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Show THURSDAY, JULY THE HELPER JOURNAL PAGE TWO fVto)TTj aW ' 11 ft iPAav Go CI & LS tfffiftbL EPD V m? 24, gggg$jf :: . of the quorum of tie, twelve apostles, into whose hands the continuation of the church tell. Eventually he was iwmeu active earpresident and his long, and spiritual ner as a colonizer leader began. The historic trek to Utah, an event we are celebrating in Utah Issued Every Thursday By this year, began on April 14. THE JOURNAL PUBLISHING COMPANY 1S47. For 102 days Brigham Young Helper. Utah led his band of 143 men. 3 women CENTER OF WEST'S GREATEST COAL FIELD and 2 children across the plains, c- - N- - Meinnaott and N. Joe vw rivers and through moun Tullloi PUBLISHERS Great of the tains to the rallies Salt Lake. On July 24, 1S47, 10 U years today, he gazed over the valley from the mouth of Emigra. OP THE- n n 'fcy-- ? tion canyon. He knew this was ASSOCIATION land where his people could uiahstaieMss th U If build their churches and temples and "become a mighty people. What thanksgiving he must have But, by all thy nature's weakness, COMING - STRAND Hidden faults and follies known, felt when he could rise from his Woodruff's evil, Wilford in in rebuking Be thou, sickbed , to say "This Is The Conscious of thine own. carriage . ..i.i.-n- J UNVEILINNG TAKES PLACE JULY 24, AT 9:30 A. M. t The HELPER JOURNAL - - . . rrHii'tsTHE lev '-J Place." t ,. v ' ' ter r'r ' Stamp pads and Helper Journal. .. '' 'i,i , j ' t,, ' Uf t , , . . (fl tkM n.,.,. i!liHi(Jll1li,,t risf W- aJ Mnhni TRIBUTE TO MORMON PIONEERS - fZb : 1 m , T ' i ' I 4 7jJw', mm B. ar ONE HUNDRED YEAR Of mm -1- 947 All Utah, regardless of race, color or religion, have heartily enter ed into the observance this year of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the state as a colony by a group of 143 men, 3 women, and 2 children, all embracing affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons). It is 100 years today Thursday, July 24th that Brigham Young, leader of those sturdy and determined pioneers, arose from his sick bed in the wagon of a fellow member, to gaze over the Great Salt Lake valley from atop Emigration canyon, and utter a bephrase that during the past century has come closely assimiliated with Mormouism, "This Is The Place." Last Thursday and Friday Carbon county very eloquently entered into the spirit of the Centennial and saw produced and pre sented a beautiful and colorful pageant dedicated to the men and wo men who braved the elements to settle this part of the great State of Utah. Perhaps the thing that made Carbon's .pageant stand out above all others is the fact that Protestants, Catholics as well as Mormons entered into the celebration to make it a profound success. It's true, the Centennial year 1947 is a Mo mum milestone in history, but to see those of other faiths enter into the occasion, makes one thrill that he lives in a country where religious tolerance prevails. On this page the publishers of the Journal have attempted to give you a slight background of some of the events and characters who helped, and are helping to make Utah, the Star of The West. It is not with the idea of overemphasizing what the Mormons have done for Utah, but rather to pay a homage fitting a group of people who have contributed so much for such a great state. There Is no particular sentiment in the tribute other than that felt by native Utahns who hope to spend the rest of their lives here. self-mad- er h, i Milt I i.-- i K II IIUI .. iri'siwyrt Adorning the front cover of magazine, one of the most widely read periodicals In the country, is a splendid picture of (Jeorge Albert Smith, president of the LDS churca. The magazine also devotes almost three pages of the current issue with illustrations, to the history of the church and the part played by the Mormons in the development of the west. The article says in part: "As God's chosen people (which they believe themselves to be), the Mormons think they have a direct line of communication with the Almighty. In the church's turbulent early years its leaders were able to report diect and literal heavenly guidance on even such mundane subjects as Illinois real estate. But a divine revelation in 3947 would amaze no man more than Mormonlsm's white tall, (bearded old president George Albert Smith, seventh sue. cessor to the ProphetJoseph Smith and the mortal Instrument through which a heavenly message would their own final resources. And be received. divine Intervention in this elnful 100 years after the Mormons' per world before they have exhausted llous trek to Utah's Great Salt "Mormons today do not expect Iake. the Church of Jegus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints is far from e being exhausted. In Its oasis on the Western desert, it is flourishing like a green bay tree. "The once Gentile world no longer howls for Mormon blood. This week a Mormon of 143 FOLKS WE'VE WORKED f OR men, three women andparty two childSAY THAT WE ren, the exact complement of KNOW OUR BUSINESS Brigham Young's advance guard In the great trek of 1847. started THOROUGHLY west from Nauvoo, Illinois to com metnorate the event. "They anticipate nothing more than flat tires and dangerous chamber of commerce luncheons. Their shiny new Buick and automobiles were disguised by plywood oxen and white canvas tops. To please the church publicity department, they camped out every night." In 10O yenrs the Mormons have won their war with wastes of sage-brussun