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aS He@sa Aae a LUTHERAN Patton
Set Mk tie ZIse< Zsee lit Ch~sek

| dark green tree where the tradition
was established, a light green one
where Christmas trees, at least
were known.
Pastor Schwan made his
search for knowledge Of the
Christmas tree almost . cru
SADIE.
But as Christmas time APP
preached in 1852, Rev. Schwan had
not found enough church support
for the tradition to light another
tree at his Christmas service that
year. So, with great regret. he re-
signed himself to the end Of his
hope Of establishing the custom.
But on December "a. he received
from the pastor Of n Of Cleve-
lands older churches the present
Of a new tree. Rev. Schwan realized
Immediately that the present meant
the acceptance Of the custom by a
churchman far more influential
than himself, and his sadness van
ished.
There WAS . Christmas tree
IN the York street Zion Luther-
N church that year-and once
accepted In Cleveland, tie cus-
tenn spread: all over the United
6tssns-
York street where Pastor,
Schwan's church once stood 10
changed now and long ago was re-
named Hamilton avenue; and the
first tree. decorated with candles
and q gold star at Its top. has given
way to trees with brighter, more
colorful decorations.
But the tradition Of erecting and
lighting Christmas trees. which II
throughout the nation. 10
the same tradition which Pastor
Schwan introduced TO this country
b Ae town Of Cleveland nearly
100 years ago.
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December "a this year, the tradi'
ton Of the Christmas tree in Amer
lean church services will be 81
years old-for it was back in 1851
that a Lutheran minister in Cleve'
land, Ohio, lighted the first tree al
such services.
The minister was the Rev. Henry
Schwan, pastor Of the Zion Lutheran
Church on Cleveland's York street
and his action brought on a storm
Of controversy which lasted sew
eral years. This was caused by the
fact that the Christmas tree had so
long been associated with pagan
observance Of the season that
many conservatives believed 1t had
no place in Christian ceremonies.
However, some Of Rev.
Schwan's congregation, espe-
ciaIly the children, thought the
beautifully = decorated tree,
glowing with candles, was just
the spirit Of the Christmas yea
son.
But the DIRECTORS had their way
and they were determined that Rev.
Schwan's tree was to be the last
Of the Christmas trees erected In
America.
Through the years that followed
the minister did all In his power to
learn Of the origins Of the Christmas
tree tradition in order that he might
show that the tradition was far
from the heather" ceremony It
had been called.
He wrote countless letters 10
friends and acquaintance all over
the world; he questioned strangers
and made long notes Of their con-
VIBRATIONS. And, when he learned
that a particular part Of the world
already had Christmas trees, he
would mark that place on q large
map which hung In his study
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(Samuel ClemenS) Mlnce pies,
so long a part Of u Christmas
tradition. originally had a deeply
symbolic significance The first
mince pies were patterned in oblong
shape. after the manger in which
Christ was born The crust rep
resented the gold brought by the
Three Wise Men; the many spices,
the frankincense and myrrh :. On
May II, 1859. the general court Of
Massachusetts Bay outlawed Christ
mas Anyone celebrating. stop
ping work, serving holiday fare or
deviating from normal daily life won
righteous Puritans we're sure they v
good Christians condone the pagan {
a holiday encourage in eating
before that law was repealed.
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explanauon OF the custom of hang
ing stockings on Christmas Eve
recalls the baronial halls OF England
where huge fireplaces we're con-
stantly in use Each Christmas
a special log, the Yule log, was
thrown on the fire This log
burned steadily as long as the feast.
ing and celebrating continued. Nat
urally. it burned with a pungent
odor and stockings we're hung over
the fireplace to absorb some Of this
odor and to protect the owners from
evil spirits . Christmas Eve, 1863.
Nevada =. Two friends celebrated
. Just as. dawn was breaking. they
, over the towns rooftops A
drew his revolver and prepared
-. Had he fired and the bullets
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SPEAKING OF CHRISTMAS

oPEAhlNG OF CHRISTMAS Throughout the world whereve,
Christmas is celebrated it is customary to place a lighted candle in ,be
window The legend is that candles originally were sci nut 70 usbt
the Christ chld's way as he made his visits through the children One
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saw a near tragedy in Virginia City,
with a terrific round Of festivity . .
embarked on a perilous promenade
policeman, mistaking them for burgl
to shoot-but a ~passerby stopped hir
found the mark, the world would
humorists-Artemus Ward (Charles
Samuel Clemens) Mince pies.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Free Pine And Locust
Seedlings Available

