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Show Pearl Nielsen Honored On 87th Birthday A lovely lady old plug horse-shochewing tobacco was enticing and looked pi city good to Owen, so he gave Spotlight celebrated her 87th birthday Wednesday, October 23rd. Pearl Nielsen, of Gunnison, was honored on her natal day by her children. The occasion was a birthday dinner at the Wisteria Cafe with 34 celebrating with her. Pearl is a loving and devoted mother of 10 children, all of whom are still living. She is indeed grateful for this wonder- ful blessing. She is a gracious lady, an ambitious, industrious person. She has 30 grandchildren. 42 and one Her children are Deon, of Sandy; Oral, of Gunnison; Mrs. Ike (Ruby) Tippetts, of Salt Lake City; Lynn, Max. Mrs. Bob (Vera) Cox, all three of Magna; Mrs. Jay (Leah) Anderson, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Paul (Beryl) Ball, of Salma; Mrs. Weldon (Verdell) Johnson, of Gunnison; Mrs. Gordon (Belva) Heyborne, of Cedar City. Pearl was born in Spring Lake on October 23, 1887. Her parents were Weslie and Elmira Spainhower. She married William Hans Nielsen February 14. 1906. He died in 1932. She has lived as a widow for 41 years. In spite of her sorrow and the responsibility of raising her family without her mate, she Mr. Flora is both an English has borne her lot with courage, and Drama teacher. He has wisdom and unselfishness. Her home was in Axtell for 61 taught the performing arts at North Sevier lor many years. years, and she has lived in Mr. Flora is a graduate of Gunnison the past five years. Utah University, where he Her son, Oral, lives with her. Present at the dinner to pay gamed valuable experiences in all aspects ol the arts. honor to her were her four brothers-in-law- , Mr. and Mrs. of Murray; Mr. Carl Nielsen, Mr. Flora's most current and Mrs. Glen Nielsen, of Salt protect is the school play, "Ten Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. Ezra lillle Indians." He is also Nielsen, of Gunnison; and school lor the beginning easting Elmer Nielsen and partner, of musical, "Damn Yankees." Pavson. His past successes include For many years, Pearl has U"Bi igadoon", served as a faithful and devoted nawares", "Fmian's Rainbow", member of the Relief Society. "Oklahoma", etc. Her handwork is beautiful, and But Mr. Floras main success she has quilted well over 100 i elates to his He is personality. quilts. Each of her grandchildin North Sevier. His ren is a recipient of her lovely ot and smile easy friendly way talent. talking make him a faculty Enjoying the dinner party in lavoi ile. honor were Beryl Ball, Congratulations to Don Flora, her Shauna Nielsen, Virgie Nielsen, I earlier of the Week. all of Salina. and Shanna Winkel, of Richfield. N.S. Teacher Of Week Hus week, we honor Don flora. North Sevier High School ot the Week. I earlier "Give a man a handout today, warns James C. Patrick in the Freeman, a publication of the Foundation for Economic tomorEducation, Inc., row he'll probably be back for another. Create a job for a man tomorrow he will pay today-ahis own way. his familys way, a part of the cost of his government, and may be able himself to help the needy. A job calls forth initiative and bolsters A handout diminishes both. The person who invests in an enterprise that provides jobs pei forms a humanitarian act. To the Biblical counsel that it is more blessed to give than to receive, therefore, might be added the advice that it is more blessed to invest than nd to give." "Angel well-like- "1 "... YOUR we as a nation must take a realistic look at the balance VOTE FOR between energy production and the environment. If every George A. Platt DEMOCRAT FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR proposal to build a power plant, to open a surface mine, to drill for oil and gas, or build a transmission line, is delayed or thwarted by objections, 1 can forecast a statement of very personal environmental impact for a lot of cold homes, and stalled automobiles. This need not happen. This nation has ample domestic energy, and it can be produced and consumed for the if benefit of all Americans we make the right decisions. Americans--black-out- Is a Vote for equality in taxation (Let George do it) A resident of Sevier County for over 47 years, Mr. Platt has spent nearly 30 years serving her people In the heating and sheet metal business. His background in the building industry as a contractor qualifies him for this Important ... In honor of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Owen E. Taylor, their family is giving a reception on Saturday. November 2, 1974, from 6:30 to 9 P.M. at DcKator Manor. 