Oct 25, 64
Priesthood, Sunday School, and Sacrament as usual. Good mtgs. Gaineys and Ongemachs were all there. HEY! Saw Sister McDowell. She is really in a mess. Came home and ate. Now THE BED!
Oct 26, 64
D DAY! HEY! Didn’t do anything exciting. Wrote letters and goofed off all day. Went out and had a good visit with the Gaineys. I talked with Bro. Gainey and he has made up his mind to live the W. of W. He is a real fine man. Sure love ‘em. Had a fireside this evening. Rode with the Ongemachs to it. They’re also sharp people. The Gaineys, Sue and Sister Gainey were there.
Oct 27, 64
Worked in the office all day. Sister Kerner crashed. Hard to meet with. Had the Gaineys over for dinner. They really enjoyed [it]. Then Mike and Sue went on a hay ride with the M.I.A. and we drove Gainey’s home. Had a real good talk with Bro. Gainey again. He confided in me and told me all the trouble they’ve had. And how he wanted to get things straightened up and live a good life.
Oct 28, 64
Worked in the office. Went out in the afternoon and visited a few people. Came back and worked some more in the office. Gave the Ongemachs the 6th and they’re all ready for Saturday. Then we went over to Gainey’s and had barbequed chicken and gave them the 5th. Sue promised to live the W. of W. and Bro. Gainey is now living it. They have really changed and are the greatest people. As a joke they gave us an Easter Basket chucked full of liquor, cigs, tea, coffee. Man, what a laugh. They’re just great. They’re all ready for Sat. too. I’m sure thankful for these people and the way the Lord has blessed us so much. It really strengthens your testimony and I’m just ever so grateful to be a Mormon and it’s even greater to be a Mormon Elder and missionary serving here now. It’s just great and I sure love it.
Oct 29, 64
Worked in the office. Had a D mtg this morning. Real good. I slept some this afternoon and then worked more in the office. Gave the Gaineys the 6th. Bro Gainey and Sue gave their 1st prayers. The Spirit was real strong and just wonderful. Saw Bro. Ongemach. Everything is just great.
Oct 30, 64
Bad boy. Can’t remember.
Oct 31, 64
Today has been one of the greatest days of my mission. First off the Lord blessed us with 2 families that were baptized, the Gaineys and Ongemachs. This was truly a paid day. Seven wonderful people were baptized. Elder V Chris baptized 3 and I baptized Ken Ongemach, Did Gainey, Beth, and Mike Gainey. This really made us happy and we were really thankful.
Just before the baptismal service Pres. Winder came and told me he was sending me to Puerto Rico. Boy was I ever surprised. I was in shock for hours. It’s really quite an honor. I will be laboring with Elder R. S. Chris again. 3rd time is the charm I guess. I will be leaving next Thurs. Man what a surprise. I’m real grateful for this opportunity tough. It’s great.
We spent the evening with Gaineys and then we went to Ongemachs for a while. Then home, to bed to get some rest. I’m beat.
Nov 1, 64
We went to Tampa Stake Conference this morning. We only stayed for one session and then drove back to Orlando’s fast meeting. Sue Gainey bore her testimony real good. Then we went to Morrison’s and ate and then we attended the reorganized church. It was very dead. Went out and saw Rikards and then home. I got to see all the Tampa folks.
Nov. 2, 1964
No D Day today, change for tomorrow. Typed transfers all day and made arrangements to get things in order to leave. Ate lunch with Gaineys. Worked in the office all day.
Nov 3, 1964
D day. Didn’t do much. Made preparations to leave. Attended M.I.A. and went out to Gaineys this evening. Went with Elder Tilford out to see some people in Oveido. Look good. Sister Wilkens referred them.
Nov 4, 1964
Well it’s getting close and I’m getting scared. Worked in the office. Showed Elder Peterson the job and what to do. Ate with Gaineys and then we went over to Ongemachs for a while. Ran around with out heads cut off. New missionaries and all.
