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Show BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1930 Liza cautiously looked out from year but he hurt his foot so he couldn't sell any more papers, now the bed where she had taken rehe can"t buy anything. I earned this fuge. Giving the doll a quick giance dime running errands and when I saw she decided that ghost or no ghost she wanted the doll. your sign I decided to some in." Soon the toys were distributed and When Ted saw hi red, cold hand stretched out containing the coin and Santa drove away strangely enough, er ustThinkin by Charles S.KinnUon- - his face lifted eagerly toward them in a Salvation Army truck. he said, "I'm afraid we haven't any "Fust of all," said the mother, "we of that kind of Christmas left but got to have somethin' ta eat Mose, maybe we can find something that you braid Liza's hair while I set the will do." ' table. Hurry up now don yo take Helen said nothing but secured a all day." basket and into it went things from After the excited family gathered puntry, cellar and wardrobe, with around the table, Mrs. Jones offered a some candy and nuts to make it look prayer. like Christmas. Ted took the dime so "Oh Lord, we thank yo' fo all de the little lad would have the feeling yo quit dat) all de nice of satisfaction that he had paid for it (Patrick an fo' ah clothes an' (Liza keep things with his own earnings. de of out spuds) an fo' everything' "We don't usually deliver our Amen." have we "but goods" explained Ted, Patrick Henry Jr. laid down his no other customers now and the basand said, "Martha Washington fork ket is too heavy for you to carry." "I think I had better go, too, and Jones, if ah evah heah yo say dat dey wid carry this pie," said Helen, "It would ain't no Santa Claus ah'll lam yo be a pity if is should fall off the bas- de broom." PRIZE POEM ket" . At a shabby little house which stood by itself at the end of a lane the child School stopped. Hastily depositing the basket on the steps, leaving him to make his way in alone, Ted and Helen started home. From behind a tree across the road they could see through the The following poems were written window, and catch a glimpse of hura contest at the High School. They in riedly moving figures. taken from the "Search Light", are "Wouldn't I like to hear him tell his story," laughted Ted. The older ones (the school paper). wouldn't think he had invented it, if it were not for the basket." All traces of forlorn spirit was gone from Helen's face and her eyes were shining. "To think of all we have, Ted, I On a clear cold night in the long ago, don't believe I'll ever be so cross and When the world was lost in sleep, ungrateful again," A glorious star shone down in the "I think we might do quite a busiEast ness in this kind of Christmases. If I And startled the shepherds who live till another year I mean to manuwatched their sheep. facture a stock of them," said Ted. But Helen understood the earnestness under the fun. Amazed theytood as the heavens Success man there was, and he made his prayer To his miserly pile of gold! And he lost his smile but he didn't care. And his heart grew stern and cold. He worked, and he fought, from sun to sun. With nothing in mind but this. He had no time for laughter and fun-- Not even a baby's kiss. A - He chuckled with glee, at his bank account And he said to himself : "I'm smart P As day by day It continued to mount. While greediness grew in his heart. The years moved on, and after a while He finally came to the end. And he left behind him a wealthy pile Of gold but never a friend! (CO. HSO. Wont rn Nswspapar Union.) ; High School Students Write Fine Stories Those from out of town wfio attend-- d the funeral of James P. Jensen, Sr. were: Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Funk, Mrs. Andrea Morrison of Richmond, Utah; Mr .and Mrs. Emery Reese, Mr. and Mrs. George Reeves, Herman Bunder- sen, Orsen Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. Nebeker, Mrs. Albert Thorsen, all of Brigham City; Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Petersen of Union; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holmgren of Garland, Utah; H. C. Hansen, Ira Andersen, Elias Andersen, J. P. Christensen, all of El wood; K. H. Fridal, Sr., K. H. Fridal, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. David Holmgren of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelsen of Logan. Mr. and Mrs. Victor N. Hansen; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mortensen, Mrs. Sina Thorsen and Mrs. Thressa Brads-for- d were shopping in Ogden Friday. Miss Valeria "'Andersen left Saturday afternoon for Los Angeles, Calif., where she intends to spend the winter months with her sisters, Mrs. Ursel Andersen and Mrs. Leland Andersen and families. