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tfHTJK BDA% 24, 1955 MEMORABLE IHANKSGItaG By Fran Pachter ’ I 'HE spell of the holidays were *• enhanced by the aroma emanat lng from the kitchen and jovia; good spirits dispelled the gh-om of ihe ? typical, gloomy Novjrpfar day. In the Blaney household . preparation foi the usual Thanks giving dinner was undei way heightened by the news that Jamie would be with them The Blaney family consisted of Jour, Mom and Dad. Kathleen, ai Jamie. Jamie, the family pet had served with Uncle Sam's Navy for four yea rs, and ended orp in a Veterans Hospital partially ' .dis abled due to a spine injury He had spent; the two years taking physical therapy to strengthen his leg muscles Th- tiospitui had worked hard to reactivate ins leas, without receiving .much co-oper ation from Jamie He had suf fered a severe mental shock upon learning that his legs were use less and his resignation hunipeicd his progress On the Blaney's last visit to see their son, they found the once cocksure impudent youngster they loved turned into a bitter individ ual. Mother Elaney had choked back a sob, and father had walked to ' the window to hide the teais that welled up in his eyes Kathleen had shocked them all, .her worcte heavy in the air: "Jamie, you're ' yellow and a quitter. I'm ashemed of you Look at those around you. many are far worse, off. How can . you sit there feeling. Sorry for “ yourself? Look at Bob Randall, one arni gone and the other need ing exercise to regain use of it He's got the biggest grin and a welcome for everyone he sees.” Jamie had looked at his sister with hate in his eyes and in a voice bordering on hysteria, iiad told them to get out and stay away. Kathleen had broken Into tears when out of Jamie’s sight. But she worked with veterans and knew | that anger spurred efforts. MILK... ’ wm/eA’s Ffflome mm’' rWhen children come in after strenuous play be sure they have a NUTRITIOUS snack. Give them a lunch with milk. ,>j Robinson’s Dairy • J§f\wwiMY3^W' B.i 1 5r-3^‘"rjs til I CT<L JU *; I H (f!\' y ll€^- n 1 s§3 iLptr ' -ip| c NOW "FINES” ARE PELLETED “~ Cows love Maw Improved Texture —* Extra Bultdness, Coarseness Now compare! Put the new, modernised Spartan Special Dairy Feeds up against any brcnd. You’ll agree, here’s feed built to produce . . . and priced to sell. Cows go for it... and will pay ycu well in return by heavy milking. * You’ll like Spartan Special results ... a* so many c’hers do. -—-stf' JOHNSON & COMPANY fSMSnft RtmNSVTLI.E. N. c HP*P\ PRESNELL & PRESNELL ■ M|*f|T* iJirx.lpJnSr• l : ll^l» 1«J yll : a*TTffffßl 1 They’d not seen Jamie since. He’d received no visitors Mom and Dad so hurt at his rejection, blamed her for it all. . A week before Thanksgiving the . telegram had arrived, “will be aoine for Thanksgiving," love, Jatnie It ’’had causes pandemon lurfl. Jamie's room had to bg'read ied furniture replaced to make : oein for easy management of his wheel chair and his favorite food ’■V op planned _ and... cooked Kath teep anti Dad 'chuckled at the sight of Jamie’s three pet des ses ts lined up on the cabinet choc olate pie, pumpkin and a large .angel fond rake All in readiness and excitement at fever pitch, | Dad had spent all morning at the window, grumbling when Mom ♦ asked his help A slock ’ new auto pulled into the drive Father shouted. "He's here." and rushed out the doors Mother ran too but Kathleen held back A sudden fear beset her. she'd never forgotten the hurt in her brothers eyes Giving the tur key an unnecessary basteing. she strained her ears for sound She heard he: Mom say. "Jamie, my buy." and her Dad's fervent tone. *"My Son." then “silence. Her back to the" kitchen door, she did not see the slim young man tip tee into the kitchen, nor 'the happy frees of her Mom and. Dad behind him She" felt herself picked up and given a .bear hug. "Better be. on your best behav uor. ybTir big brothei is' back to. keep you in line." Pul ting his arm around her be Inc her. at the shocked surprise look she had ‘You did it you’ know You made' me so mad. I decided to show you." Jamie walked over to where his Mom’s pies Veiv Taking a lick of the whipped cream, he. said. "Mom I sure missed your cooking." A humble Blaney Family gave' thanks that Thanksgiving Day for it was to be the most memorable 1 they ever shared. • j FORESTRY-USA. ® Z ' Me/ ■ /Mb r \ mHMr we-emm. . [ ; Lft-£-Sbk . • bJAic& / v ha KomuM-mcrmmH ! .- iris- . <-I.—r- 2 i ; - 'tnomcfmn, . . . 1. Diffident means (a), in.offe -if; (’>: (’ e- ■■ ■ \ 2. Florescence rmaus (a) arilfi.-.HSy 1 .1 i; (b) !>:*, x- . Into flower; (c) i r-,t. * 3. Khc -. ,m .. st. : r. jflncient wriiLu;s. 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