Eliza Brazier Batt (1864–1926) wrote her life story sometime in 1917 or 1918 when she was 53 years old. It focuses primarily on her early life in England before she and her husband accepted the restored gospel, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and immigrated to America. This is the seventh of nine installments (see Batt & Lee Ancestors, 9–11). Eliza was the mother of William B Batt (1888–1959) and the grandmother of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982).
After being at the lodge two years, I heard the true gospel but was very much opposed to it and said terrible things about it. My mother-in-law was a member of the Mormon Church, and we went through many battles and arguments. When the Millennial Star came for my mother-in-law, I would burn them or hide them.
The time came when Sister Hannah Batt was taken very sick and was sent to the hospital; then when alone, I read the Millennial Star I had hidden. The more I read, the plainer things became until I just longed for an elder to come and visit us. But there were no members or elders of the Latter-day Saint Church around there.
Oh, how I watched for the mail to come so I could get the precious little book. Instead of burning it, I read every word. At last the time came when I watched and prayed that I might understand the fulness of the gospel, so we wrote a letter to Brother Teasdale, president of the British mission in London, and asked that an elder be sent. A few days later a card came by mail—just a few words but how precious: "An elder will be with you in a few days. God bless you."
The next afternoon the captain, with quite a few Salvation Army soldiers, visited me. Everybody was having such a good time (I rather enjoyed the lively singing) when I glanced out of the window and saw a tall man coming to the door with a satchel in his hand. I knew it was the elder, but hardly knew what to do with my Salvation friends. I was afraid he would say he was a Mormon, it being looked upon as a disgrace to have anything to do with such terrible people.
Hark! a knock at the door and a tall man is saying, "I am an elder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Brother George Phillips of Salt Lake." After introducing him to the Salvationists, we had a very pleasant afternoon.
Brother Phillips stayed with us a week and we enjoyed his visit very much and began to understand things pertaining to the gospel. Brother Phillips would sit and explain things to us by the hour. These were very happy days!
Two months later Brother Phillips visited us again and gave us the Book of Mormon and Voice of Warning. We read; he explained to us; and with the light of the gospel came a beautiful influence in our little home. Everything seemed so different. Charles and I would talk of the happy time when we would be able to gather to Zion. Then came a letter from Brother Phillips telling us he would soon be with us and to prepare for baptism. With thankful hearts we prepared the little room and looked and watched for the elder. Oh, how glad we were to see him.
It was a beautiful evening on the 22nd of May [1887], the moon being full. A walk through the lovely woods brought us to the grand old cliff with the sea dashing below. A walk down across the cliffs and onto the beach brought us to where the tide was coming in. About nine o'clock we were baptized in the sea and became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then a walk home in the beautiful moonlight. Oh, the joy I cannot describe. When we got home, Elder Phillips confirmed us and blessed Cecily.
Monday, October 26, 2009
2 Quote of the week
Any believing Latter-day Saint is an optimist about what lies ahead for him or her, however difficult the present may be. We believe that through living the gospel of Jesus Christ we can become like the Savior, who is perfect. Considering the attributes of Jesus Christ should quash the pride of the self-satisfied person who thinks he or she has no need to improve. And even the most humble person can take hope in the invitation to become like the Savior. . . .
Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others. There is no surprise in that, since the Lord proclaimed those as the first and great commandments. It is love of God that will lead us to keep His commandments. And love of others is at the heart of our capacity to obey Him.
Love is the motivating principle by which the Lord leads us along the way towards becoming like Him, our perfect example. Our way of life, hour by hour, must be filled with the love of God and love for others. There is no surprise in that, since the Lord proclaimed those as the first and great commandments. It is love of God that will lead us to keep His commandments. And love of others is at the heart of our capacity to obey Him.
— President Henry B. Eyring, October 2009 general conference
3 This week in our family
Tues, Oct 27: James Talmage born 1999 [Dean]
Wed, Oct 28: Andrew born and died 1966 [Kay]
Wed, Oct 28: Meghan Auria's birthday [Dean]
Wed, Oct 28: Christopher & Camilla Taylor married 2004 [Dean]
Wed, Oct 28: Nathan & Amber Thomas married 2006 [Lyle]
Thurs, Oct 29: Bobbie Real's birthday [Gene]
Fri, Oct 30: Randy's birthday [Lyle]
Fri, Oct 30: Jeremy Harned's birthday [Gail]
Sat, Oct 31: Jackie Sayer's birthday [Jackie]
Sat, Oct 31: Jaxson Cody's birthday [Kay]
Sat, Oct 31: Halloween
Sun, Nov 1: Daylight savings time ends (set clocks back one hour)
Sun, Nov 1: Dorothy died 1982
Sun, Nov 1: Dylan Rager's birthday [Dale]
Mon, Nov 2: Next issue of newsletter
Wed, Oct 28: Andrew born and died 1966 [Kay]
Wed, Oct 28: Meghan Auria's birthday [Dean]
Wed, Oct 28: Christopher & Camilla Taylor married 2004 [Dean]
Wed, Oct 28: Nathan & Amber Thomas married 2006 [Lyle]
Thurs, Oct 29: Bobbie Real's birthday [Gene]
Fri, Oct 30: Randy's birthday [Lyle]
Fri, Oct 30: Jeremy Harned's birthday [Gail]
Sat, Oct 31: Jackie Sayer's birthday [Jackie]
Sat, Oct 31: Jaxson Cody's birthday [Kay]
Sat, Oct 31: Halloween
Sun, Nov 1: Daylight savings time ends (set clocks back one hour)
Sun, Nov 1: Dorothy died 1982
Sun, Nov 1: Dylan Rager's birthday [Dale]
Mon, Nov 2: Next issue of newsletter
4 Bits and tidbits
Lyle's family
Josh and Crystal Price just returned from a nice vacation on the coast. Crystal had won a contest through a local radio station, which included a stay at Shilo Inns. They picked the Ocean Shores location. Read more.
Kay's family
Karen has been dubbed "the Cookie Queen of Peru" by the mission president's wife. Read more.
Dean's family
Cade and Rebecca Hoff and their two children return this Wednesday from their vacation in Hawaii. Check here, here, here, here, or here to see some of the posts Becca has made.
The following 17 members of Dean and Claudia's family are currently on Facebook: Anna Cleverly Halverson, Becca Cleverly Hoff, Ben Seth Cleverly, Cade Hoff, Camilla Cleverly Taylor, Chris Taylor, Dean B Cleverly, Eliza Cleverly Challis, Louise Cleverly, Mary Cleverly Oveson, Michael A Cleverly, Paul Challis, Peter Halverson, Rachael Cleverly Hodson, Shauna Cleverly, Talmage Cleverly, and Vince Oveson.
Josh and Crystal Price just returned from a nice vacation on the coast. Crystal had won a contest through a local radio station, which included a stay at Shilo Inns. They picked the Ocean Shores location. Read more.
Kay's family
Karen has been dubbed "the Cookie Queen of Peru" by the mission president's wife. Read more.
Dean's family
Cade and Rebecca Hoff and their two children return this Wednesday from their vacation in Hawaii. Check here, here, here, here, or here to see some of the posts Becca has made.
The following 17 members of Dean and Claudia's family are currently on Facebook: Anna Cleverly Halverson, Becca Cleverly Hoff, Ben Seth Cleverly, Cade Hoff, Camilla Cleverly Taylor, Chris Taylor, Dean B Cleverly, Eliza Cleverly Challis, Louise Cleverly, Mary Cleverly Oveson, Michael A Cleverly, Paul Challis, Peter Halverson, Rachael Cleverly Hodson, Shauna Cleverly, Talmage Cleverly, and Vince Oveson.
5 Our family 50 years ago
Excerpts from the October 1959 diary of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982). The full text of her diary can be found online at Dorothy's Idaho Diaries and is updated daily, exactly 50 years to the day after it was originally written. The family at the time lived on a 40-acre farm in the Deer Flat area south of Nampa, Idaho.
Mon, Oct 26. I came home from work & Kids had beds all striped & clothes gathered up & I sorted them while Ivard took little boys to school. At 11:30 we went to Caldwell & got Kay a brief case for his birthday with 3 3/4 books S & H green stamps. Gene gave me the money to buy a pr. house slippers for Jackies birthday, red cow boy boots. I went to bed at 3: I got up at 4:30. Ray got supper. I went to bed at 7: but didn't get to sleep until after 8: went to work at 11:
Tues, Oct 27. I came home from work & I went right to bed. I got up at 12: & had a bath & got ready & picked a boquet of flowers & went in & took them to Venice & visited with her 1/2 hr., still sick, then I went to relief society. When Ray came I went back to town & had Kays name put on his brief case & got Jackie 2 pr. pajamas & some crayons ect. for her birthday.
Wed, Oct 28. I came home from work & got ready while Ivard took the little boys to school then we took Jackie to Nampa to Roosevelt school & she had her smalpox shot & her first D.P.T. shot. I went after Gene & Ray at 6: & met them half way home, walking.
Thurs, Oct 29. Got letter from Barbra, Lyle has typhoid. I came home from work & went to bed. Ivard went to work at 3:30 & I got clothes in and got supper on to cook & went in after Gene & Ray. passed little boys on their way home from Primary. We hunted all over for Ray, he was passing out hand bills for scouts. We called home twice. I finally got mad & came home & here he sat. Got letter from Barbra & Lyle was in hospital 9 days with temp. of 104 degrees & they couldn't find out what was wrong. went home a week & now he's back in for 20 days with typhoid fever.
Fri, Oct 30. Wrote Jerry & sent his money. Jerry called on phone. Kay came home. Kay called at 5: & wanted me to come to Nampa after him, the team came down from Rexburg on bus & Kay came over from Boise on Bus. We got him some toilet articles & Jackies birthday cake & icecream & waited for Gene to get back from his Boise game. The won. It was 7:30 time we got home. Ray had house cleaned & supper ready. Jerry called at 10: sure sounded good.
