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Show FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1960 THE BINGHAM BULLETIN, BINGHiM CANYON, UTAH PAGE THREE get tha generosity and love for neighbor displayed by the people of Bingham and the surrounding com-munities during the long strike. A bleak Christmas wa turned into a happy one and the happiest people were those who gave of themselves the true spirit of Christmas. Merry Christmaa to everyone I Thank you for your letters and comments on my column. Cod Bless all of you I DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH JOHN J. CREEDON MERRY CHRISTMAS t J - 1 The menu ries of fifty happy Christmas seasons spent in Bing-ham pa.is in review in my mind as 1 contemplate this I960 Christmas, that may be the last one here for many of us. This happy holiday celebrating the birth of our Saviour, bringing hope to all the people of the world, is somewhat saddened by the anx-iety and uncertainty of what the future has in store for us in Bing-ham. Surely we will not be together again for another Christmas in the Canyon. With this in mind, It is pleasant to recall some of the memorable Yuletide events. Christinas was not the highly commercialized holiday it is now, when I vas a lad. It vaa celebrated more in the manner of a Holy and Solemn event and the exchanging of gifts was emphasized for the children more than the adults. We looked forward to the open-ing of toyland right after Thanks-giving. There was no long period of Chriatmas shopping like today. On that opening day, we would hit for Bogan's Hardware Store, where the Union Drug now sta.ids. They had the largest display of toys in town and genial John Bogan would be on hand to display his wares. Sleds, wagons, windup trains, air rifles and erecttor sets and games were the main attractions, with dolls for the girls. Bingham Merc, and James' store would also have their toyland ready the day after Thanksgiving. The sound of sleigh bells in the crisp winter air is a sound that has been forgotten in our part of the country. To me the bells and the steam locomotive whistle are two sounds that have always thrilled me and I regret the passing of them. Nearly every team vas equipped with a set of these melodic bells. In unison with the clip-clo- p of the horses hoofs on the icy streets, they created a sound that transported us to far-aw- places and adventure. I remember my first Midnight Mass the long walk down the stairs from tho B&G with my father the glisten of a full moon on the clean white snow. The big potbellied stoves in the church glowing red, scorch ng those too near, while those in the middle were shivering with the cold. The marvelous Christmas din-ners my mother would cook for the family and the boarders. To this day no fruit cake can compare with the on s she made. She never had a recipe written down, but she made those cakes the same each year. The fruit cake was wrapped in heavy brown paper and stored in a large crock and at regular inter-vals brandy vas poured over the cakes to keep them moist and to impart that distinctive bouquet to them. Mother always had a tree fixed for the Carr Fork gang in the base-ment of our house at the B&G. She would decorate It with strings of bright red cranberries and popcorn and a string or two of tinsel. There would be cookies and candy for all the gang. Another wonderful sound missing from our town, is the sound of Christmas ons from the top of the Bingham Hospital. Dr. Paul S. Richards would have the hospital beautifully decorated with wreaths and holly and lights and the loud speakers atop the hospital would peal out Christmas carols. I shall never forget hearing them one Christmas morning before daybreak while I was working graveyard shift n the B&G yard. 1 stood there look-ing down on a sleeping town, while the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" filled the crisp clear air. It was a moment of deep reverance that has remained with me ever since. The generosity of the community was never so evident tha nat Christ-mas. Delivery of groceries and mail was hard pressed to remain oon schedule. Most homes would have something to eat or drink for the workman and it was impossible to make all the stops or to refuse the sociability of these friendly people. I remember well two fine men who played Santa Claus for the Lions' Club, Bert Hocking and