40 South 1st West, in Salina. Utah. Relatives, friends and 'neighbors are invited to allend. No gifts, please. Abram J. Ryan has written a beautiful bit of poetry which is applicable to our "Spotlight" couple: "Better than grandeur, better than gold. Than rank and titles a thousand ' fold. Is a healthy body and a mind at case. And simple pleasures that always please. A heart that can feel for another's woe. And share his ovs with a genial glow; With sympathies large enough to enfold All men as brothers, is better than gold. Better than gold is a peaceful home. Where all the fireside characters come. Hie shrine of love, the heaven of life. Hallowed by mother, or sister, or wife. However humble the home may be, Or tried with sorrow by heaven's decree. The blessings that never were bought or sold. And center there, are better than gold. Better than gold to Owen and Blanche Tavlor arc their family their treasures; home and children, gi andcluldren. greatfriends and grandchildren. who care ncighbors--peopIabout them. rhev have made this world a nunc desirable place than it was when they found it. They have made it better through their love and devotion to God, sincerity and kindness shown to their tellowinen. Their Maker loves them and is pleased with them and their family and friends admire and respect them. Owen Elton Taylor was born November 21. 1902 in Loa. e Wayne County. Utah, the son of Levi Allen Taylor and Rhoda Catherine Jameson Taylor. He was the seventh of fourteen children. Owens childhood was filled with thrills and adventure. It all began when he was barely tall enough to put his head in the flank of old "Lankey" and proceed to get milk standing up. He. as all other boys during that era. was taught to work at a very vming age. As he grew older, he began to take jobs awav from home. He spent 11 veais topping beets for Horace Dastrup. At about the age of 12, Owen and his brother, Wayne, weeded potatoes for Benny Vandyke. They worked very hard lor 10 hours and each of them received one silver dollar. hat was a far cry from the money children have these days hut Owen was very proud when he brought that dollar home. Owen was always a bit afraid ol the Indians when they rode by on their horses. As a refuge, he would usually end up in a large hole in the haystack. As he grew a little older, he became more brave, and he had lus days riding wild calves, hitting the dirt many times, only to get up and try again. Owen's father owned a lot of cattle, pigs, saddle and work horses. He and his sons put in a lot ol long days on the farm. His lather got a contract for hauling gas from Richfield to Loa. This ob finally fell Owen's way. He was very proud as he drove the team, named "Nig" and Collie " were very fast They walkers. One night, at the foot of Oak Spring, on his way home, Owen slopped and pitched camp. Before falling asleep, the stars wore shining brightly on his tent He was unaware that it had snowed during the night, and he awakened, quite suddenly, the next morning and threw the quilts back to find his bed under six inches of approximately snow and his bed was full of snow. That vyas life, and Owen thoroughly enjoyed it. Life in those days was quite different than the wav we live today. At age 18 and 19. Owen was woiking lor a man named Bovd hie. He was quite a tobacco cliewer. The w ay he handled the I The Salina Sun, October 31, 1974, Page 8 for the many blessings they lor 10 years, and life seemed to keep moving on. filled with its joss and sorrows. Owen worked for six years at the auction and nas oeen sexton for the Pioneer it a try. He was aiwavs ready to Cemetery for 12 years. He has in his work give everything a try, but that taken much pride was one time he wished he and has done a commendable hadn't been so "game." It gave job. The "Spotlight couple is him the "Keeley Cure." As Owen grw older, he very appreciative of their family became smarter. At age 19, he and of each other. They love and his brother, Wayne, stayed their six children, 19, grandwith their sister, Alvira. and her children, and six They are happy for husband. Haraee Dastrup, and and daughters-in-law- . their attended high school in Richfield. Later, they changed and While their children were attended North Sevier High School in Salina. Owen and his youngsters at home, they all brothers, Wayne. Merlin, and participated in church activities. They worked in respective Lawrence, lived together, batching it and being their own cooks, positions such as M.I.A., Prihaving a wonderful time. He Scouting, Sunday School, met his dream girl. Blanche mary. etc. Now that they are married, they are all still busily Christopherson. who later became his wife. engaged in the work of the Lord. This couple has done much Blanche Eureka Christopherwork in the church. At the son Taylor was born September 13. 