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.
Favorite teachers & school memories
Mrs. Mary Van Fredenburg was one of my favorite teacher. Margaret Smith Chapman, Pauline King, and Howard Bird were special teachers in my school years. They were such good kind people and kind of took up for the poor kids.
I really disliked school so there wasn't anything outstanding about it. Everyone wanted me on their side if there was a fight. I was a heck of a fighter.
I really disliked school so there wasn't anything outstanding about it. Everyone wanted me on their side if there was a fight. I was a heck of a fighter.
Close Friend of Hubert Jack Smith
Donald Jensen, Filebeerto Dominquez, Alward Christensen, Donald Jarvies, Andres Dominquez, the Gibson boys.
Memories of Eveline Jack & James Hubert Smith by Jack Smith
Mother was a hard working woman. She was a good cook. She always had something for us to eat when we got home from school. Her hobby was fishing. We always had extra kids staying with us and Mother always had plenty for everyone to eat. Sh knew how to harness a horse and fasten it to a buggy so she could take the kids fishing.
I only remember Dad working on two jobs, the railroad and working in the hay. He made his living by trading. He was quite a trader. He loved horses. He loved to watch a good horse race. He was a religious man in a way. He didn't attend church but he was always willing to help someone in need. He lived a pretty clean life. For a time he did drink and use tobacco.
I only remember Dad working on two jobs, the railroad and working in the hay. He made his living by trading. He was quite a trader. He loved horses. He loved to watch a good horse race. He was a religious man in a way. He didn't attend church but he was always willing to help someone in need. He lived a pretty clean life. For a time he did drink and use tobacco.
Early childhood experiences
When I was 2 years old we homesteaded a place east of Sanford called the Jack Bend. We lived there about 2 years. I remember going to town and Dad letting me hold the horses reins. The horses name was Diamond. I used to hollar at the horse and say "damn" "ou" Dinna. I remember being upstairs looking downstairs by the chimney. I fell thru into a dishpan of water that was on the stove. Mom rescued me. We moved back to Manassa when I was about 4 years old. Thats when Mama sent me to Sunday School with a pair of girls bloomers on because I didn't have clean shorts. I was really embarrassed. Then Dad bought a ranch about a mile south of town, called the Scott Ranch. I was 6 years old at the time.
I spent a lot of time with my cousin Alward Christensen and Helmer (Humpy) Sego. We rode horses a lot. We practically lived on our horses. I rode Toby most. We was the one I won in the boxing match. One of my favorite past times when we moved to the ranch was riding stick horses and pushing an old baby buggy down the field. I played like it was one of my truck and I had a mild route. I always liked anything with wheels on it. I used to help put up hay at Pete Anderson's when I was just a kid. One time the team ran away with me. They ran through a ditch and broke the tongue of the rake off. I held on to the reins and flew through the air a ways and finally hit the ground and got them stopped. I wasn't hurt. When I was about 14 I spent the winter over at Flat Top Mountain with a herd of sheep. I had a bunk house to stay in. I would get up each morning and take the sheep to the top of the mountain. I'd stay up there with the sheep until evening and then bring them back to camp and bed them down. I got to be a pretty good cook. Then Dad sold the sheep and I thought I would go to High School, but it didn't work out so I stayed around home and hauled wood for folks. I decided to leave and go to Albuquerque New Mexico when I was about 17 years old and work in the turquoise. I worked for Wendell King for about 2 years. Then I worked for Maisel's in Albuquerque. Then I went to work for Horace King and Nathan Sellers and I lived with them in their home. They were both married at the time. About this time Second World War had started and I was called in for a physical but I didn't pass. I decided to go to California and work in the airplane defense plants. I borrowed $30.00 from Pete King and arrived in California with about $5.00. I rented a room which was $4.00 a week. I went to work for Douglas Aircraft El Segundo Plant. It was about 3 weeks til pay day so I had to find a way to make some money until then. Rex King was in California at this time and he told me about an old man named Buck that was in the turquoise business. He gave me a job cutting turquoise for a few hours every night. That's how I got by until I got my first check. I was really stingy with my money. I went to a second hand store and bought some clothes. I finally saved enough money to put some in the bank. I thought I was really in the big times. I was really shy and bashful. I had my four front teeth out and I was really self-conscious about it. I finally saved enough money to go to the dentist and have my teeth fixed and get a partial plate for the missing front teeth. I was called into service about 6 months after. I got there but the company had me deferred. My partner and I were the company's top rivetors. I was called into the army in June 1943. So I went back to Albuquerque and left from there. All the guys I knew in Albuquerque threw a big party for me before I left. I came back to Manassa and visited with the folks before I left.
