Comments on: Rochester, New York Hears from Elders Millward and Driggs, 1925

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:33:31 +0000

I wrote to both of Elder Driggs’s family members to send them Gerald Millward’s unexpected offer, and felt like Santa Claus while I was doing it! Thank you, Bro. M.

(You too, Tod.)

By: Tod Robbins

Tod Robbins — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:12:01 +0000

Comments 5, 6, and 7 prove once again why the web is one of the greatest tools of our time. Cheers to you Ardis!

By: Gerald Millward

Gerald Millward — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:41:37 +0000

Andrew Selden Millward was my father. He served under President B. H. Roberts and was the President of the Rochester District. He often talked of his experiences of singing “Oh My Father” on street corners to attract a crowd. Then he and Elder Driggs would speak to the crowd. I have additional photos of his mission and of Elder Driggs. If any of Elder Drigg’s relatives are interested in what I have please contact me at miltez@cox.net.

By: Jon West

Jon West — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:05:20 +0000

Golden Driggs is my Grandpa. This article really means a lot to me. My Grandpa had such an enthusiasm about life that I know he was preaching about the happiness the gospel gave him in his life. The picture of him looks just like his son, Ken Driggs. I feel that the gifts I have as a seminary teacher come largely from him. He was a gifted teacher who could touch people. I am truly grateful for all he did.

By: Taylor Driggs

Taylor Driggs — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:12:40 +0000

Thanks Ardis for this entertaining and enlightening article. Golden Driggs is my great uncle, and I immediately recognized the picture–his facial features and countenance carried into his old age. I’m not surprised by the characterization of wild gesticulations, he was a very engaging speaker in his senior years too. His hilarious rendition of Cinderella who “slopped her dripper” was a staple of extended family gatherings.

By: Bookslinger

Bookslinger — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:46:41 +0000

In 1925 Heber J. Grant was president of the church, and he, along with most of the Brethren, wore a beard. David O. McKay was the first prophet since Joseph Smith not to have facial hair.

By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:54:03 +0000

I found the style fascinating and the fact that it attracted many listeners. How would that be? I wonder how often they did this.

By: Bruce Crow

Bruce Crow — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:10:50 +0000

I find the description of the missionaries appearance fascinating. And it begs the question what did the “average street corner preachers” look like in 1925?

By: Steve C.

Steve C. — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:17:45 +0000

I like it. In the picture, one of the missionaries has a mustache. The discription in the article states that one wore a colored shirt. How would that be? Facial hair and a colored shirt?