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Show VI Brunson, How Do You Tell Grants-ville- THE FAMILY OF THOMAS DANIEL AND DELILAH KING OLSON children of Dan and Delilah, William H. King Ethel. George. Bertha nephew of Delilah. Wm.'s mother died at his birth and he was raised by Dan and Delilah. Back row: Emniott. Edmund T., Culbert L. L. to R. front row: Memories of the Olsen family During our Bicentennial year, it will be appropriate to tell our pioneer stories, and remind our youth that life was not always so affluent. One very prominent family was the Dan and Delilah Olson K. family. Thomas Daniel Olson came to Fillmore in 1862. He was bom in Denmark in 1832, studied music and cabinet making. While working as a cabinet maker in Salt Lake City he met Delilah King. She was the daughter of Thomas R. King, the Millard County Representative to the legislature. Since there were no academics in Fillmore Delilah and her brother Thomas had come to Salt Lake with their father and were attending the University of Deseret. Dan and Delilah were married. She taught school for many years, while Dan made cabinets and played his violin for all of the dances. As the children came along, each of them played some instruments and the Olson family form-th- e first orchestra in Millard County. Each of the children became prominent in the civic affairs of the state and the country. The oldest Daughter, Eva, married Alma Greenwood, former school teacher and mayor of Fillmore. Eva died giving birth to their first child, Evan. Bertha married George M. Hanson. He served as American Consul and traveled all over the world, in the diplomatic service of the United States. They adopted Evan and raised Evan Greenwood Hanson as their own as the couple never had any natural children. George Olson was a prominent school teacher who married Mellisa Russell. The two of them taught in Fillmore and were dearly loved by hundreds of students including myself. Edmund T. taught school and later worked for the government. Emmott was prominent in Utah civic affairs, holding many public offices. Culbert became governor of California. Ethel taught school, married a prominent man and traveled all over the globe. William King was the United States Senator from Utah and served for years. i Aunt- - TBobo, - - who . married Uncle . George Hanson was one oflhe most interesting, lovable pocsodslL have, fiyer. known. After Uncle George and Gilbert's wife died of heart attacks. Aunt Bertha served as Gilbert's first lady in Calihave many newspaper clippings about this outfornia. standing hostess of California Society. near baaaaaaa , Yoorself Goodbyi ? never wrote myself a letter, yet often wondered why; I wrote myself a story, and told myself goodbye. I So Utah, is in the Burn Center at the St. Francis Hospital. San Francisco. He is recovering from burns he received in a two truck ac- cident 4 rjuWLawiVii FILLMORE NEWS .aVoy Brunson LaVoy ' wonder if this can really be the last trip in Caprice and me. I the saddle for PROGRESS PRINTING COMPANY seemed the headstall didnt fit, the throat latch or the It bridle bit. The blankets seemed to care entail, the back cinch and the martin gale. Winnemucca, Nev. The accident occured early Saturday when a truck in which LaVoy was a passenger overturned. It was then struck by a second truck and burst into flames. LaVoy, a former resident of Fillmore, is the son of Georgia Day. His brother Grant and wife, Ethel, Kanosh, drove to Salt Lake City, where they met LaVoy s wife, Colleen, and flew to San Francisco to be with him. His sister Darlene Wadsworth, Las Vegas, also flew to San Francisco. I It ul,hh,r picked up the saddle and wondered why seemed too tender, a last good-by- I e. COUNTY FRtXJRKSS of lh,' Mifklv MILLARD Nvim Linv is is (Hill) Sulwcnption rati: Oul-- if County: 20 single copy As I mounted up at the end of the road My thoughts seemed to carry a heavy load. As I took to the trail where it started to wind It seemed 1 was leaving my world behind . Families and loved ones with cheerful ways Saddle pals and friends of yesterdays . ' OCTOBER TAI. DISTRIBUTION Friday, March As I sat by the campfire, first bright and then pale My thoughts seemed to lead me over many a trail. The scenic trail with its frightening fears made me who would maintain it on through the years. KATCMAL KTZZtUtZX X wonder -- 4. 