That's correct. I never became a member of the Girls Atheletic Association.
Now don't think for one minute that I was not envolved in Sports. I took my turn at everything offered in our regular Gym Classes, but I didn't spend my time playing sports after school.
Why? Well I guess it was because I was always the smallest girl in our Class and was never chosen until the last one for any team. There is no fun in that. I enjoyed archery, but had more than one 'string burn' on my arm to tell I wasn't all that great at it. I could hit the target, but it became too painful to keep at it for long. At the time I was not aware I had a breathing problem that made running not the most fun thing to do. It seemed I could swim and teach swimming and diving far better, so I spent all my time in the pool at High School. My talents were put to good use.
No, I never got a Sweater for my efforts, but that was not important to me at the time. I loved the Sweaters. White with the Orange and Grey Letter. In
fact I never had a Sweater of any kind. When I Graduated, we couldn't have Senior Sweaters because the yarn was still used for the Military, or was not yet available following the War. What ever, I kind of missed out there as well. Not that I find it harmed me in any way. As I recall, I didn't care for the color they picked, and the Shield they picked , though available was not to my liking either, so I didn't spend the money for it. Guess I was just not
that interested at the time.
Being active on Campus took other interests for me. I was active in Student Body Activities. I worked in the Accounting Office and was able to be active at all the 'at home games' by selling tickets. That was pretty much my activity at some of the Dances as well. I believe the Atheletic Activities
at any School is important. I don't demean them in anyway. It is just that I, personally, didn't find them part of my preference. We had our
Gym Classes, I followed along with what was required, but never spent my extra time in anything but Swimming, and that was not part of GAA it seems.
I was little, but I was very visible on Campus, and feel I left a mark that was of value to the School. I enjoyed my High School years, and take a great deal of satisfaction that service takes many difference means to add to and enlarge the whole. Mine just seemed to 'wet'. Well that and being a Member of the Student Council. Never being a member of GAA was not a
short fall in my case. One I have never thought as a disadvantage. Good for those who found joy in those pursuits. I just didn't happen to be one of them. I seem to have come out fine without it!
A side note: when I graduated from Junior High and then High School my feet were so small I couldn't get High Heels like the other girls. My foot was still Size 1. The pretty shoes came in size 3 as Sample Shoes - ones
put into the window of the store. I was out of school before I could wear that size. I really thought I had arrived when I could wear a size 4. Still
most of my shoes were available only when seasons changed and I could buy the Samples that had been in the Window. Which wasn't all that bad.
They usually came at a greatly reduced price. Meaning I could get at least 2 pair and some times 3 pair for the price of one. Life wasn't all that bad!
Written this 9th day of April, 2013
by: Eileen Rosenberg
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Family History - My Family Connections
I don't suppose I gave much thought to who I was, or where I came from, but once I got 'turned on' to gathering information about these things, I found there were more questions than there were answers.
As I believe that 'Families are Forever', it was important that I dig out as much information as I could. The more I learned, the more I discovered I had fewere answers than questions. When I started it was labor intensive, and took longer to find information that it took to ask for it. My relatives at the time were still living, and that was some help, but they were not able to give me all the information that I was need of. I found that those from the UK were more interested in the money I sent, than giving me much new information. They had to little to add what I had already gathered from those who were still living and able to answer questions here in the US.
I believe I have covered my Maternal Grandfathers leaving the family in other writings, so I won't go into that here. Rather I would talk a little about my Dad's mother. She dropped out of the picture after UK 1901 after returning with my Dad. No trace has been available to me up until now. I did learn that she may have received an annulment from her marriage to my Grandfather by giving my Dad up to his Paternal Grandmother. This I have yet to prove, but have made available a Micro-film that may give me some
clue. Here is hoping!
I didn't get to this point by accident, I came through a long line of people who lived and made 'my time on earth' possible. Because I am aware of this blessing, it seems necessary for me to give them the place they deserve in my Family Records. They are not just a name on a page in my book, but a very necessary part of my personal being. I think once one has children, then grand children and now in my case great grand children, the truth of this key thought is brought into clear vision.
