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4 6 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1963 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON Rural Reflections- BY MAUDE ZIEGLER Mail Tribune Correspondent APPLECATE VALLEY They look a journey away from Christmas. Perhaps it was a good thing. It didn't last long. Of late years it seemed that Christmas wasn't as it used to be. They weren't a bit anxious about it. So many endless cards to get ready. They gave a few gifts, and Martha knitted some and wrapped small jars of blue berry jelly. The town was filled with gay things to buy, but what for? Pauline and Jim had everything they wanted. So did Ted and Kate. The kids had their own cars, and had owned watches and skiis and every thing else from the time they were little tykes. An orange once was a real treat on Christmas and candy and nuts. But not now. People were tired of oranges. And some people made bold to say they wished Christmas was over. Maybe it was because Martha and Sam wore not young any more. There was a skiff of snow on the ground, and Martha dumped crumbs from her cookie sheet on the ground for the birds, and Sam put hay in the racks for the cows. At lunch time they talked about whatever was wrong with Christmas. Then they read some things, even by Christian writers, which said that Christmas is pa gan, dating from ancient days of sun god worship. Also that there is nothing in the Bible about Christmas nor the date of Jesus' birth. They read that those early pagan people watching the win ter retreat of the sun, rejoiced wildly with its return toward the earth, and set mid-winter as the date of a great festival, and that the date has come down to us. Martha had to admit it was true. There was condemnation of giving each other gifts, and of cutting the fir tree as in Jer. 10:2-4. The Christmas wreath was symbolic of the round sun. Mistletoe was con sidered a disgrace because it was a token of revelry, as were the Yule log and candles. Martha and Sam felt a little low, a little perturbed. Sam re membered 40 years ago when they sat around the heater in the middle of the school house and practiced their Christmas dialogues. One boy said he couldn't participate. This must have been the reason. A carol came over the radio. It lifted their hearts and Mar tha saw clouds in yonder sky that lokcd full of snow. Then she remembered. The Christ Child's birth IS in the Bible. "And . . . she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field keeping watch over their llocks by night. "And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shown round about them . . . "And the angel said unto them, Fear not . , . For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Martha knew that the Spirit of the Christ Child in the risen Saviour abides in hearts re pentant hearts on Christmas and all the days throughout the centuries. Barbara Beck Is Prospect Queen PROSPECT The queen elect ed by the students of Prospect High School for their annual sno-ball dance was Barbara Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Beck of Prospect. The girl is a senior at the school. First princess was Diana Moore, a sophomore. Second princess was freshman Sharon McElmurry. Third princess was junior Rebecca Pitts. The dance was well attended by the students. Only two par ents turned out for the event, however. Refreshments were served by the boys. Happy Holidays From Marlyn and Ernie GLOSED-THURS. A We will bt doted Thursday to that we may take two day holiday with our family. n1 mm HOME FURNISHING Cascade Shopping Center 826-4351 Our Storewide December Sale Is Still In Full Swing f r .kff t 1WM 81 & mm or mrnm A CHRISTMAS TRICE STORY In many communities of the Rogue Valley, residents go out and cut a large Christmas tree to be erected in the center of town each year. But up in Prospect, which is really in the Christmas tree country, this effort isn't necessary. The community is blessed with a real live Christmas tree in the heart of town. The idea of making this large tree Prospect's community Christmas Tree was first brought up in 1951 by Grace Larson, then a member of the Lions Auxiliary there. The idea was turned over to the men of the Prospect Lions. In December, 1951, a group of the men headed by Eugene Burrill and L. E. (Cleve) Clevcnburg started the project with a fund of $74. Each year $20 is spent to decorate the tree and add more lights as it grows taller. Cleveburg designed a new star in 19(il. Regional News Regional Roundup by Cleve Twitchell Mail Tribune Regional Editor The Christmas season usually brings with it a tide of editorial comment in newspapers and magazines. Occasionally, some really memorable words are written. One of our favorite Christmas editorials appeared two years ago in a little magazine, one that isn't on the newstands and has a limited circulation. The thoughts expressed were not new, but we liked the way they