Her-bert Gust. They gave freely of their time and talents to bring cheer and hope to those less fortunate. I sat near the bedside of a boy, ill with rheumatic heart, with Bert Hocking in a Santa Claus suit, and listened to him encourage and comfort the hoy and his parents. Three months later, Bert had gone to his reward. And just last year who can for- - ' ' " flatting. No. 8251 with it In sizes 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52. Butt 38 fo 54. Size 38, 40 butt, S'4 yards of 35 inch; collar, ', yard. Needlework Pattern No. 170 Color-ful gingham "Santa" aproni easily em-broidered in crost-stitc- delight mother and daughter at holiday timat No. 170 has full direction! for "big and littte" aprons, embroidery graphs. Send 35c for each dreu pattern, 25c tor each needlework pattern ladd 10c for soch pattern for first class mailing) to AUDREY LANE BUREAU, Dept. "NWNS," 367 West Adams Street, Chicago 6, III. A This Baby grew to be a man, Strong and wise and kind; He blessed each little child like you. Me healed the sick and blind. Me taught the people to do right; He prayed for everyone. Then Me went back into His heav'n, Up where the stars are hung." "He'll come again," my Mommy says. No one can know just when. , But probably it won't be long, Then we'll have peace again. Contributed Anonymous You'll find Him wrapped in swadling clothes Tucked snugly in a manger. The shepherds took their precious lambs As gifts for the wee stranger. Wise men had watched for many years To see a new born star; Th s night they saw a wondrous light Shining from afar. "It is the star. He has been born! Our Savior Christ, our King I Let's hurry, we must find the Babe Of whom the angels sing." The wise men followed the bright star; It pently led the way And stood above the bed, In which the baby lay. BES1DE THE CHRISTMAS TREE Last niht we trimmed our Christ-mas tree It's such a lovely sight. We placed on every single branch A colored crystal light. We hung a brilliant yellow star Way up on top so high, When I look up, I most believe The star is in the sky. Then Mommy sat right close to me, We watched the pretty glow Of crystal balls and shining lights She asked me, "Do you know The story of the Christmas Star)" And then she said to me, "Come Darling, lets sit here and talk . Beside the Christmas Tree." "Once in a land far far away On that first Christmas night The shepherds caring for their sheep Beheld a wondrous light. And angels came right down to earth And sang a song of joy; They told the shepherds of the birth Of a tiny baby 'boy, J Spending Sunday with Mrs. Milka Smilanich were her sons and fam-ilies, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smilan-ich and sons, Michael and Robert, and Mr. and Mrs. Milan Smilanich and daughters, Ceorgie and Joni, of Salt Lake City. with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde W. Cillam and family. She will return to Boulder January 2. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Fahrni and family, Judy and Junior, of Kiearns visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fahr-ni and family Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson and children, Robyn and Kent, of Murray visited Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bigler. Mr. and Mrs. John Lemmon, dau-ghter, Annele and son, Benny, of Magna visited Wednesday evening with Mr, and Mrs. Everett Allinson. Jackio Dalley arrived home Wed-nesday evening from College of Southern Utah at Cedar City to spend Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Dalley and family, Marilyn and Mike. A change in tho Lark Ward MIA presidency has been reported. Mrs. Morris Edwards is the new presi-dent, replacing Mrs. Jack Owens. Other members of the presidency Lois Fahrni, first counselor, and Mrs. Emma Dansie, second coun-selor, remained the same. Lark Ward Mutual held their an-nual Christmas party at the ward house Wednesday evening. A very lovely program was presented. It was as follows: opening remarks by Lorraine Rostron, poem by Ro-bert Moulton, song "O Little Town of Bethlehem", by group; Christ-m- a story by Marilyn Dalley; pan-tomi-of Frosty the Snowman by Connie and Linda Edwards, Judy Foist, Linda Perkins, and Sherlene Garcia who also sang "Winter Won-derland" and "Silent Night" with Connie Edwards soloist on the lat-ter song. Also Christmas carols were sung after which there was group dancing and dancing. