. Wignall said he would like to meet with Mr. Starley, Mr. Gleed and try to work out a compromise.

SANDY Funeral services for Mildred Smith Williams, 51, of 8544 S. 1000 Sandy, who died at her home Monday, Aug. 23, 1976, will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Sandy 32nd Ward Chapel, 1200 E. 8600 S.

Mrs. Williams was the mother of Mrs. Dolph (Melody) Hansen of Provo. She was born Nov. 27.

1924 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Leslie and Myrtle Barrett Smith. On June 22. 1946. she married Albert Williams in Salt Lake City Mrs Williams had worked for Holy Cross Hospital for nite vears as a nurse's aide. Survivors include her husband.

two sons and two daughters. Mrs Hansen. Provo Raleigh. Rodney and Penny Williams, all of Sandy. two grandchildren: two brothers.

Robert Leland Smith. Sandy. and Jack Anthony Smith. Idaho Falls. Ida Friends may call at Goff Mortuary.

8090 S. State tonight from 6 to 8 o'clock or Wednesday at the ward chapel one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Sandy City Cemetery. Sherman Davis CANNONVILLE. Garfield County Funeral services for Sherman Davis, 68, of Cannonville, who died Aug.

23, 1976 in Panguitch Hospital of an illness, will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Cannonville LDS Ward Chapel. Mr. Davis was the father of Mrs. Dennis (Sherron) Jensen of Springville.

He was born March 20, 1908 in Cannonville, a son of John H. and Mary Annie Henderson Davis. He married Melda Minerva Littlefield on April 30, 1929 in the Manti LDS Temple. Mr. Davis was a retired employee of the Utah Highway Department.

Survivors include his widow: three sons and four daughters, Mrs. Jensen. Springville: LaMond Davis. Cedar City; Sherrill Davis, Klamath Falls, Larry Davis. Las Vegas: Mrs.

Reed (Mary Almeda) LeFevre. Tropic. Garfield County; Mrs. Carl (Jean) Burrows, Kanab; Mrs. Leslie (Shirley) Baker, Henrieville.

Garfield County: 30 grandchildren: two brothers and four sisters. Byron Davis. Cannonville: Vernon Davis. Tacoma. Wash.

Mrs. Maggie Baldwin and Mrs. Maude Wheatley. both of Ogden: Mrs. Ethel Johnston.

Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Allie Harker, Kansas. Friends call at the ward chapel Thursday two may, hours before services. Burial will be in Cannonville Cemetery, District Bus Service Rated Tops in State The Provo School District's transportation operation has received the highest evaluation in the state, according to Kelvin Clayton training specialist for the Utah State Board of Education The report was presented to Provo School Board members at this month's meeting. The board praised the high rating and suggested there still are some areas open to improvement The district was evaluated in 48 separate transportation areas and received the highest rating of "superior" in 36 of the areas and the next highest rating of "adequate" in the remaining 12 areas, the report said The areas covered such details as route safety, requirement of emergency drills and maintenance records, according to the report.

Outspoken Advocate WASHINGTON (UPD) President Ford has nominated Paul M. Stevens, president of the Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission and an outspoken advocate of the controversial family viewing hour on commercial television, as a director of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. USA THE AMERICAN FLAG is carried through the streets of left front. The group's 12th tour to Europe was capped off Billingham, England by Mary Bee Jensen, center, by the appearance in Billingham where a torchlight creative director of the BYU Folk Dancers. Provo parade was a highlight as well as the performances.

residents Diane Burrup and Keith Judd can be seen at the 12th European Tour BYU Dancers Return to Provo Kenneth Atkinson PLEASANT GROVE Kenneth W. Atkinson, 63, of 930 N. 100 Pleasant Grove, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1976 at Utah Valley Hospital after an illness. Mr.

Atkinson was born Oct. 10, 1912 in Francis, Summit County, a son of Thomas A. and Nora Pace Atkinson. He married Erma Goode on April 25, 1934 and the marriage was solemnized later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died July 11, 1952.

He married Edna West Kampman on Aug. 13, 1954. Mr. Atkinson was an elder in the Pleasant Grove Fourth Ward. He had been a farmer and then worked for Geneva Steel for 31 years.

