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Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
The Na1v1t1

And it came to pass in those days, that there
went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that
all the world should be taxed
2. (And this taxing was first made when
Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
8. And all went to be taxed, every one into
his own city.
a. And Joseph also went up from Galilee
out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto
the city of David, which is called Bethlehem;
(because he was of the house and lineage of
David)
5. To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.
g. And SO it was, that while they were there
the days were accomplished that she should be
delivered
T. And she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid
him in manager; because there room
for them in the inn.
g. And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night.
g. And 10, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about Them and they were sore afraid.
TO- And the angel said unto Them Fear not
for behold, bring you good tidings of great joy,
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

Except in the New Testament itself, the
true spirit of Christmas is expressed nowhere
more fully then in the traditional Christmas
carols.
1t is pity that caroling-especially in
the home, on the street and around the
countryside to have declined in popu-
larity in recent years.
On the brighter side, programs of Christ
mas music in the churches and on televi-
sion and radio are more popular then ever.
from all indications, and are a highlight of
the holiday season for increasing numbers.
We wish there were more emphasis on
singing as well as listening.
Carol means "a song of joy" or "a joyful
hymn" The greatest joy is in the singing
Trained voices and hours of practice are
required if justice is to be done to many
great works, as Handels Messiah" but one
need not be an accomplished vocalist to ex-
perience the joy of joining family and friends
in Silent Night" and other carols that tell
some phase of the Christmas story.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

We celebrate this Christmas something more
than the birth of great religion, we celebrate
the brotherhood of man. This is the torch that
flammed in the sky over Bethlehem twenty
centuries ago and that melted for some hours
today Arab-Israeh hostility as pilgrims crossed
angry borders to that Judean village
The torch has never gone out. 1t did not go
out during the last violent generation of the
Roman Empire, during the midnight of the Dark
Ages, during stupendous and often cruel
changes in the life of mankind 1t was not
extinguished by Hitler's bloodthirsty cavemen 1t
has not been put out by the ruthless paganism
of the Communists 1t has survived two world
wars. 1t has not been cast into shadow by the
fierce blaze produced by atomic scientists who
can now uncreate Creation. But it is constantly
relighted by political and religious leaders over
the world in their Christmas messages and
throughout the year.
Throughout the ages one nation after an
other has seemed to be entrusted for good or
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
Il Star Of Hope To Guias Them

Macmillan in an effort to unity for peace the
great democracies of the West Meetings be-
tween East and West, of historic moment are
shaping up for next spring.
Here, then, all signs of great crusade
not of armies with banners, not to gain a
military goal but to keep the world at peace.
We do not believe that missions and con-
ferences will, of themselves, bring the kind
globe want and need. But we do believe that
personal diplomacy of the type seen in these
last few months is the best means yet tried
to prepare climate in which peace efforts can
grow and bloom.
The truth is that what is now being done by
world leaders is gravely overdue. The dawn of
the Space Age has made it mandatory to find
means to immobilize national rivalries and
enmities or risk total destruction. 1t is not
unthinkable that the dangers that lie in diverse
political systems can eventually be eliminated
if enlightened leaders try hard enough long
enough, courageously enough, to find the right
answers.
Nearly 1000 years ago Wise Men followed
Star from afar and found the radiant meaning
of Christmas. May all the leaders of men to-
day. with good will and not hatred in their
hearts, follow the star of hope that could lead
to the most wondrous age of peace and hu-
man progress that the world has ever seen.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

The glorious promise of the Christmas-tide
is summed up in simple words: ION earth
peace good will toward men," And today,
throughout the world, there is peace.
True, it is fragile. tenuous peace, under
serious threat in a number of sectors But for
the moment there IS peace between nations
a superlatively important fact.
No armies, navies or air forces are aligned
against each other in organized warfare.
Though perils stalk world frontiers, no noise
of battle sounds.
One reason for surcease from widescale
war may be the growing fear that another
holocaust, in an age of nuclear weapons, would
bring to fiery end the whole vast experiment
of life on earth.
But another reason may be that never in
recorded history have so many world leaders
sought so vigorously and patiently for guaran-
tees that would assure peace.
President Eisenhower has made goodwill
tours to promote better conditions for world
peace.
Prime Minister Macmillan of Great Britain
had gone to Moscow to create better under
standing between the London and Moscow gov
ernments.
Mr. Eisenhower has met with President
Charles de Gaulle of France, Chancellor Ad-
enauer of West Germany and Prime Minister
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
It's 4 Long Wait For Some