There will be $4,000 pine and
10000 locust seedlings available
for landowners of Holmes coun-
ty this year, according to Area
Forest Ranger B. T. Armstrong.
As the forest service follows
the policy of first come, first SER
we'd, it will be advisable for land
owners anticipating the free seed
lings to place their orders as early
as possible before the November
Is deadline, Ranger Armstrong
points out.
According to state law a quail
fled landowner may receive from
1000 to 5000 seedlings from the
state without cost except for a
small transportation charge OF
thirty five cents per thousand.
Applications should be placed
with your county agent or your
area ranger.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Wanted

len WANTED-The Billups Pc
troleum Company has a limited
number of openings for good
men who want steady Jobs. This
is in line for the Billups' ex-
pansion program now under
way. Requirements are a high
school education and between
the ages of 20 and 40. ABSO-
LUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.
AL applicants must be able to
leave town. Must also want to
make the gas and oil business
their permanent occupation.
This is hard, steady work, and
all applicants interested will be
required to have a personal in
terview in the main office of
Billups Petroleum Company in
Greenwood, Miss; no letters
will be accepted. Applicants
must furnish three letters of re-
commentator from leading
people in their community. All
men accepted will be strictly on
a trial basis for 80 days. Salary
for trial month will be Sl75.OC
for married men and $4,000 for
single men. Earnings thereaf.
ter will depend entirely on your
ability. 22-1-1tnr
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Cub Scout Program
Lowers Age Limits
Boys 8, 9, 10 Years
Of Age Moy Now
Join Cub Scouts

The doors of Cub Scouting are
opening to eight year old boys
this month as the Boy Scouts OF
America lowers its age limits in
all three phases of its program.
The Cub Scout program is now
for boys s, 9 and 10 years of age,
a change which will be enthus-
iastically welcomed by many
eight year Odds and their parents.
Cub Scout packs will soon be
holding special pack meetings at
which parents of boys who want
to join may find out what the
Cub Scout program is. Only boys
whose parents will participate
along with their sons will be able
to join because Cub Scouting is
a home conferred program in
which parent interest and leader
ship is vital.
Cub Scouting is an activity pro-
gram that is fun with the aim of
influencing boys character and
citizenship traits. It is a program
offered to parents to help answer
the question so familiar to all
parents, what can we do now?"
In a very practical way it helps
parents to meet their responsible
ity toward their children.
There are not enough Cub Scout
packs to handle all boys who
would like to join and some COM
munities do not even have a Cub
Scout pack at this time. Many
church and civic organizations are
needed to sponsor the program.
If your organization would like
to organize a pack or if you are a
parent who wants your son to be
a Cub Scout, contact District
Chairman Norman Weathersby of
Lexington and council officials
will be anxious to help.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
J. T. Thomas Named
To MEG Committee

J. T. Thomas, prominent leader
of Cruger, has accepted an APP
pointment to serve on the state
legislative committee of the Mis-
sissippi Economic Council, Frank
Everett, Jr., Vicksburg, chairman
of the committee, reports.
The locol member will serve
with some As other leaders from
over the state in guiding the leg
islative program of the council.
Members of the committee will
hold ar organization meeting in
Jackson on September %.
I'VE are glad to have the SER
vices of Mr.. Thomas on the legis-
lative committee Edmund Tay-
lor, Greenville. council president,
said. He and other leaders on
the committee Will represent the
council before the state legisla-
ture when detectives of the coun-
Gil are being considered. 1t is
one of the most important units
of the MEG"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Holmes Countiuns
Attend Indiunolo
Golf Match

