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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, ELJi-MEER 6. 1962 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON Religion in America Advent Church's Antidote to Christmas Sentimentalization By LOUIS CASSELS UPI Correspondent What difference docs It make to people of tl - space age that a baby named Jesus was born in a remot- Judcan village nearly 2,000 years ago? That question lies at the heart of the Advent season, which began Sunday. Advent is the church's anti dote to the sentimenalization of Christmas. It challenges us to think seriously about the long-ago event which we cele brate each December, and to consider what importance it actually has for our lives here and now. Christmas commemora t e s the birth of a Person who is, by any criterion, one of the great enigmas of history. We now call Him Christ as casial ly and unthinkingly as if that were His last name. But Christ is not a name: It is a title. It comes from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "The anoited one," or Mes siah. Performs Special Mission Thus, to call Him Jesus Christ is to attribute t Him a unique significance. He Is One who came into the world bearing special credentials, to perform a special mission. Theologians have been try ing for 20 centuries to define who He was and why He came. But it is doubtful wheth er they will ever be able to improve on the language used by the authors of the New Testament, who witnessed the mystery at first hand. Although they knew Him to be, In the fullest sense, a human being, they also beheld in Him a glory which was not of this world. Groping for words adequate to express their experience of Him, they called Him "Lord," "Savior" and "The Son of God." Wears Away Glib repetition has worn away the shock value of these terfns. But the men w'lo first used them were keenly aware that they were making the most audacious claim pos sible. They wore saying that Jesus was God Incarnate, or as the writer of the Fourth Gospel phrased It, "The Word of God Flesh." They were also paying that lie came on a rescue mission - to do for men what they could not do fur themselves. St. Paul explained the mis, slon with simple eloquence: . "Christ Jesus came Into the . world to save sinners." Jesus himself put it even more clearly: "I have come that men may have life, and may ha 'e It in all its fullness." Subject of Study There are other Biblical passages which say the same thing in different words. Around Ihem has grown up a whole field of theological study called sotcriology, which attempts to unde stand exactly how Christ saves sin ners. In dealing with this question, however, the Chris tian church has always main tained an attitude of reverent agnosticism, ll hns tolerated many different theories about the reconciliation of man and God which whs wrought, once and for all, in Christ. But il has never accepted any one o them as a final answer to be enshrined in dogma. Tliis fact should be borne In mind by all who have en countered only one theory of the atonement, and have been repelled by il. Although Christians may and do differ widely in their comprehension of the mighty act of redemption which God arcninphshrd in Christ, lliry have been united through 20 centuries by a common ex perience which Is so real to them that they cannot doubt lis validity, even though lliey may not be able to explain it. "By His great mercy, said St. Peter, "we have been born anew to a living hope . . . and to an inheritance which is im perishable, undefiled and un fading." The offer of a new life did nnt Avnlri when Jesus rc- lumri whence He came. He left behind Him a community of faith called the church, in which, He said, His Spirit will always be active, however much its presence may some times be hidden behind hu man imperfections. Thus when the ehur.h bells ring on Christmas Eve of 1DH2, they will be proclaim ing the same glad tidings of great Joy thai were first heralded to an awestruck group of shepherds on a hill side near Bethlehem: "For unto you is born a .avior. who is Christ the Lord." Lamps, Lanterns Help To Brighten Christmas A wide selection of lamps and lanterns, fueled with liq uefied petroleum gas, can help brighten the indoors or out doors of homes everywhere this Christmas and after. Even LP-gas candles that don't smoke and don't melt can dress up holiday dinner tables. Not only arc the lamps and lanterns and candles attrac tively decorative, they also are constructed of heavy-duly materials to provide many years of safe service. Can Be Mounted An extremely popular lamp resembles an old fashioned wrought iron lamp one might see before an English inn; this can be set on a