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Show mbcr 2h 1914 ursdav, k:ap. rivei: valley leader, tcejiontox, Utah MERRY CHRISTMAS I 'I ly ftlii ."'wiving i ET THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS RING MERRILY... May they ring in a Season of good cheer, of happiness, of fellowship, of all things good. Because of the loyalty of our friends, we have en. joyed a successful year, and in recognition of these friendship! and favors we say "thank you. The season's best to you is our Christmas wish. ana ANDY MORONI SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! i, f m n ' . AMMIAM) "Even today, as is days of old, W e are blessed with ifts of gold." somi-time- ,ISS 1 s LETTY read the inscription over a picture of the manger scene. The sight of bright tinsel decorations, the sound of carols, and the smell of holly and fir on the crisp air between stores filled her with a nostalgia that almost unnerved her. She had intended to shed twenty years of her life like a worn cloak, forgetting that she had spent her best days making a heaven on earth for her crippled mother so that her knight had wearied of waiting. Now she was going shopping for a family that had never been hers except in her thoughts, a plain little girl with pigtails and freckles, and a sturdy small boy with pudgy hands and round expectant eyes. She wondered what Larry Haines was doing. Poor Larry! She wished she might have said "yes" to his persistent wooing. The girl with whom he had run off had not bothered to make a decent home for him. Finally they had moved from town and Miss Letty had quite lost track of them. Recalling that she had come to town to pretend, she made a fren- life-siz- e joy to you. (on Christmas' day VAnd i!:roi.gli the New Year, may this guide you to many pleasant Jil s us . r ' if erry oinscmas - mAtfigS few VT . iu.i.,- U I t t ,0 ,7 ,4 I THATCHER Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Borgstrom had as their guests last week, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norberg of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stone of Ogden, Mrs. George Marsden of Van Nuys, California, and Mrs. J. T. Burkhart of Portland, Oregon. They came to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. George Brad-shaof Tremonton. Mrs. Vera Roche returned home Monday from a short visit with her husband who is stationed at Fort Douglas. Mrs. Delmont Jones went to Salt Lake last week to meet her husband, who returned from France where he was an aiial gunner. Mrs. Mary P. Anderson is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Growberg of Farr West. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin O ve got it on good town is among th this that authority first along Santa Claus' route, and that he's scheduled to make a long stop herel We hope that "Santa Claus will be good to you," and that this holiday time will be one of exceptional joy and happiness to you and your family. "Letty," he sata, "it s Larry: zied dash to the toy department. She began to buy recklessly, getting into the spirit of her game. I'll find someone to give them to, she thought. Maybe I can borrow a couple of children from an orphanage just for Christmas. On the way home she stopped to buy a tree and some bright decorations. At the grocer's she gave an order that made that good man's eyes nearly pop out of his head. Leaving the store behind, loneliness swept over her. The house would be dark when she got home. Maybe the fire would be out, too. She peered into the gathering dusk. Somebody was there waiting for her on the front veranda of the rambling old mansion. She hastened her steps. A man stepped forward out of the shadows, a child clinging to each hand. "Letty," he said, "it's Larry!" WESTERN BILLIARDS J IL J "Land 3 ra i iSQll hi iT3i . mi h Giamization '0,C'W "'y & she exclaimed. Larry. "I thought, Letty." said the man, "that maybe you could look out for them a little. See, I've Joined the navy. I've got to go and I hate to leave Letty and Jackie to almost anybody." Miss Letty gulped and sat down suddenly in the rocker, gathering the little fellow into her arms. "Gifts of gold," she murmured, "at Christmas." "Many's the time I've dreamed of seeine you like that," he said, reach- inn for one of her hands. She no ticed how thin be was. How thin the e children were, too, and how their clothing. "I haven't got much. Lettv." he began, "but what ever I've got Is yours if you want M'eof,..,. " sakes!" "You gave me a turn. Come in out of the cold." She hustled them indoors, and turned to take a good look as she switched on the lights. It was in deed Larry, older and grayer, but trim and neat in a navy uniform There stood her dream children, i plain little girl with pigtails and freckles, and a sturdy small boy with pudgy hands and round eyes brimming over with tears. "I want my Mummy," he sobbed "His mother is dead," explained ""e inade-auat- J Wasatch Sales and Service HAROLD REESE w mWk mm f Christen-se- n West Tremonton home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Christensen in Faus Valley Saturday night Following a turkey supper, Old Santa made his appearance with gifts for all. Games followed. Miss lone Peterson spent several daysvjast week with her sister, Mrs. James Wise of Ogden. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dunn of Tremonton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Adams Sunday. The children of the Thatcher School will present their Christmas Program Thursday evening in the Penrose Ward hall. Songs, dialogues, a rhythum band and plays will be given with all grades participating. The Primary officers and teachers entertained the children at a Christmas party Tuesday at the school gym. Musical games were in charge of Alean Nelson and Elaine Christensen, Refreshments were served to fifty-si- x children. and family, and Mr. and Mrs. The Relief Society held their anEarl Christensen and family at- nul conference on Sunday of last tended a Christmas party at the week. The speakers were, Presi dent Hazel Waldron, Counseler Leda Burton and stake board mem- -' ber Juliania Harris and Bishop Nelson. Mrs. Ruth Zolinger guve a musical reading accompanied by the Singing Mothers, lead by chorister Maurine Wight. SEE US IF YOU NEED MONEY Interest rates and repayment terms reasonable io suit your convenience. AUTOMOBILE LOANS FIRE INSURANCE: JAMES BROUGH Agency Tremonton, Utah A MRRY CHRISTMAS a Happy, Prosperous New Year, too! It is natural at the Christmas Season to look hack over the year; it is then that we realize that friendsJiip and friendliness play an important part in making business life more thoroughly wholesome and enjoyaLle. Yes, it is then that we realize that our many pleasant business relationships make life a happy experience. It is only natural, too, that we look upon our business associates as our good friends . . And, while between friends, it is hardly necessary to express one's feelings (when they are pretty well understood already), we are mighty glad that the Christmas Spirit gTvcs us this opportunity to pledge anew ourfnendfehip for you and to express our gratitude for your good will. It" Still holding the small figure in ber arms, she rose to open the door to the kitchen. The house radiated warmth and """ve'ro,,.., son AfllERICAN FOOD STORE Ronton DICK WILS0N' Mgr' good cheer. "Fine," she said gently. "Welcome home, children. We'll have baths and supper, and then we'll trim the tree." Larry's eyes caressed her. "Maywe be, If I could get the license off." I before go married be could "Maybe we could, Larry." His arms were suddenly around ber and the child, his lips warm against her cheek. Little Letty clapped her hands. "Such a Christmas we are going to havel" she cried. "Even today," quoted Miss Letty, in remembering the inscription. e sometimes w old. of days blessed with gifts of gold." "s Utah F. M. CHRISTENSEN |