were arranged. It went like this: "The 1961 Christmas season is beginning in a world torn by strife, dissension, fear, and a confused uncertainty toward the future. In city streets, Christ mas lights, bells and other dec orations are hung beside signs pointing to buildings designated as 'bomb shelters' and to 'emer gency evacuation routes.' In food stores, counters which have been piled high with Christmas goodies, nave at the other end a stack of plain cartons labeled Happy Camp Legion Post Gathers Books To Go fo Hospitals HAPPY CAMP - The Happy Camp Post 530 of the American Legion has gathered together about 375 papcrpack books which were taken to the Red Cross center for distribution to veteran hospitals in California, according to L. A. Bright, com mander of the local post. The Legion and its auxiliary unit here have also contributed money each year to buy gifts for hospitalized servicemen and veterans. According to Com m a n d e r Bright, American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary contributed a total of $1,550,000 toward welfare of children in 1962. 'survival food kits. Keep one in your car and another in youi home at all limes.' The post man brings us a handful of gaily decorated Christmas cards with the caption, 'Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward Men,' and a grim little booklet entitlcl 'How to Survive a Nuclear Attack.' "A spokesman, looking down upon this planet from the van tage point of true culture, might wonder at the colossal ego that prompts us to consider our selves a race of intelligent be ings. Yet the fact that we still celebrate the Christmas season indicates that there is intelli gence among us. "One of our great weaknesses as a world race is that we tend to follow, almost blindly, those who have achieved what we consider to be 'success.' We al ways think of success in terms of wealth, social position and political or military power. We feel that those who acquire these things are the 'Great Men' of their time, and there fore should be followed and imitated as closely as possible. "Jesus of Nazareth, whose birth the Christmas season cele brates, if judged solely by these standards, would have been one of the greatest failures of all times. He had no wealth at all, no social position and no politi cal power, yet we remember Him and have long since for gotten the successful men of His time ..." We personally like lo look upon Christmas as a day in trib ute to all men in history and those living today who like Jesus of Nazareth have been willing to buck the social con ventions of their day in order to do what they felt was right. Santa Claus Pays Annual Visit to Hornbrook School HORNBROOK Santa Claus made his annual visit Thursday evening at the local elementary school and distributed sacks of candy, apples, and oranges to all the children in the commu- i nity, beginning with the pre ; schoolers, and continuing I through the sophisticated high schoolers, who approached the ! old gentleman with sheepish grins on their faces. Santa's abearance followed the presentation of the school Christmas program. A play, "The Late Christmas," written by Ronnie Watt, was presented by the members of the sixth and seventh grades. Kathy Slavens was the author of the skit given by the eighth grade, and was a takeoff on the Matt Dillon TV play, complete with a very authentic Ches ter," portrayed by Larry Mc i Master. An appreciative audi ence responded with laughter to the efforts of the youngsters. Next on the program was a selection of songs and a Christ mas folk dance by the children of the third grade under the di rection of their teacher, Mrs. Hazel Rohrer, who furnished the piano music for the dance. The first and second graders, with music played by their teacher, Mrs. Alice Rutledge, also gave a selection of appro priate songs and folk dancing. A Nativity Tableau was por trayed by the students of the fourth and fifth grades, with a background of songs. Principal Willis Jones also directed the eighth grade pu pils in a group of Christmas carols. Justice Court Cases Increase at Gold Hill GOLD HILL Norman R. Matteson, judge of the Gold Hill District Justice Court, reports a total of 925 cases from Jan. 1, 1963 to Dec. 13, 1963. which is an increase of 119 cases over the previous year, from Jan. 1, 1962 to Jan. 1, 1963. To Dec. 13 there have been 875 traffic coses and 38 other cases making the 925 total, he said. In comparison to the prev ious year Jan. 1, 1962 to Jan. 1, 1963, there were 781 traffic cases and 25 others making a total of 806, he noted, for the entire year. C. M. Utwiller N Mrs. Litwlller May this day be blessed with happiness for you and yours L TW LLER 1811 Ashland St. CALL 482-2816 FUNERAL HOME Ashland Varied Christmas Program At Tiller TILLER - Tiller Elementary School presented a varied Christmas program to a full auditorium Thursday night. 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