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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1956 THE NEWBERRY SUN PAGE S Traditions Of Yule Season; Origins Traced Christmas is perhaps the one holiday during the entire year that everyone from old to young eagerly looks forward to. It is the time when our loved ones gather with us for a few days, al though many of us can only be together for a day or so. It is a time of the year when there is much happiness and joy, hustling and bustling, singing of Christ mas carol,s attending church ser vices of our choice to worship, the exchanging of gifts, and the festive mood leaves with us beau tiful memories that we never forget. Many of the customs are AUDITOR’S 1957 TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICE I, or an authorized agent, will be at the following places on the dates given be low for the purpose of tak ing tax returns on all per sonal property, new build ings and real estate trans fers. Persons owning proper ty in more than one district must make returns for each district. The Auditor’s Office will be closed Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1:00 p. m. All able-bodied male citiz ens between the ages of 21 and 60 are liable to a $1 poll tax. CHAPPELLS Thursday, January 3, 1957 from 10 until 12:30. SILVERSTREET Thursday, January 3, 1957 from 2 until 4:00. BANNIE CATHCART’S STORE Friday, January 4, 1957, from 10 until 12:30. A. E. and R. E. REESE‘STORE Friday, January 4, 1957 from 2 until 4:00. WHITMIRE CITY HALL Monday, January 7, 1957, from 10 until 3:00. JAMES HOMER CROOKS’ STORE Tuesday, January 8, 1957, from 10 until 12:30. KINARDS Johnston”s Store, Wednesday, January 9, 1957, from 10 until 12:30. ARAGON - BALDWIN MILL Thursday and Friday, January 10 and 11, 1957. POMARIA Monday, January 14, from 10 until 3:00. PEAK Tuesday, January 15, 1957, from 10 until 3:00. G. M. and R. E. NEEL’S STORE Wednesday, January 16, 1957 from 10 until 3:00. LITTLE MOUNTAIN Thursday, January 17, 1957, trom 10:00 until 3:00. from 10:00 until 12:30. MACEDONIA .Rich’s Store, Friday, January 18 from 10 until 12:30. OLIN FULMER’S STORfe Friday, January 18, 1957, from 2 until 4:00. ST. LUKE’S Moore’s Store, Monday, January 21, 1957, from 10 until 12:30. O’NEAL Boozer’s Store, Monday, January 21, 1957, from 2 until 4:00. tPROSPERITY Black’s Store, Tuesday, January 22, 1957. At Auditor’s Office to March 1. After which a penalty of 10 per cent will’ be added. RALPH B. BLACK, Auditor Newberry County quaint and beautiful and portray our thoughts, memories, and love for one another. In America, the giving of gifts at Christmas time dates back to the birth of the Christ Child when the three Wise Men brought the first gifts to Bethlehem. In decorations, our most popu lar evergreen decoration is the holly wreath. The wreath por trays a symbol of the crown of thorns which was placed on the head of Christ at the time of his crucifixion. During the holiday season, almost everywhere you look, holly is used as the back ground for our decorations. The placing of candles in our windows at Christmas time has come down to us through the centuries since it was first orig inated in North America during .colonial days when the people placed bayberry candles in their windows to guide the wayfarers. Today, electric candles have re placed the bayberry ones, but they are still used in our windows and •throughout our homes to help make our decorations more beau tiful. The sending of Christmas greet ings to our friend and loved ones at Christmas time is an old Eng lish custom which we have adopt ed. The first Christmas cards were prepared about the middle of the last century for Queen Victoria by an English painter named Dobson. One of the latest and most beautiful customs which is strict ly American, is the use of out door decorations. This custom has become quite popular among the American people as we learned that by the use of outdoor decor ations we could change a dreary yard or park into a fariyland that sets everyone dreaming during the holiday season. The American Christmas tree, which is a ‘must” in our homes during Christmas, is believed to have first originat ed in Wooster, Ohio. The story goes that a young German immi grant who was born in Bavaria named August Imgard decided to come to America to join members of his family and make his