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Show THE Page Four Folks in LEVAN CiviiMttes h M (heir ChriMinas pirly last Vel- - tfiS ?J? ?-- ?.. Hallow, Mrs. Helen Teddar, Mrs. t.lla taye Beard, Mrs. Myrtus Mrs. Mary Aagard, .Stephenson, Mrs CoI.al JJr(U(;hi Mrs. Fern Wankier, Mrs. Bonnie Paystrup, Mrs. Knid Worwood, Mrs. Carol Hansen, Mrs. Jewel Grant, Mrs. Marva Shepherd, Mrs. Alice herd, M:s. Pauline Mangelson, a special guest, Mrs. Jeane Linton of Nephi, and the hostess, Mrs. By Shirley Sargent liiiie Mangelson YXTHEN I was a boy Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Vern Winter of couldn't come soon or often Cedar City spent a few days here enough. The longed-fo- r day was with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. more exciting than my birthday, Alma Winter. Fourth of July and the last day of school all put together. It was and Mrs. Orvin Shepherd Mr. magic. Sheer, unadulterated magic of San Hiego, California are visiting at the home of his parens, compounded of hoarded pennies, Mr. and Mrs. Heber Shepherd. the scent of pine needles, locked Orvin is serving in the U. S. closets, mysterious winks, expectation and the unusually peaceful Nay. household. This last because my Mrs. Harlan Benedict and Mrs. brothers and I were doing our Mary' Beach of Mt. View, Wyoto be good, as if to make darndest ming visited on Wednesday night and Thursday with Mrs. Helen up in one month for all the sins of the past year. Benedict. Later, Christmas lost its meanMr. and Mrs. Jack Bosh accom- ing to me, now a roving bachelor. panied Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brad-tiel- d In fact the great day came too of Scipio to Salt Lake City. quickly, too often, and I would They also visited in Ogden with work late to escape the carolers Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Hunter, a .and sleep even later so my empty in law and sister of Mrs. apartment wouldnt reproach me. Bosh. But now I have discovered the magic of Christmas again. A little boy gave it back to me along with a grubby kiss and a hug. It iH'sday evening at the home of Mrs. Irene Mangelson. The room . Uvas heaunfully decorated in keep- ing with the Christmas season. (lifts were exchanged and a do- licioiis lunch was served to Mrs. Melba Hallow, Mrs. Blanch Step-- ' Mrs. Gwen Stephenson, Mrs. Iaiui.se Taylor, Mrs. Eileen Svtrs About '?, t?f r?J NEPHI, UTAH TIMES-NEW- Shep-heiiae- n, Christmas Issue Superintendent and Ten Nephi Boys Sign for Principal Extend Scout Jamboree Trip 24, 1956 OPENING Ten boys from this community-armaking plans to attend the Fourth National Scout Jamboree Christmas is a time when you at Valley Forge, Pa., in July of wish those who are important la 1957. you the very best of the season Those who have singed to go and for the upcoming New Year. So, to the students, Faculty, Em-- 1 include DeRay Sparks, Fay Blair Painter, Duane Han and Patrons of the Juab the very best High School, I that a Christmas and a brand New Year can bring. If I may borrow from another source I am wishing for you aS-tPthis day, A Ilappy Christmas; ?Jr I would send you those gifts which are beyond price, outlast time, and bridge all space. I wish you all laughter and pure joy, a merrie heart and a clear conscience, and Love which thinks no evil, is not easily provoked, and seeks not its own . . M. Clark Newell , I wish you all a joyous Christmas and happy and prosperous New Year. Superintendent Anderson JANUARY 1 Greetings of Season Bert's Shoe Repair at 20 East Center Street, in building formerly occupied by Clyde Christensen Shoe Shop. Save your shoes for expert Mur-ploye- ... December j?r jiffS Jpjr S I t?jr &JU0-JZt .. v 8-- . - "i s . 'J ' r V. ' - mamm, . JoiOUS Christmas Wishes , 1 ' " tfAiay tha Ch rislmas spirit of Peace and Good Fellowship shine in your heart now and always, PRATT'S v v t ,, ' a tir & -- He looked at me sadly. Don't you know we live In an apart- IHCiS y and every V good Hdk jor the coming year s'Amr'&ysM6 RALPH S MARKET ?jr ?-J:- . Y7 xs.-.- vs ISA,' X. L. BAKERY &&&&&& gsf.-j- traditionally x j 4 Aa sr-- ' 4 4 4 8 frv .ip . A s.v.v'iw ?. AN -y w V e J AS-'- 4 ri I fpf Butch choked, man wont let me. ' , I ill b'-- 4l ' "-iirv - ' , '- A- 4 presents from Butch. Until now. Christmas Eve. I ran quickly to Butch when I heard him sobbing. His brown hair tousled, his baby- plump cheeks stained red with emotion, Butch was another boy from the one I had put to bed. What's wrong, dear? Tell Daddy? I wanta dog moren anything an I cant have it I repeated Can't have it stupidly, holding his warm, body in my arms. Why not? Carol's hands were on my shoulders, Because we live in an apartment - z,iji jt from the purchase tree, to the opening of Christmas cards and the hiding of of the (jt 4 - f - ,v fin f:j a -8 RAY'S CAFE Preparations Thats how it went peacefully, Merry Christmas 4 ment? he asked. is Christmas Eve and I have been home from Korea for two weeks getting acquainted with Carol, the wife I married five months before I went overseas, and a rowdy named Butch, He is my son, the child I had never seen, and he is the boy that gave Christmas back to me. Carol and I had planned eagerly on just what Butch should receive. Butch had a long list of toys that changed from day to day, but when I had asked him what he wanted most of all, he had just looked at me sadly. Dont you know we live in a he had asked. apartment? So I told Carol, T think Butch Is worried that there isnt a fireplace for Santa to come down. Say, do you think he's too young for a football? Just a small one, of course. That mean old He is too mean, mommy. Carol said, He means Mr. Allen, the owner. No dogs allowed. If I talked to him? I appealed to Carol, If I explained . . No, Carols face twisted, "he made an exception to allow Butch here. Anger Strikes To allow Butch. For an instant anger blazed through me, then I remembered, with an effort, that Mr. Allen wasnt the enemy. Butch when we move I promise you may have a dog, I explained carefully. When are we gonna move? Children needed a time. He would be three in May. "Before your birthday. I promised, "now go to sleep, son. 4J- - In the living room, I said, could buy turtles and fish. i our aincerest wish tliat till s Christmas brings a reat atundancc of warm and lading pleasures to everyone. K i! NEPHI DRUG COMPANY "1 It wouldn't be the same, Carol said, when you were little, don't you remember . . Yes," for I did. I remembered the disappointments that werent swallowed up by other presents but only by time and the gift of love. My son has given me more than I could give him no matter where we lived. He has given me not only the happiness but the heartbreak of Christmas I took Carol's hand and d.ew her into the magic of love that surrounded JUAB COUNTY MILL AND ELEVATOR COMPANY I Kf Si EK gi Ki Jj K gi zz a a m s |
