North Sanpete High School ~ Class of 65 ~~~ Help me identify them.

 I will check my memory with yours.  I can Identify 90 percent.  Then I will repost with the names.  Kathy

Sandra Seely Hansen sent in this comment: 

Front row. Helen Howell, Pearl Johnson, Linda Oakey, Marilyn Shepherd, Janice Taylor, Frank Roberson, Tony Downard, Ron Jackson, Ted Poulson, Chris Madsen, Richard Brotherson. 2nd row: Cathy Rigby, Dick Harrison, Sandra Aiken, Ron Ivory, Barbara Stansfield, Robert Johnson, Nanette Strong, Frank Peterson, Kathryn Shelley, Alan Syndergard, Suzanne Chapman, Curtis Coates, 3rd: Robert Nielson, Elaine Bigler, Marvin Miner, Tammy Prestwich, Gary Johnson, Linda Draper, David Evans, Kay Poulson, Robert Hansen, Alice Christensen, Paul Beck. Back row: Jacque Marsh, Vernon Dyches, Donalene Averitt, Milton Larson, Jeannine Lasson, Dennis Anderson, Lorraine Burnside, David Allred, Barbara Mikkelson, Gary Carlson, and Diane Cook.

Larry Staker Commented: 

Johnny Carson and Ronald Reagan ~~~ Submitted by Larry Staker

 

FAMILY GROUP SHEET ~~~ Edmund C. Johnson

These family group sheets are known to be original source documents because they were filled out the by the pioneers themselves or by their children.  Also microfilm records can be found at: https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/image-details?page=1&place=5349557&rmsId=TH-909-58591-80970-28&imageIndex=0 as well as Cemetery Records 

 

Provo, Utah ~~~ Best Performing City In The Nation

 https://www.mayorkaufusi.com/post/provo-is-1-best-performing-city-in-the-nation-1

Michelle Kaufusi, Mayor of Provo, Utah makes the announcement.

I was thrilled to learn that Provo has been ranked #1 for best performing city in the Nation! This is just one more way Provo has gotten things right. Credit goes to the citizens of Provo, particularly our entrepreneurs and business leaders, and also to our educational institutions that provide support.

Snow Transportation and Removal. Kites and Winged Words ~ By Leland Stansfield

 

I shall now go back to when we children were made ready for the walk to school, but before we could do this, Herman Beck, with his snow plow would have to clear the way so we would have no trouble in walking that block.  (Leland lived just one block east of Hamilton School)  Sometimes our fellow playmates and neighbors would join us in the walk.

While I am about it, I might as well explain just what a snowplow is.  It is a wedge shaped wooden piece of wood, about four and one half feet wide at the rear end and it comes to a point of about five feet in length.  An iron ring is attached  to the front from which a horse can pull this odd looking contraption.  The weight of a man riding this plow is required to make a good trail.  The walkways are cleared in this manner all over the town in order to make it possible for people to get around and not have to wade through deep snow to get anywhere.

I know I have strayed somewhat from the subject of transportation and I intend to get back to it, but I just had to mention and tell about a few other thing that I thought were worth talking about.  I do hope some of the things I have written about will be interesting to the reader.

When school was out for the day, it was time for Mr. Barton to hitch up his horses again and transport the children.  H had brought them to school now he would see to it that they would be safely returned to their various homes.

The next day it began snowing heavily, and for two days more before it let up.  Mr. Barton was assured that he could use that bob sled throughout the rest of the winter and that he would not have to be going back to the use of wagon transportation.  The kids dearly loved to ride in the sleigh.

After finishing this article, I thought it would be nice to add a little something to it.  This is a short poem that I knew a long time ago, and it seemed appropriate to write it down at this time.

Boys flying kites haul in their winged birds

You can't do that way when you're flying words

Words unexpressed may sometimes fall back dead, but

God, Himself can't kill them once they're said.

