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++ k 4 4- ‘4 , . : f Kage Four THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. fhursdoy, December 24,1942 ilijp QUintan QUyrnntrlp Established 1900 WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publisher Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): One Year $1.50; Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 50 c^nts Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers— the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when tney are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. ' WE SEND SINCERE GREETINGS TO YOU CLINTON, S. €.. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 24, 1942 Anfc 3t (Eamp Pass The Gospel Story of the First Christmas ; And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree' from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And; thi.^taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)' And all went to be taxed, every one into hiss own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, j unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should 1)0 delivered: And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrap-1 ped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger; because; there-was no room for them in the inn. — j- The Visit Of the Angels j And there were in the same country chepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, io, the angel' of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of gTeat ^Q Our Friends’ and PotTOns: joy, which shall he to all people, bor unto you is horn this day in Christmas this year comes to a confused world. The false prophets who the city of David a Saviour,^which is Christ the Lord. And this guide the destinies of dictator nations have brought untold suffering to a shall he a sign unto vou; Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swad- sorel y tried world - a i 4As we look at the world picture today we see a contrast between what c ng c othes, Ivmg in a manger. And suddenly there was with the . * . . , L. * * * *u « K . * . ought to be, and heavy, distressing days that test the faith of mankind. angel a multitude of the heatenh host piaising God, and saving, g ut (jgspjte haunting shadows of war, the deep abiding joy of Christ- W. W. HARRIS. Publisher mas is felt throughput the world. Tlfe Star of Bethlehem shines as brightly as it did two thousand years ago, its rays reaching bravely through the dread darkness of ignorance and fear, indestructible as God Himself. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, gooikvvill toward men. • The Visit Of the Shepherds dread darkness of ignorance and fear. What Christmas stands for is as And theie weie ill the.same country shepherds abiding in the! There are those who say there should be no Christmas this year because into heaven, the shepherds said one‘to another, Let US now go 0 f deep shadows 6f a world in turmoil. They are entirely wrong, we even unto Bethlehem, and see this tiling Which is-come to* pass, think. Ther^ has never been a period when the world needed Christmas ax which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with at the present time. It is needed to lift men and women from common 1 . J r 1 j aur, Krino. in o TV.QT4 things to the vision of the living Christ, it lifts man’s mind to the knowledge haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a man- .. . , . t 4 , , _ . . r J of God s love, it helps us understand the truth that love and'tenderness arid ger. And when they had seen it, the} made known abroad the kindness are as enduring as immortality. saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all they Twenty centuries ago a guiding star ... a star ef hope promising much that heard it wondered at those things which were told then! by to mankind ... led three wise men to a lonely stable in the little town of the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorif}ing an praising serv j n g an j nner nee d qf men WO men and children^as well adapted to the God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was present needs as it was on the quiet hills outside that little town, an histi- told unto them. tution capable of fulfilling an old-age requirement—that of joy and happi- The Visit Of the Wise Men ness t0 mankind. ^ , . v . , , , • r> 4-ui u c t Christmas, more than any other celebration, is a family day. This yean Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days ...... . . .. * ■ f • ' ' utt 111 hundreds of homes in this community, and in thousands of others of Herod the king, behold, there came Wise men fiom the Last throughout America, there will be empty chairs because many of our sons,, to Jerusalem, saying, Where is He that is horn King of the Jews? relatives and friends are in the service, scattered over all parts of the For we have seen His star in the East, and are come to worship earth - We will ah be thinking ot them on Christmas Day and the soldier's; Him. When Herod the king had heard these things, he was ““ l w “ 1 home " wi ' h lov f I “ n ! ! Christmas tree and troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered ings an( j test wishes. all the chief priests and scribes of the people together^ he de-| For 26 years under its present management THE CHRONICLE has been manded of them where Christ should be born”. And they said | privileged to bring you the tidings of the community, the news of your unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the relatives > y° Mr neighbors, your friends, news of the everyday life of the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the bring you clean news constructlve news hopelul new! whoteome news _ least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a iWe are doing our best under difficult conditions, to produce the kind of Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Then Herod, when he newspaper that will be a welcome visitor in the inner circles of your had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what | homes fr °ni week to week. time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, , And l s0 ' , as tt " s yMr n0 . wdr . a ” ! t0 a close ' the pub ‘' 3her and members Go and search diligently for the >oung Child, and when >e have ,^ e rededicate this newspaper to those we are privileged to serve and will found Him, bring me word again, that I may come and w’orship strive to be of increasing usefulness and service in the community. Him also. When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, 1 To o ur large family of subscribers, advertisers, patrons and friends, we the star, which they saw in the East, went before them, till it are indebted for y° ur good-will, patronage and friendships. THE CHRON- came and stood over where the young Ch.ld was. When they saw. tor you and (hose dear to you a Happy christmas and a Jdyous and pros _ the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they perous New Year. were come into the house, they saw' the young Child with Mary And above all else, may the dream of prophets, the hope of mankind His mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they 1 and the song of an g e l s 80011 be fulfilled, “Glory to God in the Highest, and had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. And being warned of God in a dream that they should noh return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. The Flight Into Egypt And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him. When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night, and departed into Egypt: and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt h&ve I called my Son. Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children * , that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, Ip Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, Arise, and take the young Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young Child’s life. And he arose, and took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus did reign ip Judea ip the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: potwithstapding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. on Earth, Peace, Good-will Toward Men.” W. W. HARRIS, publisher. • \ unsHinc vou II * mERRV CHRISTIRRS We semi you sincere and. hearty greetings, full of good cheer for each of you. And may the cpming twelve months find you happy and contented in your every undertaking. * AMO A HAPfT NEW TEAR JOE’S ESSO SERVICE J. C. McDaniel Phone 128 > C. R. McDaniel Gkmtmas Every good wish for your- happiness ot this < joyous Christmas Season. We hove enjoyed the past year with you and are appreciative of your consideration. / BUS STATION PUROL SERVICE STATION t _ " L. 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