Sat, Oct 31. Jackie was 3 years old today. I came home from work & Ivard was cutting Kay's hair & Gene's. I went right to bed & got up at 12: & Gene & I went to Boise to Kays foot ball game. Ivard took Kay over at 10: & had dinner with the team. They got beat 40 to 7. Kay played quite a bit & got his ankle hurt again. We visited with him, coach & Kays Bishop until bus was ready to leave. Got home at dark & Gail, Lynda & Kids were here. We ate, chilli, punch, icecream & haloween birthday cake. Gave Jackie her presents before Kay left this morning. Gail & Lynda took Kids trick or treeting then went home.
Sun, Nov 1. Today was Stake conference & no one went.
Mon, Oct 26. I came home from work & Kids had beds all striped & clothes gathered up & I sorted them while Ivard took little boys to school. At 11:30 we went to Caldwell & got Kay a brief case for his birthday with 3 3/4 books S & H green stamps. Gene gave me the money to buy a pr. house slippers for Jackies birthday, red cow boy boots. I went to bed at 3: I got up at 4:30. Ray got supper. I went to bed at 7: but didn't get to sleep until after 8: went to work at 11:
Tues, Oct 27. I came home from work & I went right to bed. I got up at 12: & had a bath & got ready & picked a boquet of flowers & went in & took them to Venice & visited with her 1/2 hr., still sick, then I went to relief society. When Ray came I went back to town & had Kays name put on his brief case & got Jackie 2 pr. pajamas & some crayons ect. for her birthday.
Wed, Oct 28. I came home from work & got ready while Ivard took the little boys to school then we took Jackie to Nampa to Roosevelt school & she had her smalpox shot & her first D.P.T. shot. I went after Gene & Ray at 6: & met them half way home, walking.
Thurs, Oct 29. Got letter from Barbra, Lyle has typhoid. I came home from work & went to bed. Ivard went to work at 3:30 & I got clothes in and got supper on to cook & went in after Gene & Ray. passed little boys on their way home from Primary. We hunted all over for Ray, he was passing out hand bills for scouts. We called home twice. I finally got mad & came home & here he sat. Got letter from Barbra & Lyle was in hospital 9 days with temp. of 104 degrees & they couldn't find out what was wrong. went home a week & now he's back in for 20 days with typhoid fever.
Fri, Oct 30. Wrote Jerry & sent his money. Jerry called on phone. Kay came home. Kay called at 5: & wanted me to come to Nampa after him, the team came down from Rexburg on bus & Kay came over from Boise on Bus. We got him some toilet articles & Jackies birthday cake & icecream & waited for Gene to get back from his Boise game. The won. It was 7:30 time we got home. Ray had house cleaned & supper ready. Jerry called at 10: sure sounded good.
Sat, Oct 31. Jackie was 3 years old today. I came home from work & Ivard was cutting Kay's hair & Gene's. I went right to bed & got up at 12: & Gene & I went to Boise to Kays foot ball game. Ivard took Kay over at 10: & had dinner with the team. They got beat 40 to 7. Kay played quite a bit & got his ankle hurt again. We visited with him, coach & Kays Bishop until bus was ready to leave. Got home at dark & Gail, Lynda & Kids were here. We ate, chilli, punch, icecream & haloween birthday cake. Gave Jackie her presents before Kay left this morning. Gail & Lynda took Kids trick or treeting then went home.
Sun, Nov 1. Today was Stake conference & no one went.
6 What in the world
Change your clocks!
Remember to fall back an hour this coming Saturday night. Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 1.
This week's football results
Boise State is ranked 6th in the AP Top 25 poll (and 5th in the USA Today poll) after its Saturday win at Hawaii. Utah is ranked 19th in both polls after its Saturday win over Air Force. BYU was dropped from the top 25 rankings following its Saturday loss to TCU (now ranked 8th and 6th in the two polls).
Where have all the editors gone?
And, in the final installment in our little series, we share notices from the want ads:
- HUMAN SKULL, used once only. Not plastic. @200 OBO Dr. Scott Tyler
- FULL SIZE MATTRESS. Royal Tonic, 20 year warranty. Like new. Slight urine smell. $40.
- WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 322, Oakview, CA 93022. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.
- TOMBSTONE: Standard gray. A good buy for someone named Grady. 508-3758.
- FOR SALE - collection of old people. Call 253-7877.
- 1995 NISSAN Maxima, green, leather, loaded, CD, auto start, sunroof, 4-door, good condition, $4500. Not for sale.
Remember to fall back an hour this coming Saturday night. Daylight savings time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 1.
This week's football results
Boise State is ranked 6th in the AP Top 25 poll (and 5th in the USA Today poll) after its Saturday win at Hawaii. Utah is ranked 19th in both polls after its Saturday win over Air Force. BYU was dropped from the top 25 rankings following its Saturday loss to TCU (now ranked 8th and 6th in the two polls).
Where have all the editors gone?
And, in the final installment in our little series, we share notices from the want ads:
- HUMAN SKULL, used once only. Not plastic. @200 OBO Dr. Scott Tyler
- FULL SIZE MATTRESS. Royal Tonic, 20 year warranty. Like new. Slight urine smell. $40.
- WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. P.O. Box 322, Oakview, CA 93022. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.
- TOMBSTONE: Standard gray. A good buy for someone named Grady. 508-3758.
- FOR SALE - collection of old people. Call 253-7877.
- 1995 NISSAN Maxima, green, leather, loaded, CD, auto start, sunroof, 4-door, good condition, $4500. Not for sale.
7 A final word
It is a small world.
This past week Claudia's great aunt [Beth Call Dixon, 1916–2009] died at age 93. Aunt Beth was always one of her favorite aunts, and Beth's younger children among some of her favorite cousins, even though they were second cousins (technically first cousins once removed).
Beth was born and reared in Bountiful, although in the years we knew her she had lived in Payson, a small community in the southern end of Utah Valley. A number of years ago Beth asked me if Ivard was my father.
"Yes," I told her, "he was."
She was a year younger than my dad. It turns out that she used to date him back in the early 1930s, during the early years of the Great Depression, before he met and married Dorothy Batt.
Yes, it really is a small world.
This past week Claudia's great aunt [Beth Call Dixon, 1916–2009] died at age 93. Aunt Beth was always one of her favorite aunts, and Beth's younger children among some of her favorite cousins, even though they were second cousins (technically first cousins once removed).
Beth was born and reared in Bountiful, although in the years we knew her she had lived in Payson, a small community in the southern end of Utah Valley. A number of years ago Beth asked me if Ivard was my father.
"Yes," I told her, "he was."
She was a year younger than my dad. It turns out that she used to date him back in the early 1930s, during the early years of the Great Depression, before he met and married Dorothy Batt.
Yes, it really is a small world.
Monday, October 19, 2009
1 Bournemouth by the sea
Eliza Brazier Batt (1864–1926) wrote her life story sometime in 1917 or 1918 when she was 53 years old. It focuses primarily on her early life in England before she and her husband accepted the restored gospel, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and immigrated to America. This is the sixth of nine installments (see Batt & Lee Ancestors, 8–9). Eliza was the mother of William B Batt (1888–1959) and the grandmother of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982).
Bournemouth was a beautiful and fashionable place with its long beach and pleasure gardens and the sea. We lived when first married in the Palmesston Road, Boscombe, about two miles from Bournemouth. Not having a home of our own, Charles rented two very nice rooms, where I first started housekeeping. We were very happy.
After being married a month, we went to live with a man by the name of Mockridge, whose wife had died and who did not want to break up his home. So we lived there, and I worked as a housekeeper and was very glad to do something to help Charles, as it saved our paying rent. It was a very comfortable little home.
After staying eight months at the Mockridge home, we moved into the lodge at Boscombe Manor to live. Charles was second gardener to Sir Percy Basset Shelley, the son of the poet Shelley. Boscombe Manor Bournemouth was one of the most beautiful estates in England. There were two lodges, one east a mile from the manor and one west a mile from the manor. It was a very beautiful and pleasant place to live. I had to let all the carriages through the gate (no tradesmen were allowed through, since there was another entrance called the tradesmen’s entrance). So again I was able to help Charles in a small way by saving the rent.
Sir Percy and Lady Shelley kept a large establishment of servants: 14 in the house, five gardeners, a dairyman, a state carpenter, a state painter, a coachman and two grooms, a butler, two footmen, and a yacht with eight sailors.
After being married a year, a sweet little daughter came to bless our home, for which I nearly gave my life. Mr. Slessor, my old master, wanted her named Cecily or Susan, so we chose Cecily. She was born at Bascombe Manor Lodge on 27 June 1885. When the baby was two months old, I took her to Headbourne Worthy rectory and had her christened at St. Swithun’s church, the same church where we were married. Mr. Arthur Slessor was the godfather. Miss Alethea Slessor and Caroline Drewe were the godmothers. It was quite a fashionable christening. After the services we all went to the rectory to tea.
Bournemouth was a beautiful and fashionable place with its long beach and pleasure gardens and the sea. We lived when first married in the Palmesston Road, Boscombe, about two miles from Bournemouth. Not having a home of our own, Charles rented two very nice rooms, where I first started housekeeping. We were very happy.
After being married a month, we went to live with a man by the name of Mockridge, whose wife had died and who did not want to break up his home. So we lived there, and I worked as a housekeeper and was very glad to do something to help Charles, as it saved our paying rent. It was a very comfortable little home.
After staying eight months at the Mockridge home, we moved into the lodge at Boscombe Manor to live. Charles was second gardener to Sir Percy Basset Shelley, the son of the poet Shelley. Boscombe Manor Bournemouth was one of the most beautiful estates in England. There were two lodges, one east a mile from the manor and one west a mile from the manor. It was a very beautiful and pleasant place to live. I had to let all the carriages through the gate (no tradesmen were allowed through, since there was another entrance called the tradesmen’s entrance). So again I was able to help Charles in a small way by saving the rent.
