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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1969-03-06, Page 2;Clinton News -Record, Thursday, .March. 6, 1.969 Editorial comment The denten season No longer do Christians view the onset of Lent with gloomy foreboding because of a negative accent on this yearly period preceding Easter, The modern thrust of Lent is positive and this example can help overcome the appressive guilt, suspicion' and pessimism that is ongoing regardless of religious or secular seasons. With the Christian preparation for Easter stressing uplifting religious exercises Gould not the world approach its problems with the same spirit? in spite of the advanced technological age there seems to be no end to overpopulation, famine, war and civil strife. But instead of people sitting around wringing hands could they not emulate the modern Lent by taking positive steps towards a goal of world tranquility and optimism? Although the forty day period has a special meaning for Christians it could be symbolic to all of a new approach to the ills that seem insurmountable as we race through the closing years of this twentieth century. Sharing means survival Priorities in human affairs vary a great deal. Some Americans doubtless think that the 'most important event of 1969 will be a landing on the moon. Other men and women don't even look beyond their own neighbourhood. Their pet project may be a new car or a swimming pool, pr perhaps that long dreamed -of cottage by the lakeside. Nothing has been more disastrous for humanity than man's overpowering concern with his own limited field of activity. And so the housewife whose prime interest it is to buy a new dishwasher, the space chief who wants his nation to step on the moon's surface first, the political chieftain determined to prove his country's supremacy — all these in their own way are treading the wrong path. In the final analysis, even peace in Vietnam or a settlement in the Middle East should take a• backseat behind that single most vital issue that faces the world once again in 1969, It is the yawning, dangerous chasm that separates those men that have more than enough from the ones who have virtually nothing at all, It is a problem that concerns individuals as well as governments. And essentially the Western nations have been unwilling to come to grips with the issue because to tackle it realistically means changing the entire economic pattern in the world. In order to redress the wrongs of centuries, the affluent Western societies must begin to make real sacrifices in a super -human global effort to elevate the have -riot peoples. it is strange that it should be so difficult to persuade the West to make this leap into a future where there will be greater justice for all. For, after all, the only alternative is continuing disaster and ever -widening warfare for mankind. Sharing the global wealth is in effect the only surefire way of guaranteeing the survival of the human species. Adventure of the spirit - Contemporary life is not notable for cultivation of the devotional spirit. The �$tance of meditation and prayer rarely flakes headlines, but on the first Friday in March it comes into its own. The World's Day of Prayer is exactly what its name suggests — a time when in Canada about 150,000 women and girls of many denominations (joined of late by Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox) gather in some 3,700 different locales to sing the same hymns and pray the same prayers that women on six continents and at least 147 countries are also using during the identical 24-hour period. It begins in the South Seas and moves westward finishing on the St. Lawrence Islands in the Arctic. Each 'year the service is prepared in a different part of the globe; in 1969 African women from South Africa, Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and the Congo wrote the material which was subsequently translated into 1,000 languages, and dialects, The co-ordinator was Miss Cox van Heenstra, a staff member of the All Africa Church Conference. In Canada "the day" becomes yearly more inclusive. At Hagarsville, Ontario, in 1968, forty-five women from the Six Nation Reserve participated along' with their Caucasian counterparts. In Sechelt, B.C., Indian women took part for the first time and Indian children sang. Dixville, Quebec and Norton, Vermont, which lie on either side of the international boundary joined forces with Canada, as host; they will reverse this season. Preparations in settled communities are made by an inter -church committee, and in big cities services are arranged in districts so they are readily reached. The offerings which last year were more than $75,000 are used for humanitarian and educational work in many parts of the world — inter -church aid and service to refugees; missions to lepers; books in Braille. In the midst of international tensions with nuclear power all too available, this conscious linking of many diverse peoples in a fellowship of the heart stirs the imagination and gives rise to hope. We may yet learn to live together — indeed, we must, to live at all. Easter's fresh hope Each year, the amazing historical event of Easter awakens fresh hope for personal aspirations as it points to the ultimate in achievement. It is tradition that this be a time of new beginning, marking as it does the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Uncluttered by the amount of commercialism that surrounds Christmas, the other major Christian phenomena, Easter's message strikes deeper at the spiritual core of man. This resurrection from the dead is a mystery that modern man finds difficult, to comprehend. Yet, it is something to be grasped as a hope for eternal life. So it is in this setting of hope that Easter comes upon us each year. The mystery of the event, heightened by the vigil of the faithful, watching and waiting for the sunrise of Easter morn so they can proclaim the glad news that Christ is indeed risen. Then follows the glorious music of Easter, and who can resist the triumphant joy of such an occasion'? Easter is truly the zenith in the life of the Christian. THE CLINTON NEW ERA Amalgamated Established 1865 1924 THE HURON NEWS -RECORD Established 1881 Clinton News -Record A member of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association; Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) Authorized as second class mail, Post Office Dept., Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash SU135CR1PTION RATES: (in advance) Canada, $5.00per year; U.S.A., $6.50 ERIC A. McGUINNESS — Editor J. HOWARD AITKEN General Manager Published every Thursday at the heart of Huron County Clinton, Ontarib Population 3,475 Tile ROME OF RADAR IN CANADA CREEK IN BLYTH Photo by Gail Falconer by W. Jene Miller The empty pew What's a preacher to do? • People say they