Survivors include his widow; two sons, David Atkinson, Lander, Dean Atkinson, Orem, two stepdaughters and four stepsons, Mrs. Randy (Cathy) Carter, Roy, Weber County; Mrs. Charles (Dolleta) Burrell, Gilman City, Kent Roberts, Orem; Larry Kampman, Holt, Gary Kampman and Virgil Lee Kampman, both of Pleasant Grove; four grandchildren; 21 grandchildren; one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Nyal (Berneice) Wadley, Adrian Atkinson and Thelbert Atkinson, all of Pleasant Grove. Funeral services will be Friday noon in the Pleasant Grove Fourth Ward Chapel.

Friends may call at Olpin Family Mortuary Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. or Friday at the ward chapel prior to services. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Ryan G. Sutherland Ryan Gerald Sutherland, infant son of Gerald and Vickie Lynn Walker Sutherland, of 1237 N.

685 Orem, was stillborn Tuesday. Aug. 24, 1976 at Utah Valley Hospital. Services are pending and will be announced by Berg Mortuary. Utah Obituaries SALT LAKE CITY Mildred Vanizan died Sunday.

funeral Thursday. 1 30 260 South Temple Vera Elaine Morris, Decker. 70. died Monday. funeral Thursday.

11 a m. 5850 900 George Malisovas, 82, died Monday, funeral Thursday, 2 p.m.. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. 279 S. 300 Florence B.

Conely Farrow, 83, died Tuesday, graveside services Friday noon. Mount Olivet Cemetery Bessie Nesten Judges, 88. died Tuesday, funeral Thursday, 11 a m. 20th Ward Chapel, 2nd Avenue and Street Jesse Grace 82, died Tuesday, funeral mass Thursday, 10 a m. St Ambrose Church.

1975 2300 E. Charles Emerson Fielden, 78, died Tuesday. funeral Thursday. 2 pm. Winder Ward Chapel, 950 E.

3825 Ellen Anderson Ryser. 70, died Sunday, funeral was held today Douglas E. Lambourne, 77, died Saturday, funeral was held today MAGNA Grant Johnson, 56. died Tuesday, funeral Friday, 1 p.m Peel Funeral Home, 8525 2700 S. The Veterans Administration has guaranteed loans of more than $122 billion since the program was established in 1944.

Valker Mortuary 85 East 300 South Provo 373-6668 Spanish Fork Banaire Rose Funeral services were held today in Spanish Fork. Interment in Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Brigham Young University's International Folk Dancers returned Tuesday from their widely acclaimed tour of Europe and Israel where they represented the American Bicentennial to audiences estimated at 000. The BYU group concluded appearances in the Billingham, England, International Folklore Festival last Saturday night with a torchlight parade through the streets of the city followed by farewell performances by the twelve countries participating in the 10-day festival. These included an exotically costumed group from Cuba, a group from Mexico which brought costumes weighing two tons, and groups from Romania, Israel, Yugoslavia, Finland, Czechoslovakia and Italy.

Other activities in which the BYU students participated were an American Football game with the youth of Billingham and a visit to the famous Edinburgh Tatoo. The group also sang "Come, Come Ye Saints" for the Billingham LDS Ward's sacrament service. The American Bicentennial was given prominent recognition with BYU opening the Billingham Festival's theater program on Aug 14 and then presenting the entire second half of the program at the College Theater the following night. WAVING TO CROWDS in Billingham, received. Gigi Ballif, Nadine Pratt and England, members of the BYU Folk Jimmy Jensen are members of the Dancers group give back the kind of international dancing troupe.

enthusiasm with which they were The 200th anniversary of the American Revolution was also given prominent recognition in Brunssum, The Netherlands, and later in Haifa, Israel. where the Second International Folklore Festival of Israel presented a 30-inch trophy featuring a Jewish Menora (candelabrum with seven branches) to be presented to the President of the United States and the Dinner Theater's New Production Enjoyable By TOM HARALDSEN Fine acting and great cuisine delighted a near-full house at the opening of "Play It Again, Sam," the newest production at the Gas Light Theatre in Salt Lake City, last night. Starring in the play is Bob Denver, and, backed by an experienced cast and good production team. the play flowed smoothly during it's two-hour presentation. Characteristics of the two previous productions at the arena, is a success, both from a culinary and a theatrical standpoint.

