The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 21, 1967, Image 18

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SEC A—PAGE 18—The Newberry Sun, Newebrry, S. C., Thursday, December 20, 1967 SNOWY LAND . . . When we think of Santa Claus, many of us think of snow and frozen mountains. It is easy to picture the home of Santa to be somewhat as shown above. This photo might have been taken from the sleigh of Kris Kringle. It is mountainous landscape near Lucerne, Switzer- land. FRAGRANT HOLIDAY by the Wise Men. Today, per fumes rank high on milady’s “want” list. Almost as traditional as holly and mistletoe during the yule- tide season are perfumes. Fra grant woods and spices were burned as offerings to the gods by the early pagans; perfumes were used in the religious rites performed by priests; kings and emperors were annointed with fragrant oils at their coronation; and of course the best examples are the gifts of frankincense and myrrh brought to the Christ Child WELCOME WINDOW Let your picture window wel come guests to your home. Place a candle, a wreath or a spray of evergreen in the window, remem bering at the same time that too much of any of these will spoil the effectiveness of your window. The children might enjoy trying a stained-glass effect with easily- washed-off colorings and artificial snow r sprays. A real treat for children is working with lumi- All of Santa’s helpers join in adding a note of good cheer for this holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyone! We appreciate your patronage. SUMMER INSURANCE AGENCY 1200 Main Street Ph. 276-3582 R. E. Summer Peggy C. Bedenbaugh David B. Summer Jean B. Boozer Robert E. Summer, Jr. nous paints; they enjoy admiring their handiwork on those snowy, blowy nights. It was the night of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. Outside the stable of the inn where the Holy Family had taken shelter for the night, a group of people had gathered. Among these were the shepherds who had come to worship the Babe. All of them were bearing gifts for the Child. There was a young girl in the gathering. She joined the group to find out what had brought them here. When she heard their story and knew that the young child bom this night had been called the Sav iour, she too wanted to go in and worship. f u ^ white blossom she had ever But she had no gift to offer, seen! She plucked it happily and tears of disappointment and reverently offered her gift fell from her eyes. As her tears to the Christ Child, touched the ground, at that According to the legend, it place there sprang up a bush was in that way, the Christ- and on it was the most beauti- mas Rose came into being. May the true glory of Christmas be with you and your loved ones at this time. Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio MRS. JOAN CHRISLEY 1109 CALDWELL ST. NEWBERRY, S. C. We rejoice in the opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas! TOM M. FELLERS, Sheriff MILDRED R. HARMON, Clerk of Court JEANETTE K. HAMM, Auditor J. RAY DAWKINS, Treasurer FRANK H. WARD, Probate Judge GEORGE R. SUMMER, Coroner ROSS GEORGE, Commissioner District No. 2 JAMES D. BROWN, Superintendent of Education H. B. HENDRIX, Supervisor BEN F. DAWKINS, Commissioner District No. I B. EUGENE SHEALY, Magistrate Dist. No. 2 JESSE FRANK HAWKINS, Chairman County Board D. P. (JABBO) FOLK, Representative