1956: Granger Organizes Over-Jordan Chapter of SUP

1956: Granger Organizes “Over-Jordan” Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers

In 1956, the Granger community organized a new chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers, with national president Horace A. Sorensen presiding over the meeting. The group chose the name “Over-Jordan Chapter” in honor of the area's original pioneer designation.

The founding officers of the Over-Jordan Chapter were:

• W.A. Newman – President

• I.B. Morgan – First Vice President

• Stanley W. Bawden – Second Vice President

• J. Leonard Harman – Secretary-Treasurer

• Ashael F. Eldredge – Historian

• Edwin R. Winder – Chaplain

At the meeting, Mr. Sorensen also announced a national membership drive scheduled for October 18, noting that around 3,500 men were eligible to join the organization. The formation of the Over-Jordan Chapter reflected Granger's deep pioneer roots and the dedication of its residents to preserving that heritage.