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Show f or,? u X It ( f .' V V V ? AAtAlWA-- 5 4 r-- pb9 y l'TA?7?)ZTr VOL. VI. - P '-y No. First Bishop r Peter Madsen (From Oct. 18, 1877 to Feb. 18, 1802) I V John Johnson (From February 1802 to Sept. 20, 1015) Wm. W. Taylor To Offer Dedicatory a? ; Spencer Madsen t From Feb. 20, 1028 to Jan. 20, 1033) -- i A','','ry for the u RrF. D., Lake View Ward Chapel fctlJSt'KIPTlON: $1 .50 per yea FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1033 ji Letter LAKE VIEWS NEW $20,000 CIIAPEL Prayer ,7 A AUGUST J. JOHNSON At the completion of our building project, which has been foremost in our minds for the past two years, we desire to express . ? ,Av In advance, FRESENT BISHOP of Appreciation Y our sincere appreciation for the fine wholehearted support wq have received from those interest- V- J ed. I The people of the ward, as a whole, have sacrificed much In means as well as time for which we are very grateful. Too much praise cannot be given to the dif- V - jjr X President Heber J. Grant sun-drie- n, The first work to be doneon this new modern ward home for thej Lake View in when ward lS3o people began Februar, committees began planning ancj working out details with the L. D. S. Church architects, Cannon, Fetzer, and Price. Not until Nov. 27, 1936 did the Church approve of these plans. The contract was then let to Snyder and Johnson (Feb. 18, 1937) and actual work began March 12, 123'?. The completion of this $20,000 structure has been accomplished under the direction of the following committees : COMMITTEES RESPONSIBLE (The First named is chairman) Building Committee: Scott A. Taylor, Ernel Williamson, August J. Johnson; Finance: D. J. Reese, W. W. Taylor, Alfred II. Johnson, L. L. Bunnell; Amusement Finance: Spencer Madsen, Clarance Loyd, Olive Loyd, June S. Scott, Anna Zobell, Kate Zobell; together with the executive officers of the auxiliary organizations, whose presidencies are: Relief Society: Tenie Clinger, Fancis Johnson, Enad Bunnell; Y. M. M.I. A.: Ernel Williamson, Wiiford Oveson, Elvin Bunnell ; Y. L. M. I. A. Lilly Sumsion, Clara Taylor, Edna Scott; ferent committees and auxiliary organizations for their untiring and energetic efforts. We are grateful for the support and interest shown us by many of our former ward members. We are indeed fortunate in .A. having local men awarded the contract, and they have worked Johnson accepted bis Bishop to our interest in every way posresponsibilities as bishop of Lake sible.' View Dec. 29, 1935, ana, being We also thank our architect. blessed with a goodly portion of Bishop John Fetzer of Salt Lake the gallant spirit of his father, City, for is f ine cooperation and knew not the words Go. On, personal interest shown us. but only the words Come On, The Presiding Bishop's office and under his leadership the new hag been very kind and eager to ward chapel has been erected. cooperate with us in every way Lake View members are now We also appreciate the possible. to tuts beautiful wonderful financial support we privilegedwhereenjoy can building they worship have received from the Church. Gcd in peace and comfort, under To all concerned we are very the untiring leadership of Bishop gratful. Johnson. Respectfully, ' Lake View Ward Bishopric, August J. Johnson, Lamar Scott, ! Irwin Bnnnell i i was part of Provo Third ward, but with the river to cross, travel slow, and bridges unknown, they were forced to organize for themselves for much of their social and religious life. On July 17, 1877 a Sunday School was organized with Peter Madsen as the first superintendent. Before fall a ward was organized and be became the first bisnop. The newly ergnntveri Lake View ward, with Maus Jorgenson and Franklin Scott as councillors to Bishop Madsen, met regularly at the Madsen home, but with the Black llawk war coming about that time a fort was erect: Ward History Reviewed ed around hisViome, so all the Early In the spring of 1858, a people could beN protected, and small group of sturdy pioneers, the Madsen home became Fort disatisfled with their location, Madsen. and like Daniel Boone, feeling too crowded In the growing settle- Expansion and Progress Soon ambitions grew, and a ment of Irovo, loaded all their earthly possessions Into their ward meeting house was projected, and a small tract of land was and with wagons, crossed the Provo river and secured from the late Mads Peter founded a new settlement on the Madsen, and w'ork commenced. then open pasture lands above the Some