This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAGE Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/235 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., March 21, 1924, page 7 HANS LAGE IS NOW IN 78TH YEAR Hans Lage celebrated his birthday doubly last Tuesday, when at noon he partook of a big turkey dinner with his children and a few intimate friends. The large birthday cake, beautifully decorated with violets, was made by his daughter, Mrs. Emma Koberg. In the evening he was taken entirely by surprise, when his old friends and neighbors, 47 in number, walked in to help him start his 78th year in a jolly way. The immense pyramidal angel food birthday cake, decorated with its 78 candles, intertwined with evergreens, was so beautiful that it was admired by all. It was the culinary and artistic work of Mrs. Martin Dragseth and Mrs. Herbert Vannier. Mr. Lage was again presented with a carving knife and requested to cut, but the cake was so large that he had to ask for help. There was more than enough for a generous slice for all present. Hans Lage came to Hood River over 48 years ago on the 4th day of March and took up the homestead, on which place he still lives. He had seen Hood River Valley develop from the primeval forest into its present high state of cultivation. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.