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Show The CHRISTMAS SECTION LqO&gv It was almost Christmas, but there was no feeling of joy in Marian's home. She remembered other Christmases when there had been. That was when Daddy had come home from his work in the dead-lett- er section of the post office with a happy smile on his face as he greeted in their home and how it was now. And then one day the idea of writing a letter came to her. It wasnt easy to write such an important letter all by herself. When it was finished, Marian addressed it to the North Pole and posted it in the corner mail box. The letter said; came home, it was almosfvas if Christmas had come already to the Armstrong home, for, as he opened the door, there was a wide smile on his face. He paused for just a moment, then opened his arms wide, just as he used to do, and took both Mummie and Marian into them. e. Dear Santa Claus, We are sad at our house. My little brother went to heaven A true story C Reading. her, her little brother, andMu-mml- What jokes and fun and pleasant talk there had been, and usually a story before bedtime. All of this was before her li- ttle brother had suddenly become sick and then quickly died before anyone could helphim.lt seemed to Marian that in a way her daddy had died too, because he never smiled anymore, nor told her stories, nor greeted her with a hug and a kiss. In fact, he didn't seem to care whether she and Mummie were even around. Marian couldn't talk to Mummie about the problem for that would only make her more sad, and she didnt think anyone else could understand how it had been We last spring... You neednt retold that.... Marion It was more than a coincidence that the letter reached the dead-lett- er desk of Marians father instead of being checked by some other man in the department. Later that day when Daddy. DONT FORGET FIDO For those planning to bay presents for a dog or cat at Christmas here are some suggestions. Christmas collars, chewing sticks and bones, dog coats, a Christmas stocking filled with dog toys or coats for rainy and cold weather. Gifts for cats include a musical or squeaking catnip toy, collars with bells, a cat scratching post or a Christmas stocking containing cat treats and catnip toys. Eastern Utah Electric PRICE, UTAH the blessings of the season be shared by one and all. May Holiday Season, PRICE, UTAH JCPenney The Christmas Place. PRICE; UTAH by Lucile mind leaving me anything, but if you could give Daddy something that would make him like he used to be, I do wish you would. I heard him say to Mummie that only Eternity could cure him. Could you bring him some of wish everyone the best Christmas ever! Mutual Furniture Co. 3 Progress-Lead- er December 21,1972 beef-hid- e |