Sir Percy and Lady Shelley kept a large establishment of servants: 14 in the house, five gardeners, a dairyman, a state carpenter, a state painter, a coachman and two grooms, a butler, two footmen, and a yacht with eight sailors.
After being married a year, a sweet little daughter came to bless our home, for which I nearly gave my life. Mr. Slessor, my old master, wanted her named Cecily or Susan, so we chose Cecily. She was born at Bascombe Manor Lodge on 27 June 1885. When the baby was two months old, I took her to Headbourne Worthy rectory and had her christened at St. Swithun’s church, the same church where we were married. Mr. Arthur Slessor was the godfather. Miss Alethea Slessor and Caroline Drewe were the godmothers. It was quite a fashionable christening. After the services we all went to the rectory to tea.
2 Quote of the week
When I was first called as a General Authority nearly 50 years ago, we lived on a very small plot of ground in Utah Valley that we called our farm. We had a cow and a horse and chickens and lots of children.
One Saturday, I was to drive to the airport for a flight to a stake conference in California. But the cow was expecting a calf and in trouble. The calf was born, but the cow could not get up. We called the veterinarian, who soon came. He said the cow had swallowed a wire and would not live through the day.
I copied the telephone number of the animal by-products company so my wife could call them to come and get the cow as soon as she died.
Before I left, we had our family prayer. Our little boy said our prayer. After he had asked Heavenly Father to "bless Daddy in his travels and bless us all," he then started an earnest plea. He said, "Heavenly Father, please bless Bossy cow so that she will get to be all right."
In California, I told of the incident and said, "He must learn that we do not get everything we pray for just that easily."
There was a lesson to be learned, but it was I who learned it, not my son. When I returned Sunday night, Bossy had "got to be all right."
This process is not reserved for the prophets alone. The gift of the Holy Ghost operates equally with men, women, and even little children. It is within this wondrous gift and power that the spiritual remedy to any problem can be found.
— President Boyd K. Packer, in the October 2009 general conference
3 This week in our family
Mon, Oct 19: Andrea McAllister's birthday [Kay]
Mon, Oct 19: Shawn Burdett's birthday [Lyle]
Wed, Oct 21: Joshua's birthday [Gail]
Fri, Oct 23: Gena Tully's birthday [Gene]
Mon, Oct 26: Next issue of the newsletter
Mon, Oct 19: Shawn Burdett's birthday [Lyle]
Wed, Oct 21: Joshua's birthday [Gail]
Fri, Oct 23: Gena Tully's birthday [Gene]
Mon, Oct 26: Next issue of the newsletter
4 Bits and tidbits
Lyle's family
Lyle called last Tuesday evening to report that he had been having eye problems over the past month or so, pretty much since Labor Day. On Tuesday, September 29, he had surgery to remove a cataract. The operation was apparently successful, since he now has 20-20 vision in that eye.
Lyle reported that Terry is back working, but Randy is not yet. Randy's wife Valerie teaches school.
Lyle works with single seniors in his stake or ward (I don't remember which), and they were planning to go on a tour of the Owhyee Dam, including going inside the dam and such. On an earlier occasion they took a train ride. He said it was a first train ride for some of the people.
Gail's family
Michelle Duay posted last Tuesday something every mom can identify with: "I really enjoy the quiet of the day when my Melanie and Zander are napping and Michael is off to school. It tends to rejuvinate me. I normally spend this 3 hours running around the house cleaning up the mess the kids spent the whole morning making, only to have it back to their normal mess by dinner, but today I have decided to take a relax day. I am sitting here next to little Melanie and am going to join her for a nap. I love my children and I love sleep."
Kay's family
Like probably all mothers everywhere, Andrea, whose birthday is today, told her children last week that she would love a clean house for her birthday: Andrea wrote: "Every year I tell my kids the best thing they could get me is a clean house, of course this does not appeal to them, but truly would that not be fabulous present. So I made a list of everything I would like done before my birthday. The list is for them and we have about thirty-five things on it." Click here to learn about Operation Happy Birthday at the McAllisters' house.
Nicolle posted last Wednesday: "Today we were able to go on a field trip to a dairy farm for Easton's preschool. Gretchen thought she was pretty cool and I am pretty sure she thinks she is in school now just like Easton. I learned a few things on this field trip:
"1. I am glad that my parents weren't dairy farmers. They both grew up on farms and decided that life wasn't for them I guess. I would have hated it.
"2. I am glad I am human and not a cow. Those poor cows have babies once a year.
"3. My kids aren't huge animal lovers when you are up close and personal with animals. I guess they are more like their mother and prefer them in cages and stuff."
Click here to read more and see pictures of silly faces.
Dean's family
Cade and Rebecca's three-year-old Hyrum was diagnosed with the swine flu this past Wednesday. Fortunately for Hyrum, it was a mild case, and it didn't prevent a subsequent family trip to Hawaii.
Camilla last Tuesday posted: "The other day we decided to go have a picnic at the park. It was pretty busy, and we heard probably four different languages being spoken all around us. We love living in Washington!" She then listed six reasons why she loves Washington. Read more to find out what they are.
And then she adds: "Have we sold any of you on Washington yet? Our next goal is to convince all of you family members to make the move and join us! That would be the best, and make us love Washington even more!"
Dale's family
Keisha posted on Saturday (punctuated as she wrote it): "Monday morning i woke up with a nasty sore throat and a cough...and i was like shoot... no more flip flops...anyway so i thought i was a little cold and i would feel better in a few days...well i go to school come home and go like straight to bed the next day...and then wednesday i had to leave school early cuz i had a fever, was dizzy and had really sore muscles.......so we figured out i had the swine flu! ugh how fun! NOT. Then the DOCTORS told us they were only treating people who had emergencies...like couldn't breath..couldn't wake up (isn't that dead???) or developed a rash...so since i could breath most of the time...wasn't dead or didn't have a rash...i didn't qualify to get treated...it kinda sucks." Read more.
Lyle called last Tuesday evening to report that he had been having eye problems over the past month or so, pretty much since Labor Day. On Tuesday, September 29, he had surgery to remove a cataract. The operation was apparently successful, since he now has 20-20 vision in that eye.
Lyle reported that Terry is back working, but Randy is not yet. Randy's wife Valerie teaches school.
Lyle works with single seniors in his stake or ward (I don't remember which), and they were planning to go on a tour of the Owhyee Dam, including going inside the dam and such. On an earlier occasion they took a train ride. He said it was a first train ride for some of the people.
Gail's family
Michelle Duay posted last Tuesday something every mom can identify with: "I really enjoy the quiet of the day when my Melanie and Zander are napping and Michael is off to school. It tends to rejuvinate me. I normally spend this 3 hours running around the house cleaning up the mess the kids spent the whole morning making, only to have it back to their normal mess by dinner, but today I have decided to take a relax day. I am sitting here next to little Melanie and am going to join her for a nap. I love my children and I love sleep."
Kay's family
Like probably all mothers everywhere, Andrea, whose birthday is today, told her children last week that she would love a clean house for her birthday: Andrea wrote: "Every year I tell my kids the best thing they could get me is a clean house, of course this does not appeal to them, but truly would that not be fabulous present. So I made a list of everything I would like done before my birthday. The list is for them and we have about thirty-five things on it." Click here to learn about Operation Happy Birthday at the McAllisters' house.
Nicolle posted last Wednesday: "Today we were able to go on a field trip to a dairy farm for Easton's preschool. Gretchen thought she was pretty cool and I am pretty sure she thinks she is in school now just like Easton. I learned a few things on this field trip:
"1. I am glad that my parents weren't dairy farmers. They both grew up on farms and decided that life wasn't for them I guess. I would have hated it.
"2. I am glad I am human and not a cow. Those poor cows have babies once a year.
"3. My kids aren't huge animal lovers when you are up close and personal with animals. I guess they are more like their mother and prefer them in cages and stuff."
Click here to read more and see pictures of silly faces.
Dean's family
Cade and Rebecca's three-year-old Hyrum was diagnosed with the swine flu this past Wednesday. Fortunately for Hyrum, it was a mild case, and it didn't prevent a subsequent family trip to Hawaii.
Camilla last Tuesday posted: "The other day we decided to go have a picnic at the park. It was pretty busy, and we heard probably four different languages being spoken all around us. We love living in Washington!" She then listed six reasons why she loves Washington. Read more to find out what they are.
And then she adds: "Have we sold any of you on Washington yet? Our next goal is to convince all of you family members to make the move and join us! That would be the best, and make us love Washington even more!"
Dale's family
Keisha posted on Saturday (punctuated as she wrote it): "Monday morning i woke up with a nasty sore throat and a cough...and i was like shoot... no more flip flops...anyway so i thought i was a little cold and i would feel better in a few days...well i go to school come home and go like straight to bed the next day...and then wednesday i had to leave school early cuz i had a fever, was dizzy and had really sore muscles.......so we figured out i had the swine flu! ugh how fun! NOT. Then the DOCTORS told us they were only treating people who had emergencies...like couldn't breath..couldn't wake up (isn't that dead???) or developed a rash...so since i could breath most of the time...wasn't dead or didn't have a rash...i didn't qualify to get treated...it kinda sucks." Read more.
5 Our family 50 years ago
Excerpts from the October 1959 diary of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982). The full text of her diary can be found online at Dorothy's Idaho Diaries and is updated daily, exactly 50 years to the day after it was originally written. The family at the time lived on a 40-acre farm in the Deer Flat area south of Nampa, Idaho.
Mon, Oct 19. I came home from work & took Kids to school. Ivard took Jackie & went over to Wallys to help do beets & I went to bed. Ivard brought Jackie home at noon & went back & went to work at 3:30 from there. I went back to bed with Jackie & we didn't wake up until 3:30.
