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Show Large Audience Hears Church Leaders Discuss LD.S. Security Program I Lee Questions If People Of Dixie Appreciate Their Heritage, Points To Needed Developments A regional church security convention con-vention convened in St. George this week with Harold B. Lee and Mr. Eardly of the General Committee Com-mittee in attendance. The meeting was held in the Tabernacle at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. It was far larger than anticipated. The attendance from the Moapa. Kanab, Parowan and Zion Park stakes was exceptional. Mr. Lee told of the plan as it is being instituted in regard to the work of the Priesthood quorums, the storehouse distribution and the new plan that is being carried out by the Bishops of wards in regards to the payments of tithes and offerings, of-ferings, etc. He explained that new receipts have been made and are in the hands of Bishops which have places for tithing, fast offerings, of-ferings, ward maintenance, church improvement fund, etc. and soon each ward will have these in use which will be a benefit to each in keeping their accounts straight. Mr. Lee stated that he wondered many times if the people of St. George truly appreciated their heritage and he went on to mention men-tion the outstanding things which made Dixie so widely known and called attention to many things which he declared should be done by the people at this time. Ideal Location "You have an ideal location-., being half way between Lcs: Angeles and Salt Lake City. You have an ideal winter climate and a climate that would permit golf playing all the year around. A (Continued on page five) Security Program (Continued from first page) golf course could be built with little lit-tle expense, a good recreational program could be provided and you would get hundred of people here who are now going to California Califor-nia for the winter. But there are no housing conditions and that is the problem facing you now. The people who would come here from Salt Lake and vicnity cannot find homes to rent or rooms to rent and are thereby forced to return to the north. Homes should be built near the Temple to accomodate accomo-date the numbers who would come for the winter to work in the Temple. You would be well paid to build up your community with adequate housing that many could make their winter home here," said Mr. Lee. He mentioned the produce that could be grown, the possibilities to carry on projects that have been mentioned such as the broom factory, sorghum mills, garden projects of all kinds, etc. It was stated at the meeting that there was a great demand for carrots. Mr. Lee in pointing out the possibilities pos-sibilities for raising certain products pro-ducts urged all to hold regular meetings with communities in charge of this work here. Tells of Projects He mentioned the projects in different districts and told of the wool project in the Parowan stake. He also mentioned the importance of carrying out the plan that the Lord might be pleased to bless us in our efforts. Mr. Eardly discussed the proposed pro-posed plan for the coming year and explained it mentioning in detail the importance of making everyone self-sustaining that no one need to be dependent on the government in any way. A discussion discus-sion followed in which all present were priviledged to take part. Following the meeting refreshments refresh-ments were served by the St. George stake relief society and various departments met for meetings meet-ings pertaining to their line of work. Mr. Scott, who is traveling throughout the Church assisting with the agricultural problems connected with the plan has had considerable experience in this field, having worked as a farm agent for years and had extensive training in colleges. He will visit this district and render any assist- ance needed. Schedules for meetings to be held in this region were then read and are as follows: Kanab, February Febru-ary 14, at 10 a.m.; Zion Park Stake at Hurricane, February 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Moapa, February 15, at 1:30; St. George, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. and at Parowan, February Feb-ruary 16, at 10 a.m. |