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tree was standing there, in its
ribbons and bells, candles and
stars, as though it had grown
from the floor. And each was
more beautiful somehow to all
reholders than any tree with
flowers and fruit or with firey
autumn leaves.
So it has been ever since. To
men, women and children, no
kind of tree is more beautiful
than a young fir, spruce or pine,
all lit and prettied up with rib­
bons and bells, candles and stars,
on Christmas Eve.
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and pepper shakers and the
sugar bowls. There was room
enough for all the young spruce,
fir, and pine trees for miles a-
round.
At first they were scared, not
knowing but what Paul Bunyan
planned to make a meal of them.
But the scare didn’t last long.
As soon as three or four of the
young trees were hung with rib­
bons and bells, candles and stars,
and set alight, the others quieted
down and awaited their turns. By
midnight every one was lit up—
NATAL — Winema and Natal
Lit Up and Prettied Up
‘Lit up like a Christmas tree!’ granges held their joint installa­
said Paul Bunyan, looking at this tion at Natal Dec. 13 with Elsie
work with pride. ‘That’s what Kupari, Columbia county deputy,
we’ll call’em from now on—every as installing officer and with her
young fir, spruce or pine tree assistants from Fern Hill grange.
that gets itself lit and prettied A large crowd attended despite
up the week before Christmas the cold weather. Winema, Fern
will be called a Christmas tree, Hill and Natal were all well rep­
by the donkeys of the Three resented. Abcut 85 plates were
served for supper. A very inter­
Wise Men!’
No more was said. It seemed a esting program consisting of mu­
kind of miracle. Every young sic by the Winema band, Natal’s
Granges Install
Jointly Dec. 13
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And only once a year do you get
a letter enclosing the seals that
save life — Chrittmai Seals.
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Stew Kettles
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Six Custard Cugjs
39c
Casserole
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Set of 3 Mix Bowls
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BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS!
three muskateers a talk by Elsie
Kupari and also a few words by
some of the members and service
boys were very much enjoyed.
After the program and dinner,
dancing was enjoyed by the
younger crowd.
Patricia Moran is home from
Eugene for the holidays.
Mis. Violet George attended
club meeting at Mrs. Waddell’s
Thursday.
of Christmas. We want you to have
these, too, this Yule season of 1944, plus
all the other joys that give Christmas­
The one and only perfect gift is —
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Christmas Seals
For Thai Last
Minute Gift!
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The Notional, State and Local Tuberculosis Associations in the United States '
Turkey and cranberry sauce and plum
pudding are symbols of the lighter side
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Hoffman Hardware Co
FOR THAT EXTRA GIFT-
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FOR THAT EXTRA BOND-
SEE UNCLE SAM!
Mill er’s
Vernonia
DEPARTMENT STORE
As much as 1,577,565 pounds
of tin scrap have been collected
in one month from the tin can •
salvage at army service forces
installations in the eight west­
ern states of the ninth service
command.
time its transcendent glory.
We welcome this opportunity to extend
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to each and all our heartiest greetings.
WAR BONDS
LEE MOTORS
Everywhere, everywhere,
tonight!
Christmas
Christmas in lands of the fir-tree and
pine,
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Christmas in lands of the palm-tree
and vine;
Christmas where snow-peaks stand
solemn and white,
Christmas where corn-fields lie sunny
and bright."
—Phillip Brooks.
BUSH FURNITURE and FUNERAL HOME
Signal Corps linemen reel out to
set up an emergency communica­
tions system on Munda. The cour­
age of these men drove the Japs
from this New Georgia base. Keep
up your Bond purchases and these
men will be able to keep up their
progress toward Tokyo. Buy an ex­
tra Bond today. Step up your pay­
roll savings. U. S, Treasury Depart null
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MERRY
CHRISTMAS
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There Are Still Three
Full Shopping Days
Before Christmas
Our Store Will Remain
Open Until 8 P.M. 5
For Your Convenience
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday < December 21, 22, 23 )
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Wo' vo got if on good
authority that this town is among the
first along Santa Claus' route, and
that he's scheduled to make a long
stop here!
V/e hope that "Santa Claus will be
good to you," and that this holiday
time will be one of exceptional joy
and happiness to you and your family.
VERNONIA BILLIARDS
Harry and Edna Emmons
Orvel and Juanita Edward*
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to U. S.
SERVICEMEN
and
THEIR FOLKS
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