Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1958 — Page 20

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S'’' V • S aS _ ’ I Merry Christmas ; g Another Christinas season is here ... an extra-special period for warm greet-1 S ings, happy times and well-wishes. , F | S • The employees of your Farm Bureau Co-op want to extend sincere well-wishes | ®, to you... along with their appreciation for your patronage. An appreciation for the j M way you and your neighbors have made 1958 an extra good year for them. A year | v when sales climbed higher... a true indication that farmers approve and support | M their own cooperative association. J H Through the increased patronage of farmers in this county, your Farm Bureau | M Co-op has been able to improve and expand its financial structure . . . making it J possible to give you better service, more complete service and to continue improving ’ the quality of the feeds, fertilizer, seed, implements and other merchandise offered ’ 8 by your Farm Bureau Co-op. For these reasons, the employees of your Farm Bureau Co-op thank every farm- 1 ®er of this county who helped make 1958 an extra-good sales year... and to wish you I H and your family a truly Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year. . j I i 1 Adams County Farm Bureau CO-OP WnJ B BERNE GENEVA MONROE PLEASANT MILLS WILLIAMS J i• . I Maq ijou accept our lest kez for a ‘ A qloriouz Oirislma/ Season IUBILB.*'" HAUGKS HEATING - PLUMBING - APPLIANCES O'' ' 209 N. 13th St Decatur,. Ind. Phone 3-3316

THB DECATUK DAILY DWOCRAT, taBCAIWI. INDIANA

5 HAPPY new year ! Chinese Celebrated Two Weeks Our N«w Year celebration ia equally gay, perhaps bijt still short-lived s In comparison with the observance that took'place in Old China. In the ancient land of China, the New Year celebration lasted from 5 three days to two weeks and its revelry equalled all of our holidays h rolled into oak Family gatherings are as traditional in China as in I the rest of the world, but there was also the constant burst of explodi» tag firecrackers, gala feasts and the exchanging of gay presents and cards. The Chinese, too, considered it wise to visit friends and to pay I debts at ths start of the New Year.

? Mankind’s first celebration of the i | Now Year is lost somewhere in the < J pages of time. It is certain, how- 1 n ever, that January 1 has not al- i y ways been the date celebrated. b The Egyptians considered the i overflowing of the Nile the start < r of a new year and consequently i h celebrated during the month of 1

Hdiday hfazardt jiiatofia&w. f n EGARDUDSS of warnings by fire departments and safety officials, b IX. miniona gg American homes become dangerous fire traps at ChristU mm thna. Fire at any time la tragic, but at this happiest of seasons ' it to more aa. i There are a anther of simple, easy ways to reduoe the hasards of J Are In your homo during ths next fear days.

i Loeattaa et the Christmas tree i In your homo to of vital importance. n Do not let it block an exit, or eet I Mup near a stairway which would * provide an upward draft. I Be sore your tree to fresh and it » should be kept outdoors until aoi taaHy needed. When setting it up, u stand ft in a bucket of water or } wot oand and brace it well so there I wUI be no danger of it falling. n It to moot important that the R decoratious bo flameproofed or J made of noncombustible materials, h Lighting sets and extension cords 9 should be in good condition. If ta « doubt have them tooted. L inspect Tree Dally _ Bvea those procauttone are not enough, however. Make it the duty of eome member of the family to inspect the tree every day during the holiday season. This way you win know immediately ts it has become too dry and should be lisearded. The switch used for turning on the tree lights should be placed eome distance from the tree. Never use an outlet or plug under the tree or run electrie trains around the base. There are a few other simple rules that should bo observed if decorations are used around the house. Keep them away from chain and other places where people may smoke. And keep plenty of ash trays handy during the holiday seaoon. Never Uoe Candlec It is traditional to have lights |n the windows at this season, but never use candles. Keep curtains and other flammable material pulled back at least six inches from any electrie light And on Christmas morning, or or any other time you open presents, remove all gift wrappings and packing material from the living room and dispose of them immediately. It can be a happier Christinas if you know there is no danger of fire.

mill Let us rejoice, for once again Christmas is here, to lift our hearts witfrits inspiring promise of peace on earth...good will toward all men. STEWARTS Bakery

men popular heroes in Japan. One of the outstanding features of New Year's Day is the annual dexomeshidi—parade of the fire brigade. Among the early New Year superstitions was the "dipping" custom. The head of the family, with his eyes closed, opened the family Bible and indicated a pass-•/-.'ft : , • • ' ' .

NIGHT BEFORE CHRIBTMAS—And not a creature Was stirring except young Miss Janice Sends who creeps out of bed to investigate her Christmas stocking. Alas, Santa hadn't reached her house yeti JI HAPPY PICTURE — Where can anyone find a happier picture of the Joy of Christmas? Here a child receives a gift from Santa, she with the joy of receiving and he with the joy of giving. Planning holiday party menus and shopping lists early will eliminate extra trips to the store.

* » '■ , r I I | liw P' At we approach the peace Ipß and quiet of the Holy Night may Hit ' * love fill your heart with joy and happinett. KIESS ELECTRIC 226 N. 7th Phone 3-2936 * ' ..... . ■ ■ ■. fShM tijjjjH ImiK T giving ...Christmas is receiving ...Christmas ** a eptni o/ < abiding good will. May ■ - W in abundance at this fa | holiday season. D. & T. STANDARD SERVICE 130 North 13th Street KLENKS Wish You A MERRY CHRISTMAS ■ ■ ...<x' ' I. • ‘• • And A HAPPY NEW YEAR | -aspr _

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