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Show Thu Summit County Boo Friday, Docombor 22, 1995 Hometown Mappeninqs mm SOtfi Birthday CoatviCte CeCeSration Literary C(uB A fun Christmas Party was enjoyed by members of the Coalville Literary Club on Dec. 13 at the home of Carol Hobson. Vice President Marilyn Broadbent welcomed us. She excused President Judy Toole due to illness. Colleen Trone was introduced as a new member. She will be a delightful addition to our club. Time was turned over to Mary Ann Rigby, who reviewed several short stories from The Cat Who Came Home For Christmas, and The Greatest Little Christmas Book. They were heartwarming stories that one can never hear enough of at this time of the year. Christmas presents were changed and everyone enjoyed the gift they received. Delicious holiday refreshments were enjoyed by Mary Ann Rigby, Mercssa Judd, Joan Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Bob) Wild Alta Clark Gee Members of the family of Robert Bob) and Helen Saxton Wild gathered at their home in Midvale on Dec. 16 in honor of their parents 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 25, 1935, at the home of Helen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. (Dick) Saxton, of Coalville. Bob came to Coalville from Ogden at the age of 15 and worked. He lived Ward and Leah Moiby, until he and with his sister and brother-in-laHelen were married. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1937-5They, along with three small children, lived in Wyoming, where Bob was a track foreman for three years during WWII. They moved to the Salt Lake Valley in 1957 for new employment at Kennecott Copper Mines, in Bingham. He later worked at Gold Strike Stamp Company in Salt Lake City until he retired in 1976. They moved to a new home in Midvale 34 years ago. Helen worked as a grocery checker in Midvale stores for 20 years. Bob loved to hunt and fish and was an avid gardener until he suffered a broken hip after falling at their home eight years ago. He has had very pom health since. Helen cares for him at home with the help of their son, Dennis and family, of West Jordan. They are the parents of one son, Dennis and wife, Karen. Two daughters, Carolyn R. Winters, of Seattle, WA, and Marie and husband, Kent McMichael, of Hoytsville. They have 15 grandchildren and 29 w. 5. Guests at their home on Dec. 16 were Dennis and Karen Wild, Kent and Jim Winters and wife, Carolyn, of Orem, Marie McMichael, and Jeffery and Susan Wild (grandchildren), of West Jordan. ex- Dec. 25, 1915, must have been an exceptionally happy day at the home of John G. and Hephzibah Turnbow as they were doubly blessed on that Christmas day with the birth of twins, a boy and a girl. They were named Alton (Bud) and Alta Turnbow. Eighty years have come and gone since that time and "Uncle Bud'" passed away a little over two years ago. Alta is still here enjoying life just as much as ever. An Open House honoring Alta Clark Gee will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the home of her daughter. Aria Woolstenhulmc, 5030 N. SR 32, in Oakley, from 5 p.m. -- 7 p.m. Any friends and family wanting to wish her the happiest of birthdays are invited to come and join us on this momentous occasion. No gifts, please. Burton, Rowley, Lynda Joan Lewis, Marilyn Broadbent, Carol Hobson, Wilma Bagnell, June Wilde, Nelda Staples, Colleen Trone, Wanda Spriggs, Holly Staples, and Helen Chappell. Htw in Tinh. and Thie? Who's Summit Echoes Echoes Who's New in Tin&i and Thie? ' Sr: ' - 4? .1 Thursday evening, Dec. 14, the Summit Echoes Chapter USPS held the first annual potluck Christmas Party at the Senior Citizen Center in Coalville. Seventeen members and partners were in attendance. After much delicious food poems woe read by the group. LaVon outdid everyone with part of her lifelong writings which she had put into into a nice book form. All of the members had a contribution to offer. They are really a talented group and getting better as time goes along. Christmas carols followed, led by Don and Lynn, and sung enthusiastically by the group. At a short business meeting we decided to hold one meeting a month on the second Thursday at seven p.m. at the Senior Center. Everyone is invited to join us. Chad and Kristi Peterson, of Logan, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Jane. She was born Nov. 18 at the Logan Regional Hospital, weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 2 inches long. Proud grandparents are Ron and Jane Casper, of Wanship, and Lyle and JoAnn Peterson, of Marion. are Russ and Betsy Dutt, of Salt Lake; Colleen Casper, of Salt Lake, and Mrs. 20-1- section of the Utah Statehood Centennial Contest closes on Dec. 31. Everyone is urged to get in the Centennial swing and submit their Great-grandpare- writings. For contest or membership information, call Lynn Anderson at 336-287- V 4i Kennedy Jane Peterson We were reminded that the first 9. Jessica Vernon Grace Pace, NaKayla and Kaden are pleased to announce the birth of their new baby sister, Jessica Vernon. She was born Nov. 16 at the McKay- -' Dee Hospital at 6:10 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and was 19-3- 4 long. Her parents are Kory and Natae Vernon, of Coalville. The proud grandparents are Kent and NaVee Vernon, of Hoytsville, Bob and Pat Richins, of Henefer. Subscribe To The Summit County Bee The are Grace Wright, of Coalville; Jeanne Richins, of Henefer, and LaNez Carrigan, of Morgan. great-grandm- as . of Hoytsville. Francis M2 The Francis DUP held their Christmas Party and meeting at the home of Maxine Bergen. The home was decorated and everything was beautiful. The minutes were read and approved. A potluck dinner was served to 16 members and one visitor. They had a lesson and prayer, a game and sang some Christmas songs and it was