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r Date of Easter Explained B J. HUGH FRUETT Aftronomr, Extension Division Oron Hlfhtr Education System To many the date of Easter is a mystery. It may come any where from March 22 to April 25. This latest date was effective only once this century (1943) and at no time will the earlier date entertain this festival. We are told that Christians also used to wander over the calen dar, but long ago its date was fixed. Easter was not originally a Christian celebration. In ancient times the Saxons held annual ceremonies in honor of Ostara, or Eostre, their goddess of pring. In ' Easter-month, or April, they celebrated nature's resurrection from the death of winter to the Joyous life of the vernal season. Fixed Dale Hop It is hoped that International calendar reforms of the future will fix the date of Easter almost Greetings nS PAR E STORE m Main & Holly JggSk When you mean BUS, say Continental Trairwaysl" CONTINENTAL TRAILWAYS BUS DEPOT 148 N. FRONT PHONE 3-1(53 as definitely as that of Christ mas. In 1928, the British parlia ment passed what was called a "permissive statute" in order to give an impetus to the fixing of Easter. It stated that so as to comply with the "orderly scope of solar measurement of time," this festival should fall on "the first Sunday after the second Saturday in April." This awaits international agreement. . Long after the time of Jesus, his followers, apparently appre ciating the beauty and adaptabil ity of the pagan ceremonies of "resurrection", incorporated re vised forms into their own reli gion. This festival is not men tioned in the original Greek of the New Testament. True, the King James version does trans late the word "Pascha" of Acts 12:4 into "Easter", yet in all other places where "Pascha'1 ap pears it is correctly translated "Passover." In the early centuries, violent dissensions arose as to the prop er date of Easter. In A D. 325, Emperor Constantine summoned the Council of Nicaea to settle this and other vexatious relig ious disputes. The Nicaean rule after due adjustments by the early Alexandrian astronomers and later by Clavius, may be stated thus: , "Easter shall be the first Sun day after the 14th day of the moon on or after March 21." The "first day of the moon refers to the new moon. The "14th day", the time of the pas chal full moon, usually lacks little of being as late as the true astronomical full moon. Also, the vernal equinox, when the sun is directly over the earth s equator, may vary slightly from March 21. For the Americans it came this year on March 20. However in A.D. 325 the equinox occurred on March 21, so the adopted rule made this the "assumed equinox for future determina tions of Easter. An approximate rule is often stated thus: "Easter comes on the first Sunday after the first full moon or on after the vernal equinox." This works perfectly for most years, for seldom does the full moon occur so near the vernal equinox that distinctions are needed between "paschal full moon" and "astronomical full moon," or between "March 21" and the "true equinox.' 01 TOPS AS SPEAKERS Two Medford students took top hon ors in the recent annual tournament of the Oregon High School Speech league, held at the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. They are Stephen Nye (center, above) who won first place in radio speaking, and Richard Dickenson (right) first in persuasive speak ing. Both have been winners of a number of other speech honors during their years at Medford high school. Alfred Cave (left) Grants Pass high school student, won the top award for impromptu and extemporaneous speaking. A total of 152 students from 44 Oregon high schools competed In nine different divisions during the contest, held April 4 and 5. Final Illinois Returns Give Taft 49 Delegates Urbana, 111. (U.R) S e n Rob ert A. Taft wound up with 49 out of 50 Illinois Republican convention delegates Saturday when complete official returns from the 22nd Congressional District showed a candidate pledged to Gen. Dwight D. Eisen hower had been defeated. The official canvasses of the eight counties in the district gave George E. Nichols 32,348 votes, Albert Tuxhorn 24,354, and Dean E. Madden 24,304. Nichols and Tuxhorn are Taft supporters and Madden backed Eisenhower. Official returns from all but The Vatican City's glittering halberdiers, the Swiss Guards, wear 16th century uniforms last altered by Michelangelo. '& DON'T PUSH I SOWN A GINUINI DO POWER MOWER ofuvnin MADY TO RUN AST TfMtS '52 ft? RUNABOUT IS' CUT, VA HP, 4-CYCU RIO INGINI Now rou emu breeze through your Uwn mowing in minute with chit sturdy Reo Power Mower. Self-propelled- easy to bandit. With ail these better Reo features: 18' cutting width. 