Sullivan Daily Times, Volume 50, Number 255, Sullivan, Sullivan County, 24 December 1948 — Page 3

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Mistletoe Holds Distinct Place As Decoration

Mistletoe, that distinctive Christmas green so common in many parts of America, is usually thought of as merely, good holiday decoration or as a creator of open season on ladies fair for otherwise bashful swains. Mistletoe did not always hold this position in our lives. The Druids called it "all-heal," and thought it held many miraculous BOONE'S SHOP MAY THIS 11'. BE A

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virtues. The Scandinavians dedicated it to their Goddess of Love, Friga. Probably this goddess of love is responsible for the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. Tha power to heal, to protect against sickness, to perform magic deeds all these and more are the qualities ascribed to this plant in legends, traditions and even in ancient histories . and literature. Mistletoe is a parasite, which infests branches of various trees of both hardwood and conifers, but mainly on hardwoods. One species is found exclusively, however, , on conifers. Among the Celts and others, mistletoe which grew from the oak was considered to have peculiar magical virtues not possessed by that from any other trees, Some even considered it so rare as to be only cut with a gold knife. Another old tradition is that the mistletoe supplied the wood for the holy cross, as previous to that time it was a forest tree but after the crucifixion was condemned to exist as a dwarf parasite. Mistletoe was taken over inr to the Christian tradition in due course and dedicated to the Christ Child. An old rhyme reads: The mistletoe bough At our Christmas board Shall hang to the honor of Christ our Lord.

Rams Wrong Car i PEKIN, 111. (UP) Paul Gayton, 23, was. arrested less than an hour after allegedly stealing a car in Peoria when he rammed into a Tazewell County police car here. Too Many Caps ROCK ISLAND, 111. (UP) A motorist complained to police that his car had too many gasoI line tank caps. The man found 14 caps in his car after a football game at the Rock Island public schools stadium. I II Lt)7lCM5, MERRY ONE FOR YOU riiiinnmr i,n- mmi Vi inn mm

Open Air Fiesta Vs. Santa Claus

Santa Claus has firmly entrenched himself in the hearts of Brazilian youngsters, although his traditional chimney had to be abandoned very few homes being equipped with such things, and it never occurs to the small fry that it might be fun to spy on Santa; the children beg to stay up of course, hoping to participate in the grown-up festivities and perhaps accompany their parents to midnight mass. Since it really is June in January south of the equator, Christmas in Brazil is a midsummer festival. Midnight mass on Christmas Eve is celebrated with greati er or lesser pomp throughout thf land, preceded by dancing 'fiestas' and gala late suppers. Honest Man Rejects $10,713 Windfall GRAND ISLAND, Neb. VJP) The cost of a clear conscience for George O. Welch was $10,773. Welch received a check for that amount in the mail. It was made out to George Welch. Other papers showed it represented a bequest from an estate of a Falls City man. 'Welch was advised that his legal right to cash the check was solid but, realizing he had no moral claim to the money, he started a search for the other George Welch. He located George W. Welch, for whom the money was intended. ' George W. definitely had use for the check. Unemployed after a cerebral hemorrhage two years ago, he used part of the money to pay off a mortgage on his home. Gilt Of Magi No Belter Than This NEW YORK, Dec. 24 (UP) James Smith, who seemed to be about 60 years old and said he worked as a potter, walked into IJi'e auarters of Hook and Ladder Company No. 3. "I saved this money all year as my contribution to the firemen's Christmas nartv for or phans," he said, handing one of the firemen a cloth bag containing $136.77 in pennies, nickels, flimes, quarters and half dollars. K '"'Merry Christmas," he added, and walked out.

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King Of Greece Gets U. S. Glasses SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., (UP) King Paul 1 of Greece is looking at life through American eyeglasses. He and Queen Frederika Louise have received a dozen, pair of spectacles, rryde here on prescriptions supplied by the royal physician, C. E. Hart, assistant export manager of the American Optica Co., cited the incident . as evdence of "growing United States supremacy in optical craftsmanship."

Greek-born employees of the firm included in the shipment spectacle cases' with, the reea) coat of arms embossed in gold leaf, and a quantity of tens cleaners containing the king's crest. Forgotten Fish Leaves Memories COUNCIL BLUFFS, la., (UP) There was something fishy a-: bout the opening of school' at Thomas Jefrerson High School this fall. After a spring play the properties were stored for the summer. Came fall and the school's opening. Custodians opened the property rooms and hurriedly sought fresh air. It took several days to clear the atmosphere. A property manager had forgotten one item. 'It was a fish used in the play. . Fertilizing Vfade Easier CHICAGO (UP) Midwest farmers are takina advantage of a new fertilizer which will not cake when stored in a damp place or after rain. The discovery is a nitro?fn fertilizer called ureaform, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, which acts as a conditioner when mixed with other fertilizers. It's True About Professors CHICAGO (UP) Professors are the worst auto drivers of all, according to one of their own number. Amos . Neyhart, who teaches safety education at Pennsylvania State Teachers' College, said ..the professors are dangerous "because they really are absent-minded."

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