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Show "Sterling Ottesen Sends Fine Letter From Mission Field In England Dear Editor and Friends of Springville, After laying down the Springville Spring-ville Herald I though I would take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation for the enjoyment en-joyment which comes from reading about the finest little community to be found on two continents. I wonder sometimes if those who are responsible for publishing the local news realize the circulation of the paper and the enjoyment derived from their efforts. Even though one is extremely busy, it seems that time can be found to catch up on the home front news. My companion com-panion also expresses a similar sentiment as he feels that he knows Springville as if he lived there himself. For the past eleven months I have been laboring in the clean litUe city of Reading which is located lo-cated approximately forty miles west of London. To recall my first day in England, I had many and varied impressions. The homes appeared ap-peared as if they had been built from the same blueprint, inasmuch that most all of them are the same style and design with characteristic charac-teristic litUe chimney-pots gaping up at the misty clouds sifting by. The houses are constructed in long rows which can easily prove confusing con-fusing if one ever forgets the number num-ber of his newly acquired lodgings. Also probably most typical of this little isle is the beautiful layout lay-out of green rolling hills as they disappear in the distance throughout through-out the open countrysides; however, how-ever, to enjoy such scenery we must contend with an "bccasional downpour. When one thinks about the weather on this side, their thoughts are usually turned to impressions of rain. Actually it is more wet than impressive of an over sufficientcy. Many times my companion and I have been too op-tomistic op-tomistic in predicting the weather, which has resulted in our getting soaked to the skin. After changing to dry clothes we have occasionally received the "works" again at which point we must have a complete com-plete dry-off in front of a fire. Here in Reading the predominate predomin-ate work is. that of agriculture but it also has a small share of its factories. The most popular is a Huntley and Paliner's biscuit factory fac-tory that has such an elegant aroma drifting across the highway nearby, that it is often times held responsible for traffic accidents in the area. Our mode of transportation is that of a two-wheeled pipe frame or bicycle and as our labors are concerned we could hardly get along without them, even though I have worn the seat from a couple pairs of trousers. We are becoming quite well known in this area and our primary children always have a cheery hello as we go speeding to various activities. Lately a group of children have been breaking break-ing into the chorus of Yankee Doodle when they see us. Despite much apathy and indifference indif-ference usually blamed for conditions condi-tions of the last war, fine investigators investi-gators are found who are receptive to truth and who will listen to the gospel message. Tracting from door to door is an interesting experience ex-perience and the opportunity of proselyting this gospel is certainly a wonderful blessing. Our branch here is in its infancy but is continually con-tinually growing with a fine spirit prevailing among its members. I certainly -do enjoy my labors and appreciate such a wonderful opportunity. oppor-tunity. My. testimony of this work is the most precious possession I have. May I take advantage of this opportunity once more and extend ex-tend my love to you all and my sincere appreciation for the Springville Spring-ville Herald. As ever your brother Elder Sterling Ottesen cities, $16,491,300.00; total Nebo district, $26,877,9066.00; 19 5 0 grand total for county, $88,385,-482.00. $88,385,-482.00. Present school census: Alpine, 6,997; Provo City, 6,918; Nebo, 6,635; total 20,550 or approximately approxi-mately one-fourth of population attending elementary and high schools. |