Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THURSDAY, DECEMER 22, 1955 THE NEWBERRY SUN \ ..si W: r From all of us here to all of you — wt send warm and friendly wishes that this Joyous Christmas Season may set the scene for many happy days to come! Royal Cleaners <n p-H, mmmmm - #16 • r m:tsZ.'s' Mr m* r k To all of you whom we have been privileged to serve—we extend our thanks for your patronage and our best wishes that your Christmas be filled with much happiness and joy! 1 EP* C. D. Coleman Company Phone 54$ PURE OIL PRODUCTS ‘Beautiful Dry Cleanin^’ , 1107 Caldwell St. .Phone 12 Newberry, S. C. By F, L. Rowley T HE loneliest place in the world is a summer resort at Christ mas time. Joanne Decker watched gloomily as a hall dozen men trudged through the snow skirting Arrowhead Lake. They would re turn in a few hours carrying 'Christmas trees on their husky shoulders. Joanne sighed heavily as the last man disappeared into the brush. . This promised to be the dreariest Christmas Joanne had ever known. Even the postman’s whistle failed to rouse her. It was only when Mr. Rogers stood at the far end of the drive waving a letter that a faint glow of curiosity came to her eyes. The old postman never signalled unless ha had something important. Maybe it was a letter from Eddie! Slipping into a coat Joanne raced eagerly down the snow - covered path,- unmindful of her open-toed slippers. *Tt’s from Lynne Grove,’* said Mr. Rogers with a grin. “Lynne Grove?” Joanne stared dreamily at the letter in his hand. Then Eddie hadn't forgotten her! Perhaps he was even coming back “Yon got a letter,” said* Joanne accusingly. “A nice registered letter from Eddie Long.” to Arrowhead Lake to marry her, as he had promised. ‘TVs for your sister,” said the old man. “Registered too—but you can sign it.” Joanne turned the letter over gingerly; on the flap.' in bold, fa miliar writing, was the name E. Long. So Eddie Long was writing to her sister Mary! And after all the wonderful promises he had made to her. She walked numbly back to the house. Mary met her at. the door. “Did we get mail?” she asked inno cently. Accusation “YOU got a letter,” said Jo anne accusingly. “A nice regis tered letter from Eddie Long!” . Mary was startled; she blushed like a schoolgirl. “I thought so!” Joanne cried bitterly. “All these months you've been feeling sorry for me because Eddie stopped writing—and you’ve kept in touch with him behind my back. What a hypocrite!” Mary blinked helplessly. Joanne ran up to her room and slammed the door. The radio was on; Christmas carols only empha sized her loneliness. She switched it off. Her eyes settled on a paper box under the dresser. Drawing it out she scowled at the lovely fig urine nestled therein. It was her Christmas present to Mary. With a sob she picked up the little figure and dashed it to the floor. Jbanne heard the murmur of serious conversation downstairs. She hoped Mary was catching it. Suddenly she decided to teach them all a lesson. Christmas or not, she would leave home. She could board a bus this very morn ing. She knew exactly where to go; her friend Betty Giles had urged her repeatedly to spend a week-end at their new home in Coopersville. Surprise Meeting The bus-station was alive with holiday tourists. Joanne felt most conspicuous in her blue-jeans and red sweater. She gasped in sur prise when a familiar voice asked: “Where to, Joanne?” Eddie Long’s expressive brown eyes smiled down at her. He had her in his arms before she could remember any good reason to resist. “Merry Christmas, darling!” he cried as their lips parted. “I’ve waited more than a year for this. But why the suitcase? Mary told me you’d be at home for the holi days; that’s why I sent her the letter announcing my arrivaL” “Mary? I—I don’t understand.” “Well, it was supposed to be a surprise. Last summer, when I was on my way out here. I met with an accident. Mary and your mother knew that I was hurt pret ty bad and they didn’t want to frighten you. When I showed signs of returning to normal they sug gested that I spend Christmas week at your place. You’ve got i wonderful folks, Joanne. Best in laws a man could ask for.” RECREATION CALENDAR * DEC. 22-28 Thursday: 10-12, Youth Center open; 3-5, Youth Center open; 7-9, Jr. Teen Age night. Friday: 10-12, Youth Center open; 3-6, Youth Center open; 8 11, Teen Age night. Saturday: 9-12, Youth Center open. There will be no Teen Age night tonight. Monday: Recreation Department will be dosed all day. Tuesday: 10-12, Youth Center open; 3-6, Youth Center open. Wednesday: 10-12, Youth Cen ter open; 3-5, Youth Center open; 8-11, Holiday Dance with Ralph Higgins and his orchestra. One-fourth of the fatal tractor accidents in the United States are in the adult work group from 20 to 49 years of age. i .i When Santa Cans makes Ms Christmas visit at your home, may he bring you and yours all of the good things in life— health, happiness, and prosperity! This is the wish we've tucked into Santa's pack for you. With heartfelt sincerity, we thank you for your friendship and wish you a very Men , m.. Joanna Cotton Mills Co. Joanna, S. C.