The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 24, 1952, Page 12

Page 12 THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Wednesday, December 24, 1952 Different Stars In The Sky For Christmas In Germany By TOM REEDY ‘BERLIN (P — In the West, the Germans are singing: “Oh little star of Bethlehem...” In the East, they are chanting: “Oh, great red star over Mos- cow...” It’s Christmas time in Germany and like everything else in this topsy-turvy land, there are two sides to even this, There are even | two “Princes of Peace.” The West German, following long tradition, pays his yuletide hom- age to the Nazarene. The East German, dominated completely by Communist rulers, is forced to turn to a disciple of peace who| wears the uniform of a marshal | of the Soviet Union, Josef Stalin. Pre-holiday preparations in two- headed Berlin illustrate the wide gulf of the two worlds. The free broke out early with the usual Christmas markets, giant posters of Santa Claus, a splurge of gifts, Christmas trees and ornaments, stepped-up church services, nightly caroling and a gay spirit of good wille Stepping from this atmosphere jinto the Soviet sector of Berlin is jlike falling into the ice-clogged | Spree River. In the Communist East, the ac- cent is on Stalin, “peace,” “‘build- ing socialism,” eradicating ‘“en- emy spies and saboteurs,” and re- | sisting “the Western warmongers.” In East Berlin and throughout the East zone, city streets are full | of posters and signs shrilling these | messages. Communist state store We extend to our many friends our wishes for a Christmas that will be rich in joy and goce ! health. " Oriental Pharmacy DUVAL ST. Tie best part of Christmas, we believe, is the good wishes extended...and the good wishes received. And so, in all sincerity, we send to all our friends our best wishes for a cheerful Christmas and a joyous New Year, KEY'S OPTICAL SERVICE 423 SIMONTON ST. DIAL 2.7522 \ Wide be cnt ath Sorgen this Christmas —that it be better than any you've ever had before. A Happy Holiday to all of our friends! ATLANTIC PHOTO SUPPLY WHITE ST, Co., INC. DIAL 2771 windows are full of them, too. There isn’t a poster of Sante Claus anywhere, In the Western stores and fac- tories, collections are being taken up for Christmas parties for the underprivileged. In the Soviet fac- tories, mills and mines, workers are being urged to “exceed pro- duction” as a “gift” for Stalin’s | birthday Dec. 21. | Soviet zofle efforts to kill the Christmas spirit by ignoring it ap-; pear to be working among the | young, rabid Reds. But the older | generation still hangs onto the hab- | its and customs of the past. Shockingly short on consume! goods. The Red regime frowns on | “wasting” fir trees by adorning | them with ornaments and candles. | Prices in the state stores are so high the average worker is lucky | if he can buy a toy for his child. For most the holiday meal will} consist of sausage, potatoes, bread | and beer. In West Berlin, bent by block- ; ade and isolation, the poorest of families will have a goose, or aj roast chicken, wine, fruit, nuts and | liqueurs for the traditional holi- day neighbor who “drops in.” The West Berlin Christmas mar- ket is loaded with luxury gifts. A pale, dingy reflection is the East Berlin market which presents | household furnishings, books, cloth- | ing (mostly cotton), imitation | leather goods, ersatz furs and wood | carvings. The Western Allies are collecting poste Sienna cca nieheaieisamahe Our good wishes Gre meant not for just Christmas, but for the $ whole yeor ahead, ! vide Christmas parties and gifts Fantasy Of The Sea Holly is grown by taking the berries of any desired variety ‘when ripe, just before Christmas and burying them in the sand for 12 months. Then the plants which spring up are planted in the oepn and the young trees are trans- planted three years afterward. The crib which is erected in Ro- man Catholic and centain Angli- can churches at Christmas first devised by St. Francls ef Assisi in 1223. Christmas carols in general date from the i3th century. Citizen Staff Photo MARINE MOTIF was used by Mrs. Curry Moreno for this delicate arrangement for a holiday table in the entry hall, or any room in a home. Its beauty is typical of Key West and can be used at any season for interior decoration by substituting some other ornament than the Christmas tree balls. Color fishing float. big seafen, w are pale straw, silver, gold, pink and a translucent green note added by the glass The driftwood can be left in its natural gray or sprayed with gold or silver. The ch gives the lacey background to the composition, can be sprayed any shade or be allowed to retain its purple tint. At the base, there are frosted pine-cones and the inside spiral of a conch-shell in nacreous pink. Miniature golden bugles are attached for detail and glint of gold. A wild, graceful beach weed supplements the fragile and lovely setting. many thousands of dollars to pro- for the needy. The Russians take up “collections” for the Korean War. CHRISTMAS PRAYER Oh Thou, who by giving Thy Son to be born by Mary, made motherhood holy, and ali family ties precious; Bless, we pray Thee, our homes, loved ones, and friends. Grant that in the spirit of this season ali hearts may be glad and ali our p' ures pure. May all children be dear to us for the sake of the Child Jesus. Make them glad in His love as they keep Christmas, and give to hope that your | Christmas be aglow _ _ with plenty of good gf Sheet and happiness. “= Fe “y q with the pleasures derived from lasting, loyal friendships. ¢ MATCHETT’S | BAKERY us a useful heart to share their joy. We pray Thy blessing on the poor, the cold, the hungry, and those who have none to help them. So move our hearts that out of what Thou hast given us.. we may freely give to them. Remember in Thy mercy our loved ones from whom we are seperated, and grant that both they and we, by drawing near to the Babe of Bethlehem may be drawn closer to each other. Amen. ~Armed Forces Chaplain’s Board “A Christmas Carol,” well-known story by Charles Dickens was first published in December, 1843. The full title is “A Christmas Carol in Prose; being a Ghost Story of Christmas.” To Our For The Season’s SINCERE GREETINGS ‘Stell’ Beauty Nook and Staff 42 mee STREET Patrons and Friends Holidays sr friendship : nd a suc SEASON'S GREETINGS To All Our Friends and Customers Key West Furniture Exchange 919 DUVAL ST. oid pak wl Shek Yen win dalighshhl Wess Poor Old Craig SERVICE STATION Truman Ave., at Francis Street PHONE 2.9193 J. H. Brady, Manager Wishes All A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR Odce more it is a pleasure to extend to our many friends and patrons our very best wishes for a Christmas bright with happiness and good cheer. PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. 611 Amelia at Simonton KEY WEST, FLA. May your Christmas glow with bright con: tentment and may she Rew, Neat seen: eoaiy TOWN FINANCE CO. 604 DUVAL ST. O cdieelielbateg on ettantetesee a ee ae To each one of you, we wish the cater happiness that comes with sharing Christmas with friends and neighbors ..and with sharing the Holiday with Him, in His house. And to this wish we add the hope that the New Year brings te you a cure of good health and prosperity. €ul = we 510 FLEMING ST $01 DUVAL STREET DIAL 2-221 Tis SA Rs GLOBE STORE Gt ios CASA CAYO HUESO