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Show Thursday, December 25, 1969 Price, Utah 2 About Greens Helper student Many Christmas greens used today were once pagan symbols. pledged by honor society When families gather, its Christmas Through the years, the ways of Flowers and leafy boughs were celebrating Christmas have taken used in Roman rites. The Saxons on many different forms. used holly, ivy and bay in their Todays Christmas tree is apt tc be plastic or aluminum, rather HELPER Kristen Diamanti, a religious observances. than natures own fir, spruce or College of Eastern Utah graduThe glow of tiny beeswax ate and a senior at the Univer- economics area. She was present- candles on a tree is only a mem-- j honorof was Utah, sity recently ed the outstanding home econom- replaced now by strings of ed when she was invited to beics student award when she grad-- ! electric lights. a come member of Omicron Nu, national home economics hono- uated from the College of Eastern Jolly Santa, once transported Utah. Then at the end of her only by reindeer-drawsleigh, rary. junior year, she was named the may now arrive by helicopter or Omicron Nu promotes scholaroutstanding student in home eco-- 1 plane. ship, leadership and research in nomics education and received a the world-wid- e home economics from the Utah Home movement. for scholarship Requirement Economics in Business Associa-- , membership are high scholarship and participation within the home tion. ,r$T" h economics department. Kristen is the daughter of Mr. Kristen has attained outstand- and Mrs. Chris Diamanti of ing achievements in the heme n Cut in spite of changes, the es- such merriment, fun and feasting. birth of Christ. The custom beLike families of yesteryear, they gan with the ancient Egyptians. sence of the season, the basic of the with gifts and greens, celebrate Many of the traditions of pagan Christmas, spirit stays with the warmth of a glowing festivals were later merged with same. hearth and the gleam of a lighted the celebration of Christmas, and Christmastide is, above all, tree, with stockings hung by the evergreens, because they stay time for togtherness and rejoic-pmAnd modern a Christmas, chimney with care and even with green throughout the year, came jng. Christ-orcandles, though these beckon to be regarded as the Christmas just like an of brightly from candleholders rath- symbol of eternal life. mas, calls for gatherings er than from the tree. merrimuch with and friends, Decorating the Tree jly All these ways of celebrating ment, fun and feasting, Many ancient legends associate are part of the legend and lore now in this One is that with Right community, families are celebrating the holi-jday with just such gatherings, APPEALING FAMILY GROUP is subject of the 1885 Louis Prang Christmas card shown here. Illustration of the mother marks trend of 1880s greeting cards, which often pictured attractive young women. This card is from Norcross Histori- spirit Christmas the happy the holiday that abounds, thank our laithiul Wit neighbors and friends. In of we cal Collection. DINOSAUR TIRE SERVICE continue !o Leaking reservoirs continue to be a problem for the Helper city council, an expensive over the past year. problem Cracks have now been discovered the lower storage tank on Reservoir Hill that are allowing the culinary water to escape. The 'arger upper storage facility was epaired just- last spring when HELPER racks developed in the floor of he reservoir. The entire floor thick was covered with a concrete base to repair the damage. Vance Walker, j' 'Jy a representative of Intermcuntain Concrete Specialists, Salt Lake City, met with the council at the regular meeting 'ast Thursday to discuss necessary repairs to the smaller concrete tank. Mr. Walker estimated his company could do the work :.f repairing the cracks for $2.00 a lineal foot. The council authore ized City Attorney S. V. to draw up a contract for the work to present to the com- Were ringing in the holiday season with the best of wishes for you and yours And a hearty thank you to our faithful patrons. Dadios Eosl of Prrice Drive-I- n Litiz-zett- tors rn . pany. Mayor Chris P. Jouflas reported the receipt of another proposed agreement from the Utah Department cf Highvvays cn the of the Price City and Helper City culinary water lines in Price Canyon. The proposed agreement was referred to Mr. Litizzette. The council approved the printing of Christmas greeting advertisements in both the at" and Helper Journal next week. The next regular meeting night falls on Christmas day which will necessitate a postponement of the session, probably a day later as "ras the case on Thanksgiving Day. . Lora make me an instrument of thy Peace Where there is injury - Where there doubt - despair - is is Where there is darkness Where there is sadness E. tive and 56 appointive state offi-i- n cers Dec. 18 by the Executive Compensation Commission. Although not granting full approval to the recommendations, Commit- the Joint Budget-Audtee headed by Sen. W. Hughes Lake, praised Brcckbank, the report and ordered legislation drafted to implement it. In the face cf huge demands for state funds, it is not likely that either Gov. Calvin L. Ramp-to- n or the full Legislature will approve nearly the increase proit lt posed. of you a truly beautiful holiday. We enjoy serving you. Image of Beauty in Price d ing the log. The Yule log was adapted to Christmas celebrations from the Scandinavian practice of building huge bonfires at the winter solstice. Fire represented the spring sun, soon to return. Hanging Stockings St. Nicholas, so legend says, Walter