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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 4 November 21, THE CHAPLAIN'S CORNER HILL TOP TIMES 'V.W Expressions of Gratitudt 1 A By Chaplain Robert What Are We Thankful For? Shakespeare usually appears as a calm, collected i with a keen mind for digging into the heart of n ?.v,dal 1 -A i xns 1language 1uecomes wnen now strong ;!jfct:tic; ; the as an expression of the way we live ? What are we thankful for? For our churches and temples 1 tude": where we can worship according to our conscience and convictions? For our schools, colleges and universities, for our newspapers and magazines and books, our radio and television, our movies and theater? Certainly. And thankful for the Constitution that guarantees them free expression of ideas and opinions. Modern housing, sleek cars, television sets, a wonderland of household and appliances and comforts thankful for them? Sure thing. And for the free competitive society that puts them within our reach not the reach of a ruling elite but of the average American. Some people think we put too much emphasis on material blessings in our observance of Thanksgiving. Actually it is a curious fact that in 1621, when the Pilgrims celebrated their abundant harvest with their first Thanksgiving feast, they held no religious service at least the official records of the period make no mention of one. Their second Thanksgiving two years later, however, was religious as well as 'LIBERTY IS THE ONLY TH I sJ5- - YOU CANNOT HAVE UNLESS VOU ARE WlLLlMG"41 TO GIVE IT TO OTHERS. . . . Mitarn Alien White LEISURE HOURS A Kind Word For Hobbies - Hobbies are often considered to be fitting pastimes for the very young or the very old. A boy may be well thought of for collecting stamps; his grandfa ' - UZ r, 'I WEST POINT 1 acre ground, city water, gas, flowing well, large cinder block chicken coop. All for only $3,000. KAYSVILLE full basement brick rambler with oven and range, carpets and drapes to carport, built-istay, very lovely yard, with nice patio. 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WANTED: OLDER HOMES IN THE VICINITY OF LAYTON AND KAYSVILLE DAVIS COUNTY REAL ESTATE 175 So. Main, Office o We will consolidate all of your bills regardless of credit rating or amount No Co-sign-er Laylon, Utah Home WALT JOHNSON, Broker Don Panlle TA Doug Baldwin "Men in a nuclear age who pick quarrels are fools.- - Men wlio airplanes. stir a pot that is simmering are knaves." The Earl of Home, BritHobbies are still wonderful ish Foreign Secretary, in a speech delivered to the United Nations for the young, the middle-age- d General Assembly. and the old. To paint pictures, 1(E1T "Blow, blow thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind as man's ingratitude." "I hate ingratitude more in man than lyinjr vainness, babbling, drunkenness, or any taint of vice, whose strong corruption inhabits nnr . frail blood." One may feel that Shakespeare had felt the stinc of who was filled with ingratitude. The Bard of Avon cS'0"! keep his seat when it came to this subject. Our Lord also had strong words to say in this area Hem ber how the ten lepers came to him and were healed, but one had the decency and humbleness to come back and sa y word of thanks. Can we not hear through history the sad words "Wher are the nine . . .?" These are not statistics to be published a! headlines- that only one in ten persons is thankful, but rather the challenge to all of us to examine our own li of gratitude we express to God, our Country, our parents and the numDerjess nost wno nave given us the happiness we now have, Perhaps even a letter home to Mother- and Vaihr nuu our expression of thanks and how about a bowed head andvvuiu folded nanas Dei ore uoa. ing, trap shooting. At least, this is an opinion more or less commonly held in these 1960's. In short, hobbies aren't what they and used to be. Another Thanksgiving holiday has rolled around there IS much to be thankful for. But, as you leave the base today, heed a little word of caution. Many of you will be driving some distances to share holiday food with your loved ones. Please be careful and courteous on the highways. There's a lot against you on the highways during the holidays. The. roads are crowded with people in a hurry. The weather may produce hazardous driving conditions. Darkness comes much earlier. Drivers may be extra tired or even under, the influence of alcohol. Keep these things 'in mind and be sure that you aren't guilty of any traffic violations. If you do, you'll still have things to be thankful for when the holiday is over. we all agree, again- - mgratu l ther may be equally respected for doing the same thing; the festive. boy's father, however, might be But on the matter of materialism Americans really considered in some circles as aren't guilty of overstressing this aspect of the fourth Thurs- some kind of a "nut" if he pastes books and sits day in November. They give thanks not alone for the good Dostasre stamps inthem. An adult around admiring life but for the way of life their free society that makes to is various pursue supposed it possible. forms of energetic relaxation hunting, fishing, bowling, golf Heed a Holiday Word of Caution - v Is there any American holiday quite like Thanksgiving Quote of Week J. Wayne that Thanksgiving SeasSo Nvhen w e are ciuns ot jrraiStnJ. j ".UUC, We come again to 376-346- 376-838- 3 4 96 develop photographs, build furniture, bake ceramics, study the guitar or collect coins can be rewarding occupations. As soon as we begin to lay out huge sums of cash for our hobbies, most of the joy has gone out of the activities. We become grim and fanatical about the whole thing and the rewards of relaxation are gone. Beautiful ! 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