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Evening star., 1949-12-22
CHAPTER 16.

zezop and his Wiggle Waggle:
quickly tied up Santa.
welcome to your own party,
sneered Zezop. "I told you that yol
would be sorry for not inviting u.s.
Let's give him some party food,
suggested Humphrey wickedly. "HoV
about some gumdrops?'
Immediately the Wiggle Waggle'
began dumping gumdrops from thei1
pockets-gumdrops which were real.
ly the enchanted Santa Land work
ers and their story-book friends who
had come to the party.
Santa gazed sadly at the gum
drops heaped on the table. The
tip of his own magic wand stuck
from zezop's pocket. "If I coulo
only get that" thought Santa long
ingly. But he knew there was nc
chance at all
Meanwhile, Mr.. Dilly and Henry
hid in the bicycle shop, not knowing
that Santa had led the Wiggle
Waggles off their trail. All about
the shop were bicycles and tricycles.
shining bright with newness. How
wonderful they would look around
all the Christmas trees on Christmas
morning! thought Henry. He forgot
for a moment that there Very likely
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Ansve. tn FERTILE.
Children
By LiIIion Cox Athey

sired was a mother tree filled with
berries. Millions of future hollies
would be lost.
Pine trees could be had by the
hundreds Of thousands every year.
They are quick growers, the winds
toss the seed babies out on the soil
where they soon take root and grow
Cutting a few thousand out OF the
crowded pine grove gives those re-
naming a chance to expand. So the
pine, needing little or no attention,
gradually came to be the accepted
tinsel bearer for the festive season
Birds scatter the seeds of cedars
Sometimes we see a row OF we'll
behaved trees, just the right size
and shape for Christmas. The baby
trees growing up about the mother
trees are left standing where In a
short time they will reach the de-
sired size. II the stem Is placed
in water the cedar will remain fresh
and green for weeks filling the
house with spicy fragrance.
OF recent years it has been the
practice Of many home owners te
decorate evergreens growing close
to the home. This transmits 9
happy, cheerful aspect to the street
Most Of the trees are hemlocks anc
yews which lend themselves well te
holiday decorations.
Evening star., 1949-12-22

Millions of evergreens cut last
October rest in great heaps in
vacant lots scattered over big cities
while they wait for purchaser.
Most of them are pines.
What is the favorite Christmas
tree? At one time 1t was the fra
grant cedar, then the sturdy fir and
hemlock. It is an individual matter.
Martin Luther, the well-known
German churchman, was inspired
one December night with the idea
of having living tree in the house
for Christmas.
Princess Mary, daughter of Henry
VIII and Catherine of Aragon, in
troduced the idea of a Christmas
tree to England, though it was
called the Yule tree for Yuletide and
the idea was to celebrate the birth
day of Jesus. The evergreen SYM
bolizing eternal life.
At this time the practice Of trim
ming the. small low trees outside
with food for the small animals
and birds became q custom.
Since every soil had its holly
tree, many have suggested 1t become
the universal tree for Christmas,
but the sharp spines and the cost OF
the trees made the idea unfavor-
able. Besides, the tree most de-
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Santa ond the Moaicion

wouldn't be any Christmas morning
any more.
He felt in his pocket for the little
present Tweedleknees had given
him. do not open until Christ
mas" Tweedleknees had said. What
if there was no Christmas? Would
he never know what his only present
was?
Mr.. Dilly Was Planning.
While Henry thought about the
Christmas he'd never have, Mr.. Dilly
was planning how to save Henry and
Santa. He did not know that the
Wiggle Waggles had already cap
tured Santa.
This was his idea: Why shouldn't
he take Santa's place and let the
Wiggle Waggles capture him while
the real Santa escaped
Henry" said Mr.. Dilly. 'Lie
down and get some rest"
The boy was only too willing to
obey. He clutched his Christmas
gift in his hand and stretched out
on the floor. Instantly he fell
asleep.
Mr.. Dilly rummaged around the
shop. The tables and benches had
been overturned by the galloping
Wiggle Waggles. Wrenches. screw
drivers and pliers were strewn about.
Some of the bicycles had been
smashed. So
Evening star., 1949-12-22

