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FRIDAY DECEMBER 14, 13*5 THE NEWBERkt aun PAGE FIVE JUVENILE CRIME NOW ON IN. CREARE AMONG BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS Mifittii, El*., Dec. 10—J. Ee'gai- Hoover, cWef of the Federal Bureau of Investigation tod»Y aharply and bluntly warned t-he nation's police chiefs tha 1 a major wave is in *he makine, with juveniles ttk’ng the lead. “Ju v eni^e cV-li^o^eTJcr* : " mis named,” he declared. “It should be termed adult crime.’’ Hoover laid the blame fo- trangs'ers on ad«l saying that “it has become unpopular for parents to take an interest in what their children are doing af’e’ - s-ho'' 1 ” “It’s time we treated youth in an adult manner,” the FThT ehi ? ’e- dared. “Organizations already es tablished. such as the schools, 'he Boy Scouts and the church, should be argumented end '-uppor ed more fullv by the public.” Hoover revealed that one out of every 23 Americans had bee* crim inally fingerprinted by the FBI whose files he said, contain records of fi.OOb.nno such persons. The FBI chief blamed part of the •’urrent crime wave on the handling out of easy paroles and leaves of prison absence to hardened crimicoi- which he termed a “na tional disgrace.” ®u‘ Hoover credited the recent war for a general “recession of moral fortitude” which he said fol lows every great conflict. He warn ed that to believe this country can escape the same problem now is wishful thinking. Hoover =3id juvenile crime had skyrocketed since 1989, the last peace-time year, and cited figure-- showing that persons ander 21 com mit 15 per cent of all moHers, Rn per cent of the robberies and 51 pe~ cent of the burglaries. Thirty oer cent of all rapists are under thct age, and they make up 34 per cent of the thieves, 26 per cent of the arsonists and 62 per cent of all ear thieves. Hoover said arrests of hobby-sox girls under 18 have jumped 198 per cent since 1939 while arrests for boys in the same age group in creased 48 per cent for homicide, 70 per cent for rape, 72 per cent for assault, 65 per cent for auto thefts and 101 per cent, for drunkennes- and unken driving. “Lawlessness has taken on such propovfjens es to even =-*<»rtl« the imaginsMor.” he said. The crimes reported by the press are no* imaginary he said, “hut -re real and bloody. If anything, the press is guilty of understatement rathe' than overstatement.” Hoover said that many of the fugitives now being hunted by the police had been set free by the “ill advised clemency" of state officials. “The inefficient and careless man ner in which convicted criminals >re guarded in our jails and penal in stitutions is shocking and in many cases represents criminal malfeas ance upon the part of those charged Still Center of Nation’s Celebration I LAWS-COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. Harrod William Laws i of Lauerns, announce the marriage of their daughter, Nancy Jeoe. to Mr Oswald Owens Copeland of Newber. 1 rv. December 8, 1945, 8:30 p. m. The Reverend Francis -I. Cumminriham paetor of The First Methodist church, performed the ceremony at the par- SO">nge. Mrs. Copeland attended Limestone end Presbvterian college? She now " member of the faculty of F-rd , T T '<rh school at Lauren?. Mr. Coneland, son of Mrs. Gertrude TT !.rp Copeland and the late Oswald , i~ ~nn K fYioeieml, Sr., was recently ! dh-charged from the Marine Corn?. | Fe ettended the Newberrv school?, i and Bavlor Military School. Chat a , ncoga, Tenn. j TB IN THE POST-WAR WORLD Past wars have brought increases in tuberculosis, but no one is able to predict yet what effect World War IT will have on the incidence of the disease. On the one hand, there has been a sharp increase in tuberculosis in Eu rope and Asia. On the other band, tuberculosis, has continued to de crease in the United States as a ’’ hole, a s revealed by death statistics. Even with an increase in some in dustrial states in the past two years, the national death rate has declined. We should remember, however, that tuberculosis is a long-term di sease and is seldom suspected in its early stages. No one can yet say whether the privations and mental s'rain of the war have laid the foun dation for an increase in tuberculosis which will not become apparent for several