Mina Hasler's Fourth Grade ~~~ Hamilton Elementary

(the following is just as it is written on the back of the photograph)

Front Row L to R: 1. Afton Zabriskie 2.????3. Madsen, 4. Anderson, 5. Lovell, 6. Tidwell, 7. Jensen, 8. Seely, 9. Maiben, 10. Christensen, 11. Myberg, 12. Christensen, 13. Myberg, 14. Anderson, 15. Seely, 16. Boyden, 17. Gunderson, 18. Haylee Ivie, 19. Abraham Burton, 20. Douglas Gunderson, 21. Hugh Barton, 22. Rhoda Jorgensen, 23. Vivian Pritchett, 24. Katie Erickson, 25. Anna Olsen, 26. Romero, 27. Montell Winkler, 28. Margaret Thompson, 29. Vera Poulsen, 30. Traunturine, 31. Hazel Poulsen, 32. Draper, 33. Alpha Madsen, 34. Leora Draper, 35. Eula Seely, 36. MelbaAldrich, 37. Christal Rosenlof, 38. Joseph Larsen, 39. Raymond Naef, 40. Cyril Fowles, 41. Merril Zabriski, 42. Mina Hasler, 43. Anderson, 44. Lawrence Johansen, 45. Hicks, 46. Virgil Bramstead.

DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS 2001 ~~~ Camp Hambleton

In the coming posts,  I will begin the Personal Histories of this camp.  But I will only Post those who have passed on. 

 

ROOTS TECH

 

https://www.facebook.com/RootsTech/videos/511865873117262/

 https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/rootstech-connect-2020-register/

Home of Peter Mogensen (Monsen) and his wife Dorthea Marie Nielsen ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

PIONEER DAY 2021

 

 

 

How Many People Does It Take to "Change A Lightbulb"?

Taken from "Legacy Of Love"

Seely Family Newsletter

September 2006

 This is a good time to search your genealogy.  The Mt. Pleasant Relic Home has numerous files to search such as photos, histories, houses, relics your ancestors donated, and we can even tell you where your ancestor is buried.

UNKNOWN LADIES

 

Jack Sundwall McAllister

 

John (Jack) Sundwall McAllister

11/8/1938 ~ 2/11/2021

  Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John (Jack) Sundwall McAllister, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, in Provo, Utah, at the age of 82. Jack was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John Savage McAllister and Nellie Brady Sundwall.

     Jack attended Wasatch Academy, graduated from BYU with a BA degree, and received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Utah Law School.  He often claimed his best decision in life was to marry his high school sweetheart and eternal companion Joan Laree Stevens on June 23, 1962 in the Manti Temple. Together they have enjoyed 58 wonderful years of marriage and five children. His greatest pleasure came from his family whom he loved with all his heart.  He enjoyed reading and collecting books, spending time at his family cabin, and making sure everyone else was taken care of.

     Described as the ultimate gentleman, Jack created friends and associates from all walks of life.  He was known as a man of integrity, very trusted in relationships, doing business all his life with a handshake, and was extremely generous. Jack was a good and honorable man who knew the importance of family and friends.  He saw the best in everyone he knew regardless of their background.

     Jack was devoted to his family, church, sheep ranch and community. He commuted to Salt Lake City weekly for over 30 years so his children could be raised in his beloved Sanpete. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in his callings. As a young missionary he served in the Uruguay Montevideo Mission. He also served as a teacher, in multiple stake high councils, as high priest group leader, ward mission leader, bishopric counselor, and as bishop of the Ephraim YSA 9th Ward where he was loved by the members.

     Jack has managed the Fairview Land and Livestock Sheep Ranch for the past 39 years. He recently presided over the 150-year celebration of its organization as the Fairview Co-op.  He felt strongly of his stewardship and used the ranch to connect his children and grandchildren to his parents and grandparents.  He appreciated the sheep industry and camaraderie amongst other woolgrowers in the area.

