At the March stake conference Elder Mark E. Peterson, of the Quorum of Twelve, seemed to summarize by talking about faith promoting instances of our boys in the armed services, saying, "There is nothing so precious as a human soul." He asked, "Are we willing to do our share to save wavering members?" He then closed his remarks by imploring the Saints to serve God and keep his commandments and telling them if you love himyou will serve him.59 Peace at Last Spring and summer finally brought peace to a war torn world as terms of surrender were signed with both Germany and Japan. The newspapers were filled with joyous reports of returning service men, many of them heavily decorated, and all with a deeper appreciation of home. Don Whitear recalls with emotion his feelings when he returned from the Far East, stepping from the bus at the old Bohman store in Peterson. As be started down the road toward the form at the foot of the mountains his eyes filled with tears of joy and the words of the song, "The Hills of Home" came to mind. A peaceful, light feeling came over him and with it the realization of what a special valley this is. When the Saints gathered for stake conference in September, Elder Spencer W. Kimball, of the Quorum of the Twelve, was the visiting authority. He spoke about foreign missions and the need for missionaries. He also cautioned the members to guard against the temptations of the world and promised that peace would come to the righteous. President Heiner talked of the peace which had come after four years of war and asked the Saints to so live that when temptations came they could resist the storms.61 The 150th quarterly conference of the Morgan Stake was held 1 and 2 December, with Bishop Marvin O. Ashton, of the presiding bishopric, in attendance. The entire conference was dedicated to theyoung people of the stake. Some of the youth speakers were Kent Smith, Ray Jensen, Eldon Mecham, and Marjorie Lewis.62 Life seemed to return somewhat to normal once the terms of surrender were agreed upon and the treaties were signed. The papers were filled with reports of social events instead of war. Meetings which had been cancelled throughout the war were resumed. A special Christmas program was held Sunday, 23 December at 8 p.m. in the tabernacle.63 Saints Respond to Famine in Europe One major concern did come to the front as winter approached. Many of the Saints overseas were left destitute from the War. The Relief Society sisters again mobilized. Many made coats. Quilting frames were set up all over the Valley as the sisters got out their needles and went to work. Sister Virgie Rock particularly remembers meeting with other ladies and tying a big flannel quilt on frames set up in a room at the old Peterson school house.64