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VOL.. 28 NO1., 51 Subscription Price, $§Jj Per Year PRICE 15 CENTS DECEMBER 24. 1974 EDITORIAL is a. universal holiday. Christmas is a great reality. Around this reality, men of good will have aid- ed much tradition and,, perhaps, a fair' amount of legend. Yet the reality of Christmas remains unchanged. Some nineteen hundred .and. seventy-four years later, the story of the First 'Christmas., the clear vision, of the Holy Birth at , keeps constant the spirit of abiding love. if any inspiring words have been 'written about the proper .keeping of. Christmas. The spirit #1 love permeates these famous words by Henry Van Dyke: '"It is a good 'thing, to observe Christmas Day... The mere marking off times and season, when men agree to stop work. and. make merry together is a wise and a wholesome custom. It helps one feel the supremacy of the common life over the individual 'life. . '"'Are you. willing to stoop down and. consider the needs: and. desires of little children; to remember the weakness and loneliness of people, who are growing old; to stop askfcg 16% m«<* y««r frteafs love you and ask. yourself whether yon. .love then, enough; to hear in mind the things that other people .have 'to bear on their 'THE STOCKINGS WERE. HUNG BY THE CHIMNEY WITH CARE .... and .making' sure thrift .are .right where Santa won't miss them are the 'Children of .Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dwyer. .27 Walnut St. 'The Dwyer' clan, hearts; to' make a grave for your ugly thoughts and. a. .ike miHions of their brethren throughout the 'world, anxiously are awaiting Saint Nick's .annual, .journey., garden for your kindly feelings, with 'the gate open — definitely scheduled for tonight. 'Left: to right are twin Kelly and Colleen, fr.ry'>. Kerry. Christine and. Keefe. are yon willing to io these things even .for a. 'day? Then. (Filippone Photo) you can 'keep Christmas. "Are yon willing' to believe that '.low is the strongest thing in the world — stranger1 than, hate, stronger than, evil, stronger than, death — and. that the blessed, life Joyous Christmas which 'began, in. Bethlehem some 1900 years ago is the image 'and brightness of the "Eternal 'Love? Then, you can keep Christmas.. And If you keep it for a. day,, why not always?" • • - ' . We leave yon with 'these 'thoughts — and our' very best Celebration Near wishes for a Merry Christmas and. a happy and most Watertown's Christian com- prosperous" 'New Year. munity wiU mark the birth of Christ with special services on I Holy Journey ... \ .and. Christmas .Day. (The following is a classic editorial which 'has been 'The walk leading to '.the First - retold literally thousands of times since it was first i By Decree J Congregational Church will 'be written 77 years ago. It loses nothing through, repetition, i lined with luminaros, paper bags >" "And. It came to pass In those days that there went' out a filled, with sand holding a. candle. and. is repeated here 'in the ..spirit of 'the season.) decree from Caesar Agmtus that all the world should be taxed Members will be greeted' for the . . . " So begins the Bible Story of the birth of Christ In Saint 7.30 p.m.. service by the' Youth. New York, N.Y. Lake's Gospel. 1 Bell. Choir tolling their tells out- Sept. 8, 1897 "All the world," of coarse, meant 'the Roman Empire of the I side the church. time, and. the "taxation" referred 'to was basically an 1 The service, termed a Dear Editor: "enrollment," according to biblical scholars, a. census, leading "Festival of Light," emphasizes I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is ultimately to a land, tax; so It was .decreed, that "All went to be Christ as. the "'light'"* coming into taxed., every one 'Into 'his own city." the world. The: program, will no . 'Papa, says "If you see it in the Sun it's .And 'so, Saint Luke goes on to tell us, "Joseph also went np begin with Jam.es Weldon John- so," Please tell me the truth — Is there a Santa. Claus? from Galilee, out of the' city of Nazareth, Into Judaea, onto the' son's ""The Creation" which will Yours truly, city of .David, which te called 'Bethlehem', to be' taxed, with be narrated with a choral Virginia O'Hanlon Mary his espoused wife, being great with chili." 'background. The' Bible gives us little more than those bare' .facts about the Otter' elements, of worship in- clude sacred dance. Youth Bell remained for biblical scholars ami archaeologists 'to try 'to fill Choir .and special choral and in- Yes, indeed! In the details as best that can from facts knows or goessed stnuientai music. Virginia, your little friends .are! 'wrong. They have, about the Palestine of that 'time and 'from other .indirect 'The service will end 'with 'the 'been affected by 'the skepticism of a skeptical age — evidence in the Bible itself. adult 'Choir singing "Glory to' they Jo not believe except; what they see — they think, Although Joseph was Jttdaean by ancestry, he lived and piled God" from Handel's Messiah. that nothing can. be which, is not comprehensible to their Us trade as carpenter some 76 miles to the north is Nniareth in Following the service all are Galilee,, where Jesas spent his early years, thus becoming invited to an Open. .House in the little minds. identified as of Nazareth. Trumbull House hosted, by the' All minis., Virginia, whether they 'be men's or There was a gooii. roan. leaQlnc soatnwaril .from, wasaretn. to Diaconate. Babysitting will 'be children's, are little. g ng available during the' service for Jerusalem and Bethlehem, for tils was 'no "backwoods" area. youngsters pre-scnool through .In this: great universe of ours;, .man is a, mere insect, bat one 'traversed .if mercbaats and 'their caravans as we'll as six years.. an ant, in .his intellect, as compared with the boundless fancttonalres of the Romaa 'Empire, all foUowiag to 'the ff m in iiMiii — mM ^— .^ ——. M,^ul #MM'«*^H^^HW M*M —i Mi 1i •• mAMM^M t world, -about him, as measured by the intelligence IwOMlcpS HI UflBRI UBO HITCKII wl mSmmj |CHI> Christmas Masses scheduled for 'Capable of grasping the whole truth, and knowledge. A joorney of some It miles over .mostly hilly country without 5 and 7 p.m. on .'Dec. 24 to be Yes, Virginia, 'there 'Is m Santa Claw. a. car might give many of us 'pane today, particularly to view followed by a . Me. exists as certainly' as low and. generosity and 'Of 'Mary's condition. According to tradition, Mary rode a good. Confessions, on Tuesday will be (Continued on Page 4) (Continued mi Page 4) (Continued on Page 20) TowPropertyn Times (Watertown , ofConn.) ,the Decembe Watertownr 24, 1974 Historical Society drawings;,, others, portraying . AboutI87»jcard8wwefrost- danclng girls with, garlands of ' ed and fringed with, heavy silk. Cards Show flowers. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgChanges Greeting cards, for'1 'Christ- Merry Christmas mas, show, each .season, .an. in- crease .In flie number of reli- gious subjects — but this has,, -not always 'been"true, In fact, the earliest Christmas cards. and a often .'had. designs that seemed 'to; have no 'connection with, the 'holiday. 'Instead of Nativity scenes or... Happy New Year symbols of holly and ,; early American Christmas " sards of the" 18th century wen decorated with roses and. por- traits of .young ladies, accord* ing to The Encyclopedia Amer- To AU our tcana. Often, plump robins were pictured sitting on tree: PA CLAUS and1 members of' the Future Business Leaders of branches, dripping with. Icicles... ; Chapter of Watertown High School visited the pediatric In. this early stage' pin-up I at Waterbury Hospital recently to help brighten the holiday girls were not" unusual. 'Kate and custorriers for young patients. Michael O'Donnell, above, and other Greenaway drawings were fre- ren were thrilled by the early visit by Santa, and with 'the quently used, some cards pic-* and. candy he distributed. ' - . taring .single figures from her. lunate Key to Timm of Holy Mirth WATERTOWN Fat .and Andy Macary 6*1'he evidence that the during .the time, of 'Jesus. FEED & GRAIN . J rney of Mary and Joseph "The . annual mean. tem- FEED - FERTILIZER c 11 Nazareth to .Bethle- perature is a pleasant n took-place In-the dry enough 62.8 'degrees Fah- ARDWARE PET SUPPLIES i, that is, before > 'the renheit,, with a 'range from, of /winter, depends, to' a high, of 112 degrees to a WAYNE DOS FOOD e extent.on. what we low. in 'Winter of only 1.2 , TURNBOW MOUSE about the'Climate of degrees. your holiday with heartfelt happiness. estine today, which, ' TRAILER SALES Ian believe, la not very.. All Models. Available ' "While the lowland, plains, Division of Garsssino lifferent from'"what It was nearer the Mediterranean " Construction Co. Sea, receive -. heavy rains from, November 'to April, 41 DEPOT ST. Christmas ' winter in the hills can bring WATERTOWN »MBl . biting frost, bitter winds Treek For and even, daow.- HAPPY TRAVELING Nazareth, the city of With MARXHUE G. LYNCH Ecology ...... Jesus, 'was1, a town, of some Many people believe note in southern Galilee, at the cutting of trees near., the 'western edge of Of The 'or GhtistiiMs '

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MEGL1O — A son Nicholas, 'Dec. watertownhistoricalsociety.org ffishine You A 12 in Waterbury Hospital toMr.. . .and: Mrs. Antonio Meglio (Pas- Merry Christmas qualina DelNegrol, 169 Falls and a Ave., Oakville. Happy /Vein Year GETNIGK — A son, Geoffrey Jratn Scott, Dec. 12 in Waterbury Hospital to Dr. .ami Mrs. Richard Getnick (Paula Haraar), Guernseytown Road. Maternal rents, are Mr; and 'Mrs. fatten H. Hamar.-Park Forest. Lancets Stall 11). 'Paternal grandfather is Holils D. Scgwr, IK. George S. Getnick, Valley 'Innraace i Stream. New York. Paternal [II-CHIIISTMJIS