A number of Holmes countians
attended the exhibition golf
match at the Indianola Country
club Tuesday which Dr.. Cary Mid
dlecoff and Frank Stranahan won
4-3 over their opponents, Frank
Campbell, pro at the IHdianola
club, and Buck White, Of Green
wood.
Among those enjoying the
event which was attended by a
gallery Of about 800 persons were
Miss Sara Howard, Dr.. C. E. Pat
ton, Durant; Mr.. and Mrs. Bobby
Gerard, Tchula; Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Weathersby, DR.. and Mrs.
C. q. Russell, William Ellis,
George Pova1l, George Patterson.
Leroy Paris and Eugere Herman
all of Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
veterons At Biloxi
Sent Comfort Articles

A nice shipment of comfort ar
ticles has been sent, according to
instructions from Red Cross
headquarters, TO the hospital at
Biloxi the past week. This work
was done by a groupof the VIEW
Auxiliary and directly through
the volunteer service of the Red
Cross, Mrs. j. F. Williams chair
man.
Acknowledgement has been re-
ceived of these much needed sup.
plies.
We have received instruction:
to forward IS sweaters to this
hospital and these will 60 forward
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Patients At The HospitoI

Baby Thomas, Lexington
Mrs. Edna Upchurch, Lexington
DR.. J. A. McCarley, Lexington
Winnie Grace Thompson, Lex
ington, discharged 9th
Billy Rushing, Tchula, discharged
the 10th
Mrs. H. B. DENLY, Tchula, dis
charged the 10th
Mrs. j. H. Fox and baby girl,
Charleston,
NJ. d. Hawkins, Durant
Mrs. George Temple, Lexington
Marilyn Fincher, Lexington, dis
charged the 10th
T. E. Hearn, Lexington
Mrs. Bill Beeson, Holy Bluff
Mrs. Graham Field, Durant
Mrs. L. d. Hobbs, Tchula
Colored
Joe Dotson, Cruger
May Ether Greenwood Smith,
ulSCHdIBeu Tie 0tH
Sally Mae Williams, Tchula, dis
charged 9th
Corine West and baby girl, Lex
' ington, discharged 10th
jeanette johnson, Lexington, dis
charged the 18th
c. L. Crawford, West
Willie M. Sceales, Cruger, dis
charged 18th
Ras Rodgers, Tchula, discharged
18th
Sarah Rucker, Lexington, dis
charged 18th
Frank Fleming, Cruger
Viola Pickens, Walden
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Holmes Dogs Win In
Show At Raymond

Homes Casteel, an 11-month-old
puppy owned by John Stewart
Watson, Jr, of Lexington, won
the ribbon for the best puppy
and was also best in the dog two
years old) class at the dog show
held at Raymond. The dog has
been sold to a New Orleans
sportsman.
H. l.. Nichols, ST., also of Lex
ington, won fifth place in the
Derby dog class with a 2-year-
old Walker hound which he pur-
chased from an Arlington, Virgin
ia, doctor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
REPORT
Mississippi State
Employment Service
HOLMES COUNTY

Visits to local office for August,
1949, compared with July, 1949,
were exactly the same. Compared
with August, 1913, one year ago,
showed IS per cent increase. Lo-
cal non-agricultural placements
showed an increase of approxima-
tely SO per cent over July, 1949.
This increaes in placements (non-
agriculturaD was due to the re-
opening of a large sawmill and
due to the construction of two
road projects in this area. Non
agricultural placements in Aug
ust, 1949, showed an increase OF
20 per cent over August, l948.
Agricultural pool r~eferrals showed
a decrease in August, 1949 COM
pared with July, l949, due to the
season. A few pool r%eferrals were
made during the first part of Aug
ust, 1949 for cotton chopping. A
few pool referrals were made
during the latter part OF Aug
ust, 1919, for cotton picking. Pool
referrals compared with August
1948 showed a decisive decrease in
August 1949 due to the fact that
cotton picking season began about
two weeks earlier last year than
it did this year.
The initial NC claims for Aug
ust, 1949, remained about the
same as reported in July 1949.
The NC compensate claims for
August, 1949, showed approxima-
tely 16 per cent increase over
July, 1949. This increase was
partly due to the break between
the cotton chopping and the cot
ton-picking season. Claimants
who had been chopping cotton re-
turned to file their claims until
cotton picking operations began.
NC compensate claims for Aug
uts, l949, showed an increase OF
80 per cent compared with Aug
ust, 1913, one year ago.
The construction Of the $780,
900 hospital building in Durant
which is to be constructed by Har-
vey Construction company began
September 5 and we expect to
make several placements with the
contractor during September,
October, and November. 1t will
take several months to complete
this building. During the month
of August we had two small road
projects operating in Holmes
county; one was operating in the
vicinity of Ebenezer. % miles OF
grading work and construction OF
two small bridges; the other was
the Mileston- Ebenezer road in the
southwestern part of the county
and we also expect to make sever
al placements with these contrac-
tors during September and Oct
ober. The construction OF the
clinic in Lexington has been COM
pleted and the same contractor
was awarded the contract for the
construction of the Durant hos
pital.
The cotton picking began off,
cially in this county and the
trucks began operating from the
pools-on August 20.
Rental houses r becoming
easier to find in Lexington and
other points in this area than have
been in the past.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