hauled rock from the neard lake shore, building their homes by canyon, others made brick, and before long the house near the mouth of the river. Fish being plentiful In Utah was ready. Home made school lake, and other foods being scarce desks helped to make of the in Utah, the new settlement be- church a community center for came the gathering for education as well as worship. place Furnishings were meager, split people from nearly every part of the territory, who came to load logs serving as seats for the their wagons with fish and haul smaller children, jnd native red the supply to the larger centers pine Tor floors, but even so the for where suffering gathered from hunger happy families amusements and enjoyed themcould be eliminated. as Homes of logs, sod, and adobe selves quite as thoroughly began to appear In tne new settle- they did for church or school, for ment which took on the name of the strains of the old violin, the Lake View. On June 2, 1858 dulcimer and the organ made many gathered at one of these tingling toes trip lightly at comnew homes to greet a newcomer, munity dances. Drama too held it was the birthday of our res- sway wdth home talent being citizen and neighbor, developed on a large scale. pected But demands on the meeting Peter Madsen. house grew. That early temple Ground Higher Sought of and of learning 24x40, When the wet year of 1881 hadworship to give way to new structures, and 6 2 came the new settlers and a new school house was built, found their homes surbeing and then an amusement hall wag rounded by the rising lake water, erected, by Peter and James Mad-Beand the settlement was moved to and the late S. E. Bunnell higher ground, bringing Lane and Mads Johnson, the work beView to its present location. For in 1897. several years the new settlement ing completed New Bishopric Appointed Changes also came in officers, for in 1892 Bishop Madsen was released and John Johnson was chosen as the new bishop at the ward conference. James H. Clinger and George M. Smoot were selected as Bishop Johnsons councillors. They all served until Dec. 24, 1899, presiding over what is now Vineyard as well as Lake View. In May, 1902 another ward meeting house was urged upon the ward conference, and the corner stone was laid forthwith, May 25, the building being completed Oct. 25, 1903. Dedicatory services were held the next spring. May 8, 1904, with Elders Reed Smoot and Francis M. Lyman being present from the of the Twelve. The Quorum building cost 111 for each man, Ernel Williamson woman and child in the ward. This structure hag served its (From Jan. 29, 1933 to Dec. 29, 1933 purpose well until the present r r-- 7 ake Viev Chapel Set For Aug. 14 , (From Sept. 26, 1915 to Feb. 20, 1028) -- Memorial Number n f - PRO VO, UTAH, Dedicatory services for the new chapel at Lake View ward in Sharon stake have been set for August 14, with President Heber J. Grant as special speaker and to offer the dedicatory prayer. Completion of this fine modem church edifice has been accomplished under the untirof Bishop ing leadership August J. Johnson and his councillors. , The occasion of its dedication will be a red letter day for the members of the Lake View ward who have worked unceasingly and given toward this long looked for day when the new structure could be turned over to the ward free of debt and a worthy place in which to worship. All are welcome to attend, the entire Sharon stake being invited, as well as many civic and other church officials to be present. A complete program of the days proceedings is being printed. This issue of the Voice of Sharon is a memorial number, prepared by various members of the committee with special assistance being given by P, W. Madsen who has given much time and energy to the effort. . QrbhiCidtuhal Qsmminificl. tyj a 1 LAKEVIEW vf ,'X 'r, kj&ft 'kpto tm&t : ) rU? Ward History Reviewed! ( yi - - eirvices OF '"'1 ? TLlmuwt Ne " ' I V- "'-- ' Sunday School: Dean Johnson, Rudolph Reese, Robert Madsen; Primary: Maybell Wiiiiamson, Oiive Loyd, Althea Johnson. INTERIOR FURNISHINGS Inside the new ehapel expense has not been spared to make it fully modern in every respect. The benches and rostrum are of stained hard oak, the floor under the benches is covered with battleship linoleum, the aisles are carpeted, the ciass rooms are also i covered with linoleum, and the Relief Society room is fully carpeted, and has lovely Venetian blinds. PRIMARY ANNIVERSARY All class rooms are so arranged that Celebration Postponed until Sept. 5, to be