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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-12-05

1.-THE. FLESH PRoFlrErH NOTHING r. ,e rue
SPIRIT THAT oUicKENETH. THE WORDS That
SPEAK UNTO you. THEY ARE SPIRIT AND ruex
AAe US - John ee3 AND NY HEROIC APOSTLE.
81. PAUL, LIBERATED FROM THE HEBRA,c
PRIEsTHooD's SPIRITUAL LUNAcY. rHuNneps.
THE WISDOM or THIS WORLD IS FoolI,,Meee
WITH GOD" JUDGES ATTORNEYS POLITICIANS
CLERGY. AND ALL. MUST. AND WILL SUBMIT
TO The HEAVENLY DISCIPLINE. WISDOM, UNDER.
sIANO,No. or MY ONE INFALLBLE PASTOR,
THE Cs. TEXTBOOK SCIENCE AND HEALTH
WITH KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES"
DICTATED TO NY GREATEST MARY, MRS. EDDY
WHOSE MAN CHILD IS RULING ALL NATIONS
WITH KIDD OF IRON ! REV. - THE INCOMPATIBLE
c.s MOVEMENT. DESTINED TO BECOME THE
ONE AND ONLY RELIGION AND THERAPE' 'r,-s" or
ALL RACES AND PEOPLES THUS, VIZ PROTECT
NY ONE. sATANFREE SANE CHURCH FROM THE
INVOLUNTARY ERRORS OF THE ADAMEvE
PASTORS OF THE FLESH! - THE ROAD TO HELL IS
PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS
KING JAMES PROTESTANT BIBLE,
OUR BASIC. SENIOR PASTOR!
THE NoN-cHRsr SCIENTIST CLERGY ARE UN.
CLEAN, SATAN BOUND" DEFENDERS OF MAN.
KINDS NUMEROUS BIBLES !
THE SUPREME COURTS decision Of Monday that
suspicion alone not sufficient for arrest
ing TO make easier the problem Of law enforcement
RATHER, IT RAISES ANEW THE QUESTION so OF.
TEN ASKED THESE DAYS WHEN THERE IS so MJ-u
RIGHTS OF SOCIETY AS OPPOSED TO THOSE OF THE
INDIVIDUAL? --'wUSw Www~-
In the upon which the Supreme Court decision
based two arrested by the FBI after careful
Investigation, in The belief they had stolen liquor
When their searched, liquor found Instead
the FB discovered three containing stolen radios
THE TWO MEN WERE CONVICTED ON THE RADIO
THEFT CHARGE AND THEIR CONVICTION WAS UPHELD
IN A SPLIT DECISION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APP
PEALs THE CONVICTION WAS SET ASIDE HOWEVER,
ON A ~ DECISION OF THE HIGHEST COURT.
Justice Douglas who wrote the majority opinion said
the FBI had stopped the without probable
because they searching for liquor That made their
actions ILLEGAL and UNCONSTITUTIONAL
1T is better the Fourth Amendment teaches" said
Justice DOUGLAS That the guilty sometimes 60 free than
that citizens be subject TO easy arrest"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-12-05

SPRING = YOUR TRUE BEING - sINLEss DEATH
LESS. MATTERLEss. FLEsHLEss. SPIRITUAL
cHRIsTLiKE - PoPULATINc PERFECT NATIONS
THE ONE. REAL UNIVERSE; WITH UNINvAD-
ABLE. lNcORRUPTIBLE oMNlPRESENT HEAVEN
AND ETERNAL LIFE. YOUR TRUE HABITAT or
MANY MARVELLOUS MANSIONS!
PART 3
MILLIONS ALWAYS UNDERN0 URISHED, SICK!
AND THEIR DEVILS re- POPULATION Ex-
PLoSl-N FLOOD. is COSTING THE US. SO MANY
BILLIONS OF THAT OUR EDUCATIONAL FAciLI-
TIES, CRIME CONTROL. ETC. ETC.. ARE BEING NEG.
LEcTED GODS RESOURCES FOR MAN ARE IN
FINITE. BUT WHO. OTHER THAN HIS HIGHEST
CHOSEN, CHRISTLIKE CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
ARE CAPABLE OF REVEALING AND APPLYING
THOSE VAST RESOURCES TO MEET EVERY
HUMAN NEED!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1959-12-05

