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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 27, 1958)
Christmas Tree Can Be Dangerous Look out! That Christmas tree can be dangerous! Little precautions can save a lot of damage if you follow these rules of safety! First, mount the tree in a stand that holds water. This will keep the tree fresh and green. Remember, a dry tree is a fire hazard. Keep the tree away from open fireplaces, radiators, television sets and powerful electric lights. Don't overload the circuit by putting too many lights on one outlet. Turn off the lights before bedtimje or leaving the house. Trimmings should be fire proof. The base of the tree should be kept clear of com bustibles such as loose papers and ribbons. Lighted candles are a men ace as well as outmoded. Don't use them. Last be sure to dispose 'of the tree in a fire-safe area. If you intend to burn it in the fireplace, don't leave it un tended, as more than the tree may go up in smoke. Yes you can make cer tain that you and your fam ily really do have a safe, and merry Christmas! ' 1 ; A -J ft THE GOLDEN TOUCH Wise Santas will "present" her with jewelry in such de signs as this new, 30" long, golden mesh rope with the elegant dangling golden tas sel! Earrings and bracelets, to match, are available. 7! 11 ! i J :: Dazzle her with a gift f from Jean Hart's collec- YJ; 'on f h'9n fashions a Xfc I - I gift she'll treasure long V v ' I after others have been T J forgottenl Open Friday Night Until 9 Shop where the parking is Free and Easy 617 E. Main-Ph. SP 2-8992 Where you find the clothes you love to live in. Your purchase girt wrapped without charge. Use Our Lay-away WWP'lli , .liiJJUJMiiiji f, ytsf a f'i' 'J 'fat ' COMFY COPY CAT P.J.'s . . . surprising and delightful gifts to put under the tree are bright and warm look-alike pajamas for mother and daughter. Styled in a soft brushed Celanese Arnel triacetate and rayon knit-they are machine washable, need no ironing, and double for lounging and sleeping. Gift-Giving Is Not Always on Dec. 25 How exciting it is to see the gaily wrapped packages, the bright ribbons and colorful papers, the shiny new toys and the bulging stockings that delight us all on Christmas morning! Gift-giving is observed in many countries, but not al ways on the twenty-fifth of December. Some choose December sixth; and others the twelfth day after Christmas, when the Wise Men came to visit the Christ Child and brought with them gifts of gold, frank incense and myrrh. Many authorities see a sim ilarity between our modern Christmas gift-giving and the Transistor Clocks Among New Hems There is something new un. der the sun! A brand new se lection of high-fashion, cord less transistor clocks that op erate for a. full year" on two ordinary flashlight batteries! This is the ideal gift for the hard-to-please, or that rare person who up to now has had everything! Designed by Raymon Loewy Associates for Charles Den ning, Ltd., these time-keeping marvels combine advanced en gineering, advanced electronic principals and the most ad vanced design. Traditional and the newest contemporary models comple ment any decor. And, with no ugly cords to dangle, they can be used on wall or mantel with equal effectiveness. ', "it,- V&r various gift-giving holidays of Pagan times, some of which came at the time of the win ter solstice, close to the twenty-fifth of December. The Romans had a custom of giving gifts at the Calends of January (the Roman New Year). Yet, there is good rea son to believe that Christmas gift-giving has a more sig nificant origin than the mere transference of forgotten Pa gan rites. Early Christianity People gave gifts at Christ mas in Europe during the early days of Christianity. The old carol, "Good King Wenceslaus," relates such an incident in song. And perhaps gift-giving is really a memorial to that first and greatest gift made to man, as recorded in the Gospels by St. John: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who soever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." Ideal Beverage Is Danish Coffee An ideal Christmas bever age is one of the newest after dinner drinks Viking or Danish Coffee which com bines piping hot coffee and mead. Though mead is referred to throughout the Bible . . in the legends of Robin Hood and King Arthur, and in the many tales of the adventur ous Vikings of Scandinavia many folks do not know what it really is. ; Mead is the natural fermen tation of pure honey, fresh spring water, and the flavor ing of hops. Most mead wine comes from the "fruit bowl" of Scandinavian, Odense, on the island of Funen, in Den mark. It has the bouquet of freshly-broken hone y c o m b and usually served chilled or over ice. Viking (or Danish) Coffee is attractive to serve, has a pleasantly unique taste and is easily prepared! In a stemmed glass pour 4 oz. piping hot coffee Add lVi oz. Danish mead wine Top with whipped cream. The meaning of the word "magi" is "august." These were a priestly caste among ancient Medes and Persians. Whether they are the real gem stones, or handsome cop ies, earrings in