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Bethel, Mt. Olivet
In Joint Services

The Annual Union Thanksgiving
services with Bethel, Zion, and Mt.
Olivet churches participating on
Thanksgiving Day, IL a. M, at
the latter church, is an annual
event, given for number of years.
These services create a deal of in
terest and serve as a means of
bringing together the church
groups, where expressions of thank
offerings in prayer, song, sermon,
and material gifts, are laid on the
altar in gratitude for the tender
mercies of God and a bountiful
harvest. Mt. Olivet was taxed for
seating space. Rev. Browning C..
Allen, pastor of Bethel, was the
power behind the throne in a grip
ping message, ut is a good thing
to give Thanks" The financial
offering far exceeding all expecta-
tons. 1t was divided among the
participating churches.
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Uric and Dewey White, better
known as the bachelor brothers,
entertained at well arranged din
ner Thanksgiving Day. Guests
were Miss B. Brunette, Mrs. A.
Jones and Mr.. F. Carrot.
Mrs. E. Waterford, pioneer resi-
dent of the city, was given a COM
plete surprise by her friends at a
lovely dinner Thanksgiving Day
Mr.. James Wilson, veteran MP.
employee, decided his family should
have turkey for Thanksgiving
Taking a chance on a rattle he in
vested 10 cents and won himself a
20-lb. turkey, believe it or not.
Tom Sanders, ardent fisherman,
landed three King salmon off the
Narrows last week. They weighed
17.12 and IL pounds each.
Arthur Cabell and family, num-
bering 16, got together Thanks
giving for their annual dinner.
Sgt. and Mrs. E. Bush entertain
ed party of four at their 23rd
st. residence Thanksgiving Day.
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arties last week.

jitter-bug parties last week.
The Rev. Lucas and members
of his congregation took charge
of the services at the Front Street
Mission Wednesday night, Nov. %.
This mission, which is doing a re-
putable work for needy persons
is being supported by the Minister
ial Alliance of the city.
The Misses Peggy Robinson, and
Teddy Hammock were co-hostesses
at a waffle supper in their home
for intimate friends recently
In the unique parade on Nov.
"a sponsored by the Yakima mer-
chants to officially open the
Christmas shopping season, Lloyd
James, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
James won fifth prize in his di-
vision. He wore Santa Claus suit
and rode on his gaily decorated
shooter
Lee Myers has been confined to
his bed with very grave attack
of rheumatism for several days.
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Yakima, Wash.
2 Members School
Board In Election

To the Voters of the Seventh
School District of Yakima county:
There will be a school election for
two members of the school board
in this district on December 5, and
l am just using this as a reminder,
as 1 know that we are all interest
ed in our schools whether we have
children in school or not, and as
you know, the members of the
school board serves the public
without pay, so this means that
their service is no cost to the tax
payers. Mr.. Frank Stubs, who
has served the Yakima public so
well, is asking your support to be
retained in office, and Mrs. Harry
Kendall is running for the position
now held by Mrs. Peck, due to the
fact that Mrs. Peck does not care
to be reelected for another term.
Any support that might be given
to the above named as members
of the school board will be greatly
appreciated by all. Respectfully
bmitted-Edward Porter.
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Mrs. Mabel Paley
Visits In Portland

