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Show rag-- Magazine IJia. The tall by JUx-LnnjC-Uj v buildings and tho smoky, gy air of the city intercepted tho ble wintry rays sun, so quite orbs it fogfee- never-endin- g human'beings and 'fin'e. He wouldnt liked his trade it Melva Rene Woodard job in the army and for anything. He and Helen were very happy and would be married as soon as he received a furlough. He didnt want them to worry, for he was dark in the stre office, stood at the TTo the that tiirib knew that God was with him, and he would at come back gazing safely to them when it was all concourse of justling over. window traffic. down As he glanced up from the letter, jingle of turned the Christmas tree lights on, and bells arid the shouting of "Merry Christ- the sweet rhythm of Christmas carolers mas" reached his oars, for it was growoutside filled his soul- with a peace imon the Christmas before late ing day movable, dispelling all the hatred that Yosentnindedly he glanced at his watch had possessed him earlier in the evening. and noticed that it was past time for And as the spirit of Christmas, with a Aim to leave.. As a matter of routine he prevailing peace, entered into his heart, two-ddesk the his for he knew his son was straightened for truth vacation. Slipping on his overcoat, and and liberty, freedom fighting of and the the soul hat, he left the building to be pushed free agency of man eternal Everyone seemed happy. the Mary ay almost crowd on involuntarily his way home, along with the of right that must prevail. principles Johnny was fighting for peace not for war. And even his life was sacchatter of the last Christmas shoppers rificed on the though altar of freedom, he annoyed him. A3 he waited for a street would be giving only what the Master car, his roving glance centered on a The Prince of Peace gave for us all. was 0 tired. The gay, light-heart- ed couple, standing arm in arm and talking in close, affectionate tones. They must be deciding on engagement young TO MAKE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS rings. It It It love and the romance of life in the couples eyes. It That right had they to be happy? vihat right had. anybody to be happy in this It world of and The crowded car carried him swiftly away from them, but his wind returned again and again to the glo ; of the shop window that iJ luminatod the dawn of new war-to- m he grief suffering? had given everything his Giving son had gone to war eight months only He had ago. dreamed, too, of a lovely diamond for Helen, and after a while a lovely home for her; but they. had had to be postponed while he helped make secure : It takes the spirit of loving and giving to make a Christmas worth while. takes a kind heart, the art of forgiving, and the wearing of a smile. takes a home in a land so bright that is free from all tyranny. takes ivarmth and comfort in this home; and its occupants must agree. takes a land with fertile fields 'yielding the harvests choicest grains. takes an atmosphere of peace whoro- It Joy and Happiness reign. takes sweet thoughts of our Saviors - birth, and the family reminiscing near the hearth. these cherished privileges for all the It takes good health for you and yours, young men of the generation to corned and concern for others, too. It wasnt fair; perhaps he wouldn't It takes these come back to things and many more enjoy them himself,to make it a Happy Christmas for YOU. Aith a bitterness in his heart toward ...... Mary Wintch Christmas, the war, the army, and everything in general, Mr. Roberts entered THREE LITTLE SISTERS the ' house quietly. (Continued from 'page .2) seeing his wife, Mary, he sank inIt do any good now we havent didn't to the first chair he saw in the living got tho money either." room . Mot But Janet knew better and .said, "Oh, in with a yos, it did do some makes $ from letter ongoodit Johnny. Turningthe difference when you slam the door wherf light , she handed it to him to read. arc you and when you are angry happy was a wonderful It Jp a few moments Mary came letter. .Johnny was. It just has a different sound, I guests. |