f Utah Pioneers | > « v. Six Trees ) : 1 om -* - ‘ 7 or “> ‘ s . ' x -s the to so we can let people know that we are proud of our state and its flag. “Also in response to the request of Governor Rampton that we plant one million trees this year andatthe request of Kate B, Carter, president of the Central Camp of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers in Salt Lake City, we contacted President Keith Little and Commissioner Paul Toone, for permission to donate trees to be planted on the Stake Center and Riverside Park grounds. “This was granted and we consulted with Lorin ours . ae y pr county eT ence This act was sponsored by oo Te On Friday, April Ollowing 23 at ergreen tree planting ceremony and program, Beginning at the newStake Center grounds, the County Camp, Mt, Joy Camp andthe Morgan Camp Daughters of. The Utah Pioneers, will eac donate and plant an Ever tree. The group will then move to the Riverside City Park _-where three more-trees-will be planted commemorating and honoring our devoted Pioneers. in this Bicenten-_ nial year. “ey <——.- A the trees ae 1e.p Kilbourn. to planting park’s outdoor theater, _ Where the dedicatory services will take place. The program outlined will be the Pledge of Allegience and Flag ceremony, Song, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Welcome and presentation of trees by County Captain Gry ace Kilbourn follo wed by th @ Song, “Tree s,” Dedicatory Prayer, Emma Harding, All come, the public is invited, Immediately following the pr ogram all DUP members are to remain a few minutes for a special meeting. -members and the public to attend the Bicentennial Ev- 2 two me _ they will all convene at the 10 a.m., the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers invite Breen the to ways weak way vn fill anCre an important office.—Grace B. Grace Emma Harding, Emmeline Florence, . Smith Mary and Tonks Kilburn, Flora County engaged in planting aos _ Riverside Park, are from left: $ DUP Plans To Plant Tree Apr. donated to sing for us and they sang two numbers, “Down in the Sally Gardens” and “I Heard a Forest Praying”, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. | A beautiful dedicatory prayer was offered by Daughter Emma Hardingand the meeting was adjourned. The two Camp members remained for a special meeting to elect new county officers. AS my term of office is finished, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have been SO sg * We ee, his chorus the Utah Federation of Wothe Morgancamp. The others and he designater the spots, were purchased from the Don men’s Clubs, and brought to helped to Sele em, and Anderson evergreen tree the attention of the Legisdug the holes ‘forthem to be farm in Porterville. lature by special committee planted. We are happy to present appointed for that purpose. “We chose the BlueSpruce these trees and the flag to “This beautiful tree is nabecause it is the Utah State Commissioner Paul Toone tive of the Rocky Mountains Tree. I have wondered why who is also representing and abounds throughout Utah, this tree was chosen, I have Pres. Little, and Mayor Durflourishing especially in the always associated the Blue rant who could not attend, Uintah Mountains and the Spruce, with Colorado, and southeast portion of the so that all of the people.in I found that I was not the the county can enjoy them and state.”--Unquote.” only one who didn’t know. The Morgan County camp we wish to thank all who have After some searching! found helped in any way to make is donating one tree to the the following account in one this event possible. Stake Center, and one to the of our own books, ‘TreaCommissioner Toone acRiverside Park. The Mt. Joy sures of Pioneer History,’ cepted the trees and flagand camp and the Morgan camp compiled by Kate B. Carter. are alsc paestl one tree a thanked the Daughters for Quote--“The Blue Spruce was named the official state — pioneer forefathers. and Frerside Park, eis tree of Utah by legislative Mr. Pace had kindly actrees in all. Marie Tonks enactment February 17, 1932. a. one, The Bicentennial program held April 23, 1976 by the _ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers; flag ceremony and pledge of allegiance was conducted by Deleen Sommers. - President Grace B. Kilbourn of the Morgan County Daughters of the Utah Pioneers conducted the meeting and welcomed Commissioner Paul Toone, Mr. Dean Pace and Bert Dickson and all of the Daughters present. “We are very happy to welcome all of you here today to help us in this bicentennial program, I hope youhave noticed the Utah State flag flying from the flag pole out there. We haven’t had one in the county, So as_ we bought ~ eink R. Olsen, left, Gov. David S. Monson sad Lt. plant a uns near in honor the State of Kate B. Capitol Carter. ~ 7 Capitol Tree Planting Honors Kate Carter ~ Members of the Daughters of the - chestnut tree. camps are organized and, Utah Pioneers Monday planted a operating. ‘So just such a tree was planted in tree on the State Capitol grounds to Mrs. Carter, said Mrs. Olsen, her name by DUP President honor the foremost tree planter of the DUP: Emma R. Olsen David S. Monson, the late Kate B. Carter. Mrs. Carter, who died Sept. 8, 1976, had for decades spearheaded Mrs. Olsen tree plantings to honor prominent ing began in Utah men and women, and favored since planted most the ruby red flowering horse . the several ' and — Lt. Gov. had encouraged the plantings to keep alive the spirit of the pioneers who treasured greenery and sac-. noted the tree plant-_ rificed personal comfort so valu- . 1901 and the DUP has thousands of trees in states where 7 DUP able seedlings and starts could be> kept alive in arduous wagon jour: ; neys to Utah from the east. LN |