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Show I THE UINTAH BASIN RECORD Friday, December 22, 1S50 Flower Legends Express Christmas Beauty (PtReadCfoiUtnad BLUEBELL Mrs. Gurdu Souluy There are many legends concerning Christmas, but some of the ' most beautiful have to do with flowers. A shepcreated. The Christmas rose, for instance, was divinely herd maid wept at having no gift to lay before the Babe in the Manger. Suddenly an angel appeared before her The Angel spoke, his voice was low and sweet g shore. As the seas murmur on Or whisper of the wind in ripened wheat. Then, after hearing why the maiden wept, he touched the ground where her tears had fallen, with the branch of lilies which he carried, and immediately the place was white with Christmas roses, which the maid gathered and laid on the manger. Of the others. Sainfoin, or Holy Hay, is believed to have cradled the infant Christ in the manger. And the snowdrop is the flower of the Virgin Mary, and is said to be the emblem of the candles she lighted on Christmas Eve. Roy Anderson, of Magna, By Hal Marquette AND BILL were standing low-lyin- MIDGE of Landsburys . . Sudside- the living room, dressed for marketing. Seated in an easy chair, he looked disgustedly down at his leg sketched out straight on an ottoman. Margaret leaned over and brushed her cheek against his. "Its enough for us to see you getting well again, honey. When I first saw you after that auto accident, I was plumb scared for your life. Bill squeezed her hand. Youre a brick, dear. But we cant expect offour three- - and spring to understand that doctor and hospital bills have completely trapped us. Why we cant even afford a tree, let alone presents Margaret was quita for a second. Then she stood up and, turning toward the door, said, "Speaking of the children. Bill, they're out in the kitchen with their water colors. . "Bill, look, Midge was saying as she pointed to a large doll dresser. Why the interest in toys . . . He was hunting for Now if . . words to hide his agitation. Midge felt a slight warmth come to her cheeks and her heart began to pound. For a second she wondered If she could finish his now if and tell him here and now. She wondered if they could be thinking of the same thing. They continued on their way back to the apartment. Bill was glad and relieved when Midge suggested coffee. That would d of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hancock, of Salt Lake' City, visited here with their folks, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hancock. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Anderson and children, of Salt Lake, vis- ited here with their children, Mr. and Mrs. John X. Ander son. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lattur-nerof Price, visited Mrs. Lat-terner- , s sister, Mrs. Laura Seeley, over the week-enA large crowd from Bluebell attended union meeting Sunday at Mt. Emmons. The Bluebeil Primary presented the pageant The, Birth of Our King. d. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Good- rich and son, Joe, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goodrich, on Saturday and Sunday. Fireside chat was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace J. Seeley Present were Arcus Goodrich, Lucy Powell, Judith Bird, Murray, Marilyn Goodrich, Marva Atwood, Beth Winkler, Or-lan- d Bessie Lisonbee, Aullen Larsen. Maxine Winkler, Afton Smith-son- , Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Seeley and Janet, Jean and Dal Seeley. Mrs. Shslby Lisonbes STUCK! . . . John Batt, Long Beach, Calif., stuck his finger into e a manhole cover and didnt pull out a plum. Policeman Sid and fire company members had to apply soap to the finger. Dun-mor- "V - V' V What a swell bunch of he managed to sny. MW I didnt find that billfold. Midge, he stammered. give him time to examine his find in privacy. Thats what hed planned tn tell her if she ever questioned ) him. Hed never kept anything from Midge before, excepting . . . But, hed been young and had paid society Bill trembled as he thought of back there on the the "fumble He waited until street. What if he was sure Midge was busy with the sandwiches before he got the billfold from hia overcoat pocket. Finally, after what teemed an eternity, he was examining its contents. Here was more money than hed ever had in his hands before. ...... ... I ) QUITS MAD SCRAMBLE . . . Tired of the hunt for the "almighty dollar, Philip Bartlett, successful Berkeley, Calif., busi- -i ness man, has quit business, has become a minister. RESCUED REWARDS RESCUER . . . Dorothy Olson, who lost mother, father, three sisters in Staten Island fire, kisses Seaman Edward Kane, who carried her to safety. Bill heard Midges seemed to come from far away and then to crash in his ears. Bill, why dont you answer me . . . And whatever have you there? He tried to get the billfold into his pocket before she came to his side. But again there was a fumble. Oh. oh . . . Midge. I . . . He stopped short and brought the billfold back to view and slowly handed It to her. I found it tonight . . Lands-bury- s . . corner-- . Meant to surhe said lamely. prise you . . Midge fingered the contents excitedly. "Bill, you must call the man Im, . He must be mediately SUDDENLY wor-Tie- Do