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Show the; SAN JUAN RECORD Thursday-Februar- 4, 1982 y -- Page2' Dear Febree as my friend calls it, is here again. Standing almost at the end of winter and not too far from spring, it is a on a birthday cake baked especially for him by friends Freida Alvin Reiner photo Reck and Irene Tarr. Grandpa Misner celebrates 91st r Misner is 91 Loyd Grandpa A years young. longtime resident of San Juan, he was recently honored at an open house at the Dairy Cafe in Bluff. Friends came from 2:30 to 9 p.m. bringing gifts, cards and good wishes for many more birthdays. Hostesses were Faye Belle and Buena Gaines. In the 25 years he has lived in Bluff, Grandpa Misner has grown to love the town people. They are my family, he says, perhaps thinking back to the death of his mother in 1894. Evie Sallee, wife of David Misner, died giving birth to her sixth child and as a young boy, Loyd worked at anything he could to help take care of the family. His school years were few. I learned the hard way, by ex- perience. At age 16 he left Colby (Kansas), the town of his growing years, to follow the harvest crews. In this way he saw most of the United States. ms travels ceased when he met young and lovely Grace mil in Clayton, New Mexico. The pair wed and twin girls were born, one to die shortly after birth, the other living less than a year. Little Opal died during the flu epidemic of 1918. The loss stands out in Grandpa's memory, as does another incident involving a child. The Misners moved to Colby where Loyd worked as a railroad engi- neer. One morning, about daybreak, he looked down the tracks and saw a small child sitting in the middle of them. There was no way he could stop the engine fast enough. He quickly climbed out of the cab and on to the cow catcher, where he caught the child up. He jumped off the train, set the child on the ground, got back into the en- gine and stopped it. He picked the child up and took her to her parents, who were quite shocked. They had not missed her from her bed. Grace and Loyd divorced in 1921. In 1925, Loyd married Stella Johnson and the couple moved to Carmen, Oklahoma. Oklahoma was a dust bowl and jobs were hard to find. The depression was well on its way. Loyd worked as a mechanic and Stella helped her cousin in a cafe. But times were and they moved to difficult, Arizona. In 1933 the couple came to San Juan to visit a daughter and family. They liked what they saw and later moved to Monticello. Near the home they purchased east of Monticello, Loyd planted fruit trees and berry vines and raised beautiful gardens. All who came took away sacks of produce with them. Many Monticelloans remember Grandpa Misners Situated on Main Street, it was a gathering place. People liked to come and talk and ask for advice on how to fix it themselves. Grandpa repaired shoes and anything that was brought to him. There wasn't anything he would not try to mend. Fix-it-Sh- op. Stella died in 1957 and Loyd sold his home and moved into a trailer house. A happier move was his move to Bluff where he went to care for property belonging to his niece and her husband, Don and Ida Hardey. Ever the gardner, he could be seen any time of day watering, weeding, pulling, picking and giving to those who came along. After dry-lan- d farming east of Monticello, he was delighted to have all the water he needed for irrigating. Grandpa Misner has about 65 children, children and 15 14 grand- great grand- -' great-gre- at grandchildren, and may likely be around to welcome more. Longevity and good health seem to be a family trait. This has a youngster sister in Colby who still lives by 92-year-- old herself. harbinger of good days. I love this month, shorn of two of her days and grudgingly giving only one of them every four years. Julius Caesar stole one of her days and plastered it on the end of July which was named after him. The Emperor Augustus stole the other day and tacked it on the end of August which was named after him. Thoughtless men, but that is what happens when you let yourself become an emperor. February claims the primrose for its flower and the amethyst for its gem. Jimmy Durrante, known as deGreat Schnozzola The lighted audiences of radio, TV, night clubs and the theatre. Nobody disliked him. He was an excellent entertainer and a good friend, bornthe first of February, 1893, died January 24, 1980. February second is Groundhog . Day and everyone hopes it will snow or rain or at least be Also on this day, the cloudy. Roman Catholics celebrate Candlemas Day, in which they prepare and bless all the candles they will use throughout the coming year. On February 2, 1848, the treaty of Guadalupe, Hidalgo, was signed by Mexico, giving New Mexico and California to the United States. Nice of them. Wouldn't we feel undressed without those two lovely states. February loves music and gave birthdays to a host of composers, musicians and singers. They are: Victor 1859; Fritz Herbert, Josha Kreisler, 1875; Heifetz, 1901; Felix Mendelssohn, 1809; Fredrick Chopin, 1810. George Frederick Handel, not so much of President Harrison born in 1773. He was a captain in the Indian wars and came to be governor of the Territory of Indiana, His nickname was Tippecanoe because of his association with the Indian affairs. He campaigned with Tyler and their cute slogan was, Tippee canoe and Tyler too. They won the election and William Henry were several ladies representing territories still not members of the Union. They were standing in the rain, around. There while those under the umbrella cried to them, begging them to come in out of the rain. I was very impressed, although I didnt 30 days later. At 69 he was the oldest man to come to the presidency at that time and he served the shortest term. Homerun king. Babe Ruth, was born in February, 1895. That nice for old batter was a heart-thrand old. both young many, Charles Dickens came in Feb know exactly why, being only eight. It seemed so tragic to me for those poor ladies to get all wet when protection was there for them. ob TOIE Monday thru Thursdays show time 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday show time 7 - 9 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 Tonight and Friday SM0KEY AND THE BANDIT II Burt Reynolds and Sally Fields 1685, with another musician and fought a duel. His life was saved only because the sword point of his opponent struck a button on his coat instead of his heart. How can such fierce fires burn in the heart of one who can write such glorious music as The Messiah? During the performance of that fine and Massachusetts in 1788 came to the Union in February. I have not looked it up, but I think Arizona was among the last to come. I remember seeing a cartoon of all the states represented by women clustered under an umbrella with rain pouring all Harrison became president of the United States, but alas, not to serve. He caught cold on the day of his inauguration and died just And who had a violent temper and on one occasion got into an argument ruary, 1812, and his stories are still loved the world over. Oregon in 1859, Arizona in 1912 but Feb. 6-8an- Sat d9 Two Movies King George n, of stood during the last half of the program and the entire audience followed his example. -- Mon and Tues Separate Admission oratorio, England, A 9 p.m. Presidents Lincoln, Harrison and Washington claim February for their birth month. Much is Comic-Nightma- re known of Washington and Lincoln WWWWWWWWWft The San Juan County Development Board is sponsoring a contest for a San Juan County motto. Fifty dollars will be awarded the winning entry, which will be utilized in future advertising and promotional efforts for the county. Emphasis should be placed on simplicity. An example is Colorado's motto Colorado Above AIL The motto must represent the essence of San Juan County and can be submitted to Peggy Humphreys at P.O. Box 490, Monticello, $4535. Friday, February 5, is the con- test deadline. wwvwwwvwwvww O Starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Feb. 10 16 -- Wed through Tues Walt Disneys . . S; ? TECHNICOLOR : Re released by BUENA VISTA DISTRIBUTION CO ,INC MCMXUX Welt Disney Productions SPECIAL- - Monday Family Night $8 The Movies See it atMonticeCo 0 -- |