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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
NATURES STOREHOUSE is FULL
OF YULETIDE GIFTS

Give what you have. To some it
many be better than you think. In
stead of out-of-town jewellers turn
ing their eyes cityward at Christmas
time, why not turn them to the re-
sources which nature offers to those
who have eyes to see and invention
to use? Mother Natures. storehouse
is full of Christmas gifts, writes
Mary Hamilton Talbot in Nature
Magazine. Practically every state
possesses some unusual features
which would bring delight to those
who live in other parts of the coun-
try, but owing to their familiarity to
the people who reside in their midst
are never thought of as possible
gifts.
How many mountain folks of the
South look upon scarlet galax leaves
as anything unusual, yet here Is one
of the very few places in the world
where these much priced leaves are
to be found. A wreath or two Of
them, or barrel of holly and mis-
tletoe, or perhaps some Of the rare
MOSES these regions contain, would
bring joy to the recipient.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
Ancient Holly
Still Spreads
Holiday Cheer

In homes throughout America this
Christmas the holly plant will carry
on its age-old duty of spreading
Yuletide spirit, custom that dates
back to the pagan tribes of conti-
mental Europe.
Originally the holly grew wild in
the United States over a range from
Massachusetts to Missouri and
south to Florida and Texas. But too
much harvesting in northeastern
United States has destroyed much
of the natural growth. Today most
holly is grown from Norfolk, Va, to
Florida within so or go miles Of the
Atlantic coast, and westward in the
Gulf region to Louisiana.
Current popularity of the holly is
a continuation of the custom of the
Druid feasts which honored the mis-
tletoe and holly in pagan rites. In
Europe the tribes under Roman rule
sent holly branches to each other as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
CHRISTMAS DRIVES OUT GREED
AND sELFIsHNEsS

Come winds of the North, from
the land of snow and ice, blow the
horns and ring the bells. Speed the
wings of Christmas. Christmas Is
needed everywhere. 1t takes the
magic of Christmas time to change
the drab and gloom to brighter
colors and joy.
Christmas is a fine old tonic. 1t
rejuvenates the earth and brings the
peasurers of youth to all mankind.
1t brings relays of health and peace;
of hope and cheer to weary hard
working world. 1t brings new in
spiration and adds zest to life. 1t
brings the grace of happiness, alike
to the novels of the poor and the
mansions the rich. 1t weaves ever
greens into garlands of eternal hope
and hangs them in the homes OF
men. It comes with simple plea
sures for dreary lives and hangs a
blazing star above the caverns OF
dispair.
There is no charm like Christmas
to drive out greed and selfishness,
to soften hate and temper malice. 1t
rebukes the lawless spirit. 1t brings
to life and action the noblest traits
of men. Christmas is the last and
richest grace given to the dying
year.
Christmas,-let us take more OF
its real spirit and meaning with us
through everyday life.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
American Turkey
Has FOREIGN Name

You'll eat your turkey and like it
this Christmas, but do you know
where this festive bird got it's name?
The turkey is the only species of
poultry native to this country. Its
name is attributed by some to it's
call notes, "turk-turk-turk" others
believe that its head ornaments, re-
sembling the fez worn by natives Of
Turkey, gave rise to it's name.
Another explanation is seen in the
fact that the first turkeys from
America were sold in Spain, largely
by Hebrew merchants. Since the
bird was frequently confused with
the peacock, it is said that the He
brew traders called it "tukki," their
name for the peacock. With the
widespread use of this name in
English, it easily became the re-
cent turkey"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23

evidence of good will. Homes and
churches were decorated with holly
laden with crimson berries when the
pagans celebrated the feast of Sat
urnalia, the turning on of the sum-"
Yuletide, the feast made to the
Celtic sun god, Yaioul, finally be-
came the celebration of Christmas,
and the holly tree, known as the
holy tree, became the sacred tree
for decorations at our Christmas
festivals.
A holly does not bear berries I'M
til it is five years old. Before that
time the male and female trees cam
not be told apart. There are more
than 300 species of the plant, all of
them native to the temperate and
tropical regions of both hemi-
spheres.
Only the American and English
holly trees have rich green leaves.
These are outlined with sharp spines
or teeth, and the fruiting branches
have round crimson berries.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
Christmas Celebration
Dates Back to 354 A.D.,
Roman Records Show