years. HOLIDAY TRIP ILthelqn H.ParKinson C. NEARS ITS VICTORY QUOTA E The White House belonged to the children on Christmas, during the late F. D. Roosevelt terms, and this Christmas will find President Tru man’s daughter and her friends carrying on the American traditions. with the proper safekeeping of these enemies of society,” Hoover said. “I hope as you do that the rack eteers. the overlords, the desperadoes and the criminal scum who char acterized the roaring twenties will not come back to the American •wene. I fear, however, that this is wishful thinking Once they get a '•tart and find they can succeed, we face a very serious problem.” Hoover said that problem was a potential danger second only to the danger from the Allies’ defeated enemies and the American com munists whom he called “panders of diabolic distrust.” The shooting war has stopped, he aid, “but these espousers of dic tatorships still exist and they have been too well entrenched to become convers to democracy overnight. . . . The big guns of the Communist party in the United States are aimed at returning veterans, openly boas ing that here is a new front behind which they can hide.” Personalized Gifts FOR M E N Belt Sets Neckwear Top Coats Sport Shirts Stetson Hats Military Sets Leather Jackets Interwoven Sox Initial Handkerchiefs Wool and Rayon Robes Mufflers in Silk and Wool T. ROY SUMMER | Traditions and Customs Are | | Bequeathed by Ancient World | Early Christians did not celebrate the birthday of Christ. It was not until the Fourth century that December 25 came to be accepted as the presumed anniversary of the great event. In that year Pope Gregory V set this day officially. His intention was partly to absorb the old pagan festival of the returning sun (the winter solstice on December 22) in a Christian feast. A number of pagan celebrations were overlapped in this manner during the first centuries of Christianity. In Great Britain, for instance, the “Lord of Misrule” led the frolicking, parading, and carol singing. This period of pranks and general foolish ness is supposed to have descended from the Saturnalia of pagan Rome. Only a few Britons now follow this jolly old custom. Nativity Plays. The Santa Claus tradition represents the combining of a number of widely differing relics of old superstitions and beliefs. The northern Euro peans in pre-Christian times believed in a spirit of woods and fields who had to be placated now and then, or he would ruin the harvests. This being was known in Norway as the “Nisse,” and by various names in other Scandinavian countries. It is still a custom in rural regions for children to set out porridge and beer on Christmas Eve to please the Nisse. He is merging, however, with the popular figure of Santa Claus. In Britain the character known as "Father Christmas” is supposed to be a Christian version of this ancient spirit of the fields. The Dutch Sinter Klass, or St. Nicholas, is still recognizable as the good bishop of Myra in Dutch plays, but he too is being absorbed in the more popular ver sion of Santa Claus, the fat, red-coated little man with the big bag of presents. This idea of Santa Claus is a south German interpretation. In other parts of Germany the dispenser of gifts is "Dame Bertha.” The custom of hanging up stockings comes from Italy. Switzerland has developed the custom of parading from house to house and singing carols in a picturesque way. Costumes are remarkable. Young men and women wear headdresses repre senting houses, ships, mountains, and so forth. Huge sleigh bells tinkle from their waists and shoulders. These Swiss carolers also have a pe culiar dance used only on Christmas Eve. la Switzerland, as in other southern European coun tries, the gifts are brought to good children, not by Santa Claus, but by the Christ Child, who comes from the North Pole in a fairy sleigh. In many German villages an old man with a small drum marches about the house after the Christmas dinner, leading a procession. His drum is to frighten away any witches who might have come into the house during the year. He finally reaches the last room where the Christmas tree stands, laden with presents. Mexican Christmas. Mexican Christmas Eve is a pretty combination of the religious and the festive observance. There is