Centennial Program Honors Pioneers At First Ward Chapel
President David O. McKay and Governor Herbert Maw spoke at the Centennial observance honoring pioneers held Wednesday afternoon at the First Ward LDS chapel. McKay praised the pioneers while Maw honored pioneer women. The program featured Welcome by Mayor Christianson, music by the Chantante chorus, and tributes from DUP representatives. Original and native pioneers aged 79 to 87 were named, with corsages pinned by Captain Fern Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Maw
First Ward
McKay
Governor Maw
M. 5. Christianson
Beth Swenson Driggs
DUP
Lucile H. Walker
State Central Company
D.U.P
Fern @. Smith
Chantante Chorus
Lehi
Irwin Brown
Irwin Jensen
Ezra F. Walker
James D. Thorne
Alex Gray
George Shoell
Mary Olson
Avna Johnson
Abis Londer Kolfer
Rose B. Hayes
Thomas Gleason
I Josephine West
Alonzo Hooley
Sarah Hooley
Alma Olpin
I Joseph H. Adams
A. P. Warnick
Duane Harper
Luelle H. Walker
Calvin Walker
Harper
Mire
Mary
S.A. Kiri
Olpin Family Reunion Celebrates Mother's Birthday
The Olpin family held a Memorial Day reunion for their mother with graveside tributes at Pleasant Graveyard, then a city park dinner and games. Numerous relatives from Utah and Idaho attended events at the Hunter home and later at Charleston and Wallsbury before horse races in Provo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inte Ed
Inez ‘Olpimn
Graverty
William Hunter
Bishop Wd
Lewis Olpyy
Tandy
Lacey White
Belle Hansom
Miry Mortenson
Uphraim
Ace Boulter
Provo
Joseph Olpin
Led Olpin
Meher
Roy Olpin
Billmore
Konna Ash
Hawood Sunnberg
Noman Stott
Kathryn Olpin
Stanley Weeks Lynn
Mary McCloud Wright
Idaho
Hannah Robinson
Byard Robinson
Jesse Baird
Florence Dearden
Salt Lake City
Archie Boren
Charleston
Wallsbury
Funeral Rites Held For J P Rasmussen
Impressive services were conducted at the First Ward LDS chapel for Hans P Rasmussen born July 24 1863 Denmark. Doors opened at 1 pm with a quartet, brief life sketch by granddaughter Marth Ann Mills, and tributes by Soren Christiansen Isaac Jacob and Ertman Christensen. Burial followed at Moroni Cemetery. pallbearers Harvey Smith Calvin Mills LaVell Johnson Marion Davis Dallas Draper Richard B Young. Survivors include his widow in Pleasant Grove and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Hans P Rasmussen
Ertman Christensen
J. el. Hardman
Leland Beers
Jefinie Gleason
Marth Ann Mills
Calvary
Rattiona Jacob
Miss Gleason
Soren Christensen
Moroni
Isaac Jacob
Kathryn Olpin
Galvin Mills
Moron
Franklin Harison
Harvey Smith
Calvin Mills
LaVell Johnson
Marion Davis
Dallas Draper
Richard B. Young
Mr. Rasmussen
Denmark
Soren
Elsie Hansen Rasmussen
United States
Midvale
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Pleasant Grove
Josie Larsen
Pleant
Open House Honors G E Os On 85th Birthday Visit
Open house for G E Os in Alpine Stake honors Mr. Oscarson on his 85th birthday. Mr and Mrs Ki Oscarson invite friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mrs Oscarson assisted by Yaqaily members. Melchizedek priesthood to present church program next Sunday evening June 8 in Grove ward with David Gourley as speaker. Vocal duet by Mrs S W Hilton and Elwood Allen plus instrumental duet by Hubert West and L Gene Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. Oscarson
Oscarson
Eail
Alpine Stake
Grove Ward
David Gourley
8. W. Hilton
Elwood Allen
Hubert West
L. Gene Olson
Local Jaycees Attend National Convention
Mr and Mrs Dean Atwood and Mr and Mrs W KR Slaten and Mr and Mrs Wayne Holman left Salt Lake City for Long Beach California Thursday to attend the Junior Chamber of Commerce National Convention. Carl Oscarson and Elsa Oscarson Pors will join in New York and sail on the Gripsholm for Sweden for a three month stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Atwood
W. KR. Slaten
Wayne Holman Tere
Long Beach
California
Chamber of Commerce
Carl 8
Elsa Oscarson Pors
Salt Lake City
New York
Gripsholm
Sweden
Mra. ix & Daughter
Mr. and
Ates
B. Usearsan
Strawberry Day Parade Crowds Mark Pleasant Grove Celebration
Large crowds witness a four day Strawberry Day festival in Pleasant Grove beginning with a parade featuring seven Centennial royalty from Utah and Provo Orem, state officials, and business leaders. The event showcases 50 floats, bands, a rodeo livestock section, a pioneer program, open houses, a grand entry, and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Utah
Calleen Robinson
Marie Burnett
Mary Louise Gardner
Blaine
Dorace Peay
Bimal Walker
Alice Peterson Webb
Colleen Knight
Carol Bartlett
Utah County
Nadine Mitchell
Lois Frampton
Dorothy Ann Nelson
Susan Winters
Provo
Orem
Herbert B. Maw
Heber Bennion
Walter Mathesius
Geneva Steel Co
David O' McKay
Utah Centennial Commission
Magna Deum and Bugle Corps
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Pleasant Grove Riding Club
