The “Security Plan” was soon renamed the “Welfare Plan” of the Church. Here’s a glimpse at its earliest functioning in one stake, in Southern Utah —

25 April 1937

At Stake Union Meeting at Kanab Apr 25, 1937. Stake Security Program Committee met at 3:45 P.M., Pres. Chas. C. Heaton presiding. Bsp. Quimby Roundy conducting, chairman.

Bishop Roundy suggested that steps be taken to obtain long term leases on land donated or turned over to the Stake Security Program, in order that they may be properly improved with the idea of getting the most out of them. It was suggested that in many cases work or caretakers could be furnished for these tract of land by men with families, who would care for and cultivate these tracts of land for their clothes and food. It would of course be understood that if they could obtain better employment from other sources, making them self-sustaining, that they would be released from these projects, if they so desired.

The following persons were selected to act as a Committee to investigate and purchase a tractor, to be used in our Stake for the Security program. This committee was also instructed to consider other projects feasible for our stake and take the matter of commencing them up with Brother [Harold B.] Lee immediately. Among those considered were the Power project in Long Valley, a Central Storehouse in Long Valley, a storage plant in Kanab, on the old Mill Site, purchasing or leasing the Alton Creamery from Floyd Heaton, or encouraging the raising and producing of milk to help this creamery to operate, thereby furnishing an outlet for milk in the Stake and bringing in a little cash.

It was motioned by President Carroll that this committee consider all projects to be self liquidating.

It was recommended by Pres. Heaton that immediate action be taken on the projects for our Stake, especially where farming is concerned.

Projects committee appointed: President Woodruff Rust, Bishop Rulon J. Carroll and Bishop Quimby Roundy.

Adjourned.

23 May 1937

At Union Meeting, Orderville My 23, 1937.

The Church Security program committee convened as usual with Bishops and Relief Society present. In the absence of Bishop Roundy, Bishop Rulon J. Carroll conducted the meeting.

Opening prayer offered by Harold Heaton. It was decided that the Stake Storehouse Manager Jas. C. Bolander and the Stake work director be present at these meetings and that Bro. Bolander make minutes and keep record of proceedings.

Voted that all bills accumulated during month to be presented and passed on at these meetings before payments is made by the Stake Storehouse Mgr. Motion was [made by] Bsp. Dan S. Frost seconded by Bsp. Anderson, passed unanimously.

Discussed at length place for Stake Storehouse, pits, etc. Decided that old committee confer with school board about purchase f school property in Orderville.

Voted to pay bills at end of this month. Adjourned.

Dismissal prayer, C.C. Heaton.

27 June 1937

At Union Meeting, Kanab, June 27,1 937.

Committee meeting held in Stake President’s room. Conducted by Bishop Roundy.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

Committee reported on possibility of purchase of Orderville school property. Reported that Daughters of Pioneers had purchased the part on which stands he building. left for further developments.

Bills presented and O.K.’d

On motion of Bishop Frost it was voted that the Bishops as well as work director in place where work is done sign bills.

Discussed the problem of wage for Bro. Franklin Heaton as work director who also has been operating the tractor. On motion of Bishop Carroll it was unanimously voted to pay him $3.00 per 8 hr. day, he to use whatever he can from the Storehouse in the way of produce etc. Discussed at length. Adjourned.

Read and approved at the July 25th meeting.

25 July 1937

At Union Meeting, Orderville July 25, 1937.

The Committee met in Room 5, Bsp. Roundy conducting. Relief Society represented.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Bills presented, none. Storehouse manager reported that there is likely a small bill at Heaton Garage. The proposition of securing School property in Orderville was brot up. On motion of Bsp. Anderson it was unanimously voted that Bishop Carroll and Melvin Haycock act as a special committee to contact the school board with a view of securing the property desired for Stake Storehouse etc.

Canning project discussed. It was decided to order at least 1500 cans immediately.

Adjourned.

29 August 1937

At Union Meeting – Kanab, Aug 29, 1937.

The Bishops executive meeting convened in room 5 with Bishop roundy presiding.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Bills presented in the amount of $20.18 at Heaton Garage. Discussed and approved. Sec. Treas. authorized to pay bills.

