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Show Apostle Benson Urges Strong Foundations, Fellowship at Urging nign standards and dose unity in Latter Day Saint home, Elder Ezra Taft Benson, member of the Council of Twelve Apostles, represented the General Authorities of the LDS Church at Stake Conference, Saturday and Sunday. He named the home and family as the bulwark of civilization, stating that with family unity and family solidarity, there is no generation gap. He noted the beautiful valleys and canyons in the area, with so many blooming flowers, as an ideal place to raise a family. "We must do everything in our power to strengthen the home and family," he said, emphasizing that perhaps the most valuable service that church leaders can give is the time they spend with their own families. Warning against ingratitude, he pointed out the many advantages and beauties which are often taken for granted. He quoted from the writings of Edgar A. Guest and advised an interest in this wholesome and inspirational type of literature, rather than the trash which so often fills the magazines at the present time. He stressed the wickedness observed through his travels about the world, stating that the standards of the past are being dis carded. Insidious influences are creeping in, influencing music, art, and literature. There is an effort to "downgrade" that which is good, he explained, and Proph ets have warned and fore -- warned against such conditions. Quoting the First Command ment as that admonition to "Mul tiply and replenish the earth," he told of the vast acreage which could be made to yield food and places for homes, the advancement of science toward such de velopments and the fallacy of many current admonitions against the home "Chasity and family is never style," he said and out of issued a strong warning through quoted comparison between conditions in the United States today as similar to those which existed in the Roman Empire, shortly before its fall. Rome had a pioneer beginning and two centuries of greatness. Then, the sins of decay took their toll, with the "idle rich," the "idle poor," who were put on a permanent dole, theheavy taxation of the great, solid middle class, all comparable to conditions existing today. It was noted that also in Rome young men "began wearing feminine-lik- e hairdos and garments; wore Slovenlv- rlnthec jtuicaicu indifference, morals declined and 11 oecame unsafe to walk on the city streets." all mmirH tn conditions today. we are assured of virtnnr if we do what is right," he said, Do our dutv as citizens hiiM strong homes and keen our fam. ilies close to us." too z J Vi Contact) Mrs. Benson was called upon to speak. She recalled her girlhood teachings and close companion ship with her mother. "I always wanted to marry a farmer," she said, "a man poor in worldly goods and rich in spiritual qualities." She told of her experiences in the nation's capitol while Elder Benson was serving as a cabinet member. She told of their success in maintaining LDS standards in their home, and the good effect which resulted in their association with others. She had the experience of entertaing the wife of President Eisenhower (Mamie Eisenhower) and other ladies in her home. The women greatly enjoyed the luncheon and the type of program which she provided, in contrast to cocktails and card games. Many letters of appreciation were received and the women responded by considering her standards when they were-i- n turn, entertaining. OVERFLOW CONGREGATION With an overflow congregation in attendance, Stake President Dean T. Worlton conducted the meeting and introduced Elder Benson and also Mrs. Benson, who was called on to speak. The conference opened with the congregation singing, "Love At Home," directed by David W. Adamson, Stake music director, ana accompanied by Mrs. Eva Carson, Stake organist. Patriarch Cecil L. Ash offered the opening prayer. The combined choirs of the Sixth and Eighth Wards sang, "Be Still and Know That I Am God," directed by Glen M. Smith of the Eighth TEN COMMANDMENTS Ward. Mrs. Verda Searle, Sixth President S. Rex Zimmerman Ward conducted the of the Stake Presidency, told of closing choir selection, "II With a list of rules, a set of standAll Your Hearts Ye Truly Seek ards which were givento the peoMe." Accompanists were Ruth ple many generations ago. For Ann Larsen and Jean Fitzgerald. their use at the present time, he Stake President Worlton, as the stressed, they need not be chang ed one iota. These are the Ten first speaker, expressed appreciation for the large attendance Commandments. He named each and for the support shown by the one, giving a clear explanation many who helped to make the and discussion of its merits and conference a success. He named advantages. Noting that in many the Quorum members who ush- parts of the world there are ered and arranged chairs, and "cesspools of iniquity," he ex the Lehi Floral for the beautiful plained the. many hazards to be