Sherey Leann Gabbitas ~~~ A Dear Friend

Sherey Leann Gabbitas went out with a bang on July, 4 2021 in her home in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Let freedom ring!

Sherey was born September 27, 1936, in Emery, Utah, and was the only daughter of Andrew and Leta Christiansen. She was raised in Provo, Utah, and married her sweetheart Gary Kenneth Gabbitas on February 10, 1956. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on March 10, 1974. They were married for 64 wonderful years.
Sherey and Gary raised their three children Val, Lonnie, and Kristy in North Ogden, Utah. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, always taking care that all was well at home. She was a fantastic cook and homemaker.
Sherey had a firecracker and spunky personality. She was full of life and love for others. She was a talented crafter and enjoyed tole painting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, and more. She was an avid reader and loved books. She was a socialite and could often be found going to lunch with her friends, golfing, and bowling in a league with her husband.
As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings. She especially enjoyed teaching children in primary. Later she was a superb Relief Society teacher.
Sherey was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Leta Christiansen and her brother, Kelton Christiansen.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Gabbitas, brothers Clark (Diane) Chrstiansen, Drew (Ruth) Christiansen, her sons and daughter Val (Malia) Gabbitas, Lonnie (Roxane) Gabbitas, and Kristy (Doug) Green, her grandchildren, Audrey (Matthew) Stokes, Annie (Cameron) Drommond, Garrett (Tami) Gabbitas, Jake (Lisa) Gabbitas, Chase Gabbitas, Kaydee (José) Romero Jason (KaeAnn) Gabbitas, Rochell (Tyson) Barrett, Tabatha (Llvarrious) Gabbitas, Timothy Gabbitas, Amanda (Josh) Orton, Annalyn (Buck) Barney, Hannah (Jordan) Ruth Pond, and 27 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery (800 S 100 E) Online condolence at rasmussenmortuary.com

Mt. Pleasant Pyramid 1940~~~Compare the prices, Star Theatre Upcoming Shows, Budget Worries Ended, Help Re-Elect Roosevelt

 

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

 

The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. This was also the day that the Declaration of Independence was first to read in public after people were summoned by the ringing of the Liberty Bell.

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Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped

 (not actually rung)

 thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.

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Taken from Wikipedia:

"Yankee Doodle" is a well-known American song and a nursery rhyme, the early versions of which predate the Seven Years' War and American Revolution.[1] It is often sung patriotically in the United States today and is the state anthem of Connecticut.[2] Its Roud Folk Song Index number is 4501. The melody is thought to be much older than both the lyrics and the subject, going back to folk songs of Medieval Europe.[3][4]

Mt. Pleasant Lions Club Goat

 

Scenes From the Mormon Miracle Pageant

After 52 years, The Mormon Miracle Pageant came to an end in June of  2019.

It told the story of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

from its beginning in New York to the settlement in Utah.

The pageant drew thousands of people each night,

(some nights as many as 15000 people).

It was free to the public and ran for over a week, except for Sundays.

And now it is a part of Sanpete County History.

The following photos are courtesy of the Mt. Pleasant Pyramid.

The scene above portrays the 1500 mile trek from Nauvoo to Salt Lake. 

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Peter and Mary Anderson Almertz ~~~ Pioneers of the Month~~~ July 2021

 We wish there were pictures to show of Peter and Mary Almertz. If anyone can share some with us it would be much appreciated. 

The following comes from the History of Mt. Pleasant by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf.  She tells of the early dramatics and dances where Peter Almertz played a vital part:

PLAY
By Malvina Crane, 1926

The first general gathering place I remember was the Social Hall-still standing on the southwest corner of the square. Later, Yeppa Jessen built a larger house two blocks east, which at once became the most popular place in the little community. This hall had a platform in the east end, which .our theatrical troop could use as a stage, as soon as suitable scenery could be bought from C. C. A. Christensen, a local celebrity. After the scenic equipment had been put in, our troop held forth at regular intervals, crowds of eager people always packing the house to its utmost capacity. You should have been there to witness some of those classical plays! We had no very great artists, of course, but those who took part did the job to the satisfaction of all who came to witness the shows. What more could you ask of a bunch of amateur players?

