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THE NEWBEKkt am PAGE FT^'E wM im Wm ?'if * W'J'.’K' i \ •''X' A'i : » h w Wi i pfeir * Ws&vm WmM :V ' on^arilt Christmas Stars Tell a Story Birth of Universe and Growth Shown in Heavens. V ■ ' May the shining star of Christmas shine forever in the hearts of mankind and may “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men” remain with us forever. Smith Motor Co. I | I * H a * ( K I j £ * X X A The stars at Christmas have a story of their own to tell of creation —the story that gradually is becom ing better understood by astrono mers. It is the story of the birth and growth of our galaxy which we rec ognize as the Milky Way and which includes our sun with the earth and other planets. Recent calculations show that the galaxy, measured in the time scale of its own years, is very youthful and is approaching its 12th year. But that does not mean 12 years in our time. Rather it is made up of years in which each is the period in which a rotating body completes one circuit around a central mass. Our galaxy is rotating around its central mass. Our sun, out near the edge of the galaxy, is moving along with the rest of the stars in the disc shaped system and is doing so at a rate which enables it to make a cir cuit of its orbit in about 250,000,000 earth years. Clear, moonless, wint-r nights fur nish a good opportunity for view ing the Milky Way and visualizing our position in it and its relation to the rest of the universe. On Christmas night the moon will be half way between first quarter and full moon, reaching. the latter state on December 29. The dark new moon comes on January 14, so after the first week in January there will be a period in which the moon will not interfere with star gazing dur ing the first half of the night. Home for Holidays Three million servicemen, who were absent last Christmas, will be home with their loved ones this year. It is o reot pleasure to extend greetings to you ot this Christmas season and to wish each of. you the fullest measure of happiness and successful achievement in the Net* Year. Let us press ahead with united energy and deter mination toward the pin* nacle of success that lies ahead for our community, our nation and each other. Heartiest Christmas and New Year greetings to one and all mi SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. ORDER OFFICE A 1 A A A A A A j 2 A A A A A A A A A A | 1 , * ! I 1 A A { A 1 A A | 2 I i A l A A A Wax Candle Spots Are Easy to Remove Dripping candle wax is especially prevalent during the holiday season but a few simple household remedies can be used to clean it up. Wax spots on rugs can usually be removed successfully by first scrap ing off as much wax as possible with a dull knife and then sponging with carbon tetrachloride. When you scrape be careful not to injure the yarns. If the candle was colored and a stain remains try sponging lightly with a liquid made of two parts of water and one part of denatured (rubbing) alcohol. As a precaution against fading test the mixture first on an incon spicuous part of the rug. Wax that has run down from can- dleholders onto the linen can be re moved by the same method of first scraping and then sponging with car bon tetrachloride. Wax spots on the mantel will come off if rubbed vigorously with a cloth. WHitic ffltn Came Jfrom tfje Cast Church tradition, presumably con sidering the Biblical mention of three specific gifts as presented to the Infant Jesus by the Wise Men, has identified the Magi as Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. There could have been more than three; legend reports that there were 12 Wise Men and that their journey to Bethlehem had been anticipated for generations. , Twelve learned men who lived in a Far Eastern land appointed them selves to watch for the star of beautitude which they believed would announce the birth of the Saviour. Each year, after the crops were harvested, the patriarchs ascended to a cavernous retreat upon the plateau of a high moun tain to pray and praise God in silence for three days while they watched for the star. This went on for generations; when one of the patriarchs died, his son or kinsman would take his place. Finally the star appeared, de scending upon the mountain and having within itself the form of a child beneath the similitude of a cross. The Sign spoke to them and com manded them to go to Judea. The journey to'Bethlehem is said to have necessitated two years of pressing travel and, though in their haste 1 they provided no food for them- aelves, neither food nor drink failed in their vessels. y s y i v v V ! if II v V w V I I I V I 1 y B I I I i V y y v | V v B | I R I 4? y B * ■ v ¥ ¥ ¥ y | <* I I y I | y I y y y | ■ y B y y H y ¥ y ».> B w i w ( ''TitidkUuj '^Tjchl OLD FASHIONED As we express our annual Christmas greeting, we are mindful of the countless blessings that have come our way during the year just closing, and we are truly grate ful. We have enjoyed the blessings of friend ships and associgtions with those whom we serve. The loyalty of our friends is a blessing unsurpassed. Freedom, liberty, the right to worship as we please, the right to think and speak, to enjoy our home, the nourishment of our bodies, the blessings of health and hap piness—these and countless other bless ings are ours. We are grateful and wish for you and yours the many blessings every American deserves C. D. (Pete) Coleman David Johnson Joe Clamp Hugh Shannon C.D.COiEMAN COMPANV Neu/eeiLNY , somth caaoiiha A. N. (Dick) Mims George Stevens Johnnie Stockman, Porter y y y y B y 1 y y ¥ y y w ¥ y y y y rf ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ y • ¥ y y ¥ y y ¥ y y ¥ ¥ ¥ y y y ¥ ¥ ¥ y y y y y ¥ g y ¥ y ¥ ¥ w y y ’ y y ¥ ¥ y ¥ ¥ ¥ y ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ y y y i ¥ ¥ ¥ V ¥ y y y ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ y y y y y y y B ou/i GREET® GS As we approach once more lie season of good cheer, we are warmed by the thought that next year will be a happier, more joyous year of them all. We a.c grateful for your thoughtfulness and friendships and trust we may have the pleasure of continuing to serve you in the future. The South Carolina National Bank NEWBERRY, S. C.