The Safe Winter Driving League recommends that you stay home
when the weather gets this bad. But if you do have to drive under
severe snow and ice conditions, be sure your car Is equipped
with reinforced tire chains. They provide four to seven times the
pulling ability of regular tires on snow and ice, according to test
findings by the National Safety Council.
GARDEN
TIME
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BY M. E. GARDNER, N. C. State University
We have always associated hol
ly with Christmas. The bright
shiny leaves contrasting with
the red berries lend color,
warmth and meaning.
Perhaps it is not generally
known that all sorts of super
natural powers were once
attributed to holly. This shiny
plant was thought to have
power to repel lightening. The
eastern Indians believed that hol
ly trees planted near the cabin
would act as protectors and ward
off evil spirits. Since the leaves
of the holly do not readily fall
off, they also looked up to the
plant as an emblem of courage.
Early Christians believed that
holly was used to make the
crown of thorns for the cruci
fixion. The plant was then call
ed “righteous branch” or thorn
of Christ”,!for the red berries
supposedly symbolized the drops
of blood on Christ’s brow.
The legend has it in Brittany
that when Christ was bearing
His cross, a small bird attempt
ed to relieve His suffering by
pluckng thorns from His brow.
The bird’s breast became stain
ed with blood' mid was known
ever after as Robin Redbreast,
To this day in England1 and
Germany, it is considered un
lucky by some people to step
on a holly berry, a favorite food
of the robin, in recognition of
the bird’s charitable act.
Many superstitions existed a
bout bringing the holly into the
borne before Christmas. In Wal
es, if it was brought in before
Christmas Elve, it was sure to
cause family quarrels through
out the year. The type of hol
ly brought Into the household
determined who was to domi
nate during the year. If the /hol
ly was smooh, the wife was in
command; if prickly, the hus
band governed.
Infusions, decoctions and fo
mentations of holly were used
for a wide assortment of human
disorders. In England, a tea of
holly bark was a cure for a
cough. In Prance, a decoction
of leaves and bark was consid
ered equal to quinine in the
treatment of intermittent fever.
A tea of holly leave was be
lieved to be a cure for measles
by North American Indians.
A beverage of the berrires pac
ified the squaiws of Cherokees
and curbed their urge for wand
ering. The juice of leaves was
recommended as a cure for jaun
dice and was also good for a pain
in the side.
Other infusions, decoctions and
fomentations of leaves, berries,
bark or combinations were used
for many other human ills —
whooping cough, chilblains, tooth
ache, kidney ailments and as
stimulants for the nerves and
brain.
Veterans totally and perman
ently disabled by a service-con
nected' disability are now en
titled to direct loans' for spe
cially constructed housing any
wherfe in the country.
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is a sophomore at BJU major
ing in accounting.
Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Leslie E. Parsons of 1107 Morn
ingside Drive, Kinston, has been
elected athletic director of Delta
Theta Pi literary Society. A
1969 graduate of Grainger High
School, he is a second-year stu
dent in the Institute of Christ
ian Service, a three-year non
academic program at BJU.
Osborne Tripp is
Now Master $gt.
Osborne M. Tripp, formerly
of Grifton, has been promoted
to master sergeant in the A
Foroe.
Sergeant Tripp is an air traf
fic control technician at Pope
AFB, with a unit of the Tactical
Air Command. He previously
served at Takhi Royal Thai AFB,
Thailand.
The sergeant , is a 1950 grad
uate of Contentnea High School.
His wife is the former Ella B.
Brock.
Many veterans with chronic,
long-term kidney conditions will
be provided home dialysis, arti
ficial kidney) unit during the
next two years.
INVITATIONS
INFORMAL N&TES
PRINTED NAPKINS
Mealtime is more special during the holiday season.
though the feastihg is over, the tempting leftovers cany on
the festive spirit to many meals thereafter.
Here's an idea that uses the last of the succulent Thanks
giving turkey to create a luscious Turkey Benedict. This
glorified sandwich is perfect for a small, informal brunch
or a quiet Sunday supper. And because convenience foods
play a part in the preparation, this dish is a cinch to fix.
Turkey Benedict begins with , poached eggs and English
muffins. Place slices .of hot turkey on each muffin and top
with an egg. Then pour on a velvety, smooth sauce that’s
a blend of canned, golden brown chicken giblet gravy, lemon
juice, and tarragon. Because you use canned chicken giblet
gravy, you’re assured of a lumpless, perfectly seasoned sauce
every time.
. To complete this delidously simple meal, serve crisp raw
vegetables, more English muffins, and fresh fruit and cheese
for dessert. Don't forget to pass plenty of milk and coffee.
■■■■i TURKEY BENEDICT
1 can (1014 ounces)
giblet gravy -
1 teaspoon lemon juice.
Vfc teaspoon tarragon,
crushed
4 servings sliced hot turkey
2 English muffins, split and
toasted
4 poached eggs
Parsley sprigs
Orange sections
In saucepan, combine gravy, lemon juice, and tarragon;
heat. Arrange turkey slices on muffin halves; top with eggs.
Pour gravy over sandwiches. Garnish with parsley and
orange sections. 4 servings. >
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