I have no idea who any of these people are, but with the masks and the folding of arms as if in prayer, we just know they have to be from from Juab County. Maybe somebody out there will recognize the people; the truck; mountains or the military type cabins. The photo will remain in my "What the heck" binder of unknowns.

Although it has been tucked away for the past 49 years, I now expose my financial woes of 1966. This was found in my tax book cache, and not sure if I should submit my distraught to the IRS in preparatory for taxes or just keep my mouth shut. On a page of this Ledger book from Oct., 1966, it shows that a nineteen year old kid then may not be much different than today's Juab County teenager. I borrowed money from my father.......to buy shotgun shells and to chase Sanpete girls. For what I still owe him, I hope my Dad doesn't charge me interest and penalty like the Feds do.

In Nephi, Utah during the late 1950's, at about twelve years old, I was discovering and retaining the many documents and photos that had already been in the family for nearly a century. As a kid, I was reading the attached, and recognized the name of Goldsbrough, as there were a lot of them in Juab County during pioneer days, and esteemed business operator's. Although many of those people came from the area of Kent, England, I didn't understand geography. Back then, I thought that Mrs. E. Goldsbrough somehow had a crush on me, but couldn't figure it all out and to nervous to ask anybody. After all she was a married woman. I then used a small amount of logic, and thought it may have been written for the other Juab County Kent's, such as Kent Kay; Kent Jarrett or Kent Worthington. It took fifty years, but think I have it figured out now. The end.

Although you may be from Juab County, you may not recognize this local lady, but hopefully I can get you acquainted with her. Her name is Sylvia Peters, being born in Nephi in 1895. Her parents were Seth and Margaret Shaw McPherson. Although she married, her husband died in 1922, and no children were born. She was of interest to me in 1994, as she was 99 years old, so I wanted to interview her. I did so with the help of my mother who was acquainted with her. I took notes of that historical interview and she spoke of her love for Nephi, having lived there her entire life. She spoke of devotion to her church and the goodness of the McPherson family. She was adamant she would live until a hundred, and thought it was important to always look forward to tomorrow, but to live each day as if it was your last. She did live to the fullest, and passed away on August 3, 1995, at age 100. Here's to you Sylvia...your legacy lives on.

Several days ago, a photo of the original 4-D guys was, were or did done placed here. Each of those men specialized in a particular area of expertise, and very successful at it. They were the working force of the company, seen in and about the construction areas. However, I remember this gal as the face of 4-D. She is Georgia Austin, who was married to Dave, one of the founders. She was originally a Tunbridge from Levan. Anytime you went to 4-D's, she would be working there, and did so faithfully for over 30 years. Although she has now been transferred to another building site, look to the left when you go in the present day 4-D. This is not a sales pitch for them, but to me its almost like she is still there working her work, and offering her friendly smile and cha

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In the golden olden days, we called them the mailman, as it was usually a male man who carried the mail, often walking the beat. Things have changed, so we now refer to them as Mail Carriers. We often give medals of courage to people who fight fires or in battle, but we seldom give the proper recognition to those that are daily public servants, such as those who work with the mail. Although computers have taken away from the letter writing campaign, it doesn't take away the importance of "Deliver De Letter De Sooner De Better". Through the years, all families have relied on that communication. I therefore, recognize those hero's we have had in Juab County over the years. Although I may not have the proper spelling, I recall Fred Gadd; Gloria Jean Gustin; Sandra Mangelson; Therall Pay;
Froze Lunt; Vic Jones; Dennis Truscott; Duane Painter and Jim Whimpey. The first photo is of George Phillips who was a mail carrier for over 28 years. To me, he was a double hero, as he was a Boy Scout official; 40 year member of the Lions Club and fought in World War Two while in the Navy. The second man is Bill Sperry, who passed away 20 years ago this month, but had delivered our mail for 30 years. He too was a double hero, in that he was a Little League Coach in Nephi for 30 years, and a church softball and basketball coach. He was such a proper gentleman and devoted family man, it is hard to see him storming the beaches as a Marine Leatherneck, but he did, fighting in World War Two, in the South Pacific, China and then Japan. Who is your favorite Mail Carrier?

 

You know you're from Juab County if you know a Blackett. One of my favorite was Clead Blackett, who lived in Nephi, and just guessing, on the corner of 6th North and 3rd East. He was wheelchair bound but that didn't stop him from his expert workmanship of leather, doing his work in a small shop behind the house. During the 1950's and sixties, he loved helping Scouts get their merit badges, and just an all round good guy. Later on, I enjoyed taking him Venison roasts, not just because he liked deer meat, but because I thoroughly enjoyed being in his company. He was a man's man, but he must have been a woman's man also, as he married a pretty woman, and his daughters were ones you would adore taking to the Junior Prom. The second photo is of Clead's son-Randy, who passed away in 1992. Like his father, he was devoted to helping people, at least while not having fun with horses and sports. If you knew Clead, you knew the cream of the crop.

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