Interesting Personalities

JOHN H. ANDERSON

Although John H. Anderson is nearing 77 years of age, his hair is thick and has a
wave in it; he is vigorous mentally and physically, still active in business and church affairs;
and his hobby, besides cultivating beautiful flowers, is to scout around the country with
members of his family -- a recreation custom he has maintained for the past 40 years!

BUSINESS MAN
Mr. Anderson was recently re-elected president of the Logan First National Bank for
his twenty-fifth consecutive year.  He is vitally interested in the welfare of the institution,
which, under expert supervision and administration, has marked steady growth since its
founding.  The bank enjoyed one of its best years in 1940.
A number of colorful experiences has been crowded into the life of John H.
Anderson.  He is a native Loganite, was born in a log cabin September 24, 1864 -- just
five years after the original settlers crossed the Logan river and marked off a village.  His
career includes being a farmer, temple worker, mercantilist, bank president, mayor, bishop,
high councilman, president of a foreign mission, and president of the stake home mission.

NOTES GROWTH OF CITY
Parents were Johannes and Johanna Anderson of Swedish descent, who settled in
Logan one year after its settlement.  John's fondest memories include watching the growth
of the city from a patch of log cabins to its present size.
"I remember the old meeting house that stood across the street from the First
National Bank, " he reminisced.  "North of that was the old Bowery -- some posts and
pine stringers covered with willows and limbs.  Here the people gathered to hear President
Brigham Young and the apostles when they'd come to Logan.  I remember seeing
President Young on several occasions."
Mr. Anderson worked on his father's farm until he was 18, then fulfilled a mission to
Sweden.  When he returned, the Logan Temple had been completed, and he was called on
a three-year mission as a temple worker.
Clerk in the Logan Z. C. M. I., rancher near Weston, manager of the Z. C. M. I.
grocery department -- they preceded his setting up business for himself in 1893 on Main
Street near the Prescription Drug of today.  Later he moved to the Z. C. M. I. building --
now housing the First National Bank -- and then built the present Anderson 
and Sons store on North Main.

DIRECTOR IN 1902
John H. Anderson was invited to become a director of the First National Bank in
1902, served as vice president for five years, and was elected president in 1917.  He was
mayor of Logan city for a term in 1909, and has always been a firm supporter of worthy
civic enterprise.
His church positions are many; He has been president of the Fourth ward YMMIA,
bishop of Mendon ward, bishop of Logan Fourth ward from 1913 to 1917, president of
the Swedish mission from 1925 to 1926, president of the Cache stake home mission for 20
years, president of the Scandinavian organization for 20 years, a class teacher in many
capacities.  He has been for years, and is at present an ardent temple worker and a member
of the Cache stake high council.
He and wife Annie Eliason Anderson have been married 55 years last November 18,
and are proud of their fine family of eight: John of River Heights, Joseph of Logan,
Charlotte Larsen of Salt Lake City, Luella Hickman of Berkeley, Woodruff of Springville,
Melvin E. of Idaho Falls, Merrill of Salt Lake City and Marie Curtis of Cokeville.

Added Notes: Mr. and Mrs. Anderson both love flowers, and in the summer Mr.
Anderson spends countless hours cultivating his flower beds.  His dahlias last season
caused wide comment throughout the valley . . .
One who has known Mr. Anderson intimately in business and religious work, Alma
Sonne, executive vice-president of the First National Bank and president of Cache stake,
has this to say:
"John H. Anderson's entire life is a demonstration of the qualities that make for
success and happiness.  Sound in Judgment, constructive in purpose, safe and dependable
in business, loyal and active in the church, he is properly regarded as a pillar of strength in
the community.       
                                        By R. N.