The Christmas season is bountiful bless
ing to many unfortunate persons-in hospi-
tails, mental institutions, orphanages, homes
for the aged and myriad of other places
who receive gifts and personal visits from
thoughtful persons at this time of year.
Anyone who has contributed in some way
large or small-to merrier Christmas for
others knows the inner satisfaction that
comes from giving in the spirit of unselfish-
ness.
But it's long time between Decembers.
How many smiles this Christmas will fade
with the passing year, not to return until the
next Yuletide?
How many of the poor the sick, the aged,
the feeble and the shut-ins who were remem-
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
NIgbt Before Christmas

"Twas the night before Christmas" and the
creatures of memory were stirring Fire wag-
ons baseball gloves and bats, and a col
lection of games and toys clustered around
the Christmas tree-but only in memory.
Little feet raced along the halls of the now
empty house and the sound of childrens
laughter echoed in the vacant rooms. A gentle
collie, long since gone to her dog heaven,
lay quietly by the hearth, her big eyes miss
ing nothing of the Christmas scene.
The past is strangely mixed into the pre-
sent and yesterday is very much part of
today. 1t always is so. suspect. but Christ
mas is time when memories are especially
poignant.
1.-The hopes and fears of all the years
are met in the quietness of Christmas eve.
Looking into the dancing flames in the fire
place we see moving pictures of the past
If we have moved beyond life's midstream
our memories bring both joy and sadness.
We are not really sorry that the strenuous
yesterdays are gone We know we need to
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
ST. Luke ?, 1-19

which shall be to all people.
IL. For unto you is born this day, in the
city of David, a Saviour, which lis Christ the
Lord.
IL And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes
lying in a manger
IS. And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praisng God
and saying,
IA. Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men,
Is. And it came to pass, as the angels were
gone away from them into heaven, the shep-
herds said one to another, Let go now even
unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is
come to pass, which the Lord hath made known
unto u.s.
16 And they came with haste, and found
Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a
manger.
IT. And when they had seen it, they made
known abroad the saying which was told them
concerning this child.
49, And all they that heard it, wondered at
those things which were told them by the shep-
herds.
19. But Mary kept all these things, and
pondered them in her heart.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
Shirt of Christmas in Words and Music

"The First Noel" and 'It Came Upon a
Midnight Clear" are other familiar examples
of inspirational carols that deserve to be sung
more soften-and by more people.
Carols that depart from the religious theme
but remind us "tis the season to be jolly"
or what fun it is to ride in one-horse
open sleigh" are commendable. They capture
the joyous spirit of Christmas-of happy
faces and good fellowship-that are appropri-
ate to the season.
The Carol singing programs around the
Christmas tree at City Hall have helped to
infuse the Yuletide spirit This was especially
true one day when high school chorus was
unable to make scheduled appearance and
carolers were recruited from volunteers in
the audience. What the voices lacked in pro-
fessional touch they more than made up for
in spirit.
Is an interlude of caroling the pro-
gram in your home today? Let the voices,
young and old, ring out! It's good for the
spirit-the Christmas spirit.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
The Am0r Of Light

Christmas celebrates the time when Jesus
Christ came to visit US in great humility
the time, as Christians believe, when God
took on human nature for mans salvation
Each Christmas renews His invitation to
open our hearts to that joy which has in
spired and sustained men and women ever
since the shepherds first ran to Bethlehem
1t renews, too, that imperial example of self
abasement which we must strive to revere
and to follow if the joy OF the Incarnation
is to have any significance in terms of our
minds and our wills.
Only if we understand and accept these
things can Christmas and all its traditions
have the proper meaning Carols, the Civ
ing and receiving of presents, eating and
drinking, and all the rest of the good cheer
are Grass and empty customs without a dedi-
Gated awareness of the beliefs which inspired
them and on which they depend
It is not enough to have catch in our
threats when we hear 1.-The First NOVEL;
piped fortissimo from a loud speaker or
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

shepherds tale
About sunset, the flock became restless as
though it would storm. But the sky remained
clear and no winds moved
By their nature sheep cling closely to-
gether, more so than other animals, but
while we strove to get them settled for the
night, several young ewes broke and fled in
+. to the brush.
after them little JOEL" the chief herds
man commanded me.
l ran down the hill and struggled through
the thickets. tearing my shirt and bruising
my feet and arms. After much shouting and
pursuing 1 got them turned back, catching
one swift lamb in the crook of my staff.
Hot and breathless, l picked the young
one up and carried him back toward the
herd l sat him down nearby and he fled,
bleating, to the refuge of his fellows.
"Well done, little Joe" an older herds
man declared in a great voice and there was
laughter among the others. I'VE shall make
a of you in time
They gave me bread and a gourd of milk
/ squatted on the edge of the circle, eating
slowly and not seeking to take part in their
stories, for they would have Knocked my
youth.
and 1 was sent chasing into the dusk to bring
them back. My elders jeered in humor. "Ob-
serve, the little one trembles in fright-he
must have seen the wolves eyes in the night .
NAY, it is not thus" / murmured know
ing l trembled only from my labors. The old
herdsmen beat the ground with their staffs
in laughter. Hear! His voice quivers with
courage!"
.;s~hk
ed and the flock quieted altogether. The stars
spread in numberless thousands across the
heavens, like a mighty herd with jeweled
fleece
Those Gods pastures. I thought But
these sparse rolling hills of Judea also are
His pastures. He tends the wondrous myster-
les above, as well as the new lamb crying be-
low in the valley.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
How ST. Nick Took Image He Now Has

