It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. W. G. Reese Journal #13, April 5, 1934-October 6, 1935 MSS 1952 [journal is handwritten in ink; any pre-printed text indicated by bold font; notes by transcriber are within brackets] [inside of front cover] W. G. Reese Benson Cache Co – Utah, 1934 1 Weds. April 5, 1934. Carrie, Ruth, Gene and Norma went to Logan this afternoon in the Buick with Ruth as driver. They made the trip without any trouble. They saw Gordon in Logan; he returned last evening with five others who went for cars and trucks for Olof Nelson and Fred Lundberg, The folk saw him in Logan. He expects to go to work in the morning. The weather is beautiful after the storms we have had lately. Arvel and Lowell are busy hauling out fertilizer and prepairing the land for the planting of the crops – beets, grain potatoes &c. My health has been poorly lately as I have had much difficulty in breathing and coughing. 2 1934 Fri. Apr. 6. We listened to the conference proceedings. The sermons were good and the singing was fine. I am not feeling very well today. I spent a miserable night and am not feeling at all well today. The reception over radio of the conference proceedings was good. Heber, my brother, spent a while with me yesterday while the folks were in Logan. We spent a pleasant time together. I had a very distressing time during the night by having such a hard time breathing. This has been a pleasant day with the exception of the distressing time I had in breath ing. 3 Sat. Apr 7. This has been a beautiful day. Arvel and Lowell have been planting beets on the Grandpa land and on the garden lot. Mother and have been listen- ing to the conference proceedings in Salt Lake City, which were very soul inspiring and faith promoting. Pres. Heber J Grant presided The Elders laboring as presidents of the missions in the U.S., the Hauian, Samoan and the Tonga Islands were represen- ted by the presidents of these missions. The descorses sermons delivered by the mission heads in the missions. President Heber J. Grant presided and made the opening speech of the con- ference. 4 1934 My health is very poor as I have a heavy cold that in- terferes with my breathing, es- pecially do I have heavy breathing spell, that I am led to think that I will choke to death My dear devoted wife is a great comfort to me Sun. Apr. 8 – This has been a very beautiful day. The radeo reception of the conference proceeding was all that could be desired. The speaker were mostly presidents of missions and their talks were very in- spirational. Presidents Grant, Ivenes, and Clark were faith-pro- moting and encouraging. All the discourses were also inspirational and faith-promoting The presidents of the missions gave some of the best faith promoting discourses to which I have ever listened. 5 1934 The Gospel message is sent by radio and the press to many nations, and islands of the oceans. It makes one feel like he would rejoice if the wheels of time could turn backward and take us back to youth again. However I feel that we shall be able to continue progressing even faster after we pass from mortality to mortality. Last Sun. evening Arvel and Cecil did the chores and tonight Lowell and Cecil are doing them I think the boys make these arrangements to please their wives Tues. Apr. 10 – The weather is beautiful. Farmers are very busy preparing and putting in their crops, our boys – Arvel & Lowell among them. I am failing quite rapidly. 6 1934 Wed. Apr. 11 – Another fine day. I have just returned from a stroll out in the field. It is like a July day. The boys have been very busy lately getting the land in my field ready for planting sugar beet seed. They have done mavelously well in getting the manuer out of the yard and scraping dirt in off the ditch bank. If this hot spell continues long without rain the land will get to dry if it is not irrigated. A two or three day’s rain now would be a blessing. Pres. Roosevelt has been on a trip to the Islands East of Flori ad for a rest and for pleasure fishing The papers tell us that the greatest American Armada left Lower Calf. yesterday to test out the strength and speed of 110 battleships manned 7 On these great battleships there are 56000 officers and men. What an emence expense it is to equipp, to furnish power, to feed 56,000 men, and meet the incidental expenses of such a trip. What a blessing it will be when mankind can get along without being compelled to spend so much energy in being safe from the attacks of their fellow man. Thurs. Apr. 12. The boys are prepar- ing the land East of the pump dich for the planting of sugar beets. They spent the forenoon preparing and planting the rest of the grandpa land. I am very weak today after a bad spell of coughing in the night. I am quite certain that I am nearly through with mortality The only regret I feel is that it might somewhat upset my family; especially my wife 8 1934 Apr. 12, continued – It is a source of great joy to me that Carrie and I have gotten along so well together She has surely been a clever devoted faithful wife and mother and step- mother. If every one would do his or her part as wife, mother, Saint this would be a glorious world in which to live. No one was ever blessed with a better wife than Mary and Carrie have been to me. May they be mine forevermore. I can truthfully say that I have always striven to be worthy of them throught all the ages of eterning. May the Lord bless my sons and daughters that they may be worthy of an exaltation in the Celestial Kingdom of God. I do love my fellow man who are faithful and true to the pinciples of righteousness. 9 1934 Monday. Apr. 16 – We are having a shower this morning and it is very desirable that we have a copious rain as the ground is getting dry. Yesterday (Sunday) we all went to Sabbath school. Supt. Ben Evans, and asst J. C Hoganson and Miss Fox of the Stake Dept. were present and gave short talks. Roland and Alta met us at the chapel door when we went out, it was a great suprise to us. They came home with us, and they, Arvel & Jene, Lowell and Helen had dinner with us. In the afternoon Newel & Ione and some of their children; Wm, Winnie and Wm G. III called and spent a couple of hours with us, so we felt much pleased to see so many of our children. Roland & wife left about 3.30 for Cor rinne and from there Roland was going 10 1934 South where he is doing road work as manager of Olof Nelson’s job. Tues. Apr. 17 – Had a shower during the morning that was very benificial. Wed. Apr. 18 – Fine day but I cannot enjoy it very much as my health is so poor. It is distressing not to be able to do any work. Arvel and Lowell cut their seed potatoes this forenoon and they are planting them this afternoon. Lowell got the seed at the Smithfield seed house for 80¢ per bushel. They are the Bliss and look like fine seed. The boys cut them this a.m. Mother has been doing some planting and cleaning up this morning. I worked a couple of hours in the gardin this forenoon; but do not feel able to do any work this afternoon. Arvel & Lowell had a time helping a heifer of mine calving. The calf died & the heifer is not out of danger by any means. 11 1934 Thurs 19. Wife and I went to Hyde Park and Smithfield this afternoon to see how the folks are getting along. Raree had her tonsils out Wed. and she is doing as well as can be expected. The other children of the family are moderately well. Beth seemed O.K. Willis is working for Clyde Dains to pay for his doctor bills. We called to see Wanda; she and the children are in fairly good health. Barbara has been honored by being given the opportunity of delivering the baccalaureate address upon the graduation of her class at the North Cache High School. This is regarded as quite an honor. Arvel and Lowell and their wives went through the Logan Temple in the evening. Cecil is getting along well with his playing on his trombone. 12 1934 Fri 20 con. This is a beautiful day. The boys are repairing the fence on the Summerhays pasture. Wife is planting Dahlia bulbs. She is usually busy in the garden or flower beds. Ruth is busy doing house-work. The crops are looking fine and if the water supply is adequate there will be a good harvest this Fall. Sat. 21. I took the women folks to Logan and did a little business at the Thatcher Bank. There were many peo- ple on the streets and in the stores. One meets a number of phlosophers and great financiers on the streets of Logan who ought to be back in Washington with a firm grip on the steeringear of the ship of State! Arvel and Lowell and Cecil have been leveling a piece of ground and irrigating alfalfa in the farther field. They went to town in the evening. 13 1934 Sun. Apr. 22. Mother and I, Cecil, Arvel & Gene, Lowell and Helen went to Sunday School after which Arvel and Gene went to The Logan Stake conference and the River heights ded- ication by Pres. H. J. Grant of the New- Meetinghouse. Mother, Cecil and I spent the afternoon reading about the Prophets of Israel. We in- tended to go to the night meeting but got too late waiting for the boys to do the chores. Mon. Apr. 23 – Beautiful day. Arvel and Lowell are working on the Spring ditch with a number of others, Mother and the girls are washing, as they usually do on Mon. LaRee Lamb had her tonsils out a few days ago and last evening she had a hemorrhage that was quite dangerous and distressing to the dear little girl. She is some better this morning 14 1934 Apr. Tues. 24. Beautiful day, however we would appreciate rain, as the land is getting dry and the growing crops would be greatly benifted by more moisture We learn this morning that LaRee is better. As far as we know all our folks are in fairly good health. Wed. Apr. 25. There has been a nice shower this morning. The weather signs indicated an extended moisture period and if it clears off now we shall feel disappointed. Hower what we have had will do much good. Yesterday the Spring ditch was finished after two days work with men and teams. Arvel cleaned a long stretch with the Blue team. He says they are a splendid team on the job. They are a fine team on any job. big, strong, true and handy It is hard to estimate the correct value of such a team on a farm. 15 1934 Apr. Thur. 26. A very benificial rain came during the night and it is still (10 a.m.) very cloudy and threatening more rain. I am feeling better in health this a.m. than I have for a long time. All the folks, as far as I know are well. The Spring ditch water came down yesterday. There is considerable anxiety throughout the country regarding the fear of lack of irrigation water this year. One of the disturbing conditions of the whole nation at present is the activity of the kidnapping gangs, and next to that are the many fatal and serious automobile accidents due to reckless driving due to drunkenness. Every paper has accounts of peo- ple either being killed or serious injured in Auto accidents as a result of intoxication of drivers. People are paying dearly for the re- pealing of the Prohibition law. 16 1934 Fri. Apr. 27. Beautiful day, but I am not feeling very well. The boys are working on the potato land and making irrigation ditches. Sat. Apr. 28. The boys are cutting potatoes We are planning to go to Logan. Ruth is suffering from a severe headache and has been since early morning even most of the night. I recently gave Ruth the sorrol’s colt and she is delighted with the present. Lowell’s mare had a colt in the night and he and Helen are made happy by it. We are preparing to go to Logan this afternoon. We went to Logan and I got my car greased and now the car is in excellent condition and runs as well as when it was new. Sun. Apr. 29. The folks and I went to Sunday School. The day is beautiful. During the afternoon we were visited by the following relatives, Leland and 17 Wanda, and Barbara and their two little boys; Bob & Norma. Lowell & Helen; Wm. and Winnie, and Will, G., A.P. and Naoma and Gwen, Willis and Andrea, and children; and Bob and Norma. I let Ruth have the car to go to a practice in Logan for the Jubelee, with the many who are preparing to sing in S.L.C. at the June Festival. We had a very enjoyable day. It was the anniversary of the birth of our daughter, Sarah Wanda. Mon. 30 The folks – mother, Norma, Gene and Helen did their washing as they usually do here on Monday. It is cloudy and there are signs of rain which would be very acceptable Tues. May 1 – Cloudy and signs of rain. We are all feeling fairly well. I have written a letter to the Cache-American and a short sketch of Henry Reese. 18 1934 May 1 – Mon. Clouds are gathering and giving signs of rain which is very desirable throughout the West. The boys have all the crops in. even the potatoes. Tues. May 3. The clouds cleared away and we had no rain; however we hope we soon shall have as the crops are needing moisture. There are many activities in the country to provide work for people. The schools are panning for their closing exercises. While I do not feel able to work yet there are odds and ends I can take care of. The whole seems to be in a seething boiling caldron. With kidnapping, holdups and and accidents due to liquor and careless operation of automobiles the papers carry sad tales with every issue. 19 1934 May Wed. 4. Cloudy. All wish for rain. I wrote to Pres. Jos. R. Shepherd telling him of the work I did on the Temple during its construction. I hauled lumber from the temple mill one week and hauled timber at the woodcamps to float down to the lime kiln to burn lime. While loading my cart (the two front wheels) the piece of timber was thrown over and struck my back and it was thought for a few minutes that my back was broken, but it was only brused. I earnestly prayed that I would be able to next morning to work. Bro . Welshma – the cook, put a large piece of beefstake on my back and by the blessing of the Lord I was able to continue my work the next morning for which I was very thankful as I wanted to do all I could to help in the building of the temple. 20 Later I hauled lumber from the temple mill to the temple grounds. One of my horses – the one on which I depended to do the most of the work, got foundered and I had to come home. Father bot temple stock from Wm Hyde – i.e. he took it in a horse trade with Wm. Sun. May. 6 – Went to Sunday School and meeting. The folks also went i.e. Arvel & wife. Lowell & Helen went to Smithfield In the afternoon John & Anna and Evelyn & Rowenn came also Newel, & Ione and family John and the rest of his family had supper with us. Mon? The folks, Mother, Gene, Norma and Helen did their washings. Jene and Norma went to Primary and left Mona and Karen Ruth with mother. 21 A. V.; T. H.; and Foster went to S.L.C. to attend a meeting of the Utah Power & Light Co. in regard to whether or not we might have irrigation water from Bear River or not Tues. 8 It was decided that the U. P. & L Co would let us run the Pump as long as the Co. was allowed to use the Bear River water. So today Arvel is with others getting the pump going. “Mother” has gone to Relief Society where she was on the program for a talk. She was quite up- set when she received a call from Willis that Andrea was very ill. She intended to go from the meetinghouse to Hyde Park to see what she can do for Andrea However I have learned later that Andrea is better; so Carrie may not stay overnight in H.P. I hope she may not have to do so. 22 Wed. May 9, Carrie came home and she brot. Andrea and Beth & Basil. Andrea is very poorly in health. I thought I would go to Richmond to the Black & White Day celebration but my only show would be to go alone or wait until p.m. so I have about decided not to go. This is a fine day with the exception of wind. Arvel & Lowell got up at 4 p.m.< a.m.> to take the irrigation water The King Irri. pump was started last evening. We hold the stream 15 hr. ½ hr. per share. We have the vegitation around the house quite thoroughly watered. About 11 o’clock A.J. & Bob came and I went with them to Richmond and had a very pleasant day. I met Gordon and Wm Mc.Arthur who brot me home in his car. 23 Thurs. May 10. A heavy haze hangs across the sky that makes it quite dark sometimes, leading one to think that a storm is brewing I am feeling quite well; better than I have for some time. Arvel and Lowell have started to thin their beets. Andrea & babe and Beth are here with us. Andrea is getting much better than when she came here. I went to Smithfield to get chicken. feed in the afternoon and mother, Andrea and Beth went with me. The main reason of my going was to take my wife up to see her sister Mary as it was her birthday. We had a pleasant visit for a short time. Fri. May 11 – Beautiful morning. Andrea is improving in health, but she is far from health and strength 24 Carrie went to Smithfield with Helen to get a permanent wave. She spent most of the day visiting her sister. Andrea and her babe and Beth are here with us. She is im- proving in health. I got some poison oats from Geo. Cowley that was sent to the county agent to poison rodent. While there was an indication of rain in the morning in blew over. The boys have spent the day working at odds & ends on the farm. Sat. May 12 – Somewhat cloudy. Andrea is here with us and she is improv- ing in health and strength. Her babe – Basil – is rather restless at night. We took Andrea home in the afternoon Sun. May 13 – We went to Sunday School i.e. Carrie, myself, Ruth and Cecil. In the afternoon, A.P. and Naoma, Reese and Gwen came down from Presto to see us in honor of my wife’s birthday 25 In the afternoon, Leland and Wanda and children, came down from H.P. Newel and Ione and family from Logan to show their respect to their mother. Roland called up from Logan as he had come up to get something fixed on a truck of the Olof Nelson Co He called up but was not able to come down as he had to drive back to the job. We were pleased to have the folks come to see us in honor of mother’s Day. Mon. May 14. The folks did their family washing. The boys are irrigating. It was almost freezing weather last night Later my wife and I went to Hyde Park and took Wanda and Andrea to the Cache Valley Hospital where the Hospital staff, by request of Dr. Daines, gave them a thorough examination and found them both in a rather critical con- dition. After taking them home, We drove home. I stood the trip alright. 26 1934. May 15 Tues. Beautiful day. The boys are still irrigating and working in the beets. – I am not feeling well today. May 16. Wm F. Gettle who was kidnaped by the Dillinger Gang and was held by them for a ransom of $75,000 was rescued today and 48 hours later three abductors James F. Kirk, Larry Kerrigan and Roy Williams had been sentenced by Judge Judge Chas. Fricke to San Quntin prison to serve life imprisonment. The rascals did not get the money they de- manded as a ranson for the release of their victim. The little six year old girl June Robles who was kid- napped and kept 19 days un- til she was rescued, in a in a tin box buried in the sandy desert of Arizona 27 This was one of the meanist things that ever happened. The little 6 yr. old girl was kept in a tin box placed in a hole in the hot sandy desert in which she was kept 19 days, with little to eat or drink with the hot sun beating down upon her The great wonder is that she did not die. The rascals who kidnapers her failed to get the ransom they demanded and it is very probable they will be captured and strung up to the first tree the ones who capture them come to. How a human being can become so hardened and sink so low as to commit such atrocious deeds is past understanding. Another terrible occurrence 28 was the terrible fate of a young 23 year old girl of Ogden. Louise Jeppsen of Ogden in San. Francisco who was found dead in the Park as a result of being choked to death by her belt found around her throat. She went to San- Francisco for an outing and fell into the company of a bunch of high-fliers and after one evening spent in a drunken brawl she went into the park with Millard R. Hickman 48 a wealthy San Francisco shipping agent who is held for the committing of the terrible fiendish murder Her mother is the daughter of Moses Thatcher and the wife of the late Severine Jeppsen Oh! how long will it be before young girls will learn to be aware of high stepping strangers! 