DETROIT TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, DEC. 8, 1893
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
S8O2 Raised In Cancer Crusade

{, The sum of SSO2.2O was sent to the Alaska office in Juneau of the American Cancer Society, by the local Board, thus meeting it's pledge to the Society. The local Cancer Crusade ended Saturday. House to house canvas netted $50; business houses ard clubs, $387; while coin cans and a dance brought in $26O.2 -$5 was left in the local chapters bank ac- count.
 The local Board consists of Jus tine Hinckel, Dr. Bob Johnson, Anna Mae Vokacek, Betty Spring hill. and Lila Lester.
 Mrs. Lila Lester, chairman of the z ccal crusade, stated: we would ike to thank the ladies who work ed to make this crusade a success. These include Nita Nelson, Maxine MsdSen, Evie Dinwiddie, Calla Bal lard, Dorothy Haag, Antjie Huer, Judy Fitzgerald, Johanna Fuckers, Rena Corgetelli, and Helen Hall.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
Light M onth For rdffic vioIators

Law-abiding motorists resulted in only 61 tickets issued during the month of August, for traffic vio- lations, according to the Police Departments monthly report. Of these Al were meter violations and 6 parking misdemeanors, and 2 for speeding.
 IS were arrested on drunk charges, 2 for drunk and disorder ly( l for diSorderly conduct, l for petit larceny, 1 for assault and battery, bringing the total arrests for the month to 9.
 There were 4 vehicle accidents reported, with injuries to 1 as a result, and property damage total ing $50
 Other activities of the Depart ment are as follows: prisoner man days, 127; meals served, 381; dogs picked up, 6; dogs destroyed, 3; fire calls, 2; investigations, 28. There were ambulance calls.
 The police vehicle patrolled a total of 1753 miles for the month.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
Rotarians Hear Church Speaker; Compares U- 6 And Goddess Nations

4 nation that trusts in God will be blessed, and the United States E so. blessed in comparison to the gctless nations of the world. Rev. Peter Deyneka, Director of the Slavic Missions of the United States, who is visiting Kodiak on mission work, told the Rotary club Tuesday at the 49 Room
 Having travelled twice around the world and visited Europe and other countries many times, and having been born in Russia, Rev. Deyneka drew on his experiences tC show the contrasts between na- hens that relegate religion to the background, and this country.
 He said that even in Russia. and other iron curtain countries. great hsalks of the people having 3 feel iny for religion and that many of them are being reached by an international radio campaign. He sad it was up to GOd-loving nations sncii as the United States to ''give fiio world spiritual and physical foundation"
 .<s siev. Ray Arro sang a number.
 
 "'Ship Atoy," accompanied by Dr. Beb Johnson at the piano.
 Guests at the meeting besides Rev Deyneka and Rev. Ray Arno. imc3llded Rev. Leonard Wilkinson, Norman Brown, Gary BenSen, Al fred Craig, Joe Floyd and George Wick. .s
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
Alaska Described ln Travel Folder


 Alaska" the newest and most complete information folder on the 10th State published in recent years, is being distributed to travel editors and travel agents through out the country by Pacific North ern AirlineS.
 Kodiak is labeled "The Sunshine Isle of the Pacific and comes in for a short and comprehensive description, as do the other cities in Alaska. Each has thumb nail sketch, highlighting its in dustries and points of interest. There are sections on industry and resources, hunting, fishing and other sports, on National parks and monuments and other liStings.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
First State Fair Is Weekend Event