home. As Christmas time drew nearer and nearer, August decided that since the Christmas tree had played an important part in his homeland, that it would bring added joy and happiness to his family if they could have a tree in their new home just as they had in their old home. So, August a young lad of 21, went out into the woods, chopped down a spruce tree, made paper decora tions, and to the top added a tin star which the village tinsmith had fashioned for him. Before long, the village people, children and grown-ups, flocked to the home of Imgard to look upon the tree which he had set up on Dec. 24, 1847. The custom spread, not only throughout Ohio, but also in other stltes and so we have our Christmas tree. V- i( * WIDE, WONDERFUL WORLD By FRANKLIN J. MEINE Editor, The American Peoples Encyclopedia It is highly unlikely that your children have watched Egyptian cowboys on television, but the practice ot branding cattle origi nated in Egypt several centuries B. C., probably by Hopalong Pharaoh. Horses were branded in England at least as early as the eighth century. To the ranching industry, established by the Span- rv A ish, the “mark of the iron” was an absolute necessity. A brand establishes the owner’s claim to his livestock and identifies the animal not only on the home range but on distant ranges to which they may stray. All large market stockyards in western America have brand inspectors. Branding is known as the “heraldry of the range.” * * • More than 2500 r*ars ago people were playing field hockey—but it wasn’t until the 19th century that a set standard of rules was drawn up for the game. It was universal ly played in France during the Middle Ages, and it was there that it got its name, the word hockey being a corruption of “hoquet,” the French term for a shepherd’s stick. Ice hockey had its origin in Canada, where the first re corded game of ice hockey was played in Montreal in 1879. It was' introduced into the United States in 1894-95. BY. IF YOU’RE planning to make I popcorn balls for the young fry, give them a holiday air by adding some raisins and red and green candied cherries as you shape them into balls and place on sticks. Wrap in red or green cellophane to keep them clean, especially if they’re to be hung on the tree. Tiny candy fruits, called marzi pan, make an appealing decora- FLY FROM ITALY . . . First UN peace troops, 95 Norwegian and Danish soldiers, land at Aba Suweir, in Suez Canal zone. THIS WEEK’S RECIPE Sweet Potato-Orange Stuffing (For 4-5 pound duck) 2 1 /fe cups mashed sweet pota toes 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup drained, cubed orange pulp tablespoons brown sugar IVfe teaspoons salt V4 teaspoon pepper Melt butter in skillet. Add celery and cook gently for 10 minutes. Blend with sweet pota toes, orange pulp, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Stuff cavity of duck. This may be used for chicken or turkey also. HOLIDAY CLOSING NOTICE! s Offices In The Newberry County Court House WILL BE CLOSED For Christmas Holidays Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th Also Tuesday and Wednesday December 25th and 26th tion for fruit cakes. Put a dab of frosting on the candy before laying it on top of the cake if it’s going to travel. Golden canned cling peaches filled with grapes dipped in egg white and sugar make a lovely gar nish for meat or salad platters for your holiday table. A quick holiday supper uses thin pancakes spread with mayon naise chopped chicken and ripe olive chunks. Top with cranberry sauce. Looking for a red and green combination to start off holiday dinner. Serve cream of tomato soup with slices of avocado. Marshmallows make a light and pretty candy for the holidays. Dip them in water then roll in red or green colored sugar. Let dry. S PRINTING: The Sun is well equip ped to handle all your printing orders. We specialize in letter heads, envelopes, billheads and statements, also invoices. We print any kind of receipt book, numbered or plain. Ruled forms, vouchers, and many other items. Try us for quality printing with prompt service. Phone No. 1. We’ll be glad to call. For PROMPT SERVICE By Trained Repairmen JUST TELEPHONE Telephone 311 GEO. N. MARTIN Radio and Television SALES and SERVICE 1309 MAIN STREET Newberry* S. C. 24 HOUR SERVICE College Groups Entertain For Orphans Monday The Baptist Student Union