The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 21, 1941, Page 26

% ! ) % THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, Dby i gb OZ.”’ g}’lélla ) ](onlainers ' 7 N a typical rural American commanity like ours, that immortal Christmas ! For F Iowers : message—"Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men"—finds its truest | ¢ 1941 4 PAGE SIX of each .+ leaves, ) \ \ \ \ 3 \ \ \ 3 \ 4 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ y ( \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ SELECTING XMAS TREES Pines have never been very popu- lar as Christmas trees, in spite of the fact, they do not shed their needles early. This is probably due to their unsymmetrical appearance, which does not closely resemble the conventional Christmas tree, Their longer needles are associated in clusters of three or five Red cedars meaning and its sincerest applications. Any women who likes color in| |ner home—and wio ecoesni—will | welcome a gift of colorful flower | containers.” You might give her an | East Indian brass bowl with an in- laid design in turquoise and red. A | removable cover made of criss- cross strips of brass will keep all kinds of flowers in place. Another note of color to give a tlower lover is one of a set of Chi- nese pottery vases made in the simple rectangular shape and of the deep turquoise glazed pottery. A set of three sizes arranged step- ping-stone fashion would be par- ticularly effective. If needles your Christmas tree shed its OR it is here that the individual really counts. Nowhere else are people so willing to lend a helping hand to a fellow man. No cry of distress remains unanswered, no plea for help ignored. Not only at Christmas time, but throughout the year, every day activities of our friends and neighbors are guided by a sense of brotherly love. carly last wiater, you prob- are occastonally uscd for Christmas trees in neighbor- hoods where they grow wild. The foliage is tiny and scalelike, and is prickly to the touch. It grows berries instead of cones. No matter what kind of Christ- mas tree you select, it will hoid its needles longer if it is standing in | water. Place a little water at the | | ably had tne wrong xind of a iree All leaves will drop their leaves after they are cut and stored in a warm room, but some kinds hold their leaves far longer than others Trees used most commonly on Christmas are the spruces, fir, hem- lock, pine and red cedar Spruces are the least of all evergreens because they are the first to shed needles. A spruce can be identified by grasp- inz a branch’ tightly, as its sharp pointed needles will prick your hand VEN our friends and relatives of the large cities realize and admit that Christmas “back home” is the finest Christmas of all. And “back home™ they'll come, every year, every one of them, if they can. AND YOURS WE WISH A MERRY CHRISTMAS Ethel’s Coffee Shop ETHEL B. JONES 237 Front St MAY THE BLESSINGS OF - CHRISTMAS SHOWER UPON YOU! desirable N ordinary times these facts might be considered unimportant. But in a stricken world that must come to adopt -as its cardinal objective that same message of Christinas—"“Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men"—the significance of the part we must play in shaping the future of mankind stands out in sharp relief. In so much of the world the individual counts for little. In communities such as ours in America every human being retains the rights and freedom of the individual, 2 base of your Christmas tree stand, and you will be bothered less with falling needles than you were last year their - DAD ALWAYS DID LIKE SUSPENDERS f e e e e Merry Christinas and HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 STAR BAKERY .322 So. Franklin Phone 546 tree is the spruce ex- on the become & finally The ideal Christmas fir. It resembles the cept that its needles st tree for a long time. a golden brown before tl drop. Needles of a Dou fir arc @lat and soft to the touch. This popular tree can be recognized by examining the cones which have small appendages on each side Hemlecks tend to liage early when kep! warm temperature | uishing feature of thi two white lines of F we epitomize the true Christmas spirit, we represent the truest of democratic ideals. And thus each of us has a sacred, yet simple, duty ! to perform. We must reaffirm our will to continue being a peaceful M 4 R ik neighbor and a faithful friend. If we do this and do it in the divine Maybe it's a family tradition, or| Al % " g something, but. dad’s siteieneraily | spirit of Chn.slmns, the world can continue to look to us as the includes a pair of holder-uppers.” | bulwark of high ideals. Popular this year is the crochet- | ed suspenders, wider than usual| (7 and much more comfortable. With The disting- leather trims and ends, and offered | tree is the in contrasting stripes as well lower side plain