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Clinton News-Record, 1973-07-26, Page 10CLINTON10- :NEWS-rtE00/1D, THVHSPAYt 41.31Y e46, 1673 in Florida 12 entalrettaile, 3200 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33308 Acres of private ocean beach • heated pool, sun decks • luxurious accommodation • golf priviledges on 3 championship courses • free tennis on premises • superb dining • nightly dancing and entertainment • visits to Walt Disney World available. See your travel agent or contact: innkeeper, 212 King St. W., Toronto, Tel. (416) 362-7537 NAME BANK FINANCE RATES e.g. 36 months at 11.78% on new and used models USED CAR SPECIALS. 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Twice I've begun this column this week, Twice I've scrapped it. Thought I'd use a new idea....,but I know now I must follow my initial desires or die. I'm that sort of creature. The reason for my dilemma is a release which came through the mail the other day from The United Church Ob- server. From time to time, we receive excerpts from articles which have appeared in The Observer. Of course, all are for publication. This one caused me par- ticular concern, It bore the cat- chline "Trend towards un-, married couples not an isolated aberration".,.and right away I was on my ear, I began to read on. The ar- ticle told me that the new in- crease in "coupling withbut benefit of clergy" is part of a completely different way young people are looking at many, many issues - birth control, abortion, religion, wedding rings, all ceremonies, the role of women, child-rearing and family communication. The item continued: "The United Church firmly believes in marriage, for life. So do nearly all its ministers. So. do most of its families. But not all their young people accept that ideal. Some see the traditional wedding, with its rituals and symbols, as a Ken and Barbie doll caricature of 'real marriage. To them, the ceremony neither makes them married nor is it seen as a beginning. It only confirms what the couple has found, by living together." By this time I'm boiling mad, To my way of thinking, marriage is hardly an "ideal". Marriage is the way it must be done according to scriptures and according to the laws of the land. Marriage is the legal way,..and the best way. Don't overpower, Know how to operate and control your craft. Now hear me right, I'm not pointing a finger at.anyone. I'm not going to try to force my views on folks who do not ac- cept the Christian principles I've come to respect, But it is my contention that the church, above all else, must fight to preserve marriage. But listen to what the writer says, "The unrnarrieds interviewed were all willing to be identified, which in itself, he thought, was a significant change hi attitude. He foiled them happy and well- balanced and concluded - although he himself is married that the rise of the unmarried couple is a positive develop- ment." "The couple I know have taught me a good deal," he writes. "One lesson is that tran- sitions in morality need not rend families! they can be op- portunities for growth." How about that? A powerful church publication is leaving the impression for its readers that while living together com- mon law is not generally accep- ted in the United Church, it is a way of life for many people today and we should not only 'accept it, but learn from those truly „ intellectual people who have risen above the old moral codes and have proven that shacking up can be beautiful. If it was Ladies' Home Jour- nal or Cosmopolitan that was 'pushing this philoosphy, I'd hardly be concerned. But this is a church magazine and somehow it doesn't seem proper for the church to be fin- ding any satisfactory substitute at all for marriage, ' The article concludes with nine guidelines for moms and dads who have children living together without benefit of clergy. They include such things as try to understand and don't judge; don't moralize; stay in touch; give birth control advice, if necessary, and some practical gifts like a toaster; and avoid the use of terms like "common law" or "trial marriage". In other words, don't show any disapproval but smile and look at the bright side of things. That's the modern way. . Poppycock. Chances are if fet parents and friends and the' church had "disapprcived" of many more things much, much earlier, the problem (or is it a problem?) wouldn't exist now. I'm sorry folks. That's how I feel.,..right or wrong. United church Rev. Jim Ledford of Christian Island was the speaker at the. United Church on Sunday morning. Rey, Ludford thanked the congregation for all the many quilts, mitts, used clothing, etc., which had been given to his people at Christian Island and Parry Sound, His message was the history of Christian Island, The first church was built in 1904. The flowers in the church were placed by Mr. and Mrs. I{eith Allen in loving memory of her father, Mr. John Scruton, Clinton and by the Radford family in loving memory of their mother, Mrs. Alice Radford, Blyth. Rev. Ludford spent the weekend with the Durnins, Jones and Bowsaw', His station wagon was filled with bales for his return home. Aimwell unit The Aimwell unit met in the church hall on July 16 with 13 members and two visitors present. President Mary Peel opened the meeting with wor- ship and Mrs. Whyte read a request for clothing and household needs from the Lon- don Mission