The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 184, Ed. 2 Monday, December 24, 1951 Page: 39 of 48
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ANGEL OF PEACE IS A>OARP
Airways Cleared South of Arctic
As Santa Heads for U.S. Border
EDITORS NOTE: Three years
ago, Hal Boyle, who has no chil-
dren of his own but God-chi’ t
by the dozens, wrote a story he
would like to reed on Christmas
Eve to his own kids if the Lord
had allowed him any. It is here-
by repeated for the benefit of any
dad having trouble getting Jun- _____-___.___- __
tor to get into bed where be be crisp air.
longs.) “Oh, dear, oh dear." worried
• • - Santa, just before the takeoff "I
By HAL BOYLE
NORTH POLE Dec 24.« He’s
in your path, old boy There to no, this winter, three black and white
speed limit for you tonight The penguins waddled across the snow
sky is yours. Go as fast as you 5 "—" -"—
like Good luck!"
And Santa Claus needed that
wide, clear road in the sky. For
his big red sled was placed so full
of gifts it overflowed. It looked like
• hay rick looming through the
“Oh, dear, oh dear " worried
in front of the reindeer.
“Here, here, get out of the way,
please,” said Santa Claus import-
antly. Then he said, surprised:
“Why what are you penguins do-
ing up at the North Pole anyway’
You're supposed to he at the South
Pole."
The average Englishman to ra-1 THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
doraram. about 50 pounds of Abilene, Texas, Monday Evening, Dee. 24, 1951
THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
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mould
went
hris
Ma
I ap-
exas
in in
off!
Santa Claus is on his way at
last!
The jolly old saint and his fa-
mous reindeer are zooming through
the Arctic skies right now, heading
for the American border. He’ll
reach it tonight.
The northern lights switched on
to s clear steady green — the “Go
Ahead” signal. And the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police sent San-
ta this message:
“We are clearing all air lanes
do hope none of these presents fall
out and bean some poor innocent
rabbit down below. I believe 'his
must be the heaviest load I’ve had
in twenty years ”
What is he fretting about’”
whispered Donder to Vixen. “He’s
only riding in that sled. We have
to pull it."
Vixen laughed so hard the bells
on her harness tinkled in merry
music. And all the other reindeer
laughed, too.
As Santa Claus climbed up into
the seat of the sled, puffing a little
because he has gained some weight
“We’re on a vacation ” said one
of the penguins. "We’re looking
for Florida. Have you seen it any-
where?”
"Climb aboard, climb aboard.”
boomed Santa “I’ll drop you off
there. But I must say this is the
first time I ever picked up three
hitchhikers wearing tuxedoes
Just then Mrs. Santa Claus came
running out waving a long piece
of paper.
"You almost forgot your list of
good children!” she said.
CHRISTMAS
GREETINGS
From the
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“Never mind” Mid Santa, "I 1
don't need it. This year I am go-
ing to give a present to every little
boy and girl, good or bad The
bad ones will feel sorry then, be-
cause they know they don’t de-
serve- a nice present. It'll make
'em try harder to be good next
year.”
"That isn't according to Hoyle,"
said Mrs. Claus, who likes to play
bridge. "But it does make sense.
IS THIS NECESSARY!—The "All American Boy” doesn’t
think much of the kiss he's getting from “Little Miss Ameri-
ca” after each won his title. The all-star kids, named in the
15th annual Screen Children's Guild contest, are Marilyn
you old softie.” ----- --------—----------— 7— - -------—— -
Santa stood up to crack his whip Truchom, 11, of Cleveland, and John Gary Meyer, 6, of
in the air — the signal to be off. • — -----—1---------* *—12-- 4
But then he heard a small voice
crying:
“Wait, please wait.”
It was Cluny, Santa’s favorite
little elf. The other elves gossiped
about Cluny and said she was clum-
sy at making toys. But Santa knew
it was only because she was so
young. He liked her because she
had a good heart.
"Here.” said the tiny elf, hold
11# 44) — *******: *** ****** MT T TA *2
Astoria, Ore. They were winners among 12 finalists sent
to Hollywood by sponsoring newspapers. Both will make ra-
dio appearances and get other entertainment opportunities.
(AP wirephoto).
Nylons Smuggled
In Christmas Balls
can nylons which cannot be bought
here for any price are being smug-
gled into Britain inside colored
glass ball Christmas decorations,
LONDON, Dec. 24. I*—Ameri- postal officials said today.
ing up a small shiny figure.
"What’s this! What’s this!”
grumbled Santa. “You're too late. I
My pack is already loaded.” 1
"It is only my present to the 1
world.” said Cluny. "I made it at 1
night in my room — all by my-
self.”
Santa took the little figure from
her hands. It was a beautiful angel
with butterfly wings and robe of
purest white. In her hand the angel _
held a small magic wand.
"It is the angel of peace," ex- r
plained Cluny. 1
"Why Cluny!" said Santa. "This 1 (
is better than all the other gifts ' 1
put together. I’ll see that your an- 1
gel waves her wand for one day
at least over every home in the
land.”
And he picked up Cluny and
gave her a big whisker-tickly kiss
on her cheek. Then he picked up
his long whip again and cracked
it sharply in the frosty air.
“Ho, ho. ho, here we go!” he
roared. “Ho, ho, ho! here we
go!" .
The eight reindeer leaped for-
ward and the big sled began slid- -
ing through the snow. Faster, fast-
er, faster, faster — and then they
were off the ground and into the
air.
Santa was on his way. And to-
night, if you go to bed, he will
come to your house, wherever you
are.
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CHRISTMAS
CHEER
THE PLEASURE IS OURS
At another Yuletide Season is ushered in, we enjoy
* looking backward aver our experiences of the past
year. We recell many, many instances of your confi-
dence and good will, and we find these thoughts
moke us extremely proud end happy."
It is on appreciation of these kindnesses thet we
take advantage of the Christrees Season, to tell you
we hove not forgotten. Your confidence in us will be
A our incentive to greater efforts, thet we may continue
• to come up to your expectations.
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