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THE DAILY MESSENGER, CANANDAIGUA, NY., SATURDAY, JULY 23,1938----6,000 PRESENTiAT CEREMONIES• «iveMoiCumorah Hill DespiteRainKinsella mber. 54 ly nine CrusadeJuly reckless and one ithout a nine, 46 ted and were ar-rve stopsted byime per-•ee were ess drivedhe sher-he drive aws gov-will be Kinsella ig state, he basis if Kin-crowded ; a large and the ts dash-s.iccidents :ed laws, of collis-xns. We the co-rngh the fits but ittention sted andijured in nd early Baker, both of night at ar failed ar road, hration of :en tooth is nose. Memorial r is stillassenger husband, was cut suffered vas side-• Stewart tigua, on oad at 5t and the from the ae driver rheel and be center ar, which ey Sock-westigat-p sign at nchester-arles A. rday. He S. Smith ;r.fic viola-are re-torists to urtesy to e, at 9.15 a 6-J-65 on Main her car, mber of lable lessDespite the rain last evening it was estimated that 6.000 spectators witnessed the Mormon pageant at Hill Cumorah near Palmyra, marking the opening of the annual three - day conference of the Eastern States Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints. Umbrellas were in order for those on the ground, while many viewed the spectacle from their parked automobiles.More than 150 missionaries took part in the pageant, “America’s Witness for Christ,” which will be repeated this evening. It is staged with colorful lighting effects and costumes in the amphitheater around the hill, where, according to legend, Joseph Smith, founder of the church, was visited by the Angel Moroni and told the location of the golden tablets on which the Book of Mormon was inscribed. The lighted figure of the Angel Moroni tops the memorial slatue at the peak of the hill and is visible for many miles.Missionaries SpeakSessions opened yesterday in the Sacred Grove on the Joseph Smith farm, when introductory remarks were made by President Frank Evans, of New York. Raymond S. Herbert of the Jamestown branch of Erie district, spoke on “The Boyhood of Joseph Smith.” Aaron G. Brown, of Salt Lake City, Utah, spoke in the interests of keeping a family record. It is this work which he has been forwarding in the mission field under special assignment. The topic of Miss Mabel Petersno, of Mesa. Ariz., was “Man is that He Might Have Joy;” Milan T. Old-royd, president of the Hudson district, told of “The Fruits of Faithfulness;” Miss Selma Whitehead. Preston, Utah, spoke on “The Cheerful Giver.”Delbert C. Heiner. of Bedford. Wyo., in a short talk, “Be Thankful,” expressed gratitude at being able to stand in the Sacred Grove where Joseph Smith received the visitation from Heaven, according to the Mormon faith. Miss Marie Larsen, of East Garland Utah, spoke on “Humility.” Joseph W. Williams, of the Hudson district, who has been in charge of the 100 Singing Mothers for the Woman’s Relief Society session this afternoon. explained Mormon hymns, telling how the Mormon pioneers on their trek to the West, sang around the evening campfire.Afternoon Session . “What My Mission Means to Me” v/as expressed by Rex. C. Tolman. of Idaho, at the afternoon session, and Miss Ruth Lyon, of Salt Lake City, told of the Mormon women’s equality. Other speakers were ! Lawrence M. Broadhead. W. W. Bean, who lives at the Joseph Smith farm. Miss Isobel Erikson, of Arizona, and Miss Betty Peery, of Salt Lake City.Eight missionaries were to speak this morning and this afternoon's session was to be devoted to the Women's Relief Society, with Mrs. Frank Evans of New York, president of the Eastern division, presiding, Mrs. Louise Y. Robinson, national president from Salt Lake City, will be principal speaker. Closing sessions tomorrow will be at 9:30 and 2 o’clock and are open to the general public.sae / avct1!rit1gafccoc
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Daily Messenger
Canandaigua, New York, US
Sat, Jul 23, 1938
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