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THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 1953 THE NEWBERRY SUN 1 PAGE THREE CRAZY CHRISTMAS By Ona Freeman Lathrop "C'OR YEARS Emily Kane had * secretly told herself that she’d like to skip Christmas. She didn’t want Clint nor the children to know how she felt about it, but it was coming to be such a com mercialized rat-race and such a burden to deck the house and the tree, get all the presents ready, and plan and get the big .dinner! Yet year after year she went through with it, inviting all the married children and their families home for the feast and gift ex change, making the traditional cookies and candies, working her- aelf into a wreck. Now at last it was going to be different! “Emily, how would you like to go with me to our National Con vention this holiday?” Clint had , proposed a few weeks ago. “It’s ' to be held in St. Petersburg and would be a nice break in the rug ged winter for us. But I suppose you couldn’t leave the family at Christmas, eh?” “Why not?” she said surpris ingly. “It’s about time the children made Christmas in their own homes for their own families. I’ll Just tell them we’ve been selfish always wanting them here.” ••Well!” Clint grinned “I never thought you’d take me up on that. But we’ll have a wonderful time. Emily. Sure you don’t mind being away from them?” So it was arranged. She broke the news gently to their offspring, and she hurried and bought the gifts and left them at the various houses before they set out. “Clint, I just can’t believe yet that I don’t have to stuff a goose and make plum pudding and salads and clean up all that Christmas * wrapping trash!” “Why Emily, you old traitor. Here I thought all these years that you loved all that excitement and clutter.” he chuckled. “Well, I did—in a way—but the last few years I’ve been so sick of it could scream.” She settled her nice new grey suit and her gay red hat and watched the flying scenery. But nagging little thoughts kept intrud ing. Would her daughter Edna re member to set up the bride-doll she’d bought little Emmy on its standard under their tree? Would Carl see that young Chuck’s tri cycle was put together properly? Carl’s wife couldn’t cook for snuff. She did hope Jane wouldn’t burn the fowl this year. And Frances was planning store-bought pudding for dessert! At the swank hotel she kept pinching herself to see if this could be she. Christmas eve and no stockings to fill! She and Clint strolled down to the ball room but decided to turn in early and get some sleep. Somehow this gaudy display seemed a little sacrilegious. On Christmas day she awoke with one of her terrific headaches. “I think I’ll just take a fruit plate for lunch,” she announced. “I will, too,” Clint agreed. “You know as delegate I have to go to a Board dinner tonight, so I won’t overload this noon.” They nibbled their lunch in silence. Emily stared out the window at the green grass and exotic flowers and waving palms. Certainly this didn't seem like Christmas. She loved snow. Then suddenly she realized that this was Christmas dinner she was eating, and that she would be eat ing alone tonight and would prob ably just order a sandwich in her room. She choked on the avocado and gulped her black coffee. A tear rolled down her cheek. “Hey, honey, what ails you?” Clint exclaimed. “Not pining for the kids, are you? I thought you were glad to get away from it all.” “Of course not,” she scoffed. “Just choked a little, that’s all.” She’d never let him know how her heart was aching for the hubbub and the bustle and the smell of Christmas at home. “Clint, seems to me January is a better time for a winter vaca tion. Breaks the winter more even- y in two.” she avowed, and won dered why Clint smiled into his dessert. -V these f A [ m fJfll/My from your savings ! You will discover the difference for yourself when you open your Profit - Producing savings account with us. NEWBERRY J? Federal Savings AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF NEWBERRY Carolina Remnant Shop Criskay Linen Prints Nylon Chambray Denim Dotted Swiss Taffetas Crinkle Cloth Crib Sheets Drapery Curtain Material Organdy Rayons ALL AT POPULAR PRICES FIRST QUALITY WEEKEND SPECIAL 36” Corduroy in Solid Colors $1.39 Value