Thursday, February 28, 2019

Mt. Pleasant's Own Doughboy

"Doughboy"is an informal term for a member of the United States Army or Marine Corps. Today it is especially used to refer to members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. (A popular mass-produced sculpture of the 1920s, the Spirit of the American Doughboy,
Courtesy of Wikipedia

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The following comes from History of Mt. Pleasant.

World War

When the United States entered the World War, the people of Mt. Pleasant loyally responded to every call, and made a record of which it may well be proud. One hundred and eighteen boys enlisted from Mt. Pleasant, and a number of Mt. Pleasant's sons enlisted from other communities. As the boys, one by one or in groups, boarded the train, great crowds, although sad at heart, cheered them as they left for the front. Three of the number died in service. Ralph Braby, while in California, was drowned, Jacob Hafen died of disease, and Henry Merville Zabriskie was killed in action, over seas.

The Sanpete County Council of Defense was organized as follows: J. W. Cherry, chairman; Burke McArthur, secretary; Ed. Johnston, treasurer; Committee chairmen, Finance, N. S. Nielsen; Publicity, ,Burke McArthur; Legal, J. W. Cherry; Sanitation and Medicine, Ed. Johnston; Food supply and conservation, L. R. Anderson; Industrial survey, Orlando Bradley; Labor, Christian Willardsen; Military affairs, J. Morgan Johnson; State protection, H. R. Thomas; Survey of man power, L. P. Brady; Woman's work, Mrs. G. W. Martin.

In June 1918, there were deposited in the Mt. Pleasant Commercial and Savings Bank, by Mr. N. S. Nielsen, county chairman of finance, to the credit of W. G. McAdoo, treasurer of the National American Red Cross, seven thousand five hundred dollars.

The citizens went over the top in the various other drives conducted. Liberty bonds, postal savings, Soldier's Welfare Relief, Christmas boxes, tobacco, conservation of food, etc.

Local committees were organized, among them the local Red Cross. The officers of this organization visited the neighboring cities, Fairview, Fountain Green, Moroni, Wales, Chester and Spring City, and in cooperation with them, purchased material and sewed articles called for. There were checked out something over $3.000, which had been obtained by weekly canvasses made by women and girls, and by other volunteer donations other than the National drives. Mt. Pleasant headquarters were established at about 122 West Main, where the women, some representing different organizations, met and did sewing, etc., required. Many shipments of goods were made. The officers at this time were: C. L. Johns, president; Mrs. Grace Madsen and Miss Irene Nielsen, vice presidents; Miss Hilda Madsen, secretary and treasurer.

Mt. Pleasant History (1939) pp 199-200 by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf

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The original location of the Dough Boy was right in the center of the intersection of State Street and Main Street.

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Honoring all soldiers in all wars .

"To Honor Those Who Left Our Midst To Fight For Freedom"

In 2008 the "old armory" now recreation center was given the artist touch with Soldiers from all wars painted on the south exterior wall.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Memories of Grandpa and Grandma Clyde ~~ by Enid Marie Pritchett Adams

Clyde Home

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Journey of Faith ~ Erick and Caroline Gunderson ~ David R. Gunderson, editor

With permission of David R. Gunderson, we include the following book to our blog. I will do a few increments at a time, as I have done with the Andrew Madsen and James Monsen histories. I will also paste the pages over to David's own blog page: http://davidrgunderson.blogspot.com/

This book will be of interest to not only the Gunderson Family but also to the Brotherson, Ericksen, Peel, Madsen, Larsen and more.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Martha Hughes Cannon Is To Be Honored with a Statue in Washington D.C.

Martha Hughes Cannon was the first woman elected to the Utah State Senate, She served from 1897-1900.

A bill to create a statue honoring Martha Hughes Cannon was passed one year ago. To commemorate these events, the Martha Hughes Cannon Oversight Committee announced it selected artist Ben Hammond from 25 applicants to sculpt a statue in her honor. Martha was a women's right advocate and suffragist, and Utah State Senator.