Tues, Oct 20. I came home & took Kids to school & Ivard was gone over to Wally's to do beets. Ray had beds changed & clothes gathered up & I washed 4 batches. Jackie & I went to bed at 11:00, got up at 12:30 & I went to relief Society & gave my Literature lesson. Beautiful day.
Wed, Oct 21. I came home from work & took Kids to school & went right to bed. Ivard & Jackie washed a batch of clothes, finished hauling hay, & took cow to sale. Ray got supper while I iorned & he went to mutual. Got letter from Berniece. Mother has been pretty sick.
Thurs, Oct 22. I came home from work & got ready & we went to Boise & got $100. out of Kays bank account to send him.
Fri, Oct 23. I came home from work & Ivard tended Jackie & I went right to bed. I got up at 12: & had a hot bath and at 1: went in to the Stake House to leadership meeting for relief society, after I got out at 3:30 I went over to Junior High & met Ivard & Jackie & watched Rays team get beat by Caldwell. There last game. Gene played at Caldwell & won. He made 1 T.D & 2 points after. Ray got supper. Gene did chores & got me up at 8: to take him in to foot ball game.
Sat, Oct 24. I came home from work & went right to bed. & never got up until 3: Ray cleaned up house & did a little washing. Gene went over to work for Wally. I made spagetti & we ate late. I went to bed with hot water bottle on my head, ear, & neck. sure hurt. Went to work at 11: & mailed letters. sent Kay a letter.
Sun, Oct 25. I came home from work & ate & went to bed. after I put a roast on. Kids all went to priesthood & sunday school. Ivard tended Jackie & put potatoes on. I got up at 3: & made salad, cooked cauliflower & made gravy & we ate at 4: wrote mother a 12 page letter & wrote to Jerry.
Mon, Oct 19. I came home from work & took Kids to school. Ivard took Jackie & went over to Wallys to help do beets & I went to bed. Ivard brought Jackie home at noon & went back & went to work at 3:30 from there. I went back to bed with Jackie & we didn't wake up until 3:30.
Tues, Oct 20. I came home & took Kids to school & Ivard was gone over to Wally's to do beets. Ray had beds changed & clothes gathered up & I washed 4 batches. Jackie & I went to bed at 11:00, got up at 12:30 & I went to relief Society & gave my Literature lesson. Beautiful day.
Wed, Oct 21. I came home from work & took Kids to school & went right to bed. Ivard & Jackie washed a batch of clothes, finished hauling hay, & took cow to sale. Ray got supper while I iorned & he went to mutual. Got letter from Berniece. Mother has been pretty sick.
Thurs, Oct 22. I came home from work & got ready & we went to Boise & got $100. out of Kays bank account to send him.
Fri, Oct 23. I came home from work & Ivard tended Jackie & I went right to bed. I got up at 12: & had a hot bath and at 1: went in to the Stake House to leadership meeting for relief society, after I got out at 3:30 I went over to Junior High & met Ivard & Jackie & watched Rays team get beat by Caldwell. There last game. Gene played at Caldwell & won. He made 1 T.D & 2 points after. Ray got supper. Gene did chores & got me up at 8: to take him in to foot ball game.
Sat, Oct 24. I came home from work & went right to bed. & never got up until 3: Ray cleaned up house & did a little washing. Gene went over to work for Wally. I made spagetti & we ate late. I went to bed with hot water bottle on my head, ear, & neck. sure hurt. Went to work at 11: & mailed letters. sent Kay a letter.
Sun, Oct 25. I came home from work & ate & went to bed. after I put a roast on. Kids all went to priesthood & sunday school. Ivard tended Jackie & put potatoes on. I got up at 3: & made salad, cooked cauliflower & made gravy & we ate at 4: wrote mother a 12 page letter & wrote to Jerry.
6 What in the world
Football highlights
Boise State beat Tulsa 28-21 last Wednesday night at Tulsa. The undefeated Broncos have won 27 games since the start of the 2007 season. They are ranked number 5 (in the USA Today poll) and number 6 (in the AP top 25 poll).
BYU, in its 38-28 victory in San Diego over San Diego State on Saturday, reached a notable milestone: its 500th all-time victory. The Cougars are ranked number 16 (in both the AP and USA Today polls).
The University of Utah on Saturday beat the University of Nevada at Las Vegas 35-15. Two of the team's most devoted fans, our daughter Mary and her husband Vince, drove from Salt Lake to Las Vegas to attend the game. The Utes are ranked number 19 (AP) and number 20 (USA Today).
More headlines from actual newspapers
A report of a dog attack: Lower Duck Pond, Lithia Park, Ashland. Police responded to a report of two dogs running loose and attacking ducks at about 11:20 a.m. Sunday. The officer cited a resident for the loose dogs. The duck refused medical treatment and left the area, according to police records.
And another report: An Edgewood man reported recently that his wife had gone missing some 18 months ago.
And finally: Debra Jackson said she likes shopping at the Dollar Palace because it is convenient and casual. "I don't have to get all dressed up like I'm going to Wal-Mart or something," she said.
Boise State beat Tulsa 28-21 last Wednesday night at Tulsa. The undefeated Broncos have won 27 games since the start of the 2007 season. They are ranked number 5 (in the USA Today poll) and number 6 (in the AP top 25 poll).
BYU, in its 38-28 victory in San Diego over San Diego State on Saturday, reached a notable milestone: its 500th all-time victory. The Cougars are ranked number 16 (in both the AP and USA Today polls).
The University of Utah on Saturday beat the University of Nevada at Las Vegas 35-15. Two of the team's most devoted fans, our daughter Mary and her husband Vince, drove from Salt Lake to Las Vegas to attend the game. The Utes are ranked number 19 (AP) and number 20 (USA Today).
More headlines from actual newspapers
A report of a dog attack: Lower Duck Pond, Lithia Park, Ashland. Police responded to a report of two dogs running loose and attacking ducks at about 11:20 a.m. Sunday. The officer cited a resident for the loose dogs. The duck refused medical treatment and left the area, according to police records.
And another report: An Edgewood man reported recently that his wife had gone missing some 18 months ago.
And finally: Debra Jackson said she likes shopping at the Dollar Palace because it is convenient and casual. "I don't have to get all dressed up like I'm going to Wal-Mart or something," she said.
7 A final word
My son Michael and I are driving to Provo every Thursday night for the next eight weeks (except Thanksgiving Day) to attend a class on the prophet Isaiah. We've already gone twice. And paid $90 apiece to do it. That may sound to some of you about as much fun as hitting your thumb with a hammer for ten weeks. Or going to the dentist ten weeks in a row to have a tooth pulled.
Seriously though, it has been a delightful experience thus far. Not only is it nice to spend several hours one-on-one with my son each week, but it has been fascinating to sit at the feet of a Hebrew scholar whose passion in life is the prophet Isaiah. After the first class two weeks ago I wrote, "Somewhere about 45 minutes into our class, the teacher looked up at the clock, and it was already five minutes after nine. Time to quit. And we had actually been at it for two hours, since seven o'clock."
That's an illustration of how quickly the time flew.
The problem most of us have with Isaiah is that we don't understand what he is talking about. Our instructor, Avraham Gileadi, observed that studying Isaiah is like learning a new language, that it takes two years of diligent study to become fluent, for the book to become plain. Searching diligently is a necessity.
But what Isaiah has to say is really important because he is one of a number of prophets, ancient and modern, who have seen in panoramic vision the end from the beginning. He knows how the story ends. He knows the plot. He speaks a lot about the last days and the redemption of the house of Israel. He is talking about us.
And, like all true prophets, Isaiah knows the Savior and bears strong witness of Him and His atoning sacrifice and of the ultimate triumph over death and sin and all the frailties of this mortal world.
Perhaps that is why the resurrected Savior singled out Isaiah by name as the one prophet we are to study: "And now, behold, I say unto you, that ye ought to search these things. Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah" (3 Nephi 23:1; see also 3 Nephi 20:11-12).
If you want my insights on what I've been learning each Thursday night, you can go to my blog Interstate 50, where I post four or five days later my notes and insights about each class.
Seriously though, it has been a delightful experience thus far. Not only is it nice to spend several hours one-on-one with my son each week, but it has been fascinating to sit at the feet of a Hebrew scholar whose passion in life is the prophet Isaiah. After the first class two weeks ago I wrote, "Somewhere about 45 minutes into our class, the teacher looked up at the clock, and it was already five minutes after nine. Time to quit. And we had actually been at it for two hours, since seven o'clock."
That's an illustration of how quickly the time flew.
The problem most of us have with Isaiah is that we don't understand what he is talking about. Our instructor, Avraham Gileadi, observed that studying Isaiah is like learning a new language, that it takes two years of diligent study to become fluent, for the book to become plain. Searching diligently is a necessity.
But what Isaiah has to say is really important because he is one of a number of prophets, ancient and modern, who have seen in panoramic vision the end from the beginning. He knows how the story ends. He knows the plot. He speaks a lot about the last days and the redemption of the house of Israel. He is talking about us.
And, like all true prophets, Isaiah knows the Savior and bears strong witness of Him and His atoning sacrifice and of the ultimate triumph over death and sin and all the frailties of this mortal world.
Perhaps that is why the resurrected Savior singled out Isaiah by name as the one prophet we are to study: "And now, behold, I say unto you, that ye ought to search these things. Yea, a commandment I give unto you that ye search these things diligently; for great are the words of Isaiah" (3 Nephi 23:1; see also 3 Nephi 20:11-12).
If you want my insights on what I've been learning each Thursday night, you can go to my blog Interstate 50, where I post four or five days later my notes and insights about each class.
Monday, October 12, 2009
1 Wedding day
Eliza Brazier Batt (1864–1926) wrote her life story sometime in 1917 or 1918 when she was 53 years old. It focuses primarily on her early life in England before she and her husband accepted the restored gospel, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and immigrated to America. This is the fifth of nine installments (see Batt & Lee Ancestors, 7–8). Eliza was the mother of William B Batt (1888–1959) and the grandmother of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982).
