The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 14, 1945, Image 4

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THK NENVBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. ll.Phillipr GOOD NEWS FOR DEAF Walkie-talkies for all are going into production at popular prices. • Don’t say you weren’t warned! • The news is depressing. What America needs is less talk, not more. • The basic American idea used to be that a man should never sound off until sure he is right. The rule of the hour is to say it now and verify it later. ♦ Hie war brought the menace of the atomic bomb, but the threat of the walkie-talkie in everyday life will run a close second. It adds fuel to the gas bags. Thousands of people who have had to be some what quiet will now be able to throw their voices all over the fields and hills. • It is declared that the walkie- talkie will be a boon to farmers, hunters, truck drivers, etc. The truck driver already is too busy lis tening to the radio to keep his mind on his driving, without being given the opportunity to phone while in motion. • And as for the hunters, they used to go into the woods for silence. Are they now to go into them for argu ment and rebuttal? • I We tremble at the influence of the walkie-talkie in farm life. ' Tie farm ers have been a pretty taciturn lot. Now the farmer in the dell, the milkmaid and Little Bo Peep will all be so busy jabbering away at one another that not a cow will get milked. ♦ Quick, Gideon, the ear laps! * • • Maud Muller and the Walkie-Talkie (“When the walkie-talkies go into pro duction, as they soon will on a Hg scale, it is expected they will be of great help on farms.”—News Item.) Maud Muller on a summer day Baked the meadow sweet with hay. With walkie-talkie at her side She threw the gossip far and wide. • • • Beneath her torn hat flew the dirt i About Gus, Chester, Marge and Gert. She gave 'em all that they could 1 take. And, baby, how that girl could rake! I • • • The judge rode slowly down the lane Smoothing his horse’s chestnut mane. He heard the voice; a tight rein drew For fear his horse might hear it too. He drew his bridle in the shade { And listened to the gabby maid: “I hear the Twickmen girl passed' out At Joey’s Night Club.; true, no doubt. ... Tom Brown has left his wife and kids. . . . The Smith romance is on the skids A certain judge—the tip just came—' Is that way over what’s her **ame?” i • • • The judge he blushed and turned about And hauled his walkie-talkie out. “I’ll sue you, Maud,” hizsoner cracked “Unless you speedily retract; All gossip I abhor and hate But here’s a tip that’s pretty straight: That Muller girl — know who I mean?— Is tired of that rake routine. I hear she’d like to get away From all that scent and all that hay.” • • • Maud Muller looked and sighed, “Ah me I guess that comes reliably; The dope is, judge, you’re in the dough And for you I would gladly go.” ! 1 The judge gave Maud a look quite sour And wedded a wife of richest dower. And oft now when the sun shines hot On the new-mown hay in the mead ow lot Maud ponders, rake still in her elutch, *T wonder if I talked too much!” • • • Quote Note I’m fond of hearing sayings true; On proverbs I’m a doter. Wise maxims, whether old or new— Provided I’m the quoter. A fountain pen has been perfect ed which is guaranteed to write for two years without any refilling whatever. Wanna spoil everything, eh? Half the charm of a fountain pen has been the fact it kept us grumbling. Games and Dolls Hold First Spot in Santa's Toyland Busy With War Work, He Was Unable to Make New Metal Toys. The celebration of V-J Day didn’t come soon enough to put Santa Claus’ toyland schedule to a peace time basis. Although he will carry more than a $200,000,000 pack of playthings this Christmas, less than 8 per cent of the toys under Yule- tide trees will be of metal and most of these will be the simplest types of stamped-out metal. There will be only a token showing of wheel toys, electric trains and mechanical toys of met al, a survey of toyland supplies in- ETERNAL STAR OF BETHLEHEM The Wise Men may have been the only ones who actually saw the Star of Bethlehem. But: According to St. Matthew, when Herod heard that the Wise Men were seeking the Christ Child whose star they had seen in the east, he sum moned the chief priests and scribes of the people and demanded of them where it had been predicted that the Christ should be born. “And they said unto him. In Beth lehem of Judea: for thus it is writ ten by the prophet.”