29 1934 Thurs. May 17 Still the weather keeps hot and dry. Most of our crops have been irrigated by the pump water. This afternoon mother had the Relief Society presidency, Leone Ballard, Sarah Funk and Edna Peterson at our home to talk over Relief Society work. Yesterday I went to Logan to attend the meeting of the authorties of the church in the Tab. It was one of the best meetings I ever attended. The Tab. was filled. The speakers were Pres. Taylor Grant, Ivins, Rudger Clawson, Reed Smoot, David O. Mc. Kay, Melvin J. Ballard, Joseph Fielding Smith, John A. Witsoe, Chas. A. Callis. of the council of the twelve. Antoine R. Ivins, Samul O Bennion and John H. Taylor of the First council of Seventy and three members 30 of the presiding bishopric Sylvester Q. Cannon, David A Smith & John Wells. There were leaders of the Relief Society viz Ruth May Fox Y.L.M.I.A Supt. of Primary Association, May Anderson Pres. Shepherd Presided but after the preliminary he turned the meeting over to Pres. Heber J. Grant who gave a very interesting talk. I never attended a meeting that I enjoyed more than this meeting. Sat. May 19, The weather continues dry and we are all anxious for rain. The crops are growing fine es- pecially where they have been irriga- ted. Carrie has a lot of beautiful flowers, around the homes. I took my wife, Gene, Helen and Norma to Logan to do their Saturday shopping By health was alright, but I had some difficulty in breathing. Lowell & Helen Arvel & Gene went to the Pageant at night 31 Sun. May 20. We all went to S.S. and then Carrie, Cecil and I went to Logan in response to an invitation and had dinner with Newel and Ione. We had a very splendid dinner. Lowell and Helen went to Clifton to see relatives and did not get back until very late. Arvel & Cecil did all the chores. Mon. May 21. Beautiful day. cool and pleasant. The folks – mother, Helen – Norma and Gene did their washing this a.m. Cecil went to Smithfield to get his pony shod. Arvel & Lowell are thinning beets. The day is quite cool especially the forenoon. Tues May 22 – Still the sky’s are clear with no sign of rain. The lack of moisture throughout the U.S. is causing the loss of crops. People are becoming very much alarmed as the future looks gloomy for the farmers 32 1934 May. Thurs. 24. Wife and went to Smithfield and called to see the Seeley people. They were all quite dispondent due to lack of work. W drove to Hyde Park and bot 3 bu. of wheet from Geo. Lamb for $1.90 for chicken feed, called to see Andrea and family. They were all in good helth except Andrea, and she has frequent heart attacks. We called to see Leland & Wanda. Wanda evidently has cancer of the stomach and she is in a very critical condition and the doctors can do nothing much to help her. We received a letter today from Winnie inviting us up to the graduation of Will G. III from the Preston High School. It is doubtful if we can go, Fri. May 25 – Beautiful day. We are all in our usual health. There are some signs of rain. It would certainly be a blessing to the country if it would rain. The boys are irrigating and the crops around here are looking fine but the crops in many parts of the country are dying for moisture 33 Sat. May 26. I took the women folks. Mother, Norma and Gene to Logan to do their Sat. shopping. Ruth went off in the evening with Norman Dahle. We learned today that the husband of a daughter of Lorenzo and Florence had died Mrs. Roundy is a sister of my wife Mary. About 1 o’clock p.m. Wm. Quayle and his wife, both of whom attended my school when I taught in the Logan schools. I was very pleased to see them but at first I did not know them as it has been so long since I saw them. Sun. May 27. We went to S.S. and to meeting in the evening. I was called to talk a few minutes in S.S. and to offer the opening prayer at the night meeting. Pres. Everton and Judge Jesse P. Rich were visitors and gave very instructive, interesting discourses. Today was set apart as a day to fast and pray for rain to save the crops 34 1934 May Mon. 28. I went with Arvel and Lowell to Logan today to negotiate a loan off the Federal Gov. to secure money to pay me for the Grandpa land. The Cordon Compay did the business. During the forenoon there were strong indications of rain, but later the clouds cleared away and left us disap- pointed. The folks had their usual washday today. Sat. Pres. J.E. Cardon gave me a book of Testimonies which he had compiled. It is a very precious book to have. May 30 Decoration Day. I took my wife, Ruth Gene and Barbara to Logan this forenoon to join the throng in the deceration of the graves of our dear ones who have passed away. We saw A.P. Anderson, Naoma, Reese and Gwen; John, Anna, and Rowena, William, Winnie and Will G. Leland & Wanda while There. 35 We drove to Hyde Park cemetary to place a few flowers on the graves of our dear ones there. We called to see Willis & Andrea and family. We drove then to Smithfield and visited the graves of our father & mother there, and put a flower on their grave. We called to see the Seeley folks and spent a few minutes there. The weather is threatening and we are led to think we shall soon have rain, something the people thoughout the Western states are very anxious to get. Sun. June 3. Roland and Alta came home from their road work Bird’s Eye view South of Provo, to see us and the Turner people at Corinne where they spent Fri. night and came over Sat. to see us. They are getting along alright. I took the folks to Logan Sat. afternoon as usual. Roland went with us. 36 Roland & wife left this morning for their road job. Ruth went with them Wife and I went to S.S. and staid to Fast meeting. Arvel and Gene came up and had dinner with us. Lowell & Helen went to Smithfield as Helen’s sister’s young man has come from Spokane to marry Helen’s sister. These young people became acquainted when laboring as missionaries in the North-Western mission. Blaine came down to visit with Cecil today While weather conditions have given evidence of rain we have had only a few only a few small showers, but there have been heavy rains in some parts of the country. At the U U.C.U , held at the U.A.C. Pres. A W. Ivins was given the degree of Doctor of Laws. He has been a very wonderful chacter Mon, June 4. The boys are hauling hay today. It is cloudy but all rain signs fail this year. [The following lines are from a newspaper clipping] [following line printed up the left side perpendicular to original text] First College Degree [first column] Master of Many Trades, “I have graduated in many occupations but this is the first time I ever received a degree.” With this comment A [---] W. Ivins. of the First Presi- dency of the L. D. S. Church, yesterday recalled much that he had done in a long lifetime of activity but couldn’t seem to make up his mind which of the many things he had suc- ceeded in was responsible for the fact that this morning at Logan he received an honor- ary degree of Doctor of Laws. “My graduations have been many,” he said. “I am a grad- uate at cooking and dishwash- ing. Maybe the food wasn’t prepared according to the methods of domestic science but we never had to throw any of it away. “Few men have shoveled more dirt in a lifetime than I [second column] have in my occupation as farmer. I have eaten fruit from trees that I have planted in soil where only thistles and sagebrush grew before. “I am a graduate black- smith. I have shod enough horses to mount a good sized detail of the United States army. I was an expert at this and had much of it to do. “I have read and studied geology until I am familiar with the rocks and their for- mations. I have read and stud- ied chemistry until I am some- what of a chemist. “Although never having studied engineering I have surveyed and platted land, laid out canals and roads which have met the approval of the government. “I have fixed broken legs and sewed up scalp wounds and otherwise been a medical doctor, mostly because no one else around could do it any better than I could. I have treated people for nearly all _______________________ diseases in the catalogue. “I served as a lawyer for years and have convicted many criminals, even though I never had a degree.” With a whimsical smile the white-haired veteran of pio- neer days, paused to further recollect his “graduated” oc- cupations. “I guess at one time or another I have done most ev- erything,” he remarked. “Have you ever worked on a newspaper?” he was asked. Yes. I was once editor of a school paper.” In addition to all these oc- cupations, each of which was followed as a means of earn- ing a livelihood. President Ivins has indulged in many hobbies. He says they are not hobbies but just things he’s interested in. “What is your greatest “hobby?” “Books,” he said readily. “I have traveled all over the [photograph captioned “A. W. Ivins”] 38 [newspaper clipping cont.] [first column] world by means of books. I have been in the arctic with Franklin, Kane, Bartlett, Peary Amundson, and Stef- fenson. In the antarctic with Shackleton, Byrd and Scott. “I have been over the long Labrador trail with Dillon and Wallace. Through the rockies with Bridger, Kit Carson, Bon- neville and Fremont. I have been in Kentucky with Boone, and Texas with David Crock- ett. I have been in Arizona with Frederick Remington. “I have traveled up and down Mexico with Prescott, Bancroft, Solis and others. I have been to Central America with Stevens and Catherwood. “I have been up the Amazon and down the Orinoco with Casper Whitney. I have been in Peru with Prescott and Pe- dro de Leon, and around Cape Horn with Magellan, and the Cape of Good Hope with Vas- co da Gama.” That’s just a brief sample of his greatest hobby. President [second column] Ivins has often told of be- coming acquainted with the Bible and other works of scripture while in the saddle riding range and herding cat- tle, another of his unmentioned occupations. When asked what his reac- tion is to the honor of being be- stowed upon him, President Ivins, thoughtfully said: “I am quite composed. I am neither elated or depressed as it comes too late in life to make any material difference. I am, however, grateful for the honor carried with it and happy to be found worthy to receive it.” When President Ivins went to Logan this morning he was accompanied by Mrs. Ivins. “I wouldn’t think of going without her. She has been with me during thick and thin, and in all these things I have talk- ed about she has helped. The honor is as much hers as mine.” [hand-written text] Tues. June 5. I went through the temple today. Helen’s sister was married to a young man – a convert to the gospel from Spokane. I went though twice. The boys have been hauling hay. The signs of rain stimulated them to great exertion but tonight the clouds are breaking away, People whom I met in the temple today said their hay crop are dying from lack of water. I have always been a close observer of the weather and had signs that I thought infalable as rain prognosticators but not so now. 39 June 8 – 1934 – The past few days we have been blessed with very refressing rains, which have been quite general especially in the Western states Utah has received much benift, It has been quite cool and clouds have given evidence of more rain than we have had. Carrie and I went through the temple Wed. last. There was a small company. The boys are using the water now. Today the water has been on the garden and flowers and given the land a good soaking. Leland and Wanda <& Barbara> have been here with us a short time this afternoon. Barbara is taking quite an interest in geneological work. Mother and I wrote to Ruth to- day. She is down at Birdseye with Roland and Alta. She went Sunday 40 1934 – Tues. June 12 – Beautiful day. The boys are busy cutting and raking hay and cultivating beets. Mother & Norma did their washing yesterday. Gene and Helen are washing today. Yesterday’s papers brot the sad word that a storm on the Eatern coast of the U.S., Mexico and Central America had killed many people – over 2000. There is quite a fight going on in Congress over matters which Pres. Roose- velt says must be settled before Congress adjourns. The Republians are struggling hard to get back into controle. After the condition in which the left the government when Hoover was voted out of office, one would think they would be ashamed to aspire to the task which they proved so ineffi- cient to handle. The weather is fine and there have been heavy rains in some parts but not in other parts. 41 Yesterday I took Gordon to Logan, he came down the night before. He was expecting to be sent to the Yellowstone to work for awhile, which he hoped would be the case. Ruth has no returned from Birdseye yet. She is staying with Roland & Alta. LaRee is staying with us. Gordon left this morning [--] for Yellowstone park where he will be employed by the same Co. Olof Nelson’s Construction Company He drove a truck of Nelson’s up there. It is a truck he recently brought from the factory and which he has been driving ever since his return Jun. Wed. 13, The boys are preparing the rest of the alfalfa for hauling. Cecil has done a good share of the raking and do it fine. This evening the clouds are gathering and showing signs of rain. Hope the boys get the hay in before it rains. 42 Arvel and Lowell are arranging for a loan to pay for the grandpa land. In looking over my records to learn when we put in the pumping plant we find it was <(in 1921> 193[-] I subscribed for 30 shares but I and letting the boys have 12 shares or six shares each, so that will leave me 18 shares for my farm. Thur. 14th It looks like it might rain. They boys had Leon help them this forenoon Dee also and Leon’s brother-in-law, a boy about the size of Cecil and this afternoon all are hauling for Leon & Dee. I wrote a letter to Bro. R. B. T. Taylor this forenoon, We received a card from Ruth saying she expected to come home Sunday. 43 Fri. June 15 Boys are hauling hay Gene is ill in bed. Wife went down to see her twice today. Toward evening we had a meager shower Sat. June 16. The fight between Ma[-] Smelling and Primo Carnero the world’s champion resulted in Bear’s victory after a desperate struggle. Carnero claims that an injured ancle in the first round was the cause of his defeat. They fought eleven vicious rounds. It is certainly strange that the human family can find amusement in seeing two men fight and pay so much money to see such cruel acts, Primo Carnero weighed 263 lb. and Baer about 210 $400,000 was the amt the fight brot. What benifit is there in such acts? Sat. June 16 – Beautiful morning All are well. Went to Logan in the afternoon. Took mother, Helen, Andrea and Norma. 44 Sun. June 17 – Mother and I went to conference of the Cache Stake. Arvel and Gene went with us. We attended the forenoon and P.M. sessions. By invitation of brother Heber we went with him to dinner and were heartily welcomed by sister Maggie. Apostle Ballard was in attendance at conference and occupied nearly all the time at the morning, afternoon and evening sessions. Wife & I did not go at night but some members of the family did. at which he focibly urged the young people to live virtuous lives and pointed out the blessings that follow. The blessings of the Lord are given Bro. B. Mon. June 18, All the family are well except Gene & she is getting better. It is cloudy and offering some evidences of rain, which would be a blessing to the country, many sections of which are burnt up. 45 1934 June 22, Day after day passes giving evi- dence of rain, but that is about all it does as we get a small sprinking. The boys have got up all the hay in fine shape. They have most of the hoeing of the beets done. Yesterday I took the folks to Logan to do their shopping. Gene & Helen went with us. Ruth is poorly in health. She scalded her foot when down to Birdseye with Roland and Alta and she has suffered a good deal with it In talking with people I find a lot of grumbling is indulged in I wrote a letter to Annie Reeder, and sent a check of $4. inst to [-]. [-]. B. Sat. June 23. Pleasant cool day. R. O. visited with us awhile yesterday afternoon. In the evening carrie & I attended a small gathering at the home of A.V. Reese in honor of Bert and wife. They sang & she danced. They proved to be good entertainers. 46 1934 I have been hoeing in the garden today. Mother is making a dress for Ruth today. Ruth is doing the Sat. cleaning, Arvel and Lowell are hoeing beets. Sun. June 24 Carrie, Ruth, Cecil & I went to Sunday School after which Robt. & Norma Reeder came up and had dinner with us. We went to meeting at night and Gene went with us. Elders John H. Anderson and W. W. Owens were the speakers and they gave instructive gospel talks. Mon. June 25. The folks, Norma, Helen, Gene and wife did their washing. Willis, Andrea and their children – Blain, LaRee, Beth & Basil spent the day with us. Andrea came especially to pick fruit. It was a tiresome day with so many here especially for wife. 47 1934 Tues.< 21> We are all in usual health The boys are fixing the Summer- hays pasture this afternoon as the young stock got out Sun. and came in from the pasture. There have been rain in many parts of the country including Utah but we have had only meager shours. Wed. June 27. Went to Smithfield and bought extras for the mower that cost over $10. Bought four sacks of coal at Andersons and brot them home in the car. Carrie spent the time visiting her sister, who is improving in health, Wife sent flowers to Bobie Parson and Fay Reese today both of whom are in the Budge Fay for an operation for appendicitis and Bobie as a result of an accident caused by the driver, Olof Cronquist, who took a bunch of boys out to the swimming pool and when crossing the Peterson Bridge lost control of his bus and went under the wire fence cutting Linn Reese & Bob. Parson 48 1934 June, Thurs. 28. Went to Logan to take Ruth to see about her hair which she had waved recently and was not satisfactory. The woman who did the job refused to make amends. Went to Hyde Park and got 2 bu. of wheat to feed the chickens. Took Andrea and Mrs. Dewey (Bet[-]’s) Cook up to the Smithfield Pea factory as they thought they might get a job. Willis was put to work there this a.m. Lowell took two veal to Logan this a.m. one of which weghed 135 lb. He got 6¢ per lb. Arvel and Gene and Lowell & Helen took supper with us this evening. When in H.P. we drove up to see Wanda, but she had gone to Preston to visit awhile with Naoma Barb[---] was home but she was just arranging to go to Smithfield to work in the Pea factory. This industry is providing work for a lot of people who need funds. 