A horse show, races, and rodeoS are slated for the four day Alaska State Fair to be held in Palmer, September 4, 5, 6 and T.
 Two military bands will provide stirring music during the first Alaska State Fair this year. On Friday, the first day of the fair, the. 214th Army Band, will present a program. Monday. the 752nd< Air force Band will furnish music at noon and another concert at pm.
 Other entertainment will be fur nished by the crack drill team from the Anchorage Assembly, Order Of Rainbow Girls, who will make two auoearances: games and con- tests will be held for the children on opening day; coronation ball, at which the queen of the first Alaska State Fair will be named, will be held on Saturday, starting at 10 pm.
 Monty's Turf Club will stage the horse racing events. Races on Sat urday and Sunday will begin at 2 pm. and on Monday at 1 pm. Exciting rodeo events are slated for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
Liquor To Minor Nets $500 Fine

Richard w. Reed was fined $500 in City Magistrates Court this week on charge of procuring liquor for minor. He was given sentence of 30 days which was suspended
 Others arrester, all on drunk changes, were Carpa Willie Norell, $25 fine suspended; Victor F.. Jarvi, released on $25 fine which was forfeited; Jerome Vielbig, $1O0 fine with $75 suspended; Mike Grassamoff, fined $50; Peter Kna- gin, 13 days revoked.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
POLICE SAFETY SLOGAN

= 's- Graves are dug most every day TOT fokS who had the right,of-wag.
Kodiak mirror., 1959-09-05
Sunrise Sunset

READ THE CLASS ADS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
THE HUMAN SIDE OF RELIGION
Presbytery Convenes
AT Booming Mclean
BY CASPAR NAMES
Religious News Editor Of The Star

This week the Washington City Presbytery met in the
townsville Presbyterian Church at Mclean Va.
Despite the bngeonng of the the church stands
small rise beside two roads in countrywide setting All
around fields and the attractive Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Installation
OF RubbiS Set

DR.. william Weinberg will be
installed as rabbi Of the Beth
Torah Congregation at $3.50
pm. tomorrow in the syna-
gogue at 1901 Eastern avenue.
Mount Rainier, Md.
A native Of Galicia, Hungary,
d. Weinberg came to the
United States in December,
1851. He is a graduate Of the
University Of Vienna, receiving
his Pho. degree there in poll
tical science. He took his rab-
binical training at the College
Of Higher Jewish Studies in
Berlin.
Rabbi Henry Segal, spiritual
leader of B'nai Israel Congre-
cation, will install DR.. Wein-
berg.
The principal speaker will be
Isaac Frank, executive director
of the Jewish Community
Council of Greater Washing
ton.
DR. Weinberg is married and
has a son, Norbet, II. He will
live in the home next to the
synagogue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Prayer Comes True

The Rev. John R. Topping,
new minister of Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church, is
a firm believer in the efficacy
Of prayer. And he cites a recent
event to prove his point.
Mr.. Topping was minister at
the Andover (N.JO Presby-
terrain Church before coming
here. His church desperately
needed an education building
but the chances of obtaining
one were slim indeed. So he
prayed that something would
happen to fulfill the need.
Z Near the church stood a
four-room public school. It had
been given to the town by a
will stipulating the building
must be used either as a school
or as a church structure. A
short time ago Mr.. Topping
learned that one day the keys
to the school had been given to
Andover Church. The public
school had become part of a
federated school and was leav-
ing its old home. So the build
ing was turned over to the
church, which is now using it
as an educational unit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Mass Set
ForLutins

The fiftieth annual Pan
American Thanksgiving Day
Mass will be held at 1890 am.
on that day in st. Patrick's
Catholic Church, Tenth and G
streets NV.
The Most Rev. Egidio Vag-
nozzi, Apostolic Delegate to the
United States, will celebrate the
mass.
The sermon will be delivered
by the Most Rev. Patrick A..
O'Boyle, Archbishop of Wash
ington. o..
More than 1000 Ambassadors
and other diplomats from the
81 Latin American republics
and high ranking United
States Government officials will
attend the mass.
It was started in 1909 by
the late Right Rev. Msgr.
William T. Russell, then pastor
Of st. Patrick's Church, and the
late John Barrett, then director
general Of the Pan American
Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
WHEATON CHURCH TO BE DEDICATED
Churches Plan
Memorial Group

