Show John o n R. R Nielson Sr r. r Observes serves Birthday a aA A Aver very delightful evening was spent at the home of John R R. R Nielson Nielson Niel Niel- Nielson son March arch 23 by the thc family and friends in honor of his birth da day A delicious supper was served to 4 1 guests An elaborately decorated I and beautiful birthday cake with 80 SO candles was the center of attraction iii rl table decorations Mr Nielson was born in Norway in 1854 1851 When 13 years ars of or age he het hel was vas apprenticed to learn the sho maker trade At 16 he had contract contri contracted ted t- t ed consumption and for two years ears traveled over oyer the beautiful country of ot Norway to regain his health In 1880 he came to Utah and while his health has alwa always s 's been poor he has enjoyed a very rich life among among the Saints in Zion Zion With his good wife ho he has seen the die changes of almost a century and amid andis is h still active in body and young oung hi in spirit I nave been married oo 55 55 years r have raised 8 children all of f whom are alive and nd all except three were i present to honor their father on I this occasion Those from out of ot town were Joseph G. G Nielson Salt Lake Mr and Mrs Oscar H H. Brienholt Ephaim Ephaim Ephaim Eph- Eph aim Bishop ishop and Mrs l Mrs Ed Hunting ton lon Spanish Fork |