Once again her work created a controversy that brought her into conthct with the most powerful men in her church. The battle began when Ettie Lee reported the reinstatement of John D. Lee. Temple worker Merrit L. Norton had presented the family's request, and on April 20, 1961, the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve authorized the restoration of Lee's membership and temple blessings. Norton was baptized for his dead grandfather, and on May 9 Apostle Ezra Taft Benson officiated in the endowment and seahng ceremonies at the Salt Lake Temple. Ettie Lee told Brooks the authorities advised her to give the information only to members of the Lee family to avoid "undue publicity." Brooks had already heard the news from five different sources—"Like a fire in the grass, it got out of control"—and she was ecstatic.