and for used stamps and knit bandages from the Leprosy Clinic. The picnic on the manse lawn August 12 will be in the form of a barbecue with each member to bring enough for her own family, A program for the junior congregation was discussed. Edyth Beacom was appointed delegate to Alma College. Betty Miller was in charge of program and read a couple of readings. Vi Burns and Edyth Beacom read of the Recovery from Doom in Calcutta. Elaine Vincent sang two solos accom- panied by a guitar. Betty Miller closed with prayer and lunch was 'served by Mary Peel and Edyth Beacom. The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Ferne McClure on September 17. Personals • Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cald- well visited an Thursday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marzano and family in Toronto. While there, Mrs. Caldwell had the misfortune to break her leg. She was taken by ambulance to London's Vic- toria Hospital where she is in traction, Friends hope for a speedy recovery for her. Visitors on the weekend with Mr. Len Caldwell were his daughters, Wendy and Mrs, Joe Marzano and children Can- dace and Glen all of Toronto, Wendy returned to Toronto on Sunday. Nancy and the children remained for a few days, Miss Dorothy Little and her mother returned home on July 16th after spending two weeks in Toronto when Dorothy reported for a jury. Mrs, Bonthant returned home to Oshawa at this time having •spent three weeks visiting her sister, Mrs, Town- send and Dorothy, Mr, and Mrs. Doug Radford of Niagara Falls visited his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Radford last week, attending the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Alice Radford. Ann Snell of R.R. 1, Clinton spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs, Jessie Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walkom of Munro visited on Sunday with his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Shaddick. Happy sixth birthday to Lisa Duizer, who was entertained by girl friends, Marni Gibbings, Patricia Millson, Karen Wright and Susan Van Egmond on Saturday at a birthday party. Mrs. Ross Millson and children of Woodstock, are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs:- Bert Shobbrook; Mrs. Bert Shobbrook, Mrs, Ross Millson and girls atten- ded a shower on Saturday The 15th annual Rathwell reunion was held Sunday July 15th at Seaforth Lions Park with 72 attending, Bill McAsh, president, welcomed everyone and dinner was enjoyed by all. The afternoon was taken up with sports with the following winners:- person with most 'vowels in name, - Irene Moffat; oldest person - Albert Horner; person with longest hair, - Allison Elgie; person with least hair, Bob Stirling; couple married the longest, Albert and Violet Horner; most recently married couple, Don and Deb- bie Rathwell; youngest baby, Benjamin Rathwell; jelly bean contest, Gerald Rathwell; races, children four and under, Peter ..plgie; boys and girls eight years and under, Scott Miller, Danny Horton; boys Beef Club meets The third meeting of the Blyth.Belgrave Beef Club was held at the home of Grant Vin- cent on July 19. The meeting was opened with the 4-H pledge. Discussion included a demonstration for exam night. We then read over a lesson and answered „the quiz. For our next meeting we decided to go to the Ontario Stockyards in Toronto. The meeting was closed and Mrs, Vincent served lunch, —Wendy Tyndall night held at the home of Mrs. Bob Gibbings and Marni for relatives in honour of Connie Gibbings, who is an August Sr, attended Gb rrci acle. inadierlte oc t, vd gin:se:ions in Royal York, Toronto last week, Tuesday to Thursday, Bob Thompson and Bert Shobbrook took the bus on Wednesday which was sponsored by Carlow Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Bunking, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer and family spent the weekend . of July 15th at Niagara Falls returning home by Welland. The Londesboro annual golf tournament was held on Sun- day July 22nd at Goderich Sun- set Golf and Sports Centre and was attended by 36 golfers. Larry Carter won the low gross top award with Tom Cun- ningham receiving the low net award. The weather was ideal and all reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duizer and family visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tillie Westerhout and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arm- strong attended the county council picnic held in Seaforth on Wednesday July 18th. and gihls 12 years and under Brenda Miller, Craig Miller; girls 16 years and under, Brenda Miller, Allison Elgie; men over 20, Dave Beynon; water race, Don Rathwell; ladies straight race, Dawn Rathwell; mens straight race, Dave Beynon. There was a candy scramble for pre-school children. The Executive for 1974 are: president, Bob Norman; vice- president, Bob Stirling; secretary, Kathleen Beynon; sports, Bob and Nancy Elgie; registrar, Arnold and Verna Rathwell; treasurer, Bruce Rathwell. olomplommonommoinioullinionwspet Money Service custom built to yOur needs Not just mortgages — not just savings — but a full range of the .financial services most people need, NO, high interest on Guaranteed Investment Certificates — low cost safety deposit boxes — registered retirement savings plans — estate administration . . . 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