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Lenten Season Is Time To Re-examine Helen Becker Has Home Ec LOCAL EVENTS Family Living JANCT ONTKO. Editor Ancient Practice Of Fasting In Magazine Observer, La Grande, Feb. 26, 1963 Page 6 UNION AREA form of about what you've up lor Lent. Or it can lake the subtler and more dangerous lonn secretly feeling superior to (hose who aren't fasting. Hut non-fasting can equally be an occasion spiritual pride.

The person' who says that he doesn't lued to last durinj a special perio.l like Lent because "I practice Christian self-denial all year-round' is not far from Lie Ph'jrisccs. Fasting can also do more harm than good if it is un-dei taken in the heli-f that its main purpose is to "strengthen will power." This may indeed be a by-product of fa-ting, but the person who makes it his ch of objective is apt forget that Christians rely not on their own strength, but on the grace of God. To God's Control "The purpose of Lent is not self control," says Peter Day, editor of ie Living Church Magazine, "bai the giving over to the control of God. "Fastin is not so much for the growth of strength of character as it is a getting out of tho way of those things wh'ch good in themselves. oheiire the leading of Hie Holy Spirit in our lives." Each person mutt decide for himself which bodily appe'JIes and pel pleasure's have gained such a hold on him thai they 'ohsc'iire- Hie leading of Hie Holy Spirit." Saints who have already surrendered all worldly affections perhaps have no need to fast.

Others may conctude that tliev need uYs form of sell-discipline at least as much as Jesus did. By LOUIS CASSELS UPI Staff Writer In the Bible, prayer and fast ing are mentioned repeatedly in tha same phrase, as if they were twin features of a devout life. This biblical habit of speech has a quaint rin to many modern Christians. They recognize the importance of prayer. Hut they look upon fasting as an outworn custom.

With Lent beginning next Wednesday, this is an appropriate time to rc-cxamine the an cient practice of fasting. What is it? What does the Bible say abou; What are its benefits and pitfalls? Fasting is defined in Webster's unabridged dictionary as "voluntary abstinence from food, or from certain types i of lood, (or a space of time as a spiritual discipline." The most rigorous kind of fast in; is to lake no nour'shment whatever. But ths person who "gives up candy for Lent" is also fasting, after a fashion. From a religious viewpoint, the significant thing a lion, any fast is that it is a voluntary act of self- denial. OM Testament References Tiiore are many re'eronecs to fasting in the Old Testament.

From the t'me of Mosc-s, Jews fasted on special occasions as an expression of humility, repent ance or sorrow. At the start of the New Testa ment era. fasting had become a Virginia, with 7I7.M0 inhabitants, was the mast populous slate when the first U.S. census was taken in 17D0. home of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Mason, 2701 North Cherry, last week. A short business meeting was held. Florence Prescolt reported on George Washington and Iva Cox spoke on the same subject briefly. Plans were made for a cooked food sale to be held in April.

Secret pals were revealed at this ume and new ones drawn. Refreshments were -served at the close of tha meeting to 24 members by Florence Senter. ing, home management, child development, and family relations. In Ibis way, home economics provides the student with a practical foundation, and teaches her the fundamental arts and skills that are essential fur a satisfactory home life within the family unit. Tho local home economics department has one girl, Carolyn Perry, that is still ir.

the upper ten division of the Betty Crocker contest for the Homemaker Search for Tomorrow. Winner for state will be announced in March. The Stale FHA meeting in Cor-vallis, March 1 and 2, will have six girls from La Grande attending. These girls arc Linda Nebe-ker, nominee for Slate Secretary; Joanne Spcckharl, district chairman for F.aslern Oregon; Anna Marie Miller, district secretary; Charlenc Lyons and Evelyn Brown, chapter delegates: and Yoshiko Baba, visiting guest. Zion Lutheran To Observe Lenten Season The beginning of the Lenten season, which commemorates the passion of will be observed at Zion Lutheran church Wednesday, with special services at 7:110 p.m.

Holy Communion will be cele brated and the choir, under the direction of Mrs. Hugo Hartig, will sing a Lenten anthem. Rev. E. W.

Hasten will speak on the subject, "The Betrayers," as the first in a scries of messages on the general theme, "The Cross and Human Crises." Mid-week Lenten services will be conducted each Wednesday ot 7:30 p.m. and the general public- is invited to participate. Choir rehearsals will precede each service at 6:30 p.m. It has also been announced by tho church that a new Inquirers' Class for adults will begin on Sunday, March 10 and will meet weekly. This special class, taught by the pastor, will study the fundamentals of the Christian faith as confessed by the Lutheran church.