staged in conoverflow meetings may use them and the nection with Fall Festival on people are given full view of the pulpit. The Labor Day. electric lighting system is controlled to all In view of extreme hot weather parts of the building from the pulpit, as also and so many other celebration it was thought it would be more is a signal system to all class rooms. successful to hold at the later The kitchen is every womans pride, date. equipped with two electric Ganges, all the SCHOOLS' OPEN SEPT. 5 necessary dishes, and has a serving window Schools in the Alpine School is direct to the amusement hall. The stage District will start Sept. 5, accordprovided with an outside entrance, and ing to S. H. Blake, board member. equipped with the most modern lighting In order to participate in the state it is necessary to start system. The building is steam heated, has school funds this early so as to get the modern rest rooms in it, and in every way required number of days. structure. is a modern and 1 NOTICES ! A , 4 LaMar Scott First Councillor up-to-d- 1 DANCE AT ROSA LAWN S' ! SHARON 'TO r- A R.S. PICNIC County enjoyed the dance last week at Rosalwn. Steinechekt's orchestra is proving to be a big Next Dance will drawing card. be Saturday Night. " r AT S large and enthusiastic crowd of people from all parts of Utah RIVERSIDE SHARON WARD NOTICE Sunday Evening Services at August 9 Is the date. Transportation will be furnished from Sharon Ward will be under the every ward. Every lady fn Sharon direction of the M. I. A. officers. u Is invited. It will be the day of They announce that Professor W. M. Poulson of the B. Y. U. will Don't miss it. days. Thus announces Mrs. Gillispie, be the principal speaker. The M. stake president of Sharon Relief I. A. theme will be given by MarA violin selection Societies, who says lunch starts vin Stratton. promptly at 12 noon, and the by Mrs. Ruth Mecham and a Trio program at 2 p. m. on the beauti- by Maxine Gordon and company. ful lawns at Riverside Park. WARD HOME BUILT 1902. ,Each ward will participate in The Girls' canyon home is open LAKE the program, and General Board for all Sharon Ward girls from t. August 11 to 17. For informAt a ward conference held May 18, 1902 the people of Lake mei ibers are expected to be A11 Sharon stake members ation see Miss Naomi Park or View decided they must have a new ward home. The corner stone are invited to be there. Miss Maybelle Cook. of the building was laid May 25, one week later. With characteristic energy the ward busied themselves and had the structure completed for the October conference, 1903. The dedicatory services were held 14 the following spring. May 8, 1904, with Apostles Reed Smoot and Francis M. Lyman officiating, the latter offering the dedication The following program will be carried out during the prayer. The building cost $11 for each man, woman and child in the ward at that time. dedication rites set for August 14, announces Bishop August Later under the able leadership of Bishop W. W. Taylor, the J. Johnson: ward decided it needed an amusement hall, and accordingly the Singing:' The Spirit of God Like a Fire is Burning. present amusement hall shown here was commenced July 18, 1924, (By the choir and congregation) Dec. and completed 1, 1927. This structure served the ward until P. W. Madsen. Opening Prayer: 1935 when plans for the new modern chapel were laid under the Anthem choir: by Song pf the Redeemed. direction of Bishop August Johnson. J VIEWS Irwin Bunnell Second Councillor pre-sen- Dedication Program For August new structure was greatly needed, the work being accomplished under Lake View's present bishopric. The present amusement hall was completed In December 1927 under Bishop W. W. Taylor. Other bishoprics which have served the ward since the time of Bishop Johnson are: W. W. Taylor, bishop, with ana August Johnson as councillors; Spencer Madsen, bishop, assisted by LaMar Scott and Ernel Williamson as councillors; Ernel Williamson, bishop with D. A. Johnson, and Thomas Reese, councillors; and on Dec. 29, 1935; August Johnson, bishop, with Lamar Scott and Irwin Bunnell, as councillors. Wm. W. Goodridge r t i b i Report: Bishop August J. Johnson. Remarks: Architect John Fetzer. Solo: Lamond Bunnell Remarks: President A. V. Watkins. Quartette: W. W. Taylor, Scott A. Taylor, Jos. H. Taylor and August J. Johnson ADDRESS AND DEDICATORY PRAYER: PRES. HEBER J. GRANT. Anthem by Choir: Let the Mountains Shout for Joy Benediction: Dean A. Johnson. ft Clarence Zobell Ward Clerk |