49 1934. July 1 Sun. Beautiful day but in the evening there were signs of an approaching rain, which would be very much appreciated Wife, Ruth, Cecil and I, Lale & Donna went to S.S. in the Buick. After S.S. fast meeting was held. Elder Newel Daines and another brother were visiters at S.S. & Meeting Came home after meeting Sister Annie Reese spent the afternoon with us. Took her up to Dorwins in the evening. Newel & Ione and Aletha Funk visited us a short time. One of the largest brass bands ever to visit Logan gave a two hour con- cert in front of to Logan Tabernacle Saturday. The leder was from the East and is regarded one of the best in the U.S. There were 250 in the band. We had the pleasure of seeing Wm & Winnie. Norma, Gene, and Lile went with us to Logan. July 2. Anniversary of my wedding day to Mary Rees. Fifty years ago She and I and W.H. Thain & <[---] Rees> were married in the Logan Temple and Had a wedding dinner at the home of our brides Mrs. & Mrs. John Rees. 50 July 4th Beautiful day. Wife, Cecil and I called at Hyde Park and got Blain and after calling to see Leland & Wanda we motored to Logan Went to the show i.e. Wife <& I> went to the Capitol and Cecil and Blain went to the Lyric Ruth and Blanche went to the Canyon with Van Jeffs & Norman Dahle. The show represented the Civil war. The sadness caused by the horors of the war was turned into hilarity by the many comic features put on the canvas. July 5 – spent the day reading and working on the lot hoeing and cleaning out the ditch in front of the home which was no easy task. July 6. All well. Boys are irrigating While there have been rain in some parts of the state recently – none here 51 Sat. July 7, It continues to give evidence of rain but that is the end of it to far as this part of the country is concerned. The boys are still irrigating. They have started the pump five times since they took their turn. We are not getting any Spring ditch water the yr. so far. Prest. Roosevelt has started on his voyage to the Sandwitch Islands. We hope and pray that he may have a safe journey and that no harm may come to him. He is a great, good, man. Sun. July 9. Went to Sunday School and meeting – Mother, Cecil, Ruth also went Arvel & Gene, Bob. & Norma, Helen & Lowell had dinner with us. We went to night meeting Earl Hun- saker, a patrole man was the speaker In his uniform he gave a very interesting talk on the “Rules of the Road” and spoke of the many disasteroust results as a result of the observance of road lanes & regulations 52 1934 Mon. July 9 – The folks did their wash- ing as usual. The boys were irrigating and cultivating sugar beets. Arvel killed a veal in the evening for Cecil. Tues. July 10 I took Cecil’s veal to Logan. Wife and Cecil went with me. I bot a pair of trousers and got a coat & vest from the cleaners that I took up. Fri. Cecil bought a nice riding-bridle. I bught a load of slabs from “Bud” Clark for $500 mostly out of sympathy for him. All signs of rain vanish with out bringing any rain, which would be of great value to the country that has not had rain sufficient to do much good for several months. Sat. July 14 – This afternoon, Arvel, Lowell, Cecil, Blain and two Pitcher boys hauled in the alfalfa on the patch North of the home. Daughter Annie Reeder spent Thur. Fri. & Sat. visiting with us. Went home last eve. 53 Sun. July 15. All planned to have a family reunion in Logan Canyon today, at which there were present, W. G. Reese, Carrie A. Reese, Ruth and Cecil, (and Norman Dahle) A. P., Naoma, Reese, and Gwenn Andersen. John, Annie, Weldon (& sweetheart) Aletha and Rowena, Reeder Newel, Ione, Cleve, Maridean, Veda May, Ranee and Joan Munk. Leland, Wanda, Barbara, Harry and Vern Ashcroft. William, Winnie and Will G. Reese Willis, Andrea, Blain, LaRee, Beth and Basil Lamb. Arvel, Jean and Mona Gene Reese Lowell and Helen Reese, Robert, Norma and Karen Ruth Reeder Ruth Reese & Cecil Reese and Norma Dahle. (see above) The day was beautiful and a most enjoyable day was spent. no accident occurred. 54 Mon. July 16. Beautiful day Arvel is cutting grain and Lowell & Cecil and working in the hay (alfalfa) Went to Smithfield and bot extras got goal Tues. July 17. Wrote to Smithfield Sentinel. Am not feeling very strong today Wed. July 18. Arvel and Lowell began irri- gating early this morning. Cecil is cutting Alfalfa out in the field I have taken a trip around the field and mowed a few rounds while cecil came for greace for the mower. Later the piti[---] came off and he had to unhitch. But the boys fixed the mower and Cecil cut in the afternoon. The day is hot I am not feeling very well this evening. Thur. July 19. I got up early this morning and worked on a job preparing to take water out of the pump ditch and carry it across the Spring ditch. I succeeded in doing so after Arvel put a dam in the Pump ditch I was very tired when I got through. 55 My wife went to Smithfield with Helen this morning to visit her sister Mary while Helen visited with her mother They boys are irrigating, mowing alfalfa and Cecil is raking. I am feeling quite tired after my forenoon’s work. I have just written a letter to Gordon. Fri. July 20 – Arvel cut Chartes’ grain today and Lowell & Cecil worked in the field cutting, raking and odd jobs around the place. Ruth went with Norman to a show in Logan Sat. 21 – Took mother, Norma, Ruth and Cecil to Logan. Most of the time we were in Logan it rained hard and the top on the Buick leaked, which made it very uncomfortable for all of us. About 4.30 we left for home and when we got about to the R.R. track it quit raining. The folks were sorry we did not stay in Logan longer. 56 Sun. July 22 – We all attended S.S. after which we came home. Arvel and Gene, Bob and Norma, Ruth and Cecil and mother and I had a nice dinner that mother & Ruth prepared. We had a good S.S. there being a large attendance. We went to meeting in the eve- ning at which Elders Jos. A. Anderson and George Skidmore were the speakers. Elder Wm Toombs opened by prayer and I pronounced the ben ediction. There was a splendid attendance and Silvan & Edna Peterson, Darwin Reese and Mrs. Wm Tooms rendered duets, At S.S. Ruth, Afton and Ranch Reese sang. The request of Presidents Grant and Ivans to pray in all religious gathering were complied with in the praying for rain. 57 Mon. July 23. The folks did their usual washing today. Lowell & Cecil drove seven cows that we sold to the government for slaughter, to Smithfield to be shipped to Ogden tonight. This plan was inaugerated by the government to relieve the feed demand Wed. July 25 – Went to the H. P. celebration yesterday. The children’s dance in the morning, followed by a meeting and a ball-game in the afternoon furnished the day’s activities. Blain came home with us and he and Cecil went to the Logan [---] swimming pool at night. Today (Wed.) Daisy took down ill with brain feaver. Got 5 lb of S[---] for Thurs July 26. Hot day. Mare is still quite ill. It will be as much of a surprise if she gets well as if she dies. The folks are bottling two veals to day that the goverment bought and said I might have them after they were shot by a government agent 58 Thurs. July 26 – continued. They boys finished getting up the 2rd crop today Blain has been here helping. Leon and Dee also changed work with them. The weather is very hot. The heat, the strife, the contention, the strikes in the U.S. and the disturbed conditions throughout the world is surely distressing. The butchers employed to slaugh- ter the cattle bought by the govern ment is causing a loss of cattle dying from heat, lack of water and feed at the rate of one a minute in the slaughtering yards in the U.S. This morning I went to H.P. to get two veals I put in the store refrigerator room. The folks, Mother, Gene, Helen, Ruth, Andrea and Norma have been busy bot- tling these veals, which I did most of the skinning. 59 Sat. July 28 Yesterday there was an outing of the Benson people in Logan canyon at the Red Banks. Over half the people of the ward were there and all had a fine time. Every family furnished its own eats, but the ward furnished the ice cream. There was no accident until we got to Logan when Vernal Munk and another car collided doing about $200 damage to Vernals car, but no one was seriously injured. I got along splendidly in the handling of my car and re- ceived a number of compliments Today I and mother, Heber, Gene and Cecil to Logan in the afternoon. The weather is very hot We have a very sick horse Daisy, For several days she has been suffering with brain feaver. Several horses have died 60 July 29, Sunday – Very hot day. We all went to Sunday School. Daisy is still alive. We are all in our usual good health. Some deaths are reposted as a result of the excessive heat. Many parts of the country are burnt up. i.e. That is the vegitation and many animals are dying from the excessive heat and lack of water. The world seems to be in a very disturbed condition. especially European nations. Mon. July 30 – Wote a letter to R. B. T. Taylor The women folks of Benson met at Sarah Funks and at Lucy Riggs to take lessons in the use of pressure cookers. My wife went to Sarah’s. I hoed weeds and cut out a bunch of knot-grass on the north side of the cement path leading to the yard. The boys are busy. They take time to docter the sick mare 61 1934. Tues. July 31. Arvel is cutting grain today and Lowell & Cecil are hauling<( grain>. There was a very small rainfall in the night. Wife is bottling corn today. I helped to cut and husk it. I also repaired the ditch bank North of the house I am very tired as a result of the little work I have done. One of the saddest things about getting old is that it robs a person of strength to carry on the duties of life. Yesterday Ruth went to Salt Lake city with Norman Dahle and Vann Jeffs and Blanch Reese Blanch went to S.L.C. to help her aunt Mrs. Lester Peterson. They i.e. Vaun, Norman & Ruth, after attending a dance in S.L.C. returned and Ruth got home at 4.30 a.m. Arvel has finished cutting grain and has put his binder away. The sick mare is holding on and appears to be getting better. (Hope so) 62 1934. Wed. Aug. 1 Very hot weather. Thur Aug 2 – Boy finished hauling in the grain and stacking it to- day. Mother had a quilting today to quilt for Andrea. The material being provided by Aunt Mary of Smithfield. There were five women from Smithfield, Andrea, Norma and Gene and their husbands were here to dinner. Daisy is getting very weak and it is a matter of only a short time to live for her. All the nourishment she gets is about a gal. of new milk with which the boys drench her. Fri. Aug. 3 Daisy was dead this morning and we are glad she is out of her misury. Norma and Gene are here putting up fruit today. It is somewhat threatening for rain. It would be a great blessing to have a copious rain now. 63 1934 – Sat. Aug. 4, Somewhat cloudy. Intend to go to Logan today. Have a number of applicants for passen[ink blot] (Horrid blot) I coppied the stanzas written by Orson F Whitney in England in 1882 when I was there doing missionary work. He read these lines to George C. Parkinson & me at 42 Islington when I had just arrived to do missionary work – Orson F. Whitney had one of the most musical voices I ever heard by any man. Sun. Aug. 5 Carrie and I went to Wellsville, to attend the funeral service of our cousin, Sarah Hutchensen Heber and Maggie went with us. A.J. and Lee Reese, R. O. and wife, Moses and wife and Aunt Mary, also went. The service were held in the 2nd ward chapel. I was one of the speakers. A neighbor and grandson also spoke We were all taken back to the home for dinner. 64 Mon. Aug. 6. The folks did their wash- ing i.e. mother & Norma, Helen went up to her mother’s in Smithfield to do her washing. Tues. Aug. 7. Arvel & Lowell dug some potatoes and took them to Logan and sold them. I went to Smithfield for coal. Called at H.P. and found Andrea’s babe suffering from a break ing out of some disease. The little chat suffers a good deal and is quite a tax on the strength of his mother. Wanda has gone to Idaho to be treated by an a doctor for stomach trouble from which is suffering a great deal. We do hope and pray that she may recover as her husband & family her so much and her parents, brothers and sisters are all much concerned about the dear soul. She recently had her eyes operated on and is able to see now quite well. 65 1934 Wed. Aug. 8 – Beautiful day. The recent showers have cooled the atmosphere Cecil is still in Hyde Park visiting with Blaine. We miss him Thurs. Aug. 9 – All well at home I went after Cecil to help [-].H. in the hay – Blain came down too and helped. Fri. 10 Arvel and Lowell are still helping Bob. Reese with his hay. Sat 11 I took mother, Norma & Gene to Logan. Sun. Aug 12 – Carrie arranged to have our bro[-] Brothers have dinner with us in commemoration of my birth Bro. R.B.T. Taylor and Wm. Catmull were with during the day having come up last evening. They staid at the home of A.J. and Libbie. They went to S.S. and both of them spoke. Robert Taylor recited several interesting poems. They had dinner with us, as did, Mr. & Mrs. T.J. Reese, Mr. & Mrs. R.O. Reese; Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Reese & Mr. & Mrs. A.V. Reese 66 We had a very pleasant time. Wife and I went to the evening service. Foster Reese & Marvin Thain were the speakers. Foster took the part of a minister and Marvin the part of a Mormon Elder. Mon, I did a some work around the place. Aug. 14, Spent the day at home. Arvel cut hay in the meadow. Lowell finished the irrigation turn. Aug. 15 – Newel and family; Naoma & Gwen, Willis and family came down in the afternoon and had supper with us, i.e. Dr. Munk & family & Naoma Willis & family came down after supper Aug. 16 – Beautiful day. I have been out hoeing weeks in the flowers West of the house since 6 o’clock. Arvel, Lowell and Cecil have gone out to work in the meadow hay. Aug. Sat. 18 – On the 17th we all went to 67 Logan to see the big parade, one of the biggist if not the biggest ever held or rather ever had in Logan. There were several bands in the parade from different parts of the State. Never have I before seen so many Automobiles in Logan. It was dif- ficult to drive along the streets. Today Arvel, Lowell, Cecil and Blain and one of Bob. Reeses hired men work- ing the meadow putting hay in a stack. I took the cows – including Mathews cows to the pasture this morning on Fritz. Aug. Sun. 19 – Mother, Cecil & Blain & I went to Cornish and had a very pleasant with the Reeder folks. Had a nice dinner and were treated to some nice water mellon. Drove home in the evening. Aug. [illegible deletion] 21. The boys finished putting up the meadow hay and brot the derrick in also the other implements In the evening they began cutting 3rd crop alfalfa Blain went home with Lowell His father wanted him home. 68 1934 Wed. Aug. 22. Beautiful morning Yesterday the women folks were very busy putting up peaches. Norma was here putting [illegible deletion] up her peaches. The boys are cutting alfalfa today. Mon. Aug 27 – Wrote a letter to Roland today. They boys are cutting alfalfa. Yesterday (Sun.) Went to Sunday School and meeting. Elders Ruben Hill and Ray E. Guyman were the speakers at the evening meeting Sunday. 26. They both gave interesting discourses The mailman brot a letter from Roland and a card from Alta who is in Chic[--]ago. Both were well but quite axious about Roberta. Wed. Aug 29. There was loud thunder during part of the night and rain in some parts of the valley but none here The boys have all the 3rd crop of alfalfa ready to haul. They are 69 handling a few, loads this afternoon Cecil has been raking during the fore- noon and part of the afternoon; but now, 5 p.m. they are hauling. The hay is in very good condition to haul Carrie & Hellen are in Smithfield this afternoon. Sat. Sept. 1, Went to Logan but could not go in our own car as the gear shift was out of condition and when I went out to get the car out I could not get any action. While doing so William phoned from Logan and he arranged to come down to get us. He and Winnie came. Arvel took off the shift-gear and we took it to Logan, but could not get the extra at the Buick plant, but was ad- vised to go to a wreckage Co. which I did and was fortunate in getting the parts. William was very helpful in my getting the part. In the exchange of my part, I got what was needed for $100 Arvel put it in 70 In the afternoon, Arvel, Lowell, Blain and Kelton Cook hauled hay, but it was rather too damp however. Sun. 2, Went to Sunday School and Fast meeting and then, according to a previous invitation went to the home of Bro & Sister H.W. Ballard and had a delicious dinner The other guests, were A.J. and Libbie Andrew and Mary Munk; George and Sarah Cowley, and Mrs. Esther Roundy. We spent a very pleasant afternoon. Cecil is improving nicely after his operation for the taking out of his tonsils. Kelton Cook and Blain Lamb have been with us since Thurs. but Kelton got homesick yesterday afternoon and went home. Mon. Sept, 3 – Beautiful day. As it is “Labor Day” many celebrations are held. Our folks are doing their washing. Cecil is around today. 71 1934 Sun. Sept. 9, I have been so poorly in health during the past week, that I have not felt like writing in my diary The boys have been busy hauling hay, cut- ting alfalfa and alfalfa seed; fixing fence and digging potatoes on the grandpa land and most of Fri. & Sat. helping thir wives clean the school rooms. Mother served a Sunday dinner today in honor of Arvel’s 28 birthday anniversary Roland came to see us Wed. and us for a drive in his New Chvolet which Alta went back to Flint Mich. to get. She drove in home. It is a very pretty car. This is a beautiful cool day. There is getting to be a great change in the weather in regard to temperature. I took the family to S.S. this morning Willis and Andrea & children had dinner with us. Willis has a bad carbuncle on his neck. I wrote to John James yesterday. 72 1934 Sept. 11, Tues,. Fair opens in Logan today. This is a nice day. I am feeling some better today. Lowell & Helen have gone to the Co. Fair. Other members of the family may go. Alta came over Sun. eve and got Roberta. The little girl did not seem a bit well and she was so cross they could not pacify her. The Munk family called in Sun. eve and spent a short time with us. Walk and Mary drove down Mon. morning and visited with us a short time. Mon. night the wind blew a hurricane. Cecil was very frightened Wed. Sept. 12 – Wanda came down to stay with us a few days. She is getting along as well as can be expected after her dangerous operation recently in S.L.C. We sincerely hope she may grow strong and well. Cecil went to the Co. Fair again today. This is a beautiful day. 73 1934 Sun. Sept. 16. Went to Sunday School Carrie was called to act as S.S. teacher to assist Arvel with his class. On our way home we drove i[-]to A.J.’s as we had been invited with a number of others to eat Sunday dinner, which was very good. The other guests were Mr. & M HW Ballard; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Munk, Mr. & Mrs. AV Reese; Mr. and Mrs. NJ Falslev Mrs. Esther Roundy. We went to the evening meeting. Mon. Sept. 17 – I went to Smithfield and got sacks to hold the alfalfa seed. We were not able to thresh all the seed as it was not sufficiently cured. There were seven sacks threshed. We expect a good price for it Tues. 18 – I went to Logan and got my glass rimms repaired. I also got my car fender and running board fixed which was damage recently by a car backing into me when I was driving down Center street. Ivans & Cowley did the job and did a good job. 74 I took the deeds to the Grandpa land made out to Arvel & Lowell to the Court house to be recorded. It cost $100 each for revenue stamps and 70¢ each for recording. Arvel and Lowell hung the yard gate They had previously hung the gate leading into the stock yard. They certainly made a good job of it. Wed. Sept 18 – Beautiful day. We are about as usual in health. Planning to take Carrie & Ruth to Logan this after- noon. Thurs. Sept. 20. I am spending most of the day writing, but I am not feeling very well physically as I feel so languid, I wrote a letter to Naoma Fri. Sept. 21, Went to Hyde Park and spent a few hours visiting Andrea. I did not feel very well. Intended to call around and see Wanda, but I had such a miserable feeling, we went home 75 1934 Sat Sept. 22. Raining today Did not leave home. Sun. Sept <23> Conference in the Cache stake. We did not go to conference as it looked too stormy. Word came over the phone this morning stating that Pres. Anthony W. Ivins had just died. It was a great shock as he seemed to be in good health. and was preparing to fill some important church calls. He spent a long, active life as an American citizen and church worker. For many years he has served as 1st councillor to Pres. Heber J. Grant He was a statesman, a pioneer a clever business man and a devoted member of the church. He stood at the head of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural College for many years. He had a very pleasing personality and a masterful manner in public speak 76 1934 Mon Sept. 24. Still raining and cloudy all around and overhead giving evidence of continued moisture and will no doubt continue raining all night. Arvel and Gene have spent most of the day with us. Lowell and Helen are in Logan having something done on their car. Tues. Sept. 25. The clouds are clearing away, but there are occasional showers Lowell took his car to Logan to get repaired. Arvel is helping Bob. Reeder fix his car. They are taking out the engine and putting in another.