I am a first generation American from my Dad's family line. My Mother was a mixture of French and Dutch Irish so far as I have discovered. Where
I thought my line followed the Hall family, I have discovered she was from the Eaton line. If that is true - I believe her line is entitled to be numbered among those who came over on the Mayflower. I have proved she is the grand daughter of a Veteran of the Civil War. That would be from her Maternal side of the family. I have enough proof now to be included in the Daughters of the Civil War Veterans. I visited their Headquarters in Springfield, Illinois in 2006 and needed one piece of proof, that I have since located. I have the forms, but have not filled them out and sent them in at this time. They have a group in Santa Barbara. That is the closest I know of. I met the President during my visit in Illinois.
All the girls of the family - on my Husband line are Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers. I have the information for my grandson to be a Son of the Utah Pioneers. However I have not been successful in finding out how to get him into that group. Heritage is important. The further away we get from the time and people who were valuable participants in a part of History the
more important I belive it comes to be connected. It was those people who made the History of America wonderous and great. We best remember them by, giving time and honor even today.
Since beginning gathering information on my Family in 1953, many changes have come forward. We no longer have to depent on Regular Mail,
but we can e-mail. There are a number of fabulour programs where we can store the information we have gathered. We can change, update and share
that information with just a click. We can add stories, pictures and if we are really adventurous, we can leave spoken words and moving pictures as well. There seems to be no limit as to the way we can keep records today.
We can search and share 'on line'. We can down load and scan. We can
update and change. We can learn and share. The modern technology available makes doing Family History a 'piece of cake' for those who are
willing to take the time and trouble to look up and find just who they are.
If you haven't taken the time to learn, do so today. Of course there is Ancestry.com, which is expensive, and there are no sure proof what one finds there is truly connected with your family. Only truly checking the records and making sure the person is really connected is worth knowing. The records are now available, and can be looked at on-line. I encourage you to look at these and make sure your connections are justified.
www.lds.org now has Family Tree that is one way to check. They also have the 'FAN' that will show just what is known about your family and where you need to start looking. If you are just starting, you will need to begin with YOU and put everything you know into a program of your choice. Now the 1940 Census is available on-line, you have a closer check than ever before.
Remember this was before the Second World War. The thousands that were lost in one battle or another in that War should be on the 1940 Census.
Don't forget those who may not have had the opportunity to have married and had their own families. Every member of the Family has value and needs to be listed and remembered.
I'm greatful for my Heritage. I may have problems to solve, I may have questions that have not been answered, but that does not discourage me. I am willing to exstend my research and find those who have been hard to locate and fit into their rightful place. If you haven't started gathering the members of Family, please start by making a 'sure record' of you and your loved ones. Putting your Family together, one generation at a time. Add those pictures - tell those stories - source your records to prove you are truly part of the line you record. Be excited and enjoy the journey of finding your own
Family History. Where would you be without them? You wouldn't be!
Today there are numerous ways to gather the information you seek. Don't put off looking for it. Take pride in your work. Leave a trail easy to follow for those who come after you. They are important to you as well. Never
think it isn't important. We without those who made 'our time on earth' possible are helpless. They made it possible for us to be here, now it is our turn to make 'their time on earth' a record and show honor. We are fortunate to have the avenues of research and storage available to us as never before possible. Don't let the time pass you by saying: 'sometime I will try' - get with the thousands of others who have made the gathering of Family History the largest Hobby in this day and time. You won't be sorry you did. If you are enjoying your journey here on earth, learn about your ancestors journey and what they contributed to the History and Building of this Country. Each life contributed in some way. Even the 'black sheep' are of interest. Today is the day - now is the hour - there are chances and means all around, grasp hold and run with them. You will be surprised how much fun it is, and how rewarding!
Written this 9th day of April, 2013
by: Eileen Rosenberg
As I believe that 'Families are Forever', it was important that I dig out as much information as I could. The more I learned, the more I discovered I had fewere answers than questions. When I started it was labor intensive, and took longer to find information that it took to ask for it. My relatives at the time were still living, and that was some help, but they were not able to give me all the information that I was need of. I found that those from the UK were more interested in the money I sent, than giving me much new information. They had to little to add what I had already gathered from those who were still living and able to answer questions here in the US.