Special $1.19 Per Yard Bible Comment’': Christmas Story Rooted in Triumph Of Jesus Christ QUR celebration of Christmas centers chiefly, if not entire- ly, around the infant Jesus and the story of the birth in Bethle hem. Christmas emphasizes the cult of home, motherhood and the child. But Christmas ought to have a deeper significance as well. It is not enough to glorify or worship the Babe, bringing adoration like the shepherds and gifts like the Wise Men. The true celebration of Christ mas must be related to the whole life, death, and resurrection in the ministry of the Savior of Men. The note of tragedy, crowned with glory and triumpn, is in the story of Christmas. It began in sadness as well as joy, as Mary pondered in her heart the strange sayings and the prophecy of the sword that should pierce through her own heart. That prophecy was fulfilled as she followed her Son to Calvary and stood by the cross, a marvel ous revelation of strength, cour age and devotion. In that hour on Calvary one could see the climax of that prob lem of suffering, set forth so poignantly in the portrayal of the Suffering Servant in the 53rd chapter of Isaiah. That suffering could not be in vain, but could be a part of the divine plan of blessing and re demption, was the message of that chapter, confirmed and ful filled in the suffering and tri umph of the^Christ. Whether or not the portrayal referred to some earlier Suffering Servant, or to the suffering rem nants of Israel, or directly to the coming Christ, the fulfillment in the life, death and resurrection of the Master is none the less real. Even in the dark hour as the cross awaited Him, Jesus could say to the disciples, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” So, let our Christmas celebra tion be one of Joy and beauty, of rejoicing in the glorious birth, of the sanctity of love and home and children—of the Christ who took them up in his arms and blessed them! But let it be also a celebration of victory and triumph, the Christmas of a Christ who died that we. and all men, might live. N O MATTER what gift you give or receive, let the occasion be one of utmost graciousness and pleasantness. Here are rules of etiquette on gifts: If you give money, do something special about it, making It a gift to be remembered, whether the amount given is small or large. If giving a youngster m^rcy, get bright shiny pennies and place them in a smeli hag to resem ble Santa’s pack or have th*m in an amusing bank. Billfolds made at h*«me out of leather or felt may aiso be used for giving money presents. These RECIPE OF THE WEEK Holiday Walnut Cookies (Makes 4-5 dozen) 3 eggs * 1 pound brown sugar Vi pound black walnut meats 7 tablespoons sifted, all-purpose flour Beat eggs and sugar together until thick and lemon-colored. Add walnut meats. Blend in flour. Drop rounded teaspoon fuls about 3 inches apart on a greased and lightly floured bak ing sheet. Bake for 6 minutes in a moderate (350°) oven. are especially nice because the person has given thought and care to the present. Gifts from your kitchen can be dressed up: place holly and berry stickers on jelly glasses around the label; use a sprig of greenery with the bows which tie your cook ies or cakes. Giving homemade rolls for Christ mas breakfast? Inexpensive bask ets are ideal containers for them. Wrap the whole basket and rolls in cellophane with bright ribbon bows. Why not give a pot of bulbs to a friend who is interested in flow ers? Buy the bulbs, select a bowl and also a plastic bag of potting soil and wrap it all in a gay pack age. Four-H Lassies Exchange Gifts The Stoney Hill 4-H Club girls held their monthly meeting re cently. The meeting was called to order by Jane Bedenbaugh, president. The following program was given: “Up On The Housetop” was sung. The Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge was led by the president. Scripture was led by Ann Booz er and prayer by Carrie Crump ton. The roll was called and the minutes were read by the secre tary. A poem “A Mother’s Letter to Santa Claus” was read by Wilma Boozer and “A Pageant for Christ mas Time” was read by Pamela Hunter. The meeting was turned over to Miss Davis who gave a demon stration on Personal Cleanliness.” “Happy Birthday” was sung to those having