Mrs. Mabel Paley, past president
of the Denver, Colorado, Auxiliary
to Local 465, and delegate to the
Dining Car Walters Convention in
Los Angeles, was the inspiration
for an informal afternoon tea Sun
day, given by Mrs. Mary Carter in
N. e. First Guests included re-
representatives. of local auxiliaries
and other civic groups.
Mrs. Paley accepted this as an
oportunity. to share her knowledge
and information of unions with the
assembled group, advising that all
auxiliary and local members buy
union-made articles and products,
thereby creating more and better
jobs for the men. Emphasis on
the need for women in this Sec
ton to become affiliated with the
AT 81. while there is little or no
discrimination, was urged by the
speaker, as she dropped another
worthwhile hint that women should
become more politically minded,
study legislation, learn something
about candidates, their slant on CT
vii rights and liberties; make a
study of the man instead of pin
ming too much faith on his party.
Mrs. Paley offered several sug-
gestions that were well taken on
social standards. She boasts that
the Denver auxiliary has their own
club room which they share with
other auxiliaries and locals. Fol-
lowing the informative talk and
several inquiries, all enjoyed tea.
Mrs. Wiley, recently of Chicago,
was charming to meet. Mrs. Paley
left late Sunday night for Seattle,
spent Monday there, came back
through Portland Tuesday, a. m.
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held open house on Thanksgiving
Day in observance of their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary.
CHURCHES
The first quarterly conference
was held at the African methodist
Church Sunday and Monday Nov.
&c and 81 with the presiding FL
der C. B. Clements of Spokane in
charge. The Rev. Mr.. Clements
and the Rev. H. c. Patterson were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Woods on Sunday.
A number of persons were pre-
sent at the A. M. E. Church Tues
day evening, Nov. 81, to hear Mrs.
L. A. Tolliver presented in a ira
velogue by the Missionary Socie-
ties of the A. M. E. and Mount
Hope Baptist Churches. Mrs. Del
la Mae Woods acted as mistress
of ceremonies.
A Mems Day Program was held
at the Mount Hope Church on Sun
day, Nov. 26. The theme carried
out in the program was Better
Racial Understanding" Included
on the program was Negro Spiri-
tuals by the Mt. Hope Male Quar-
tet, an Grafton by Lawrence Mad
ry, vocal solos by DR.. G. e. Keller
and G. w. Anderson, a violin duet
by the Harris brothers, and the
Rev. Mr.. Lucas address on 1.-THE
Negro Imperative" A free turkey
dinner was also served.
The Boys Improvement Club,
which is affiliated with the Mount
Hope Church are planning men,
bership in the Y. M. c. A. Parker
Harris is president of this group
who as a church league anticipate
playing in basket ball tournaments
this season.
Social News
Vern Jane Bradford was hostess
in her home at one of her frequent
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BremertOn, Wn.

The Misses Bea Price, Ann How
ard and Mr.. Brunch of the U.S.S.
Yorktown, were dinner guests of
Mrs. Betty Wesly of Seattle on
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Jones celebrated
their Thanksgiving in Aberdeen,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Ed
wards and Mr.. Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Turpin en-
tertained with a dinner Saturday
honoring Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, Mr..
and Mrs. F. Freeman, and Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Lucks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Pruitt entertain
ed with a dinner party Thursday
evening. After dinner games were
played. There were 16 guests pre-
sent.
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Give Shower Tea
For Bride=tO=be

For the pleasure of the bride
to-be, Miss Elizabeth Thomas,
whose engagement to Mr.. Willie
Turner was announced several
weeks ago, Mesdames J. N. Can
trell and Robert Dancey, were
joint hostesses for Shower" tea
Sunday, November 26, from 3 to
6 p. m. at the home of the latter
in N. E. 18th. The living and din
ing rooms were attractively ar
ranged. The five young misses,
attired in pastel shades of sheer
net, chiffon, organdie and taffeta,
who assisted with the tea service
and gifts were LaVonne and Doris
! Jamison, Marjorie Anthony, Flor
ence Cantrell and Lois Johnson.
Pouring were Mrs. ]. H. Thomas,
mother of the honree; Mrs. M. E.
Turner, mother of the prospective
groom; Mrs. Marie Smith, aunt;
and Mrs. Jas. e. Wisher.
Gowned in wine-colored French
velvet, the blushing bride-eto-be
was extremely gracious as she re-
ceived and unwrapped scores of
useful gifts. Towering above the
large assortment was a beautiful
Reflector" floor lamp with heavy
metal base in antique ivory, gold,
and bronze finish, complete with
manufactured all-silk shade, gift
from the Joint hostesses.
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Y. w. C.. A. Notes

A highlight of the past weeks
activities was the Recognition SER
vices by the Grade and High
School Girl Reserves, held at Be-
thel Church, Sunday evening at s
p. m. liza Fuller, Joyce Hillard
and Kathryn Turner led the vocal
numbers. Bernice Holiday, Flor
ence Mills and Ruthella Jackson
led the devotional services.
Repeating the Girl Reserve Code
and forming the Triangle within
the Circle and the Candle cere-
mony was a very effective part
of the services as all sang Follow
the Clean"
Juanita Scruggs and Ulysses
Bird are the respective presidents
of the Grade and High School
clubs. Miss Barbara Hubbard is
advisor for the Grade School Girls
and Mrs. Cecil Berry is advisor
for the High School Girls.
The Membership committee has
organized group of the younger
married women into a club; they
will meet on Thursday at Central
to study arts and crafts. Their
first endeavor will be to make
Christmas gifts. Mrs. Mildred Mi
nor is chairman of the club
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and scenic drives. Some of her
hosts and hostesses were Mrs. He
len Williams, president of the Los
Angeles Auxiliary to local 465, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Trisdale, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Aaron, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lawson, Mrs. Lovice Ho-
well, Mr.. and Mrs. William Win
fry of the Memo Club, Mrs. Hat
tie Hintin. She was also honored
guest of the Excelsior club. While
in San Francisco she was guest
of Mrs. Mary Ella Dennis and in
Oakland, guest of Mrs. Charles
Davis. In Oakland she met the
office staff of the Southern Pa
ficic, securing some valuable in
formation for the local chairman.
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TAG Q M A
ART CABELL Editor lilo So 54th st.