I stayed about six months with the Streatfield family until my mistress Mrs. Slessor died. I lost a faithful friend in her death. The family begged me to return to the Headbourne Worthy rectory to take her place as cook. I did and remained 18 months and then married.
Great preparations were made for my wedding day. The banns of marriage were published three successive Sundays, it being a rule of the church. The banns read as follows: "I publish the banns of marriage between Eliza Brazier of this parish and Charles Batt of the parish of Houghton. If any of you have just cause or impediment why these two should not be joined together in holy matrimony, you are now to declare it or forever hold your peace." After the banns were published three Sundays, then the couple were free to marry if no impediments were raised.
The seventh day of June [1884] was decided on as the wedding day. After much preparation in sewing and cooking, the eventful day arrived. The wedding was set for eleven o'clock. The morning was sunshine and showers, but at ten o'clock the weather cleared for good, and the sun shone out making everything bright and beautiful. The hedgerows were white with hawthorn and wild lilies. I was dressed in a pale grey dress with a long white veil. The two bridesmaids were dressed in pale pink dresses, white hats trimmed with white tulle and pink flowers, and carried bouquets of white carnations and maidenhair ferns.
On arriving at St. Swithun's church, we found Charles and his cousin Harry Alford, the best man, waiting at the altar steps. A voluntary was being played by one of the Miss Slessors. The choir which I had been a member of since early childhood sang, "The Voice That Breathed o'er Eden That Earliest Wedding Morn." And Eliza Brazier and Charles Batt were made man and wife.
After we signed registers in the vestry, old and young were waiting with flowers, rice, and old shoes (the cab being white with rice), all wishing us godspeed on our journey of life. As we left the church, the bells struck up a merry chime, my brother and one of my fellow servants with two other friends being the bell ringers. After leaving the church, we all returned to the rectory to a wedding breakfast given by my master. We received many beautiful and useful presents. After the wedding breakfast was over, the guests were invited by the Misses Slessors to the drawing room where they gave some very beautiful music. Miss Alethea played the harp, Miss Margaret the piano, Miss Agnes the violin, Miss Dorothy the base violin, and Miss Rough the English concertina. Everybody enjoyed it immensely. At five o'clock the tables were again spread with all kinds of cakes and salads and tea.
Then came good-byes to mother, father, brothers and sisters, and fellow servants. I said good-bye to the dear old rectory where so many happy days were spent. I had lived at the rectory seven years and was made to promise before leaving that I would not forget to come and stay at any time. There would always be a welcome. My husband and I and my fellow servants (it being a holiday for the maids) walked to the depot about two and a half miles away. We left for Boscombe Bournemouth on the seven o'clock train.
I stayed about six months with the Streatfield family until my mistress Mrs. Slessor died. I lost a faithful friend in her death. The family begged me to return to the Headbourne Worthy rectory to take her place as cook. I did and remained 18 months and then married.
Great preparations were made for my wedding day. The banns of marriage were published three successive Sundays, it being a rule of the church. The banns read as follows: "I publish the banns of marriage between Eliza Brazier of this parish and Charles Batt of the parish of Houghton. If any of you have just cause or impediment why these two should not be joined together in holy matrimony, you are now to declare it or forever hold your peace." After the banns were published three Sundays, then the couple were free to marry if no impediments were raised.
The seventh day of June [1884] was decided on as the wedding day. After much preparation in sewing and cooking, the eventful day arrived. The wedding was set for eleven o'clock. The morning was sunshine and showers, but at ten o'clock the weather cleared for good, and the sun shone out making everything bright and beautiful. The hedgerows were white with hawthorn and wild lilies. I was dressed in a pale grey dress with a long white veil. The two bridesmaids were dressed in pale pink dresses, white hats trimmed with white tulle and pink flowers, and carried bouquets of white carnations and maidenhair ferns.
On arriving at St. Swithun's church, we found Charles and his cousin Harry Alford, the best man, waiting at the altar steps. A voluntary was being played by one of the Miss Slessors. The choir which I had been a member of since early childhood sang, "The Voice That Breathed o'er Eden That Earliest Wedding Morn." And Eliza Brazier and Charles Batt were made man and wife.
After we signed registers in the vestry, old and young were waiting with flowers, rice, and old shoes (the cab being white with rice), all wishing us godspeed on our journey of life. As we left the church, the bells struck up a merry chime, my brother and one of my fellow servants with two other friends being the bell ringers. After leaving the church, we all returned to the rectory to a wedding breakfast given by my master. We received many beautiful and useful presents. After the wedding breakfast was over, the guests were invited by the Misses Slessors to the drawing room where they gave some very beautiful music. Miss Alethea played the harp, Miss Margaret the piano, Miss Agnes the violin, Miss Dorothy the base violin, and Miss Rough the English concertina. Everybody enjoyed it immensely. At five o'clock the tables were again spread with all kinds of cakes and salads and tea.
Then came good-byes to mother, father, brothers and sisters, and fellow servants. I said good-bye to the dear old rectory where so many happy days were spent. I had lived at the rectory seven years and was made to promise before leaving that I would not forget to come and stay at any time. There would always be a welcome. My husband and I and my fellow servants (it being a holiday for the maids) walked to the depot about two and a half miles away. We left for Boscombe Bournemouth on the seven o'clock train.
2 Quote of the week
We live at a time when many in the world have slipped from the moorings of safety found in compliance with the commandments. It is a time of permissiveness, with society in general routinely disregarding and breaking the laws of God. We often find ourselves swimming against the current, and sometimes it seems as though the current could carry us away.
I am reminded of the words of the Lord found in the book of Ether in the Book of Mormon. Said the Lord, "Ye cannot cross this great deep save I prepare you against the waves of the sea, and the winds which have gone forth, and the floods which shall come" (Ether 2:25). My brothers and sisters, He has prepared us. If we heed His words and live the commandments, we will survive this time of permissiveness and wickedness—a time which can be compared with the waves and the winds and the floods that can destroy. He is ever mindful of us. He loves us and will bless us as we do what is right.
How grateful we are that the heavens are indeed open, that the gospel of Jesus Christ has been restored, and that the Church is founded on the rock of revelation. We are a blessed people, with apostles and prophets upon the earth today.
— President Thomas S. Monson, at the closing of general conference, Sunday, October 4, 2009
3 This week in our family
Mon, Oct 12: Columbus Day [Federal holiday]
Tues, Oct 13: Christian Reher's birthday [Ray]
Tues, Oct 13: Claudia died 2005 [Kay]
Thurs, Oct 15: Destiny Jade Harned's birthday [Gail]
Thurs, Oct 15: Talia Claudia's birthday [Kay]
Mon, Oct 19: Andrea McAllister's birthday [Kay]
Mon, Oct 19: Shawn Burdett's birthday [Lyle]
Mon, Oct 19: Next issue of newsletter
Tues, Oct 13: Christian Reher's birthday [Ray]
Tues, Oct 13: Claudia died 2005 [Kay]
Thurs, Oct 15: Destiny Jade Harned's birthday [Gail]
Thurs, Oct 15: Talia Claudia's birthday [Kay]
Mon, Oct 19: Andrea McAllister's birthday [Kay]
Mon, Oct 19: Shawn Burdett's birthday [Lyle]
Mon, Oct 19: Next issue of newsletter
4 Bits and tidbits
Gail's family
Michelle Duay posted about a visit last Monday to the North Ogden fire station open house. "We were able to ride in the front seat of a fire truck and in the back of an ambulance. The kids watched as I put out a fire using a fire extinguisher. Michael was able to use the fire hose connected to a hydrant. Did I mention that when he grows up he wants to be a fire fighter?" Read more.
Kay's family
Kay and Karen posted some pictures of the Lima area on their missionary blog, Called to Serve. We share a couple of them here.
The first one is one of the major highways that run through Lima. It is known as Avenida Arequipa, and it runs north and south, maybe 9 or 10 blocks from their apartment. During rush hour it will be completely packed.
This second one is a look at San Isidro, the area where Kay and Karen live and where the mission office is located.
Christmas is just around the corner. Nicolle on her blog shared a link to another blog about how to have a peaceful Christmas.
Dale's family
Kira posted on her blog about her move from Idaho to Arizona (lack of capitalization as in the original): "after the long and adventurous drive from boise to phoenix i have arrived in arizona. if the drive isn't bad enough on its own, imagine it in a 25 foot long moving truck which has a max speed of 70 mph. MAX speed. the trip truly was an adventure. apparently they aren't allowing any trucks or vans to cross the hoover dam so we got to take a detour through california on a two lane highway in the middle of nowhere. the scenery consisted of tumbleweed, sage brush, and tornado looking dust storms. i entertained myself by watching carefully to see if any vultures where swooping around.
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"we arrived in mesa on saturday night. we quickly unloaded my stuff at my new house (my house is super cute and my new roommates are way nice. i will post pictures soon) and then headed to maricopa to see dave's family. this weekend is the first time i have met his family. i was really nervous but things went great. his family really is way cool. i spent the weekend with his family and then came back to mesa on tuesday morning. i went in for a job interview on tuesday morning and was hired on the spot. i started working today. i am working for the same company i did in idaho but i get paid more and have better benefits.
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"i am really loving it here in arizona so far. i feel so blessed because everything is falling into place."
Michelle Duay posted about a visit last Monday to the North Ogden fire station open house. "We were able to ride in the front seat of a fire truck and in the back of an ambulance. The kids watched as I put out a fire using a fire extinguisher. Michael was able to use the fire hose connected to a hydrant. Did I mention that when he grows up he wants to be a fire fighter?" Read more.
Kay's family
Kay and Karen posted some pictures of the Lima area on their missionary blog, Called to Serve. We share a couple of them here.
