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Show CACHE Saturday. Itocemlwr 21. 193S A CHO "Nu-tii- y IUD'9 wine tel. lie "Yen Inithilay IDIKEaM A Christ mas Story by IJIa Peterson vari-color- fust; turning the uotslde world thorn, keeping them rlose There were thievs in fust; tutiring the outside world gether. even these hills and prhaps Into a sparkling dreamland. make To wild animal. many In the living sat Johnnie Jones home. himself less afraid. James cozy room of a warm brothers' ted his "Pal'a" furry hark- the hi younger bed. dog wagged bis busby tail ami and sisters preparing for In his musty's hand In ticked were hung Their stockings answer, sure were where they sight plain The boy thought of home, at Santa would se them, and the their this tinm he thought they were with filled home was wasnt probably about to eat their supchildish glee. Christmas more, per. 1eter. his brother, would be any Johnnie for same the e it wasn't near so much fun. For t ure with bis mother and years now he'd known.' er and together they would eat and drink fresh and this year he even bought hot porridge his own present, a pair of shin- milk. Then there was the fruit Everything Beenwc.ake his mother had made for ny lee ed all over for him. Christmas the holidays, maybe she would a piece of that too. lie j cut wasn't anything. 'looked ath Is lunch basket and He slumped down in the deep was going to open It. but easy chair, and as the nolse and subsided he glanced elded to wait a while. The hours about the room. The fire in the' during the darkness seemed s hearth, the holly wreath in the) long. Hed wait a whils. Darkness came, and as there windows and the beautiful tree behind him; yes they all seemed was no moonlight yet. the darklike Christmas but still It was ness of night seemed to envel different somehow. His elbow ope everything In a heavy cloak. bumped a book that lay on a He sat with his one hand on small table beside his chair; his pal's neck. Below him a bell he raised the book from Its place tinkled every few moments and and examined It. In dainty gold he knew his sheep were safe and letters across the front he read; quiet. The Life of Christ Again his thouhts of home reHe spread It open on his turned to him. It would be warm knees and turned the pages. The there, but here on the hillside first picture was the Madonna, it was cold; yes, very co'd. He and her child. It wag a marvel- pulled his ragged coat about ous picture. The colored lights his thin shoulder; as he did so from the tree behind him gave his hand passed over the tares the color effect and he was in the cloth; he wondered why his mother was unkind to him. deeply affected by its beauty. For a moment he stretched Because his feet were crippled his arms and yawned; he curled was no fault of his owd; he his legs up beneath him and tried hard to walk straight and and yet, his again turned the pages of the without falling; of book. The danenig fire and col- mother hated him because deformed feet, so he ored tree light made erry shad- these ows on the walls and on the thought. She sent him to night see the herd, and let him sleep most of couldn't He pages. words, so he turned the pages to the day so no one hardly ever the next picture. It was a picture saw him. Then she gave Peter of Christ, as a boy, preaching In fruit cake and sent him nothing Johnnie thougnt but brown bread, and his broththe Temple. how clean and honest HU face er had the new- coat, while he, Those men beside Him poor crippled James, had the old looked. were looking at Him, awe struck. one. His thoughts raced on, as The third picture was Jesus the minutes dragged by. and His disciples. They were on His He didn't dare sleep. a hillside. Christ walked ahead father had warned him not to and the men were following Him. close an eye. To rouse himself For a long while Johnnie stared he got to his feet and slowly, at the picture. It was a repro- painfully walked around the of a famous duction painting herd, his dog at his side. As he but that wasn't what Johnnie began ascending the hill, to his was thinking. He saw the hill as usual sitting place, he stopped a beautiful green pasture, and short; as he came face to face he could see a flock of sheep with a man. from To keep feeding near by. Perhaps not screaming out. he clapped his so far away there was a boy . . . hand over his mouth and wonThe sheep were snowy white, dered if the man heard the and against the grass, fierce hammering of his heart. green with the blue sky above, It was "Good evening boy, a gentle a lovely picture. The shepherd voice said. futh-thre- watching them, late afternoon sunshine with his faithful shepherd dog Pal" close beside him. In adjoining fields he saw other boys driving their flocks homeward, but this boy, whose names was James, had to stay and tend the herd through the The sun began to sink night. in the west and the long shadows danced about him ; several times he slowly walked around tile in. ui s.inl; tlip-ton imimg ;. stood wondi-rinwhi he was. ho said: "Como, lad. lei's find s and rest a while You huve no one wUh which to talk, and I ant tired." The boy's face burned