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SEC. B, PAGE 8—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thurs., Dec. 25, 1969 B. C. MOORE & SON FLOAT HOLIDAY COASTERS Coasters in gay holiday de sign make a delightful surprise gift. You can make them your self by rubber cementing red or green felt to foam rubber sheeting 1/4 of an inch thick. Cut in circles with an ordinary scissors or pinking shears and top each coaster with a Merry Christmas seal. HOLIDAY BEVERAGES Eggnog is by far the most popular Christmas beverage in the United States, although hot punches are regaining favor. Also popular is spiced tea with cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg added before brewing, then combined with heated fruit juices. /I uMeoilt bedt luUhel to all ousi wa+uiesijul IfUendli and pcU/ioni — may yaul Glt/Uiimad' be meHAy! The City Barber Shop 1416 MAIN STREET NEWBERRY Marcia clutched her mother’s hand, firmly. "Mommy, I don’t think I want to. Let’s come back later.” Ann Sanders looked down at her child, disapprovingly. "Marcy, this is the third time I have stood in this line with you, for a quarter of an hour or longer. We’re only a few minutes away, and this time we’re going all the way.” Marcy flinched. "But, mom my, I don’t think I have really made up my mind yet. I’d like to think about it some more Can’t we wait a little while? Please, mommy.” Ann shook her head. "I have to be home in thirty minutes to start supper. Your father has a club meeting to night and he will be very un happy if dinner is not ready on time. You wouldn’t want daddy to be mad with us, would you?" "No, mommy. Let’s go home. Let’s leave now.” Ann rubbed her teeth to gether. "We’re staying, Marcie. This time we aren’t getting out of line.” The child shifted nervously, from one foot to the other. "Mommy, I think I have to go to the rest room.” "Well, let’s wait another minute or two.” Ann muttered under her breath, "deliver me, deliver me.” And, finally the end of the line. "Hello, there.” The voice was deep, resonant and friendly. ^ Marcie looked up, and froze. . "And, what is your name, litUe girl?” Marcie looked at her mother. "Mommy, I have to . . .” Ann gave the child a gentle shove. "You have to give your name. Tell him your name is Marcie.” Marcie said, "My name is ...” and again she froze. "Mommy, I really have to ...” The big man reached down and gently hoisted the child to his knee. "You’re a big girl, Marcie. And, a pretty one, too. Pretty as any I’ve seen today. Would you like to tell me what it is you want for Christmas?” Marcie managed, with effort, to look into the big, friendly eyes. "No, I want to . . .” Ann stepped forward. "Ver> well, Marcia. Come on. Othei children are waiting in line.’ Marcie reached out toward her mother, then drew back. She looked.again into the friendly eyes. "Are you really Santa Claus?” The big man laughed, "Ho . . . Ho . . .Ho. Sure, I am Santa Claus. See my suit? See my beard? Santa Claus is the name.” Marcie seemed convinced. "0. K. I want a new doll. And a new oven for making cookies. And, a pair of roller skates. And, a new bicycle. I want a new blue dress . . .” Santa winced. "Gracious, you . . .” But Marcia wasn’t finished. "And, my doll house is pretty old. How about some new shoes? Could I get some new shoes, too?” "New shoes,” Santa re peated. "Here, let me get out my pencil and paper. I need to write some of this down.” "You don’t have to,” Marcie said, extending her hand, palm upward. Santa took the crumpled piece of paper and unfolded it. "My, my, just look here. What a big girl! She has everything written down. Thank you, Marcie This makes it quite easy for old Santa." Marcie jumped to the floor. "Be sure not to forget any thing.” Ann took the child by the hand and started for the door. "Marcie, if I had known you had that list, we would have mailed it and saved all this time. Oh, I forgot. You wanted to go to . . . Marcie giggled. "Aw, mom my, remember what Santa said. I’m a big girl. Don’t you think I can wait until we get home?” Ann Sanders turned her eyes skyward. "Ho! Ho! Ho!” Loose Rhyme "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that common sense would soon be there”. to all our patrons and customers WILSON’S TEXACO STATION 1309 College St. Phone 276-1184 May the* raeflianee of love and friendshigi brighten each day of the yulotide season! Lominacks Hardware, Inc. W. H. Lominack J. W. Longshore Kirby Lominack Ida D. Underwood W. T. King