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Show Two Eras, One Lifetime ? Out Our Window . . - Lorena Harline Recalls Happy Days In Early Part Of Century tM didietd by Joni Bradley Official records may dispute it, but Utah, our grand old lady, had its beginnings 133 years ago today. Oh, she's just a youngster compared to her peers, but actually this lady has no peers. yes, our forefathers were claimed by the Union long before we claimed the Union, and we claimed the land long before we let the land claim us. Truly we were, and are, different. But . . . just recall . . . Oh There are $1 other states in our country, but Utah is in a class by herself and whether you're of the LDS persuasion or not, you recognize her uniqueness. In fact, I . . Recall that one of the birthmarks of all people in this country is that they left other shores . because they were different and were both proud and jealous of that difference. They were willing to uproot all ties . . . tear asunder their loves, leave home, family, jobs and fortunes, to retain that difference. So did our Pioneers. believe non members are more aware of that 'difference' than members, for ofttimes an out sider sees more objectively, with clearer eyes, than the insider. Utah's birth was stubborn and we were "a people'' long before we were a state. The struggle of the birthing was the result of a wild mating between the upright Puritanical ideals of our Pioneers and the heifer skelter attitude of the Frontier. Yes, the Birth of Utah was not the calm event of her sister states. It was fought . . . both for and against ... by both sides. And Utah our dear lady is different because ... er ... in a similar . . . oth- popeople did everything to sition erase the differences and become like everyone else. While we have done everything possible to retain our remain and differences unique. ... the years other people have here. Some have become by our differences and not long enough to find that underneath there is a great well of friendship and love that accepts everyone. Over moved baffled stayed But that is as it had to be, for our Pioneers came here seeking to make another country for themselves, and there were many misgivings (on both sides) before compromises were made and our ancestors became part of the Others are aware Union. of our dif- - ferences, feel rebuffed by them and so ignore us. They live here as isolated and insulated as if on a desert isle. They are the losers for there is much to see and explore. And if they choose to remain apart, that is their right, but their lives could be richer for the experience of finding out how other people live and letting us be their friends. From horse and buggy days to is what rockets to the moon, Lorena LeCheminant Harline has seen in her long lifetime, and she will be celebrating her ninetieth birthday on Saturday, July 26. A family party at the Grant 8th ward will be hosted by her children in honor of her special day. Lorena was the fourth of twelve children who were born to Osmand and Hannah LeCheminant. She grew up in Pleasant Green, Utah (now Magna) when those hills were still green and covered with wild flowers and sego lilies. She attended school in a school house heated by a stove in the center of the room, and she has many fond memories of those days, especially of Christmas time. At that time of the year they would decorate the tree with candles, popcorn and berries and make homemade presents for each other. Lorenas parents had a farm which supported the family. They raised cows and chickens and the family made their living by churning butter, it and selling it along marking with eggs in the city. Her children love to hear stories of what she did on the farm when she was a little girl. Lorena met her husband, Oscar Joseph Harline while they were students at the old LDS high school. He was from Salt Lake and lived across the street from where the matriarch now lives. They were married on August 27, 1913 just before he left on a mission for the LDS Church. While her husband was on his mission she worked as a bookkeeper at store in Magna. the Lindsey-Rowse- ll When the Harlines were in their mid 30s, Oscar was made Bishop of the old Hillcrest Ward. And for the next 33 years her husband was either Bishop, or in the Stake presidency, where he served as Stake president for a time. Lorena also worked in the Relief Society, Mutual and Primary. She was the Relief Society President of the Grant Stake. Her daughter recalls, Mother was always slow to anger and willing to show a little more patience than we deserved. She always finds the strength and talent she needs for any situation through prayer and even to this day she always seems to know when one of her children needs a special prayer. Others come here, find they like comfort, joy, and friendships in our midst. Utah becomes their home in spite (or because) of our differences and we are both richer because of their contributions. us, and experience one-roo- Much will happen to our in the coming decades (MX et al). Thousands will come, and Utah will again face different ways of life and be forced to meet and find a common ground. state But today, as we celebrate the Pioneers coming here 133 years ago we can all say Happy Birthday to this people and hope there will be many more of them with that uniqueness kept intact For, as the French say (although under far different circumstances), ''viva la difference!" It is the very spice of life. West Valley City, UT ZP Valley View News Thurs, July 24, 1980 Officers Named Laurraine Petersen of Grantsville has been installed as the new president of the Federal Women's club for the coming year Other new officers assisting Mrs Petersen include Verla Rosequist, Frances Funk, president-elect- ; Luella Coons To Be Honored was the first child in a line of 11, with seven brothers and three sisters. On September 10, 1919 she married Charles W. Bevan and the newlyweds went to Bacchus to live. During these years in Bacchus the couple added two sons, LaMar Richard and Donald Charles, to their already happy home. Ella was very active in the LDS church and community projects during this time and made many lifelong friends in the old town of Bacchus. In 1945 her husband Chic died and she moved her family again to Hunter. On September 20, 1950 Luella married Rudger Y. Coon and they moved into the home she now lives in. Ella has remained active in the Hunter Second ward while also helping family and friends She enjoys doing sewing and does beautiful needlework and her home always smells of good cooking. Ella and her husband Rud have combined their talents to make their home a showplace both inside and out. She has eight living grandchildren Luella Rushton Bevan Coon will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 30 with an open house hosted by her family. The celebration will be held at the Coon home, 3955 South 5200 West in Hunter, from six until eight in the evening Ella was born in Hunter and grew up there with her parents, Annie Harkness and Albert Rushton. She recording secretary; Hazil Walker, corresponding secretary; Mary Mendez, treasurer; Edna Pearmain, membership chairman, Margaret Shumway, publicity chairman; Billie Murray, Flash editor; Florence Plumline, assistant Flash editor and Harriet Lee, historian. DUO MURRAY, UTAH Specials 266-170- 0 ... 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She has served a stake mission for the LDS church and was active doing temple work until her health made it necessary to quit. Lorena has 43 grandchildren, 45 and seven children. Her children are Dr. Osmond L. Harline, who died in 1968; Dr. Alden K. Harline, who died in 1965; Glendon Harline, who died in 1946; Dr. Wesley G. Harline of Ogden; Richard D. Harline of San Jose; Dawn Etta (Mrs. Richard) Dailey, of Orem and JoAn (Mrs. Gary) Lyman of Salt Lake. Her husband Oscar, died in 1968 af- ies is about a time when her five boys were small and one of them accidentally pulled the plug out of the butter churn. The older b.oys screamed for Mama with a terrible urgency in their voice as they watched all that good cream spill out onto the floor. Mama ran into the kitchen right in the middle of the cream and slid to the floor with a thump and as she looked up, she saw five little scared faces not daring to laugh unless she did. Well, laugh Lorene did, and all six of them sat there on the kitchen floor, surrounded with cream, and laughed until the tears ran down their cheeks. Lorena still maintains this gift of sense of humor. She has had many hobbies in her lifetime. Some of her favorites were still living, include: Millard Rushton of Murray;-Leoof Hunter; Owen of Kearns; Verl of Herriman; Ivy Thompson of Ontario, California and Rena Foutz of Hunter. Her family are inviting all of Ellas relatives and friends to the open house on Wednesday. Luella Rushton Bevan Coon Lorena has a very special sense of humor and has tried to convey that to her children through her actions. Lorena and nine Brothers and sisters great-grandchildre- Lorena as a young girl oq i riace mail to Saturdays z&B-i- y Hours 10 to f Weekdays 10 S |