The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1960 Page: 3 of 24
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their (Vvotlon to the god« wilfi
kisses as a part of their sacred
rites. In the Roman Fmpire too
tne kiss indicated reverence and
11 sped.
In the rites of the Druids, mist-
letoe was broken into small pieces
and given to the pc iple to hang
ovei the entrance to their duell-
ings Among the early Scandina-
via! s this sentiment toward mist-
letoe was widi pread
A! * in m.m\ eountrie from
time to time, mistletoe has been
used a a nv dicin • to "cure”
aiiv.'i i anything
Few people m >'** modern
world really consider mistletoe a
symbol of eternity or anything
vise . but u is fnn to have it
1 mging m vour lome it Chri st-
; n.i. , and v« rv pri tty as well.
ROCKDALE (T«mO RVORTHL-S
Here's Legend
of the Fast Tpxm Chamber of
Commerce; and was a vice-presi-
dent of the Heart O' Ti xas Coun-
cil. B v Scouts of America He
was one of the early presidents of
the Texas Chemical Council.
Others named to new positions
bv th company’s board .vt rv
Harriot C Erskire, ioe-president
in charge of production, who was
elected executive viec p: e. ideiv;
Fd-vard B \V ilber. vice-president
and treasurer. who was named
\ ice-pi t siden. in charge ot fi-
nance George W Sireepey, as-
ivtant production manager, w no
was elected vice-president in
charge of the raw ma'cnals and
reining division, a.id Matt W
Stanley, ass.slant treasurer, wlio
uas elected trt as tin i
LIONS PLAN ANNUAL
Harper Promoted
To Alcoa VP Post
Robin IIa> (h\ n
Christinas Tale
in trying to ease Christ's suffer-
ing on His way to tho crucifixion,
pulled a thorn from the crown.
In so doing, a drop of blood fell
on the robin’s chest and remined
there forever.
Comic robins, perky robins and
robin? in all types of poses were
pictured by the thousands of
Christmas cards In the late 19th
century.
NEW YEARS DANCE
TICKETS ON SALE
About Mistletoe
Mistletoe, which c?n strangle
a tree and kill it. ha been brib'd
is .» symbol of eternal life since
ancient times
This inconsistency is «av» to
tmdur-tand though . for in th*
d.trk, barren, cold days of winter,
mistletoe, along with evergreen-,
is generally the only greenery to
be seen.
The custom of ki
The robin, now eon adered a
harbinger of spring, a century ago,
was a favorite Christmas motif
on cards, and for decorative ef-
fect.
1 cyetid connected ihe robin
with Christ, and thus with Christ
mas.
The legend states that the bird.
Rockdale Lions club mem-
bi i s began ticket s dcs this
week for their annual New
War s Eve dar.ee scheduled to
b- gin at 9 pm. c.t the American
Lecion hall.
Rob Wolf, chairman, said
members and the r wives will
deCprate the ball fi r the *>mi.
formal dance, and ad p'w'ods
w -1! in to the Lions Mght c- n-
m rvation program Parties m
ci stum-- are also weh nine to
Give a Portable Typewriter-
from The Reporter Office.
mg ruder the
'cnturn s too
I ins display of affection offered
hi neath the mistletoe was an ex-
pression of everlasting love •»» d
highest form—between mother
and child, father and son, hr ther
and brother, m.mi r and si‘t«r
'Ilie ancient Arabians snowed1 (Jive a Bible from The Reporter.