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Hearty two thousand years TEACHERS' AIDES: Help is HOME ago, angels proclaimed the Birth needed in morning programs, fl Merry Christmas of Christ with joyous news of a.m. to 1 p.m. and "Peace on Earth, Goodwill Hospital Needs toward, men." PEDIATRIC PLAY HAPPY MEW TEA! MORTGAGE Tbe world .is still- in searcta,oi PROGRAM from KM peace and goodwill, tat in- .PANTRY SHELF: All shifts. D'AHICO and SAITOH® dividually, we can celebrate 'tie SHOP: .Friday evenings. IMSiMMCI mi IIIW AGOtCllS NOURISHMENT CART: MONEY Savior's birth,, by giving 1730' E... Main St. Waterbury ourselves in service of others Wednesday and 'Friday 'evenings'. and bring them peace this tide. . . • We wish everyone a. peaceful, is available at joyous Christmas. . 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Address mail to' TOWN "TIMES,, Box' 53',, Oakvi.De,. or 'Box. 1. Watertown, Conn. Dear Sir: 2. (Amd Ihm ktxim§ m*t Hnt math *»*•» Cyrmnhn "vmtt eevwnor of Syria). William E. Simmons, Editor 4 Publisher 'Tne' " Who Stole Christ- •. . - Ella. Filippone, Editorial .Assistant mas" must have run through J... And alt wmt to b* •vary OM into Ms own city. - ' ' Patricia. Dwyer 4 'Truly Pearson Watertown. No lights! No lanterns! Bah Humbug!! i.. Sales Representatives 4. And Jo up from Galil—, out of th* Of of Nazantb, into' * Ethel Lawton, Office' Manager1 Merry Christinas, Pat Dwyer Judto, unto' 'Ihm city at David,which is colhcf Bmthkhmntj (bmmmm hm was of iiiiiiiitiiiftiiiiiiiiiiijjiiiiiiiiiTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini Ihm hout* and linmagm of David). Editor 5. To b* tend with Manhis npoutmd wife, bming amai with child. Tom Times " Dear Sir: " 6. And so H wmt, that whiU thmy wr* thmrt, fbm dayt wwv accomplkhmd EDITORIAL This Is a time of giving, a 'time when, we remember others, (Continued From Page' D those at home and those who 7... And ihm brought forth• h# Irn fintborn son, and wrapped him in swaddl- cannot 'be home. ing clothmt, and laid him in a managmr;bmeatjsm thmm was no .room for thmm motion exist, and you know that they abound anil give I am happy to report that in th* inn. '' • life Its highest beauty ami, Joy. Alas! How dreary every year fewer people must 1 'endure the' holiday season alone be tie world If there were DO Santa Claus! 'It in mental hospitals. One 8. And fhmtm w*rt in th* samm country sh*ph*rdt abiding in th* fimld, ! be as dreary as 'If 'there were no Virginias. 'There organization of" citizens1' hard at watch ov«r thtir flocks % night. ' . \ be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance - work to reduce that number — and to make it possible for those i tolerable this existence.. We should have no en- who-need help to receive it-.in except in seme and sight. 'He eternal light their local, communities — is the ' Central Naugatuck: Valley which' childhood fills the world would be ex- Chapter of the Mental Health Association of Connecticut. .. Jot believe in Santa Claus! You might as well, nut This 'people's organization is in fairies!' " ' ' truly a coalition of 'conscience.. foil might even get your papa to hire men to watch in The' Association makes it possi- the chimneys on. Christmas Eve to catch Santa ble lor anyone' in need of help to obtain information, about where ins,- 'but even if they did 'not see Santa Clam coming to go, for' assistance with per- would 'that prove? Nobody sees Santa. Clam,,' sonal problems. Fur those who that :1s no sign that there is no Santa Claus — tie- do require hospitalization, the it real things in the' world .are time neither children Association" monitors hospital facilities, collects for men can'see. • • ' - patients, .and helped, to make it' jDid you "ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of 'possible' for every 'patient" to be 9. And la, th* angml of ihm lord com* upon thmm, and th* glory of th* not, but that's no proof that they are not there — protected by the Patient's Bill, of Lard ifian* around thmmi and thmy w»rt sort ofroid. ; )body can conceive or .'imagine all tne wonders that we Rights. For 'those! who 'ham 'been and unseeable in 'the world. . .. . hospitalised, tie. Association 10. And 1h* angml said un1o 1h*m, Fmar not; for, bmhdd I bring you sponsors' a network of .social tidings at gr*at joy, whkh shall bm to' off pmoph. ' [¥011, tear apart the baby's rattle ani see what makes rehabilitation clubs throughout ' noise inside, 'but 'there is a veil covering the unseen Connecticut. Out of its 'deep 'Con- 1' 1.. .For unto you it born (hit day., ir\1k* city of Do*id, a Saviour, whkh it which not the strongest .'man, or even 'the united cern, for handicapped.. .ani dis- Christ the lord. rength of all, the strongest men,,, that ever lived, could trabed children, tie Association - apart. 'Only faith.,, fancy, poetry, .love, 'romance',, helped to make special' education 12. .And this shall am ai signitan Iwnfo you,t *V« Aoll find '"*• 'bob* wroppmd in classes a. statewide reality. And iwaddling clothms, lying in a managmr.' in push aside the curtate and view and picture the ' it works 'Ceaselessly" to improve " beauty of all glory beyond. ' • * • - the quality, 'distribution' and It all real? - Ah, Virginia, in all this world 'there is effectiveness of mental health 13. And suddenly thmr* was with th* angml a mubiiadm of the hmavmnly ithlng else real and abiding. - ' - services.' haul', praising Gad, and saying: - No Santa Clans! Thank God! he .lives, ami he lives ' -'This year, .more than ever iver — a thousand years from, 'now,, Virginia, nay, before, -the Association needs your financial help at giving thousand years from now, he will 'Continue' to make time. Send your holiday gift to •i the hearts' of childhood. the Mental Health, "Association, —Francis B. Church c/o Mr. Samuel J. Ferraro, Vice President, Mattatuck Bank Ik .." _ The New York Sun Trust Co., 49' Leavenworth St.," Waterbury 06702." Sincerely, Nicholas Bruce, D.C. Trustee, CNV Chapter, Holy Journey . . . Mental Health Association My Decree ..Circuit Breaker (Continued .Prom, Page 1) part of the way on; an ass, a. common heart of burden .ami one .. Deadline.. Lilted certainly more appropriate to the task, than either camel or - Watertown.' Assessor Herbert 14. Glory (o God in rL highmst, and on marth pmacm, goad will toward 'k iil H'Ih l'l'l'l YS Lukowski recently announced A Journey of that distance, with Joseph wa ani leading 'that renters who reached, the age. p g of 65 'before 'Dec. 31, 1973, have: inc o9«» WHUHI 'me umuiu ill CQmiunc VVHI tuiy*, m 15. And if cam* to pojj, as th* angmls w«r» golf away from thmm into utat inc traveller* mane pranstoii. lor 'until Dec. 30, 1:174,' to file for hmavmn, thm shmphmrds said am to anothmr, L*t m maw 90 mr*n unla snejMiinp. ttomo e ntgats 'their circuit, breaker tax < along the way and, alio, carried sufficienient food and 1 Bmthtmhmm,, amd'smm thkming which is coaw to pdfu, which thm Lord halh case supplies were 'not always available. water in tion. Anyone' who does, not mod* tnown 'to ui. Although Nauureth was a. fair-tixed town, It was reported to ' by thatilate will lose the have had only one food source of water, known, 'today as Mary's tion, for all of 1974 and 'won't be . And fhmf w*nt with haste and found Mary and)os*ph, and thm Babm wciii if will wntsn if wouo nave oees pnocne to ootaia a, able to'appl y until Apr! of 1975. in ffn csaiee> oeiore seniug tn on, a jooney* wens ana, vprutgi Homeowners who 'haw reach- were to' be loand infreqoeatly la the nils, partkalarly toward; ed age 65 before Dec. 31, 1974, 17. Amd whan thmy had INK H, thmy mad* known abroad thm 'Can. apply for 'their' exemption in which was laid thmm ctntmrning this child. i most Biely perioMdi for the trip if Mary and Joseph. At to food, February and March of 1974. tore woaM. have been no poroblem .In. procuring rations of1 Drop-In 'Center1' 78. And all thmy that hmard if wondmrmd of' fho*a things whkh was told area, at rich, 'in agrlen'ltan as Galilee. Aril t thi dtiti I Bthlh Director Named 19... Sirt Mary k*pt ail thms* thmm, and pamdmmd thmm in hmr h*art. 'The Committee on .Aging' recently appointed Nancy Coffey . as director of the senior citizens' 20. Amd thm shmph*rds mfammd glorifying and praising 'Goof for all thm a.'* Therefore, 'tats predicament I i 'Mary and Jteeuh to 'lie '- - - lfca# ftVqr hod hiunTmd §mmn m it mu fold unto thmm. manger, a cattle ti ' 'drop-in center. the Wrta of Jeans, - The center, which will, be located .in Wesley Howe' of 'the - Frank Bavone '.' the detective division,, Lt. 'Frank: United Methodist Church, will be . Florida Trip Bettancourt . Leccbi, Sgt. Grant, Daraico and opened as soon as possible. - ' ' Acting Highway Planned In Feb. Det. Ronald Blanchard have ' .'Mrs. Coffey has. 'taught arts Named Regular completed a five-week in-service and crafts' at Senior Citizens Dept. Foreman The Recreation Department' traininccourse at the Waterbury Club meetings for 'the last' few i. Town .Manager Paul ''Smith has will sponsor .an. 11-day 'trip to Patrolman """ ' - Police Department. years. • . .. . '' 'named Frank Bavone as acting Florida In February. '"He Police Commission ap- A petition from parents In 'the 'foreman, off the Highway Depart- The tour, 'which will 'begin on pointed Henry E. Bettancourt as Academy HiU-Middlebury Road- Town Hall Offices ment in the wake off Paul 'Feb. 13, will 'take' la, 'Disney a regular patrolman at" last Woodbury Road 'area for a cross- LeClair's impending retirement. World, fiver Springs, Cypress week s meeting. lie has been on ing guard was 'taken, under ad- Close Fur Holiday ..'Mr...LeClair is .retiring as tor- Gardens, West' Palm Beach, the supernumerary force- since visement. Presently there are' All. 'town, offices will be closed. man of' 'the' Highway 'Department 'Miami Beach, St. Augustine, November, 1970. not enough, funds for; a. guard but on 'Christmas Day,, Dec. 25, Hie 'after' more 'than « years on 'the Daytona Beach, and Washington,. The Commission agreed to the Commission 'Will 'Consider day following, Thursday, Dec. job. He also has been a volunteer |Cnd 1443 to 'tie Statewide En- the request when, next"' 26, and New Years Day. fireman for the past, 41 'yean. 'The rate .includes' travel, in a Coordinating Oam- . budget; Is made up. 'The sanitary 'landfill will be Town Engineer William 'Owen, "deluxe lavatory equipped coach mittee for continued participa- Members will, meet with 'the closed 'Oil, Christmas and New .said. "Paul has done one beck, '.off 'bug, sightseeing, admission to tion in the Naugatuck Valley Conservation and Park and. Years 'Day. " a job — he is dedicated and eon- Disney World and other' attrac- Regional Crime Squad. ' Recreation Commissions on Schools closed, on Friday, Dec. sciencious — I've worked, well tions, the service of a tour 'es- - Police Chief Joseph Cirielle January 23 to discuss 'the enfor- .JO, after a four hour session and. with him. ever' since I've had. this, cort: and accommodations in 'reported 'Hut three members of cing of the parks ordinance. will reopen on. Thursday, Jan. 1. .job". ' • high quality hotels. Property of the Watertown'Tow Historicaln Times (Watertown, Conn.) Society, December 24, 1974 Page 5 Since the different ob- authorities of Bethlehem it Is 'unlikely that such servances all involve num- and. the surrounding' .area. unanimity will be' achieved bers 'Of celebrants, proces- would be just as happy if soon .in. the face of the sions, traffic control, and Christmas were celebrated. in the face of the Churches* watertownhistoricalsociety.orgother civic problems, the universally on one day, but 'different traditions. Hy LaBONNE & SO\S MARKET SPECIALS - DEC 26 - DEC. 31

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MODERN BETHLEHEM, viavpwL from one of the higher BEEF SALE bell towers in the city, retains many of its age-old, cus- $ toms an J looks much the way it did daring' ancient times, ROUND R0ASiy 1.35 , despite modern vehicles which move 'through, 'timeless streets. Photo courtesy Israeli Government Tourist Ofice. Whole Roand - cat to order In Bethlehem, Christ's TOP ROUND 10AST M.39 u. DELI birthplace, the Roman cele- bration 'begins" on Christmas S Our Own Are, .December 24th, high- B0H0M ROUND ROAST 1.2I li. lighted by fhe traditional Cooked Midnight Mass, and contin- ROAST ues on Christmas Day, The NIP ROAST i u. Greek Orthodox Church, Christmas however, observes January TOP SIRLOIN ROAST »3,lf 7 as Christmas Day, mark- ing the occasion with stel- land '0 Lakes lar ceremonies.. January Wishes SILVER TIP ROAST *1.5S ib. 18th and 19th are: 'the, dates • AMERICAN for the observance In the Armenian Church.- -- BONELESS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK M.68 ib CHEESE 1.19 LB. The three faiths have their own churches and. JONES LINK $, Oft chapels within the Basilica our own of the Nativity in Bethlehem and each observes Christ- SAUSA6E ••J™ tkm. ONION mas on Its own day' with. services In 'the Grotto of DIP IB the Nativity at the exact HAIRY spot where. It Is believed, Jesus, was born. 'The separate observances KRAFT™™. "LIT OS are 'bolstered, by a long his- tory which ecumenism may llnd. it difficult 'to1 erase. For MAKE OP YOUR centuries the Churches 'dis- CHEESE puted possession, ©£• the. MEW YEAR'S EVE sanctuary, originally built SHARP STICK by the Roman. Emperor PAITf Constantlne In. 330, and pre- 9ood cheer EX. SHARP STICK cedence In .worshipping to our many friends. PLATTER" there. The Greek Catholics took possession of 'the build- Thanks, loyal patrons. ; II «... 99* Ing .In 1672. The 'Roman." Catholics have shared It fW« at LoBONNE' since: the mid.-1.9th. century Marty's Barber Shop MARKET extend tol FROZEN with 'the Greeks. Armenians CROCEBY have their own chapel, .and St. /you oor Its! Wishes) monastery in. this city of dtiwilte large about 25,000 'population. for a coot, MEitf CHRISTMAS BOUNTY and nipt. HAPPY YEAR! TOWELS BIRDS EYE 2/MK ORANGE I PLUS M«. 15% oti MAXIM FREEZE ^ DRIED COFFEE AflL< 1.39 PRODUCE OUR ALREADY |COLLEGE INN c WAI TURNIPS 2/29 LOW PRICES ICHICKEN IROTHI 13Vi oz. can ON Shurfine LETTUCE 35C GRAPEFRUIT 4 2/89* CELERY HEARTS LONG JUICE * I For your Snacks Lg. CHESTNUTS .. HOLIDAY IBUGLES & IcHims EMPEROR 00 "We 'rmmmrt>m the right to GRAPES DRESSES limit quantities" HY LABONNE & SONS - Sbrfint MARKET 10o7 Mam St. Wtrtertown M-T-W 8:30-o TH-F 8^0^:30 SIT. 8:30-5:30 SiN. «:30-l