9 District convention at Nephi ledged to host the 1977 Disens Gubs will hold District; trict Convention of Federated Convention at Nephi. Utah, Womens Gubs. At this time, E.M.F.A.G. will be honored to have Annette Day installed as District President. All members are invited. March 18, 1976 at 4 p.m. This is a special, enjoyable, Fine arts program T Am An occasion and an opportunity American" will be held at to become acquainted with Second Ward Chapel. Arlene state and district member- Robison is chairwoman for ship. Meeting will convene at this program. A lot of work Nephi Second Ward Chapel. has gone into making it anothRegistration will begin at er outstanding one. Members 9 a.m. Door prizes will be wont want to miss it and awarded. guests are welcome. Luncheon will be included in the days activities so members desiring to attend should make arrangements before . with Gub Officers. E.M.F.A.G. will be privi- March 27, Federated Wom- . v. I ; 4 WERE JUST Sew Show Fabrics for the home and decorating clothing will be the two topics emphasized at this years annual Sew Show sponsored by Utah State University Extension. All interested persons are invited to attend. There is no charge. Dan and His Violin Purpose of the Sew Show is to update sewing methods by Edmund T. Olson and techniques and to teach When Dan arrived in Fillmore, one sunny day in June, new skills to home sewers. The first thing that the fellow a said was, Guest speakers will be DorDan. give us a tune. othy Hansen. Davis County Beneath his arm there rested, his precious violin. extension home economist, Which filled the Saints with gladness, and Martv Hibbard, interior as they had neer been; And when the gathered young folk heard him designer for Eggett Interiors in Smithficld. strike a chord in G, Mrs. Hansen will speak Then finger along the keyboard strains from across the sea; on Creative Decoration for You should have seen their faces. She will disFun Clothing. They did lots more than grin. cuss original design, color As they heard the music coming from that entrancing violin. combinations, applique, emHis hair was dark and wavy, his face pale with eyes of blue broidery and the use of lace. He had won a charming maiden with that fiddle, Examples of decoration well he knew. for childrens clothing will Now he charmed the populace, their plaudits he did win. be shown to workshop partiAs he played sweet strains of music from that violin. cipants. Ms. Hibbard's topic will They gathered at the State House, and danced Modern Approach to be from night til dawn. Never seemed to tire, as sweet tunes propelled them on. Combining Fabrics for Home and Apparel." In today's And when they frolicked homeward, lifcstvk. more patterns are sweet and peaceful Irotn within. Their voices echoed melodics from that enchanting violin. being used together. Its a challenge for the homemaker to put them all together. On summer Sabath evenings. The Sew Show for Millard On summer Sabbath evenings, County is Marsh 2b. 9:30 Dan's heart was filled with pfaver, ' Each family member quietly seated in a chair. a.m. to 11:30 am.. Delta As twilight gently settled dow n and a crescent moon shone in LDS Stake Center. Delta. His quiet touch unsnapped the box on that sacred violin. As though a guiding spirit had cast its magic wand. SOCIAL SECURITY The strains were set a floating seThe supplemental with the family's evening income program curity Movoumecn, Ave Maria. Beautiful Blue Danube. provides monthly payments The Old Pine Tree. for people with little or no Strains the night elves call for as they w hisper on the wind, Vibrated with a softened touch from the dear old violin. income and resources. To qualify for the payments, a person must be disabled, -- In the summer when the garden and the field blind, or age 65 or older. were green and gold. The payments can be especHe would do what he called "farming" ially important to young peoas was wont in days of old. ple who are severely retardThen twas hook up Ned and Bally, to a wagon and a rack; ed or have other handicaps Go a jolting down the roadway that keep them front becoming as the buckskin whip he'd crack. self supporting. First 'twas mow a little clover, then he shovel out a ditch, People disabled since childThen decided it was better the shovel plow to hitch hood may be eligible for supto old Ned, his boon companion, income plemental security and go plowing thru the corn; when they reach Then switch off to loading fodder for the cattle in the barn. payments age 18 regardless of their families income. The eliDan would do a lot of thinking in this dreary country