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Show Services held for Mrs. Galbraith Jones reunion held in Blanding Blanding was the site of the family reunion June 22 and 23 of the Jones family, descendants of Thomas Jones, an early settler of Cedar City. County residents are of the Palmer family convenes The Palmer's reunion was held June 21 and 22 in Bland ing and started out with a camp at Round Mountain, on North Elk. Several families attended the camput and on Saturday morning a pancake breakfast was served. Several other families drove out for the breakfast and to spend the day. A short program, business meeting and races was held. All the families put their lunch together for a community meal. Relatives came from Provo, family of Kumen Jones, the second son of Thomas. Registration was held Friday afternoon and evening at the home of Mamie and Melvin Adams. Saturday morning many drove to Bluff and were taken by jeeps to the top of San Juan Hill, a place which is part of the County's early history. The group then returned to Bluff where they had lunch served by some family members. In the afternoon an organiz- ational meeting was held and Ted Jones was elected president of the family organization succeeding Ken Jones of Las Vegas, Nev. Other officers are to be appointed later. Saturday evening dinner was enjoyed in the Blanding Recreational Hall after which a program was given with family members furnishing the individual numbers. Approximately 130 people attended. Sunday morning a testimony and sacrament meeting was held in the Blanding Library, under the direction of Francis and Alma Jones. After the meeting pictures were taken of the group and then most of them started back to their homes in Cedar City, Salt Lake City, Nevada points and Moab and Reno, Nevada and numbered 75 in all. They are all descendants of William Palmer, Myrtle Black and Eva Black Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Palmer acted as California cities as well as chairman for the reunion. other localities. Don Tinsley and Jack Palmer many performed as chefs for the cook-o- ut and group singing was held around the campfire on Friday evening. On Saturday a program was held with family members performing. Committee named for next year's reunion included Darwin Jones, Clint Palmer and Ila Johnson. The Groovy Room Groomers, taught by Mrs. Jeanne Jones, have completed their work this year in Home Improvement Class. They made pillows first. Then Mrs. Marilyn Rowlev taught them how to make laundry bags while Mrs. Jones was gone on vacation. Those in the class are Judy Barton, Marcia Christenson, Joylynn Jones, Kerri Jones, Celia Rowley, Linda Robinson and Jill Washburn Not to be outdone the Mighty Tidy Tailors, a group of five girls in fourth year sewing, met. Their teacher is Mrs. Iris Barton. Officers for this group are Judy Barton, president; Linda Robinson, vice president; Sheila Foy, secretary; Joylynn Jones, reporter and Arab Redd, song-leadThe girls are working on their practice articles and will soon make a wool article. er. The San Juan Record Monticello, Utah Thursday, June 27, 1968 Page Six klki PROPANE Appliances and Service near as your Phone SUBURBAN GAS 678-271677-224- 4 1 Cal-brait- Wilma Laws Galbraith was bom May 18, 1893, the ninth child of William and Jennie Johnson Laws in old Mexico. In 1912 the family was driven from their home and took just enough food and clothing to last a few days. The caravan of Mormons who left their homes at the same time as the Laws camped at Hatch-it- a in tents provided by the Red Cross. It was here, in one of the tents, that Wilma Laws and Ed Galbraith were solid colors, sizes 820 $2.88 Capris Girl's same as women's , syze$ 2 $5 CapriS solid colors prints' Girl's solid colors prints sizes 36x $1.49 Capris Steam dock & Dry Iron Sunbeam teflon Sunbeam Electric Res- - $3 $11.99 " $2.99 Disposable Diapers Reg.V Diaper Liners Towels 59$1.23 79 Reg. 98 One Group Reg. 59 79 Anklets 2 Canvas Shoes WomRnegs. Rosebud Panties $3.98 Reg. 49 67 2 $6 275C Terry Scuff 77 Shampoo 99c Head and Shoulders Sheets 10 off Pillow Cases 10 off Panties Women' s united in marriage by Bishop Ernest Romney, In August of that year the Galbraiths went to Richfield, Utah where they lived until 1916 when they came to Blanding. It took them 21 days to make the trip from Richfield to Blanding and they lived in a tent while they cleared land to build a home. Mrs. Galbraith was a dedi- cated home maker and took good care of her husband and children. She was one of the teachers in Blanding first and was active In her church. She attended Relief Society as long as she was able, was a visiting teacher for many years, and taught MIA and 4-- H Primary. 3 1 ; ?r r V --X grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Galbraith passed away on June 20 at her home in r-- M: Eight children blessed their union. Surviving her are Mr. Galbraith, sons Ted, Dee and Ernal and daughters Ann, Viva and Ilene, as well as Cemetery. Women' s permanent: press, machine washable, cotton polyester, Girls groups. meet As Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Blanding h, for Mrs. Wilma Laws a resident of Blanding since 1916. Bishop Curtis Jones officated at the services which were held in the LDS Chapel. Dee Galbraith, Chester Laws and Loren Hawkins offered prayers with Mrs. Freda Hunt giving the obituary. In addition to Bishop Jones speaking, Lynn Lyman and George Hurst gave short talks extolling the virtues of Mrs. Galbraith. Darwin Jones sang the beautiful song "Going Home" and a ladies chorus sang two numbers. Miss Jeanne Hunt performed with an organ solo, "Beyond the Sunset. " Ted Galbraith dedicated the grave and Dennis Gines, Steve Lacy, Gordon and Sam Galbraith and David Quent acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Blanding 21 Blanding. Our New Shipment of TAOS MOCCASINS Is Here! Good variety of colors & sizes. We have findings to make your own bolo tie. Come in and see us! Silver Smith Curios Blanding |