aM ' PAGE SIXTEEN : HOLIDAY EDITION—UNION PRESS-COURIER. Thursday, December 14, 1939 £ ! y " { Christmas Invitation s—rmn ENE a Es. By Katherine Edelman + [<e eae eon o EY a2 , V3 f= =H it reasserted itself, and he looked smilingly across the table at Bevan Willers. “Well, what’s it all about?” A dead silence was the only an- swer. Gray eyes under heavy bris- tling brows stared at him intently. Jack stared back unflinchingly. Then a hearty laugh rang through the library. With amazement Jack saw the old man straighten up in his chair. Years seemed to fall off his shoulders. The twisted, gro- tesque appearance vanished as if by magic. He spoke quietly. “I'm not crazy,” he began; “I'm just a lonely old fellow, ticketed as State Seal Committee Governor Arthur H, James is honor- ary chairman and Colonel Henry W. Shoemaker is chairman of the state- wide committee sponsoring the thirty- third annual Christmas Seal sale. “It is most gratifying to have the cooperation of these representative men and women in the effort to control tuberculosis,” was the comment of Colonel Shoemaker in announcing the membership: John Aberly, D.D.,, LL.D., president, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettys- burg; Lester K. Ade, Ph.D., president of Mansfield Teachers College; Dr. J. B. Amberson, Waynesboro. Will George Butler, Mus, Doc., Bloss- burg; C. M. Bomberger, publisher, Jean- nette; Bishop G. D. Batdorf, Harrisburg; ANE NE ° 1 XN fo ~e LY q I~ e 6 in. long, finished in bright Q J metal. En KIDS! Come in a i rubber treads and see Santa now! power Sa 50c¢ lowing the defailed instructions that ry . o . "i o o . o SRR Re The X-Ray Reveals | |r ali i ee i Bt Bo BB BB BA Br I SN Be long winding drive leading from the ‘Tuberculosis can ' 0 roadway. What a secluded, ghostly OUR STORE WILL fore symptoms i appear through der the snow-sprinkled trees. the use of We BEVAN WILLERS was waiting. In tional campaign NIGHT UNTIL rarly discovery of cases CHRISTMAS. lier, his tall bent figure seemed gro- will be conducted tesque. ‘‘I have let the servants throughout Penn- sylvanin by the ACK TRESLAR hunched his bony hand motioning toward the end berculo oclety LH broad shoulders deeper into the of the shadowed hall. and iu filiated organizations, Christmas Seals. book. He was reading a Christmas | 8S he followed. Here he was—alone Christmas Seals $tory, trying hard to become ab-|in the house with this strange old A sharp ring from the telephone wasn't another residence within HOME FROM TUBERCULOSIS drought him to his feet. Who could blocks. Then, his adventurous spir- A strange voice responded to his “hello.” “I hate to bother you on @'m ringing up to ask if it would be possible for you to come and spend Bevan Willers. I live out at Rich- mond. I have a big home, and—" Mr. Willers. There must be some mistake.” emphatic. ‘‘Will you come or not?” Jack repressed a quick exclama- Christmas—" he began. are that I’ve been trying for years | Fred Brush, Susquehanna; Colonel Nicho- las Biddle, State Commander, Military your plans? I have a feeling they | 5 story of mine had been accepted.” | Pennsylvania Game Commission; A. P, could be side-tracked easily.” Bower, Reading; C. E. Bennett, president, boro; Kenzie S. Bagshaw, Master, Penn- mas he had been anticipating. Aft- | terrupted. Mrs. Mary V. Darrin, Wellsboro; M. H. Deardorff, Warren; Mrs. Frank P. i ** Peders {WwW 's Clubs; C. C. Ellis, lers continued. The hero of my Fat ie a a College; Hon. had been given him, Jack found the be discovered be- place, he thought, as