—St. Matthew 2:5. It was written by the prophet— and nothing could prevent it. And after the Wise Men had been directed to Bethlehem by Herod: ". . . lo, the star, which they had seen in the east, went before them till it came and stood over where the young Child was. "When they saw the star, they re joiced with exceeding great joy.”— Matthew 2:9-10. Appa—'ntly, even the Wise Men lost sig r . of the Star temporarily— hence they rejoiced when it returned to their vision after they had de parted from Herod. The Star of Bethlehem was nei ther kindled nor extinguished when Christ was born in Judea—it was written by the prophet, it has van quished every despot from Herod to Hitler and survived every tyranny and cruelty that evil men could think of: and the hearts of men, turning from foul memories and associa tions, have—and shall—rejoice in the eternal light of righteousness and peace. Dolls a big favorite. dicates, but better quality lines of wood and cardboard playthings are assured. Rubber toys are not ex pected to appear in any volume and plastic items will be limited to the same small quantities as last year due to material shortages. The brightest spot on toyland is the doll parade and the parlor game sector where there are reported to be good supplies of many old favor ites like Camelot and Monopoly that children and parents can enjoy to gether, although cardboard and dye- cut limitations have made new items scarce. Classic card game favorites like Rook, Pit and Crossword Lexi con have been produced in large vol ume, as they require a minimum of cardboard. Bonanza, combining the technique of Michigan and rummy, is another favorite that provides fun for all the family. Escape-type games that are easy to learn pre dominate. Nation’s Christmas Tree Was Dedicated in 1925 The Nation’s Christmas Tree was so dedicated on Christmas Day, 1925. The tree, one of the Sequoia gigantea, is estimated to be 267 feet tall and is located in General Grant National park, 64 miles east of Fresno, Calif. Appropriate and well-attended ceremonies are held beneath the tree each year, weather and oth er conditions permitting. HOLD CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM All Bethlehem turns out on De cember 24 for the arrival of the Pa triarch of Jerusalem—Cardinal of the Holy Land — who each year brings to Bethlehem an ancient ef figy of the Infant Jesus, which IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for December 16 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. he lays in the r anger within cave where Christ was born. the EXALTING CHRIST IN THE LIFF OF THE NATION LESSON TEXT: Isaiah 9:2. 3. 6. 7: Luke 1:26-33. GOLDEN TEXT: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God. the Everlast ing Father, the Prince of Peace.—Isaiah 9:8. Christmas is coming! It should be a blessed and delightful time this yea- But do not fail to ask your- sel What is its true meaning? Why did Christ come? So that we could feast and celebrate? Surely not. He came first of all to be a Saviour; but do not forget that the Saviour is also the King of kings. When Jesus came, His people Is rael were practically without a gov ernment. They were a subject peo ple under the rule of Rome. Their national life was in ruins; dark ness had settled over their land, and there was both national and spiritual darkness. Christ came as their King, as well as the Light of the world. True, they rejected Him, and His kingdom is now in abeyance until He comes again to reign. One of these days He will come! I. Darkness—but the Light Is Com ing! (Isa. 9:2, 3). When Jesus came there was deep darkness in Israel; there was no king. National honor and glory were at low ebb. Religious leaders had lost their spiritual vision and zeal. They were going through the form of godliness but denying its power. Read the book of Malachi for a picture of their desolation. Then Jesus came, and the great est Light of all time shone forth in the darkness. He was and is “the light of the world” (John 8:12). They that followed Him did not stumble in darkness (John 9:5; H: 9). How sad that they received Him not (John 1:11)! The reason? They loved darkness rather than light (John 3:17-21). There is much darkness in our world today. We need the light of Jesus in national life, as well as in individual life. When will the na tions of the earth recognize Him as the only One who can truly lead them through th* darkness? Military leaders, educators, and Dramatically the procession ap- scientists are saying in our day that proaches; heralded by a single