14 hp, 4 -cycle Reo engine, uses "regular" gas. Totally enclosed V-belt clutch and chain drive. Single control to start or stop mowing. Variable speed throttle control. Adjustable amine, height U to 2. Adjustable handle, stands up for compact storing. NATIONALLY ADVtRTISID Ovr 3TS.OOO Ih Um Mw Uwn CoH tf for a demonstration on your lawn fiicme SHCIALISTS IN HOMiWAktSI WIST th STtllT PHONI J.18l Birthday Sale STARTS MONDAY SEE MONDAY'S MAIL TRIBUNE FOR FURTHER DETAILS PRICES EFFECTIVE ALL WEEK Chrome Miners Set April 28 Meeting F.' I. Bristol of the Oregon Mining association has received word from Washington, D. C, that some changes will be made in the chrome stock piling pro gram shortly. A meeting of chrome producers, miners and other interested persons has been called for April 28 at the Vet erans of Foreign Wars hall in Grants Pass to discuss the mat ter, Bristol said. Speakers from the Defense Minerals Procurement adminis tration, G.S.A., and Bureau of Mines, U.S.G.S., will be present. The Oregon state department of Geology and Minerals Industry will be represented and it is hoped the California Division of Mines will be represented, ac cording to Bristol. Several companies are expect ed to exhibit machinery the announcement said. Services Planned For Roy Nichols Funeral services for Roy W. Nichols, 70, pioneer resident of the Rogue valley who died at the family home, 1416 Prune street, Saturday, will be held at Perl funeral home Tuesday at 2 p. m. with the Rev. Rolf Han sen of Central Point officiating. Interment will be in Central Point cemetery, Mr. Nichols, who was born at Samj Valley on Sept. 21, 1881, the son of Edward and Annie "Nichols, was an orchard 1st for many' years. His wife, Pearl, died in August, 1051. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Olive Cook; and two brothers, Charles and George, all of Medford. On a foggy day in July, 1728, the dour Danish explorer Vitus Bering, whose name was to be given to a sea and a strait, sailed through the narrow passage be tween Sibera and Alaska. He did not suspect that North America lay h f " mile, off his beam, says ' National Geographic Socle ANNOUNCEMENT For SALES AND SERVICE of the Famous ELECTROLUX Cleaner and Air Purifier and other Homt Maintenance Products pleat ,t , , Phone 2-5000 A bonded, authorlied represen tative will promptly respond. Champaign County had placed Madden ahead of Tuxhorn by 144 votes. But the canvass in Champaign County wiped out 194 Madden votes, placing him 50 behind Tuxhorn. Taft thus won all of the 50 delegates elected last Tuesday except one in the 24th District. Henry Schwarz of Belleville, an Eisenhower candidate, was elect ed from the 24th. The Ohio Republican senator stands a good chance to pick up 10 more Illinois delegates, who will be elected at the state con vention later. Alaskan Minister Called as Pastor By Zion Lutherans The Rev. G. Herbert Hiller man will become pastor of the Zion Lutheran church of Med ford on about June 1, it was an nounced Saturday. He succeeds Dr. O. W. Ebright, whose call to special work in California was announced recently. The Rev. Mr. Hillerman has been pastor of Resurrection Lu theran church In Juneau, Alas ka, since 1941, and served Gar dena and Richmond, Cal. con gregations before that. He at tended public schools and uni versity in California, and re ceived his degree from Midland college, Fremont. Neb., later graduating from Western Theo logical seminary with his divin ity degree. Three Children The new pastor is married and the father of three children, Sunday. April 13, 1931 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE SEVER Dale, in high school, and Timo thy and Janice, in grammar school. When the Rev. Mr. Hiller man arrived in Alaska, his church was a mission, with most of the funds furnished by the Board of American Missions, and having only a nominal building fund. During his pastorate the congregation became selfsup porting and observed its 25th anniversary by installing a new organ. It has purchased a new lot and has a large fund for the construction of a new church. Education Surrey In 1951, Pastor Hillerman took a six-month leave of ab sence at the request of Alaska's commissioner of education to survey the school situation in the territory, and the results of his travels and studies are be- 'Lewis' Avenue Right City Officials Say Correct spelling of the name of the avenue at Medford's west city limits is "Lewis," city offi cials said yesterday. That is the spelling on the new street signs installed by the city. Old signs on the street desig nated it as "Louis" avenue and at least one resident said that The huge bronze figure atop the dome of the U. S. Capitol is called the Statue of Freedom. the name was Louis on his deed. The avenue 1 1 listed a i "Lewis" on the county plat, city officials reported. ing used to furnish the basis for congressional action on territo rial school construction. A Rotarian, the minister was president and secretary of the Juneau club. He also was chair man during five of hit seven years on the Alaska Merit Sys tem council. TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES STEEL FILES CHAIRS DESKS NEW AND USED Wt rtpjir ill miket Typewriters. Adding Midlines ALL WORK GUARANTEED MEDFORD OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 41 S. Gripe St. Phone 2-4100 THE REV. G. H. HILLERMAN New Zion Lutheran Pastor ' ' .... 1 4 4 I 0 K TRANSFER CO. HEAVY HAULING Shovels Cats All Types Machinery INTRASTATE - INTERSTATE U DRIVE TRUCKS FOR RENT Move Yourself and Save! O 1216 S. Riverside Phone 2-6888 pern Today Forr Dospecftioim AUTHFUI NEW HOAA LySSsHS ELM' HE Now Rising In Beautiful ffiSTrwdPdDiiD 1 Medford's Newest -Most Scenic Sub-Division 2 Blocks North of East Main near Jackson St. sst u n if 0 st s W WW IHjome-Sites PRICED AS e LOW AS ISO The Ideal Place for Your 1952 at Bottom Now When you see the scenic lots on EASTSIDE, each on with an exciting view of Medford and the Valley, you'll agree that HERE is the BEST BUY OF- THEM ALL close to down town shopping, yet with all the advantages of wholesome ' country living. Medford'i MILLION DOLLAR CITY WATER? Certainly, and with sensible building restrictiont to safeguard your view and your home In vestment. The new junior high ichool lite it nearby; the Roosevelt school but a few travel-safe blocks away. . . , Just come out and set the fine homes now built and being constructed on EASTWOOD lee the many fine view sites available at prices you can afford. You'll LIKE Eastwood's beautiful view and rolling hills! SOME EASTWOOD HOMES NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION ARE Build Now In Eastwood At EASTWOOD Improvements are made . at new homes rise in this lovely new residential area, YOUR homo or homesita investment will Increase in value. It's wise to BUY NOW while this fine sub-division is in the course of development! SALE BE SURE TO SEE THEM HOW TO GET TO EASTWOOD Just drive out East Main to North Keen Way Drive, turn left direct to th East wood tract. We'll b there to day to show you around. OFFICE ON GROUND THESE DEPENDABLE CONTRACTORS NOW BUILDING IN EASTWOOD - WILL SUILD YOUR HOME - JUST AS YOU WANT IT! Carl Chrintenaen Ivan Governor Phone 2-4783 Phone 5-6138 Gold Kill J. J. McCann L. L. Whiteside Phone 2-5594 Phone 2-7210 Wm. Brooks v Warren Mee Phone 2-9416 ' Phone 2-9209 W. G. Boyd E. C. Conrad Phone 3-3131 Phone 3-1623 G. B. Bowman Dean Hardenburger Phono 3-1373 Phone 2-5770 Marvin Trautman Phone 2-2074 These contractors will build EXACTLY the type of home YOU want , . following your own plans or assisting you in planning, Wa will fi nance any of these contractors in Eastwood building and Other Reputable Contractors Are Invited MdDCKHJIE VMJUEtf LAMffi) (CCD.1 617 EAST MAIN EXCLUSIVE AGENTS PHONE 3-3641 it
