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66 True Communion Of The Heart... ” 8% ? > , MclVni«ht* author of the Democrat’s Unde Pink i tom Whl. JF *rJrote ««Q»«mHn 1964 at Chrism., .ta J!MSf-frlr “• recount^ ofs£ hrn-t 2S? i" **** lffe lle **d •»<* true communion oC the heart with Jesus Christ,’* 1* good reading, the experience * <rf^*^Urr8d *"** * Chriltmta eve visit to the home | ?ot^ ^^.C°Mpl* iMn‘ ta * “* “No in Iredell > "E*ch Christmas season s cheap, faded holiday Christ shoM from a front window of this humble abate, l^d by an gecMccurrent piped into the cabintromanearby source? MtfhfmL ’^ttored over the lonely hillside and into the ntgUllke blue spangles bounding on the Gull Stream under a lull moon. X "And every Christmas it ns there and all night it was there and always it seemed it was there, standliv out as a symbol od the true belied that the birth ad Christ was the sole meaning ad Christmas. ; -i.. "Those were the lean years in the early forties when iwM commuting from Troutman to Mooresville on an 18 pour shift' trying to keep a struggling young newspaper ' .* V \V. ?■ ; v ' ; I "A* one Christmas followed another I became en thrailed, almost hypnotized by this reverence of a Negro ftarily to the birth of Christ. It became, aa Christmases •art by, the seoat beautiful soul-reaching scene my ayes bed ever gated upon. tf you mil indulge personal credentials, I had gated on tome interesting ones in my time, 1 had stood with awe in five Continents in tome of the world's great est cathedrals and art museums. I had walked alog the . Mediterran seashore with Bill Gant from Greens boro and watched the moon come up over the itiaum snow cove red - * peaks of the Alps. I had sat with Fist Horton of Raleigh and slopped beer in front of a joint in Fet in Morocco and watched the boiling sun fall behind the scorched floor of the Sahara Desert. I had seen the beauty of the sunkissed vineyards of Seville In southern Spain, the frozen grandeur of the port of Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan on a winter morning. I had viewed in Peru, Chile, anl in the Argentine some of the most beautiful Latin festivals ever dreamed up by man. "Bid there was no scene on earth to compare with this lonely light at Christ beaming from this hianble Neg ro cabin each Christmas through the years. "It was late bid I had to stop. No power on earth could have deterred me.. .'* McKnight stopped and had coffee with the old couple living in the cabin. JAYCEE SANTAS—Being Santo Claus is a major event of the year for the Boone Jaycees. Each year the members team up and treat youngsters from the elementary schools In the county to a shopping trip to Boone. This year 33 boys and girls were escorted into local stores tor new clothing and toys. The club spent a total of $757.20. The youngsters above were assisted with new shoes by Mrs. Dallas Hodges, sales clerk, and Mrs. Wade Wilmouth, a wife of a Jaycee. Cutoff photo) . • .. .£ ; - l; v . jo'jj BREMCO Doers Council m Meets In Wilson Home Member* of Blue Ridge Elec trie’s Doer’* Council from Wa teuga and Caldwell Countie met at the borne of Mrs. Ode Wilson In Ztourllle recently The business session of th meeting was conducted nit Mrs. Jack Sinmson, chalrmai of the Wataiva County group presiding. The women wen shown small electrical ap pi lances whichtbey willbeuslni during the coming year in cook' log demonstrations for variola clubs and groups throughout thi two county area. Use and can of the appliances was explained Each woman will hare an op Befana's Search Ancient Legend •An ancient legend tells of v Three Wise Men stopping to ask direction* of an old woman, Befana. Tbey invited her to go with them to wor ship the new-born King, but she would not leave until she , had swept her house and >3; baked her bread. So the Wise Men left without her. When her housework was finished, Befana packed a basket of toys for the Christ v Child and set out after the .V Wise Men, but she never over took them. So every Christmas .