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Show Meet The iModel For The Pioneer Woman ' . 11 . ' r Y ': or .MtiES , . ' . fj j ty. .": -; y -1 MPs - m -res, i , . ' : 1 J! r Vil i - it I r i; ' 5- . ; . J - , . : 75 mm MMifii-in onrf.i -nfe. mi i i , 1 1 1 rjii'l.ta'i iir - 1 --tit a-.... 4 - The Sons of Utali Pioneers, Pioneer Village , 2998 Connor St., has grown to become one of the most interesting historical and tourist attractions of the state. The past year has seen much development at the Village with many priceless articles added and buildings purchased. Long a dream of Mr. H. A. Sor-ensen, Sor-ensen, the village has taken shape over the years and become one of the most valuable historical and antique collections in the west. It is priceless to the state of Utah, whose people pride themselves on their heritage. An interesting note was brought to our attention recently. One looks, sees, and remarks about such collected items, but did you ever stop and really ask the origin of additions to the Village. For instance, what about the pioneer man and woman at either end of the giant mural facing north near the east end of the Administration Building? They were sculpted by Torleif Knaphus, noted artist and sculptor. Model for the Pioneer Lady was Gail Eardley,, daughter daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Eardley. Statuesque and charming, Miss Eardley stepped into the role of model with all the qualifications quali-fications of a pioneer woman, for her grandparents arrived in the valley by ox-team and her grandfather Robert Pixton was a member of the original Mormon Battalion. The lovely model is attending the University of Utah where she is majoring in English and minoring in History. As Torleif Knaphus completed the Pioneer Man,, Stephen Campbell stood as model. If you want to meet the lady in person, she is the dark haired 'ovely hostess at the South East Airniture store. Miss Gail Eardley was model for Torllcif Knaphus sculptor of the Pioneer Woman. |