The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 21, 1946, Page 15

_SATURDAY DECEMBER 21, 1946 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA PAGE SEVEN | w“e Men 'VOLUNTEER SANTA .OMANS STARTED = Tty & e i SPEAKSHISHEART CHRISTMAS BOXES ... ..0i". " it pah'on Saln'S ‘4 i A8 0 Be o dis-|miding ane Rkl BERH. & g ot ‘One pubc servant, the “weil- Y i\ly;gniimm kid on Christmas m “ : _‘,“mbd(.“q,u‘!,v “\"t\l:“m“\Rn‘-‘ ;( 3 ‘;th‘:hll;‘ \xj“\ Sy b"‘_’ ‘ml & the nder the dcors of (ow B priest the Wise Men travelea considerabiy even aiter their death. Biblically we know very little about the Wise Men. Church tra- dition, based on the three spe- eminde and stmas b(mfu no opened except by being brok- ’ cifically mentioned gifts, has es- manner oi (raae 1 scor I S Claus wa a ol tablished three Wise Men and iden- d that the idea was & 800 icholas ) of Myr e ATEY “' -_I_.,. 75 T § tified them as Caspar, Melchior end it became a common | .irted n fous midnight i u -L L and Balthaser; the Kings of Tar- ctice for apprentices and others aring i s. In the b3 | -sus., Arabia and Ethiopia, respec- take a box around to thel | ,tury he w: s famous becaust :fl & ) ively siness acquaintances, SINGING car- | .5 g rich man who enjoyed giving g Legend advances that on thef: ihe while, oret gifts to theiBbor. Ofie of ik 2 I :tflyUr(omfietsf:lfll;::;htel;e ‘?::rg: tll!:'f By the time Pepys wrote his fa- iis tricks was to throw purses of %g i i ' SEas s diary, Christmas boxes wer 1d into cottage windows and run 3% having adored the Christ Child, staklished, and he mentions l they departed into their own cou it v R i S try by a different route. Whether ) M 2D 10T R each return to his own country or o % o whether all three journeyed into Volunteers of America worker one country are matters for con- plays hostess to some of the or Jecture. Legend continues that ganization’s Santas. they were baptized, distributed their wealth among the poor, and went “Working for the Volunteers ol about preaching the doctrine of America, I've played Santa to thou- péace and repentance; all three sands ol youngsters during the las seem to have suffered martyrdom 16 years. I read a lot of minds, in; India at the same time. ¢ dur the depression when In the fourth century Empr people plodded past my cardboard Helena, mother of Constantine, ar- nimney; folks are ha now and ranged for the transfer of their 'he carcls, thai ve them a far- badies to Constan:inople. away look while war almost blacked When the Greek Emperor was out the Christmas Spirit, make overpowered by the first crusade them smile and drop coins in the in’1096, the holy remains were sent chimney. to Milan where they were en- “It's fun to have a part in the shrined until the latter part of the happy Christmases ©of so many 12th century when Frederick Bar- youngsters. Most of those that I barossa ordered their removal to see come downtown with their % Our fondest wish is that we could see each of you at this time of the year to personally wish you a Merry Christmas. We'd also like to tell you how greatly we appreciate all the R P DRRE fine things you have done for us, the nice patronage that has been ours, the friendly associations and the goodwill of the people of this community. o i During the Christmas season no doubt we'il get to see many of you, to express these sentiments to you personally. o {2 But to those of you with whom we do not have this opportun- o ity, we send the best greetings for Christmas. We hope you will accept this as a personal message and that you will know Cologne. mothers, and I try to get a nod L ) The Archbishop of Cologne of approval before I make any £ we are thinking of you at Christmastime. adorned the relics with preci xwm promises—kinda make sure S Jjewels and enshrined them within n't be disappointed. S S | ihe Cologne Cathedral: in time, T can't help ; £ i anything which touched the skulls ki £ - A 2 . Extending our Sincere Wishes for a CHRISTMAS CF GOOD CHEER g and a HMEW YEAD" OF HAPPINESS of. the Three Kings was considered as a (jarm against accidents, hence, the Wise Men became popu- lar patren saints of travelers. could be sure there South of Border "™ .- llnkL‘ thinos get to ces at the right time! it DR J E. McKINLPf{S Smnshmg the Pmah is a red- ,:" g e !‘TOF NOT F T 5 ERTE TR o '}4‘ i, A BLEE, e ot aoxioen Gros. TUAT semcre ov pomommay & ELEX 3 & NICK and J \IBAVABD mas festivities. An carihen jar is filled with rufs, condics and small gifts, El- The mistlet aborately disguised and decorated -1 Is a di with tissue paper, etc, it often represents a doll's face or an en- tire figure—perhaps a bull fight- er, Children of the household, blind- folded and armed with a club, are i each given three chanc braak Often on the follow the Pinata. Inasmuch as ba- clo, ed maple, po willow, sic earthen jar has been selected s, Juniper, apple, locust because of its fragility, it shatters linden trecs. Occasionally but easily, rel of oaks soodies and trir W everyone in the mose for sal for a share. holidays. e Toys with small removable parts n can be dangercus as baby will be © tempted to put them in his mouth. )\ s anxious e e to perform “good deeds” before It is very important to ascertain church bells toll the hour of the whether bnby's toy is 1lammable. Hnly Birth. of lustory and leg- rent specie than our & tives, and is found in & T T o o HREHE mn%’%?l found in the South i ed Phoraden- VBENRE 4 R O Pk A S TP L o3 & W o = m. R i G - s \ &2 53 é R @ N\ = i:sl‘ li‘?f\nu & N cn Christmas Dve, or gs of young ‘ A ‘may your christm / bring good cheer e 7 and the new year /A MERRY < CHRISTMAS What can we say that would express all our wishes much health happiness ad N l / and peace PERCY’S cmdStaff for the coming season? This is the closest thing to it we know of ar.d we want you to believe we express these sentiments with a genuine feeling of appreciation. CHAISTIAS - WISHES It occurs to us that the ideal and spirit of Christmas should be of three hundred and sixty-five days dura- tion. So, right now, please accept our sincerest Best Wishes for every day of the New Year. May the New Year be one which will see the realiza- tion of your fondest dreams and ambitions. May it be the one in which you will be the happiest and the most content. Best wishes to you, friends thaps it's the spirit of good fellowship that prevails in the “hearts of everyone. Christmas is the season when each of us feels closer to friends and when we are given an opportunity to wish the best of all good things to those ebout us. Jt Bo BUBF”RB Merry Christmas! COMPANY “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” JUNEAU MOTOR Co ELROY E. NINNIS FRED HENNIRNG Qutfitter for Men B