Fruit cocktails proceeded the tur-
key dinner, after which bridge was
enjoyed by all.
Tacoma boasts of cheap light
service. That is because every ci-
items who uses Tacoma light is a
stakeholder. Your City Light is
offering you dividends today, by
placing at your disposal many fine
electrical appliances as holiday
gifts. BE WISE! LET TACOMA
LIGHT BE YOUR SANTA CLAUS
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church,
So. 25th and Tacoma Ave., Bishop
e. F. Morris.
A group of workers went in the
church bus to conduct services at
the little church at Kennydale on
Sunday afternoon. Services will
be conducted there every Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 p. m.
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SHUT-INS

Mrs. Katie Pugh is in Emman-
uel Hospital; Mr.. Will Smith is
critically i'll at his home in S. E.
Francis; Mother Fuller and daugh-
ter Jean are about the same; Mr..
H. Hicks is taking treatments at
st. Vincents; Mrs. Thelma Flowers
suffered triple break to her right
foot last Friday and will be con-
fined to her home for several
weeks.
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Churches

MontaviIla Community Baptist,
1924 N. e. Everette, Rev. r. E.
Donaldson, Minister.
Order of Service Sunday
School, $3.50 p. M; Preaching,
11:30 a. M; B.Y.P.U., z p. m. and
Evening Worship, 8 p. m. The
Missionary Society will hold their
monthly meeting Sunday, 3 p. m.
Mrs. T. Tillman will talk on the
Bahama Islands. Rev. Donaldson
will preach and administer the
Lords Supper at p. m. The serv-
ing circle meets Tuesday.
Bethel A.M.E., Larabee and Nc
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The A. M. E. Church and the
Mount Hope Baptist Church held
combined Thanksgiving services at
the A. M. E. Church at II a. m.
with the Rev. w. A. Lucas preach
ing. Among the family reunions
was one in Ellensburg at the home
of Mrs. Mamie Robinson, which
took from Yakima, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Woods, Mrs. Belle Evans,
Miss To-day Hammock and their
guests Miss Beatrice Livingston,
Mr.. Kelly Raymond Alexander,
Charles Spearman, Jr., and Benja-
min Sanders. 2Guests in the home
of Miss Gwendolyn Spearman were
Frank Macintosh, James Spear
man and Miss Opal Taylor, who
with her mother Mrs. Will taylor
and sister Delta have just returned
from a week on the coast. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Barnes were hosts
to Mrs. Eleanor Crabtree, Frank
Gray, Dave Lewis and Rev. Lucas.
Guests in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ellison were Mr.. and
Mrs. Reginald Frye, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Porter and Miss Villa Mae
Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Jones
spent the day with Mr.. Jones mo-
Their, Mrs. Thomas Jones and Mr.
and Mrs. Sherman Davis enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Woodson. Mrs.
Mabel Harris was the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Louvenia Johnson
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
Holloway had as guests Mrs. Sc
leta Washington and her daughter
Senoia and Elizabeth and Martin
Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Hick-
man killed one of their young tur-
keys which was enjoyed by Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Wagner and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. John Nit
chell, who recently experienced fire
in their home had as guests Mrs.
John Hall and Lester Thompson.
Going out of town for the holiday
were Mrs. Luella Johnson who
went to American Lake, and Har-
ry Pollard who visited relatives in
Seattle. Returning to Yakima with
Mr.. Pollard were B. Donaldson,
Clifford Donaldson, Lendon Don
aldson and Miss Reba Pollard.
Gene Donaldson returned from the
hospital to be with his family.
A quartet composed of Sherman
Davis, Bill Yates, Sanford Barnes
and Frank Macintosh gave four
performances at the Avenue Thea
tire on Thanksgiving Day. Under
the supervision of the Rev. Lucas
these singers are booked for an ap-
| pearance Dec. fifth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Evans
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Millen, Rev. Browning C. Allen,


