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Show Ipoon (1 Rii!Ii Cache Courier DECEMBER n 26, 1947' In the days of the Roman Empire the year had only 10 months, beginning with March. When the months of January and February were added to the calendar, January 1 was designated as sacred to Janus who, accord- I VIEW YEAR'S y DAY is more celebrated throughout the world than any other holiday despite the fact that the new year does not begin January 1 in many countries. Advent of the new year is hailed universally with good will, celebrations, hospitality and, in many countries, with an exchange of gifts. Origin of the New Years celebration is lost in antiquity. About 3,000 years before the birth of Christ the people of Babylonia kept a New Years festival which lasted for 11 or 12 days. ing to mythology, had two faces. Ro- gen-erall- mans believed Janus looked backward over the past year with one face and turned the other face to the future. When the Romans became Christians, the festival still was kept although it was observed asji day of prayer and fasting. , The modern trend of festivities and merrymakings to herald the new year has been in vogue for three or four hundred years. In America and throughout most of the world celebrations begin on New Years Eve. CMe N EW YEAR nRE New Years Day often has proved a memorable day in history. Among the events that stand out are: The era of the Caesars began, 33 You wouldnt be thinking of painting the town b. c. King Edward III, of England, annihilated the French before Calais, 1349. Paul Revere was born, 1735. Betsy Ross, born, 1752. George Washington unfurled the first Union flag of 13 stripes, 1776. Ireland was united with Britain in red, now, would you? Anyway, theres reason aplenty for feeling happy and carefree andcon-fiden- t as the New Year of 1948 approaches. May this New Year bring happiness to you and yours. 1801. KELLY - SPRINGFIELD TIBBS Recapping Vulcanizing Haitian Independence Day, 1804. General Jackson turned back the British at New Orleans in 1815. Abraham Lincolns emancipation pfbdamatian issued, 1863. Greece gains independence, 1882. New Yeric City of five boroughs incorporated, 1808. Cowmen wealth of Australia united, The season's greetings sent in sincere and friendly appreciation of the only asset money cannot buy your good will. We shall do everything in our power in 1948 to merit its oontinuance throughout the year. IANGSGAARDS 1081. ; tf. 8. pure food law put inte effect, Wards Tire and 1MT. ef China founded, VJJLB. tensed, 1928. NepuMic Battery 251 NO. MAIN PHONE Ml 1912. Heating and Appliance Co. United Battens Declaration signed. disavows divinity, LOGAN, UTAH 1941. A Tip to Stop Winter Starting Troubles Heres how to choose the right gasoline to help your car "get hot quickly: Choose on the basis of cold-weath- starting and warm-u- p qualities. is tops for both these a real champ among winter "musts premium brands. - Dont make that "all gasolines are alike mistake especially in winter. The differences between them can mean a lot to your winter driving. Pep 88 gasoline Youll find responsive Pep 88 gasoline ready for you at your neighborhood Vico-Pe-p 88 station and dealer. Its ready with instant starts and reliable winter perform ance. 88 Station or Drive in to any Vico-Pe- p Dealer for complete winter car service. ATtAS. ttP $$ Ethyl tieQoiiftt Ptp 88 Regular Gasoline Vico, Quaker Stale, Prrpuduhe Motor Qilf; Atlas Products - LOGAN LAUNDRY Phone 438 and DRY CLEANERS Logan, Utah |