| Show tr? fp’'r f f The Salt Lake Tribune Monday April 6 ‘Fitness’ LDS Aim Conference Hears Continued from Page One could effectively apply their technique only after removing those who sought to exert leadership those who were well educated and those who were overtly religious Ahdonly 5 per cent of the group he added had to be taken away to leave the remainder without leaders 11 Word Romney Points Out All-Powerf- r w ? 0” 0 V ’ ’V s' By Harold Schindler Tribune Church Edltoy “There Is no source and guidance of the gospel of Jesus Christ equal to the priesthood the church and the Sunday School” f h9 1 better youth program than that THE ADVERSE effects on of the Mormon church He' deyouth of such intimacies out- fined 'its objectives as giving side the ordinance of marriage young people happiness (there as “Cheek to cheek" dancing can be no happiness lit pin) was stressed by Elder Benson making them successful mak who &s secretary of agricul ing them good citizens and most important and all Inclusive teaching them to live so they- ran be exaltedlnthe Father -- A Latter-daySaint- “Our WITH “Ohly by Persuasion” as his topic President Romney gospel the 2 Wejch - — — ACCOMPANIMENT x was “They are fine people whom I admire" he continued "’“but there is some thing missing" He described the missing - element as-t- ne motivating power which comes from the realization that there is a “door within easjr access leading to eternal life” -- OTHER SPEAKERS saldr'Thereare-only-two-waysiS- provided by organists? Dr Twelve Apostles Alexander Schreiner and Dr ' Elder Crltchlow’s theme was Frank W Asper- the happiness which comes Included in the numbers from compliance with the laws Sunday were “Jesus Our Lord of the Gospel We Adore Thee” “Behold TOUCHING ON one of these God the Lord Passed By" “Still Still With Thee” laws he remarked that he Latter“Thanks Be to God’’ “The could not understand how -day Saints could go shopKing of Glory (with Mrs Jessie Evans Smith as soloist)" ping on Sunday and then ask the Lord to bless the food they and “Beautiful Savior” had purchased In violation of THE CONGREGATION the Sabbath observance law joined in “We Thank Thee O Elder Tuttle appealed for teachers In the church to strive God fora Prophet”-- and—1 to improve- - their instruction Say' What 1? Truth?” Between sessions one of ‘the methods by studying those of main attractions to visitors the Master was the baptistry ELDER PETERSEN took Thousands entered the doors for his central theme the promon the southwest side of the ise “The gates of hell shall not Tabernacle for a look afxfhe prevail against you”— who keep the commandments aquamarine baptismal font given of the Lord CONSENSUS THE of visi XThe opening prayer was by i tors seemed the same: "It’s Asaej T Sorensen former presibeautiful" dent of the Brazilian Mission A "stroll around Temple and ihev closing-prayerSquare and adjacent parking Phileon Bx Robinson former -l- ots showed automobiles bearpresident‘ xt ''the Finnish-Missiing license plates of every state in the Union several from Alberta Canada and one from Chihuahua Mexico for Unfortunately visitors Utah avitomo-bile- s occupied the majority of parking stalls reserved for Cars Only” Camera fans were itauch in THE SUN which continued evidence at Sunday sessions to beam for conference ses- of the Church of Jesus sions left its mark on many Christ of Latter day Saints listeners who sat outdoors on 129th ahnual conference Qne press photographer the Temple grounds Several political dignitaries marveled at the number of cameras attended conference sessions “If you figure onecamera ONE COULD have been Sen for every four persons It Wallace F Bennett would run to about 4000 former Sen Arthur V Wat- shutterboxes” As an after-thougkins Rep David S King— he said 'Think of Gov George D Clyde all the pictures they must —— and Salt Lake City Mayor Adiel have taken" F Stewart N by on out-of-tow- n Camera Addicts Had Field Day “Out-of-Stat- e v George H Hllf generaTsuperintendent of Deseret Sunday School Union left and Lynn S Richards assistant superin- S' I r f : mm rur mw 4 tendent right lank George W Romney president of the Detroit LDS Stake and Sunday School conference speaker LDS Leader Lists Christian Guideposls - in addition to President Richards were Harold B Lee mem-eb- r of the Council of Twelve Into e Apostles Henry D Taylor necessary steps to enter Kingdom of God So the concern of all who seek Christian salvation must be: Where is that king- as-th- — dom? parents “THIS IS A delicate question because of the feelings of people about religion are deep and sensitive No one likes to offend I assure you I do not but I would be untrue to my calling If I did not undertake to the best of my ability to give to all men the revelations of the Lord about this ques- I hope you will realizfe that it is impossible in this short period of time to present sufin any -- detail and-w- ith ficient measure of adequacy the circumstances which justify the statement which 1 have made in your hearing love - teachr-disci-pl- ine He deplored the emphasis In television programs on murder and violence and urged parents to support good constructive programs for the sake of —— their children- ELDER TAYLOR’S theme was the sin of ingratitude and the virtue of gratitude He stressed the duty of church members to hold family pray- -- cies of tions " to and guide their children tion" After citing ancient prophethe establishment of a Kingdom of God on earth the speaker continued: “IT IS TRUE that times are not set in these revelations but all will agree they contemplated a time of fulfillment That ttime came my friends more than a century 'ago in the free land of America with guarantees of liberty sufficient to protect men in the free expression of religious convic- ing answers to questions and asserted that they could find the answers in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ which is built "brick on brick with no gaps” and provides answers for everything Bishop Isaacson’s speech was devoted to the responsibility of minds” “No influence can or ought to be used in the priesthood” The priesthood and the church have the greatest means of correct power and persuasion “AS A TEACHER you employ the most effective means of persuasion” Pres Id e n t Romney addedr“You have the ELDER SILL noted irresistable truth the true “ there has been a pronounced knowledge of God” t- - upsurge in professed belief In President Romney said God and acceptance of the Bible as authoritative But at the same time he said there has been an upsurge in crime and delinquency He attributed the seeming inconsistency-t- o the fact “that there has been too little actual Christian ersTattend testimony meetings and to otherwise express their gratitude to God Elder Young directing his message specifically to the youth of the church assured them that 'they can find truth through the whisperings of the spirit if they live the gospel— — — -- — ledge'Df-ruth- children need truths to save This is a world collapse church The members must be the salt of the earth in order to cope with the problems of the world "Our members should be prepared come” for the calamities to "- - S RICHARDS as- general superintendent-an- d LYNN sistant Richard E Folland general secretary of the Sunday School Union also the conference The Choir music Salt spoke at Lake Symphonic provided a capella invocation was delivLester L Cardon superintendent of El Paso Tex LDS Stake —The ered by PARjdtStlCJATElJ OF EXPERIENCE AND DEPENDABILITY PLUS BIG VOLUME AT LOWER PRICES MAKE POSSIBLE THE BEST APPLIANCE DEALS IN TOWN AT AXELRAD'S SALT LAKE'S LARGEST DOWNTOWN FURNISHING STORE UNDUPLICATED LOW PRICESI COMPARE! T 'State - FREE FREE DELIVERY EM 4-65- 01 NORGE DE LUXE SERVICE -E- ASIEST TERMS ADMIRAL TV NORGE REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC WASHER “ALL I CAN do ln these few minutes is to give you assurance that proof is available proof not only for mental as surance but soul conviction as well which in my humble judgment is sufficient to satisfy the searcher after truth "Therefore if you would be truly Christian if you would be classified as a disciple of our dear Saviour I hold out achieving the great distipction Come into His Kingdom through the door which is open to all who will abide His law and His gospel” ' SPEAKERS lit the session FAMOUS NORGE QUALITY AT A FABULOUS LOW PRICE h Giant oven 24Vi-inc- Broiler Seven speed surface units Lifetime stainless pqrcelain Char-Co- il -- Counselor Keynotes LDS Session 'at conference session President McKay to left listens Tabernacle Choir In background -- — — W5 A FEATURE-PACKE- D BUDGET-PRICE- D OA3IRL The Cleaner That Walks on Air NEW IMPROVED 1 959 MODEL Full Horsepower Motor Hose Exclusive Double-Stretc- h WITH ALL THE Combination Rug and Floor Nozzle CLEANING TOOLS A Quality Cleaner at a Reduced Price ' Giant "matchless" overt with light and window Clock and timer V Full engthJluore?centlight ONLY 51 $3 a Week PARK FREE STORE Park your car HOURS whereveY yovwiif 59“ AXELRAD'S will foot the bill MONDAY 9:30 am-Tues 9 Thri 9:30 am-- 6 pm Sat pm 4 - : s - V S - I -- r 4 J in- - 46 YEARS 25$ So s the the that Modl President Stephen L Richards- - first conn- selor of the LDS First Presidency speaks ”- :ed to at’ and the designs of evil S we can Influence the acts of others “One Is the power of persya-sion-th- e other Ms- - the- - persya--sloof power and authority “We can ' get people to do anything If they want to or If they have to" --r HE EMPRASIZEDXt h a t “The Instruments of coercion are fantastic Education and science have been perverted by advocates of persuasion to warp and brainwash men’s n at the afternoon session were William J 'Critchlow Jr assistant to the Council of Twelve Apostles A Theodore Tuttle member of the First Council of Seventy and Mark E Petersen member of the Council of e ' i IN HIS WORK as ft mission LDS-Choary he said he had encountir ered many people not members of One of the shining lights of up to high ethical standards the l?9th annual general con whose integrity could not be — ference of the Church of Jesus questioned s Chrlst of has been a group of its most de-vout members— the Taberancle Choir t SEVERAL conference speakers including President David O McKay commented on the high quality of the choir’s sing ing and said some of the sweetest and finest sermons were delivered-b- y the choir The group was conducted during Sunday sessions by Richard P Condie and Jay E Lateeomers-were-directed-th- Assembly Hall where spe- conviction cial broadcast facjlitleswere least resist available mcn- Heavenly guiding-yout- h a semi-annu- also — HE EXPLAINED “About four rand a half years ago It was 'necessary (at American THESE WORDS spoken by Motors to replace ’men George W Romney president who didCorp) 'not believe In our : of the Detroit Stake Church product with men who did” of JesuChrlst of Latter-da"A conviction is necessary I SaflrtSTaniWesldent pf American' Motor Corp were ad- in any field” "Adult minds” he said dressed to a capacity audien at the Tabernacle during the "need to be regularly fed ' -"Our children will be living conference - SunSun- In an age of unparalleled day night of the Deseret — struggle day SchooL Uniony emphasized Leaders Sing theElderyouthHanks program and the essentiality of gospel in --Praises-of : teachers must have several attributes among whlph must be a conviction '"aDout that which you are attempting to communicate to others” J HE SAID in' no pldce In the world could there be found of" the ul t ture Is a member of President Eisenhower’s Council on Youth Fitnesi Elder Benson expressed hope that all youth leaders who heard or would read the church leader’s message of - youth would heed his counsel kingdom rTnr ' rn w 1959 ' ‘Sweet Sermons’ w -- 5 |
