OCR Text |
Show Open house to honor Velma Miller Comer on 80th birthday t If 111 Velma Miller Comer will be honored at an open house for her 85th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 2, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 205 N. 100 West, American Fork. All friends and relatives are invited in-vited to drop by. Mrs. Comer was born Dec. 25, 1902 at American Fork to John F. and Caroline Schow Miller. She graduated from American Fork High School and attended the University of Utah, receiving her teachers degree. She met Elden Comer of Lehi at the university and married him on Sept. 19, 1925. They resided in Tooele where Elden was employed, later moving to American Fork and then to Lehi where she has resided ever since. In the 1960's, the Comers traveled around the world and visited many islands. She was president of the North Utah County Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for 12 years. She has two sons and a daughter, Paul Comer and Frank Comer, both Lehi, and Caroline Palmer, Salt Lake City. Her husband died in April of 1974, after an accident that left him an invalid for 18 years. She has been a hard worker and industrious, teaching school in Circleville and Midway, and helping to raise and sell turkeys on the ranch. She also helped manage the well driller which was Elden and her's business. The open house is being given at the home of Mrs. Jack Walker (Lillie), a sister. She is being assisted by Idona May, also sister, Mrs. Palmer, and daughters-in-law, Tammy Comer and Francis Comer. No gifts please. Velma Miller Comer |