Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1957 — Page 22

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SBBy^j||^^*jgK|SaH|jMMP|^SS6ffSM^n^>yi^^tfta^ry r ,> I^iE^P WELCOME. NEW YEAR . . . No New Year’s scene is mere familiar to folks everywhere than this one, which takes place annually in New York as thousands jam Times Square to welcome in the New Year at this favorite tethering spot.

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UNIQUE CALENDAR The Moslem calendar is unique: ' the 12 months of the year begin | with the approximate new moon without any Intercalation to keep them geared to the seasonal equL noxes. Thus the months, and New , Years, too—retrograde through the | entire year In about 33‘,4 years. The Wassail Bowl ! The Wassail Bowl is the center j of adult festivities in Scotland. Its | ; origin is lost in antiquity, but traj dition has endowed the Wassail J Bowl with legendary romance. Xt i is ornamenthl in design and decorated with branches of greenery. The mixture within is warm and sweet, and wine is sometimes - added to the ale and sugar and apices.

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'■ /Sfl? ‘ r a H-y lz\i' '”’ ' : KEEPING . Here are some words from a famous Christmas message by Henry Van Dyke (1825-1933): " ... there is a better thing than the observance of Christmas day, and that is keeping Christmas! '* These famoys words have echoed through the years and yet, sadly enough, so many of us never learn the “secret” of keeping Christmas. In the hearts of the majority, Christmas is a great holiday, a festive occasion, a time of joy and peace, of sincere pleasure in the very act of giving. There is a certain spirit about the preparation tor and > the observance of the holiday. We follow the usual customs, we decorate and adorn our homes and firesides, and on thia one day allow ■ our hearts to be fined with joy and peace We hold the spirit of Christmas and we cherish it—until the bright lights come down and the tinsel and glitter are discards. Yet. how wonderful would be this world we live In if we could all I keep Christmas in our hearts—all year round; if we could fill our hearts with love and do away with hatred and Intolerance; if we could shun false pride and be always considerate and understanding in our relations with our fellow man: if we could replace the yearning | tor the gold and pleasures of the world with the virtues of faith and | moral courage. If we could do these things, we could build a better world; a world of peace and brotherhood and wo would be keeping the spirit o< Christmas—forever—in our hearts. i ■ ----- - — --.-,.- - i .. i « r- T- t

I ‘ PLEASE i Consider both the parent and the , child when buying Christmas toys for pre-school children and everyone will be happier. Some parents have a low tolerance for noise and highly unpopular will be the friend who presents their children with a noise-maker. Toys that contain many bits and i pieces that have to be picked up I and playthings that offer a serious storage problem are a bane to a I Busy parent. In buying Christmas toys, parents. relatives and friends should consider how the playthings will fit into the family set-up as well as whether the child will like them. -v. Choose Wisely Choosing toys for a child who has a playroom all bis own is quite different from choosing toys for a child who has to play in the living room or kitchen. Outdoor toys are not the thing to give a child who lives in a crowded apartment building or has no access to recreation space. Every factor ! should be considered before selecting toys. Pets are quite often controversial Christmas gifts. Parents must first be sure they themselves want the pets and are willing to take on the extra work envied. A pre-school child is not capable of assuming full responsibility tor a pet

i |BW |W ,3 Jrx -,-/ ust dr °pp ed b y ■ t 0 you h° w rnl,cfi we I*# -*>K ' ■ appreciate your RH?|: VwgjSMf *\ \ patronage and to wish K ? 1A you all the joys fl ' *shp fl °^ f es, ‘ veholida y fli r'-l season! Good ll| 1 l U(d( and muc h fb 1 happiness! Jr M IB } I 1 a ’ ■ * &** ‘*s- ' JANI LYN “Tomorrow’s Fashions Today” ' ..; . 119 N. 2nd St. ‘ Decatur, Ind.

Christmas Tree Care Halts Fire Hazards You Wouldn’t build a fire on the living room floor, but an improperly decorated Christmas tree amounts to the same thing. Don’t invite Santa to come to-your house on a- fire engine; follow these precautions in Christmas tree lighting ; and decorating: Choose a small tree, rather than a large one. Store the tree outdoors until a day or two before Christmas. When the tree is brought into the house, stand it in water and set it tn a cool part of the house, away from radiators, heaters and fireplaces. Don’t allow it to block aa ; exit Check Carefully Be sure every lighting set and ! electric cord you use is in good condition — no worn or frayed wires, no loose sockets. When you buy new sets or cords, look for the approved Underwriters’. Label The ones that bear it | have passed tests for fire and shock hazards. Provide a switch some distance from the tree for turning tree lights on and off. Ornaments should be made of fireproof materials, metal or glass. Never set up electric trains under the tree. Don’t let gift wrappings pile up under the tree. Don’t leave tree lights burning when no one is home. From time to time, check needles near the lights to see if they have started to turn brown. When needles start to fall, take the tree down and discard it out*, doors.

r » ' • , ’• Jlli Once again we come to this all-important II £. j|||| season of the year. It seems we eagerly await the Christmas season more than ever because • we believe we are more closely associated our man y friends in this community. It “ our s ‘ ncere w ‘ that Christmas this year will bring forth an abundance of happiness to each of you. You have been good to us in ’lllllllg every respect and we are truly grateful. IflfflWSllhoiim Steirtton (fa. ■ - 504 Winchester Street Decaturj Ind. — , ,■■■„. ... —. raisTMAt I -4 ■ - . ■ One of the deeply genuine joys of Christmas is that it gives us an opportunity to express appreciation to our many friends. Each passing year brings us a higher evaluation of the friendships created by these pleasant associations. So this Holiday Message brings you sincere # good wishes for a very Merry Christmas. 4EBB* good/Vear SERVICE STORE EMPLOYEES Dick Kershner, Al Hoevel, Ed Fuhrman, Paul Longsworth — - — ■ - -- -- - : 1-• •- ' -1 ; ,■ ■ • * . a-

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1957