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Thursday, February 20, 1986 AURORA OBSERVER, AURORA, OREGON AURORA OBSERVER Transforming the Common Task Aurora School hems Entered aa second ciass^ matter March 28, 1911, at the postoiflce at Aurora, Oregon, under tne Act of March 3,1879. T IS safe to say that the great ma- I jority of individuals perform the A usual routine duties over and over again. It is not difficult for them to foresee when they arise in the morn ing just what the day’s work will be, and if the work is of a somewhat un interesting character the perform ance of it may be allowed to descend into a mere perfunctory operation, a mechanical round, which affords 'lit tle pleasure to the individual. There are few things more delight ful than the ability to look forward to one’s daily work and to enter upon It with zest and spontaneity. The “ trivial round, the common task,” becomes transformed when per formed in this way. Sloth is ban ished, and any sense of drudgery abolished. Duties which might oth- e/wise seem monotonous or arduous, if not indeed onerous, are lightened when the heart, having learned some thing of the true nature of service, sings at its work. . . . George Herbert must have recog nized this fact when he wrote, “ Who sweeps a room as for Thy laws Makes that and the action fine.” Indeed, the efficient performance of our present tasfi is often the first step towards the'gaining of a more responsible and congenial one. Im provement in any phase of our ex perience must begin right where we are. Today, the present moment, is ours in which to make a new begin ning from which to transform our activity in the “ trivial round, the common task,” into something ap proximating perfection. The keynote of such transforma tion lies in an apprehension of the truth about God and man’s relation ship to Him. As it is seen that God, Spirit, is the author or creator of spiritual perfection only, as must inevitably be the case, it is also seen that the man of His creating must be, and is, spiritual and perfect; for like can only produce like. What a. new and delightful incentive for right eous and useful living comes with such a revelation! How changed be comes one’s outlook upon life in gen eral! Not personal aggrandizement or gain, but opportunity for helpful service becomes one’s chief concern. Unseifed lore has been admitted info thought, and has begun its benevo lent reign in our everyday experience. No greater blessing could possibly be ours. It has been truly said that in the study of astronomy it is necessary to take one’s mental stand outside of the earth before a correct view of- the universe can be gained. It like manner it is impossible to obtain «an accurate estimate of our surround ings or environment until we mental ly posit ourselves outside of matter. To the extent that this is done are we able to appraise things for just what they are, for then have we gained a new standard of values. Un important things no longer concern us unduly. We are not swayed or disturbed by trifles. Our grasp on spiritual reality steadies judgment, purifies purpose, and clarifies vision. Is It any wonder that he who is at taining this poise and consequent efficiency finds himself in greater de mand to fill useful and responsible positions? The Bible promise (Mat thew 25 :23), “ Thou hast been faith ful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things,” may be proved by each one of us today. This being “ faithful over a few things” may be the very thing which is testing our mettle and proving our trustworthiness. In “ Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” (p. 323) Mary Baker Eddy writes, “ If ‘faithful over a few things,’ we shall be made rulers over many; but the one unused, talent decays and is lost.” Is the only talent which we seem to possess the ability to perform some simple task well and efficiently today, and to do the next thing that comes to hand and do it thoroughly? Then we should use It. Such use fits us for a wider sphere of action, and at the same time transforms our present ex perience into something' uplifting and ennobling. Mrs. Eddy also writes in her work "Miscellaneous Writ ings” (p. 116), ' “ Never absent from your post, never off guard, nevef- ill- humored, never unready to work for God,-^is obedience; being ‘faithful over a few things.’ ” Such labor con stitutes working “ as for Thy laws,” and ensures its own reward.— The Christian Science Monitor. Fifth and Sixth Grades. Lucille McLeod, Elaine Kerr and Lowell Sayre news reporters. Eddy P, Micheli...E ditor and Manager Get-together Valentine Party Mrs. Louis Van De Mortele was a charming hostess to a large group of friends at her home on Valen tine day. All the ladies of the neighborhood had been invited to spend the afternoon there for a social get-tog-.dber .in her honor. The time was spent in ■ ucJ sewing and playing games, after which a delightful lunch was served to the following guests: Mesdames Katherine Mohning John Kister, Ray Yergen, Fleisc- hauer, Theodore Resch, Ira North- up. M . N. Crisell, John Pugh, Leo Keil, Carl Hoffman, Fred Wagner, Ralph DuRette and baby. Pael Pel- latz, Robert Armstrong, Verne Ad ams, George Eilers, John Miley, Caroline Tomlin, H. C. Gloss, Henry Mills, Perry Danielson, F. Weinert, Frank Gloss, J. E. Lang- don; Misses Evelyn Pugh and Lois Mohning; Rayr. .ml, Marvin and Elvin Keil, David Wagner, James Langdon and Henry Hoffman. Bridge Club Meets at Bradtl Home On Friday afternoon Mrs, E. E. Bradtl entertained