of Newberry college entertained 20 children from Thornwell orphan age, Clinton, in the reception room of Smeltzer hall, on Mon day, December 10. The children were entertained by Jesse Winn Miriam Adams, Lucy Shealy, Car olyn Seigler, Amelia Brodie, De- lora Matthews, Hermeine Tovey, Stud Preacher, Linda Parker, Ma- orma Smoak and Danny Dear. The entertainment consisted of stories led by Lucy Shealy, games by Miriam Adams and songs by Carolyn Seigler. Following the entertainment, refreshments were served. The climax of the pro gram was the appearance of Santa Claus who distributed gifts to the children. The children were transported to and from Newber ry college by cars and were ac companied by Miss Juliet McCor- ely. The Methodist Students’ Fellow ship of Newberry college enter tained 31 children from Epworth orphanage in the reception room of Smeltzer hall, Monday, Decem ber 10. The children were enter tained by Jean McElveen, Carol Seeley, Dave Cox, Loretta Werts, Frances Nickles, Hermeine Tov ey, Barbara Haigler, Ann Sum mers and Suzanne Lewis. The entertainment consisted of songs, and games lead by Miriam Adams and stories by Jackie Anderson. The climax of the entertainment was the appearance of Santa Claus who distributed gifts t o the children. Following the enter tainment they were given supper in the college dining hall. The children were transported to and from Newberry by bus and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Moak and Miss Holley. the former Shirley ,Jane Morris. To Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ever- ette Longshore, Silverstreet, Mar vin Patrick, weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces, ’on December 12. Mrs. Longshore before marriage was Roberta Ernestine Lindler. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wes ley Burnett, 2805 Milne avenue, five pound,, five ounce, Pamela Susan, on December 15. Mrs. Bur nett is the former Lillie Mae Par nell. To Mr. and Mrs. Wade Harri son DcDuffie, route 2, Cheraw, Harriett Jill, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces, on Dec. 15. The mother is the former Mattie Mae Bick- ley. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Foy and family have moved tolllO Speer street in one of the Murray ap artments. J. I. Copeland of Nashville, Tenn. will arrive in Newberry on Christmas Eve to spend the hol idays with his aunt, Mrs. P. G. Ellesor on Johnstone street. The following list of new citi zens reported in at the Newber ry county Memorial hospital dur ing the period December 5-Dec- ember 15: To Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Ver non Werts, Jr., route 4 a six pound, 15 ounce daughter, Tracy Elizabeth on Dec. 5. The mother is the former Barbara Ann Mor ris. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Al- phous Porter, 2324 Henry Ave., a seven pound, 10 ounce son,, Gregory Allen on Dec. 5. The mother before marriage was Mir iam Anita Stewart. To Mr. and Mrs. Elton Hart man Epting, route 1, 7 pound, 6 ounce Angela Kay, on Dec. 6th. Mrs. Epting is the former Annie Florence Eargle. To Mr. and Mrs. David Harden Traylor of Silverstreet, a seven pound, five ounce son, Rickey Harden, on Dec. 6. The mother is the former Dolly Earline Pitts. To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sewell Householder of Ridge Springs, a 7 pound, 9 ounce daughter, Patty Ann on Dec. 7. The mother be fore marriage was Florence Mae Kinard. To Mr. and Mrs. Joe Willie Thomasson of Route 3, Carol Ann weighing 6 pounds, on December 9. Mrs. Thomasson is the former Juanita Peacock. To Mr. and Mrs. Henry David Cannon, 514 Glenn street, five pound, five ounce Kathy Jean, on December 11. The mother is Teachers Honored By Mothers Club Teachers of Newberry High School, their wives or husbands, were honored guests at the Christ mas party last Wednesday night, given by Mothers Club Group No. I, of which Mrs. Loree Ridgeway is president. Also invited were husbands of the club members. The group of about eighty per sons enjoyed a delightful buffet supper at the Recreation Center, which was decorated in Christmas motif for the occasion. Mrs. Blanche Felker served as toast- mistress and welcomed the teach ers, who identified themselves and told the subjects they teach. Supt. J. V. Kneece responded to the welcome. Following the dinner, the group participated in games and