Howick, president, Utah ploy of any federal, state or local Auto Wreckers Association, said government agency. Leo L. Memmott, legislative his group could not possibly take analyst, reported that state tax all of the old cars to the only for the collections last five incinerator which is located south months are running $1.6 million of Salt Lake City. ahead of estimates of last winter. Bigger Intake These collections total $78.9 million as compared with $77.3 million estimated last winter and $58.5 million collected during the corresponding period a year ago. Sales tax, raised a cent by the 1969 Legislature, accounted for part of the increase. It was individual income tax collections, however, which out- stripped the estimate the most by $1,7 million. Sales tax collections amounting to $44.81 million this year so far, were $841,000 below the estimate. Rampton directed the May the gift of happiness be yours at this special time of the year. Please accept our High- way Department Dec. 16 to prepare a study on possible reduction of speed limits on interstate freeway through the Salt Lake Metropolitan Area down to 55 or even 50 miles an hour. The governor charged that with thanks. ' curves and frequent structures blocking the view, the present speed limit of 70 tends to increase the number of accidents. Belvas Gloria Shop in Price Inefficiency Festered toe frequently,, sullen pub-'i- c employees who may feel unfairly treated, vent their dissatisAuto wreckers Dec. 18 received faction through brusque or rude a respite until next April 1 from g treatment of citizens and the earlier edict that no open and inefficient practices, burning of junk cars would be foreword a to the report. says after Jan. 1, 1970, with- Far j time-wastin- : ' s ' i' v; permitted By paying salaries which are in out special permission. line with those paid for similar The delay was granted by the State Air Conserpositions in private industry and in ether states, the commission vation Committee. headed by B. Z. Kastler Jr., proof poses to fester development a more efficient state government. nine-memb- er Salaries now paid the state officers total $1.5 million a year. The proposed increase would raise this to $1.7 million. Karl N. Snow Jr., acting director of the commission and former legislative analyst, said the increase would be only about .057 of a per cent of the total budget estimated for fiscal 1971. $33,198 a Year In addition, the commission -- -- -- - - re- :rn;:F' pardon - faith - - hope - - light - - JOY Christmas DISTRICT MANAGER I.T.T. Hamilton Life Insurance Security National Life Insurance & Co. Co. Accident Insurance Co. MUTUAL FUNDS yo iz have averxj JVLerrtj A. Turcasso Colonial Life Todays fireplaces, though smaller in scale than those of yesteryear, symbolize at Christmas the age-olcustom of burn- every one Love, LOVE, Where there Exchanging Gifts Exchanging gifts at Christmas is one of the most of customs, and toys, dolls and games for the children have always ranked high on the gifts list. In the however, just one important present a doll for a little girl, perhaps, and a toy accordion for her brother was all that youngsters might expect at Christmas. Though Santa is more bountiful nowadays, the gifts he brings are like those of yesteryear in at least one way. They reflect the interests and fashions of their times. Dolls, yesterday and today, dress in the favorite styles of the moment. Toys, too, show the influence of current events. Toy racing cars, for instance, came in with the automobile, while today more complex types of wheel toys take advantage of medern technological developments. Using Greens Use of greens and garlands to decorate for a festive season goes back a thousand years before the U.S. Savings Bonds belong on commended that $1,000 a year be everyones Christmas list. They added to cover costs of running increase in value through the for election and that a pension of years and are always safe and S5.0C0 a year be given to former secure. governors over 60 not in the em Where there is hatred, let me sow Christmas. 15.6 trouble Helper . opportunity to wish Christmas. on the first Holy Night, all the trees of the forest blossomed and bore fruit. The idea of adorning the Christmas tree with ornaments may have started with an attempt to create the effect of snow on the branches. Strings of popcorn and tufts of cotton were used. Lighting the Tree Martin Luther started the custom of lighting the tree, legend says. To symbolize stars glowing forth on a snow-fille- d winters night, he placed lighted candles on his familys traditional Christmas tree. Burning the Log per cent salary increase asked for top state officials Reservoir leaks and Employees of take this trees time-honor- -- A JOl(OUS stocking hung by the fireplace to dry. A tangerine or an orange in the toe of a stocking has come to be symbolic of the gifts of gold. e. ' y ! secretly gave gifts of gold for the dowries of poor spinsters. He tossed the gold down a chimney on Christmas Eve, and on one occasion the gift landed in a We wish you harmony and glad tidings at this jolly season. Sincere thanks for the privilege of serving you. . . . and may this season bring much cheer to your home and heart in every way. Very sincere thanks, too. Pioneer Welding ATWOOD'S Barber Shop Toy & Larry and Machine Inc. Price, Utah behold the Star. It's Christmas! At this most joyous time of year we pause to give thought to our blessings . . . numbered among them, your favors and friendly good will. Please accepfour sincere thanks along with our best wishes for holiday joy in full measure. Eastern Utah Electric Price, Utah |