the members of her Bridge club with a dainty one o ’clock luncheon. An afternoon of contract bridge followed. This being prize day, the scores for the year were read and the one receiving high score was given first pick of the prizes, second high, sec ond, and so on. High score for the year was won by Mrs. U. Eilers, with Mrs. F. S. McAllister second, and Mrs. B. W. Stoner third. Those present were Mesdames W. C. Grim, B. F. Giesy, C. E. Gilbreath, J. W . Sadler, F. S. M c Allister, U. Eilers, B. W. Stoner and the hostess. Mrs. Bradtl was assisted by her sister, Mrs. Josie Knight. Miss Martha Frances Bradtl also joined the group in their gayety. Woman’s Club Card Party There were fifteen tables at play Saturday evening at the Woman’s club card party held in the Mo- lalla Electric offices. The regular fee charged and some donations netted $16 §0 for the club. Prizes were won by Mrs. U. Eil ers, high; Mrs. Willis Yoder, sec ond; Mrs. Norman Yergen, con solation. Gentlemen’s first prize was won by Willard Hunt; second high went to Jack Bush of Don ald, and consolation to Billy Kraus. Refreshments of sandwiches,- cake and coffee were served and a pleasant evening reported by those attending. Give us your Job Printing. Our work has always Pleased the customers. F. C. RENFREW, M. D. t We had a Valentine party in our room Friday afternoon. Everyone had a pleasant time. There were many valentines and plenty refreshments. I f The committees that worked on the party were: Phyllis Danielson, Leland Stoner and Billy Nagl, valentine box; Vida Farson, Lester Sauers and Rozetta Dy Foon, refreshments; Lucille Me« Leod, Florence Marsh and Walter Koenig, games. Bob Hunt was post piaster and opened the valentine box, Lowell Sayre and Eugene Dy Foon delivered the valentines. ■ The fifth grade are studying the United States possessions in geogra phy. Each pupil is assigned an oral report on one of the possessions. The sixth grade are planning projects about the European countries their ancestors came from. Both arithmetic classes are having graded practice tests. The sixth grade are over decimals; the fifth grade are over fractions. The fifth and sixth grades made some booklets Lincoln’ s birthday. Included in the booklets were stonesitt Lincoln's life pictures and poems. Those absent the past > \ were Marion Keil, Leland Stoner anfi Mary Lou Du Rette. Lorraine Frearikson returned to school after a two weeks’ illness. Harriet Colvin has returned to school after a week's absence. The Health classes have made veget able charts to check on the amount of vegetables eaten. We are trying to include the list of vegetables we think we don’ t like. Seventh and Eighth Grades. Regina Ebner received highest grade in the county spelling test. Ida Kerr and La Verne Crisell tied for second place. Janet and Dan Fleischaner re ceived highest score for the seventh grade. A play, “ Back Door Gossip,” was given at school assembly Thursday. It was also giver» at Butteville. Those taking part were Donna Danielson. Re gina Ebner, Patty Yergen and Ida Kerr. Those absent during the week were Waiter ColvingpjBe'rmon and Edward Yarne and Rosalie Calef. The seventh a^-d eighth grades held their Valentine party Friday evening. All committees w ere appointed by Car- ma Ottaway. They were Ida Kerr, Verna Keil and Donna Danielson, re freshments; La Verne Crisell, Louis Hill and Regina Ebner, games; Carina Ottaway, Rosalie Calef, Jean Snyder and Phaen Sayre, decorations. The Glee club is now practicing on the mid-year program to be given March 6th. From now till the end o f school each pupil must hand in an essay each week. Almost everyone has started on their poems and book reports. Dog owners are again notified that an act of tue Legislature re quires that all dogs over eight months old must be licensed before March 1st to avoid payment of the $1.00 penalty for delinquency. A license on a male or spayed female dog is now $1.00; after March 1 this must be increased to $2.00. Until March 1 female dogs can be licensed for $2.00; after that thè license fee must be increased to $3.00. Dogs becoming eight months y!d after March 1 may be licensed without penalty at any time before they become eight months old. Mail letters with money for The Observer is now only 50c a year. licenses to U. G. Boyer, County Clerk, Salem, Oregon. Enclose the proper fee and state the breed and sex of the dog, and your name and address. This notice published by author ity of the Marion County Dog Control Board, C. C. Cannon, Sec retary. U. G, BOYER, 8-9c County Clerk. STONER’S GARAGE General Repairing R E -B O R IN G DR. C. AMMETER Western Auto Supply TIRES DENTIST Has established his Dental office in the Postoffice build ing, where he will be present each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Associated Products Phone 36 Phone 5813 AURORA, OREGON Aurora, Oregon -+ V. NOTARY PUBLIC Aurora, Oregon FIRE INSURANCE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS R. H. C. BENNETT ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Office Over U. S. National Bank Phone 109 W Aurora Oregon Newberg, Ore. Notice of Final Account • In the County Court of the State ¡-of Oregon for County of Marion. Probate Department DENTISTRY Notice is hereby given that the Office over U. S. National Eank j undersigned, as Administratrix of I the estate of J. W. Sadl -.r, deceased, NEWBERG, OREGON j has filed her final account in the _ \ office of the County Clerk of Marion • ! 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