Loren DeLance Squire Family History Chapter 15

Loren D and Amelia Sanders Squire: 1964 at Sandra's Reception

This is the final chapter of my Grandpa Squire's History. I have enjoyed getting to know my Grandpa better. I am so glad that he took the time to record special events in his life. My special memories of my Grandpa include the following: the wooden blocks that he made that I used to build and play dominoes, his gravely voice and sweet smile, his rough whiskers, his flannel shirts. Grandpa died the night before my second son, Derek, was born. He died on the 24th of July in 1991. I will always cherish the positive sweet memories of being with him and grandma in their loving LaVerkin home. Thank you Grandpa for leaving us with words of wisdom that you gathered and lived by throughout your life.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN MY PHILOSIPHY OF LIFE

I will use in this chapter the following definition of Philosophy: "a system for guiding life."

From the time I was a boy of twelve years of age I have been collecting proverbs, sayings, and quotations that have appealed to me, and which have been a guide in my way of life. I do not intend to make this lengthy; but will try and follow this proverb, "Words are like sunbeams, the more they are condensed the deeper they burn." This is one proverb I have always attempted to use in preparation of talks etc. I am a firm believer in this statement: anyone who thinks by the inch and talks by the yard should be removed by the foot.

One of the first on my collections was a proverb carved on trees and board fences by my older brother and read: "Do not be a problem, be an example." Most all proverbs and etc. are self-explanatory so will not attempt to add to the wisdom of the wise of the past.
Benjamin Franklin said, "If you would have many friends, praise men and flatter women." One defines flattery as soft soap and soft soap is ninety percent lye. However I don't ever remember of meeting one man or boy who did not have at least one good trait that he could be praised for. Pick that good trait and praise him for it and you will not be false in your praise. And again I don't ever remember of meeting a girl or woman without there was something lovely, good, or nice about her that she could be complimented on without it being false flattery. For instance, I heard a very beautiful young lady sing a solo, her ability to sing was far from soothing to the nerves, yet she flushed with pleasure when I told her she was a beautiful singer...again, another young lady who was sadly lacking beauty in her features, yet had a very lovely voice was very thrilled, after hearing her sing, to have me tell her she sings beautifully. Occasionally I find the combination and can say, "You are a beautiful singer and you do sing beautifully." 

I do not know of anything you can do in life that will pay better dividends than a word of praise to anyone for a job well done. However, give this word of praise to them while they are alive and can hear you say it, don't wait until they are dead and say it at the Funeral. In fact, these few lines are some of my choice ones: 

DON'T WAIT When I quit this mortal shore, 
And mosey around this earth no more, 
Don't weep, don't sigh, don't grieve, don't sob, 

I may have a better job. 
Don't go and buy a large bouquet, 

For which you'll find it hard to pay. 
Don't hang around me, looking blue; 

I may be better off than you. 

Don't tell folks that I was a saint, Or any old thing that I ain't. 
If you have dope like that to spread, 

Please hand it out before I'm dead. 
If you have roses, bless your soul, 

Just pin one in my button hole 
Today while I'm alive and well, 
Don't wait until I'm dead and gone to !


Here are a few of my favorite ones of Benjamin Franklin's:Fish and visitors stink in three days... 
Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half closed after
Glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and never well- mended 
search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices
Beware of little expenses, a small leak will sink a great ship
The end of passion is the beginning of repentance 
The doors of wisdom are never shut. 
Here are three that I remember Uncle Axel Tullgren quoting: 
Work for a reputation and it will work for you.
Credit is one of the best things you can have; but one of the poorest things you can use. 
When a neighbor remarked one day that I was a very lucky man to have seven sons to take care of me in my later years, he said, "Well I've never seen a kitten bring a mouse to an old cat yet." 
Here are others: 
Following the line of least resistance is apt to make men as well as rivers crooked.Sow a thought; reap an action
For you girls, peaches that everybody handles, nobody wants to buy.
With some people you spend an evening, with others you invest it.
Happiness is like jam, you can't spread even a little without getting some on yourself.
Social tact is making your company feel at home even though you wish they were.
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it falls due.
Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important 
Flirtation is paying attention without intention.
A contract is an agreement which creates an obligation.
Unlike horses, the wildest girls are the easiest to pet
If you want your wife to be an angel, don't treat her like the devil.
Santa Claus is the only man who pays any attention to silk stockings when there is nothing in them.
Watch your temper, the emptier the pot, the quicker it boils.
A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger (proverbs 15: 1) .
Mud slung is ground lost .
So much down usually means so much to keep up.

If you see good in most people, most people will see good in you.

Vacant lots like vacant minds often become the dumping grounds of rubbish.

It has never been so dark and cloudy, that the sun did not shine again. 

When you pray, Lord, I will keep on rowing, you steer the boat.

Work is the yeast that raises the dough. 
A shady business never results in a sunny life.

A lady is a woman who makes it easy for a man to be a gentleman.

Criticism is one of the few things people would rather give than receive.

The best way to break a bad habit is to drop it.

As we live this life, we all leave footprints in the sands of time, whether you leave the imprint of a great soul, or just that of a heel, it's up to you. 

Visiting the Old Manti Home

Nov. 1988: L to R. DuWayne & LoRene Turner, Scott, Jerald, DeLance, Don, Phil, Sandra Howard, Adrien; Front Loren D. and Amelia S. Squire

Loren DeLance Squire Family History Chapter 14

As my grandfather is coming to the close of his written history he shares a brief review of his short-lived call to military service, work and church service.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN EVENTS IN OUR LIVES

I hope sometime to write a history of events in the lives of my family. However, at this time I will just briefly give a few dates and things of interest ...

