VANISHING UTAHNSSpecial Tribute Accorded 17 Remaining PioneersSeventeen men and women, snowy haired and bent with years, were remembering the achievements of their youth Saturday, as tribute was paid to them at the annual Days of 47 luncheon honoring Utahs remaining pioneers.The luncheon, held at noonin Hotel Utah, was attended by Mayor and Mrs. Earl J. Glade and other civic and community leaders.THE 17 PIONEERS represented the 58 remaining residents of Utah who were born in or entered the state between 1847 and 1869. The 58 are all who remain of more than 80, 000 persons who made their way to Utah by ox team and handcart before the advent of the railroad.Paying tribute to them, Joseph L. Wirthlin, presiding bishop, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, lauded the leadership of Brigham Young and the early church leaders, describing them as great and inspired men. BUT, HE ADDED, great men only achieve greatness because they have great followers, and I dont believe any leader in history had followers more devoted, more sacrificing or more courageous than did those early church leaders.Pointing out that their ranks are dwindling, Mr. Wirthlin pleaded for preservation of the handiwork of the pioneers buildings and other relics as tangible links with the great heritage of the past.Other speakers included Mayor Glade, Joseph L. Chandler, president, Days of 47, and Moroni Olsen, Utah born motion picture and stage star, who read America.ELDEST PIONEER attending the luncheon was Mrs. Ruth May Fox, 100. Others are Mrs. Amy White Barnes, 93; Fredrick Thomas Bradshaw, 96; Mrs. Agnes G. Branch, 94; Mrs. Minnie P. Brown, 89; Mrs. Hilda Erickson, 95; Mrs. Christina G. Ericson, 89; Mrs. Harriet P. S. Clawson, 87; James Sidney Willis Frame, 89; Mrs. Elizabeth S. Fullmer, 88; Niels Oscar Gyllenskog, 96; Mrs. Victoria D. Harper, 93; James E. Hart, 97; Parley P. Jones, 87; Mrs. Selena B. Kelsey, 90; Mrs. May Clarke Rigby, 91, and Mrs. Alice N. Sears, 90.James E. Hart At 97, honored with other pioneers.