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Show Utah Press Association' P.0, Salt Volume Lake City,' Utah Friday, September 23, 1977 Coalville, Utah 84017 IMrtjr-Nhi- e Box 1327 Number 84110 15 Thirty-Eig- ht s tDssoomcy wopCs flhiom ' if Sldk Onnniifi9Pini The theme "Missionary Work was presented to the congregation followed by interesting informative talks and testimonies by the individual speakers. An exceptional film on the History of Missionary Work and the Growth of the Church was viewed by those in attendance at the Saturday session. President Spencer W. Kimball was the narrator. He illustrated graphically how the church has grown rapidly since it's restoraton and how its projected growth can be accomplished through each members effort in "Lengthening their Stride, with regards to "Each member being a Missionary. He also explained the plan of the Lord in wanting each country to be able to send their own members on missions. President Fred T. Merchant spoke, a landmark, the GaaMDe CbOp bafidbg. This 09 years of history meets the wrecker 1 This building has guarded the same comer for about 109 years. It has seen many people, as proprietors and customers, come and go. It will certainly change the face of the town when its gone. The history behind the building is eventful and interesting. The Replacing new Walker was built. the old building will Bank office, we will getting to know new neighbors and not leaving for someone else to do. He challenged each member to think of a family and start friehdshipping them. Testimonies were rendered by two recent converts Penney Kumagai and Virginia Plaskett, which led the congregation to the conclusion of the importance of friendshipping. Elder Rulon G. Craven spoke very effectively on the "Missionary Work theme. He told of several experiences he had while Mission President for the New Zealand Mission. One interesting experience was about a Catholic Nun and how she was converted to the L.D.5. religion. How of the missionary program in this area, How the number of missionaries has increased from six years ago, and how they compared to the rest of die church. He pointed out the number of now living in this area and that there is a great missionary rs happy her parents were later on, work to do. be a have On Sunday, Sept 11th at 8:30 A.M., a specail meeting was held in the Kamas Stake Center for the unmarried A group of youth, ages in attendance. 200 were approximately First, three youth spoke of their feelings about the church, afterwhich Elder Craven spoke to the group. Elder Craven is the Regional Representative for the Coalville Region as well as being Executive Secretary for the Quorum of the Twelve apostles. He began his talk by stating that the church is directed by inspiration. Elder Craven told of how those who are so near the church headquarters should not take the church leaders for granted but should appreciate their opportunity to see and hear these leaders. The final message of his talk was that the youth should commit themselves to follow the counsel of the prophet and other church authorities. If they do this they are able to ifnd lasting happiness. Stake President Fred T. Merchant! further counseled the youth to live so that they can represent the church and be successful in their lives. Those present ffelt the meeting had been encouraging and beneficial. 12-2- 6. of meeting and the responsibility because she was the only one of their children that' active. Elder Craven emphasized the importance in "Increasing the length of ones stride. He pointed out how the application of "Friendshipping fulfills President Merchant then went on to describe, using mathematical progress- ions, how a small, seemingly insignifi- ort can produce citizens of nt increMe in brouglit to mimfby the older results, wnazing friend a to town we as the say goodbye of the past to make way for the modern buildings of the future. attached on the right was the Post office lor many years. It has housed an insurance office an da Beauty Salon for several years since the new building Post Office telling the congregation a members obligation as a Missionary and that the actual discussions, should be given by trained missionaries tha have been specially set apart for this calling. He urged patience, as some people take an entire lifetime before they are converted. "Teach through example he further admonished. The Stake Center was nearly filled for the occasion. President Rex Walker spoke on the "Taking of the Sacrament" and then bore his testimony on how important it was for a mother from Arkansas that was not able to have it available as often as others. He also bore a moving testimony with regards to the blessings of having two sons on missions at the same time and how important it is to teach our little ones. President Lyle Peterson bore his testimony of how the Kamas valley was given an abundance of moisture after the saints had been admonished by the prophet to pray and fast for rain. Mission President Alden Cooley talked on the subject of how important it is for each member to take upon himself The Kamas Stake Conference of the Church of Jesua Christ of Latter-Da- y Saints, was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10th and 11th at the Kamas Stake Center. Elder Rulon G. Craven, the Regional Representative, presided over the conference. CmMRss Maha e . Literary club holds meet & ' The Coalville Ladies Literary Gub met at hte home of Joan Naylor Wednesday night September 14, to enjoy the review given by Barbara OHara, of the book The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck. With her usual wit and humor, with perspective, and understanding of human nature, Mrs. Bombeck as written the expose of all truth about the American exposes-t- he suburbs, the last frontier Americans sought to conquer. Following the book review, seventeen dub members and guests were served tasty refreshments