A meeting to organize a
memorial society to promote
dignity and simplicity in
funeral arrangements will be
held by seven Maryla n d
churches and synagogueS Mon
day at the Coop Hospitality
Room, 8547 Piney Branch road,
Silver Spring.
The stimulus for the idea was
provided in a sermon on 1.-THE
Acceptance of Death" by the
Rev. David Hicks Macpherson
of the Universalist Church of
Silver Spring in March, 1857.
The non-profit group, to be
called the Suburban Maryland
Society, will also help families
with funeral and burial ar
rangements. Mr.. Macpherson
will conduct the meeting, which
begins at $3.50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Tukomu Park Church
Plans college Day

More than ITS high school
students will attend a College
Day program from 2 to $3.50
pm. tomorrow at Takoma Park
Presbyterian Church, Takoma
Park, Md.
Aim of the program is to
acquaint the students with the
facilities and curricula Of col
lege related to the United Pres
byterian Church, U.S.A. Col
leges to be represented are
Davis & Elkins, Grove City
Maryville, Muskingum, Waynes'
burg, Wooster. Tusculum, Will
son and Westminster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Breakfast Slated
AtSt. Matthews

The first annual communion
breakfast of the st. Matthews
Cathedral unit of the Nocturnal
Alteration Society will be held
at 1880 am. tomorrow at the
DUPONT Plaza Hotel.
A solemn mass celebrated by
the Rev. John C. Kuhn, direc-
tor Of the Cathedral unit, will
precede the breakfast at 10 am.
at the Cathedral. 1925 Rhode
Island avenue NV.
The Society at st. Matthews,
formed in 1885, is affiliated to
the Archconfraternity for the
Nocturnal Alteration of the
Blessed Sacrament at Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Story of a Name

Probably the most unusual
name in Washington belongs to
the superintendent of the
Sunday school at Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Unit Foster Crossley, jr.
According to an old family
story, his grandfather wanted
to honor the minister Of the
church by naming Mr.. Cross
ley's father after him. It was
night and he sent the hired
man to town to learn the
minister's full name. The man.
who probably had a few drinks
too many en- route to the
manse, eventually came to the
clergyman's home. He saw q
sign on the porch saying Unit"
and came home to report the
minister's name was Unit.
A more likely derivation was
that a great-grandfather had
the name Unit Angelcourse
Garrett. How he got the name
Unit is not known. The middle
name Foster was inspired by a
desire to honor a Methodist
bishop Of the period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Rare Way to Give

There are many ways of CIV
ing something to a church but
the following is probably rarely
done.
A member of a Washington
Presbyterian church some years
ago received a legacy of several
thousand dollars and decided to
give it to his church. He went
to the minister who suggested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Problem Of Aging
To Be Discussed

A workshop to consider prob
lens of the aging will be held
from 3 to 9 pm. tomorrow at
Christ Lutheran Church, Six
teenth and Gallatin streets NV.
The meeting, sponsored by
the Department of Social We'll
fare of the Lutheran Church,
Missouri Synod and the Lu-
theran Laymen's League, will
include a one-act play and q
panel discussion by Washing
ton area religious and social
leaders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD

BETHANY (GrOvet0n, Va.)
Beacon Hill .Rd. and Oak DR.. Rev.
John Graudin, $50 and IL am.
ST. PAUL Gals Church)
Leesburg Pike and Idylwood Rd.
Rev. Gerald Kuhn. $3.50 and III
am.
ST. JOHN (FrancOnia, Va.)
Er .. psh, R ID; and 81; Johns Dr.
OXON HILL
5735 oxon Hill Rd. Sc. Rev.
Robert Schoenheider, e:45 am,
Worship; IL am, Sunday School
TRINITY mt. Rainier)
both and Bunker Hill, Rd. Rev.
Roy Mack. $3.50 and IL am.
REDEEMER (Hyattsville)
3Sth and Longfellow. Rev. VIM.
School, 9:15 am.
HOLY CROSS (Greenbelt)
90 Ridge Rd. Rev. Edward H.
Birner. $3.50 and IL am. Sunday
School, $3.50.
Ascension Nandover Hills)
1920 Ardmore Rd. Rev. Henry
Schroeder. s and IL am. Sunday
School. $50 am.
TRINITY (BOwie)
Bowie, Md. Rev. Henry Schroeder.
$3.50 am. Sunday School, 1890.
Church of the Deaf I'd. c.
Rev. ". 4. Westerman. il am.
UNDAY, 1880 PM, WRC, $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14

that instead of making an out
right gift the member donate
it provided the congregation
matched the amount.
So the man got a cashiers
check, to preserve his ano-
nymity, and the minister an
nounced the terms Of the gift.
The congregation accepted the
challenge and raised the money
with the further aid Of the
member, who in order to keep
his secret took part in the drive
and contributed to the fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14