The statue will be placed in the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol. There are nine statues of women in the National Statuary Hall collection in Washington, D.C., where two figures of historic significance represent each state. There are 13 statues of men

Martha Hughes Cannon

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Martha Hughes Cannon


Member of the Utah Senate from the 6th district
In office January 11, 1897 – January 13, 1901
Preceded by	George Mousley Cannon
Succeeded by	Hoyt Sherman Jr.
Personal details
Born	Martha Maria Hughes July 1, 1857 Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales
Died	July 10, 1932 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Angus M. Cannon
Children	Elizabeth R.C. McCrimmon James Hughes Cannon Gwendolyn H.C. Quick
Parents	Peter Hughes Elizabeth Evans
Alma mater	University of Deseret University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania

Martha Maria "Mattie" Hughes Cannon (July 1, 1857 – July 10, 1932) was a Welsh-born immigrant to the United States, a polygamous wife, physician, Utah women's rights advocate and suffragist, and Utah State Senator. Her family immigrated to the United States as converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and traveled West to settle in Utah territory with other Mormons. She started working at the age of fourteen. At sixteen she enrolled in the University of Deseret, now called the University of Utah, receiving a Bachelors in Chemistry. From there she attended the University of Michigan and received her MD. She became the fourth of six wives in a polygamous marriage to Angus M. Cannon, a prominent Mormon leader during the anti-polygamy crusade. Cannon exiled herself to Europe so she wouldn't have to testify against her husband. Upon returning to Utah, Cannon worked as a doctor and fought for women's rights. She helped put women enfranchisement into Utah's constitution when it was granted statehood in 1896. On November 3, 1896 Cannon became the first female State Senator elected in the United States, defeating her own husband, who was also on the ballot. Martha Hughes Cannon was the author of Utah sanitation laws and was a founder and member of Utah's first State Board of Health.^[1]^:10–90

Statue of Marth Hues Cannon on the grounds of the Utah State Capital

Saturday, February 23, 2019

DON'T FORGET

MT. PLEASANT ANNUAL

PIONEER DAY

March 16, 2019

Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.

Luncheon at 12:00 noon

Program; 1:00 p.m.

The theme this year: "Looking Back InTime". Memories of the State Street buildings now torn down, as well as others on Main Street still standing will be the topic. Those who have memories to share will have the opportunity to share them. A mike will be passed around. However, memories will have to be short and time will be limited.

Friday, February 22, 2019

From Our Obituary Files: Jensen, Jacobsen,Jenson, Knudsen,

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Class of 84 Graduation Program ~~~ submitted by Alana Bynum Favela

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

How Many Remember: Virgil Clifford Allred,

His family lived next door to me in the east part of town for many years.

February 13, 1936 ~ September 15, 2014

MANTUA - Virgil Clifford Allred, 78, of Mantua, Utah passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014.To our Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa: Thanks for your example. You touched all of our lives and hearts. You will be missed.

Cliff was born Friday, February 13, 1936, in a log cabin in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He is the son of Virgil Clinton Allred and Elva LaVon Hansen Allred.

He married his best friend and love of his life, Mary Frances Taskoski Allred in Benton, IL, on August 4, 1955.

Cliff served his country in the Army 101st 2nd Airborne Paratroopers.

He was an active member of the LDS Church and faithful in his home teaching and scouting callings. He was a member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers.

He loved the community of Mantua. He served on the city council and as Mayor for three terms.

Cliff loved learning and was proud of his educational accomplishments, including an MBA and LLB.

Cliff worked for Thiokol Corporation (now ATK) for 38 years. He then worked at Moore Business Forms in Logan before retiring. Cliff and Mary loved traveling together in their RV thru the Midwest and many National Parks, their favorite trip was going on a South African Safari.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Allred, two sons: Dennis Clifford Allred (Shanna) and Michael Wayne Allred (Stacy), one daughter, Mary Jo Allred-Harden (Michael), siblings, Harry U. Allred, Joanne Wiley, James Allred and Virginia Allred Fowles, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Dianne Marie Allred and Mary Catherine Allred and siblings, Armond Peterson and C

arla Lewis.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Mantua Ward Chapel, 237 South Willard Peak Rd., Mantua, Utah. Friends may call on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah, and Friday, 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. at the Church, prior to funeral services.

Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the LDS Church Missionary Fund.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gregory Almony and Shannon Wolford at Ogden Regional Hospital, the Pleasant View Dialysis staff and the Mantua First Responders for their kindness and care.