Tag Archives: Roger Chidester

“I Remember When” – Memories of Arnon A. Chidester by his daughter-in-law, Rocena Platt Chidester

MEMORIES OF ARNON A. CHIDESTER (GRANDPA) Written for his  102nd Birthday By Rocena Platt Chidester, daughter-in-law November 6, 1993 I remember when:  I remember the very first time I met Reeve’s mom and dad.  Reeve called and said that he was bringing “Rosa” home for them to meet.  All his mother could think of was the “Big fat Rosa” on the “I love Luigi” radio program, “well” they treated me great.  I also met Lois that day, as she was […]

Anna Johanna (Hannah) Nielsen: Grandma Brown and the Chicken Coop

Grandma Brown told us many stories when we were kids.  One story that I remember her telling us was about the chicken coop.  One night Grandpa Brown was out of town on business and Grandma was home alone with the kids.  As she was working around the house, it was getting late and she heard a noise outside.  She opened the door and could hear a noise in the chicken coop.  She lit the coal oil lantern and went outside.  […]