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Pige 6 TowPropertyn Times (Watertown , ofConn) , theDecembe Watertownr 24, 1974 Historical SocietyItraeU Project " 'tian, Science 'healing, 8 pjn. Week. 'Service'. 7:30 p.m. Creates Biblical Zoo Sunday, Dec. 21' — Service and A grassy 10,000 acres Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. " In the Nfegev, 25 miles watertownhistoricalsociety.orgWednesday, Jan., 1 — .'Meeting, from. Eliat, has been. including testimonies of C into a. veri- '. St. table "Noah's .'Park** call- tian Science healing, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 — Italian ed the Hal Bar which, In. Monday, Dec.. » - Diacooate Service. 7 p.m. Hebrew, means wild life United MetftOdist will host Honor Court, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 28 -Sunday preserve, breeding herds _. Bee. 24 - Senior -' Wednesday, .Dec. S ~- Church School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Ser- 'Of most of thello ani- i, 2 p.m.; Candlelight Ser- ill Matt Epbcoftel' School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning vice, 11 a.m. I mals mentioned in the e, 7*30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 — Holy Com- Worship, 1..1 .a.m..; 'Young Thursday, Jan.. 2; — Italian Ser- Bible have been, collected f, Dec. 29 — • 'Morning munion and Carol Service, 7: SO .. .People's'meeting, 6 p.m.; Even- vice, 7 p.m. J and pastured here. and Church School, 10 .and 11 p.m. ing 'Service, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.-'! — Hour of onday, Dec 30 — Girl St. .Mary Magdalen .Prayer, 7- p.m. Sbouts, 3 p.m.; Weight Tuesday, Dec' 24 — Evangel AMemMy of God tcbers, 7 p.m. Confessions., 9:30 to ll:S0 a.m., Wednesday. Dec. 25' — Mid- Trinity Lutheran and 2 to 3:30' p.m.; Masses at 5 week .Service. 7:3© p,m, 'uesday Dec. 24 — and 7 p.m.; Midnight Mats. Sunday. Dec. 29 — Church ndlelight Service, 11. p.m. - Wednesday, Dec. 25 — Masses School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning ISunday, Dec. 21 - 'Morning at 7:15, 8:45. If and 11.15 a.m., Worship,. 11 a.m.; Evangelistic forship, guest preacher. Miss '4:30' p.m. ' " - Service,. 1 p.m. . '" Pfeulfer. 10.30 a.m. No Saturday, Dec. 28 — Wednesday. Jan.. 1 - Mid- School. ' Confessions., 11:45 to 11:15. 3:30.. to 4:30' and alter 'tie ? p.m. Pur« Vermont Mass.; Masses, 5 and 7 p.m. syrup (Tuesday, Dec. 24 -Christmas Sunday, .Dec, 9 — Masses at we Service, 7 p.m.; Christmas 7:15. 8:45.1.0,1.1:15 a.m. and. 4:30 Vi fplSf ^uorn CM* puits Service with Holy Commu- p.m." C#c Co. - 45 Freight St. JI, 11 p.m. Greetings Wottrbury 754-^177 [ Sunday, Dec. 29 — Worship St. John's And with our greetings, a .sincere- " ^- : and Sunday School, 10:30 Tuesday, Dec. 24 — .'Masses.'at 5 and. 7 p.m.; Midnight .Mass. expression of gratitude to oar customers. i.m. Wednesday, .Dec. S — Masses KIRCO Christ Episcopal at 7,1:15, 9:30. 10:45 a.m. and 12 SERVICENTER Tuesday, Dec. 24 — Holy Corn- noon.. l«3 Thomaston Ave. union and Nursery, 7 p.m.;' Saturday. Dec. 28 — • (former location of Communion, 11 p.m. Confessions, 4 to 5:3d and. 7:30 to JncleGeorges Trading .Post ednesday, Dec. 25 — Holy 8:45 p.m.; .Masses atS .and 7 p.m. SMAIA APPUANCE .. _..imunion, 9:90 a.m.. ' Sunday, .'Dec. 29 — 'Mass,. 8.15 A VACUUM CLEANER FINE WINES, and. LIQUORS THUBSDAY, Dec. 26 - Por- a.m.. 9:30. 1.0:45' a.m., and. 12 REPAIRING, PARTS & - noon., and. 5 p.m. ' SALES ^ ing Prayer, 8:45 a.m.; Holy .. 1075 Main, St.. Watertown 274-6766 ' , 9 a m ; Boy Scouts, Friends (Quaker) Meeting 753-7458 p.m. Sunday, Dec, 29 — Meeting for Friday, Dec. 27 - Morning Worship, .10 a.m. • . ^ •ajar, 8:30 a.m.; Children's jnfirmation Class, • a.m. • Sunday, Dec. 21 — Half Gom- Holmes 4 Mitchell Awes. B am.; Holy Commu- and Church School, 10:15 . Wednesday. .Dec. 25' — Meeting in.; Adult and High School including testimonies ot Chris- ,, 11 .-15 a.m.; Lay .Readers". ice at Convalarlnm, 1 p.m.; YPF, 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 91 — Morning 'Prayer, 8-45 am.; A.A., 10 a m..; Youth Choir, 6:30p.m. Tuesday, Dec 31 — Morning Prayer, 8:49 a.m., Holy Commu- nion, 9 a.m.; Al-Anon, 10 a.m.. Wednesday, Jan 1 — Morning Prayer,! 45 a.m.; Holy Commu- nion and Healing Service, 9:30 a m Merry Christmas First Congregatknial and. Tuesday, Dec, 24 — Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with HAPPT HIW YEAR special music 'by the 'Bell Choir and instrumentalists, 7:30 p.m. MARIO'S Open House' in -'the Trumbull House'immediately following. BARBER STOP Sunday, "'Dec, a — Worship 237 Service, 10:30 a.m. Mo Church St. School... No Pilgrim Fellowship.

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471 MAIN ST. -''NEXT TO' THE BANK. 274-5459 274-5450 Property of the WatertownTow Historicaln Times (Watertown, Conn.) Society, December 24, 1974 Page 9 In most cases, Christmas cards become 'waste paper. Christmas novelties, glass which 'reflects1, the 'usual Before you consign this ornaments and deco- home lighting, and candles, year's cards .to' the trash rations, from .America and homemade or bought. watertownhistoricalsociety.orgcan, consider removing per- abroad, will enjoy ' great The trend represent* a sonal messages from them popularity during the 1974 return to' home living, a and turning them, over to Ywetide season. more provincial way of life. a church or other group People are celebrating This resurgence of a coun- whose' members devote their with more non-electrical try-type lifestyle and fam- time to creating attractive decorations, such, as orna- ily togetherness 'becomes scrap-books with the cards. ments made from house- -most obvious during' the Many beautiful and col- hold Items, glass decor holidays. orful cards, carefully se- lected and arranged In these inexpensive and easy - to-make scrap-books, pro- vide hours of enjoyment to older .people and- others whose activity :1s curtailed, Here's wishing all a for one 'reason or, another. You might enjoy making merry Yulel To our a scrap-book for 'yourself, Whatever 'the case, the good friends, second, life given these Christmas and greeting patrons - . . special cards can. be rewarding and " useful, thanks for kindness shown. §§ ENGINEERED H 1 S1NTERINGS 1 = AND H A "SILVESTERKXAUS" .of Canton Appenzell-AusBerhoden, I PLASTICS, INC. 1 Eastern Switzerland, such .as this one is among the most striking of the figures which, clang bells and wear mag- A nificent headdresses anil masks as they frolic around in H H large or small groups demanding money from onlookers. fg WATERTOWN = Wearing artiste headgear often .resembling filigree work, or depicting houses or entire landscapes, their name, S INDUSTRY = "Silvesterklaue," is an allusion to St. Nicholas.

POPE'S YULE new INSTRUCTIONS ' Pope Gregory I in his instructions to' missionaries on. Christmas festivities sent out from. Rome in. the natural year 601: "The people . ,. , L&J HOME and should celebrate' a religious feast and, worship God by their feasting, so that still, GARDEN EQUIPMENT CO. keeping outward, pleasures, they may more readily re- ft tem*fnl V Ham Chi-isf IIMS ceive spiritual joys." 13» MAIN ST., WATERTOWN 274-MM

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£ T. NICHOLAS AND ESCORTS in Kuessnacht am Rigi, Central Switzerland. The figures ( f St. Nicholas, who on Dee. 6 goes around sometimes dressed like a venerable bishop f nd sometimes tike a bogeyman, unite totally- different characteristic*. The Bishop Let joy enter •your1 'hearth and hpme. f ia 'Ana Minor, legendary throughout Europe for Ms acts of charity and Thanks for your support uraculous" deeds, h represented as the saintly figure. But: pre-Christian influences •tilS'll'lll appea_ ._. r i• n nois• y procession_ ^ * «_. s_ an_._ Jldl demanJl --• „_,.&_ Jdl foiff'.-. r tribute• ..iJllL .,!•*• mi , characteristi^Jl*. ,.«,* .aw•>.•»,Mill,MrlH"Ml.1Mcb tftojlTof th§l'1Li.dMie. saint'iQ-raVM'! sO satellites. Photo courtesy Swiss. 'National Tourist Office. . ., The Siomoh Company Station - Dynamic Mfg. Co. GEORGE T.SIOSS . The Dynamic Washmobile ffoctriccrf Contractors . Echo Lake Rood Wafsrtowo

MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY Mm YEAR NICK'S IBIS AND REINDEER, their lives intertwined; by for hundreds of years, provide an,' economical . E in, northernmost. Europe**.. subarctic regions. SEAF jrle of' Lapp with eled-pxuling reindeer is con- LISTINGS WANTED sd by prop-driven klaue,, while another MARKET ' affectionately pete a t Seer upon which lie so yily dependsp . Photos SHRIMP tesy Royal, Norwegian jassy Information' LOBSTERS available in all sizes Clams Steamers 'AGIC »0F MAGI Oysters Mussels lieved to' haw occult Fresh from 'the ocean rs, the Wise Men were Perck Fillets d Magi, the root of our BAKED STUFFED magic and magician. LOBSTER ' Cod Fillets 'Were held to be " or SHRIMP Flounder Fillets .clans or soothsayers, y were also ancient CLAMS-CRABS Sole Fillets sta who travelled far COUNTY LINE MOTORS INC y to'man y lands In order authorized DATS UN DEALER stablistv a following. 2191 Strolls Turnpike,,, Middlebury by order only 758-2409 hr. advaacc CAPITONES ' . PtLPO SALT COD . SQUID BACALA CLEAN SQUID SMELTS WHITING DRESSED SMELTS SALT HERRING CRAB LEGS WE SPECIALIZE IN All SEAFOOD Cooked to Ord«r • TaU Out Dinners

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B and S HEATING and AC SPECIALIST IN WARM, AIM FURNACES .AIM CONDITIONING HUMIDIFICATION CHILDREN ANTICIPATE the arrival of "''Kris Kringle," also known as Santa Clans,, .in ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING this large electrotype reproduced from an. 1891 specimen sheet of Christmas cuts offered by the _ A... Zeese: fit Co. of Chicago. .As Kris Kringle prepares to descend 85 BELDEN ST., WATERTOWN the chimney of their 'home, the children, in. box at bottom left, appear to be awake, 'BOB SHUHART OWNER perhaps in the hope of catching a glimpse of Santa. Christmas 'Cuts' of 1891 .For newspapers and oilier printers seeking appropriate cuts for Christmas illustrations, these' and other samples 'were offered in 1891 by A. Zeese St Co. of Chicago. A handsome book, of some 200 .pages-of examples was accompanied by Ibis admonition: "TO' parties who have no open account with us we wish to say, that a great deal of unnecessary and vexatious delay In filling 'their orders 'will be avoided by enclosing 'with same bank, draft or money order for amount of their purchases. Small, packages can be sent safely and cheaply through the mail, If registered, but a proper allowance should be made for postage (one cent 'per.ounce),, besides ten. cents for registering." ELECTROTYPES offered, in . 1891 by A. Zeese & Co. of « Chicago include a little cut (below) of Santa Claus climbing' down a chimney. TJV Illustration on right, shows the angels appearing unto the shepherds in the fields . * on. the first Christmas.'

