The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, December 24, 1959 Page: 4 of 28
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Outdoor Decorations
Are Very Popular .
Carols Traditional
On Beacon Hill
Decorating outdoor tre«« and
ahrubbery with brightly-colored
lights U becoming more and moi c
an American tradition, but while
outdoor lighting is attractive and
colorful, it is also dangerous and
may cause damage to trees and
greenery.
Bulbs of IS wattage are suffici-
ent for use in outdoor lighting ar-
rangements. Electrical Hxtuies
should be of the weatherproof va-
riety, specally designed for out
door use. and the lights should
always be placed so that they do
not touch the needles
.ipruce. pines and firs. If they
are not too large, are ideal lor
outdoor Yuletide lighting dsplays,
although other varieties such as
hemlock, yew, boxwood and abor-
vltae are more sensitive to heat
and easily scorched If caution is
not used.
Every Christmas Eve the lights
of Boston's Beacon Hill shine
more brightly as happy carolers
sing out their Yuletide greetings.
The custom of Beacon Hill car-
ols was originated by Frederick
W Briggs, in 1893. after spending
a merry and musical evening In
an English town In recent years
some 130.000 Christmas celehra-
tors have joined the wandering
minstrels In celebrating Joyous
Yuletide on the Hill.
From the brilliantly illuminat-
ed State House to Charles Street,
from aristocratic Beacon Street
right over the Hill bito the slum
districts, old houses beam holi-
day tidings. Carolers stream up
and down the Hill, past mansion
fronts which are gaily illumi-
nated with van-colored lights. At
Louisburg Square, guests toast
each other with eggnog and the
evening rings with the sounds of
good fellowship and the echo of
lappy Yuletide greetings.
State Health Department Warns That
Brewing ef Mistletoe Tea Dangerous
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released by
Texas State Dept, of Health
BEST OF THE SEASON
TO YOU AND YOURS!
WE WILL BE OPEN
CHRISTMAS MORNING
For the Convenience of Our Customers.
Quality Produce
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cuthbertson
Mistletoe u fine when cast in
Its traditional Christmastime role.;
but brewing a team of mistletoe
berries is not—repeat, is not—]
part of that role.
The National Clearinghouse for
Poison Control Centers has a re-
cord of death following the drink-
ing of mistletoe berry tea. It
came 10 hours after the victim
drank the brew.
There are more than the usual
hazards to life and health around
the American home during the
Christmas season, all capable of
putting a damper on festivities.
Some kill, some seriously sicken
the unwary.
Holly, for exaipple. Is widely
used as a Christmas decoration.
Its berries are reportedly toxic
----- t when eaten, producing violent
i nausea and central nervous sys-
Here From Sweetwater Item depression.
Russell Cheatham of Sweet- ! Christmas tree bubbling fluid,
water was here last week to visit made of methjlene chloride. Is
his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Cheat- ] lethal In certain doeagee. Cases
: ham. have occurred where very young
I children have swallowed or inhal-
- - a------ aaggp I**1 tha fluid
1 FlrepUce colore “* of
SEASON'S OBEETING . . . Yoaag votooa raised la harmsay
with the mags ef the seaseas. This Is a part ef Christmas that la
trsdltlonsl almost everywhere. Children shew* abeve represeat
members #f New Yerk's St. Vlaoaat Ferrer Church Beys’ Chetr.
Visit In Fert Worth
David and De-Lane Stark vis-
ited their mother. Mrs. Lelorts
Stark in Fort Worth recently.
There is no
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metallic salts When thrown Into
[a blazing fire they create multi-
substitute for
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Maty this Holy Season bring
you an abundance of happiness!
Shorty Edmoadsoa Garage
Phone 491
Auto Repairs • Wrecker Service
the age-old greeting
we extend to our many friends —
colored flames. Youngsters have
i been made severely ill after ac-
cidentally eating -the salts.
It isn’t the snow but the gas
propellant which makes snow
sprays dangerous The snow Is
made of a harmless plastic and
^ fatty acids, but pressurising gases
can be toxic when Inhaled In
sufficient doses Fortunately the
gas evaporates after the snow Is
sprayer, so there is no residual
effect.
Don't be too concerned if the
kids eat a few icicles off the
tree In their metallic form
they're practically insoluble and
therefore poorly absorbed.
' Those smoke pellets for toy
trains, while not recommended as
a steady diet, probably are not
dangerous either. They do con-
tain potentially toxic Ingredients,
but it is unlikely a youngster
could eat enough of them to be
poisoned
But that Isn't true of the clean-
i lng fluid for train tracks now
on the market. It contains a de-
odorized kerosene which Is dan-
gerous If swallowed.
Perhaps you've heard about
; ; - how children can be amused wKh
j "dancing mothballs." made by
putting mothballs in colored wat-
er with vinegar and sodium bl-
carbonate.
CHRISTMAS IDEA
Weald ysa Mka t# maks Ms
Christmas a mam arable aas?
In esa do It by preparing a
special ftft far a “straagsr.”
Usually, with ss maay paapla
t» remember, mast sf as get
sat peaofl aad paper aad de-
cide hew msay relatives aad
frleads we "meet” give pree-
eate. This year, why act select
sa "extra’’ gift aad tam It ever
te seme ergaatsatlea which has
the task ef help tug te hrhtg
eemethimg ef Christmas to the
lass fertaaats. Bach weald ha a
tree “gift’’—eae gives with ae
Idea ef reoetvtag asm ell Mg is
s stars.
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GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPaic
Hallman’s Garage
MARVIN HALLMAN
Phone 562 East Centn
Jim Johnsc
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Johnson’s Humble Station
WE GIVE S.&H. GREEN STAMPS
410 W. Central Phone 479
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jj Christmas!
if And,Thank
l a
You forYour
V,»: t ov
Patronage...
MAY WE EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION for our pleasant
association and extend our sincere good wishes
that you have a very
WE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS
WE WILL BE CLOSED LAL DAY CHRISTMAS
LAWRENCE’S
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STEAK HOUSE
FROZEN FOODS
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and, thank you
for your
patronage!
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FEEDS FOR YOUR EVERY NEED
McGlothlin Farm Store
DENNIS McGLOTHLIN
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ting — The joyout tong el our tir.eere
withet for oil, it o astounding chorvi
♦hat echgif "Gocd Hoollh . . Good Choer
end V'.uth Mapp ioti ot YuletiJe."
* J. N. Isham’s
Premier Service Stations
East and Wet! Central Avenues
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your friendship
vm greatly appreciat
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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We join with you again in giving thanks to Almighty
God for the many, many blessings He continues to
bestow. Let us be thankful—
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To be living in a free country
To be able to worship at we please
To be able to express our opinions freely
To be able to choose our business or profession.
For these and the many other privileges and blessings
that we enjoy, we are more than grateful. We are so
grateful for your friendship and patronage that we are
tryiing to do everything humanly possible to make that
relationship more worthwhile in the years to come.
Our sincerest wish that you and your family enjoy many
blessings during 1960.
hast C
THE TIME IS
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
. . . TH
-and
happy new year
“SEE HAPPY AND BE HAPPY
HA THCOCK'S SSK
Ye* . , . for
H’* still not
right gift . .
WHEN Y<
JOHN M. (HAPPY) HATHCOCK
HERMAN KING
8. 8. SISK
BOB RIPLEY
MILDRED FRANKS
BM& CORRENE BLUE
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Wilkerson, J. C. The Comanche Chief (Comanche, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 26, Ed. 1 Friday, December 24, 1959, newspaper, December 24, 1959; Comanche, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth904422/m1/4/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Comanche Public Library.