It is now Dec. 23rd. Prophet Joseph Smith’s birthday anniversary. All summer I have failed to add any to this record. In fact, not much has happened, except of course long hours and work at the service station. Oh yes, we have done some remodeling on our home, a new roof and porch, a new door and walk. It is now all decorated up for Christmas and really looks nice. We also bought my sister Mary Elizabeth’s bedroom set. It is a beautiful thing.
On Aug. 26th, having worked long and hard mother and I decided to take a day or two off. We drove to Cheyenne Wyo. And a nice day we had just taking our time. Next day we went up into the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visited Rushmore National Monument, the presidents monument carved in the mountain side. It was a thrill. That night we attended the great Passion play at Spearfish South Dakota. Words cannot describe this marvelous production of the Crucifixion of the Savior. Next day we drove through Northern Wyo. and stayed at “Old Faithful” in Yellowstone Park. There is much beautiful scenery in northern Wyo. Next day we drove home, stopping at Morgan on our way. Burt and Allen Baird took care of the station while we were gone. It did us a lot of good.
From Aug. 29th until Dec. 2nd it was all work and no play again. On that day at seven in the evening, mother, Donna and I left for San Francisco Calif. to pick up Bert Fisher who is returning from Korea. Traveled all night and arrived at Chas and Iva Turners in Oakland at 5: o’clock next day. We, however, had spent some time in Sacramento going through the capitol bldg. and also at Travis Air Force Base where Bert was supposed to land, but he wasn’t there. This was Thursday and he didn’t get in until Midnight on Saturday, having flown all the way from Japan in about 24 hours flying time. Almost the same length of time that it took us to drive from Heber to Oakland. This is truly a day of miracles. He had traveled 7,000 miles and we 800.
Sunday Dec. 6th
Lona and I attended church with Iva and enjoyed it very much. In the afternoon we drove over the Bay Bridge to San Francisco and took in some of the sights. We went to the zoo but it was so cold we didn’t enjoy it very much.
Monday Dec. 7th
Left Iva’s about 7: A.M. and drove to South Gate near Los Angeles. Had a very nice day. Arrived at Mae and Leo’s about 5: P.M. and found them and their two little boys, Larry and Ray, very well.
Tuesday Dec. 8th
Bert, Donna, Lona and I drove to Santa ana. Visited with Mr. and Mrs Rone turner and Mr. and Mrs. Faye Van Wagoner. Also some of the Donna and Bert’s friends. Drove out to El Toro Air Force Base.
Wednesday Dec. 9th
We all drove up through Los Angeles to the new Mormon temple that is being built. Watched work on it for a while. Went through the new mission home that occupies part of the temple block. Sister Alvin winters, who is cook there, showed us through. It is certainly a nice place. This visit is just two days before the cornerstone laying ceremony took place there. We visited with Jim and Verla Simpson at Inglewood, Verla is my niece. At about 6:30 we left for home. Drove all night and arrived home about 1: P.M. after visiting with Jay and Monta in Provo for a short time.
We found everything at home in very good condition. Betty had tended Donna’s children and Burt had stayed with Grant and Ruth.
Sunday Dec. 13th
In Sunday School Bro. Rulon Carlile asked me if I would give a talk in Sacrament meeting that night, which appointment I filled. Told of our trip through the black hills and attending the great Passion play.
Tuesday Dec. 15th
We put on the play Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”. I took the part of Scrooge. Everyone seemed to enjoy it very much. Bert Fisher took a picture of me in my makeup.
Sunday Dec. 20th
We put on “The Christmas Carol” again for the stake Relief Society.
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