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Show T IP i mh 1 pH, d I A Group of residents enjoy reading in Salt Lake Stake Home's pleasant library. til Friendly atmosphere pervades Salt lake Stake Home dining room as guests gather at tables for meal. Guests toke-t- uf ns a5 k mg blessing ottf ood- - w hkb is ROurt&htng weU-prepar- ed pj fil 1 mrij By ARNOLD J. IRVINE - HIS Is a most do- lightful place. The spirit among the ? people here is I wonderful. That's Dr. William H. Pettys estimate of the re- Salt Lake Stake Home, cently opened' lability for re-tired persons. Dr. Petty, a retired dentist. is one of the growing group that has found companionship, 5' f -- - comfort andr this handsome glass and cast stone panel structure. The buildings modern lines and attractive furnishings give it an air of youthfulness that seems to cany the attitudes of the residents, Opened just two months ago. the home has been accepting tor admission applications since that time. It offers taste, fully furnished rooms, each with shower and 'over--into- semi-privat- " e toilet facilities. Each room has a glass' sliding door which opens onto a small, private patio. Bed linen, towtds, ,soap, etc. are furnished. Beds are made and rooms cleaned by staff personnel Each room doors onto an enclosed courtyard, Tasty, balanced meals are served in the homes 'dining room, with careful attention to special dietary needs.. They are prepared by the best cook in according to C. Earl Goaslind, one of the residents. Other guestfacilities at the home include a library, craft room, laundry and bathrooms the-worl- d Residents of the home must on a basis to supplement their retirement Incomes. They must be physically and mentally able to care for themselves. A recommend from the bishop Is another requirement for aded -- the Salt Lake Stake . ning prayers,. Arrangements havet been made With the North 17th Ward bishopric to have ward teacherseaH andteach the guests as a group. Relief Society will be held in the home under the direction of the ward officers. And Bish-en- holds-- , James has" an 1ntetTommueations:- a monthly Sacrament Meeting system outlet to permit conin the home for the benefit venient contact with the off-ice.-of those unable to at tend -- the ward sessions. In addition, a fireside is held graph; piano and an electronic each Sunday evening with speoFgan are available to the resicial speakers and programs dents and visitors in the three which comfortable , arranged by John Huefner, lounges have the atmosphere of livL of the home. .Occasional week night movies also are ing room rather than of a hotel lobby. All of the lguhges provided for the entertainment . . of the residents. open through sliding glass . Iif 'll mission. The home is operated by. a board of eontrol consisting of tubs. The home Is located just a block and a half from Teroplg 4 Square. The 17th Ward meet- inghouse Is across the street Since all of the guests as well as the staff at the home-arc active Church 'members?-- a wonderful spiritual atmos- phere pervades the home. The guests take turns in asking the blessing on the food and in offering morning and- - eve-- ', -- ing part-tim-e 1IP ' PresI-denc- Pres. Glen P- - Umberger and counselors William M. Thomas and Wallace A. Wood; stake Relief Society Pres. Marjorie M. Ward and counselors Gladys S. Winters and Bessie B. Clark; stake High Priests Quorum Pres. Edwin J. Cow. ley-an- rt high counrilnrerr N. Blaine Winters and Mr. Huef- ner. The home was planned and built under the direction of a committee -- consisting, of ders Delbert L. "Stapley and LeGrand Richards of the Council of the Twelve and Presid- ing Bishop John II. Vanden-berUpon completion, it was turned over to the stake to operate. - There are 30 apartments In ; Jn, frn 0f g. e- home-wit- h tjO-be- two-bed- ds, to a room. There also is an apartment for the director - and his wife. On The Cover Earl Goaslind and Dr. William H. Petty exchange yarns in Salt Lake Stake Home lounge. Photos by Ralph T. Clark, Church News E. F. Birch, C. photographer. , Trying out chords on electronic organ Is Mrs. Mania, Beyer, while Johannes Springer sings for visitor, Mrs. Helena Graves. ld |