Comments on: Sunday School at Scipio

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:30:36 +0000

It reminded me of something as well, Alison, but it took awhile to remember what nook and cranny of children’s literature contained a story about Sunday School tickets. (David and Goliath and all.)

I wonder if it was common for the Sunday School to own property.

By: Clark

Clark — Wed, 12 May 2010 16:41:53 +0000

Actually, the Scoutmaster I replaced in my ward about 3 years ago had a bead system going on where the scouts could earn beads (uh, tickets?)for attendance, wearing uniforms, bringing their handbook, etc. These beads could them be used to purchase little camping knick-knacks like mini-flashlights, wool gloves, etc. Similar? I think so, especially since the gear was purchased out of the ward budget…

By: Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:02:36 +0000

I remember reading Thomas Memmott’s diary many years ago. I remember it because he said that my ancestor was “the most dishonest man” he had ever known. I found out later they had some problems over their water turns. I believe that Memmott was one of the educated men in town; taught school and wrote letters for others that needed his help. The diary was published by the family.

By: Maurine

Maurine — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:44:30 +0000

Researcher wrote, “I wonder if it was common for the Sunday School to own property.”

My great-grandfather had a store in Centerville, Utah which sold caskets, and he owned the hearse. He and the Centerville Ward Relief Society owned the cemetery until they deeded it to the town of Centerville. Maybe this was not all that uncommon.

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:37:58 +0000

This is genius. What a way to get books to people. Really impressive.

By: Cliff

Cliff — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:36:47 +0000

Interesting to read this as my mother was born and raised in Scipio, her family was sent there to help colonize it way back when. Thank you for sharing this tidbit of history. I wish I could ask her if she knew of this but she is in a far better place now.

By: Researcher

Researcher — Mon, 10 May 2010 19:14:59 +0000

It reminded me of something as well, Alison, but it took awhile to remember what nook and cranny of children’s literature contained a story about Sunday School tickets. (David and Goliath and all.)

I wonder if it was common for the Sunday School to own property.

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:28:46 +0000

Researcher – I knew it reminded me of something, but couldn’t think what until I read your comment!

By: Hunter

Hunter — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:13:15 +0000

Just to be clear, when you say that there just isn’t anything in your experience that connects to this bit of history, I assume you are talking about Memmott’s description of the kids in Sunday School as “scholars”?

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:13:48 +0000

But, wouldn’t the twelve disciples have been more interesting if two of them actually had been David and Goliath?