The first one is one of the major highways that run through Lima. It is known as Avenida Arequipa, and it runs north and south, maybe 9 or 10 blocks from their apartment. During rush hour it will be completely packed.
This second one is a look at San Isidro, the area where Kay and Karen live and where the mission office is located.Christmas is just around the corner. Nicolle on her blog shared a link to another blog about how to have a peaceful Christmas.
Dale's family
Kira posted on her blog about her move from Idaho to Arizona (lack of capitalization as in the original): "after the long and adventurous drive from boise to phoenix i have arrived in arizona. if the drive isn't bad enough on its own, imagine it in a 25 foot long moving truck which has a max speed of 70 mph. MAX speed. the trip truly was an adventure. apparently they aren't allowing any trucks or vans to cross the hoover dam so we got to take a detour through california on a two lane highway in the middle of nowhere. the scenery consisted of tumbleweed, sage brush, and tornado looking dust storms. i entertained myself by watching carefully to see if any vultures where swooping around.
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"we arrived in mesa on saturday night. we quickly unloaded my stuff at my new house (my house is super cute and my new roommates are way nice. i will post pictures soon) and then headed to maricopa to see dave's family. this weekend is the first time i have met his family. i was really nervous but things went great. his family really is way cool. i spent the weekend with his family and then came back to mesa on tuesday morning. i went in for a job interview on tuesday morning and was hired on the spot. i started working today. i am working for the same company i did in idaho but i get paid more and have better benefits.
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"i am really loving it here in arizona so far. i feel so blessed because everything is falling into place."
5 Our family 50 years ago
Excerpts from the October 1959 diary of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982). The full text of her diary can be found online at Dorothy's Idaho Diaries and is updated daily, exactly 50 years to the day after it was originally written. The family at the time lived on a 40-acre farm in the Deer Flat area south of Nampa, Idaho.
Mon, Oct 12. I came home from work & took Kids to school. I slept 1 1/2 hrs & got up & washed 2 more batches of clothes & hung out & Ivard helped me make our bed & he went to work. at 4: I went & got Dean & Dale & we went & watched Gene's team beat Mountain Home 47 to 6. Ray went ward teaching.
Tues, Oct 13. I came home & went to bed. I got up at 10:30 & washed 3 batches of clothes & at 1:30 Jackie & I went to relief society work day. started home at 3:30 but Kept having car stop on me.
Wed, Oct 14. I came home from work & took Kids to school. Ivard baled hay until he broke needle. He went to town & got a new belt & put on. Jackie & I went to bed at 11: & got up at 1: Ivard left for work at 3: I made potatoe soup & we ate & I went to bed at 6:30.
Thurs, Oct 15. I came home from work & took little kids to school & got ready & we went to town & got Ivards check & paid bills & went to Caldwell & signed for government beet payment & came back to Nampa & got groc. & had a sundee & came home & Jackie & I went to bed. got up at 4: & Ivard had gone to work. Ray fed Kids.
Fri, Oct 16. Kay called. he got a bad sprain maybe broken, at game at Carbon, Utah I came home from work & took the Kids to school and read paper & Ivard said he'd tend Jackie while I went to bed. I was only going to lay down for awhile because we are off tonite but I never woke up until 3:30, best sleep I've had since I went back to work. picked Ray up after he came from Boise, They beat Boise. My nite off.
Sat, Oct 17. Gene & Ray went & worked for Wally all day. I went to bed awhile with Ivard. Ivard got up at 11:30 and he & I & Dale & Jackie took a cow to sale at Caldwell.
Sun, Oct 18. Sunny, blue sky, nice day. I had to wash my bedding, Jackie wet. We ate & Gene, Ray, Dean & Dale went to Priesthood & sunday school. I washed the turkey & got in over. It's the turkey Ivard won last Xmas at Adrian. Made dressing & Ivard peeled potatoes. I worked on my literature lesson for relief society Tuesday. Kids didn't get home until 3:30 they'd been to hospital to see a friend. They brought 2 Kids home. We ate & Gene & Ray & 2 Kids went rabbit hunting. They all went to church.
Mon, Oct 12. I came home from work & took Kids to school. I slept 1 1/2 hrs & got up & washed 2 more batches of clothes & hung out & Ivard helped me make our bed & he went to work. at 4: I went & got Dean & Dale & we went & watched Gene's team beat Mountain Home 47 to 6. Ray went ward teaching.
Tues, Oct 13. I came home & went to bed. I got up at 10:30 & washed 3 batches of clothes & at 1:30 Jackie & I went to relief society work day. started home at 3:30 but Kept having car stop on me.
Wed, Oct 14. I came home from work & took Kids to school. Ivard baled hay until he broke needle. He went to town & got a new belt & put on. Jackie & I went to bed at 11: & got up at 1: Ivard left for work at 3: I made potatoe soup & we ate & I went to bed at 6:30.
Thurs, Oct 15. I came home from work & took little kids to school & got ready & we went to town & got Ivards check & paid bills & went to Caldwell & signed for government beet payment & came back to Nampa & got groc. & had a sundee & came home & Jackie & I went to bed. got up at 4: & Ivard had gone to work. Ray fed Kids.
Fri, Oct 16. Kay called. he got a bad sprain maybe broken, at game at Carbon, Utah I came home from work & took the Kids to school and read paper & Ivard said he'd tend Jackie while I went to bed. I was only going to lay down for awhile because we are off tonite but I never woke up until 3:30, best sleep I've had since I went back to work. picked Ray up after he came from Boise, They beat Boise. My nite off.
Sat, Oct 17. Gene & Ray went & worked for Wally all day. I went to bed awhile with Ivard. Ivard got up at 11:30 and he & I & Dale & Jackie took a cow to sale at Caldwell.
Sun, Oct 18. Sunny, blue sky, nice day. I had to wash my bedding, Jackie wet. We ate & Gene, Ray, Dean & Dale went to Priesthood & sunday school. I washed the turkey & got in over. It's the turkey Ivard won last Xmas at Adrian. Made dressing & Ivard peeled potatoes. I worked on my literature lesson for relief society Tuesday. Kids didn't get home until 3:30 they'd been to hospital to see a friend. They brought 2 Kids home. We ate & Gene & Ray & 2 Kids went rabbit hunting. They all went to church.
6 What in the world
New temples
President Thomas S. Monson announced five new temples during the opening session of general conference a week ago Saturday: Brigham City, Utah; Concepcion, Chile; Fortaleza, Brazil; Sapporo, Japan; and Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The one in Brigham City will be the 14th temple in the state of Utah.
Newspaper headlines
Four actual headlines from different newspapers:
- County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds
- Caskets found as workers demolish mausoleum
- Utah Poison Control Center reminds everyone not to take poison
- Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons
More entries from police logs in local papers:
- A man came to the Sherrif's Department to "find out to legally kill" a person who was harassing him.
- The Learning Center on Hanson Street reports a man across the way stands at his window for hours watching the center, making parents nervous. Police ID the subject as a cardboard cutout of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- A caller reported at 7:14 p.m. that someone was on a porch yelling "help" from a residence on Bank Street. Officers responded and learned the person was calling a cat that is named "Help."
President Thomas S. Monson announced five new temples during the opening session of general conference a week ago Saturday: Brigham City, Utah; Concepcion, Chile; Fortaleza, Brazil; Sapporo, Japan; and Ft Lauderdale, Florida. The one in Brigham City will be the 14th temple in the state of Utah.
Newspaper headlines
Four actual headlines from different newspapers:
- County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds
- Caskets found as workers demolish mausoleum
- Utah Poison Control Center reminds everyone not to take poison
- Federal agents raid gun shop, find weapons
More entries from police logs in local papers:
- A man came to the Sherrif's Department to "find out to legally kill" a person who was harassing him.
- The Learning Center on Hanson Street reports a man across the way stands at his window for hours watching the center, making parents nervous. Police ID the subject as a cardboard cutout of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- A caller reported at 7:14 p.m. that someone was on a porch yelling "help" from a residence on Bank Street. Officers responded and learned the person was calling a cat that is named "Help."
7 A final word
Winter sometimes comes early to the Rocky Mountains. This week's news carried reports of snow and wind and cold across much of Wyoming and Colorado. And so it is not too surprising that way back in October 1856, two of the Mormon pioneer handcart companies, traveling late in the emigration season, were caught unprepared for winter weather in the highlands of south central Wyoming.
A couple months ago I was called to teach gospel doctrine in our ward. Claudia is the other teacher. We alternate lessons: she teaches two weeks, and then I teach two weeks. Yesterday I taught a lesson on the 1856 rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies. As a part of the lesson I shared this bit of testimony from a man who had crossed the plains with the Martin handcart company:
"One day he was in a group of people who began sharply criticizing the Church leaders for ever allowing the Saints to cross the plains with no more supplies or protection than a handcart company provided. The old man listened until he could stand it no more; then he arose and said with great emotion:
"'I was in that company and my wife was in it. . . . We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? . . . [We] came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became acquainted with him in our extremities.
"'I have pulled my handcart when I was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go only that far and there I must give up, for I cannot pull the load through it. . . . I have gone on to that sand and when I reached it, the cart began pushing me. I have looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no one. I knew then that the angels of God were there.
"'Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company'" (quoted in Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [1996], 78).
Elder Richard G. Hinckley, who is currently the head of the Missionary Department where I work, shared this past week an experience from his family that he said I was free to use, if I wanted, in my lesson Sunday. I did so.
A few years ago his father, President Gordon B. Hinckley, took all of his family, his children and their children, to the area along the Sweetwater River in Wyoming known as Martin's Cove, where the handcart pioneers sought refuge from the early winter storms that descended upon them. As they were walking along the trail, the Prophet stopped and talked to them about what had happened here.
"You have all been in holy places," President Hinckley said in essence, "some of you in the Holy Land, all of you in temples." And then with some emotion he added that they would never stand in any holier place than here.