I fit,, Itoujru^l v^r/ope your Holiday begins and ends on the happiest oTnotes, with joy and peace for you. your family and friends. Merry Christmas! EMU'S JEWELERS 709 Main St. Watertown 274-1988

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'Let's'Oil celebrate to the fullest All the riches of the this joyous holiday season. May season — heartfelt it be full of happiness to share. peace and contentment. Those are the wishes we COLE SCREW MACHINE .. send to treasured friends PRODUCTS CO. and. patrons. THE ATWOOD AGENCY 4t DeForest St _' 0MU1 A CKiistmas UJlsk HELLO May the peace of the | Hearts merry'... days - Here's hoping 'your holidays remain with bright.'... happiness" 'Unfistinas - is merry you ond yours for all always. Far you and -and bright. We're 'the days to come. all. 'your luved "ones. - gfod to know yowl nappy holidays! CONGRESS TOOLS CO., INC BARIiAULT Oil CO. FRANK'S Sim STATION " lit Mate St. . . WL . OeMtte 274-122* 274-1M* Property of the WatertownTown Historical, Times (Watertown, Conn.) ,Society December 24, 1974 Pag e 13 watertownhistoricalsociety.org

As on the First.. Noel.. .mayeach' heart ring true and be blessed. COPES RUBBISH REMOVAL 4? Roberts St. Ife. 274-1444 May hearts 'every- where be filled with contentment. Greetings ,6 right, light-hearted EASTSIDE SERVICE f wishes to' folks young v^ and old. Enjoy and be 101 COSTA'S restaurant STATION merry this season. Echo Lake Rd. FABIAN'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY Watertown, 'Conn. '071. Main St. Oakvflk, Conn. 274-5373 - CM-iiSf Maim St. Bethlehem 264-7678 . Oral MUtta Prop Make Reservations now for 'New Years 283-9648 BEST WISHES vr Hope your holidays are ! 90 filled with things to We wish you a very merry make Christina's bright... Christinas.. May each magic moment ill your heart with FOUR CORNERS STORE •VAV RF " '" Four Comers happiness , .. warmth. Our MiddJebury special thanks to good friends, loyal patrons. ANTHONY D'AMICO INSURANCE Here's a stocking CHEERIO filled with love. Snowmen with coal eyes Oakville It's brimming over . . ... carrot noses are a with warm wishes. part of Christmas... As is MARKET our" good cheer... J. ANDRE FOURNIER Santa's about to enter E.R.WIHBEY REAL BTATE on the picture . . . with IIS Main St. INSURANCE a, sack full off joyful Oakville, Own, 1.33 Main St. ' IK4N1 Oakville 274-25*9 greetings, direct from our office up North, Happy Holiday DAVELUY'S RESTAURANT To wonderful patrons , 150 Echo .'Lake Rd. Wttertown 274-3226 and friends—happy ; thoughts for a joyous, .peaceful Yuletide. • ' - .* A GLOBE ENTERPRISES LAUNDRY That, each and every -Mofeday 689 Main $t one's 'heart and IOUI Watertown, Coon. be filled with true Trim the tree,, deck season's blessings.. the hall' display flwt ° DAVIS SUNOCO greeting cards. Accept We're ready to strum out | our warm "thanks." Acceworks - Road Service a merry tune. To 'the chor- ENGINEERED SINTERINGS us of "Have Yourself a ' 532 Straits Tpfce. Merry ." Watertown 274-S4S3 « PLASTICS, INC. " TIE GOWANS-KNIGHT CO. INC. 134 Commercial St. Knight St.

A tinkle of silvery - bells, a of our best wishes. Happy holidays, dear friends! As nips at your GEORGE DEMIRS AUTO SALES nose and biles your toes our wishes will warm your heart. 14*1 Main Si. ' Watertown •74-41M GRACE'S BEAUTY SALON Hf Tarbell Awe. 274-8M3 Happy Holiday GREETINGS , - , , - .Deck dChristmas with Deck the tree with May the faith that A ambm Wil ^ - •«»a»^ _ ornaments bright . . . led the Three Wise family togetherness and with our greet- Men find a home and thankfulness. ings merry and light! in your heart... LEO J. GREENWOOD DUHAMEl'S ELECTRONICS EYEEMATIC MIS. CO. Rd. GREENWOOD ELECTRIC INC. Oakville flMWI. »1. Echo Lake Ro. Wa Pagft WProperty -tarn Times (Watertoim of, Conn.) the, Decembe Watertownr M, IOT4 Historical Society toms ofwatertownhistoricalsociety.org Europe's Laplanders luted to Lifestyle and Culture are the northern 'winter tended this manner the" Yuletide ._ of which to prevent the development People could partake of 'the • happy voices itely two-thirds of Chriatmas customs as we feast like everyone else. y, one.'' IMrd .'In know them — the church 'In modern times,' with. sint, out the Christmas and smaller nnm- itherlngs, decoration of many 'Lapps living a more and 'trees,-the giving settled, life In permanent , we greet our friends ' ' are closely asao- of gifts, and elaborate communities, 'the observ- " "'anil, patrons. Thanks so much! „ with reindeer, on feasts. The Lapps' chief ance of Christmas is be- they have depended "festivals came in spring coming ' indistinguishable JOHN L. SCARPA CO. and autumn with the occa- from 'that of other northern I Surge part' of their Scandinavians. Today's Electrical Contractors since prehistoric sions of marketing, when among the the products of the reindeer' Lapps had Its." forerunner SI Maplerow Ave., W»terb«ry. 753-5036 [early 'Lapp. reUglon herds and furs from. hunt- in the tree-hung sacrifice latalatic, featuring Ing' were exchanged tor to the' Yuletide People, or shaman, who other products. tie secrets of good." However, 17th Century fishing, reindeer manuscripts describe one I, and other matters Lapp Christmas custom jrtance to the people, which has a,, parallel. In ST. "NiCK ' a slate of trance, many .lands and! which re- .RESTORER /decorated "mag- minds one - of putting out cookies and milk-near the When Queen Victoria were » 'means, of married German Prince Al- the trances .and chimney for Santa Qam bert, Christmas visits. - of racteristic of early The old'documents, 'tell.-of St.. Nicholas (and the gift- a "tacrtflee" to th* ."Yule- giving) came'back to Eng- tide People," spirits which land, 'three centuri.es after m AN CONVERSION . 'were believed to % about FROM over 'the earth ana. which Henry 'VIII had banned the scale conversion to may have 'Originated .In a traditions' when he broke pre-Christian observance of away from the Ca.thol.ic anitthe yLapp dids no untit occul 'ther 1 faith and. formed' the Century. This fact he . Chwch. of . • •" ALL OF US aed with the CKCCS- CHRISTMAS 'CUSTOMS tough conditions of On Christmas .Eve' 'there was a fast, and the food. TO which 'would have been* eriag eaten-was set aside. On ALL OF YOU 1 Christmas Day -'this food. 'vincffit o. pal latino Including samples of every- thing to be eaten on Christ-

with you att at (Aw', timm of ymm A plentiful measure of YulmtMm cheer! HAMMOND ORGAN STUDIOS .1624 Watortown Ave. Waterbury 754-6119

Hi! Merry Christmas Mcrny Have the oheeriest holiday ewer,. 1 Beet. wiah*m mmM. thanka to all of our Holiday greetinga are always in nelshbora. We value your patronage. styleu WeVe enjoyed, your goodwill and confidence throughout the year. Thanks.

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The miracle of Christmas, holy source of hope and joy:, once more spreads its wonders, its radiant promise across the land; and the - . Star shines, as on that hallowed, night, with eternal light. 'The blessings

that rise from the sacred manger are manifold and everlasting. Our wish is. that you and yours may ! be blest with the 'divine comfort and inspiration of Christmas, now and always. THE HEMINWAY & BARTLETT MFG. CO. ' liAMJFACTUREHS OF SYNTHETIC SEWING THREADS WATERTOWNr CONNECTICUT Property1$ Town 'Times (Watertown of, Conn.) the, .'Decembe Watertownr 24, 1974 Historical Society 9 1 Tips to Make Letters towatertownhistoricalsociety.org 'Santa I Yule Brighter ITS ; 'The made from a photograph of chil- CHRISTMAS Overflow Mailbox dren w family group Is highly .popular' as a means of bringing a sense of to- TIME! getherness to relatives and fndfriendss whew n geographicaggp l W«'d IHw to separation makes the real. you land your family ' thing impossible. The best time for such, * • pictures, naturally, is when Ov ultras* Tbonkf roc 'presents, are being opened and the family group Is together, .sharing and. show- FAMILY CYCLE CENTER ing their joy 'In Christmas surprises. 140 HOMER ST. WTBY.( ACROSS FROM Id* 25* Car Wash) A. good, second opportu- Hour*: ®m. 26 thru ...Jan. -10 - 12-5:30 Sot, t-2 757-7830 nity may be found when the family Is gathered, at ..'the table for . Other1 possibilities Include "stockings hung by the chimney with cue* and. children playing, Indoors or out, 'with, new gifts. Whatever' subject you choose, ..better do It today — tomorrow may be 'too late to capture' 'the' best "shots" THE MOST FAMOUS RESIDENT in the town of Santa Clang, to' share with others. Indiana, population 300, it Santa Claw himself who re- ceives well over 100,000 letters annually fram children Florida Express across the conntry and around the. world. As Santa Clans in costume and Jim Yellig out of it, a 42-year career has for aH points in Florida. been devoted to making sure letters are answered. Out own wans pwsoiMify hamtl* yew mev* all th« . There's something special ' ies and milk, and extend about Santa Claus In a • 'best wishes to' Santa,. Mrs. - way. -Chack- ©or rate*.. small southern Indiana Claw, and. Rudolph. And, fi— •slimatm. Call 757- town where the famous to the delight of children 1070. Christmas legend has be- everywhere, all of these' let- Dabf Moving ft Storage come somewhat of an every- ters receive an answer from day reality. - Santa 'Claus. 1*1.1 « Hf^in '11 This town with a popula- This unique practice dates is'for goodwill, tion of about 300 year-round back, to 'the late' 1920s when Christmas residents, and a family of "Robert' L. Ripley popularized BREAKFAST SPECIAL 'the town by featuring it In. peace ...... a time to-express our 'gratitude. deer, is the jolly old gent's an article in. .'his "Believe It namesake home —•• Santa Or Not" column.. After the '1.25 Clans, Indiana — as well as. article appeared, mail 'began. and MIKE'S GREAT the home of his helpers, and to mushroom, especially THOMASTON the location of his overflow- letters addressed to "Santa at the COFFEE . ing mailbox. Clans.™ SAME cop A unique landmark at Tourists with, children al- LOW here & Santa Claus. :1s the IIS, Post so started to arrive and PMCE! 20* to go; SAVINGS BANK Office near the Intersection " make visits to 'the post office HUE'S of Indiana highways 162 with, their'Christmas mall.,. Thomonon Terryville Waierfown 'and 245, and next to the following in the -steps of COFFEE SHOP Member F.D.I.C. - entrance to Santa Clans Ripley who also sent 'his 399 Mom St. Land. Christmas cards through There is nowhere in the ihe office here as proof that world where you can find a there was indeed' a Santa OTfM 5:30' A.M. TO ft KM. post" office like this one./ Its. " Claus — .as verified by £he architecture is that of a postmark. For over 40 years, stone - fronted "fairyland children have met Santa castle In design and while himself, played by Raymond . the community has but Joseph •"Jim"* Yellig.' slightly more than 300 year- Besides taking up the role round residents this post of Santa Claus.at 'the Santa office each-.year-is flooded Claus Post Office in the ear- with about four million ly 1930s, Yellig' also 'em- pieeesfof mall. The'bulk of barked on a project that all this mail comes around now'involves much, of the Christinas time to receive- community of the Santa the cherished Santa Claus Claus, Ind.-area. .He noticed postmark. Still others arrive that the incoming letters addressed, simply to- "Santa were 'being stored away be- Claus,. 47579." ' cause .there were too.many Letters addressed to ' for the 'postmaster of the • "Santa Claus" represent the day. to .'answer and took pan ' tens of thousands . of chil - .in .hand, along with his wife, dren's "want lists" that to make sure children who ' - foretell visions- of ' Christ- cared enough about Santa mas morning, promise' cook - Clans were answered.

