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LeRoy and Sharon Gardner talk about his appointment as the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Loma, Colorado in 1979 and about the members of the congregation. They address the tug-of-war between the Western Slope Presbytery and local churchgoers over the church property. They recount the locals’ eventual victory and the church’s name change to the Loma Community Church in 1979. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History...
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Kermit Brubaker talks about coming to Loma, Colorado and assuming the role of pastor at the United Presbyterian Church in 1961. He discusses life in the church and his role in helping church members remodel the church. He speaks about his long-running radio programs, “Hymn Time with the Country Parson” and “Melody in the Night.” He describes the young people of the church, their practical jokes, and his good relationship with them. The interview...
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James and Ida Jaenicke talk about moving to Loma, Colorado in 1937 as part of the US Farm Security Administration’s resettlement program for Dust Bowl refugees. They speak about aspects of farm life in Loma, such as relying on ditch water for drinking water. They remember running a dairy farm with 30 cows and 125 chickens. They recall people and stores in Fruita, where they shopped. James talks about his life in the congregation of the United Presbyterian...
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Leola Wiswell talks about moving with her husband to Loma, Colorado in 1941, about joining the Jolly 16 Club, and about the people and community of Loma. She reminisces about life in the United Presbyterian Church in Loma. She recalls serving as the PTA board president, the origin of Mesa County School District 51’s hot lunch program at the Loma School, and her career in food services. She remembers the Loma Community Hall and programs held there....