I believe I have covered my Maternal Grandfathers leaving the family in other writings, so I won't go into that here. Rather I would talk a little about my Dad's mother. She dropped out of the picture after UK 1901 after returning with my Dad. No trace has been available to me up until now. I did learn that she may have received an annulment from her marriage to my Grandfather by giving my Dad up to his Paternal Grandmother. This I have yet to prove, but have made available a Micro-film that may give me some
clue. Here is hoping!
I didn't get to this point by accident, I came through a long line of people who lived and made 'my time on earth' possible. Because I am aware of this blessing, it seems necessary for me to give them the place they deserve in my Family Records. They are not just a name on a page in my book, but a very necessary part of my personal being. I think once one has children, then grand children and now in my case great grand children, the truth of this key thought is brought into clear vision.
I am a first generation American from my Dad's family line. My Mother was a mixture of French and Dutch Irish so far as I have discovered. Where
I thought my line followed the Hall family, I have discovered she was from the Eaton line. If that is true - I believe her line is entitled to be numbered among those who came over on the Mayflower. I have proved she is the grand daughter of a Veteran of the Civil War. That would be from her Maternal side of the family. I have enough proof now to be included in the Daughters of the Civil War Veterans. I visited their Headquarters in Springfield, Illinois in 2006 and needed one piece of proof, that I have since located. I have the forms, but have not filled them out and sent them in at this time. They have a group in Santa Barbara. That is the closest I know of. I met the President during my visit in Illinois.
All the girls of the family - on my Husband line are Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers. I have the information for my grandson to be a Son of the Utah Pioneers. However I have not been successful in finding out how to get him into that group. Heritage is important. The further away we get from the time and people who were valuable participants in a part of History the
more important I belive it comes to be connected. It was those people who made the History of America wonderous and great. We best remember them by, giving time and honor even today.
Since beginning gathering information on my Family in 1953, many changes have come forward. We no longer have to depent on Regular Mail,
but we can e-mail. There are a number of fabulour programs where we can store the information we have gathered. We can change, update and share
that information with just a click. We can add stories, pictures and if we are really adventurous, we can leave spoken words and moving pictures as well. There seems to be no limit as to the way we can keep records today.
We can search and share 'on line'. We can down load and scan. We can
update and change. We can learn and share. The modern technology available makes doing Family History a 'piece of cake' for those who are
willing to take the time and trouble to look up and find just who they are.
If you haven't taken the time to learn, do so today. Of course there is Ancestry.com, which is expensive, and there are no sure proof what one finds there is truly connected with your family. Only truly checking the records and making sure the person is really connected is worth knowing. The records are now available, and can be looked at on-line. I encourage you to look at these and make sure your connections are justified.
www.lds.org now has Family Tree that is one way to check. They also have the 'FAN' that will show just what is known about your family and where you need to start looking. If you are just starting, you will need to begin with YOU and put everything you know into a program of your choice. Now the 1940 Census is available on-line, you have a closer check than ever before.
Remember this was before the Second World War. The thousands that were lost in one battle or another in that War should be on the 1940 Census.
Don't forget those who may not have had the opportunity to have married and had their own families. Every member of the Family has value and needs to be listed and remembered.
I'm greatful for my Heritage. I may have problems to solve, I may have questions that have not been answered, but that does not discourage me. I am willing to exstend my research and find those who have been hard to locate and fit into their rightful place. If you haven't started gathering the members of Family, please start by making a 'sure record' of you and your loved ones. Putting your Family together, one generation at a time. Add those pictures - tell those stories - source your records to prove you are truly part of the line you record. Be excited and enjoy the journey of finding your own
Family History. Where would you be without them? You wouldn't be!
