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Show OREM-GENEVA TIMES This That By Ethyl N. Hair FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE" Dear .Son: Received your letter of the 28 With the "message from our boys in Germany to America." X am sending inserts to our local paper in hopes we may all read and have a better understanding of the war situation over there and the conditions as they ex ist in war-torn countries all over the world. Yes, son, America is much the same- A little more cocky tor having won the war, but you state the war has not been won yet until peace and plenty is up on all the nations of the earth, to stay, and that you believe America is big enough to feed and rebuild a world weary from the hell of war. To me, this attitude at-titude is a good sign coming from the boys over there. You think this is the course Christ would advocate if he were upon 8 ff m mil Mount A Lake Members Receive Christmas Remembrance Four per cent savings refund on gross purchases by Mount A' Lake members through the association will go out to them soon after the first of the year, as a result re-sult of action taken by Mount A' Lake directors at their meeting held Wednesday evening this week. Manager J. Morris Bird reported that savings on purchases for members amounted to four per cent in the first five months of the Association's operation, so the board ordered the first savings refund in its history. Considering the fact that the Association's operations opera-tions began under serious handicaps and that most businesses busi-nesses stay in the red for the first year or two of operation, opera-tion, the directors felt especially pleased with the savings sav-ings made. Non-members who have patronized the Association jare also in for a pleasant surprise. Details of what it 4s will be made known to them in special letters from the management. BIG SOCIAL COMING Socials and an educational program will be empha- . sized by the Association in the coming weeks, according to Director Moroni Jensen, of the Educational and Membership Mem-bership Committee. The committee Is hard at work preparing for the first big social and membership meeting meet-ing which is being dated for the immediate future. . WATCH FOR IT! Washing1 Machines, Vacuums Coming With strikes and whatnot, manufactured articles are slow in making their appearance in normal trade channels. Notwithstanding this situation, we have : hopes that in a short time we shall have a full line of ap-5r ap-5r pliancea to offer our, patrons. A few vacuum cleaners have already made their appearance, and retngerators ' are next in line. The first shipment Is expected this month with more to follow in January and February. Washing machines will also be available soon. In 'fact, the first shipment is due shortly. Radios should also be forthcoming the first of the new year. So we are taking orders for all kinds of electrical elec-trical appliances to be delivered, of course, when available, avail-able, y Tires Moving Rapidly Our tires are moving rapidly, and we are promised ? a constant supply to take care of our patron's needs. These tires are of the finest construction and materials made by one of the nation's largest and best-known manufacturers especially for consumers' organizations and according to our-specifications. They've got to ue good. Preparations for, Opening Preparations are going forward for the big opening s at thl Fisher Garage and Stores building early in the year. A full line of farm hardware and other equipment will be in stock. Also, seeds, fertilizers, sprays, and other requirements for the fruit growers and the farmers farm-ers will be available. All of this will be added to the full line of appliances, Manager J. Morris Bird is contacting the market for more merchandise, and promises to have a supply to meet substantially all requirements when the opening takes place. Directors Travel , In the meanwhile a delegation of directors headed by President John B. Stratton will make a buying trip in the near future to farm supply centers where contracts con-tracts will be entered, into to supply the Association with 'many needed articles. This trip will be made early in January. Tj MECHANICS NEEDED A In our new shop and stores to be opened we are going to need two skilled farm machinery mechanics and auto repairmen. Manager Bird is ready to contact -any applicants .who may be interested in these jobs. Make appointments through the Association service ' station opposite the Scera theatre. ? T With Christmas