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Show C rch u Ch on Documentary he Ray Undquist family home evening took on extra dimensions recently when ABC television cameras moved into their Granite home in southeastern Salt Lake County to film their family activities. The filming was part of a documentary on the church produced for ABC's national television series, Directions." I The documentary will be released nationally on Mothers Day, May 13. It will be carried by approximately 200 ABC network stations and an additional 200 independent television stations. Generally, the documentary will be televised at the following times in the various time zones of the country: Eastern, 1 p.m.; Central, 12 noon; Mountain, 1 p.m.; and Pacific, 12 noon. However, in Salt Lake City, it will be televised by KCPX-TChannel 4, at 10:30 p.m. The documentary was reviewed by Pres, and Mrs. David Lawrence McKay of the Eastern States Mission; Lee S. 30-min- V Bickmore, special consultant io the Firs Presidency; and F.. Charles Graves, di rector of the New York office of the Pub lie Communications Department of thi church. All were high in their praise of the documentary. This ABC Television Network documentary is a fair representation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. It is a documentary that all members of the church will be happy to see and to invite their friends to see also, said Pres. McKay. Barbara Sapinsley of New York, a free-lanc- e writer who wrote the script for the production, said, I thought the best way to explain such a theology and life style as the Mormon Church was through the mouths of actual members, rather than through someone else." n LDS families were selectA ed for possible use in the documentary. From this list, the Ray Lindquist family was selected as a typical LDS family, said Miss Sapinsley. half-doze- He studied artwork and photographs and a number of reproductions of old photographs and paintings before the actual shooting of the program began. The Mormon Church has the largest quantity of published material of any church its size, Mr. Wilson said. They are very involved with the church, but not fanatic. They have a son in the mission field and the mother teaches in the Relief Society," she said. 1 attended two Relief Society meetings with Mrs. Lindquist, Miss Sapinsley continued. I also attended Primary and sat in on a couple of the age groups, and went to a sacrament meeting. In obtaining material for the script, Miss Sapinsley visited Temple Square, Welfare Square, attended a Tabernacle Choir broadcast and met many officials of the church.. Paul E. Wilson , was producer for the documentary. Weve done a number of programs on religions for the series, and think the LDS Church is an important one, particularly in the United States." He said the production of the documentary was his first introduction to Mormonism in any depth. He researched many church pamphlets, history books, newspaper articles, and other literature. . The Mormon people are a marvelous very impressed by the people. I am devoutness ' and seriousness which they think of their religion and the way they practice it, he said. Mr. Wilson produces about 39 documentaries a year. He has won numerous awards for his television productions. He produced Saga of Western Man, which won an Emmy Award, and a documentary on Leonardo Da Vinci, which won the Peabody Award. Frank Reynolds, ABC news correspondent, is to narrate the documentary on the church. It was filmed by Wes Marks, a free-lanc- e photographer from Jackson, Wyo. Teachers of the Month feted Literary awards given at Kiwanis Club luncheon Mrs. Peggy today Month Jean Nelson and Miss Lew is were honored as Teachers of the by the Kiwanis Club Miss Lewis has taught at Jordan Junior High School for llte past 17 years as counselor and as a physical education teacher. Salt Lake City at a luncheon at Hotel Utah. Dr. Lawrence I). Schroder, assistant suierinlemlent of the Salt Lake City Hoard of the education, presented teachers with certificates of appreciation. Mrs. Nelson, a fourth grade teacher at Emerson Elementary School was commended for her creative leaching E. award-winnin- ability. She represents true excel- lence in the teaching profes- V. sion. Principal Mac Wilson is producer g of documentary. institutiors have a responsibility in changing attitudes toward w smen. This is one conclusion contained in a five-yestudy of the accomplishments of the Governors Committee on the Status of Women presented to ar Gov. Calvin L. Hampton by Beth Gurrister, chairman. Some of the other conclusions and recommendations of the committee were: specialist dealing with womens problems relevant to employment be placed in the Utah Department of Employment Security Office. A Women win need special concern until systems of higher education are not totally oriented to the male student Seminars, research and compilation of data, questionnaires are valid endeavors to ascertain needs upon which and curniikni can be developed to serve the iranis needs of women. Higher education is losing valuable resource in women a through the policy of avoiding ted in nepotism. Stwfy is this area. v report indicates the committee emphasized four special areas including child care, education for girls and women, employment problems and opportunities and equal rights. The committee chairman said ehild care activities led to the establishment of an Office of Child Development in the State Department of Public Instruction. The Tuesday, the new Governors Commission on the Status of Women became effective, the first such group established by the Legislature rather than by executive order. Members of the old committee have submitted their resignations so Rampton can appoint a new commission according to previsions of the new legislation. project. Iris Schow, Brigham City, placed in the top ten with a poem. She also received a special commendation for an adult short story. director the girls P.E. department, she has elevated the program In her position us of Mrs. Nelson Miss Lewis Isbell said when he nominatHer ed her to the honor. love fur children and for teaching is reflected in all she does. Mrs. Nelson is married to Assistant Attorney General Frank Nelson and is the Panel on status of Seeks k th women presents study S.L. Area Training institutions have an obligation to change attitudes of employers toward hiring women and by implication all Two Utah women have received national recognition in. the 1972 American Association of University Women writing mother of four buys. of Paul May 1973 Mothers Day Issue Utah Woman1 s Review Page 16 Jobs Status Bureau of the Census interviewers will visit selected households in the Salt Lake City area during the week of May seeking to determine how many Americans hold more than one job and what their usual overtime hours and pay are. to be among the outstanding ones inlhe entire state, her principal Dr. Delbert II. Fowler, said of her. Also gaining recognition in the short story category was Pansye Powell of Salt Lake .City. Teachers such as she affect young peoples lives in positive ways that far exceed what is ever realized. It is a pleasure tu know, associate and work work with her at this school, he said. Both women are well known irt Utah for their, literary achievements and are members of the National League of American Pen Women.' Barbecue Indoors Theres no need to wait for summer to enjoy delicious grill-cookmeats. Countertop units such as those made by West Bend bring the pleasures of the outdoor barbecue into the kitchen no matter what the weather. The electric motorized units make it possible to cook roasts and poultry slowly and evenly, retaining natural juices. ed broil-er-rotisser- ie Thanks bo you 14-1- 8, The bureau's Denver office announced the interviews will supplement the monthly survey on employment and unemployment conducted nationwide for the U.S. Department of Labor. The monthly survey for March showed U.S. employment rose to 83.9 million, up 700,000 from. February. The unemployment rate for March was 5 percent, down from the 5.9 percent figure of March, 1972. ft,. eo Ibis working Listen and Compare Thousands Did And Now Enjoy SOLID GOLD HITS TftsUril&sdV&y Every Day |