Childhood & Teens in small city modern conveniences 

no elaborate or exp. furninshings 2 bathrooms

Bp - 9-19 - Many ward parties in my home - Mother was ward's biggest entertainer

No car til I was 16 - shared with 2 bros.

Waled 6 bl to sch 7 Hi school &church

Most of my girlfriends didn't drive

Piano at 9 Art lessons at 10 prizes at fair at 11

Sports with bros. like softball, ice skating, basketball, swimming (lake near our home) high jump, skating rinks, made up dances with friends in backyard - music

stunts on trapeze for family circuses

brother who were talented at giving comic readings at clowning etc.

cousins ranch near Cardston & chances to ride horses

Small group 500 Mormon in city of many churches

often only Mormon in my class at school

Travelled with mother to Chicago 6 mos (at 10) SL for Conf.