The Saga of D.W.C.
Lura D. Osgood, Past President
'Twas back in the year 1942,
Some ladies were wondering what to do -
The world was at war and they felt so helpless;
They had to be brave and wise and selfless.
Loving to sing, it occurred to them all,
They decided to concentrate on morale:
They'd raise it and money for good local causes
And have monthly luncheons in each other's houses!
With ideas now cooking on the front burner,
They hired Nancy Pauline Turner
To direct them as one of her several groups -
She moved right in and marshalled these troops.
They worked very hard and the membership grew,
Two concerts each year received rousing review.
But tragedy struck and an airplane crash
Took the life of Nancy Pauline in a flash.
So now what? Their plan had been working so well.
Then to the rescue came Nico D. Snel,
A musician of note in his native Holland.
Brought here by the Mormons, he answered the call and
That started a glorious nineteen years' session
Which ended when "Papa" left on his church mission.
Right about then things got a bit murky -
One conductor we tried was a genuine "turkey"!
Bob Parke stayed for five good years, 'ere he left
To play piano in a gay bar in S.F.
But Kerry Leyden appeared on the scene
And for 15 years all remained serene.
Next, Sharon Van Nest, then Angel Michaels directed -
For their own reasons, each one defected.
However, again we discovered a "doozey"
When Fate presented us with Suzie!
And so we come to the present day -
Yet another war wages far away.
After 62 years, Chorale spins on its axis
In spite of wars and deaths and taxes.
We still sing our hearts out on Monday night,
So we must be doing something right!
While a few join our group just for recreation,
Most realize it takes dedication;
Each does her job with love, you see -
Thus endeth the Saga of D.W.C.