parched alkali flats and barren mountains. Their desert has Indeed blossomed like the rose. Orchards, dairies and sugar beet fields In green Utah valleys are a tribute to their skill at Irrigation, and great stands of wheat prove the worth of the dry Time Don't Borrow! Subscribe e$A At the mouth of Emigration Canyon, overlooking the beautiful Salt Lake Valley, a great monument will be unveiled today, 1847, 100 years ago. Thursday, July 24th, honoring the arrival of President Brigham Young and the Mormon Pioneers on July 24, is President all them Brigham Young, who The picture here shows some of the great men honored by this monument. Topping eo prophetically spoke the words that gave the monument its name "THIS IS THE PLACE." On his right is Heber C. Kimball, who became First Counselor to President Young, and on the left is Wilford Woodruff, one of the Twelve Apostles and, who became the fourth president of the church.. This group stands as the central figure directly facing the Salt Lake Temple, four miles northwest." Primary boys and girls, officers and teachers, who contributed their nickels to help with the erection of this monument will feel a personal interest and pridenow that it nears completion. Their names are all deposited iu a metal box in the corner stone. The monument will be dedicated on Pioneer Day, July 24th. TIME MAGAZINE PAYSilS47 at the . ' y Ink XHSHXHXHZHSIIZHXHXHSHXHXHXHXHSHHZHXHZ , - iW!l Whittier. BRIGHAM YOUNG Who rates one of the top spots in American history as a colonizer and spiritual leader, gained that prestige and prominence as the man who lead the Mormon exodus out of Missouri into Illinois and later to Utah. He was the first territorial governor of Utah; first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, assuming the leadership after the founder, Joseph Smith, had fallen victim to mob violence in a Carthage, Illinois jail. His forebearers for several gen erations were Massachusets Puritans, and only shortly before his birth had his parents moved from Mass., to the little town of Vermont. Here Brigham was born on June 1, 1S01, the ninth of 11 children. For three years the Young family stayed In Vermont; then n0'i4 to the state of New York to try farming there. His 'boyhood was spent in helping clear and cultivate the farm, and his only schooling came thru his parents. His mother taught him reading and from his stern father he learned the teachings Whit-tingha- of the At Bible. soon after his he was appreticed mother's death, out to learn carpentry, painting and graz farming. Utah's 550.000 cattle and ing. He took to this trade readily 1,646.000 sheep stem mostly from and was able to go into business Mormln herds. Mormons built for himself at 16. He married roads, farms and towns and tem- Miriam Works in 1S24. ples across the west. Although his parents were quite "In 100 years they increased religious and regularly attended from 20.000 to a million people. the Methodist church, Brigham in The million composes one of the his youth was not a church memmost tightly organized and smooth ber and did not manifest serious ly functioning organizations on interest in religion until he was earth." about 22. For several years the priests had been urging him to Lower Taxes for the Motorist affiliate with one of the churches Joined the Methodists, Highway groups of the nation so after some thought about it he have started a drlve to remove Brigham was first attracted to Mormouism in 13' when he had 1st. It is pointed out that to own the opportunity to read the Book a new car one year, of Mormon and operate that had been transthe average worker making $48 lated by Joseph Smith. After read a week must work two and a the book and hearing mission half weeks just to pay the taxes Ing aries preach the doctrine of their on the vehicle. Before the war, church, he becam,. converted and 70 percent of the nation's pas in April, 1832, hP was baptised. famcars were owned senger by It was several years following ilics" earning less than $200 a his conversion and baptism before year. Taxes levied against hlgh-w- a became active In the afBrigham yusers in 1946 brought in of the church. His loyalty to more than one fourth of the rev fairs Smith soon Joseph established enue raised by states that year. him as one who was to become a Sales taxes amounted to only 18.44 leader his people. After among percent and Income taxes to 17.02 the news of the nmrtvrdom of percent. The state auto levy was Jaseph Smith. Brigham who was In addition to federal excise taxon a mission in the eastern states es, local taxes and ilndlrect taxes. camp to Nauvoo. where he was chosen 14, by the church to become H X " LB 4 H MELONS ICE COLD X (or canniiw H 25 LB LUG $1.49 APRICOTS X H X TOMATOES rrd ripe LB 201 H X willd crisp H LETTUCE X H X h BEST FOODS MAYONNAISE NU CLOZ BLEACH h DREFT S PENNANT SYRUP k LB ' 16 &B 12 QUART Z KRAFT 49 niNHFRSfe nN 2 .If pkgs PACKAGE 5 LB JAR H H X H X Snowball Puddings with Peach Sauce H Broadcast: July 24, 1947 X H X H X H X X H X H X H X X H X ' teaspoon vanilla cup sifted cake flour 4 tablesp. sugar 1 1 teaspoon baking egg yolk 2 2 tablespoons powder few grains salt SeRo Milk 1 3 tablespoons soft i tablespoons Kater shortening 2 cups canned, sliced peaches end juice Turn on oven; tec at moderately slow 050 P.). Resift flour with baking powdef arid salt, Mix shortening and H Ys vanilla. Add sugar gradually, mixing umu ngnt ana nutty, Beat in egg yolk vigorously. 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