you think Im a fool . . d. Its Christmas only five days I have so little . . , This away could be our happiest Christmas. . . Midge stared at him as he spoke. He was talking In a tone shed never heard from him before. How could we ever have a ry Christmas . . . Wed neve get . . . Dont you see There was a brief tense silence as Bill looked at the billfold in her outstretched hand. "Bill, the phone number is on the license . . . . . . And ... HI DIDDLE DIDDLE . . . Familiar nursery rhyme comes to life (or little Desnee Simpson, London, England, as the cat end fiddle re brought together. ' ... The lights on the tiny Christmas tree was blurred as Bill put his packages beside lb Lately, everything seemed to blur thru a mist of tears whenever he thought of Midge and Christmas. Why hadnt he told her everything the night that he returned the billfold instead of waiting until now. He looked up to aee Midge standing tn the doorway. "Midge dear, sit down . . . I've something ve got to say . , What, darling . . , I didnt find that billfold. Midge I he stammered, I did that once before . . . long before I met you , Her lips began to quiver and big tears began to tumble down her cheeks but she was smiling. Say something, Midge . , . Ask me what I mean . . ... ... ... efi- jfi . . . - v V ... . - 1 'si V - Dr. Preston Haynes and Dr. Leroy MIRACLE CASE Washington, D.C., discuss case of s woman who apparently died during childbirth and was then revived It minutes later by Dr. Haynes. fel- lows, Theres nothing to ask, darling The doll dresser In the window at Landsburys had a mirror and . . . . . . it And, darling, as of this moment is the merriest Christmas ever . . I had hoped and prayed that youd tell me . . . and you have . . . Now, lets open our Christmas secrets , . j and the two little Johnson girls are with them. Mrs. Johnson had some last minute shopping to do, and I knew you wouldn't mind watching them again. Bill answered. "Thais O.K., the least I can do after the neighborly way they treated us through 11 this mess. 'Til try to be home before your Cub Scout group descends upon you. Seven lively boys are a terrific handful, I know. the kitchen broke silence. Judy, Johnson VOICES FROM was saying excitedly, "I think Im going to get a doll buggy. Back came his own little Margie's answer. Im going to get a doll house. How do you know? Oh, because I asked for one for my birthday last summer, and Daddy smiled and said probably one would come at Christmas." Bill winced. It had been so essy, promising things for six months ahead. Just then he heard Mrs. Johnsons hearty voice at the kitchen door. 1 have Wheres Mr. Robinson? for him. here something The "Oh. a Christinas tree! shrill voice of a child exclaimed. MRS. JOHNSON edu- six-yea- J r t J 3 four-year-o- ld er ' three-year-ol- drideland V are ready for toys that tr . hand and finger dexterity, cated in choosing the right toy for beads for stringing, crayon &. very young children. They know miniature cars. about the babys need for toys to An outdoor playhouse, feel, watch and chew on as he constructed ont of paeip ply learns about the material world 1 boxes, helps the about him. They know, too, about go n step farther in drW the toddlers need for toys to test log adult bonsekeepl his new skills push and pull toys Is In the playhouse to help him gain confidence In brother will enter into j walking, a little chair of his own to play, especially If he caif show off the involved business of Into a stova the playhouse sitting down in a chosen spot indoctors office now and stead of just flopping. But as the Playing school doesnt child approaches three or four and to occupy children as mutt is undeniably an individual, you It used to when the more tehave to put a lot of thought into nant child In the gronp what your particular Jimmy or usually teacher and aim Julie will benefit by as well as had a stick In her hand enjoy. symbol of authority. But 4 of fonr or five are i for dren If Jimmy, coming acquainted with sell j example, ia quiet and a bit things books, pencil jjr, alufgish about exercise, now more advanced records, p la the ideal time to have Stanta and scissors all of wkr Clans introduce outdoor play U make welcome gifts. equipment a swing, a teeter-tottof and especially a bit ' The bicycle age is from climbing apparatus. An easel the child should shown though and paints will be a more inclination for riding a bike bdi natural form of amnsement for he is confronted with trying i the little introvert and would he cant yet master. The sanei wisely balance the gifts meant true of roller skates, ice skattsi-- i to stir him Into more activity. skis, all of which are possible d Julie, the six to eight year old chat But suppose on the other hand, is too slam-ban- g use. Games that the child canp for a little girl. Now is the with his parents or older bwa time to develop her more feminine and sisters are much appreca time dominoes, chtdf side with a doll she can bathe and at this and card games are ua simple undress and wheel about in a dolly not too difficult. Cooking, m f buggy. (Up to now dolls have just and carpentry engage his tott been something to hug and squeeze and any tools of these play W and drag around by one foot.) make suitable gifts. Records