Yesterday was a day of commemoration and recognition for Provo as the community’s 127tli birthday anniversary was marked with a dimer and program at the Eldred Center. The program fare included; – Presentation of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rulon Morgan by the Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Provo as “citizens of the year” for their public service and their role in perpetuating the memory of the pioneers. – Official recognition of Provo’s 127th birthday, the first colony of Mormon settlers having arrived here April 1, 1849 and begun to build a fort April 3 (the day officially recognized as the community’s anniversary date). 4 – Presentation of the Bicentennial Community designation and flag to Provo City in recognition of the city’s Bicentennial support. Mayor Russell D. Grange, City Commissioners Odell Miner and Earl Wignall, and Dr. Clinton Larson, chairman of the city’s Bicentennial committee, accepted the honors from regional, state and district Bicentennial leaders. ‘ – Unveiling of the winning Provo City flag design contest – a red, white and blue rectangular emblem with a large “P” for Provo, and the year 1849″ inscribed in the lower right hand area of t.he field of blue. The design was published in full color on Page 1 of Wednesday’s Herald. The designer, Michael Jorgensen, received a $1.00 savings bond from the Utah Lake Lions Club president, W,E. “Duke” Wellington. The club co-sponsored the contest with Provo City. The contest drew 347 entries, mostly from school students. A member of the judging committee, Arta Ballif, noted that the large open “P”; signifying Provo slants italic – fashion as with a forward thrust, denoting people, power, and progress. The dinner – program was sponsored by the Sons and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers of Provo and the Senior Citizens. In line with the anniversary, Mrs. Veryl Thompson presented highlights of early Provo history, illustrated by pioneer – day pictures. Withal, it was a big day of commemoration and awards, an appropriate anniversary observance.