The earliest celebration OF the
birth of Christ, December Is of each
year, took place in the Fourth CEN
fury, and the custom spread from
the western to the eastern church.
Before that date the commemora-
ton of Christ's nativity and baptism
took place January 6.
First mention Of Christmas is
found in a Roman document known
as the "Philocalian calendar" in
the year 354, and the first English
celebration of the festival was in
500, when st. Augustine baptized 49,
900 converts.
In SGT, the Council Of Tours,
France, declared a 12-day festival
from Christmas to Epiphany, and
later, from 991 to 1915, the laws of
Ethelred ordained that all strife
should cease at Christmas. In Ger
many, Christmas was established in
813 by the Synod of Mainz, and in
Norway by King Hakon the Good, in
$50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
Watching For Santa Claus
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BY John Moses Baker and Wife
Baltimore Maryland

When down through the chimney
there came such a roar!
No peeping for Benny, but back
into bed
He covered himself up-eyes, nose,
chin and head
And whispered to Nelson, ali trembl-
ing with fright,
Il told you heard him! Now, was
MT right"
You must have been, Benny, for
oh, such a roar
I never heard anything like it be.
fore;
Just keep very quiet, and I'm sure
we will see
Him step out the chimney, as sure
as can bel"
They watch and they listen, as their
vigil they keep,
Till eyelids get heavy and both fall
asleep;
And, dreaming, the night passes
quickly away,
And when they awaken, it's glad
Christmas Day.
Then up out Of bed with wide open
eyes,
They look all around them with Joy
and surprise;
Their stockings were filled, and
there stood tree
Just loaded with good things, as
fine as could be.
They looked at the chimney, and
thought 1t was small
But old Stana Claus found them in
spite of 1t all!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
HIT OR MISS


Helium has been used expert
mentally to treat asthma.
Anticipated. United States homes
are estimated at 3,250,000.
Consumption of cod liver oil in the
United States has tripled in the last
ten years.
Fishing throughout the world en-
ploys more than 1000, 900 people and
100000 boats.
More than 1000 different SUBJ
stances have been produced from
coal by chemists.
Every state in the Union contrib
utes materials that are used in the
manufacture of automobiles.
In a colonial report it is disclosed
that the Falkland islands have no
railway, air, bus or streetcar serv-
ice.
The east Texas timber belt is
capable of yielding 100, 000,0 900 cords
of wood suitable for pulp manu-
facture.
The United States Department OF
Commerce estimates there are
more than 100000 miles Of high
ways in the world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23

1t was Christmas Even, the clock
had struck ten,
When under the covers Nelson and
Ben
Talked about Santa Claus, what he
would bring,
How he'd fill up their stockings with
every nice thing.
But Nelson said, ben I've been
thinking all day
How he'll get down the chimney;
can't tell the way
He'll have toys to bring and Christ
mas tree, too;
can't see, for the life of me, what
he will do!
Il wish 1t were larger" he said, with
a sigh;
Yes, indeed" answered Benny, $50
do $50 do II"
Suppose he gets caught in the
chimney-what then?
oh, that would be awful, now
wouldn't it, Ben?
But l thought heard sleign-bells!
Just listen! Don't you?"
L believe, brother Benny, that really
dol"
And with hearts full of gladness and
eyes full of glee,
they listen in wonder for, surely,
tits he!
Just pull back the blind, Ben, and
take a sly peep;
But be very careful-he think 8
we're asleep"
low Beeny had hardly got out on
the floor,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
LEICESTER BADGER FEAST

ILCHE1STER, ENGLAND. = One
of the strangest surviving Christmas
customs is the Leicester badger
feast, started by poachers in Nor
man times. Soon before the feast
the village lads catch badger, kill
and dress it. On Christmas eve It
is strung on spit over huge fire
in the inn. When it is ready the par
ty attacks it with fingers-no cut
lery is allowed. Singing and toast
ing accompany the feast, which at
tracts practically all the villagers
and nearby farmers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS

"Of course you want your young
,ter to have good time but don't
ct them overdo," DR.. j. H. M.
Knox, Jr., Chief of the Bureau of
Child Hygiene of the State Depart
nent of Health, advises mothers
ind fathers also, as the Christmas
,eason approaches.
"This advice holds good all the
ear around" DR.. Knox continued,
but it is especially applicable dur
ing the holiday season, when the
temptation to over-excitement, to
1ver-indulgence in sweets, to keep
ate hours, and to have too little
est, is even greater than at other
lines.
"You don't want to- miss any OF
he holiday pleasures that other
.hildren are enjoying, but don't let
hem get completely worn out from
excitement, and from going too
lard. Sandwich some rest periods, an
Extra nap or two, between the Christ
mas parties and entertainments. Let
hem sleep later in the morning.
DON'T wait until they become cross
nd irritable before you get them
o rest up bit. Guard against over
.ating as well as over-fatigue dur
ng the holiday season. Rich mix
ures and too many sweets are
,ad combination at any time.
"Over-tiredness is well known
ause of indigestion among children.
juitable food and sufficient sleep are
f the utmost Importance at all
lmes-not only during the holiday
eason. Children use up great
.eal of energy and strength in the
processes of growth and develop
lent. Great care should always be
AIKEN to safeguard against over
Emulation of child's nervous sys-
EN-. Over-indulgence in exciting
movies, and in too many parties, is
likely to leave bad after-effects.
mo matter how carefully a
;hild's diet may be planned adequ-
lite rest and protection from nerv-
JUS strain are necessary to insure
normal growth and development
and resistance to disease. By the
lose of the day, young children
rom two to six, or older are usual
healthily tired and ready for bed.
t is a mistake to let them sit up
ong after the evening meal and so
miss long hours of strengthening
sleep. Children INDUCED in this way
are apt to be pale, peevish, restless,
irritable and to have poor appetites.
Zone of the most important fsa-
.ures of d young child's daily rou-
tine is the midday rest. Few chill
lren under six can store up enough
surplus energy in a nights sleep to
AIRY them happily through twelve
fourteen hours of constant phys
cal and mental activity. A nap dur
ng the day helps to restore a prop
er balance.
even when children are attend
ing two sessions of school. it is Of
en- possible for the youngsters in
he lower grades to have brief resi-
after the midday meal and between
essions. If this can't he arranged
at school, see that the rest Is taken
after the afternoon session."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
A SAFE CHRISTMAS TO YOU

Here's wishing you Merry
Christmas and a safe Christmas.
This year, if precedents prevail,
many a Christmas that starts out
merrily will end in tragedy-be-
cause of fire; the fruits of careless
ness.
The danger of fire always exists,
and with the Holiday season num-
Der of especially grave hazards ap-
pear. One of the worst of these is
the use of real candles on Christ
mas trees. AS the tree dries, it will
very easily catch fire from even the
slightest fame. And even though q
tree is green enough to resist flames
the danger of clothing and decora.
tions igniting is extremely great
Use electric tree candles-and buy
outfits Of good quality to reduce the
hazard of short-circuits.
Christmas costumes, Of paper and
fiimsy cloth, are another important
danger, especially to children toe
young to be properly careful. Such
costumes should never be worn In
the presence of open fame OF any
kind, such as fireplace.
During Christmas, more than or
binary care should be taken with
matches and smoking materials
With o litter of package wrapping
about, and the house in general
happy disorder, carelessness with a
match or cigarette may be the pre-
lude to a conflagration.
Above all then-keep fire dangers
in mind this Christmas, and be safe
1t isn't hard. And 1t may save q life
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS Is
ETERNAL FOE OF
CRUELTY

Much as Christmas has meant to
humanity, it has meant no less to
those lowlier fellow creatures who
share with men life's joys and sor-
rows. Whatever the burden of suf-
fering that rests upon the animal
world today, it is less by many fold
than it was before that night when a
little child was born in the stable of
a Bethlehem inn. The spirit of
Christmas is the eternal foe O.. cruel
ty. No man who yields to it's sway
can look with other than kindly
eyes upon the least of those living
things that have capacity for pain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
HOW TO BE COMPLETELY
UNHAPPY

An unusually interesting article
by noted psychologist which tells
of the dangers confronting people
who worry over tribes. One of many
fascinating features in the January
LIST issue Of The American Weekly,
the big magazine distributed with
the Baltimore Sunday American. On
sale at all newsstands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
80 LITTLE TOWN OF
RETHT,EHEMo

DIR. Brooks wrote 20 Little Town
of Bethlehem" while living in Phila-
delphia. The orgahist of his church
set the hymn to music. The inspira-
ton for the composition came to the
organist the night before the hymn
was to be used in Christmas pro-
gram
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
THEY GIVE THEIR EYES TO THE
BLIND