 I spent most of the day reading and writing. Wrote a long letter to Gordon. Sold the alfalfa to the Logan com- mission house for 20¢ per lb. Spent a very pleasant fore noon but got tired and languid in the afternoon. 77 1934 Wed. Sept. 26. The night was cold and today the sun is shining and it is getting warmer. Lowell is still having work on his car and Arvel is helping Bob. Reeder fix up his car. Old badly used cars are a grief forever. Thurs. Oct. 4. Yesterday I attended the Democratic Co. Convention in Logan. One of the most interesting features was a speech by Senator W.H. King. The nomination of officers to fill the various positions in Co. & State took up most of the day. I bought a set of new harness from the Kawallis Imp. Co. and a Autowagon from a wreckage Co. for which I paid $60 and the harness without collars cost $65 plus the Sales tax. Carrie went to Smithfield this morning to spend the day with her sister Mary. Arvel, Lowell and Norman Dahle are digging potatoes today. 78 1934 Fri. Oct. 5 – Beautiful day. I spent quite a bad night as I had several distressing coughing spells. Feel fairly well this morning The seniannual conferences begins this morning in S.L.C. Sat. Oct. 6. Conference is in full session. The vacancies in the the Priesthood quorums were filled. Reuben Clark was advanced from being second counselor to Pres. Grant to the first counselor. David O. McKay was sustained as second counselor to Pres. Grant. Elder Alonzo A. Hinckley was sustained as a member of the quorum of apostles. Born Apr. 23-1870 Rufus K. Hardy was sustained as one of the seven presidents He was born May 28, 1878. The splendid sermons, though short, were inspirational and faith promoting The baseball game is receiving much attention as given over radio 79 Sun. Oct. 7. By all reports there is a record breaking attendance at conference. The many speakers who have taken part, have delivered splendid sermons. The weather during conference has been ideal. The reception over radio has been fine. Every word of the of the speakers was heard distinctly The following members of the family have visited us today. Bob and Norma, Willis & Andrea and children, William and Winnie, and Arvel & Gene. Mon. Oct. 8, Folks did their washings Gene has a machine now and Helen goes to Smithfield to do her washing with her mother.
I finished cleaning out the ditch in front today. I got very tired doing so. Arvel took the auto wagon to Logan today to have a bolster put on. Lowell has been herding the cows on the alfalfa. One got badly bloated but she recovered. 80 1934 – Oct. [ink blot] Tues. 9 Beautiful day. The boys are getting ready to start digging beets tomorrow. They have an auto wagon now in good con- dition and are well supplied with horses and harnesses. If this fine weather continues we will soon see the beets all harvested. Oct. 11, Thurs. I took my wife, Ruth and Andrea to Ogden to see Annie Hillam, her niece. The day was beautiful and we had a pleasant trip. Got home safe about 8 oclock. Annie has left her husband due to his drinking intoxicants to the extent that he is never sober and never earns a cent. His people run a drinking es- tablishment. Poor Annie had had a sad life since her first husband died. Little we country people know about the distressed conditions of many poor city people. 81 Fri 12 The boys began harvesting their sugar beets yesterday. Vern Heminger and Leo Pitcher and Norman Dahle are helping in the work. The beautiful weather is a blessing. Cecil is getting along fine in plowing out the beets with Arvel’s mare and my sorrel mare. The boys are hauling with the blues. They are fine large trusty animals. Oct. 13 – Sat. Roland and Alta came up from Birdseye yesterday. Roland has finished in Birdseye and come up to work in Logan. He went up this morning. Lowell, Vern, Pitcher and Norm as working topping beets, Arvel is hauling and Cecil is plowing out. It has been raining over an hour and we are wondering why they do not quite as they are getting drenched It looks threatening for a heavy rain Alta & Roberta are here with us. We are wishing it would clear up 82 1934 13 Sat: Continued. It has been snowing and raining all morning. The beet workers got wet and were compelled to stop. 14 Sun. Mother went to a meeting in Logan and I went to Sunday school. Some of the folks came to visit us viz. Andrew, Naoma Winnie and later the Lamb folks 15 – Mon. Boys working at the beets 16 Tues. “ “ “ “ Oct. 17 Weds. The boys finished harvesting my beets. It came on to a heavy rain in the evening and con- tinued most of the night Roland tried to get a place in Logan to live but did not succeed. They are staying with us and Roland works in Logan every afternoon as ½ day is all the workmen have 83 1934 Thurs. 18 I spent most of the day writing a sketch of my life for the Gleaner Girls. Roland and Alta failed to secure a place to rent The boys finished my beets today, and started on their beets. Fri. Oct. 19, Are having a copious rain; however Arvel, Lowell and Norman Dahle are preparing to leave for the Logan Canyon to hunt deer. Roland and Alta went to Logan to work and to hunt up a place to rent. Mon. Oct. 22. The boys returned late last night as their car went wrong and Norman came down to get a car Helen drove their car up. Ruth & Norm went with them. I was stranded up temple Fork. They got home very late. They brot Arvel’s car as far as Logan 84 1934 Oct. 22 – Continued. The sun is com- ing out fine this morning. We are all well as usual this morning. It is some- what threatening for storm, this morning. Oct. 25 – Thurs. Beautiful sunshi- ning day. The boys are busy in the beets. They were not successful in getting a deer, but the weather was so unsettled they could not have done any work on the farm. They are busy now getting out their beets. They are making fairly good headway. Yesterday Roland went with Bill Nelson to see a job the Olof Nelson Co. has contracted. It is probaly that the Co. will begin work there soon. We hope so as Roland needs work to enable him to meet his obligations. Oct. 26. Beautiful day. I have written a letter today to P.C. Ricks about the Federal Loan. The boys are busy with their sugar beets today. 85 1934, [---], Oct, 28. Went to Sunday School and Carrie, Ruth and Cecil went with me Staid to meeting Elders Lundstrum and Barrus were in attendance at meeting and gave very interesting talks relating their experience, Elder L. telling of his ex- perience as a sheep-hurder 13 years and Elder B. telling of his missionary experience in Samoa. After meeting, Arvel & Gene, Helen and Lowell, Norma & Bob. Reeder had din- ner with us. Mon. Oct. 29. Ione Munk gave a dinner for her sisters and sister-in- laws. Those present were Ione, Annie, Wanda, Andrea, Norma, Gene, Hellen, Ruth. I was also present as a special guest. A very splendid dinner was served and also an evening lunch at which Roland was present. Tues. Oct. 30 A home Co. gave a very interesting Drama in the Benson meeting house Ruth & Cecil were in the play which was directed by Mrs. Lavere Ricks. 86 1934. Wed. Oct. 31. Beautiful day, Norma is here writing her weekley letter to The Herald-Journal. The folks are having their wash-day. We are all in fairly good health. Nov 2. Andrea came down this morning and spent the day with us. She brought Basil and he has behaved fine Norma came up this afternoon We had a nice chicken dinner in honor of the twentieth anniversary of the birth of our daughter, Ruth It has been a cold day following a wet spell we have had. The boys have been hauling beets off the land to the pile today. The land is quite soft. A letter came today from the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley sent by Wm. M. Howell, Secty Dept, stating that the Bank could not make the Loan Arvel & Lowell applied for due to the irrigate[--] situation [-] of application 83999 R. R. 43033. 87 Sun. Nov. 4. Mother, Ruth, Cecil and I went to S.S. and staid to meeting. The day was fine but cold. The following had dinner with us. Arvel, Gene, Mona, Jene, Norman Dahle, and the following came later and had lunch. Roland, Alta & Roberta, Willis, Andrea, Beth & Basil, Lowell and Helen went to Smithfield Lowell has a sore eye that gives him much pain. Norma & Bob came up in the evening. Mon. Nov. 5. The clouds are clearing away and giving promise of a fine day. The folks – including Norma – are doing their washing. Norma is writing up the Benson News for the Herald-Journal. She is a grand success in gathering the news. Tues. Nov. 6, Election day. The weather is fine. Carrie, George Cowley and Wm Toombs were the judges of election in the Riverside precinct. Lionel Munk Dep. sheriff. The vote was strongly Demo- cratic, as it was in the State and the nation. Weston Vernon was the only defeated candidate on the Democratic ticket in Benson & in the County. 88 1934. Wed. Nov. 7, I took the election returns in to Logan from Riverside today. Utah and the Nation have gone very strongly Democratic. The day has been very pleasantly spent by me mostly visiting with our daughter Ione Munk. Had a very nice dinner, While I was visiting at the Munk home Newel gave my car a good washing. Yesterday Alta came down and did her washing. Roland came down in the afternoon. He is not working now Thur. Nov. 8 – I took the returns of the Riverside election in to Logan, and after doing a little business in town I went to see the Munk family and spent the remainder of the day there Ione prepared a very nice dinner. Newell washed my car and did a very good job. The weather is very fine. The election proved that the Nation highly approves of the admin istration of Pres. Roosevelt. 89 1934 Fri. Nov. 9. Carrie and I went to Preston; had dinner with Andrea & Naoma After dinner I drove to Cornish to see John & Anni[-], Naoma went with us She left a note telling A.P. to drive to Cornish for her in the evening. When we got to Cornish The folks had all left so I took Naoma back to Preston; and then drove to Whitney and saw Wm & Winnie. They were well as were all the other folk we visited After a short visit with Wm & Winnie we drove home feeling we had spent a very pleasant day. Sat Nov. 10. Went to Logan, Norma & went with us. We spent the time visiting around and doing a little busi- ness. Saw, Naoma and John & Anna Came home about dark. Sun. Nov. 11 – Went to S.S. and the Primary Conference. Did not feel able to go to night meeting. Mr. & Mrs. R.B.T. accompanied by two ladies in the afternoon to see us a short time. 90 Mon. Nov. 12 – Wrote a letter to Mr. Wm M. Howell of the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley in regard to the Federal Loan for which Arvel & Lowell are trying to get so they may pay for the 20+ acres I sold them for which I took their notes. Folks did their washing Tues. Nov. 13. Bob came up last night to stay with them thinking Norma might have to be taken to the hospital however she did not have to go. He staid with us all night. Mother and Cecil went to the Rodeo in which Arvel & Ruth took part. I spent a miserable day and a distressing evening. Wed. Nov. 14, Am feeling better today. Cleaned out ditch and fixed fence. Thurs. Nov. 15th Beautiful day. All are quite well. Norma and baby Karen Ruth are here with us; Norma is expecting a call to the hospital any time now. 91 Fri. Nov. 16 – Beautiful day. Norma is still with us, but she is quite miserable and may have to go to the hospital any time. Arvel and Lowell are plowing. I spent sometime today reading the poem. Lady of the Lake by Sis. Walter Scott It certainly shows poetical ability. I spent some time in considering and memorising parts of the story in a class I had in Logan. I re- member that Inid Maughan memo- rized the whole poem. Roland and Alta came down from Logan in the evening and went to a party by in[-]vatation in the meeting- house. The rodeo people of Benson, in- cluding Ruth took their play to Smit field tonight. Sat. Nov. 17. Beautiful weather today again. All as well as usual. Norma is still with us. 92 Nov. 18 Sunday – Stormy day; I did not go to S.S. and meeting; but Carrie, Ruth and Cecil did. Norma is with us, but she feels quite poorly. She and Bob went to H.P. In the afternoon it rained qute hard. Toward evening, Dr. N.E. Munk wife and children called a short time and we had a little visit. Cecil went to meeting with Lowell and Helen, Carrie, Norma, Bob & I spent the evening reading and in listening to the radio. Mon, Nov. 19. Stormy day. A lot of moisture fell during the night, and it has rained a good deal of the day. Norma is rather misurable I have spent most of the day read- ing. It was intended that work should begin today hauling beets from the pile, but it was wisely de- cided to wait until the road drys. so it will not get cut up. 93 Tues Nov. 20 The beet checks came for the first payment, which was $3.85 per ton. The check on my land was $505-70 which was distributed as follows $21+ to Cecil and ½ of the balance to Arvel & Lowell. Wed. Nov. 21. Wife and I went to Logan and I deposited the check in the Thatcher Bros. Bank. I called on Joseph E. Cardon in regard to the loan asked by Arvel and Lowell through the Cardon Co. from the Federal Land Bank of Berkeley Calf. P. O Box 246. Mr. Cardon said he would give immediate attention. The night was cloudy but cold Thurs. Nov. 22 – Cold day. I am not feeling very well today. I have been reading a good deal hower. I received a letter from the Fed. L. B. in regard to the Loan the boys have applied for. Mr. Cardon says he is writing today to the bank officials. 94 1934 Fri. Nov, 23. Stormy day; heavy rain. Sat. Nov. 24. Went to Logan and did some business with the Banks. Carrie made some purchases. In the evening the family all gathered at the home in honor of the 58 anniversary of the birth of my wife Carrie. All ours sons and daughters were present and spent the evening until midnight. Those present were. Andrew and Naoma Anderson John F. and Annie E. Reeder; Newel and Ione Munk; Leland and Sarah Wanda Ashcroft, William and Winnie, Willis and Andrea Lamb, Roland and Alta, Gordon, W., Arvel and Gene; Robt. and Norma Reeder, Lowell and Helen, Ruth, and Cecil and Norman Dahle. We spent an enjoyable time. A beautiful useful present was given Carrie as a birthday present. Sun. Nov. 25. Stormy. Carrie, Ruth & Cecil went to Sunday School. Norma and I staid home. Stormy day. Arvel is ill. 95 Mon. Nov. 26. Beautiful day. Arvel is unable to work. Norman Dahle is tak- ing his place loading sugar beets at the pile. Andrea came down this mor- ning to spend the day with us. Tues. Nov. 27 – Cloudy after a very cold night. The folks did their wash- ing today. Arvel is still unable to work. Norman Dahle is here taking Arvel’s place in loading beets. The beet pile is slowly deminshing. Wed. Nov. 28. Arvel is some better today and helped do the chores. There has been a light fall of snow. but by night it was nearly all gone. Last evening word came in the papers that Samuel P. Cowley, son of Mathias and his Parkinson wife had been fatally shot by “Pretty Boy)” “Baby Face” Nelson – one of the gang who kidnapped the Lindberg baby. Cowley was a faithful L.D.S. and one of the best men in the U.S. police force. His death is mourned by thousands 96 1934 Nov. 29 continued. There was quite a fall of snow during the night and it is still quite cloudy this a.m. Willis, Andrea, Blain Laree, Beth and Basil Lamb; Arvel, Gene, and Mona J.; Robert and Norma Reeder and Karen Ruth ate Thanksgiving dinner with us. We had a nice Turkey, that Gordon gave us, for dinner. The beet haulers did not lay off for Thanksgiving as the factory needed the beets. The road was quite stick and the haulers had to be careful not to run of the road. Cecil pulled one car back on the road with Duke. It was Larson’s car. Nov. 30 The sun is shining brightly today. We are all feeling fairly well Beet haulers are busy. Arvel & Lowell are loading beets today. The sun is shining brightly but it is cold. Dec. 1. <1934> Very cold after quite a cold night. Norma & Bob went to Logan today, Got home shortly after 5 o’clock. Norma is in great distress at times. 97 1934 Dec. 2. Sun. Very cold this morning with a heavy fog. We are all feeling fairly well Norma is arranging to go to the hospital this morning. Blain is here with us. Dec. 3 – Monday. Norma gave birth to a baby girl in the Budge Hospital Carrie was there with her. She got along nicely compared with the previous two births when the first a boy died. Dec. 4 – Norma and babe are getting along splendidly. Bob stays with us nights. Karen Ruth is staying with us. Dec. 5 – Wife and I went to the meeting house and voted for school Trustee. McCann was elected to succeed himself on the school Board, defeating Leland Ashcrof who was a candidate Dec. 6 Took mother to Logan. Helen and Ruth went with us. The day was beautiful. 98 1934 Dec. 7th Andrea came down to spend the day with us. Basil came too. This is a beautiful day, but it is rather too cold. I wrote a letter to The Cache-America Sat. Dec. 8 Roland came down to see us and spent a few hr. with us He to Mother, Gene & Helen and me to Smithfield. The women folks bot a set of dishes for Afton Reese as a wedding present. I settled with the Anderson Co. for coal I got some time ago. Roland brot us home and then went to Corrinne to get Roberta The weather is quite cold. Sun. Dec. 9, In the afternoon I went to conference in Logan while Robert and Carrie went to visit with Norma at the hospital Apostle John A Witsoe was the main speaker. Dr. Romney was also one of the speakers. The 10th wd furnished the singing. Cold, clear day. 99 Mon. Dec. 10. Went to Logan in the morning and took my wife to get a present for Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Munk. Called to see Roland and Alta. Roland was at work. In the afternoon Carrie and I went to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Munk who were celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marriage. There was a large crowd present A delicious dinner was served to about 50 people – brothers, sisters sons and daughters and in-laws Carrie went down to Frank Reeses where a Troussau Tea were given in honor of Afton whose marriage to Jodie Cash is planned for day after tomorrow (Wed.) in the Logan temple Tues. Dec. 11 – Have been writing up an account of the family gather- ing at the Munk home and of the Trousseau Tea of Aften Reese for the Herald and Smithfield Sentinel The folks did their washing today. 100 Dec. Thurs. 