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Show THE UINTAH BASIN RECORD Christmas Card Thursday, December 24, 1953 When Buying Toys for Children If you wish your child to get the most available from this years toys, be sure to look for the five major qualities recommended by apeciallsts. Toys to be thoroughly satisfying for the small fry should have five major qualities, say specialists at the college of home economics, Cornell. ' First, toys should be durable to withstand the rough and tumble of any one child and his playmates. Sturdy toys can be repaired and repainted and passed on for the enjoyment of other youngsters, in or out of the family. Toys should be simple and easy to handle and operate. Simple playthings are more likely to hold inand terest through long child-hour- s less likely to be shelved perma- nently. Toys should be safe to use without sharp corners or rough places or poor paint that might be harmful to a youngster. And toys should be washable. Finally, toys should have what the specialists call a quality. "do-wit- such as wagons, Good old stand-by- s blocks, clay, sand, finger paints, and the like may fit into the childs interest of the moment. Idea Originated By Englishman Christmas cards ar so much a of the modern Yule aeason By Dorothy Boys Kilian that one aeldom stop to wonder the idea originated and by pOGER TOOK one hand off the how " wheel of the convertible and whom. This simple idea of wishing your started to put it around Sues waist. friends a Merry Christmas brought She edged away. It takes two honor and knighthood to the orighands to drive on these snowy inator, Henry Cole, a middleclass she explained, laughing roads, Englishman. nervously. Cole mailed his cards on a De1846. The cards deWhy had she drawn away, she cember day in picted a Victorian family assemwondered. Mightnt she have exand the pected Roger to be pretty c cky? bled at the festive board Christmas custom of Maybe it was because she felt traditional to the poor. They also bore guilty as she saw that they would giving the greeting: A Merry soon be passing Grandma Masons farm. She remembered the scene Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. at her home several nights ago. He had a thousand of the cards Oh, Johnny, Im sorry, but I struck off by a lithograph. They wont be able to go with you this were such a success that plain New Years Eve. Henry Cole subsequently became Johnny, her acknowledged escort Sir Henry Cole. ever since they had been Juniors The cards we send today, howin high school, looked incredulous. ever, a far cry from those mailed But, Sue, we always go out to by Cole. The cards you send and Grandmas watch paity. Hasn't it receive this year will be designed been fun other years by famous names in contemporary art. Sue had agreed. Yei, it has, An American shopping fer cards But Roger Tremaine you know, the boy whose fdks come to that this year may select scenes painted by such famous people as Winston big lakeshore cottage every summer wrote to ask me to spend Churchill, Britains prime minister and famed amateur artist, and New Years Eve with him. His family is coming up for a country Grandma Moses, one of Americas most famous artists. holiday. The demand for cards Is so great Were running into a snowthat many companies spend their storm, Roger exclaimed as they entire time in designing and prosuddenly became engulfed in a ducing them for the holiday part now-class- THE STABLE AT BETHLEHEM . . . The Babe in the manger, surrounded by the gentle animals, is a vision we ran see more clearly with our hearts than with our eyes. And seeing it, we may truly say, Glory to God in the highest. 7ice Otty&tfitecC in The Christmas tree, now almost a universal symbol, probably came to America from Germany, although tradition has it that Christmas trees originated in Egypt.' The palm tree is supposed to put forth a branch every month, and a spray of this tree, with 12 shoots on it, was used . in Egypt. writers mention the tree German as early as 1605. The German prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, introduced the Christmas tree in England when he had a tree for his daughter. What we need in religion, is not new light, but new sight; not new paths, but new strength to walk in the old ones; not new duties, but new strength from on high to fulfill those that are plain before us. Tyron Edwards Basilica of the Nativity One of Oldest Churches Most Beloved Carol Is 'Silent Night ' The Basilica of the Nativity at Bethlehem is one of the oldest churches in Christendom, having been built 1,620 years ago. As it, stands today it represents the original building as erected by the Emperor Constantine and res- torations