Today there are numerous ways to gather the information you seek. Don't put off looking for it. Take pride in your work. Leave a trail easy to follow for those who come after you. They are important to you as well. Never
think it isn't important. We without those who made 'our time on earth' possible are helpless. They made it possible for us to be here, now it is our turn to make 'their time on earth' a record and show honor. We are fortunate to have the avenues of research and storage available to us as never before possible. Don't let the time pass you by saying: 'sometime I will try' - get with the thousands of others who have made the gathering of Family History the largest Hobby in this day and time. You won't be sorry you did. If you are enjoying your journey here on earth, learn about your ancestors journey and what they contributed to the History and Building of this Country. Each life contributed in some way. Even the 'black sheep' are of interest. Today is the day - now is the hour - there are chances and means all around, grasp hold and run with them. You will be surprised how much fun it is, and how rewarding!
Written this 9th day of April, 2013
by: Eileen Rosenberg
Elder Hostels - An Experience
I discovered these when I was seeking something new to experience when Jay and I became 'Empty Nesters'. We were putting our life together again, finding ourselve alone. We had been going to 'night school' and had great fun learning a good many things. Jay especially enjoyed the various cooking classes we attended. I struggled through a class of Finance Management, which Jay of course found very interesting. All in all
we had tried a great many things to find a common ground to enjoy being
together, alone again.
I went to the Public Library and researched other things, and found Elder Hostel. I sent off for more information - you will have to remember this was before the inter-net. When they sent us a catalog, we spent a good deal of time scanning the various opportunities this offered. Finding Programs that were not too far from home to sign up for.
Our first attempt was at St. George, Utah. It was a week of discovery in
a part of the Country that was close to Jay's heart. We were to learn more about the Ghost Towns of the area along with color from the surrounding area. I had no idea there were mines that had brought a large number of people to that area. I always thought that Religion had caused the influx of population, but I was to learn that there were precious Metals as well. Of
course with the family connection of Jay's we were aware of Iron that
was in the area, but knew it was not sufficient to be of value.
We learned about the many Movies that were shot in the area and a lot about John Wayne and his love of Southern Utah. Where he ate, and where many of the scenes were shot. We had an evening learning about the Jewelry that was made by the Indians in the area as well. There was a Pioneer Dutch Oven Dinner in the Park that followed a walk through the Pioneer Grave Yard. We spend a very enjoyable week there, and came away wanting more.
Being envolved in Elder Hostels ment you met some very interesting people and learned more than you could possibly have guessed was out there. One thing we discovered was the people who participate in these wonderous weeks are very special. One women took a plane from Pennsylvania with nothing but a duffle bag full of clothing and personal needs, starting the furtherest West and would cover the country attending Elder Hostels as she
moved East. Each connecting travel East would be accepted by someone in the group she ment in the West. She said she was never disappointed. She
was always able to find someone else that would offer her a ride either to or near where her next Elder Hostel was. Amazing!
We met people from all walks of life. Very few were like us - first timers.
Many had been to a number of Elder Hostels, some even out of the United
States. It was interesting to hear about all the places they had gone and what they had learned.
Our appetite had grown so that we decided to go again, and again. We again poured over the catalog and decided where we would like to go next.
I believe the one that followed that was most inspiring was our trip to Trinidad, Colorado for the study of the Santa Fe Trail. As it would work out, it was the last time it would be offered. The man who was knowledgeable was elderly, and was frank to admit he had no idea how long he would be able to continue. We were fortunate to be able to be in this group. The streets in Trinidad, Colorado are paved in bricks made in the town. We each received one at the end of the week. What a prize. Among the many things that we were able to visit was Fort Union. One of the places the wagon trains that followed the Santa Fe Trail stopped at. When we visited there, we looked out over the flat land and could see the wheel marks, still visible leaving the Fort. We were surprised to learn there were more than one set of wagon wheel tracks. They did not all follow one after the other as we had thought. From Fort Union the Trains would continue South with their goods and set up their wares in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We learned they would take the time to stop and clean up and get ready for their trading with the folks that came North from Mexico. It was a revelation of how those people traded.
One of the interesting things about this particular trip was we discovered when we got into Colorado, neither of us had money with us. We had not made it to the Bank to get the necessary cash to pay for our Tuition. It was a Holiday Week-end and the College did not take checks. Fortunately we
had arrived before the local Banks had closed, and was able to get a Cash
Advance on our Credit Card. The Lord was certainly with us on this trip.
