Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1963 — Page 21

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1963

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JMk CHRISTMAS CHEER to all! TOM LUTES FLOWERS BK? v\\ v \ ' fl f I r il P |IB | I r, ✓ ’Y 14 Wwi pK7 - 'AA % ”V. BEL- vim a ■£< Is • < V X. x J ,; ll • X k§£l / X < - k' w-i* J* ii* • k * ■ T f W. J >x/ d.' 1 y ’ x Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bultemeier Donald Chrktianer Marlon Debolt Tom Garner * Noelan Salway Larry Bultemeier . _.. Jim Kaehr SttMitr * .4 Bill Hollinger ADAMS BUILDERS SUPPLY, INC. 309 Sl3thSf - ’ Dieter, Ind

Appliance Gift Should Please To make a hit with an appliance gift, think first of the needs of the recipient. Too often, gift buyers make the mistake of what they themselves would like or need. An electric fry pan is a practical gift—unless there is already one in the family. An electric can opener is usually a fine gift—but it’s not too much appreciated by the family that uses little canned foods, or has no place to put the appliance. A portable stove may be a good gift for an apartment dweller, yet will have little value to the family which boasts a thermostatically controlled range. BIRDS AND BEES Cranberry growers know all about the birds and the. bees. And, many of us might not enjoy this holiday fruit if such were not true. Cranberry growers build homes for swallows near their cranberry bogs. The birds eat destructive insects which would harm the crop. Bees perform another valuable service—pollination. Cranberry pollen is too heavy to be carried by the wind, so bees pollinate the flowers. Growers have found that the number of bees present per acre of berries has a direct bearing on the cranberry crop.

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Borrow A Pogo From Santa Christmas would be happier if we could do something about the few folks here and there who object to Santa Claus. There are some. Christmas is primarily a religious holiday, the most important holiday of all, marking the birth of the Child Jesus Santa Claus is for children,ithe unspoiled, hopeful youngsters for whom life becomes a fairy tale during this holiday season. They will come to know the true meaning of Christmas and they will, in time come to understand the role Santa plays in the holiday observance. Christmas might be happier for all if those who object to Santa could be urged to take his place for a while. A red suit and beard would not be necessary. It could be accomplished merely by seeing to it that the under privileged, the needy and the unfortunate, in ~ some way received a measure of good will and kindness during the Christmas season. Anyone who has the heart can borrow a page from Santa’s book. Right Care Helps Poinsettia Thrive Polnsettias develop “bloom” when the days are short and the nights are long. Short periods of night caused by periods of exposure to artificial lights, however, interfere with blooming. Nights lengthen the day, and the plant continues to act as though it is summer. 1 Maintenance of normal days and nights according to the seasons help time the plant mechanism to bloom during the holiday season. Blooming period of plants already in “bloom” can also be lengthened by keeping the plant away from artificial light at night. “Bloom” of poinsettia is brightly colored leaves that surround tiny creamy white flowers. CAREFUL HOLIDAY Christmas tree orhaments particularly strings of small lights, are a potential holiday hazard. Children will sometimes chew up or even swallow a small bulb, with obvious results. Tree lights of flimsy wiring, or old strands that have been reused for years, sometimes can be fire hazards. Glass tree ornaments often shatter easily and sprinkle slivers around the room. Handle all ornaments and lights with care and keep the extras and discarded bulbs out of the reach of children. IN GREECE - ” In Greece, Christmas gifts gladden the hearts of the young: and the poor. The older folks 1 usually wait until New Year’s Day to exchange presents.

Wp' " V""’" ' M HURRY, HURRY . . . Sometimes kiddies just can’t wait for the fire to die down. Can’t expect Santa to arrive till then, can you? When the fire’s only,a flickering light, one can bet Santa is near somewhere in the night. TWELFTH NIGHT Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, is celebrated in various ways around the world. To Christian's, Epiphany commemorates the manifestation of Jesus as Christ the Savior. Literally translated, Epiphany means “appearance.” In many parts of the world, Epiphany is associated with the ■'Three Kings.” The visit of the Three Kings to Bethlehem; the baptism of Jesus; and His first miracle at Cana are all three believed to have happened on the same date, although in different years. Epiphany Marks Visit Os Wise Men Traditionally, Twelfth Night of Christmas, or Epiphany, marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to the Christ Child in Bethlehem. Twelfth Night observances are still popular in Europe and in many sections of this country. In the old tradition, the Yule Log, burning since Christmas, is extinguished on this day. In this country, some communities gather their Christmas trees for a public bonfire, with everyone gathering around to sing Christmas carols.

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Accidents Mar Happy Holidays For hundreds of Americans, it was not a Merry Christmas. For almost as many more, it will not be a happy New Year. Hundreds of families are plunged into grief" by year-end holiday traffic accidents. Don’t let it happen to you. Never drive when overtired. Keep a window open when the automobile is in motion. Car heaters keep you warm, but they can also make you dangerously djowsy unless counteracted by fresh air. Fight “festivity fatigue” with coffee. Take frequent coffee breaks on long motor trips. Talk with others in the car. If alone, turn on the radio. Monotony can be a killer. Alcohol’and gasoline make a lethal mixture. CHRISTMAS SEALS Christmas seals, the seasonal reminder of the fight to stamp out tuberculosis, have been with us since 1904. The idea was conceived by a Danish postal clerk in 1903, while mailing Christmas packages and letters. Einar Holboell mentioned the idea to his fellow workers and they thought it would be a great help in defraying the cost of fighting tuberculosis. The idea reached King Christian, who approved, and the image of Queen Louise appeared on the first seals in 1904. ' A Danish-born American, Jacob Riis sold the idea to the American public in a 1907 magazine article and a Red Cross worker. Miss i Emily Bissell, started the first American sales that year.

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Christmas • • n«tol*Hr«*W*<«**-> 4 Blessings -’•'.« , » ’• .V ~ At this Holy Season, let us remember Him Whom we seek, and may His I spirit be with you in all the days of the year to come.

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