Box (CMlmNd tnm ?«• 42| The first thing father did was to push all the boxes away from the attic door and pull it open with a thud. If a "Barbie House," a game of checkers and assorted boots didn't fall on his head, he'd continue without falter up the steps and into oblivion. The day I went with my father, he slowly made his way half way up the attic steps until a pile of Reader's Digests fell on his foot. Shaking his head, dad just continued upward for this was only a minor delay. And when he had reached the top step, Dad would sit down for a minute and catch his breath after the 14 step obstacle course. At this point it was time to reflect on just where the Christmas Box might be located. About that time I yelled, "to the right" and dad shaking his head said "no I’m sure it was over here." Then we each took to a different direction. Although Dad cleaned the attic about twice annually, it always seemed as if the storage boxes moved around at will. And no matter where we had placed the Christmas Box the year before, it was never to be found instantly. While looking behind piles of sleeping bags, summer clothes and doll strollers we found everything else including 15 versions of Monolopy but not the Christmas Box. I heard father yell and as I rushed to his side expecting to see the oversized box all I found was Dad with his hand to his head, nursing a bump delivered by a stray ice skate dangling from the rafters. But stepping gingerly over the toys, books and other assorted paraphernalia we somehow found the elusive box and drug it to safety. Getting it downstairs was also a trial and father mumbled quietly as he balanced the box and brought it down the narrow steps - clumping all the way. When he landed at the bottom Dad gave a smile Austin"- tony C - TEXAS BRAND C \ BOOTS / '—v* From Cowhide - Lizard - Shark \ U to Elephant _j fO) fl/l y g VISIT OUR TANDY LEATHER SHOP AND MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY GIFTS. | open SAT. TILI9 P.M } 11 I DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON ; |ty Cm'S Wfesttrn Store _ RT. 23 «a BLUE BALL 354-4621 WANNA TALK HORSES? COM A huge vase filled with an assortment of „ evergreens can be used appropriately in churches or entrance areas. SWARE JEWELRY COFFEE MUG SETS LAMPS I [ ISiSrMtTS wEsimnsrowe IE BY THE STORE OR SEE US AT A SHOW of relief, and pushed all the stray tinsel and decorations back into the open crevices. When it arrived in the living room, mom took to examining the contents and two hours later when everything had been entrusted to chairs, the couch and the floor, Mom looked puzzled and called Dad back to the room. - - “I can’t seem to find the star for the tree,” she questioned. Then sheepishly she admitted "Gee, didn’t we put it in the other decoration box?" Dad and I looked at each other with a grimace and clutching a flashlight walked toward the steps once again. And so was the "Christmas Box Day" which began the holiday preparations at our house each year. I'm going home this weekend because it's the second Saturday in December and I think Dad and I have an appointment with the attic! SINCE 1915 I '' r^ CARSON’S QUARTER HORSE FARM OFFERS SKIP’S BRICK TWO 1971 Quarter Horse Stallion A.Q.H.A. Superior rated in halter and Western Pleasure. Points in English Pleasure. Over 60grands and reserves. Winner of 4 Pleasure Futurities, one Reining Futurity. Also sire of Buster Brick, winner of 1975 P.Q.H.A. Weanling Stallion Futurity, also sire of other halter class winners in his Ist Foal crop (1975). 5^232 — ■ ■fitsa NEW HOLLAND, □ STORE * FARM Lancaster Farming, Saturday. Dec 13,197 - Holiday soaking the oasis for three hours before beginning to in sert the greens. She sprayed the front of the tree with spray starch and added color interest by wrapping lemons in plastic wrap and attaching them to the tree with a pick. For those who need gift ideas, especially for shut-ins, Mrs. Makln used a candle adapter set on brandy snifters in which small winter scenes had been created. Greens were used with the candle adapter for a decorative effect. To make the item even more interesting for a shut-in, she suggested using a candle adapter on a Jar which had been filled with candy. Then it is both decorative and edible. The homemakers got some holiday ideas from the kitchen by Mrs. Magdalena Nyhart representing Metropolitan Edison Company of York. Craft and gift ideas were demonstrated by Mrs Marusta Zearfoss. Extension home economists Mrs. Alletta Schadler and MrsTCheryl Reitz also shared holiday gift and decorating ideas. Cheryl displayed a corn husk nativity scene with the figures made from com husk. The effect is beautiful and simple. She also told how to make knitted golf club mitts, ma crime pot holders and a covered bread basket. Letle demonstrated dip dyeing of wrapping paper, and told how to make hard candies, sangria jelly and bread dough decorations. With homemakers adding their own show and tell items, it added up to a day of surprises and fun - and put the homemakers into the spirit of the season. Parents without partners to meet Parents Without Partners of death, divorce, sei will meet on Friday Dec. 19 or unmarried status who at 7:45 P.M. at the social hall have at least one living of the Grace Lutheran unmarried child under 21 Church, James and N. Queen years of age are invited to Sts., Lancaster. attend. More information on Tt, o n ~ . the purposes and activities of The Rev. Mr. Robert the organization may be My of the Donegal obatined by calling Elsie E. Presbyterian Church will Schroeder 741 Emerald <**■" Mve oTFr^ All single parents, because 1507 Queen Lane. tO like jg BLUE BALL Rt 23 □ O) CO ,* CARSON’S (Continued from Pap 42) E-SKIP BEWARE M-MARY'S POLLY EDING FEE 0.00 Stop by the Farm Phone (717) 354-8222 354-4621 (READING MORGANTOWN ■32? 43 ition
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