one day this week. These sweat.
ers are a part only of a quota of
26 assigned our chapter. We hope,
now that cooler weather has come,
we will have volunteers to COM
plete this knitting program.
Fanny z. Lumpkin Exec. Secty.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

Leslie C. Hughes, Acona, is a
junior at Mississippi State college
this year and Philip Davis, Tchula,
is attending Holmes Junior coli
lege at Goodman.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

DR.. Harold Flinsch assumes his
duties as dean of the School of
Engineering with the opening of
the fall semester at Mississippi
State college September IL.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

PIANOS - Rebuilt pianos of
quality, low prices. Cash or
easy terms. Economy Furniture
Company, Kosciusko, Missis-
sippi. 22-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

FOR SALE-Franchise for Holm
es county on Ferguson tractors
and farm equipment with in
ventory. Nice building and
warehouse at Tchula goes with
deal. Terms can be arranged.
Holmes Tractor and Implement
Co, phone II, Tchula.
l7-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
For Rent

STORE FOR RENT - Wonderful
opportunity. Located near coll
ored. school. Apply to Mrs.
Claudia Lyman. 17-tfnp.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

LOT FOR SALE - In Pecan
grove. Price $50. See Walter O.
Baker, Lexington, Rt. A. 22-1tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

FOR SALE - House and lot on
Depot st. No. IL Highway. See
E. I. Russell, phone SIR. 22-tf
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

MAKE OLD FLUOhS look like
new. Rent our High-Speed
Floor Sander, Edger and POLISH
ing Machine and Vacuum
Cleaner. - Low Rates.
=: Telephone Is st
Western Auto Associate Store
3-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

FOR SALE - Circulating coal oil
heater. Mrs. P. Koran, Auto
Parts & Sales Co. Phone 473
or 1871.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

SEE MRS. BURKHART for apart
ment. 20-2tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

STOP at Mrs. Susan Morgan's an
tique shop in Pickens. Phone
Pickens, 4482. 22-2tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Notice

STOP at the Antique Shop. high
way 81 south. Durant.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15

4%o Form Looms.
Want to buy more 1and7
Need more money?
Are your notes too high?
See or Wrtte
c. W.. Corr. Secy-Treus,
New National Farm moan Assoc
Lexington, Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
Lost and Found

LOST - Black cocker spaniel, an
swers to "Steevie." Has collar
and vaccination tag. Reward
Call Mrs. w. w. McRae, Lex.
ington, phone 2. 22-ltnI
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-09-15
CLASSIFIED ADS
For Sale

FOR SALE - 7-room residence
in excellent neighborhood. Call
Advertiser office, 116. 21-2tnp
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11
News From Wude
News From Wude -.
Mrs. O. A. Brown onors Husband and
Mother. Mrs. Thompson, AT Supper

Ocean Springs have been spend
ing a few days with her sisters,
Mesdames Johnnie Parker a n d
Barney Cumbest.
MI. and Mrs. A. P. Megehee of
Escatawpa and Superintendent
and Mrs. A. F. Megehee were Wis
itors of Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Fag-
gard Sunday.
The monthly meeting of the
Brotherhood class of the Wade
Baptist church was enjoyed by
40 fathers and sons at a special
banquet. The Rev. M. S. Varnado
of Pascagoula was guest speaker
and the Rev. Wallace Harrell of
Pascagoula also made a brief talk.
Mrs. Fred Thompson of Column
bia spent the weekend with her
daughter, Mrs. o. A. Brown.
Mrs. A. E. Bradley, home eco
Monies teacher, chaperoned a
truck-load of boys and girls to
Mardi Gras in Mobile last Tues
day.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11