HONORED-Dr. Frederick
Brown Harris, Senate
chaplain, who retired in
1855 after 81 years as
pastor of Foundry Meth
Odist Church, will be hon.
0red by the congregation
tomorrow at a dinner in
the Fellowship Hall, Six
teenth and p streets NV,
following the II am. wOr-
ship. DR.. Harris will
preach at the $3.50 and IL
am. services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14

-
ship. There is a rural atmos-
phere to the area that bellies
the nearby city.
But its situation cannot hide
the tremendous growth Of the
congregation, nor the need for
more facilities. Last month the
members voted a development
program, with emphasis on the
erection of a $4,000 educa-
tional unit. They hope to break
ground next october for this
sorely needed structure.
These plans are in sharp
contrast to the modest begin
nings of Presbyterian worship
there nearly $50 years ago. In
1912 the Presbytery of Balti-
more assigned the Rev. Will
liam Maffitt, one of four min
listers to officiate at the funeral
of George Washington, to ad-
vance Presbyterianism in the
countryside southwest of the
Potomac. He started a school
near what is now Langley and
built a house named "Salona.
When Dolly Madison fled from
Washington during the war she
took refuge in this home. Maj
fits grave is in the church.
yard south of the chancel.
Organized Church
Thirty-one years later a large
number Of Presbyterians from
the north came to the section
and organized a church. Ground
for a church, manse and GEM
etery were given by the Ball
family. A supply minister COL
lected enough money to build
small white frame house OF
NOTSIllp
But the Civil War nearly
killed the congregation. Union
soldiers occupied the village and
used the church as a stable.
When the conflict ended the
building was in bad condition
and-th membership scattered
Those remaining asked to af-
f1liate with the northern branch
Of Presbyterianism and in that
way became a member of the
Washington City Presbytery.
The present minister is the
Rev. John Graham, a native of
London who studied for the
ministry at the Dubuque Qowa)
Seminary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Program on Pundit

A program to mark the an
niversary of the birth Of Shri
Guru Nanak Dew il, founder Of
the Sikh religion, will be held
at 1890 am. tomorrow at the
School Of International Serv-
ice Of American University,
Massachusetts, and Nebraska
avenues NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
Breakfast Slated

Charming s. Walker. presi-
dent of the metropolitan WASH
ington Y. M. c. A., will speak
at the International Crossroads
Sunday Morning Breakfast at
9 am. tomorrow at the Central
YMCA, 1736 G street NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-14
BETHLEHEM I'd. CO.

BETHLEHEM I'd. c.
bh Bern fnf s! 80 and md Il III an.
CHRIST I'd. CO.
18th and dallatin SITS. NV. Rev,
VIM. F. Bruenine, $3.50 and III
FIRST TRINITY ID. c.
Attn and Z SITS. NV. Temporarily
worshipping at Capital Memorial
Church, 5th and p NV Rev. II.
B. Roepe, $3.50 and IL am.
Services Broadcast over Station
S %SSSS SEM SEMI at 1905 sunday
MOUNT OLIVET I'd. c.
1906 Vermont Ave, NV. Rev.
VIM. Schiebel, IL am.
PILGRIM
Rev: Martin C.. Pooh, DID.
Pastor. $40 and IL am. sunday
CALVARY (Silver Spring.
a545 Georgia Ave. Rev. Frederick
W. Kemper. $40 and II am.
ST. ANDREW (GlenmOnt)
I2247 Georgia Ave, Rev. Charles
EMMANUEL (Alexandria)
1901 Russell Rd. Rev. wilmer D.
Mensing. 500 and IL am.
OUR SAVIOUR (ArlingtOn)
9th and s. Taylor. Rev. George
Wehmeyer. $50 and IL am.
"THE LUTHERAN HOUR"
The Sidney herald., 1959-12-23

