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Show food Out Our Window . . f'r , . . Now, I know enough of our past history to realize there were dangers, certainly deaths, sicknesses, making many a hero back then. Both men and women. But, if some of those old codgers could hear the tales now told about them, I betcha they'd take a sheepish glance around, just to make sure who was being referred to. our the brave things our good, 'great-greatdid. But just because they were pioneers, didn't make them, ipso facto, also heroes and saints. comforting to re-te- ll to only s' Nope, they were as human as we A little bit of good mixed up with a great big bunch of devilment. Sometimes one side winning out and more often than not, the devilish side taking over the are. 'driver's seat.' One, a lad of only 14, herded cattle the entire distance to pay for his fare. Now, the cattle were of the driven at the very tail-enline, and the herders came behind them, so . . . those poor fellows 'ate dust' every inch of the way. Grandpa was known to recall, "Yes, I walked across the plains, and let me tell was one helluva walk. I'd have turned back many a time if there'd only been some place to turn." Celebrate Eightieth Birthday Lydia Knudson Graham will celebrate her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 25th. Friends and relatives are being invited, by members of the family, to attend an open house to be held at her residence, 849 West Bullion St., Murray, on that date from 1 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Graham was a member of the Union Pacific Railroad Grand International Auxiliary of the many dear ties sundered forever, and finally, so hard to make their way in a strange (to them) country, with a strange language to learn. Enough to make the strongest man say, as he once did, "If could (meaning if he hadn't broken all his ties and spent most of his money getting here) would go back home." I Brotherhood of locomotive firemen and enginemen while living in Salt Lake. I Lydia married Bill Graham in and moved to Murray in 1937, where she joined the Murray Eagles Aerie 1760 Auxiliary in 1948 and was active in their prizewinning drill team. She was chosen as Auxiliary 1936 But, of course, he didn't, and while the older generation suffered and mourned the old life, his children and Americans became helped make this valley as lovely as you and I find it. Another ancestor of the Bradfords came earlier. About 1620 to be exact, and we have no words of stilted his except the pious phrases that sound like some mighty dry church sermon. But I bet even money (if he was like some of his descendants) that many a time he got of constantly keeping one for open so he food Probably also wondered why he had been such an 'Eager Beaver' when they were rounding up volunteers for that first Mayflower journey over here, too. Exchange Of Vows Marries Scott Holm And Valarie Hatch Honeymooning in Jackson Hole, Wyoming are newlyweds Scott Holm and Valarie Hatch. They were wed in a July 8th double-rin- g ceremony in the Salt Lake LDS temple. A buffet luncheon was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Savof age, sister and brother-in-lathe groom and a reception was held at Seven Oaks. The new Mrs. Holm is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Hatch, West Valley City, and is a graduate of Granger high. She has attended Utah Technical College andBYU. The groom is the son of Mr. and Her children are Pauline Rowley, Paonia, Colorado; Bette Hathenbruck of Midvale. She has : Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Phelps Michael J Phelps Marries Michelle Averett July 9th The Shalamar was the setting of the July 9th double-rin- g wedding ceremony for Michael J. Phelps and Michelle Averett. A rehearsal dinner was held at the Winder 7th ward and a reception was given at the Shalamar. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Averett of g OHanlen. dinner was held at the Taylorsville and attended Granite The groom is the son of Mrs. Myron S. Miller and the late Joel Phelps of Granger. Maid of honor was Wendy Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thornton Julie Russell Thornton Wed In July Garden Ceremony Julia Anna Russell, for her well-know- Mr. and Mrs. Loren Crosby lec-tur- n on home in the Magna area, became the bride of Scott Dean Thornton on July 3rd in a garden ceremony at the home of the brides parents. An economics wr- - mm 1 : 30-- 8 j I CHZZXBinm2 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. Those not able to attend on the 25th may call on Wednesday, July 30 p.m. 29th from 6 16 The newlyweds will make their home in Salt Lake. But anyway, tomorrow's the day, so 'get out' your pioneers and let them 'live' again. For whether they liked it or not after they got here, they did come, they did work and they did make this valley blossom like a rose. 1 Mrs. Lydia Graham Haien were ushers. Married in a July 8th double-rinwedding ceremony at the home of the brides mother were Loren David Crosby and Karen Eileen Mt4i Syitom mother three times and was State Auxiliary mother in 1972-7Mrs. Graham is an active member of the LDS church. Mrs. Max W. Holm He is a graduate of Cottonwood high, has filled an LDS mission to Taiwan and is currently attending the University of Utah. Jodie Hatch was maid of honor and Debbie Webber, Susan Burras-ton- , Carolyn Bowers, Carolyn Kup-fe- r, Susan Bangerter and Annette Savage were attendants. Flower girls were Denise Kaplanis, Christy Hafen and Holly Hatch. Best man was Cory Hafen while Curt Haws, Kraig and Dale Hatch, Ron Savage and Brent and Gene tip my hat to the whole the sturdy lot. Saint and Sinner alike. Durham. 1981 I And Athenian. The bride is the daughter of Win-for- d OHanlen and Mrs. Connie O'Hanlen, both of Magna. She has attended Cyprus high. The groom is the son of William Lawrence Crosby, California, and Mrs. Nancy A. Hampton of Magna. He has also attended Cyprus high and is currently serving with the Marine Corps in Memphis. Marilyn O. Johnson, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Best man was Robert Dale Thursday, July 23, Lydia Knudson Graham To doubt if his sentiments were unique to him, either. bet lots of them wished Brigham could have found a closer spot to call "The Crosby Marries O'Hanlen A wedding view Ethel Bradford, women's editor wouldn't starve to death, one eye on the governing of the colony, and always watching for fear some disgruntled Indian would try to put an arrow in his back. years. WEST VAU.EY Qa)o)o)(GDiODgj T7 I eye re-tol- d it WD0fflGS , d A few of my ancestors made the trip before the railroad turned it into a weekend excursion. Some of their remarks, although not included in the official family history, have been and remembered, grinned at through the you, vl Another side of my family is pure Svenska. Straight from Sweden, by golly. Such a long time it took, so ma's bravery that saved the entire clan from being scalped. Right there and then. It's OR Place." We all do it. The poor, scared, half starved Indian who finally screwed up enough courage to beg food from a pioneer home, becomes, with years of re telling, more and more dangerous. Now, we hear it was nothing but Grand- pride fun M . 4 iM Bintifcul Well, so it's July 24th, the day everyone who has an ancestor who even looks like a Pioneer, gets him out, dusts him off and begins to brag. family has received degrees from Westminster in open the nuptial rites. accounting and busiThe new Mrs. Thornness administration. ton is the daughter of He served with the air Mr. and Mrs. James force and graduated R. Russell. Mr. from there in the Russell is manager of department of weather the UP&L facility in training. house 41 nUIITKWI t Magna. The bride graduated from the UofU in home economics and affiliated with Phi Mu. Her bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Thornton of American Fork, und followed Schnoore while Dawn Averett, and Karen Brown were other atten- - dants. Flower girls were Becky Phelps and Marsha Miller and Lyn Schnoore attended the guest book. Joel H. Phelps was best man with Brent Averett and David Schnoore ushers. Janet Miller and Marilyn and Karen Brown hosted parties. The couple will make a home in pre-nupti- al Orem. Matron of honor was Sharon Sauve while bridesmaids were Louna Newman, Dean- na Donaldson and Sharon Loveless. Jeff Goldwin was best man and Russell Thornton ushered. Pre-nupti- parties were hosted by Mar-cil-e Spencer, Francis Burrows, Patty Davis, Lonna Newman and Dorothy Russell. The newlyweds will make their home in Salt Lake. David S. Alleman D.D.S. Announces the opening of a new Dental Practice Light Bridge at Open Shelf Etagere (not shown) Divider with one shelf 5500 So. Redwood Rd. 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