/. Which one of the following
creatures is a natural enemy Of
the rat?
Rabbit Squirrel Skunk Ferret
2. Which one of these fruits usu-
ally taste less acid than the others?
Pears Apples Plums Cherries
3. Dunking is generally associated
with which one of these?
Pie Cookies Doughnuts Cake
4. The word "dicker" would most
likely be linked with which one Of
these men?
Clergyman Lawyer
Merchant Physician
5. In which one Of the following
sports would the officials whistle as
a part of their regular duties?
Boxing Tennis Football Baseball
6-10. Select one of the two words
in parenthesis in each line below,
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Goren on Bridqe

While the penalty double should
sbe based primarily upon the cards
held by the defender, there are
;. other pertinent factors to which
he should have regard. Not the
least of these factors is the known
:. habits of the adversary.
81: In close cases the conservative
player should not be doubled, while
frequent pot shots" may be taken
at the opponent who is known to
have a flair for stretching his values
: 1t is wise, too, to listen to the tone
s of the bidding and where 1t has
been cooperative and aggressive
doubtful doubles should not be
resorted to.
In today's hand North, sensing a
slam from the opening gun, chose
to make jump shift of two hearts.
He felt that his hand was a shade
too strong for a three no-trump
/ response. Such response describes
a balanced hand containing 16 to
Is points. This hand contains just
18, but in view of partners bid he
felt that the o. of clubs were worth
more than the 3 points assigned to
them by the valuation table. South
showed his second suit and then
North decided to take the bull by
the horns, after temporizing bid
of three diamonds.
Vests double was strictly of the
suicide type. He might have de-
feated the hand had he restrained
the impulse to exercise his vocal
chords; because declarer, in all prob
ability, would have played for the
spade finesse. The double, however.
suggested the futility of that line
of play. i
The ten of diamonds was opened
and won in dummy, East dropping
the jack. The ace of clubs was
driven out and the nine of diamonds
continued. Declarer then cashed
three club tricks, discarding a spade
from dummy. He did not cash the
last club because he was not sure
what to throw from dummy. He
played over to the queen of hearts
and back to the ace. When West
failed to follow, declarer cashed his
remaining club and shed dummys
small heart. Dummy was entered
with the king of spades and the
q, high heart cashed. West was now
! down to queen-ten Of spades and
the eight of diamonds. Since he
needed the diamond to take care
! of dummy's deuce, he was obliged
to let go the ten of spades. A
spade was led from dummy and
declarer went up with the ace,
: winning the last trick with the jack.
(Copyright, 1949, by Charles H. Goren.)
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Awfully-Dreadfully.

In casual speech and writing, we
often say that a person is "awfully'
nice, or "dreadfully" sweet, or ter
ribly" kind. In serious usage, how
ever, these exaggerated and inaccu-
rate expressions should be avoided.
1--WE had an awfully dull trip"
No. Awful means, filled with or
capable of exciting awe: dreadful;
terrible" Do not use the word in
the meaning of "very; exceedingly"
Better say: We had very dull trip.
Wrong: Thanks, awfully." This
expression, originally British, when
taken literally, is the height Of
absurdity.
Right: Thank you very much.
Wrong: TITS awfully sweet of
you." Sweetness may excite ad-
miration or affection. Also, it may
be cloying. But to say that one is
so sweet as to be awesome is patiently
ridiculous.
Right: It is very sweet of you.
Wrong: Hes awfully witty" No.
He who is cleverly amusing would
never stir up feeling of awe.
Better say: He is very exceed
ingly) witty. .,.f
Wrong: Ruth is dreadfully at
tractive." Nonsense. If she in
spires dread, she repels.
Better say: Ruth is very (most,
quite) attractive.
Wrong: "They are dreadfully
rich" Wealth may cause envy, but
not to the point that one Is filled
with dread about it.
Right: They are very exceed
ingly) rich.
Wrong: They are dreadfully in
love-" Imagine lovers dreading each
other!
Right: They are very much in
love.
Wrong: "She is. terribly popular
with men" One would have . hard
time convincing girls that popu-
larity is something to be regarded
With terror.
Evening star., 1949-12-22
BY Lucrece Hudgins

