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Show Again, when the stake met for conference in November, the prevailing theme ofthe talks was welfare. Elder Albert E. Bowen, of the Quorum of the Twelve, gave instructions about using the bishop's storehouse properly, and President Rich asked the Saints to live closer to the Savior remembering that the welfare program is part ofthe gospel plan.12 1948—Stake Conference and Dedication of North Morgan Chapel When the Saints gathered for conference on 28 February 1948, Elder Spencer W. Kimball, ofthe Quorum ofthe Twelve, spoke at length about the sacredness of marriage.13 Also, a special meeting was held for all stake and ward officers, which also included their husbands and wives. Elder Kimball stressed that leaders should live up to the commandments of the Lord. He impressed the following upon the people: "Have family prayer regularly, attend sacrament meeting, remember chastity, keep the Sabbath day holy, pay your tithing, avoid card parties, and make time to attend assigned duties. Those in authority should teach the sacredness of garments and the privilege of wearing them." He told those present, 'You leaders are the church here in this community, live to glorify the same."14 Again, from Eva Rich's journal of 29 February 1948, "Conference has really been wonderful. It was the largest ever held in the history ofthe stake. Our daddy gave such a splendid talk in the morning session. . . . This afternoon Brother Kimball had the congregation sing 'Who's On the Lord's Side Who'. .. . Brother Kimball was here for supper and then he and Clarence went to North Morgan for the dedication of their new ward house."15 The remodeling ofthe North Morgan chapel was begun in 1941, but during the war construction was halted. However, in 1948, the building at dedication was finished in every detail and free of debt.'6 At the dedication on 29 February, Elder Kimball presided over the congregation of approximately 500 people. The North Morgan choir sang four North Morgan Chapel Picture courtesy , ,„. ° _. . ¥I ,,«--. of Utah State Historical Society numbers, Bless This House, The Lord Hath Appointed the Day,'" "Softly andTenderly," and "Hosanna." After the dedicatory prayer by Elder Kimball, the members oftheward presented Bishop Rees and members ofthe choir with a new piano—a special surprise,17 Activities Agoal long worked for by the Morgan stake presidency was the restriction of the sale and use of alcohol in the county. This was partially achieved in March 1948 when the Morgan County Commissioners enacted an ordinance |