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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1980
Page
6
Choose fresh pines firs and spruces with pliable needles and firm branches able to hold ornaments. Prefer fragrant trees that fit your space. cut fresh, place base in water, keep in a cool place, and avoid heat sources. Use preservatives or home retardants carefully to extend life and fire safety.
The article traces Christmas tree customs from pagan roots to modern times. It notes Rome and later Germanic and Celtic traditions, holly and mistletoe, Yule logs, and the rise of the evergreen tree as a symbol. It cites NOEL on the first electric tree in 1882 in New York City and forecasts over 50 million light sets and 500 million ornaments sold this year.
Timothy Lee Childers is the newborn son of Stu and Elaine Childers of Garden City born November 29. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Raymond Cornelson and Mr and Mrs Foster Delinger.
A homespun Christmas idea highlights using nature’s finds and simple crafts over synthetic displays. Harriet Hands of Colonial Williamsburg showcases apple centerpieces and cookie gifts, with tips for waxed walnuts, stained glass candies, candle arrangements, pine cone wreaths, and rustic decorations from shops offering homey ornaments.
The Rebekah Lodge hosts a Friday food sale at Sunflower Excursions office 411 N 8th starting 9 a.m. The annual shut in tea follows Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Christian Church parlor. Eleanor Lile of District 44 was guest at the Nov. 25 meeting, which opened with a chili supper. A January 7, 1981 installation for Garden City Rebekahs was set, a joint ceremony with Sequoyah Odd Fellow Lodge planned after a 6:30 p.m. dinner. The charter was draped in memory of Edith Garnand, a 56-year member, and a donation sent to Finney County Historical Society. Members sold 30 chocolate bars for the Kansas Eye Bank. The next meeting is Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Odd Fellow hall with lodge deputy honored. Lincoln Goodwill EHU held a noon Christmas dinner Dec. 2 with a scriptural reading and food drives for the needy. Sagebrush Sisters EHU met Dec. 1 at 2006 Antelope. lesson on Saving Energy with Appliances. Christmas party Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H building. bring five stamped cards and canned goods. Happy Homemakers EHU joined in Dec. 1 dinner and gift exchange. Santa distributed caramel corn. Briar Hill Manor Birthday cake planned for Mrs. Jay Sloan. Mrs. Elnora Butler to host Jan. 6 meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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