he drove un- the use of the BE OPEN EVERY the dim light from the chande- | | diccovery o next spring away for the evening,” he said, his Piva Re . ork is made possible by big chair, turning a new page of his | Jack Treslar felt a twinge of- fear sorbed in the tale. man. Anything could happen. There HELP TO PROTECT YOUR be calling him on Christmas eve? Christmas eve, Mr. Treslar. But Christmas with me. My name is *But—but I don’t even know you, “I want you!” the low voice was 31 e “ — 3 Yon. “I—T had thought of spending | 3 sort of recluse. The true facts | JG’ fonlender, Mayor of Frankiin: Dr. **Wouldn’t it be possible to change to write. Yesterday I got word that Order of Foreign Wars and president of “But I still don’t understand your | Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Wells- Jack ist- ir rit ati bs ! ? ; ck thought of the lonely Christ- | strange invitation, and—"" Jack in- OR eS “I'm coming to that,” Bevan Wil- Dwyer, Public Health Chairman, State book is a daring, adventurous fel- John S. Fisher; Thomas Francis, presi- ONAN low. A man willing to answer a strange call that came in the night. 1 got intrigued with the fellow, and began thinking. Wondering if there was any young fellow who would dent, State Education Association, Scran- ton; William G. Fluke, Saxton; Rabbi W. H. Fineshriber, D.D., Philadelphia. Mrs. Lily Ginsberg, National Comman- der, Women's Auxiliary Disabled Veterans; Levi Gilbert, Superintendent of Schools, Altoona; Hon. F. A. Godcharles, Milton; AON For His or re EY Dr. John L. Grossman, Butler; Dr. C. H. Model Aeroplanes The set includes all materials snd instructions $2 needed ....... . act as he had done. So I rang the Henninger, President, Medical Society of first hotel that came to mind and Pennsyfysnia; John T. Barris, Bryn Mawr; i e enderson, Connellsville; eigh described my hero. Young, unmar- | Mitchell Hodges, Philadelphia; Francis B. ried, interesting sort of chap. Pre- Hags, Ph.D., State Su erintendent of Pub. i 3 ic Instruction; R. D, Hetzel, .D., Presi- tended his name had slipped my dent, Pennsylvania State College; Mrs. mind for the moment. They con-| Paul Howe, Chairman, Welfare Gonuittes, i State Federation o yomen's Clubs, nected me with your room. You Mrs. ‘Albert W. Johnson, Lewisburg; know the rest.” Paul B. Kaylor, Chairman, 4-H Club i Leaders Committee, Elizabethtown; Irving Jack stretched out his long arm R. ED. District Governor, Lions Inter- across the desk, and gripped the old national, Glen Boek: | Mrs, Luther 1 eiter, Greencastle; r, axwe Lick, man’s hand. “Now that I'm here, | Erie; John H. Light, Secretary of Agri: 20 JAN AN NEN A NE BE mI fo re ° 8 .22 Cal. Rifles A beautiful slide action, take- down, solid breech model — 24 in. blue steel barrel, cham- Her (yest tolits EEE Christm | $22.50 Mr, Willers, do you still believe you culture; William 5 Livengood, Jr. Secre- i tary nterna airs; . 4 es ., : have got the right man.” There was | Jionesdale. u 0 wistful entreaty in his dark eyes. “I don’t just think—I'm absolute- ly positive.” General Edward Martin, State Adjutant al, Dr. Henry M. Minton, Philadel- . Samuel M. Mohler, president, a e Make this THEIR gayest Christmas by insuring $2 their holiday and future pleasure with our superi- or quality, long lasting toys. Made by skilled Junior Tricycles Sturdy, ball bearing tricycle He ascended the steps leading to the massive door. Ce Magee, president, State Women’s C ibs; Frank A. Neff, Governor t, Rotary International, Sun- S. M. R. O'Hara, Secretary Christmas Tree Useful During Rest of Winter | of he Commonwealth. ANTE INTE NT a i A er all, there might be something to this unusual invitation. . Philadelphia; Mrs. tate President, Ameri- “You are right about my planus,” AMHERST, MASS.