Nov 5, 64
Well this has really been a day and a half. The morning was maddening. Everything went wrong. I missed my first flight so I had to get rerouted. So I went through Tampa.
Called JoAnn and had a nice talk and also Sister Wynns. It was a real thrill to fly over the ocean. It was real beautiful. I arrived in San Juan at 9:30 this time. Elder Chris was shocked to see me. He didn’t know I was coming. I’m real tired so adios.
Nov 6, 64
We went over to Ramey today, 80 miles from here. Saw some members, real good people. The man we went to see is out to lunch. X him. Very tired.
Nov 7, 64
Looked up referrals and just regular work. Gave Bro Tirada the 1st. he is good but his kids look colored. Problems.
Nov 8, 64
Went to church. I spoke there. They have a small branch here and it’s rather good. I sure love it. Ate at the Robinsons and then we came home. Muy tired.
Nov 9, 64
D Day. Cleaned apt all morning, we even slept in until 8:30. In the afternoon we went to the show Robin and the 7 Hoods. It was pretty good. Gave Sis Brillon and Did Arroya the 1st. Sis Brillon looks good but Sis Arroya not so hot.
Nov 10-12
We have just been looking up World’s Fair referrals almost all the time. Have given a couple disc. each night. Went to M.I.A. on Tues. Met a real good family Thurs night. Everything is great.
Nov 13, 64
About the same as usual, looking up referrals and all. Nothing thrilling.
Nov 14, 64
Same.
Nov 15, 64
Church meetings, gave Davie the 2nd. Looks good. Went to Catono and that mtg was a fisal, a catholic that’s way out of it. Went to Fothinghams, Craig had called some people and made 5 app. for us this next week. Wow. (Where.) Went to Greenland on business. His wife is a Rasmussen.
Nov 16, 64
Same old D-Day. Went and saw Good Neighbor Sam. Sorta funny. Gave Llauger the 1st. Not bad.
Nov 17, 64
Looked up referrals. Gave Davie the 3rd and 4th. He’s coming real good. Gave Sis Brillon the 2nd. Seems good. Still have a question about her being colored. She we didn’t think is but the father. Met another good lady, Sis Merraro. Things are looking good. Went by Robinson’s. Elder Chris wants me to say how neat he is. Elder Chris is a real sharp fellow. His head just got as big as a watermelon. Ha! Ha!
Nov 18, 64
Gave Bro and Sis Trigo the 1st. Pretty fair. She is rather good. Looked up some referrals, then gave Davie Rodriguez the 5th. He is good and will be baptized next Mon. Ate ate the Robinson’s. Then we gave Peppie and his father the 1st. Peppi is real good. Things are looking good.
Nov 19, 64
Can’t remember.
Nov 20, 64
Sort of a slow day, haven’t felt so hot. Gave Davie the 6th and talked to his parents. He is all ready for baptism.
Nov 21-25
Well, I have been real sick with the Puerto Rican Monga. Have I ever been sick. On Monday the 23rd Elder Chris baptized Davie Rodriquez. I didn’t even go to the service. So we haven’t accomplished much. In fact nothing all week. Gave Sis Brillon the 4th on Wed. Goal.
Nov 26, 64
Spent the day with the Russells. Had a wonderful dinner. Then a family program in the evening. Was a real nice Thanksgiving.
Nov 27, 64
Worked all day, getting things going again. We are going to baptize Danny Rodriguez and possibly Sis Laura Brillon. Looked up referrals and all.
Nov 28, 64
Gave Danny the 5th and 6th today and reviewed with him. Also we gave his mom the first and met a couple more good people.
Nov 29, 64
Went to Roosevelt Rds this morning. Attended all their mtgs. Met the Wards. Referral from Bro. Mitchell. Look real good. Stopped in Ceiba on the way home and to my surprise the people we were going to see were Larry Garbis and wife. What a shock. Then we returned to San Juan for a fireside and then we gave Sister Brillon the 5th and 6th. She is to be baptized tomorrow. Been a good day and real enjoyable. Spoke in Sac. Mtg. The ride was real beautiful.
