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Show Ginger's Merry Christmas By BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER PubCi&hed Marion Tenne Not in the sense of custom only, but with.genuine appreciation of our pleasant associations in the past, we extend to you eve Jack Armstrong fiancee to CHRISTMAS on his OUR C1 f 3 D and may the Happiness and Good Cheer of the Holiday season be with you, all through the year. . BURNICE HUNSAKER We must be willing to pay a THREE LITTLE BOND DOLLARS went off to wax. Ten years price for freedom, for no price that and then there were is ever asked for it is half the cost passed of doing it. FOUR. (i- -. - A -J -- ahusttxm Greeti'nqs mm 75i happy event, their wedding which was to take place on New Year's eve. Ginger occupied her accustomed place on the cushion in the corner of the davenport. The conversation had been in progress for some time, when the cat opened her eyes, yawned, stretched herself, and jumped to the floor. Then she said, "Meow!" and went over to Jack. , "Hello Ginger!" Jack answered, pulling her ear. "Now Jack, just see how Ginger likes you. Won't you be friends with her?" Arlene pleaded. "Arlene, you know how I detest cats. When we marry I hope you will give up this cat hobby." Jack answered, somewhat petulantly. "Give up Ginger!" she cried, gathering the yellow treasure within her arms. "I'll never do that. Poor darling Ginger!" and Arlene hugged the cat close to her. "Well, you might do this for me, Arlene," Jack came back at her. "If you don't like Ginger, I won't marry you. Let's call the whole thing off! Here's your ring." And the girl sprang to her feet, drawing the sparkling diamond from her finger, and handing it to the astonished Jack. Ginger, hurled from the lap of her mistress, fled to the kitchen. "But darling, be reasonable," the young man begged, holding out his hand for the ring, and coming close to the haughty girL relieved of the ring, Arlene, turned and followed Ginger. Jack, hurt and disappointed, took his hat and left the house. He walked aimlessly for hours in the soft moonlight at Treraonton, Utah, on Thursday of Each for Friday Distribution Week Phone 23 First West Street Entered at the Post Office at Tremonton, Utah, as Second Released by Western Newspaper Union. n Thursday, December I4t BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, TREMONTON, UTAH MERRY CHRISTMAS the brown head down on her shoulClass Matter October 15, 1925 der. "Now tell Aunt Alice all about a. N. RYTTING, Editor-Publishit, and you will feel better." "It all seems so silly, my letting SUBSCRIPTION RATES (In Advance) a cat spoil our happiness." she add- $2.50 SOLDIER RATES YEAR ONE aunt about told had her ed, after she the incident "Now dear, don't worry, and we'll find a way out of the difficulty. Jack won't give you up so easily, and you M mjureo. while want him, I know . . . Don't you, dear?" and Aunt Alice soothed the Mr. and Mrs. ML. L Smith, sobbing girl as she would had ArBrigham, were Penrose visiton lene been a grieving little child. at the homes of Mr. a&t Monday "Ob yes. Aunt Alice, I want him Mr. and Mrs. Newel Johnson and Mrs. Engvar Petersen and Mr sZ more than anything else in the daughter, Dixie Sue, of Promonworld," sobbed Arlene. tory, visited Saturday with Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. J. F. Petersen "Yes dear, I know; even Ginger Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. were Brigham visitors Tuesday can't take Jack's place in your J. Wilford Miller. and Mrs. Preston Petersen Mr. heart," teased Aunt Alice. Mrs. Fred W. Petersen, Bishop were Brigham visitors Wednesday Arlene tried to laugh, but it was Jesse F. Petersen, and Mr. and a wry little face that looked up at Mrs. Boyd Petersen were Salt Lake There are numerous cases of chi!. her aunt. visitors Friday. Iren "Come now, Arlene, and get some Mr. and Mrs. Leonard M. Peterwearing shoes sleep. Tomorrow you will feel bet- sen and family were Logan visitors isually too small for them. Such oot troubles as callous formations, ter, and we will see what can be Saturday. done to make you both happy." and toenails, and incipient ngrown Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Dalton result. When the individual Mrs. Wilson led the girl to her room. were may visitors Monday. Logan s standing, the shoes should bt Jack Armstrong alone in his study Fred, Dee Len, Myrna Petersen ibout one-hal- f inch longer than the was lost in reflection. He expressed attended the Christmas party of toe. Tlie widest of the shoe his thoughts aloud for it was a con- the Keyboard Club, Friday eve- ihould fit the widestpart of the foot solation to hear his own voice. part ning at the home of Dean Hall. The toe of the shoe should be "Well, perhaps I should have tried Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, of Treto allow room for ounded cats. for to overcome my dislike monton. visited Monday with Bish- ill toes. enough The of the shoe me. counter It like seem to does Ginger op and Mrs. Jesse F. Petersen. should fit snugly around the heeL gets on my nerves her following me home and jumping into my room when she finds that window open. Queer how she always welcomes me when I call on Arlene! Well, it's all over now, I suppose. I've inherited a beautiful home, and my law pracfather's tice. What good is all that now, if I lose the girl of my dreams? Oh, I do love you, Arlene! I just can't give you up!" and Jack buried his face er PENROSE bun-on- s IJ v7 Chut to AH! .1 Now all our neighbors' chimneys smoke, k Ilolly and mistle toe, soft lights anl; Christmas trees, gifts', 'that mean an out pouring of the spirit. Santa Claus is coming ! With