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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-12-20

InTlStIldS caro-. Ii tOOk only q
changing of the words Happy
Birthday to A Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year to You to
convert the card for Christmas
use.
About 1000 copies of this now
world-famous card were printed.
The first one was sent to the
granddaughter Of the originator
of the idea and the cards pub
Usher, Henry Cole.
Mr.. HorsIey later became q
renowned artist, and in sddi-
fion to his Christmas card de-
sign is immorfalized by his
painting, The Spirit Of Relis-
ion, in EnsIand's House Of
Lords.
But the idea of using cards of
greetings is an old. old idea, and
was probably suggested to Mr..
Cole by the early Victorian Gus
tom in England of sending cards
as popular love tokens on st.
Valentines Day, Feb. IA.
The Romans had written New
Year salutations called strenae
which gave the French their
word for new year and other
special anniversary presents,
%etrenneS.
One Of The first printed
cards bearing seasonal good
wishes dates back TO the first
years Of European printing and
engraving. As early as 1886 .
delightful engraving Of Jesus
ss a little boy by a master art
isf Of the time was circulated.
Soon after came anniversary
engravings, reward cards, silhou-
cites and birthday cards.
The attention given to Christ
mas sentiments by the world
famous authors, Charles Dickens
and our own Washington Irving,
greatly stimulated interest in
Christmas cards.
Interesting as this little history
of the Christmas card idea is,
who of us is not much more in
terested in the greetings that led
to the eternal joys and blessings
of Christmas?
These greetings were not writ
ten or printed on parchment or
woven in tapestry or printed in
clay but on human hearts. In
them we find the glories of
Christmas expressed for not only
time but for eternity.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-12-20

In his desire to bring home to
the people of the little village of
Greccio a realization of the hum
BILE beginnings of Christ and the
significance of Christmas, he re-
constructed the Bethlehem scene
in a cave, using live animals and
people to illustrate the Nativity,
The vividness of this expert
ence, bringing the first Christmas
to life, was SO appealing that the
idea spread throughout Italy, and
then to Spain, France, Germany,
and the entire Christian world.
At first those annual manger
scenes continued to use live do
nestle animals and, as a result,
began the legend that at Christ
mas time all animals joined in the
worship of the Infant. They were
said to receive the gift of speech
at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Christmas cribs were first con-
fined to churches and people
brought gifts to the Infant Child,
with the wealthy contributing
jewels and robes for the cos
tunes.
Later hand-carved wooden fig
ures came into use, many of them
life size, and, as the popularity of
the custom grew. there was great
competition to produce the most
elaborate and lavish manger
scenes.
Many Of the great castles OF
Europe had their own chspeIs,
and to provide q suitable man
ger scene mobiles and kings hir-
ed the leading artists Of the
times TO produce lavish ersa.
lions.
In this competitive spirit the
artists of the seventeenth and
eighteenth centuries rose to the
challenge and the settings took
a great variety of forms.
Many figures were added to the
Nativity scene. including repre-
sensations of the nobleman who
was financing the project, men,
bers of his household, and his
servants.
There were figures represent
ing the various social classes, as
well, all clad in the dress of the
day, so that crib art became a
kind Of contemporary social his
tory as we'll as a new art medi-
UNI.
Movement was added 10 The
figures by some inss nioUs
craftsmen, and today some Of
the most famous examples Of
these Christmas cribs may be
seen in museums throughout
Europe.
One of the best known Of these
early cribs is now in Rome In the
Rasilica of Saints Cosmas and
Damian. Forty-five feet long. 20
feet wide, and q feet high, it in
cludes several hundred figures,
all hand carved of wood; Its sky
has stars and a moon; there are
the traditional angels and shep-
herds; the surrounding country
side includes trees, farm animals,
and people performing their daily
tasks; there are buildings rang
ing from an inn to a castle, and
a thousand other details.
Many families also made their
own Christmas cribs and, in
southern Italy particularly, the
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Continued from Page 13)
was furious and gave an order
that all children In Bethlehem,
under two should be killed SO
that he might be sure that the
Child born to be King would be
put to death. But Mary and JOS
eph, having been warned In .
dream had already fled TO
Egypt.
Now at Christmas time, the
birthday of Jesus, we all give
presents to each other in mem.
DRY of the presents given to Jesus
by the scientists. It Is a time of
great joy for all those who love
the Christ Child. Only some like
Herod are jealous and would put
an end to this time of joy.
Jesus. today, leads all those
who are willing to be. together
with Him in one place, that is, In
His Church. He does not lead
them by the strength of arms or
atom bombs, but he leaves them
free to come of their own accord
to find Him.
Many nations, even enemy M.
tions, eoiorsd and white fosefk-
Or, are friends ut the feet Of The
Christ Child, and His Kingdom
extends all over the earth.
These people are at peace, with
the peace that passes understand
ing because they know they are
the true children of God, and that
the Christ Child has prepared 9
place for them in heaven for al
eternity where they will always be
r1fh usv,a
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-12-20

