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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE
Thursday, December 24, 1953
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We'll not remind you it's Christmas
... no need for that. But we will
remind you that your friendship and
patronage for this firm are both truly
appreciated.
Merry Christmas All!
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Cox Home & Auto Supply
Your Firestone Store
SILENT NIGHT,
HOLY NIGHT
It was a custom in Austria for
roving groups of amateur actors to
give plays in the mountain villages.
As the organ in their little church
at Obendorf w'as broken and the
mechanic from nearby Salzburg
had parts on the floor, a local ship
owner consented for the annual
Christmas play to be given at his
home. And, of course, Father Jos
eph Mohr was invited to see the
show.
The sincerity of the young actors
touched the priest. After the playi
he went to the top of a hill that
overlooked the tiny village. Alone,
he pondered the wonders of thei
hniverse. It was a still, clear night I
. . . . a silent night.
The next morning Mohr called at
the home of Franz Gruber. Be-j
sides being schoolmaster, Gruber]
played the church organ . . . when
it was in playing condition. Mohr]
handed Gruber a carol he had writ
ten. He might have it as a Christ-]
mas present and shyly suggested
that he try his hand at setting it to
music.
That night, December 24, 1818,
Father Mohr went to his little
church for Christma Eve services. 1
The organ fixer was there with:
apologies for not having completed
his job. Franz Gruber was there]
. . . . with his guitar and a melody:
he had written for Mohr’s carol.'
They were young men, the priest!
and the musician ... 26 and 21 re
spectively. Neither had written a,
song before and, so far as is known,]
neither wrote another.
Gruber called Mohr to his side ]
He plunked the strings of his gui-]
tar and the two men sang a new|
Christmas carol. The organ fixer;
memorized it. Back in Salzburg
he sang it for the Strasser sisters.
The famous concert singers added it
to their collection of native moun
tain songs . . . and started it around!
the world. Translated, English]
speaking countries know it as . . .
Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright,
Round yon Virgin Mother and
child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night,
Darkness flies, all is light.
Shepherds hear the angels sing,
“Alleluia! hail the King!
Christ the Savior is born."
Silent night, holy night,
Guiding star, lend thy light;
See the eastern wise men bring
Gifts and homage to our King!
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night.
Wondrous star, lend thy light; !
With the angels let us sing
Alleluia to our King!
Christ the Savior is born.”
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The Christmas Season is the one
time of the year where the whole
world is kin — when each of us
rejoice in the happiness of others
and look foiward to the pleasant
associations with loved ones and
.friends. May each of you enjoy
it to its fullest measure.
MERRY CHRISTMAS —
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
W’e Will Be Closed Christmas Day
To Give Our Employees a Holiday
Clinton Cafe
I heard the bells on Christmas Day'
Their old familiar carols play;
And wild and sweet
i The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And thought how, as the day had
j come
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.!
And in despair I bowed my head
There is no peace on earth, I said,
For hate is strong
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
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Then pealed the bells more loud
and deep
God is not dead—nor doth He sleep
The wrong shall fail
The right prevail
1 With peace on earth, good will to
men.
—Longfellow.
Christmas Music
By Club and Band
Of Clinton High
The glee club and band of Clin
ton high school preented their an-
rmal puhlii- Phri-drripg program in
I the auditorium oh^the evening of
December 16. The selection was
] entitled, “The Christmas Story”, in
] Paul Yoder’s arrangement, with an
added tableaux depicting the Yule-j
tide story.
The program was as follows:
“Silent Nighf’Band and Chorus.
“Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”!
—Band and Chorus; Solo—Bennie!
Hughey.
“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” |
Band and Chorus; Brass Quartet—,
Wilson Barnes, Desse Jean Roberts,'
Robert Horton, Oran Nabors.
“Away in a Manger”—Band and
Chorus; Flute Puet—Jackie Living
ston and Sara Pitts.
“Hark, the Herald Angels Sing”
—Band and Chorus.
“The First Noel”, Solo—Alma
Spillers, accompanied by Band.
“Oh Holy Night”, Solo—Jimmy
Riser, accompanied by Band.
“Oh Come, All Ye Faithful"—
Band and Chorus.
“We^ Three Kings of Orient Are”,
Solo — Jimmy Tinman, Band and;
Chorus.
“Joy to the World” — Band and
Chorus.
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As another Christmas Sea
son is ushered in, we deem it
appropriate to express again
our greetings and to say to
you that our hearts are
grateful for the share of fortune it
has been our lot to enjoy.
As we cannot see each of you per
sonally to offer our best wishes, this
message must suffice.
BANK OF CLINTON
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