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Show 12C Summit County Fair, 1990 t1 History of Rhoades Valley Camp Daugnters of Utah Pioneers ROBERT W. ADKINS Democratic Candidate for to Summit Countv Attorney wishes re-electi- on . v. V to SeRoe Y on in Time or Hgr liV Jf hi Have a Safe and Happy Summit t ... County Fair Mark and Robert r 24th celebrations through the yean. They consisted of parades, programs, sports activities, chil- . -- dren dance, adult dances, barbecue and lunches. When the celebration became the "Fiesta," Rhoades Valley DUP supported those activities. . Those groups of Daughters had many activities such as writing histories, collecting relics, quilting, honoring elderly Daughters on their birthdays, having parties, ect They have constantly urged their own building in which to hold their meetings and house their relies and records. They had many fundraising projects, some being a cantata which netted $33.31; homemade food sale; to parties; quilted quilts; cook meals for Lions Club; ecL They had a silver fund where each daughter would put in 3 cents each meeting. They purchased a lot 40,x401 from Nellie McCotmick for $23. The choice of this lot was due to the fact it was on the spot of the old fort which was constructed in the early days of settling Rhoades Valleyjor protection from the In- -. dians. There is a marker commemorating this fort Alma Warr made a model of die fort which is in the DUP Cabin. ; their members to write histories and preserve our pioneer heritage in that manner. The last few years, the Daughters have had bake sales during the July 24th celebrations and have given programs in Church meetings concerning our pioneer her--; itage. Any woman is eligible for' membership in DUP who is over 18 years of age, of good character and of a lineal or legally adopted . descendant of an1 ancestor who cattle1' to 'the "Utah or Deseret Territory between July 24, 1847 and May 10, 1869. They welcome any who qualify and would like to join. Work commenced on the Cabin in December 1936 with husbands r 'Tbe current officer! are Afton of the DUP ladies doing the conS Russell, Captain? Vessa Smith, struction. So it, wds dedicated First Vice Captain; Ivie Nielson, Second Vice "Captain; Bessie Aug. 27, 1937 'by Levi PeirSon, The Cabin was dedicated in the ' Russell, secretary --; treasurer; morning and the: County DUP Thelma Wilde, registrar, and Reva dedicating the markerin difc'aftaV Fitzgerald; historian. The Rhoades noon making it an aU day event : Valley Camp has 41 members at Kate B. Carter, Cornelia C. Leind,' " the present time and a 60 year age Mrs Anderson, and Mrs. Cheeney, difference, between the oldest and atcentered from the youngest "It is truly an honor to company be a Daughter of Utah Pioneers tended die dedication. Original pioneer .people who lived in the old and honor our heritage." . KAMAS TALLEY CO-- OP fjf 829-633- We wish all participants the 0! UCL TUT BEST We would also like to thank an those who have supported ue this past year. Morgan, Utah 336-552-1 these meetings. . The Rhoades Valley Camp of DUP has sponsored many July - WALKER MORTUARY Coalville, Utah Fort were special invited guests: of them, Calvin McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Danil Lewis talked at dustry; law enforcement; etc. Soon the camp decided to have Summit County Fair a successful season ' The Daughters of Utah pioneers was organized solely for historical, educational and public purposes. The Rhoades Valley Camp of DUP consists of Kamas and Marion area. It was organized in 1933 with 30 ladies taking part They would meet in each others homes, have a lesson and refreshment Their lessons comprised of information of activities and progress since pioneer days, of various aspects of life, such as how different areas were settled; how Christmas was observed; the timber industry; the farming in- 6 783-471- 9 Main Highway MARION, UTAH "W d.o. F" .' k .s ., i,,"' |