The wife OF an unsuccessful
novelist was talking to a girl
friend on the telephone. Ronald
is especially discouraged this
morning." she was saying. TT
seems the publishers no longer
bother even to send back rejec-
ton slips with his manuscripts.
They merely stamp them Opened
by Mistake'."-Cathelic Digest -
December
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1957-12-20
BY Sister Mary Gratia Lisfaits,

BY Sister Mary Gratia Lisfaife,
S.S.c.
Following is . chapter from
. new book Of authentic Christ.
mas customs end decorations
called "A New Look at Christ
mas observation-disclosures Pub
fishing Company.
It was the absence of
books and the illiteracy of
the times which prompted
st. Francis of Assist in 1924
to dramatic the birthday of
Jesus with the first manger
scene.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

House. Mr.. and Mrs. Buell. will
spend their honeymoon in Ber-
muda.
Mrs. Medford SCalhoun accom-
panied Mrs. Sallie Truitt, Mr. Noah
fruitt, and Mrs. Myrtle Roach, all
of Georgetown. on trip to Easton,
Md, on Monday.
Mrs. Ruth Post and son, Guy,
Joe Dennis and sons, Dana and
Mark and Mrs. Allison Davis were
Monday afternoon callers at the
home of Mrs. Lyn Kehn, of Milton.
That very busy and versatile
person, Mrs. Alliso1 Davis, took on
another odd job on Monday even
ing when she consented to act
as Santa Claus for the Ladies' Aux
iliary of the Pennington Fire Com
pany at their Xmas party.
On Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle
Farrow entertained to a turkey
dinner the following guests: Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Jones, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Peterman and Larry, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenneth White, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Carey, of Dellnar, Mr..
and Mrs. Fillmore Clifton, of
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
MAGNOLIA
Mrs. Frances Hart
Phone: Frederica 5-51S5

Thursday evening in the Fire
mems Hall the Womans' Society of
Christian Service held their Decem-
Der meeting and annual Christmas
party.
Hostesses were Mrs. Minerva
Beck, Mrs Dorothy Dill, Mrs.
Laura Faulkner and Mrs. Margaret
Appenzeller.
Members of the Society made
their Christmas offering of toys
and clothing to be given to the
children at the Mary Todd Gam
brill Home. Gifts were exchanged
among the members amid festive
Christmas decorations while they
partook of delicious refreshments
served by the hostesses.
Remember that the Woman's So
ciety has nylon hose to sell at a
reasonable price. These make love-
ly Christmas gifts or it may be
that you need to restock your own
supply. Mrs. Anna Orvis is chair
man and will be glad tc fill your
order.
Newlin Wootten in company
with several other hunters, spent a
week at the Hunting Lodge at
Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania on a
deer hunting trip. Two deer were
bagged by the Delaware huntsmen
He recently joined the same group
at the Hunting Lodge on bear
hunting expedition; however, that
trip was uneventful as far as be-
ing able to bring home a bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rentz and
small son, have moved in with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nash,
until their new home adjoining
that of the Nash's, is completed,
which they hope will be by Christ
mas.
You'd better watch out, you'd
better be good, you'd better do all
the things you shouldASanta
Claus is Coming To Town"-yes,
Santa Claus is planning visit to
Magnolia on the evening of Dec
18th, in the Fire Hall. The visit is
being sponsored by the MYAF and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Stubbs and Mr.
Laurence FARRELL are on the COM
mittee making arrangements for
this visit.
The community tree has been put
up on the lawn of Mrs. Ethel Col
Inns and the lights turned on which
tends to add to the Christmas
Spirit in our little community.
SHOP AND SAVE IN MILFORDi
Bargains Galore In Every Store!
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

