Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1963 — Page 22

. Monday, December- 23, 1963

§s sps So® fw|w Christmas Joy^^y 7 ds Christmas once again proclaims the joyful message the" herald angels sang, we wish for you and - yours the complete happiness of that holy night Kohne Drug Store «• SE- * « ’ •-> wKEfeJ —A x ✓ VSwW * • v f Jr t * TIDINGS r JJ co. -..— 2 ; ' Christmas blessings hMMb” i| 11 W|l=B Hlftl 111 Mi Decatur Dry Cleaners 209 W. Jefferson St. Phone 3-3206 MBN |r Jw* x Thanks to all of you, our many loyal friends and customers, for your" .wonderful patronage. BIU SNYDER ftNORM POLLOCK I , « MWRUiCa. "

r ||petoctant! , w SanU J BY MIKE SMITH '‘T'TIE TWO MEN were about the A same size. Each wore a uniform, one in red, one in blue. The man in blue: Officer Clar- ■ ence Moriarity, pride of Green City Police Department. The man in red: Santa Claus, othew/ise known as Michael Moriarity to casual acquaintances, “Dud” to folks who really knew him. The Irish temper of Clarence Moriarity was obviously in high gear. a dud, ye old gaffer. It burns me Irish soul to call ye ‘uncle.’ A good life it is and ye fritter it away in pubs and on park benches. How long since ye made an honest dime, eh? Answer me thpt, bucko. How long?” “What’s the worth of a dime to the heart at peace with the world, lad? Answer me that, if ye will.” Waiting Ebeneezer Parsons, founder and guiding light of Parsons Emporium, busied himself with a tie rack as the two men approached. He wished there could be some other way to repay Officer Moriarity a long-due favor. He’d tried to come i up with something else, but Moriarity in truth, had said, “Tell me now, Eb, is there anything else in this world “Dub” can do? Sure now, he can’t make a sticky mess of the job of a department store Santa.” (

kWK B - "It burns me Irish soul to ’ callye ye ‘Uncle,’ ” Moriarity said. Eb had doubts. Dub, to say the least, was unpredictable. He had a sharp tongue arid with it a dis_like for childrens Why, he might even tell the children there just wasn’t any Santa. Visions of crying children and irate mothers danced through Ebeneezer Parsons’ brain as he turned to greet newcomers. “Welcome, gentlemen.” “Merry Christmas. Eb,” said Officer Moriarity. “Uh,” grunted Dub Moriarity, with something of an effort. Eb winced. “Not ‘Uh,’ Eb, more like ‘Ho, ho, ho!’ ” “Ho, ho, ho,” Dub respohded, but you could tell his heart wasn’t in it. Eb turned to Officer Moriarity. “Like I said, Clarence, we’ll givu it a try.” It Happens Green City’s Christmas shoppers came out in full force. Things went smoothly at Parsons Emporium until some four-year-old pulled Santa’s moustache — which happened to be the real thing. Santa let out a howl. He jumped up so uuickly the lad went off Santa's lap, sprawling across the floor, bellowing almost as loud as the man in the red suit. It took time, but the man in blue restored order, then retired casually to a position across the street. From the window of Krinsky’s Jewelers, Officer Moriarity could watch both entrances to Parsons Emporium without being seen. Sooner than he expected, the door opened and Santa came cautiously onto the sidewalk, looking furtively to right and left. A group of young boys, perhaps ten of them, were the only ones who seemed to notice Santa. They surrounded him, yelling and shouting at the top of their Irings. The youngest was crying. Crying much to loud, officer Moriarity thought. The policeman eased from his hiding place, crossed the street and came just close enough to be able to hear. For a moment, he wasn’t sure whether he would have to protect the kids from Santa or vice versa. ? Harmony But, Santa wasn’t mad. He was talking in a soft, melodious voice and the kids, suddenly quiet, were listening attentively. “You believe what old Santa says. Don’t pay attention to anyone else if they hand ye a lot of hogwash. And, don’t ye go giving any younger kids any guff about Santa, cither." And he was off, back into the store. Santa and Parsons Emporium were back in partnership. Officer Moriarity- was munching an apple in Peterson's Delicatessen When the boys surrounded him. “How’d we do?” “Really worked, didn't it." “Ygah, Santa can’t stand to see a growing boy cry!”. Officer Moriarity reached into his pocket, handing a dollar to George Peterson. “Break it up, Pete, give ’em a ten-center apieqe." > He reached into another pocket. “And, here's a dime for the apple. Looks like a good Christmas and a bright New Year. 4

