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)