Nov 30, 64
Went to El Merro castle and to the beach sight seeing. Real enjoyable. Danny Rodriguez and Sister Laura Brillon were baptized tonight. Real different and wonderful experience baptized in the ocean. I performed the baptisms. Been a great day and the Lord has blessed us. Adios.
Dec 1 to Dec 10
We have been teaching some good people. Sister Rodriguez and Popo R the past while. They’ll be baptized Mon the 14th.
We went to Ramey on the 3rd and taught the Priesthood class that evening. Then returned the 4th. Stayed with the Hills.
On the 6th went to Roosevelt Rds again. Gave Wards the 1st. A family referred by the Mitchells. They look good. Attended their mtgs.
The 7th we saw Fate is the Hunter. Pretty good.
Been teaching and about the same, looking up referrals etc.
The 10th we gave the Wards the 2nd and ate dinner with them and the Mitchells. Pretty good.
Received Xmas goodies from Jeanette on the 8th. All sorts of goodies.
Dec 11, 64 to Dec 18, 64
We have been doing about the same W.F.R. and all. The Wards are looking great. Played them the J.S. Profile of a Prophet on the 13th. Gave Sis Ward some real good for thought. Gave them the 3rd on the 16th and they said they’d live the Word of Wisdom. Sister Ward seems much better. He’s great.
On the 13th E.C. and I spoke in Sacrament Mtg. at San Juan branch. Was supposed to baptize Sis. Rodriguez but she became ill so we will next Monday.
E.C. has and is horrible, her has and is real angry. He thinks he is a Big Neat thing but he’s not! He is reading this, that’s why the slams. He really isn’t that bad. (He’s worse). Ha! Ha!
On Monday, 14th, we saw Woman of Staw and The Victors (it was crummy).
Dec 19, 1964 to 23, 64
Same going ons. Sun. the 20 gave Wards the 4th. Looking good. Mon. we saw The 3rd Secret. Been looking up referrals. On Wed 23 went to Roosevelt Rds to their branch Xmas party. Real good. The Wards were there. About it.
Dec 24, 64
Saw a few people this morning. Ate at Fothinghams and then headed for Rosy to give the Wards the 5th. They’re doing fine. Bro. Ward needs to make up his mind to live W. of W. Ate dinner with them and met their daughter. Then we stopped at Johnson’s and Mitchell’s for a minute and then came home.
Dec 25, 64
Christmas Day, 1964, Puerto Rico. What a Christmas. Real warm. Visited Butlers, then went to Pres. and Sister Greenlands for dinner and then we played Seck. Then E. Chris and I went to the show Kiss Me Stupid. Had a good day.
Dec 26, 64
Visited referrals. Went to Rosy Rds. Gave Wards to 6th. They don’t feel they are ready for Baptisms, so I guess it will be next Monday.
Dec 27, 64
Church, etc. about all.
Dec. 28, 64
Saw Goldfinger, same D-Day garbage. Went to Rosy again. Wards are sorta procrastinating. Still planning for the 4th though. (Great.)
Dec. 29, 64
Spent all day getting car fixed and there is still trouble. Oh well.
Dec. 30, 64
Looked up more World’s Fair referrals. Finished getting car dixed. Group mtg. crashed this evening.
Dec. 31, 64
Battled traffic looking up W.F.R. most of the morning. Ate lunch at Sister James’. Looked up more W.F.R. Called Wards. We went or E.V. took me to see Goodbye Charlie. Real good. Oh, I’m 21. Ha! Ha! What a way to spend New Year’s Eve.
Jan 1, 1965 to the 12th
The weekends of the 3 and 10 we spend at Ramey Br. On the 12th E.C. and I both spoke in Sac. Mtg. we have some potential people to teach there. We are going again this week. We have seen that Wards a couple times. They seem to be coming along better. Just need to decide when. Have picked up some people here in San Juan. We stayed with the Adams at Ramey. He is quite a card. That’s it.
Jan 13, 1965
Spent most of the day looking up World’s Fair Referrals. That’s about it.