life; of children under gibility Do the things his prophet told him, except take another wife. 18 can be affected by their Sometimes he paid his tithing when the Bishop gave the rap; parents income and resources, Went to meeting of a Sunday to enjoy a little nap. but disabled people who reHe would sometimes tell the children, main unmarried are conwhen his heart with joy was full, sidered independent of their the immortal Ole Bull. About a man w ho fiddled 18. or at 21 if they families at I his like a mannakin, "When listened to music, felling in arc school. thought, "Well this is Heaven! Under Ole's violin." For more information, contact the social security rep In the old historic State House, TRYING TO Vf '- - 1 song-Kathlee- ' 1 T zxz X Fine Arts news The campfire now in embers The snow fall was deep The man of the mountains never awoke from his sleep. Gene Ashby TRANSPORTATION NEWS March 31st is the last day FOR RENT that Utah motirists will be 1 bedroom for allowed to use studded snow-tire- s rent. Available apartment 1. $80 April this spring. Motorists per month. may of course, continue to indef. use snowtires without metal studs. 743-654- k i, Pv V-- i i- ' Jt ' f."ir 4 V ,' K- ' $. V . ' make Ends ? V - II r si - i"s V ALL! , ,s4.rfv' . - . . . THATS is IT, y i- ' - BOYD DAY Central Office Working Foreman and DELVIN GREGERSON Central Office Installer-Repairma- n The constant increase in the use of and the demand for telephone service has placed a heavy financial burden on Continental Telephone. More than $11 Million has been invested in the past 5 years in maintenance and new equipfor more switchment. Another $1.4 Million will be irtyested this yeat boards, private line service and toll circuits. In oadition, where economically feasible, we are removing telephone poles and stalling buried cables and micro-wav- e systems to help reduce maintenance cost and improve the environment. -- ... ... our total operating expenses Remember, inflation has affected everything service rates have not changed since are up over 88 . . . but our telephone back in 1970 . . . this, in spite of the fact that we1 have greatly expanded facilities and increased services . . . and our customers are using the telephone much more frequently. of the way we serve and we want to continue to provide the best possible service. In the past several years, other utilities have received increases in rates more than double that which we are asking for at this time. The rate increase is absolutely essential at this time. Otherwise, the company would not ask for it. CONTINENTAL is proud you need more information happy to give you the facts. If call the district service manager. Hell be . Continental Telephone AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY off the West MEMBER OF CONTINENTAL EMPLOYER .nd tb National Newspaper Association. The clouds rolling by intercepting the moon, assured the snow would be falling soon. (The Olson family bequeathed Dans violin to the Daughters of the Pioneers to be placed in the State House Museum). ' 7 Press Association .Member in pood rtandianK in the Utah As I unsaddled my horses and put on the bells The shadows chanted spookie stories they like to tell. As Goldie and Tennis went out of sight up at the eagle rock to spend the night. They enjoyed feeding in the eagle rock grass And see the deer come over the pass. didnt seem the same; The clear inspiring tones rang out that brought forth loud acclaim. A rich bequest he left us when he passed this world of sin, That partner in the muse of life, that long loved violin. 1973-179- 1976 19, mountains crest The stream seemed to hurry down to its rest The cutbacks seemed to remind me of all the hardships they entailed But the bridle path seemed happy to know 1 didnt fail As I left the trail to go up to my den, the breeze seemed to whisper, Were glad youre back again. It 1. IS 2000 As the sun broke over the Dan played just one dance more; He felt lifes powers waning, his trials would soon be oer. But the spirit rested on him as the glamor reached his ears, And he played with might ferver, while smiling through his tears. Every heart was beating high with joy; copy 'hycor. JANE WILSON Publisher Emeritus WILLIAM V. WILSON Publisher Editor MADELE1NF S. WILSON 'TOTAL PAID CIRCULATION Heap many days of sorrow and song Yet it didnt really seem very long. We gather many memories along lifes trail Cause where v;e are going we dont get any mail. 18011 743-,-LI.V miokIv SYSTEM y |