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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS “"™" Page 14 Issue XVIII June 15, 2006 g LIBERTY cont. from By page 14 September 1, 1952, the goal of $10,000 had been reached for the new chapel. At this time 7] the First Presidency gave the ‘| bishopric permission to begin construction. The building contract was accepted by the Liberty Ward bishopric. Two capable carpenters were hired ing, plastering, painting, and bricklaying were contracted out by the bishopric. On Back or east end when chimney was being installed. 1929 Chevy truck was owned by Lysle Chard. The Old nee 15, 1952, at 1:00 ., the groundbreaking cernies were held. After actual canes uction ee the peoed were eager More assessnts were paid Sate more dinners and saisecomats were held, and wonderful responses came from members of the ward, stake, other wards, and former members. A few weeks before the dedication date, set for December 27, 1953, there was a deficit of between $8,000 and $9,000 which still had to be collected. It had been the assessments were made under their superviion. The old committee turned over $728.04 toward the building fund. Because of World War II and the financial status of the ward, the building fund grew slowly the first few years. In 1948, it amounted to $6,774.10. The bishopric and auxiliary organizations sponsored many dinners and ntertainments. Each July 4 a celebration and rodeo were held and the fund continued to grow. Church — rule that no buildi dic paid. ° opric presented the problem to meeting Sunday one morn@ x Unanimously the Priesthood ~ Front, or west end, of original building after entryw ay was removed to add the new alle Workers are putting in foundation for new addition. October 11, 1952. was forgotten that year as far as gifts were concerned in the gregation and in a solemn voice said, “The Lord blesses the Latter-day Saint people who J are willing to sacrifice to build houses of worship unto him. He blesses them financially, temporally, and spiritually in their homes, and the tithes and offerings } increase every time a house of worship is constructed.” The old part of the church, built in 1904, had been completely remodeled inside and out, and was used as a cultural hall. The Junior Sunday School continued to meet in it. There was a lovely foyer and a small but adequate, attractive chapel. Down the hall there were also restrooms Liberty Church after completion of remodeling. and a modern steam heating plant in the basement. After Bishop Chard’s release, he became the first high councilman called families of Liberty. The money instead was from the Liberty Ward. donated to the building fund. Children as The Liberty chapel, which was dedicated in well as adults felt the true meaning of 1953, was sold in May of 1975 to a family from Christmas. The needed money was raised Salt Lake City who made it into a large home. with $800 left over for improvements on the The new chapel [across from Snowcrest Jr. grounds. High] was dedicated April 18, 1976. On December 10, . 1953, the construction of fi the building was completed, a on December 27, 1953, at 1 p.m., the $80, 900 chavel was dedicated. Just before the beloved Prophet David O. McKay rose to his feet to give the dedicator, he turned to Shown above: Woodrow Shaw, "Frank Southwick, ??, Myron Loewenstein, Cleo Hell, Tony War, Rodney Clark, Bishop Parley J. Clark, Norma Shaw ( Norma’s daughters Kathy and Pattie in front of her), Edna Clark, Etta Willard, Mr. Tom Willard, Bernice and Owen Merrill, Susan and Renee Merrill. LANDSCAPING payment by Terra Designs, Inc. from Wild Flowers to Waterfeatures, Trees, Shrubs, Gardens, Hydroseed, Sod, Patios & Rock Walls, Sprinklers, Mountain & Desert Scapes. al tithes 7 “They have increased.” esident cKay then turned to the con- Call for an Estimate. Foundation for new aidition. Oct October standing in front. 11, 1952. Zella Chard is (801) 745-0198 or (801) 430-2892 BARBARA BEALBA INTERIORS 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN STORE HOURS: M - “33 oz. Powerade_ gL a [ with coupon 1 Xpires 7 TOG Any Whole‘Watermelon 50¢ OFF e e e e Custom Draperies Blinds, Shutters & Shades Reupholstery Design Consultation 745- 2269 E-mail: barbar or Cantaloupet with coupon Expires 7/1/06 Q a I t. Bucket Farr’s Ice Cream 50¢ OFF with coupon Expires 7/1/06 Ee a = Any Family Pack Rod’s Thick & Juicy Hamburger PattiesI $1 .00 OFF with coupon I ee7/06 = = mel Zz = =z =z Potato Or Macaroni Salad One Ib. S0¢ OFF with coupon Expires 7/1/06 al 7 °*WALK-INS or MCS I I service deli I Teme eAUTO ACCIDENTS ¢SPORTS INJURIES * CORRECTIVE CARE WELCOME CL BOOK | AC LOCATED IN EDEN, NORTH OF, VALLEY, MARKET, 2580 NORTH, Hwy,162 |