ALCOA
(Continued from p ee '
I960 “breakthrough” of the alumi-
num passenger car en*in--, pro-
mise to raise average unit use
from 56 pounds to 115 pounds per
ante by 1965
Expenditures High
Because these, and other pro-
duct developments, necessitate
new or modernized fabricating
facilities, the aluminum ind -stry’s
capital expenditures program re
mains at a high level
Alcoa's own capital expenditures
for the decade from 1951 through
> 960 exceeded S>1 1 billion, and
next year will witness a continua-
tion of substantial outlays 'or new-
better facilities, Litchfield said.
lerry
ris'Lm&s
What** An electric adding ma
chine with subtraction lor only
■j’69 50! That's rigtit. At ttie
■tcp'irier Office; phono 5838
and Best Wishes to all
EAST TEXAS LUMBER SALES
Rockdale
TURKEY
And may we add our
thanks for your patronage
(Continued from Page One> jjj
Burroughs, Mrs T J. Bell, Van w
Vanmeter. Mary Olvatido, Fred
Faschke dr., Mrs Louis Gust, Dr y
T C Gree i, Ray Offu-ld. l.indy g
Ward, Mrs Delta Davenport, W. y
M Haic, Carl Pra-esel, Mrs. Ted
Weydc-ll, P -to Keen, Hubi rt Wa' - J
M>n, Calhoun Ch.vldock, Alex y
T uma. 2
ROY ARMSTRONG
TEXACO STATION
ROCKDALE
JACK PPESCOTT
for a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS
GRAHAM
FEED STORES
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Xo Ju)
“HELLO
OJVuSi
'P-AZA&vX 1kg ^31
RAMBLINGS—
(Continued from pajfo !»
season . and a good year in
every way in 1961
What Shall I Give?
JF YOU are wondering what to
give at Christmas maybe you
should rend the following which
appeared in this wee's Lion club
bulletin:
What shall I give at Christmas?
GIVE EAR to those who cry for
crumbs—and heap their homely
larders high, for lo; the joyous sea-
son's here—and Christmas comes!
GIVE HANDS to those who need
a guide, nor cast a thought of race
or creed, since brotherhood is all
worth while at Christmas
GIVE STEPS to those who can-
not plod on their own errands to
and fro above the crisp Decem-
ber sod as other go
GIVE THOUGHT to what you
best can do to cheer the heart and
soothe the mind, and make the
w-orld seem good and kind to
those less fortunate than you.
GIVE SMILES to all whose
weary load brings gloom and pain
and gray despair, and bends them
low o’er lift s steep road; for
smiles with them are rare
GIVE KNOWLEDGE to the dull,
untaught, for some there are who
do not know with what our
OOHT FORGE74f2f£if?
THIS CHRISTMAS!
Gift Selections
cue stillaood
STEVE S CASH STORE
STEVE RIEGER. JR.. Proprietor
GROCERY, FEED. PRODUCE. LIVESTOCK
Dial TW 8 4591 Thorndale
hand that needs the clasp of
friendly hand, and cheering smile
and all good will; give courage,
then, to such as thev, this day.
GIVE LAUGHTER—hot the
Scornful sort, hut laughter that
abounds with happy, wholesome,
merry sounds, and so infectious as
to bring a like retort
GIVE HEART—the heart that
beats for all upon this day; the
heart that glows with sympathy
and knows but love for those who
pass you by.
GIVE JOY TO ALL—it may be
bread for one, or just a smile, or
yet a simple toy. or words of praise
or even gold—blit gin them all
and you will give but joy
—Selected
A doTrn pencils ca~h on* per
sonali?cd with n>mc cost only
Mi cents at The Reporter Oifice.
Gift idea for any child tf
W. C. WALLACE
Give someone a Bible this
Chr, tna• Beautiful black or red
leather tendings. See them at
The Reporter Office where y >u
may have thern personalized if
desired. tf
DISTRICT JUDG
A Sincere
Merry
Christmas
TO ALL
OF YOU
>Wv\
to you, our friends
and customers.
Hay you diJc
venderJ o[ C!i
JACK & JILL SHOP
many
ALL OF US
1 E. M. PEEBLES & SONS
MIDWAY
GROCERY
MR. and MRS.
J. TOM WILLIAMS
HARDWARE • FURNITURE • APPLIANCES
PHONE HI 6 5803 WE DELIVER
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Cooke, W. H. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1960, newspaper, December 22, 1960; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth694770/m1/3/: accessed July 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.