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Show THE GREEN SHEET Thursday, December 10, 1987 MoDestfsifiies "Bill" And Lucy Larson Out My Window Reach 60th Anniversary nM P" - 0 Ethel Bradford But yard . should be ashamed of your to the neighborhood. So, I took this penchant of mine and stretched it out of the home and neighborhood and tested it out on a world wide arena. Youll see what I mean. So here goes. My family came to this country as pioneers and struggled hard to overcome a strange, unfriendly environment. YOUR ancestors were immigrants and, of course, had a hard time to adjust. FOREIGNERS always do. Listen. WE develop missiles and are working on Star War equipment only for OUR protection. Its an uncertain world and WE must protect ourselves. But THEY are belligerent warmongers, planning to overthrow us. And how do I know? Well, its obvious, for why would THEY build all their bombs and missiles and other terrible weapons if they didnt intend to use them? Huh? When I change MY mind its because Ive carefully studied both sides of the question involved and finally realized the other side the wisest course to follow. YOU are inconsistent and are swayed by whoever you were last talking to. Cant you make up your own mind????? The event will be held Sunday, December 13th from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Magna Senior Citizen Center, 8952 West 2700 South. A native of Oakley, Idaho, Bill came to Bingham Canyon in 1923 where he started work at the Highland Boy Mine. In early 1924 he was employed by the Utah Copper to Company play basketball and baseball in the old Copper League", which was considered the strongest in the state. In 1925, the Utah Apex Mine started their athletic program, joined the "Copper League", and Bill was the first athlete hired. WE are working hard to untangle OUR race and human rights problems in a sane, legal, orderly manner. THOSE OTHER COUNTRIES refuse to believe in equal rights for everyone and perhaps we should send a few experts over to explain what living in a democracy is all about. IM a relaxed, casual housekeeper and love to see and any current project left on table or sofa easy pickup. YOU are a sloppy housekeeper and YOUR house needs a good cleaning. books for WE have good reasons for OUR interference around the world, but THEY are full of schemes and intrigue and you can never tell what theyre going to do next. upon which side of the fence youre on as to how you answer or react. In thinking of all these personal reactions I must admit I have many little, funny human problems that I find most amusing. When I figure MY income tax I make a point to claim all deductions the law tells me are mine to take, and I keep a record during the year so I wont forget anything. But YOU???? Oh, brother, I feel sorr; cr decid to check i u it YOUR i L. County award was presented to him by the Utah social services department in 1976. In 1977 he was appointed to the State Advisory council on Aging, and served as chairman of the Governors Conference on Aging 1978, 1985, and 1986. The Utah State Human Services conference presented him with an Honorary Life Membership in BL '? For heavin s sake cant you see how biased and prejudiced YOU are? Yeah it all depends upon what were on and maybe in this olde world of ours we should change sides once in a while. Might be even better than the much touted Summit Meetings. Just for even a moment, seeing the other side. I live a relaxed and casual life and if the sidewalks dont get cleaned in the winter .or the lawn isnt cut and the edges trimmed every five or six days, its because I have more interesting, and important things to do. .. YOU stories? from. I mean? It all depends oh its a disgrace And all of the above examples are only a few of my personal reactions that come to mind right now. But they scare me and I inwardly cringe to think how I excuse myself, but have no tolerance for others. And, do you see yourself a bit in my sad The way we react to lifes situations depends entirely upon which side of the fence we come See what YOU, Won', An open house, hosted by their daughters, will honor W. G. (Bill) and Lucy Sorenson Larson on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. f . . . 1984. - . wj i, , 1 yV rsi y - I I Bill was appointed by the Governor Utah State Board on Aging and Adult Services in 1978, and he 'has served as chairman of the Board since 1985. .the Alice Haslam Marks u Lucy Grace Sorenson Larson was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and moved to Bingham Canyon in 1919. She has been politically active since she was able to vote . . . beginning with the Mayors race in Bingham Canyon when she was 21 . Eightieth Birthday The family of Alke Suilon Haslam of Magna is honoring her on December 19th with a fami'v party on the occasion of her 80th Prior worked to her marriage she at the Bingham grocery and Sargis photo shop, and up until that time she was registered as a Republican. But after casting her first vote for Reed Smoot, and voting for Herbert Hoover over A1 Smith, she became a birthday anniversary. The daughter of Charles E. and Mary Diana Sutton, she was bom December 13, 1907 in Magna, Utah (formerly Pleasant Green) and has resided there all her life. On June 15, 1926, she married Grant E. Haslam and they I Not only has she supported her in husband his political endeavors, she has had a political life of her own, serving as a delegate to state and county conventions, and in 1932, was chairwoman of the Legislative District and Senatorial Chair- celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 15, 1986. He was elected to the Salt Lake The basketball team won the League championship in 1926, County Commission for a four defeating the best team in year term in 1959, serving as and went on to commission chairman in 1961-6Colorado, in