Alice Daniels describes events surrounding the setting apart of her father, William P. Daniels, as branch president.

Date
Dec 14, 1931
Type
Meeting Minutes / Notes
Source
John C. Dalton
LDS
Hearsay
Holograph
Reference

Love Branch, South African Mission, Miscellaneous Minutes, December 14, 1931, 211, LR 11787 19, Church History Library

Scribe/Publisher
Alice Daniels
People
Donald M. Dalton, John C. Dalton, Elder Randall, William P. Daniels, Elder Knight, Emma Beehre, Elder Wilson, Alice Daniels, Clara Daniels
Audience
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
PDF
Transcription

Mission President Don Mark Dalton - Glad to be here. Knows that the Lord answers his prayers for guidance. Sometimes there are movements started here just at the same time Pres. Witdsoe writes about them. Pres. Widtsoe wrote and said that he felt the same way. He feels sure that the Lord is at the head of this work, and if we live the commandments the Lord will not withhold anything from the man. Nothing was withheld from teh brother of Jared because he lived so close to the Lord. It will be the same way with us. Knows that if he is faithful that he will see wonderful things. I feel that a Branch should be formed here. It will be an addition to their work Bro. Daniels should have the privilege to perform a specific labor. I know that by his diligence the barrier will be lifted and he will be a leader in Israel. I have been thinking of a name for this Branch. I should imagine that the name should be "the Branch of Love." This will make these meetings Branch activities instead of mere cottage meetings.

Discussion was held on organizing a branch at Bro. Daniels home.

It was decided that Bro. W. P. Daniels should be Branch President; Sister Clara Elizabeth Daniels should be Relief Society President; Sister Emma Beehre [illegible strikeout] should be 1st Councilor in the Relief Society; Sister Alice Daniels should be Secretary of the Relif [sic] Society and Branch Clerk. These members were set apart by Pres. Dalton, Elder Wilson Elder Randall, and Elder Knight respectively. The name was made the "Branch of Love."

Pres. Dalton congratulated the new members officers and assured them that this was a move in progression.

Closing Song—Doxology—Praise God from Whom, etc.

Benediction: Bro. Alvin Park

Sis Dalton encouraged the new officers and congratulated them.

13 present

John C. Dalton

Acting Sec.

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