Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Pioneer Day Ladies 1955



The last one on the right is Sadie Mower.

Female Relief Society - - - June 1874


Meeting held in Social Hall June 8th 1874. 
Opened by singin and prayer by Sister Peel.
Minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.

Sister Morrison made a few  remarks concerning some questions (that) were asked her about the "U.O.". (United Order).  Whether the Sisters that had not joined should be debarred from any priveleges.   She said, "by no means, let everybody be treated with respect. After while we'll have to organize.  If we believe President Young being the mouthpiece of God, we will endeavor to do the best we can."  Sister Madsen spoke her feelings; that it would be our own advancement if we would unite and manufacture our own clothing.  Sister Peel felt well in well doing; said if we can't do good, let us not do evil.  Sister Simpson bore her testimony, feels glad to mingle her voice with the rest.

Sister Tidwell and Borg were out visiting and brought in good reports of the 1st Ward.  Also, Sisters Monrow and Branstead of the same Ward.  Sister Bransted exhorted the Sisters to be clean, both in and outside.

Most of the Danish Sisters bore their testimony in their own language.  Sisters C. Jensen and Strem visited the 3rd Ward; said their were peculiar feelings among the people.  Said, "if we would put our trust in God, more, we  would get along better. Sister Fetcher felt glad to be at the meeting, to listen to the instructions given and partake of the same spirit. She  said we can manufacture a variety of nice things for our own use instead of paying so much means out of the place.

Sister M. Rasmussen felt well and said "all should do right.  This U.O. is the best thing that ever came along.  One thing is to commence a thing and another to carry it out satisfactorily."  Sister Olsen felt glad to be present, for shad not been able to come before today because of sickness.  She hoped that the people will more united.

Sister Morrison encouraged all to go on and do the best they can, teach true principles to the young, attend our meetings and bring your neighbors along.
Meeting closed by singing and prayer by Sister Branstead.

M.F. Morrison, Presidentess
E.W. Secretarry

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Hamilton Elementary Fourth Grade - Mrs. Peterson - approx 1953


A GENEALOGY POEM

When relatives depart this life, our love for them we find
Is Stored in hearts as memories, in all they leave behind.

It's known as genealogy to young ones when they've grown;
It tells them of our earthly love for those we might have known.
We think of those who lived before while traveling down life's lane,
A drop of blood from each of them flowing in our veins.

They fought so gallantly in war and settled new frontiers,
To make our lands a better place to live in later years.
And as we know they made mistakes and acted humanly
When they were young and temptable just like you and me.

The day we enter Paradise and angels show us in,
When they turn to us and say "Please meet your early kin",
Will we hide our eyes and drop our heads and say in shame,
"I'm sorry but in mortal life I never heard your names".

But no! We'll raise our heads up high to meet their loving gaze,
and say "Oh Yes! I know you and your earthly days.
Someone wrote the story of how you lived your life;
of times of joy and happiness, and yes, of pain and strife".

And if my work is handed down, I will not be surprised
When descendants come to Paradise and I am recognize.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Two Unknown Photo Postcards



From Carrie Hafen's Scrapbook

"Our Night Out" Girls Host a Japanese Ball


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Chris Boat a descendant and member of the Lund Family sent in this fun picture of his ancestor, Emma Lund (far left) and her group of ladies who called themselves the "O.N.O. Girls"  (Our Night Out).   Hilda Madsen (Author of the History of Mt. Pleasant) is located in front of her on the middle row.  Also, above is the dance card for the event....Thankyou Chris !!!


Can anyone name the other ladies?