tended visit here with his son
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hatfield and
Ellen were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Case in
Wilmington While in the city, they
called on their aunt, Mrs. W. Ed
ward Bennett.
Mr.. w. S. Cook had as his guests
the Misses Lou Ann ara Lora,
Wise at the Father and Dau ghter
Banquet sponsored by the Kiwanis
Club in Rehoboth last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Davis and
Gary were Thursday evening
guests of the Jacob Hatfelds.
The Rev. Miss Eta NJ Clough,
Mrs. Edna Joseph, the Rev. Russell
Mitchell and Mother Mitchell and
the Hamilton sisters were Tuesday
dinner guests of the Medford Cal
houns.
Sympathy is extended to the
family of Mr. Harry Banning who
passed away on December 6.
Mrs. Floyd Burris has had as her
house guests, her daughter, Mrs.
Leon Ellis and small grandson,
Leo.
At the recent meeting of the
VFW Auxiliary they voted to dom
ate to the Governor Bacon Health
Center and to the Hospital for the
Mentally Retarded at Stockley a
sum to be used for the Xmas party
for these respective organizations.
On Saturday afternoon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Medford Calhoun, accom-
panied by Miss Doris Black, of
Harrington, motored to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Millard Calhoun
of Glasgow, and the entire group
attended the wedding of Mrs Cal
houn's niece, Miss Anna Mae West
to Mr. Frank Buell., both of Mills
boro. i &c wedding took place in st.
Andrews Church in Wilmington, at
p. m. The group attended the re-
ception afterward in the Parish
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
MCDOWELL. STOCKWELL
GROW UP

NEW YORK -(P)- Two actors
who began their careers as tots
have been advanced to stellar bill
ing because of TIE high critical
praise given them III the current
dramatic hit "Compulsion"
One, Roddy Mcdowell, began as
a youngster ir. films and during the
past five years has distinguished
himself on Broadway in mature
roles. The other, Dean iStockwell,
started his stage career iat the age
of six.
In "Compulsion" Mcdowell and
Stockwell are the protagonists in
a play based upon the Leopold
Loeb murder case.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
BY ANDREW c. LANG
CLOGGED SINK DRAIN

DO understand that a chem
ical cleaner for a clogged sink
drain is especially effective when
the trouble Is caused by accumula-
tons of grease but will not dis
lodge a solid obstruction in the
pipe or trap.
DO . when using a rubber
sucfion-cup plunger. push it down
rather deliberately. then pull it up
very quickly.
DO when the plunger fails
TO work. use a coiled steel spring
known as a snake, inserting il
through the top of the sink drain
and moving IL around.
DO in especially stubborn
cases. remove the clean-out plug
at the bottom of the U-shaped sec
ton of pipe under the sink, being
certain TO place pail or other con-
tainer under the opening while this
Is being done.
DON'T use chemical clean
er when the sink is so completely
stopped-up that no liquid can get
through-since the cleaner must
get into the pipe to be effective.
DON'T expect to get good
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
GREENWOOD
Mrs. Elya Hatfield
Phone: Greenwood 1855

