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Treatment for Candles
Provides Greater Safely
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Candles are popular at Christ
mas, but they can be dangerous.
If a candle is too large for the
opening in the candlestick, dip the
base of the candle in very hot
water and you can then press it
gently into the holder. Coat all
but the wick of your candle with
soap suds and allow to dry before
lighting. The candle so treated
will neither smoke or drip.
THURSDAY. DEC. 21, 1961
Names Reflect
Christmastime
Many towns and cities in the
United States have names which
reflect Christmas in one way or
another.
Santa Claus, Indiana, Bethle
hem, Conn., and Christmas, Fla.,
are the best known. Santa Claus
and Christmas have sole claim to
unusual postmarks, but Bethle
hem, Conn., shares “Bethlehem”
with six other states.
Virginia and Missouri each
boasts a Noel; there is an Advent,
W. Va., Kentucky has a Mary, and
Oregon and Utah each have a
Joseph.
At least one Wiseman is found
in Alaska, another in Arkansas
and perhaps, a third in Wiseman-
town, Kentucky. West Virginia
boasts a Goodwill and there is
Joy in Illinois, Kentucky, Mis
souri and Texas—as there must
also be in Peace Valley, Missouri.
Kentucky, which has its share
of Christmas names, also has a
Mistletoe. Louisiana has Trees
and you can find an Evergreen in
six states.
Tree Sheltered Holy
Family During Flight
The legend of the Faithful Pine
which sheltered the Holy Family
during the flight to Egypt is
charming and touched by the
mysticism associated with the Na
tivity theme.
With Herod’s soldiers in pur
suit, Mary simply had to rest
awhile and sought shelter within
the hallow trunk of a huge fir
tree. As the soldiers approached,
the tree bent its branches to con
ceal the huddled little group.
When the danger passed, the baby
Jesus blessed the old tree. And
if you cut a pine cone lengthwise
at Christmastime, you can still
see the imprint of His little hand.
Early to bed and early to rise—
and you won’t get mixed up with
gals who belong to other guys.
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earth peace,
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County PTA Council Discusses
Proposed School Bus Law Resolution -Get Results with Eagle Classifieds-
The regular meeting of the Co
lumbia County Council, PTA,
was held at Quincy elementary
school December 4 from 1 to 3
p.m. with Mrs. Virginia Edwards,
Clatskanie, council president, pre
siding.
Rev. Elmer Church, Methodist
minister of Clatskanie, opened
the meeting with a prayer.
It was decided to discuss with
local PTA’s about sending dona
tions of $1.00 or more to help de
fray national convention ex
penses. The convention will be in
Portland in May 1962.
By-laws are renewable every
three years and membership dues
are due December 31, the presi
dent stated.
The next council meeting will
be held at Rainier elementary
school February 5. It is hoped to
have Dr. Frank B. Strange, psy
chologist from the Oregon mental
health department as speaker.
A representative of the Colum
bia City PTA discussed the school
bus law change and read a four
point resolution adopted by their
local recommending our group
go on record to get support from
the state legislature in educating
the public. The resolution adopted
is as follows:
1. At school teach the children
their responsibility to themselves,
to look out for cars and know
the rules and laws both on school
buses and walks.
2. Discuss and learn laws and
responsibilities at PTA.
3. Have an educational program
which will reach the general pub
lic and all drivers through papers,
television, radio and enclosures
with drivers licenses and renew
als.
4. Review and look into good
and bad of present laws.
PTA’s will discuss these points
at the local level.
Group singers from Quincy
school sang several numbers ac
companied by Mrs. Natalie Lowa-
rance on the piano. Selections
were: “Oregon State Song,” “Trail
to Mexico,” “Twelve Days of
Christmas,” “God Rest Ye Merry
Gentlemen,” Greensleeves version
of “What Child is This?” and last,
“We wish You a Merry Christ
mas”.
Speaker for the afternoon was
Rev. Church, council juvenile
protection officer and chairman of
the Columbia County Youth com
mittee.
He spoke on the White House
conference held in Washington,
D.C. last year on “Family Coun
selling and Youth.”
He stated: “PTA’s are the most
potent group of people close to
this problem.”
There is a family counselling
service in the county with Mrs.
Agnes Thompson, St. Helens,
chairman.
Refreshments were served by
Quincy PTA members.
Personal Gift Touch
Highly Appreciated
Gifts that you make yourself
are always highly appreciated—
and can be elegantly decorated
if you use a bit of imagination.
Coffee cans painted and trimmed
will make ideal containers for
goodies from your kitchen. Wick
er baskets, trays, apothecary jars,
hat boxes; all of these can be dec
orated or trimmed to add a more
personal touch to an individual
g ift
A m id the joys of the Holiday season
is one we especially cherish —greeting
good friends and neighbors. Have
a very merry and happy Christmas.
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BESS AND BILL NICHOLS
Nichols Variety Store
was right before Christmas,
when the whole West Coast crew
Gets together to bring good wishes to you.
In our office we gathered for the gala affair
And hoped that everyone soon would be there.
Our operators were nestled all snug in a row,
Each trying to think of a wish apropos
For all of the people were privileged to serve;
Something happy and hearty, with plenty of verve.
Then out on the street there arose such a sound
You doubtless could hear it for miles around.
Away to the doors and the windows we sprang
To witness the arrival of the motor pool gang.
Parking their vehicles quick as a wink,
They came into the office to help us all think
Of a holiday greeting that somehow would say
It’s a pleasure to serve you day after day.
And then, without warning, we heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of a sizeable hoof.
It was followed by others, so lively and quick,
We thought for a moment, it might be Saint Nick I
Just then from the rooftop, our visitors descended
And we all cheered when we saw the mystery had ended.
“Our linemen, of course,” one and all did recite.
(Who else would be climbing around at that height?)
Soon all of our people had gathered inside
To think of a wish for this year's Yuletide.
From the building’s front door to the end of each hall
There were the men who repair and those who install,
Plus dispatcher, plant manager, and service advisors,
Bookkeepers, secretaries and even some splicers.
While all of our operators, amid the ado
Could be heard greeting each caller with “May We Help You?"
Then all of a sudden, from deep in the crowd
Someone thought of a greeting and cried it aloud.
It was a wish so warm and cheery, that letter for letter
Santa himself could have thought of none better.
And by giving a nod, each of us agreed
That this was the wish we needed, indeed.
So to let you know, in our own West Coast way.
Our good wishes are with you on this Christmas day
You can hear us exclaim, with warmth and good cheer:
"Merry Christmas to All, and to .Ml a Good Year."
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