time near at hand, and the new year just around the corner, we extend to our members 'and all patrons the SEASON'S GREETINGS, and hope that we may be able to' serve them with increasing efficiency and a larger supply of mercahndise during the new year, ...... Mount A' Lake Ass'n the earth today. So it was your Engineer Bat talion that built the "Friendship Bridge" across the Elbe River And the picture you took of two little girls, the one on the left a German war orphan, the other a French slave's child returning T, ... . io r ranee wnn a can as the typical conveyance, to cross the river and live together as one family, is example enough for all the world to see. It was Christ that said, "suffer the little lit-tle children to come unto me, for such is the kingdom of heav en. You say you see daily hoards of filthy humanity crossing the Elbe River. People that were once free like Americans today, that the degradation of their nationality, and even age and sex, are hardly distinguishable. Women Jn their late teens and twenties show grey hair and the wrinkled skin of old age. The old are walking mummies. r fleer, "the war Is over" and they are going home to France. Five abreast they march. A woman sobs, a baby whimpers, men bare their beads and lift their tired shrunken xaces to heaven In a prayerful attitude, And from a ragged bundle comes a soiled flag. The flag of ranee, crumpled and worn, rid aen mere in nopes tnat some day triumphantly, the blue. white and red of the flag may again wave over a free people. It is all so sudden, this long dream, that when the flag goes up nobody shouts. They stand as if hypnotized, not darine to comprehend that they are free, Ana as you say, tnere is a great amount of work to be done liberating the innocent, convict ing the guilty. The sad part of it all is that just a few are re sponsible for all the crimes of war. You believe that crime is lental illness and is as con-aceous con-aceous as smallpox. You go on f . - . ' f " r, A w : - it ' . S iV' Two littU girls, tht one on the left a German war orphan, tha other a French ilava'i child returning to Franca with a cart at the typical conveyance, to live together as one family All are unwashed, shapeless. Every element of human dignity stripped away by the onee called call-ed "master race"." Their hands are black, finger nails broken. They are covered with sores from long imprisonment. Many still wear the striped livery of their slavery, others rags or sacking and through the holes you can see the numbers tat tooed on their shrunken arms and legs. They stand or lie, human cat tle in stinking rags, those who have been decent men and women wom-en of France- Your eyes fill with tears and you breathe a prayer for the sins of all hu manity and hope God hears and answers. Then, you continue, they gaze humbly toward the West, their eyes fearful, their minds locked In unbelieving. Now things begin to happen on the bridge. They are told over a large mike, by a French of- to state that some are allergic to mental illness and others are more susceptable, and yet you think a little child may point the way to the brotherhood of everlasting ever-lasting "peace on earth, good will to all men". More and more you boys have come to the shocking conclusion that indeed we have a sick world to reconstruct and that the world will destroy itself just as fast as it breakes the com mandments of the Lord. You believe we will have to become as a little child in faith and goodness, "for a little child shall lead them". No, son, you will never forget the significance of the scene at "Friendship Bridge" and you add that In all your life you have not been so grateful that vour little son Max is in a coun try that stood for Justice and freedom for all the world to see and but for the grace of God this scene may have been our own blessed America. Seeing and understanding that the war is not yet over we could not let another go without when we have so much to be thankful for, so much to share. Your little son ' says, "The starving people of France can have my Christmas dinner and I will have a hot dog and do hurry home, Daddy, for Christmas. Christ-mas. We are all waiting and wishing for your return." j Love, from Mother. Dr. Joseph Harris Visits Mother Dr. Joseph Harris and family left Sunday morning for their home .in New York City, after visiting with his mother, Mrs. Lexie Harris. Dr. Harris has spent three years in the U. S- Navy at Panama. His wife and children have made their home with her parents at Pocatello, Idaho, during his absence. They Thursday, December 20. 