The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 24, 1952, Page 20

Page 20. THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Wednesday, Decambher 4. 1889 Happy Holidays Ass voices are lifted in praise of Christmas, we wish our many friends all the - joys of a Happy Holiday Season! DONNELLY’S GARAGE STO“: ISLAND We realize more than ever, at Christmas time, how much it means .to us to have the good will of our friends and patrons. And so once again we extend our sincerest wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season to all. Lindsley 530 Truman Lumber Co. Ave. Dial 2-2475 THE MANGER The manger fresh with olden straw ss Was waiting for the infant. No regal bassinet has known More joy, nor greater instant. While Joseph gently wrapped the child In swaddling clothes, he noted The manger had an eager mien--- Possessive and devoted. But Mary, when she realized, Saw only the haloed face... . The prophecy fulfilled in Him, Lent ari ethereal grace. Hildegard Ott Russell Christmas Island’ in the Pacific i | 1 | is nearly 90 miles in circumference | and has one of the largest lagoons jin that sea. It was discovered by t capita Cook in 1777, annexed by Great Britain in 1888, and attach- {ed to-the Gilbert and Ellice Is- ; land group in 1919. Its population at last report was 32. The European Christmas rose (not really a rose at all, but of the buttercup family) blooms jcheerfully in the snow. And cheerier too, Are the Heliday wishes We're sending to you. Bendix Launderette 516 SOUTHARD ‘Twas the night before Christ- mas, the barracks was still; The sailors were sleeping, as most sailors will, The seabags were hung by the locker with care In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The men were all peacefully dreaming in bed, As visions of Liberties danced in each head. The Chief in his scivvies and I in my sack Had just come from town with a quick midnite snack. When out on deck there arose such a roar; I ran to the porthole to find out the score I pulled up the shade and started shout “Just what in the heck is this noise all about?” A moon made for boondocking shown on the snow It was pretty cold out, about seven below. What I saw looked like one of those carnival. floats, ’Twas a rowboat drawn smartly by four Navy goats! In the boat was a man who seemed quiet and moody; I knew in an instant St. Nick had the duty. As quickly as Monday, his billy- goats came— He whistled and shouted and call- ed them by name: “Now Perry, now Farragut, Dew- ey and Jones, What’s the matter John Paul— ‘got lead in your bones? ;. A little to the starboard, now jhold it up short, No fluffing off now, or you'll go on report!” 709 WHITMARSH LANE My all the pleasures ST. NICK HAS THE DUTY He was in dress “reds”, they fit like a charm, Had hash marks that covered the length of his arm. The gifts to be issued were all in his pack, It beats me how he got in—with THAT on his back! His eyes, they were watering, his nose caked with ice, He wiped it with Kleenex, then sneezed once or twice. He opened his mouth and started to yawn, It looked like the sun coming up with the dawn. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And took a small nip from a bottle beneath. He wasn’t so big, but he must have been strong, I figured he’d been in quite long. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly tar, Who said, “Evening matey, here have a cigar.” He filled every seabag with pre- sents galore. And tossed a pile of discharges there by the door. Then out through the porthole and into the night, The snow stopped falling, the landscape was bright. With an “Anchors Aweigh,” he climbed in place, A broad smile was creeping all over his face, One look at his watch and he started to frown, a “This night shift is certainly gettin’ me down. Merry Christmas,” he said, as he drove on his way, “Now Ill finish my rounds and sack in for the day”. SEASON’S GREETINGS T) ALL MY FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS IT IS OUR SINCERE HOPE THAT WE CAN BETTER THROUGH THE COMING YEAR. JOHN C. RAMSEY TRANSFER SERVE YOU “DIAL 2-6752 of a cheerful Christmas remain WHEN MARY SANG What were the songs: that Mary sang As she clasped Him to her breast? What were the words she spoke to Him When He said “‘I love you best.” | She rocked Him gently in her arms And she kissed His curly head; She sang her little songs to Him DS Orisfnas . What were the songs that Mary | . May we extend to you When’ slag came to His eyes? ‘ eee very dest wishes How cou. she sing her songs : for a Holiday Season rich in happiness and joy. rere to Him Beneath those purpling skies? How could Mary sing to Him The little songs she knew When the shadow of a Cross Then pierced her own heart through. Lewinsky’s Men’s Shop Marie Cappick In New England the observance of Christmas was forbidden as “unseemly to ye spiritual welfare of ye community.” wonderful...and its arrival ®: always brings to us the realization that we have such wonderful friends. May your Holiday Season be filled with outstanding happiness. Appielrouth’s Shoe Center - Home of Red Goose - Grace Walker - John C. Roberts ‘The Christmas greetings a.) we send to you, hold every good'wish for a Joyous Holiday Season. WERSEAS - Transportation Co., Inc. with you and help to keep you happy throughout the New Year. KEY WEST SUPPLY CO. 211 SIMONTON ST. DIAL 23123 ristinas! . \ ; i We sincerely hope that you ee and your loved ones wilt share in every Christmas pleasure. And may the New Year be one of good health and contentment for all our many friends. ry ; e 5 We hope you will enjoy every minute of : &, A , To ail our many patrons... | A Merry Christmas... May it be a forerunner of continued pros- perity, good health and success in the New Year, every hour of every day of this glorious Holiday Season. A Merry Christmas and this Christmas be in tune with the joyful spirit of the season. And may you retain this good cheer throughout the New Year J. R. STOWERS COMPANY S33 DUVAL ST. Aronovitz 618 DUVAL ST. A Happy New Year to all. 524 Seuthard St. RUBIN AFPEL'S