Monday, February 23, 2015


You know you're from Juab County if you've ever heard a deer or fish story. When somebody tells such a whopper, you listen with half a brain, as the other half is remembering the story you are about to share. This is not a deer story, but it builds a foundation. Don Worthington was adding a script about a good Juab High teacher and briefly spoke of his father-Ray Worthington, who helped FFA students in meat judging contests.That reminded me of the two Worthington brothers of bydone days at Allen's Food store in Nephi. Ray was a meat cutter there for over 45 years, starting in the 1930's. Additionally, he was a great family man; devoted to his religion and community. The first photo is of Ray, while the second is of his brother-Henry, as it would be difficult to talk of one brother without including the other. Henry also worked as a butcher at Allen's, and put forty years in, doing the slow dance in the sawdust. He too was a great family man; enjoyed his garden and animals, and religious callings. Now for those of you who were served by these butcher brothers, which one was the happy whistler? All correct responders will be given a free chuck steak, which may be obtained at Ralph's Market or at the IGA.

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  1. Hope my memory is still with me...Ray was the "Happy Whistler"...(Henry more quiet)...am I right???

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