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THE NEWBERRY SUN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1956
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CHRISTMAS
Let us give thanks for
Christmas which stirs
new hope in our
hearts, and creative
faith in our minds.
LAKE’S MACHINE SHOP
1502 Martin tSreet Newberry, S.
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May choicest blessings be yours this
Holy Christmas day and
graces in abundance be yours
in the months to come.
happy
holiday!
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WICKER MOTOR COMPANY
1206 VICTORY STREET PHONE 1988-J
The age-old story takes new
meaning each year as again we wish
all our friends and customers:
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
AL RABIN’S SHOES
13Q4 Main Street Newberry, S. C.
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PLAMPIN’S SERVICE STATION
MRS. P. C. PLAMPIN
Intersection 76 - 176 - 19 - Cut Off
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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!
To our customers:
Our wish that joy and
gladness will fill
each passing moment of
your Christmas Holiday!
Christmas
Break
BY D L. ALEXANDER
H E WAS known as 61,653 by the
prison officials; but his fellow
prisoners gave him the name of
Cagey Wilson because of his con
centration on all the angles of any
problem or proposition that came
up for consideration.
Cagey was known as a model
prisoner. He had only broken the
rules once, and with deliberation.
He had heard others talk of 'The
Hole,” until he was curious to see
what it was like. He smoked while
lying on his bunk, which was
against the rules, but instead of
being sent to The Hole he only re
ceived a severe reprimand from
the guard who caught him.
The admonition to << keep your
eyes and ears open and your
mouth shut** won the respect of the
others and kept him out of trouble
and he enjoyed the confidence they
reposed in him.
Where men have little but future
deviltry to occupy their minds
every insignificant occurrence be
comes momentous. Some of them
caused Cagey much speculation;
like the time the dormitory night
guard had him stand before him
for the purpose of memorizing his
face and figure, an unusual pro
ceeding.
“You have your own time to
serve, and no one else can serve
it for you,” he had also been told.
It had strengthened his resolution
to shorten that time if he possibly
could.
Instead of being sent to 4 *the
Hole** he only received a se
vere reprimand.
Christmas was approaching, but
it had little meaning for any of
them. They sneered at the prom-
ised turkey dinner with an apple
lor dessert. It did not appeal to
them when their thoughts and talk
revolved about merrier Christ
mas’s they had enjoyed outside the
walls. It filled them with restless
ness and resentment.
Cagey easily fell into the prevail
ing mood. He thought of the old
folks and friends at home, and the
cheer that the season brought with
it. He found it hard to fight off the
fits of depression that came, and
was in a receptive humor the day
Big John Mallory slyly remarked
there might be a break for free
dom. And when Big John proposed
later on that he join them he
agreed to give it careful considera
tion.
Great Temptation
He pondered over the possibili
ties. The temptation was great, but
to find himself without shelter in
winter, without food or a safe- ref
uge was not attractive. He could
not return home, for that would
be the first place they would look
for him. To go into hiding would
necessitate his dependence on
doubtful loyalty of friends. His
prison uniform would betray him
wherever he went. He reluctantly
gave up all thought of leaving.
The attempted break came the
day before Christmas. The conspir
ators seemed to be favored with
good luck. It was foggy, and their
movements went undetected at
first. They reached the roof of the
prison and made their way to an
outside comer, where they fas
tened an improvised rope.
A guard, coming on duty early,
discovered the dangling rope. He
called the guard on the roof by
telephone and apprised him of the
situation. When the would-be es
capees returned to the roof they
were fired upon by the guard and
easily captured.
Time for Gladness
Cagey heard of the fiasco imme
diately and was thankful he had
been cagey about the affair. He
was more thankful after dinner
when a runner came to summon
him to the warden’s office.
“Cagey,” the official began, “you
have been a good prisoner, obeyed
the rules and made it easier for
those who have had to look after
you and the others. You have been
conscientious about your duties,
and have a clean record.
“The Governor asked me to
make up a list of worthy men re
cently, and I included your name.
The runner will take you to the
commissary where you will be fit
ted out with citizen’s clothes. You
will then return here, and it will
give me great pleasure to hand
you a full and unconditional par
don, signed by the Governor.
“The Governor and I both wish
you a happy future as well as a
Merry Christmas.”
Christmas ZJree, |
7jhough (Beautiful,
Potential Killer
Your Christmas tree is a beauti
ful and necessary Christmas deco
ration. It’s also a potential killer.
Decorative as ft may bet your boll-
day tree is filled with pitch end
resin—among the most combusti
ble substances known.
Here ere some suggestions that
will eliminate the dangers of a tree
fire In your home this holiday sea
son:
Choose a small tree. It’s less
dangerous *Hmti & big one. Don’t
set It up until a tew day* before
Christmas. Until then, keep ® ouV
doors. Place it in the eoolest part
of die house, well away from fire
places and radiators. And don’t let
it block an exit
Thou . .. smalt call His name Jesus...
Luke 1.31
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The Child of Bethlehem cotnes to us again this Christmas.
Drawing near to the manger, we see this wondrous thing
which has come to pass. Let us rejoice, for Christ is born!
God has come to us in Him. May this great Gift of Christ
give you peace, joy, courage throughout the coming year.
MARTIN’S FEED & SEED STORE
1013 Caldwell Street Newberry, S. C.
Makm criam-puff shells end frees*
them fee use during the holiday rush.
Far good eating in a hurry, fill them
with creamed meat, ice cream or cus
tard.
Peace on Earth *
JOY TO THE
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WORLD! THE
LORD IS COME,
LET EARTH
RECEIVE HER
KING;
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T. M. Rogers
& Son
Jewelry
1414 Main Street
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