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:{from all of us to all of you with hearty : • - To Our Customers...To Our Friends ' .. \ ... good^toishes for the holiday season, and • As we approach the threshold of another - ' . year, our thoughts tun gratefully to those • ' toiik tmrm appreciation for the pritAge of • . whose courtesy, good will and loyalty 'have helped make our ..progress possible. In this"' spirit we extend to you the ' mroing you, now and in the years to come, ^ Seasons Greetings WATERTOWN FEED AND GRAIN CO DECORATIONS BY GLADYS GARASSINO Cl ,•.. Ill MAIN STREET -- WATERTOWN 41 DEPOT STREET WATERTOWN 274-2296 274-1221 fe Delivw Tom Times fWatertown, Qnm.), December M, 1W4 Page 19 Property of the Watertown Historicalo f Societythe same amount from, the Conservation 'Commission, .— ting as the Inland-Wetlamls ippropriation state to permit publi authority, 'and 'that this :ls re- ,,100 and for matching funds quired ...... Construction of the BETHLEHEMwatertownhistoricalsociety.org NEWS building has been, 'under way- for several weeks. By Fad Mrs Dorothy (Ely) Risley, 57, wife of 'Dr. H. Brainard 'Risley, 'Business at Connecticut's advice: by the judge that school Camel. Mil, died Dec. If at Christmas Town Post Office will 'districts 'Should, refrain from, any Hartford Hospital, after a. short Good Wish equal, or exceed that of the 125,- major capital expenditures until illness ... She was born, in Asbury 000 cards 'mailed, 'last year, after the matter of 'board membership Park, N.J. May: 4. 1917, a some earlier 'expectations' it is determined, presumably by daughter of 'the late: Thomas and I«r a merry CMstmu might 'not do so..... The: volume 'is March 1 Frantzis and, the Catch 'Ely ... She was a former awTa happy New Y< still snort of the more than 200,- situation may require the' 'post- senior editor off Gourmet 000 averaged in previous years, ponement of plans for new high Magazine .... Besides her hits- Ann's Beauty Salon tint in comparison to' reports of school construction in tie " hand, she leaves two daughters,, 25 Choice HIM Ed. other postal facilities concerning MioxUebury-Southbury district Miss Laura M. Wyman, of New Watertown 274-SS25 this year's 'business, it appears Frantzts also said, he expects the' Haven, and Miss Prucence the: meaningful postmark of riling' will cause the legislature Wyman of Ithaca, N.Y.; 'two Bethlehem and tie' Christmas . to adopt plans which will permit sons, Timothy T. Wyman of Town cachets continue to attract. 'member towns of regional, dis- - Vershire Center, vt.., and visitors who wish to secure1 'the tricts to' withdraw, should they William D. Wyman., Henniker, . desire ..-Some observers believe N.H. ... 'Graveside: funeral ser- ' additional markings to their vices were' held 'at Bethlehem season's mail. a decision on a stay of execution Cemetery 'Dec. 1.7; 'With the Rev. As in previous years a con- off the' Newman order until after Charles Brown officiating ..... siderable quantity of' 'mail, sent to appeals are decided, will be an Contributions in. her memory the office by collectors awaits a important factor. may be: made to' 'the Bantam .Am- Christmas Day postmark before Engineering firm of 'Flaherty bulance' Fund, Bantam... being: forwarded ... Compliance' .and, Giavara, New Haven, has "The outdoor home decorating witlTsuch special requests 'from. been 'engaged by selectmen to 'contest 'held each Christmas by people who write the Post Office! serve' as consultants to town boards .and. commissions ..... 'The 'the Bethlehem-Morris Garden tram .all sections of the nation .is ifUNOLl'UUP '«I.—, T-irir -'in-- T iiiiin . . - Club will conclude ''Friday with a a 'part of the special effort re- firm, which also serves in a con- judging of 'the displays by a panel quired each year of .tie postal sulting -capacity for Woodbury from 'the' Pomperaug Garden 'workers...,. 'The Christmas mail- and. New town, will assist Club, Woodbury ... Pinning the " ing tradition continues to' earn selectmen, the Planning and ribbons will be Mrs. John 'the town, favorable publicity, Conservation-'Commissions, .and Deschino, Mrs.. Adam Lixattskas, 'With 'the Bethlehem office and other 'boards. 'The firm, is to be Jr., and. Mrs. Lucian Warner ... Postmaster Jean Majauskas compensated on an hourly rate: Committee' planning Bethlehem appearing in the news film of one basis" which will vary according participation in 'the of 'the state's television channels to 'the: type of service provided... this past 'week. Selectmen, are .seeking bids for - A, unanimous vote of the construction of a 'town 'Office MJL HACK & S§it INC Nonnewaug Region 14 Board of 'building, although the question off & Santa 'Eil.uca.tion. to'appea l a court deci- whether such, a 'building will be ' sion of Judge Jon Newman, to''th e erected, remains, 'uncertain...... effect that regional .school The "controversial, issue has HAP.PYHOLIBAYS boards must 'Contain members revolved, in. part around 'proposed 274-8153 FROM proportionate to town, pop- 'Cost 'of 'the structure, and work- ulations., was .greeted with ap- ing drawings which, will permit .•* proval by Bethlehem residents contractors to bid 'have 'been. TED, TOM AND PAUL .... The appeal is separate 'from, 'Completed, 'by 'the architect, S... MATTY'S that voted 'by Bethlehem, .and the Norton Miner and .are available school board, 'unlike the'local to those' interested in submitting Asphalt Paving Co. lOMY TIRE CENTER decision, does not pledge to' pur- .an. offer..... Cost of the plans, is to 1311 Main St. Watertown 27441295 sue the. appeal, to the U.S. be' met from, a $6,000 appropria- • Water and Sewer Supreme Court .... 'The 'board. tion off revenue sharing funds allocated $4,000, however, to per- made at a recent town 'meeting:. Connection* mit appeal to the Second. District A. request for an injunction to • Septic Tank Systems Court, of Appeals in New York. halt construction of. a commer- Reaction 'to' 'the: Judge New- cial building on East. Street was. man ruling also came from subject, of a hearing in Litchfield • Drainage Problem* HOLIDAY^ Pomperaug ..Regional. School Superior Court on Friday ...... The Corrected District 15, where George Frant- action charges the owner, Miss zis, chairman off the school Eleanor Mayer, Newtown, failed, ' '274-3544 'board, said 'the finding- contains to' 'Obtain a permit fram.the Word 'Manger9 LIQUOR'BAZAR Has 2 Meanings Hosting 4 Toasting < ~ The Bible tells., us that the newly-born Christ-child OO was. ""wrapped, in swaddling clothes and laid. 'In. a man- ger," a 'word derived from the 'French "mangeolr" or frame to 'hold, animal feed. wors . It Is interesting that the other common English, wort tor a. cattle-feeder, crib, : which. Is derived from'the German 'tartppe, also means a baby's, bed. Even, the French, word creche,,, which is often 'used, • to'jdescrl.be the 'nativity Joe - Antoinette & Sonny 'Let us help you with. scene displayed, in churches, homes, and. other places at PLUMBING, HEATING & Oil CO. your Holiday Entertaining Christmastime, has the WATtRTOWN double meaning' of "man- IMS St.. geolr" and a public shelter 'and Gift' Giving" for the care of Infante... GIFT like the sparkling beauty of a, AND .•• r, •nowy landscape, heart* are filled BOXES - • i- - ''••'? " with peace and good will. 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Located in the 10 ACRE MALL BRADSHAW, INC. JJ for easy parking & efficient service 21449410 274-8834 554 MAIN' ST., Wge Property20 Town Times (Watertown of, Conn.) the, Decembe Watertownr 24,1974 Historical Society Italy Celebrates Religious Christmas Festivitieswatertownhistoricalsociety.org Representing Many Origins ' The cfilcbrotUtfi of Christ- 'Christinas impractical, and giving of "Stxenne," Christ- tained 'the capital, of 'the, ln Italy, perhaps mote: it was 'not*until several mas or New 'Year's presents, Roman world and. as a In axty other country, hundred years had. passed following the later tradition logical result, 'the head- ites the multiple ori- 'that 'the' birth of Christ was of 'the gifts of the Magi to quarters of the "Christian of the festivities we given an official date for 'the Christ-Child and sym- Church, has. given Christ- In tnodera times, celebration. It :1s 'by no bolizing 'the gifts to' man- mas in- Italy a particularly GUIlf OPTICIANS dnbtami In Italy iapri- .means certain that Decem- kind brought by Jesus' birth. rich observance. > Contoct lens** a rtluflous festfv&l, ^ ber 25th is the actual anni- .CHRISTMAS THEE ORIGIN ited by the Christ- versary of the birth of leans, ies of but it was. an appropriate The Christmas tree, on j date for' the observance. •which originated to, Ger- It coincided with the' "muter many, has come slowly Into Solstice celebrations of 'lout 'popularity In Italy, 'espe- InallW- standing' throughout 'the cially in the north:, but it Mfw. on Christmas northern world, 'with, the had. its forerunner, espe- Roman , and cially around 'Florence,. In W* with you a very marry A feature' of the obaer- . with 'the Jewish Hannukah, 'the Ceppi, or Christinas pyr- i H 'Che' display, usually Festival of Lights, providing amids, composed of shelves Christina). Moy •cuti moflic Christmas Eve to Bpl- a firm, historical, case, fa- of various sizes fixed to a ' moment 111' your heart with ._, (January 6th) of miliar to everyone' in. the pole. (The wort "eeppo" creche or Peraeplo (the then-known 'world,, for a means tree trunk and, by happiness ... warmth. Our ord means manger or major festival. usage, a ). special thanks to good ""•), a On the shelves were placed more or .less elaborate decorations of.. greens and 'friends, loyal'patrons. LTldj iptag and flgures of EARLY CUSTOMS small toys and presents. cattle, and shep- It is. not surprising,, there- It .is possible that the WATERTOWN as 'well. pa. Mary, fore, 'that many customs ceppo may have been a h and. the Christ derived from earlier cele- replacement for the' Yule At , flgures " brations have' 'become a part log. But. the burning of the WINDOW CLEANERS the Three 'Kings, with of the Christmas observ- , another custom, elr retinues, bringing ance in "Italy. The. coming of pre-Christian origin, 'Is 274-3048 ts to the Child, are added. - of the Winter Solstice, not unknown in Italy, where These Nativity scenes marking "the: beginning of there is the pleasant legend" .led 'Hi 'the' thirteenth longer days, was observed that the Virgin Mary enters tury with Saint Francis .in pre-Christian times 'by the homes of the bumble Assisl, who ' decided to the decoration of houses at .midnight, when the. ' the Christmas Eve with greens, and this cus- household is at Mass, to a re-enactment of the tom, taking on added signi- warm., her. newborn Child • Ail of us here . ! ~ of Christ, and., for ficance as a symbol of the : many centuries 'they re- 'rebirth, of hope in the com.- ' before the blazing log. Wish ail of you out tkere mained essentially an eccle- ingiof Christ,;'.is observed In. ITALY FOCAL POINT siastical 'presentation, 'With Italy with sprigs of holly -The fact that Italy con- local churches vying for and. mistletoe. 5 A joyful Holiday Smson' the most decorative creche. ' Similarly, the '.seasonal In more recent times, Nativ- giving of gifts, already Race & Fad OH And the wish-that 1975 will- ity scenes have moved in- traditional in. the .Roman. to private' homes as well. custom of Riving branches BARIBAULT'S Be a 'Happy Year fik ail of us. in. the early years' of the picked in the grove of 'the • Christian faith, persecution goddess' Strenla was. appro- " CM MAIN St., OAKVHXE made public 'Observation, of priately converted to. the... < M0f-»#*rSf.'12tt * WILLIAM £ WESSON, INC I The Carefree Heal people.

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NA AND CENNAMEIXA are played by Italians dressed us shepherds in front of the Christmas man per at the Piazza Nnvona in ltonir. Similar to a bagpipe, and made of sheepskin, the xampogim wan used in the days of ancient Romans. The cenna- ' : mella is a small flute. In a custom now fast disappearing, happipers from, mountains ;: of itie AbruKti and Latium. come to Rome to play traditional I tine* at the "start of' " the Ci.rii8tm.as'. season, celebration, usually on November 29,, the day'rommeiiciniE I the Novena of the Immaculate Conception. Photo courtesy Italian State 'Tourist Office. ;|

Christmas ot the real joys of Yuletide is the ' We extend old-fashioned ' chance to put aside good wishes and earnest thanks to full, our valued customers " and friends. .. MARTELLfS PLUMBINJ&- & WELL

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As the Joy, light and love of this Chnstmms season radiate their blessings upon all, we sincerely wish our good friends in the community m holiday filled with 's most treasured gifts.

