Building the Archer church. The old church house, that stood just east of our present church, was not adequate to meet the needs of our fast growing ward. Jess was on the committee that decided which type of building was needed. The men met for hours and poured over plans. We rode down to Utah with Russell and LuDean Grover to look at the new churches, that had just been completed. It was easier to make decision looking at a building, than it was to look at plans.
Building the Archer church was a community project. The actual work began May 8,1953. Mr. Willmore was the general contractor and all of the labor was donated. It was a thrill to see the progress week by week. Jess’s Dad was one of the main men on the finance committee.
Jess and Rulon Wilcox were given the assignment to buy calves in the spring and then haul them to Island Park country, for summer pasture and bring them back to the farmers, in the fall. It required a lot of work and cooperation for everyone. Jess worked many hours and always furnished his truck. It was successful the first year. They made a good profit. The next year the calves were high priced in the spring and cheap in the fall and they didn’t make any profit, after all that work. Jess always felt badly about the second year. .
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