The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1955 Page: 14 of 26
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IX—THE FAIRFIKI.I) RE<X)RDKR, FAIRFIELD, FREESTONE COUNTY, TEXAS, THURSDAY, DEC. K. 1955__
' "Walt!" cria* Mr. Owen*, laying
a hand on th« boy's shoulder. “I’ve
go it! You’ll have your Christmas-
tree ornament* yet."
With Jim Harder striding hope-
fully beside him, Mr. Owens set
off at a brisk trot that belied his
years. A happy smile played upon
the wrinkled lace. He was doing
someone a favor at Christmas; he
was part of the scene. He Joined
Jim in a chorus of ‘White Christ-
inas.'
PAGE
Dig—These Crazy
Christmas Gifts
1 Even Christmas has caught up
with the atomic age. A sign of the
times is the Increasing demand for
Geiger counters as Christmas gifts.
Manufacturers ssy people from all
over the country are giving as
presents the miracle instrument
that noses out uranium.
| If you’re buyiag a gift for a pros-
pective uranium prospector you
can get him one of these radio-
activity detection devices at prices
ranging from $24.93 to $2000. Most
popular model, manufacturers say,
is about the aize of a minature
camera and retaila for about $35.
Uranium "bounda”
► little town of Bethlehem
W still we see thee lie
By F. L. Rowley
UIR. OWENS is extremely popu-
lar in Hillcrest. He owns a big
barn where the stock shows play
each summer. He even serves cof-
fee and sandwiches to his "guests"
when they drop in to watch one of
the shows. The truth is that Mr.
Owens is a lonely old man who
likes to surround himself with hap-
py people.
Several yeo*t ago today, when
Christmas cheer abounded and
glowing parlor windows warmed
the hearts of passersby. Mr. Owens
was lonelier than usual. He had
not even set up a tree that year;
what good was a tree without
someone to admire it?
Christmas Eve, and Mr. Owens
strolled down Main Street alone,
peering into the few shop win-
dows that ware still lighted. In
front of the ten-cent store he saw
young Jim Harder. Jim was watch-
ing the lights go out with an ex-
pression of dismay on his freckled
face.
“It can't b« that bad. my boy,"
the old man said kindly.
Jim tried to smile when he saw
Mr. Owens. “It's bad enough. I’ll
sure catch it from mom when I get
home. She sent me out to buy some
Christmas-tree ornaments."
“Tree ornaments? At this hour?"
"Yes sir. Last summer we had a
hove thy deep and dreamless sleep
'he silent stars go by.
When they Yvkched hla place he
surprised Jin by taking the path
that led to the barn. The boy fol-
lowed. Once Inside, he groped
around until he located an old lan-
tern.
After aqueeafag between dusty
props they reeehed s huge chest.
Mr. Owens pulled out a drawer to
reveal several dozen brightly col-
ored balls.
"Wow!" Thayre perfect I" cried
Jim. “What are they?"
Mr. Ownea taught J "Let’s see
now; those plastic ones are plums,
and those preeaed-paper ones are
oranges. This other drawer is full
of stsrs; it's ell part of the scen-
ery. I do hope you'll bring them
back after the holidays."
"I sure will!'’ promised Jim with
a big grin.
It was outride church the next
morning that Jim approached Aim
breathlessly: TWe got turkey, and
you’re going to get a drumstick,
Mr. Owens!"
"Me? Now JKn, you needn’t—”
Mrs. Harder name up. "I asked
Jim to invite you to dinner," the
explained. “Besides, you must see
our beautiful , orange covered
Christmas tree. ,Or would you rath-
er spend Chrlatmas Day in that
big. lonely housf of yours?"
Mr. Owens ueuldr.'t think of a
single reason fur not going. “I—I
reckon I would like to sea the
tree,” he admitted.
"Glory io Qod i.t ihe high-
est, and oh earth peace,
good will toward men."
Luxe 3:14
are as varied
as the instruments they buy. They
range from housewives with in-
fants in their arms to geologists
and hirsute prospectors — as well
as business tycoons, clerks, la-
borers and society women. An am-
ateur uranium prospector*' club
In the East, composed entirely of
Women, is known as the “Geiger
Widows."
Last year gift Geigers were
(nailed ail over the United States.
(One woman telephoned the New
York office of a leading manufac-
turing firm from Florida to order
• $1,995 unit as a Christmas sur-
prise for her husband.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
SAVE THE TREE
If your tree holder u the type
that allows the butt of the tree to
rest in water, you can help keep
needles from dropping by dissolv-
ing plant food in the water. If you
use a pebble or rock-filled pail to
Support the tree, cover the pebbles
or rock with a plant food solution
Use one teaspoonful of plant food
(or one plant food tablet) to each
gallon of water in the container.
Mr. and Mrs.
T. R. Bonner
and Tuck
Bonner Garage
JOEL A. BONNER AND
JOHN Y. Bonner
AND FAMILIES
Fischer's Florist
WISHING YOU A REAL OLD-FASHIONED
TO EACH OF YOU
Mr. Owens pulled out a drawer
to reveal several duea brightly
colored balls.
fire in the woodshed," explained
Jim, "nothing serious, but our
Christmas stuff was destroyed. Wo
forgot all about it until we set the
tree up this morning.’’
“And you waited until now to
buy ornaments?”
"That’s just it," groaned Jim
“I left home over an hour ago. It’s
just that—well. I’ve been looking
in store windows—and—"
Problem Solved
*T understand,” said Mr. Owena
with a twinkle in his eye. “Used
to do the same thing when I was a
lad. Never could figure out why
clocks were invented. Say. I've got
an idea! I have some old orna-
ments—"
"You have?" cried Jim eagerly.
"On second thought," Mr. Owens
went on. "I don’t think they'd do.
Too old, most of them, with
cracked sides and hairpins stuck
in their tops. Had one box of good
ones, but I stepped on it."
Jim didn’t smile. He look miser-
able.
Fairfield Motel
MR. AND MH8. O. T. BROYLES AND FAMILY
Aeadond
Patou's Grocery
Merry Christmas
As you outer into the spirit of the
Christmas occasion, we hope you
will take just a moment to accept
our best wishes (or the Season.
t
It's been a pleasure to serve you
and we invite your
continued friendship.
TO WISH YOU A
Happy New
IPfeace orvCirih
Parker Chevrolet Company
m AND EMPLOYEES
Fairfield, Texas
Mr. and Mrs.
Finis Willard
Linda and Larry
Teague Steam Laundry
TEAGUE, TEXAS
>3»z
TO EACH
FRIENDS
AND CUSTOMERS
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Kirgan, Joe Lee. The Fairfield Recorder (Fairfield, Tex.), Vol. 80, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1955, newspaper, December 22, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1106660/m1/14/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fairfield Library.