I spent a lot of time with my cousin Alward Christensen and Helmer (Humpy) Sego. We rode horses a lot. We practically lived on our horses. I rode Toby most. We was the one I won in the boxing match. One of my favorite past times when we moved to the ranch was riding stick horses and pushing an old baby buggy down the field. I played like it was one of my truck and I had a mild route. I always liked anything with wheels on it. I used to help put up hay at Pete Anderson's when I was just a kid. One time the team ran away with me. They ran through a ditch and broke the tongue of the rake off. I held on to the reins and flew through the air a ways and finally hit the ground and got them stopped. I wasn't hurt. When I was about 14 I spent the winter over at Flat Top Mountain with a herd of sheep. I had a bunk house to stay in. I would get up each morning and take the sheep to the top of the mountain. I'd stay up there with the sheep until evening and then bring them back to camp and bed them down. I got to be a pretty good cook. Then Dad sold the sheep and I thought I would go to High School, but it didn't work out so I stayed around home and hauled wood for folks. I decided to leave and go to Albuquerque New Mexico when I was about 17 years old and work in the turquoise. I worked for Wendell King for about 2 years. Then I worked for Maisel's in Albuquerque. Then I went to work for Horace King and Nathan Sellers and I lived with them in their home. They were both married at the time. About this time Second World War had started and I was called in for a physical but I didn't pass. I decided to go to California and work in the airplane defense plants. I borrowed $30.00 from Pete King and arrived in California with about $5.00. I rented a room which was $4.00 a week. I went to work for Douglas Aircraft El Segundo Plant. It was about 3 weeks til pay day so I had to find a way to make some money until then. Rex King was in California at this time and he told me about an old man named Buck that was in the turquoise business. He gave me a job cutting turquoise for a few hours every night. That's how I got by until I got my first check. I was really stingy with my money. I went to a second hand store and bought some clothes. I finally saved enough money to put some in the bank. I thought I was really in the big times. I was really shy and bashful. I had my four front teeth out and I was really self-conscious about it. I finally saved enough money to go to the dentist and have my teeth fixed and get a partial plate for the missing front teeth. I was called into service about 6 months after. I got there but the company had me deferred. My partner and I were the company's top rivetors. I was called into the army in June 1943. So I went back to Albuquerque and left from there. All the guys I knew in Albuquerque threw a big party for me before I left. I came back to Manassa and visited with the folks before I left.
Illnesses, operations and accidents
I had appendicitis when I was 11 years old. My appendix had burst. Dr. Sidney Anderson was the Doctor that operated on me. I was really sick for a while. I had the measles when I was about 5 years old. I went to visit my neighbor, Ralph Smith and he had the measles and I went to bed with him. In a few days I came down with the measles. I caught heck for that. A horse fell on me when I was about 15 years old. I was crippled for almost a year and had leakage of the heart from that fall. While I was in the Army in about 1943 I was in France. I was hit with some shrapnel in my back. It was about 5 months later that I was riding in a Jeep and the German's zeroed in on us and I was shot thru the leg with shrapnel. In my later years I had surgery for a hernia. Then January 1982 I had prostate surgery. Doctor H Dale Thomas was the surgeon for these 2 operations.
From Hubert Jack Smith's Book of Rememberance
I have always enjoyed horses both riding and working with them. I was quite a horseman in my youth. I won my first horse in a boxing match when I was about 8 years old. I boxed with Grant Morgan from Sanford. My dad said he would give me a horse if I won. People watching threw money in the ring to us so I won the horse and five dollars. I've always enjoyed dancing, and socializing with people. Horse racing has always been one my hobbies. I enjoy hunting fishing and the outdoors.
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