12 A banquet was given in the meetinghouse. Wife and I & Ruth went to Logan. Barbra went with us Dec. Fri. 13. I was feeling quite poorly and did not go any where. There was a dance in the meetinghouse at night. Arvel & wife and Lowell & wife went. Mona Gene staid with us and slept with me. Sat. Dec. 14. Today is the last day we are told that we can contract for beets It is damp and wet today, so I can not safely leave the home as it may cause much difficulty in my breathing. I rained most of the night and is still doing so. Norma & her babes, are with us. Karen is a very active child and quite good natured most of the time. The babe is growing fast and Norma is daily growing stronger. Cecil has a very annoying cough. He is not very prompt in listening to advise 101 1934 Sun. Dec. 16. Beautiful day. I went to Sunday school and Lowell, Helen and Ruth went with me. “Mother” staid home with Norma. I paid $10 tithing. When we got home mother had a nice dinner ready. Roland and Alta and Leland and Wanda came down in the evening and visited with us awhile. Clouds gathering suggesting a fall of snow. Bro & sister Reeder called down and visited with us a short time Mon. Dec. 17. There was quite a fall of snow during the night and clouds indicate more storm. All quite well. Arvel went to Logan to get Gene this morning and to do some business. The land appraiser came today to appraise the land I sold to Arvel & Lowell They are arrainging for a loan to pay me for the land. Mon. Dec. 18. There was quite a fall of snow during the night The weather was considerable warmer today but as yet we have not had very cold wether yet 102 1934 Dec. 18. Gordon came down to see us and spent the night with us. Arvel and Lowell have spent part of the day fixing up sugar but con- tract for next year. Yesterday I received a nice letter from cousin Mayo in Penn. Dec. Wed. 19 – Quite cloudy today, showing signs of mare snow. There have been heavy rainfalls lately throughout the U.S. There appears to be no occasion for any concert about lack of water next summer. My health is not very good. For several hours during the night I had a distressing cough and much difficulty in breathing; but my wife doctored me and I went to sleep and woke up feeling quite well. Thurs. Dec. 21 – I took Carrie, Bob & Norma Reeder to Logan. The day was mild. In the morning the road was quite slick but O.K. coming home. Logan was full of people. 103 Fri. Dec. 22. Very cloudy this a.m. giving evidence of a heavy storm Intend to take wife & Cecil to Logan today to do their Xmas buying. Norma’s babe is evidently in great distress. I received a Xmas letter from Bro & sister Taylor yesterday and a nice letter from Cousin Mayo 3 da ago. Sat. Dec. 23 – Roland and Alta are O.K. and Alta took in 90 dollars at the Christensen’s store today where she has been working during the past week. I have not left the home today as I am not feeling very well. I learned from Heber today that R.O. is in a bad shape Fri. Evening Carrie & I called to see him. He appears to be paralized partly on one side (right) and cannot use his right side nor his right eye Sun. Dec. 24 Spent the day homee. Roland & Alta came down to see us in the evening 104 1934 Dec. (Mon.) 24. Folks are very busy today cooking for Christmas dinner I spent a bad night Sun. night, and today I am not feeling very well. The telephone man, Mrs. Lewis has repared our telephome today. The batteries had gone useless. I have spent a few hours in bed today, and it has helped me as I feel much better now. Dec 25. Xmas. Beautiful day. We all received nice presents from uder the Xmas tree. The relatives who ate dinner at our table were Leland and Wanda Ash- croft and Harry and Vern, Arvel, Gene and Mona; Willis, Andrea, Blain, LaRee and Basil; Robert and Norma Reeder Roland and Alta and Roberta and Gordon. We had a splendid dinner – all anyone could wish to ask. We received nice letters and Cards from friends among which was one 105 from the Northwestern mission, Bro & sister R.B.T. Taylor and A.P. and Naoma Anderson and William & Winnie. We had much to feel very thankful. Dec. 26. Wed. Beautiful weather day. We are feeling as well as usual. Arvel got a load of coal from Smithfield for us today. Blain is here with us and he and Cecil are having a good time No snow on the ground to speak of. Helen & Lowell took their Xmas dinner in Smithfield with Helen’s mother. While there are many acts of evil going on throughout the U.S. there are many manifestations of generous sympathetic, righteous loving people not only in the U.S. but throughout the world. I think it safe to say that the World is getting better. Of course I mean the people living on the earth, Andrew, Naoma Reese and Gween called to see us in the evening. Reese staid with us. 106 1934 Thu Dec. 27. Reese and Blain are here with us. We are in our usual state of health. The wind is blowing hard from the South and there are indi- cations of a storm. I am feeling quite well today. The family are all well for which I am very thankful. John, Annie, Evelyn, Weldon, Aletha and Rowenna Reeder and Wm. Morrell called in the evening and spent a couple of hours with us. Fri. Dec. 28. It snowed in the night and a damp snow is falling today. Reese, Blain & Lowell have gone for pulp and Arvel and Cecil have gone to the meadow for a load of hay. I fear they will get damp and cold. Ruth is not feeling very well today. Sat Dec. 29 I took Norma, Ruth, Cecil and Blain to Logan. Cecil & Blain staid up to a show and came home after the show with Lowell Reese went home in the afternoon 107 1934 Sun. Dec. 30. I snowed in the night, but I took mother, Ruth Cecil, Blain and Arvel to Sun. School The road was quite sleek but I got along O.K. We all spent the afternoon at home. I would have gone over to Hyrum to attend the funeral services of “Aunt” Jane Molen but it was too cold &d Stormy for me to take the risk. Bob and Norma had dinner with us. Norma still makes her home with us as she is not strong enough to go home and keep house and take care of her two children. I paid $5 tithing again today The folks went to meeting in the evening but I thought I better not expose myself to the cold night air so I staid home with Bob & Norma and listened to the radio. Dec. 31 Monday. Spent the day at home Mother went over to the shower of June Ballard and took over a nice present. Gordon and Katherine came down to see us and had dinner with us 108 1935 Jan. 1st Tues. This is a beautiful day after a rather cold night. William and Winnie came down from Whitney this morning to spend the day and eat dinner with Chas. & Georgia however they came in and visited a while with us. Arvel & wife and Lowel and wife as spending New Year’s Day with their wives’ parents. Bob and Norma are here with us and so is Norman Dahle. Cecil went up with Blain yesterday afternoon and he has not got home yet (1:15) Mother and Norma are busy preparing dinner In the evening Norma went to live in their own quarters Willis, Andrea, & Mr. & Mrs. Grover Hancey brot Cecil home Norma moved home in the evening. Ruth went to a show in Logan with Norm Dahle, It is a cold night. 109 1935 Jan. 2, Cold day. Arvel has been doing the chores today and Lowell was intending to go after hay today, but when Helen got to Smithfield she found that the car was leaking oil and ‘phoned to Lowell to come to Smithfield and he went and spent the day there, evidently fixing his car It is now chore time and he has not come yet. Jan. 5. Pleasant day. Sun. Jan. 6 – Beautiful day. I staid home with Karen – Bob’s & Norma’s, little girl while mother, Ruth and Cecil went to Sunday school & meeting. Norma & Bob. and Roland and Alta had dinner with us. Mon. Jan. 7th – The folks did their washing after which I took Carrie to Logan. It is a beautiful day I paid Rowallis the balance on the harness exept $750 for which he wants potatoes 110 1935 Jan. 8. Tues. Cloudy and threatens a storm. We are all in fairly good health. Lowell sold a cow to a Mrs. Bankhead for $38. I am better in health than I have been most of the fall and winter so far. On of the things in which the U.S. in concerned in at present is the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. The evidence appears to prove conclusively that Hauptmann is the one guilty of the terrible crime. Wed. Jan 9 – There was quite a fall of snow during last night and the temperature fell several degrees for which we are thankful as it prevents the beef we have recently killed from spoiling. Roland brot Roberta down to stay with us as her mother is working in a Logan store. Arvel & Gene went to Logan and Lowell & Helen to Smithfield today. Karen is still with us. 111 1935 Thurs. Jan. 10, Cloudy – Roberta is here with us yet. We are all in fairly good health. There is quite a layer of snow on the ground which is appreciated, es- pecially by farmers as it means a prospect of irrigation during the summer. The Hauptmann trial is still on and evidence is growing stronger that he is the guilty man that kidnapped the Lindberg baby and in doing so killed the baby when the ladder broke and he fell to the ground and the baby was killed; but the kidnapper still demanded $50,000 and tried to get $70,000. Congress is now in session and many matters of great import are to be considered Friday Jan. 11 The folks are busy still bottling meat. It is a big job. Sat. Jan. 12 Carrie and I went to Richmond to attend the funeral service of our old friend Thos. Hazen Merrill. I drove the car and we got along alright 112 The services were attended by a large number. The speakers told of the many splendid qualities of Bro. Merrill as school teacher, Bishop for 17 year and of his many other Community activities. The day was stormy but we made the trip alright. Sun. Jan 13. Carrie, Ruth and Cecil went to Sunday School and meeting, but I staid home and took care of Karen, who is not well by any means. We are anxious about her. Mon. 14. After a cold night it is turning out to be a pleasant day. While we have fell considerable con- cern about Karen we feel somewhat con- cerned now as she is giving evidence of having an attack of scarlet fever and are going to call Dr. Rees The Dr. came down and said there is no contageous disease except a cold. 113 1935 Tues. Jan. 15 – Cloudy indicating storm Folks are better today especially Karen. Wed. Jan 16. Had about six inches of snow during the night and it has been cold and windy most of the day. Karen is some better. Norma and Bob came up about now to see her. The folks did their washing today but had to dry the clothes in the house. Lowell & Helen went through the temple today and have just got home 6-15 pm Arvel and Gene & Mona had supper with us. Cecil came home quite excited tonight as he learned there is Chicken-pox in the ward and at the home of one who went to school in the bus; so he is very much concerned about himself. It is very threatening for more storm tonight. The State Legislature is now in session; so is the U.S. Congress at Washington; The Hauptmann trial is now in session in New Jersey. 114 Fri. Jan. 18. Willis and Andrea came down in a sleigh to see us. It was quite a cold day; but Arvel went for a load of from the ward. Lowell went for a load of hay from the meadow. “Mother” is not feeling very well and Ruth is quite miserable suffering from head and back ache. Norma came up and spent awhile with us. Mr. John Mathews passed away about 6 a.m. after quite an ill spell. He has shown a strong will-power during the past several months and very tenaciously clung to life. Lowell and Helen have manifest much interest in his condition The testimony against Bruno Richard Hauptmann is getting stronger as the trial proceeds. Apparently there is no chance for his acquttal in the charge against him of the murder of the Lindberg baby and the taking of the $50,000 Hauptmann received as ransome money demanded. 115 How terrible must be the anguish of a person guilty of the acquiring of money by such outlandish methods of kidnapping. The State Legislature is now in session. Carrie is afflicted with an attack of skin eruptions that are very disagreeable Jan. 19 Sat. This is a very windy day and the snow that is falling is piling up to quite a height in places. Arvel and Gene went to Logan today notwithstanding the storm. The pilling up of snow banks, especially in the mountains will conserve the mosture so much needed during the summer. Sun. Jan. 20. Very cold and the wind during the night piled up the snow driven by a fierce wind during the night Today has been cold and bleak, however Arvel & Gene and Helen & Lowell and Ruth & Norme Dahle who spent the night here all went to Sunday school and staid to meeting. 116 1935 Roland and Alta came down and had dinner with us. Bob and Norma were also with as and so was Norm Dahle. While the snowstorm has quit yet it is very cold. I am so sensitive to cold that I cannot stand to go out at all. Carrie is afflicted with ecma from which she suffers a good deal, It is certainly a blessing to me that I do not have to go out to work doing chores, as the cold is so hard for me to stand. Mon. Jan 21. The weather is still very cold. The funeral services for Mr. John Mathews were hold today beginning at 1 o’clock. Considering the cold day there was a good attendance. The speakers LeRoy Rees Roy D. Thatcher, Roland, Arvel & wife, and Lowell and wife and Ruth of our family attended the funeral services. Carrie is still greatly afflicted with eczexma. I am not feeling very robust. 117 1935 Mon. Jan. 21 Richard Alliston died this a.m. He has been a great sufferes during several months and it is a blessing to him to be relieved of his great distress. Wed. Jan 23 – Mr Alliston’s funeral service, were held today in the Benson ward chapel under the direction of the ward bishopric The speakers were George Cowley and Foster Reese. Carrie and I did not attend as we were not able to go; but there was a large attendance. The weather has moderated many degrees for which we are thankful. I wrote a letter to the Cache-Amerian yesterday and to the Smithfield Sentinel today. The trial for the kidnapping of the Lindberg[-]s baby is still in action. It appears that Hauptmann is guilty of the crime. 118 Sunday Jan. 27. Was too cold for wife and me to go to the Sunday services. John and Annie, Aletha and Rowena called to see us. We had a pleasant visit for a couple of hours. After Sunday school Arvel & Gene went to Riverheights. Lowell and Helen went to Clifton & Smithfield. Cecil went to Hyde Park with Bob and Norma. In the evening Ruth and Norma came down from Logan, and spent the eve- ning visiting with Bob and Norma. Mon. Jan. 28. Pleasant sunshine but rather cold. Roland came down and spent the day with us Arvel went for a load of pulp. We are in our usual health, which is not the best. I refer to wife and me. The sun is bright and the weather is getting warmer as the day advances. There have been many disasterous events occur the past few days. 119 1935 Tues. Jan. 29. The papers regarding the Federal loan to Arvel and Lowell came and Arvel, Lowell and I went to Logan to see Jos. E. Cardon about send- ing the papers required by the Gov. bank at Berkely in order to get the money. The papers were fixed & sent. It was a beautiful day. The play that has been in preperation for some time with Ruth as one of the principal characters, was put on at the Meeting house last evening. All the folks went except me and I staid home to take care of Karen. Arvel was not feeling able to go. Wed. Jan. 30 – Foggy today. Arvel is bedfast. As to day passed the fog cleared. The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann proceeds; new points are brot out to prove the guilt of the accused man. Thurs. Jan. 31. Beautiful day. Arvel’s some better. Paid coal bill at Andersons 120 1935 Fri. Feb. 1, Beautiful day. T.H. Reese called and spent a little while with us. Said he calls every day to see R.O. and that he is improving in health. Arvel is much better but not well yet; but he is able to help with the chores. Sat. Feb. 2. All well. Beautiful day Sun. Feb. 3. One of the saddest experiences in our family life accured today, when Cleave and Renea were out with a large crowd skating on the water of the city dam with a large crowd of others. Renea broke through the ice and went under Cleve rushed to her rescue and got her out on the ice which broke again so Cleve & Renea went down again and Cleve evidently became exhausted and they both went under the ice and were drowned. 121 Mother and I rushed to town and found the family in great distress The bodies had not been rescued. Not wanting to stay out too late wife and came home. Phoned to Weston and Mr. Hanson went down and told John and Annie and they drove to Logan to join with the rest of the family in mourning the death of the dear children whos had now been rescued from the water. Hundreds of people we were told had been on the ice skating most of the day but Cleve & Renea were the only won[-]s drowned. Oh! it is an awful blow to the dear parents and the many relatives and friends. ‘Tis the wink of an eye the draft of <(a breath> From the freshness of life to the paleness of death. 122 1935 Mon. Feb. 4. Very foggy today. Mother and I intend to go to Logan today. We went to Logan and found the Munk family in the depth of sorrow, due to the tragic end of their dear son and daughter Cleve and Renée. Their house was full of people who came to offer their aid and condolence The expression – “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin,” was demonstrated by the crowd that continue to gather at the Munk home Tues. 5 Went to Logan and spent the day at the Munk home. Preperations are being for the funeral tomorrow The road was very slick in some places and at the point of the road enters enters the point by the canal I came very nearly having an accident but succeeden in keeping the car from going into the barrow pit on the west or the canal on the East. 123 Wed. Feb. 6, Funeral services for Cleve and Renée today. Although the day was wet and chilly there was a very large gathering. The Rotarion club, furnished the cars to take the relatives of Cleve & Renée to the Tab. services and the cemetary. Mrs. E.S. Budge took mother, Cecil, Ruth and Norman Dahle. Apostle Ballard came up to speak at the services The Tab. was filled to its utmost capacity and hundreds could not get in. It was a most touching and and splendidly conducted service Apostle delivered a most won- derful consoling faith-promoting sermon. Singing was by the school children. Frank Baugh & a lady sang a touching sacred song, Mrs. E.S. Budge took mother Ruth Cecil & me & Norm to the cemetary) 124 1935 continued from proceeding pg. We spent a couple of hours at the Munk home and then Roland took us home in his car. Lowell and Helen gone home to do the chores in the Buick. Thurs. Feb. 7 – Spent the day at home. The day was fine with clouds gathering in the evening, resulting in rain later. Fri. Feb. 8 – Beautiful day after the rain during part of the night, Today mother wrote some lines for our dear little niece who was drowned Sunday. By her request I copied what she had written Sat. Feb. 9. Folks went to Logan and attended the funeral service of Wm Funk held in the first ward meetinghouse. Sun. Feb. 10 Spent the day home. Ward conference at night. Not feeling very well 125 Mon. Feb. 11, Beautiful day. The folks are working today. I feel farely well. Tues. Feb. 12. Norma spent the day with us. Wed. Feb. 13 Somewhat stormy. Spent the day reading. The trial of Bruno Haupman came to an end and the case was put in the hands of the jury after a lengthy charge or explanation to the jury. Attorney argued the case before the jury on the 12th inst Attorney General, David T. Wilents made a strong plea for the con- viction of Bruno Richard Hauptmann While the defense attorney Reilly put up a strong plea for Hauptmann The jury found the defendant guilty of murder in the 1st degree The judge placed the time of the execution of the defendant The judge designated the 18 of Mar. as the day from the execution of The criminal. 