the National He was instrumental in the first participate Championship Tournament in organization of the Metro Salt Lake Committee on Aging in Kansas City. 1962, and served as chairman. Grace He married Lucy Sorenson on December 14, 1927, He helped to implement the in Bingham Canyon and they to program moved to Magna the following supply hot meals to the needy and year where Bill worked for Utah elderly in Salt Lake County. Copper at the Arthur Mill. He Bill also headed the drive for the remained active in athletics and senior citizens center on 10th established a record in bowling which was the first such East, that is unbeaten. center in Salt Lake County. Sally Ann Barbour Is Now Mrs. Brian Miller Brian A. Miller and Sally Ann Barbour became husband and wife in ceremonies performed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on November 12. and Rusty Gray. Those serving included Jennie Barbour, Tiffany Darrow, Angela and Lisa Swenson, and April and Meals-On-Whee- Branda Jordan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Barbour, Jr., Bennion, and is a graduate of Taylorsville high. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Miller, Midvale, and graduated from Hillcrest high. He has filled an LDS mission in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The grooms parents hosted a wedding breakfast at the Jordan Queen. A special ring ceremony was conducted by Bishop Wayne Wallace which was followed by a reception held at the Seven Oaks reception center in honor of the newlyweds. Shari Duckworth and Kami Barbour attended the bride with JoLeigh Duckworth serving as flower girl and Lana Gray was at the guest book. Filling the responsibilities of best man was Kevin Miller and the ushers were Randy Moore and Brent Barbour with Cody Gray as ring bearer. Greeting at the door and helping with the gilts were JefT, Brady Pre-nupti- Anna parties were hosted Ebert, Kay Mae Gayle by Lyon, JoAnn Roesberry, Good, Diane Bateman and Linda McLeod. Also Sheri Kendall, Del Rae Menlove, Linda Packer, Kaye Arlene Johansen, Lura Sperry, Harmon, Cuma Hansen, Barbara Hansen, Susan Frei, Myrna Casto and Linda Dawes. parties were Family also given by Lou Tiller, Rhea Petersen, Susan Campbell, Dee Cox, T. Kay Farley and Karen Barbour. pre-nupti- The newlyweds honeymooned in Las Vegas and are residing in Taylorsville. Active in the LDS church as Primary president and Relief Society president and counselor, she has also held other positions in the auxiliary organizations. Her children include Dorothy (Mrs. Spiro) Papanikolas of Tucson, Arizona; Scott Haslam, Bluff dale, Utah; Donald Haslam, Magna and Diana Brady of Salt Lake. She has 13 grandchildren and 21 In 1932, he began working in the laboratory department, of the Utah State Road Commission, then became a road inspector, and had been promoted to Chief Inspector over all new road construction before leaving in 1936 to work for Kennecott. at KCC in the railroad department until his retirement in September 1971. He remained In the early 1930s, Bill became of the active in politics Democratic party, serving in offices at local, county, and state levels, and as a member of the first Joint committee to mediate legislative matters. Labor-Manageme- He was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1946 and served five consecutive terms. During this time as Democratic floor leader, chairman of appropriations and other major he was also a committees, member of the State Legislative Council. In addition he served one term in the Utah State Senate. In ls r he served a term on the S. L. County Commission. In 1966 he saved the taxpayers dollars by diverting building funds set aside for a new building to the remodeling of the old Salt 1965-6- 6 two-yea- Lake County Hospital Complex 2100 So. and State Street. at Other organizations with which Bill has held positions include being past president of the Magna Lions Club; past president of the Magna Community Council; a member of the Order of Eagles, Lodge No. 1760; Order of Elks, Lodge No. 85; Order of Moose, Lodge No. 269; International Footprinters; past chairman of Utahs first Labor management committee; and past chairman of Utah citizens legislative council. Bill was appointed by the S. L. County commission to the Council on Aging in 1973, where he served as chairman until 1977. He was a member of the Utah Joint State legislative committee from 1976 to 1980; and the Outstanding Senior Citizen in S. man. In addition Lucy has been active in the American Legion, serving in 1953-54- ; as secretary-treasure- r 1955-56- ; and in president National Committee Woman in 1957-5- 8. She has been president of the Magna Lady Lions; president of the S. L. County Democratic Womens Club; acting postmaster for the Magna Post Office from 1948 through 50; manager of Larson Drug; mail clerk at Hotel Utah; and a PBX switchboard operator at KSL. Both of their children, Nancy Gay Larson, have followed their in parents footsteps, political pursuing and Billie careers. Nancy served on the White the House staff during administrations of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and then became a Foreign Service Staff with Officer the State Department. She spent three years at our embassy in Rome, Italy, as assistant press attache; served as staff assistant on the of House Representatives Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs in Washington D. C. and recently retired from federal government service. She lives in San Francisco, California. Billie worked in Gay D.C. on the Washington, "Humphrey for Vice President" staff in 1964, and for ten years worked for Thomas P. (Tip) ONeill as senior legislative aide. Currently she is special assistant to Robert A. Roe, chairman of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology for the U.S. House of Represenatives. |