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Show THE I!OX PAGE TWO The Spirit of Christ Is The Spirit of Christmas By Will R. smiles, he talks a common language that is universal. So when Jems came and Ted the hungry, gave sight to the blind, made it possible for the lame to walk, healed the sick, Hit; deeds and words filled not a national or racial, but a common need. will For some Christmas bring no cheer and no heart-throb- s when they hear the and choir sing "Silent Night "Tlie Holy City. To those who believe, who put Christ into Christmas, will find hope, courage, joy and eternal life. Jesus sail: "Come unto Me all Ye that labor and I will give you rest." Holmes t y ' , NEWS-JOlRNA- Tl ESDAY Christmas Spirit ' many with the First army's 28th division aod was killed by land mine at an exploding Schli idem last March, "Moms idea fur the club died with her son. 200 But her "other boys servicemen of the Highland Grove district of McKeesport were depending on her, so Mom has started anew to work for the 815,000 clubhouse. were contacted, Neighbors and five lots were purchased for 81,000. A charter was issued at no cost, and plans for the building were taken care of by Charles Kearney, county real es- tate appraiser. Mom and Jake Siahos, operator of the McKeesport Transit "MOM' ZELLICK Co., each gave $2,000 to get the STARTS WORK ON started. Enthusiastic building rrullworkers and neighbors, HALL FOR VETS city officials alike, have pitched McKeesport. Pa. tun in with their labor. Her only son will never see the brick and The veterans recreation hall he en- stone will include a building "Mom Zellick is visioned, but dance floor and auditorium, her making sure the rest of lounging room, bar, reading boys will use the building. room and pool room. Outside Mom and her will be a tennis court and bowlson, Pvt. Fred J. engineer (Fritz) Zellick, used to plan a ing alley. Tlie boys" who sent Mom to hall which would belong veterans "lock, stock and bar- about $50 worth of flowers last Mother's Day have but one quesrel." That was before Fritz, the tion about their hall: "When will it be ready for a fattier of daughter, Janet, went into the us, Mom? DEC -- FI! , Remembering her Mum always replies The Warmest of Ihe Season Our greeting this year is something very special lacaust m want you to know how deeply we feel toward our customc Your thoughtfulness two-stor- y three-year-ol- EVENING, L but service in July, 1944. to understand each other, win n a baby cries or a person When Fritz moved into Ger- with a spirit of kindness true (hat we human beings are j Mini While December 25th m.iy-nohorn helpless creatures, infants be Ihe real anniversary of the good will toward men. birth of Christ, it is the date The truth is, God has planted that must be coddled, cared for It is true when most all nations coin- - the seeds of love in the heart tenderly for years. mcmorate His birth arid review of every person who has a de- that Christ did come to the home which He sire to know His will and live of Joseph and Mary poor peothe contributions made to the world. His teach- in peace with his neighbor. To ple, born in a manger m the city ings and example have elevated some extent that seems to ex- of Bethlehem. He was assigned the thinking and living of mil- plain this inward feeling of de- to a special mission here on earth He gave His life that we lions of people. The spirit of votion at Christmas time. so Christmas is in reality the spirit Some have asked the ques- might come from the grave of Christ. Because the city of tion: Why was Jesus born in a the spirit and body can he rebe judged according of Bethlehem is the place manger among the cattle in- united and Christ's birth it has become a stead of in a home surrounded to our labors, then be assigned sacred place to all those who with all the comforts of life, if to our respective places in our adhere to His teachings. A He really was the Son of God? third estate our future existgreat church has been erected Why did He have to lx a car- ence. at Bethlehem and valuable gifts penters son and work for a After we have discovered that have ben brought to adorn the living? are facts we begin to re- these to did He have Why church as a tribute to Him who to a be nailed His life and alie what Christ's mission is give was born there. cross between two thieves to all about. Why He was born in Jesus lived as other men lived die? manger numbered among the and worked with his hands as poor and merciful. Why we celmore All these and