I'rimarily designed to prepare adults for church membership, the classes arc free, and carry with them no obligations to join the church. Anyone is welcome to attend. 4-H Club News The third meeting of the Sum merville Livestock Club was held with the club traveling to the animal clinic. Leaders, Mr. and Mrs.

James Lloyd and Mrs. Long furnished transportation. Dr. Ferdinandscn explained various aspects of the clinic as the group toured it. Tho next meeting of the club was held at the home of Frances Hanson.

The club discussed making 4-11 plaques and the hoards were dis Iributed. ANN LANDERS tonsillectomies last week at a local hospital. Emil Hibbcln of Gibbonsville, visited last weekend with relatives in Union: Mr. and Mrs. Allan Ralnsberry and family are moving to Ontario where he has opened a Social Security office.

The Rainsberry family have sold their home in Union to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parrish of Ontario. Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Erwin and Donna, and Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Erwin of La Grande traveled to Nompa, over the weekend where they visited at the. Lawrence Baxter home. Janice Erwin was the maid of honor at the wedding of her good friend, Patty Steven, which took place at St. Mary's Chapel in Boise.

Mrs. Ralph Patterson and Mr and Mrs. V. S. Ellsworth traveled to Longvicw, last week where they visited Mrs.

Ellsworth's father. Emanuel Wallin, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Morrison and Mr. and Mrs.

D. G. Ellsworth. From there they visited Mrs. Eleanor Mullins in Po-tland.

They also did some shopping while in Portland and Elkworth received medical treatment while there. Mis. Dorothy Crouter look cere of the Patterson children for the week that Mrs. Patterson was gone. Betty Carlock and Jean Rains-berry traveled to Pendleton one day last week to take Bonnie Car-lock for medical treatment.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Payne and daughters Shelly and Sherry of Joseph were last week visitors at the homo of his mother, Mr. and Mis. Fred Rorden and family.

Before returning to their homo, the Payne's visited her parents in Baker. Card Club Meet The Eight Aces Pinochle Club met one afternoon last week at the home of Jean Burford. Ploy-ers were Jean Burford, Dora Savage, Joyce Cadwcll, Donna Ner--amore, Betty Arhogast, Dona Hall, Martha Phillips and Barbara Erwin. Refreshments of coffee cake and coffee were served. Next party will he held at the home of Martha Phillips, March 8.

The sixth grade sponsored a dance recently at the S. E. Miller school for the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Val Eisiminger Honored At Bridal Shower Miss Valeric Eisiminger, Im bier, bride-elect of George Roves, was honored nt a bridal shower recently at the home of Mrs. Roberta Murphy, with Marta Murphy and Lou Anna Edwards as hostesses.

The afternoon was spent making a serapbook of the bride- OBSERVER ADS I Are READ! I 1 You're Reading I One NOW! I Grand Ronde Symphony re hearsal will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the EOC rehearsal hall. OES Hep Chapter, 13, will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic hall. This is will he Initiation.

A Lenton preaching mission at 'he First Methodist church, March 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be conducted by Rev. Raymond A. Thompson of Ruppert, Ida. He will preach on the theme, "New Life In The Church." Word has been received of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs.

Ron Mills, Cottage Grove, formerly of La Grande. The new baby has been named John Todd. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams.

St. Joseph Hospital births: February 24, Mr. and Mrs. Hyrum Wood, 1604 1st boy, Robert Paul, 7 pounds, 14'i ounces. Grande Ronde Hospital births: February 22, Mr.

and Mrs. Gary Rayburn, 808 Penn, girl, Sheryl Belinda, 8 pounds, 84 ounces. February 25, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moore, 2803 Depot, boy, Byron Ray.

7 pounds, Jl pounds. Observing birthdays today are Lela Browning, Wilmar Fruitts, and Mrs. W. E. Garrett.

Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church of Union will hold their annual Pancake Feed. Wednesday at the Fellowship hall with serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, coffee, and milk will be served. Public is welcome. La Grande Business and Professional Womcns Club will meet at the Sacajawca Hotel at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday. District chairman, Mrs. Helen Herbster, will be present. Eagles Card Party Will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Eagles hall.

All members and friends arc welcome. Royal Neighbors Social Club will meet Wednesday at the home or Rcla Gaertner, Fruitdalc at 8 p.m. Frances Brown Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m, at Neighborhood Clubhouse. Legislation Report Heard By DAV Members DAV Auxiliary and chapter members heard a report from Bill Wilkins on veterans lcgisla lion on the bills before the legis lature. The organization met nt the elect's life from babyhood to the present time.

She then opened her gifts which had been placed on a table over which miniature umbrellas were suspended. Refreshments of Cherry De light, punch and coffee were served to Mrs. George Royes, Summcrville; Mrs. Doyle Eisi minger. Dale Eisiminger, Imbler: Mrs.