Sidney Montana; Vice chairman :
Robert l.. Dore, Box GOT, Sidney,
Montana; Regular member = Har-
old Bentsen, Girard Route, Sid
ney, Montana; First alternate
Erwin Norgaard, Girard Route
Sidney, Montana! Second alter
nate ]. o. Rasmussen, Giraro
Route, Sidney, Montana.
SIDNEY IRRIGATED = Chair.
man Albert Dige, Route 2, Sid.
ney, Montana; Vice chairman
Aaron Frandsen, Route 2, Sidney
Montana; Regular member : Viggt
Andersen, Route Q, Sidney, Mon.
tana; First alternate : Dougla.
Fulton, Route /, Sidney, Montana
Second alternate : Herman Propp
route /, Sidney, Montana.
SIOUX PASS - Chairman :
Donald Zoanni, Culbertson, Mon
tana; Vice chairman : Clifford
McGinnis, Fairview, Montana,
Regular member = Fred Sjostrom,
Fairview, Montana; First alter
nate = Victor Cattaneo, Culbert-
son, Montana; Second alternate =
Robert Johnson, Culbertson, Mon
tana.
THREE BUTTES - Chairman :
Harold Fink, Lambert, Montana;
Vice chairman = Frank Gladowski,
Lambert, Montana; Regular mem
Der = Dave Albin, Sidney, Mon
tana, Girard Route; First alter
nate : Orlo Nevins, Sidney, Mon
tana, Girard Route; Second alter
nate : Ray Franz, Sidney, Mon
tana Girard Route.
Chairmen of the newly elected
community committees will meet
December 20 in the Richland Co.
ASC Office to elect a three-mem-
Der County ASC committee and
two alternates. The County ASC
committees are responsible for the
general direction of all ASC-ad-
.lnlstered programs in the county.
The committee selects an office
manager who is responsible for
administrative operations of the
county office.
The newly elected committee
men take office on January /,
1860.
The recent election was con-
Quoted by mail under the super
vision of an election board COM
posed of Dean Davidson, Co.
Walt Anderson SCS,
Chuck Metully, FILA, and Chuck
Hackley, F. U. NNominees for
committee posts were selected by
community election boards named
by the county board, and other
nominees could be added by petit
ion or written in on the ballot.
The election board also named
he tabulation board which in adj
lition to Chairman Ernest O..
1edlin, Jr., included Joseph O..
klasna and Stanley Swenson.
Balloting in the recent election
vas lighter than in the elections
or 1859 committeeman. sol bal
OTIS were received this year. Last
year 628 votes were cast. ASC
'stimates there r approximately
551 eligible voters in the county.
The Sidney herald., 1959-12-23

What, indeed, is Christmas7
Ask a child and he may tell you that it is a time of snow and bright
lights, and Santa Claus and presents under the tree.
Ask a hundred grownups and you may get a hundred slightly related
answers. for Christmas is MANY things to many people.
But, for all Of us, the happiest memories of childhood m those
associated with the. celebration of this great holiday. How easy it is to
wildly call up scenes of long ago when a happy family gathered by
the warm glow of an open freside; to close the eyes to see again the
snow-covered fields and to hear again the crunching sound of heavy
boots ploddng through the snow and visualize the little white church
on the hill In the silence Of a darkened room one can Sc easily revisit
that little church, breathe again the aroma of evergreens and burning
candles and sense anew the presence that is SO obvious in the quiet
and solemn stiffness.
These III the things about Christmas that have not changed and
will not change with the modes and mannersms of new generations.
These are the things which reflect the spirit of Christmas. It is in the
spirit of love and goodness, of close communion with God and with
mankind and with it all is mixed a sense of awe at the wonderful
miracle brought into being on that first Christmas night at Bethlehem
so long ago.
This is the spirit of Christmas, and so it shall remain until the end
of time.