pith nied pA Te Sate : axe Men ; ; : st Tignes National Cherry Pie Champion More canned of on than four cases. of cherries, over 30 pounds frozen cherries, pound uppound of shortening teamed with hours and hours of practice, and a statewide contest behind her, were the ingredients which helped spell for Beverly Jones “Champion” in the national cherry pie contest. The amazing fact is that Beverly had never baked a pie before she entered the state contest last fall. Winning the national contest in the grand ballroom of the Morrison Hotel in Chicago was a double surprise for her, mainly because she thought she had lost. As the regional winners were announced, it was noted that there was one too many girls and Beverly was step off the stage. Following sentations, asked to the regional Beverly was recalled was named to the stand champion. and pre- One of the biggest thrills Beverly Jones senting her winning pie to Mrs. Nixon. As national winner, received Beverly on her trip was was given pre- the first prize of $100, and the range on which she baked the winning pie. On Monday, February 20, she flew to Washington to present her winning pastry to Mrs._ Patricia Nixon, wife of the Vice President. From Washington she was flown to New York for a day of sightseeing Beverly returned and entertainment. received home. an additional Meeting surprise Col. Graves Commerce, Wright, Police Chief dent Howard Green, Maurice Schooff, Jaycee Presiand city council members and To rode test. ever spare minute in her kitchen at run off began for the national con- she City were her family, Ogden Chamber of McGary Mayor cherry days queen and attendants from Beverly practiced home before the when her at the airport in Salt Lake Ogden top it all off, the decorated home from Salt Lake were by the Utah State Beverly said she had thrilling experience she’ll Highway from the Raymond North Ogden. cars in which she escorted to North Patrol. a wonderful never forget. time and a 175 =