bright jewel stones are made to go with the festive season's colorful look. A law forbidding Christ mas celebrations was written in 1659 by the Pilgrims. It wasn't repealed until 1681. It Takes and A - A YOU The Salvation Army to make a appp Crjristmas for Mil Medford Mail Wool Shirts Popular Gifts For Men for Winter Months What do men want for Christmas 1958? Particularly popular during the cold win ter months ahead are soft, comfortable wool ' sports shirts. They look like a page out of a man's fashion maga zine when worn with fine tweed sports coats on winter week ends or even sans wool jacket. When buying one, check first the color of his sports coat to make sure the shirt harmonizes correctly. Re member, solid-color sports shirts look best with striped or ehecked wool Shetland sports coats. Other sports coat patterns go with fancy pat terned sports shirts. You'll find men prefer wool shirts because they're light Checklist of Tools For Christmas Gifts Thinking along the lines of a workshop gift for one of the men in your family? But, wondering what to get? The first thing to do is to check and be sure he has all the basic items . . . then you can fill in what is lacking or else feel safe to add any tool or supply you wish. Here is a checklist of the basic tools for the average man: Nail hammer, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, folding rule, caulk or wood plastic, .pliers, 8-point saw, sanding block, sand paper, 4 sided rasp, cold chisel, square, vise for wood, steel tape, hacksaw, putty knife, level, caulking gun, brace and bits, wood chisels, keyhole or coping saw, soldering iron or gun, snips, vise for metal, power saw and Vt power drill with any or all of these attach ments:, sander, . grinding wheel, buffer, circular saw, jig saw, wire brush, orbital sander and hole saw. A number of these small tools packed in a bow-topped tool-box makes a fine gift! ""fO'Ldi PAJAMAS At home ele gance in chic black velvet leisure pajamas! They're per fectly beautiful and long wearing, too, because they're made of Chemstrand nylon which resists shine and keeps its lush pile. It's the perfect gift for gals. Two - - - Tribune on the shoulders, yet provide the right degree of warmth when temperatures drop to the below-freezing mark. Wool Jersey If that man is athletically inclined; let's say he spends his winter week ends at a ski lodges, then gift him with an easy-to- pack wool jersey knit sports shirt of the pull-over type. Wool jersey is the newest fashion fabric for active men Luxurious listening for pennies a day this winter. It will be avail able in time for Christmas gift giving in button-front and pull-over sports shirts, sweat ers and sweater-vests and sports coats. It won't crease or show a wrinkle; therefore, it's the right gift for travelers, too - especially business men. As you've probably observ ed shawl-collar sweater? are the favorite wool sweater style this winter. So, a Yule tide gift of a handsome shawl- OD 1 Model 672 1 collar sweater is proof that you think lots of him - be he the favorite son . . . Dad . . . or Grandpa! College Boy Perfect for the college boy is the shawl collar pullover wool sweater; it's easy to get into and is the authentic cam pus sweater this year. At schools east, west, north or south, "Joe College" will be grateful for a shawl collar come cold weather. And Dad, and Grandad, too, will appreciate the com fort, warmth and good looks of a shawl-collar sweater, but for them, we suggest a wool cardigan. It's specifically designed ffl GO A Stereo-Fidelity phonograph - - a thoughtful, enduring gift for your family (above) Complete Stereo High Fidelity Twins ... a total of six speakers, five controls. Ma hogany, blond mahogany, wal nut. (left) Most moderately priced of fine Stereo consoles! Three speakers, choice of tine wood cabinets. , . (right) Stereo High F i d elity Portable. Balanced listening control, two speak ers, two jeweled styli. Dual channel eight watt maxi mum power out put. Scuffproof vi nyl finish. MAIL TRIBUNE, Medford, Ore., Thursday. Nevember 27, 193 IA for snappy cold-weather wear. Long, looosely-knit and made to ride away from the body, the shawl-collar cardi gan with four or five buttons will give the man of the house many moments of pleasurable wear now and la ter. Sweater-Vest Tops, too, in every man's gift list is a lightweight, yet warm sweater-vest in either a wool jersey or woven fabric. Buy one to match his favorite worsted suit. Patterned sweat er vests look best for the cas ual life; more tailored, con servative designs rate in m MB I I ' . a . Model 680 $389.95 $144.95 PAY AS LITTLE AS 7.50 r.lODTII town. Sports-car fans will go for ' the new "shortie" zip outer jacket with stand-up collar and wool liner. There's still more to come in fine wool gifts for men of all ages. Keep in mind, plaid and solid color wool flannel robes. Soft wool, here, pro vides warmth so you can save on fuel bills and keep the thermostat down low. Last, but not of least im portance, are wool plaid blankets. They're perfect for picnics, beach and stadium, for sports drivers and camping. I