Revealing how strange bequest
Of murderer calls attention to the
progress of science in replacing eye
windows, just like taking glass lens
of lamp from a junked car and
putting it over the lamp of good
one. Read this article in the January
LIST issue of The American Weekly,
the big magazine distributed with
the Baltimore Sunday American. On
sale at all newsstanda.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
WREATHS FAVORED
IN AMERICA

The use of the Christmas wreath
is believed by authorities to be trace
able to the pagan custom OF decor
ating buildings and places of wor-
ship at the feast which took place
at the same time as our Christmas.
The wreath is not used to such a
great extent in Europe IS in Amer
lea, although decorations with ever
greens are much used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
IN THE CLOUDS

The British airship R-34 was
the first airship to fly the Atlantic
and back between July and 10,
1919.
The "Scadta" air line in Colon
bia, established in 1920, is the
oldest successful commercial air
service in the world.
The higher in the air one goes
the darker the sky and the bright
er the sun; at so miles up the
sky probably is black and the
stars visible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
TWELFTH NIGHT

Twelfth night is January 5, the
eve of Twelfth day, or the Feast of
the Epiphany, twelve days after
Christmas. Formerly this last of the
Christmas holidays was the occasion
of great merrymaking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
THE FEAST OF LIGHTS

The oldest name for Christmas is
"The Feast of Lights" in remem-
brance OF the lighted heavens in
which the angles appeared on the
first Christmas day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
CHRIsTMAs CANDLEs

Burning of candles In the window
the night before Christmas Is one of
the features OF the Swedish celebra-
tion OF the festival. The candles,
lighted on Christmas eve. are sup
posed to last till q. M, the next
day, the traditional hour Of the
Swedish Christmas mass.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
MISTLETOE

All. attempts to raise mistletoe
from the earth by means Of slips or
seed have failed. The curious word
'mistletoe'' is from the Saxon word
mist" (glue) and "toen" ltwigl.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23

icy is accepted as the declaration of
the head of the United States gov
eminent, and nothing more. There
fore, the Latin-American delega-
tons are ganging up on us in seiz-
ing their opportunities to make the
popular Good Neighbor Policy per-
manent arrangement. Can it be that
he leaders of the different repub-
lies have in mind making seizures
md confiscation in their own coun-
tries?
The Political Struggle
The November election made a
big change in the complexion of
Congress. But the fight will go on
just the same with new realignments
of supporters from the New Deal,
and opposition to it, The coming
session of Congress will likely face
more conflicts than the last one,
over major proposals about legis-
lation. The President made it plain
in his North Carolina speech that
he expects to win part of the time,
as he has done In the past. Mean
while, Congress boasts of its new
Independence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-12-23
The Political Struggle

The hog may be squealer. but
he never gives anything away.
Evening star., 1938-06-20

Mrs. Dammon will be in West La
fayette.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Notes From the Social Calendar of Washington Evron
By the Way
Beth Blaine;

FORREST depart for
the West Coast his Alas
Washington popular
week Comdr "R" showed for the West
steaming through Panama
Canal in command Of the US s Blue.
here It,
Close Country Club
good prevailed
heard strains swing music and entering
going At the dining
the party from o'clock until after
Gathered a being
by Eugene
Beae and Caroline Chant the latter verify
thing
which
assembled which numbered about
To Mrs William D. Brereon the youthful
be the mother Of three daughters Of whom
long and running her close second Mrs
Of Grimm
and Mrs Theodore Wilkinson wife of Capt Wilkinson
Ann will make
wiknon accompanied their parents yesterday.
Herbert Boney" sharing
guests Mann Enid
and pretty picture simple red linen ordvay
McCom Doggy waegaman and
Of the function.
with Mr. and Mrs John Bennett formerly Of Charleston Mrs
WISDOM a petite
Tor several months take some advanced courses law fact
already the
Bonny will tonight with Betty Hardie
Georgetown where tomorrow Betty has asked few friends
1T cocktail time
L. Houehtenng week.
Chicago Mr. Housh-
immigration
Warrington joining family
evening Paulding
Brown will entertain Mr. Houghtelng a
If any is able to keep with
smart! Their life with the American Arlnes
associated them
they from the
ming to set of for California last night
brought the that they
and Mary will remain In Washington for
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Chinese Benefit Set
In Archibald Garden