and additions made under Justinian. It is surrounded by three convents of separate faiths, Greek, We're running into a snowLatin and Armenian. All three have storm, Roger exclaimed. the privilege of worshiping in the Grotto of the Nativity, and, suprisingly enough, all three cele- swirling white cloud. Wed better .. brate Christmas on separate occa- put the top up," sions. He pressed the proper button, but nothing happened. Then he A U. S. Defense Bond is a swerved the car over to the edge of road, got out and tugged at the perfect Christmas gift. When the folded-baccanvas. Frozen a Bond, give you youre giving shut! he growled disgustedly. that grows steadily something in value through the years and Roger climbed back into the car benefits your country at the and raced the motor. The wheels same time. Now what! he spun helplessly. groaned. You got out of the track when k The most beloved carol of the many that are sung in all parts of the world is Silent Night that simple and tender German song. Its origin was unknown for many years. Recent research, however, disclosed that it was written by Joseph Mohr, an assistant priest in Obemdorf in South Germany. The melody was composed by a schoolmaster, Franz Gruber. The poet and the composer were part of the choir that sang the carol for the first time on Christmas Eve in the Obemdorf church ' in 1818. . The night it was sung the small churchs organ was out of order and the choir sang to the accompaniment of a guitar. Since then the card has been sung to the tune of almost every musical instrument in the world and in the languages of nearly XlNKLING BELLS, holly wreaths, winter scenes with evergreens; logs on hearth, candles bright, little faces beam delight... these, to us, are all warm reminders i that a very special time is due ... here ... so a very special wish is May this Holiday Season bring you abounding stores of good cheer, peace and happiness. m fi. Uintah Basin Medical Assn. oil men. Sue sail. "Look you pulled over, out, or we'll sink in so deep well never get out. But Roger stubbornly continued to press his foot on the accelerator, while the wheels settled farther and farther down into the snow. I give up, he said finally. HFTER I May your Christmas S v A FEW moments of un- comfortable silence Roger grumbled, Thats the trouble with this God forsaken part of the country. If we were anywhere around a hundred cars would Chicago have come along by this time. Yes, but most of them wouldn't stop; and we'd be spattered with dirty slush instead of covered with clean, white snow, Sue snapped. Say, Roger interrupted excitedly. A car is coming. See those lights glimmering way down the road? Sue screamed, It's Johnny! her voice shrill with relief. For the lova pete, Johnny boomed, climbing out into the road. "Are you two trying to commit suicide or something?" Sue laughed hysterically and g practically hugged his outstretched arm. Rogers car is stuck, the top 5 . is stuck , be a merry one and may you recall all its ' happy memories throughout a bright And now New Year. OLPII! MORTUARY g PHONE 161 Vv, t ROOSEVELT. UTAH Im stuck with two ex- 2 tra passengers, Johnny finished. Well, climb aboard, everybody. I can take you only as far as Grandma's, though. I wouldnt venture any farther than that tonight, even old faithful here. He patted a ,'S inbattered fender lovingly Thats plenty far enough for me, Sue exclaimed. She was already climbing into the front seat. Youll find another robe in the back seat," she said firmly, as Roger started to turn the front door handle. Johnny looked at Sue, and a slow happy smile spread over his face. Sure, Roger, hop in, he said heartily. On second thought, I guess IU stay until you send a truck back; might not be able to find the car again in the drifts." Roger smiled f Could I borrow one of those robes, though? Sure thing. Johnny climbed into his car and handed out a heavy one. Itli only be a few minweakly. ute DUCHESNE FROZEN FOODS DUCHESNE. UTAH wait." As the motor began to roar. Sue lid over and put her arm through I hope you've made Johnny's. mistakes sometimes, too, she said falteringljr. .... Listen, darling, Johnny answered warmly, giving her hand a squeeze. "Didnt you ever hear that all's well that and wall? reeting our friends at Christmas time has become ,tl more than a habit with us. It is a manifestation of a deeply felt t r t appreciation of the understanding to enjoy over these many years. and good will that we have been privileged ' r And it is for this reason that we are so anxious nou to extend to everyone our sincerest wishes for a most enjoyable Christmas and a very happy New Year. I r UINTAH POWER & LIGHT COMPANY DUCHESNE PHONE 8121 . ..i . . |