Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 302, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1964 — Page 13

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1964

ZUK I r ■ TO OUR MANY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS WE PAUSE TO WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS , NEW YEAR. FEDERAL LAND DANK ASSOCIATION THOMAS E. WILLIAMS, Mgr. 216 S. 2nd Street — Decatur — Phone 3-3784 V* j . yw Y - - ■ VllU 4 - xV7 v / <W £ fl > y /S I hi/rf nrt/vi/iri IZ yj Iw| w|l K*T wIT II M M 1I LI y■ wtAfll|| | ■th * ~ v.y/ ©SCW.IHC. ... threshold of a bright new year. The Sherwin - Williams Co. - - 222 N. SECOND ST. Il B ; ■ W_ "T" £j /5h^ i SI v i n fl i\ > / LTI vflf i . x/ I (Wbbw'b -d»%» "" «! k/z •-><~ JB, Jr.Wvl O*' 1 ”—-x-~ ° i -JHP> ft I I -t f ** ult/ fi// t / TO'EVERYONE ... lllay the bells ting out glad tidings. Sales \ I 239 NORTH SECOND ST. PHONE 3-3181

The plum pudding long associated with holiday fa&s contains much more theffi plums. Nd one is quite sure where the plum pudding originated, but there is an interesting legend concerning an early holiday pudding. According to the story, an English king and his hunting party were caught by a blizzard while in the woods one Christmas Eve. One member of the party was instructed to prepare dinner for the group, using whatever, food he could find. He came up with some bits of stag, which he cut into fine pieces, he added flour, bird’s eggs, dried plums, ale, brandy, sugar and meat from some wild game. To the surprise of everyone, including the chef, the result was a delicious hot, plum pudding. To this day, a true plum pudding contains all of the above-mentioned ingredients. TOYS TO PLEASE When you set out to buy a toy for that favorite nephew, niece, or grand-child, let price be your last consideration. A child has no concern about what something costs—he only knows that he likes it or doesn’t like it. If you aen’t know the type of toys a particular child prefers ask his parents. You don’t have to tell them what gift you Intend to give, but, if you find out what interests the child, you can be sure that your gift will be appreciated and enjoyed. * JMW ■ it xoMb. ■ - «.488 iB et /wjb J|WSts lUr ■ -j.:« I, rri FIRES AND FLIES ... There’s - always been an affinity between small boys and airplanes and the modern lad is no exception. Plane shown is a rocket-firing, cannonnosed Airacobra. It flashes a navigation light to warn approaching aircraft, fires rockets from under its wings. II 111 * CfcugfeHJ 5 Xdinner • Christmas traditions have a way of going on and on. In the city of Wichita, Kansas, in the year 1905, Sam Amidon, a local lawyer, buying his paper one wintry Christmas Eve, spontaneously treated a young news vendor to a new pair of shoes. Learning the youngster had no family, the lawyer treated him—and several of his buddies —to a Christmas dinner they otherwise would have missed. The annual Christmas dinners became a tradition. They eventually were served its the local Shrine cliib and Amidon enlisted the aid of other prominent citizens. Amidon died in 1925, but the Christmas dinners were continued by his wife. When she died, ten years later, a trust fund was set up to see that they continued, a fitting memorial to one man’s generosity and kindness. There aren’t as many homeless newsboys today as there were back in 1905, but, through the trust fund, administered by a local bank, and with the help of the Salvation Army, the legacy of the Christmas dinner for the needy is still a tradition in Wichita-

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•^v©'A B ta a ,£( " S \\ Jj V r II OLD-FASHIONED With thanks for your many favors and friendship, we extend our heartfelt wishes that your holidays may be rich in the Joys of a real old-fashioned Christmas. BURKE'S STMDMD SERVICE FIVE POINTS PHONE 3-3810

[. I u AijJSfc. T " ’** i f • - ’ .'^***" , ."mSi TWIN DOLLS ... After girl dolls came boy dolls and now, naturally, twin dolls have made their appearance. The 15-inch dolls are available separately, of course, but as a pair they can enjoy their own teeter-totter. .They talk, too, with a vocabulary Os 11 baby phrases. Stringing Christmas lights on outdoor trees is a growing tradition, yet some homeowners are not aware that caution is required in the future interest of the tree. Bulbs of 15 wattage are sufficient for outdoor use. Even these should not be allowed to touch needles of yew, chamae- j cypans, pine, fir and spruce, else the scorched needles will show up as brown spots next spring. Periodically check the position of your outdoor lights, "Winds may shift them. Be sure the sockets are pointed downward to keep out snow and water. And, if possible, keep the lights high, beyond the reach of little children. Early History Os Christinas Trees Tradition has it that Christmas trees were first popularized in Germany by Christian missionaries who chopped down the trees worshipped by the pagans and caused a decorated tree to become part of the Christian celebration. Early German immigrants to America, in an effort to preserve the type of Christmas they had known in the old country, popularized decorated trees in the United States. It has been established that Moravians at Bethlehem, Pa., used pyramids of green brushwood decorated with apples, candles and various ornaments, as early as 1747.

«™ ODSB@, St *[ arrts | The giving of gifts is an indispensable part of the Christmas observance. The Wise Men and the shepherds set the pattern when they came to Bethle- ' hem with presents for the child Jesus. Their gifts, no more than each could afford, were presented with humble sincerity. Let us not therefore consider Christmas as a time for "the exchange of gifts." If we offer a present to someone because we know, or think they will offer one to us, we are not giving a gift in the true sense. And we destroy the significance of gift giving when we feel obligated to give to each individual something that is better or more expensive than that which we receive from them. Gift-giving is in the spirit of Christmas. Jt is sharing with \others. It is remembering loved ones and friends. It is the reI membrance—not the cost of the gift—that makes it worthwhile. I #. DECORATIONS Novel table decoration* can be made from such simple materials as pine cones, boughs, and sprigs of holly. Colorful centerpieces for candlelight suppers can be made with a ; short length of birds log, > drilled to hold red candles, and then sprayed with aeresol 1 snow of glitter. ■ „ 'Oiiiii ' -R .. JOg J.rJ » * . - -

' ,w * • / nM ly I Caa i il 4 * \Ci 11 A/l ( a'\ } C 7 low sm. fl® Were thankful for our many friends and wish them happiness at this very special time. Merry Christmas! jfl v ’ /V- Tvv TEEPLE ™« lines 122 E OAK STREET m MA* uV ? ’ ■ wsßt ' W' ■ • • ,» ©»cw.i»c. AND MAY ITS RADIANT LIGHT BRING PEACE TO ALL MANKIND. PHIL L MACKLIN Co. CHRYSLER-DODGE-DODGE TRUCKS

(Mw 1 l&L* you gather’round the Christinas tree with family and friends to sing the glad songs, , remember our wish: A hearty, happy Christinas to all! nWJiwW DECATUR INDUSTRIES

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