Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1957 — Page 21

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1957

/P e •*» T)(\ ? 'Wf J* IV ‘ food whhi to ■' f ovorywhoro. Wo hop* '<? j i Y that Christmas • will boa time of ts.^. great delight *Tyf for you and yours. // * pjffi * \ J*. g * JL: jk BAKER PLUMBING & HEATING 704 W. Monroe St. Decatur, Ind. W CHRISTI!® «, iW Our Christmas gift I lOF* WW t 0 y° u ”’ 8 ® reat b’g bundle | O of warm wishes _«■ ‘ for much happiness, good health and good cheer aK through this joyous »w/\ . „r ~ ‘' * 1 I li.i.iiTTn JHI KENNY’S * w ‘o. K. BARBER SHOP 706 W. Monroe Street

One of the greatest pleasures of Christmas comes in sending good wishes to our friends. » Your friendship and patronage has made our work more enjoyable, and we want you to know that we sincerely appreciate your every consideration. So here’s hoping that yours will be a very Merry Christmas, few 1 iT v - Roy and Ned Johnson AUCTIONEERS

| New Year Once Top ‘ Holiday in Russia Welcoming 1b the New Year in Pre-revolutionary Russia was a rousing affair—a booming 100 cannon shots fired at midnight. In Petrograd, now Leningrad, the streets would be jammed with merrymakers. After the booming cannon ushered in the New Year, the Cxar would formally receive the good wishes of his subjects On New Year’s Day the winter palace was open to society Festivity reigned throughout the city and hospitality and charity were the watchwords from palace to cottage. Ovsen Influence The mythical Ovsen . was supposed to be around at this time. He was usually depicted astride a boar, symbolically associated with the pork served for New Year dinner and the symbolism of Aryan descent. Ovsen’s name (similar to the French word for oats) suggests his influence over matters pertaining to the harvest Since earliest times Russian boys were accus; tomed to go from house to house encouraging everyone ’’across’’ the gulf between the Past and the Future Year, while scattering oats and other grains in petition for a bountiful harvest New Year Observed Around the World New Year traditions are universal, although there may be calendar variations or diffciences in the race and creed of the observants. Tae Chinese, for example, believe in getting the New Year off ; to a good start by paying up all their debts on New Year s Eve. And the English claim it’s a gocd idea to start a savings account on January 1, since what you do on New Year’s Day is indicative of what the ensuing year will be like. A round loaf of bread dipped in honey symbolizes Jewish hopes for a smooth (the roundness .cf tne bread) and prosperous (the honey) New Year. The same sp’rlt of hospitality and sociability that makes the Wassail Bowl such a success in Scotland prompts Armenian housc- | wives of Persia to get up early sa New Year’s Day and set about baking the traditional New Year sakes. The baking must be done early, : for the New Year is the day tor visiting and entertaining. NEW YEAR FIRST First to welcome each New Year are the residents of the Chatham Islands. New Zealand.