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Rose, Mrs. Andrew Andersen, Mrs. Christian Andersen, Mrs. Augusta Iversen, Joseph CWstensen and James L. Andersen were shopping in Ogden Friday. Mr., and Mrs. Nels Rasmusen, Mrs. Sina Hansen, Mrs. Thressa Brailsford were Tremonton visitors Monday. Mrs. Wilford Christensen and baby of Brigham City, spent Saturday visiting with her mother, Mrs. Marie R. Jensen. Miss Maurine Stone of Brigham City was the guest of Miss Dorothy Gardner last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Heber Hailing and two children and Miss Bernice Iversen were shopping in Brigham Saturday. Clifford Thorsen, Darwin Jensen, Misses Eleanor Jensen, Delori3 Thor sen are home from the U. A. C. for the Christmas holidays. The following stories were written in a contest at the High School. They are taken from the (the school paper.) "Search Light", SENIOR AND JUNIOR PRIZE STORY A CHRISTMAS FOR SALE rang, FIRST PRIZE FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE STORY . With a chant of wonderous praise, And looking up from whence it came, A wonderful vision met their gaze. The heavens were filled with a gloriIS THERE A SANTA CLAUS? ous throng Of Angels who sang to his praise, (By Nola Heppler) "Peace on earth good will to men, "Hey! quit pushin' ma elbow. Caint Christ the Savior is born. h you all see dat ah cain't write no when you pushin'. me laik dat?" Well! ah'll be doggoned! Who ha-d- a O glorious star shed forth thy light On this dark world of strife again, go en bust de lead off a ma pencil? Liza go en git a knife. Don't And fill our. hearts with the spiria see why yo all hafta be pushin' around Of peace and love to our fellow no how." men. Patrick Henry Lincoln Jones Jr., the Omer Parry. oldest child of a family of colored folk, had been very busy writing to Santa Claus when the lead of his penCHRISTMAS EVE cil had been broken. Patrick blamed the whole family, that is, every one but his mother who was not present, (By Masami Takajaki) and himself, while his younger brothers and sisters listened in open mouth- O'er head, the moonbeams softly ' ed awe. 'For Patrick had" worked in a dreaming stable and certainly knew some appro- Beckon with a mystic spell; priate adiectives and' nouns fnr tho v- - Above, the starlights brightly gleam' pression of annoyance. ing "Ah doon believe dat dere is any Twinklinir whisner tales to tell. Santa Clans nn Vinw " AojAaraA TarfVia Outside, the wind is faintly breathing, myriads serenely singing: Washington Jones, "Coz how could a Charmed by to the One on hignl" hlC fat. man lailf htm flfvaf (MVUII nmnn' in O .1. "Hosannah, ? de sky Couldn't stay up no how." O'er head, the pale skies, azure 1 "NisrLft o O r eaiA Patrii-- 5t hio AV- blooming est tones, "Am you all meanin' to inbv ethereal litrhts. sinuate dat dere ain't no Santa Claus? Deepened Below the calm earth in the gloaming An aftah vo named fo d mnthnh f Breathless answer with delight, dis 'ere country " Outside the vale in moonlight stream- o nrifh Just then T.iyn nnnanrarl . U wf " ing, larce. wirltoH lnnltinrr hnfhoT Vnifa Thrilled by celestial eyes a beaming. and Patrick proceeded to sharpen his "Hosannah, to. the One on high!" pencu wiin many graceful flourishes, Christmas eve. fiv small pMUkm At home the firelight warmly glowproduced five worn stockings and Pat ing riot nung inem at various places upon Flickers in a rythmic dance Above the careless stockings hanging the wall.. After Mrs .Tnnpa haA unlut Revealing in the game of chance. five hopeful children in the large bed Outdoors the gay youths are caroling, sne Kneic aown and, closing her eyes, Joyous voices echoing nigh, As they repeat the strains so sacred, said solemnly: "Oh Lord, please send Santa to vis "Hosannah, to the One on high-- " it dis 'ere house coz dey aint sfch bad Christmas Spirit chillun. . let-ta- (By Phyllis Richards) Helen was cross and Ted was teas ing as usual. He loved his sister but he could seldom see that her troubles were anything but funny. He never acted sympathetic but was rather ag grivating. It was the day before Christmas, and their father and mother had been unexpectedly called away from home, The thought of spending the holiday