Here are three Letters to the Editor written by my Grandmother, Gladys Donaldson Ross. There are likely more, I will share if I stumble on them.

“Rodeo Visitors

“Editor, Standard-Examiner:

“I would like to thank Ken Cross and anyone else who was responsible for giving the handicapped and shut-in people the opportunity to see a nice rodeo at the Stadium July 17. It put a lot of happiness and joy into the hearts of these people who otherwise would not get to see a rodeo.

“I also would like to thank Miss Rodeo Utah for her wonderful kindness in going among these people and visiting with them. She was so very sweet to take time out and shake hands and visit.

“Troop 55, an all-handicapped Girl Scout Troop, would like the public to know that there are some very wonderful people in Ogden who do care and think of the shut-ins. These are the kind of people it takes to make a wonderful city like Ogden.

“Mrs. Gladys Ross

“Box 291A, Rt. 3, Ogden

“Plain City Sewer

“Editor, Standard-Examiner:

“Have you ever woke up in the morning and cried when you looked out of your front window? I have many times this last month when I see Plain City being destroyed like a bunch of ants taking over a piece of ground.

“I live in a beautiful, friendly town. I love the people and my wonderful neighbors. We voted in a mayor and town council to help us make our town something to be proud of, but instead I now find I want to sell our home that we have worked all our lives for and leave all my wonderful friends. I’m sure my neighbors all feel the same.

“Our former mayor and city council really sold Plain City down the drain. First, they put in a sewer that was to cost only $6 a month which is now up to $9. You pay this each month if your home is vacant or not. Then it cost $500 just to go past your home and the sewer still isn’t in proper functioning. How much more will it cost the people to get this sewer fixed right?

“They have permitted low-cost homes to be built so close to the drain ditch that when they get front porches on them they will have no front yards.

“How has our town council planned to accommodate all these homes on this small road with a sewer that isn’t perfect yet and a garbage dump that in time won’t hold all our garbage?

“I’m sorry for our new mayor for the job he has stepped into but won’t someone who knows something please help us before Plain City is destroyed of all its beauty and force the lifelong residents to move away.

“Mrs. Gladys Ross

“Plain City

“‘Dream Come True’

“Editor, Standard-Examiner:

“I think the citizens of Ogden should know about the most wonderful school in Ogden. It is the Weber Training School for the handicapped children.

“It is a dream come true for the parents and their handicapped children. I think everyone should see the school at 12th and Orchard and recognize the devotion of the principal, Mr. Hudson, and his staff.

“These teachers are more than just teachers. Their hearts and souls are with these children. They seem to know all the students and area always ready with love and understanding that handicapped children need so very much.

“I watched the love and devotion of the principal and teachers one day when a student became seriously ill. The teacher gave the student mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and never stopped until the ambulance arrived.

“I feel that the quick thinking, action, love and devotion to the students saved this child’s life.

“I am very proud and thankful for these wonderful people and know my daughter is getting the very best of care and training.

“My only question is how can we put an age limit on the education of a handicapped child. The state legislature passed a law that these students would not have to pay for their schooling when the Ogden and Weber boards took over this school. Now some one has put an age limit of 20 years old and all over that must pay $30 a month. These older children are the ones who have paid for their educatino when we didn’t have a decent school.

“I hope we can find an answer to this unfair situation.

“Gladys Ross

“Ogden