Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1957 — Page 15

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1957

’''WRMMMB| MBMHMM| B * fl SesttOiskes fl i | • J the spirit of the first Noel, T we extend to all our friends our best wishes for a Christmas rich in the blessings of peace and good • . S 8/ wdl, love and happiness. F GILLIG & DOAN J FUNERAL HOME I PHONE 3 3314 R— * "" — - —"I tl » i Hyl w 0 r We wish for alk $ jl?Hlh-VIIF BBlill our f rient|s the |/\ ‘ “ greatest joys of Tin Iwl Christmastime. Irß R /’zZ? ' AH WiPz>*/ DECATUR Lumber Company —"—: —& (? 1 whose birth we celebrate brought to earth the gifts of love and peace, understanding j I and good wilL May 0,1 - k e yoursVTMk? sSS Xl; K w\ v f i 7 |tf /"z uhßyAix <SLV Jl/ * V'l H 3r“y Hf/ Z/ ? £> W 'II Jar c D < I w\(m kMH|xU£i\ Catalog Sales \ 140 South 2nd Street Phone 3-3181

Autajj 3n A fMangrr®! , By Ethel EUertMm i AFTER having been in bed tor I ■ ** several weeks with a knee injury, nine-year-old Janie wondered if she would ever be able to play the., part of Mary in the manger scene at church? Would she see her friends there —smiling Tony, Elsie Retzlaff, and I big Jim Murphy? They did not call her "the poor little rich girl” as | many others did. Now she heard faithful old Joe, I Uncle doctor's driver coming up thej.stairs. Janie knew the thrill of jpging whisked out of bed when he said: "Up-a-day. put your arms I around my neck, so as I can carry 1 you downstairs.” Down they went —down one flight, then another. They were followed by Nannie, her faithful nurse whose stiff skirt rustled as they descended the blue-carpeted stairs. Voices Singing As they rounded the final landing, they heard singing in the dia- " tanak After Janie was in front of the wbng french windows, she I Im wi Janie listened. Something seemed to stir, to move. looked out on a real fairyland. How pretty the twinkling candles looked in many homes! How quickly the sleighs whizzed by. as their sleigh bells tinkled! Off to I one side in red stocking caps were ’ the carolers—young ones from the ! old Chelsea church. Janie noticed ! the ‘smile* wrinkles on the leader’s lace, and the flakes of snow dotting his thick curly hair. ".‘Sing along with them, little fairy. I’D go see what cook has to feed them.” Joe said as he hurried out. Janie sang "O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL." and “FAITHFUL NIGHT." , I Janie leaned out to look at her | real friends, who had come be- i cause Nannie had put white tapers on each side of the glistening poinsetta plant—a signal to stop. AU at once, the of the ' church chimed out crisp and clear : her beloved tune: “AWAY IN A MANGER.” Janie heard the Arol- - ers hum it as old Mr. Greer went ' ■ the rounds turning up the gas | ■ i lights on the lamp posts. They! flared up yellow, warm and cheery , like a frame around the carolers. Her Big Hopes Much later, as the candles on the Christmas tree shone back from the mirror across the room, Janie wondered if she would get ’ the chance to play Mary. She had wanted so much to play the part. So very much! ~ What was that? Did she hear i tinkling music bells coming nearer I and quite close? Yes. a sleigh was ; • pulling up in front of the house Big Mr. Murphy was jumping out of it, and throwing the reins to Tony, who hallooed: “You came after all!” It was just a matter of time before Tony dashed in, followed by tbtf German neighbors, the Retz- i lad// Here is a warm angora hood Grandma knit for you,” Mrs. Retzlaff said laughingly, as she tied the ribbons under Janie's chin. "And these thick leather boots wi|r keep these precious legs warM,” Jim Murphy told Janie as he pulled hard to get them on. “For rhe," Tony declared, “I give the doctor the ’vino’ and olives For dear Janie, I have nothing. but two strong hands to help caV¥y her out to the sleigh.” Jaqie's eyeS| filled up . . . (perhaps from the smoke from the I candles). “You good friends, how do I deserve all this?" I ; Mrs. Retzlaff putting her arms j around Janie said: “Remember i when you took care of Elsie the time you wanted to play? We know?” Gift of Joy “Not many have the miracle of j song and music, of bringing joy to the sad-eyed. Janie sang to ; shut-ins, sending her high ciear | voice to the skies.” With Nannie leading the way, big Jim and Tony carried Janie out ! to the sleigh decorated with Christ- 1 mas greens "AWAY IN A MANGER" echoed I from the church where Janie was gouig to use her precious talent of song in the Nativity scene. Forests on poor soil are being' fertilized from airplanes i n the same manner that they are treated ’.with insecticides.