Minister.
$50 a. M, Sunday School hour
with large attendance; IL a. M,
Morning Worship, sermon by the
pastor, subject Measuring Our
Resources" 8 p. M, Worship, SER
mon subject by pastor, Three
Elements a Source of Power in
Christianity - Light, Faith, and
Love-" An interesting A. c. e.
League meeting was held at GAS
p. m. Visitors welcomed: Mr.. o.
H. Schooland, Kansas City, Mrs.
Mary Nolan Speelman and daugh-
ter, Charlotte Jean, of Winloclx,
Wash. All persons who have join
ed Bethel since August Is, were
invited to join the Pastor at the
Parsonage Thursday, 8 p. m.
Midweek services Wednesday at
7:45 were led by Bro. w. B. Brown
and Sister Susie Redd. Bethel's
share of the Union Thanksgiving
financial offering has been turned
over to the Budget Committee for
special objective. Bethel gave a
liberal donation to Bishop Will
liams' School of Religion, Western
University" which opened Nov
ember 20 at Quindaro, Kans. Sun
day, Dec. 8, in Bethel, Homecom-
ing Day. Rev. James r. Smith of
Zion church will preach at 3 p. m.
Free basket lunch will be served
following the morning services.
Mt. Olivet Baptist, First and
Schuyler, Rev. j. j. Glow, Minis
ter.
God Forgive in Heaven; We
Forgive on Earth" was the SER
mon topic of Rev. Glow for the
morning worship. At p. m. he
chose for subject, who Are the
Heathens?" Both sermons were
inspirational.
The Fellowship club will meet
Monday night with Mrs. Eliza Col
Inns in N. Benton; members will
engage in an old fashioned Spell
ing Bee. Mrs. Fisher, president
of the club, underwent an opera
ton last week at Good Samaritan
Hospital. She is improving nicely.
The Searchlight club met Friday
with Mrs. Marie Smith in N. E.
Sumner.
st. Phillips Episcopal, Rodney
and Knott, Rev. L. o. Stone, vicar.
Services: 7:45 a. M, Holy Com
munion; II a. M, Prayer and Ser
mon; Saturdays, Bible School. The
class which was to have been con-
firmed Friday evening, November
"a, was postponed indefinitely on
account of the illness of Bishop
Dagwell.
Sunday evening services were
very well attended; highlight of
the evening was a pageant, 1.-THE
Procession of the Seasons" which
was very entertaining. The Exc
cutive Board of the Diocese and
Women's Auxiliary will meet at
st. Phillips Tuesday, December 5.
The Guild decided to hold their
Bazaar and Quilt rattle, "Shrove
Tuesday," February 6, 1910.
Chapel of the Little Flower, In
terracial, 20 N. E. Broadway, tel
1858, Rev. j. M. Schmitz, Chap
lain.
Catholic services: Mass and SER
mon each Sunday, a. m. st. The
rese Novena each Wednesday, 8
p. M; Blessed Martin Hall open
every day, 1 to 5 p. m.
4
ShilO Baptist, 10th N. e. Ever
cite.
A short, impressive program,
augmented by sermon; Rev. ].
F. Smith, pastor of Zion A. M. E.
as speaker, was given at Shiloh
Sunday. Program numbers: a pa
per by Mrs. Gladys Logan, subject,
Faith" reading, Master Don Wi
ley; solo, Mrs. Blanch Brown, and
another paper by Mrs. James
Smith.
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FOR RENT rooms unfur-
nished apartment. New gas
range and furnace. Inquire 1912
N. Williams Avenue.
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SEYMOUR'S SHOE REPAIR
1149 Commerce st. near 18th st.
Tacoma
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KEEP OFF THIS DATE DEC. 25
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Tues. noon deadline for all news.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23
Superstitious Villagers
Fear Year of Bad Luck
If Candles Die on Tree

LONDONDERRY Christmas ira.
ditions still endure among English
Yule celebrants.
No Christmas tree Is considered
complete In rural areas unless It is
bedecked with little candles Of diff.
ferent colors. Many people count It
an i'll sign II once Lit the candles
go out or are snuffed out before
they have burned to their ends. In
old days the candle was made such
a size that 1t would burn from the
time 1t was Lit until midnight. II
it went out before that, evil was
-portended to the family for the com.
ing year.
The Yule log, which many hold
should be Lit by brandy preserved
from the previous years stock,
should be blown into q blaze by the
maids. but these must have clean
faces and hands or the log will not
light easily. In the north Of Eng
land it was once customary to let
the servants have free drink so long
as the log burned.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23

ia Claus is similarly Christmas
minded. Each Yuletide he tries to
answer the fan letters which come
from all corners of the globe. many
in such strange foreign languages
that he can't reply. He's much in
demand for church parties and 9TH
er Christmas affairs. Santa is a
plumber on weekdays. vegetable
gardener on the side and a preacher
in the Church of God at Blue Lick,
Mo-, every Sunday. Two years ago,
when plumbing business was bad,
he was grateful for a $3.50 check
sent him by Mae West, the actress.
In Roslindale, near Boston, lives
an Ambrose Claus who with his wife
last year celebrated his golden we'd
ding anniversary. Like all other folks
named Claus. they seem to have a
lions share of Christmas spirit.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23
CROWD ISS
81 13I3<Ks1E4;as WENTWORTH

