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Show 11 IV I9 From 'Territory' To Modern Mobile - 4B WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, June 25, 1981 Lyndell Hardman Recalls Pioneer Life In Alberta , Canada by LaReePehrson and hoar frost formed the rafters inside the room, if the fire ever went out in the stove. To sustain themselves during the time they were isolated by ice and snow, the settlers filled deep pits with the fruits of the harvest. But the bucket used to transport the food between the pit and the house was lined and covered with straw to keep the produce from freezing. Cheeks left uncovered for the vegetable haul sometimes froze white and had to be revived by rubbing with snow. However, no matter how hard or inconvenient, this hardy band of people persevered. We just lived from day to day, Children were Lyndell says. delivered at home by the midwife, who also helped with the sick. Our whole life revolved around family, church and school. By the time Lyndell reached young womanhood she knew what it was like to work. She had worked as part of the group who fed the threshing crews in the cook house, and later found employment as a housekeeper for the family of a Proof that life is unpredictable and full of changes is evidenced by the story of Lyndell Hardman of Magna who celebrated her 85th birthday on June 8th at a family party. She was born in 1896 in the sleepy little town of Mt. Pleasant where life moved at a slow, even pace. But by the time she was six years old she found herself caught up in preparations to colonize a new territory, in a wilderness far removed from civilization. Her safe little world, peopled with close relatives and friends, crumbled into dust. It seems that Brigham Young had chosen her family, as one of fifteen other young families, to pioneer the areas of Cardston, and Raymond, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Lyndell watched with wide-eyewonder as they loaded all their worldly goods, including farm animals and equipment, into box cars for the long trek, which would take her so far away from home. d Lyndell on way for the auditorium. Lyndell Hardman as she cele85th year of living which has taken her from the 'pioneering days of Brigham Young' to the peaceful life in a in that followed Lyndell gave birth to two more children, one of whom died And, as the years rolled by, their children grew up, married, and i and Parley Hardman, smiling from a portrait taken shortly after their marriage in Lethbridge, Canada. Lyndell When they reached their destination they found no modern conveniences . . . just grass and Indians. So they kept close together, living in tents until make-shif- t dwellings could be constructed to see them through that first winter. Life was not easy for the settlers, even in the summer, but when winter came down on the land and the temperatures dropped to 40 below zero, the world took on an unreal quality. Sheets of ice covered the windows from fall until spring. Dish water, thrown out the back door, froze before it even hit the ground, relative in Lethbridge. So, when it came time for her to marry Parley Hardman in July of 1915, she was well equipped to offer physical and emotional sustenance to a husband and the eight children she bore in Canada. Sixteen years later the young couple began to have second thoughts about raising their family in the wilderness. Parleys parents had long since moved back to Magna, and the desire for a better education for their youngsters, lent further impetus to their decision to return to the states. grandchildren are three sets of twins. Altogether there are 169 living descendants from a woman who helped tame a wilderness and lived to tell about it . . . which is a record that would be pretty hard to match! llfort UnlwBld.f7200,S:)4iy7ARiJwMd;d TH Cyprus g brates her elder Hardmans. In the years 1 new 1010 The news came at a time when she was not only down emotionally, but physically as well. I was recovering from gall bladder surgery, Lyndell tells, and I was heartsick to think about moving away form the home Parley and I had shared together all those years. But I also knew that I didnt have any choice, so I started looking at alternatives. After a lot of Lyndell chose to live next to her son Delynn in a mobile home. And although she admits it was hard to adjust to such a drastic change, now she is very happy to be where she is. I am close to my grandand I she smiles, children, couldnt be happier if I had planned it to be this way. "Im proud of my progeny, she because there are no adds, divorces and I feel that every one of my nine living children have married well. Her children include, Margaret (Mrs. Lloyd) Clement, Granger; LaRoy Hardman, Erda-Tooel- e County; Melva (Mrs. Bob) Lee, Kearns; Mildren (Mrs. Bruce) Sagers, Tooele; Delyn and Deloy house on the same block as the , West Valley; and Doneen (Mrs. Green-Webe- r Dale) Burr, Mountain County. In addition there are 55 grandchildren, and among her 104 great passed on. Once more Lyndell faced a major change in her life style, but the real test was yet to come. For it was but a few years later that Granite District announced that she would have to move, to make economic situation, however, Parley got a job with Utah Copper and the family settled down in a 1 h . It was 1931 when they reached this area, and were immediately caught up in the middle of the great depression. In spite of the bad 1 (Mrs. Hardman, Magna; Vonetta CounMax) Fackrell, Hyland-Utaty Janice (Mrs. Elbert) Mitchell, Parley found themselves alone again . . just as they had been when they began their lives together. They celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on July 6, 1969, but by Nov. 13th Parley had very modern mobile home Magna. . and Snlnct T rwp 3x55555 COEDS I Sherry Lynn Bridge Marries Terry J. Bittle From Idaho Chateau Reception Center was the scene of the June 6th doublering wedding ceremony for Terry James Bittle and Sherry Lynn Theresa Hardman, Stacie Bittle and Melody Lucky acting as attendants. Lorraine Tuero was at the guest book. parties were hosted by Karen Pre-nupti- Bridge. A reception followed. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Bridge of Hunter. Sherry is a graduate of Cyprus school. The grooms parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Bittle now of Boise Idaho. Terry is a graduate of Granger high. Sheila Bridge served as maid of honor with a u3E3 ffl ma. Whose eyes deserve second TrrrTTTrmTrm DGCH DGCH) best? EEGEE Mrs. Terry J. Bittle Rachel Vaughn and Jacob Bittle were flower girl and ring bearer, respectively. Steve Vaughan was best man while Steven Bittle, Dennis Stans-fiel- d and Rod Jenese were ushers. Vera Laverne GardScho- Lockyer, ner, field, Diana Finnochio and Melody Lucky. The newlyweds plan to make their home in West Valley City after honeymooning in Moab. the FOURJTEMS BELOVft VAILABL! IN OUR REMNAN! STORE I If Hrfpt hi youre a parent, probably youve wondered if theres some kind of magic key for helping your children develop self dis- cipline, and Mot yours. Not your family's. Nothing could be more important than your eyes. That's why it's wise to insist on the best the best professional eye care by visiting your personal eye doctor regu-larl- y for a thorough, professional examination. Only your doctor is qualified to accurately determine your vision needs. . . . This message in behalf of your ...the best quality eyewear with at- tractive frames to enhance your appear- ance . . . custom-crafte- lenses . . . and personalized fitting. Yes, the best in fashion... vision... and comfort. Join countless other families who rely on eyewear and service. Your familys eyes deserve the best. BRx-Quali- d ty one-and-on- ly pair of eyes by self-relian- self-estee- Well, sorry to say there is no such key, but there are some suggestions to help. 1. Allow the child, when possible, to experience the consequences of actions. A lost baseball glove is not replaced, for instance. 2. As your child grows into adolescence with a greater need for privacy, be there when you're needed - but dont push it. 3. Listen to your child. Let the youngster know youre interested in what he or she has to say - and consider the childs opinions care-- -- fully. 4. Avoid 0 QUALITY EYEWEAR SINCE 1913 SEE YOUR YELLOW PAGES cutting your child about his or her weaknesses at any age. 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