Sewing Notions Division SCOVDX MAIWFAC^ COMPANY WATEHTOWN, CONNECTICUT Page faProperty Town Times (Watertowa ,of Conn.) the, Decembe Watertownr 24, 1974 Historical Society Jingling bells, while others, village 'withi-an. unusual. dressed and masked as "la- hopsootefa gait, itoiip% at dles," wear enormous, elab- each farm m share their 'ChristkindlV r>f Switzerland orate picture bats, decorated .merriment andjpartake of with panoramas of Alpine refreshments, when dark- watertownhistoricalsociety.orgscenes. Starting early in the ness falls, they all 'bead, for day on. New Year's Eve, the tte ¥*lley tf pursue tneir Reappears at Holy Season group proceeds: through the 'New Year — — • Christmas has * unique alded the birth of Christ St Lucy whose feast day Is significance In. the German at Bethlehem. On the other 'December 19) to '"distribute •am.' French speaking re- hand, the "Christklndli" gifts. He wears the tradi- gioni of Switzerland be- has some of the character- tional Santa. Glaus, costume, $ 1 25 DYNAMIC cause tie "Chriatklndll," or :lstte» of' ft sprite:, as sug- while Lucy wears, a round ' Chrtot. ChUd, to believed to gested by the wand and the cap 'Over her lone braids, a WASHMOBILE walM i n earth during this wings, which earn be linked, laced bodice .and a. fancy 1 seasori ^ to. pre-Christian beliefs. apron. ." - of Santa dans,. Some suggest he may stem. - 'In. the central part of ftfe •• indli," repre- from the pagan custom of Switzerland, St. Nicholas :ls M a 'beautiful, radi- representing the New Year Hied more realisti- -sent*i ngel-like being with as a radiant awl beautiful In .Ms bishop's regalia CAR WASH carrying a ' magic child. > • * complete with mitre and uid wearing' a shining like Santa, the "Chrtst- crosier. On SI Nicholas* . - ' W« & Wheels distributes Chrijst- fctndir also arrives in ».. ' Day, which falls on 'Decem- and Christmas sleigh drawn "oy reindeer, ber fib, there is a magnifi- - 2 WastunobOes (Q serve "'you - 3 ittering with fand- so there would, appear to be cent parade in which white' ^coratlons. some intermingling of - bearded masqueraders, ough the " Christ- Christmas legends here. • clothed to .long white shirts, HOURS: Owed Monday, Open Tues.-Fri. 1 Is commonly He- St Nicholas is represented carry huge three-foot Sat M, Sun. 8-2 l to person Iff' the In several ways In different mitre-shaped lanterns over -dild, 'be to some- 'parts, of Switzerland. In. their heads. These lanterns Echo Lake Bd. Wstettown represented .as 'an some, .'he Is called .Father are perforated In Intricate , bearing a light or a Christmas 'and comes with religious designs,, similar to' lust .as an angel her- his wife, .Lucy (representing church 'windows, and when the candlelight shines through them, as their bearers execute a stately dance, they are an impres- Cheerful sive sight Indeed, In the village of Urnaesch in the Canton of Appenzell, * Christmas the men. and boys go "Santa Clausing."' Some wear red Wishes - Santante. .Clans costumes with

,JP m rmMy uondtrjut Dolls Play kelitLty teasom - ' ivr yut -mad fours. Dual Role On "Christmas morning, little girls throughout the .'land, will lovingly cuddle' 'new 'dolls and rotertown Jig Bore Strvke, Inc. .declare to one and all .how wonderful a. gift, they have re- 29 New - Wood Rood, Wolertown ceived.. At the .same time, beau- tiful creche dolls will be 'dis- A & 0 CALABRESE played in churches and homes as part of the' Christmas set- ting. . ' Jtlay you and. yours 'be greatly This 'dual rale — as. toy .and as religious symbol—Is * func- blessed by the spiritual radiance CORRECTION tion that 'dolls .'nave Ailed for *' of Christmas. Fur your valued patronage centuries, according to Ency- THE. DECEMBER 19th .AD '" clopedia Americana. And it is we express sincere' Yuletime thanks. generally believed that ' the 1 first use of dolls was religious, rather than for entertainment. Peppexidge Tree Historians report the doll " Card and Gift Shop GRANTS originally was used, .as a repre- sentation 'Of' human Denies in • 10 .Acre Mall • Watertown * . Watertown Plaza religious sanctuaries. The word ' "doll" Itself, In fact, is derived .from, the Greek word "eido- lon," meaning ''Idol.'' ' /A V* i „ READ 20% Off Archaeologists have un- earthed dolls, in the ruins of' 'tombs thousands of years old. EVERYTHING IN THE STORE .And their presence in the tombs Is assumed by some his- torians to' mean, the objects IT SHOULD HAVE READ were included as idols. Among some ancient socle- ties, dolls were thought to.pos - sess1, mystical powers. Many 20%OFF ON ALL 'primitive' tribes included such figures 'In burials as a. spirit to keep the deceased company in MEN'S SWEATERS another world. V-NECK-CREW SNOW PLOWS

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-. .; > Gift Shop 0 All Christmas items - 50% off- Lay this Christmas bring to Chrisf mas Cards, Christ mas Wrap, all our good friends the Christmas Tree ornaments on'Sale fulfillment of their greatest expectations. Com* Emr&yfor Best Selections!! ALLYN'S " CLEANERS & DYERS " "' 15 ECHO LAKE RD. " . - WATBHTOWlf Property of the WatertownTown Historical, Times (Watertown, Conn.) ,Society .December 24, 1174 Pag e 23 First Christmas Carols In Germany Ill Russia " : Russian children hang' up Many modern Christmas 'their' stockings on .'New Year's The first carols were dance .songs, or inspired by superstitions, and pre-Christian customs come from Germany, .Eve. in anticipation of Grand- ring songs, sung by villagers around a beliefs. One 'thing they 'have In. common .is, 'including the lighted ever- Maypole, or to celebrate othewatertownhistoricalsociety.orgr festive oc- that they all tell a story. father Frost's visit. Though green tree. Appropriately, gift- Communists 'eliminated the casions throughout the year, during the 'Most well known of these is the tradi- " choosing .season In. West Ger- Middle Ages. Later they became more ex- tional English "," "The religious celebration of 'Christ- clusively .associated with Christmas. Boar's Head, Carol" both from the Middle many 'today starts after mas, they allowed the 'Chil- The word "carol" derives from, the Greek Ages, the latter of which Is, still sung at Christmas bonuses are 'distri- dren's festivities of the season, and Latin word "choraml.es"' meaning Christmas, dinner at Queens. College, Ox- buted, on December 1. to' 'remain... "chorus." The' phrase, "Christmas Carols" ford., as the boar's head is ceremoniously first appeared during 'the 16th century In brought in- "Good 'King' Wenceslat," writ-* England In little songbooks printed by ten by J. M. Neale 'in the 19th. century is Wynken de Worde and Richard Kele. about a. fervent Christian Duke of .Bohemia. ROOT & BOYD INC DANCE CAROLS — 'Best examples of CAROLS .OF CUSTOM deal with pre- 'these rounds or 'ring' dances are still to be' Christmas customs 'that .have become Insurance I "in.rfrnrrif.rrs Since 1853 .found1 In Sweden, Where 'people dance attached, to Christmas celebrations. 'For around the 'tree singing many rollicking example, the yule log, 'and mistletoe of GENERAL INSURANCE songs. Elsewhere, dance carols are merely England go back to the Druids, Decking sung, al.Ch.migh many of the: tunes are 'the halls with boughs .of holly .and ever- RIAL ESTATE .known to' Inspire' dancing feet. green come from, the Hebrews, Egyptians, Romans 'and other ancient peoples,.' for W ATERTOWN: Ml Mate St. f 1*-tS§l SHEPHERD CAROLS, of and about the •whom the evergreens were symbolic of life shepherds to whom, the angels appeared, triumphant over death. The wreath came WATERBURY: • 4il Meadow St. and their coming to the: stable 'With humble originally from the Ivy crown worn by (over Nathan Male BuictcJ gifts are the most .'human and appealing Romans in. Bacchanalian festivals. "Was- accounts of Christ's 'birth. They were sung 756-7251 to accompany the vivid portrayals of this sail" was 'the Anglo-Saxon drinking pledge, scene In 'Che medieval "mystery" plays, "Waes-Hael" which, 'means "Be in health" which were' common in England as well as and which was part of Early Saxon feasts. all other European 'Countries, Best .known "O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree) today 'is the traditional. 'English, carol, the traditional German carol goes back to .. "While Shepherds Watched.'11 the early days of wandering' tribes, who LULLABY CAROLS 'were 'among 'the ear- would always leave a grove of trees In the liest Christmas-'songs'and like all cradle middle of the land they cleared, songs have a rocking, lilting rhyth1m and. CAROLS FOR THE TWELVE DAY'S — a simple melody. "Cradle rocking" carols During 'the 8th century, the 12 days from or "Iflndetwlegen" were -a 'part of 'the Nativity 'to Epiphany were declared a fes- church, In Germany and Austria. tive .season, celebrated to medieval England A good example of this type of carol, is by many gay customs Including, jousts1., the 18th 'century English, carol, "What banquets, caroling and "mumming," which Child 'Is. This.?" which, was sung' to' the 16th originally was a sort of dance century dance tone, "Greensleeires." An- performed, by masked and costumed, groups. other is 'the 19th century American anony- Best known, of these1 carols are the tradi- mous carol, "Away In A Manger." tional English "God 'Rest Ye Merry," and One of the most beautiful, of all lullaby "The '," which is carota is. the "'Coventry Carol,"1 which was based on. an. old French rhyme and chant/ s a part of one of 'the 'English medieval "mysteries." It is sung by a group of women, portraying Bethlehem, mothers just before Herod's soldiers slaughter their babies. ' CAROLS OF 'THE MAGI — The arrival Santa's Reindeer of 'the Magi with precious gifts for the is the most picturesque and, "Now,Dasher! now, Dancer! colorful part of all Christmas pageants. now, Prancer .and. Vixen! 'The Magi songs all. tell this, rich, spiritual On, Comet! on, 'Cupid! on, story, Among the most familiar of these to Donder and Blttzen!" Americans' Is "We Three Kings,"" the words Here, Just as Santa said and music for which, were written by John them., are the names of the CHRISTMAS SEASON Henry Hopkins,, Jr. In the' 19th century. "eight tiny reindeer" who 'drew *]banks to the support of friends old and NATIVITY CAROLS — 'There are many bis "miniature sleigh," accord- new, everyday bmsimess is a special pleasure. varieties of these. The first hymns in honor ing to Clement C. Moore in his of 'the Nativity were 'written In Latin, during poem,. "A Visit from St.. Nich- Best wishes for the holiday season. the 5th century, when Christmas-wai fully olas." established as one of the great church But, since Moore wrote .his. feasts. It 'was not until "the 13th century, poem in. 1.823, Santa must have . MIKE'S COFFEE SHOP when St. 'Francis of Assist inspired hi? added some new reindeer. It's 'friends to write' In their native tongue, that certain that he has at least Main St. Watertown Nativity Songs were written, for the people one famous .sleigh-puller not to stag, Prom. Italy, these Nativity Songs mentioned in the poem — the i 1 274-8H2 spread throughout -all Europe. red-nosed' Rudolph. 'Two of the most familiar of these' to us, -are: "Joy 'To The World,"" written by Isaac Rudolph made his first pub- Watts to, the 17th century and the 18th tic appearance in 1939, in. the century German, "Stille Nacht" (Silent song, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Night) 'by Joseph Mohr. "The original mu- Reindeer," with words and sical called for a guitar accompaniment. music by . LEGENDARY CAROLS spring from tie folklore of 'people throughout the world TO ALL Our' Friends ami Customers ( Fidelia" "O 'Come. All Ye Faithful" Merry Chris t 'mas J) or "Adeste Pidelis" may have been 'written 'by the 13th. cen- mnd m ( tury writer and teacher, Saint Happy New Yektr ,,- Bonaventure, bat Its. exact ori- gin 'Is a mystery... There's no Jrawn secret'about Its. 'popularity to- Ray, Jim and Joe " day. It .has been translated CtSu you gather 'round 'tile Into 120 languages, and there ... 'MALE'IMAGE 'are more than 40 English ver- Hair Styling' .and Barber Sbop Christmas tre« with sions. MAIN ST., - WATEETOWN family and friends to sing Hie glad songs, MERRY CHRISTMAS to All! remember our wish: A hearty, happy Little parts add up to smooth ''driving, Little wishes add up to big holiday greetings. Hearty thanks to all.