Hunting around, Mr.. Dilly found
what he wanted. 1t was an old
work suit of Sant'as. 1t was torn
and dirty but it was red and fur
trimmed
What sight Mr.. Dilly looked
when he had put it on Long, thin
Mr.. Dilly with Santa suit hanging
on him like double sheet. He
snatched up rags that lay about the
shop and stuffed them in his coat
filling out the empty spaces.
Then he glued wads of cotton to
his chin and cheeks. He had no
hat so he glued cotton to his hair
too, to make it white and fluffy
like Santa's.
When he was ready he was the
funniest sight you ever saw. But
any one looking at him would have
known right away that if he wasn't
Santa Claus he was some one who
was supposed to be Santa Claus.
His Plan Was Ruined.
He ducked out of the bicycle shop
and started off for Santa's cottage
He could hear the Wiggle Waggles
whooping it up over there.
Jingle bells, jingle BELLS" sang
out Mr.. Dilly, trying to sound very
gay and jaunty. Here comes Santa
himself"
With that he burst into the cot
tage. Instantly he saw Santa all
tied up and he knew his whole plan
was ruined. But it was too late to
do anything. The astonished Wig
gle Waggles looked first at him and
then at the real Santa and then
back again.
Finally Zezop said, Maybe it's
all done with mirrors, maybe not
Anyway, now we have two Santas. u
Well, guess that would have been
the end of everything If it hadn't
happened that just about that time
little Henry over in the bicycle shop
woke up When he found Mr.. Dilly
gone he thought the Wiggle Waggles
had gotten him and would soon get
him, too.
That being so, there's no reason
I shouldn't open my Christmas pres
ent right now," he said to himself
After all, it's the only present !
ever had and I'm sure Patrick
Tweedleknees wouldn't mind If he
knew how it was"
So he tore the wrapping from the
little box and peeped inside. What
he saw was a tiny golden feather
covered with tiny silver writing. For
one whole minute he stared open
mouthed reading the words on the
feather.
Suddenly he cried out with joy.
Then, his face lit with happiness
and the feather tight in his hand,
he whispered softly to himself.
Nert:: A Merry Christmas
tn All
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Test Your Horse Sense-RDr w. cre".

which makes the correct statement.
You are entitled to one point for
each correct decision.
(a) The farmer fed his horses .
bail; bale) of hay.
(b) The prisoner was asked to put
up (bail; bale).
(c) The old man was still (hail;
hale) and hearty.
Cd The students took a Coarse;
course) in psychology.
(e) In order to avoid falling, she
clutched the horses (main:
mane).
Score yourself as follows: o., poor: 3-8
average; rs, superior; 9-10, very superior.
/. Ferret. 2. Pears. 3, Doughnuts; 4,
hay. hay lbj Put up-Bail. (c) Hale-and
Hearty. (6 Course-in psychology. (e)
Horse S-Mane.
Evening star., 1949-12-22

The six teams in the National
Hockey League are playing 10
games each during the 1949-50
Goa S0Y1
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Word Game
Find Al or more words in
DIAPH NO. u S,

meaning, like goSsamer IN DELI
cacy and f1neness." Average is 49,;
limit, 80 minutes.
Rules-Words must be Of four OF. more
letters Words which acquire four letters
by the addition Of "s." such as bats,
"cats," are not used. Only one form OF q
word is used. Proper names are not used.
A list will be published tomorrow.
Evening star., 1949-12-22
Take Nv Word for 1t
BY Frank Colby

Better say: She is exceedingly
popular with men.
X X X \
Mr.. Charles Coulter has written
The Star that a recent Colby column
carried the pronunciation Of the
Finnish name Suomi as "SAW-mee." I"
The correct phonetic spelling is
"SWAW-mee," with two Ws in the
first syllable. The error was typo
graphical and no fault of Mr.. Colby.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1949-11-11
Events In Brief....

George Barger spent several
days this week at Conrad visiting
Mrs. Barger, who is convalescing
at the St. Mary's Hospital. Her
condition is gradually improving,
according to word from the hos.
pital.
Nylon panties and slips, lace
trimmed. Economy Shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Aubert of
kalispell returned to their home
Wednesday after an enjoyable
visit with their sons. The health
of the couple is excellent, they
said, the lower altitude having
greatly benefited them. In other
late years they had spent their
winters in California.
Wool scarves, Upper fastening.
Economy Shop.
Beautiful b a by COOS dolls at
SnelPs Grocery.
John A. Holm of Butte, was in
Browning last Saturday arrang-
ing for future clinics in acousticon
treatment. The project, he point
ed out, will be a blessing to per-
sons who have impaired hearing.
Warm robes for winter. up to
sizes 46. Economy Shop.
Fuller brushes. For orders write
to A. P. Bobbett, 2117, First
Avenue South. Great Falls, Mon
ana. 36-4tp.
Alterations, mending and sew
ing in general. Lucille Armstrong
at Margaret Cleaners. 34-tf.
1rlcycleS ana wagons TOR tiny
tots at SHELLS Grocery.
T h e Chief is in receipt of all
interesting letter from Ray
Schepp, who is now stationed at
Falfurrias, Texas, having been
transferred from Browning to the
border patrol service there early
this fall. In his new location,
Rays important work is in ap-
pretending Mexican wet
Backs" those who enter U. s. |
illegally. Often they attempt to
outwit border patrol officers by
swimming the Rio Grande River
in the darkness of night. Hence
the name, wet back"
For sale-SuperAex oil heater,
bargain. SHELLS Grocery.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14
BY MRS. r. ]. LANGsTAFF