without them seemed forlorn enongh to Helen. To add to her sorrows she had ruined the gift, that she had paint ed for an invalid friend. "Never mind, my dear Helen, accidents will happen," said Ted in his teasing manner, i "I suppose another Ml j wm an soap cusii painiea anouier aay swer." "It wasn't a soap dish," she answer ed. "Tomorrow won't be worth calling Christmas. I'll sell my share of it very cheap. "Advertise it then." advised Ted. "That's the susurest way to get rid of what you don't want to keep." Helen was in no mood to be laugh ed at so when the servant called her, she at once left the room. Presently an idea flashed into Ted's mischievous head. He printed a large sign and "Christmas for Sale Cheap," hung it in the window where the shade would hide it from within but where it could be plainly read from the street. He did this merely for fun for he thought Helen would go over to her friends and then she would Name of Jesus, Amen." discover it. Helen returned to pe room and (By Thora Durfey) The next morninc as a mM otcv didn't leave home that afternoon. Two hours later when Ted returned he had dawn stole over the tiny house a loud T'is Christmas, I know it is Christnoise followed by the jingling of many mas; forgotten his joke. He and Helen were chatting before the fire when the bells brought the entire Jones' family Now how do you think I know? doorbell rang and the servant brought to the front door, which swung open Why the spirit is everywhere present. and, wonders of wonders, in came a You feel it wherever you go. a little boy into the room. fat man with a flowing beard "I can't make out what he wants," jolly and a bagful of toys and presents. What makes the children so happy? she said. What makes their eyes so bright? said a to a "It's want screamed "I General Christmas," buy ghost!" Opossum Among Bananas who was only about Grant Booth Lincoln Jones, as he T'is the season of glistening holly. little the fellow, Small snakes, often poisonous, and And everything seems quite alright. six or seven years old and whose made a dash for his mother. very targe spiders are often accidentalwas poor and thin but his clothing "Oh laws amassy," exclaimed that Let's ly Imported with bananas, bnt as both face was bright tnd earnest forget all our cares and troubles, surprised woman, "It's Santa Claus!" Pep upl and be of good cheer snakes and spiders can live for many Helen a Christmas," repeated. "Buy "Of course Santa," said the fat man To all a Merry Christmas, condition weeks in a "Yes'm, I don"t know whether you'd ."And what little girl wants a beauti- And a healthful and Happy without food or water there is no rea- sell one for a dime, but that's all I've New Year. son why such Journeys should not be got, and the sign in your window said ful dolly with golden curies?" you'd sell 'em cheap." made successfully. It is more surpris Helen went to the window, picked ing to find that delicate little mam- the sign and read it. up :als will sometimes survive the risks "Oh, I've nothing to do with that," countered In the cutting and han she said, "It is this young man who dling of the bunches, transport to the tells them. You must talk to him icicles on ship, and voyage of several weeks at about it" you a steady low temperature in the hold. Ted lookel much confused and didn't The City of Leicester museum recent- know what move to make. you, "I don't know much about 'em for ly received a murine opossum which had reached the cUy in a bunch of we've never had any at our house but coal. bananas from South America, and sent if I could get any kind for ten cents brother like it. I'd Bob, my big it as a gift to the London 100, where knows about 'em andi and said he'd get me will It Is now safely housed. and baby brother a Christmas this " Tre-monto- n, - A - . V 1.1 uM-a- ' . When the winter breeze is blowing, And have your nose; Just think of the comfort awaiting l3y being able to get such good For we know King satisfy Knight you, calls us to a bet- ter appreciation of old associations and the value of bid friendships. May you have a Christmas replete with all the joys life can Hp HE Spirit of Christmas - .... : ; :: Because,they are hot and clean. They will drive Jack Frost away from you, And warm your home, we mean. REMEMBER THE PLACE TREMONT COAL CO; "We Watch While We Sleep" Phone No. 9 ,dh dk A da dfc By Anna 8. Tewse ONE rosy-colore- dish for supper, or a d a petlzer oa a dinner men a. It yom have ever expert me oi4 with cheese rarebit yo have