&•$ the searches for the Christ 3 ‘v Child with her basket of toys, leaving gifts for the children v; In each house she passes. . * U Look For Safety When buying toys, look for safety and quality. These are the two biggest things, not just the price. Make sure toys are flame proof, free of sharp edges and sturdy. Don't be one to waste money on junk toys. Wise family Santas can make Christmas a happy one for youngsters by pro* * Table, bright, and vidlng duri creative toys. i" TO DECORATE Wall amamenta, mirrors, prints and reproductions of famous paintings make dee* ora tire gifts for Christmas. ADD ENJOYMENT itv't. and stationary arc personalised presents that add home enjoyment. COLOR IT FUN Cknj *f colorful rpray paint make creative fun • portrait; to use the appliances ' In her home to become familiar i with their operation so she can i give effective demonstrations. The Doer’s Council of Blue i Bidge Electric Is made up cf i women volunteers of the co i operative who give of thelrtlme , and talents In helping the co i operative Implement and in terpret its programs and ler : vices to the membership. Mem bers of the group are community leaders, representative of the counties of Watauga, Caldwell, , Ashe and Alleghany. The; will he working with local agencies and groups on projects of mutual' interest, such as the Rural Heebie Youth Tour, scholar-— sup program, 4-tt Electric and American Business Systems projects, county-wide Christ mas lighting contests, food rad nutritional programs, and ares and community development. Mrs. Wilson’s home was decorated for the Christmas season with many of her own creations. Including electric ; candles, which she makes and wires, s smell church, the manger scene, and othertra r dttfonal decorations. One at the more trasual and sttratlve displays ms a shadow boxcon talnlng a Madonna. The box U outlined with gold tinsel gar lands and tiny blue lights il luminate the display. The In flation in a dimly lit hallway makes the scene particularly impressive. Following their business meeting the group had lunch at Bound Ears. Guests included directors Bill Brown. Bert Mast, and Charles Suddretfasnd their wives, and directors John Dawson and D. B, Moore. District managers Nell Farles and Newland E. Walker at the Boone and Lenoir operations at Blue Ridge Electric respec tively, were also present. . Watauga County Members of 'the Doer’s Council present tor the meeting were Mrs. Jack Simpson, Mrs. Bill Rucker, Mrs. Harry Demi, and Mrs. Odes Wilson. The meeting was coordinated fay Mrs. Rachel H. Smith, home service representative with Blue Ridge Electric, and council members. rGhRJ STAGS’ Our sleigh is overflowing with holiday wither and sincere thanks for i one and all. .**?*'■ Mix-Mates, Ltd. ■ ifc :i'nw' Ewt King Street — Boone ■ ■ -j :L‘Y Josef Sokora (Continued from page three) research, either In physics or electrical engineering. Lasers are the electronic beams that can be harnessed by scientists to perform work, guide excavation projects, and even kill organic life. Develop ment of their applications are fairly recent. Some Idea of the technical nature of Joe’s project on Us laser communication system project shows In his written description: "My lUerest and extensive readings about lasers and long standing hobby In electronics gave rise to hie objective of this project, namely the design and construction of a laser com munication system. This In volved the design of three main components: the laser, the modulators and the receivers. Two touch-tone trimline tele phones on each end formed the two-way system among the four phones. "My design of tie laser tide developed from studies in the physics of gas laser design and through contact with persons who had constructed experi mental lasers. i choae after experimentation the electro-optic effect In ammonium dihydragen phos phate (ADP). The crystal re quires a modulating voltage of 3-4 Kv; a radio frequency ooll was constructed to accomplish this. The light then becomes modulated with an audio-modu lated RF signal. “The receiving end requires a system to demodulate the light to obtain the ataUo frequency. For this purpose a photodiode was employed In an RF receiving section of a standard AM radio. . “My current work with this project Is expanding to Include two-way video as well as audio communication and the use at computer programming to achieve more rapid perfection at laser designs than through the usial manner of experi mentation." ; UNUSUAL STAMP The 1968 Christmas stamp for Canada had an unusual design. It featured an Eskimo carving of Mother and