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Show THE VOICE OF undr I'uh tar.T A 11 aiir Unirr nf fiitnrmt Iot lux Skvji lUt-A- II S act erf kiaivfo w.LLw at Prv at th 8, I. lt?9 tah pr'ntasi vf tn, I tah. s tt.wr r fov by th Itab tann Cwt4wtne F at J N 67 North First L. D. S. CHURCH AND UNIONISM Editor's Note: For the Information of many of our readers who do not have wccess to the Dtserei Exenlng News we publish below a copy of an editorial which previously had appeared in the News and which was n in last Saturday's News. In addition to the editorial appears a statement made by the late President Joseph F. Smith of the L. D. S. Church which was published in August and June of 1903. It Is refreshing in this period of intense strife between labor and capital to read such an able forthright, Christ-lik- e statement of the rights of labor and capital as are contained In the editorial and the statement of President Smith. These statements seem to us to breathe the spirit of true Christian cooperation and of the meaning of freedom as guaranteed by the Constitution. We commend them to the thoughtful consideration of all men who believe in fair play and In our American way of life and the principles of freedom on which it is based. re-ru- No one at all conversant with industrial history and practices can deny that In many places and under adverse conditions labor must have some organization in order to protect its members against exploitation. Furthermore, labor is entitled to a fair return for its work. What is a fair return is not a fixed sum. hut is dependent upon the economic conditions of a givui time and in a given place. It can never be an amount that does not leave some profit to the owner else the owiur cio-i- s up and labor is without work Put labor is not compelled to work. Slavery is forbidden It would be monstrous to have a society b) the Constitution while this was not true. The opposite of this principal is equally tine: Every man has a light to woik. As President McKay once said: The No man and no gioup may right to woik is a d:me right destroy diiiue rights and escape the punishments that follow. A society where the right to woik Is denied is a society of anarchy and chaos. Thus for their own sakes and for the welfare of the whole sot ial body of which they are a vital part and in which they have a vital interest, labor must operate under certain restrictions and within certain limitations. It is unnecessary to trace out all these restrictions and Imitations. But so ue of the more obvious and important are: Labor may not legally, nor in wisdom for themselves, enForce inevitably leads to counter force, and gage in sabotage. that spells social and economic ruin in the end. Labor may not legally, nor in wisdom for labor, Intimidate or coerce the worker. The worker must he left free to work when he will, be idle when he will, and to work for what he wishes, when he wishes, and where he wishes. Intimidation and coercion spell plain slavery which destroys free society. Finally, there must be no closed shop' because this means the denial of the divine right to work. It is not necessary for the protection of labor and sets up a labor tyranny which too often falls under the direction of concepts, Ideals, and pernicious practices foreign to the American way of life. Sabotage, intimidation, coercion, the closed shop are criminal, and wholly contra: y to the principles upon which any stable society can and must be organized. No true patriot can foster, promote, or take part in a ly such activities or in any organization making use of them. No Church member can engage in any such activities and partake of the lawlessness and hatred incident thereto and yet maintain In his heart the spirit of the Master without which no one attains the righteous life. Honor and strength to those workers men and women who stand stoutly and persistently against these subversive influences. The statements made by President Joseph F. Smith in August and June of 1903, are as follows: It we are to have labor organizations among us, and there la no good reason why our young men might not be so organized, they should be formed on a sensible basis, and officered by men who have their families and all their interests around them. The spirit of goodwill and brotherhood, such as we have in the Gospel of Christ, should characterize Vheir conduct and organizations. For be it known, the religious note if and should remain the dominant note of our character and of all our actions. While there is no reason why workmen should not loin together for their own mutual protection and benefit, there is do reas m why in so doing they should regard the rights of their fellows, be jealous of the protection of property, and eliminate f: o,n tin lr me'hocls o' warfare boycotts, sympathetic strikes, and the walking delegate. Labor unions will find that the same eternal law of Justice applfi s to unions that applies to individuals, that fair dealing and rational conduct must be maintained if financial misfortune Saints in unions they are atrtd Where there are Latter-da- y should a mi me a conservative attitude and never arouse mens ob-- J prejudices by inflaming their passions. There can be no rtions to a firm and persistent contention for the right of labor, if the conteniion is maintained in the spirit of reason and Saints should hold fairness. Above all things, the Latter-da- y It will pay you to drive' fifty miles to buy your feeds at Bunker Farm Feed Store.' First Choice t, Among Ooy Magazines . t . Boys- ICE SKATES $3.69 - $9.75 COMPLETE - Life Stoiidofd Pvblicafo for All loy