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Show December 25, 1959 Page 13 OUTLOOK BLANDING Christmas Seals hr Fund - Raising Were Initiated 1903 In Denmark Ask the man on the street who originated Christmas Seals and his answer will probably be, The National Tuberculosis Association. It's true that the first seals sold in this country were for the purpose of raising money to help stamp out tuberculosis however this occurred four years and thousands of miles away from the point of origin. The idea of seals for use in charity fund raising was ! i con- ceived by a postal clerk in Denmark in 1903. Einar Holboell mentioned his plan to his fellow workers who began to help him with enthusiasm. The idea reached King Christian, who approved, and the image of the Danish Queen Louise appeared on the first seals in 1904. Jacob Riis, Danish-bor- n American, saw these seals on letters and packages arriving to this country from Denmark. In 1907, a magazine article, whic-Riis wrote about seals, attracted the attention of a Red Cross worker, Miss Emily Bissell, She was concerned about the fate of a small and decided to use the idea in its behalf. The first seal in America, designed by Miss llisscll, was a wreath of holly encircling the words Merry Christmas.' She promptly had 50,000 of them printed, but had no way of selling them. The aid of a columnist on a Philadelphia newspaper was enlisted. Within a few weeks $3,000 was colh sani-toriu- SEASON'S Again we extend the Seasons Greetings and our Best Wishes ! Cabinet Shop Oldest Christian m Church Stands In Bethlehem Probably the oldest rhmch in Christianity is the Church of the Nativity, built upon the It spot wlwre the stable Conwas erected by Kmjv-in'stantine tin Croat, in 3..n A.D. The church looks like a fortress. Its original stalely por r tal has been walled up and replaced by a low and narrow entrance. There was a reason for this. In the first place; it compels the many pilgrims to bow before they enter. In the second place it was designed to keep the infidels from riding in on horseback or camel. The interior of the church is dignified and simple, set off by columns beautiful of native red sandstone. The roof is of massive oak. Silver lamps burning (dive oil are suspended on gold and from the beams. A silver star, fastened to a simple altar with silver nails, marks the exact spot where the Infant. Jesus was horn. Three steps lead down to a small cave-likrecess, the Chapel of the Manger. Beautiful tapestries and rugs, an draped across the walls. Fifteen silver lamps an kept burning eternally in honor of Him for Whom there was no place in hi- world on the night of silver-chain- e tion. Today, thousands of dollars are raised each year by the sale of this one seal. Dozens of other groups, too, have taken up the idea and many kinds of vital vharity work are now Ilis birth. aide . by the sale of seals. 1 - - lected. The following year, a nationwide sale was held. It was supported by publications and groups all over the country and sponsored by the American Red Cross and the National Tuberculosis Associa- - We'd like to gaily-bedec- k your Christmas tree with ornaments of Health, Wealth, &$"& May the Joy of the Holiday Glow and Laughter! Brightly for You and Your Family BUMS OKI RDADD8Y Douglas & Florence s |