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Show TO CELEBRATE 59TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Binks, well known and highly respected residents of this el'ty, and one of the longest married couples, will J observe their fifty-ninth wedding anniversary Sunday, at their home, 388 West First South street. In honor of the couple, the members of their immediate family fam-ily will entertain at a dinner at their home Sunday noon. In the afternoon, from 2 until 6 o'clock, an open house reception is planned and an invitation is extended to all relatives and friends to call. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr Binks was only three years old when with his father and a brother, broth-er, he crossed the plains by ox team. The father buried the mother moth-er and another brother in one grave following their death on the plains. They first settled in Bountiful, where Mr. Binks as a small boy with the Indians, and now recalls many stories of early Indian troubles. He came from Bountiful to Springville, in 1875, and has lived here since. Mrs. Binks, the former Ann D. Bramall. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bramall, early Springville pioneers, was born here November 15, 1856, and has lived here practically all her life. Her activities, especially during her later K'fe has been confined to her home and surroundings in which she takes a special pride. The couple were married February Febru-ary 19, 1880, in the Endowment house, Salt Lake City. They have always been loyal supporters to church, charity and civic projects. They are parents of nine children, five of whom are livi'ng: John Binks, Salt Lake City;. Miss May Binks, Mrs. Emma Rowland, Charles and Frank Binks of SpTingviWe, They also have nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. ' |