birthdays in Decem ber. Then we had a gift exchange. The meeting was then adjourn ed to meet in January. Reporter, Jo Ann Kunkle Each new year automobiles get lower, and we don’t mean in price. Deed Transfers Newberry No. 1 E. Maxcy Stone, Probate Judge to H. R. Butler, one lot and one building, 902 McKibben street, $4900. Mabel G. Lipscomb to J. D. Inman, one lot 75’xl72’, facing south on Johnstone street, $750. J. D. Inman to J. K. Inman, Sr., one lot 80’x80’; facing south on Mower street, $5.00 love and af fection. Maude W. 11111 to Ralph T. Wil liams, fiva lots and four buildings on Crosson street, $2400. George D. Wau to William M. Garlington and Alice T. Garling- ton, one lot and one building, 1501 Evans street, $14500. Nellie B. Sessions, et al to Junius H. Long, one lot and one building;, 1305 Jeffenson street, (Ada V. Brown, Estate), $4750. R. E. Summer to Ezekiel L. Jefferson and Frances A. Jeffer son, one lot 66’xl40’ on Hunt St., $350. Newberry No. 1 Outside Addie M. Wilson to William D. Wilson and Ruth Wilson Davis, 85.48 acres, composed of 44 acre tract, 211/4 acre tract and 20.23 acre tract, one-third undivided in terest, $5.00 love and affection. Addie M. ilson to William D. Wilson, 9.2 acres, one third un divided interest, $5.00 love and affection. William D. Wilson to Ruth Wil son Davis 50 acres, $5.00 and other considerations. Ruth Wilson Davis to William D. Wilson 200 acres, $5.00. Mrs. Linnie E. Kibler to Walter A. Mackey and Grace Mackey, con tains a total of three acres, $500. Bush River No. 3 Cornell Floyd to Fairfield Forest Products Co. 121 acres, $3025. A. G. Murray to Ella Belle Jack- son Hill, James Higgins and Colie Glasgow, 146 acres, $10 and other valuable considerations. Whitmire No. 4 James Dawkins to Mart Joiner, one lot SO’xlBO’ and one building, $1700. Little Mountain No. 6 John J. Chapman to John Wil liam Chapman, five acres, $5.00 love and affection. E. B. Boyd to Claude Clark, 3.17 acres, $110. Prosperity No. 7 S. R. Metts to Thomas William Metts, 53 acres, $6.00. This deed was made on Aug. 31 and record ed on Dec. 12, 1953. It isn’t the lack of “pull” that will keep a guy from getting any place, it’s the lack of “push.” THE STORY OF PATSY CANT YOU CHILDREN! YES-WELL PLAY UP HERE AT / HAVE COAL TME TABLE? IT'S / HEAT BACK ■TOO COLO ON w^AGAIN NEXT THE FLOOR WEEK .THEN YOU CAN PLAY THERE ALL YOU WANT BEUEVE ME, JIM I'M GLAD WERE SWITCH-] ING BACK TO COAL YES, AND ILL BE SURE IT'8 PATSY coal, TOO- THAT'S REALLY THE LAZY sMAN'S FUEL* rx LAZY WOMANSATHAT8 IDO 1 I HARDLY BECAUSE HAVE ANY WORK/PATSY AT ALL WtTH% r £ VE £ PURE COAL- HARDLY ANY ASHES AT ALL PATSY • BUY PATSY™* • Farmers Ice & Fuel Co. Phone 155 j£- MOTHERS CLUB TO MEET * The School Group of the Mothers Club No. 2, will meet on Friday, December 18th at 4 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Elbert Dickert on College street with Mrs. Gerald Paysinger and Mrs. Bob Livingston as associate host esses. The Welfare Chairman, Mrs. Ed Cannon, will be in charge of the meeting. SANTA Reminds.. It’s Not Too Late To Start a ■ ■ r ' ■ ' ' - Christmas Savings Account AT The South Carolina National Bank No it isn’t too late; Although our Christmas Sav ings club for 1954 is already underway, you can still start yours, and have that needed cash available when it’s time for old St. Nick to come again. You don’t miss a few quarters or a few dollars when you put them away every week, but at the end of the saving period, that check coming your way from The South Carolina National Bank really looks big. Hundreds of persons are looking forward to a happy Christmas, with gifts for friends and rela tives and toys for the kids, with money they saved during the year in our Christmas club. Why don’t you start this very day saving for the next happy holiday. As little as 25c a week opens an account here. Too, we welcome back our many club members who are again taking advantage of the Christmas club. Why don’t you see how easy it is to lay a little away. It will be mighty handy next year. WEEKLY DEPOSITS RECEIVE IN 50 WEEKS 25c $ 12.50 $ 3.00 $ 150.00 50c $ 25.00 $ 5.00 $ 250.00 $ 1.00 $ 50.00 $10.00 $ 500.00 $ 2.00 -••••••• $ 100.00 $20.00 $1,000.00 * Start Saving Today For Next Christmas The South Carolina National Bank NEWBERRY BRANCH