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served. After Mutual all went carolling. LARK NEWS Marilyn Dalley, PR Lark elementary school present-ed their annual Chriatmas program at the school last Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The program consisted of a main Christmaa story inter-spersed with Christmas carols. Nancy Nealley, attending Brig-ha- Young University at Provo, is spending the Christmaa holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nealley. She is leaving Christmas day for El Paso, Tex., to spend New Year's with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bigler visited Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Martha Newell of Sandy. Visiting 5unc'ay with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allinson and Mrs. Uettia Peterson were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peterson and sons, Gary and Randy, of Bountiful. Susan Gillam, who is attending Colorado State University at Boul-der, Colo., arrived home last Satur-day to spend Christmas vacation Rev. ROBERT IT. HARPER DURING the first World War, as approached, a company of doughboys encamped in a holly wood and the bright red holly berries reminded home-sick lads of their homes beyond the sea. Some years ago, some hoboes salvaged a discarded tree, set it up In an empty boxcar on the river front and pretended that they were having Christmas as they once had known it. But with the many, perhaps, the janitor sweeps out the tinsel and the street JUST A THOUGHT: We need not search far and wide for the "true spirit of Christmas." All we need do is open our hearts and look to Him whose birthday we cele-brate on this great holiday. cleaners cart them away, and that is that. What contribution does the cele-bration make to the millions who engage in it? It is a time to "view with alarm," as the politicians declare, the abuse of a great day by the disproportionate emphasis placed upon the lesser things of Christmas. Alter the first Christmas, the wise men from the east found the object of their quest, and they opened their treasures and pre-sented unto Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. May the thought of God's best gift to men be illumined by the dedication by men of their gold, their worship and themselves. fhis week'sAZ patterns.fi VuV IYAUOMYUNI y J Figure Flattery k Dreu Pattern No. vfll4f 8251-Fi- gur. flat-- m iP-ij- tery Simply styled. TXl nd nice'y d""'d V' 'IpUM ,rock for '"s1"-Jffiukv-ma, urm Hgu'i- L3fi Color or neckline 170 tSjjS ruWs are squally ' tiim io wish you joy and I happiness for Christ- - v il0UjS iq our friends, BINGHAM CLUB BAR SAM FERACO f: fit - :i ' I V V ft W 1 I960 May the light of the Christmas star shine upon your home, bring-ing to you and yours contentment, peace and the joys of the season. COPPERTON CONFECTIONERY SHIRLEY and JOHN SUSAETA Greetings and good wishes to our friends everywhere. May you be blessed anew this Yule with the true meaning of Christmas as you and your loved ones gather about your family tree. I960 . . Bingham Radio Shop UJJJU Ir. ....... HX JffEgreet you at Christmas with warmest good wishes for a Yule filled with good will and the spirit of this Holy time. COPPER GATE BEER PARLOR JACK NICIIOLLS 1960 .... " II J$i$J& May your Christmas be filled with the ooe and happiness and eternal beauty of the first Yule. Friends everywhere Merry Cfirstmasf BRYAN BIRD OIL AND GAS DISTRIBUTOR FISHER'S AND BECKER'S BEER EASTERN BEER Christmas songs on her clarinet, and then Polly Abplanalp led the club in Christmas carols. Refreshments of fruit salad, nut bread, and punch were served On each plate was perched a clever Santa Claus which added a note of gaiety. of this lovely tea were Yvonne Cardwell and Michael Creedon, Their committee consisted of Sylvia Smith, Bonnie Jo Campbell, Sue Jones, Flora Lynn Amundsen, and Sandra Reynolds. MINERETTE CLUB NEWS Christmas spirit filled the air as the Minerette Club assembled at the home of Yvonne Cardwell in Riverton for their Christmas Tea. Upon arrival each girl was present-ed with a corsage. Guest speaker for the evening was Mrs. Melva Seal from Riverton, who spoke ' on "Christmas and the Changing World", A special program wjs then presented. Betty Winn gave a reading en-titled "The Christmas Angel," Mar-ilyn Holladay played a medley of |