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Frum, of
Indianapolis, Ind, are spending
some time at the home of Mr..
Frum's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o,
w. Frum and Mrs. Frum's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Mills,
Canton, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Callahan
spent some time last week in Mt,
Gilead where Mr.. Callahan was
doing some carpenter Work.
Miss Lois Langstaff, of Cleve-
land, is spending this week with
her mother, Mrs. j. E. Langstaff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Spain, of
Columbus, were Sunday visitors
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
w. Morrison. Mrs. Morrison re-
turned to Columbus With them to
spend several days.
Mrs. John Meyer is a surgery
patient at Grant hospital, Colum-
bus.
Mrs. Gene Ballard has returned
to her home on S. Franklin ST.,
where she is recuperating from a
very serious operation which she
underwent recently at Grant hos
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14

r. c. Turner included Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Stager, Mrs. Stager,
mother of Mr.. Stager, and Mr.. and
Ms, Payne. All were from Rev.
Turner's former pastorate, Riley
Creek Baptist Church.
Mr.. Ralph Vestal, who has been
ill, has returned to his duties as
eighth grade teacher.
POULTRY CLUB MEETS
The Central Ohio Poultry Club
met Sunday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Robinson, with Mr.. William Nor
rison, president, in charge. Those
attending included Mr.. Lem Hen
dricks, Mrs. Nora Luellen, of
Magnetic Springs; Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Myers, of Marysville; Mrs.
Startling Meade. The next meet
ing will be a pot-luck supper at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Myers.
SUNRISE SERVICE
The Easter Sunday holds prom
ise of being an outstanding pro-
gram in the First Baptist church
in Redwood.
In keeping with the early East
er sunrise with its empty tomb
and the visit by Mary Magdalene
the very colorful pageant "Ra-
boni" will be presented by the
young people of the church at
GAS a. m. This service will begin
with instrumental and vocal Sc
lections. The pageant will be eli
NAKED BY the presentation of a
lighted wreath of Easter Lilies.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14
. Valley Road
By MRS. EFFIE DAVIS

A number of relatives and
friends were guests of Mrs. Ber-
tha Matlack and her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Kirk, on Wednesday,
the day of the Matlack farm sale.
Several from this community
attended the funeral of George
Earrick on Thursday afternoon
at the Claiborne Methodist
Church. Burial was in Prospect
cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert. Hamilton, of
Delaware, were dinner guests re-
Gently of her brother and siste-
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement McCaf-
ferty and children called on Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Styer and family,
Friday evening.
Rev. Hugh Price called at the
homes of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sidle,
MIR. and Mrs. Glenn Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Howard, Sat-
urday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Ridge and
children east of Redwood, called
on his brother and sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ridge, and
son, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Davis call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Baugh
man, near Marysville, Saturday.
Mr.. Baughman is very poorly at
this vicinity.
Mrs. Lola Hull entertained the
ladies of the Claiborne w. S. G. S.
at her home Thursday afternoon
with a good attendance
The young people, the young
married peoples Sunday School
classes are sponsoring a Sunrise
services at $50 a. m. on Easter
morning at the Claiborne Metho-
dist church, followed by Easter
breakfast in the church basement.
We hope for a good attendance.
Everyone is welcome. Sunday
School at 10 a. m. There will be
special music and songs at the
III o'clock services. Baptism of
the babies will be at a later date.
Notice will be given by the Grad
le roll superintendent.
Frank Mulvaine called on
Glenn Davis Monday.
Edna and Frank Mulvaine
called at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Grubb, Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. Grubb is able to
be around some on crutcheS.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14

pital, Columbus.
Mr.. John Treese is still pat
lent at st. Anthony's hospital,
Columbus. His condition remains
about the same.
Mr.. Guy Prettyman an was
brought to his home south of
town Sunday from San Antonio
hospital, Kenton. He was brought
home in the Hastings ambulance.
His condition is slightly improv-
ed.
Mr.. Earl Simmons was rushed
to Jane Case hospital, Monday
afternoon. Mr.. Simmons has had
several brain operations in an eff
fort to recover from injuries re-
ceived in an automobile accident
several months ago. Monday af-
ternoon he fell in a faint while
he was out in his yard on S
Franklin st. He had another faint
ing spell after he reached the
hospital. His condition is consid-
cred to be serious.
Mr.. Jake Sidle is showing inn
provement in his heart condition
but is still awaiting surgery at ST
Anthony's hospital, Columbus.
Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14
REDWOOD NEWS

