The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 24, 1959, Image 11

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« THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1959 THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA SECTION B—PAGE THREE s X X i § X X X X X X X X X X X i X X X £ X X X X s X § X X X I 1 s g g X g * X X X X X X X X X X i? May this season * ^ bring you peace | and happiness! S Newberry Dry | Goods Co. Mrs. C. J. McWhirter 5 & Son v y 1004 Main St. * tc(ctcectctc«ctciete«cici«tc«ctctctctc(ctctctc« ap tfje Cfjci'jstmas message of ideate anb #oob mill be a Hgfjt of ijope to gutbe tfje tuap to a better toorlb lor all of us ... Clarence T. Summer, Inc. 1207 Boyce Street Newberry, S. C. x % X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X g s X X X X X F. J. HARMON GARAGE 935 Friend St. Newberry, S. C. ®ljr #raamt’s m mm I! >> m w * X-'A> r IHi, " * 5 I May highways and byways of life lead to a Happy Holiday for you and yours l May we at this time express our gratitude to all of our many friends # for their loyal patronage ... To All —A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS Newberry Creamery Preparation Is Important for Perfect Turkey Turkey and all the trimmings— that|s what makes a Christmas feast fit for a king. The ‘ turkey, of course, is the most important item so great care and consideration must be given to the selection and prepa ration of this native American fowl. Age, sex, and tenderness of the meat determine the market class of the bird. The youngest turkeys, by far the most popular with American families today, weigh from 4 to 6 pounds. The next class, popular with larger families weigh in from 6 to 25 pounds and is composed of toms and hens over eight months of age. These older toms tend to be stronger in taste and for that reason the hens are more popular. Top Birds A top quality bird should have a well - developed, moderately broad breast, well fleshed through its entire width and length. The breastbone should not protrude. Preparing your fowl is impor tant also. Be sure that aH wingtip feathers have been removed. Any remaining ones can be pulled out by pressing the skin around the feathers down to the tips of the quills with the forefinger and thumb of one hand and pulling the feathers straight out with the other hand. Helps Taste By using a pair of pliers you can remove many of the heavy tendons of the legs. This greatly improves the cooking and taste of the drumsticks. Stuff your turkey just before putting it into the oven. Use three skewers before closing the cavity. Tie a square knot after each skewer so the lacing won’t tight en. This allows steam to escape and prevents soggy dressing. And last, but important, give your turkey a chance to cool be fore serving. It will carve much oetter if you do. Customs Associated With New Year's Day Centuries ago, the Vikings buih huge fires at the turn of the yea; to propitiate their fierce Nors; gods. The ancient Romans woulc; observe the start of a new season by hanging masks of Bacchus upon trees and vines, with the hope that fertility would be im parted in every direction to which the masks were turned by the wind. The Scots switched the trunks of fruit trees, in anticipation of 4 “howling good crop.” No one knows for sure why we moderns think it necessary to make as much noise as we can on New Year’s eve, unless, like some of our ancestors, we be lieve that evil influences will be frightened away by all the noise and shouting. 916 HARRINGTON STREET NEWBERRY, S. C. George Washington Held Open House Some historians say our first President is responsible for the “Open House” custom that is a part of New Year observance in this country. In the year 1790, when the seat of the government was in New York, George Wash ington opened the doors of the Presidential mansion to home and foreign diplomats, as well as local citizens. “Open House” on New Year’s day grew in popularity. At the turn of the 20th Century, newspa per columns carried “at home” notices announcing the hours dur ing which visitors would be re ceived. The host and hostess would receive guests duripg cer tain hours and then close their I receptions to join the procession of callers at other “open houses.” Selection of Proper Toys Important There is no hard and fast rule by which one can tell the exact toy for a certain age child, but some toys are better than others for children at different ages. Also, the toys you select can turn a happy holiday into a time of needless tragedy if you do not exercise caution in your selec tion. Sharp toys or poorly construct ed toys are the ones that cause the most accidents. Avoid them. Generally children from infan cy to two years like bright-col ored, lightweight toys of vcrious textures. They should be wash able, too big to swallow, and free from rough edges. Toddlers from two to four years want push and pull toys. Trucks and cars big enough to straddle and push, wagons, wheelbarrows, small doll carriages, peg-boards and peunding sets are also good for this age group. Tako your time in the selection of toys for children of all ages and it will make for a happier, healthier and safer holiday. happier and more friendly toward our fellowman. Our heartiest good wishes to you, and yours, for a Joyous and Merry Christmas. W. E. TURNER, Jeweler 1103 Caldwell Street Newberry, S. C. ^7/ '■$: ,\ »|l CWfiat L± tils icanas of (2fi , ii±tnia±? Is it the opportunity to gain and receive nice presents... to enjoy heaping Christ mas dinners ... to extend greetings to friends? All of these are traditional, of course, but the real significance shook! predominate our thinking today. Let us not forget we are observing the birth ef Him whose teachings can make possible a world of lasting Peace and Happiness. May we become more and more aware of the true significance of Christmas. • * Spartan Grain <&- Mill Co. P. 0. Box 397 Newberry, S. C. ■r\