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Show J Between the Headlines I By Shirlcne R. Ottcuen If. V: k 7- -1 $ M 4 Hi! Here are some poems and thoughts about Christmas that Id like fo share with you. tww 3 f- - The Christmas Spirit Velta Myrle Allen I am the Christmas Spirit. I am the millions of voices I I I I I that sing carols all over the world. am the Word, that wishes a Merry Christmas regardless of race, creed or geographic location. am the pulse of happiness that beats quicker when I see the light of happiness in another. am the eager footstep, hastened by the joy and knowledge that comes from the Christ Childs birth. am the spirit of love, that gives that which I have of material and spiritual wealth. am the Babe in arms that knows only the love of mother. am the aged.,,.1 am the young....I know not age, time or place, for I am the Christmas Spirit. Throughout the holiday season when the earth rings with good wishes and hallelujahs, I am in, over and throughout the whole world and every time someone speaks good wishes and praises, the light of the and holier! world become brighter am the urge that you feel when you wish another happiness am the Christmas Spirit! fy IS A THOUSAND THINGS Save Its a winters night, and an angel song, a giant star and a tiny stable, a manger and straw and swaddling clothes. Christmas is a chime, a boy soprano and Silent Night, carolers, and the First Noel, the tinkle of a bell on a sleigh, of a coin in a cup. Christmas is Dickens and Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Its holly on the door, a candle in the window, the scent of pine and the sparkle of tinsel. Christmas is red and green and blue and silver. Christmas is white. Christmas is ribbon and cards and tissue paper. Its a trip home, an open latch and a handclasp. Its giblets and biscuits, cranberries and mincemeat pie. Christmas is cold and warmth, " and a smile. y CHRISTMAS INTERLUDE THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS Esther Baldwin York Christmas is a miracle, changing people, transforming everyday things. It is evident already, though the day itself is not yet here. For people are different. They are less preoccupied with getting and accumulating; they are more concerned with loving and giving. Things, too, are transformed. Wrapped in bits of tinsel and ribbon mid tied with love, even the most humble offering becomes a kings gift; and made with lovingthought and steadfast hope, the lowliest object becomes a shining symbol in honor of the Christ Childs birth. For this is the miracle of Christmas! Betty Stuart Timothy Thomas is mending his ways, He hasnt been sassy...or naughty for days. He hangs up his clothes..without being told, And he picks up his toys before mother He ASKS to run errands; Eats crust on his bread, And promptly at eight, He goes straight up to bed. LETTERS behavior is strange.. .but its only because, Young Timothy has written to old Santa Claus, With a P.S. inscribed at the foot of the note: Quote ... Im a good boy, dear Santa... unquote. This brief spell of goodness is lovely, its true. If it only could last the long winter through. But (sigh) Christmas morning... around about ten. Young Timothy 4 Thomas turns If at any time you happen to be by our way, we would be pleased to have you stop in for a visit to see our facilities and become acquainted with our program. We send our heartiest wishes for a jourous holiday season and a productive and prosperous New Year! With best regards, J. Morris Richards, Chairman Department of Communications Brigham Young University normal again! cs ... r' mi Utah Q visa-vers- Recreation Ski Classes County-Wk- h .1 SCHEDULE ?? . DRY4AND 26 DECEMBER OF DATES SESSION FOR ROTH 4:00 to 6:00 F. p.m.-- S. Jr. High REGISTRATION December 4 and end December 20. Places of registration soar Registration shall bagin-oJJack 796-24Memorial SPANISH FORK Swenson, Bldg, Sat. from 10 to 12 1 PAYSON CHy Office n - 01 465-252- rem EDITOR, Mr. J.C. Henderson, Publisher Payson Chronicle and Spanish ForkPress Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 Dear Mr. Henderson: Just a note to express our appreciation for copies of the Payson Chronicle and the Spanish Fork Press for ourCummuni-- ; cations News Lab. We want to assure yoif? that they are being used by our students and staff members. various sets of Christmas lights working when you were in a rush? It makes you wonder some times if the ones who manufacture them are just trying to see how many different size bulbs they can figure out each year. Wouldnt it be so much simpler for all of us if they would make standard sockets and then if they wanted to make different shapes and colors and types it would be fine because they would all fit in any set. The same goes for cameras so many times just when the perfect opportunity comes along to take some great pictures you often find that the only camera you have home is the one that takes special film and you have rolls of 127 which fits the camera your child has with him at college. The same goes for prints to go in photo albums if there were only standard sizes it would work out so much simpler. Looseleaf type notebooks are another place where it