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FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 15, 1954Family Honors Hooper ResidentOn 80th Birthday AnniversaryHOOVER—.“I've lived 80 years on the same land in the same town and have enjoyed every one of them.'’ said Hyrum L. Rigby of Hooper, who celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary Tuesday,Born in Hooper, Oct. 12, 1874, a son of John S. and Grace Liptrnt Rigby, the oldster said he has watched with interest the many changes which have taken place during his lifetime.Ho has lived on the same farm house where he now resides, on Nov. 18, 1896, after his marriage to Catherine Lowe in theLogan Temple. They were par ents of six children, all of whom survive.Mrs. Rigby died two years ago in December.Mr. Rigby has been a farmer all of his life and says he still enjoys working in his garden anddoing farm chores.A high priest, in the Hooper First Ward, he is a former bishop's counselor, served many years in the Miperintondency oT the Hooper Sunday School and as a Sunday School teat-her for more than 40 years. He also has hold several other positions in the church, being an active membertf: if s'allhis life.A family party in his honor was held Tuesday evening at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Widdison. at their homo.Five of Mr. Rigby's children and their families were present.Mrs. Vern tRoia Parker and Mrs. Jennie Christensen, Hooper;H. La Vern Rigby. Salt Lake fit y, and Mrs. Lloyd (Leone) Powers, Ogdon. Another daughter. Mrs. Dan (Thelma) Ross, Sminysido, Wash., was unable toattend.A sister of Mr. Rigby, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hull, also was present. A buffet supper was served to 50 guestsHvrum L. Rigbythe Lake View Stake MIA officers.Following conference, all evening meetings will begin at7:30 in both wards, with the exception of sacrament meeting in the Hooper First Ward, which will start at 7 p.m. from now on.Tuesday, Oct. 19, all M-Mcn and Gleaners between 19 and 29, married or single, who are interested in becoming Master M Men and Golden Gleaners are asked to beat the stake house at 8 p.m. A special meeting to explain the complete program has been requested and will be held at this time. Refreshments will served.beFrank V. Rawson was sustained Sunday at sacrament services at second counselor in the Hooper Second Ward, succeeding Francis V. Simpson, who was called to the Lake Few’ Stake High Council recently.Mr. Raw-on was one of the presidents of the 141st Quorum of Sevrrittr« and Lake View Stake agricultural director when called to hi.- now position.His wife, the former Della Hull, is president of the ward YWMlA. Their daughter. Belva, is seining a- a mi-siohary in the Great Lake- field, and their 15-\ ear-old son. Roger, has had aEighty dollars was collected in the recent drive made by the Hooper Second Ward Sunday School officers and teachers for funds to buy new song books for the ward, Another drive carried on in the ward last week netted $800 to he paid on the new tabernacle.perhis'lt;•(. ;iM enhance at all church meetings lor the last three vear-.Mrs. Alice Beus is wearing a cast on her right foot and leg. She tried jumping off the back of their farm truck last week ami hrr clothes caught on a nail, causing her to be thrown to the ground with such force that a bone in her foot was fractured.Women to HearDramatic ProgramHooper Fir-1 Ward is installing a new pipe organ this week. It is made of hlonrl wood and will match the piano.All High Priests and their wives and widows of both Hooper wards are invited to attend a stake high priests’ party tonight at 7:38 at the Stake House. A program will he given and refreshments will be served.[F(hD5(tfCGnb.clt;tlilW1.iliseiPtldr.krrzlt;Phjreitla-birtlbmsinilhkMrs. John M. Bel nap, Hooper, was honored on her 64th hirthdav anniversary last Saturday by a surprise party given by her five sons and their wives. The party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Belnap of 3655 Tyler Avp„ Ogden. Besides the honored guest and her husband, others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Belnap. Mr. and Mrs. Kimball Belnap and their families, and Glen and Parley Belnap, all of Hooper. The Belnaps’ only daughter, Mrs. Bernice Stanford of Covina, Calif., was unable to attend.0u1 N tl tlt; u nP■ V itItityHooper Second Ward has 10 acres of welfare sugar beets to harvest Saturday. Bishop Floyd Powers said he would like to get them all topped and hauled if possible, on that day. AH ward members, both male and female, who are able to assist in this harvest are asked to report at the heel, field on Cliff Folkman’s farm by 8 Saturday morning, and all who can, are to bring a beet topping knife with them. Those without knives can help load.BRIGHAM CITY — Mrs. Leoln Green Merreli of Farmington will present a dramatic program for members of the Civic Improvement Club and invited guests at their annual literary tea to be held tomorrow.Mrs. George Nielsen is chairman of the event, with Mrs. Dur-rell Nielsen, director member, and the following committee members assisting; Mrs. Evan Owens, Mrs. Delbert Holmgren, Mrs. Les Bundy. Mrs. Ben Krnid-son. Mrs, Ken Jensen. Mrs. Chester Johnson. Mrs. John M. Burt, Mrs. Vera Mills, Mrs. Orson Christensen. Mrs. Frank Holman and Mrs. Clark Rasmussen.iv!►oyyittli.Stake conference will be held Sunday in the Lake Alew stake house. The bishops of the two Hooper wards urges all members to attend, Sessions will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Clifford E. Voting, assistant to the Twelve Apostles, will be the visiting church authority. A special meeting will be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the stake house for all SeniorAaronic Priesthood members and their wives.Sunday School will be held in both Hooper wards at the regular time for all members who are unable to attend the morning session of stake quarterly conference. Regular class work will beheld in all classes except theadult classes.There will be no sacrament service in either of the wards Sunday evening as a special meeting will be held at 7:30 in the Lake View Stake House. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting which is under the auspices of
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Ogden Standard Examiner
Ogden, Utah, US
Fri, Oct 15, 1954
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