     His professional career started with the law firm of Barker and Rydberg. He served as Sanpete County Attorney for four years. For over 30 years he worked as an Assistant Attorney General of the State of Utah. He was legal counsel for Snow College, among other colleges in the state. Jack was instrumental in building a state school in the Four Corners region for the Navajo Nation. He worked with the State Trust Lands and was recognized with the “Friends of Children“ award from the State PTA for his efforts. 

     He served on the Board of Trustees for Sanpete Valley Hospital for 37 years and served two terms on the Board of Trustees at Wasatch Academy. Jack worked on the Manti La-Sal National forest resource advisory committee.  He also loved the Fairview Museum and served in various positions for 30 years.

      Jack was a big advocate of Scouting, earning his Eagle Scout award, completing Wood Badge, and serving as a Wood Badge counselor.  He was a recipient of the Second Miler Award and the Silver Beaver Award. He devoted resources and time in helping and developing boys to become good men.

      Jack loved music. He played the trumpet in high school and college marching bands. He loved to sing, and performed for many years in ward and stake choirs and in the Mt Pleasant Community Easter Offering.

      Jack is survived by his wife Joan, and children: Steve McAllister, Lori (Troy) Birch, Richard (Jenny) McAllister, David (Emily) McAllister, Kathryn (Jason) Carrillo; 14 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Scott (Lora) McAllister, Clark (Linda) Brockbank, Wayne (Nancy) Brockbank and Anne (Brett) Woodard.  Preceded in death by his parents John and Nellie McAllister, and stepmother Helen Brockbank McAllister. 

      In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Fairview Museum or Wasatch Academy.

A viewing will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 from 6-8 pm at the Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center, 461 N. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 11.00 am on Saturday February 20, 2021. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. 

Live Zoom  Link will activate just prior to services. 

David Lund Peterson ~~~ Stories From My Life ~~~ Final Chapter

 

I MADE A SNOWMAN ~~~~ Submitted by Larry Staker

 8:00 am -  I made a snowman.

 

8:10 am - A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn't make a snow woman.

 

8:15 am – So, I made a snow woman.

 

8:17 am – My feminist neighbor complained about the snow woman's voluptuous chest, saying it objectified snow women everywhere.

 

8:20 am – The gay couple living nearby threw a hissie fit and moaned it could have been two snowmen, instead.

 

8:22 am – The transgender man...woman...person asked why I didn't just make one snow person with detachable parts.

 

8:25 am – The vegans at the end of the lane complained about the carrot nose, as veggies are food and not to decorate snow figures with.

 

8:28 am – I was being called a racist because the snow couple was white.

 

8:30 am – I used food coloring to make one of the snow couple a different color and to be more racially inclusive.

 

8:37 am – I was accused of using a black face on the snowman...persons.

 

8:39 am – The middle eastern gent across the road demanded that the snow woman be covered up.

 

8:40 am – The police arrived saying someone had been offended.

 

8:42 am – The feminist neighbor complained, again, that the broomstick of the snow woman needed to be removed because it depicted women in a domestic role.

 

8:43 am – The council equality officer arrived and threatened me with eviction.

 

8:45 am – TV news crews from ABC showed up.  I was asked if I know the difference between snowmen and snow-women?  I replied "Snowballs" and am now called a sexist!

 

9:00 am – I was on the news as a suspected terrorist, racist, homophobic, and sensibility offender, bent on stirring up trouble during a difficult winter.

 

9:10 am – I was asked if I have any accomplices.  My children were taken by social services.

 

9:30 am – Far left protesters offended by everything marched down the street, demanding for me to be arrested.

 

9:45 am – The boss called and fired me because of all of the negative association with work that had been all over social media.

 

10:00 am – I cry into my drink because all I wanted to do was build a snowman.

 

Moral:  There is no moral to this story.  It is what this world has become, because of a bunch of snowflakes.

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day

 

OLIVER CARL SMITH

Oliver Carl Smith, 86 returned to his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2021. He was born August 26, 1934, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Sherman Smith and Olive Anna Ellen Truscott. 

