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Show h MRS. ASHTON VERY ACTIVE AT AGE OF EIGHTY-THREE Stately, spry and in good health at the age of 83 is Mrs. Leslie Ashton of Vernal, who celebrated her birthday last Sunday at the home' of her son, Clair Ashton, in Roosevelt. A delicious dinner was served for the occasion and a good visit enjoyed by Mrs. Ashton Ash-ton with the Clair Ashtons and friends. Mrs. Ashton drove her own car to Roosevelt Sunday, returning to her home' in Vernal, Monday. She lives alone in her attractive seven-room seven-room home, doing all her own work and keeping up a beautifully landscaped yard, which has always al-ways been a beauty spot of the community. During the' winter she busies herself with her hobby of growing house plants, making her home a bower of flowers. In her earlier years Mrs. Ashton participated in several community organizations and was very active in civic work. She has never been too busy to call on shut-ins and sick friends, another outstanding hobby. While in Roosevelt Sunday, she visited several old - time friends. Mrs. Ashton is the' mother of three sons, Clair, who resides in Roosevelt; Lowe Ashton of Heber City;, and the late Rae Ashton, who was owner and manager of Leslie Ashton and Sons in Vernal. |