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I i N Friday, December 26, 1947 THE NEWBERRY SUN «r<wwK<wwcantitni«nwcmctti«w«mKm«irem«m«n«q M'C'C'*' UKS'r wishes Davis Motor Co. We will be closed from Christmas Eve, December 24th until Monday, December ^ 29th, in order to give our employees a few days off for Christmas. KKSl&aiXSikS'atkMOililtaiaSiKKSiMiSsMiSfckSiakaiStKXMkKkkfcftKftllkItfefcSilDtfeSiStKSiDSikaiMtkfeldtkSiMt “ * Th is little gesture comes to you in true appreciation of the thoughtful treatment you have afforded us in the past year. We are truly grateful and in the most friendly way we know, we ex tend the compliments of the season. Bowers Insurance Agency A. J. Bowers, Pres. & Treas. 2 Miss Pearle Hamm, Sec’y. j E. N. Bowman, Asst. ItkkMtMMtMtMtSiMdd'MlMaatatMdildtM'MtMiSiMatatMtfcMtMdtkftMaCUdaiMlSiMiatfcMtMdlMiMk C^hriAtmaS ^JJaS ^Jlumor l^jow One of the most charming Yule tide chucklers concerns the pig tailed youngster who found a pin cushion among her other gifts on Christmas morning. The little girl then placed this note near the Are place: “Dear Santa: Thank you very much for your presents. And I always wanted a pin-cushion, al though not very much.” • • • Another classic of the season is the one about the woman who stopped to chat with a friend after the Yuletide services, leaving her purse in her pew. When she re turned for her purse, she discovered it was gone. However, she quickly found it in the possession of the clergyman. "I thought I had better hold it,” he explained. “There are some in the congregation who don't believe in Santa Claus, but they might consider this purse an answer to their prayers.” • • • A 10-year-old boy, making his first visit at Sunday school during the pre-Christmas season, was held spellbound by the teacher’s re cital of Biblical stories about" the Holy Day and the spiritual meaning of Christmas. Later he was asked to fill out the school’s standard ques tionnaire for new pupils. One of the queries was: “Who will always know where you are?” The little boy answered it by writing simply: "God." * • • Invariably revived at the Yuletide season is the yarn about the Scots man who slipped and fell while carrying a bottle of Christmas spir its. On rising he felt something wet running down his leg. He said to himself: “I hope it’s blood.” • » • Almost overcome with joy on Christmas Day when she received two gifts she had most ardently de sired—a wrist-watch and a bottle of perfume — little Margaret chat tered about the new possessions all day long, wearying her mother of the subject. Guests were expected for dinner and her mother gently admonished Margaret in advance, saying, "Now, dear, everybody knows about your presents and ev erybody is happy for you. But now we mustn’t go on talking about them all the time.” ' The little girl held her peace at the table throughout the greater part of the meal. A lull occurred in the conversation and, unable to restrain herself, Margaret . burst forth, "If anyone hears anything or smells anything, it’s me!” • • » A department store Santa Claus listened to a long recital of requests by a tot, assuring her he would do his best to meet her requirements. Before she left, Santa handed her a bright red apple. "What do you want Santa to do now?” her moth er asked. The moppet promptly snapped: "Peel it!” Legends of Holly Many beliefs are connected with the Christmas holly: Legends relate that the crown of thorns was plaited from the holly, the white berries turning red like drops of blood aft er the crucifixion. It is said that whoever brings the holly into the house first, either husband or wife, is the one who will rule in the ensuing year. For many years the superstition persisted that hol ly was hateful to witches. It was placed on doors and windows to keep out evil spirits. Danger From Tree Fire Ever Present Although the Christmas tree Is one of the most picturesque Yule- tide ornaments, 't is also one of the most dangerous, with the threat of fire an ever present possibility. Replacement of the candle by the electric light has removed some of the hazards formerly experienced, but danger still lurks from faulty connections or careless handling of bulbs and strings. To minimize the fire hazard, the department of agriculture offers two pertinent suggestions: First, keep the tree well watered and, second, fireproof it with ammonium sulphate or calcium chloride. To provide the tree with sufficient water, cut the butt on a slant at least an inch