gratitude for your continued friendship we pause during this busy Christinas season of 191 1 to wish yon the happiest Christmas of them all. S And Christmas Mocks are ovens they with I a? i J 7 I. It burning,-Thei-r naked-me- choke. And all their spits are tumii g. Without the dGor let sorrow if ; i mm 'St U 9- - And if lor cold it hap to d'ja We'll bury it in Christinas pie. The man turned in consternation. verses typify the old-- 1 time Christmas spirit we wish for you this Yule season of VOGUE BEAUTY & BARBER SHOP 1944. HEPP'S SHOE SHOP III V. --JL V 2 WE THANK YOU i during 1944 we have been storing up our grali-tudto the people of this community, as they have come in day after day. Now that Christmas is here it is time to make delivery. So here it comes . . . our gratitude to you in one great big wish for a big, happy, merry Christmas. ! e, ULLMi A. F. "Phil" JOHNSON 4 May the sweet old Christ-- , mas story bring to you this year a deeper meaning . . . a larger And evermore be merry." These 17th century HARK, THE ANGEL VOICES! which flooded the city, and made in his hands and broke into unconthe snow sparkle as he crunched trollable sobs. At last he turned off the light, and his way along the almost deserted streets. When he looked at his went to his sleeping room. Jack had fallen asleep and watch, Jack found that it was 10:40, and he was blocks from home. He dreamed of Arlene. Some danger quickened his pace, turned the cor- seemed to threaten him, and she ner, and directed his steps towards called, "Jack! Jack!" in great dishome. After supper his housekeeptress. Then he heard Ginger's "Meer, Mrs. Earth, had come to him ow! Meow!" Jack Armstrong awoke saying, "My sister is quite sick, and with a start, was aware of a cold I would like to spend the night with draft of air, and saw a dark, mufher, if it will be all right with you." fled form bending over him; a flash"Yes indeed, it will be O.K. with light in one hand and a gun in the me. Go to your sister, and do not other. The now thoroughly-awakene- d man found himself gazing into worry about getting back for breakfast. I'll take my meal at the cafe.". the muzzle of the gun. "Thank you. I'll go at once." "Don't make a noise, but tell me Jack entered the deserted house, where you keep your money!" he and making his way to his study, he bandit demanded gruffly. turned on the light. Flinging him"Over there in my coat pocket," self into the armchair, he exJack replied, pointing to the chair. claimed, "Take the money, but please leave "That devilish yellow cat has the ring," he begged earnestly. spoiled everything!" "Thanks brother! Diamonds is my From his pocket h drew a ring !!!" spec of with the dainty little circle gold A yellow fury sprang through the the tiny glittering diamond which he air, straight upon the back and head Arlene three months bhad given eforea pledge of their love. Jack of the robber, clawing, spitting, and had met Arlene at a fraternity dance biting. The man turned in consterthe summer after he had finished nation, swearing angrily, and droplaw school. Arlene had graduated ping the flashlight, as he dashed that June from high school. The madly through the open window. young lawyer had fallen in love with Ginger jumped triumphantly to the those laughing blue eyes and that floor, and scampered to the rear of charming manner. And Arlene? the house. The cat, wandering around the faWell, to use her own words, she "simply adored Jack." His manly miliar neighborhood late that night, figure, and his dependability yes, found Jack's window open, and that was the word to describe Jack. jumped up to Investigate. Her soft velvet footsteps did not disturb the Arlene Randall lived with her widowed aunt in the big rooming house scene then being enacted in Jack's across the street. Her parents, too, sleeping room. The cat instinctivewere dead. The girl had received a ly sensed danger to her friend Jack when she saw the dark form bendgood business education, and held a over the bed, and heard the ing responsible position as stenographer with the firm of Thompson Si Morse. gruff voice speaking. Then Ginger went into action. Arlene always confided ih her Jack Jumped from the bed, Aunt Alice, so after Jack had left she made her way to her aunt's slammed the window shut, lowered the shade, and turned on the light. room and rapped. Then he stooped to pick up the flashMrs. Arlene?" asked "Is that you, light Wilson. "Darn good Christmas present "Yes, Aunt Alice. Please may I come in and talk to you?" Arlene you gave me, old Robber Santa Claus!" he said, as he turned it responded, in a tearful voice. Aunt Alice in her understanding way, off. and laid it on the dresser. "Come in, Ginger. Merry Christknew that something had gone wrong. She was all womanly sym- mas! I'm your friend from now on. through thick and thin," Jack depathy and attention. "Sit down, dear," Mrs. Wilson clared. "Meow!" came from the oat, as said, placing a chair for Arlene she padded back into the room, and close to her own. brushed affectionately against Jack. "Oh, Aunt Alice!" Arlene into the chair and dropping "Yes, you betcha!" Jack said, bursting into tears. picking up Ginger, and seating him"There, there, darling," Aunt self in the chair. "You're a HON-Elke murmured, at she put her arms Ginger. And didn't you save around the weeping girl, and drew that diamond ring!" store of its joy and peace end gladness than it ever has before. TREMONTON BAKERY HOPE old Santa will not forget you Christmas of 1944, but that he will cram that stocking so full it can hold no more. Good dieer, good fellowship, and Merry Christmas to you all! BEtins mm m d tr wwnnr ir Will will TRI-STA- TE 5 i l fei LUMBER CO. |