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Show oPf-- - -- or q s' P "everely hurt him. This occasion did not end his suffering, because on January 7. 1839. the "land of the free and home of the brave was scarred again by negative oppression when Accordingly. Anson Call returned to his farm on Three Forks of Grand River, to see if he could secure any of the property he had left in his flight to he was ihere met by a mob, and beaten with a hoop pole about his limbs, body and head. With Mr. much difficulty. Call returned to Far West with her person much bruised, and from that time gave up all hopes of securing any of his property. Anson met challenges of the valiant under the of extremes severest adversity. He came to Utah with the pioneers and. under the direction of Brigham Young, took 30 families to settle Fillmore. Millard County, Utah, the home of the new Territorial Capital. Perhaps one of the rea- . Plight of the Valiant 4 I d N" ?ZDBpi -- mmtL Steten Litchfield displays a quilt depicting mmM-'mzr- his merit badges and his advancements from Cub Scouts all the way up to Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout Steve Lichfield, son of Joe and Ruth Lichfield of St. Johns. Arizona, and grandson of LeVar and Hortcnse Peterson of Fillmore, received his Ragle Scout award on his 16lh birthday. He completed the requirements for his Eagle last summer, but wanted to wait until his brother Scott returned home from his mission to receive it. Steven is standing in front of the quilt his mother made, depicting each of his merit badges and all of his advancements from Cub scouting on up. Since September. Steven has also made enough money ($1000) to send himself to the National Scout Jamboree in Virginia this July. He set up his own music business and has played at most of the dances in his area since. Steven also excels in school. He is now tied lor the number one spot in his class at St. Johns High. He received the award for the outstandv ing student in both and free enterprise this vear. As a freshman, he received these awards in English and Algebra. Boih years he got in the of the Arizona lop () State Math test. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Extremes to which people may dedicate themselves and the price they will pay to achieve a cause depends on the value they place on it. Situations vary in degree from the crufixion of Jesus Christ to the Haun's Mill Massacre of Mormon pioneer record. History will determine whether the Jonestown tragedy was mass suicide for a worthy purpose or a case of "blind leading the blind to an untimely disaster. Since the Territorial Statehouse in Fillmore is steeped in folklore and factual Mormon history, it too will be evaluated by the records and on the basis of its merits. Prominent in Utah history is Anson Call, regarded by most citizens that know about him as being a man of true character and unwavering faith. His dedication to the cause of in which he was a devout member, resulted in his being subjected to many vile forms of inhumanity and mistreatment as devised in the minds of the corrupt, hostile, and depraved. On December 27, 1838, Anson Call went to Ray County near Elk Horn, to sell some property, having been pressured to do so as a result of religious persecution. He was promptly taken bv a mob. They said they would peel off his naked body before morning with a hickory gad. They beat him with their hands, times without number, and struck him in the face with a bowie knife and "Mor-monis- geo-meir- McKee Family Reunion June 13 was a special day for the descendants of David D. and Emily Ann Giles McKee. Seventy family members gathered at the home of Lex and Phyllis McKee to enjoy the event. The McKee home is located on property about two miles east of Holden. where David and Emily had built their first home. The shell of the log eabin still stands and holds fond memories for the entire family. The day's activities were planned and car ried out by Lex and Phyllis McKee and Venez Johnson. In the weeks preceding the reunion, many hours had been spent completing genealogy family group sheets and these were generously distributed to each This summer, Keep It Cool On w as to follow : ' "I was traveling by myself in a lonely place till I came to a new field about three acres in size. I discovered in the field a nice block house. went to the door and discovered (Smith) Joseph in the house standing in the middle of the floor. I sprang and clenched him by the hand. I threw my arm around him and him and said. kissed thought you Joseph. were dead. He said. 1 am. I said, this is certainly Joseph. He said, Yes. it is Joseph. Take will tell vour seat and vou all about it. I seated myself and then discovered I was in a congregation of Saints whom I was acquainted with. then said. Joseph Brethren. I have been killed in Carthage Jail and it will not make any difference with you, if vou do as you are told. I shall continue to govern and control this kingdom (the church) as I have hitherto done. The keys of this kingdom were committed to me. 1 hold them and shall continue to hold them worlds without end. I am dead and I am out of the power of my enemies. I am now w here I can do you good. Be no longer troubled. be faithful and diligent, do as you are told and you shall see the salvation of God. In a few short days. Anson witnessed the reenactment of his dream, as the one whom he revered as prophet was shot by a mob leaving his bloodstains on the floor of Carthage Jail in v I 1 t .- -J John Harmon and Karl Begay Background troop assisting. 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ALCAN Fillmore . 743-51- 7 Frul av spcu.il Eagle Court of Honor was held in the Holden Ward to honor fine v.oung men who ,ui' 'irnc d their Eagle rd Thcv were hihn Harmon and Karl son and foster Beg.n son ot Mr an Mrs Stan-- I confirunquestionable mation of the course he A N. 400 W Friday, June 1 9, 1 981 , Page 3 a save on cooling costs and the whole family stays cooler. 13 , Eagle Scouts With Flexalum Horizontal Awnings. Effective protection from the suns hottest rays. You conserve energy, family. Good food and entertainment were on the agenda and everyone agreed it was a day to be remembered. Plans were made for another reunion to be held the summer of 1983. Millard County Progress, Fillmore, Utah 84631 sons for his devout acceptance of the leadership of the founder of the "Mormon" church (Joseph Smith) was due to a dream or vision he had. which to him was CZG0T |