above the original cut. Keep the water level above the slashed surface. In purchasing a tree, always look for one that has been felled recently so that the needles have not dried. Fresh trees also are essential for flame-proofing. In using ammonium sulphate, a chemical content one- fourth the weight of the tree should be used. After dissolving one and a half pints of the ammonium in a pound of water, slash the stem of the tree and place it in the solution Then, let the tree stand four to six days in the solution for complete absorption. Trees fireproofed in this manner will not be ignited by ar electric spark. VlLainianS Mold Do Of J Customs Ukrainian churches, both Greek Orthodox and Uniate, cling to the ancient Julian calendar, so their Christmas Day comes 12 days lat er than ours, or on January 6. Christ mas Eve is celebrated with much traditional ceremony and festivity. The Holy SUpper or Swiata Wecera is very elaborate, consisting of 12 courses, in memory of the 12 apos tles. Fish, baked, broiled and jel lied, takes the place of meat. Borsch, or beet soup, is generally served, and stuffed cabbage, filled with millet or rice. Vareniki. some- i if I f A WARM AND FRIENDLY - f — . . 'y • Word of Cheer TO OUR FRIENDS thing like the Italian ravioli, also is a usual course. Dessert consists of special pudding called kutya, made of wheat, poppy seeds and honey. During the Christmas Eve sup per, some member of every Ukrain ian family throws a handful of kutya or pudding at the ceiling. If it sticks, the coming year will be a prosper ous and happy one. After sup per, a plate of braided bread, called kolach, is left on the table between two lighted candles. Legend says that the spirits of the family's dead will return at midnight to eat this bread. The Ukrainian Christmas festival lasts three days. In the villages sing ers known as Kolyadniky go from house to house singing the Kolyadky folksongs relating the birth of Christ and the events of his life. They usually carry a manger with them, and in some cases they perform miracle plays. They are reward ed by gifts of food or money. I Mindful of the cordiality witli which we have been treated since we have been in your community, we wish to express our thoughts to you at this glad occasion. May ihis Christmas bring you many of life’s finest gifts and may Health and Happiness be with you throughout the coming year. Every one in our organization joins in this Christmas message to the loyal friends whose friendships we esteem so highly. Best wishes to all of you. W K D K M. B. S. 1240 KC C^liifclren J (^hristmaA ■pTERE'S more to buying toys *■ than merely getting something f'or a youngster to play with. Home management specialists emphasize five points worth remem bering in purchasing playthings for children: 1. Safety. Keeping the age of the child in mind, youngsters should not be given a sharp knife, chemistry set, air rifle or a tool kit until they are old enough to handle them with care. Electric train equipment should be kept in good repair to prevent shock or burn. Infants K«tc<e«K«««<c«««tc«««««««««««««««««««!e«tctKic««tc«ictc>ctcic!c>cteictctcictcicicicictc«<<tcicic)cictcicicit«cs should be guarded against whistles with removable mouthpieces, stuffed animals with pin or button eyes, wheels and strings not secure ly fastened, and small nailing. 2. Cleanliness. Toys should lend themselves to being cleaned with out damage. 3. Construction. Well made toys are capable of much wear and tear, with fragile playthings encouraging destructiveness in a child. 4. Versatility. A toy that offers many imaginative uses will intrigue a child longer. Blocks of various shapes and sizes have more con struction possibilities than the usual sets. 5. Variety. Toys of different sizes, shapes, textures and colors develop different muscles and different kinds of interests. Too many toys, like no toys at all, are a mistake. The child is dis tracted by the variety and not given the opportunity to develop the po tentialities of the toys he has It must also be appreciated that the price of a toy does not determine its real value since a cheap play thing may provide a youngster with as much enjoyment as a more ex pensive one. ci6 It is. o p'cusure and an honor at the eve or the Chiistmas season to ex press cur sincere regard for your friendship and your loyalty and to wish you the Merriest Christmas of them all. Livingston-Wise Post 5968 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS , Newberry, S. C.