Jan 14, 1965
Worked on mailers most all the day. Gave Sigeriary the 1st. Also Hilda Garcia. Things are looking somewhat better.
Jan 15, 1965
Looked up referrals. Gave Bro. Julian the 2nd. Got ready to go to Ramey.
Jan 16, 1965
Went to Ramey this morning. Gave Ana the 2nd. Seems pretty good. We stayed with Adams and they took us to the club to eat. Visited some other people and talked with them.
Jan 17, 65
Drove back to San Juan. Attended meetings here. Ate at the Robinson’s.
Jan 18, 1965
Didn’t do much. Had three mtgs crash. Went to old San Juan. Looked in Stores. About it.
Jan 19, 1965 – Jan 22, 1965
Bad boy.
Jan 22, 1965
Met with Pres. Winder at 7:00 to 11:00. Then we ate lunch with them.
Then we went to Priesthood mtg. Pres Winder and his Dad spoke. Also Bro Adams and Bro Hill. Was a real good mtg.
Then they had the youth testimony mtg. and the was real good also.
Then we went out to Becky 7 and ate. That was good also. Then we went to the dance and that wasn’t so good. I couldn’t dance.
Jan 25, 1965
Cleaned, washed, etc. Went to see Topkapi in the afternoon. Had meeting with some people.
Jan 26, 1965
Gave Sis Cruz the 2nd. Fairly good. Ate lunch with Pres. Winder and the gang at the El Convento (a nunnery turned into a rest.) Was real good. Then went and looked up referral. Then we took P. W. to the airport and saw them off. Gave Butlers the 6th. John is ready for baptism now. Went to M.I.A. and look up more referrals.
Jan 27, 1965
Made arrangements to send mailers and cleaned out pamphlets and all.
Sis. Baker crashed. Gave Tuler the 3rd. He is looking real good.
Gave Frank the 5th. He has really come out of it and is sure doing good now.
Jan 28, 1965
Went to Relief Society.
Jan 29, 1965
Went to Ramey this afternoon. Stayed overnight with the Hills. Ana couldn’t meet with us.
Jan 30, 1965
Worked in San Juan in the afternoon as soon as we got back from Ramey.
Jan 31, 1965
Attended Sunday at Rosy Rds. Talked with the Wards. They are to be baptized this week. Came back and went to San Juan services.
Feb 1, 1965
We put out car in the garage. We to the show Erik the Conqueror. I baptized John Butler this evening. E.C. confirmed him. Then we walked to out app and it crashed. So we went to a show The Young Lovers. It was pretty good. We’ve been reading around some on the crazy buses. Man, what a riot. You never can get a seat and the aisles are jammed.
Feb 2, 1965
Out car is still being repaired so we worked on mailers until in the afternoon. Then we went to give Avon the 2nd, one of Eddie V.’s cousins. She is read good. Then we tramped around on the buses getting lost and all. Fun, fun. Went to M.I.A. About it. I’m beat from walking.
Feb 3, 1965
Good news. Out car still isn’t ready. Worked on mailers. Ortedo crashed. Gave Avon the 3rd. She is looking real good. One of Eddie V.’s cousins. We rode the bus again and walked. Man, what a life.
Feb 4, 1965
Spent the whole morning in court. Didn’t accomplish a thing… at court that is. Went to Rosy in the evening and that was a fizzle. They didn’t get out message we were coming. Oh well. Grin and bear it.
Feb 5, 1965
Can’t remember.
Feb 6, 1965
Went to Ramey and taught Ana. Gave her the 4th and showed her the film. She isn’t really too golden. Visited with Hills and all.
Feb 7, 1965
Drove from Ramey to Rio Piedras early this morning, changed clothes and cleaned up and went on Rosy Rds. Attended their mtgs. Then they had a farewell get together for Johnsons. Talked with Wards. They have sorta cooled off. Gave a friend of Bro. McPhie’s the 1st, Tony Smith, real good. Went up to the tower where Larry Garbis works and that was rather interesting. Drove back to Rio Peidras and I’m beat. Pooped.
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