is easy to become discouraged. So often if you buy extra fillers in a moment of trying to be efficient you find it just didnt work out that way because the paper has 3 holes and the a. looseleaf has 4 holes or Type ribbons are another case in point. Why cant we just simplify our lives a bit by making more things one standard size. I think stretch sox are on the right road, dont you????? JUNIOR BOUNOUS SK, sCHOOl Springville American Fork His Christmas is a prqyer, a;renewed plea-to.Ancient hope, tor Peace on Earth, G r A Will Toward Men. WA Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Carter and newly born baby Carey. He wipes off his shoes when he comes in. the door; His neck and his ears never were so clean before. He doesnt act rough...and you wont hear him yell, Folks wonder if Timothy Thomas is well. Bernard J. Patrick rn m Home , Rothe At this time of the year it is not uncommon for folks to become confused, upset and disgusted over the fact that more things are not standard. If you have been going through boxes of Christmas cards trying to match the right cards and envelopes you will know what I am talking about. Invariably you will find a lovely card which would just do fine for the person you have in mind and you can find any number of envelopes but they are just a hair too small or they are inches too large or they are square and the card is oblong. Havent YOU had this exasperating experience, at least once?? Another problem you will find at this time of the year when you assemble toys or install appliances or some such job is the fact that you usually need at least two kinds of screwdrivers before you have completed the job. Why is this necessary? Why cant the screws be a standard kind at least on one thing? Many men become so discouraged they never get the task completed because they cant find the necessary tools to do a simple little job, at least it would be simple if people who manufacture things wouldnt try to make it so complicated. Have you ever tried to get aH of the anyones Christmas stocking? can scold. CHRISTMAS By Ruth CHRONICLE Thursday, December 17, 1970 The View From Here Payson Hospital Maternity Department will be sending their babies home in the traditional red Christmas Stockings from now until the end of the year. Ruth Wal-so- n, LPN, has made the stockings from red flannel and trimmed them withwhiteflannel and a large pompon on the toe. This is the fourth year that Ruth has done this for the Hospital. Pictured with their son, Carey, are Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Carter (the former Ilene Barney) of Payson. To greet the new batty at home wiU be his old brother, David Floyd, who was born whiie his father was serving his country in Vietnam. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barney of Benjamin. The paternal grandparents are Mrs. Kathleen Wing and Mr. Floyd Carter ofSpringville. What greater gift could be placed in new-bo- ' THE PAYSON 10 Babies go home in stocking Recreation Office Scera Theater, 3:30 6:30 Week Days 1:00 - 6:00 Saturdays G.S. Wood Merc Sporting Goods Department city 225-25- ......439-633- 1 Beck Hall-Malc- olm Paul Hanson Pleasant Grove City Office Provo Clark's for information. Hoglund a.m. -- 9:00 p.m. (oil cities) WED. JANUARY 7, 1971 6:00 to 8:00 PJA A fontastic opportunity to hnprova 1971 & THURS., Jan 6, 7, 1971 NOON 10:00 program includo: 7 taions, ml y luncheon discounts and $21.00 per student. (t07 px.UU JANUARY FEBRUARY AAARCH ALL HOLIDAYS 50 DAYS OF SKIING days of coaching and lift discounts. SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS and $100.00 per student A new league!! Each member will receive 10 COST SKI SCHOOL Sundance last-da- program under the direction of Junior Bounous to start in December 169. The Buddy Warner League will consist of four teams of 10 children and under who wHI compete aga am in our own Utah County a , Special 'Sundance Ski Team Regular Daily This BUDDY WARNER LEAGUE This program includes 6 lessons plus lift Art per student All 2 BE0WS SKI CLASS BEGINS LADIES DAY 1 768-202- 373-17- 22 0 SUNDANCE THURSDAY NIGHT 756-357- .7B5-396- 7 Bill Shed--10:0- 60 Taught by Certified ski instructors tan ,o . 12 i ta. Very small classes and personal struction Class lessons $4.00 Book of ten lessons $30.00 Private $12.00 (1 hour) $30 HM Fast service. Fair . Climb on the gift horse... for Friendly people who are on your side. You cant buy better protection. Or broader coverage. Or greater peace of mind. And you save money, too! Lower rates because Farmers insures careful drivers. Home Entertainment 60 Farmers Auto CLASSIFIED Insurance OF LOS ANGELES AUTO LIFE FIRE TRUC KENNETH it; ENGLAND Spanish Fork, Utah 55 North Main B E R 465-295- TS WESTERN WEAR 0 Payson, Utah -- CHRISTMAS CLOSE-OU- .... Mens Wool Shirts Boys & Girls Coats - All Guns 1 I HI 0 in T SAL- E- Reg. $9.98 now $7.98 i3 OFF stock go at Cost -- DISCOUNT on $50. purchases TJ j Open until 8 p.m. - Dec 18 til Xmas Stcico. color TV, radio, records, tape machines, and lie cassettes that go in them. If you're looking for a gift the whole family can enjoy, home cntci tainment is where its at. 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