Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 51, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1953 — Page 15

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 23, j»SS

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r - V f -^'V'.? r i R \F - MRS. SANTA ... She is lovely. This Is Miami Beach's version of Mrs. Santa doing her chimney climbing in the warm southland. Joseph Proved His Love for Mary, Mother of Jesus Joseph, the bible relates, had to prove his faith in and love for Mary before they were married. It is one of the great love stories of all times. When Joseph thought of Mary, he so the difference in their agesj she was the girl he had waited for, his beloved. They were espoused—or, as we would say, engaged—which was almost as official as being married. His heart soared on wings of the approaching wedding day, and then . . . What Mary insisted had come to pass, simply could not be! Joseph wanted desperately to believe Mary, but such things just didn't happen, and if they did, ithey happened to somebody else. Much as he loved Mary, Joseph was a righteous and God-fearing man and while he couldn't even think of making her a public example, he had just about made up his mind to put her away privily. That is, he thought he had made up his mind. In his heart, he knew he couldn't; what would become of her ... of her child . . . Then one night, after he had exhausted himself with tortured thinking, he fell asleep and the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream: saying. "Joseph, thott ton of David, soar not.. .* And whon Joseph awoke, be did as the angel had bidden him, and took Mary as bis lawful and - cherished wife. “Fear not.** the angel spoke unto Joseph. \ “Fear not,’’ the angel had declared unto Mary. “Fear not,” the angel spoke unth. shepherds of Bethlehem.

Birth of the Savior Was Greatest Event In World's History Pleasant as it is to dream of a “White Christmas” with its carols and gifts, feasting and merrymaking, the sparkling eyes of children delighting in Santa Claus and the wonderful Christmas trees, these things never ean symbolize the tremendous significance of the | The birth of the Saviour was the greatest event in the history of the World. In spite of all the backsjidings, Christian peoples have pressed forward steadily. J’ However vicious and corrupt, the world today is far better than the world of pagan times; fa- 11 rhiliarity with the cross and crucifixion has abolished legal tortures end much cruelty—and, if given a. chance, might shame us into banishing the curse of international viciousness tor the sake of Him who became the Saviour of Mankind. I' Puritans Outlawed ¥u/e as Frivolous The Puritan government of England outlawed Christmas in 1643. With the restoration of the Stuarts Christmas customs and traditions Were revived, but Christmas never regained its former prestige in England. is observed religiously in the churches and as a day for family reunions and social in Contrast to the lavish feasting and boisterous merry-making of olden time. iMerry-making and gift-giving epme in for their share, however, oh December 26 which is Boxing Day. The origin of Boxing Day antedates Christmas and can be traced to the custom of gift-giving spring the Roman festival of Saturnalia!. ; iln Christian liturgy December 26 it observed as the feast of St. Slephen, the first Christian martyr, ahd during the centuries when journeymen and apprentices were ifi the habit of levying upon their masters’ customers* “Christmas Boxes” were collected on St Stephen’s dhy.

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Two Bits SPOKANE, Wash., UP — A 12-year-old boy may doubt that "honesty is the best policy." He found a wallet containing >IOO at a swimming pool, reported his find

8. . 1 ir i | Fjlolittay i I (mmw 1 I J I Many Thanks! I I I KAYE’S < 3 I SHOE STORE 1 |* DAVID KAYE FLOSSIE BOGNER ART MEYER

to the/pool attendant, who found the owner. The hoy and the owner were introduced and the honest youth received bis reward —a quarter. 4 A Merry Christmas To All ; ! %

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Cause For Worry WALNUT RIDGE, Ztk. UP — Nine - year -old Charles Sullivan was worried when his mother misplaced her wedding ring. As she searched for the ring, he asked her: "Mother, will you and daddy