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Show Hundreds Attend Reunion Of Widtsoe Ghost Town Several hundred for mer residents of the old town of Widtsoe, and their descendants, held their annual reunion at Pine Lake Aug. 10 and 11. A program was held Friday night and Saturday morning, featuring entertainment from the days of the community. There were also games, history stories, dinners, genealogy and many other things going on as the group enjoyed the reunion. A bazaar and goodies were there for those who wanted to take something home with them. It was in 1937 that the last family moved from Widtsoe, a community that one time had 3300 residents in it, to find a better place in which to make a living, and today is Just a ghost town. One of the highlights was the showing of an old recipe book, 50 years old, that was used by the women who lived in the community. for all former residents, at Pine Lake. At that meeting they voted to hold a reunion every year, the second Friday and Saturday in August at Pine Lake. Pine Lake . was the place where they used to have all of their community parties and dances. Reed Reynolds has not missed one reunion since that time. The oldest man there was Barlo Elder, 82 years. Marie Sandburg, 78, was the oldest lady. The youngest baby was Jason Bybee, son of Mr, and Mrs. Aaron Bybee, and a great-grandson of Mrs. Sandburg. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Adair, were the most recently married and Mr. and Mrs. Barlo Elder had been married 57 years. Having the largest family present was the Steed family who presently live in Widtsoe. Prizes were given to these individuals by committee members. Barlo Elder and Frank Clawson were the champion horseshoe pitchers. Thirty-five years later it was decided that there should be a reunion held |