Includes Story From Life of NLC – Selected Works of N. LaVerl Christensen

Snow Overpowers Scottsdale

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By RAY SCHWARTZ Herald Correspondent EPHRAIM – A 21-point explosion in the first period and a rock-hard defense paved the way as the Snow College Badgers, the nations’s third-ranked junior college team, roared to their eighth straight win, 29-7 over Scottsdale Community College of Arizona. It was homecoming for Snow and N. LaVerl Christensen, editor… Continue reading Snow Overpowers Scottsdale

Biographical, BYU, Humorous, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Music, Provo History

The Show Must Go On – And Did In Spite of Virtuoso’s Toothache

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Concert-goers attending the Utah Valley Symphony spring concert last week heard Henri Temianka, internationally-known violinist, perform as featured soloist. But very few could have known of a little post-concert drama that took place at midnight with Mr. Temianka and Dr. Willard V. Loveridge, president of the symphony, as star performers. Here’s a hint: The violinist -despite… Continue reading The Show Must Go On – And Did In Spite of Virtuoso’s Toothache

BYU, Holidays, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Patriotic, Provo History, Society

Lingering Thoughts of July 4, Bicentennial Events in Valley

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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

History, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Provo History

Two Provo Tabernacles TeII 100-Year History

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The historic Provo Tabernacle is approaching a milestone – the centennial of the start of its construction in the spring of 1883. And off the press in time to herald the anniversary will be a new book entitled, “Provo’s Two Tabernacles and the People Who Built Them.” The 200-page volume illustrated by more than 70 pictures is… Continue reading Two Provo Tabernacles TeII 100-Year History

Biographical, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Journalism

‘Jack’ Tackett Served Us Well

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L. B. “Jack” Tackett, whose funeral was Tuesday, made a solid contribution to newspapering during his near-quarter-cent ury as publisher of The Daily Herald. He had served in significant positions on other newspapers including advertising sales manager for the Portland Oregonian. but his Herald stewardship was the hallmark of his career. He retired in 1964… Continue reading ‘Jack’ Tackett Served Us Well

Biographical, Includes Story From Life of NLC, Journalism, Local Heroes