Thanksgiving Turkey Given to President Obama In 2013 by Steve Willardsen (formerly from Ephraim and Moroni Processing)

 

BEGINNING OF THE TURKEY INDUSTRY IN SANPETE COUNTY

In 2013 Moroni Processing celebrated its 75th Anniversary and published a memory book with storie

s and pictures.  Nancy Garlick did much of the research and had it copyrighted.  We asked her for permission
to include some of the highlights of this book on our blog.  She said Yes !!!  Over the next few days we will post many of the photos and stories that will give our readers fond remembrance and also further knowledge of this Sanpete History.

 

The Mother of Thanksgiving ~~~ Shared by Larry Staker ~~~ Also Steve Willardsen

 Sarah Beth Hale  ~~~ A Glenn Rawson Story

For the day we call Thanksgiving and the Holiday we celebrate together, we owe our thanks to Sarah Buell Hale.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving,

The music and song featured on today's video: For the Beauty of the Earth by Jason Tonioli. For a relaxing Sunday playlist with over 25 hours of hymns featuring several of the artists that have helped me and are featured on my weekly stories, you can click here.

    

 Steve Willardsen  of Ephraim  2013

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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Steve Willardsen on COVID Booster

 

Steve Willardsen

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Hi All, I just received my COVID booster shot and my annual flu shot. I may well regret this, but I can’t resist commenting on Facebook. I have now joined with more than 96% of all MD’s across America in being fully vaccinated for COVID!!! As I reflect on my life, I have been vaccinated for Smallpox (Now eradicated due to vaccine), Typhoid, Diphtheria, Polio (Now virtually eradicated due to vaccine), Tetanus, Pertussis, Mumps, Measles, Shingles, Pneumonia, Flu and I am sure others I am forgetting. I might add that many of these received less scrutiny by FDA than the COVID vaccine. During my lifetime, the average life span has risen by more than 10 years in America. It is believed by many that a significant portion of this increase is due to vaccines. I am so grateful for the brilliant scientists that made this possible and stopped so much human suffering. I still recall kids suffering terribly from polio…….believe it or not, some refused to let their kids get the vaccine! Spending my working career in animal agriculture, vaccines have been a miracle in providing wholesome, affordable food to the World. I do recognize that unfortunately and sadly there has been some rare negative effects from ALL of these vaccines.

I think one must also remember that supplements are regulated very little by any government agency. You can almost put dirt in a capsule and at least insinuate that it may help with some malady. Sadly, some of the stuff being sold as a healthy supplement is absolute nonsense. I heard a quote the other day that conspiracy theories kill lots of people. I am grateful I had the opportunity to receive the vaccine and I think it is wonderful it was provided to all our fellow citizens for free. Friends, regardless of your beliefs or individual approach I hope you all stay safe and healthy!

Do We Know This Guy? Steve Willardsen, Former Assistant Manager of Moroni Processing ~ Look Who He Has Become.

Dorthy Beck In Battery D Came ~ a Public Recital In With Honor ~ and Obituary

Birth:	Oct. 27, 1910 Mount Pleasant Sanpete County Utah, USA
Death:	Apr. 7, 2001 Salt Lake County Utah, USA
Dorothy Beck Willardsen, 90, passed away April 7, 2001 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born Oct 27, 1910 in Mt. Pleasant, UT to Herman and Lizetta Hafen Beck. She married James Armont Willardsen Oct 14, 1929 in Blackfoot, ID. She studied vocal in Berkeley, CA at the age of 16 for two years. She shared her beautiful soprano voice at clubs, conventions, talent shows, state fairs, weddings, funerals, and church. She was Miss Utah as well as a hostess for Miss Utah Pageant in 1958. She sang in the Tabernacle Choir for 17 years. She was state and national President of Women's Division Apartment Owners Association. She was on the Board of Directors Utah Apartment House Association and served as President and also 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vice President. She was President of University of Utah Mothers Club, PTA and Salt Lake Mothers Club. She was diligent with genealogy. She loved her church and was a great cook and grandmother. She is survived by husband, Armont Willardsen, Salt Lake City, UT; son, Monte J. Willardsen, Taylorsville, UT; daughters, Caroleen Willardsen, Taylorsville, UT, Lynda Rasmussen, Rose-ville, CA; eleven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Becke Tibbitts, Provo, UT. Services will be Tues. April 10, 2001, 12 noon, Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue & N St. Family links:  Parents:   Herman Beck (1879 - 1971)   Lizetta Hafen Beck (1877 - 1956)  Spouse:   James Armont Willardsen (1906 - 2003)* *Calculated relationship
Burial: Salt Lake City Cemetery Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Utah, USA

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