Each evening guests are treated to a buffet dinner that is truly exquisite. A show follows, and this month's production should be a winner at the box office as well. Mr. Denver, known for his roles as television's Maynard G. Krebs in Dobie Gillis and as the clumsy Gilligan of Gilligan's Island, is perfectly cast as Allan Felix, a divorcee looking for adventure, and finding his best friend's wife.

The passive Felix is edged and coached along by Bogey," played magnificantly by Mark Shapiro. Mr. Shapiro looks and acts the part SO well, it almost seems as if the real Humphrey Bogart is on stage. The supporting cast members are all veterans of Hollywood and Broadway. with the exception of Jeri Dutcher, a drama major at the University of Utah who turns in credible performance as Sharon Lake and Barbara, two of Allan Felix's Outstanding in her three- and the flowers are furnished by Keith Jeppson Floral 205 W.

400 K. Provo 373-4460 American people by the BYU group in November. The American Folk Dancers have appeared in European festivals for twelve summers under the direction of Professor Mary Bee Jensen. They perform a wide variety of dances associated with the history of the United States which require 14 costume changes when their full twohour concert is performed. Dances range from those of early New England and Mormon Pioneers to the Charleston and Jitterbug.

A popular item is a comic number performed by Bertha Hiskey and Ed Austin which features various barnyard sounds by Lance Vance of the Smokin' Wood Band which accompanied the tour. Chuck Blake, a Mandan Indian, is always a highlight of the show with his Eaglet Hoop Dances and his multiple rope tricks. The group's Carolina Clog finale number which features the use of taps and spectacular rhythm never failed to bring acclaim in each of the countries the group visited. The 24 dancers and fivemember band appeared before live audiences numbering 176.000 in five nations. They were featured in television performances in The Netherlands, Israel, and England with estimated audiences of 13,000.000 and were viewed by audiences attending the folk parades of 200,000, according to J.

Elliot Cameron. dean of student life and director of the tour. The BYU Folk Dancers' next appearance in Utah will be in early December when they will be featured along with some 500 other students of folk dance in the annual Around the World' Folk Dance Concert. part role as women in Felix's life is Christine Von Dohin. She creates three personalities the audience has to hate.

and succeeds in bringing forth that emotion. Jay Bell. cast as a businessman in love with his work more than his wife, also performs well. His wife, the lovely Joy McConnochie. proves dynamite on stage.

tempting Felix to the point of no return at times. Riselle Bain offers outstanding dancing ability and beauty to the play, although she is only seen briefly during each appearance. The cast blends well together. and Mr. Denver makes no effort to stand taller than the others, an attribute for a star of his caliber, Technically there are few problems, and few reasons to have problems.

The set and lighting is approrpiate and certainly easy to run. Director of "Sam, John Hagan. returned to the Gaslight after directing the theatre's inaugural production of "Cactus Flower" in July. Small children will not feel comfortable with the play, both due to it's vocabulary and it's basic theme. Most all others should find the play and dinner an enjoyable night on the town.

For every mood Provo Floral 201 W. Ist 373-7001 Man Critical, 4 Others Hospitalized in Shooting SALT LAKE CITY (UPD) One man was in critical condition today and four others were hospitalized following an inter-family shootout Tuesday night on the city's west side. William Coilins. 20, was taken to Holy Cross Hospital following the 9 p.m. fight and shooting.

Collins was suffering a gunshot wound to the head. He was in critical condition in the hospital's intensive care unit. Taken to LDS Hospital were Katherine Thomas, 38, her sons, Mark Atchison, 2), and Steve Atchisons, and an unidentified 16-year-old victim. Mark Atchison was listed in serious condition, and the other three in fair condition. Police were still investigating the incident, which apparently started with a dog fight.

led to fisticuffs between members of two families, and ended with the shootout. Life Insurance NEW YORK (UPD Total life protection in force in the United States last vear was a record $2.14 billion. The American Council of Life Insurance, in the new edition of its Fact Book, said this figure averages out to $33.100 for each insured family, BEESLEY MEMORIALS DISCOUNTS TO JENSEN Died Tether 1895 Barn Died Mother 1800 1960 ON MARKERS 92 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HELPS US' ANSWER YOUR EVERY QUESTION, BEESLEY MONUMENT AND VAULT CO. 725 SOUTH STATE STREET, PROVO, 374-0580.

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