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K 0, HOLY NIGHT 'Tis- the night of the dear Saviour's birth . . . May His blessings be upon you and all of those you hold dear . . . may His star guide us to peace. DISPLAY UNIT . . . You don’t have to use adhesives or tacks If you wish to make a gay festive holiday decoration using your Christmas cards. A display unit of plastic netting provides a nearly Invisible surface when cards are attached with provided fasteners. Displayer can be attached to wall, or used as a room divider. CHRISTMAS CANDY You will enjoy making, as well as the results, of this candy mid be well to have a car OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Way back In 1828, Clement C. Moore inspired the legend of Santa Claus and one of the first things Santa said, in a voice most impassioned... "Let’s keep Christmas gentle and old-fashioned”. And we in America have, too, with our brightly lighted Christmas trees and Santa Claus bringing gifts and toys to good little girls and boys. (But, we wonder a little about how he gets down the chimney with his avoir dupois ). The wonderful sounds and aromas of Christmas — the spices of baking, the sounds of the Yule Log crackling by the fireside, and the children who are starry-eyed. recipe. It would recipe is not difficult candy thermometer, but the HOW TO KEEP YOUR GRAY FUNERAL HOME RALPH F. PATTERSON, Owiner and Manager Clinton Let's get those Christmas plants off to a good start It's much easier to keep them in good health than it is to nurse them back after they begin ailing. Take the poinsetta — with red, pink, or white bracts It is very sensitive to changes in temperature, so keep it out of drafts. Cse water at room temperature. Bracts w ill last longer if the plant is kept at lower temperature, particularly at night If it is near a window, move it back at night so it won't get a chill, (live it bright light but no sun. (iradually withhold water after the plant is through blooming Store in a cool basement until April or May, watering it once a week When the weather warms up. cut back stems to about (i inches and sink the pot in a protected spot m the garden; prune it back in .luly or August or a couple of times during that period. Before the weather turns cold, bring the plant to a South window; water and feed regularly; give it total dark ness about twelve hours a night during October and November. Bracts should show color by Thanksgiv ing and you can dis continue the artificial darkness The prized part of the poinsettia is the colored bracts or leaves, and not the true flower, which often falls soon after the plant is purchased If the small flower parts do fall, the show v bracts still remain attractive. •'*****«« rsersvr&arsvRMM rSBrMK&RMKMtMKKSBKMK 1 m A Personal Gift I’he most personal gift you can make at Christmastime, or at any other time, is a gift of your blood. 'I’he need for blood mounts constantly as our population grows and medical science finds new and increasing uses for blood. During this period, a heavier demand for blood may be created by increasing traffic accidents caused by weather hazards, fires often af feeling children, and by a rise in seasonal illnesses. PARADE ce THE GIGAMTES One o) the most e.xcittmj features uf Ch ristnuis. tehuh ert'ri/one m Spain attends, is ended “Parade of t/ie Gupi ntes " Irmnense figures 20 or fit) feet high are made from wood or cardboard representing kings, ipieen.s. historical or I'ren a mgthologieal fii/nre These are carried hg no n of rigor The figures are placed on their shoulders (with the aid of a peephole . and a snorkel to breathe through) and ng and whirl and train , to the m usw of fife a nd d ru m .4 /xi/r of ip/psies usualli/ follows iilom/ passim/ the hat among the parade watchers and collecting pesos with great hilaritg 7'his later goes to then favorite eha ntg Lighting Compliments Christmas Tree Any Christmas tree is pret tier and safer if it is properly lighted. To determine the number of lights for your tree, indoors or out, multiply the height times the width times three. One-half this final number is a minimum number of lights. Random placement gives an informal touch. With a poorly shaped tree or for more formal decoration, you may want to arrange the lights vertically so that each string is clipped to the top of the tree and runs straight to the bottom. Slightly less formal is a diagonal spiral arrange ment around the tree, or a wavy arrangement. No matter which method you use, start at the top and work down to the bottom. Hace lights nearest the trunk first and work out to the tips of the boughs. For added effect, floodlights at the base of the tree add decorative shadows and give sparkle to ornaments. Colored floodlights can add drama, too. I %■ % i \ y v V \ ><. S', A / / / ( * / I I I iiii ar to the East, a Star shone, and on that first Christmas Eve, its radiance beckoned the Magi to the Miracle of the Manger, there to worship and rejoice in the meaning of His message.. ."On earth peace, good will toward men." Wherever the wonder of Christmas shines today, may it hearten and inspire us, and may it light the way to peace and joy everlasting. To friends and patrons, many thanks. CLINTON-LYDIA MILLS STORES 8SM71* 8SS-MS1 cMappiness, kindness, and tidings of good will are what we wish you on this holy and happy holiday. We send you our best through this little message to show our appreciation W. C. Dobbins Ins. Agency AETNA THE CHRONICLE. Clinton, S. C„ Dec. 25, 1969—1-C The Story of the Nativity (From the Gospel of St Luke, Chapter II, 1-20) /. And it came to pan in thou daw that thru went out a decree from Caesar Aui/totm, that all th, mid should be taxed. 2. (Arid tins taxm// n a' first rnadi u hin Cyrcnius was governor of Syria). ■ I And all unit to In tn\,d. i;.i\ orii into his oun city. 4 And Joseph also uent up from Callin', out of the city of Nazareth, into Judia, unto th, nt\ of Da: id. ;t hu h is called Bethlehem; (because la n a, of tin bouse and lineage of David). 5. lo he tax'd uith .\l<n\ hv ,spous,d nife, being great with child 6. And so it uas, that u hiL they wer, thne. the days were accomplished that sin should In d< limed. 7. And she brought forth Im fustborn son, and wrapped him in su addling clotln s, and laid him in a manger; because there uas no room foi them m the inn. 8 And thi ri u , re in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. 9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them: and they uei, sore afraid. 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for. bt hold l bring you tidings of great joy, it huh shall b, to all peoph . 11 For unto you is bom this day. m the aty of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Ford 12 And this shall be a sign unto you } , shall find the bahi wrapped in su addling clothes, lying in a manger ' 13. And suddenly there uas with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men 15 And it t ame to pass, as the angils ucrc gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds -aid one to another. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made knou n unto us. 15 And it came to pass, as the anizcls u ere gone away from and the babe lying in a manger. 17. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which uas told them concerning this child 18. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20. And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen as it was told unto them. +++++*+++++++*+++**++*+*+**++ 'e send best wishes for happiness and good health in this holiday season, as well as our grateful thanks'to all. CLINTON CAK D. 0. and Janie Freeman **************#»**»##*+#«***»+