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NOEL May the spirit off "the season make your days •truly joyou* . I , thanks for being our friends!

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ROUTE • Soatkbttry, COM. tfcr« Sat, ga I AM. • • PJl. 1W Fails Aw. m-uu Page PropertyTimes (Watertown ,of Conn.) ,the Decembe Watertownr 24t 1»74 Historical Society SELEMAN, . my fellow Joey 'too, the Zoraitis' Richie Stone, Walt and Don Morris, WARNING colleagues at the Waterbury Kross, Dean Birdsall, Tom Russ Praiaer, Rene Piche, Vic Republican, a... very special Kinsella, Jerry Kinsley, of Zabbara, Sain and Rich Avolet- 'The Police Commission 'has watertownhistoricalsociety.orgcourse' the Chlisons and Budta, Mike Josvanger. advised parents to check, 'with CDONNELL — From Palmers, Cy Ricclardi, Duke tbe Park and RecrJBatkm Depart- whose Mot Off the Keys I was DelPo, Gordon Elliott, Milt And a special 'blessing to my Dorothy, sons Boh and Rich, ment regarding 'town, ponds used - weaned. May the Lord grant, me Grabow, the Waterbury for ice skating before allowing the privilege to be at your six- Dodgers. daughter-in-law Jeanette and my • tieth anniversary party .as a Add .'Don Borgnine, Dick Fenn, wonderful mother who with Dad youngsters to ska e oo them... ' Ed "Stack, .Ray Cwick, 'Charlie made so many beautiful Cbrist- ?! Iff we sportswriter. I made the 40th mases for me through good In many placet' ice is not yet. | here's some special and 50th. nensei, joe i^ianciocoio, jonn thick, enough to support .'numbers times and hard times for so ; : , oo te 'tree. So to BILL GARGANO, STAN Regan, Gene Valentino, Bod many years that are so easy to of skaters. ' - DEMAYO, DICK .LEWIS' and" '.Peck, John Galeski,. the' Poulins, recall. Dad is looking down on us fOWN FOOTBALL ANDY DUMAJ. May the 'flow of ' Stew Stack, the; Ouellettes, the for the first time tils year but UNSTABLE TEAM • j secret weapon to use . .good young players continue to Konanas, Oris Salvatores, Chick we all know he will be there as again, sj Tor ring ton on ' come your way, .. Lawson, 'Ray Wrenn, Bill Rice, we count our blessings. Prices are unpredictable today '"Bruce .and. Kerry Austin, the —the only thing you can count Tfianksg .Day. 7 ROSS D AVIES — A Naugatuck May the Good Lord Take a Lik- fOWN HOCKEY ^ Valley League title for the' young Daveluys of 'Course, "Walt Grady on for' sure is your fingers. WAT1 ing To You All. TEAM It looks they don't coach of the Indians .swim team, and.'all 'the Bensavages, Ruthie need ndi and may Fred Scheli develop "Wiggins, Don' Johnson, Sid P. S. And of course to my cons- WATE1 into a superstar... , Comes, Joe Gilroy, .Bob .Ray, tant companion, Kelly our 2-year BASKET! I ALL — An Ernie HENRY MEYERS - A Bernie Bernetsky, Gary Gelinas, old. Chihuahua who does Did for Nick: Moffo. ' ' . sfatolefull of winners. 'Pat. Maisto. Al Hale, Bill. everything but talk:. An order to, HAI BLANCET - An ul- AL ZACCARIA - An order ODonnell, Gary Fenn,. Ron stop barking at the mailman. timat rbidding him to ever stopping .him. for talking Jim Lotos, 'Charlie Fenns. end up dining room table. - Liakos out of any winning. Big . Add John.' "Tiger" Gustins, * ' .. Early Closing WAT] " WN UGH BAND "Triple or Perfecta numbers 'like Ray LaFlammes, Ray West, - Just performances like 4-6-7. .: Rich .Jensen, Joe Guerrera, the' 'The office of tbe Town. Clerk that ( last Wednesday .HOWARD. COSELL - McClearys, Tony Pallerias, Jim will close on. 'Friday, 'Dec. 27 at 5 night. Laryngitis.1 (Not really) O'Neill, The Marinos, Lew p.m. instead of the usual time of GR tON CLUB - A THE AL VESTROS — To 'the - Garthwaits, Bill Beckers, Steve 8 p.m.. carloli appreciation for all area's No. 1 basketball an- Jamsky, Gary Blair, John thenle you do for high nouncers, ..a local, state cham- Me Gee, Joe Navin, Craig. schoc4 pionship game to broadcast once Lamphier, 'Gerry DeLage, .Frank )EPARTMENT - A again. - ".Rnsso's, The Butterlys. nil lafety lor Chief Ave THE 'FRED 'O'BRIENS' — A. Winifred McKee, Tbe Vitones, year and his men whose Wilby championship 'for than to the Van Am, all the Palombas, Lam often endangered by share. - . - -Tweedy, Sal Tinaldi, Vin lives 1 ness. 'THE FRANK GRANATOS - Mangos, Marcel 'and Marie,. .Pete our feTEPANEK — Con- ' A good, college career for' Frank, LaBoda. Joe Clemente Mike In running the Jr.. .. Daddona, Dom Lombardo, 'Dion. ation Program. GRANDSON CHRIS - All the Heroux, George Lewis, Art "LAIR — A prolong* 'boyhood blessing that makes life LeMay, Leo Fabian, Bill Scully, Paul has sure so wonderful at ages, five and. six. Mike Calabrese, 'Charley .Brawn,. • Us faithful service MARY AUSTIN - The con- Babe Padella, Irv Gordon, Ar- minify. tinued good nature to laugh at mand Derouin, Russ Wheller, Ed. WAI ITOWN GOLF CLUB my jokes. Travers, Lou. Banda, 'Bill. amatuer golf dam-. DANNY .and MIL - Two Hoskings. Fran Kaminski, the weeks paid 'vacation, at the 'Sullivans, Bob and Joe Lavoie, ITOWW POLICE - A .Riviera. Carl Herman, Ed. Rosa., Walt r keeping our streets a ART WOOD, "' ED Masaluk, the Zubeks, Nick to be almost any time WOMSELDORF, PHIL Czars, 'Tony Trotta, Chip night. BERCHONAK and JOSHungerford, the Colliers, Jack E DEPARTMENT BERGER - Sailors all. Calm:., Barlows,, '.Bob Fenns, Joe' Zap- Harmony fellows, seas .and. trouble free season with pone,. Harold. 'Booths, Sr. and Jr., "their crafts. Bob Cook, John Pierce/ Al, SIMMONS - Good. . FRED CANUZZI — Shortcuts Donate, .Marty Maccione, .Mike e hope your holiday is I of course, and early on how to win at gin rummy .. Moffo, Ralph Bradley, the GEORGE PIERCE — A. book Obars, .Jim Krayeske, Vin' filled with cozy "fmmify gmikerimgB. VALUKAS, ANDY on how to let Johnny Minor win Kulihauskas, John Kulikauskas, and beautiful memories! an argument. " Leo Rossi, 'Dick Bernier, John. lA'NO, FRANKIE O'Brien, - John Dillon,. Ro Ber- JE and the rest of us BILL .ANDERSON - Just stay Our gratitude to all our patrons. being' Bill Anderson. niers, Al Natales, Shem Slavin. Red. 'Sox. fans, some Mike Fosa, BIB llaton. Chuck If ing and another Ted • •JIMMY POST ..»-Cham- pionships for his Pittsburgh Bradley, Carm and Lou .Rasas, L1AKOS, .JR. and... Pirates .and Steelers. Leo Forgets, Fran .and Pat R ROMANIELL — A peat year THE RAY .HOFFMANS - Graziano, 'Tony Rinaldi, Frankie 1 Rollins College baseball Just, plain good .'health, and. good. Pazden, - 'Dom. Valentino,. Cy Plumbing & Heating " with the books too! Cote, Tom . Gibbons, Al. luck. - "* " Wisausky, 'the Marcouxs, Len i STONE — Another step '•• THE REV. JOHN CARRIG - 274-8784 rapj * to the big leagues. A. winning lottery ticket, that , Dayton, Ed Whibbeys, Bob' Bai- JEROUIN — A dog he can would 'mean. 150,000 for 'the1 next ter, Joe Bergantino, Bill cal 20 years for St. Salvatore, Al 'the Keitam, .Dom {RICHIE MALES - Many And holiday "Mac Romano, Joe Caporaie, .Don for the Miami. .Dolphins' Zaccaria, Bi Don Kerr, Al Kinta, Al Goodkins, Ed m Ito and more enjoyable Calabrese, Bud .M Dick. Thompson, .Dick Bozzuto, Clyde \n CHRISfflflSTIflE! I at the Orange Bowl next Derouin, '.Bob Volage, .Andy Puc- Say re, Tony Perugini's, Bill. ca.ro, Tony Lepo, Jerry DfPfetro, Demers, Roland LeDucs, Frank HARRISON, FAT the" Post Office Gang, Stan Rinaldi, Peter Pape. Del Knox, S!S\ 'BY-, PKANK' Woodbury, George Slow, .Ed. aid Tom Talarico Sr., Walt Hodges, RD©, TONY Ray 'Beauty,;''Rod. Geddes, 'Del Jack D'Ambrose's .Doc .Martin., &r f-ii£il ZU1, TOM TAJLARICO, LeVassuer, Tony Simons and Charlie Monterose, Vin CLINE and PAUL Mrs. Rose Simons and ..'Dan "and. Palladino, Sal Bosco,' 'Larry ^ >**--. KlS Lk- ,./.*' limliMl ^ •tf. '4$k1 k\\

