Life in Whiteriver

In 1922, the family moved to Whiteriver because her father got a job with the civil service. They lived here among the Indians for about two years. Mother was very impressed with the running water in the house, a sink in the kitchen, and a tub in the bathroom. No toilet in the bathroom since this was outside. They had a Model T Ford while they were here and they used this to go to Snowflake and Lakeside. There were no sides on the car, so they had to wrap up well when it was cold.

There was no LDS church in Whiteriver so the children were sometimes allowed to attend Sunday School at the Lutheran church in town. Bible stories and pictures were enjoyed and so were the Indian festivities and dances. The total family really enjoyed the beautiful countryside and they had picnics in many pretty places. However, they did not like the tarantulas that were around here and they had to keep a sharp lookout for them when they played outside the house.