Claudia and I and some of our family (as well as others of you with your families) have been to these same sites on the wind-swept highlands of Wyoming, such as the above view of the Sweetwater River in the foreground and Martin's Cove in the background against the base of the mountains. Here the handcart pioneers became acquainted with God in their extremities and here a prophet-directed rescue took place.
And I feel the same as President Hinckley. It is a holy place.
A couple months ago I was called to teach gospel doctrine in our ward. Claudia is the other teacher. We alternate lessons: she teaches two weeks, and then I teach two weeks. Yesterday I taught a lesson on the 1856 rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies. As a part of the lesson I shared this bit of testimony from a man who had crossed the plains with the Martin handcart company:
"One day he was in a group of people who began sharply criticizing the Church leaders for ever allowing the Saints to cross the plains with no more supplies or protection than a handcart company provided. The old man listened until he could stand it no more; then he arose and said with great emotion:
"'I was in that company and my wife was in it. . . . We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? . . . [We] came through with the absolute knowledge that God lives for we became acquainted with him in our extremities.
"'I have pulled my handcart when I was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go only that far and there I must give up, for I cannot pull the load through it. . . . I have gone on to that sand and when I reached it, the cart began pushing me. I have looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no one. I knew then that the angels of God were there.
"'Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company'" (quoted in Our Heritage: A Brief History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints [1996], 78).
Elder Richard G. Hinckley, who is currently the head of the Missionary Department where I work, shared this past week an experience from his family that he said I was free to use, if I wanted, in my lesson Sunday. I did so.
A few years ago his father, President Gordon B. Hinckley, took all of his family, his children and their children, to the area along the Sweetwater River in Wyoming known as Martin's Cove, where the handcart pioneers sought refuge from the early winter storms that descended upon them. As they were walking along the trail, the Prophet stopped and talked to them about what had happened here.
"You have all been in holy places," President Hinckley said in essence, "some of you in the Holy Land, all of you in temples." And then with some emotion he added that they would never stand in any holier place than here.
Claudia and I and some of our family (as well as others of you with your families) have been to these same sites on the wind-swept highlands of Wyoming, such as the above view of the Sweetwater River in the foreground and Martin's Cove in the background against the base of the mountains. Here the handcart pioneers became acquainted with God in their extremities and here a prophet-directed rescue took place.
And I feel the same as President Hinckley. It is a holy place.
Monday, October 5, 2009
1 Once upon a midsummer's night
Eliza Brazier Batt (1864–1926) wrote her life story sometime in 1917 or 1918 when she was 53 years old. It focuses primarily on her early life in England before she and her husband accepted the restored gospel, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and immigrated to America. This is the fourth of nine installments (see Batt & Lee Ancestors, 5–6). Eliza was the mother of William B Batt (1888–1959) and the grandmother of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982).
After staying in London three months, I left and returned home to engage as cook in the family of William Chanpron Streatfield, an independent gentleman having eight sons and two daughters. The sons were in college at Cambridge. When vacation day arrived, it seemed as if a cyclone had struck the house—all was bustle and excitement. The mistress, giving orders here and there, almost danced for joy because her boys were coming home.
The pranks that were played on the maids by these young gentlemen were not few. I well remember an argument I had had with Masters Claud and Harry, who both contended that no one could go down the stairs without their hearing him. The next morning when I got up and started to go down the stairs, something went bang! bang! bang! and nearly sent me head first down the rest of the stairs. The young gentlemen had strung paper caps on each step, which of course awoke them.
Mrs. Streatfield always rang the bell for the servants to come to the drawing room for prayers before they retired for the night. The servants’ apartments were a long way from the drawing room, two long corridors away. As soon as we left the hall, the lights were sure to go out. One or the other of these young gentlemen would turn them out, which meant lots of fun and frolic as we felt our way along in the dark. I rather enjoyed the fun. Being young, I did not sense the seriousness of being called to prayer.
One night, after lots of fun, I will never forget: the custom of the house was for the parlor maid to go first and place the Bible and prayer book on a small table for the master to read a chapter. She caught her foot in a rug and fell, the Bible landing at the feet of a very distinguished visitor. I was in perfect purgatory because I wanted to laugh, which would have been severely censured by the master. Not one word did we hear, but I wondered if it were only a mockery to be called to prayers, since something always happened at that time.
After retiring, we were all supposed to be in bed with lights out in an hour, but we were young and full of fun, and many were the pranks we planned and carried out. I remember well one Midsummer's night, which night was always look forward to with much merriment because each one thought she could find out who she would marry. On this Midsummer's night the back door was left open instead of being locked, and because the house was very large and dark, this made a lonesome and weird feeling. Each girl placed on a table a basin of water and beside the basin a bunch of hyssop, then hung on a line a garment that she had worn many times. As the clock struck twelve, her future husband was supposed to come and sprinkle the garment with the hyssop.
So that night when the clock struck eleven, we were all sitting in a row. Not one word could be spoken or the spell would be broken. Tick, tick, tick—oh! how long an hour seemed! What if the housekeeper should find the door open, especially the street door? But, nothing ventured nothing to have gained, was our motto. Tick, tick, tick—we never knew an hour could be so long! Five minutes to twelve. Hark! What was that? Creak, creak, nearer it came, a loose board in the corridor; creak, creak, closer and closer it seemed to come, but not a word must pass our lips. Creak, creak, creak. Sitting nearest the open door, I could take it no longer and jumped and ran and broke the spell.
The next morning I was sleeping long after I ought to have been up doing my duty, sweetly dreaming of the only man in the world for me, when suddenly came a sound so terrible that I fell from my bed to the floor. It was one long terrible blast from a cornet. The master raised his window and wanted to know if the house were on fire, but being told it was only the morning call for the maids, he returned to bed and dreamt of Gabriel's trumpet sounding at the last day.
After staying in London three months, I left and returned home to engage as cook in the family of William Chanpron Streatfield, an independent gentleman having eight sons and two daughters. The sons were in college at Cambridge. When vacation day arrived, it seemed as if a cyclone had struck the house—all was bustle and excitement. The mistress, giving orders here and there, almost danced for joy because her boys were coming home.
The pranks that were played on the maids by these young gentlemen were not few. I well remember an argument I had had with Masters Claud and Harry, who both contended that no one could go down the stairs without their hearing him. The next morning when I got up and started to go down the stairs, something went bang! bang! bang! and nearly sent me head first down the rest of the stairs. The young gentlemen had strung paper caps on each step, which of course awoke them.
Mrs. Streatfield always rang the bell for the servants to come to the drawing room for prayers before they retired for the night. The servants’ apartments were a long way from the drawing room, two long corridors away. As soon as we left the hall, the lights were sure to go out. One or the other of these young gentlemen would turn them out, which meant lots of fun and frolic as we felt our way along in the dark. I rather enjoyed the fun. Being young, I did not sense the seriousness of being called to prayer.
One night, after lots of fun, I will never forget: the custom of the house was for the parlor maid to go first and place the Bible and prayer book on a small table for the master to read a chapter. She caught her foot in a rug and fell, the Bible landing at the feet of a very distinguished visitor. I was in perfect purgatory because I wanted to laugh, which would have been severely censured by the master. Not one word did we hear, but I wondered if it were only a mockery to be called to prayers, since something always happened at that time.
After retiring, we were all supposed to be in bed with lights out in an hour, but we were young and full of fun, and many were the pranks we planned and carried out. I remember well one Midsummer's night, which night was always look forward to with much merriment because each one thought she could find out who she would marry. On this Midsummer's night the back door was left open instead of being locked, and because the house was very large and dark, this made a lonesome and weird feeling. Each girl placed on a table a basin of water and beside the basin a bunch of hyssop, then hung on a line a garment that she had worn many times. As the clock struck twelve, her future husband was supposed to come and sprinkle the garment with the hyssop.
So that night when the clock struck eleven, we were all sitting in a row. Not one word could be spoken or the spell would be broken. Tick, tick, tick—oh! how long an hour seemed! What if the housekeeper should find the door open, especially the street door? But, nothing ventured nothing to have gained, was our motto. Tick, tick, tick—we never knew an hour could be so long! Five minutes to twelve. Hark! What was that? Creak, creak, nearer it came, a loose board in the corridor; creak, creak, closer and closer it seemed to come, but not a word must pass our lips. Creak, creak, creak. Sitting nearest the open door, I could take it no longer and jumped and ran and broke the spell.
The next morning I was sleeping long after I ought to have been up doing my duty, sweetly dreaming of the only man in the world for me, when suddenly came a sound so terrible that I fell from my bed to the floor. It was one long terrible blast from a cornet. The master raised his window and wanted to know if the house were on fire, but being told it was only the morning call for the maids, he returned to bed and dreamt of Gabriel's trumpet sounding at the last day.
2 Quote of the week
"I hope that my dear sisters throughout the world—grandmothers, mothers, aunts, and friends—never underestimate the power of their influence for good, especially in the lives of our precious children and youth!" (Dieter F. Uchtdorf, in "The Influence of Righteous Women," Ensign, Sept. 2009, 5).
3 This week in our family
Mon, Oct 5: Jordan Reher's birthday [Ray]
Thurs, Oct 8: Chad's birthday [Kay]
Sat, Oct 10: Kay & Claudia married 1963 [Kay]
Mon, Oct 12: Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 12: Next issue of newsletter
Thurs, Oct 8: Chad's birthday [Kay]
Sat, Oct 10: Kay & Claudia married 1963 [Kay]
Mon, Oct 12: Columbus Day
Mon, Oct 12: Next issue of newsletter
4 Bits and tidbits
Gail's family
Yesterday morning I received this detailed update from Angie (Gail and Lynda's daughter) on her husband: "Last Wednesday Dick woke up in his truck and had had a stroke sometime during the night. He was at a truck stop in Boise. He was able to call 911 himself and they took him to
Yesterday morning I received this detailed update from Angie (Gail and Lynda's daughter) on her husband: "Last Wednesday Dick woke up in his truck and had had a stroke sometime during the night. He was at a truck stop in Boise. He was able to call 911 himself and they took him to
St Luke's Hospital. I called and talked to Cheryl, and she sent Gene and Ronnie over to administer a blessing.
