38 jt- ur tie h- Wednesday, December 24, 1958 Is He Welcome? The inn keeper slowly shook his head, “We have no room for you,” he So Mary, aglow with virgin grace. Brought forth her King in a lowly place. Is your heart, like the inn, too crowded for Him, YIJLETIDE GREETIIVGS TO OUR FRIENDS Sam Lipmon & Sons, Inc. Department Store Dexter Williams JOYEUX NOEL TO OUR MANY GOOD FRIENDS AND LOYAL CUSTOMERSI , Coplon-Smith Company ADVANCE ENJOYMENT — Jay Blandford and his dog. Lucky, didn't have to wait untii Christ mas to be supremeiy happy. Romping together in the snow made the holidays an unforget table experience. "This is the doggonedest weather yet," bark ed Lbcky, as he scanned the ho rizon in hopes of seeing a tom cat to chase.—Photo by Florence Hanff. Are your Christmas thoughts a passing whim; Or will you eagerly open the door To welcome the Christ Child forever more? The choice is yours, you can turn Him away. Or bid Him enter on Christmas day. A Country Christmas Folks who choose to live in town Will never know the charm Or glowing wholesome goodnes^s Of a Christmas on the farm. With crops laid by, a wintry sky Bodes no ill for the morrow; For one look at the p^ntry...,shelf Will chase the deepest sorrow. Vittles, cooked up country style) Just simply can’t be beat; And there are other blessings too, Along with things to eat. Compared with moonlight beaming down Upon a tree lined lane; Colored lights on city streets Are hardly worth their stain. And somehow, friendship’s sweeter Than it is iii other places;" ’Cause neighbors have a bigger smile Blooming on their faces. We wish the very best for you. Beside your fireside warm; And by the best we mean the joy Of Christmas on the farm. Holiday Recipe We’ve all had our troubles, We’ve all had our bumps. And at times we get worried And down in the dumps. That’s when we need Christmas To chase melancholy; To usher in laughter That’s hearty and jolly. Toss your frowns out the window. Say goodbye to your blues; It’s Christmas again, So spread the good news. Don’t think of yourself. Instead think of others; Remember, the Saviour Said all men are brothers. We can truly be thankful For so many things; With blessings like ours t^e’re lucky as kings. So get in the'^mood And your cares will depart; While joys of the Yuletide Remain in your heart. He Brought Hope God’s greatest gift, a little stranger. Cradled in a borrowed manger. Came to bring salvation for us all; In His tiny, outstretched hands He held a hope for far-flung lands, A lasting hope through nations rise and fall. 0 star that shone one Holly, Night, Illuminate the world with light, And may embattled man awake to see That brotherhood, and love supreme, Must be for all a common dream If we’re to find the peace to set man free. ALWAYS FORWARD It’s odd, but true, that every time you break a record you are in reality making a new one. Phinnix Drug Store 628 HANCOCK STREET — ME 7-2746 Christmas THE JEWEL BOX WISHES SO GAY— WE SEND YOU TODAY! Metropolitan Club