Greenwood Conservative Mennonite
Church
Nevin Bender, Bishop
Mark Swartzentruber, Minister
$50 a. M, Sunday School Owen
Guengerich, Supt-
1O.30 a. m, Worship Service.
7:30 p. m, Evening Bible Meet
ing.
800 p. M, Wednesday evening
Prayer Meet. Visitors welcome any
service.
Pilgrim Holiness Church
The Rev. Miss Eta Clough
1000 a. m, Sunday School.
11:00 a. m, Worship Service.
700 D. M, Youth Service.
7:30 D. M, Evangelistic Service
Mid-week Prayer Service, We'd
nesday, 7:45 p. m.
Greenwood, Grace Methodist
Charge
The Rev. Frank O. Baynard, pastor
Greenwood Methodist
1000 a. M, Church School. Mr..
James Anthony, Supt.
lice d. m, Worship Service.
Grace Methodist Church
1000 a. m, Worship Service.
1900 a. M, Church School. Mr.
Walter Mills, Supt.
st. JOhnstOwn
10:30 a. m, Church School. MIR.
JOS. Bostick, Supt.
Mr. apd MrC Tocfar nropor ~
tertained on Saturday evening in
honor of their daughter, Elaine's
10th birthday. The party was held
in the VFW Bldg. Miss Joyce Coop
er, who spent the weekend with
Elaine, helped in making the red
and white decorations very effec-
tive. The big birthday cake of
course was in the traditional pink
and white. Thirty-five guests were
present to help Elaine celebrate
and to enjoy the special music pro-
vided for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs
Locke were among the adult guests
present and Mrs. Locke graciously
played the piano for the group.
Harold Laughery was present with
his set of drums. Donnie Burris
with his trumpet. Another featured
number was the song and dance
number given by Donna Kay Will
son and Dolores Anthony Games,
dancing and refreshments occupied
the young group throughout the
very delightful evening.
Mr.. Lester Draper's father, Mr..
Edgar Draper; is making an ex-
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
Reese Theatre News

Great preparations are being
made well in advance for the An
nuaI New Years Eve Stage and
Screen celebration. For the first
time. there will be stage show
at the early shows as well as the
Midnight Show. Andy Reynolds of
Columbia Record fame has signed
along with Kathy Click, ABC net
work star. and efforts are being
made to secure Rockin' Gus
Thomas. the ABC Rock-n-Roll SEN
sation-
Alan Freed presents his new
Paramount whiz. "Mr. Rock & Ro.P'
with Little Richard, The Teenagers
and a bevy Of hot hep cats, on this
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

See "Bossy" in a Universal pipe line
mixer assembly with tandem stall
watch milk flow directly to bulk tank. Also
cow -to-can mixer ;. floor type mixer
:. (. suspended mixer +. stainless steel
wash-up tank /. and water heater.
Southern States rolling dairy will show in
detail why you get more quality milk per
dollar invested with Southern States Uni
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

Bridgeville. Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Cannon, of Newark, Mrs. Catharine
Conaway of Wilmington and Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Trivits and Judy,
of Seaford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peters sailed
this last weekend for Germany for
en- extended visit with Mr.. Peters
family. We wish this popular
young godspeed and await news
of their wonderful trip with great
interest
SHOP AND SAVE IN MILFORD.
Bargains Galore In Every Store!
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

versal pipe line or regular mixer. Faster
milking with less labor and better condi-
toned cow too.
You will have the opportunity to discuss
the pipe line method of milking with
milking machine specialist who will be on
hand Make your plans now to stop by and
see Southern States Rolling Dairy. Don't
forget the date-mark your calendar now.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