126 Wed. Feb. 12 was a momentus day in the life of Hauptmann. Thurs. Feb. 13, Beautiful day. Robert Reeder is ill and unable to do his work. The boys are going off today Lowell to Smithfield with his wife. Yesterday Cecil went to Logan and bought a scout suit from head to foot, which makes him quite a gentile looking chap. Friday, Feb 14, Leland and Wanda came down today and had dinner with us. Sat. Feb. 15 Beautiful day overhead but quite cold. Spent the most of the day reading. Sun. Feb. 17th Carrie, Ruth and I went to Logan and had dinner with Newel and Ione Mother & Ruth went to a Sunday school meeting in the forenoon & afternoon. I attended the High Priest meeting in the 4th ward at p.m. Came home early in the evening 127 1935 Mon. Feb. 18 – Weather fine. Folks are wash- ing – Roland brot their dirty clothes for mother and Ruth to wash, which with Norma’s and ours made large washing; but Roland helped all he could as he usually does. The problem that is worrying the folks now is the payment of their car tax and licence. Feb. Fri. 22 – Beautiful day and we as a family are in fairly good health. Carrie has gone to Smithfield with Helen this morning to spend the day with her sister. The boys are going for syrup this a.m. as the pulp has all been sold. There have been showers several times in the past week all of which are very welcome as a preperation for the required moisture for the summer crops. Wife and I went to see the show in the Capitol Wed. the title of which was David Copperfield by Dickins I am reading the story again as it has been several years since I read it 128 Sat Feb. 23, Snow falling fast. Folks are going to Logan but it was thought best for me not to go. Carrie is to take part in the Cache Co Stakes’ gatherings today at one of the meetings. It makes me feel dispondent to be unable to go out, So far as I am concerned I would take a chance but wife feels so much concern that I decided to stay home. Sun. Feb. 24: The folks all went to Sunday School and staid to meeting. I spent the time in reading Church literature. Ruth went to Logan Norm Dahle and arranged to stay with Roland and Alta. Mon. Feb. 25 Snowing and cold, how ever mother did her washing inclu- ding Norma’s as Norma could not come up to help her. The [-] R. A. have done 129 a fine job in front of our place in cleaning the ditch and in lowering the colverts across the road and opening up drains. I am reading “David Copperfield” and find it interesting as many years have eleapsed since I read this book. I am thankful that we are in fairley good health; but I cannot do much unaccount of Asthama Ruth is spending the week with Alta & Roland, and taking treatment with Dr. Hale for her back. Gordon just called up and sayes he is alright. He expects to go to work tonight at the Hyrum dam. Thurs. Feb. 28 – Beautiful day. Health fair. Men still working on drain in front of the home. They did a big job yesterday. I gave Cecil a heifer calf this morning under certain conditions, I think he will make good. Lowell & Helen went to Smithfield Last evening, G[---] to Pocatello this morning 130 1935 Fri Mar. 1. March has come in mild and clear. The sun has been shining brightly all day. Arvel and Lowell went to Logan Smithfield and got the sugar beet checks this afternoon. The R.E.T.A. mean have not worked on the drain in front of the place today, but expect to do so tomorrow. The State Legislature is in session and are having a lively time in the passing of a suitable set of laws to handle the sale of liquor; tax question and many other problems. Congress is also having a strenous time in many lines of public question As Norma is not feeling very well she is leaving Karen here with us. Sat. Mar. 2. The men who are working under the R.E.T.A code finished the drain and put in the culvert in front of our place today. I took mother & Cecil to Logan today Ruth came home after the dance. 131 I bot a hat for Cecil today. It started to rain in the evening and rained all night. When Norme was bringing Ruth home after the dance his car slid off the road just West of the R.R. track and he could not get it back on the road until another car came along and pushed him back of the road i.e. his car. Sunday Mar. 3. I took the folks to Sunday School and we stopped for meeting. Norma had her babe blessed by Bro. Reeder and given the name of Carrel Elain. I also blessed the babe of Della and and Allen Ricks and gave it the name of Reed Thomson. In the afternoon it rained and snowed hard. However Willis & Andrea and their children came down and visited with us awhile. Bob and Norma also visited a while with us. 132 1935 – Mar. 4. I rained and snowed most of the night and is snowing today, but the [-].E.[-].A. men are working today notwithstanding the storm. We are pleased to have the moisture that is falling. Mar. 5 Tues. Stormy and cold. Mar. 6. Wed. Spent the reading David Copperfield with mother Mar. 7. Thurs. Still stormy An an explosion of a ton and a half of Nitroglyserine at No. 1. Oil well at Escalanta Oil well seven miles from St Goorge today killed ten persons and seriously injured several others The dead are Joseph S. Snow 60 yrs, old Charles D. Alsop, (50) St. George Gen. manager of the company Mrs. Charles [-] Alsop 45 – Sto. George Joseph Kitterman 43, a Salt Lake City Druggist 133 Gail Nu[-]olson 24 S.L.C. C.M. Fleekinger of. Calf. who was in charge of the “Shooting” of the Well. Ray Nelson 21, St. George. Wm. Maloney 19 of St. George Joseph Empey 17 of St. George Miss Leah Cottom 25. Several were injured It does seem strange that people will stick so close to danger. Fri. 8. Cold and stormy with a heavy wind at times. Spent the day reading, mostly David Copperfield by Chas. Dickens Sat. Mar. 9. Cecil, Ruth and I went to Logan. We deposited some money in Thatcher Bank. I re- newed a $510 note. and paid $20 inst money. Cecil had his teeth fixed by Dr. N.E. Munk. There was a large crowd of people in town. Came home early. The road was not very good in places due to ice. 134 1935 Sun. Mar. 10 – Beautiful day. We – wife, Ruth, Cecil and I went to Sunday School. Roland and Alta, Bob and Norma had dinner with us and spent the afternoon with us. Ruth went to Logan in the evening with Norm Dahle. It began getting cold in the evening. Mon. Mar. 11, Cloudy today, but quite mild. Carrie is not feeling very well this morning, but she is writing up a sketch for the Relief Society meeting tomorrow. I wrote a short letter for the Cache-American Tues. Mar 12. I wrote a letter to the Smith field Sentinel and one to the Cache American also one to Friend Robert B.T. Taylor Roland came down and fixed my car as the starter would not work by putting in a condenser. 135 1932 this is a beautiful Spring day. Wed. Mar. 13, Beautiful day. William spent most of the day with us. We had a pleasant visit with him. I walked with him down the Chas. place Wm went home with Cecil Foster in the evening”. Wm had sold his 43 hea[-] of steers at a net profit of about $600. Thurs. Mar. 14. Beautiful day. until evening when the wind began blowing Fri. Mar. 15. There was about 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning. It is a bleak cold day. Carrie is not feeling very well and has not been for several days. Helen is in Smith- field keeping house for her mother while she is in Oregon visiting wither Lowell drives up the Smithfield every morning and helps Arvel with the chores. Sat Mar. 16 Went to Logan and Carrie did her shopping. Mother and Ruth made some purchases. Ruth staid in Logan and went to the dance. 136 1935 Sun. Mar 17. Conference of the Cache stake in Logan. Carrie was not feeling well; however we drove to Hyde Park in the afternoon. Roland and Alta were arranging to leave Logan so they called at Smithfield and then drove to Benson and after depositing a lot of their stuff they went to Logan Mon. Mar. 18 – Stormy day. Spent the day at home, reading and writing. Roland left for Downey where he is going to work. Alta came down in the evening and brot. a lot of her be- longings and deposited them with us. Tues. Mar. 19. Stormy day, A lot of moisture in in the soil so far and there are good prospects for sufficient for our crops this year. Carrie, Norma & Gene went to the Relief Society meeting today. Carrie was to be the entertainer and I am sure she was prepared to do so 137 1935 Wed. Mar. 20. Wash day but the wind was blowing so hard that it was hard to hang out the clothes. Norma typed a letter for the Herald Journal after she had done her washing. Ruth had a bad time gathering up the clothes from the ground. The boys and I signed up with a Bulgarian to raise 3 acres of Tomatoes. Thurs. Mar. 21. There was quite a film of snow on the ground this morning and it was quite cold and windy. I was feeling fairly well. Spent the day mostly reading, but did a few chores. The boys have been working around. Lowell went with Norme Dahle awhile shooting goffers in the field while Arvel was working repairing a mower & rake he recently bought for $30. There are terrific wind-storms in the Central states doing much damage 138 1935 Fri. Mar 22. Rather cold today with signs of storm. Sat. Mar. 23 – Took the folks to Logan to do their usual shopping. There was a large crowd of people in Logan. Ruth did not come home with us. Sun. Mar. 24. We – mother, Ruth, Cecil and I, – went to Sunday School Willis, Andrea and their children came down in the afternoon to see us. They were all well. Gene & Arvel, Helen & Lowell Norma & Bob. Spent the evening with us. I did not feel that it would be wise for me to get out at night and go to meeting – Carrie is not feeling well. Mon Mar. 25. Beautiful day but rather too cold for one to get out much. The folks, including Norma are do- ing their washing today. 139 Tues. Mar. 26. Went to Smithfield to do a little business at the Bank. Carrie went with me and had a visit with her sister I had a nice visit with Bro. Farr at the bank. He said he could let me have any amount of money I might need. Arvel and Lowell put quite a lot of hay in the barn. Wed. Mar. 27. Butiful day but somewhat chilley. We are all in fairly good health. Thurs. Mar. 28 All fairly well. The weather is Spring-like. Fri. Mar. 29. Arvel, Lowell and I and our wives went to Logan. The main object was to attend to some matters relative to the Federal Land Loan, in the hands of the Cardon Realty Co. I was necessary they thought to have some quit claim deeds fixed. Jene took ill and staid at the home of her sister Ethel. When we came home we received from H.P. that Andrea was ill and for mother to come home over 140 I took Carrie to Hyde Park to help in the care of Andrea who was very ill, She staid at the Lamb home to take care of Andrea. About 9.30 p.m. word came that Gene had given birth to a baby girl and was feeling as well as could be expected Arvel came down and spent the night with us. Sat. 30 Andrea very ill Sun. Mar. 31 Went to Sunday school and took Ruth and Cecil. After dinner I went to H.P. and took Bob & Norma & Cecil. Andrea is still very ill. Wm & Winnie were in H.P. to see Andrea who was still very ill. Came home. Let Cecil drive the car which pleased him. He was told this morning that he was selected to go with the Scouts to Washing Gene is in Logan where she gave birth 141 1935. April 1, Carrie is still in Hyde Park. with Andrea. We learn this morning that she is better. It is a cloudy day Arvel and Lowell are getting ready to start the farm work. Last evening we listened to a talk by Huey Long. Did not form a very high opinion of him and his talk led us to think him to be a bundle of ambition and conceit; one more for tearing down high ideals than to building up. It is much easier to tear a house down than to build one. Huey’s mouth was full of the stuff that imbition is made of. I do not like his attitude. The boys – Arvel & Lowell – have not got the loan yet for which he applied several months ago through the Cardon Realty Co. [---] & Ruth did the washing I went to H.P. and Logan 142 Tues. Apr. 2 – The boys have been plowing today. While it is cloudy there has been no rain. I have spent the day at home. Mrs. Clark called in and visited with Ruth and me, telling about her past experiences the sad- dest of which was the death of her husband. She has moved back on the farm for a short while. She used to be one of my pupils when I taught in the Benson school house many years ago in Logan Bert Humphrys brot a Graham car down for me to see today. He took me and Arvel & Lowell for a ride It is certainly a grand car, but I think it best to use the Buick awhile yet, Carrie is staying with Andrea in Hyde Park. unaccount of Andre her illness. She is quit dangerously afflicted 143 1935 Apr. 3. I went to Smithfield in Arvel’s car with the trailer and got over a half-ton of coal. I drove Arvel’s car for the first tim and I found it rather difficult, however I made the trip alright. I the afternoon I went to Hyde Park to see my wife and learn how Andrea was getting along. She was getting better. Ruth went with me. Thurs. Apr. 4. Arvel is plowing and Lowell is harrowing. They were delayed some onaccount of a heavy shower. I intended to go to Logan to have my Auto wheels tightened in the spokes and to get my car washed and greased; but the storm caused me to change my mind. It it quite lonesome home without my wife; but she is a great help to Andrea. Fri. 5, Apr. 5. Went to H.P. Andrea is still quite ill so Carrie de- cided to stay with her longer Had my car oiled washed. 144 1935 Sat Apr. 6. I went to H.P. and Logan My car stopped a little distance above the Smithfield R.R. but finally started I drove to H.P. and it stopped again Barbara Ashcrof came along with her father’s car and pushed me and I finally got to Logan in time for Newell Munk to fix his teeth & I had my car over looked by Ben Evans and he found the Coil was worn out. He put in a new coal which cost me 350 Car went all right then. Went back to H.P. but mother decided she better stay with Andrea a little longer Sun. Apr 7. Spent the day in listening to the conference news and then drove to H.P. and brot Carrie home, The conference speakers surely delivered some beautiful in- structive discourses, Which if lived up to would be a blessing to all. 145 1935 Mon. Folks are washing Norma is here doing her washing. I went down and brot her up. On Sat Lowell took Helen, Bob and Norma to S.L.C. Bob won a ticket valued at $100 with which he might apply on a new car. When he went to the firm the management they would allow him only $50 with the provision that he pay the bal. in full, which Bob was unable to do, so he came back without the car as I felt sure he would. Andrea is still in a bad condition. Ground is too wet to work this morning due to a rainfall during the night. Sat. Apr. 13 – Andrea is still in a precarious condition. Thur. & Friday we went to see her. She was dangerously afflicted with physical and somewhat mental distress, however I think she will recover so she can carry in the care of her family. This is a beautiful Spring day. 146 1935 Sat Apr. 13. The boys received the Federal loan on Thurs. last for which they applied several months ago. They settled with me for the land they bought some time ago. I settled my obligations at the banks and had some money to my credit. This is a beautiful day as before stated and the boys are arranging their work to start in planting soon. Sun. Apr. 14. Went to S.S. and Fast meeting. Paid $2500 tithing. Went to Hyde Park to see Andrea, whom we found better. Arvel & Gene, Lowell & Helen also called. Cecil went with us. Mon. Apr. 15 – The destructive winds in Utah today have been terrible in places I took Cecil to the dentist N E Munk who finished fixing his teeth cost. $16.33 which I paid. That amount was 1/3 off. 16 Tues. Cold winday day. Cecil could not find is instrument key so he did not go to school. The folks sent for things today to Lane Bryant. Mother sent for shoes & coat. 147 1935 Wed. Apr. 17. When we got up this morning there was quite a layer of snow on the ground. This has been a rather bleak day, but the snow has all gone out of the valley but it has not melted for up the mountain sides. The disturbed elements throughout the country has caused much suffering Large areas in the U.S. have been ruined by the terrible fierce winds. We may well be thankful for the protection of the grand old mountains. We learned this morning that Mr. Horace Turner died recently. I wrote a letter to the Turner people today, expressing our sympathy for them in their sad bereavement. We are pleased to learn that Andrea is feeling better today. The League of Nations is in session at Geneva. The Representatives of the various countries are having their troube 148 1935 Thurs. Apr. 18, Andrea was better today and Willis brot her and Wanda down to see us. It rained during the past night and the ground is too wet to work; however it cleared up in the evening and gave promise of fine weather to- morrow. Fri. Apr. 19, Arvel, Ruth & I went to Corrinne today in the Buick to attend the funeral services of Bro. Turner. There was a large crowd gathered at the services which were very good. The speakers bore testimony to the many excellent qualities of the departed. Mrs. Turner was very poorly in health and Alta was very much distressed and was not well. After the services we left of home going up the West side of the valley where there were many evidences of thrift. We arrived home about 6 p.m. Lowell, Hellen & Cecil were working on the farm. 149 1935 Sat Apr. 20: Beautiful day. The boys are busy on the farm. Arvel went to town to get some grain cleaned for planting. Carrie has been clearing out bushes and raking up the rubbish. Sun. Apr. 21 – Carrie, Ruth, Arvel & I went to S.S. and meeting that followed. Cecil went to H.P. on his pony to join Blain in an Eelter Easter trip to the hills The lads had a good time. Willis, Andre and their children came down late in the afternoon. Andrea is better. Mon. 22 The folks did their washing, including Andrea’s and Norma’s. I went down for Norma and brought her up to help with the washing Tues. Apr. 22. There was a lot of moisture including quite a fall of snow fell du- ring the night and early part of the day. We are having a lot of moisture this Spring Yesterday it was reported over Radio that terrific winds had done much damage in Japan and other Pacific Islands. Hundreds were killed by the fierce storms. 