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o o O o o o o c C' o o o o o. o o o o o o o o o G o o. rx mvrcKO 'oreoow) maii. tribune Controversy Still Develops Over Famous Eastern Star Br FAY BENTLEY O TDown through the agrs the S'jr of the F.at" ha had a tremendous apr al to multitudes of people "rtiWigh mentioned only a few times as the Christmas story i ran beautiful'y related in the sec- q rtfia chapter of the Gospel, ac O cording to St. Matthew. thi tar lit ar'iused an interest un ffiuallcd by any otlier celestial phf-ttt-mer.-on since the beginning of time and i3 explanation is '-the satject of a still unsettled cori'rjersy. "Where is he that a born jting of-.Uie Jews? for we have fera;his s'.arjn the east, arid are roue to worship him . . . tte Men said. Kret See fitar O ITven Herod, the Kins, was jjjeply interested and summon ing the Wise Men. "inquired of thowi diligently tv'tat tim the star appeared. " - qO' O.Af'f iie Vise Men left Jeru- pjalejji fof Bethlehem, tlw stsr, which they saw in the east, went before therfi, till it came and atoiover where the younjf child gvii. AgttRn they 'saw the star, they rejoiced with 3 exceeding grrt &y. ? . ."0 o cjhrge schoolj of fhousjht liave Oq dev.oped. o' o The (Skeptic, claim the story ' of ffie t.-to bf . purcjr imae O inary; ?q outgrowth nf livid imagination;, cVjupled with reli yavs zeapEven so, it gives "them food for 1fiBght. To befever."? in miracles, the star sOa supernatural orifjin Cffid is iyyoiid any type cf .sci entific description, it is lor them a nSrifimwtion cof Old Testa- j ment prophesies. K B& for those who try to in terpret theCStar inihe East" in the light of modern scientific knowledce R presents a bewil deringchalleng. Natural Erant "Surelyrjit mu.iri be some na tural eve it," thy reason. The puzzling qi;ntion IE, "What?" It has(J)een suggested that the planet. Venus, .'was the star the Wise Men sw. While we all recognizeg the cbrilliance and beauty of this planet, to the Magi, well fcersed in trie move ments of celestial bodies, this ' would be nothing unusual. What a boot meteors and comets- Meteors nay je dismissed from thought at once. The swift passage of a fireball would never inspire suclv-.wr.'ds s. . . . ' came inti stood over vliere the young child w$" Comtt fjst Omin .Ancicrit people regarded a 1 effmet as an omen of some out standing event, either for food or evil. In1 the year 4 B.C. a comet bright eitftught to be seen b jf he first step ... e - . V J-f - -'1 1 o O con tht rbid to 0 o L. G o c The first Hep towards a secure future for any youngster li sa Wng account of his own. When parents open a savings ociount for thelrcchildren with, just a few dollars then deposit a fci frorp 'lime to time, the security really starts o growing. o 0 C? ' O ArtcaVneri the kids get a Irttle older they have a lot of fyn savingup their nickels wr intheir very own accounts. o StarC yqvir youngsters towards a happy, secure future nowGire them savings accounts for Christmas ... at Jack sen County Federal wharecrfie"y'll make good earnings. O c o : OC' o o o Girfs ff0m 14 t0 19 THERE ARE JUST A FEW LEFT! 0Cef Your f REE 'Seventeen Calendar I Tomorrow! o O o O SAVi5$ P LOAN o O O o 126 East m.m,n O Medforefo 0 O O n o o o o ' i i . in the daytime, and which re mained in the sky for 70 days was observed by the Chinese. The exact date of Christ's birth is unknown, but some au thorities believe that contem porary New Testament events seem to indicate the year 4 B.C. tir even j early as 11 B.C. Some 'think it possible that the Wise Men's star was a nova or supernova. These stars, us ually invisible, fiare to brilliancy in a few days. Ordinarily the novae are only seen through a telescope, but several times in a hundred years, one will become bright enough to change the appearance of the star group in which it is located. Gigantic Outburst . A gigantic outburst results in supernova. In 1572 a super nova in Cassiopeia could be seen in the daytime. Most' novae remain at peak brilliance only a few hours be fore beginning to fade. With oc casional flare-ups they gradually return to their original crbscur rity. However, the poorly kept as tronomical records oi that time slrow no occurrence of either nova or supernova near the date of Christ's birth. -o But no matter how high the skeptics may raise their' eye brows, or how convincing the arguments of scientists may ap pear, the light that shone so briefly almost two thousand years" ai;o still holds fascination for vast multitudes of people. And the mystery and beauty of the Star of Bethlehem remain unchanged. 