Mrs. Anne Archbold has loaned her
place on Reservoir road for a concert
by the Washington String Quartet
which will benefit the Washington
Committee for Aid to China. The
program will be given Sunday after
noon and. weather permitting, in the
famous garden of Mrs Archbold's S
home. Should the weather be lncleln-
ent the quartet will play in the ball.
room, an excellent setting for such
music.
Sonora de los Rios, wife of the
Spanish Ambassador; the Counselor
of the Soviet Embassy and Nine.
Oumansky, the Counselor Of the
Chinese Embassy and Mrs. Ing. Dr..
and Mrs Thomas Cajigas and Mrs.
George Barnett are among the spon-
sors for the benefit.
Evening star., 1938-06-20
THE wedding Of Mrs Lillian
Negele Of Arlington. Va. for
merly of Colorado, to Mr.. !

NIII "VuOIlik VI bliIdH
Negele of Arlington. Va. for
merly Of Colorado, to Mr.,
Albert o. Luther of Washing
ton and Greeley. Colo. took place
yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in
the Clarendon Presbyterian Church,
the Rev. Isaac Steenson officiating in
the presence of about 80 guests.
The bride. who is the daughter Of
Mrs. Ella Garlick of Limon. Colo. was
educated at the University of Colorado
at Boulder. and the Colorado State
College OF Educate at Greeley She
is a member of Kappa Gamma So
rority. and is sergeant of arms of the
Treasury Unit, American Legion
Auxiliary.
The bridegroom is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Luther. Greeley. Colo.
He attended the Colorado State College
at Greeley. and is now q student Of
the Strayer College of Accountancy,
where he is a member of Phi Gamma
Alpha Fraternity.
The church was decorated for the
occasion with palms and ferns and
two large baskets of peach-color glad
ioli and delphinium.
Preceding the ceremony Mr.. William
Davis sang. accompanied by Mrs.
Frances Burdette, church organist,
who also played the wedding marches.
Given in marriage by her brother.
Mr.. Robert Garlick. the bride wore .
changeable light blue silk net gown,
over taffeta. made with a heart shaped
neckline. puffed sleeves. and a full
skirt. banded at the waistline with a
wide belt of the net. Her hat of horse
braid, matched her gown. but was
trimmed in a darker shade Of blue She
carried shower bouquet of pink
roses and lilies of the valley, and she
wore lace mitts in the same shade as
that of her gown.
Mrs. Margaret Marquis of Denver,
Colo, secretary to Representative
Lewis Of Colorado, was the matron of
honor. wearing a gown of sea green
chiffon, with short jacket of lace. She
also wore a matching picture hat of
horsehair braid. which was trimmed
with a velvet ribbon bow and stream
ers. in American Beauty shade, and
she carried American Beauty roses.
Miss Helen Lehti of Hanna, Wyo.
was the maid of honor, dressed in a
peach colored chiffon frock. made
with lace jacket and short sleeves.
Her wide-brimmed hat OF horsehair
braid matched her gown, and was
trimmed with American beauty velvet
ribbon, and the flowers she carried
blended with the ribbon on her hat.
Mr.. Harold Leath. formerly OF Colo
RADIO. was best man for Mr.. Luther
and Mr. Stanley sasher acted as
usher.
An informal reception for the we'd
ding party and the guests who wit
messed the ceremony was held at
Evening star., 1938-06-20
Residential Social Notes
Mrs. James M. Beck Preparing
To Leave for Newport.
4eave for Newport.

\ RS. BECK. wife Of the late
Au Representative James M.
wv Beck, will close her house
here the end of next week
and join her son-in-law and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs Snowden A. Fahne-
stock in their Newport house for
visit. Later Mrs. Beck will 70 to
Nantucket for the midseason and
will spend some time at the Went
worth in Portsmouth. N. H.. return
ing to Washington in the late autumn
Former Surgeon General of the Pub
lie Health Service and Mrs. Hugh S.
Cumming, who are spending some
time at Cannes. France, will sail
early next month to return to this
country. They are expected back in
Washington the middle of July.
Mrs. James c. Pilling has closed
her house in Georgetown and gone
to Chairman. Pa, where she has
opened her cottage for the season.
Miss Jacquelyn Burger. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Burger, enter
tanned at a lawn party Saturday
evening when her guests were q group
Of her classmates at the Mount
Rainier High School. The guests in