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Show Orval Carter grand marshall Orval L. Carter, retired Pleasant Grove businessman, will serve as the Gran'1 Marshall of the Strawberry Days Parades on Thursday, June 19, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.- ...pro was selected from several nominees by the Strawberry-Days Committee for past service rendered ren-dered to the community. Orval was born in Glenwood, Sevier County, on August 19, 1904, to LeRoy and Annie Marie Larsen Carter. He is the oldest of 11 children. Experience became his best teacher, but the most memorable lessons were taught by his father - that of being thrifty, thorough and frugal. At a very early age, work was his way of life. He found a job with the Utah and Idaho Railroad, but as often as possible he returned to Orem to visit a sister and friends. He married Caroline Shoell on Oct. 10, 1924 in Provo. Twelve children graced their union - Dale, Mrs. Max (Melba) Houlz, Leo, Earl, Leonard, Boyd (deceased), Leland, Gene, Mrs. Marvin (Joyce) Smith, LeRoy, Mrs. Paul (Carolyn) Peacock, all of Pleasant Grove, and For economic reasons - 12 children did not seem to come cheaper by the dozen - the need for more money to support a large family caused him to establish a service station business. His expert talents have not been entirely self centered, for he has contributed immensely in the building and planning of our community. His projects are many, including the bowery at the swimming pool park and the fine Sportsman and Lions Center. Those who have worked beside him know of his energy and dependability. He served on the board of directors of the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce and is now a lifetime member. He is an avid sportsman who loves to hunt and fish. After the death of his beloved Caroline, he met and married Violet O. Cluff. Many organizations have moved forward with great zeal in our community. Orval Carter stands as a credit to the Sportsman Club, the Lions Club, the Executive Scouting Committee and the Pleasant Grove Chamber of Commerce. Orval Carter Gary of Salt Lake City. They lived in Bingham, Keetley, McCormick and Lindon, where farming and peddling produce began his business activities. He later moved, to Pleasant Grove where he made a livelihood trucking coal, along with hay and fruit. |