fun. 0 CHRISTMAS Items & Gifts wt flft) iJ5) ijj) flff) ;fte ivifsfc- flff) . ;k - 'p ? v Arts & Crafts 1 Zoi Vti ; '' v 2 South Main Coalville ijff) eftf) c(8) sit) Business and Professional Womens group met to hold their annual Christmas Party recently. With a fun Santa decoration just outside the door, everyone was put into a relaxed mood, ready for a fun evening. A meal of ham and all the trimmings was prepared and served to those present at beautifully decorated place settings. Each member was able to take home a plate of goodies as everyone brought their favorite dessert to share with the others. White elephant gifts were Pwn to each member. Dixie Shaw, president, conducted the meeting, with Louise Rees offering the prayer on the food. During the business portion of the evening, Helen was mnounced as 336-282-1 a&i mt! mt) ij& ij&i ijfp fl&i 3$ $ uft Rhodes Valley DUP held their Christmas Party at the cabin on Dec. 13. Reva Fitzgerald, Captain, conducted. We were welcomed and a beautiful long table was decorated with three centerpieces that was later given away... There was a large pile of presents on the showcase, and everyone looked so festive. Kelly Blazzard and Connie Soter were the hostesses and prepared the food, decorations, and program. The prayer and blessing was given by Lydia Carpenter. There were 16 members present. The lunch was taco salad with sour cream, olives and tomatoes to add to and, for dessert, Kelly's delicious Swedish cream. Sara Saunders has received her papers and is now a member. The minutes were read and approved. The program was Shirlene Milliner who gave a reading, and Donna the "Woman of The Year". She will be honored at the club and district levels. The district meeting is Jan. 13, with the Dennis Bullock family presenting the program. If arrangements can be made, members will attend the China Exhibit at BYU, in the future. Helen took some time to explain the significance behind some of the decorations in her home,' and some of her traditions her family enjoys. All members enjoyed a special Christmas party. Members attending were: Wanda Spriggs, Jodie Colman, Helen Blonquist, Louise Rees, Georgia Scates, Gwen Larsen, Dixie Shaw, Colleen Sargent, Helen Thiriot and Sheryl Clark. All attending expressed their thanks to Helen for being such a gracious hostess and adding so much to their holiday party. E)UE sft Marchant played a number of songs on her accordion. Christmas songs and other, and Rosemary's favorite "Beer Barrel Polka". Everyone really enjoyed the program. Mona Prescott finished the hisand tory on her told how they would make twenty pounds of butter and then walked to town to sell it for 35 cents a pound. It was really interesting. Bessie Russell gave a short lesson on the er of the Utah State Constitution and told that Hcber We ex- Wells was :ted,gove changed gifts andhad lots of fun. Birthday cards were presented to signers t ( Rosemary and Maxine. The centerpieces were won by Thelma Wilde, Mferadce Coons, and Ann Wilson. The closing prayers was to Edna Fitzgerald. This will be our last meeting until April. 9avy (Petty Officer Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard L. Nelsen, whose wife, Lisa, is the daughter of Jay and Linda Mitchell, of Marion, has returned to San Diego after complet- overseas deployment aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville, which included duty in the Persian ing a six-mon- th Gulf near Iraq. Nelsen is one of 400 sailors aboard the ship who completed the more than 35,000-mil- e voyage as Middle in the the Fleet of 5th part East. While in the Persian Gulf, Nelsen helped enforce the international embargo against Iraq by con- ducting maritime interception of merchant ships suspected of violaUSS ting the agreement. Chancellorsville crew members questioned 25 ships, boarded three Also during the deployment, Nelsen's ship participated in several multinational exercises with forces ijff) from Canada, France, Great Britain, Singapore, and Thailand. Helicopters from Nelsen's ship flff3 flew 925 hours in support of ongoing international operations in the Persian Gulf. The helicopters were able to locate and identify suspected fllf) vessels at long range. While spending 125 days at sea, flffl Nelsen and fellow sailors also visited American Samoa, Australia, eftf) Bahrain, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. 13 SIMISTERS won home of Helen decorated with Christmas items and everyone was warmly greeted as members of 'he lift) aid diverted one. That are different - ymniTi 'y The lovely Thiriot was CompCet es 0verseas deployment 5$ C03 for Christmas Tarty StfiocCes VaCCey son-in-la- w, A wonderful dinner and family visit was enjoyed by all. TtPWMeet While in port, sailors from Nelsen's ship volunteered their free time to deliver books and supplies to local schools. Mobile and flexible, Nelsen's ship is equipped with some of the latest high tech radar, sonar and communications equipment. The 563-foot-lo- ship ng carries Tomahawk cruise missiles and can travel nearly 700 miles a day, giving it a tremendous offensive capa- bility. Nelsen's involvement in the deployment is an example of how U.S. sailors are serving around the world from the Persian Gulf and Western Pacific Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Whether projecting power ex' delivering humanitarian assistance from the sea, these highly trained naval forces provide a unique forward presence and option, which can be Withdrawn quickly when no longer crisis-respon- se needed. The 1985 graduate of Patrick Henry School, High of Minneapolis, joined the Navy in September, 1985. FOR SALE Pool table 3.5' X 7'. One Inch slate bed. It. walnut finish, 112 years old. sale for Complete que. accessories and cover. Paid M650 will 1100. Also, clarinet 50 trumpet 300. Cal 336-213- 5. and |