Friday night Mrs. o. A.
Brown entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Tullus of Lucedale, Jack Ny
mond of Basin, MI. and Mrs. Ed
ward Golf and children, Nh. and
Mrs. R. c. Faggard and daughter
and her mother, Mrs. Fred
Thompson of Columbia at a
birthday supper in honor of her
husbands and mothers birthdays
which fell on the same day.
The trustee election Saturday
showed the great interest the pa
irons take in their school. There
were 121 votes cast and Jerry
Davis was reelected.
Johnnie Williams of Helena
was a dinner guest of Mr.. an d
Mrs. R. c. Faggard Saturday.
The many friends of Neal Park
er are glad to hear he is able to
be at home again after being con-
fined to the Jackson County hos
pital.
Mrs. Ellen Waltmon and son of
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11
NEWS FROM
Harleston

A concert featuring the Silver
tone and the Baxter Quarettes
will be given at the Hurley school
on Friday evening, March IL,
chicken gumbo and a fried chick
en- plate will be served beginning
at 5 pm. in the lunch room. The
funds from the benefit will 60
to the Rosedale Methodist church.
MI. and Mrs. A. H. Bracknell
and daughter Marion and Lila
Jean Hubbard of Tuscaloosa were
the weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rich Hubbard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Mann and
daughter of Agricola were Sum
day afternoon guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton Davis.
Mrs. Irene Bridge spent the
weekend with her husband, Bill
Bridge, who is in the Sanatorium
at Magee.
Rich Hubbard has returned
home after spending the week
with friends and relatives in
Centerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivey Emerson
and Mrs. Irene Bridge shopped
in Mobile Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Annie Davis, Robert DAY.
is and Lou Galloway visited Mrs.
Burton Davis Friday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11

Clyde Vaughn of Kreole spen,
the weekend with his father, w
A. Vaughn.
The many friends of Mrs. Cur.
It's Holyfield are glad to see her
able to be up and out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Scar
borough of Baton Rouge spent
the weekend with the latter's par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Bourn o;
Brooklyn spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. E
Bourn and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Hester.
Rhett Johnson, after spending
two weeks here with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Johnson, left
Thursday morning for his new
post of duty in South Carolina
His wife and children will visit
a while longer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Golf, al
Hurley.
Vencil and Vernal Kibby anc
Jack Holyfield and Buddy Atwel
went to Mardi Gras with Buddy.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. At
well of California.
A number from the Wade Bap'
fist church attended the BTU
meeting at the Calvary Baptist
church Sunday afternoon.
w. H. Nelson of Big Point de-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11
Happy Birthday
Club Honors Mrs.
Cockrell Saturday

Mrs. ]. f. Cockrell was honor
guest at the Happy Birthday Club
at a party meeting Saturday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. NAL
colin Dustin. Spring flowers were
combined in a lovely centerpiece
for the birthday table from which
a cake decorated in pink and
white and lie cream were served
nine guests.
The guest of honor was seated
in a chair decorated with laven-
der and purple crepe paper for
the opening of her gifts and after
wards games were played.
The next meeting will be a
business session at the home OF
Mrs. Roberta Craver on March 26.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-11

ple," and in developing his text
he pointed out that it is often
necessary for the individual to
combat the evil forces within one
self. These evils he said such
as materialism. irreligion, intol-
erance and the philosophy of get
ting something for nothing form
a composite enemy.
The club will observe its annual
Ladies Night on Thursday evening
March 10, at the Community
House at 1880 pm. The regular
luncheon will not be held this
week.
The club voted its approval of
a proposed joint meeting of both
the Moss Point and Pascagoula
Rotary clubs and the Fortnightly
club IN April 7. At this time ex-
Governor Hugh White will be the
featured speaker.
President Julian Rivers an