Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Mission Call
Here are Grandma and Grandpa's original mission call. This is so cool because they are both signed by Spencer W. Kimball, it isn't just a generic stamp, they are his actual signature! I am off to the Family History Center! I hope Addison behaves herself. Wish I could get these bigger!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Special church teachers I remember
Brother Frank Brady is one of the outstanding teachers that I remember. I had been inactive most of my teen years and early adult life. I remember Brother W. Fred Haynie coming to my home shortly after I was married and telling me that he would be by to pick me up for Priesthood meeting. He did this several times and also told me no one would ask me to do anything until I was ready. I appreciated this man. The Manassa Ward is the only Ward i have been a member of.
Membership in the Church & callings
I was blessed on June 6, 1920 by Swen Peterson in Manassa Colorado. I was baptized on August 5, 1928 by Charles S. Schofield in Manassa Colorado. I was confirmed on August 5, 1928 by Joseph McKenzie.
I was called to be a counselor for J Carl Thomas as Superintendent. Marcelle Dunn was the other counselor. A few years later I as called to be Superintendent with Horace King and Warren Weston as counselors. The hamburger stand for the 24th of July was one of the Sunday School's responsibilities along with keeping the organization running smoothly. I worked with Mutual for a while with some of the younger boys. I served in the Mutual presidency for the young men for a time.
I served as a stake missionary around 1965. I served in the Bishopric as a counselor to Bishop Donald J. Jarvies. I was called to be ward financial clerk and was released from that position in June 1980. For a short time in 1981 I served as ward historical clerk. In late 1981 my wife and I were both called again to be Stake Missionaries.
I was called to be a counselor for J Carl Thomas as Superintendent. Marcelle Dunn was the other counselor. A few years later I as called to be Superintendent with Horace King and Warren Weston as counselors. The hamburger stand for the 24th of July was one of the Sunday School's responsibilities along with keeping the organization running smoothly. I worked with Mutual for a while with some of the younger boys. I served in the Mutual presidency for the young men for a time.
I served as a stake missionary around 1965. I served in the Bishopric as a counselor to Bishop Donald J. Jarvies. I was called to be ward financial clerk and was released from that position in June 1980. For a short time in 1981 I served as ward historical clerk. In late 1981 my wife and I were both called again to be Stake Missionaries.
Priesthood dates & blessings
I was ordained a deacon on April 7, 1935 by Thales H. Haskell in the Manassa ward of the San Luis Stake. I was ordained a Priest on September 3, 1950 by Norris D. Anderson. The first person I baptised was Ella Brady.
I was ordained an Elder on November 30, 1964 by EL Ray Christensen.
I was ordained a High Priest on May 29, 1971 by Robert W. Garris.
I recieved my Patriarchal blessing at the age of 59, it was given to me by Patriarch LaVere Bagwell on December 16, 1979.
My three sons have received both that Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood. I have had the privilege of administering to members of my family when they have been ill. I have been able to give my children special blessings when they have gone away to school or had a special need of some kind.
The power of the Priesthood is important in our home. Our children always pray about decisions that need to be made. We always administer to the sick in our family.
I was ordained an Elder on November 30, 1964 by EL Ray Christensen.
I was ordained a High Priest on May 29, 1971 by Robert W. Garris.
I recieved my Patriarchal blessing at the age of 59, it was given to me by Patriarch LaVere Bagwell on December 16, 1979.
My three sons have received both that Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthood. I have had the privilege of administering to members of my family when they have been ill. I have been able to give my children special blessings when they have gone away to school or had a special need of some kind.
The power of the Priesthood is important in our home. Our children always pray about decisions that need to be made. We always administer to the sick in our family.
Modes of transportation
Horse and buggy days
1929 Chevrolet was my first car
I went sight seeing over Albuquerque for my first plane ride in about 1940
I rode a hospital plane from France to England during Second World War
My wife and I went to Frankfurt, Germany in 1980 to visit our son-in-law and daughter. We rode on a Boeing 747.
I rode on troop trains when I was in the Army in the Second World War
I rode in a troop ship from New York to England during the Second World War. I rode in a ship home from Europe.
1929 Chevrolet was my first car
I went sight seeing over Albuquerque for my first plane ride in about 1940
I rode a hospital plane from France to England during Second World War
My wife and I went to Frankfurt, Germany in 1980 to visit our son-in-law and daughter. We rode on a Boeing 747.
I rode on troop trains when I was in the Army in the Second World War
I rode in a troop ship from New York to England during the Second World War. I rode in a ship home from Europe.
Historical events
Built a new chapel in Manassa at it was dedicated in 1963.
The Arizona Temple was redone and we went down for the dedication.
I have seen better methods of heating and cooling. Solar heating is the newest I've seen along with wind generators. We have gone from hand washing machine to the gasoline washing machine to powered washing machine to automatic electric washing machine.
We had to go to town to watch TV. We couldn't get tv at the ranch. Finally in the early 60's we got a set but it wasn't very good and we only had 1 station. In 1976 we bought a new color set and put our antenna on the mountain and got good reception.
We saw the first satellite and we could go outside at night and watch it pass over the Valley. We saw the first men land on the moon. Now they have sent the Columbia space ship up and brought it back several times.
The Arizona Temple was redone and we went down for the dedication.
I have seen better methods of heating and cooling. Solar heating is the newest I've seen along with wind generators. We have gone from hand washing machine to the gasoline washing machine to powered washing machine to automatic electric washing machine.
We had to go to town to watch TV. We couldn't get tv at the ranch. Finally in the early 60's we got a set but it wasn't very good and we only had 1 station. In 1976 we bought a new color set and put our antenna on the mountain and got good reception.
We saw the first satellite and we could go outside at night and watch it pass over the Valley. We saw the first men land on the moon. Now they have sent the Columbia space ship up and brought it back several times.
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