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Show Pictures By GEORGE L. SCOTT Pictures of 14 General Authorities of the Church who served during the early years of its organization in the 1830s are sought today to complete historical records and illustrated charts. The latest picture to be found is one of David Wyman Patten, a member of the Council of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 to 1838 and one of the early martyrs of the Church. Robert H. Downs of Orem, Utah, who is a member of the Patten family line, was in the Salt Lake Temple when he saw the "Authority Traced chart showing the first General Authorities. He noted that the picture of David Wyman Patten was missing. Having a picture of this early Apostle, Mr. Downs sent the picture to President David 0. McKay. President McKay sent the picture to Pres. Howard S. McDonald at the temple and asked that it be placed in its proper palce when a new chart was made. Pres. McDonald has prepared small picture prints of Elder Patten which will be sent to those having charts so that they can be gummed in place. He is hopeful others seeing the accompanying list below of General Authorities whose pictures are missing may be able to dig into family files and supply pictures that will help complete the "Authority Traced chart. Mr. Downs is a direct descendant of Benenio Patten, who was the father oi Elder David W. Patten. The missing picture was presented to a group at the Patten Family Organization meeting recently. According to Andrew Jensons Biographical Encyclopedia, "David Wyman Patten, a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles from 1835 to 1838 and one of the early martyrs of the Church, was the son of Benenio Patten and Abigail Cole. He was born about the year 1800 at Theresa, near Indian River Falls, New York. His faith was great. He healed many and was in constant demand for administrations. He was ordained an Apostle under the hands of Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris. He with other members of the twelve then went on missions dedaring the Restored Gospel Many remarkable instances of healings are told of his work. He was mortally wounded in an encounter with a mob led by Rev. Samuel Bogart, Oct 25, 1838. Early General Authorities, whose pictures are missing, include: Twelve Apostles : Thomas B. Marsh, ordained an Apostle by the Three Witnesses, April 26, 1835. Lyman B. Johnson, ordained an Apostle by the Three Witnesses, Feb. 14, 1835. Patriarchs to the Church: Joseph Smith, Sr., ordained a patriarch, Dec. 18, 1833 by Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams. First Council of the Seventy: Hazen Aldrich, ordained Feb. 28, 1835, by Joseph Smith and counselors. Leonard Rich, ordained Feb. 28, 1835, by Joseph Smith and counselors. Lyman Sherman, ordained Feb. 28, by Joseph Smith and counselors. Sylvester Smith, ordained Feb. 28, 1835, by Joseph Smith and counselors. John Gould, ordained April 6, 1837, by Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith. James Foster, ordained April 6, 1837, by Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith. Daniel S. Miles, ordained April 6, 1837, by Hazen Aldrich. Josiah Butterfield, ordained April 6, 1837, by Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith. 1835, Salmon Gee, ordained April 6, 1837, by Sidney Rigdon and Hyrum Smith. Presiding Bishopric: John Comil, ordained June 6, 1831, by Bishop Edward Partridge. "If anyone has a picture of the above named General Authorities, we would appreciate it being sent to us. The picture will be photographed for use on the chart and tlie original will then be returned, said Pres. McDonald. Schools Aid Indians Continued from Page 9 for Phoenix, Ariz. ; Salem, Ore., and at a number of additional locations in die Southwest. A home was recently purchased in Lawrence, Kan., near the Haskell Institute to provide for the activities of the growing number oi: LDS Lamanites in that school. Another building has been constructed at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Presents Check To Hospital Elder William J. Critchlow Jr., left, Assistant to the Council of the Twelve accepts check for Primary Childrens Hospital from Gerald G. Lynn, retiring president of the Interstake Business and Professional Mens Association of Los Angeles. The association conducts a youth guidance program along with other activities. Large enrollment of LDS students at several schools has made it possible to organize Indian student ranches for full Church activity. These organizations train and help the students gain qualities of leadership and responsibility as they grow in the Gospel while attending school. Aiding in this educational endeavor is the Indian Student Placement Program which has been in progress since 1954. Young Lamanites are provided with opportunities to spend the school months in anite families the homes of non-Lawhile they attend public school. WEEK The Indian Committee of the Church supervises this program. This school year they have placed a total of 2,155 students in homes in the states of Utah, California Arizona, Idaho, Washington, and Georgia in addition to the four western provinces of Canada. These students come from 50 tribes found in 18 states and three Canadian provinces. Caseworkers assist the students and foster families to make wholesome adjustment in the foster homes and obtain the objectives which are "to make possible educational, spiritual, social, and cultural opportunities for the LDS Indian children and to provide opportunities for them to participate in community life. In order to qualify, students must have permission from their parents, be a member of the LDS Church, be in good physical condition and be academically trained for his age grade level. Each prospective student is interviewed by a caseworker as are the prospective foster parents. ENDING FEBRUARY 17, 1968 CHURCH-- 11 |