flower arrangements provided. encountered. He urged the peo He stressed the responsibility pie to read the Ten Command which rests upon parents. "As ments, discuss them and learn to parents we hold in the palms of understand their full meaning our hands the future of our child"Learn about the right God, even ren. We can MOLD THEIR LIVES. as Joseph Smith did," he said, "Honor the Sabbath Day," he If a child lives in an atmosphere of love, he will love others. If said, and "Honor your parents he lives in an atmosphere of and parenthood." "Our parents peace and contentment, he will want the best for us, and we radiate that spirit all of his life. certainly want the best for our If he is accustomed to family children. The problems which prayer, he will learn to pray. If our children have, must be solved marriage in the Temple is dis- in the home to a great extent cussed with the children, they Primaries and the Sunday School are a great help," he said, noting will have that aim." that there should be no genera CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP tion gap. Changes in leadership were announced by President S. Rex FORMER STAKE PRESIDENT President Herman C. Goates, Zimmerman of the Stake Presidency. R. Gene Powell and Gay-Io- n former Lehi Stake President, F. Pugh were released from was called to speak. He recalled the Stake High Council and the former experiences with Elder position of alternate to the High Benson. He noted that he had Council. Elder Pugh was susexperienced many important tained as a member of the High manifestations during his service in the Stake Presidency, and reCouncil, and Dr. Lars Jenkins was sustained as an alternate to peated his appreciation for the that body. many experiences and for the fOl W '0 0rrX HP,CWAf?r" VO TOP WHAT W ftAV To High Council Man is Dependent on COV?GV Soils-Con- serve "No top soil here, we'd betThe Alpine Soil Conservation ter conserve what we have on District is concerned with wise earth!" "Even though the moon is use of water, soil and the enbillions of years old, it still does vironment, and has been work not have any top soil," says ing diligently with farmers and Leo Harvey, chairman of Alpine landowners in the area for the SCD. "If you were planning on past 24 years. With help from growing anything on the moon, you better forget it for awhile." Man is dependent on soils and to a certain extent good soils are dependent upon man and the use he makes of them. His very living standard is often determined by the quality of his soils and the kinds and quality of plants and animals grown on them. Good top soils are one of our chief natural resources. Great civilizations depend on good and these civilizations have remained great only so long as soils, they properly soils. cared for their This nation had a rude awakening in the 1930's when even our nation's capitol was covered with wind blown soil. The pyramid of mounting soil erosion, floods, and land damage was topped by monstrous dust storms which were sweeping soil from the plains over large areas of the country. By the late 1930's and '40's every state in the union had organized soil conservation the Soil Conservation Service, Forest Service, Extension Service and other federal and state agencies the district has been able to give technical assistance to land users. "Our objective," says Leo Harvey, "is not only to help the farmer, but the homemaker, the part-tim- e farmer, land develop er, home builder, cities and groups. It takes thousands of years for nature to form good top soil, but it takes only moments of unwise use to lose it. Most people are interested in protecting our natural resources and maintaining a high quality of life on the earth. This year Governor Calvin Rampton has joined the National and State As sociations of Soil and Water Con servation Districts in proclaim 3 Soil Stewardship ing May 16-2- Week. The earth is the Lord's, with riches unmeasured; the home where we live, a world to be treasured. We can spoil it, or keep it, as a land full fair. For we are His stewards, His earth is our care. ' D many fine contacts enjoyed with the members of the community during that time. Prior to the concluding speak er, Elder Benson, the congrega tion arose and sang, "We Thank Thee, 0 God for a Prophet," directed by David W. Adamson and with Mrs. Eva Carson at the organ. The closing prayer was spoken by Arland Pulham. Mrs. Carson played the organ devotional music, both prelude and postlude. WIVES AND PARENTS MEETING THURDSAY (TONIGHT) MISSIONARY The Missionary Wives and Parents Meeting will be held Thursday (tonight) in the Lehi First Ward church, beginning at 7:30 p.m. All thse associated in ths group are reminded to attend. The key to happiness in life lies in unselfishness. PBESS; THURSDAY, Dr. Lars Jenkins, long time educator and civic worker, has accepted the position of alternate to the Lehi Stake High CounciL He was sustained by the stake membership in Stake Quarterly Conference on Sunday, May 9. Dr. Jenkins has lived in Lehi since 1952, teaching mathematics and physics, at the Lehi High School He went into the counseling service in 1961, continuing to teach physics and trigonome try. He accepted the post at the Alpine District office in recem ber, 1970. continuing with coun seling on the district basis, in both Junior and Senior High Schools He achieved his Doctorate from the University of Utah in 1964, from which university he had pre viously graduated in 1948. He had also atended Brigham Young University and Utah State Uni versity in Logan. Work in the mines at Keetley, for the New Park Mining Company, had aided in providing the necessary funds for higher education. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, hon orary fraternity, at the Univer sity of Utah. BEGAN IN PARK CITY He began his teaching career in Park City, Utah, in the high school, teaching mathematics and He continued in that ohvsics. same field while living In Che yenne, Wyoming. A native of Arcadia, in the Uintah Basin, Dr. Jenkins is son of the late June and Sylvia Murdock Jenkins. He was raised in Heber City, and is a graduate of Wasatch High School, where he played the tuba, taking a prom inent part in the band and mu sical events. library Board, His interest in grod lovernmsnt has led to hit forcer post of Democratic Precinct Chairman. His wife is the former Zint Thicker, well Known tor caurcn activity and also her employment at the Lehi Bank. Sbt has served in stake and ward positions lathe MIA and is currently Stake Pri r mary President. ;. Six children are included in the family circle. Their daughter June is a Senior at Brigham Young University, following a major in Home Economics. Annette is a Freshman at BYU, studying fashion design. Kathleen is a Junior at Lehi High School and Keith is in the Ninth Grade. 5 5 ' 5 Dear Editor: - Lynn and Carolyn Whimpey BABY BOY ARRIVES FOR are announcing the BERT NORMAN AND VERA birth of a baby son, May 1, 1971, CALTON BROOKS at the Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. The auburn haired young Bert Norman and Vera C alt on man weighed seven pounds and Brooks are the proud parents of two ounces. He will be named a new. oaoy son, horn May 7, at Rob Lynn. . There are two pleased the American Fork Hospital. slsters-Wenage eight years, Jesse Brandon is the name choand Jill, age five. ' Mrs. Dale sen for the young lady, who has (Karma) Whimpey of Lehi, and black hair and weighed in at seven Mr. and Mrs. Arbor Horrocks pounds, five ounces. There is one of Salt Lake City, share grand pleased brother, Trent, aged two and a half years. Pleased grandparents honors. Great -- grandpa rents are Sylvester Evans of Le parents are Mrs. La Priel Cal-to- n and Mr. and Mrs. Albert hi, and Mrs. Ethel Campbell of SaltLakeCIty. Brooks, all of Lehi. Mrs. Mary V Lloyd of Riverton is the Pet food manufacturers esti mate there are about 26 million Common sense is a quality dogs and 21 million cats in the ' many fall to understand. U.S. R. Horrocks di, . NAVY VETERAN He is a veteran of World War H, having served overseas with the U.S. Navy, as a radio tech' nician. Church activities have contin ued regularly, along with his teaching career. He was a coun selor in the ward bishopric while in Park City. During his so journ in Wyoming, he served as ward clerk. Since living in Lehi, he has been Sunday School Su perintendent, served on the Stake Sunday School board. Alsoteacn er Trainer, and instructor to adult classes. He served as High Priest Group Leader in the Lehi Fifth Ward. Another special activity which he has enjoyed, has been that of Scoutmaster for several years in the Lehi Fifth Ward. Among community service has been that of Lions Club member and secretary. He has served on Whan yon visit Sail lakt City, drop In at our frlondly iter, rowia through tha widitt selection af wostom clothing and saddlery in tho country, latest stylos. Fair oricM. 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This neighborly assistance Larry is now in Junior High adds to our desire to keen us School, and Craig Is Just begin our endeavors to take good care nine his school career in the of our homes and grounds and First Graae. fields, in keeping with the many attractive features and adBABY BOY ARRIVES FOR LYNN vantages of the city. AND CAROLYN WhTMPEY William and Betty Gaisford Charles and Becky Gaisford HORROCKS wrap m 5 MAY W, the Lehi Named Alienists . director, THE LEHI FREE Dr. Lars Jenkins 5 5 5 with every nininor.1 order of $20 5 a YOU RECEIVE FREE 5 H 1 5 5 5 5 Year Subscription or Extension of your present subscription VALUE Picture of with 2 Column Picture VALUE 5 Publication of Wedding Story tfKh 2 Publication of Engagement Announcement 5 5 $4.50 Bridud Cchi (to $3.00 a 5 5 5 5 In addition we have the Finest Quality Wedding and Reception Invitations in a large selecton of styles and designs plus nopktns, bride book, thank you scrolls and cards. 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