—In northern James P. Paul, ; Lloyd C. Pike, De- z : 2 agi Auxi he admitted. “They are rather in |states where Christmas heralds the | par Legions ander, V. F. W.; Yer : partment Commander, V. F. W.; Hon. ., i . i the air. But—but going to spend | coming of cold winter weather, the Gifford Pinchot, John A. Phillips, president, K craftsmen, these out Pool Tables i ¥ : : Yennsylvanis ustrial Union Council. = : EEN 5 3 Christmas with an utter stranger {tree that warms the living room De- Oy eh aide Willkie -Parre; Rev. ¥% standing toys are sure to 30 in. by 60 in. $5 Henry A. Riddle, Moderator, Pennsylvania $ pease. Come in today ev- Complete for . : took me back for a moment.” “That's why 1 thought you might come.’ There was a note of disap- pointment in Bevan Willers’ voice. “lI probably got the wrong man, however.” Jack thought again of the lonely Christmas before him. And before he could debate the question, he | heard a voice inside of him answe:- ing, calling through the wire to Rich- mond, ‘“You got the right man, Mr, cember 25 is being put to work the balance of the winter outdoors. Ac- cording to Arnold M. Davis, exten- sion horticulturist at Massachusetts state college, fir trees can make ex- cellent ‘‘feeding stations’ for birds and offer them cozy shelter on frosty winter nights. Suet is often tied to the branches. The tree is also used to protect climbing plants, or the branches can be ripped off and laid as a mulch over low-growing plants Synod of Presbyterian Church, Lewis- town; John A. Rupp, president, Pennsyl- vania Motor Federation, Allentown; Albert M. Rung, Harrisburg; John A. Redding, State Deputy, K. of C.; Dr. John J. Shaw, Segretary of Health; J. Martin Stroup, Lewistown; E. J. Stackpole, Jr., Harrisburg; H. H. Shenk, Annville; D. N. Slep, Altoona; Mrs. Francis R. Straw- bridge, Philadelphia; Dr. Edward R. Strayer, State President, P. O. S. of :A.3 Mrs. Nora G. Snow, Grand Chief, Pythian Sisters, Johnstown; Edward R. Stirling, Department Commander, The American Legion; Colonel J. Hale Steinman, Lan- caster; Dr. John Baer Stoudt, Allentown; Mrs. R. Templeton Smith, president, Pennsylvania League of Women Voters; ° 0 ~e \f Ping Pong Se Four paddles, net $3 and two balls en if its just to say hello to Santa. Roller Skates Ball Bearing and AS BE rust proof .. x $2 Ng | or bulbs. Northern beekeepers find Paul R. Stewart, president, Waynesburg | the trees handy as windbreaks. College; Dr. C. R..Scholl, Reading. _ | Frank W. Womer, Somerset; Mrs, Wil- liam H. Woodin, Berwick; Gifford K. Wright, Pittsburgh; Dr. S. Milton Zim- merman, Grand Patriarch, L. O. O. F. Willers. I'm coming.” An hour later, bathed and dressed, Jack Treslar was speeding along the frosted highway to Richmond. Fol- | Press-Courier advertisements pay! 1 » Fine Bicycle A 26 inch streamlined, beau- tifully finished bicycle. Eq- uipped with headlight, bucket 82 2) ie aie I » ELECTRIC TRAINS The Century . . a 14-unit passenger train—hag re- mote control transform- mer, moves for- 7 wards, backwards Ball Skill Game Shoot morbles into cups for score 50c¢ * Ne ° °. o Dixie Flyer has stream- lined cars and engine — 200 in. of track $ and transformer 5 INE . Toy Dish Set ; . 2 3 15 pieces of beautiful, mina- Toy Train Accessories. 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