Make dainty luscious upside
down pineapple mullins by mixing
a little melted butter, brown sugar
e1d drained canned crushed pine
apple in bottom of mufin cups; top
with batter and bake After baking
let stand in ian ABOUT one-half
minute; then invert pan, and lift
off after five MINUTES.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
NO REST FOR WEARY

COLUMBUS, Miss. --(Pe Ar
thur Hicks made two mistakes
when he crawled into an autofno-
bile to sleep off little too much
Saturday night merry making.
Police said the automobile he
chose was parked on the police de-
partment parking lot and belonged
to the departments janitor. Nike
Hill.
Hill found Hicks III his car and
police charged him with public
drunkenness.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

Friday and Saturday, December
13 and IA. The ever popular Harlem
Globe Trotters appear in the sec
ond attraction along with an added
pre-holiday Cartoon Circus. 1t
looks like big time for all.
Critics are raving. Crowds every
where-welcoming\ Frank Sinatra,
in the hit of the season, 'The
Joker Is Wild. Listed to play at
the Reese Theatre, Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday, Dec. 15-16-17,
one cannot afford to miss this
great attraction.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
seal over the drain.

seal over the drain.
DON'T forget that, when the
bend under the sink does not have
a clean-out plug, the bend itself
can be removed by loosening the
fittings on either side of it.
DON'T +. neglect, after the sink
has been completely unclogged, to
turn on the hot water faucet and
let the water run for at least 10
minutes.
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13
Home Repair - Dos and Don't

results from the suction-cup plung-
er unless there is enough water in
the sink to cover the bottom of the
cup, thus providing an alright
Milford chronicle., 1957-12-13

The perfect accompaniment for
salad served as the first course:
crispy seeded crackers, cheese
balls or cheese straws (made from
leftover pastry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-04
President Selects
Two for CAB
And Labor Posts

Louis j. Hector. Miami Ella
attorney. has been selected by
President Eisenhower to be a
member OF the Civil Aeronautics
Board.
The President also has picked
James T. O'Connell, vice presi-
dent Of the Publix Shirt Corp
Of New York, as Undersecretary
Of Labor.
White House Press Secretary
James c. Hagerty announced
yesterday that Mr.. Eisenhower
intends to nominate Mr.. Hector
and Mr.. O'Connell soon.
Mr.. Hector, Al, was chosen to
succeed Joseph P. Adams, whose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-04

CAB term expired December 81.
Both are Democrats.
Mr.. O'Connel, so. a Repub-
lican. will replace Arthur Larson,
who recently resigned as Under
secretary of Labor to become di-
rector of the United States In
formation Agency.
Mr.. O'Connell has been serv-
ing for the past two years as a
Iconsultant to Secretary of Labor
Mitchell on manpower and in
dustrial relations. He also has
been a member of the Army
Departments Civilian Personnel
Advisory Group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-01-04
Trades Council Planned

NEW DELHI.-T he govern
ment of India has decided to
establish Immediately a national
council for training in vocational
trades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-08
District 7 Tourney
Opening Today at
Suitlund Hiqh

Opening-round games of the
Maryland District 2 Glass B anc
c high school basketball tourna-
ment will be held this afternoon
at Suitland High.
Laurel meets Lackey at 4
O'Clock and Damascus play.
Margaret Brent at $50 in Glass
c games.
In Class B. Oxon Hill opposes
Calvert County at 7:30 pm. anc
Gaithersburg meets LaPlata at 9
Tonight's winners in each elias.
meet tomorrow night for the Dis.
trict title. The Glass c game
will be at 7:30 pm. and Glass E
will follow.
The Class c winner will repre-
sent District 2 in the State tour
nament March 1916 at the Uni
versity Of Maryland's fieldhouse.
The Glass B winner of District
2 will have To play the District
/ winner Tuesday for a berth in
the State tournament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-08
7 abort Out of Meet
With Muscle Strain