I am unable to recall a complete list of the men and women who took part in our theatricals during the early years of our dramatic efforts to render public service. The real leader and organizing genius were the Englishman, John Wallis, who had con­siderable ability and did much towards securing the formation of an efficient troop. Assisting him were the following gentle­men, according to my recollection: J. A. F. Beaumann, Alma Bennett, R. N. Bennett, W. W. Brandon, John Carter, Thomas Fuller, Henry Larter, Christopher Johnson, Gus Johnson, H. P. Jensen, Albert Candland, Thomas Gledhill, John Dallin, Cyrus Dallin, Orson Lee, William McArthur, William Morrison, James Reynolds, Bent Rolphson, Alof Rosenlof, Allen Rowe, William Rowe, Conderset Rowe, Joseph Gribble, John H. Seeley, Hans Han­sen, James Wishaw, Richard Westwood, and Cap Clem.

Among the ladies were: Christina Bertlesen, Tina Bertlesen, Alice and Dora Day, Annie and Kate Candland, Mary Katherine Ivie, Hannah Reynolds, Candace Rowe, Nicholena Rolfson, Jane Tidwell, Stena Tuft, Annie Wallis, Lucy Wheelock, and Mrs. C. M. Wheelock.


The musicians were: John Gledhill, Bent Hansen, Hans Han­sen, James Hansen, Peter Almertz, Martin A. H. Myneer, Lars Nielsen, Lorenzo Nielsen, Peter F. Nielsen, and John Waldermar.

The popular dances were: Plain quadrille, Tucker quadrille, French Four, Upper Reel, and some Danish dances. Then there was the Flying Dutchman, the Mazurka, the "Tyrola," Polka or Danish Glide, and many kinds of fancy waltzes too numerous to mention, but which were a great improvement upon the present "jazzy" movements in the sober judgment of old people
It will not do to omit the Judge, Hyrum Seely, from our list of fun-makers, because he always was on the job, full of vim and hopping, skipping, and shouting to the top of his voice, reminding you of the little song which our ever jolly Lars Nielsen used to sing, thus:

When I was a little boy,

My mother used to say

That she used to spank me up and down

A dozen times a day.

For I'd either be up in a tree,

Or rolling down the hill;

It's a fact that whether I sit or stand

I really can't keep still.

No, I really can't keep still,

I really can't keep still;

It's a fact that whether I sit or stand,

I really can't keep still.

Nor could the Judge-not for the fraction of a moment-and while the years have done something to tame and tone his ever-­bubbling and youthful spirits, yet even now he would be willing to go back and live those joyous days over again. Who would not?

History of Mt. Pleasant p. 32 by Hilda Madsen Longsdorf

On page 49 of the History of Mt. Pleasant we see that C.C.A. Christensen donated 10 (hours or days) of labor 5 teams and 5 wagons for the building of the Mt. Pleasant Fort.

And page 173 we find: Madsen and Anderson continued to operate the theatre and dance hall on the second floor of the brick building, (Old ZCMI) and here the public witnessed Shakespearean plays by John S. Lindsay and Company, also other high-class companies, home dramatics, etc., as well as the C. C. A. Christensen's panoramas, minstrel shows, sleight of hand performances, hypnotism, etc., and many heated political rallies, setting forth free trade, a tariff on wool, etc. The scenery for the hall was painted by C. C. A. Christensen, a very popular artist. Music for the dances was mostly furnished by the Peter Almertz orchestra, consisting of John Waldermar, Rebecca Beckstrom, Bent Hansen, and others. Brigham Lee was floor manager and prompter. The east room of the building was used as the city council headquarters. On top of the building had been arranged seats, and at daybreak, on holidays the Brass Band assembled; their music could be clearly heard in the distance, as the stars and stripes were unfurled. It had been common for the band, in their bandwagon, to serenade the city, and they were usually treated with plenty of homemade beer and refreshments.