la'ter enjoyed square dancing. Mothers dug Group 1 consists of mothers with children in Jun ior high and high school. Other officers of the group are Mrs. Felker, program chairman; Mrs. Nan Buford, secretary; Mrs. Frances Beck, treasurer, and Mrs. R. W Ivester, vice-president. Newberry Students To Mission Congress Jesse Winn, Jack Wise, and Johnny Lee, students at New berry college, have been selected to attend the Baptist Student World’s Missions Congress, i n Nashville, Tenn on December 27- 30, 1956. This meeting is sponsored by Student department Baptist Sun day school Board, Nashville, with the general theme “The Christian Student in the World Crisis.” The purpose—launching a year o f world mission emphasis; confront ing national and international is sues; discovering our personal & corporate responsibilities; return ing to share our vision and com mittment with campus and church Johnny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lee, route 1, Newber ry. He is a sophomore at New berry college and is studying for the ministry. COMPLETE PLANS Complete plans for the drive among federal workers in South Carolina will be worked out by representatives of the agencies involved in the near future. Brig adier General Wm. N. Cork,, re tired, heads the State Cancer Crusade for 1957. I -Nothing, better than . . . FLOWERS for HOLIDAY Greetings Poinsettias- wreaths corsages — Seasonal flowers _ Memorial designs. —Just phone us for those last minute Gifts. We’ll send a lovely plant or beauti fully boxed cut flowers to anyone at any hour. We also wire flowers to any add ress and deliver locally. Jones Florist and I s Gifts Corner Main & Caldwell Newberry, S. C* Phone 105 ■■RHV Hi \x :- v:: v> : . >: v I DEMONSTRATION OF' PIPE in New York City coupled pipe is stored by the Federal Civil which can be laid quickly over rough terrain Defense Administration in warehouses through- to carry water fo'r fire fighting, city water supply out the nation for use In emergencies. New coup- <*r to pump out flooded areas. This flexible- lings allow pipe to be laid without levelling It. Ear Soothers Can Be Eye Openers Now you can soothe those ringing ears and jangled nerves garnered from today’s buzzing world, and add to the attractive ness of your home at the same time. Most of us have run into the noise problem. Add the rumble of a washing machine and the blaring of a television set to traffic noises and then spice with a little ruckus from the kids, and you have a nice recipe for a king size headache. The remedy? Aspirin? That may provide a temporary respite. But the best remedy for perma nent alleviation of home noise is sound conditioning through the installation of acoustical tiles. And here’s the bonus in today’s acoustical materials — many are so attractive and colorful that you can accomnlish sound condi- 1 tioning and some nifty interior decorating at the same time. About 20 different, smartly, de signed sound-absorbing tiles are on the market For example, cer tain tiles have colored' plastic surfaces, others look like veined marble or stone, and some wil^ even seem to Change their pat terns when lighting angles are changed. Still others have em bossed effects with swirls, clover leaves, circles, etc. A trip to your local contractor will reveal all the attractive styles available and which are best suited for your home. Your contractor will ..handlo the installation quickly for you, or you may make it a do-it-your- self project. If you like, you may paint the materials any color, taking care not to plug up those all-important, sound-absorbing surface openings. m Jut I THOUGHTS ..3UT uer'$TAct nf PRINTING: The Sun is well equip ped to handle all your printing order?. We specialize in letter heads, envelopes, billheads and statements, also invoices. We print any kind of receipt book, numbered or plain. Ruled forma, vouchers, and many other items. Try us for quality printing witR prompt service. Phone No. 1. WeTl be glad to call. ws ROEBUCK AND CO OPERATION Clock- Stopper Sears Adds 48 Extra SHOPPING HOURS! Within minutes after you place your order it will be flashed to. Atlanta by Sears TELETYPE. Your order will then be rushed to this store for your pick-up. Any order placed by noon Dec. 22 will still be deliv ered in time for Christmas. JUST CALL 1702 Sears Catalog Sales Store 1211 Main Street Newberrv. S. C.