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■ is By F. L. Rowley THE first snow had begun to fall Alice Miller watched dreamily through the big frontroom window. Only the occasional i click of her mother’s knitting needles broke the cozy silence. Behind them the freshly set table awaited the arrival of Mr. Miller. At length the older woman spoke: “A pennjrfor your thoughts, dear.” "They’re worth more than that,” laughed Alice. "I might have known. You’re thinking of that nice Mr. Thompson again. Why don’t you send him an invitation to spend the holidays with us?” ’’Mother! We’re mere acquaintances. Besides, he didn’t impress me as being too bright last summer. Would you believe it? He didn't even know what a polyphemus was I'* Is Surprised ••Indeed? I am surprised! I r * BWFVNA I . .. . Sx a / Mrs. Miller nodded. ’’And you have other superior traits—like story telling.” should think* that every redblooded American would know what a polly-whosis Is! What Is it?” Alice ignored the question. "And I he claim? to be going to college. Why, I know more about science than a dozen Jim Thompsons!” Mrs. Miller nodded. “And you I have other superior traits —like I story telling.” “What?” “Fibbing,” said her mother softly. “Perhaps you've forgotten the hours that poor boy spent trying to teach you how to drive the car? He should know that you've had a driver’s license for years!” : Alice chuckled. “Did you see dad’s face the day we ran over his little fence?” Mrs. Miller shook her head. "Your father and I didn't think it was very funny; and I'm sure that Mr. Thompson was embarrassed.” Alice’s smile faded. “You’re right, mother, Jim treated me like ’ a lady—and I didn’t act the part I only got him to teach me to drive so that I could see him more ' often. And now—’’. “Now he’s away at school/’ Not Important “Maybe. Somehow I have the j feeling that he’s nothing more than a clerk in a "grocery store. But I don’t care if he is. He’s a gentle- I ; man, and that's a rarity in these ■ parts.” Although Alice didn’t say it, had ' Jim Thompson proposed marriage she would have accepted on the spot Since last summer she had gone out on many dates, but for some reason they had all fallen flat. Odd that the unassuming Jim j should stand head and shoulders above the other men she knew! The New Year came and with it Jim Thompson. This time he was not so shy. After dinner he drew Alice aside to show her a diamond ring. At the sight of it she nodded happily. It was when they were I entering the parlor to break the i news to her parents that the full * ■ significance of the ring struck her. ‘ She was ready to bolt. Too Late Now But it was too late. Jim was I making a neat little speech. After I an awkward silence Mr. Miller ' asked politely: “And what kind of work are you in, my boy?” Jim . looked surprised. "Hasn't L Alice told you? I'm at Glenwood I College.” “What are you studying?” asked Mrs. Miller hopefully. Jim smiled. 'T’m teaching, Mrs. Miller. I’m professor of Science at Glenwood." Mr. Miller coughed. Alice’s hands went to her face. ' She was thinking of the poly- ' phemus moth. "I really didn’t’ have the heart I to tell you,” said Jim turning to Alice. “Especially after your splendid lecture on Insects." “Science is wonderful, isn’t it?” i asked Alice breathlessly. To which they aUhoartflyl agreed, starting the New Year with a note of harmony. . '-J I

MAGIC WONDERLAND .. . New York’s Rockefeller Center each year becomes a magic wonderland of bright lights and beautiful decorations and thousands gather hero to witness the anaual lighting of the huge Christmas tree. felW Iwlitlayffi JLj jjretfings to all | "bKrMX/C every- ■ ■ TWA" one ' we wish a Christmas •b-T Season glowing with good ' cheer, enduring friendships Ijrpf y and cherished memories. a SMITH PURE MILK CO. 134 S. 13th St. Phone 3-3016

♦ - • • • * Bam ,r XXZ 7 (fyk k 1 ; * ’ ' I • y tar £ reet Ch r * stmas season with greater gladness, be-\ cause it * s ien iat we ta^e t * me to our friends how much we Lr ' cherish.their friendship. /z Because we are proud to numi cr y° u amon S our friends, and Wbecause we are grateful for your Mpatronage, we send this greeting, 1 pM and with it our sincere wish your Christmas will be most joyous. ' ' • . ' L_— " ' t '■ ' BEGUN’S CLOTHING STORE

\ vt i • i W^ W| »» jolly old Santa makes I gwlr'' his annual trip to your home, ’Wfc jflft WnUC may he find every eye bright, J WT ., i. every heart light with irfiUw Ir W<' ••' *^ e happiness of this ?\l '•■■’■ joyous season. f f »MV \. ‘M;.- ' • « I ■ A f '> 7F Y~" •W*\,.»./£’Y\ 1 ♦ W* % 4t b**»r O # 4 \ 7 *Ha ’ * 'X- x HJ 1« X / 11/\ t /r {r / .WL ■ s,r :'. ■ J HI - WAY SERVICE STATION “Fritz Ellsworth”

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