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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Pioneer Flashbacks by Quig Nielsen (Information Officer for the Museum of LDS Church History and Art) Brigham Young, so the story is told, was dissatisfied with the first model of an ox to be used for ; the baptismal font in the St. George Temple. - The Mormon prophet instructed his workers to scour the settlements and find a physically attractive ox. He wanted, he said, "a beautiful animal. A common ox wouldnt do since the animal chosen as personal gift of Brigham Young like it, represent the 12 tribes of and was hauled by team to St Israel. George. A strong and beautiful ox The April annual conference was found in one of the of the LDS Church was held in settlements and a model made. St. George in coryunction with Twelve oxen were made of cast the dedication of the St. George iron and painted to look like Temple ... April 6, 1877. gold. Manufactured in Salt Lake Twenty-fou- r more cast-iro- n City, the font, oxen, iron stairs oxen were finished and painted. and all accessories weighed over Twelve went to the Logan 18,000 pounds." The entire Temple, which was dedicated baptistry equipment was the the model would, with 11 just Thursday, December 19,1991 e, on May 17, 1884. The oxen and font from the Logan Temple were given to the LDS Museum of Church History and Art in Salt Lake City when the interior of the temple was completely remodeled in the mid 1980s. Now everyone can attest to the beauty of the oxen since a portion of the font and some of the oxen are now exhibited in the new historical display. The other 12 oxen of the 24 and accessories were hauled to Manti and installed in the Manti Temple, which was completed and dedicated on May 21, 1888. Qp HAPPY YULETIBE Dolls Start at $46 Family Statues send flowers snywhere flowers! flowers! flowers! American Heart Association Porcelain Here's hoping Santa brings of lots wonderful you Holiday goodies. Thank you for your patronage and friendship! We Page 6 by Florofax! Besides those below, we have Cherished Moments, Sharing and Bridges statues, as well as Manti Temple plaques. Silk arrangements Beautiful wreaths Cut flowers Poinsettias Freshness Complete Dealer for with Love The woman-to-b- e takes form in the heart of a child blessed by lessons taught Guaranteed! Sanpete's Most Teaching For proven quality Get your Flowers with love. at Elliott's! Woman Preparing Her Son cannot always be with you, so I must teach you well." The concern of every mother in a timeless "I Full Line of IBookcmft Christmas Cards U Scriptures, Book of Remembrances, and Journals Boxed or Singles Selected Bookcraft and Deseret Books OOff Russell Stover and Fernwood Candy portrayal of mother and son. Woman Sanpete County's Most Complete Perfume Lines for Men and Women in Prayer Gentle strength, with fullness of faith and personal peace, reflected in the humble attitude of prayer. Exclamation Emeraude Navy Chantilly Candy Canes and lots of Estee Lauder . Jovan White Shoulders Vanderbilt other great Polo Drakkar, and more! stocking stuffers! Your Film and Film Developing Headquarters! All Stuffed Animal for kids of all ages Kodak Film, Polaroid Film, Batteries and Kodak Paper lrr-- " Good selection of wallets. Women's jewelry. Kids books, paper dolls, puzzles, etc. Beautiful penpencil sets. ww vt-- ? |