Grandpa Argyle

Eddie remembers one time when Rachelle was a baby she was babysitting another little baby about Rachelle’s same age.  She and Grandpa Argyle were walking through the South Center mall in Seattle.  People were looking and wondering.  Some were asking Grandpa Argyle, “Are they yours?” and “Are they twins?”  He would say “Yes, they were born three days apart.” That left them wondering.

 

(1974 Rachelle Forschler)

 

 

(1995 Delbert Argyle and Edwinna Forschler)

 

 

 

Sheep and Roosters

When Denece was about 3 her mother never needed to worry about her leaving the yard.  This was because there was a sheep and rooster that would chase her if she left the yard.

Sneaking Down the Scaffolding

Edwin had a scaffolding to the upstairs of the house and when Denece needed a break, they’d put the kids upstairs for a nap.  Edwinna told them a story all about Never Neverland.  She would dress all the kids up in costumes.  Edwinna would wear her mother’s full net slip. 

One time she helped all the kids out the window and down the scaffolding and away they went.  They were in the ditch along the road waiting for a rainbow when the neighbor saw them. The neighbor called Denece and asked if she knew where her kids were.  She was sure they were upstairs.  The neighbor told Denece to check again and she would keep an eye on the kids until she got there to get them.  Boy did they get scolded.

(1962 Edwinna, Delbert, Darlene, and D.Ann Perkins)

 

Quick Stop on the way to the Hospital

Edwin got out of the air force and was trying to farm when Denece was expecting Delbert.  Her father, Delbert Kynaston Argyle was cutting hay and needed help moving the equipment.  Denece was driving and got the truck stuck.  When Grandpa Argyle finally got the truck out, Denece was in labor so they headed towards the hospital in Soda Springs.   Of course, they had to stop at Hooper Springs for soda water, all while the doctor was waiting at the hospital wondering where they were.

A week after Delbert was born, Edwin was offered a job at Boeing, so the family packed up and moved to Seattle.

 

(1954 Delbert Perkins)

Trading for Denece

When Denece was 4 or 5 she was very pretty.  The Indian Chief from the Blackfoot reservation took a liking to her.  He came a few times to try to trade for her. He tried to trade blankets for her, then a horse, then his own son.  Grandma Baty got so worried when she saw him coming that she would hide Denece under a big wash tub until he left.

(1937 Doyle and Denece Argyle)

 

Bath Time for Grandpa

Edwin did not have an indoor tub until he was 5 or 6 when his father (Lamar) built on to the back of the house.  At his house, the girls got to go first so their hair could be rolled in rags for curlers.  He could remember his dad bringing in the wash tub and they would take baths in the kitchen.  Often they would have to wait for the hot water tank that was attached to the kitchen stove to heat up again.

(1935 Evelyn and Edwin Perkins)

A Church Loving Family

From Dora Baty Argyle

One of our other prayers were answered when one Sunday we were attending conference in Soda Springs.  Doyle was called to go on a mission.  We had always hoped he would go but when he didn't before he got married we gave up the idea.  We were so happy over this even though it did mean leaving his wife and little girl, Julie.  He left for Salt Lake City, Utah on 8 May 1954 and he has labored in Norfolk, Virginia and Fayetteville, North Carolina.  He has been out for four months and was made Branch President.  We are very proud of our son and the fine job he is doing on this mission but we are looking towards the day he will be home, May 1956.

(1954 Joyce, Doyle, and Julie Argyle)

 

Alene brings much joy to us and she is now thirteen years of age.  All of my life so far has been made rich by the lives of my husband and family.  I enjoyed all of them.  I was Young Women's President in the M I A and Primary President for three years.  I now teach in Sunday School and Primary and love every minute of it.

(1954 Alene Argyle)

 

My life has also been made full by the work my husband does in the church.  Much joy came into our home when he served two terms in the Stake Mission.  He is now second counselor in the bishopric to Joseph Eliason.  All our married life we have been good companions to each other and our children's joys and sorrows are also ours.

(1954 Delbert Argyle)

Grandma's Bath Time

When Denece was a child, they had a bath every Saturday night.  They used a large wash tub.  It was set up in the middle of the kitchen floor.  The water was heated on top of the wood kitchen stove.  They always started with the youngest and went to the oldest, adding more hot water to keep the water warm.  They sometimes would have to use the homemade lye soap.  It was always nicer when they had store bought soap to use.  When the kids were done with their baths, they would stand beside the kitchen stove to get dry and warm.  Then everyone would be ready for church on Sunday.  Denece remembers when she was 10 or 12 and she got to try some real shampoo.

(1945 Denece Ann Perkins)