History of Mt. Pleasant by Hilda Madsen Longsorf p. 173

When the Mt. Pleasant ZCMI was discontinued in 1898, Madsen and Anderson continued to operate the theatre and dance hall on the second floor of the brick building, and here the public witnessed Shakespearean plays by John S. Lindsay and Company, also other high-class companies, home dramatics, etc., as well as the C. C. A. Christensen's panoramas, minstrel shows, sleight of hand performances, hypnotism, etc., and many heated political rallies, setting forth free trade, a tariff on wool, etc.
The scenery for the hall was painted by C. C. A. Christensen, a very popular artist. Music for the dances was mostly furnished by the Peter Almertz orchestra, consisting of John Waldermar, Rebecca Beckstrom, Bent Hansen, and others. Brigham Lee was floor manager and prompter. The east room of the building was used as the city council headquarters. On top of the building had been arranged seats, and at daybreak, on holidays the Brass Band assembled; their music could be clearly heard in the distance, as the stars and stripes were unfurled. It had been common for the band, in their bandwagon, to serenade the city, and they were usually treated with plenty of homemade beer and refreshments. taken from History of Mt. Pleasant by HML p. 173

Allred Reunion and Bluegrass

 

Hans Madsen

 

 

Home of Jens Erick Gunderson and wife Clara Gee ~~~ From our Archives ~~~ Researched and compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Dedication of the Hamilton Bell on the Relic Home Grounds

 The historical bell marker on the site of the Relic Home 

was a gift of two Daughters of Pioneer Camps.  

It was dedicated in September of 1967. 

The bell came from the top of the old

Hamilton Elementary School. 

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Hamilton Elementary School...so many memories..the slide, playground, band class, fire drills, Marsden Allred, Mr. Little, Mr. Brunger, Mrs. Dase, Josephine Peterson, Fern Jacobs, Alta Jensen, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Winterbottom...the list goes on....and on.........

This is our most requested picture. Seems as though everyone wants to include it in their personal memoirs. It was torn down in the 1960s. We are happy to share the picture and the memories. We invite you to do the same.

Home of Andrew Alonzo Cahoon and his wife Mary Ann Erickson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

This home has been sold and bought serveral times since it was first posted.  The current family now living here are the Bartons.

A beautiful home.  I spent a lot of time there as a child. 

DESTINATION MAIN STREET ~~~ March 2004

A few years ago Ray Lafollett, of Fairview, Utah put out a wonderful newsletter, describing the history and changes happening to our Mt. Pleasant Main Street and named it DESTINATION MAIN STREET.

The following comes from that newsletter, published in 2004.

 

Brigham Young's Visit to Mt. Pleasant

 

 

Author: Talula Nelson

September 12, 1865, President Brigham Young, some of the Twelve apostles, and a number of Elders 

visited us.

Rasmus Frandsen and I (Andrew Madsen) fitted up a suitable four-house team and wagon and took our Brass Band to Fountain Green where we met them coming by way of Moroni.  We headed the procession and furnished the music.  When we reached Mt. Pleasant on our return, the band gave great stress in their efforts and the chords of music were sounded with great success.  Many people came to meet us and they formed in line on both sides of the Main Street, extending over nearly three blocks cheering our leader and his party as they passed by between the throng of people. Large arches were made for them to pass under, and many large banners were arranged and a number of smaller ones, all giving honor to the occasion.  As they neared the home of our Bishop where the party was first escorted, they were met by the Sunday School children.  Never before was such beautiful singing heard?  They were led by Superintendent H.P. Miller.  They sang that favorite song of the Latter-day Saints,  “We Thank Thee Oh God For A Prophet.”  There was a meeting later in the bowery and nearly every soul within our midst attended the meeting.  The brethren addressed us and pronounced blessings upon the people.

An enjoyable meeting was held and a spirit of joy filled our souls.  The principal speakers were Orson Hyde, D. H. Wells, George Q. Cannon, Joseph M. Young, and Wilford Woodruff.

President Young was not feeling well and, being tired and worn out from the trip, did not say much. After the enjoyable meeting, they continued on through the county, accompanied by our band.  

This was the most interesting official visit ever made by the leaders of our Church.

Sources: 

1

The leader of the Brass Band was James Hansen.  John Waldernas and “Fiddler” Nielsen were the other members of this 3-

Piece band.

2

William S. Seely

Taken from the Personal History of Andrew Madsen and the Early History of Sanpete County and Mt. Pleasant, Utah 

1835-1915.