The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-26
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BY ANN VENTURE.

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assembly room on Saturday even
ing and found Miss Mildred Jones,
the physical director, trimming
some tiny Christmas trees, and I
asked her the why and wherefore
Of all the miniature pines.
why you know" the Blue
Triangle Club had doll sale re-
Gently and the proceeds are TO be
used to make four families happy
on Christmas Day." she replied.
"They are families outside OF
Fairmont IN the small mining
towns. who would not be inclul-
ed in the local distributions, and
the social service committee Of the
club, Of which Margaret Marshall
Is chairman, decided that they.
would play Santa Claus to the
Riddles in these homes" she con-
tinuet. In one family there arc
five boys; in another three, and
In each Of the other two ono
little girl. Toys OF different kinds,
az well as clothing and OF course
all sorts Of goodies and a tree for
each family were taken to the
homes on Saturday. by Miss Nal
Tory, Red Cross nurse, and Vir-
, ginia Elsie and Katherine YSst,
two OF the Blue Triangle girls.
Miss Jones said she never saw
a more interested or enthusiastic
group OF girls than the members
OF the club as they planned the
happy surprises for the little chill
dren, who, but for them. might
not have had any Christmas.
Sometimes we think Of boys as
lacking in sentiment, because they
do not always wear their hearts
upon their sleeves where all may
see, but under the surface they
are just as tender and kind as
! girls. even though they do not
give expression to their Impulse
In Just the same way.
In the East Side High School
there is a fine spirited youth who
Is much admired by certain
teacher twho told me this story
for his many fine traits OF charac..
ter. His name Is Lewis Harr, ant.
all Fairmont will recall the sud-
den death Of his father, Fred Hair
some months ago. AS Christmas
approached Lewis said II was so.
Ing to be a sad one for him with.
out father. SO he guessed The
best way to have a happy Christ.
mas was 10 help make the cay
happy for someone who would not
have much, so he found Two
families who needed help aud
brought cheer TO them-on Christ
mas Day.
Those who knew Fred Harr
will rejoice TO know that his son
has inherited the same ktadly,
loyable traits that endeared him
TO all who knew him.
In Cook Hospital l found Yes
terday little lady who had done
q very brave and unselfish thiag,
Two weeks ago she was taken
suddenly with an acute attack Of
appendicitis, and It was found
that an operation was necessary
to save her life. Her parents lived
In another state. and she anew
very few persons in Falrmont,
but she said she had youns broth
ers at home who were looking
forward to Christmas with hapsy
anticipation, and she knew that
her illness would spoil all THAR
plans, so she did not let her folks
know about 1t, aud as a conse-
queneo she has been very lonely,
but always cheerful, In the
thought that her loved ones would
have a joyous Christmas. all un-
conscious Of her illness
She left for her room yesterday,
and as soon as she regains her
strength she will 80 to her home,
and then she will tell them ali
about her experience.
Just across the hall from her
room lies the bravest, cheertest
young fellow you could Imagine,
for he has just lost his left hand
and continues to smile. He thinks
he still has SO much for which 10
be thankful "tor It might have
been so much worse" he reminds
his friends and loved ones.
HIS optimism would put most
Of US to shame, and one cannot 20
into his room without feeling
better and happier for having on
tered. His name Is Frank Parker
On Friday. while working on tic
press at the Times, his left hand
was crushed In the machinery and
was later amputated.
Yesterday the entire force at
the Times. and many friends con.
trlbuted their share toward max.
ing 1t one Of the brightest and
happlest Christmas he had ever
spent-even In the face OF the
great calamity that had overtaken
hirn-for his room was made very
beautiful and festive with It's
table-tree, Christmas wreaths, cut
and potted flowers, fruits. candies
and gifts OF every description
all expressive OF love and In.
terest.
His little family spent most OF
the day with him, and Christmas
was not such sad lonely day as
they all thought It was going tc
be, for their many warmhearted
friends saw to that.
And now he Is looking, forward
to the day when he can get back
to work again. and he says he
sure does appreciate everything
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