The City of Trinidad is very colorful. A nagging question that I had for years was what was the 'pickit wire' that was talked about in many of the Western Movies I had seen. In one of our field trips, we were taken to the Pergitory River where a number of French Soldiers had been killed, thus the River was called by that name. Western folks couldn't clearly pronounce the French word so it came out as the 'pickit wire' rather than the Per-git-twah. Just another one of those interesting but small things uncovered.
We were taken to a home where a family were working in Adobe bricks. We learned how they were made, and were able to tour their most interesting home, all made of the Adobe Bricks they had made on the spot.
Oh, and if you wonder about housing - it could be in a Motel, or it could be in Dormatories on Campus. Food was special here at Trinidad - catered by Marriot Hotel, and it was fabulous to say the least. One of the great things we enjoyed was Cookies made from the left over Donuts. Out of this world and hugh.
Another Eldler Hostel was in Kingman, Arizona where we learned about Rock Hounding. Here we stayed in the Motel. The food wasn't as good, but we didn't go hungry either. We visited Oatman and saw the Donkeys the Miners turned loose when they either died or gave up prospecting. They run wild in the streets and surrounding area. They say Clark Gable and Carole Lumbard haunt the Hotel. It was where they spent their Honeymoon. We stopped along the Highway and picked up odd looking rocks and for some of us, they had value. We study more Ghost Towns and learned about Andy Devine the Movie Actor who was from those part. The many classes and field trips made for a great week. As I said we went to places that was close to home. There is much around us that we have no idea can make for an interesting trip, and adventure in seeking out treasures that lay close at hand.
Elder Hostels are great ways to learn, they have become expensive I under-stand. If I had the finances however, I would still be going and discovering what lays close at hand almost anywhere one might travel. I hope this will encourage my family to make every trip away from home into one of discovery. There are many hidden fun and interesting things to see and to explore. No place is sterile. Someone lived there, experienced the thrill of
making life and earning a living. They built homes, they learned about what was in the area. Sometimes it was Mineral, other times it was the chance to make something blossom and productive. In every case they have left history and discoveries that should be explored and enjoyed. Nothing came from nothing, and nothing ever will. Strike out, seek the hidden, and enjoy every opportunity that comes your way. As the wise man once said:
"we pass this way but once". What will you discover then next time you travel along the Highway of Your Life? The Choice is YOURS!
Written this 9th day of April 2013
by: Eileen C. Rosenberg
we had tried a great many things to find a common ground to enjoy being
together, alone again.
I went to the Public Library and researched other things, and found Elder Hostel. I sent off for more information - you will have to remember this was before the inter-net. When they sent us a catalog, we spent a good deal of time scanning the various opportunities this offered. Finding Programs that were not too far from home to sign up for.
Our first attempt was at St. George, Utah. It was a week of discovery in
a part of the Country that was close to Jay's heart. We were to learn more about the Ghost Towns of the area along with color from the surrounding area. I had no idea there were mines that had brought a large number of people to that area. I always thought that Religion had caused the influx of population, but I was to learn that there were precious Metals as well. Of
course with the family connection of Jay's we were aware of Iron that
was in the area, but knew it was not sufficient to be of value.
We learned about the many Movies that were shot in the area and a lot about John Wayne and his love of Southern Utah. Where he ate, and where many of the scenes were shot. We had an evening learning about the Jewelry that was made by the Indians in the area as well. There was a Pioneer Dutch Oven Dinner in the Park that followed a walk through the Pioneer Grave Yard. We spend a very enjoyable week there, and came away wanting more.
Being envolved in Elder Hostels ment you met some very interesting people and learned more than you could possibly have guessed was out there. One thing we discovered was the people who participate in these wonderous weeks are very special. One women took a plane from Pennsylvania with nothing but a duffle bag full of clothing and personal needs, starting the furtherest West and would cover the country attending Elder Hostels as she
moved East. Each connecting travel East would be accepted by someone in the group she ment in the West. She said she was never disappointed. She
was always able to find someone else that would offer her a ride either to or near where her next Elder Hostel was. Amazing!