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! 'z. w..r’t. ’l f- . GREET! QGS In the best tradition of the season and in its warmest spirit, we extend to you and yours sincere wishes for a Yuletide aglow with good cheer. D. & T. STANDARD SERVICE 130 North 13th Street , We take pleasure in Mjfthanking you for your patronage and in I s f wishing you a holiday complete with ‘ all the "trimmings"... love and friendship ... good health and good cheer! THE STORE 164 So. 2nd Street Phone 3-3071 Suddenly, it’> ‘ Z \x ZV. Christmas... a happy season and a Jr»■ W y i iww fW tt holy one. Our / / ] AH wish for you is that you nuy find, in the story < | > //W of the “Babe of ‘Bethlehem, / / I x. WWHRI renewed hope and \ _> xi . courage... fresh / I T joy and inspiration. g . wfl I W IK BOWERS • V - . % HARDWARE CO. 2!’>6 West Monroe Street »

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS . By F. L. Rowley JENNIE BROOKS was a nurse. A young nurse. Young both in length of service and in salary. Annie, her room-mate, wasn't surprised to find her frowning when sb* burst into the room just two days before Christmas. Jennie's meagre savings had been lined up carefully on the bedspread. "Making up your shopping list?” asked Annie. Jennie made a wry face. *Tm wondering whether to use this money for presents—or to spend it on a round-trip ticket home. This year Pm getting Christmas Day off, you know,” "Lucky you! I’m on duty. Say. if you need money—?” "No thank you!” Jennie said firmly. Toe Bighearted Annie sat down on the bed beside her friend. "You wouldn’t be in this fix if you weren't so bighearted,” she chided. Jennie pretended not to hear. "Maybe if I were to go home by bus—” rr■ t <1 it ' V ■ *' ♦•J I it; Rt?IT Jennie sighed. "Sometimes it’s bard to do the right thing . . .** Annie grasped her arm. “Mrs. Winters got a new bed-jacket this i afternoon; there was no name on tire card. Just Yerry Christ- ! masF " - "Why how nice!” Jennie exclaimed innocentiy. “Who could have sent it to her?" “And did Mr. Carruthers got a net/ pipe.” Jennie smiled brightly. “Isn't he a wonderful old gentleman? So gay in spite of everything.” There Are Rules ••You'!!, be gay if Wilson finds out who's, handing out presents. | You know it's against the rules to give or accept anything more costly than a card. And now you’re short” The 'Wilson' to whom she referred was the strict head nurse of Hillcrest Hospital Jennie sighed. "Sometimes it’s hard to da the right thing; sometimes the right thing even seems cruel” Annie nodded. “That’s what rules are for, honey. And while we're at it don't forget the rule about accepting money from patients." Jennie stiffened. “You know me better than that!” Annie patted her shoulder. “Sure. But I also know that old Mr. Carruthers is taking up a collection for you; all the patients on the second floor are chipping in.” Jennie gasped. "Why didn't you warn them? If Wilson finds out about it I may lose my Christmas leave." For one wild moment she was tempted accept the money in spite of the rules. Then she looked down at her white skirt; the white shoes. How proud She'd * been to don them! Squaring her small shoulders, she decided to give Mr, Carruthers a lecture on I hospital rules. A short time later she was passing through the vestibule when a stern voice brought her up short "Brooks!” Only Wilson could shout 'Brooks* as though it were a vice of some sort Unexpected Jennie walked uncertainly into Wilson's office. To her surprise Miss Wilson was smiling. "Brooks, someone left an envelope here tor you—there's money to it” % ~ Jennie backed away. “The rules say we're not permitted to accept money from patients.” i Wilson smiled approvingly, j "Right Yet this is somewhat—er —different The enclosed note is I signed: Mr. Anonymous. Our rules i don't quite cover a case of this nature. I’d advise you to take it Brooks—and a Merry Christmas J to you!” Jennie's eyes were damp as she left the office. Now she could get i the radio and go home for Christr mas too. And Mr. Carruthers, peering from his second floor window. chuckled merrily as a pert i. young nurse waved to him from the bus stop on the corner! I An electronic surveying instrument has a range from 500 feet to ; 35 miles and can be used effective- 1 |y day or night.

A ■ J ■ IZ S' ' w'lL. IB Iz We j o j n w |||, s an f a Jk'. ’ n w ‘shing you a joyous Yuletide season end the V very best of everything! L and 0 SHOP 134 West Monroe Street . V'JwrAs 1* : 'W' ■BB -A Reason's greetings and our thanks to all our friends whose patronage we value so highly! We’re all aglow with warm wishes for a holiday full of love, joy and good cheer! THE SW BACK “NEWS and HOBBIES” ! Marion and Nancy Robison Tom Ehler 240 West Madison Street KS aL f JEX « here’s hoping your Christmas gifts 'Vv’kJjS \ include good health, janfi good fcU° Wß h*P ®nd I k X. ’• ’ ® o<x * c^ I * «C\ ’ H a ppy l“>li<-lay *SEMij I \ ’ •'£kA j -4 ‘ u .. B Clarence Ziner Eugene Ziner ' | lIS I AMn Semmler xv>3 > R.n . CULLIGAN WATER CONDfIIONING 147 8. 2nd St. Phone 3-3214 , - 1

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