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Show Mrs. Minetta Whiting Minetta Whiting observes 90th birthday today Mrs. Minetta Whiting of 248 East 300 South, is observing her 90th birthday today quietly at her home with her family members. Born in Springville January 9, 1879, Mrs. Whiting is the daughter of George and Annie Sumsion. She married John L. Whiting. February 14, 1900 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mr. Whiting died several years ago. Mrs. Whiting has lived in Springville most of her life. She was one of the first members mem-bers of the Mothers Study Club. She was active in the Relief Society and also served as a visiting teacher for many years. Mrs. Whiting has always been very alert and active for her advanced years. She has bottled her own fruit and jellies jel-lies and has maintained her own home until about a month ago when her son and daughter-in-law moved here to spend the winter with her. She is the mother of two sons, Mead and LaCell. She has eight grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. |