1905 in Salina. Her father present time, Owen is a group was Lars Christopherson and leader in the Seventies. He has her mother was Annie Johame been a President in the Elders Jensen Christopherson. Her Quorum, a Scoutmaster, has parents came from Denmark in served as Sunday School Superintendent twice. 1901. They were married in the Blanche has served as organManti Temple on December I, ist in the Sunday School, a Mia 1901. They settled in Salina and Maid teacher in the M.I.A., a built the house in which Blanche and Owen now live. Owen has Primary teacher, a dedicated Relief Society teacher for 45 done a lot of work and improvements. and they have a lovely years. She has been unable to do much in the Church the last home. few years because of her failing As a child, Blanche really enjoyed helping her father in health. Her own words are, "I the fields and especially at am so grateful for nty wonderful have the finest haying time and working in the family. husband anyone could ever potatoes and beets. have. He has been so good to She always went to conferme during my illness the last ence with her parents in a five years." buggy, even to faraway towns such as Monroe, Richfield They are a happy couple and and other places. Those were they have expressed their such wonderful days. testimony of their thankfulness Owen and Blanche were married November 1, 1924 in Aurora, Utah, by Bishop Levi Sorensen. Moroni Lazenby and Mrs. Levi Sorensen were their witnesses. On June 3. 1925, they were married and sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple. On October 5, 1925. their first son was welcomed into the world. They were a happy couple because of his arrival. Thev named him Elton Lars. The year 1928, on May 17th, brought their second son to bless their home. They gav e him the name of Arlond C. On New Year's Day, 1931, their third son was born. They named him Fdgar Levi. Owen and Blanche thought they had their family completed, but one bright Sunday morning, July 9. 1939, Dr. Rae E. Noyes said to them. "Here is that little girl vou have been waiting for." flics were indeed happy with the arris al of their little girl. Her name is Anna Rae. She wasn't very old when their missionary son. Don Vigo. came, on June 26, 1940. Then on March 6, 1942. their last child, another daughter, Donna B., came to live with them. Owen and Blanche spent four years in Rolapp, Carbon County. and then moved back to Salina and worked at the Sevier Valley Coal Mine for four years. Owen bought a truck and hauled . coal for 20 years, raised turkeys 1 horse-pulle- d have; for the joy and for the sorrow they have shared and for the comfort- their religion has brought to them and to their family. The children of Owen and Blanche love and respect them very much and are grateful to them for the many wonderful things they have done for them. The following poem bespeaks of the love and admiration they feel for their parents; Among the priceless treasures In the golden days weve had, The possessions that we hold most dear, Are a wonderful Mom and Dad. In happy days our thoughts fly back To precious years gone by, We could never repay our Mom and Dad, No matter how we try. They loved us and cared for us Throughout our childhood years They understood our problems. And wiped away our tears. When we grew up and began to know Of the world with its sorrow and care. They were kind and sympathetic And our joys they would always share. Their grandchildren dearly. love them too-T- hey like to have us all come home. Oh. the fun things we do! So. if anyone should ask us What blessings we have had. We smile with pride and softly say, A wonderful Mom and Dad!!" The American Party defends The U.S. Constitution Vote For HkaD Dcassey County Commissioner Is a Vote to Defeat Land Use Laws public office. A veteran of World War 2 he served his country for nearly four years in the fight against Japan. Married to Thora Staple) of Joseph they are the parents of 8 children. A member of the L.D.S. Church he has served three missions for a total of more than seven years. One to the Western States and two in Sevier Stake. As councilor and as Branch President and other teaching capacities he has served the Indians of this country for nearly 20 years. Great steps of progress in living conditions and educational opportunity have come to them in that time. 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