SKIIS $1.45 to $30.00 LINE OF editors, wrltort end ertiits rocoQnbod His bost In tholr Holds. Mi An Ideal Gift For Any Boy Send 11.50 for year's Bindings GESSFORD'S Incorporated 47 N. t'nlv. Ave. Smtn.,.ipwh... ... ttmMri wS ok.t . . . Wwplrw rtIdwwScMttf fMtwrw e E0Y SCOUTS of mttCA 9 NfS Swwl HnrTwt, H.T. SUNDAY SERVICES Sacrament meetings will inot be held in the various wards Sunday evening, but all members are urged to attend the conjoint program in the community auditorium at 7:30 p. m., under the direction of Stake M. L A.s and Relief Society. STAKE MISSIONARIES AT GKAXDD VIEW DEC. 14 The Sharon Stake Missionaries will have charge of the program at Sacrament services of Grand View ward on the second Sunday December 14, Elders E. O. and Oliver Hansen. The program will be furnished by Mrs. A. O. Smoot and girls. An interesting evening is assured to whiehall are cordially Invited to attend. By-lu- NOTICE TO P. T. A. There will be a meeting of the Farent Teachers Association of the Sharon school next Wednes- H PRIESTHOOD TO (Mrs. Ferry Nielson - but many have moved away because of dtfense activities. The new prfsidrnry announces that it will proceed immediately with the organization of Us committees and the outline of Its proSome 500 welfare representatives from the Stakes of Utah gram for the coming year. A reg- large number of Elders attended County were present at-tional conference held last Friday the reorganization meeting. evening in the First Ward chapel. President Marlon G. Romney, and President Clifford E. Young of NOTICE FOR the general Church welfare committee were In attendance, also D. OF U. PIONEERS Roscoe W. Eardley and J. O. Stott of the general committee. The convention separated Into Utah County Daughters of where descussions Pioneers will departments meet Saturday afterDifpertinent to each were held. noon at 2:00 p. m. In the Provo ferent matters pertaining to wel- First ward chapel, according to fare work were discussed In de- notice given by Mrs. Arthur Clyde tail, the department being preof the organization. sided over by representatives of secretary the Preceding general gathering, the general committee. Tenta- all officers will convene tive assignments for 1942 as pre- at a county special meeting at 1:00 p. m. viously made up were presented A Christmas program will feato and accepted by the stake presture the afternoon's activities, diidencies. rected by Mrs. Erma Jones and Attendance from Sharon Stake Mrs. Nellie Mrs. Mary Olsen. with the largnumbered fifteen, Mrs. Lola and Weight, Weight est representations at the conwill have charge of vention being from the most dist- choristers, the mtisleal program. Practical ant stakes. suggestions for use In the various camps will be given at the meet- REGIONAL WELFARE he HOLD CONVENTION authorities of the L. church are planning a series of priesthood conventions to be held in each of the stakes of the church during 1943, according to advices received by President A..V. Watkins of Sharon stake. The convention for Sharon stake," says President Watkins, will be held on December 14, rather than during 1942, for the reason that the priesthood program In Sharon is far enough advanced that the convention can be held on that date rather than wai until 1942. The convention will consist of a series of three meetings at which one of the general authorities of the church will be present to give instructions in connection with the new program for the priesthood quorums of NFW PRESIDENCY the church. Details of the program, together with the name of the visitor, FOR 4TH QUORUM or visitors, will be announced In next weeks issue of the Voice of General DD. S. reporter) The Bishopric was well pleased with the splendid attendance at the ward conference Sunday eveThe following changes In ning. ward officers were made: Milton Smith was chosen as Ward clerk, taking the plac of Wilford J. Stark, who has served so faithfully for the past 17 years. Hortense Morhy Kirk, with her counselors, Nellie York and Vera Cullimore, and secretary, Eva W, Hardman, w'ere released with a vote of appreciation as officers of the Primary Those chosen to take their place were president, Vera W. Cullimore, Counselors, Nellie York and Eva M. Haws, and secretary, Faun Walker. The Red Cross drive In the Windsor Ward closed Saturday evening with the following members: Blanche Nielson, Elizabeth Pratt, May Aston, Mary Maxfield, Roy Olsen, Roy Hooley, Stanley B. Harris, James Backus, Lenard Hooley, S. J. Cunningham, Sam Harris, LeGrand Jarman, Martha Marrot. Elwood Baxter, Brown Robert Hales, J. W. Gillman, Wright, Alex H. Lowe, Keith Johnson, Martha Johnson, W. E. Shanley, Harold Hansen, Anna Anderson, Elizabeth Erlcksen, McKinley Cook, George Long, and Earl Walker. ? 5 S'S The Expectant Mother's Class was held Friday, November 28, Clothing for The subject was The the Expectant Mothers." next class will he held Friday, December 6 at 2 P. M. at tb Utah Valley Hospital. Subject for discussion will be Clothes for A display of clothing the Baby. furnished by the local department stores will be shown. All expectant mothers are Invited to attend. 