Salt Lake Tribune Dec 7th 53 THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, LIFE AT ITS RICHEST Noted Fairview Couple Near 75th Wedding Special to The Tribune FAIRVIEW, Sanpete County Attributing 75 years of happy married life to hard work, clean living and consideration for each other, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson will celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary Friday with open house from 3 to 8 p.m. at their home. They have lived to see a daughter, Mrs. Warren P. (Samelia) Shepherd of Mt. Pleasant observe her golden wedding in August, 1950. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were married Dec. 11, 1878, in the St. George Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. No Engagement Ring At that time engagement rings were not customary, but later he presented her with a gold band wedding ring. At the time of their marriage Miss Terry was working in the St. George Temple with her parents, and Mr. Peterson drove there with a wagon and horses, taking eight days each way. He hauled a load of grain south and sold it to pay for his trip. They settled in Fairview where they have spent their full life, with the exception of 10 years, from 1892 to 1902, in Indianola, Sanpete County, where he was called to preside over the LDS Ward as bishop. He also spent two years, from 1888 to 1890, in Virginia as a missionary for the church. 10 Children They are the parents of 10 sons and daughters of whom nine are still living. They are Mrs. Warren P. (Samelia) Shepherd and Andrew L. Peterson, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. William E. (Mary) Rigby, Mrs. Howard W. (Sarah) Rigby, Mrs. Alva (Arminta) Clement and Mrs. Merlin H. (Lucille) Madsen, Fairview; Laurin V. Peterson, Provo; Mrs. Joe (Mirl) Clark, Medford, Oregon, and LeRoy E. Peterson, Ephraim. All of their children have been married in L D S temples as have many of their 58 grandchildren of whom 49 are living. They also have 124 living greatgrandchildren and 16 great great grandchildren. Mr. Peterson, 93, was born at North Bend, now Fairview, Sept. 27, 1860, in a dugout, a son of Anders and Annie Maria Hansen Peterson. Many Experiences Varied are the pioneer experiences of the couple, and Mr. Peterson has figured as one of the most prominent men in Fairviews history having practiced as a dentist, musician, councilman, church official and farmer, though today he is retired. He served as counselor in the bishopric from 1906 to 1913, and as a member of the Ward genealogical committee for many years. He served as class leader in the Fairview South Ward high priest quorum and is still an active member of that quorum. He served as city councilman from 1885 to 1888 and again from 1918 to 1924. He was city treasurer from 1916 to 1918. He also served as secretary of the Fairview School District for 12 years. He served as secretary of the Sanpitch City Ditch Co. for 35 years. Drives Own Car He is still active and still drives his own automobile, and until just recently, rode his own bicycle. He reads well, even the finest print, without the aid of glasses. He recalls making a trip from Fairview to Green River by ox team and wagon, loaded with grain for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Co., while they were grading to lay the railroad east of Green River. Their team and wagon was ferried over and back across the Green River. In June of 1913 he suffered an electric shock in a lightning storm and suffered the loss of the use of one lung and an injury to his hand. Doctors told him the accident would shorten his life by 10 years. Mrs. Celestia M. Terry Peterson was born Dec. 28, 1860, in the old fort at Fairview, a daughter of Otis L. and Sarah Vail Howell Terry. Chicken or Egg Mrs. Peterson recalls attending her first school at the home of Mrs. Susann Brady who was the teacher. She remembers a humorous incident of her school days when the children had to keep quiet while the hens came in and laid eggs in the bottom of the cupboard and on the bed. Her days were well occupied as a pioneer mother, with few household conveniences to take care of the needs of her children. She has, however, found time to serve in the Relief Society through most of her married life and to do a great amount of temple work with her husband. She has also pieced many quilts and knit many yards of lace. She is enjoying fairly good health and together with Mr. Peterson is able to carry on many of her household duties. To the community they are Uncle Pete and Aunt Celestia, beloved by everyone. Her main pastime is reading and listening to the radio.