A Christmas Eve of Yesteryear in Prairie Creek
On Christmas Eve a pioneer family endures a fierce winter storm and a bereaved night. Ivan Beally, Ella, and children Betty Jo and Miles cling to faith as scarcity tests them. A newborn dies, but Santa gifts and a fragile hope for tomorrow bloom amid sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Creek
Yule Tite
Cedar Post
Betty Joe
Miles
Ivan Geally
Tskhen
Ella
Laura Beally
Tran
Iike
Jesus
Mary
Betty
Betty Jo
May Miles
Ivan
Filla
Grandmother
Elias
Fio Star
Hetty
Santa Claus
Milles
Christ
Santa Brought Dears They Tell Mamma
Ivan Il
Yesteryear
Grandma Jensen Pioneer of Jensen and Early Gill Creek Ferry Life
Grandma Jensen born in Steg wiz Denmark in 1844 came to the United States in 1879 and Utah in 1879. She helped run a ferry on Ashley Creek near Jensen for years, sharing tales of the old town, post office, and rival ferry operations. Her recollections cover the ferry, settlements, and local characters from 1880s to early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Hertha
Seth
Bee Rowth
Culver
Artie
Laura
Juley
Jensen Pioneer
Grandma Jensen
Stegwiz
Denmark
United States
Utah
Horton Place
Bill Oakley
Brush Creek
Jensen
Green River City
Fort Bridger
Wyoming
Cowboys
Old Ashley
Orca
Green River
Grandmas Jensen
Burns Beach
Acros
Jensen School
Marcus Jensen
White River
Jena Jensen
Larsen Jensen
Jensen George Billings
Ashley Creek
William J Stewratt
Larse Jensen
Stewart
Larse
Stewan
Billings
May Holfeltz Wins Christmas Story Contest at High School
The English department of the High School held a Christmas Story Contest with about one hundred submissions. May Holfeltz’s story was selected as the winner ahead of other entries by Elna Hunting Mark Hall and Elsie Franz receiving honorable mention for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
High Schoe
May Holfeltz
Elna Hunting Mark Hall
Elsie Franz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ream
Eira
Ile
Eross
Lila
Mike
Gladstone
Gramps
Michael
Hamor Fle
Alg
Jer
Aoytun
Arivet
Thia
Michaets
Turkey
Tlanra
Joley
Tadyt
Taira
Xeo
Sera
Hamilton
Ceck
Efch
Esha
Taera
Mra Adams
Adams
Taura
Bob
Ohert Howard
Ft. Trouldot
Lauras
Aura
Ernest Hamilton
Tenterness
Sle
Lauraft
Cours
Wales
Darlin
Martha Banning Thomas
Pitts
Agee
Mrs Adams
Robert Howard
U. H
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