with shame, hetaiiHe ho had tried to deceive. This mun knew. They founda place to sit ami the man sat besnle the boy, rubbing bis feet. To the lad's iiHtonislum-ii- t he nothed that the man wore no slioes. But In the darkness he did not see the deep cracks and blood stains. Then the man said: Your'e a brave lad to stay here alone. It's very dark." "Oh. I wasn't so brave, when I first met you down there by the rock," he laughed; "but fear has left me. I feel safe and well like I have found a friend Who are you. sir?" I'm a tired traveler. travel at night because the days are too short for me to get my work done. Sometimes I get very hun gry. and often terribly cold. But I manage to go on; I have a big mission to fill. Oh. so you are a missionary. Then that is why I'm not afraid You're a good man; not a thief as I thought at first. "No child; I ara not a thief. My father sent me to take a message, and 1 must obey him. I become discourOccasionally aged; people pay so little heed to what I have to say." his voire sounded sad as he spoke. Then changing the conversation the man said: "The air Is cold; are you warm. lad?" Yes, I am warm, sir; are you" He noticed his friend had no coat. Quickly the boy took a wool from his acarf heavy shoulders and handed it to Ills friend. Here, sir; put this about you. It will warm you." "Don't you need it yourself; can you spare it?" "Yes. I can; I have a good, warm coat." J.iin.-- THE All! WAS FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS . . . Everywhere jeop!e were busy with many little last minute duties, Lefore Santa Claus came. Colored lights inside holly wreaths adorned many windows and on Christmas trees in numerous homes, small Carolers on street lights shone brightly. sweetest hymns, and to make corners were singing their of flukes the pirfeit. large to- boy, who was drowsed In a ! father said to twi- he III like the take ill half 'Ml ba man the h.imM put. of thieves." lie n tilled iU and fruit ant nuts and for Ills UllSWtr. evi n iltruti In it It can be your thit'W. ullil even 1 Yea. lake" it Will 1.,. Mo-pin- s Lew-die- M m 52 0 52 0. JS 052 0 52 p me. I mu-- t be Wednesday evening al Mr. and Mrs. Rnbt. Pitman, Jahave stayed too cob Watson and Jus L. Wyatt wrte in charge of arrangements. Mr came. The hours and Mrs. Sidney Lockhart and Mr. fust. See, the and Mrs. Howard Adams of the up. It's been a Salt Lake organization were In ateven if I could tendance. n't celebrate In the city. We A wanderful dhuier was served have celebrated jour birthday;" by the Daniel H Wells Camp of bo rose to his feet, and as he the Daughters of Pioneeis with did he swayed; thorn pc or crip- chairman Mary J. Parker In charge pled bet were awkward. The two long tabh-- s were beautiAs the moon peeped over the fully decorated In keeping witn eastern hills James saw in the Christmas and covers were laid light the mans kind face, lint for 94 Jacob Watson was Master his eyes were ad. of Ceremonies. Prajer was offered "Here, lad. Is your seaif. It by Orson Perkea. has kept me warm." The man After the dinner all gathered In removed it from his own should the hall decorated with lighted ers and wrapped it about the Xmas trees and festoons. A of music, songs, harmonica boy's frail body. As he did the lud felt his body tingling and mandolin selections and He felt burning. straight and were given by Wm. Joy, Roy Dar-leOlive Jones tall, and he could stand firmly Eugene Jones. Jusie on his feet; they didn't Popplcton hurt Susie Pitman, Ethel Jones, Hugh Clark and Earl any more. the man Riggs. A Juggling art, was given "Goodbye my child. said as he disappeared up the by Claude Qulnney. A comic skit by the girls of the receiving room, hill. EsJames stood speechless. In Dora Woodward, Ileen Wyatt, Helen the moonlight he couldn't be ther Buist, Alice Miller, sure, but be was almost sure, Green, Cleo Leishmun and Marthere was a halo above the garet Perkins. mail's head and that kind fare. Mr. Wm. McBride gave a very Surely. It must have beeen him! good immitation of a canary, mag. Jesus himself! pie, crow, duck, lamb, sheep, calf, cow The boy ran swiftly up t he hen, dog, pup, two cats, a was assisted In He and a baby. hill calling, but no one was case of the baby by Arnold there. He looked at hLs feet; the Archibald and Royal Bassett. Re. were healed. He fell to his they marks and greetings were made by knees, praying. He had cele- Mr. Lockhart, Mr. Adams, James brated with the one whom al L. and Mr. Watson. A visit the world were celebrating for, fromWyatt Santa and his reindeers made and he hadn't known. all happy by presenting each emThe huge clock in the hallway ployee with a generous Christmas, struck, gift and all those present with a' and the rustling of papers awak- box of candy and nuts. All felt ened Johnnie. He sat up rub- it a very wonderful and successful bing his eyes. The book with party. the beautiful pictures, still lay on his lap. Board Candidates There before the fire place ol The nominating committee was his mother and father. the Logan Chamber of Commerce "Why, son; aren't you to bed!" have nominated the following as hlg mother exclaimed; hurry