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— A \ a - "y. • •3— * gv Dashing in to x wish every one of our friends a very gay time! Decatur 66 265 N. Second St. HAROLD FISHER 808 SAUTBINE ZjoTnnKx “ - j A Merry — Christmas to JEveryone' f Here’s hoping that you and yours will know every happiness o£ tliis season. Decatur Baking Co. MARK SCHURGER ' ™ r '’' ' — hi fW - ■ .’«■. • ijir ir . OLD-FASHIONED HOLIDAY CHEER As Christmastime draws nigh, we wish to all our many friends; the best of ever} thing this holiday. City News Agency 148 W. Monroe St. ■■"" — Fife Joyful voices ’MI / WFFZ singing well-loved I carols, telling of the I first Noel, guide 3 I/i /1 1 us to the true spirit of . jiff i F ; Christmas. May its joys, its ' /| i divine message be with us, always. J /• i‘ / fl ■ < ' ■ ' w- / bf 1 ' ‘ LT 1 Kiddie Shop / 111 SOUTH SECOND ST.

-11 W®* Preferences in gift wrappings vary as greatly as tastes in food ana clothing across the nation. A survey conducted by a wrapping firm, showed that the normally conservative New Rnjfbnd Estates stick to tradia nd greens in their choice of Christmas gift wrappings. The same is true of the Southeast and the midwest. In the Southwest and on the West Coast, however, gift wrappers were more daring last year. Reds and greens still led in sales, yet highly popular were blue foil papers and gift wrappers in pink and cerise. Metallic foil papers were also popular in the Southwest and West Coast, particularly Texas and California. Color Keynotes Decorations A look through the merchandise mart suggests Christmas this year will be traditional with lots of green, gold and bright berry red. Holly wreaths and small decorative trees are shiny green trimmed with velvet bows, garlands of della robbia fruits, bright red cherries, strawberries and “just-for-fun” polka dot mushrooms. Tinsel string, fluffy foil fringe and gold paper garlands offer trimming possibilities artfully festive and fascinating. Small mirrors on an invisible nylon thread, or multi-faceted glittering ornaments reflect a thousand dancing lights in a holiday room. Oversize ornaments, much too big for the tree hang in clusters and carry Christmas into every corner of the house. Some resemble frosty decorated icicles; others use velvet, jewels and glitter for fancy festive baubles. No cranberry strings or pop corn strings in the stores — but there’s more than a hint this will be an old-fashioned Christmas.

If* * ■ I Brea v HELPING HANDS . . . Children are eager to help with the holiday decorations and the favorite job of all is helping make the Christmas tree bright and colorful- - —- .... Two words found opposite the word "dad” on many Christmas gift lists are “shirt” and "tie.” Despite all the jokes about dads getting nothing but ties in their gift boxes, researchers say the chances of a man getting a tie as a gift are about one in seven. The popularity of the tie as a gift is understandable. There's no worry about "size.” The tie will always fit. The only worry is in getting a suitable color. This is usually solved simply by looking at the kind of tie dad is wearing or the selection on fiis tie rack. Buying a man a shirt is a bit more difficult. Size is important. Yet, equally so, is color and style. Men’s shirts may all look alike, but there’s always the considerations of quality. The woman who buys her blouses with care should be able to buy a man a quality shirt. Some things to look for in a quality shirt: sturdy buttonholes~neat and without ravels; smooth, uniform buttons; sleeves cut in one piece so they will be easier to iron; even, closely spaced stitches along cuffs and front panel. Dad knows quality in shirts and he will appreciate the kind he Mould choose for himself.

— ! . ... ... .... . ‘ / / / z 7B iw*? Q / vL////v\ / |K I •Bfcl / W? si 9 ns 1 ; show that it $ . t ,ime ,or I I£ f' us to express I. our best wishes and ,l ’ on * <s,o r z A j/jri our good friends. | IWI • Il I . ' JBl I K .-Oli jsjMrV • . II : j ! lr* ’ John Brecht Jewelry 226 NORTH SECOND ST. A\ A JOYOUS sjt .wifa /I Wtwr <Zf the joy of Christmas R LI 11SK& reach into every heart, jf as with scripture, song ’ and prayer, we recall the ■wWra / 1 » wonder of His birth. gfl ' >x KENNYS 0. K. BARBER SHOP 704 WEST MONROE ST. B x/ «lSta"S fi » fc w May yOU enjoy Christmas I . ps much as we have § » enjoyed the opportunity to serve you. Our hearty thanks! Kohne Window & Awning Co. 711 Winchester St. Phone 3-2259 JOHN KOHNE - wk w M ifi ’ aS / z ■ .-■■■' MAY THE TRUE CHEER OF CHRISTMAS COME YOUR WAY Mcßride & Son ... WELDING and ENGINEERING Route 3 Phone 3-3534

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