many other men do. He passed through questions have been propound- ebrate His birth, the day we many of the same experiences ed. But WHY is not the im- call Christmas. Every nation as other people, which gave him portant thing to be considered. has its day, but Christmas has Kathinternational. an understanding of the many Is it TRUE? That, IS the im- become life. It problems of every-daIt certainly is leen Norris said: 'Nations fail question. portant was then that He came into His ministry, which was of short duration, however. The princi- pies that He taught, the life that He lived, the sacrifice He made for those principles have been recorded in the hearts of mil-lions of people. Maude Anderson The place of Ilis birth where He taught brotherly love and The Christmas tree was lighted, and peace among men is but one of the hall was filled with cheer, many nations where war has brought untold sorrow and suf- Children all delighted cause Santa fering to innocent people. In Claus wtts here. the United States of America it is a time of sorrow and also a How his old eyes gleamed with laughter time of rejoicing now that the as he,.stood beneath the tree, two nations who claimed a divine right to enslave other races, Reaching presents for the children have been defeated. But all tho as each name was called with glee. enemies to good government and the teachings of Christ have There were baskets, tubs, and boxes, not been defeated. Our own nabrim full of Christmas cheer. tion is now divided as to the proper procedure to follow in Peoples happy faces and voices mingled a post-wa- r here. program for the best all. China, today, is interests fighting civil war and in JeAnd we thought that we heard music rusalem where Christ once from celestial hosts on high. lived, ij a hot bed of contending forces for control of governSinging praise to those dear children ment. from their choir in the skv. The stld thing is that so many forget, if they ever knew, the Waiting Christmas faith in some one true meaning of Christs misas he handed one by one, sion to earth what He suffered to remember-always- , when Something and died for. But there is hope the Christmas bells are rung. regardless of the fact that we often hear the pessimists insist that this is a Godless world and So lets keep this faith in Santa with that the Spirit of Christmas is his message of good cheer. lacking in the hearts of men. Call on every one with gladness, ring It is important that ye join his message far and near. with hundreds of millions of others who at this season of the Christmas is the one of all days, when year spend a few days in special thought of Him who pointed but love is shown by all. the way to a happier existence. And the group of happy faces, makes What is it that pulls at the each older one recall, heart-string- s of every individYears of lonely toil for parents, bringing ual who accepts Christ as the Christmas every year, when Saviour of the world while lisTheir Christmas trees were lighted, tening to the wonderful song Silent Night? Who can exand their halls were filled with cheer. press that feeling in words? It is something divine within For the Christ child born and lifted us communicating with our to his glorious realms on High, soul that gives us such a thrill. For His symbol, may our Christmas One writer said: I have often wondered what influence was keep Ilis holy spirit high. .at work that seemed to change my whole being, to fill my very 1 ELIER is deserving of special attention and want to express to you our heartiest wishes for the Holidays BRIGHAM TRANSPORTATION CO d ;f IokM To each of us the ivord Christmas summons many happy memories. To some it recalls a ride over the frozen countryside to grandmas, sleigh-bell- (U K ENTIRE s Rl'SINESS has been built upon friendship. We look upon all customers as our friends, and are tinkling all the while. To others it recalls happy rations in mirth-fdlc- d Ik ing rooms, gay banquets and determined to give them the friendliest service possible. It is our aim to glowing Christmas trees. But to all it recalls days cjrjiarm and wrap up a little friendliness incut, the happiest days of our lives. transaction. Again we say CHRISTMAS and a May you know this happiness in dl its fullness once again, dear friends, this Christmas season of 1M5. HAPPY NEW in each MEKKY YEAR! Nielsen -- Anderson Auto Sales TMltl! DODGE Phone 778 - PLYMOUTH Dealers 604 North Main 4 t t... h E i s l.'.l I. WwUWIKP.iy WWW i i.mmwm iw mgy'awiijMujm ilfm Ma 3d mWlMHH ft. |