becca will seek to make you com.
Portable there"
Even after she had done every
thing she could, and had crept into
her own dark corner for the night,
Rebecca found she could not forget
the couple in the stable. Mary, the
man had called his wife. There was
such radiance about her. II won
der what makes her so different"
Rebecca thought. And she opened
her eyes.
In amazement she saw light in
the courtyard, so much that it
seemed the dawn must have come.
But the light came from a star that
Shone just about the stable. Out into
the yard the girl crept, and sudden
ly she heard a child's cry, a cooing,
happy sound.
Rebecca looked about. No one
was stirring. Far off. on the hill
side she saw what looked like a
SAOuP Va A1ACllS SIld0OWyI A1NAotAIl y
seemingly moving toward Bethle-
hem. 1t must be her imagination.
Possibly it was Ephraim's vineyard
she saw. Soon she stood in the stable
doorway.
There, lighted by a lantern, was
Joseph, bending over the young
woman and holding in his arms a
tiny baby-her firstborn. At Rebec-
cas- exclamation he turned, and in
to her outstretched arms he handed
the little figure and showed her the
snowy lengths of swaddling cloth.
Tenderly the maid clothed the in
FAINT and laid it beside the mother.
'Thank you," Mary whispered.
For the child's sake and in His
name, thank you for what you
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23

THE tribesmen," replied Fatima,
"are going to Jerusalem to be num-
bered. so that they may pay their
taxes. And this will continue for
days. These are not times of re-
toieing and feasting for us!"
Rebecca looked up as a bearded
man, leading an ass on which a
young woman rode, entered the
courtyard. 'Ts the inn keeper
here?" he asked gently. MY wife
and I seek shelter"
There are no rooms left" Fa.
TINA told him, going on with her
work. But Rebecca looked up at the
woman. whose face was weary and
touched with pain.
II will see what provision can be
made" the little maid exclaimed.
Her eyes never left the young WON.
ans sweet face. The woman smiled
at Rebecca, and her husband smiled
too. Rebecca's face lightened ca
gerly and even Fatima found her
self softening.
Rebecca had some difficulty find
ing her uncle, busy as he was with
many things. Then it was hard to
make him listen.
There must be some place. un-
Gle. That new stable, with the clean
straw. would be warm and comfort
able. She cannot go farther. l
know"
$50 be it," he answered. Then,
as they neared the group, he too
was impressed by the young WON.
ans beauty and the lovely warmth
Of her smile. There is naught but
the stable - no told them 'but Re.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23
-DON'TS
Safety Is Watch,Uord
For a Merry Christmas

Here are a few 'don'tS" for
Christmas, recommended by safety
authorities:
l. Don't give small children toys
involving alcohol, kerosene or gaso-
line engines. They may tip over and
set the house on fire.
2. Don't permit small children to
run electrical toys without the SUI
pervision of an adult.
3. Don't permit small children to
use toy movie projectors without u.s.
ing safety film which burns slowly.
Ordinary film burns explosively and
gives off smoke and fumes which
may cause death if inhaled.
4. Don't use candles or light ex-
ira fires without being extremely
careful, especially in regard to can
dies on trees.
5. Don't wear infiammable CO.'S
tunes, especially Santa Claus
boards, without fireproofing them.
6. Don't use infammable orna-
ments and evergreen decorations.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23
Ex-Detroit Paper Boys
Aid $4,000 at Christmas

DETROIT. - Twenty-Five years
ago the late James Brady conceived
the idea Of raising funds to insure
needy children a merry Christmas
by organizing a group Of men who
as boys had sold newspapers in the
city. The idea was for them to re-
turn to their old corners at stated
period and sell papers to all who
passed. Last year this organiza.
ton of oldtimers raised about
$50, 600.
The Key West citizen., 1939-12-23

LIOH. II a CIHe
Mary Christmas got that way by
marrying a fellow named Samuel
Christmas, and she's now tele-
phone operator. Which explains that
strangely personal and timely mes
sage long distance operators hear
out of Racine around Christmas
time: This is long distance. opera
tor-Mary Christmas!"
Racine's Mary Christmas, who is
short, chubby and looks just like the
artists conception Of Mrs. Santa
Claus, gets hundreds of fan mail let
ters every year. Three years ago