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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1970—PAGE 5 Christmas Decor Needs Festoons One of the happiest parts of Christmas is the planning and making of winter festoons for the home. The American Association of Nurserymen offers these timely hints for selecting evergreens for festive decorations. Christmas Trees and Wreaths. Red or white pines keep their needles longer indoors. Balsam fir not only keeps well, but is also very fragrant. Avoid hemlock and common spruce for indoor use. Their needles drop within a few days. Both are good for outdoor decorating, however. Garlands and Roping. Among the narrow leaf evergreens, pine, cedar, fir, juniper and yew are the best for decorating. White pine is excellent for use indoors because it remains in good condition for a long time. Yule Logs. For a crackling, snapping blaze in the fireplace, you’ll find oak and beech among the best. They burn slowly, give off heat, a nice aroma and will not throw off sparks. Most evergreens also give off a pleasant aroma but they will throw sparks. SANTA CLAUS Little fairy snowflakes Dancing in the flue; Old Mr. Santa Claus. What is keeping you? Twilight and firelight Shadows come and go; Merry chime of sleighbells Twinkling through the snow. Mother’s knitting stockings. Pussy’s got the ball. Don’t you think that Christmas Is pleasantest of all? —Unknown I Merrily, Bells Are Ringing For Holiday Ringing across the ages and around the world, bells are part of the tradi tions of Christmas. Zurich, Switzerland, has long been noted for its beautiful bells, say the ed itors of the New Book of Knowledge. Every Christmas Eve, the Zurich bells ring out loud and clear, calling families to church. This same tradition is repeated in thousands of other cities, where chimes and bells ring out at mid night from the steeples and spires of churches. Bells contribute to the sights as well as the sounds of the holiday sea son. They are a popular decoration and are used as ornaments on trees. Tradition has it that bells inspired Clement C. Moore to write his famous poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” The inspiration I came from listening to the merry jingle of bells on his horses’ harness, as he drove along on a frosty | winter night. FREE—50 BRAND NEW TO WELS with sample order of 25 assorted Brand New 45 r.p.m. Records for only $5. Elvis, Buck Owens, Dean Martin, all the greats. Regular price $25.00. Fully Guaranteed. Towels are new unwoven cotton and rayon. Assorted pastel colors. 100 to wels free with 50 Records $9. Enquire about making big mo ney selling New RCA, Decca, Capitol Records, Albums and Tapes. Unbelievable low prices. TEMPLE RECORDS, TEM PLE, GA. 30179. WITH MEN IN The SERVICES SAN ANTONIO - Airman Dennis E. Bright, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Bright of 1621 College St., has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. He has been assigned to Sheppard AFB, Tex., for train ing as a medical services spe cialist. Airman Bright is a 1970 graduate of Newberry High School. Cards Bear Mark Of Santa Claus Thousands of Christmas cards are sent to the town of Santa Claus, Ind., each year for postmarks. Christmas, Fla., also is a favorite Y u 1 e t i d e postmark. There also is Bethlehem in seven states, Georgia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mary land and New Hampshire. Richard L. (Dick) Britt points to the Kibler looks on with a happy grin. Britt United Fund thermometer which repre- and Kibler were co-chairmen of the drive sents funds contributed to the United with Jimmie Coggins serving as chairman. Fund of Newberry County. The goal of (Sunphoto) $30,000 was exceeded by $7,750. Wm. D. i/n quiet serenity, let us reflect on the true message of Christmas. May your home and family be blessed with the spiritual joy and happiness that His birth taught us to cherish. With our greetings goes our sincere appreciation. Newberry Lumber Co. 913 Cline Street Newberry, S. C. We will be closed for Christmas Holidays from Thursday until Monday, December 24th until December 28th. Also New Year's Day, January 1st, 1971