Vernon Igo, grandmother of the honored guest; Janet Bond, Carol Brownton, Judy Pidcock, Laura Adams, Paula Hodgden, Mrs. Phyllis Jambura, Mrs. Louis Samson, Connie Jepsen, Connie Graven, Mrs. Zela Tucker, I-a Grande; Judy Houtz, Imbler; Judy Bell Ilohstadt, Cove; and Mrs. Ann Goshorn, Summcrville.

PER ANNUM It pays to make your monthly savings investments early. Savings invested by the 10th of the start earning from the 1st of the month. NOW SEE WHAT'S NEW T. AT YOUR CHEVROLET DEALER'S Article Printed Mrs. Helen Ilceker, local La Grande Senior High School home economics teacher, recently had on article (hat she wrote published In the February issue of "What's New In Home Economics." Mis.

Becker gave a general oullino in her article of why it Is important to take home eco nomics in senior high school. The one answer that stands out in front of ell the others is to be prepared for the most challeng InK and rewarding career of one's life. She stated that ahead of each girl and boy lies a career in homemaking whether as a wife or a husband, and most probably as a mother or a father. "Homemaking is a complicated career," she said, "because it combines many related careers into one; for example, housekeeper, horn'! manager, hostess, dietitian, chef, seamstress, business assistant, practical nurse, social companion, bookkeeper, and interior decorator." Senior high home economics courses are planned to help the students meet the important responsibilities of the present-day homemaker. In the study of home economics many subjects arc combined, as nutrition, child care, health, art, science, physiology, economics, pryeholocy, mathematics, (philosophy, history, and literature, with the homemaking subjects areas of foods, sew- MRS.

HELEN BECKER Local Home Ec Teacher June McManus Guest Speaker For Newcomers Mrs. June McManus of Glass Drug was guest speaker at the recent Welcome Wagon New comer Club. The group met at the Neighborhood clubhouse Mrs. McMunus spoke on cos mctics, their use and origin. New guests were Introduced and after a short business meet ing, the evening was spent in playing bridge and pinochle, The Newcomer Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Neighborhood Clubhouse at 8 p.m.

All newcomers to La Grande and vicinity ore urged to come and get acquainted. Dear Ann Landers: Are you out of your mind? 1 was shocked when 1 read that you think it's just grand to have a funeral for a cat "Powder Puff" was her name. Shortly alter that you published a letter in your column praising a crazy mother who had a lovely funeral for their cocker spaniel. The kids stood nt the dog's grave and sang. "Oh where oh where has my little dog gone?" All this gels the nod from you, bul you are against sending money on flowers and a beautiful casket for a loved one.

According to you it's how we Ireat people when they arc alive that counts. 1 agree in parti but I feel it's also important to Ireat them well when life has de- pa rled. You say the dead can't smell Ihe llowers nor can they see the plush lining of a costly casket Well, they can't hear the sermon either. Maybe there should be no religious services either? Why don't you go back to Former Admirer. Dear Former: Thank you for your point of view.

You write well, but you don't read so hot. I'd like to make two points: 1. You are confusing a child's love for his pet with the panoply of an extravagant funeral. 2. I am not opposed to flowers or beautiful caskets.

I am opposed to people hocking their eyeballs to put on funerals which are beyond their financial means. P.S. I did homework and I like writing a column better. I 1 1 1 irW' I prescribed ritual, lioiind up like other religious duties in an intricate system of laws. The Pharisees fasted every Monday and Thursday, and made sure that everyone knew it.

Many Christians today seem to have the impression that criticized the Pharisees lor fasting. But tnis is a serious misreading of the Scripture. His criticism was aimed at the ostentatious way in which the Pharisees paraded the piety. In the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus told His disciples: "When you fast, do not loo't dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their laces tha.

their fastin may be seen by men. anoint your head and wash your face that your lasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in heaven. Expects Disciples To FaM These words clearly imply thai Jesus expected His disciples to fast. They also seem tu say that fasting, when done as a secret act of devotion, is pleasing to God. The New Testament records that Jesus Himself fas.ed, at the start of lis ministry, when lie was wrestling with tho temptation to win men to His side the easy way.

The early Christ an ciitncli followed His example. Passages in the Book of Acis and St. Paul's Letters indicate that fasts, were observed especially in times of crisis, when the apostles felt a particular need of divine guidance. No one could be more articulate than Paul in asserting that Christian living is a matter of responding to God's love, rather than merely keeping the law. But it was also Paul who insisted on the need for "bringinj the body under subjection" by deliberate acts of self-discipline, such lasting.