First Ward
Pioneer Cabin
DUP
Webb
Rodeo Stadium
American Folk High School
Roy Lucas
Rangers
Alpine
Parades Draw Huge Crowd at Pleasant Grove Utah
Over thirty thousand people attended Pleasant Grove for opening day festivities including two parades a rodeo and other entertainments The event praised as the best ever in a Utah small city with strong support from the chamber of commerce committee led by S Christensen Floats impressed spectators as they rolled by The Uni Club hosted a social evening at Mrs June W Christensen s home then a luncheon for several attendees Pleasant Grove High School diamond hosted a double header with Pleasant Grove winning 10 to 1 behind a grand slam by Glade Walker Carnival rides and free entertainment were planned at city park as stated by Emman Christensen entertainment committee chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Utah
Chamber of Commerce
S. Christenssen
Uni Club
June W. Christensen
J. A. West
Kathleen W. Durrant
Lena W. Rhoades
Eva R. Laws
Maxene F. Smith
Helen R. Walker
Lenk W. Robinson
Shirley H Atwood
Gloria W. Carter
Lucah O. Sundmberg
Helen T. Phillips
Beverly W. Swenson
American Fork
Pleasant Grove High School
Glade Walker
Rawberres
City Park
Ty Emman Christensen
Entertain Mbt
Anine Thayne
Ernest Thayne
Dinnhe
McCune School of Music
Salt Linke City
Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club
Kiwante Clin
Mids Thayne
Gnome
Virginia ‘Tanner
Marcello ‘Tyrel
Déenent Thayne
Ann Lloyd
Beatrice Parker
Avice ‘Thayne
June Chandier
Frances Lupiat
Nora Kurth Monson
Joyce Meredith
Elna Tree
George Garland
Parade Committee Thanks Pleasant Grove Helpers for Strawberry Days
The Parade Committee expresses gratitude to all who assisted with Strawberry Days on Wednesday. The committee notes cooperation from Pleasant Grove and surrounding towns made the parade possible and recognizes those who built the impressive floats. Signed by S. Christensen, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
S. Christensen
Young Couple Married At Bride's Home
Miss Ada Robbins wed D. L. Adamaon in a home ceremony May 31 with Bishop Leenlis Olpin officiating. Attendant was sister Mrs Don Gammett Mix Stewart served best man. The couple hosted a wedding supper for about 50 relatives and friends before moving to Tappenish Washington to start their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada, Robbins
Rulon Robbins
D. L. Adamaon
Leenlis Olpin
Don Gammett Mix Stewart
Rotbins
Tappenish
Washington
Rulon BH. Robbins
Adamson
Ada Robbins
First Ward
Irs
Harold Bullock
Ardena Beck
Mary Poulson
Five Thousand Attend Rodeo Opening in Utah
Five thousand spectators filled the new Pleasant Grove rodeo arena for the Utah Strawberry Days opening night. Doc Sorensen supplied livestock while a Pleasant Grove Riding Club demonstration entertained. Winners included Skeets Donofon, Greg Meyers, Bud Conde, Hud Adair, Ike Rude, plus top bull riders Horace Hitchcock and Johnnie Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Anena
Doc Dd C.sorensen
Camas
Idaho
Pleasant Grove
Nelson Lim
Utah County
Skeets Donofon
Greg Meyers
Bud Conde
Hud Adair
Ike Rude
Bulldog—the
Ned Ferraro
Horace Hitchcock
Johnnie Hastings
Local Social Visits and Strawberry Day Guests
Local residents from Salt Lake City Provo Huntington Park and Monticello visit Mrs J P Pugal and Mrs Driving Johnson during Strawberry Day. Families from Long Beach Bridgeport and California join gatherings while Mrs Robertson recovers from surgery in California.
American Legion to Elect New Officers
The American Legion Micasont Grove Post No. 70 will hold its officer election on Monday at 8 pm in City Hall. All posts members and invited veterans are urged to attend. The piece lists attending relatives and community figures at a local June event with performances by young dancers and a noted dance instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micasont Grove
Amerivae Legion
Nelo Neilon
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First Ward Chapel
Olpin
AKC
CEL
Thelena Swenson
Willian F Butt
Grant Adamagn
Boren
Mra
W Boren
Mes
le Swenson
Willian F, Butt
Glen Boren
Jack Boren
Grant Adamson
Veroni Kirk
J. P. Rasmuss
G. E. Os
Mes. Odell Christensen
Chicago
Doris Nussbaum
Joe Bergerone
Theodore Bergerone
Atright
International Soundphotoy
L. B. Hansen
J. P. Pugal
Ruth Peay Woodworth
Lettie Houston
Will
Rollo Harris
Maude Jacob
Amy Rora
Ruth Johnson
Hannah Robinso
Iis
Rajina Thorne
Nels Swenson
Roy Swenson
Shariene
Huntington Park
Vel
Dad
J.P. Caulfield
SE Nerdin
Bingham
Drving Johnson
Berniece A. Anderton
Eugene, JoAnn
Ronald
Kah Hae
Sharon
Edah Alfred
Alfred
Archie Maxfield
Love Valley
Monticello
Mee
Bailey
Lavina Pugal
H.C. Robertson
Wiifornia
H. Glenrobertepn
Hier
Am. Legion
Miss Bar
Pales
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