1,531 Visit Museum During November Jacksonville Guests from 28 slates and a missionary from Sidon, Lebanon, were among the 1,531 visitors at the Jacksonville museum during November. Attendance at the museum during November, 1955, was 1.158. Attendance from July 10, 1950 through Nov. 20, 1956 to taled 236,328. Among gifts presented to the museum last month were legal papers issued in 1863 and 1865, hand-made linen from the 19th century, an Indian basket and a collection of mineral rocks. John Moffat of Mann's De partment store donated two work tables, which were deliv ered bytlie Jacksonville Lumber company. Cash from sale of books dur ing November totaled S2, miscel i laneous cash. SI. 25 and cash from j sale of cards; $6.30. lis Mail TrlDun Want Ada For Quick Caih' security . . . and dimes and depositing ASSOCIATION "Where You Are Paid To Save" Sunday. December II. 1851 u FIRST EARTH SATELLITE Photographers were per mitted for the first time to photograph actual building of the first earth satellite at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D. a Here Raymond Hotchkiss inserts the electronic package into the actual satellite, rhe package contains the compete electronic equipment of the sphere. Id foreground are the antennas and the printed circuits used m the satellite. Actual launching is planned for the 1957-1958 Internationa Geophysical Year. News About Books From the Library With Christmas rapidly ap proaching, the Medford Public Library called the attention of homemakers, program chairmen and others to a collection of material available on all aspects of the holiday. The answers to many of the puzzling questions and problems that come up at Christmas-time are to be found in the books set apart on special shelves, Mrs. Joyce Fuller, reference librar ian, explained. Questions most frequently range from the scientific explan ation of the star seen by the wise men, to directions for mak ing pomander ball gifts and for presenting a Christmas pageant. Holiday Customs Material on hand includes holiday customs and legends, in- ; structions for making gifts, dec orations, and Christmas cakes and cookies, and ideas for enter tainments. Among the books which ex plain Christmas customs and I traditions are Auld's "Christmas ; Tradition," Count's "4000 Years ' of Christmas," Krythe's "All About Christmas." and Hottes' ' "1001 Christmas Facts and Fan cies." Ideas for gifts and decorations will be found in such books as . the American Home Magazine's "Christmas Book", Biddle's j "Christmas Idea Book", and Bet i ter Homes and Gardens' "Christ mas Ideas." Directions for making gifts are also given in the "Christ mas Handbook" published by the Popular Mechancis Magazine and in "Gifts from your Kitch en." by Carli Lachlan. Entertainment Problem If entertainment is the prob lem suggestions will be found in the library's many books on party giving,' which include PRESENT '3' KEYS TO EASY WESTERN LIVING Planning New Homes To Your Specifications. Building or Remodeling From Our Plans Or Yours. Financing On A Pay-liks Rent Basis. You May Impact Savcral Choic Building Sitei Wc Hav in COUNTRY CLUB MANOR Sub-Diviiion. W Will Build to Your Raquirtmenti. Aik About Tlia HAPPINESS HOMES Arailablt in WILSON PARK. PHONE FOR THE KEYS 3-5037 - 2-9715 - 3-1418 THE '3' McKEES - BUILDERS OF 0 Eell's "Parties on a Budget", Depetv's "Cokesbury Party Book", and "The Abingdon Party and Banquet Book". There are available "The Modern Trea sury of Christmas Plays" by Brink, "Let's Celebrate Christ mas", by Gardner, and "25 Non royalty Holiday Plays". Books of Christmas stories and poetry are far too numerous to list. Sample titles are "Christ mas Legends", by Lohan, "Told Under the Christmas Tree," by Cavanah, the "Christmas Book of Legends", by Smith, "Christ mas in Legend and Story" by Smith: The Firc.-ide Book of Christmas Stories" by Wagen knacht. While many of these books are constanly in use at this sea son of the year, visitors to the library will usually find a good selection at hand from which they may find the answers to their own special questions or problems. Incorporation Articles Filed for Local Firm Articles of incorporation were filed in Salem last week for the Kirby Company of Southern Ore gon, Inc., operated by William Charles Robison and Barbara Robison of Coos Bay. For the past year the Robisons have been owners of the Kerby Company of Southern Oregon office in Mdford, 115 North Oak dale ave., dealing with Kerby vacuum cleaner sales. They will continue ownership of the Med ford office with the corporation noted in the title. The articles were signed by Mr. and Mrs. Robison and Robert R. Dickey, MedXord attorney. Five times as many English men are engaged in manufactur ing as in farming. Dick Ray Mental Health Seeking Christmas Gifts The Mental Health association of Oregon is attempting to secure a large numDer oi none of the approximately 7,000 patients at the three institutions for the mentally ill or retarded will spend Christmas without being remembered. Onlv about half of the patients have "relatives or friends who will remember to send gifts, ac cording to Melvin Murphy, di rector of the Mental Health as sociation. The patients who do not re ceive gifts at Christmas are en couraged in their belief that no one really cares. No gifts can deepen a patient's mental illness; a gift that is obviously not just a matter of institutional "rou tine" can and has made it pos sible for many persons to begin the road to recovery, Murphy said. Kinds Needed All kinds of gifts are needed. Gifts for adults are those most HILTS Icy Road Causes Accident By Mrs. M. F. CAVIN Hilts The icy condition of the highway was the cause of an accident Tuesday morning, when a trailer of a freight truck jack-knifed, making it unavoid able for a pickup, driven by Wes Morris, to stop in time. Mrs. Morris, riding with her husband, suffered a broken ankle and head injuries. She was taken to the Ashland General hospital for treatment. The Hilts Community Canasta club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ozzie Bern hiesel, with Mrs. Malcolm Rob inson as hostess. High score was won by Mrs. Evan Maupin and second high by Mrs. O. Bernhiesel. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Flyte and family, who have resided in Hilts for several years, moved Saturday, to a home in Ashland. Mrs. M. G. King spent Tues day at the home of Mrs. Dewey Hammett in Medford. A number of Yreka merchants sponsored a ticket drawing Sat urday, entitling the holders of winning tickets to a free turkey. Mrs. Claude Wasson and Mrs. Donivan Ward ware winners from Hilts. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Don ivan Ward entertained Mr. and -The TOYS BATTERY OPERATED WASHOMATIC $198 WASHING MACHINE Reg. $2.98-NOW I Less BaH-aries CLOCK AND CALENDAR GAME Reg. 98c-NOW EASY MONEY GAME Reg. $1.95-NOW HOME CLASSROOM 4-way Combination, Reg. $2.09-NOW TYPEWRITER (Really Works) Cigarette Lighters, Large Selection SI.59 val. 8 Lamp Bubble Lights 459 Reg. $2.19. NOW I STEAK KNIVES $198 Set of Six Sunbeam Steam Irons ELECTRIC FRY PANS DEEP COOKERS EGG COOKERS and MANY OTHERS GET STAMPS SAVE AT DUNHAM'S PLENTY FREE PARKING N. PACIFIC HIGHWAY - AT THE Y - Association needed. Murphy saiad. They in clude cosmetics, tobacco, games, ties, candy, soap, playing cards, and other such items. Some money is needed, and checks should be made out to Mrs. Thomas T. Denison, chair man, Christmas project, and sent to the Mental Health association. Money received will be used in three ways, depending on the amount received, Murphy noted. Tremendous Asset Television has proven to be a tremendous asset to patients. There are several wards whicn do not as yet have TV, and offi cials hope that some clubs will donate sets, especially to the Oregon State hospital at Salem, which is the least well covered, Murphy said. Some money is needed to se cure individual gifts for special cases. Some money is needed to se cure large scale recreational de vices, such as an elctric piano, Mrs. L. A. McCollough. Mrs. Donna De Voe and son Bobby, of Medford, and Mike Nunes, with a turkey dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Green and daughter Jeri Lynn were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodwin and family in Mon tague, Monday evening. Tuesday evening. The Goodwin family had dinner at the Green home. The teachers of the Hilts Ele mentary school are busy prenar-1 nng for Christmas. The children of each room, with their teach- j er's help, have decorated their rooms. On Thursday afternoon Dec. 20, at the regular PTA meeting, the first second, third and fourth grades will present their pro- ' grams. On Thursday evening, at the club house the fifth, sixth. seventh and eighth grades, with the help of members of our com munity, will present a Christ mas carol program. At the close of the program, sacks of candy, nuts, etc., will be presented to the children. Everyone is invited. - Blake Green, youngest son of' Mr. and Mrs. John Green, en-; tered the Ashland General hos-1 pital. Thursday morning for tonsillectomy. Yreka business visitors Tues day were Mrs. John Green and Mrs. H. G. Thompson. gift that makes 69' $49 $59 $19 99 -SPECIAL .98 I IXflM Engineers Schedule Swiss Film Monday A Swiss film, "Last Wo$d iic : Surveying,-' will "be presented j by Kendall B. Wood, Portland, j at a meeting of Uie Rogue Valley section of the professional engi- o j Valley section. R. A. Johnsjin and tape recorders, wich cannota of Medrd will introBStee tjy; ' be supplied by tle hospital. spaRer. Theo meeting wjll be Gifts should be sent or d copen to any ieterestgd surveyor livered to Mrs. Ida Boimer, Oregon State hospital. Sale; Dr. Donald Wair, Eastern- Ore gon State jiospital, Pendleton; Dr. Irvin Hill,' Fairview iome, Salem, or to the Mental Health association of Oregon Christmas headquarters' 735 SW 20th place, Portland. Make Your Home BRIGHT with Christmas 1 START SAVING . W J lil till litis re-ra Eca rm rszzi life GIFTS brighter!' JT Dormeyer Automatic Deep Fry Cooker. Reg. 18.95 JTtJW Dormeyer 5-Speed Electric Mixer. Res. 19.95. NOW Dormeyer 5-Speed Electric Mixer. Chrome. Reg. 21.95. NOW Dormeyer Power Chef Mixer One of the best. With meat grinder. Reg. 47.50. NOW Dormeyer Mixer. 2 BowR, juicer attached. Reg. 29.95. NOW Dormeyer 9-cup Auto. Percolator. Reg. 22.85. OW Toastmaster Toaster o Reg. 23.50. . NOW Toasttna.stcr Toaster. Reg. 27.50. 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