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Show all participated. Milton and Porterville wards were unable to participate because of prior commitments. 2 Milton Chapel— Following Church approval, site preparation of a new Milton Ward facility began in the &I1 of 1963-The small chapel that had been in use for thirty-four years was no longer adequate for ward needs. Leland Mecham, Royal Clark, and Alvin Jensen served as the building committee. Construction commenced on the new addition in June 1964. The new addition required that the red schoolhouse located beside the old chapel be razed. This was accomplished in May 1964. In July 1964, James Goulding with his wife arrived in the area to serve as building supervisor. He was later succeeded by Carl Johnson and then Floyd T. Nielson before the project was completed. Under the direction of the building supervisor were work missionaries who had been called to labor in building chapels and other facilities for the Church. At one time as many as twelve work missionaries labored on the Milton facility. They lived with local members who provided them room and board. Working beside the missionaries, local ward members were to provide ninety per cent ofthe labor. They were also asked to contribute financially toward the building's completion. The building was under construction for two and one half years, costing $250,000. The old chapel was remodeled and used for the junior Sunday School. By November 1966, all work on the building had been finished, and preparation for the dedication began. Dedicatory services were held on Sunday, 18 December 1966 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Mark E. Peterson, of the Quorum of the Twelve. The program was as follows: Prelude Helen Anderson and Kirby Giles Welcome Bishop George F. Rhodes Opening Song "Come, Come Ye Saints" Invocation Gale F. Allen Remarks LaPreal Johnson Remarks '. Floyd T. Nielson Song "If God Forgot," Milton Ward Choir Remarks Bishop George F. Rhodes Remarks President Raymond P. Larson Song "Rejoice, the Lord is King," Congregation Speaker Elder Mark E. Peterson Dedicatory Prayer Elder Mark E. Peterson Closing Song "Prayer of Dedication," Milton Ward Choir Benediction Homer F. Randall23 |