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Show This week in the life of President David O. McKay, from the pages of his "Daily Journal" kept by his personal secretary, Clare Middismiss. Jan. 1. 1898 New Year's Day away from home. Sering a mission in Glasgow, Scotland. Jan. 2, 1901 Married Emma Ray Riggs in Salt Lake Temple. The ceremony was performed by Elder John Hemy Smith of the Council of the Twelve. First Jan. 4, 1954 Inspected British Temple site at tlcvv Chapel. It was pleasing even in winter had picture taken beside the giant oak tree on property. Jan. 2, 1955 President and Mrs. McKays 54th wedding anniversary. e journey to the South Sea Islands. Departed for 45, Wedding cake was enjoyed on the train between Salt Lake 000-mil- City and Oakland, Calif. Jan. 2, 1962 President and Mrs. McKay celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. President McKay said, Let the young man be worthy to take his pure bride to the temple and realize sincerely that he should give to her the same purity she should give to him. Jan. 2, 1964 President and Mrs. McKay celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. President McKay said, It hardly seems like 63 years, the time has passed so swiftly., President McKay characterized the 63 years of happy married life in wonderful. just one word He said, It is a wonderful thing to spend that many years together in a happy home and family life. They both attributed this happiness and their successful married life to congeniality, thoughtfulness, unselfishness, and lack of angry words. Ray has never spoken a harsh word to me in all these 63 years. Mrs. McKay responded quickly, And he has never said an unkind thing to me. He is always a gentleman, courteous, kind, and considerate. Both President and Mrs. McKay said that a common religious purpose and faith are important as a basic spiritual foundation, and one of the essentials for a happy marriage. Jan. 3, 1967 President and Mrs. McKay were driven on their 66th Wedding Anniversary to Mrs. McKays former home on Second West, just off South Temple. This was the home she was living in when President McKay, as a University of Utah student, rented a cottage in the rear of the home from her mother. Jan. 2, 1969 Celebrated 68th wedding anniversary. President McKay had a slight chest cold and no meetings were held. Paul Harvey paid tribute to President McKay on the radio. Jan. 2, 1970 President and Mrs. McKay celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary quietly at their hotel apartment. They received many messages of congratulations and visits from their family. self-contr- ol Message of The amazing growth of the Church during the past decade is but an indication that the "stone that was cut from the Inspiration mountain without hands" -even the Kingdom of God -seen by Daniel in a vision of the night time is continuing to roll forth until it fills the whole earth. Extra copies of this souvenir edition, highlighting significant Church activities and events of the 1960, can be obtained by sending 25 cents, to: The Church News, Box 1257, Salt Lake City. Utah, 84110. COLOR COYER BY McGREGOR J M. HESLOP, REED nc inurn.n ui- - JfcSUS PUBLISHED WEEKLY Copyright Deseret WrfJrt'Cta5Thrdr?ic,lLre!, of Church-wid- e ENews' ' CHRIST OF IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Newt Publishing Co. 1970 Interest are welcomed and shoulc South. Se Lake City. Utah 84110. tor manuscripts and photooraphy cor uMand 'oostooe hen on'!' and when accompt 0 requested by Church News Is Included as a at part of the daily newsp on Including the Church News Is oai .The rfSi months! r9uiar carrier service. By mail subscription, t 35n. nr. St , Sa'lf Lake'cMy ufah 'sifin0, T?Vable. ,n advance. Circulation office, 143 S. edher ,n whole may wr?M T.3j?ch1? " responsibility reijlartelnw orVftJC 2 CHURCH WEEK ENDiNQ, JANUARY 3, 197Q 1s |