Not until that image flashed through DIR.
Moore's mind did st. Nicholas lever ride a
sleigh or have eight tiny reindeer with bells
nor was he dressed in furs, nor did he smoke
pipe, nor did ne get into the homes of good
little boys and girls by going down chimneys''
wrote DR.. Moore's biographer, Arthur N.
Hosking.
Shaking Belly
Not until then did ST. Nicholas have "a little
round belly that shook when he laughed like
a bowlful of jelly" said Hosking.
DR.. Moore read the poem to his children
when he got home. Later he read it again to
a friend who asked for a copy. The friend
sent it to the Troy IN Y) Sentinel, which
printed it for the first time Dec. %, 1923.
But it wasn't until 1887 that DR.. Moores
name appeared over the poem when it was
published in the New York Book of Poetry.
Since then, the poem-with the CHEEKY Santa
image-has been published in almost every
language.
A photostatic copy of "a Visit From st.
Nicholas in DR.. Moore's handwriting is in
cluded in the Columbia display.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

be young to keep up with the restless energy
of children. And yet, we wish we could have
the past in our hands again at least for the
night before Christmas.
1t would be heaven to hold that curly
haired child now grown to manhood, and to
read the Christmas story to him. We wouldn't
mind even the squirming and the Interruptions
that used to stir our irritation. 1t would
be sheer joy to romp on the floor and build
blocks, even though we used to grow weary
and impatient.
We would give much to kneel again be-
side the bed and listen to the words, Now
lay me down to sleep"
The. years crowd on and are telescoped
together in a moment of time until we are
back to the present night before Christmas,
grateful for our excursion into memory. The
boys of yesterday are men and the girls are
women. We rejoice in what they have be-
come Christmas still is Christmas and our
common memories hold us in the bonds of
love.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

All the world knows who he is-this rosy
checked, pot-bellied, twinkle-eyed little man in
a sleigh with eight tiny reindeer.
But. this wasn't always the public image
of Santa Claus.
Christmas display at Columbia Univer
sity tells how professor in 1922 transform
ed st. Nicholas, serious fourth century
bishop, into the jolly Santa who has sym
bolized the yuletide ever since.
DR.. Clement Clarke Moore, a professor of
oriental languages, rode in sleigh on Christ
mas Eve 139 years ago calling on friends
here to deliver gifts. The sleigh driven by
his Dutch handyman, a man called Peter with
a round, ruddy face and sparkling eyes.
COmpOses While Riding
Between stops. DR.. Moore composed a
poem for his children.
1t began:
"Twas the night before Christmas
When all through the house :"
But what did st. Nicholas look like? To
DR.. Moore, he looked a good bit like Peter, the
ruddy-faced sleigh driver.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
It's Time To Think Of 1861

The year 1860 is moving toward it's end
without so far developing the third World
War or the other misfortunes that were pre-
dicted by the pessimists.
There has been no collapse of public
morale and the younger generation, despite
the complaints of their elders. seems to be
developing normally. These facts should not
be overlooked in connection with news items
which naturally play up the unusual without
expressly recognizing the great number of men
and women who play the game of life ac-
cording to sound and fair rules
We are not yet ready to welcome the
advent of 1861, or to suggest that those who
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
The Torch

evil with the exercise of dominion over other
nations These empires and civilizations have
had their days and their nights. Today live
in an age in which two systems of society and
two systems of ethics confront each other, with
the outcome still in doubt. A pagan materialism
takes issue with the great moral doctrines that
developed long ago in Egypt, Palestine and
Greece and that have formed the theory if not
always the practice of Western Civilization. 1t
is for us, by the accident of history, to speak
for the Western World.
We do not speak in terms of power, except
as we are ready to join with our friends to use
it for the mutual defense. We speak for a
workable, practical program that will make
each succeeding Christmas a little closer in
spirit and in reality to the message of the
first Christmas.
In due time we may pass on the torch to
other hands. 1t has come to us, at this moment
of history when the only practicable diplomacy
is that of the Sermon on the Mount.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

when see the Christmas lights in
church. 1t is not enough to pour money
into the pot of a sidewalk Santa or TO feel
warm, cozy glow inside when we listen
to the Christmas story.
For inherent in the coming of Christ is
the message that He will come again, and
50 necessarily message of judgment We
ask that I'VE joyfuly receive Him for our
Redeemer. so that we may with sure con-
fdence behold Him when He shall come
to be our Judge" This means that in the
commemoration of our Saviours birth we
should strive to achieve the regeneration of
ourselves. II we have forgotten this amid
the rustic of gift wrapping, let US remember
it now.
1.-The night is far spent. the day is at
hand" wrote St Paul to the early Christians
of Rome. Let US therefore cast of the
works of darkness and let put on the
armor of light" The Christmas gift we pray
for is Gods grace to do so.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

