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THE NYSSA GATE CITY JOURNAL, NYSSA, OREGON PAGE FOUR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 Greeting Cards Chronicle Manners, Mrs. Laan Gives Talk on Holland Customs and Events of Christmastime At Recent Meeting It all began, in 1843 when John Calcott Horsley, a promi nent London artist, drew the first Christmas card. Horsley’s pioneering greeting was a tryptich, a prime example of con temporary recording. The central panel showed a jolly family with young and old tippling toasts from brimming glasses, while the two side panels gave a sobering effect with scenes of the poor being clothed and the hungry fed. riage was duly recognized in a From that time on Christ card of 1910. Cut out in the shape mas cards have faithfully of a car of that vintage, it cheer chronicled the manners, cus fully puns: toms and events of their times. "You 'Auto' be Happy •---------- -------- - - - One Christmas card collection, that of Norcross, Inc., greeting card publishers, houses hundreds of cards that capture for posterity the fads and foibles, changes and evolution in sports, fashions, modes of transportation, current events, filial love, amusements, even children's pastimes and mu sic making. Gems of Social Comment According to Miss Esther Moo ney. who is a curator of the col lection. many of the cards are gems of social comment. "In an English card of 1892,” said Miss Mooney, “the formality existing between children and parents in that Victorian era is 1 quite clearly expressed by the artist. He depicts a little girl on bended knee at her mother’s feet solemnly offering her a Christ mas bouquet. Just 40 years later, a Christmas card of 1930 shows how relaxed filial relations had become with its breezy greeting that says, “3 cheers 4 a Merry Christmas and you, Dad!” Christmas card artists have al ways been quick to pick on inno vations as subjects. Pun Relates to Automobile The advent of the horseless car- As you, on Pleasure's Motor-Car Steer merrily thro' Christmas- tide . . . Speed gaily as fun always 'Auto'!" And in 1950, the early days of television were noted in a Christ mas greeting which shows Santa tuning in TV. Historic Events Recorded An historic event is frequently the inspiration for a Christmas card. When Lindberg flew the Atlantic, an artist drew his “'Spir it of St. Louis” flying over New York on a 1927 Christmas card. During World Wars I and II, Christmas cards became unblush- ingly patriotic. Verses like “On Christmas Night . . . With Holly Berries Gleaming Bright, Our Thoughts Fly True O’er Ocean Blue and Take a Christmas Wish to You” on a 1917 card brought balm to homesick doughboys. Personalities who were house hold words of their times often popped up in Christmas cards. A topical card of 1934 offered five famous faces for the price of one. It showed the Duke of Windsor (then the Prince of Wales), Mus solini, Garbo, Chevalier and Mae West all wishing the lucky reci pient seasonal greetings in their own particular style. Cards Enter Space Age In 1959 Christmas cards entered the space age when Soviet Am bassador Mikhail Menshikov dec orated his season's greetings with pictures of three Lunik satellites. And after John Glenn’s space flight, American card companies came out with a spate of cards that featured space ships, orbiting Santas and rockets. In the prosperous 1960’s Christ mas cards have blossomed forth with a rash of current status sym bols. Victorian cards showed the magic lantern or the piano every well - to - do Victorian home pos sessed. On Christmas greetings of to day, it’s the transistor radio and the stereo hi-fi, the set of golf clubs or the scooter, elegant la dies in furs and golden Cadillacs that mingle with the holly and mistletoe. By Ruth Bowers KINGMAN KOLONY — Mrs. Klaas Laan attended an extension unit meeting last Thursday at the Dick Kriegh home and gave a talk on Holland. Miss Effie Laan arrived home Wednesday morning of last week from Corvallis to spend the holi days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Laan. Al Thompson Reported Ill The Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Ros- enkilde called Sunday afternoon at the Al Thompson home. Jake Borge was a caller Sunday eve ning, Dec. 13. Thompson has been ill during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Klaas Laan visit ed Friday evening at the Herschel Thompson residence. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Thompson and Collette visited several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Schaffeld at Jaimeson. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Barton spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Callister. Entertains Card Club Mrs. William Toomb entertain ed Happy Dozen Card dub mem bers Friday at the James Phifer residence. A Christmas gift ex change was held. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mecham and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Piercy. Mr. and Mrs. James Phifer vis ited Saturday night at the Tony Miyasako residence. Mr. and Mrs. Rube Graham of Star visited Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Piercy. Sunday Dinner Guests Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kygar and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Culbert son. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stacy and girls of Parma and Carol Stacy of New Plymouth spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Conant. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Davis of Fruitland visited Sunday after noon at the Lester Strawn home. Mrs. Strawn and Vicki visited Friday in Caldwell. Cross Becomes Official Badge The word “crusade” comes from the Latin word “crux,” meaning “cross.” The Cross of Christ was the official badge of those who joined the Crusades to the Holy Land during the Middle Ages, ac cording to World Book Encyclo pedia, and the expression “taking the cross” meant becoming a cru ... and many thanks to all you wonderful people whose friendship has been so heartwarming during the year. SWÀGER FORD g Jack and Stella Swager and Employees B ■.»—-(Ara ((s j May we extend to you our very best wishes for a Holiday Season rich in happiness and joy. DESSERT SEED COMPANY sader. CHRISTMAS TREE BLOOMS Not all living Christmas trees are spruce or fir. In New Zealand there’s one called “Christmas tree” that doesn’t even need dec orating—it blossoms with its own red flowers. The tree earned its name since it blooms in Decem ber and January. ...And nil completely Happy Holiday Hvason MAULDING CLINIC WILSON BUICK COMPANY MR. and MRS BOYD WILSON and EMPLOYEES MH where family and friends gather to exchange gifts and greetings, to light the fire, trim the tree, bask in the warmth of real affection. Nyssa Auto Parts