The apostle warned tiint and women who are slaves to their own appetilies are not free to hear and obey the voice of God. Has Pitfalls has its pi. falls. The main one. as Jesus pointed out.

is pride. It can take the crude I J. GOSS MOTOR La Grande, Oregon There's the able in an SS cluster. Front Distinctive SS wheels disks. with floor-mounted Or the Corvair instrumentation, lion, and an the Kay, llltilj over fun NEWS FROM By BARBARA ERWIN Observer Corret pondtftt UNION The Junior Women's Club, member of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs, held a meeting recently at the clubhouse with Linda Lequcrica, president, presiding.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by tho recording secretary, Louise Hibbcln. The Collect and Flag Salute were said by the members. Guests for the evening were Mrs. Hon noelhler, Mrs. Sam Clack, Mrs.

Chet IJiium and Mrs. Lowell Hutchinson. Donna Patterson read Hie correspondence by the club after which it was discussed. The treasurer's report and bills were presented by Patsy DeVorc. Jean Burford presented Jean Rainsbeny with a going away girt.

Recreation chairman, Patsy DeVorc, reported on the volleyball games. Lorraine Brooks asked the club members for ideas for the PTA Hi-Jinx which is to be held MVrch 20. Education chairman, Lorcne Lewis, lead a few articles from the Club Women Magazines. A motion was made that tho club donate a small sum of money to the Arllirltis-Itheumalism Foundation. The motion was approved.

The president reported that the club had turned in $614.97 for the March of Dimes. Hi is was a record high for the club. Under new business, the fact was brought forth that the club needs a big coffee pot. It was discussed by the members and decided upon. Guest sH'aker for lie evening was Mis.

Alice Willis of the Graham Drug Store in La Grande. Mrs. Willis presented a program on cosmetics and gave various samples to each of the women present. Elrthday Celebrated Mr. and Mrs.

Keith Hall and family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrcll Lowe and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Phillips and daughter were recent evening guests rt the home of Raymond Hreshears In Cove.

The event was to help celebrate the sixteenth birthday of Sally Breshears. Everyone enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream. Mr. und Mrs. Keith Hall and Mrs.

Betty Lowe were visitors at the Star. Parker home in Baker one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wendler and family of Pilot Hock visited recently at the Ralph Patterson home.

Weekend Visitor! Mr. ond Mrs. Joe Pedro, and family traveled to Pilot Rock last weekend where they visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Capman.

Mike. Donny and Carrol Bartholomew, children of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartholomew, underwent On Saturdays and Sundays he doesn't go to work but he gets up just the same because he can't sleep. He expects me to get up on those days and get him the same big breakfast.

I do all my own work and don't have the energy senile women have. I'd enjoy sleeping a few extra hours but he insists it's my duty to get tip and make him breakfast whether ho goes to work or not. He doesn't care for church, sports or visiting friends. He spends most of his weekend in bed reading, watching TV and just sleeping. 1 can't go back to bed during the day because I have too much work.

Do 1 have the right to sleep mi 8 00 a.m. on Ihe days my husband doesn't have to un to work? Trudy. Dear Trudy: Your husband's punishing behavior is a symptom of a deeper problem. You two need the help of a marriage counselor or a clergyman. A man who really cares about his wife would not make such unreasonable demands.

He'd be delighted to let her sleep a few extra hours. Does almost everyone have a good time but you If so. send for Ann 1 andcrs' booklet, "How To He Well-Liked." enclosing with your request 20 cents In eoin and a long, self addressed, stumped' envelope. Ann landers will he glad help you with your problems Send Hum to her in eaiv of thi-newspaper enclosini! a stumped sell addressed envelope. Chevy If Nova, also avail version.

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Ph. WO 3-4161 3f-w 5 lit i-s t.sj- 1 1 jT Dear Ann Landers: A certain woman who works in our office loves to be in charge of office collections. Whenever she hears of someone who is ill. of a death in the family or an approaching marriage she takes right over. Last week one of Ihe girls resigned to move to another city.

I counted the r.amos of 47 people who contributed anywhere from 50 cents to $1 for the farewell gift. When Ihe honored guest opened the package I was shocked to see two small items which could not cost more than $5 a piece. And Ihen there was a funeral for another employee several months ago. This same woman collected $1 from everyone. The small basket of cut flow ers from 50 people was a pathetic sight.

No one ever knows exactly how much she collects nor docs she ever show a rccei4. What can be done about this? Horns-woggled. Dear Horn: Although your suspicions seem well-grounded you can't accuse the woman without solid evidence. Keep your ear to the ground and when you hear of an approaching event that will trigger an office collection, grab the initiative. Then be sure that you post the list of givers and the rereipt on the office bulletin board.

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