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«: Thia it the twm of.' good cheer when famUy »nd fttenJ* jfciy and laughter •—- that's gatbrr to celebrate the holiday amid tound* o* muiic and what we prescribe loi friends and bm&»*r, tbe •»«• o( good toodt to cat, pdtoents 'lor .all. To faithful fctenii oid and .new we offer a. "Merry Christmas" ' neighbors. It's a "sure way awl. oar thank* tm yo«r frnerou* contidentfon. to a happy holiday. Warm thanks. - POST OFFICE DRUG STORE WEST'S SERVICES, INC. . - ANO" GIFT SHOP . - Y Dii rm nittkithSM4 i.hrrmtft timlrr , (r^xt to Town Halt) tOB Main. Stf*ct :«74>Si,lS' Watertown 55 Defof »t :|l. Wotftown 274^116 " Property of the WatertownTown Historical, Times (Watertown, 'Cum.) ,Society .December 24, 1974 Pag e ,27 NEED ^H'ELP with your HORSES BOUGHT and sold. CLASSIFIED housework during the holiday Outside and inside boarding season? Call 274-3928, ask for' available Call 274-1338. Margaret., Arctic Reindeer Flourish, Tuesday noon is the: deadline watertownhistoricalsociety.orgPAINTING': Interior, exterior for classified advertising. All P&J CERAMICS, » Rockdale and wallpapering. Call 'Ed classified' must be paid, in ad- Am., Oakville. Classes,. Hon., Michaud. '274-8379. Crucial to Man's Survival through Tours, evenings, 7 to 10. 'Reindeer' flourish to large numbers near the Arctic Circle vance." Rates: |1J§ minimum in Europe, .Asia, and North America. Norway, Sweden, charge for' the first 12 words. Ad- CHIMNEYS and fireplaces Finland, Russia, and, Alaska are all places where herds ditional words at 'OK rate of $ .30 BALDWIN & WLRLIT2ER cleaned. .Reasonable rates. Call of at least semi-domesticated reindeer are accustomed to 'per line' (approx. four words par Pianos & Organs for' free estimate, 2744159,-after working with man, particularly the Laplanders. line). All classifieds are carried SPIOTTI MUSIC SCHOOL 5 p.m. The reindeer provides a vital source of food, clothing, in 'tie Water-Oak Shoppers Guide and even tra.nsporta.tion for many peoples living on the 10 Acre Mall-Straits Tpke. . edge of the arctic world. Among other things, reindeer as well as Town. Times, at no ad- 2M-802 — 879-2S35 SPECIALIZING in bans .milk is as rich as the cream of cow's milk, although avail- ditional charge. on all •types of wall covering. able in much smaller quantities',.. • . L Austin, graduate of U.S. There are several species of reindeer in. North .America, LOST1: Banking Center Book 'No. School of Paper 'Hanging, 61 "where it is called the caribou, ranging from 'the woodland " ATWOODS INS. AGENCY 317302. Payment applied for. .Longview Ave., WaterbSury, 274- species,, which .is found, in wild northern woods, through Complete 'insurance service. .2931... the barren ground caribou, which is the slightly larger but close cousin of the European reindeer, to the Peary caribou, John B. Atwood, 49 DeForestSt., SNOWPLOWING: Free es- living north of the Arctic Circle. Watertown, next, to' the Town timates. Call 274-2218 or' 274-2180. 'The present domesticated reindeer of Europe and .Asia, Hall. 2744711. " ' - where it can, be found, in single herds of up to 30,000, is a FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Well descendant of the barren ground, species of those regions JUST ARRIVED AT Chintz 'N ADMISSION OF ELECTORS rounded pick-up load, 122. Call Notice is hereby given 'that the and has been successfully introduced into, Alaska as a Prints of Ncwtown, an enormous .2744583." stock animal. These tame reindeer are gentle and, easily number of Decorator Slipcover', Selectmen, and. Town Clerk or handled. 'Drapery & Upholstery 'Assistant Town Clerk of the Reindeer and caribou, feed, primarily on mosses and. WANTED: Teacher aide, male, Town of Watertown, as a .Board lichens in, the subarctic region's, a type of fodder which at enormous savings. 8. Main Si, mature. General assistance to of Admission of Electors1', wi.ll on takes time to replenish itself,.. As a result, reindeer and (Route 25), Newtown, Conn. 'teacben and administrators in. Monday, December -30',, 1974, those who depend on them for a livelihood are nomadic monitoring of students in. 'thefrom 7:00 P.M.. to 9:00 P.M., in and have no permanent home, since they most move at FOR, YOUR BEST BUYS in Watertown. High School. Apply the Town Hall,,, hold a session to' frequent intervals to find an adequate food supply ... 'carpeting, see our large stock of to: Watertown. High 'School,' 324 examine the qualifications of Because of the Arctic habitat, near his North. Pole head - Mill Ends and Remnants from .French St., Watertown, applicants, and 'administer the . quarters, 'reindeer provide an ideal means of transporta- America's Best, Known Carpet tion for Santa Claus, but he can hardly claim a first for Telephone 274-Mll, Ext. 207. elector's oath to those who shall using them: cave paintings and bones found in prehistoric Mills. Savings from, ¥* to 1/3. .be found, qualified. sites in Europe are evidence-that the reindeer has-been Many large enough for' wall-to- PROFESSIONAL: Horseshoeing. Dated, at Watertown., CT. this more or less' domesticated since the time of the cavemen, wall installations. Normal and corrective. Prompt, 24th 'day of December, 1974. But Santa Claus might qualify as an, early supporter of HOUSATONIC 'VALLEY reliable service. Jon, Dodd. • BOARD OF SELECTMEN 'vomen's equality, since the remdeer or caribou' is unique . RUG SHOP Woodbory, '2134725. Evelyn- Graboski among the deer family in that the females as. well as the Bridge,, Conn. : males* grow antlers. Both, sexes shed their antlers in the Robert Madeux spring, like other deer. Tel. 263-672^234 DOG GROOMING, all breeds... Brenda Zuraitis Trim for pet or show. Pick op Attest: Mary B. Canty. LENNOX < " and delivery... Weekdays,, 264- Town. Clerk Heating, 'Hot, Water, Warm Air it 6084. TT 12-24-74 Air Conditioning. 'WESSON HEATING CORP. t% V Tel. 628-4711 , Italian Foods at Christmas ERNIE'S AUTO BODY WORK One of''the'most completely Vary According to Regions 'equipped Paint it Body Shops in, .Feasting'' is an integral 'part of the Christmas cel.eb.ra~ Connecticut. 'Wheel Alignment . tion, symbolizing not only rejoicing' at the coming of Christ and Balancing. I but, also, the spirit of snaring and. brotherly love which Hoy Hw ftys of is. characteristic of the season, 'like so many other aspects, Waterlwy i_ of Christmas, it is. a blend, of Christian and pre-Christian Ibt s§»« traditions, strongly influenced by local customs. jfow iw ynnttf PRACTICAL NORSK desires In Italy the dishes of the Christmas feast vary widely in pxjr heart. work in home or nursing home.' depending' on. the region,..I n the north,, for example, the meal may begin witn cappelletti ("little hats'" i stuffed Private duty. Excellent with meat or tortellini, a sort, of ravioli., followed by a references. Call a.m., 758-1463. main dish of meat, which may be anything from, roast turkey with, chestnut to zampone, a pork sausage MATURE 'MAN' 'OR WOMAN to packed in. a pig's leg smothered with lentils. develop© small distribution In 'the area, around. Rome, the traditional dish of Christ- Qkmsey MANUFACTURING, INC. business part, time. Can earn mas Eve is "capitone," a large1 female eel, roasted, baked, $600 per month. Work from or fried, following a religious .tradition, which prescribes MAWN MF1AL SKEUS and EYELET .MACHINE KODUCTS a meatless dinner on Christmas Eve, the Vigilia, or Christ- 7« Nm Wood Kami WcMwtnm, tan. 06795 home. Write 'name, address and mas vigil... In accordance with this tradition, the Roman phone' to. Box; '20, Clark Rd., fish market, held, the night of December 23rd, is a, peculiar Naugatuck. « feature of the Christmas observance.. In the south of Italy, the feasting usually begins with REWEA VING AND MONO macaroni with meat and tomato sauce, followed by chicken GRAMMING: Start a club and. or meat in jelly. JoijousA/VtsKes .. get your' dottier .FREE. We also Particularly characteristic of Christmas feasting in all regions are sweets: of various types () carry 'tennis dresses and and, other sweets in which nuts and. honey figure promi- sweaters... Phone Davidson's nently. Dress Shop. 274-2222. ' The Christmas season coincides with the lengthening day and 'the 'beginning of the New Year, and. from, ancient TONY'S PAINT SERVICE 'times nuts, have been a symbol, of fertility and a promise Interior, exterior, wallpapering. of the next year's harvest, also representing hope for in- crease in herds and flocks, and 'the family, as well. The We wish for you-all the Call 2744578 'use of honey, the most common, sweetener in .ancient Rome, was a traditional, way of conveying the wish that the new joys and blessings of Christmas EMIL'S JEWELERS' year might be as sweet as the gift. 7W' pwatn &i*,f .'Sam. DiStasi Christine DiStasi Theresa ,'DiStaal Watertown Ricky DiStaii Maria DiSUsi Joanne Drodvillo Expert watch 'repairing and Founder of Red Cross guaranteed workmanship. Clara Barton, Civil War Rosa Joe Rosa nurse, 'was 'born on Christmas 'Day In, 1821. It was her warm Thr Friendly Staff nf CARPENTER AND MASON thoughts of Christmas that WORK, .reasonable. Building and led her,, when she' set off to DiSTASI MARKET repairing. Free estimate. Tel. visit her brother, a' prisoner 3*5 Davis Street, Oatvile, Com. 2H4B07. , - during the Civil War, to"offe r to" 'take presents not only to OLD THINGS WANTED. Top him but to the prisoner rela- •W \«: prices, paid for one "item or tives of' .'all. her Oxford,, Mass., houseful. Check cellar, attic or neighbors'. Cardi Cares 'tarn... Country 'Bazaar. Main. St.,. Subsequently, Clara 'Barton., Woodbury, 263-2228 or 286-7758. was instrumental. 'In founding RECLAIM up to half lie beat the American .'Red. Cross and. about your four furnace U now wasting .served, as its president for op tie chimney. loitall a. 'many years. Chimney beat reclaimer. Ap- Carpet! proved safe, mfg'd in Com. Known for' Paintings "You read about it la Yankee .. One Christmas-born child I Magazine." Ffcr free Info, call .'had little cheer in his .'life,, on, A-Nor Enterprise*, 2*6-7639. holidays or otherwise. This was Compare our Quality and Prices the French, painter, Maurice Utriuo, bom on December; 25, ATWOOD'S 1883. SAVE! 1 Son of an unknown father P0NT1AC and, a mother' who was a model • AAl largl typee sselectio of 'Boorn to' covering choose' availablfrom e 1W Main SI. Watertown for many of the Montmartre brush wielders of' 'her time,. • Residential ami commercial 2 1974 PONTIAC young Maurice was. shy .and • Quick & cheerful service withdrawn, 'not. only in child- Our very best wishes m LEMANS 4 DOOR hood :but throughout Ma. .life. SEDANS LEFT Ironically, reproductions of to folks ill round 'many of 'bis paintings, partic- town. Warm gratitude. 758-1741 PRICED TO SfIt! ularly those of the sparkling Associates I. & 1. Vareiry jf/5 Ptkmsi white dome of the Montmartre 9 to 4:30 Moo. Thru. Fn. NOW OPEN SAT. 10-3 Church of' Sacre Coeur, are tm BtttMinawn St. 1st Right before 'Commerce: 'Campus 274-2838 used 'by the thousands every year .on; Christmas cards. Rte. 63 'Turnpike' Drive Middlebury %• Page (TowPropertyn Times (Watertown, Conn.)of , theDecembe rWatertown 24, 1974 Historical Society iy Housing ''trees in order to implant them In. the fragile dunes m Christinas Trees Recycled of 'fire .'Island across, the bay, which telps^ to prevent Approved " the sand from being 'blown off and. washed, away. ental approrpiation watertownhistoricalsociety.orgTo Balance Our Ecology for Watertown's Each year whole forests of young .spruce trees are 'Chopped down, In their prime and displayed, with g project was ap- decorations as Christmas trees in. millions of Amerl-. ly a two to one' can homes. After the two-week holiday .season,, 'they lin referendum last are 'discarded.. . Bui Christmas 'trees can now be' recycled. They can: The #le was 18 In favor to 359 'be given a second life in which their organic com- WARM. I with less thai 10 per ponents can be put to work nurturing other life. cent Iff (the town's registered A machine known as a 'wood chipper' instantly re- WISHES voters turning out. duces them to valuable garden mulch. "IMs mulch retains soil, moisture and can be ap- FOB A plied, on top of snow to protect' bulbs and stems of Joyous young trees and shrubs. Also, this coarse sawdust-like stuff is as good as salt or sand for improving traction - (bljfiliiiiied From Pajje 1) on Icy driveways. fronti ft: i J3L0 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 . # * * ..* * * * p.m. Ori (Mlstmas Day Masses will Peter Bova & Son be at 7:|l5, 8:45, ,10, 11; 15 a.m. 'Discarded Christmas 'Trees PAINTERS * DECORATORS and lira pom. - At St. John's Church, Vigil of Help Prevent Beach .Erosion: Christinks Masses Tuesday will, .'Each year, .'hundreds of volunteers from, several Grassy Hill Rd Woodbury 263-4488 be at 6 and 7 p.m. and there will, Long' .Island communities gather discarded. Christmas be a traditional Midnight Mass. • Christinas Day Masses will be at 7.8. 9:30,10:45 a.m. ami 12 noon. will be two Christmas rvices at the Union tional Ctotrth. Both Candlelight Services, one n. and the secttnd with union at 11 p.m. y Lutheran Church will h Candlelight Service of ml Scripture readings at United Mefhodist service will take place . with children from School participating t. Junior and Senior participate in the Candlelight Service. Episcopal Church be two services of union on Christmas anoTil p.m. The Junior «111 sing "Sussex Carol, lish traditional carol and Day of Joy," a French . Traditional Christmas ? if ill be sung at the opening 'vice. choirs will be joined " Choir of young peo- nage sung in the Junior 8 of the church in past * ye sing at the beginning of ' will include well carols as well as in This Hall" sung by .. _ groups and "Be Ye Earth and Sky" sung by - Choir. The offertory fit he "In Dulci ', an old German time for oirs. preludes will include' t Father's Low Begotten" On Ctariti- Holy Coiiiikiiwioi) will Jebrated at 9:30 a.m. I Saints Episcopal Church ive a Carol and Holy Ocm- senrice at 7:11 and 11 p.i

§t*s Christmastime.- The lantHs cloaked in white vhristm serenity... hearths areagbw with golden embers of warmth and homeliness peace and happiness fill the air. With our deepest appreciation'for all the, blessing bestowed upon us, we reach ' voices stag out out to our friends and neighbors to shark with us the joys of this Holy Season. in a chorus of warm wishes. It's heen -a pleasure serving yam, ARMAND'S FUEL CO. Tlny's Sup«r«tfe Mobil \ 131 Davis St., Oakville 274-2538 St" Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.