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Show Promote Freedom j IDS Relief Socfcty Told World Rob V ' ' ' ' Application of the principle of the Relief society of the' Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is helping to keep the spirit of freedom end Interest in other prevalent throughout the world. "Proof of this we outlined by speakers at the society's annual general conference which opened for two days Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the assembly hall on Temple Tem-ple square. . One speaker, Mrs. Nlda A. Tag-gart, Tag-gart, former president, LDS church Swiss-German mission, told 2000 women- members that the "Relief society Is s great force in helping to keep democracy alive la Europe." Onidlag Society The stake and mission officer! and board members all key work-era work-era in the society were told that they were responsible for guiding the society to continued success in its varied field of service to others. "Much depends upon you women, wom-en, but do not scatter your ammunition ammu-nition too far," warned Mra, Leone O. Jacobs, society general board member, who discussed "Hints of I essnn Development." "Tour responsibility re-sponsibility a officers Is to give concrete help to others." Shs urged her active Relief society so-ciety sisters to encourage the inactive in-active members to take up the work, which is spiritual, deals In human) welfare, health, community commu-nity morals, literature and educational edu-cational work. Growth ef Society Growth of the society was accredited ac-credited by Mrs. Ethel C Smith, another general board member, te the applied hard work of those caned to carry forth the orjranl nation's na-tion's program. "Do all you possibly pos-sibly can to carry out your work aaeignmants," she told them. "By all means, strengthen your teaching teach-ing ekill." - . Mrs. Belle 8. Spafford, society president, presided. Women society leaders were described de-scribed by Briant S. Jacob, Brig-ham Brig-ham Toung university literature professor, es the "collective backbone back-bone of the church." He discussed the value of great literature and how to gala aa appreciation of it Me told them "our books are like people" He caked them to "explore the books," sad told them to "never . undervalue your text." He said he would like to supplant In the mind of all God's children the desire to know. Finally, ha pointed out that the beet writers that ever lived never wrote goo-rates goo-rates and Jesjua Christ Mrs. Marianne C. Sharp, first counselor In the society presidency, peaking on "Introduction and Lesson Les-son Courses," like Mrs. Taggart, outlined the forceful nem the organisation's or-ganisation's program has oa women and their lives. Teres for OeecT Discussing the Relief society In the lives of member in Europe, Mrs. Taggart who returned to Salt Lake City In March, pointed out the society la a "comforting See Page 1, Colors) Relief Society Opens Meet Coattaoed from Page Oaa fores for good ia these 'troubled times la Europe." "The organization is doing a magnificent job In making friends over there and helping to keep democracy," aha asserted. "Our organization has come to mean much In their Uvea becauae .It make tha women fed they are an Important part of the life aad economy of their nations" "The church welfare plan's operation In Europe haa opened doors to us that nevsr hsve been opened before," she continued. "In Austria tha hesd of sll tha relief work aaid the Mormon church welfare plan had done mora In that country than almost al-most any other relief agency. "Although everyone ia working hard and under great -difficulties in the European countries, our church is bringing in many new convsrta, probably more now than at any other time, especially la Germany." - TUa of Bacepttoa Mra Taggart aaid the people received her followers very graciously. gra-ciously. She said the church members mem-bers doing mlaalnnara-work la. Austria have not been hampered by the Russians, ft he added that the church haa 1500 members in Dwiiscriana. Warm, sunny weather attracted women to Salt Lake City from many parts of tha country to attend at-tend tha society sessions and the sessions of the 120th semiannual general conference of the LD8 church, Friday, Saturday and Bun-day. Bun-day. With continued good weather, church offldala predicted huge attendancea at tha church gen-: eral conference sessions la the ' tabernacle. Hold IMaoaaaloa Morning session talks were concluded con-cluded with discussions on work meeting activities by Leone G. Lsyton and Jean Ridges Jennlnga of Salt Lake City. Mrs. Layton, dlacuasing "Fostering "Foster-ing Creative Homemaklng Arte." urged society members to learn the "Urns old skills that tlms haa taught us" and prayed that the Lord give the sisters "Ideas, ingenuity in-genuity and imagination" to do worthwhile things In work meetings meet-ings thst will profitably serve LDS homes. Speaking on "Sewing for Children," Chil-dren," Mra. Jenninge pointed out tha necessity of dressing young- stars in attractive, comfortable and becoming clothes. Ons wsy of assuring tha child's aenss of well-being well-being snd avoiding development of inferiority complexes aha atated, is to make the child happy with tha right type at, ctotWng, aha aaid. Mra. Jennings urged thst Relief society ladlea get together and plan wardrobes for their children ia work meetings. . . . Congregation singing was directed di-rected by Dr. Florence Jsppersoa Madaen. Beverly B. Glausar was at ths organ. Mrs. Louisa D. Williams, president presi-dent Chicago stake, offered In vocation vo-cation and Mra, Margaret Thackeray, Thack-eray, president, Morgan stake, gavs benediction. During ths aftsraoea departmental depart-mental sessions featured talks oa visiting teacher work, social science, Indian relations, music and ths society msgsxins. Stake and mission officers and board mombera will attend a reception re-ception Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Hotel Utah. The same group will gather for an officers' meeting Thursday at 10 a.m. in the assembly assem-bly hall. A public general session will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. la ths tabernacle. |