table indoors or out or be mounted on a post to look like a permanent old fashioned gas lantern. Slightly different is a mod el designed to look like the old-fashioned kerosene lamp. Available in several colors, the lamp has an authentic hurricane chimney and a met al shade to fit on the chimney. The base and shade are match ing color. For formal dinners, candles provide subdued light from LP-gas within the candle it self. When the fuel is exhaust ed, the candles are refilled from a small supply can. Instant gifts" combining the best from the worlds of silver and food delicacies in ready wrapped, read to give packages are being introduced this Christmas by Wallace Sil versmiths. Seven delicious gourmet foods varied to fit every taste and every budget are ready-wrapped, with their ap propriate silver serving pieces in lovely presentation boxes. The new gift combinations also include a sterling and glass mustard jar and spoon with French mustard; Ver mont maple syrup and pitch er; olives, onions and cherries with sterling and glass mixer and stirrer; imported fruit in champagne and a plated Revere bowl with sterling la dle; silverplated tray and ster ling spreader with assorted English seafood pate's, and Irish marmalade with a silver plated jam jardinere. HUNTERS ORGANIZE Minneapolis - HTC - Sports men in Minnesota have form ed a new organization, Duck Hunters association of Min nesota, to promote their sport. Their expressed aim is to alert all duck hunters to emergency problems affect ing their interests and "to obtain a fair deal for the hunter." FOR DOGS "Dog-gone good" gift ideas in toys for perky poodles or bright beagles ... Bob Bartos, manager of the Friskies' Research Kennels suggests tnat you choose Fiaoa gift with care considering the dog s habits and breed as well as safety. mm DON'T FORGET YOUR EXTRA STAMP COUPONS Be Sure You Bring Your Coupons Worth Extra GOLD BOND STAMPS that you received in the mail. Limited amount of coupons available at stores for those of you who were inadver. tantly missed. SODA CRACKERS fth BAKED G00DS yl Delicious "tastes like home baked" breads and pastries. Fresh Busy Baker, salted or unsalted, Just a whisper crisper. 1-lb. box. i 1' ; i ' i t ' i Ovenjoy Bread New taste treat . . . now at Safeway. 22V4-oz. loaf. Raspberry Tarts E Brown 'n Serve Rolls Potato Rolls Sky'ark. Perfect dinner roll. Pkg. of 9 4:9SC pkg. 39C 12. 35c 33c PEACHES Mellowest, Freestone peaches. No. 2Vi can. M I' Iff '' for WILLEtVS MODEL BAKERY DANISH WALNUT RING 57e MARYLAND CREAM LAYER CAKE $1.19 (Our fruit cakes are made without lemon and orange peel or citron) Pear Halves Town House, finest quality fruit. 303 can. FRESH PORK PI J for I Large AA Eggs Economy priced; budge, special! B IL f'j fe?Vf AWK 'I Wonderful flavor picmcs. Del.e- lry .if IT Wj, 1 ious sweet meat. B Ew 9 ' J 'f I V 1 H ft n Blade u from 'M 0 T VI V X ZS'if 'I jj JL Delicious ffj'H C KOQSt lb. J PORK MANOR HOUSE MEAT PIES 3 79 Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Tuna Cream o' the Crop. Frosh as morning. Dozen 53 HIGH FASHION - The prcl tv frock for liulr anurls Is a : practical as It is charming In : rsy-lo-crrfor "Evcrulnze" i collon satin by Evcrfast. Per j ky polka dnls are hlsli falilon ! for the half pint set Drrss ' bv ALYSSA ORIGINALS, i INC. I Animal Crackers " Y,' '.':5f T . vv-.' Busy Baker. SHOULDER CUT USDA Choice, the guda that means top flsvor, tenderness, juiciness. The veiy best at a duly economical pi ice. Beef Rib Steaks USDA Choice aged beef, well trimmed. lb- 2-oz. Pkg. 1Cjc il Vaf f.M ..nr r " uuiuiLmiiiir"l" -f - - 'itiiull mil iinmim f"""' Breast of Lamb 7tJ;iur.,,h ,b. 15c Rib Lamb Chops . . 69c Prices effective Thursday, December 6 through Sunday, December 9 at Safe way in Medford. We reserve the right to limit. MKDFOhO MAIL 'Ihiount,. tviLDt'URU, Unt,UuN E " tf ' ; : i..nuwn.,ln.Lwm,it b. 1Mb? jj . j m Pennsylvania Governor Violates iosi Rules of Political Pros t-anor i noie: Mer i an. other exclusive inierview by in ufi national reporter with one of the new faces on the national political scene. . By HAHHY FERGUSON . Harrisburg, Pa. - lUPH - Wil liam Scranton, the new gov ernor of Pennsylvania, is be ing talked about across the nation as a possible Republi can presidential candidate in 1084. If he makes it. his offi cial biography should be en titled "How to' Succeed in Politics Without Really Trying." He has won two smashing victories at the polls in the last two years, but it never occurred to him to enter poli tics until somebody else sug gested it. He ran for governor only because he was pres sured into it by a determined band of men headed by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Scranton violates