| Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION He was Jack Lough of the Albion Nebraska News who would ascend to NEAleadership position in 1969 Kennecott Copper Corporation played host to delegates for Saturdayluncheon at BrightonMt Majestic Manor and Alpine Rose Chalet Those who desired -and most did -rode the Majestic Ski Lift rather spectacular convention finish was provided Saturday night at what was then Salt Lake Citydance spot the Terrace Ballroom Imaginative decor turned it intonightclub the Dell Bush Orchestra provided danceable music and the party went on til midnight The Utah association in conjunction withmink-raising boxing manager put an unusual twist to the festivities that paid rich publicity dividends Thanks to the efforts of immediate past USPA president Parr Godfrey of the Midvale Sentinel mink stole was secured ascontest prize Marv Jenson mink raiser and boxing promoter whose premier fighter Gene Fullmer was then the worldmiddleweight champion and Salt Lake City furrier Joe Dupler merged MRS HOWARD POOLE the Stole washer prize their skills to donate the unique award It was to go to the writer of what judges determined to be the best resume of the 1961 national convention Or if appropriate to his spouse The winning entry was written by Mrs Howard Poole wife ofDavison Michigan weekly publisher and an active staff member Presentation of the stole was made at the fall convention of NEA at ChicagoDrake Hotel Utah Printer 382 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
