Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 47, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1949 — Page 12

The first major revision of a Roman Catholic catechism in the United States in over sixty years has recently been made available. The result of twelve years’ research. the new religious textbook does not change basic doctrine, but many modern-day questions are answered. It alters former positions on or covers for the first time such things as war, government, labor-management problems, mercy killings and communism. The oldest public building In the i U.S.. the 340 year-old "Palace of i the Governors" at Santa Fe, now < bouses New Mexico's state muse- . um. <

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Puffballs are an edible member of the mushroom family. Some reach a size of more than 10 pounds. Addressing the Vale Divinity S hool student body. Klyoshi Tanimoto. pastor of the Nagaregawa Church in Hiroshima, Japan, said that, far from being resentful against America for the atom bombing, the people of Hiroshima are appreciative of the fine spirit which Americans have shown toward Japan, of the many helpful tervices offered by the occupation, of the gifts from American churches and of the gracious spirit shown Japanese who have visited this country since the war.

/\fyrirns IJe C kristmaJ Puritan disapproval of Christmas celebrations disembarked from the Mayflower with the Pilgrims in 1821 and, accordingly. Governor Bradford Issued a statement publicly rebuking certain young men who declined to work on December 25, “ye day called Christmas.** Thia first New England Christmas —or non-observance thereof—should not be credited as the first Christmas on American soil since Leif Eriksen spent a winter or two on the North American continent around the turn of the 11th century. Leif was a Christian, and it is likely that members of his crew were Christians, too; although it is quite possible that some had accepted the faith without remodeling their pagan natures, since King Olafs methods were ruthless and his command "Be baptized, or else!** left them little choice. Undoubtedly, flagons of crude, raw wine fermented from the grapes of Leifs Vinland were passed around and the celebration may have been rather boisterous, but in all fairness to Leif—who, according to excellent testimony, was a sincere convert—it is reasonable to assume that there was a trace of religious observance. Perhaps Leif remembered the few words of Latin prayer he learned at the time of his conversion and recited them in honor of the birthday of the Redeemer he had accepted. , . . Thus, the first Christmas in America was observed. The first Chrismas card was designed in IMS. Poinsettias which have come to be a "must" for Christmas decorations owe their name and popularity to an early American diplomat, botanist and scholar—Joel Roberts Poinsett

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HRISTMAS

LIKE Santa's pack, your stock of holiday goodies should be plentiful and interesting. Since callers will be as much present aa holly and gifts during the holidays, do your baking of cakes and cookies, so your cupboard will be ready for any who might drop in. Home-made deiicaciea served during Christmas and New Year's are as heart-warming as the sound of the yule log crackling on the hearth. If you have a fruit cake, a variety of cookies and perhaps a few candies, and if you serve these with a festive beverage, you will have gone a long way in spelling holiday cheer to those who come to say "Merry Christmas" at your home. Here is a simple type fruit cske which does not need the aging that a traditional cake requires. The recipe makes two 9x4x3 inch loaves and is the perfect answer as to what should be served during the holidays: Raisin Fruit Cake (Makes 2 leaves) 4 cups seeded raisins 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon allspice *2K cups liquid 2H cups chopped nutmeats 4 cups sifted cake flour 5 teaspoons double acting baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 154 cups sugar *4 cup butter er shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla Combine raisins, lemon rind, spices and water in a saucepan Cover and simmer gently for eight minutes. Drain, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Measure liquid and add water or coffee to 1 make one and one-half cups, and I reserve. Grind raisins with nut- | meats. Sift flour once, measure and add baking powder, salt and sugar; sift three times. Cream butter thorough- I ly. and add flour mixture, eggs, i vanilla and reserved liquid. Stir ; until all flour is dampened. Beat i vigorously for two minutes. Add raisin-nut mixture and mix thor- i oughly. Turn into two 9x4x3 inch loaf pans which have been greased, lined with brown paper and than ; « eased again. Bake in a moderate I W I oven for one hour and 13

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Qn V UVISHING YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS 5“ A NEW YEAR with aaany <■ v. GOOD things RIVERSIDE GARAGE RP Paul Conrad Norman Geiger A tsmson’iQ (ii’i:i:liinis When Christmas comes, with all its jay •nd beauty it is a pleasure ta express OUf who-p hportpd r ’PPtinQs 5 it is in Hus spirit that we extend our sincere wishes far a Merry Christmas and a Hoppy New Year to our many friends.... DECATUR HATCHERY

minutes, or until done. Let stand five minutes on cake ralk, then remove from pan, leaving paper attached until ready to serve. Cool. Wrap in a clean cloth and store in tin container to keep moist. •The liquid may be water or leftover coffee. Kris Kringle cookies are a tasty concoction of dates and nuts. If stored in a tightly covered container. they will keep moist for several days: Kris Kringle Cookies (Makes 39 balls) 1 cup butter cookie crumbs K teaspoon salt K teaspoon baking powder H cup sifted all-purpose Hour 1 cup finely chopped, pitted dates 1 cup black walnuts, chopped H cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 44 cup confectioners* sugar Combine cookie crumbs, salt, baking powder and flour. Add dates and nuts. Add sugar gradually to ■■ RAISIN FRUIT CAKE for <• ipicy holuioy beaten eggs. Blend in cookie crumb mixture and vanilla. Bake in a greased and floured nine-inch square pan and bake in a slow (325*) oven for 30 minutes. While still warm, cut into 30 squares. Roil each square into a bail, turning the top, crusty portion inwards as you roll. Place confectioners' sugar in a bag. Shake the balls In the sugar to coat evenly.

C' P* 1 • A \ *■' > 1 AND I WANT . . . This is a candid camera shot of a Utile girl being interviewed by a genial Santa on the subject of her desires In the line of Christmas presents. The rapt expression on her face Is typical of small girl-and-boyhoed when a lovely crisis Uke this presents itself. . mz,.. LrfewZ* A Jr Asa the joyful |flr pleasure* of your Christmaa Holiday become |R the core of happy jgki memories for the coming year!

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