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Show SUNDAY, JANUARY 8. 1956 Utah County. Utah 1 - : !.'.... ! SUNDAY HERALD i . . , ' Modern Moms Carry Civic, Social Load Plus Duties at Home e V n "V V By EVELYN M. BOYER 'A modern mother is truly like a contortionist. At all times she must have both feet planted firmly on the ground, with her back to the wall, her shoulder to the wheel, her ear to the ground, her head erect, her eyes peeled and her lips sealed. Anyone would know she would have both hands full and yet she keeps her fingers and thumbs on the pulse of the entire household." These are the sage deductions of Aunt Ella Reynolds, beloved silver-haire- d humorist of Springville, herself a mother and grandmother, and they are especially true of Mrs. William Schriener, wife, mother, musician, dramatist, teacher and clubwoman. There has been much said of the courage and stamina required of our pioneer grandmothers to face life on the frontier, carrying water for a washing done by hand, rearing babies without the help of Gerber Co., knitting endless pairs of socks, mittens, and mufflers; tending the chickens, ironing row on row of ruffles to hide beneath voluminous skirts of homespun v. . . and, yet, many a modern mother like Merle Schriener, continually on call to family,, church, community, and club, .has often, wished she could exchange her new hat (bought for the last convention) for the quiet hum of a spinning wheel; or the lights and lines of her latest play for Just one hour of ' Whittier and candlelight. However, like women of all tirhe.VMerle has learned to take life in its stride; and, like all mothers, can no more refrain from reaching outsidefher' own family circle to bring joy and assistance to others, than she can keep from periodically the furniture. Bill and four lively growing Naturally, her husband youngsters are her first concern, and she has added delicate seasonings to their food of life by injecting her own love of culture and beauty. She has taught her children f (A. jit'' ng - i . , ' (Continued v on Page 4-- 1. Like other modern mothers in their homes Mrs. William (Merle), Schriener of Springville is chief chef, seamstress, laun- r i : etc. etc. etc. dress, referee, nurse, consultant, hostess, handy-ma- n to in forward the meal the Schriener Looking evening together home are: (left to right) Merlene, 9; Margaret, 12; Merle; her" " i iiUMJiuu, jam, iJdwicutC) it, ctiiu xxut;, u. jruuius vu una (L pte show Mrs. Schriener, representing all modern mothers, in a few' glimpses from her daily round of activities. 2. With all her music, drama, and church activities, Mrs. also found time to be active in federated women's Schriener has clubs, serving as president of Alpha Beta and Ladies Literary clubs . . . and she pursues a hobby, collecting genuine German Hummel art ceramics. Here she cautions little Bruce to "look at but not touch," the exquisite little figurines. X .-- five-year-o- J ld 3. With Woodrow Weight, current president of the Springville Plyhouse, Mrs. Schriener, a past president and current treasurer, look over some costumes. In addition to serving on the board of directors for the past seven years, Mrs. Schriener has directed five major productions and been in the cast of four others. Last summer under the city recreation program, she organized a Children's Theater and produced three children's plays with 45 youngsters participating. i ? - . " - 4. A class leader of the literary department of her ward Relief Society Merle spends many hours preparing her lessons on English literature as well as preparing entertaining readings and dramatic offerings for church, civic, 'and club programs. She is a member of the ward choir, organist for Relief Society, accompanist and stake drama director of MIA. j 4 V - V 6 r . - i 5. In addition to being an accompanist, and president of the Bel Cantos ladies chorus, Mrs. Schriener has answered the call for more piano teachers. Here she is giving help to two of her young students, Sharon Goodsell and Betty (figured dress) Goodsell ' : 3 !. |