a dance in every village until midnight. At the stroke of twelve the musicians play a mystical sacred melody, ard everyone converges in front of the “nacimiento,” or crib representa tion. Then the oldest woman present picks up the image of the Christ Child and marches slowly to the church, followed by all the villagers. They enter the .church for the midnight mass. When this is over, the dancing and revelry, complete with fireworks, recommences, and lasts until dawn. Members of the Orthodox Greek church, who cling to the old style cal endar, celebrate Christ’s birthday on January 6. Many people in Greece, Serbia, Romania and other Balkan states, as well as many Russians, belong to the Orthodox church. Their Christmas feast traditionally begins with a bowl of "kutya,” which is a combination of wheat, honey, ground poppy seed and pecans. Mushroom soup, fruit, fish and nuts are also served. A small layer of hay is spread under the table cloth to show humility for Christ’s birth in a stable. Polish people also follow this last custom. So every country and every district often has its own special ways of keeping Christmas. The United States, being composed of people from ev erywhere, has received customs from every peo ple, and has adopted those it liked, and altered them to fit the American style. So it has been . with Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, holly and mistletoe, the Christmas plays and cards, the luscious menus—everything has been gladly taken over, with thanks to the many nations and peoples that have bequeathed them to us. \/IISS SCHULTZ had the train practically to herself until the stop near the post where the sol diers and girls thronged on. They were a typical holiday crowd, go ing to Chicago for the Christmas weekend. Miss Schultz moved over near her window, and hoped some soldier would sit down and talk to her. One by one they glanced at the vacant seat beside her and went on. She had given up when a young voice said, “May I sit here, please?” The soldier was stocky, dark and nice looking. Miss Schultz smiled. “If you wouldn’t rather be back with the young folks.” He grinned and sat down. “You’re not so old. Besides, I’m lonejy. I have no folks except Elise, the girl I’m going Jo marry. She’s an Army nurse, in France now.” “That’s difficult,” Miss Schultz said. “You’ve seen action, I observe.” “Well, not as much as some of the fellows. At Guadalcanal I got shrapnel in my leg. After Tarawa, I had malaria. At Saipan, I got a chest wound. But I’m going to be good as new for Tokyo!” “And you’re still a private!” “It’s O. K. Can’t all be generals. Only—a few extra bonds wouldn’t hurt. You see, 1 w'.? working my way through school when this be gan, and Elise was still in training so we haven’t anything saved.” "I might introduce myself,” she said. “I’m Miss Hedwig Schultz. I was retired as a Home Economics teacher, but now I’m back.” “Hedwig!” the boy laughed. “I guess “Hedy’ is short for that. Go ing home for Christmas?” Miss Schultz shook her head. “I’m like you. No folks. The truth is, I’m going to Chicago on a hunch. Ever hear of the A1 Joy quiz program? It’s a good place for a soldier to make a little money, sometimes. Columbia, Dec. 10—South Carolina was in striking distance today of its objective for the sale of bonds to in dividuals in the Victory loan cam paign, with sales to date totaling S21 ,100,000, against a quota for indi- j vidual purchases of $22,000,000. E j bond sales continued behind schedule, amounting to $8,400,000, with a goal of $14,000,000. Meanwhile, the over- | all campaign total, for all types of bonds, climbed to $54,500,000, or 143,4 per cent of the quota of $38,000,000, ; Christie Benet, chairman of the state | war finance committee, said. Six more counties were reported 1 today by the Federal Reserve bank 1 of Richmond to have made their overall quotas, bringing to 26 the number of counties over the top i in this respect. Those going over | today are Bamberg, Calhoun, Jas- | per, Lancaster, Union. Williamsburg ; and York. Counties which previously had made their overall quotas are Allen dale, Anderson, Berkeley, Charles ton, Chester, Chesterfield, Claren don, Florence, Greenville, Green wood, Laurens, Marion, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg. ‘Good