1945 Make This a Merry Christmas By Visiting BUNKER GROCERY DEPT. .Go to Orem Post Office Of-fice for your Christmas Christ-mas Bonds. hope to arrive In New York be- Parents Announce fore Christmas, and he will re-1 n wuui,b sume his practice there Mrs. Harris feels very happy to have both her sons and three grandsons safely home rrom service.' Her son Waldo was recently released and two grandsons, grand-sons, James Slade, Richard Rowley Row-ley have both arrived home during dur-ing the past week, and Ernest Rowley is enroute home from action in the Pacific theater. Mr. and Mrs. James Slade have arrived home from Seattle, Washington, where Mrs. Slade, (Phyllis Woffinden) went a month ago to meet her husband and await his discharge from the Navy. They plan to spend Christmas with Mr. Slade's mother at Central, Utah. announce tne engagement i tneir aaugnter, Erma Lou d Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Conov hter TMfcC Sidney Skaug of wj? burn, Wisconsin. Thev wni iil married sometime In January Miss Conover and Miss Made! Roberts of Provo will g0 to Calk fornia this week, where both j lauica win meet fiances and be married Roberts will wed Keith Skinner of Orem, who is a member at the merchant marines. their A Gift that Counts Victory Loan Bonds lb. 25c 45c 77c Balser, chairman, Shirley Loveless, Love-less, Darlene Ercanbrack, Diane Faulkner, John Allen. Class of ficers are La Von Issacson, Jean Condor, Don Griffiths. On Friday, December 21 the students at Lincoln will be out of school for the Christmas holi day. The holiday will be until January 2. Friday will be a day of ac tivity for the students, with a show at Scera and home room parties scheduled. On Wednesday the Junior high at Lincoln had its first matinee dance of the season. The dance lasted two periods an dproved to be a big success The Junior high student council under the direction of Mr. Bennet had charge of ar ranging the dance. vr . m wnen scnooi is resumed on January 2. Ray Colton will fill Ithe position as instructor in Junior high English, left vacant by the resignation of Erva Bod- den. LINCOLN HIGH NOTES Timpanogos hall decked with evergreen wreaths and a beauti ful Christmas tree was the set ting for the annual J.O.C.CS Invitational, Friday night. Dob Orion's orchestra furnished the music. Jean Maycock, Nina Watkins, and Genel Larson were In charge of the arrangements for the semi-formal dance.. A hundred couple were guests of this junior high girls' organization. Jean Conder was crowned Snow Queen at Lincoln's Senior Hop, Tuesday and Sheree Terry and Beverly Peacock were named nam-ed as her attendants. The dance was held at the Joseph Smith building and Gus Shields and his orchestra provided tha music. The snow queen was present ed with a compact with Snow Queen on it and her two attend ants were given a Countour Beauty Set. The committee in charge of this successful affair was Kenny I SAVE-U-VALUES I ALL TOYS AND DOLLS One-fourth OFF 2 only heavy metal scooters, each $7.95 We Carry a Full Stock of BOX CHOCOLATES And We Always Have Plenty Of' ICE CREAM In Assorted Flavors Replace your burned out electric lamp globes with Westing House Globes at your Save-U-Stores Across from Lincoln High Scnooi in Orem. Open Sundays and Evenings for Your Convenience. Fresh Roasted Peanuts Mixed Nuts (no peanuts) Butter Carmel Candy Flour Prices will Advance 20c . per cwt. Buy Now! Now Featuring FRESH & LUNCH MEATS Choice Sirloin and Round Steaks lb. 35c Order Your Turkeys for Xmas Bunker Farms Phone Provo 016-R3 Closed Tuesday Xmas. Open Wednseday Dec 26 OREM PHONE 048-J2 PROVO 3rd West & Center PHONE 150 Don't Be a Last Minute Shopper ! Our toy department is getting- lower all the time, so if you want to get a good selection better come right now! Useful, Practical Gifts . . . World Globes Phonograph Records and Albums Choice Perfumes Sachet Coat Hangers Gift Stationery Colognes Hunting Coats Pen and Pencil Sets Don't forget that we always have a good supply of stamps for your mailing convenience. Orem Real Estate Insurance Agency introduces Bishop Arch Pulham and Homer McEwen as members of their staff. We are proud to recommend these men to you reliable counselors in the Real Estate and Insurance business. as AK -- ":- -r-iY As :V j w1 r -. J f Jt- Arch Pulham Assistant Manager Oscar H. Anderson Broker Homer E. McEwen Agency Supervisor feared m Provo and has many f riSr,d3 mi relatives to this community. Orem Real Estate Insurance Afoncv OREM, UTAH |