Smyrna times., 1952-12-25

fender fin and high deck lid, one-piec,
never learned who started the idea
of Fair but it was there and in
full swing for years. It was just
regarded as an event of natural
development and did not cause any
undue excitement or activity. The
Fair Grounds had a board fence
reaching around it, the fence be-
ing 6 or z feet high and was paint
ed pink, probably covered with
lime or calcimine. While the Fair
lasted each year Middletown had a
real boom and trade there was
very brisk. The attenance at the
fair was recorded as 1000 patrons
daily.
Last Tuesday evening the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Townsend Fire
Company held their regular meet
ing at the Fire house. Before the
meeting they had a Christmas
party. The hall was beautifully
decorated with evergreens, the
table was also decorated with min
iature Christmas trees, and snow
men and red candles. Turkey was
served with all the trimmings and
the delicious meal was much en-
joyed. After the supper, Santa
Claus appeared and handed out the
gifts to all % members who were
present. 1t was a memorable holi-
day gathering and all present were
very glad to be in attendance.
George Madison of Bel Air, Md,
was a visitor in town on Monday.
The young sledders are again
wishing for a real snowfall. In the
past they were disappointed by
seeing storm clouds overhead but
no snow come from them and so
they went home in sarrow but
with more disgust than sorrow.
It's especially later than you
think when Christmas is just
around the corner.
"A lot of people err in thinking
Santa Claus enters by the CHM
ney. He really enters through the
heart.
1T is easy to say I wish you
Merry Christmas. IF so, may we
mean it. 1t should be Merry
Christmas for each of us. Christ
mas has much to offer. 1t is the
day of days. 1t is the anniversary
of the birth of Him who had few
earthly possessions, was misunder-
TODD, assailed and rejected but was
great in his goodness. Christmas
will mean very much to us if we
face it in the spirit of Him whose
day it is-with the thought of
goodwill, charity, kindness toward
others. If we do that the Christ
mas candles will have a brighter
glow, the bells will ring a sweeter
message and the carols will have
new melody of love.
The only worthwhile security is
courage. The only worthwhile
power is love. Character and faith
are the only things that count in
the long run.
AT intervals a local sportsman
goes on a hunting trip and bags a
deer. A few days ago local resi-
dent went to East Waterford, Pa,
on such trip and surprised his
friends by shooting a young buck
deer that weighed 100 pounds or a
little over. AS he watched through
the openings in the woods, he sud-
denly spied deer a few hundred
feet away. Taking aim he made
a deadly spot and then had to get
the deer home with some difficulty.
We would like to print his name
but must have his permission first.
Local hunters are very good in
hunting the large animals.
Our reporter extends to readers
everywhere the warmest wishes
for the merriest of Christmases.
Let us forget ones cares and prob
lens. Let joy and gaiety fill the
heart and homes of all. May we
enjoy the day most reverently,
keeping Christ uppermost. May
we, this day of commemorative re-
dedicate ourselves to his principles
and teachings and display the