Child by Munamee of Cape Dorset, Baffin Land, which was pre sented to Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Canada In 1951. |———-— TAIjC WITH SANTA—little Martha Watson appears to reflect uncertainty about whether she believes this Santa is the rlght one for her to tell about her Christmas wants. A student at the tncy Brock Mirsery on the ASU campus, Martinis the daigtter of Mr. and Mrs. Willy Watson cf Route 4, Boone. Santa held a special audience for the tots Wednesday mornti« last week in Hemmons Student Center. (Staff photo) Boone Closing Dates Are Set cwue uugiue&ses anagovern mental offices will be closed for two days this week, Christmas Day and Friday, Most stores plan to re-opea Saturday as usual after a two* day rest for Christmas. All county and city offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, However the magi strates office In the courthouse will not close. The town hall will be open Saturday until noon. Also foe offices of foe Boone lumber of Commerce mil 1 closed Thursday and_ Watauga County Schools on vacation all this week* T. closed at 1 p. m. Friday < will re-open at the regular t on Monday, Dee. 29. The seta, will be closed one day next w<| on Jan. 1. Administrative emp__„. the school board also areg_ a week’s vacation this weekjlhe school offices will open | Monday, Dec. 29. B’v Letter To The Editor // Dear Editor: The Recreation Department would like to take this op portunity to JJ»i*eechamUveo person who contributed to the aueeees of Boone's Christmas DOGGIE, UNFORGOTTEN Family pets can be in on the Christmas gift action with bright new dog chains, complete with rings and swivel snaps, or tie-out chains that keep the dog from roaming, but give him reasonable running room. One of the most exciting features of Christmas, which everyone in Spain attends, is called "Parade of the Gigantes " Immense figures 20 or 30 feet high are made from wood or ca rd board representing kings, queens, historical or even a mythological fig u re. These are carried by men of The figures are placed on their shoulders (with the aid of a peephole . . . and a snorkel to breathe through) and jig and. whirl and frolic, to the music of fife and drum. A pair of gypsies usually '■ follows along passing the hat among the parade watchers and collecting pesos with great hilarity. This later goes to their favorite charity. To each and every one of our good iriende and pafroni, ire exfi with sincere appreciation, wi wishes for a most memorable both '•■■it- ■ Jones Garage Letter ft Kenneth Jones Inst King St. — Boone, M. C. Parade, If We would especially ike to -aswtFSsf a contributed money am other- _ wine; the indlvidualsjwiness ee. and cluba that/Wped to make or sponsowiats; the ASll Band, Wa/ga High School Band, and/relr Dlrec tora; to Police Chief Clyde Tester and Us /tall, Sheriff ■ Ward Carroll ai/his staff, and the ASU Secure' Police, for the very effiunt manner in wMch traffic nk controlled for tUs parade, ipnks also to the Watauga Denprat for the ex tensive coreise of the parade, and to the WTA Radio Station for their msff, many spots con cerning theJarade. I would like to thank eptyone personally, but since mat la Impossible, let me ti/to do it In this way. youl It Is ap and cooperation which we reeffe that makes a public servanffeel that Us Job is worth* Sincerely jours, BOO# PARKS & RECREATION JAMES HASTINGS President Shop For Christmas Gifts at i Wayside Lcross The Street Thrift Food Store i are from 1:00 P. M. — n’s Chain and Rockers Kps by Dunning (Early American) J Early American Oval Ruga ffand Rockers in Many Styles and L Fireside Benches and Clods tn’s Desks (Antiqued and kitchen Stools and Occasional Tables Valets for Men’s Clothing i and Many Other Smaller Gift Also Many Antique Bottles A purr-fact fun-ffllad holiday ft b what wa ora wishing all of you. Do *9 accapt our slncara > • gratHuda for 3 I your favors. Fin-Feather-Fur Pet Shop r ■i'l' to All!. »%ppy holiday wishes to each and every one of you. And thanks for your very kind patronage. Deep Gap, N. C. J of you, may we offer a sleighful of the best holiday greeting; and a sincere thank you for all your kindness. md.. ;i; ,J ■■ • . Blowing Rock Grafts SSI By-Pan — Blowing Rock, N.C. ■*■**>***i4 i'yvV '
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