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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 21, 1972-SEC. D, PAGE 5 Ideas For Your Outdoor Tree It is not necessary to have an evergreen tree on your lawn to have an outdoor Christmas tree. Almost any small tree can be decorated to look pretty, even in the daytime. When decorating with lights, try using a two-color scheme with the lights, and your tree will stand out from others in the neighborhood. If you don’t use lights, but do have trimmings, perhaps you can rig up a lighting arrangement to throw a spotlight on your tree. Heavy cord, double sockets, and a metal gooseneck lamp can turn your lawn into a stage. Besides lights, other decora tions can be hung from your out door tree. Silver foil ornaments or aluminum sheet cut-outs are pretty. Little twinkling .stars and birds cut from blue aluminum sheet would be beautiful. White plastic balls studded with se quins, tacks, and other sparkle, help to brighten an outdoor tree. A Christmas tree decorated especially for the birds can serve two purposes. It can serve as a helpful restaurant for the feath ered friends, and as a different decoration for the humans. Gay red cranberries, white popcorn balls, both lend color, and with other things birds like to eat, at tract them to their Christmas dinner. Suet strings, or suet cakes are a treat for them. For the cakes take suet or other fat and bird seed and mix the seeds in the melted fat. Breadcrusts, sunflower seed and nuts can also trim the tree. SHOES THROUGH THE AGES In ancient times, man cov ered his feet with the closest available materials-bark, wo ven grass, leaves, or animal skins. He held these crude coverings to his feet with thongs. Edward II originated shoe sizes in 1324. He decreed that three barleycorns, placed end to end, equaled one inch. The longest normal foot meas ured 39 barleycorns, or 13 inches, and was called size 13. In America, shoemaking as a craft began in 1629 when Thomas Beard, a shoemaker, arrived from London. He set tled in Salem, Mass., to make shoes under contract for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. With Christmas now ap proaching, the makers of Kinney shoes have taken a major step befitting the holi day spirit. They have intro duced the concept of the “Christmas Shoe Tree,’’ under which are placed shoes for the entire family, adding glamour and glitter to tradition. Mother’s new white satin pajamas can be complimented by a pair of gold kid sandals. Shiny black patent leather “Mary Janes” dress up a little girl’s first big Christmas party. And suede “tie-on” Oxfords or polished leather “slip-oh” moccasins will delight dad. These and other shoes will please young and old alike. And what better place to put them than in your Christmas stocking? Hello. Santa’s on his way to you with a list of merry wishes and thanks for your loyal support. H & H MACHINE & WELDING SHOP Willie and Jack Hawkins, Owners 1502 Martin Street Newberry, S. C. . . . may it bring you and yours lasting peace, joy and blessings. L. D. Gardner Insurance Agency —and— a City Councilman KJ\d -fashioned ways of warm cordiality have a special meaning at Christmas. In this old-time spirit, we wish you holiday joy, ever-ne\y, rich in the blessings of home, family, friends. Merry Christmas! Central Soya of Newberry, Inc. t &