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Show DRAGERTON TRIBUN mtinga Charles Dlcktns famoui Chrlst-ma- s Carol was not the moit popu Ur of hia Christmas atorlea during hit lifetime, nor waa tt the one he hoped to be remembered bj. Dr. Ada Nisbet, who did eaten alve research tor book on the famous English author, atatea that the most popular of Dickens Christmas stories in his day waa 'The Cricket on the Hearth. a poignant story of a father who tries to shield his blind daughter from the, realities of life. It outsold Dickens familiar tale of Scrooge and Tiny Tim by two to one, says Dr. Nlabet, an aa aociata professor of English oo tbs Los Angeles campus of the Uni versity of California. Two weeks after its appearance In 1845 dra matic versions of The Cricket were playing at 12 different thee tres in London alone. Dickens' own favorite of his many Christmas stories, and the one he hoped would give him Ust Ing fame, waa "The Chimes." As be was writing It he enthusiastic ally wrote a friend thkt tt would knock The Carol out of the field. But the public did not take to "The Chimes." probably because It was filled with uncomfortable topical aatire. "The Christmas Card" survived and became in creaslngly popular. Dr. Nisbet.be lieves, because it is cheerful and Ckrtstmasy," with a aocial doctrine shapeless enough to be acceptable to aH , Menyfctiiias n AU ... Wo of our mony (ritndt. Mop you hove proof. happintst this Chrisfmaf.' 1957 V1957 Our sincere with for a most happy Holiday season FARMERS INSURANCE VERNER STODDARD DRAGETON, UTAH SMITT Y,S AUTO TOP SHOP WEST Tuesday December, CF PRICE PRICE UTAH. 24 1957 NOEL Glad greetings to you! Were coming your way with a sleigh-loa- d of good wishes for your holiday happiness. Here's hoping all the heartjoys of the season warming, will be abundantly yours. old-fashion- PRICE T! RE AND RUBBER DUKE PRICE, UTAH. ALVIN V1 yfijv 1 A - i ? .H. t4 vt st"4' 4 jr' . - Y 1 A. s ; r.' tV Good Will Toiwd Idea... We wish you the blessings of this holy season. 1957 May the guardians of the season attend and 1957 hem bring peace to the With every good wish keep yU. 1957 for your happiness. ACME CLEANERS ME7-11- May the spirit of Bethle- BARTON MOTOR 10 Price Utah Price1 Utah Firestone Jjm STRATE Price Utah world. 1957 GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH 7 CUICEM e v- - ., |