We met people from all walks of life. Very few were like us - first timers.
Many had been to a number of Elder Hostels, some even out of the United
States. It was interesting to hear about all the places they had gone and what they had learned.
Our appetite had grown so that we decided to go again, and again. We again poured over the catalog and decided where we would like to go next.
I believe the one that followed that was most inspiring was our trip to Trinidad, Colorado for the study of the Santa Fe Trail. As it would work out, it was the last time it would be offered. The man who was knowledgeable was elderly, and was frank to admit he had no idea how long he would be able to continue. We were fortunate to be able to be in this group. The streets in Trinidad, Colorado are paved in bricks made in the town. We each received one at the end of the week. What a prize. Among the many things that we were able to visit was Fort Union. One of the places the wagon trains that followed the Santa Fe Trail stopped at. When we visited there, we looked out over the flat land and could see the wheel marks, still visible leaving the Fort. We were surprised to learn there were more than one set of wagon wheel tracks. They did not all follow one after the other as we had thought. From Fort Union the Trains would continue South with their goods and set up their wares in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We learned they would take the time to stop and clean up and get ready for their trading with the folks that came North from Mexico. It was a revelation of how those people traded.
One of the interesting things about this particular trip was we discovered when we got into Colorado, neither of us had money with us. We had not made it to the Bank to get the necessary cash to pay for our Tuition. It was a Holiday Week-end and the College did not take checks. Fortunately we
had arrived before the local Banks had closed, and was able to get a Cash
Advance on our Credit Card. The Lord was certainly with us on this trip.
The City of Trinidad is very colorful. A nagging question that I had for years was what was the 'pickit wire' that was talked about in many of the Western Movies I had seen. In one of our field trips, we were taken to the Pergitory River where a number of French Soldiers had been killed, thus the River was called by that name. Western folks couldn't clearly pronounce the French word so it came out as the 'pickit wire' rather than the Per-git-twah. Just another one of those interesting but small things uncovered.
We were taken to a home where a family were working in Adobe bricks. We learned how they were made, and were able to tour their most interesting home, all made of the Adobe Bricks they had made on the spot.
Oh, and if you wonder about housing - it could be in a Motel, or it could be in Dormatories on Campus. Food was special here at Trinidad - catered by Marriot Hotel, and it was fabulous to say the least. One of the great things we enjoyed was Cookies made from the left over Donuts. Out of this world and hugh.
Another Eldler Hostel was in Kingman, Arizona where we learned about Rock Hounding. Here we stayed in the Motel. The food wasn't as good, but we didn't go hungry either. We visited Oatman and saw the Donkeys the Miners turned loose when they either died or gave up prospecting. They run wild in the streets and surrounding area. They say Clark Gable and Carole Lumbard haunt the Hotel. It was where they spent their Honeymoon. We stopped along the Highway and picked up odd looking rocks and for some of us, they had value. We study more Ghost Towns and learned about Andy Devine the Movie Actor who was from those part. The many classes and field trips made for a great week. As I said we went to places that was close to home. There is much around us that we have no idea can make for an interesting trip, and adventure in seeking out treasures that lay close at hand.
Elder Hostels are great ways to learn, they have become expensive I under-stand. If I had the finances however, I would still be going and discovering what lays close at hand almost anywhere one might travel. I hope this will encourage my family to make every trip away from home into one of discovery. There are many hidden fun and interesting things to see and to explore. No place is sterile. Someone lived there, experienced the thrill of
making life and earning a living. They built homes, they learned about what was in the area. Sometimes it was Mineral, other times it was the chance to make something blossom and productive. In every case they have left history and discoveries that should be explored and enjoyed. Nothing came from nothing, and nothing ever will. Strike out, seek the hidden, and enjoy every opportunity that comes your way. As the wise man once said:
"we pass this way but once". What will you discover then next time you travel along the Highway of Your Life? The Choice is YOURS!
Written this 9th day of April 2013
by: Eileen C. Rosenberg
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