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Show SPRING CITY By Special Correspondence Robert A. Brough Passes Away At Home of Son at Tooele Robert A. Brough passed away Friday night at the home of a son, Floyd Brough at Tooele, U-tah. U-tah. I He was born July 24, 1S59 in Lehi, Utah, a son of George and Elizabeth Hudson Brough. The faimly moved to this city while he was still young. His parents were early colonizers of these pioneer communities. Because I this settlement was broken up with raids by the Indians the , faimly, along with others, moved to Ephraim for a short time for protection. They later returned to Spring City where he has since lived. Mr. Brough married Caroline Behunion November 26, 1885. She passed away a few months ago. He has been active in church organizations, servings as a visiting visit-ing teacher for years and as a head district teacher, also a counselor coun-selor in the Elders Quorum. At present he was a member of the High Priests Quorum and very diligent in attending his quorum and other meetings. He was a farmer by occupation. Of the first Brough family in Utah he was the last living member. mem-ber. Surviving are three sons, Loran and Lance Brough, Spring City; Floyd Brough, Tooele, Utah and a daughter, Mrs. Frank Larsen of Fairview. There are 10 living grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. grand-children. . . Funeral services were held in the ward chapel, Monday afternoon after-noon with Floyd Draper of the ward Bishopric conducting. The choir sang, "Resting Now From Care and Sorrow," conducted by I.Irs. Geneva Justesen and Mrs. Olga Black as accompanist. Prayer was offered by John Petersen, Peter-sen, The choir sang, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." The first speaker, William E. Robinson, spoke of his life long acquaintance and friendship with the deceased. Said he had helped him with the first welfare work and was a teacher in the ward until a month ago. The first community Post Office was kept by his father. The family members were industrious and lived at peace with their neighbors. neigh-bors. Mr. Brough had endured many hardships for the Gospel and was next to the oldest man in the city. Mrs. Rose Schofield sang a vical solo, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." Speaker James W. Blain of the North Sanpete Stake Presidency spoke of his appreciation of Brother Brough's work and how he kept on in spite of handicaps. Said he expressed life in what he did. Very few of us have deeds that overshadow our words, but he had. He loved his wife and children and hoped the children would honor their father by following fol-lowing his example. Closing remarks were given by Floyd Draper, who spoke of Mr. Brough being married almost 60 years. He said everyone has so much sorrow in their lives, even our Savior, and spoke of the Resurrection and the belief of Mr. Brough in regards to it. The closing song, "Nearer My God To Thee," was sung by the choir and the closing prayer was offered by George Allred. Interment was in the City cemetery, cem-etery, under the direction of the Jacobs Mortuary of Mt. Pleasant. The ward Primary association sponsored a children's Halloween party Wednesday evening in the Ward Amusement Hall. The children chil-dren enjoyed dancing and participating par-ticipating in a grand march for those in costume. Very outstanding outstand-ing unique and colorful costumes were worn by the youngsters. Mrs. Iva Aken and Mrs. Vera Downard had charge of the marching and entertainment with Mrs. Nellie Blain and Mrs. LoRee Hickman chairman of the decorating and refreshments. Mrs. Emma Zabriskie entertained enter-tained the following at a hot turkey dinner November 1, the occasion being her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kellerstruss, Mr. Church, Mrs. Janie Jack and Mr. John Hanfern of Salt Lake City, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, Thomp-son, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Groner, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Sorensen, Mr. and Mrs. Void Sorensen, Mrs. Earl Allred and son, Don and Mrs. Ruth Osborne, all of Spring City. A very nice time was had by all. Dale Justesen, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Justesen, Juste-sen, fell from his horse Thursday .and received a broken leg. I The monthly meeting of the Id. U. P. was held Monday afternoon after-noon at the home of Mrs. Ruth Osborne. Mrs. Lorna Jensen gave the lesson on "Early Pioneer Medicines." Mr;:. Osborne serve .1 refreshments to the members in attendance. i Lyle Blain left Saturday for New Jersey, following a month's jfurlotigh after overseas duty. He 'is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James jw. Blain. Pvt. Ned Allred is home on furlough, after several months I training at Camp Fannin, Texas. He reports next to Fort Ord, California. Cali-fornia. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal AllreQ. Mr. and Mr. Allen Reid Black 3.xe at .present visitors in Salt i Lake City. (Continued nn last page.) I SPRING CITY I By Special" Correspondence (Continued from first page.) Mrs. Reid H. Allred held a birthday party Friday evening for her daughter, Leone. A large group of children were in attendance. attend-ance. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Allred. Mrs. Eva Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. George Allred, Miss Manett Allred, Mr. and Mrs. Willis All-red, All-red, Mr. and Mrs. Reid H. Allred of this city, and Mrs. Lawrence Larsen of Fairview spent Sunday-afternoon Sunday-afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Kimber at Provo. Mr. George Kimber was accidently hit by a car Thursday and passed away Saturday. He is a son-in-. law of-Gilbert E. Nyberg of this citv- , j Mrs. Erma Edmunds received critical injuries in a car wreck or accident Saturday evening in Salt Lake City. Her mother, Mrs. Elgant Covert and Delon Covert went to see her Sunday and Mrs. . Covert will remain there until her condition improves. Mrs. Laura Peterson had as week end visitors Mr. and Mrs. Hembrough, her daughter, Mrs. - Floris Brown and grandson, Allen Kidd, all of Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Otto J. Sorensen '. and Chester Arthur, also visited at the home of Mrs. Sorensen's mother, Mrs. Laura Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Larwrence Larsen Lar-sen and boys visited Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reid : H. Allred. Mr. and Mrs. Gregson Schofield of Salt Lake City were local visitors vis-itors Sunday. Neal J. Peterson, who has served six years in the United States Army and Navy, has now received his discharge and has found employment in Salt Lake City. He served overseas for 32 months, being assigned first to Australia, then to New Guinea, and finally served for six months j in the Philippine Islands. He is very happy to be home and hopes the. future will be peaceful as war brings nothing but trouble to all. Mrs. Harry Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Monte Nordstrom and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mower of Fairview visited Monday at the home of '. Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman and Mrs. Mary K. Allred. Mr. Olive Bond of Heber, Utah visited her nephew, John H. Coleman Cole-man and family Sunday and Monday. She as accompanied by a son, daughter and grandson. grand-son. Other visitors at the Coleman Cole-man home were Mr. and Mrs. Giles and son of Manti, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Allred and grandson grand-son of Fountain Green. Visitors at the home of Mrs. Grace Neilsen over the week end were Mrs. Francis Synder of Salt Lake, Sgt.. and Mrs. Ned Stofi'ard of Clear Field, Utah. Mrs. Ada Wh'tley of Salt Lake City visited Sunday with Mrs. Grace B. Allred. She also came to attend the funeral service of Robert A. Brough. Mrs. Everett Larsen of Salt Lake City visited Sunday in this city. Mrs. Val Brotherson of Moroni spent Sunday visiting her mother, moth-er, Mrs. Maria J. Allred and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hennefer and family of Salt Lake were visitors Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jensen. Bert Brewster of Salt Lake City visited at Lynn Barney's home during the Pheasant hunting hunt-ing season. The ward Relief Society conference con-ference was held Sunday evening in the ward chapel. Songs were furnished by the Singing Mothers chorus, conducted by Mrs. Geneva Gen-eva Justesen. Opening song, "Oh Glorious Day of Promise." Prayer was offered by Floyd Draper. The chorus sang, "The Wintery Day." The presentation of officers of-ficers was made by Mrs. Jennie Brotherson. Introduction was made of the Relief society Work Committee, by Mrs. Grace B. Allred: Readings, Read-ings, "A Quilt,- by Mrs. Ruth Osborne; "An Apron,'' by Mrs. Emma Sorensen; "The Tablecloth," Table-cloth," by Mrs. Mamie Allred; "The Rag Rug," by Mrs. Hilda Jensen; "The Pailsley Shawl," by Mrs. Anena Allred. Song,, Ladies Trio, "Peace I Leave With You," Mrs. Iva Aiken, Mrs. Francis Osborne, Mrs. Leona Terry, Mrs. Lafern Jensen, Mrs. Lola Watson and Mrs. Olga Black. Talk, "The Contribution of the Work Committee and Visiting Vis-iting Teachers to the Relief Society," So-ciety," by Bishop E. B. Terry. Talks, Mrs. Minnie D. Barney and Mrs. Helena Bunnell. Chorus, "The Lord's Prayer." Benediction, by Doyle Madsen. Stake officers from Mt. Pleasant Pleas-ant in attendance were: Mrs. Minnie Reutishauser and Mrs. Harold Winkler. Mrs. Grace Neilsen, in a recent letter from her son, Jeddie, learned he was then in Chungking, Chung-king, China. He is a member of the Navy. Among the Service Boys now returning home and to whom we extend a hearty welcome, are: Cpl. Wilbur Baxter and Pfc. Spencer Thompsen, who have been in the service for four years and 7 months. They left with the Utah National Guard, March 17, 1941, and received training at San Luis Obrspo, California; Fort Lewis, Washington; Camp Forrest, Tenn.; Camp Polk, La. They left for overseas duty in February, 1944 and have been in England, France, Wales, Germany, Ger-many, and Austria. They were members of the Third Army and wear the Four Battle Stars for 'operatons in France and Germany. Ger-many. Wilbur is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Baxter and Spencer is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Thompsen. Pfc. Willard Sorensen, son or Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sorensen, is home on furlough from Camp rnnk. California. Francis Schofield left Wednesday Wednes-day with the group of inductees, who left form this county on Wednesday. Results of the Spring City election elec-tion held Tuesday, November 6th are: Republican ticket: Mayor Charles A. Thompsen, 130; for Councilman, 4-year term, Willard Hansen, 114; for Coucilmen, 2-year 2-year term, Godfrey Larsen, 129, Doyle Olsen, 106, Leonard Sorensen Soren-sen 143; for Recorder, Ralph Chr'stensen, 119; and for Treasurer, Treas-urer, Ethelyne Anderson, 115. The Democratic ticket results were: For Mayor, Hyrum Jensen, 125- for Coucilman, 4-year term, Royal L. Allred, 141; for councilman, council-man, 2-year term, Odell Blam, 127- Hugh Jensen, 136; Alfred Nielsen, 116; for Recorder, Henry Blain, 136; for Treasurer, Vera I. Downard, 140. Brigham Y. Allred returned home Monday after spending l T.o wioiincr in ftfllt bt'vciai uajo viitiiifc, Lake City with relatives. Mrs. A. M. Thompson entertained enter-tained last Friday for her daughter daugh-ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Stansfield, who were home on a two weeks vacation, the first in two and a half years. Mri Stansfield has been building and designing air planes and Bombers Bomb-ers for the U. S. Government for the past four years. Those present pres-ent lor the occasion were Mrs. Star'-field's sisters and their husbands, hus-bands, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Ben-nion, Ben-nion, Salt Lake City; Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Harmon, Nephi, Utah; Mr. and Mrs. Grant Draper, Moroni; Mo-roni; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Shepherd, Shep-herd, Mt. Pleasant, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stoker, Royal, Utah. |