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Show School for Santas I had a kid idea that I wanted to work at whatever I pleased, wherever I pleased. Fancy free, and tied to no responsibilities. Jbr. Moore, Mat It or 0 Might Jdefore IVai Mshamed ? Ji house By John Scott Douglas Its a THE DRIVER SAID,a w'alk, and pretty little cottage, but maybe all youll find there will be trouble, Hal. Hal Lennard stepped from the car and said, Ill deserve it, Ed. Seeing the New Year in doesnt mean much to me, Hal. Call the Ashes, and Ill leave early if she makes it too hot for you. a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; but the man who wrote it. Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, was of It and would not allow it to be published under his name for more than 20 years. Dr.' Moore, an aloof professor of Greek and Oriental literature in the Episcopal Seminary in New York, wrote the poem on Christmas eve 1822 and read It to his seven children. He had not planned for the poem to go further than his own family, but a relative who was visiting the Moores put a copy in her dairy The next year the relative's father sent it to a newspaper. Other newspapers printed the jingles and they quickly became known all over the country. The dignified Dr. Moore was embarrassed and considered it beneath a man of his scholastic standing to be the author of childrens Not WHO o AVERAGE will have a EVERY tree this year. Traditional American Christmas and sym- bolic as the trees are, they present a great fire hazard, and should be carefully watched. Wax Candles Calls for Caution HAS ONE of the most jobs this time of year? Thats easy. Its Santa. The rotund gentleman hiding behind the red ensemble and the flowing white beard learns a great deal about the nature of humans, especially children, at this time of year. However, after receiving thousands of letters from all over the Remember that when you bring into the house it is going tree will to dry up. A freshly-cu- t not take fire any easier than the evergreen trees growing outside, but the hazard increases by the hour. For this reason, it is not wise to put up the tree too early before Christmas day or to leave it too long after the 25th. Trees of all kind will become highly inflammable at the end of a week. w Families, clubs, churches or or- country, and talking to thousands of ganizations that wish to keep their youngsters on street corners and trees up longer than a week should in department stores, Santa usually take special safeguards to keep it comes to the same conclusion each reasonably safe. year. Times and customs change, The tree can be kepi fresh by but children seldom do. Requests that Santa receives folsetiing it up in a pan of water. Cut off the base of the tree at an angle low a general pattern each year at least one inch above the original everything from bicycles to roller cut and keep it standing in water skates and cowboy suits for boys, during the entire period it remains with dolls and elaborate accessories the favorite with the girls. in the house. It may be necessary to add water from time to time to There are some exceptions. Lots keep the water level above the cut of children make requests for usePlace the tree well away from ful items, typewriters and such, in stoves, radiators, and other sources the hope of becoming writers and of heat. When you smoke, stay stenographers. Last year one lad a Bengal tiger. aivay from the tree. Also be sure asked for a human that in such Santa, secured is understanding tree the that way that it cannot fall. Do not put it he must be, promises to fill all near a doorway where it might the requests that he can and exblock an avenue of escape, shou.d plains tenderly why. there are some that are out of reach. a fire occur. a tree St. Nicholas Possessed Chrisikindli Is Swiss Counterpart of Santa ' old - fashioned Santa Claus embark on technical education. "School for Santa Clauses," sponsored by a Hollywood actors' organiza- tion, is coaching Kris Kringle "doubles" for their roles during the holidays. Cultivation of a hearty, or belly, laugh is in the curriculum (top photo). Santa is shown how he must open his mouth wide to force booming "Ha Ha" through chin brush. Photo in center shows instructor demonstrating application of tourniquet so that Santa will know what to do if a boisterous celebrant happens to injure himself. At bottom, melodious renditions cf "Silent Night" are practised at each class ses- THE TIME Id seen some of the country and part of Mexico, the war came, and I went into the merchant marine for the excitement