Tidings to All People’ Christmas literally means “Mass of Christ” and Is celebrated to honor the Nativity of Jesus. Nevertheless, many Christmas customs have origi- 1 Bated in the folklore and traditions of pre-Christian peoples. The season of the winter solstice—experts have figured that Christ was bom during that time of year—has been celebrated as a time of rejoicing since, and even prior to, the recordance of history. Peoples of northern Europe celebrated the Festival of Hweol, or the saa wheel, when the sun—having been at its lowest point in the heavens —swung its course toward Hie earth once more. Great fires were kindled In defiance of the Frost King; fires to consume the enmities of the old year, whose ashes imparted fertility to the soil, and brands, kept from year to year, were considered charms against the spirits of evil. The Roman festival of Saturnalia honored the deity of Saturnus, patron of Hie agricultural arts. Saturnalia was a season—from December 17 through 25, and merged with the Calends of January—and was charac- torised by revelry, gift-giving, decorations within the home, entertain ments, etc. i The followers of Mithras celebrated the Feast of Sol Invictus, the Druids solemnized the cutting of the Mistletoe, the Orthodox Jews com memorate the Festival of Lights, and the Egyptians dedicated their mid winter festival to Iris and her symbol the palm tree. As ancient peoples were converted to Christianity, ancient customs assumed place among traditions honoring the Babe of Bethlehem who grew into the Christ and bequeathed to mankind one of the foremost philosophies of human conduct. ‘Weil, I’ll be Jiggered I’ve sent them a question, and I’ve a hunch they’re going to use it. If they do, I’d like to be there." “But—lots of people send ques tions.” “Mine is good,” she said. “It’s a catch question.” “I’ll just bet!” he laughed. “Keep my place! I’ll get us some candy, bars.” She heard a girl ask, “Say, sol dier, what’s she got that I haven’t got?” “Me!” Dan said good-naturedly. He offered Miss Schultz the candy. She reached for one, then dropped her hand to her lap. “I almost forgot,” she laughed. “No sweets in my diet. People think dia betics have always eaten too much sugar. It isn’t true. Diabetes is caused by a disturbance of the islands of Langerhans. They’re cell groups in the pancreas. They con trol sugar metabolism in the body.” “Well, I’ll be jiggered!” Before they parted Dan said, “Miss Schultz, I enjoyed the ride. Hope I’ll see you again.” After dinner she hurried to the broadcasting station. The studio was decorated for Christmas. She started as she saw that Private Dan Monroe had been chosen as one of the contestants. One by one the others were elimi nated. Dan stood alone. “And now for the jackpot question,” the an nouncer said. “Five hundired thirty- four dollars! Could you use that, soldier?” “Could I!” “How may I ask?” “Well, I’ve got a girl . . .” Ap plause drowned his voice. “Let me warn you,” the an nouncer said, “this is a catchy ques tion. But you’ve been around a lot. Where are the islands of Langer hans?” Miss Schultz held her breath until Dan said clearly, “the islands of Langerhans are situated in the pan creas, sir.” Everyone whooped. Miss Schultz scarcely heard “ . . . a one-hun dred dollar bond will be mailed to Miss Hedwig Schultz. ...” Later, a soldier called, “Merry Christmas, Hedy,” threw his arms around her and gave her a great big kiss. “Look, Hedy, I’ll buy you a sundae—the biggest, ooshiest, goo- iest, sweetest—oh—oh! You can’t eat it—or can you?” Miss Schultz winked roguishly. “See if I can’t!” she said. XvALllES m. /? _ vie* ■ifea* IfL we have many of those “hard to get” items in groceries and Christmas items The Square Grocery FRAZIER LOMINACK SEARS CATALOG SHOPPING (sJrCt&i Unfinished CUPBOARD W DRAWER CARINET • Plenty of extra kitchen storage space. • Unpainted for economy ... sturdily constructed. A wonderful idea to give you more working area, storage, save kitchen floor space. 3 roomy compart ments ... 5 drawers. Work top, 48x19 inches. Thrift Craft wood with fiberboard back, door panels. Over all height, 77 in.; base hf., 36 in. Shipped unassem bled. Hardware included. 1 VM 163-Shpg. 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