Reports by Bsp. Carroll on result of contract with school board in the matter of securing school property at Orderville for Storehouse. Pres. Heaton also reported on contact with heber Covington regarding purchase of his property which is located directly above the old school property and directly in front of new school building. The proposition of the school board is: that if we can secure for them the Covington property in order that they might be enabled to do away with unsightly barn so closely located to the new school building, that they will in exchange therefore give to the Church the property desired for Stake Storehouse. They would also grant us ground and privilege to building seminary building close to the new school building. The problem is still unsettled.

New projects mentioned and discussed, Saw Mill, etc. Custom work with tractor plough discussed. Motion by Bsp. Carroll, seconded by Melvin haycock to the effect that the ploughing be tried out to ascertain what the charges per ace should be and that Bsp. Roundy be authorized to proceed to make tests and proceed to do custom work in Alton where the tractor now is, that he be responsible for tests and arrange so that the Farmal outfit may be profitable. Also that the Bishop of any ward where the tractor may be doling work shall assume responsibility for same.

It was decided that the Storehouse manager might dispose of dried fruit on hand whenever opportunity affords, at ordinary prices.

Adjourned.

26 September 1937

At Union meeting, Orderville. Bishops Executive committee met with Bishop Anderson in charge.

Minutes of previous meeting read, amended and approved,.

Bills presented: Heaton Garage $1.98 O.K.’d. Proposition of handling corn coming in. Discussed at length. Decided that Bishops of Wards where there is corn see to the taking care of husking and letting the fodder to people needing it for feed.

Wheat to be on hand in Alton. Bishop Carroll given charge of procuring sacks. Potatoes to come in to replace seed let out last spring. Considered offer from Hurricane to exchange apples for fuel or lumber. Decided not practical to make such exchange.

Shall we can meat? Doubtful.

Question of turning half of meat project on Fast Offering.

Pres. Heaton advised all who can to attend the General Conference of the Church.

Dismissal Prayer – C.A. Heaton

31 October 1937

At Union Meeting in Kanab Stake Presidency’s Room.

The Bishops executive committee convened. Pres. Heaton presented name of Bishop Chas. Anderson of Glendale as chairman of the committee to succeed Bishop Roundy deceased. The nomination was unanimously sustained after which Bishop Anderson presided.

Reported that central committee three circular letter reported plenty of Idaho potatoes on hand. After discussion decided not advisable to ship potatoes from there here. It was thot too that we have a sufficient supply of potatoes within the stake.

Discussed the use of Tractor Plough which is now in Alton Bishop of ward where used charged with responsibility of management of same.

Reported that grain and produce coming in for tithing may be turned into Stake Storehouse. Bills presented and O.K.’d Amt. $12.26.

Discussed problem of whether or not we have a surplus. Decided that we really have no surplus, but have sufficient to enable us to care for our own worthy poor.

The meeting set the following prices: Oats & Barley $1.50 per 100 lbs. Wheat $1.75 per 100 lbs. Corn $1.60 per 100 lbs. Potatoes $1.00 per 100 lbs.

Dismissal Prayer.

Clifford Heaton

9 November 1937

Special Stake Security Meeting held with Bro [Roscoe] Eardley of the Central Committee.

The meeting convened in the Relief Society Room, with Pres. Heaton Presiding.

Singing ‘How Firm a Foundation’

Opening Prayer: Wm M. Cox.

Pres. Chas. C. Heaton made some opening remarks. saints should have cellars full for winter. Had come to his attention large woodpiles at many homes this fall.

Announced Church Security meeting to be held at Quarterly Conference, Saturday Nov. 20. Presented Bro. Eardley of the Central Committee who took up first reports. Meat project discussed.

Security program – Head, First Presidency of Church. Follow their leadership. Wisdom and inspiration of Pres. Heber J. Grant.

Order of the Program:

1. Central Committee, 2. Stake Committee, 3. Ward Committee. Bishop, Chairman, Relief Society, Representatives of each of the Quorums of the Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums. Also use Aaronic Priesthood, give them opportunity assist in doing something.

Must not ignore the Bishop. Explained functioning of ward Committee properly.

Discussed at length the handling of meat, projects, etc.

Song: “Redeemer of Israel.”

Benediction, Bishop Anderson.