and big money. Crossed the Atlantic in convoys a few times before I had the bad luck to sail on a tanker that was torpedoed in the Caribbean. FAIRY TALES and Christmas are a Yuletide tradition. He described the confusion of It is thus fitting that the story the green crew, how he had been which - promises to be Americas forced to swim through burning most popular and fairy oil, and had then drifted in a life- tale is related to the Christmas resbefore season. jacket for hours being cued. Months in a marine hospital Once upon a tirpe there was a . had followed. ' reindeer with a built-iflashlight It was the massage treatments bulb for a nose. You know, Rudolph, reindeer. , From a there he explained, that made the me decide to become a masseur. small beginning in 1938, the little beacon Now I have two assistants. But I animal ; with the built-ishouldnt be talking so much when has become as familiar as Humpty-Dumpt- y and Cinderella to youngyou havent mentioned your accsters everywhere. ident.'. First invented as a "sales giveBefore she quite finished, horns away promotion for Montgomery and sirens began blaring. Ward by Robert L. May, Rudolph The New Year already, Hal. was featured in many free booklets How quickly the time has passed. before he become associated with It always did for us, remem- Christmas. Songwriter Johnny ber? Marks liked the title Rudolph, the Its a nice Idea a fresh new Red Nosed Reindeer, so he wrote year when people can resolve to a song about it. He was so sure he lead better lives, start afresh and had a success that he started his leave their mistakes behind. own Publishing company, using as his first release. His voice was husky; Could "Rudolph that be us, Carol? Id like to make Gene Autry made the initial rea fresh start with you, darling, if cording, and that one record sold She was 2,000,000 copies. you could forgive me. silent so long that he added, 1 Last year, there were 16 different wouldnt run away a second time. recordings of the song for sale, Im not thinking of that, my ranging from boogie-woogi- e by dear. Im too happy to think. But Sugar Chile Robinson to Bing Crosmaybe I should. There would be by, and cowboy singers. ; problems for us, Hal. None we couldnt meet if we had courage." He found her lips and this time there was no parapet to steady himself. But he felt the dog beside him and gripped its harness. A tail began to thump his leg. I believe Thora likes me, he said. I hope shell like Buck. She should. Theyre of opposite That should sexes, Carol said. keep our secing-ey- e dogs from fighting, shouldnt it, darling? Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was said to have been a saint of great virtue and piety. An ancient legend Is told that he became the patron saint of school boys when he restored to life the sons of a rich Asiatic, who had been murdered by a while they were enroute to school in Athens. It is said that he was warned cf the crime in a vision, but was unable to reach the inn in time to prevent the murders. He restored the boys to life through prayers and also forced the murderer to confess his crime to authorities. e j 0r,d then at noon next day ing that telegram saying that you were going away and to forgive you. n red-nose- d HERALD OF THE KING A robber-innkeep- er iinij ON CHRISTMAS CANDLE . . . The soft, steady glow of a lighted candle is one of the treasures of Christmas which no one would want to lose. Another treasure Is the happy child. The native habitat of the canary bird is the islands of Canary, Cape Verde and Madeira. ... DeBOYS WILL BE BOYS the spectacular mouse that Andrea Kieczck Is displaying, Santa Claus being the jolly and understanding old gent that he is no doubt will let off with a the warning that time is running out for good behavior. spite S-- express our warmest Christmas Greetings to those we are proud to call I' Client niif Jt is our privilege each year to seven-year-ol- d our friends and patrons. May we say once more that we have appreciated your confidence in the past and that we will never. tfoytpf cease St tJ .Si tint'ngit, fantnyit, - faitnykt fa Mtf fa? ccfa, eJ is fay it; is tyit; (md tiy fait; aCt p) ntffa fa fa? dwut Stan, 4 r-- -Jz i- trying to make each new year rich in neighborliness and good will for you. To everyone we wish a Merry Christmas and a Bountiful New Year. I I .. f Ft pip fa Inanto Undt and mid, JlokndyonViiyjt MotitnasaCkiU!Ho Jitfi ituu kiMt&t an is! hail tltXuyl UssiAf. Xt fa fa Mi9 fa fa ia (4t an ouAXixfp, gib fat us tij, . COMMERCIAL BANK A t1 word of thanks a a find Season's Greetings to the many friends ve have been privileged c wish you and your family to serve. health and happiness for many years lo come. ALLRED ELECTRIC Duchesne, Utah a a A a A a a a (i a a a A a A A A A A UiS2.3ii.3. , A 3. X . i .i S!)