First, our Military Life:

I and my new bride had just been settled in our home in Bountiful when I got my call for induction into the army of the U.S. to report at the state Capitol in Salt Lake on November 11, 1918. When I got to Bountiful to catch a car into Salt Lake, the bells were ringing, and horns blowing. I stepped into the phone office where the operator was pushing and pulling cords and shouting, "Peace is Declared!" I got a line to the ranch and told Amelia the good news and then went on into Salt Lake and found the city had gone wild. Everything that could make a noise was in use. Cars and trucks filled with people had the streets jammed to a snail's pace. I had difficulty crossing the street, but finally made my way to the Capitol where I was told to go back home and if they wanted me they would send me another call. I finally got a car back to Bountiful with the good news. That was the last I heard of my induction.

DeLance and Phil had joined the National Guard in St. George while going to college there. DeLance resigned to go on his mission. Phil was inducted with the guard into Federal service March 3, 1941 at the age of 18 and spent four years and seven months in World War Two, most of it in Europe. He was honorably discharged in Port Devon. Massachusetts. October 7, 1945 as a Staff Sergeant. He joined the guard again in St. George on March 25. 1947 and was again inducted into Federal service on August 19, 1950 and was sent to Korea where he was during the Korean War, getting his honorable discharge, May 26, 1952 as a First Lieutenant. 

DeLance, after his mission, was inducted October 30, 1943 and assigned to the Army Air Corp. He spent most of his time in Texas and Nebraska. He was alerted to leave for overseas several times, packed and ready only to have his orders canceled at the last minute. He worked in an office most of the time and received his honorable discharge March 11, 1946 as a Sgt. Major or chief clerk of a Squadron.

Don was inducted April 3. 1943 and spent most of his time at the battle fronts of the Pacific. He received his honorable discharge May 18, 1945 at Bushnell Hospital.

DuWayne was inducted with Phil with the St. George guard on Aug. 19, 1950 and sent to the Korean War where he spent most of his time on the front lines. He received his honorable discharge, Dec. 19, 1951 and arrived home Christmas Eve as a Staff Sergeant.
Jerald was inducted shortly after his return from his mission in 1951 and spent most of his time in Camp Cook, California. He had a lot of trouble with his back and spent much of his time in the Hospital. In June of 1952 he received his honorable discharge and returned home. 
Adrien was inducted into the service in 1952 and sent to the army of occupation in Germany where he spent about eighteen months and then returned home after an honorable discharge, as a Cpl. in Aug. 1954. 


Scott was the only son who failed to pass the induction health examination. Because of his hay fever and asthma he was rejected. 

The following marriages have taken place in the family: Phil to Ruth Hafen of St. George on March 23, 1943 in St. George Temple. Don to Dixie DeMill of LaVerkin on November 14, 1953 in St. George Temple. DuWayne to Helen Gubler of LaVerkin on December 10, 1947 in St. George Temple. Jerald to Lorna Hinton of LaVerkin on June 27, 1952 in St. George Temple. Adrien to Louise Wilcox of Virgin on January 31, 1953 in St. George Temple. LoRene to James E. Turner of Washington on October 15, 1960 in St. George Temple. The story of their families must be in another history.
Our activity in the Church: Amelia was put in first counselor in the Y.W.M.I.A. May 30, 1920 and released a year later. From January 18, 1925 as counselor in the Primary for four or so years. Spent some time as a counselor in the Relief Society and several years as its secretary. At the present time is a secretary in the Y.W.M.I.A.
My own church activity started October 30, 1921 at the age of twenty-three when I was sustained as second counselor to Morris Wilson in the LaVerkin Ward Bishopric. Released March 1, 1928 and put in the same day as first counselor to Bishop Ovando Gubler and released Oct. 25, 1931. Put in Ward Clerk Jan. 16, 1927, and released Sept. 10, 1933. Put in as second counselor to Zion Park Stake Sunday School March 31, 1940 and released on Sept. 1, 1940 due to being absent on the Highway Patrol. Was superintendent of LaVerkin Ward Sunday School from March 31, 1940 to Sept. 1, 1940. Was sustained as Bishop of LaVerkin ward on November 22, 1942 and released Dec. 30, 1945 at the suggestion of the officers of the patrol. Sustained as a High Councilman of Zion Park Stake, Jan. 6, 1946 and released November 4, 1956.
Civic Activities: I was elected Justice of the Peace in November 1922 for four years and again in 1926 and 1930. Elected as a member of the LaVerkin Town Board in 1931 and spent several years on the board and as the Town Clerk. Elected director of the LaVerkin Bench Canal Company in 1932 and have served as President, Vice-President or board member most of the time up until 1951 when I was elected Secretary and treasurer, an office I still hold.
For a number of years I had an urge to enter politics with the hope of representing Washington County in the state Legislature. With that in mind on July 8, 1958 after three days over twenty-five years of service I retired from the Utah Highway patrol and filed for the State Legislature the next day. I ran against Wesly Nelson, the County Chairman of the Democratic party in the primary run off and won with a vote of 858 to 425. Now I had to campaign for the general election which was held on November 4, 1958. With Lee Esplin on the opposite ticket I was elected by a vote of 2361 to 1250.

My experience in the legislature of l959 was very much enjoyed. The speaker of the house named me, "The Will Rogers of the House."
Once again this fall of 1960 is a political election year and again I filed for the office of representative from Washington County. With Wallace Iverson of Washington on the other party, I was most happy to again have the people give me a wonderful vote of confidence with 2804 to 1311 for my opponent. I am looking forward to another interesting session in 1961.