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Show played for square dances, polkas, and waltzes. Sometimes the guests were costumed. At other times the entertainment was a Rook party, and the Play Room held sizeable crowds. NEW NEIGHBORS When they were settled in the new house, the Madsens felt that they were living in the handiest and best part of the town-a dream come true. For so long John K had dreamed of building on his State Street lot--and he felt it was perfect. In such a fine neighborhood that included nearness to public, social and school events, and to church, John K knew that they were especially fortunate. The public school (later known as Hamilton School) and the North Sanpete High School were each just three blocks away from the new house-a nice walk. The south corner of the block on which they lived held the tall, red brick South Ward Chapel that had been built around the turn of the century. The older North Ward Chapel was nearby too, also the Elite Theater, and Armory Dance Hall. The Main Street business section was but one more block away. New neighbors were friendly, and before long the Madsens realized that those neighbors brought great meaning into their lives. The old days, when they had lived in the southeast area of town became hazy memories, but warm ones, for the old neighbors remained as dear friends. 172 |