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Show Thursday, December 19, 1963 1963 Christmas Edition - Helper Journal r t Tr. i she "Pi'' ' t 113 1 lit v," What species of evergreen is best for use as a Christmas tree? Forestry experts and U.S. Department of Agriculture experts say best that there is no species. Here are some facts about the most common species which may be helpful in selecting the right tree for your home: Balsam fir once the most commonly used, is now relatively scarce. It has short, flat, dark green needles attached to opposite sides of the limbs in a featherlike arrangement. Top Tree Douglas fir the top commercial i ? "all-roun- 4 J . '' v" ''?' 'I tree. It has t--r -y -5- 'j 4 x .. jr i W m i i i mm jv ' v fm"'i"""' i r "1 - v : - "i or dark blue-gree- n needles, soft and pliable, attached all the way around the limbs, giving it a bushy, full yellow-gree- n appearance. Scotch pine k - S ' . v i r long needled va- riety. It has needles which are arranged in clusters on the branches. It holds its needles ex- HGUDAY INN CAFE ceptionally well. Black spruce a hardy tree, but has a dark, color. It is widely used for dyed and spruce another r ' . Julia Gomez and Employees Utah Helper .. - . w J(f -:- treated trees. White ' i. ...... hardy, attractive tree, but unfortunately it gives oft an unpleasant odor. k'V Some things to look for in selecting a tree: retention of needles; full symmetrical shape; limbs without sagging; fragrant odor, springy branches. cJ V'.. a'j's? tre scnc toar u;ct: May toars be a Merry Holiday And lUe also extend a big "thank you" 77?i's s a Tree Customs The Christmas tree custom was started in the United States by Hessian soldiers fighting with the British Army in 177C. German immigrants who later came to this country continued the custom as they had done in the "old country." Christmas trees were in general use in America by the century. The first White House Lawn Christmas tree appeared in 1923, placed there by President Calvin for your patronage. HELPER th DE-J- CLUB O Mighty Mistletoe Utah Helper Perhaps the reason that most young ladies do not object too strongly to paying the penalty for standing beneath the mistletoe stems from an ancient superstition that the maiden who was not kissed at least one time beneath the mistletoe at Christmas would not be married in the following year. In olden times, a berry was plucked from the i mistletoe with each kiss. Season's Greetings to All EL?E011UlliGE Thorit Hatch, r BEER 4fu- -:- Utah - - rtjA& AND LOAN Owner-Operat- or UTAH HELPER v-- MERCANTILE COMPANY J. J. "Chokey" Bergera s 1 X-?'X'- COOKS Tessie Stewart and Employees He" "er ' 1 Sslecv Toy: Fhat Suit Children; Not Their Parents M ? I i T.Iany parents forget when choosing a child's toy for Christmas ih-- .t the use of the toy is th rnort important thing to con- Siuer. .;!t."i:3 are inclined to choose to them, fjrget-i.:i;- T toyj tiiat ry-cco :.Jcr what the child might ;!:e and what would ba most practical. Fcr in;;tanc3, intricate, windup use since toys have a limit.-Uicy do only one thing and are very tpt to gt-- broke: i quickly, al 0 t- It's fine folk like you who make Christmas a pleasure . . . and ( it's always so nice to wish you joys without measure! Best Holiday Wishes from our entire staff. I B A!!D G MARKET AMD LOCKERS Boh and Grace Olson Helper -:- - Utah mxm nil . de IIavo a Gay Holiday...!" CHRISTMAS BLESS TO EACH AND EVERY ONE! FOSSAT PHOTO STUDIOS Portrait and Commercial Photography 52 South Main St Helper, Utah HANK'S MODERN BARBER SHOP Hank Uhle, Proprietor Utah Helper -:- v. tr 5 U-it- prc-scho- o Say V'AV s fsefu! leys A t ;f a varie ty of Visc3 , would bo ri'c!:s ar.-- oUivr construction toys t an be ined in many gamrs nd do not break easily. Boys enjoy dump trucks and transportation toys, while girls like toys that imitate mother's npplicances. Beautifully dressed, expensive dulls are a temptation, but most little girls like a doll V.v.t can be hanuled and carried tbout with them. They are noisy, but per boards, hammers and construction toys are popular with the set. They like active toys wagons, toy horses and sleds. School-agchildren like games with numbers and letters, crayons, pencil boxes and notebooks. Books are popular and will pro-Vimuch quiet entertainment. I'or Girls Little girls like to play drcss-u- p and it is a clever parent who can fashion an inexpensive gift by cutting off old clothes to fit the children and find old gloves, shoes and hots. Above all, however, consider appeal to the child rather than to the adult e Just Coming Around h . rm " rrom our rnfi'rc suT o our many friends.. . c Sincere wishes to you and yours for a Christmas that's filled with love, peace, happiness, and hope fur the future. TAVERN FRIENDLY Jim and Betty Paletta Utah Helper -:- |