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14 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE, Wednesday, December 24, 1952 - ROOM AND BOARD By Gene Ahem AH, YES = MINE HAS BEEN A 7 MANY AND VARIED CAREER --HA, 1 SHOULD WRITE A BOOK. ABOUT IT --- EXPLORER, ARCHAEOLOGIST, LECTURER, MINING ENGINEER, DIPLOMAT, OPERA SINGER AND SCIENTIFIC INVENTOR, TO NAME A FEW OF MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ "++ AHM AH, WHAT 1S YOUR LINE OF BUSINESS, AR.ROLLY 2, Kris Kin or And Santa Not Alike Contrary to popular belief, Kris Kringle is not a German term of endearment for Santa Claus. The name is actually a modification ofy "Kristkind," who according to Ger- man legend is a gift-giver, but does not resemble Santa Claus in the least. Candlelight gleams from all of the quiet houses in the Bavarian countryside, lighting the way and "Kristkind"' on her way from home to home. She is the messen- ger of the Infant esus, and Ba- varian children believe that she is the one who brings them their gifts. According to legend she |'g wears a white robe, with golden wings, carries a small Christmas tree in her hand and wears a crown, PANSIES BLOSSOM TORONTO (CP)--Winter? Six pansies blooming in Mrs. H. R., Skilling's garden evidently don't thin ~~ "I v-as truly surprised and thr" 1, see them," said Mrs. illing. ® Showing bright welcome to the 638 SIMCOE ST. S. for a * Happy Holiday SUDDARD'S BICYCLE SHOP DIAL 5-3979 } i } t i i } i i z ® & & & & '® z To our Customers and Friends DAN AFAR FAAFRRRAVRAANAND We wish a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS ond a PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR MAY WE SERVE YOU AGAIN IN 1953 CURRAN & BRIGGS READY-MIX CONCRETE OSHAWA AUER EENE EEE UE EER (UHH HH HH HHA K ns 4 'A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A ; HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR to our many friends and customers. KOOLVENT SALES AND SERVICE 49 ALBERT ST., OSHAWA REIT ROR IS TARO CER THe, CAS ps Rng BATTERY SERVICE { STAN BLIGDON and STAFF 31 GIBBS ST. La 4 New 1353 Car Smashed To Bits CHATHAM, Ont. (CP)--A 1953 model car, with only 71 miles on its speedometer, was reduced to pieces of twisted metal when it rammed into a transport truck Tuesday night on No. 2 Highway. Driver of the car, Ernest St. Ar- mand, Sarnia, was severely injured in the collision and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, Chatham, Phere his condition was regarded air. . The impact tore the front end of the car completely off the body. Truck driver Lyle Buck of Chat- ham was unhurt. & CASHABILITY ! . Yes, The Times-Gazette classified ads are famous for their cash-making ability! Get your share TODAY! Phone 3-2233. Good Samaritan Loses $890 LONDON, Ont. (CP)--A woman |} post office employee here laid down | § an envelope containing $890 to help | § a woman burdened with Christmas parcels. The customer was having | § trouble stamping envelopes. After the customer left, the em- | 3 ployee found that the envelope with | § cash had vanished. Post office officials said they be- | § lieved the customer gathered up |¢ the envelope in error and when she | § discovered what had happened was | § afraid to acknowledge the mis- take. But there's a partial silver lin- ing. Fellow-workers collected some | # $500 to reduce to $390 the amount the employee must make up. To All Our Patrons and Friends Is the Sincere Wish of -- BARWELL & SHAW 481 DREW STREET It's the season of open hearts, when warm wishes "glow on the open hearth of friendship! Best Wishes ALEX VAIDA DIAL 3.9851 SERVICE 50 Mill Street SANITONE DRY CLEANER Dial 3-4631 With a song in our : heart we extend to our many friends our wishes Jor a joyous Christmas and a New Year of bountiful success and good health. W. J. DAVIDSON LTD. COAL DEALERS 91 BRUCE ST. 10 PRINCE STREET our best wishes to our foyel customers! GORD. RAE"S MEN'S WEAR DIAL 5-2352 We're Hoping You - « « . have a Merry Yule- tide, bright with Holiday Cheer -- i ROBINSON Service Station 89 SIMCOE ST. S. From all at our friendly store... we send Holiday Greetings right to your door! I. COLLIS and SONS AND STAFF 52-54 KING W. (Opposite Centr) St.) It Adds Much To The Enjoyment Of The Season To Extend To Our Friends And Customers Our Best Wishes For A M FROM THE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF Zanker WEAR ERRY CHRISTMAS 2 imo i | | ont . = ALIS A IILW EEE