4 44 44 54 Theatre... ... Scera Dec. Friday and Saturday 9' "Z j BROUGHT LIGHT THE jj fi 5-- 6: AWOKE HIS THE DARKNESS ifeAP.s-enb- er. Victor H. Christensen was unL sustained as the presianimously hall. dent of the Fourth Quorum of The Windsor Camp of the Elders assigned to Sharon ward By WYMAN BERO last Sunday morning at a Oratory, as an art devoted to daughters of Pioneers held their meeting which was di- wide flung gestures and a regular monthly meeting Thurs- rected by President A. V. Wat- thunderous vocal delivery, finally day, November 27, at the home kins of the Sharon Stake presi- disappeared somewhere around of Dorthy Johnson. The lesson, dency. the 1920s. Up to Merlin Finch and Woodrow that time the Fire Departments In Utah In the Dickey were sustained as counmemory and exwas given by Jane selors to Mr. early days, Christensen, and amples of Clay, Elsmore. After the meeting a John Mecham was selected as secWebster, Dougsocial was enjoyed. retary. las, Bryan and other of the The reorganization The small son of Mr. and Mrs. had a strong Carl Crawford had the misfortune presidency of the quorum was influence on how In break his collar bone Tuesday. made necessary by the departure of LaVar Kocherhans, former ,jany public man : ad dressed a This community Is rejoicing president, to the new England 01 cour rrowd with the news that Mrs. Wm. mission some time ago. The new Wyman Berg we still hava Hooley has returned home from presidency will assume charge of and the L. D. S. hospital and Is this quorum Immediately and will after dinner speakers proving nicely after her serious begin a canvas of all Elders In probably will have as long as illness and operation. the district preparatory to the we have dinners, but a voice that of quorum commit- carries a half mile or more is appointment Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Louder, Mr. tees. The quorum consists of ap- no longer considered the most and Mrs. Jess Louder, and Mr. proximately ninety members. The vital part of a speaker's qualifiand Mrs. Ted Louder, motored to cations. For nowadays newspaper number was ninety-ninPark City Thursday and were the original dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Louder. The occasion being In honor of their brother and son, A Lee Louder who was home on a short furlough from Camp San Luis Obispo, California, Lee left for California Friday morning. The family and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Louder enjoyed a social and 7;- Tuesday evening at their home, In honor of their son, Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swensen were V j the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Kirk, Sunday. Mrs. Clara Kirk was the guest ? ""-- Lr's --wr-' U . of Elwood Baxter and family, f. spell-binde- i- THRILLING LOVE! X A tit i SFEIICEPi TRACY i!;noiosERG:f,f.:iiAiiATun"!n ffTTAff ftp P Zrett-daS- as albo their sacred the life and liberty of their fellow-merights of property and maintain Inviolate every right to which humanity is entitled. The unions are forcing our people into an inconsistent and dangerous attitude when they compel Latter-da- y Saints within the unions to make war upon their brethren who are without the union, and thereby denying the most 6acred and n rights of one class of Saints that another class may gain some advanlage over a third person, their employer. Such conduct is destructive of the liberty which every man is entitled to enjoy, and will lead in the end to the spirit of contention and apostasy. Saints can endorse It is not easy to see how the Latter-da- y the methods of modern labor unions. As a people we have suffered too much from irrational class prejudice and class hatred to participate in violent and unjust agitation. No one denies the right of laborers to unite in demanding a just share of the prosperity of our country, provided the union is governed by the same spirit that should actuate men who profess the guidance of a Christian conscience. In the present status of capital and labor there should be mutual interests; and at the same time workmen should realize that there is a limit to the pressure which capital can endure by the demands made upon It. Competition has always given some measure of relief to the laborer by the demands of capital for human service, and men should not therefore abandon mem-selvto the supposed power of arbitrary demands which labor uninos are now making In many cases upon their employers. The contention for the recognition of unions is often a very Indefinite factor, for no one seems to know just what that recognition means now, or what it is to mean in the future. If recognition means the exclusive right of any class of men to gain a livelihood by their work, then recognition should be persistently and forcefully resisted. The Latter-da- y Saints, whether in the unions or ont of them, know very well whether Individual or united demands are arbitrary and unjust, and they w(ll lose nothing by a manly refusal to violate their sense of Justice. jf n, ( X A 8-- ?' 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Young and old are expected to be prent. The proceeds will be Sunday. Payments Class To Meet Friday At U. V. II. few seconds. I How often do people say, And most often, remember the things they remember are the happy or pleasant moments or acts from the past. Let us help you protect your memories with service devoted to beauty, reverence and dignity. For any questions which you may now have about arrangements, prices or facilities one of our attendants is always available. Visit us today. Berg Mortuary, Phone 378. ing. Victor II. Christensen Heads Sharon Ward Elders Expectant Mothers and telegraphic service make it taMi-for people to read about and a speech than to hear it radio waves can carry the smallest voice or the greatest mtssage around the world In a turned to the building committee for the new ward amusement WINDSOR Budget t full attendance. December day evening, 10, at 7:30 p. m. at the Sharon school. A special Christmas program Sharon. 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