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Show November 26, 1963 SIGNPOST Page 3 He was trying to explain the meaning of the word "believe" to a child. Finally, the child had an idea of his own: "Doesn't it mean to 'hear with your heart'?" What do you "hear with your heart" on Thanksgiving? Is it only the bounteous array of food that always accompanies this holiday, or the knowledge you are free from school pressures for two extra days or do you think of its real significance? The story of the first Thanksgiving is old and even though it is repeated again and again it does not lose its importance because it is endowed with the true spirit and reason for rendering gratitude. Thanksgiving was a community affair until 1864 when President Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday. It is the only religious festival celebrated in the United States under the authority of the civil government. A specific day, the fourth Thursday in November, was set aside for this national holiday. It is the only day that is purely American. G!v2 Thanks for What? F. Croffut "Let Earth give thanks,1 the deacon said, And then the proclamation read. "Give thanks fer what, an' what about?" Asked Simon Soggs when church was out. "Give thanks fer what? I don't see why; The rust got in an' spiled my rye, And hay wan't half a crop, and corn All wilted down and looked forlorn ; The bugs jest gobbled my per-"aters,The what-you-call-em LINEAT-ERS,And gracious ! when you come to wheat, There's more than all the world can eat; Onless a war should interfere, Crops won't bring half a price this year; I'll hev to give 'em away, I reckon!" "Good for the poor!" exclaimed the deacon. "Give thanks fer what?" asked Simon Soggs, "Fer-th' freshet carryin' off my logs? Fer Dobbin goin' blind? Fer five Uv my best cows, that was alive Afore the smashin' railroad came And made it awful troublesome? Fer that hay-stack, the lightnin' struck And burnt to ashes? thund'rin for every 1T1J For the late fall and early winter parties, come in and let us help you with your floral needs. We Give WSC Discounts i Hi luck! Fer ten dead sheep?" sighed Simon Soggs. The deacon said, "You've got yer hogs !" "Give thanks? And Jane and baby sick? I e'enmost wonder if ole Nick Ain't runnin' things!" The deacon said, "Simon ! yer people might be dead !" "Give thanks?" said Simon Soggs again, "Just look at what a fix we're in ! The country's rushin' to the dogs At race-horse speed!" said Simon Soggs, "Rotten all through in every llllt Coach Marv Peterson's cross-country team finished their season two weeks ago with a fifth place finish in the Big Sky meet in Moscow, Idaho. Top row, left to right: Stewart Foster, Vern Parker, Wayne Smith; bottom: Dave Trujillo, Jack Spainhower, and Coach Peterson. Big. Sky Representatives jHold Meeting in Ogden Athletic directors and faculty representatives of the Big Sky Athletic Conference are meeting in Ogden this week to discuss various results and problems of the new league. High on the list of things to do is a meeting with representatives of Portland State College who will present an application for admittance into the Big Sky Conference. Commissioner Jack Friel of Pullman, Washington, will be in charge of the meeting at the Ben Lomond Hotel in downtown Ogden. The meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26. To be discussed are NCAA owers occasion Si State Why, ef we don't repudiate, We'll hev to build, fer big and small, A poor-house that'll hold us all. All round the crooked whiskey still Is runnin' like the devil's mill; Give thanks ? How mad it makes me feel, To think how office-holders steal ! The taxes paid by you and me Is four times bigger'n they should be ; The Fed'ral Gov'ment's all askew, The ballot's sech a mockery, too. Some votes too little, some too much, affiliation and classification league expansion, post season Fine Oriental Food Featuring Steak & Shrimp Weekdays & Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Saturdays 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Closed Tuesdays 394-6091 2426 Grant Ave. Some not at all it beats the Dutch! And now no man knows what to do, Or how is how, or who is who. Deacon ! corruption's sure to kill ! This 'Glorious Union' never will, I'll bet a continental cent, Elect another President! Give thanks fer what, I'd like to know?" The deacon answered, sad and low, "Simon! it fills me with surprise, Ye don't see whar yer duty lies ; Kneel right straight down, in all the muss, And thank God that it ain't no wuss !" Heyball Stars asen for ports Pay Two all-star volleyball teams have been chosen to compete in the Sports Day, December 7. Those chosen are Pat Anthony, Sue Peterson, Ellen Ferrell, Kay Marriott, Mike Whitely, Marianne Hunter, June Draper, Nancy Fleming, Mary Lou Ed-son, Dorothy Watkins, Laura Motley, Leota Murakami, Dorothy Lovell, Karen Nielson, Carol Cude and Joanne Edmunds. football games, and revisions and clarification of the operating code. Other items on the agenda include league reports, hardship cases, television code, grant-in-aid limitations and the junior college transfer rule, etc. For Your New CONTACT LENSES See DR. VERNE MIEISEN 3225 Washington Blvd. 1 jke.ellat l A If - if' 1 he "irlugfoy" A new knitted sport the traditional English First Annua! Varsify-Frosh Game Played The first annual Varsity-Frosh basketball game was held Saturday night in the WSC gymnasium.The freshman team, lead by coach Don Spainhower, played Dick Motta's varsity crew for 30 minutes. The varsity spotted the frosh 30 points. The varsity then played an inter-squad game for 20 minutes to prepare the Wildcats for their season opener this weekend with the Idaho State Bengals in a non-conference game. Saturday night's tilt was the last time Wildcat backers will get to see the team play until they return for their first home game of the 1963-64 season against Western Montana December 20. Lynn Corbridge, Ron Trus-sell, and Frank Bentley have been named to the first Big Sky All-conference team. End Terry Van VIeet and halfback Dick Pruitt received second team honors. Delicious Pizza OGDEN PIZZERIA Parties - Carryouts 11G3 - 30th Street 4 P.M. to 12 Ogden Blue Print 5 Supply Co. Art Supplies Draftsmen's Supplies 329-24fh 392-7573 shirt style copied from Rugby SO football uniform . y v 2534 Washington Blvd. 392-5205 13 I) M o |