"I got up there early Wednesday afternoon, and he was still having mini strokes. Dick has a wonderful boss by the name of Ken Summers. He drove me up and brought Dick's truck back to Utah.xI was able to talk to Dale on the phone, and Dick and I had a wonderful visit with Cheryl and Kim, Misty, and Michael (Kim's kids) on Thursday evening.
"I got up there early Wednesday afternoon, and he was still having mini strokes. Dick has a wonderful boss by the name of Ken Summers. He drove me up and brought Dick's truck back to Utah.xI was able to talk to Dale on the phone, and Dick and I had a wonderful visit with Cheryl and Kim, Misty, and Michael (Kim's kids) on Thursday evening.
"We were able to come home on Friday after they got our medical needs in order here in Utah. We are looking at some agressive physical therapy and possibly some heart surgery due to Dick having a heart attack sometime in the recent past that he was not even aware of. He is doing a lot better, but he tires easily, and he fell twice yesterday. I had to ground him for going outside to the mailbox by himself while I was at the pharmacy. Next time I have to leave him alone, I might
have to strap him down to the bed. Ha ha.
"We are grateful he is alive and even more grateful that as of November 12 we will be covered by health insurance and that will help out a lot. I start working for Delta Airlines on October 12, and I am very excited.
"There is not much more going on with the family that I am aware of, except that Debbie has been sick with strep throat. My son-in-law Dustin will be in Idaho Falls for the next 12 days. Hastings is opening a new store there. The official open date is October 6. He is an assistant store manager here in Ogden at the Hastings.
"We are grateful he is alive and even more grateful that as of November 12 we will be covered by health insurance and that will help out a lot. I start working for Delta Airlines on October 12, and I am very excited.
"There is not much more going on with the family that I am aware of, except that Debbie has been sick with strep throat. My son-in-law Dustin will be in Idaho Falls for the next 12 days. Hastings is opening a new store there. The official open date is October 6. He is an assistant store manager here in Ogden at the Hastings.
"Lots of love to the family. I love being able to read the tidbits you get from being on Facebook. Everyone in the family needs to get on there."
Michelle Duay posted the following on her family's blog on Saturday, October 3: "I have really enjoyed the cooler weather the last few days. My children have been able to wear their warm clothes and little Zander hasn't seem to realize that it is colder outside. He is such an outside boy, every time I turn around he is trying to escape and run away. I am excited for Halloween and Zander's turn at wearing the Lion costume that was originally purchased for Michael. That is definitely what I call worth the money. All 3 of my little angels have worn it. Michael is going to be Superman and Melanie is going to be Cinderella or any other pretty little thing, she just wants to be pretty for Halloween. Although, we do tell her every day she is beautiful. After spring, this is by far my favorite time of year!!!" Click here to see a picture of Michelle's family.
Dale's family
We are aware of three of Dale and LeAnn's family who are on Facebook: Sarah, Kira, and Keisha. If there are any others, please let us know.
Michelle Duay posted the following on her family's blog on Saturday, October 3: "I have really enjoyed the cooler weather the last few days. My children have been able to wear their warm clothes and little Zander hasn't seem to realize that it is colder outside. He is such an outside boy, every time I turn around he is trying to escape and run away. I am excited for Halloween and Zander's turn at wearing the Lion costume that was originally purchased for Michael. That is definitely what I call worth the money. All 3 of my little angels have worn it. Michael is going to be Superman and Melanie is going to be Cinderella or any other pretty little thing, she just wants to be pretty for Halloween. Although, we do tell her every day she is beautiful. After spring, this is by far my favorite time of year!!!" Click here to see a picture of Michelle's family.
Dale's family
We are aware of three of Dale and LeAnn's family who are on Facebook: Sarah, Kira, and Keisha. If there are any others, please let us know.
5 Our family 50 years ago
Excerpts from the October 1959 diary of Dorothy Batt Cleverly (1915–1982). The full text of her diary can be found online at Dorothy's Idaho Diaries and is updated daily, exactly 50 years to the day after it was originally written. The family at the time lived on a 40-acre farm in the Deer Flat area south of Nampa, Idaho.
Mon, Oct 5. Ivard started to bale hay but broke both needles on first bale. We took them in & left them to be welded. Ivard helped me make 15 pints grape jam.
Tues, Oct 6. I came home from work & took Kids to school, passed Ivard just comeing home. He had to waite for welders to open to get baler parts. got up at 1: & got ready & Jackie & I went to relief society, first time in new ward & first time for new year. I bore my testimony. At 6:30 Bishop called & wanted me to come in to a meeting so I went at 7: They ask me to be Literature Leader in relief society & I accepted.
Wed, Oct 7. I came home from work & took little Kids to school. It was stormy so Ivard tended Jackie and I went to bed awhile. I got up at 3: & Ivard went to work & I went & got Dean & Dale & we went in to high school & watched Gene play ball. Borah beat them 18 to 7. Max Barlow came & got Rays stuff & he didn't come home from school but went on a scout trip up to church camp until Sat.
Thurs, Oct 8. I came home from work & ate. Kids didn't have to go to school today or tomorrow, teachers Institute at Boise. Gene was going to work for Wally but it rained most of day.
Fri, Oct 9. I came home from work & ate & read paper & went to bed. Kids didn't have to go to school again today. Stormy. Gene worked on his biology & Dean helped him. Oil guy came early so they had a fire.
Sat, Oct 10. Kay called on phone said he won his letter in foot ball. Ray got home before we went to town, from his scout trip. We ate & I went to bed & Ivard Gene & Ray went in to Genealogy Priesthood Conference meeting then Gene went to lucky clover dance.
Sun, Oct 11. I came home from work & went to bed until noon. Ray went to Priesthood & sunday school with Max. No one else went to church today, listened to Conference.
Mon, Oct 5. Ivard started to bale hay but broke both needles on first bale. We took them in & left them to be welded. Ivard helped me make 15 pints grape jam.
Tues, Oct 6. I came home from work & took Kids to school, passed Ivard just comeing home. He had to waite for welders to open to get baler parts. got up at 1: & got ready & Jackie & I went to relief society, first time in new ward & first time for new year. I bore my testimony. At 6:30 Bishop called & wanted me to come in to a meeting so I went at 7: They ask me to be Literature Leader in relief society & I accepted.
Wed, Oct 7. I came home from work & took little Kids to school. It was stormy so Ivard tended Jackie and I went to bed awhile. I got up at 3: & Ivard went to work & I went & got Dean & Dale & we went in to high school & watched Gene play ball. Borah beat them 18 to 7. Max Barlow came & got Rays stuff & he didn't come home from school but went on a scout trip up to church camp until Sat.
Thurs, Oct 8. I came home from work & ate. Kids didn't have to go to school today or tomorrow, teachers Institute at Boise. Gene was going to work for Wally but it rained most of day.
Fri, Oct 9. I came home from work & ate & read paper & went to bed. Kids didn't have to go to school again today. Stormy. Gene worked on his biology & Dean helped him. Oil guy came early so they had a fire.
Sat, Oct 10. Kay called on phone said he won his letter in foot ball. Ray got home before we went to town, from his scout trip. We ate & I went to bed & Ivard Gene & Ray went in to Genealogy Priesthood Conference meeting then Gene went to lucky clover dance.
Sun, Oct 11. I came home from work & went to bed until noon. Ray went to Priesthood & sunday school with Max. No one else went to church today, listened to Conference.
6 What in the world
2016 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee this past Friday awarded the 2016 Olympic games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It will be the first time the Olympics have been staged in a South American country. I was personally pretty excited because I spent much of my mission 40 years ago in Rio de Janeiro.
Chicago, the U.S. city that was in competition, was eliminated in the first round of voting despite the personal appearances of Michelle and Barak Obama before the IOC to lend their support for their hometown. The contending cities in Spain and Japan were also eliminated.
Where have all the editors gone?
Some more examples from actual newspapers:
A correction to an earlier story: Due to incorrect information received from the Clerk of Courts Office, Diane K. Merchant, 38, was incorrectly listed as being fined for prostitution in Wednesday's paper. The charge should have been failure to stop at a railroad crossing. The Public Opinion apologizes for the error.
In a police report: Police were called to Market Square for a report about a "suspicious coin." Investigating officer reported it was a quarter.
In a news story: An Australian Army vehicle worth $74,000 has gone missing after being painted with camouflage.
The International Olympic Committee this past Friday awarded the 2016 Olympic games to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It will be the first time the Olympics have been staged in a South American country. I was personally pretty excited because I spent much of my mission 40 years ago in Rio de Janeiro.
Chicago, the U.S. city that was in competition, was eliminated in the first round of voting despite the personal appearances of Michelle and Barak Obama before the IOC to lend their support for their hometown. The contending cities in Spain and Japan were also eliminated.
Where have all the editors gone?
Some more examples from actual newspapers:
A correction to an earlier story: Due to incorrect information received from the Clerk of Courts Office, Diane K. Merchant, 38, was incorrectly listed as being fined for prostitution in Wednesday's paper. The charge should have been failure to stop at a railroad crossing. The Public Opinion apologizes for the error.
In a police report: Police were called to Market Square for a report about a "suspicious coin." Investigating officer reported it was a quarter.
In a news story: An Australian Army vehicle worth $74,000 has gone missing after being painted with camouflage.
7 A final word
Another glorious general conference has just ended. As always, it was a delightful spiritual feast, a banquet of heavenly love and hope and truth.
The messages of our beloved prophet were simple and timely: Don't be angry. Serve others. Draw close to the Savior.
The messages of our beloved prophet were simple and timely: Don't be angry. Serve others. Draw close to the Savior.
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