150 1935 Tues. Apr 22 – Continued In the afternoon Willis and Adrea and Basil came down in John Lamb’s. Car and Willis brot Norma and her two children to our home Later Leland and Wanda came down and brought a lam to eat off our lawn grass which is too hard a job for Carrie and me; so I thought we would try this plan. Wed. Apr. 23. Beautiful day ex cept that it is quite cold. I had a very persistent spell of coughing in the night and this morning. Ground is too wet to work today, but there are favorable for fine weather which we need now to finish getting our crop in. Thurs. Apr. 24. Cold and cloudy. Nothing unusual. Fri. Apr. 26. Boys are plowing the Grandpa land. I went to the “Black & White” day at Richmond. A.J. went with me. It was a good show, We left about 1.30 as we got tired, Mother and Ruth Helen Gene, Norma & [---] quilted a quilt for Ruth. 151 1935 Sat. Apr. 27. The sun is shining brightly this morning, but it is quite cold. The boys are plowing their land (the Grandpa land) Cecil is working with them running a plow. I am feeling rather better than usual this morning. We intend to go to Logan this afternoon. Sun. Apr. 28. We Carrie, Ruth, Cecil and I went to Sunday School and at- tended the organization’s meetings after. I went to Logan and got Newel, Ione and Maydine and one of Melvin’s girls that were visiting there and brot them down to dinner. Andrew, Naoma, Reese and Gwenn came down from Whitney and the visitors all had dinner with us. I took the Munk family home in the late afternoon and then we went to H.P. and saw Leland, Wanda & children, We spent a short time at the Lamb home and then drove home. We felt well but tired 152 Mon. Apr. 29. Carrie went to Smithfield I went down for Norma and she and Ruth did the washing. Fine morning but clouds gathered in the afternoon and looked like storm I have not felt very well today. Arvel and Lowell are putting in grain on the farm I sold them. Tues. Apr. 30. Stormy day and with the rain during the night, the ground is saturated, and now at 6.30 p.m. it is still raining and there is evidence of a continuation of the rain. I have read the life sketch of Socrates by Elbert Hubbard this afternoon. He was a very eccentric chacter character Arvel got some wheat cleaned today to plant as soon as the ground is dry. The folks are working on Ruth’s trousseau May 1, 1935. Few showers. There was a heavy rain during the night. May. 2 – 1935, Thurs. 153 1935 May, Thurs. 8. The boys – Arvel & Lowell have been working today with others cleaning out the Spring ditch. Carrie and I did quite a lot of hoeing out weeds in the garden today, Carrie planted. Corn, peas, beans, cucum- bers, tomatoes onions in the garden today besides hoeing out weeds. I cut out a lot of weeds with the hoe and burned a lot of dried weeds. Clouds are gathering this evening but there are many hoping it will not storm tomorrow as there is a big pa- rade and other activities conducive to a happy day in a celebration tomorrow of the school children of Cache Co There are to be seven bands in the parade viz - Smithfield, North- Cache, South Cache, Wellsville, Logan junior and Senior high and the U.A.C. It would be too bad if a storm should interfere with the plans. 154 1935 Fri. May 10 – The celebration at Smithfield was a genuine success. The school parade was grand representing the schools of the Country and many bands. Cecil was in the Smithfield band After the parade Carrie and I attended the services in the Smithfield Tabernacle. Gov. Blood was the principal and delivered an instructive sermon in a pleasing way. The program was interesting throughout. Carrie and I had dinner with Walk and Mary Seeley. Later we went down town and watched some of the games and then came home feeling that we had spent a pleasant day. Sat. <11th> Carrie and I went to Logan in the afternoon. Norma went with us a Cecil & Blain went to Loganna swimming pool and had a fine time. It was Cecil’s first time and he will have to go often to learn to swim before going on the scout trip 155 Sun. May 12. Went to Sunday School. In the afternoon the following named persons called in honor of Mother Andrew, Naoma, Reese & Gwenn, William and Winnie, Alta & Roberta. Newell and Ione (Maridine & Veda May and Rowenna) called a short while. Willis, Andrea, Blain, Laree, Beth and Basil, Leland, Wanda, Harry and Vern, Arvel, Gene, Mona and babe. Lowell and Helen. Later Normon Dahle, called. By mother’s request, Wm sang two & three songs. Mon. May 13. Mother and I went to S.L.C. with Robert and Norma Reeder to get the prises Norma won by writing about the Christiansen Furniture When the furnature that Norma had won was being loaded on the car fender a message came that Carrie had also won a $200 prize which was also put on the other furniture We got home about 7 o’clock 156 1935 Tues. May 14. The folks did their washing today the morning was clear but later a shower came on and later the sun appeared. The boys have been working on their land today when it wasn’t storming. Wed. May 15. I spent a distressing night last night coughing nearly all night and my breathing was very labored. At times I thought [-]y end of life’s journey had about reached the close; however I am better today especially this evening after a restful sleep, Ruth and Barbara went to Logan this forenoon in my car to get some supplies for a party they are giving this evening. Arvel has been scraping and Lowell has been irrigating in the farther field today. The frequent showers we are having are doing a lot of good. 157 Thur. May 16. This has been a cool day with threatening clouds around. The boys have been doing farm work Cecil helped them as there was no school. He has gone to a school dance tonight Mother & Ruth have been busy quilting I am feeling poorly in health today and this evening. I have so much trouble in breathing Fri. May 17. Still find trouble in breathing. Have rather bad time coughing. Sat. May 18 – Showers occasionally. Sun. May 19 – I did not go to S.S. but Mother, Ruth and Cecil did I spent the time reading church literature and also the talk over radio by Pres. Grant Bob and Norma, Arvel and Gene had Sunday dinner with us. Carrie & Cecil went to the evening meeting with Arvel. Roland and Alta came in the evening to see us and spent the night with us. Roland is still working for Olof Nelson, He is working on the road at Downey, Idaho. 158 Mon. May 20 – Beautiful day. Roland left early for Downey. Alta took him to Logan. She is leaving this morning for Corinne. I had a severe case of coughing this morning. We are having quite heavy showers the past few days. There was quite a copious rain during the night and it is quite cloudy this morning. Arvel is putting the beet cultivator in shape for work. Tues. May 21 The folks did their washing Wed. May 22. Today Pres. Roosevelt vetoed the Bonus bill and in a very intelligent manner gave reasons for his doing so. However voted a majority large enough to pass it over the Prest.s veto. Roosevelt was sustained Thur by a majority in the Senate. Fri. May 24. I took Carrie & sister Munk to Hyde Park to Birthday party Sat. I made out some reports and took the wife to Logan 159 Sat. May 25, Carrie and I went to Logan. Ruth went with us and Cecil and Laree went with us as far as the swimming where they staid until we came and picked them up. We got home about 6 o’clock and Cecil did his milking. Sun. May 26. Wife and I, Cecil and Ruth and LaRee went too. This has been a pleasant day just cool enough to be comfortable. Bob and Norma had dinner with us. I took Norma in the evening; Bob had previously gone to do his milking. Arvel and Gene went to Logan and Lowell & Helen went to Smithfield I am not feeling very well today Mon. May 27 – The folks did the washing – including Norma’s. It turned out to be quite stormy in the evening. Tues. May 28. It rained very hard during the night and is cloudy today Today I transferred 5 shares each to Arvel and Lowell of the King Irrigation stock. 160 1935 May (Wed.) 29. It is cloudy today and gives evidence of more rain; however we could get along for a week or two with out any more rain as we have had a quite copious down-pour. I had a bad attack last evening and my wife suggested calling Dr. Rees but I protested as I thought I would get better and I soon did after my wife gave me some little remidies. I am feeling tolrably well today for me Thurs. May 30. Decoration Day. It rained quite during most of the night and is raining hard part of the time today. Mother and Ruth took a lot of nice flowers to decorate the graves of our departed dear ones in the Logan & Hyde Park cemetaries. Mother and I went to Smithfield last evening and decorated the graves of our dear ones there Due to my ill health and the damp cold day I did not go. I felt poorly in health all day. The folks got home early 161 1935. Fri. May 31. A lot of rain came during the night. Arvel, Lowell & Cecil are planting tomato plants today. The sun is shining brightly today. I spent a rather bad night, but am feeling tolorably well for me today. the anxiety of the people of the U.S. is felt due to the Kidnapping of a lad, in Seattle, the son of a wealthy man. The father has sent word to the kidnappers that he will give them the $200,000 demanded as a ransom for the return of his son. The father has notified the racals that the $200,000 is ready but they failed to contact the one who is authoried to negotiate the transaction; but as yet no word has been received from the unprincipled wretches, We learn that considerable damage has been done in the towns along the mountains on the East side of Box Elder Weber and other towns along the mountains. 162 1935 May 31 continued I drove to Smithfield in the late afternoon to see Dr. Rees. He gave me a careful examination and then wrote out a prescription. June 1. Sat. Had a good night’s rest – bet- ter than I have had for a long time. and am feeling better today than I have for sometime. The good time – expected news has just come over radio that the boy kidnapped in Seattle several days ago. The rascals who kidnapped him demanded $20000.00 as a ranson, which was paid. The boy’s name is George Weyerhaeuser and he is 9 years of age and he was in the 3rd grade. Thurs. July 18 – 1935 – Since writing the above I have spent ten days in the Wm Budge Memorial Hospital in which I underwent a series of operations some of which I was caused very distressing pains. 163 My dear wife was a very devoted atten- dant upon me. Night after night she spent in the room with me sitting in a chair and doing all she could to help and comfort me. Her love and devotion was manifested in many ways. Many of my relatives and friends visited me and gave what comfort they could. Mon. July 15 – I left the hospital and Ione took me to her home where I spent the night. Tues. July 16. Ione took me home. Oh; how thankful I am that my physical condition has improved so that I am able to me home with my dear wife and family. How grateful I feel for the watchful care of the doctors and their kind- ness to me and the ability they exhibited in performing serious operations. The Hospital service cost $230-00. which I was able to pay. 164 July 18 – Ruth is making preperations to have a Trusseau Tea Sunday prior to her marriage to Norman Dahle. I have just received a kind letter from Gordon and one from Evelyn Morell. The folks are all so kind to me I feel so overcome I cannot keep the tears back. Arvel, Lowell, & Cecil are starting this afternoon to cu[-] the meadow hay. The crops are looking fine for which we are all very thankful. I hope and pray that I may get better and be able to live to enjoy the the company and associations of my family. July 19. I am feeling moderately well this beautiful day. Carrie & Ruth are going to Logan this p.m. Ruth assisted by Mother, Helen and the rest of family are making big prepe- rations to have her “trusseau Tea” Sunday. The boys are out working the meadow hay. The weather is fine and the heat has somewhat abated & the nights are cool. 165 Sat Apr. 20 The boys finished getting the meadow hay ready for stacking last evening; but have to wait until Uncle Heber gets through with the de[--] Lowell finished raking the meadow hay and Arvel was cutting grain. Sun. July 21. All preperations are made for Ruth to have her troussou tea this afternoon. Newel and Ione have just come down for me so I will not be irritated by the confusion and talking. I am feeling as well or better than could be expected. This is a beautiful day. I hope the day will pass satisfacto ry to mother and the rest. Tues. July 23. I came down from Logan this mor- ning with Dr. N.E. Munk who was on his way to Trenton to examine the teeth of the school children. Mother had gone to the Temple with Ruth to get marrie 166 to Norman Dahle. This is a beautiful day for which I am very thankful as in adds to my my chance of recovery. Mother is in Logan in attendance at the temple with Ruth. While I am glad to be home now I think my being away from the noise and confusion of the big crowd Sunday was a great help toward my recovery. Arvel, Lowell, Cecil and Blain are out putting up the meadow hay. Leon Reese is helping them. The crop is fine I little thought I would improve so rapidly after the severe ex- periences I went through at the Hospital and the way I have felt since. I feel sure the Lord is helping me, July 24, There are big celebrations throughot the the State today in commeration of the brave men and women who pioneered the way to Utah and made this part of the country thei home: All Honor to them forever – 167 I am pleased to find I am improving in health. I ate a large breakfast this morning than I have for many days.
Lowell, Helen and the Pitcher family have planned to spend the day in Smithfield can[--] Cecil has gone to Hyde Park with Blain, who has been working here, to spent the day. Many Cache Valley people have gone to Ogden today to celebrate. This is a beautiful day and it would have been well if the boys could have continu[-]ed putting up the meadow hay which is in the finest condition. and is an unusually heavy production. Benson, July 28 – Sunday. I am not feeling quite so well today. Roland came to see us. He is on a short visit from the South where he is working for Olof Nelson, I left in the afternoon for Corinne to spend the rest of his visit with Alta. He brot Roberta with him Arvel & Gene also took dinner with us. Leland, Wanda & children and Andrea came down with them. Newel & Ione called for a short visit 168 July 29. Mon. Wash-day. Norma is here doing the washing while Carrie is picking rasp- berries. This is a beautiful day. Word came this a.m. That there are very distructive floods in Ohio. The boys have started cutting second crop alfalfa. The crop is fine. How thankful we should be to our heavenly Father his pro- tecting care over us and the blessing of good crops. Benson. July 31. Mr. Peterson – a plumber of Logan, came down last evening and began work on our pumping plant but did not finished it so he sent a young man who works with him, down this morning who finished it. Cost $6.95. I think our waterworks are in good condition now. ? Clouds are gathering and storm is threatening. The boys have all the 2nd crop cut and about ready to haul. I wish they could get it in before it gets wet. 169 August 3. Beautiful day. The boys had a force hauling alfalfa yesterday and today and they expect to get the hay all in by tonight. Those who are working at the hay are Lowell, Leone, Lennis Jorgensen, Blain & Cecil, and Norm Dahle. Arvel is cutting grain. The weather is some what cooler the last day or two. The signs of rain all cleared away withoug giving us any rain. I am gradually improving in health All the family are well. Cecil has his outfit all about ready for the trip with the boy scouts. It has required a good deal of his mother’s work and qui a sum of money to buy what he is required to provide. I am daily getting stronger, but I am still quite a long way from well. 170 1935 [---] Aug 5 I Took mother and Cecil to Logan to see about his outfit for the trip with the scouts. We had to do a lot of driving around to find the man who had been making the things finally we got the things we wanted. Cecil had to stay in Logan for meeting Aug. 5. Mon Went to Smithfield to get gas for cleaning purposes. Mother & I got home about 6 a.m. and mother Cecil came home after his meeting with Bob. and Norma. Aug. 6. Beautiful day. Went to Smithfield and mother got gas for cleaning purp oses. Arranged for Rex & Cecil to go to Wm. Johnsons to learn how to get his things for traveling arrangements. Arvel is busy these days cutting grain while the other boys were getting up hay exchanging work with other boys in the haying job, Got a letter from Naoma today. This is a fine day but rather too war 171 1935 Aug. 7 Wed. Beautiful day and is not so hot as it has been. Cecil has all his outfit about ready. It has surely required a lot of work for his mother and we have taken him around a good deal to get his things ready. His transportation account has been paid by the ward except $2500 that I paid. Arvel and Lowell are cutting grain for the neighbors. They are doing good jobs. Norma and Helen are picking fruit. I am troubled a good deal in breathing. Aug. 8 – Took Cecil to Logan to get some of his equipment. Left him at the camp ground. where hundreds were gathering ready for the trip that had been planned Aug. 9. We learned late last evening that the trip had been called off due to a disease that had broken out in Washington & other Eastern cities Cecil came in the afternoon. Norma & Ruth brought him home. 172 Aug. 9. It was a great dissepointment to those who had fitted out for the trip. However they considered it a blessing that they had not been exposed to Infan- tile paralys and Parot disease. Aug. 10. Beautiful day. Cecil & Blain went to H.P. today to help John Lamb and Willis. Arvel & Lowell are busy these days cutting grain for the neighbors and irrigating which they finished last evening. This is a beautiful day. I am quite poorly in health but hope & pray that I may get well and be spared a few years to associate with my precious wife, dear sons & daughters relatives and dear friends. This has been one of the dry[-]st years we have had in Utah i.e. the dryist summers. We (Carrie & I) spent an enjoyable day on the Tab square on Wed. at the Old Folks of the Cache Stake gathering. 173 1935 Wed Aug. 14. This is a beautiful day but a rain of a few hours would be a blessing. I am thankful I am improving in health although slowly. As long as I can be a comfort to my wife and appreciated by my sons and daughters. I was thankful that my wife and I were able to attend the Cache Stake Old folks party on the public square last Sat. and especially to meet so many of my dear friends and find them so pleased to see my wife and me. Pres. Roosevelt called off the Jamboree on account of Infintile Paralysis spread- ing in the East especially in Washington. While the Jamboree has been called of the Scouts are starting on a trip East next Sat. We hope & pray that they may have no ill luck on their extensive trip, which will, no doubt be very educat[-]al as well as interesting. The weather is hot and dry but the crops are good nevertheless. 