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Show Former Mission President Quilt's A Carden For Family Tree If Loveda Hobbs dreamed about genealogy at night, members of the Duncan Branch, Oklahoma South Stake wouldn't be surprised. They know she has her family tree on one of her quilts, which was on display recently in the stake center. For each family in her line there is the outline of the state from which it came, with the name and birth date of the family head embroidered on it. There also are figures on the frpnt of the quilt rep- resenting some of her ancestors. As an added feature, the quilt is decorated on the back with a history of the Civil War! Mrs. Hobbs, who is branch Relief Society president, commented that she has been pushing genealogy, hoping this would inspire the Employment Center Director Letter F. Hewlett Jr., former Utah businessman and president of the Australia South Mission, has moved into the directors chair at the Salt Lake Employment Center. He succeeds A. Philip Cederlof, who wiii retire snortly. In the interim, Mr. Cederlof will be working in the offices of the General Church Welfare Committee. Quickly, now: Where and when were the churchs two newest temples dedicated? was the presiding bishopric reorganized, and what are the three men doing who used to be in it? When Where and when was the churchs last area general conference held? If you find the events of 1972 slipping away from you, the answers to these and other questions about current church history can be found in The Church in Action, 1972. The handy reference w ork will be available soon. The book is a compilation of highlights from the pages of the Church News for 1972. It contains information on the callof new General ings Authorities, changes in the church and events In its history and that of its members. It would be a valuable work in any reference library. A few copies of the 1971 edition are also still available. j IN ACTION -- 1972 ! The Year In Review $1.50 Per Copy $2.00 Overseas Name Continued from page 9 group has remained active and in leadership positions, she said. Mrs. Torres works in the stake Relief Society, traveling from ward to ward in her assignment. The women in the church have so many practical programs, that if we will practice them we can be a good example to the church and to this nation of Mexico," Mrs. Torres said. Always anxious to invite friends to church activities, she gives strong support to the stake missionary effort. You can realize what a good concept others have of the church after they see what we do. They have great respect and marvel that it is possible to be so well organized as to influence and keep in dose touch with the members. The mothers of the church should work to promote leadership in the church, through their children and husbands, as well as with themselves," she said. Pres, and Mrs. Torres have five and with them family is important. Pres. Torres, a building contractor, had his office at home so he can be near his family. We must have valor to give time, because time must be given to our family and the church. We must do more than just attend, we must sene the Lord and each other, Mrs. Torres said. City State Fill Zip out and mail coupon to: Church in Action P.O. Box 1257 Salt Lake City, Utah 841 10 14 - Mrs. Casanoa agrees. The most important work of a wife is the family," she said. Pres and Mrs. Casanova are the parents of six children. The best help I can give my husband is moral support. Our oldest child is seven and it is a great responsibility and an enormous work to be a mother, she Address said. "The church is so important to our Even the young children are enthused. 'Are we going to the church?' they will ask. family. Mrs. Casanova was a secretary at the school for the church community. Pres. Casanova was an engineering student at CHURCH t Gen-ealogi- Lester Hewlett directs job center. Valiant Women Of Mexico Add Strength To Church chil-dre- THE CHURCH ence m business. Prior to being called to preside over the Australia South Mission in 1969, he had been a partner in Mountain States Food Brokerage, a firm he helped found. Previously, he had worked in his family's jam and jelly business. Mr. Cederlof has previously worked in the Church Personnel Office and the Society. Mr. Hewlett took the reins at the Salt Lake Center Jan. 22. The center serves as a vehicle for bringing together those who need work and those vs ho have positions to fill. It is one of 21 such centers throughout the nation. Mr. Hewlett has had extensive experi sisters." Church in Action Trail Guide For Trek Into 1972 Is " WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 3, 1973 Mexico National University. They met at the ward and were married in 196:!. Mrs. Casanova is a convert to the church, though her mother was baptized when she w as a child. My parents lived in a town where there was no LDS Church. The missionaries did visit, but only every four or five years. When the missionaries came, they stayed in our home. I had been attending school away from home, and it just happened that the month 1 graduated and was home, the missionaries were sent to our town to teach. Within a year I was baptized. The church has been very important to me ever since, she said. Mrs. Casanova filled a mission before she stalled to work at the school. The church is everything to me. it has been the pattern of my life and I am so proud of my husband. The future of the church in Mexico is great. I think it is going to grow because the people are prepared. The opposition to the church is diminishing and the people are more educated. They are thinking for themselves and they are accepting the gospel. We are so pleased to help them, Mrs. Casanova emphasized. Pres. Casanova is aware of the sup-xiof his wife in his ass'gnmenl. "She supports me in everything. She takes care of the family while I am in the meetings. She doesn't complain about my busy life and church service, bill she helps me with a lovely spirit in the rt home. he said. three of hose women of Mexico support their husbands and the church. At the Area General Conference in Mexico City last summer, the three ladies were present on the stand, a symbol of strength and support to the church. All I Primary Children's Hospital Annual Penny Parade Begins Continued from page 5 walk normally, Roger will learn to use what he has in physical therapy and will no longer need his crutches. Roger's treatment is paid for by the Penny Parade. Some patients at Primary Childrens Hospital do not need to be in the hospital all the time, but can be treated as outpatients. Since so many children come from places, it is often necessary for them to have foster parents while they are here. Some Penny Parade money is used for this program, although there are many foster parents who refuse to take the money. Little Gabriela is one of those children who is a long way from her family. Horn with both hips dislocated, she wobbled around on shakey legs for four years before she came to Primary Childrens for treatment. far-awa- y The doctors are treating one hip at a time. She underwent traction and an operation on her right hip and is now wear- - ing a spika cast, which begins above her waist and continues down both legs. She is recovering from her operation in a foster home. When she is fully recovered, she will be treated identically on her let! hip. Orlando, who has a winning, outgoing personality, is from El Salvador. He became ill when he was very young and was left almost totally blind. Some missionaries sent him to Primary Children's and since his arrival in May 1972, he has received a corneal transplant of his right eye and will soon undergo the same oper- ation on his left eye. He is living in a bister home while he is waiting to see how successful the first operation was ami for another donor. An exceptionally bright boy, he has already learned to speak English very well and is learning braille. "All these children are special to us." Mt. Evans said. We want to do all we can to help them. Will you join with us in giving the future to a child?" |