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Show Josephine West Honored by Family On 90th Birthday Mrs. Josephine West, native pio-nei pio-nei said to be the oldest woman in Pleasant Grove, was honored at a family gathering- Sunday complimenting com-plimenting her 90th birthday anniversary. an-niversary. The very nice affair was held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Vernon (Reva) Ahman. The afternoon passed informally with friendly family visiting and each showing happiness to be with their levedrmother. Six of the seven children of Mrs. West were present. pres-ent. Bryan F. West, executive manager man-ager of the Johns' Manville Co., was unable to bepresent, but called his mother by phone and extended love and greetings, and also talked talk-ed to each of his brothers and sisters. sis-ters. Children of Mrs. West's present on Sunday wer-e Mr. and Mrs. David Dav-id A. West and General and Mrs. Wallace A. West of Salt Lake City; Eleroy R. West, Mr. and Mrs. Vance West,, Mrs. Maiy J.West, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Warnick, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ahman. Besides these were most of her 35 grandchildren, 70 great-grand-chilren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. grand-children. Mrs. West also received cards expressing love and appreciation from those not able to be here. On Monday afternoon the Sixth Ward Relief Society, following their regular meeting went in a body to the home of Mrs. Josephine West, to bring felicitations and good cheer and wishes on the day when she passed her 90th milestone. mile-stone. The ladies also brought tokens of remembrance and refreshments, and spent a happy and informal hour with the revered pioneer. |