Legend tells that Galgacus, british
chieftain, said bitterly of the invading Rom
ans that where they make a desert they call
il peace" That was about 80 years after the
Birth in Bethlehem of Judea, which occurred
during typical period of the Pax Romano
a peace enforced by night upon unwilling
world. No major conflict was raging, but
everywhere there were those who walked in
the great darkness of ignorance. slavery and
suffering, foretold long before by the
prophet Isaiah.
The promise of enduring peace on earth
was grievously disappointed in the quarrel
some centuries that followed the silent, sacred
night in Bethlehem. But in the long view
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
MOI As The World GlpYtb

of history the spirit of peace has won every
battle with the arrogance of power. The trail
of time is strewn with the wreckage of king
called it peace; but tonight the hope of peace
on earth still shines like star, perhaps
brighter than ever before in the memory OF
man.
Yet among the last words of the Master
to his disciples were both a blessing and a
warning my peace l give unto you; not as
the world giveth, give l unto you" No nation
in all the world can create lasting peace
but everywhere men of goodwill and a hum
BILE heart can find it,
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

bered this Christmas will be forgotten until
the next?
How many tears of JOY will turn to tears
of loneliness before the winter is ended?
Perhaps it is too fanciful to dream that
the spirit of Christmas somehow might live
the year around. But it is not unrealistic to
suggest that We dedicate ourselves on this
day to the continuing. the neverending task
of helping our fellow men-friend and strang-
er-whenever help is needed. An even some
times when it is not needed but would be
appreciated.
Christmas comes but once a year, some
people say.
What a pity!
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

wish to plan their lives should get down to
the business of making resolutions. We will
say however, that individuals can greatly i'm
prove themselves by giving serious consider
alton to a program" to be followed to attain
desired goals.
There is great tendency on the part of
most people to live from day to day, without
any conscious attempt to follow a pattern
based fundamentally on principles personally
accepted in theory but not always discernible
in the turmoil of daily affoirs. 1t might be
profitable for all of us to check up on our
pretensions and practices.
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
Santa Claus And The Skebho

With the cold, calculating intelligence that
confronts today among the small fry, their
growing familiarity with spatial physics and
the behavior of solid fuels, it is quite re-
assuring to note how successfully Santa con-
tinues to hold his own. OF course, it is
obvious that he knows more than most people
about travelling back and forth to the moon.
and his workshops have been well in advnce in
the production of rockets and space We
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23

hicles. Perhaps youngsters accept him as
of those finer features of the known universe
that is not easily adaptable into the cranky
fellow who can easily get where he is going
without benefit of man-made conveniences
like chirnneys Older admirers of Santa can
testify that he has long record of triumph
ing over youthful skeptics
Milford chronicle., 1960-12-23
Stars Sang Together Ousr )udsa

Editors note: When the shepherds of
Judea travelled to Bethlehem to see the
Christ Child, someone had to stay behind
to tend the focks. Here is an imaginary
recreation of the events of that first
Christmas night as they might have been
described by the one who was left behind.
The Arizona post., 1960-04-01
Ike Gives His Support To UJA

NEW YORK - (SpeciaD
Declaring that the world
wide activities of the religi-
Gus overseas relief agencies
of America strengthen our
nation in its task of build
ing understanding and
friendship among the peo-
pies of the world" Pres
ident Eisenhower this week
expressed his high hopes
for the success of the cur
rent United Jewish Appeal
and of similar worldwide
relief bodies sponsored by
Protestant and Catholic or
ganiZationS.
The Presidents telegram
to Rabbi Herbert A. Fried
The Arizona post., 1960-04-01
Seder Dinner
Is Planned
At Temple

Temple Emanuel will hold
its congregational Seder April
II at 6 pm. in the Temple
auditorium.
Dime er reservations are
open to the general commun-
ity and may be made by call
ing the Temple Emanu Ell
office.
The Seder arrangements
are under the direction of the
Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-
Ell with Mrs. Jack Young as
chairman.
A full-course Seder dinner,
including festival symbols,
wine, gefilte fish and kneid-
ZACH, will be served. The food
will be prepared in the Tenn
pies kitchen under the super
vision of Ethel Makler.
The Seder will be conducted
by Rabbi Albert T. Bilgray,
spiritual leader of Temple
Emanuel.