We went up to Ruth and Grant’s for a very lovely dinner.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
December 29th, 1953
Son Ken Jr. Left Long Beach Calif. on Carrier USS Rendova for cruise in the Far East.
December 25th, 1953
Christmas day and we have had every one of our children and grandchildren home and together for the first time in a long while. Even our son Ken Jr. was home on furlough from navy. We exchanged many nice gifts and had a good time. After they had all left Lona, Burt and I drove to Salt Lake by way of Provo Canyon, ate dinner and went to a show at the Center Theater, “Easy as Love.”
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
December 23, 1953
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.
Thursday, June 11, 1953
Betty and Burt stayed at the station while Mother and I attended Mary’s funeral. All of her brothers and sisters were there. They had very nice services. I dedicated the grave. Came home with sick headache.
Monday, June 8, 1953
My sister Mary E. died this morning at 7:30. May her soul rest in peace. She has suffered much in this life.
Friday, June 5th, 1953
About 10 A.M. I received a phone call from my brother Will saying we should go to Salt Lake General Hospital to see our sister, Mary Elizabeth, who was very ill so he and I went down. Just saw her about 5 minutes before they took her to the operating room.
May 30th, 1953
Mother, Burt, Betty, Donna and Kids & I drove to Morgan, took care of our graves and visited with the folks. Had a very nice dinner. Dean and Helen were there with their kids which made a very nice crowd. Had to hurry back in the afternoon and work at the station. It was a big day there.
Sunday, May 17th, 1953
In the afternoon we drove to Salt Lake to visit. We first went to Amy’s and then Lizzie’s (My sisters) Then we went up town and had dinner at the new Canton Café, a very nice place. Rudy Vallee and Co. occupied the table next to us but he didn’t recognize us. After dinner we visited with Helen & Dean & family. It was late when we got home. The hours at the station now are long and tiresome from 5:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Friday, May 15th, 1953
This week has been cold and wet and business has been very poor. Tonight we attended the “On Stage America” show. Miss Wilma Mair(?) won the talent contest.
Sunday, May 10th, 1953
This is mother’s day. The children gave mother some very lovely gifts. After we attended Stake Conference in the afternoon I took her to the Homestead for a chicken dinner. It was very nice. At night we went over to Park City 2nd ward where I was the speaker of the evening. My brother Will is bishop of this ward. Betty went over with us. After meeting we drove down and saw Afton who was laid up with a bad back.
Monday, May 3rd, 1953
During the past week we have had quite miserable weather. It has been snowing and been very cold. Wednesday we were down to the Salt Lake Temple all day. Our son Kenneth Jr. was married to Betty Jean Fillmore by Robert D. Young. We had a very lovely time. Several people from Midway went with us, as did Paul & Anna. Ken took our car and we came home with Paul and Anna. Burt was out to the station from 6:30 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Saturday night there was a reception for the newlyweds and we had a very good crowd and there were many lovely gifts.
Sunday at the request of Sister Chas. Broadbent I taught the missionary class in Sunday School.
Saturday the fishing season opened on Deer Creek Lake so business has been a little better at the station.April 27, 1953
During the past week we were on the job as usual. Monday morning our daughter had a baby boy in the Heber hospital. They are naming him Bryan Grant. I went to see them Wed. afternoon. Donna took the kiddies and went to Salt Lake Wed. until Friday. Ken Jr. came home on leave Saturday morning the 25th. He is going to get married on the 29th. Saturday night Lona and I drove to Devil Slide to Walt and Thora Ulrich’s to a birthday supper in honor of Lona’s Father’s birthday. We had a very nice supper and a good time visiting. Sunday afternoon we drove to Coalville to see LeRoy McMichael’s family. Sister McMichael having passed away. Drove around by Will & Afton’s on way home. Went to sacrament meeting, offered the benediction. Went to Ruth & Grant’s after meeting.
Forgot to mention that on Sunday April 19th we went over to Hoytsville to attend the dedication of their new chapel. We really had a lovely time. Pres. J. Ruben Clark Jr. was there to talk and offer the dedicatory prayer. Donna went over with us. We met many old friends.
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