horseman, his banner streaming there must be a spiritual rebirth of the peoples of the earth if we mounted upon fiery Arabian horses follows, and then another single horseman upon a prancing black steed carrying the cross on high; the patriarch in his cardinal and ermine, mitred bishops, clergy in embroidered vestments and white robed acolytes—swinging golden cen sers—precede the jeweled pavilion of the Holy Child. The procession enters the Church of the Nativity. The public is not permitted to witness the actual plac ing of the effigy, as that part of the church—built above the Cave of the Nativity—is under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox church. On Christmas Eve, members of all denominations assemble to sing carols above the birthplace of the Holy Child before midnight mass is solemnized in the Church of the Nativity. "© (Cmite, All i* iFajtljful” Calling from all Churches throughout all tbe lands, with the hymn most often heard, “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” carol singers have become a most vital part of every community’s Christmas. Without the boys and girls singing in the Churches, in the homes and over the air, Christmas would lack the real spirit that it has acquired in this country. Santa’s Toy Outlook Stuffed animals will be plentiful in Santa’s pack, but Dydee, the pre war favorite that drank from a bot tle and had its diapers changed, can’t be expected until 1946 for V-J Day came too late to make rubber available for Christmas toys. Doll furniture such as cradles, beds and high chairs will be avail able but in limited quantities. Doll carriages are being manufactured in volume but there will be only a limited number with metal parts. aloft. A corps of native police ar f. not to have another war which will destroy everything. No mere re vival of “religion” will do it. We must have Jesus, the Saviour and the Light! II. Chaos—but a King Is Com ing (Isa. 9:6, 7). We have already suggested that Isaiah’s prophecy came at a time of chaos in the affairs of the nation, i Would they ever have the order and dignity of a nation again? Who was to be their king? What kind of lead er would He be? Our verses give the answer. Seven hundred years before Christ came, the prophet presented a glor ious, detailed picture of the coming One. He was to be born as a Babe —a Son—but the "government shall be upon his shoulder.” What kind of King is He? His names reveal Him. “Wonderful”—that word has been so misused that it means compara tively little to us. It really fulfills its true meaning in Christ. He is unique, remarkable, yes, truly wonderful. “Counsellor”—in every detail of life, great or small, an infallible Guide. “Mighty God”—not just like God, or representing God; Christ is God. “Everlasting Father”—the tender and loving, unfailing One to whom time brings no change, for He is the “Father of eternity.” "Prince of Peace”—He is not yet the Ruler of the nations of the world, hence we hear not only of wars but of rumors of wars. Mark it well that there will be no enduring peace until He comes to reign whose right it is to reign, the divine Prince of Peace. HI. Jesus Christ—the Light and the King (Luke 1:26-33). If Christ is to be honored in the life of any nation, yes, of our na tion, He must first be recognized as the Son of God, the Lord of glory, the everlasting King of kings. We need to emphasize that fact now when both military and politi cal leaders are talking about the need of spiritual revival to save the world. Let us be sure that they mean more than just to pay formal recog nition to a great man and a distin guished moral teacher. He is the Saviour, and there is none other (Acts 4:12). Note the marvelous fulfillment of prophecy which actually took place in the coming of Jesus. Isaiah (7: 14) said He was to be born of a virgin. He was (v. 27)! He was to be the Son of God (Ps. 2:7). He was (v. 32)! And so on through all the detailed prophecies of His birth. We celebrate the fulfillment of these prophecies at Christmas time. Let us be reminded that there are hundreds of prophecies that He is to come again. Let us believe them, and look for Him. He is the hope of this poor world! Yule Tree’* Start The Christmas tree business in the United States is believed to have started in 1851, when Mark Carr, a woodsman of the Catskills, sold two sledge loads of trees in New York. Today, almost every region pro duces Christmas trees although the largest volume comes from the Far West. 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