!11 '' d CF UTAH ICap in fawtn-f- pt&ct, Ciust tkiSavLOu ts fann, Christ tfa SdVioin if favt, rl-- t 1,y;.; itrr rirfn r i , i DUCHESNE OFFICE 'Cup Ciyist n&iucn tit p ptaet) Satntmn it favt! Ciust tfaSavisun is fan. rl J-- Ll mmm so National SafetyCouncil testa have shown that in order to provide the same stopping ability available on dry pavement rv t a speed of )v m.r.ff. Instead of Wreath, Hang Sells, Ornaments on Door Instead of the conventional wreath on the outside of the door why not string some bells and tree ornaments on narrow baby ribbon and hang from a huge red bow? Make your door and window frames bright and cheerful by framing them with ribbon and sprigs of holly. You can hang the ribbon in festoons across the curtains and tie at the sides in wide sash bows for colorful effect. d long-live- sion. Of Great Virtue, Piety Santa Claus plays a very insignificant part in the Swiss celebration of Christmas, observed mostly on December 24. It is Christ-kindl- i, the Christ Child, who makes the rounds of Swiss homes on Christmas Eve. This radiant angel is said to have come from the North, traveling on a fairy-lik- e sleigh pulled by reindeer, much in the fashion of aur Santa. Christkindli brings good Swiss children a beautiful tree, and many gifts. Like Santa, he stresses obedience and admonishes naughty youngsters. With all his experiences, the modern trend makes the (9) n Hal smiled and started briskly along the walk. But his steps gradually slowed. Ed might be right. This visit could be awkward. It wasnt easy to face a woman who had loved you and from whom youd run away. Hed chosen the night deliberately. (For it was on New Years Eve, exactly 11 years ago, that hed stood on the parapet outside the Skylight Room with Carol Cameron), looking down at the citys lights, listening to sirens announcjingles. ing the new year. Twenty-twyears later, howImpulsively, hed said, Will you ever, he finally publicly admitted marry me, Carol? of was and the it jingles authorship There was none of the coquette published in book form under his in Carol. Of course, Hal. Ive inname for the first time. tended to since pigtail days. serthe Ironically, professors ious works are forgotten today. He Now that memory made his in is mentioned encyclopedias knock uncertain. Within, he heard because he wrote the celebrated quick, light steps, and the door Christmas verses. opened. How good of you to come, Hal. tone. Her voice still had a bell-likFrom She didnt switch on the light as she led the way into the living room. A dog nuzzled his leg as he With so many candles placed sat down. about the home to give a festive Here, Thora, she said. air during the holiday season, candle wax drippings on rugs, tableKind of you to let me come, I cloths, and mantels are almost In- Carol, he began awkwardly. evitable. wanted to make my peace before Wax spots on rugs can usually be another year rolled around. removed successfully by first scrapIt was a shock, she admitted ing off as much wax as possible Having a man ask you to quietly. dull a knife and then sponging with as the New Year broke, him marry with carbon tetrachloride. When you scrape up the wax, be careful not to injure the yarns. If the candle was colored and a stain remains, try sponging it lightly with a liquid made of two parts of water and one part of denatured (rubbing) alcohol. As a precaution against fading, test this mixture first on an inconspicuous part of the rug. Wax that has run down from onto your best linen tablecloth can be removed by the same method of first scraping being very careful not to injure the fiber or thread and then sponging with carbon tetrachloride. If the stain is colored, use the solution suggested for a colored spot on a rug, after youve used carbon tetrachloride. Again you are urged to test an inconspicuous spot for posIt was on New Years Eve, 11 sible fading from use o 1 the solution. years ago, that hed stood on the parapet with Carol Cameron. Interesting Job? Santa's Beats All At This Season 1954 Thursday, Dec. 23, TTY Everyone knows and loves the poem which begins Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the TIME FOR PRESENTS . . , Billy and David are all worked up over the thought of Christmas, and theyre tagging their stockings to make sure Santa doesnt get their presents mixed up. 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