In 1930, I was a student at East High School. I had emigrated in 1927 with my parents from England. At this time, I decided I would like to earn my own living by helping in a home, so asked the school counselor to help me get a position close by. She kindly did this. It was Dec. 1.
I worked for a young couple with a 2-year-old boy. My duties were to clean house, wash dishes, help cook, serve dinner and take the little boy for a walk after school. I earned my room and board and $2.50 a week.These people were very kind to me and showed me the ward house so I could go to Sunday School. One evening, I served dinner to their relatives and noticed one old man wore a little black cap on his head at dinner. When I mentioned this to my brother later, he said, "Didn't you know they are Jewish?" No I didn't, and I have often thought how kind they were to let me sing all the Christmas carols I loved while working around the house.
The lady would smile and never protested. And she gave me a Christmas gift and permitted me to spend Christmas Day with my family.
I hope this adds a happier note to one of our recent local problems.
D. Jacob
Salt Lake City