most of the rules professional poli ticians live by with a cheer ful disregard for whether he sinks or swims. Ask him a blunt question and you get a blunt answer. Are you a wealthy man? "I'm worth be-1 tween S8 and $9 million." I the ticket without considcr- What was your reaction when able effort to do so," he said, you were drafted to run for "In politics presidential as Congrcss two years ago? "1 pirants are wise to organize honestly don't know.' Not an Act When a reporter remarked upon his candor, Scranton said: "Well, you know lots of people think it's just an act. But I am what I am, and I'll leave it to you to decide whether I m putting on an act or not." Then came the inevitable question as to whether he planned to run for president. "Nominees do not get on their campaign considerably in advance. I have not done this, nor do I have any in tention of so doing." If the draft is put on him long enough and hard enough, he would accept, but he said: "I think that's highly unlike ly." . It New Breed Scranton is 45 years old and a member of a new breed in American politics-the aristo crat. Unlike John F. Kennedy and Nelson Rockefeller, he did not jump into the political pool. He had to be pushed. That happened when he was in Washington working in the State Department. One night he got a telephone call from the Republican chairman of his congressional district. The news was that chairmen of all six counties wanted him to run for congressman, and all other prospective candi dates had agreed to withdraw and support him. "It never occurred to me I would win," Scranton said. "Kennedy was running for president and my own county was 60 per cent Catholic' He said he accepted because he thought that if he won there would be a chance to do something for his home territory, including the city of Scranton. Democrats had a I think 34.000 margin over Republi cans in registered voters in tlie district. Kennedy carried the district for president by 30.000 votes. Scranton won by 17,000. Pressure Gets Heavy He said he decided he would run for reelection to Congress because he thought he needed four years to ac complish the things his dis- ently got up to furnace tem perature, and Scranton asked met nceoeo ana men retire lor two weeks to think it from politics. Pennsylvania ! over. Then he said no again. Republican leaders, inipresse-1 j That might have been the by Scranton's survival against ! end of it except for the fact a Democratic tide, began to i that civil war broke out about him in bigger among Pennsylvania Republi- terms. In March of last year jeans and by February of this they approached him to run i year it had become so bad for governor. He said no. In that the GOP cause looked August they made another pitch. Again the answer was no. In November Scranton got word that Eisenhower wanted to see him at Gettys burg. This time the heat nppar- hopeless. The neat was turned on Scranton again, ho'Ur than ever. This time he uccepted subject to conditions he laid down. All factions in the Re publican party must make If DELICATESSEN For the very fines quality and dairy fresh salads and cheeses shop Safeway Delicatessen section. Cottage Cheese V2 gal. 98c Qt. Ctn. 49c Lucerne . . . snowy white, rich curds. Pt. 25 ' VW Saracen, cut green beans. Blue Lake variety. 303 can. fUntvlv! CiIaJa Lucerne, cole slaw, carrot, HddUI ICU ddldUd r Egg Hog Dairy Topping Lucerne. Ready to pour. No fuss, no bother. Quart raisin, macar'i, potato, pt. ctn. VWU 59c 49c All cream. Perfect on pies, shortcakes, etc. 7-oz. fvllxl '-. for Tomatoes Gardenside. Rich, full-bodied flavor. Anni versary special. 2Vi can. for Town House. Add flavor and zest to your meat dishes. 14-oz. Safeway... Finest Fresh Fruits and, Vegetables mm SME 10 ON PURCHASE OF CROWN COLONY MINCED ONION 3Vhz. THIS OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 1963 Void if prohibited, taxed or restricted. Customer must pay any sales tax. Cash values 120 of 1 cent. to to to to n Beautiful golden yellow fruit, ripened a better way by Safe way. Pick up a bagful today. Gift Orders "The perfect Christmas gift .... "Gift Orders" redeemable at any Safeway store in denominations of $5.00, $7.50, $10.00, and $25.00. The "thoughtful" gift. Or ... . Why not a ham or turkey certificate? Encyclopedias The Golden Home and HIGH SCHOOL ENCYCLOPEDIA Vol. 1 Only 49c Pound u All Others S1.29 surasnwEL mmm Sweet Juicy lb. SAVE AT SAFEWAY Chili Con Carne Retttot Aooz. Minced Onions Cinnamon Rolls ,M 229c Crown Colony. Reg. 59c. Save with coupon. 3'2-oz. Betty Crocker. Ready bake and serve. 9Vj-oz. Friskies Cai toed Krg Cat Food L'tHe Fmsmcs. Tea Bags Trrc 1c i-tb pkg Gelatin ofts 3 0 ia Dressing Oven Cleaner 53c 67c 332c ., 43c ... 