Nx Down The Alley Ycgnir, men, bowling is right down the alley to good sport and fun. Make the most of your leisure time. Come here to bowl! CENTENNIAL Bowling Center When you think ol |M»*s«Tiutions think of VARNER’S—Adv. SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD TO BE AT POST OFFICE MON. Eligible Persons 65 Years Or More May File Claims For Benefits A representative of the Ashe ville field office of the Social Se j curity Board will be at the post of I fice, Brevard, December 16 at 9:30 j a. m. I Wage earners who have worked in a job covered by the Social Se curity Act since December 31, 1936, and have attained age 65, may be eligible to file claim for them selves, their wives, or minor chil ! dren, whether they have an ac count number or not. Surviving relatives of deceased workers, such ns widows, children, or parents, or if none of the above, persons who 1 have paid funeral expenses, may j he eligible to file claim, i A claim must be filed before j benefits are paid. Every wage earner should contact the nearest Social Security Board field office by mail or in person at age 65. Surviving relatives should do so at once in death cases. Employers having one or more employees, part or full time, are required to report wages paid, and give the employee a receipt for de ductions made. In addition, persons who have need of social secufity account numbers or other information per taining to the Act are invited to meet this renresenative at the time and place mentioned. CHARLES SINIARD NOW DOING AIRCRAFT WORK Charles J. Siniard, aviation ma chinist’s mate, first class, son ol Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Siniard, oi Route 2, Brevard, N. C., is sta tioned at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Va., doing aircraft main tenance work. Siniard, who entered the naval service, July 28, 1942, received his recruit training at the Naval Train ing Center, Norfolk, Va. Before this he attended Brevard high school, BABY JEWELRY Although they do not grasp its meaning, babies en joy Christmas quite as much as their ejders do. Add to their happiness by selecting for theon an item of jewelry from our display. ! i + SOMEONE who means all the world to you — someone to j whom you want to give very tangible evidence of your affec tion—can be given no greater gift than a fine quality dia mond. In the depth of its cut, brilliance of its color, and excellence of its quality will be manifest everything desirable —if it is a diamond selected from our rare collection . . . moderately priced. MANICURE SETS An always acceptable gift for women and girls. A large variety reasonably priced. All gift packages attractively wrapped. LOCKETS A very large assortment that will delight all women. Mod ern and conservative designs. Priced fromi— A Huge Display Of RINGS For women, men and chil dren. All sizes and a profu sion of types. Early selection is advised. Large Assortment DUNCAN CRYSTAL Meeker BILL FOLDS $2.00 to $8.00 LAMPS EVERSHARP PEN AND PENCIL SETS See Our Show Windows For Other Gift Suggestions PARKER “51” SET ' The world’s “most wanted” pen ... it writes dry with wet ink! 1 Costly Osmiridium tip starts instantly . . . floats shadow silent I and velvet smooth. The “51” is made with Parker precision . . I available in four superb colors. Parker “51” pencil to match. Set, with Lustroloy caps, in rich gift case— | $17.50 We also have individual pens and pencils. PARSONS’ j JEWELRY & GIFTS J. “ON THE SQUARE” '€,€*£,S,€,€!€?£,«,e Reading 0 Qarols By LYN CONNELLY A SONG which made its appear ** ance in 1942 entitled “White Christmas," is in its fourth year and well on its way to permanent recognition as a Christmas fa vorite. The amazing popularity of “White Christmas” as a yuletide song reached its peak last year when a poll conducted to establish the favorite carol of servicemen revealed that 22 per cent of the votes went to this early war song written especially for the occasion by Irving Berlin, graduate of Tin Pan Alley. The birth of the song was entire ly by accident despite rumors to the contrary which attribute its conception to the war. Actually, it was composed in 1940. A Hollywood studio had an idea for a motion pic ture to be called “Holiday Inn,” co-starring Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. The theme of the picture was based on the holidays of the year and a song was needed to represent each holiday. Irving Ber lin was contracted for the composi tions. The picture, released in 1942, was synonymous with our second wartime Christmas, and in that year the song sold one million copies in four months. Although nothing is done on the part of the publishers to exploit the song, it automatically rings the register each year as the holiday season approaches. Berlin calls it his fa vorite song, with the exception of his “God Bless America” written during World War I. “It’s difficult to predict a song’s future,” says Berlin, “but judging from its past, I would say “White Christmas” has a very good chance of becoming a permanent song along with other Christmas carols.” LITTLE 0L’ SANTA The little oT santa propped under our tree ... is little the worse for wear . . . he’s lost - a leg and an arm, , you see . . . but no one seems to care. Not that we’re un sympathetic, rath ^ er, we are just a bit nostalgic. Time was when our santa, bright and new, benignly welcomed Tom my and Sue ... as they tiptoed downstairs to see . . . their presents spread beneath the tree . . . very early Christmas morning. ’Tho Tommy and Sue have out grown their toys . . . and entwined their hearts with grown-up joys . . . that little oT santa, propped under the tree, symbolizes Christ mas—as Christmas ought to be . . . with toys for children, good will among men ... on earth, Peace dawning. Dorothea Waitzmann. WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS . . . The White House Christmas tree in the East Room. Presents are for the children of White House employees. The Puritans disliked the cele bration of Christmas, preferring their own celebration of Thanks giving. In 1659 the high court of Massa chusetts held that “anybody who is found observing, by abstinence from labor, feasting or any other way such day as Christmas Day shall for each and every offense be fined five shillings.” Gives Strength to Wrestler In Holstain it is believed that it is not only a cure for all green wounds, but that it will insure suc cess in the chase and give strength to the wrestler, if mistletoe ij worn. Christmas Was At One Time OAKLAND NEWS By MRS. LEE NORTON Mrs. I. S. Sanders is spending a few days in Asheville with her son, Lane, and wife, who are the proud parents of a son, Bobbie Ray, born December 4. Mother and baby are both getting along fine. Mrs. Grady Nicholson returned home Sunday from the hospital in Brevard where her baby was born two weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harrison, of Sapphire, were Sunday visitors of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Belzie Nicholson. Mrs. Nicholson was quite ill the past several days, but is reported to be better. Mrs. Roy Flynn and son, Laney, recently visited relatives in Bur lington. They were accompanied horfte by Mrs. Flynn’s mother-in law who is sending some time here with her son, Roy Flynn and fam ily. Miss Macie Redman who has employment at Brevard, spent the week end at home here. Mrs. E. A. Reid was on the sick list last week, but is reported to be better. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton, and son, Fred, and grandson and girl friend, from Tellico Planes, Tenn., were here Sunday for a short visit with their cousin, Mrs. Frank Revis and Mrs. Revis. Verner Redman and Frank Revis were in Brevard Saturday on bus iness. Mrs. Mary Burgess spent last week in Jacksonville, with her son, Neil Burgess, and his family. Prayer services next Sunday night will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Cash. You may have trouble finding sweet potatoes later on because this year’s crop was smaller . . . but there will be many more apples than last year and the winter pear crop is a good one. 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