colors. Thibodeau's Cash and Carry Meats HIS newspaper realizes that as a member of this community we have our obligation to fulfill. We have tried to be a *“good neighbor and true friend” to all of you. We will continue to be. And we know that in turn you have the same feeling toward us. hea their fo- indoors at a s tr it ettt e e e e ITH this faith uppermost in our hearts we wish for you an abupdan Merry Christmas, O O Y T T e e e L T T 3 ORERRDDDVVVRVCRSIET gifts will make your flower friend’s Christmas ‘happier. Think af the gift possibilities among the plants, bulbs, shrubs, or seeds themgelves! Most seed houses and nurseries will end a gift card at Christmas announcing the gift and stating that the gift will be sent at the proper time for planting. A flowering plant or a pot of bulbs is sure to be appreciated. Se- | lect something which shows promise of continuing in bloom rather than one which is at its best and will scon fade. S OESAN A S ARG OL SRS SO SR S SR % MERRY CHRISTMAS i z Crayon, Lipstick Add Gay Colors To Yule Candles 3 2 3 9 F A May the Spirit of Christmas Bring You Joy Throughout the Coming Christmas candles for gifts or ta- ble decorations can be made at # pome from bits of discarded can- .‘fi} dles, and the whole family may have fun doing it. There is no limit to the shape and size of mold to be used. Card- board boxes such as salt packages i 6T IO R 8 i % Year! £ or ice cream cartons are very sat- isfactory. The cartons in which but- termilk is sometimes sold are good for the tapered candles. Good re- sults have even been reported with fancy gelatin molds of certain types and with jelly glasses. The wick may be fastened through a hole in the bottom of the card- EVERYBODY'S CHRISTMAS | Of all our religious festivals the | most human is Christmas. It cen- ters in a little child; around the child is a family; and around the family the setting of the Christ- s story. Its whole appeal is | common to all people. SAM SHABALDAK RS S N S S SRR L RS Triplex Cleaners -PHONE 642 D e e e o board containers, but in smooth-bot- '%%‘#&&&%&&&&%fi%@&%&&%fi&fim % By tomed molds, it must be kept in place by pouring in a little wax at a time around it, and then allowing it to harden. Arrange two small sticks at right angles at the top of the mold and tie the wick in the center so that it will be held securely in place dur- ing the whole process. Common string, the wick from an old candle, or commercial candle wicking sold at variety stores or in needlework departments may all be used for the homemade candles. All wax to be used in a single candle should be melted in the same container, as it is difficult to match colors. Wax crayons are good col- oring matter, and some women have used lipstick with success. As the wax cools in the mold, a hole will be formed down the center. Enough wax of the same color should be saved to fill this hole. Lac enough old candles to malke the large ones now so popu- lar, taliow candles can be made from these proportions: 10 ounces of tallow, 1 ounce of camphor, 4 ounces of beéswax and 2 ounces of alum. Melted paraffin, which is F: sometimes used, is hard to dye and * ¥ o )8 breaks casily. Year be one of resolute determination to PR, o make dipped candles, one end §% | of the wick is fastened to a stick or @ | pencil, and the wick dipped into the { melted wax for a short time. As many candles as, can be fully im- mersed at each dipping may be | made at one time. If the surround- ing air is cool, it is not necessary to dip the candles in cold water. { For a clear bright red candle, it is best not to use such dark colors as blue and green candles in the melting down process. However, § | very often the layer of color is just on the outside, and it can be scraped off and the rest of the candle used. : ‘ | "'Home-Owned and Operated by George Brothers" GARDEN TOOLS PHONE 92 PHONE 95 SURELY PLEASE FLOWER LOVER For Christmas, any of the count- Jess tools and gadgets used by gar-| deners would make excellent gifts. | A pretty, long-spcuted watering pot 'and a sprinkler for house plants, a| 'kneeling pad for the garden, a col- forrul flower basket and garden ® |shears for cutting bouquets, some !of the glazed flower pots with sau- IR | cers attached, which are so pracii- ! | cal, ivy bowls, hyacinth glasses, flower holders for keeping the bou- quets shapely, a box of labels, or even sturdy trowels, weeders or|Q# other useful tools—any of these|%; H MERRY XMAS TO ALL From the entire staff of George Brothers Super ‘Markets=-- THE BARANOF HOTEL and its entire staff takes this opportunity te extend the Best of eason’s Greetings May the New to each and everyone preserve cur American way of life. J. J. MEHERIN, President JAMES V. DAVIS, Vice-President DR. W. W. COUNCIL, Vice-President AL SHYMAN, Vice-President WALLIS S. GEORGE, Secretary-Treasurer Joe, Tom and Gus George George Brothers ‘Super Market y