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Show ( 1 f f i U. S. Coast Guard Seeks Cadets The U. S. Coast Guard is cur- Second Section I f, When Christ Was Born 77 NT 7." - Tuesday, December 25, 1956 rently seeking applications from high school seniors and guradu-ate- s who are interested in careers THE TRAVELERS Fern E. Garwood as Coast Guard officers. four-yeUpon completing a In traveling along this lifes road, course of academic studies and Each has his share of pain, training, an Academy CaHis ups and downs, downs and ups; military det is awarded a bachelor of Some sunshine and some rain. science degree in engineering and a commission as Ensign in the We may be the best of pals, Coast Guard. Each mile lifes Journey through, Regular The Coast-GuaAcademy is yvv. VtV' V J And a Star Shone in the Heavens ar The brigtest day in the darkest day of history of the world was almost 2,000 years ago. This day was marked by the lowest birth known to man which was the birth of the Savious of the world, Jesus ' Christ. In this day .Secularism, Scepti-- ? cism, Paganism, and wicked ungodliness was the order civil- of the times. The ized world was crazed by the glory of- - man in his accomplishment without God. Religion had fallen to the lowest in its nature and ac-tivities. Yet in he midst of these conditions, God chose the time to bring into the world a surprise, a shock with the surprise and shock the only hope in store for a be- nigh ted world such as that in the I I I I out-rig- i ht so-call- ed I j I ! ! long ago. j Neither palace nor a hospital were chosen as the place of His birth, but a lowly manger or a feeding trough for the stock, as His cradle. His mother and foster father were of the lowliest and poorest, yet probably unknown to them at the time the richest. In the heart of his Babe lay he life to be offered in sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. In this life Just making its appearance in the world, was the power which was to give the world the opportunity of escape from the doom and gloom which had settled over mankind. Through the life and sacrifice of this unequaled life and His teachings was man tojbe given a new hold on life through belief in Him, the only begotten son of God and redeemer of mankind. To think of the prevailing conditions and looking at it from mans angle of life, it would have seemed foolish to' think one little bundle had so much in it to offer I 1 I I ' I ! -- ... . VJ rd Or perchance just strangers, Men that each other never knew. New London, Coiineec-ticu- t. It is among thtop ten engineering colleges in America, and But if fate should rule it so, on par with Annapolis and West That we journey side by side, Point. Unlike these sister Service Lets be more pleasant traveler, Academices. however, no CongresFor life is so short a ride. sional appointment is required to (Thanks to the author.) gain admission! Eligibility is based on standing of the applicant in a could conceive of such a thing. nationwide competitive examinaNo human effort could startle the tion. world and move it to such action An applicant must have 15 units as did the birth of Jesus. Herod of high school credits by June 30, became jealous and attempted to 1957, but theree are required in destroy Him to save his throne. English, two in algebra and one No decree of man could bring in plane geometry. Application to the destruction of the child. take the examination this year He was come into the world to re- will be held on February 25 and veal God and His love and plan 26, 1957, in over 100 major citfor man. He is the living Word ies throughout the country. which spans the gulf between sinInterested young men, not oldful man and God brought on by er than 22 on July 1, 1957 may sin of man. He is the only one who obtain more detailed information could or ever will open the eyes of through- a letter, telephone call or man in such way and manner to visit to the Cadet Procurement let him understand that God is Officer, 12th Coast Guard Dislove, and that love is the only ba- trict, 630 Sansome Street, San sis for lasting peace. It can only Francisco 26. Thetelephone numcome through Him who is the ber is YUkon ext. 704. Prince of Peace and the light of Resist evil error of every sort the world. He is the only one toand it will flee from you. day who can settle the turmoil prevailing, in, the world today. That cannot come about around an international conference table or peace treaties. He said, Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. What if the conditions of today are extremely dark and bewildering? Behold I bring you good tidings - located rty &, at1 i J 41 - a-bo- ut - "v I " 7 U! The shepherds and the wise men came to worship Him, the holy Babe of Bethlehem. May the spirit of that long ago time be with you this Christmas. . , Jimmy, Carl, Wilma, Richard, Tony, Francis, Lehmon and Merrell Dragerton, Utah 11, no bU y : 7 $Ve hope you will enjoy every minute of every hour of every day of this glorious Holiday Season, A Merry Christmas and A Happy NeW Year to all. pray your nights may bo filled with- poaco; your days with great 7o 7 - PETERSON 'BARBER SHOP . ; Leo & Lcs MARY ALICE BEAUTY SALON - . ' Mary Alice ' & Betty happiness. I i ' s ; jjapgflg SUPER SERVICE STATIOH , i V Elwin V. Rasmussen DRAGERTON ' , Carls Service and Coal Yard so sinful a world. In this body of flesh was God of great joy. REV. STUART G. FITCH incarnate. 'No mere human mind Sat? j UTAH t I |