The Call

 Missionary Dress Standards

 "Hats should always be worn on the street and in public places other than religious meetings. A conservative selection will add to the dignified appearance of the missionary. Suits, dresses, and blouses should be modest and conservative in style and length, fit and color. Extreme patterns should be avoided. . . . Long hose should always be worn in public and preferably in the living quarters of the missionary. . . . Make-up should not be striking and attract attention, but properly used to add refinement and gentility to the personality. Over-conspicuous make-up is not in harmony with the calling of a missionary. . . . MODESTY AND CONSERVATIVENESS ARE THE MARKS OF A LADY - THEY ARE INDISPENSABLE IN THE MISSIONARY."

 A Little More About Grandma from Missionary Record Sheets

State what training you have had in public speaking or oral expression: Quite a bit (Like to talk)
Vocational Experience: 4 years in grocery clerking while attending school 
 Occupation: have been a student at Brigham Young University
Vocational Aim: School teacher
Musical Training: Play saxophone. Work in directing music
Other Abilities: Speaking, limited typing                                                                                        experience

Goodbye Party for Elaine

"How impossible that God would bless me with such wonderful friends and dreams so true! If I never do another thing in my life, I want to remain ever worthy of those blessings. The party tonight at Joan's was the most memorable. Joan, Mrs Kinsey, Maria, Mrs Young, Mom, Aunt Ella, Dezzie, Elaine, LaVern, Betsy, and Mary. And I'll never forget the 'deal' because we couldn't use the word Mission. To think that I received all the clothes I could possibly need!" (Saturday, June 1, 1957)

Farewell Testimonial in honor of Sister Elaine Hicken

"The day has arrived. Time flies on wings of lightening. . . . Aunt Mary brought me a pair of house slippers and $5. Aunt Mima and Uncle Don were up and brought me some nylons and $10. At this rate I'm apt to be sufficiently prepared. My testimonial! A dream of many years. Planned and replanned many times I am only going to cry for 1 hour so I cried not at all but talked for 45 minutes. Those poor, faithful, tired souls, who endured to the end. Oh well, that saves them a trip back to my welcome home. I received so many wonderful gifts and contributions. I only hope I will be capable of living up to the expectations placed upon me." (Sunday, June 2, 1957)

A Short Personal History

Ada Elaine Hicken Garlick

     Born: February 3, 1934 to Cyril M. and Mazie Watson Hicken. Heber City, Utah. I enjoyed so very many things. Just being here on earth was a great blessing. I came when the folks had known hardships and the blessings that come from sacrificing and pulling together. They had been through depressions, market crashes and war. As children came it was not easy to provide the necessities. But we had them often not knowing how difficult it was for them to meet our needs.

     I was blest to have 6 brothers. After the third one was born I knew God was out of girls so accepted each boy. I was happy to care for each of them.

     Even with a heart condition I had a very pleasing and worthwhile life. I enjoyed running, playing and working on the farm. I also learned to be responsible. I was taught by my mother to love, serve, pray and try to be a Child of God.

     I was taken to church not just sent. I was Baptized in the font in the Seminary building now gone. February 8, 1934. That was my very eighth birthday. I was also confirmed that day. That was not the usual procedure but it made the day special for me. Plus two dates I do not have to remember.

     I attended Central School in Heber. I enjoyed every moment of school from Miss Kindred in Kindergarten to Mr. Giles in 6th grade. In between were many good teachers and they have impressed me with their qualities. Miss Valentine taught me in first grade. Miss Bean taught 1 an 2 grade combined. Mrs Smith was a favorite teacher in the third grade. I attended only part of the year as I had Rheumatic fever. Miss Madsen was a new teacher and we loved her. My brother Jay had a crush on her. She was the fourth grade teacher. It was very important and special to have Uncle Harvey Rawlinson teach the fifth grade. He introduced us to good music. He was a good teacher. Mr. Giles was the principal and also taught 6th grade. How important I was as I could now cross the street and go to Wasatch High School.

     This year was significant in that losing of Mother following childbirth. It was not an easy event nor ever will be forgotten but I've learned we can cope with things which are not pleasant.

     I played the saxophone in the band and loved to sing in the girl's chorus. I could not take Phys ed. class and was disappointed but there were no alternatives to running, playing ball. So I used the extra class for other subjects. I loved English most.

     From a very early age I wanted to do three things. Get a teacher's certificate, go on a mission and be a wife and mother. I filled a mission to the West Central States from 1957-1959 right after graduation from B.Y.U. When I returned home I had a job offer in Salt Lake but didn't feel impressed to take it. I taught grades 4,5, an 6 at Wallsburg. I enrolled in some graduate courses and in March was called to teach at Central School in Pleasant Grove fourth grade. How I loved it. It was a great experience and I still miss the feelings of the class room. I believe that parents should be involved in the education of their children.

     While teaching here I was told about and introduced to an eligible bachelor. He was looking for a companion too. We hit it off when he took all the potatoes at supper and I knew he was as nervous as I. Gaston Junior (Jay) Garlick and I were married in the Salt Lake Temple June 27, 1960..Thirty years from the day of my parents wedding.

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