Church School will begin at
GAS as usual with the regular
church service at l0:45.
At 8 p. m. Mr.. Marvin Fogt
music director of the Redwood
Public Schools will present his
high school chorus in the cantata,
From Darkness to Light" by
Tchaikowski. Solo and Octette
numbers will be featured.
ANNIE RICHARDS CIRCLE
The Annie Richards Mission
Circle of the Baptist Church met
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1949-04-14

last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. r. J. Langstaff,
Mrs. Howard Temple, president,
presided.
Plans were announced for a
Mother and Daughter banquet to
be held at the church in the
evening of May 5. Tickets are
being sold by the members of the
Ladies Aid.
Plans are also being made for
the entertainment of the senior
Continued on page 2-B)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-09-16

past recipient of number
Whether deserved not they have
maudn garrou When such recognition comes we always take
erveny that
humble faithful the trust which public honors place upon
the individuals shoulders
a and accepted
thought helped worker
recognize the being
honored through our person
1t happened We meeting
Methodist Church
Sunday The formal dedication Of the church to be held
also with the R Rev George W. Baber presiding the ceremonial
appear reception which
others extend greetings Prior
commitments Thursdays affair Rev N
Moore the dedication Sunday
dedication audience and the
only question Moore asked whether would
bishops appointments
the Rev said word about the
Frankly relief because irked
asked word Unlike others
chance to piece every week!
we in enjoying q
dedcatory dedication
heard In the midst of
called
front of the flower banked altar There after brief talk by Rev
presented Bishop Baber We
believe allowed would
bushed Bishop Baber paid compliment and
among distinguished worthy
Cleveland Detroit Chicago whom he had the of the
church previously cited for civic activity.
Sure, naered rather habbergasted
that been called reply would not have
mumbng that audience which crowd
ed every nook and Granny Of the church.
distinguished Bishop
recognition May
would be untruhf that unhappy about
it-CEN
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-09-16
Billions For Punishment

Apparently the unfortunate manhunt and killing
. alleged Negro
and OF the life OF For people
robbing have escaped punishment
hanged The
the oen days and the chiefs policemen
and victims bandits
day,
The picture presented by hunt In modern crowded
Of confusion and often crowd participation
Saturday night Eight blocks away shoong
death the AME church youth being pro
gram James church There
away . where Of
putting excellent entertainment filled
and achievement
As young sang only q ava,
drink ridden fleeing for his life killing
and In turn meeting similar fate from thu
bullets OF Two officers weapons
being reenacted throughout the world No
village monopoly right living does
the good theory
strife murderS killings and robbery this
may this journal would like to Be recorded
those his In his TO make
prevalent Howf There
spend much time with the We'd rather
billions to punish Thousands
they eupt into violence
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-09-16

ploycrs who refuse to hire men
over Is. The Legion took no posi-
tive stand on the question Of boz
muses., state or national. That's a
good start. folks; quit using Un-
Gle Sam for a grab box. You, You
and YOU should stop right now
mortgaging your children and
your children's children future.
The majority have been acting
like MAD DOGS grabbing for a
juicy bone.
The Minnesota tax research
committee has a weighty prob
lem on their hands. They are 60
ing to gaze into crystal ball,
smoke many cigars and cigarets
and coadjutate the means and
ways of meeting a $23, ZOO, 900
shortage Of tax funds for 1851.
Pa told this writer to just not
spend more money than he took
in and he wouldn't have deficits
to worry about. But come to think
about II, we guess that's just too
simple a solution. It's more MOD
ERN to hire more government
experts to do things more com
plicated and then arrive at the
unanimous conclusion: FLOAT
ANOTHER BOND ISSUE. Why
do they spend so much time and
consume so many cigarets? Why
not let the EXPERTS go on a va
cation. PERMANENT.