to which the child can After eight the child has dance and sing will develop found his place with his age rhythm and thus lay the founda- and is most valuable abotti1 tion for bodily grace. gifts he wants, which will w' be something his friends can d) this at both age and girls Boys GIFT-BRINGIN- depart- ment store, window wishing. denly. Bill looked down at the walk at his foot nudged the object he had dropped. he said under his "Fumbler, breath and glanced toward Midge. She was gazing intently at the toys and did not seem to notice when he stooped to pick up the billfold and slyly put it into his pocket. Otherwise vis- ited here with Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Goodrich left Thursday for Salt Lake By Dorothy Boys Kilian City, where Mrs. Goodrich atMiTl 'S HOUSEHOLD is in for a tended an education meeting. lean Christmas, all right, They returned home Sunday. Bill Robinson said bitterly to his Mrs. Monson taught TJARENTS AND Velma wife who had just come into the school Friday during the abjtr FRIENDS have been well sence Mrs. Goodrich. ( I Mrs. Darleen Ross and little daughter, of Salt Lake City, arrived here Sunday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Lamb. Dean C. Christensen and Mr. Clark, of Duchesne, were visitors at the Sunday school teacher training class Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brundage. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence year students ai of Roosevelt, were Sunday din- Young, Mr. and Mrs. Reed lovely programpresented here at Sr ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stansfield and daughter, Donna ment meeting Sunday. 3 Shephard. Ann, went to Salt Lake Wednes- the direction of their teid ), Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Fitz- day. They also visited at the Voy Fairbanks. Those artid j of Roosevelt, Lyle Young home in Sanuy. gerald ing were Diane McDonald ij visited in Bridgeland Sunday. Shields home Saturday evening. ima Jean Waidely, Carlene j Mr and Mrs. Charlie Bird, of Janet Cowan, Luanei Terry Halladay and Leo BraArcadia visited at the Wanless dy accompanied the Duchesne sing, Donald, NaDene Allred, Mr and Mrs. Lyn Hansen high, school basketball team on Anna Dee Hi and children, of Mt. Emmons, their Idaho tour. Led b - one Martha Lou Horrocks. Mari,,' visited Thursday with their par- of the star players. Terry is ath- Brown, Ruby Lister, Keith ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wanless letic manager. ley, Jay Abbott and Jerry Shields. The Duchesne seminary first dick. . and-famil- I 1 , j r' f i. I? was laughing as at the living Did you hear. Bill? room door. Yes, I went shopping for our tree, and picked one up for you folks at the same time. It Isn't so very tall, but it's big enough to cheer you all up. Mrs. Johnson went on talking, to cover Bills embarrassment. Til take all the youngsters over to my house for awhile. And she was appeared a vb gone. Bill glowed. Some neighborl his face clouded over. That tree may only point up the lack of much under it A loud commotion at the front door drew his attention. Come on in, the door's not locked, he called, recognizing the voices of his Cub Scouts. A whirlwind of blue-claboys swept into he room, their eyes sparkling with happy mischief. "Oh, Mr. Robinson, the smallest one shrieked. We've Just finished all th- e, "Weve been working after school every day at my house, making toys for your children. a second Cub burst in. "You should see a doll house for Margie, and a doll bed and. a kitchen cupboard! "And for little Eil). guess what! The smallest boy couldn't keep quiet A wooden tied, and a garage for his little cari and some big blocks, all tended and waxed and Still, I d everything!! Bill tossed his head to get rid of the drops of mist In the corners of his ayes. "What a swell bunch of fellows, he managed to say. But why Why not? the biggest Cub said happily. Youre the one who taught us how to use tools In the first place, erent you? And besides, wa He just like the Robinsons! stopped suddenly, embarrassed. Well, fellows, Bill said, after a I certainly didnt deep breath, think so a while ago, but this la going to be om of tha happleit Christmases of my life! December 25, 1950 Christmas is a time when people express their 'feelings of goodwill toward each other. A corporation has feelings, too. Because it is people just people. In the oil business, it takes a lot of people working together as a team, to do all the jobs necessary to find oil, refine it into useful products, and deliver it where its needed. This Christmas season, for example, will find men and women of Standard Oil Company of California working in many different places ... all over the world. Theyll be exploring for oil in wilderness areas . . . riding tankers in rolling seas .. . keeping watch on desert pipelines. Youll find them, also, working in refineries, in offices, in our research laboratories. And all through the year, the people of Standard everywhere work at the big job of helping provide you and our nation with the oil we must have to remain strong. Its the best way all of us know of saying "Merry Christmas 365 days a year. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA fIxm ahead ts senrt yos better & |