candidates for directors on the now, run." she said as she un- beard: Prof. Paul M. Dunn and doll wrapped a beautiful and Prof. H. S. Carter of the USAC; other precious articles. Wm. H. Griffin, W. Lohman, Dr. Johnnie stood for a moment H. R. McGee, Olof Nelson, Willard He could hardly be- Paulson, Ted H. Rechow, N. D thinking. lieve he'd been dreaming. Then Salisbury and W. E. Skidmore after kissing them both good Candidates to fill an unexplred night he hurried upstairs. It term are Ernest R. Lee and E. T didnt matter any more, about Ralphs. The ballots with the names Santa Claus. To him now of the candidates will be mailed to the membership soon. The balChristmas had a new signlfi- must be returned by Jan. 12 lots cance. was more to it There than toys and fun. "people cele- at 5 p. m. The results of the elecbrated and why, he remember- tion will be announced by the tellers at the annual meeting, Jan.' ed those words In his dream. 12. This will be a dinner meeting He wondered how many reat the Bluebird for all members. membered that It was because of the birth of Christ; because If you think money doesnt talk, He gave His life that man might then Just try to telephone without live, and to bring peace on earth. Very faintly he heard someone singing: pro-gra- m y, 9 The man took the scarf from the boy and wrapped it about his shoulders. The boy thought of his lunch His stomach was feeling very empty, and he wished he had eaten earlier. Now if he opened his basket he would have to offer the man a bite, and he had only enough for himself. He'd wait. Its the holiday season, bethe boy said; ginning tonight, ' I would like to have been in the city to hear the hells chime." Holiday season, did you say, lad? People celebrate; but do they remember why they celebrate ?" Oh, yes; yes sir. they do. Because of the birth of Christ. They call It Christ-mas- . As they talked he thought of the fruit cake at home, and it made him very, very hungry. He his basket and slowly oPened pulled out a piece of bread. : I have a lunch. It isn't a fine one but if you will share it with me . . ."? the boy said handing his companion the largest half of the loaf. "Thank you. lad. I am indeed 5S very hungry" the man said as ate. he slowly Then after a a fright- silence he said: "It is my birth"Good evening, sir, ened voice answered. day. This is my birthday feast; The regular annual meeting of Are you alone, my child?" the you and I will share it togeth- - the stockholders of the First Na-e- r. stranger asked. tional Bank of Logan, Utah, will 52 James hesitated; he had been Feeling in the basket Janies be held in its banking room on In- taught never to lie, hut if he found a piece of cheese. Tuesday, January 10, 1939 at 4 said he was alone, perhaps . . . stead of breaking it he gave his oclock p. m. for the election of Then his hand fell on the hairy friend the whole piece. If it was directors and the transaction back beside him and he quickly the mans birthday he should such other business as may Then to his sur- proper. have it all. No, I am not alone. answered, " 'Tis well, my boy. These hills RUSSELL S. HANSON, Cashier prise he found cake. Dated at Logan, Utah, December are full of ruthless men. You Oh, see! there is fruit cake. 10, 1938. shouldn't be alone. Here, sir, Is a piece for you, 0 0. 0. J8 0 0JB 0 Merryxmas 0. 0. and 0 Happy New Year 0. As the Christmas Season t comes the County Officials of Cache County extend thanks and appreciation to the citizens of Cache County for their part and and wish them a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year -- co-operati- High heels were Invented by A woman who had been kissed on the forehead. your lunch with going, alieady I long." "I m glad you have passed so moon Is coming wonderful night 0 0. Employees r m SI Entertains the man answered a he The Sherman Rawlins Williams, in. WEUSVILLE and ate. "Fruit, nuts, son of Eldon S. and Lona Son mortuary. Milk Co. entertnied thc-tfant employMy birthday cake! spUci. d ees and pai liters at a nicely ar- - Llojd Rawlins Williams, of Winn they hud finished eating The Japanese nations lhobby: In a Logan hospital Men. st and program, ranged Banquet the man roe to bis feet, sayChina." of Collecting y pneumonia morning .Thun-laward Second hall, recreation "Thunk you for sharing tlie ing: 8 ni 0. 0. birthday Co. Bo n In Izgiin, November 6, he first Jail Bird What ate you is survived by hi parents and the In for? Second Jail Ri'd Raking my following brut hen and sisters: 1st Vetie, Ill.iitie and Eldon Williams wife to sleep. ol Lew .stun Funeral services were First Jail BirdBut they can't conducted In Lewiston put you In here for that. Friday Second Jull Bird You ain't seen First ward rhaprl. with burial in lewLston. directed by UndquLst & the size of them rocks. Lewiston Child Succumbs to Pneumonia Morning Milk cake," 0. 52 my face Threi CACHE COUNTY. UTAH AMERICAN'-LOGA- .W on COUNTY OFFICIALS 0 0 52 0 52 0 g ig m m g m I I m I m 31 ag J20. ga 0. ag 0. ni g31 gsi 0 gsi 0 g0 g0 si g 520 & g 901 g 31 0 g0 31 g0 31 g31 0 gm g m g m Wonder Bakery Home of the famous HOSTESS CAKES Si OGDEN, UTAH m m si 0 j. |