89c Dash Low suditng Cascade For Dishwashers 23 c! p9 20 or 49c 49c 35c 38c 49c SQUASH Celery Hearts nX bU 29c Hubbard or Marblehead lb. Cornice Pears CKXilOc CABBAGE Local grown Medium size Head Lettuce Large, firm heads. Good quality. Fresh Dates for fruit cakei Emperor Grapes Firm fleihed, extra tweet. 2 headi 29C 69c Vi lb. Tqimnrmn Medium i,e' '"M 1 au&bi iiibd holiday fruit. 3,b. 49c ,b 19c Be Ready For the Holidays NOT SALE vory 1(C Deterge"! I Joy 69c pNc . ,,,,,,,,,,,,.,, ,, , I ...... 99c Vj ) w w 1 Walnuts Chestnuts Pecans Your Choice Filberts Almonds Brazils Cleaner POUND il(P)c peace and agree lo work to Bcther, and those conditions were met. Beat Iht Odds Scranlon's opponent was Richardson Dilworth, mayor of Philadelphia. Democrats had held the governor's chair for two straight terms, eight years. They had a bulge of about 160,000 over I ho n. publicans in registered voters. Scranton won by a whop ping 470,000. Asked to ex plain it, he said: "Partly it was a matter of personalities. People sometimes get so in terested in power politics that they forget about service to the public. My opponent start ed striking out in all direc tions pretty hard toward the end of the campaign. I think it was premediated and just sn ac-t he was putting on." Scranton hammered away during the campaign at the problem of Pennsylvania's 321.000 unemployed and the decline of heavy industry in the slate. He is an advocate of economy in government rather than increased taxes and already is going over the stale structure, department by department, to see what can be cut out. He is quick to admit that he won thousands of votes because of Eisen hower's active support and the fart there had been a city hall fiscal scandal during Dilworth's administration in ' Philadelphia. Goes All Out Scranton is slow to make up his mind about being a political candidate, but once the decision is taken he goes all out. He won his seat in Congress because he and his wife, Mary, tramped the streets ringing door bells day and night. He worked in every cranny o Pennsylvania when he was running for governor. scranton inherited a for tune. His family settled in Pennsylvania in 1840, and the city of Scranton was named for them. They developed ex tensive mining and real es tate holdings in the area and in addition to that Scranton has a lucrative law practice. The future? The calendar doesn't favor Scranton in the presidential sweepstakes. He is in as governor for a four- year term and cannot run for reelection under a state law. That leaves him halfway through his first term in 1904 and two years out of office in 1988. It may be that 19H8 will find him back in Scran ton looking after his law and business interests and finish ed with politics. If so, it is unlikely Scranton will shed any tears or mourn Jost op portunities. "My wife says 'I'm happy doing anything," he said, "and I guess she's right." Nightshirts Are Back in Colors For something different In a man's gift, remember nightshirts arc back! Not the "ghost - stalkers" worn by Granddad, but an updated. Ivy-influenced version keyed to comfort and fashion. The nightshirt is now a pull-over model, of course, but instead of the "Gay Nineties" surplice neck line, it sports a button- down collar a n d a buttoned placket. In stripes, plaids and checks, the new button -down night shirts will make for some pretty sporty sleeping. Experts declare that a fel low can't cheat by simply wearing a button-down sport shirt to bed. "Too short," they say. "It takes the ankle-lenglh to prevent them from creep ing up!" But for the more conserva tive, there will be no shortage of comfortable and handsome pajamas for those who don't go for sleep-shifts, of course. Even more than usual, the pajamas arc keyed to sport shirt and slacks styling. Some look like golf outfits, others like nautical rigs. Men's robos are also avail able in a variety of styles. Working their way up from ihe standard mid-calf lengths, they again are available in shorter shave-coat styles and kimono types with three-quarter-length sleeves. Big after - shower terry cloths vie with casily-packable silks and rayons, while warm wools and printed challis score for cold nights. Luxurious bro cades, velvets and corduroys are used In host coats for re laxing In style. So send him off to sweet dreams in smart 'n comfy p.j.'s and robes. Large Moving Job Done Without Hitch Minneapolis - (DPI - Moving can be easy. Or so reports Cargill, Inc., which recently coordinated 600 workers from several scattered locations Into the top floors of its new downtown building. The Job which was de scribed as the equivalent of moving the furnishings nf 50 homes at one time, came otl without a hitch.