Oliver grew up working hard spending his summers herding sheep with his Father and Brothers in the beautiful Manti-La Sal mountains above Mt. Pleasant. He has many fond memories, racing across the mountains on his beloved horse Tootsie. He developed a love for agriculture, especially livestock and horses. Oliver was a star athlete and excelled in Basketball, Football, and Tennis. He and his brother Allen were an unbeatable pair on the basketball court playing for North Sanpete High School. 

He graduated from North Sanpete High School and soon after proudly served his country in the United States Army. His commendations in the Army include Sharpshooter (Rifle), Expert (Carbine), and Good Conduct Medal. While in the Army he played on the Army’s Tennis team playing matches throughout the United States. 

After being honorably discharged from the Army he began his career as a journeyman carpenter. He became a master of his trade and started his own successful construction company in Mt. Pleasant. In addition to a construction company, he raised sheep and Quarter horses. Oliver married Louise Swensen in 1971. They divorced after 22 years of marriage. This marriage produced three wonderful sons- Justen, Carl, and John. 

 

Oliver instilled in his sons the values of hard work and service. He taught them a love of the outdoors, firearms, agriculture, camping, hunting, and sports. Many memories were made on horseback rides from Mt. Pleasant up Pleasant Creek and over the mountain into the canyons lining Miller’s flat for family camping trips. He taught his sons responsibility by teaching them how to raise livestock and horses, work construction, and haul hay. 

Oliver was a cowboy and loved western movies, especially John Wayne and country music. He was proud of the beautiful home he built himself in Mt. Pleasant and was able to raise his family there. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching NFL Football and NBA Basketball games, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Utah Jazz. Later in life, 

Oliver reunited with his high school sweetheart Nancy Staker and they were married on August 4, 1998. They spent 23 amazing years together and his sweetheart was by his side when he passed.

 Oliver and Nancy spent their years together pulling their travel trailer throughout the western United States. Oliver was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities and callings. He was always first to volunteer for service opportunities. 

The family was everything to Oliver and he loved his wife, sons, and grandchildren dearly. Oliver is survived by his wife Nancy R. Smith, three sons- Justen (Zara) Smith, Farmington; Carl (Leslie) Smith, West Bountiful; John (Rachelle) Smith, Sandy as well as 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

 Due to COVID-19 there will only be a graveside service on February 13, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Online condolences and live stream link at rasmussenmortuary.com

JAMES CALVIN SLY

 This History is taken from the book "The Family History of William Bristol, Ane Marie Sophie Clausen, Joseph Cambron, and their Descendants ...... Written by Pat L. Sagers. 

James C. Sly was a Mormon pioneer, member of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican–American War, scout for early west trails used during the California gold rush, journal keeper in 1848 and 1849, early US western settler of several communities, and Mormon missionary to Canada. Wikipedia

Born: August 8, 1807

Died: August 31, 1864

From Our Archive: A Group Celebration

 

GROUP AT A CELEBRATION (titled on the back)

Names on the back, but not in order: John Nicholson, Knute Thurklesen, Peter Fredericksen, Peter Monson, Oscar Barton, Joseph Johansen, Geo Larsen, Joseph Wise, Dolph Bennett, Mason Larson, Elijah McClenahan, Thomas Ivie, John Stansfield, Ellertsen, Ellisher Brandon, PeterA. Larsen, Charles Averett, James D. Meyrick, Edward Zabriskie

It is my guess that this was a re-enactment with white men dressed as Indians. The names listed were some of the first settlers to Mt. Pleasant. Also of interest is the posters in the background advertising "Ten Nights in a Bar Room".

Home of Mrs. Fannie Vilate Candland Miles ~~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Thomas Edison ~~~ Motivation

 

Victorian Valentines

 

Mountainville Games (Taken from History of Mountainville and written by Melba Shelley Hill)