CHAPEL HILL. NC, Mar. 8
P.-Laszlo Tabori. Hungarian
Olympic distance runner will not
run in the Milwaukee Journal
track meet tomorrow, Dale RAN
son. the North Carolina track
coach. said today.
A strained "hamstring" muscle
forced Tabori to withdraw
Tabori pulled the muscle during
a hard workout last Saturday
Ransom reported.
The Olympic runner had been
going through a strenuous work
program in an effort to reach his
physical peak for the Milwaukee
meet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-08
.SouthwestLeads
Police Boxing

Southwest. with nine winners,
led the way past the second
round Of the Division II Metro
politan Police Boys Club boxing
championships last night at Club
No. 2. The bouts will continue
at Z pm. Tuesdays and Thurs
days through March 81.
Meanwhile. nine final and five
semifinal bouts in the other d.
vision will be held at 7 o'clock
tonight at Club No. 4, BIG Sixth
street S.W.
Results Of last nights Division
II bouts:
Novice division --92 pounds. Walter
Smith SOUTHWEST defeated Tom Ashby
tsouthwesD defeated Willie Prince mo
I'D James Taylor tSouthwestl defeated
G I;Is r Monroe mo; ~; 100 pounds
ieated Andy Adams mo. 49,; Foster
Robinson tsouthwestl defeated Ralph
billiard mo. % defeated George oilmor
,southgesUi Tom Wright mo l3l de.
pounds "a" Mathew Lee mo. l3j de-
feated Elmer jackson mo. ~; rs
pounds "B," John Shepard (SouthwestJ
defeated James Briscoe mo. ~.
Open Diyision--.SiXty- Ave pounds "A ("
John Hill mo. i3l defeated George
Smith iSouthwcstJ, Nat Brown mo iAI
defeated Tryone Turner mo. -: s.
pounds b Andy buchanan ,southeastJ
defeated Floyd Miller tSouthwesO. 20
pounds Francis Middleton Southeast
defeated Robert Green mo ~, Joe
Shelton mo - defeated Bill Lumpkin
mo l3D defeated William Woodward
tSoutheast) ~ pounds "B" Mckinley
Dixon tSouthwesD defeated Nathan
Smith tSoutheaStl; 81 pounds Sterlin
Smith Southeast defeated Lawrence
McEaehin tSouthweStl NJ pounds "B,"
Jerry Pearson mo. - defeated Robert
Davis mo, 80: y. pounds "a" Richard
Barnes tSouthwestl defeated Ewell Hur-
sey tSoutheastl. OF pounds "B" Randall
mo. ~; 90 pounds "a" Frank Monroe
tSouthwesD defeated Eddie Smith
tSoutheastl. 100 pounds "B" james
Richardson fBoutheastl defeated CHI
Green tSouthweStl. l07 pounds, Purcell
Johnson lSouthweStl defeated Charles
Thomas mo. %; Is pounds "a" Bob
Steward t5outheastI defeated Carl Cross
tSouthwesil; 10 pounds "B" Don Hur-
sey tsoutheasD defeated James Price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-03-08
.Terps, Hoyas
In K. Of {. Meet

Three stars from the Univer-
sity of Maryland and the George
town unbeaten 2-mile relay
team will seek more honors in
the New. York knights of Column
bus track meet Saturday in Mad
ison Square Garden.
Burr Grim. Maryland's star
miller. and Tommy TAFT, sopho-
more high jumper who cleared
6 feet 5A inches in placing
third in the recent lC-4A meet,
will carry Maryland's colors.
Mel Schwarz, who is finishing
up his work toward an engi-
neering degree at Maryland. will
go as an independent since he is
no longer eligible to vault for
the school.
Coach Hap Hardell's fast
moving Hoyas will be going af-
ter a clean sweep Of the major
Eastern indoor meets in the q
mile relay. The foursome Of
Jack Bisbee. Norm Williams,
John Nelson and Bob Carney
has swept seven events. includ-
ing the AAU title, which it took
in 1890. best time for a college
team this year.