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10 A Discussion of Sharply Differing Ideas and Opinions How can war be prevented? Is war ever Justified? Will God allow mortals to destroy the world? Why has Commit nism Spread So rapidly irt re cent vears, as compared to Christianity? Has the Chris tian church power to cope with the world's great prob lems? These were some of the questions and ideas, sharply different, voiced at a meeting at First Methodist church yes terday afternoon on the topMc of "The Church's Role in Sav ing the Peace." The meeting was sponsored by Meatora chapter, Oregon United Na tions association, in coopera tlon with the committee for the Great Decisions program now underway in Jackson county. A panel of ministers and laymen spoke, with the Rev. . George Roseberry, pastor of First Methodist church, moderator. Many in the audi- e n c e participated in general discussion. First speaker was Mrs. Har lan P. Bosworth Jr., president of the local UN chapter. Mrs. Bosworth said she believes the most Urgent of all problems before the world today is con trol of the atom bomb with its power of massive destruction. She quoted Archbishop Fisher of the Episcopal church as having said that "perhaps God wants U destroyed," and his successor as having said "we do not have the right to des troy the world, even if we are taken over by the Commu nists." She added that many believe "God won't let destroy ourselves." Mrs. Bosworth said that to believe that God will inter vene and keep man from des troying the world '.'make man little and puny" but to believe that we do or do not have the -right to destroy ourselves at least argues that man does have the right and the ability to use his own mind, to con trol his own destiny. Matter of Conscience Representing First Presby terian church was the Rev. G. Robert Jacks who said that his church holds that beliefs about such matters as war are "of our own conscience." He spoke of the "great guilt" of militarism, and added that "war Is not the answer, but disarmament is not the answer either unless we are able to substitute something better." The Rev. Mr. Jacks also said Men! It pays to keep your suits SANITONE-SHARP through cleaning . dfter cleaning Oilr nationally-advertised Saiiltuhc dry cleaning preserves tlie look, the fit, the feel of newness. Thorough cleaning, pills out exclusive Soft-Set finish, keeps suits sharp as hew, clouning after denning. Thai's why lending manufacturers of fine clothing recoitllheud Sithilone Dry Cleaning. Remember, our Siinitone service costs no more than any quulity dry cleaning. Call oil Us today for service. try Our CUSTOM LAUNDERED Fit Better look Feel Better H. D. CHRISTENSEN 601 E. Main St. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1961 Church and the church seldom has any thing "relevant" about such matters as disarmament and "the church Is not really doing the work It should." Toe Rev. Mr. Jacks de clared that the church is "not a social agency" but a "com munity which bases its action on love, a redemptive com munity and a militant commu nity which must be armed with the sword and the spirit." Pointing out that the Breth ren church of which he is a pastor has a historic position as being a "church of peace", the Rev. Escil Hiser declared emphatically "All war is sin we cannot engage in or sup port war." He quoted the Bible to the effect that one should "love thine enemy" and ended on the note that "we must obey God rather than man." CInton Chrisman, pastor of Medford Friends church, fol lowed the Rev. Mr. Hiser by saying that his church also was founded on the concept that "peace is achieved only through Jesus Christ" and said "we must have personal righteousness before social righteousness can be hoped for." He declared that his church has always had the "pacific approach" and added that "Friends have suffered for their views but still be lieve that Christ's way is the way of love." Opposite Position Taking an exactly opposite position was Robert Grant, a layman representing the Ro man Catholic church who said "Man has the right to self defense. There is such a thing as a just war. We must defend American Ideals. It is the duty of the state to protect man against those who would take away his rights. We want peace, but not at the risk of giving up our rights. Some times there should be no com promise." The Rev. Thomas McCam- ant spoke for Medford Con gregational church of which he is pastor, saying his church has no single position about war and peace and