anaheim-gazette 1964-10-14

Denounce Churches Political Dabbling Local Congregation Hits Booklet Stand The church has as a "primary mission the responsibility of bringing the spirit and teachings of Christ to all," not endorsing political candidates during the national election, according to the leaders of the Congregational Church of the Foothills, Tustin. The congregation of the local church, located on the corner of Dodge and Newport Avenues, Sunday approved a statement denouncing the "United Church Herald" for publishing an editorial containing a partisan political comment in the denominational magazine. Action by the church was directed against an editorial in the Sept. 1, issue of "United Church Herald," an official publication of the United Church of Christ, which announced that magazine's "forthright opposition" to one of the candidates for president of the United States in the upcoming election. Editorial Brings Response According to Donald L. Martin of Santa Ana, church moderator, numerous inquiries have against all partisan political proclips resulting from reports of the "Herald" editorial. "Although the Rev. Truman Douglas, vice president of the local church, the north Tustin church decided to emphasize its position relative to partisan political activity," Martin continued. All Pronouncements According to Archie Harris of Santa Ana, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Congregational Church, the action of the congregation is directed against all partisan political pronouncement, regardless of the political affiliation of the person denounced or endorsed. "All persons, regardless of their political affiliations are welcome in our church membership," stated Fred F. Campbell of Santa Ana, chairman of the Board of Deacons. In addition to denouncing the "Herald" editorial, the local church also adopted a statement of its approach to Christian duty: "The Church has as its primary mission the responsibility of bringing the spirit and teachings of Jesus Christ to all. This is a tremendous responsibility which should occupy the time and talent of those who hold official positions in the Church. This congregation believes the matter of the ultimate not speak for the local church." Massive JC District Bid For Orange Orange Unified School District this week is expected to receive an invitation to join a giant junior college district taking in central and southern Orange County. Formal approval of a job resolution favoring such a district is scheduled to be given by Orange Coast trustees night and Santa Ana trustees morning. The resolution and invitation is then expected to be sent to the board of trustees of Orange and Laguna Beach school districts and the Garden Grove Tustin and Capistrano union high school districts. Some officials of the Orange district were said to be in favor of such a proposal but stressed it would require intensive study before any action was taken. Terms on which the outside districts could consolidate with the already established Santa Ana and Orange Coast district would be the approval of a $12 million school construction bond issue to balance the investment in physical facilities Santa Ana and Orange Coast already have and the acceptance of a 10.5% Editorial Brings Response According to Donald L. Martin of Santa Ana, church moderator, numerous inquiries have against all partisan political proclips resulting from reports of the "Herald" editorial. "Although the Rev. Truman Douglas, vice-president of the Board of Homeland Ministries which is the denominational board with direct supervision over the "United Church Herald," acknowledges that the magazine and the national boards of the denomination do Herald" editorial, the local church also adopted a statement of its approach to Christian duty: "The Church has as its primary mission the responsibility of bringing the spirit and teachings of Jesus Christ to all. This is a tremendous responsibility which should occupy the time and talent of those who hold official positions in the Church. This congregation believes the matter of the ultimate interpretation of these teachings and the determination of the most appropriate manner in which to express them is an individual responsibility. If the Church has done its job well, these will be a true representation of the Will of God for Man." The business that builds better communities! 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The 71-year-old Eaton, who lived at 14792 Ball Rd., Anaheim, suffered a stroke Saturday afternoon at the Santa Ana Elks Club and was moved to the hospital in serious condition. Born at Riverton, Neb., in 1883, Eaton moved to Santa Ana in 1902 with his parents. The old family home was at the corner of 17th Street and Broadway Avenue. He was a brother of the late Walter Eaton, pioneer citrus grower of the San Juan Capistrano district. Eaton, an avid sports follower, played football at Santa Ana High School, from which he was graduated. He has been a rancher both in Anaheim and Santa Ana since 1916. He was a member of Santa Ana BPOE Lodge No. 794 for 49 years and was a past trustee. He is survived by his widow, daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Conlin Mrs. Zeta Eaton of Anaheim; a of Berkeley; a stepson, Don Edmunds of Anaheim; and four grandchildren. Fire Prevention Record 'Good' Here Orange Fire Department today marked its sixth day without a fire. A bedroom fire causing an estimated $1,000 damage and a car fire which reportedly resulted from careless smoking were the only incidents to mar a perfect record for Orange's Fire Prevention Week, celebrated last week. Both fires occurred last Tuesday. "We are fortunate we didn't have any major disasters," stated Battalion Chief Herb Johnson. Johnson also heads the city's Fire Prevention Bureau. Johnson credited the department's annual Fire Marshall's program for fifth grade children with averting many major blazes. According to Johnson, the youngsters are given check lists to take home so that their parents can check the home as a safety precaution. "This is a big help to us in preventing fire's" Johnson stated. a proposal but stressed require intensive study any action was taken. on which the outside could consolidate with already established Santa and Orange Coast districts to balance the investments facilities Santa Ana range Coast already have acceptance of a 10.5 ovtax. elections would be reto establish the giant distoters in the five outside would ballot on the esment of an interim junior district, the bond issue override. According to Johnson, the youngsters are given check lists to take home so that their parents can check the home as a safety precaution. "We are fortunate we didn't have any major disasters," stated Battalion Chief Herb JohnThis is a big help to us in preventing fire's" Johnson stated. 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A spokesman for the coroner's Office said today that autopsy produced no conclusive findings and "extensive laboratory studies have been or-ered." Collapsed Near Race End Track coach Jack Pickering, who was watching the runners through field glasses, saw Rowenhorst collapse as he neared the finish line. "He got up and ran again and then fell for the second time," Pickering stated. "Then he began crawling on his hands and knees toward the finish," he added. The coach said he ran to Rowenhorst, found him still conscious and rushed him by ear to a doctor's office. From there he was taken to St. Joseph. A spokesman for the hospital said the ten-ager went into convulsions shortly after he was admitted there but then rallied. But he died early yesterday. Touching Postscript Clark Stone, principal of Santa Ana High School added a touching postscript to the tragedy. He said that Pickering, the track coach was credited with saving the life of another student two weeks ago by giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation after the unidentified student collapsed and stopped breathing during a physical education class. Rowenhorst's death threw a pall of gloom over his school. His associates, both adults echoed his grieving mother's statement. "He was a fine boy who had become a fine Christian and was not ashamed to let it be known that he was a witness for Christ," said Mrs. Rowenhorst. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday in the Parkview Reformed Church in Santa Ana. Interment will follow at Fairhaven Memorial Cemetery. 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