don't like , jokes and humour in church, and then stay home from church to watch a comedian on TV. They don't like sermons from current ' news, and then stay home to watch TV coverage of important events. They want all -white congregations and coloured TV. People say they don't like to hear sex talked about in church. Then they insist on getting married in the church. And a toothpaste company spends thousands to promise that its produce "gives your mouth sex -appeal." One of the most popular television programs is about a girl who comes, from •a bottle and exhibits psychotic nymphomania. And, more TV sets are sold every day. Members of the church get downright mad if the preacher talks too much about social drinking and alcohol. But, cowboy heroes and TV beauties start every scene with the joy of cocktails, beer and happy 'alcoholics. Liquor interests enter every home with their concept of "real maturity" and "true happiness". And, more is spent on alcoholic beverages than on churches. It is considered more profane to say "money" in the pulpit then it is to say "damn". Churches cannot talk about weekly pledges for support of their witness, but salesmen scream the joys which can •be �a'c11i`e(red' 'thro'ugh weekly payments. Money can buy cars , clothes, menn, women and happiness by small sacrifices each month. And more people pledge for TV sets than for church budgets. There just isn't time enough to have committee, commission, or Official Board meetings, and the church catches "hell" for any demands more than one hour a week. But, glorified fairy tales can run as serials on two consecutive nights every week — even re -run them! School work and extra -curricular duties can even demand Sundays, but television -watching time is not cut down. And, more time is spent in TV rooms than in church meetings. . . . We used to warn alcoholics about the dangers of trying to get a backbone out of a glass. What can we say to people who get their brains out of one? From our early files 10 years ago March 5, 1959 Mrs. F. Clysdale and daughter Mrs. C. Turner, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Oke, London, visited Mrs. A. Adams and Miss 0. Brigham on Monday last. Mrs. Cecil Elliott and Barbara returned home Sunday from a two-week trip to Florida. While there they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wiltse at the Palms Apartments at Haines City. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid and family, Port Elgin, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hulls, Bayfield, on Sunday. 15 years ago March 4, 1954 Huron County Court House was razed by fire last Friday. Most of the contents were lost in the blaze, but seven brick and steel vaults which contained invaluable papers were saved. William Shearing was a member of the Royal Military College rifle team in the Canadian Service College's Tournament at Victoria, B.C. recently. Mrs. Martin Rosell left on Monday for her home in Steventon, B.C. after having spent six months visiting her mother, Mrs. William Sturgeon, and other relatives around Bayfield. Sleet storn on Monday, followed by heavy wet snow on Tuesday and the driving storm of yesterday have turned last week's summer climate into the wintryest yet experienced. 25 years ago March 2, 1944 Mr. E. L. Mittell has returned to hist home here after a month's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charlet Stevens at Timmins. Miss Jean Hearn has returned to Western Hospital, Toronto, atter spending tWo weeks' holidays at her home in town. Mrs. Ronald MacDonald has received word that her brother -'ill -law, Gunner J. E. MacDonald, and brother, Warrant Officer II Percy Brown, have arrived home from overseas. Miss Margaret Middleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Middleton of Goderich Township, has enlisted as a Nursing Sister with the R.C.A.M.C. and is at Trafalgar Military Hospital, London. 40 years ago Clinton News -Record March 7, 1929 Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. J. McMurray of Harriston: Miss Sherritt, R.N., of New York City, spent a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. T. Turner. The Chancel Guild of St. Paul's Church has just had a new oak floor put in the chancel of the church. It is a fine job, the contractor being Mr. R. Tasker. After a week or more of pleasant spring-like weather, we are in the grip this morning of the worst storm of the season. 55 years ago The Clinton New Era March 5, 1914 Miss Cantelon and Miss Smith returned home on Wednesday from the inillinery openings in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Will Pinning of Victoria, B.C. are expected in Clinton this week on an extended visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bartliff. They are welcome visitors. Mrs. S. Carter of Brussels was the guest of Mrs. George Lavis during the past week. Last week Mr. Ralph Tiplady purchased the frame house and lots of Mrs. Boles on Ontario Street for $1,500. The purchaser has secured a good property, and will take possession about the end of April. 75 years ago The Clinton New Era March 9, 1894 The Carnival advertised for last Friday night has been postponed till it freezes which begins to look as if that event might not be until next season. At a sale in this vicinity recently, the highest bid that could be received on a two-year-old colt was 25 cents and a working horse actually sold for $1. Mr. Robert Downs, who last January bought the premises on Albert Street at one time occupied by Mr. R. M. Racey, intends to fit the same up as a machine and blacksmith shop. 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LORNE DOTTERER, Organist and Choir Director SUNDAY, MARCH 9th WESLEY-WILLIS 9:45 a.m:--Sunday School. 11:00 a,m. — Morning Worship. Sermon Topic: "THREE HAPPY TREES" HO LMESVILLE' 1:00 p.m. — Worship Service — All Welcome. 2:00 p.m. — Sunday School. - CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH SUNDAY, MARCH 9th 1'0:00 a.m. ---Morning Service English. . 2:30 p.m. — Afternoon Service — English. Every Sunday, 12,30 noon, dial 680 CHLO, St. Thomas listen to "Back to God Hour" - EVERYONE WELCOME -- ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Rev. R. U. MacLean, B.A., Minister Mrs. B. Boyes, Organist and Choir Director SUNDAY, MARCH 9th 9:45 a.m. — Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. — Mornina Worsnip. Madeleine Lane Auxiliary meets at Church, Tuesaay, March. 11, 8:15 p.ln. Work meeting. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Coria Street W. Werner, Pastor SUNDAY, MARCH Jth 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. •_.... Worship Service. 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. MAPLE STREET GOSPEL HALL SUNDAY, MARCH 9tn 9:45 a.m. Worship Service. 11:00 a.m. Sunday SthoOl. Thursday, 8 p.m. — Prayer Meeting and Bible Study., Speaker: JOHN MARTIN Hawkesville