added, "I am a pacifist." He added that thin country must avdld hav ing a militaristic foreign pol icy. The Rev. Mr. McCamant said the Congrega tlonal church believes that its mem- bers should "pray and work for peace." He added that Congregatlonalists work to SHIRTS Better FREE CONVENIENT PARKING RIGHT AT THE DOOR Phone SP 2-9169 Peace Reveals promote the social arid eco nomic welfare of the general citizenry, support human rights and work to promote the United Nations. Congregationalists also work for the effective control and reduction of arms, the minister added, and said, "Ev erybody is in favor of peace, but what progress have we made in achieving it?" He pointed out that the non-vio lent approach sometimes works, and said moral power should be Invoked to do away with war and closed by say ing that "the idea of a just war has no validity in this age. War now means utter de struction of nations. The idea of national defense doesn't ex ist any more - there is only offense - the plan to wipe out another nation." . Position Stated Speaking for the Methodist church, the Rev. Mr. Rose- berry began by saying that "Christianity cannot be na tional - only universal." He read a statement concerning the official position of the Methodist church as being op posed to war and added that Methodists strive io remove the causes of war. "There is no parallel be tween present and past wars, he warned. "The effects of an atomic war are so great and so far-reaching; they can even mean genetic changes. Noth ing can be gained by such a war. There can be no just war using atomic arms." Among the statements made during the discussion period were: "We should not fear he who destroys the body, but he who destroys the soul; Chris tianity is not necessarily In stitutionalized, biit can be a force through individuals; in thinking of a method of de fense for a nation, why do we neglect the power of the spirit and the soul and think only of military might?'.' Arnold E. Jennv offered the opinion that Russia and Com munism are "not as solid as they sometimes seem; Khru shchev has Said that war It not Inevitable." Another pointed but that Ghandi and his followers literally follow ed the rule of Christ and did not resist evil with evil; that they achieved the freedom of India without arms and with out going to war. One man pointed out that Christianity, in 2.000 years has achieved some 800 million followers, and asked why it was that Communism had achieved the same following in only 40 years. He was re minded that much of this has been accomplished by force. In Its early days, Christianity had a vitality which is less evident now, it was said. The Rev, Mr. McCamant added that today in the United States one of the few evidences of a vital, forceful Christianity can be found in the Negro's fight for equality; he also pointed out that the Negroes are using peaceful, non-violent tactic!, Another minister said Communism coihdoUHds eVll in the heart; Christianity must conquer evil in the heart," Idea Disputed One in the audience disput ed the idea that the United Nations is the only potent force against war in the world today, and Said this be lief gave no credit to the Work of the churches against war. This brought the reply, said with considerable emotion by the Rev. Mr. Hiser, that in the past "American people were enjoying their luxuries while they should be honoring their God." It was stressed that the United Nations Is the only forum lit the world today where nations, particularly the weak, can air their griev ances and hope for a just set tlement- of their problems. Mrs. Bosworth pointed out that Former President Eisen hower, in his farewell address to the nation, had warned against the power of the mill tary. The Rev. Mr. Roseberry, In his summary of the meeting, made a number of strongly- worded statements. Referring to the enrlier Idea that God would not let the world de stroy itself, he declared "I think God will let us destroy ourselves. We could obliterate all life. War has been largely an industry; in mnny ways it still is." He reminded his listeners that munition and war plants were not destroyed In such "disarmed" countries as Germany after World War II. Speaking of the ways In which the world might do away with war and achieve peace he said "1 don't believe the church has the moral and spiritual power to do it." The minister added that this did not mean individual Chris tians within the church were not willing to do everything in their power to bring peace and said that in recent years "some Christians have actual ly died for their beliefs." Referring to the United Na tions he said "The UN needs our fullest support. The Unit ed Nations must not be allow ed to collapse." He urged those in the audience to sup port UN In every way at their Social Events Women's News Coming EventsAnnounced For Bridge Fans Coming events of interest to duplicate bridge fans of the area are the annual charity party Sunday, February 19 and the annual guest night of Medford Dupilcata Bridge club Tuesday, February 14 Money raised from the char ity event will go to the re- search fund of the National Association for Mental Health Sixteen tables of players gathered at Girls Community club Saturday night for the master point game sponsored by the Medford unit of the American Contract Bridge league. Winners in Section A, north- Calendar Monday: 7:30 p.m. - Civil Air Patrol, CAP building, Medford air port. 7:30 p.m. - Southern Ore gon Pre - School association, Mary's Casa, 337 Mary St. 7:45 p.m. - Neighbors of Woodcraft, Eagles hall, West Main st. 8 p.m. - Degree of Honor Protective association, Girls Community club. 8 p.m. Friends of the Li brary, meeting room of Public Library of Medford and Jack son county. 8 p.m.-Phoenix High school band and chorus, high school gymnasium. 8 p.m. - St. Catherine's Guild of St. Mark's, at church. 8 p.m. Scottish Rite Wom en's club, Masonic temple, Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - First Presby terian church Women's Asso ciation circles: Hope, with Mrs. Glen Bessonett, 2607 Hillcrest circle; Mercy, Mrs. John Wubbels, 424 North Hol ly st., and Temple, Mrs. Paul Culbertson, 1663 South Stage rd. . 10 a.m. - Women's Associ ation board of Westminster Presbyterian church, Christian Education room at church. 10:30 a.m. Oak Grove Home Extension unit, with Mrs. S. B. Sandburg, 225 Renault ave, 12:30 p.m. - First Baptist Womens Fellowship, church annex. 12:30 p.m. - First Presby terian church Women's Asso ciation circles: Bethany, church fellowship hall; Char ity, with Mrs. A. L. Sams, 227 North Berkeley Way; Faith, fireplace room at church; and Grace, with Mrs. Sharon Hawk, 320 North Barneburg dr. 1:30 p.m.-Butte Falls Home Economics club, home of Mrs. Ben Tulton. Ritual Jewels Ceremony Held For Chapter Alpha Beta chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, recently held a ritual Jewels ceremony for Gumma Rho chapter of the Phoenix -Talent area, at the home of Mrs. Tom Shoop, 130 White Oak drive. The members of Gamma Rho receiving the degree were, Mrs. Dean Dorman, Mrs. Daryl Hughes, Mrs. William Knips, Mrs. William Kidsen, Mrs. Gordon Logan, Mrs. Rob ert Myt-lck, Mrs. Charles Rhodes, Mrs. Harold Sloner Mrs. David Taylor and Mrs. jack Wllfceler. Officiating at the ceremony were Mrs. Floyd Eastwood, Mrs. O. A. Eden and Mrs. Wayne Turpln. Following the ritual the group attended a dinner at Kim's restaurant. At the last Alpha Beta chap ter meeting Mrs. Richard Frey gave the program, "The Con noisseur," with emphasis on American antique glass. Hostess for the evening was Mrs. Willard Chinn assisted by Mrs. David Irving and Mrs, Dalton Gressett. The Hext meeting Will be Tuesday, February 14, at the nome or Mrs. Sllbop. Gamma Rho chapter held its last meeting ft! the home of Mrs. Darol Hughes of Phoe nix on February 8. Mrs. Wil liam Knips gave a program on expressing oneself. The im portance of one's vocabulary in expression was emphasized. Mrs. Charles Rhodes, co hostess for the evening, served refreshments. The next meeting will be held February 21 at the home of Mrs. Turplh. command and to write tho se in Washington and in power in high places urging their full support of the UN. The Rev. Mr. Roseberry warned that an atomic rnnlri vnrv vi'filt UA tttHrtitft ar by ! accident and added "as Slninl a thing as an aviator stepping on the wrong button can start an atomic war any time." The group voted to hold an other such discussion session in a month. MEDFORD MAIL of Area south, were Mrs. W. W. Stev enson and Mrs. Frank R. Baker, first, 108V4; Mrs. E. L. Miller and John Solheim, sec ond, 104: Mrs. Virginia Ander son and Mrs. H. Reddick, Grants Pass, third 88. East west winners In this section Were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland, Grants Pass, first, 92'4; Mrs. J. S. Winslow and Paul McDuffee, second, 89 Vi Mrs. Fred Burich and Mrs. John Dougherty, third, 87V4. North-South winners in Sec tion B were the Paul Hattons, first, 95V4; Mrs. Ben Todd and Mrs. Jack Barr, second, 87; Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Obye, Grants Pass, tied with the B. L. Sandersons for third and fourth with 85'5 poihts. Sec tion B, east-west, winners were John Shortridge and Roy Pruitt, first, 116'4; Mrs. A. W. Lingaas and Mrs. Maude Codding, second, 95Vfe; Dr. ahd Mrs. C, M. Durland, Grants Pass, third, 9414. Mrs. Lewis Smith served refreshments. Mrs. Betty Ashbaugh "Lamb Feast" On Foodorama "Cook up a Lamb Feast" will be the theme of the dem onstration by Mrs. Betty Ash baugh at the KYJC "Foodor ama" at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, in the Craterian Theatre. Representing the American Lamb council, Mrs. Ashbaugh will point out the many ad vantages of lamb as a regular addition to the homemaker's dally menu planning. There are more than a doz en tasty and nutritious cuts of lamb besides the legs and chops, Mrs. Ashbaugh says. These cuts are economical too, she added. Many consumers are trying lamb and finding it a welcome change suit able for any meal on any day. The Foodorama opens Tues day, February 14, with a pro gram to be given by Mrs. Bev erly Lyons, home economist for The California - Oregon Power company and Mrs. Gretchen Wade of the Groce teria. It closes February 15 with a program by Nancy Haven, San Francisco, repre senting the Western Beet Su gar Processors association. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. each day; many prizes will be given away. -t Chapter To Hear Architect Speak Jack Edson will speak for a luncheon meeting of Chapter CP of the PEO sisterhood Wednesday, February 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ray McNair, 229 Valley View drive. She will be assisted by Mrs. Charles Paske and Mrs. Theodore Barss. Mr. Edson, local architect, will present a program on modern archi tecture. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION Phone SP 3-7301 52-CALLON GLASS LINED ELECTRIC 0495 $i DOWN $3 A MONTH 'J Extra-big capacity and fast recovery give you plenty of hot water for all your house hold needs. Glass lined tank won't rust. Automatic controls. Vk'' hour TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, ORE. Prayer Day Plans Said Completed Plans for the annual ob servance of the World Day of Prayer by Medford Council of United Church Women are completed according to Mrs. Walter Higgins, chairman. She adds that 145 countries of the world will join the prayer chain this year. Adding interest to the day is the fact that this year also marks the 75th observance of the Day of Prayer. Two countries, the United States and Canada, began the pray er day program. At that time prayers were for mission work in both the foreign and home fields. Gradually the chain prayer grew, the focus now is for peace and better understanding between na tions. It is being emphasized that a change in programming has shortened the time for the ob servance and that the hours will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The First Christian church, Ninth and Oakdale avenue, will be the host church on Friday, February 17. Each woman attending is asked to bring a friend. The 75th anniversary gifts to Africa, one of the projects, will be half a million books which will be produced by African authors who will prepare the manuscripts for use in that country. The other, important pro ject concerns helps to Alaska through the new council of churches there. This will in clude secretarial assistance, office equipment, and travel, with the program to cost about $40,000. The need for this aid, it is explained, is to greatly increase the church attendance and church inter est quota which is presently in a very low bracket. Of the 233,000 i n h a b i tants, it is stated that only 10 per cent have church relationship. Announces Meeting Central Point-Central Point Home Extension unit will meet Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. E. H. DeGarmo, 473 Head road. Child care will be provided at the home of Mrs. Eunice Jones, 235 Laurel street, Central Point. DTPS FREE 4&kQt rs It's Informative Too! ECYJ aouious e Don't miss this wonderful annual event , . . presented for your enjoyment by KYJC . . . Feb. 14th, 15th and 16th. State Chairman Attends Session; Projects Slated Mrs. Ralph Cook, member of the Christian Women's fel lowship of Medford, attended a meeting of the Oregon Christian Assembly held in Corvallis last week. She is state worship chairman for the fellowship. Clothing for Church World service (overseas relief) is be ing collected again this spring by the Medford CWF. The committee