174 Aug. 14 On Sun. last my wife and I attended Sunday school, and meeting at night. Then we drove to Logan and had dinner with Norm and Ruth Dahle. Due to a broken drive wheel Arvel and Lowell can not cut grain. They have sent to Pocatello for a new wheel so no doubt they will soon be cutting again. Ruth is visiting with us today. Aug. 15 – Thurs. Attended the funeral services of Mrs. Mose Hendricks which was held in the 2nd wd. chapel Logan. There was a large attendance and an interesting appropriate service was rendered. A.V. Reese was one of the speakers Carrie and I went to the cemetary. Aunt Mary Reese & Sally Petty went with us. When we arrived home we found the following present who had come to see me in honor of my 78th birthday Andrew, Naoma. Reese & Gwen Anderson, Ione, Wanda, Andrea, and some children, Reese staid with us – do not know for how long. 175 Fri. Aug. 16. All feeling well but rather sad to have Cecil leave on the Scout trip East. This is a beautiful morning to start, which is 1 o’clock this p.m. from Logan. Arvel and Lowell are running their grain binder today having got their extra – the big wheel yesterday afternoon at a cost of $5.50. Sat Aug. 17, Carrie and I took Cecil to Logan yesterday to join the large crowd that left on the train at 2 o’clock Those going all seemed very happy. I felt very tired when we got home. This is a cloudy day. It seems rather lonely without Cecil. Reese Anderson is here visiting with us. He is helping Arvel & Lowell with their chores. He is developing into quite a man Recent word came that Will Rogers and Willey Post and noted Aveator while in Alaska lost their lives in an airplain wreck. Too bad! 176 1935 – Aug. Aug. 18. Sunday. Beautiful day. Mother and I spent the day at home. Reese Anderson is visiting with us. He is changing very much in his demeanor, and gives promise of being quite a character. He is quite clever in many ways. In the evening his parents came down to see us and Reese went home with them. About 8 o’clock Mr & Mrs. R.B.T. Taylor with two of their nephews, and a ni[-]ece, the children of Minnie White Neele came up with them. They spent some time with us, had lunch and left for home at quite a late hour. Newel and Ione & family called to see us. Arvel and Gene had dinner and supper with us, so did Norma. We thought is very kind of Mr Taylor to come us to see us especially at such a late hour – not being able to come earlier on account of a funeral service at which Mr. Taylor was a speaker 177 Mon. Aug. 19. Cool, beautiful day with some indications of a storm in the near future. Norma is here doing her washing. Mother was up early and got her’s done. Tues. Aug 20, We spent the forenoon at home and in the afternoon we went to H.P. to see Wanda and Andrea They were well and we had a nice visit Wed. Aug. 21, A card from Cecil occasionally says he is enjoying the trip. Went to H.P. and saw Wanda and Andrea. They were well. Thurs. <22> Aug. Mother was up very earley and cleared of a large patch of weeds in the garden. Yesterday I. howed a short while and became exhausted. Carrie earnestly protest against my hoeing as it is hard on me We accepted an invitation to have dinner with Arvel and Gene. The day is very hot and I am not feeling very well Norma was here and went too 178 Aug. 23 – Had a nice shower today By the report of a scout in the Herald Journal today we learn that the Scouts have been at the Hill Cumorah and had grand tiome. It says that Will. G. was one of the speakers. I am pleased that Cecil went on the trip. The papers are full of evidences of the near approach of war. The millions of dollas that are spent for distructive purposes are certainly distressing. Aug. 24 – Went to Logan. Called to see Heber; he was better, Drove hom about Sundown. Sun. Aug. 25. Carrie and I went to Cornish and spent the day with John and Annie, and had a very enjoyable time. Were served a very nice dinner and an enjoyable visit One our way home we drove to Richmond and had a short visit with Maggie Merrill the widow of the late Hazen Merrrill. Got home awhile after sundown. 179 Aug. 26. Beautiful day. The boys started picking the tomato crop. The ripe ones are very nice. For shipment they must be picked before they are quite ripe. Norma did her washing here today We received two cards and a letter from Cecil today. The Scouts are having a grand educational experience They sailed on the Hudson river to N.Y. where they spent a night as guests of the General Elective Co. We are having grand weather Thurs. 27. Andrea, Beth and Basil came down last evening and are here visiting with us. They went to the Primary entertainment tonight, so did Carrie and the rest of the family. I spent the evening listening to the Radio as I did not feel able to go. Wed. 28. Beautiful day but giving signs of an approaching storm. I wrote to Alta Andrea is here with us. 180 The boys are hauling grain getting ready to thresh. They have disposed of some of their tomatoes and will con- tinue picking as soon as they are ready. In the afternoon I took the folks for a drive through Benson. Andrea, Norma and Carrie, including several children made up my car load to capacity. Andrea and her children Beth & Basil are spending a few days with us. 29 – Thurs. Early this morning Tom Watterson began our threshing and was through by 10 o’clock A.M. I had $200 to pay for my threshing the smallest I have ever had. Arvel and Lowell had quite a crop The weather is fine for fall work Yesterday I wrote a letter to Roland and one to Alta. Took the folks around Benson Fri. Aug. 30. Beautiful day. I am feeling better than I did yesterday. Sat Aug. 31 Took mother and Norma & children to Logan. Saw Ruth & took her down town to do her shopping. I stood the trip fine. 181 Sun. Sept. 1. The Scouts returned to Logan about 9:30, all well. There were a lot of people at the depot to meet them. We took Cecil and Will. G. in our car and drove them to the Munk home and to see Ruth. Then we drove to Whitney where Wm & Winnie had invited us to dinner. A large crowd including Mr. & Mrs Anderson & [---] & Gwen Leland & Wanda, Barbara, Harry & Vern; A.P. Naoma Willis, Andrea, Blain, LaRee Beth & Basil Lamb. Newel & Ione and Veda & Joan, A very nice dinner was prepared and later ice cream, and peaches were served. We had an enjoyable time and got home at sundown Roland and Alta & Roberta called in a short time after we arrived home and spent about 1½ hrs. with us and then drove back home. Cecil told us many things connected with the trip of the Boy Scouts that were very interesting to us. Lowell & Helen bot a Radio today from Mr. Harris Kind. R. C. A 182 1935 Mon. Sept. 2 – Beautiful. Mother & Norma are doing their washing today. I am feeling fairly well. Think I am getting better slowly every day. Robert Seeley & wife came to visit their parent Sat. and mother & I called in the evening to see them Mrs. Seeley has been at the Mayo Bros. Clinic and has undergone very serious operations and is still far from well. I posted a letter to Ethel Mayo this morning. Sat. 6. I went to Logan today and had a top covering on my car. Cost $1000 Carrie and Norma went as far as H.P. with me and spent the day with Andrea Yesterday Arvel and Lowell and their wives went to Brigham to get peaches. Today they are hauling hay but the strong breeze makes it disagreeable Carrie and I are planning to go to Logan today. This a.m. Carrie is putting up peaches that Arvel & Lowell brot them I think I am slowly gaining strength each day. Hope the boys will get along 183 1935 Sun. Sept. 7. Carrie, Cecil and I went to Sunday school after which Reese Anderson came down with Wm, Winnie & Will G. This girl had dinner with us. Wm. & Winnie went down to Charles to dinner Andrea, Willis and their family called in the afternoon and we had a nice visit altogether. It has been threatening rain 3 days, but only a shower came in the south part of the valley as far North as about 2 mi. of Logan. Wed. Sept 3. Carrie and I went to Logan today but did not go to the Fair as we thought it would give us more entertainment if we went to the Capitol to the Show. We enjoyed the Show very much as it was very interesting. It was the last play in which Will Rogers took part and he certainly took his part in a masterfully manner. The weather is ideal. We are going to the Fair again today Sept. 4. 184 1935 Sept 12 – Carrie and went to the Fair and had an enjoyable day. In the afternoon Carrie and went to the Capitol where were shown the last play in which Will Roger’s was the leading character. It was called — Sept. 13 We went to the Fair again today. All the family went [---] In the afternoon Carrie, Andrea, and Mrs. Ardella Hancey and I went to a show at the Capitol called “The Gay Deceiver” It was quite amusing. Sept. Sat 14. Indications of rain. The boys are picking tomatoes ie. Arvel and Cecil Lowell went to Logan to get his car examined. I wish I felt a little stronger, but have occation to feel thankful I am as well as I feel and able to get around. Sun, Sept. 14. I took Carrie to Logan to attend the R.S. convention. I spent the forenoon visiting T H & wife. I also went to see the The Remains of Bro. Jones 97 yr old pioneer of 185 Afer which I went to the Junior High where Carrie was in attendance of the Cache Stake Relief Society conference. We went to the Resturant and had dinner and then went to the 3rd wd and attended the funeral services, after which we went to the cemetary We met Bro & sister Taylor, Ada Cannon, Mrs. John H White. As Mr Taylor and the folks ex- pressed a wish to come to Benson, Carrie purchased some refreshments and we drove home and soon The folks were down, but they only staid a short time as they had to drive back to S.L. City. In the evening Carrie, Cecil and went to meeting Mon Sept. 16 Beautiful day. Roland spent the night with us He informed us that Alta were getting along nicely in the hospital withe her new babe. He left for Burville where he is working for Olof Nelson He works and feels fine now, Alta is O.K. 186 1935 Wed. Sept. 18. The weather continues beautiful. The mornings and evenings are getting quite cool. Carrie is not feeling very well this morning. the boys are picking tomatoes when an oppor- tunity is afforded. Today they are irrigating. The 4th crop of alfalfa is growing fast and gives promise of another (4th) cutting. The country is in a rather unsettled con- dition. The Republican are doing all they can to weaken the party in power (Demo The present administration, with Roosevelt as president are providing every means conceivable to do all they can to help to bring about better conditions. Sunday Sun. Sept. 22. Carrie and went to the Cache Stake quarterly conference. Rudger Clawson came as a representative of the 1st presi- dency. Walter Everton was sustained as 1st counselor to Jos. E. Cardon And Alma Sonne was sustained as 2nd councilor. Carrie & I attended bothe sessions. We had dinner at the Bluebird. Cecil & Blain were in Logan and rode home with us. 187 1935. Mon. Wash day – Have had a small shower this a.m. Helen was feeling poorly and went Smithfield this morning. Sat. Sept. 28 – I took Carrie to Logan to do her shopping. I went to the Hospital to see our sister-in-law Rhoda who underwent a very serious operation the fore part of the week, at which her son, Dr. Victor Reese, who has been working in a leading hospital in Chicago for four year, and came home for a visit was helping in this operation. His mother was suffering a good deal and Victor insisted on her being operated upon. I met several at the hospital who waited on me during the time I was there and they were pleased to see me loocking so well, they said. We are having fine weather beet on Friday night the severe frost froze the tomatos which was a great financial loss. 188 1835 Sun. Sept. 29, Carrie, Cecil & I I went to Sunday school, I offered the opening prayer Norma had dinner with us. John and Ann Eliza and their dau- ghters Aletha & Rowenna called to see us. Bro. & Sister Furnas also called in a few minutes. Friday, Thurs. Carrie and I went to Whitney and Preston. Had a pleasant visit with Naoma. She prepared us a nice dinner. On our way home we called at Whitney and saw William and Winnie a short time and then drove home. I stood the trip fine. Sat. Oct. 5. At 4.5 a.m. Helen gave birth to a fine baby boy. She left home about 12 m and Lowell took Helen to her mothers about 1.30 a.m. and at the time above stated she had her baby. Lowell came home and helped her with the milking Wife and I went to Logan this afternoon and did our shopping. Saw Ruth She was well & feeling fine. 189 Oct. 6. Sunday, Listened to conference in SLC “ 7, Mon, Went to Smith field. “ 8 Tues. Took Carrie around part of the ward to subscribe for the Relief Society Magazine. “ 9 Beautiful day. All well. “ 11 Went to Smithfield in the afternoon “ 13. Spent the day at home. Carrie went to Sunday school and meeting in the forenoon. I spent the forenoon reading. Willis, Andrea, and the children came down in the evening and spent a couple of hours. Had lunch and so did Gene & Mona. Arvel was milking Charle’s cows as he had not returned from Ogden Mon. Oct. 14. Beautiful day. The boys thought to start harvesting the beet crop; but the have not got toppers. This a.m. they are picking tomatoes. Mother and Norma are washing, which they always do on Monday if the wether is fine. I am feeling unusu ally well today. 190 Life’s Voyage. 1934 By Karen A. Reese. Oh, what shall I find when my ship gets home From her cruise to the Port of Life, From her voyage across Life’s stormy Sea And the gulf’s of Trouble and Strife. Will her cargo bejewels and treasures <(rare> Rich spices and yellow gold; Will she be laden with yellow gold, As many as she can hold? -2- Oh! what I find when ship gets home? Has she bravely weathered the storm; Withstood the shocks, missed the shoals and Reached her destiny safe from harm? Had she ballast sufficient to hold her course When Temptations’ billows rolled high? Was her rudder strong and her compass true Was she steered with a watchful eye? -3- 191 -3- What course have I sailed in my litte O’er the troubled waters of Life? Did I dock at the Haven of Peacefulness, Or steer for the Country of Strife? Did I reach the Port of Unselfishness, Finding good on every hand; Or sail to the Islands of Envy and Greed To be wrecked on their treacherous sand? 4 What reward shall I find at the end of my cruise That I sailed upon Life’s sea Will my Master say, “You have nobly done”? You have filled your destiny”. Dear Lord help me steer from the breakers that wreck, I can travel Life’s course no more, Let me guide my ship well, so I anchor at last, Safe on the Golden Shore. [bracket around the next two lines in the left margin] The beautiful sentiments above expressed Give greatest job in my throbbing breast WG Reese 192 Cleve Munk by Carrie No greater love than this can man bestow Than that he gives his life to save a friend, Though heads grow hoary with the weight of years What more could one achieve to greatness lend. -2- Cleve an only son, his parent’s pride, Thoughtful, kind, unselfish to a fault, Quick to see where he could lend a hand, A youth in years with wisdom of a man. -3- Studious, loved by teachers and by palls, Enjoying to the full what life could give, With prospects fair had he to ma[-]hood <(grown> God summond him and he has gone back home -4- A young man gone, needlessly it would seem The purposes of life we do not know Courageous, brave, unselfish manly but, Perhaps his work was finished here below -5- Gone; yet his example still lives on, And who can measure what its worth might be The seed of greatness planted here below, Shall yet bear fruitage in eternity. 193 Flowing wells were made. deepth On meadow land June 1914-50 1 on Summerhays “ 1914-50 1 on Summerhays land 1916-350 1 on lot south of yd. May 1918-400 194 Life’s Lesson – Orson F Whitney Would you learn fron life a lesson Learned but slowly and by few? Would you learn from death’s dominion How to win the ever new? Then thy soul prepare for trial, Bare thy shoulder to the rod, School thy mind for self denial, Learn to love the Lord thy God. 2. Build no shrine to earthly idol Lest there come a shattering day, Leveling to the dust thine alters, Driving all thy hopes away, Pleasure’s tree may tempt the sorely Golden apples grace the sod Touch them not! they turn to ashes! Thou shalt love the Lord thy God. -3- I have gazed on beautious woman With a fond adoring eye, I have stood where mammon’s alters Rolled their incence toward the sky 195 I have quaffed the wine of pleasure Heard the winsome notes of fame Armed with natures gift and heavens, Fought and toiled for honored -4- I have seen proud mammons Dashed to ato[-] by a breath I have lived to see the setting, Of the son of love in death. I have drank the dregs of sorrow I have kissed the chastening rod I have learned, if name be lasting I must love the Lord my God. -5- What is wealth that man should slave <(worship> Dust from whence his vileness came? More than helpmate lovely woman Source and destiny the same? What is earth with all its glory? Echo answer Ichabod! Seek that kingdom all we[--] <(ding> Worship One – The Lord thy God. 196 Lines composed by my wife for Renee Munk. Sweet buteous rosebud with petals your petals curled. Enought to let us glimpse the depth <(unknown> That were not yet unfurled; Wherein was held the promise Of what would be our day. Such was your dainty little flower Renée Unmarred, untarnished by the chilling blast, Of cares or worries, but in loves bright glow The bud expanded gently day by day. Scattering its fragrance all about and so, Some unknown beauty was revealed each day To live in loving memory of Renee. 3- For her the sum of gladness every shown Winsome and happy, shedding mirth & joy. Plucked in her purity and innocence so sweet, More beautiful to grow where none annoy. In God’s great garland of fair flowers gay Another tender blossom placed – Renee 197 1935 -4- Of such as these our Father’s kingdom is He said “Let little children come to me” And in that fair beyond, some future day Again your precious darling child you’ll <(see> Still shinning like some bright sunny ray The winsome beautious happy child – Oct. 21 – Cloudy weather today, giving promise of more rain. Arvel and Lowell went hunting deer very tearly Sun. morning Sat. night Lowell came home with a large deer. Arvel went up again early this morning to try his luck again. Before Lowell left for home a man was shot by a careless chap and died a few hours later after he had been brought to Logan. I am always very anxious these hunting days for fears of some one getting shot. 198 1934 – Apr. 25 – The funeral services of Henry Reese were held in Logan – I was invited to be present, but the rain this morning prevented my doing so as my health is not very good, i.e my breathing is difficult as a result of asthma July 15 – Family reunion see p. 53. Oct. 4th Bot set of harness of Kowallis Oct. 4 Democratic convention held in Logan. 1935 Mr. John Mathews died Friday 6.10 pm. Mon. Jan. 21 The funeral services of John Mathews were held in the ward Meetinghouse Mon. Jan. 21, 1935 Mr. Alliston died this morning after a long spell of severe illness Sun. Feb. 3. Cleve and Renee were drowned while skating with many other at the City dam see page 120 199 No. of Life Insurance policy [beginning of line covered by clipping] with the Aetna [newspaper clipping] Cache Valley By Mrs. W. G. Reese Softly nestling in the sheltering fold, Like sleeping child, at rest on mother’s arm, So, held in soft caress, this valley lies; In mountains’ strong embrace secure from harm, While over-head, a canopy of blue, Smile down upon her, as content she lies Warmed by the sun, the king of light, as on Majestically he wanders through the skies; Or when the night unfolds her wonderous cloak, Rich and mellow, made from cloth of blue; Bespangled by a mirriad stars that gleam And twinkle till the dawn hides them from view, The rosy morn, that o’er the mountain crest, Does steal on her to wake her from repose; And rouse her from the sleep that o’er her stole, Lulled by the dusky twilight at day’s close, The balmy air of Spring within her stirs, The forces that the winter held in check, That bring to life anew the million flowers And verdure green that both her bro bedeck; While cloudless summer skies upon her shine, And autumns fragrant breezes o’er her blow, That she in bounteous measure doth bestow. The snow-capped mountains, towering to the skies, Within their fastnesses a wealth doth hold, Of life reviving waters that are locked. And held in store by hoary winter’s cold; ‘Till spring releases them, and on they flow, Through gorge and channel to the valley’s bed, Where they meander slowly, there to show, In the brown cloth of earth, a silver thread; To be converted to the use of man, To aid him in his warfare and his strife. Against the parched and arid state that kills. Renewing thus the miracle of life. O blessed valley, sheltered from the storm, In tranquil peace a thousand times repose, We render unto God our gratitude, For His benign care at each day’s close. [The following two lines were handwritten] From the Cache American in which it was published 200 Address of Ethel Mayo. 413 Quincy Ave. 3Scranton, Pa. c/o Dr. Brown. Bought Pumping pla[-]t from Utah Power & Light Co at a cost to me for 30 shares The cost to me was $180.00