large-size- of the most nutritious on the market Is Although we gen erally bay American cheese, made ta Wisconsin or New York state. we alto enjoy cheese flavors that have originated In foreign countries. From Holland comes a hard, ball called Edam cheese. Camembert and Prle are from France. Italy sends Parme-ea- n cheese which is one big rea son for going to an Italian restau rant for spaghetti Cheese, like milk or the yolk of egg. is rich in the mineral calcium. so important in bone growth and d tfced that ' milk combined wltH some cheese causes it to go thV and curdle. Evaporated milk vfj not do this. It will eoabts smoothly with any cheese you wish to use in a rarebit as Menu'' Cvtt Cold CbcM Biteuit Cor P adding . Plus PkkW Pmcht MpW Trt. Corn Pudding or cup vtporaut milk bcatea f 4 tup boill&c slightly vittr 1 H 2 tbsp. mtltti fcot. Up. salt 1 pt. cnit4 corn fmh uin,onio Few drops Juies a ftash paprika I tBD. Combine ingredients in nnfa given. Pour into buttered molds. set in a pan halt niled with hot water and bake until firm in a moderate oven (375 K V U. rhnnmul green pepper, chopped pimiento or H cup grated cheese may be added for .variation. . servings. Yield: .. Cheese Biscuits M run. A,tur baby development. ehMst . tip. baking powder cup avaporMaw specUlUt. Dr. McKlm Marriott, in milk sah Up. IS stressing the importance ot a suf- S up 1st , . ,, ft cup water ficient Intake of milk for the exSift flour, then- - measure. Realft ' pectant mother, explains "the milk with other drv Ingredients intat may be cooked in foods, added to mixing bowl. Rub fat and cheese beverages, such as cocoa, etc.. or into flour With fingers until annoor. ice cream. It makes little differlike coarse corn meal. AM ence what form of milk is used. ance isdiluted with the water, and milk, Dried milk or evaporated milk are qutckfr with a fork. Stir unt as good sources of calcium as is mix flour then four or flV fresh milk. Evaporated milk Is of times disappears to smooth and alirhtlv attffM especial value as it lends itself to the dough. Turn onto a thoroughly the preparation of many dishes and nourea noara. rat out or roll to by its use a relatively large intake Vk inch thickness. Cat and nla of milk is assured." ' on oiled tins. Bake In a hot ove Since most of the calcium of (4Z5- r.) about it minutes. YleM: S A well-know- - milk Is contained in the curd, cheese is rich In this element. Aside from the domestic and foreign brands of cheese on the market there is another kind, which we can make In our own kitchen cottage cheese. As a salad base It combines dellciously with sweet cooked apricots, or a slice of pineapple, or slices ot orange topped off with a rich French dressing. Properly seasoned with salt and pepper, and finely chopped chives, cottage cheese can be the main 24 biscuits. Maple Tarts I tosp rvaawratod Filling: I rgg t cup maple syrup milk .. tb,B, Boar Beat egg Add syrup slowly to flour to form a smooth oaste Tbssn combine with beaten egg and'eva-orate- d milk. Pour Into tart shells. Bake In a hot (425 F. minutes, then slow oven (300 F.l and baking until ailing Is set aast pastry is browned. TteM I pre-bakS- i Aunt. Hettie "Sakes alive! I don't "Jimmy, I wish you'd learn better believe no woman could have ever table manners; you're a regular little been so fat." ' Uncle Hiram "What y' readin now, pig at the.table. Deep silence on Jimmy's part. So Hetty?" Aunt Hetty "Why, this paper tells father, in order to fmpress him more, about an English woman that lost two added, "I say, Jimmy, do you know what a pig is?" thousand pounds." "Yes sir," replied Jimmy meekly. W "Isn't Roger a naugh- "If s a hog's boy." Marjorie , ty dog-- mummy? He ate my dolly's . slipper." "Woman is called sex,' Mother "Yes, darling, he aught to be punished." says Andy "but you never heard of a Marjorie W "I did punish him, I woman letting a barber talking her went stwaight to the kennell and into putting something on her hair dwank his milk." she didn't want." the-weak- - To Our Patrons and Friends VJ half-dorma- nt muster. Cheese as the Big Theme Makes a Meal Nutritious Students High Write Fine Poems , THE KING ."tiBear River City PAGESEVEK A MERRY CHRISTMAS And A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR OSCAR STRAND The Tailor Your friendship makes our business all the more pleasant. With our gratitude for your patronage during the past we extend our most cordial wish-e- s for a Merry Christmas. ,'.''"' Utah Auto & Imp. Co. fA , y ,fi Utah Tremonton, - Phone 28 , i |