asks that the cloth ing be clean and mended. Members unable to mend the articles are asked to take them to the church on the monthly work days. This is an all-church project sponsored by the CWF. Mrs. C. D. Hershier, Mrs. A. W. Denny, Mrs. Keith Templeman and Mrs. Wayne Troxell have been named to the budget committee of the fellowship group for the com ing year. Mrs. Templeman re ports that $1,000 has been sent to the United Christian Missionary society since July 1 by the local group. April 13 and 14 is the date for the spring rummage and plant sale, according to Mrs. R. L. Bailey, chairman. Peterson circle, under the direction of Mrs. Mabyl Bu chanan presented the last pro gram. She was assisted by Mrs. Glenn Mc Kerrow, Mrs. Paul Andrews and the Rev. F. R, Evans. They talked on what individuals can do for the church and what the church can do for its mem bers. Mrs. Arthur Hotho was soloist. Mrs. Cook gave the devo tions using "Hands" as her theme. Luncheon was pre pared by Shoemaker circle under the chairmanship of Mrs. Grace M. Morrison and Mrs. Chester Parker. SQUARE DANCING IS FUN!! Your chance to find out how much fun you can have is now! The Star Promenaders are spon soring a new class to start THURSDAY, FEB. 16th At ROXY ANN GRANGE 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. First Two Nites Free Instructor Buzz Dibble For Information Call SP 3-6355 SP 2-7775 UN! me On February 14th, 15th and 16th, the annual KYJC "foodorama" Cooking School will be at the Craterian Theatre from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. This outstanding annual event is again brought to the ladies of Medford by Radio Station KYJC and will be presenting new and novel methods of food preparation, cooking and homemaking. KYJC, with the cooperation of its advertisers, will have several outstanding food experts present making the "foodorama" a really outstanding event that no homemaker should miss. There will be more than a hundred free prizes, including radios, small appliances, groceries, Corning Cook Ware and a $100 shopping spree for some lucky lady at a top women's clothing store. Every woman attending will receive a shopping bag filled with recipes, menus and other interesting material. OUTSTANDING FOOD EXPERTS WHO WILL BE PRESENT BEVERLY LYONS Home Economist Calif. -Ore. Power Co. Medford BETTY ASHBAUGH Home Economist American lamb Council Denver Mail Tribune Station 1-2-3-0 Radio Plans Are Made For Junior Night Honored Queen Jane Ward of Bethel 55, International Or der of Job's Daughters, has announced that the meeting Tuesday, February 14, will be Junior Bethel night. The meet ing will be held at the Med ford Masonic temple at 7:30 p.m. Junior members who will occupy the appointive offices are the Misses Jill Hibbs, re corder; Diane Vinzant, treas urer; Pat Hardenburger, Joyce Van Buren, Ann Jensen, Clau dia Edson, and Terry Pitts, messengers; Kay Hay, chap lain; Judy Mee, musician; Judy Hanning, librarian; Fred- eana Wilkins and Shireen Prough, custodians, and Krista .Baker ana liatnieen cowers, guards. The junior bethel members are reminded of a practice ses sion at 6:30 p.m. at the temple. Following the meeting re freshments will be served by Sandra Irving, Christine Finch, Cheryl and Elaine Has tings and their mothers. For VALENTINE Giving - ooqo NANCY HAVEN Home Economist Western Beet Sugar Producers Assn. San Francisco GRECHEN WADE Hostess & Food Consultant Groceteria Super Market Medford Lots of New Recipes . . . New Menus . Easier Ways to prepare meals . . . FREE prixes galore and it's all free. Dr. Mayfield To Be Speaker r Di,rar JtCt&ll& River JIUfiuc , Parent-Teacher association in vites everyone to hear Dr. Leonard Mayfield of Medford speak at a meeting set for Wednesday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in Rogue River school cafeteria. . cnnorinlnnrl. ent of Medford school district, will speak ana snuw suora about the Russian school sys tem. This information stems from his travels in Russia. It is stated that no business meeting will be held; refresh ments will De serveu. All-Day Meeting Planned by HEC Phoenix Phoenix Grange Hnmp Economics club will hold an all-day meeting at the Grange hall Wednesday, Feb ruary 15. A workshop in the morning will be followed by a covered dish luncheon and a business meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Lacy and Mrs. Ralph Swingle will be host esses. La Pointe's Stork Nook FEATURES Smartly designed Maternity Dresses An Outstanding Collection 1098-1498 5 1T3H13 o
