Friday night the people of Provo were treated to an evening of musical whimsey and delight at the “sometimes annual” April Fool’s Concert held in the de Jong Concert Hall. It was staged in memory of “P. D. Q. Bach (1807-1742),” an alleged member of the musical Bach clan, by Dr. David Dalton, his colleagues,… Continue reading ‘April Fool’s Concert’ Gets Roaring Approval Of Capacity Audience
Category: Holidays
Enduring Greatness
This is Presidents Day, the time set aside by Congress as a holiday honoring Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, whose birthdays fall on Feb. 12 and Feb. 22, respectively. We paid tribute to Lincoln in an editorial on his birthday. Today we remember both of these great presidents, but take this occasion to especially pay… Continue reading Enduring Greatness
Gratitude Still in Style
It’s Thanksgiving Day – and Americans throughout the world will pause to express thanks and commemorate the occasion in traditional U.S. style. In recent times, the enlargement of the Christmas shopping season has threatened to engulf Thanksgiving. Indeed, Yule decorations often are in place and Santa Claus has made his initial bow well before the… Continue reading Gratitude Still in Style
Real Christmas Is Within
There aren’t as many lights adorning homes and business places in the communities of Central Utah this year. But that doesn’t mean the internal light of Christmas shouldn’t burn as brightly as ever in all of us. True, there are multiple problems at home and abroad this year. There’s peace to be negotiated in the Mideast and… Continue reading Real Christmas Is Within
May It Be a Happy Year!
A lot of pessimism rode in with the New Year 1975 today. But as the Herald views the situation here in Utah, we see a lot of room for hope, too – hope for a good level of employment, for progress on many fronts, and for continuation of the things that make for happy living.… Continue reading May It Be a Happy Year!
Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln, born 164 years ago today, is still revered as one of America’s noblest sons. The birthday of the 16th president of the United States is being commemorated quietly for the most part. However, Lincoln Day still remains a time for reflection on his greatness, and for special school observances. The Republican Party in… Continue reading Ideals of Abraham Lincoln
New Year in a New Century
Utahns will join Saturday in celebrating a special milestone the first New Year’s day of America’s third century as an independent nation. There’s something quite special about the beginning of a brand-new year. It’s a point of progress in humanity’s journey on this planet and another unspotted new leaf in the Book of Life bearing… Continue reading New Year in a New Century
Pioneer Day in Utah – ‘Oh Beautiful for Pilgrim Feet
Oh beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare of freedom beat Across the wilderness These words from the second stanza of Katherine Lee Bates’ patriotic song “America the Beautiful” seem to catch the pulse and beat and spirit of the pioneers of this country’s frontiers. Miss Bates, a native of Massachusetts and late… Continue reading Pioneer Day in Utah – ‘Oh Beautiful for Pilgrim Feet
Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley
A few of many lingering thoughts about the Bicentennial year Independence Day Celebration here: Seems to us an upsweep in patriotism was noticeable – partly attributable to the fanfare of the Bicentennial, but positive whatever the reason. The “Big flag” trend seems to have captured a great deal of attention in Utah and nationally. Tallest… Continue reading Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley
Bicentennial of National Bird this year
There’s an eagle in your life and you have a current opportunity to get better acquainted with it. We refer to the American bald eagle mfthebicentennialofltsselecuonas national bird by the Continental Congress June 20, 1782. This being the 200 anniversary, it’s appropriate that Congress and the President have designated the 20th of June 1982 as… Continue reading Bicentennial of National Bird this year