by the hostess, Mrs. Naylor. Those present were Barbara OHara, Wanda Bristow, Mabel Larsen, June Wilde, Joan Naylor, June Toole, Judy Crittenden, Alliene Zubeck, Meresa Judd, Joan Lewis, Edith Bond, Florence Morre, Card Hobson, Lorca Blonquist, Sandra Jaussi; and guests Donna Evans and Joelle Naylor. Pres. Joan Lewis was in charge of the meeting. crews Fair awards at 9iven search area Oil Lewis pell, June Tsais and Jesa the ACS Pkograu far a moose to Cshse. At tiw look over Recent Conference held In Salt Lake CHy. presents Doug Moore with Salt Lake Gty volunteer leaders from the North Summit Unit of the American Cancer Society attended the annual Education and Crusade Conference on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake Gty September IS and 16. Rhea Bagnell, June Toole, and Joan Lewis attended workshops to learn more about g service, education and programs in which their unit can fund-raisin- participate. ' daksSneensnfhl t Interesting information given out at the conference was that 1700 people were examined in the past year at Virginia Whitney Cancer detection dinics. This service was msde available to men for the first time. One wu held in Coalvile in March of 1977, and had 22S men and women participate. Wi TonrsfUof Ufiscfllty A variety i&mruW'Qiims of subjects were explored at the Conference. Among them: cancer research In Utah, with a tour of some of the projects in progress at the U of U at the present time; the emotional needs of cancer patients; and a panel discussion on the controversial drug, Laetrile. Another fid brought out which was disturbing in its own way wu that although smoking among males had decreased, it had nearly doubled in females between the ages of 12 18. About 125 billion cigarettes s year are smoked by Americans. The ACS is working hard to educate the youth that this habit can be a deadly killer. Death from long cancer has increased over 400V4 in women since 1930. It has been proven that women smokers faces and skin wrinkle fester than women. Cigarette smoke in the blood stream contributes to heart defects in unborn children. non-smoki- S Goal reached fas Crusade t Highlight of the conference wu the snnoucement that the Utah Division reached its challenge goal of S450.00 for the fiscal year ending August 31. More than 21,000 volunteers helped carry on the work of the Cancer Society in Utah during the past year. The North Summit Unit contributed to the success of the Crusade by raising approximately SllOO. Miria Homer wu Crusade Chairman and deserves praise for her work in leading our crusade. She has retired from the position this eyar, and Delia Porter will be the Crusade Chairman for 1977-78. outstand thank you" dinner From Deseret News wmwS ing Young Man of Year" award. Fair Board Pros Morlyn Johnson Areas of Summit, Morgan, Rich and Cache counties will be explored by Marathon Oil Co. seismic crews in a Thursday, September 15, 1977 at the search for oil and gas production. Coalville Gty Park, the Summit County Carlton Stowe, Utah Department of Natural REsources minerals specialist, Fair Board held their "thank you dinner for all department chairmen and 'reported today that Marathon has their partners, also the Summit County with an Louisiana signed agreement Land A Exploration, Denver, Colo., to Commissioners and their wives. This event was first begun by past president undertake the exploration. The area to be covered lies west of Koy Page and it has been such a success decided to continue on. A Wanship, Summit County, extending that it was north through Morgan County, east of delicious steak dinner with all the Huntsville and through the central trimmings was served to all in portion of the Cache National Forest, attendance. After the dinner fair board president fanning to the Idaho state line and eut Merlyn W. Johnson thanked everyone ward to the Wyoming state line. The area lies in what is known as the and expressed his appreciation for the Overthrust Belt. support and hard work given by all Stowe said no estimate of the number board members. Two special awards were given by the of wells to be drilled will be made until board this year. Doug Moore, fair the seismic study is completed. Drilling efforts will be projected to the Nugget received an award as "Outstanding formation, but deeper formations may. Young Man of the Year for the many extra hours and donating of his personal be tested. Through its efforts, Marathon will equipment to the fair and keeping the earn a 50 percent interest in well rodeo arena in top form. George drilling acreage to. be selected from a Crandall Jr. of Crandall Ford and his 230,000 acre apead of oi and gas leases wife Gloria were also invited, but due to held by Louisiana tand and Exploration conflicting schedules were unable to attend. Junior was presented bis award. in .the exploration area. . ; - at his place of business. He was awarded a token of appreciation for his willingness to donate and have ready whenever needed his two cars to puli the Summit County Queens' float and also cany the queen and her attendants around during fair time, introducing thfem in Juniors beauktiful antique Thunderbird. The fair board could always depend on these autos being serviced and ready to go and they certainly appreciated this donation. A special voice of appreciation wu also given the Coalville Lions Gub members and the City and County officials and employees, who tirelessly and willingly worked many long hours in finishing the rodeo arena and making it a fine addition to the fairground. Through the experience gained this year at the feir and with cooperation and support from each of you, the Summit Countyy residents,' the fair board and the committees who donate their time .and talents toward making your fair a success hope to be able to bring to you next year and bigger and better fair. "Vi-'1'- - I Mil 0 :-. I - , I .Si u . II : y. I J' 0 I 1. ? - a ''I. |