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SEC. B, PAGE 2—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thurs., Dec. 25, 1969 SPEERS STREET P.T.A. FLOAT Santa Is Placed In Nativity Scene In years, actually centuries, it has always been .Joseph, Mary, the infant Jesus, a couple of sheep and perhaps the shepherds and three wise men who were depicted in Nativity scenes. Last year the Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Port Angeles, Washington, added a new figure — Santa Claus. It was explained that many Christians depend upon Christ mas sales for their livelihood, "and they ought to be able tc consecrate this part of their lives to Cod”. A priest said, "We must get rid of this dichot- &CAt CVLA&CA fan a vent merty @faU4tm€iA H. M. Hentz & Son PULPWOOD DEALER Phone 276-4270 Newberry, S. C. omy, unless we’re still laboring on the false idea that the body and the soul are seperate.” And a reverent Santa in the crib scene, he continued, fol lows the message that the church must incorporate the world”. Accepting Santa for the symbol of commercialization and then including him in the religious scene will help the church get its message across that man’s whole life is per meated with religion. HEAD COUNT ... "Just born” doll heads are inspected at the huge New York City plant of the Ideal Toy Corp. as the first step in the intricate beautification project that leads to the arms and hearts of little girls on Christmas morning. At peak of production, the com pany turns out up to 15,000 dolls per day in addition to a wide variety of toys and games. Presents, Christmas Go Together "Christmas won’t be Christ mas without any presents,” grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. This of course is the opening line of LITTLE WOMEN, the classic by Louisa May Alcott, which, in its Centennial Edition will probably appear on many a young gift list this year. Five million copies in the U.S. and has been translated, into thirty languages. While its sentiment and moralistic platitudes may be dated, the book has much to recommend it even to young swingers. Per haps it’s the emphasis on in nocent simplicities — the Christ mas theatricals, the muffins taken to the poor family — that heart-breakingly reveals how far we’ve all come from in nocence. Plant Of Peace Is Mistletoe The hanging of mistletoe at Christmas is an English custom which goes back to the Druid beliefs. This plant was thought to bring good luck, and was so sacred that if enemies met beneath the mistle toe in the forest, they would lay down their arms, exchange greetings, and keep a truce until the next day. From this custom grew the practice of hanging the "plant of peace” over a doorway at Christmas as a symbol of good will to all comers. A kiss under the mistletoe was a uciiai anvju v* anvt a promise of marriage, and an engagement announced in this way was thought to bring happiness, good fortune and long life to lovers. It’s time to greet our many le i s friends and wish them the best! GLOBE FINANCE CO., Inc. 1100 Caldwell Street Newberry Best wishes ior a merry Christmas to you, our friends and patrons... from all the folks who serve you down at BOWERS & FLOYD INSURORS — REALTORS 1107 Boyce St. Newberry, S. C.