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Show with wonder, and awe that most the wonderful outpouring world has ever known. For Christmas is the Feast of the Incarnation the "celebration of Gods to earth in the Son, Jesus coming Christ, to live and die for sinful man. Almighty God, in the flesh (Incarnate), comes in so humble a way to restore man to a living relationship to Himself. Man through his sin separates himself from God; for sin and selfishness cannot touch holiness. But God does not give up the men he has created. He tries to reach us through His law and His prophets. He finally comes Himself in relationship and to release us from sin, selfishness and death. Joy to the world, the Lord is come to be the King of our lives and to redeem us for His service. Greatly God pours out His love upon us. May all that we give at Christmas time be our sharing of Gods love with others. of-lo- vp For Christmas is first and A Christian Church Festival most a Christian church festival. Even before the custom of Christmas trees and Christmas, together with Easter, was the most important Christian holigift-givin- By Rev. Stuart G. Fitch Vicar, Trinity Episcopal Church Sometimes in the excitement of receiving cards and presents, of thinking of Christmas trees and Santa Claus and good thing to eat, we forget the real meaning of December 25 and why it isja holiday at all. December 25 gets its name from the two words: Christs Mass. fore- g, day: Christmas is a day on which we must give ourselves anew to our Lord and Saviour and make our Thanksgiving for all that He has done for us. If church attendance does not figure prominently in every familys holiday, that family is missing the whole point of Christmas Day. On December 25 we remember chairman, assisted bv Rotarians Albert Menotti and Dean HenderFriendship cannot exist except ' - r son. among good men. If it is th rith what. does it matter who sayi It - Mike t. Valdez Fort Sam Houston, Tex. Mike T. Valdez, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Juanita C. Valdez, 124 Eighth St., Dragerton, Utah, recently was promoted to corporal while serving at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Valdez, a driver in the motor pool with Headquarters Detachment at the Brooke Army Medical Center, entered the Army in February 1953 and completed basic training at Fort Prd, Calif. Donald M.' Hackney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Hackney, Drag- erton will visit his parents over the holiday. year-en- d with the U. S. navy at Christmas Party . Me-not- ti Carbon Medical Service Association Utah Dragerton n .. ,v. V? ,1 I! hsHr 1- '- f fm I 11 r t . J v .'5 CjT''' I fto-taria- ns May tlie Christmas message we extend to all of oof patrons ... wishing you health, joy and friendship. come true and he with you through all the New Year. &&(& w v a,- -' 3$.-- UTAH .x X On December 11, East Carbon Rotary Club held its annual PRICE Donald is San Diego. yy East Carbon Rotary at the Z Christmas dinner-danc- e Inn in Dragerton. Ab6ut 75 and guests attended. Tables were beautifully decorated in keeping with the season .with candles and pine boughs. Each lady present received a lovely Christmas corsage. Rotarian Albert acted as master of ceremonies and a very enjoyable program during the dinner was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Cott. Mrs. Van Cott gave two humorous readings and Mr. Van Cott played several piano selections. Mr. Van Cott. also played accompaniment for singing led by Rotarian Jim Alger. Dancing to music furnished by Jimmy Darts orchestra concluded the party. The committee in charge of the party consisted of Rotarian Don Waring, HELPER FURNITURE , ' 4;l Wit f.' jig.: Qreat the spirit of Is Christmas that brings to every V4M Will . . . and Love towards all mankind. May you enjoy the full blessings of fiS&s f the Yuletide Season. At this joyous season of the year, when everyday cares are overshadowed by good fellowship and kind thoughts, we extend to our many friends our sincerest holiday greetings. A Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! m The First National Bank Utah Price rw Good heart-Pea- ce, For Christmas and the New Year, may you enjoy a continuous round of good cheer, happiness, good health and prosperity. The Carbon Grocery Co. Dragerton Utah |