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Little Johnny’s Gift was the Greatest Of All, Yet It Cost Him No By Richard Looney Christmas morning had final¬ ly come. Little Johnnny was be¬ side himself with excitemest. This was the day he had dream¬ ed of for many long weeks. As 'he looked at all his gifts, he wanted to unwrap the first package he could find. Here was a new wagon, a foot¬ ball, a missle launcher, and so many wonderful things, occasi¬ onally Johnny would unwrap a gift from one of his little fri¬ ends. As he would show it around the family, face beam¬ ing, his mother would remark: “Why, I bet that cost only about half what you gave him”, or, “Well, finally someone gave you a gift as expensive as the one you gave”. All this seemed to puzzle Johnny, but he was too excited to pay much attention. Finally, the last gift had been unwrapped. What a happy day Johnny was having! So many wonderful gifts to play with and jadmire! But later in the day, Johnny became thoughtful. He finally went up to his room, and was gone for sometime. His par¬ ents were puzzled. Just as they were abut to go see about him, !he appeared with an envelope in his hand. He was smiling as he placed it under the tree. Then, as if a burden had been lifted, he resumed his play. 1 GEORGIA LEGISLATURE 1960: the year of decision Whatever happens—or doesn’t happen during the 1960 Georgia General Assembly which convenes January 11 —will be decisive! One of the major issues will be the big segre¬ gation question which will concern the Atlanta Board of Education’s desegregation plan for city schools. Under federal court order to end racial discrimination in the schools, the Atlanta board has devised a plan contingent on Georgia legislative approval before going into effect. The plan will be submitted to the legislature. What .will the legislature do, in face of Gov. Ernest Vandiver’s opposition to any weaken¬ ing of the state’s segregation laws and in view of the solid anti-integration stand of this and past legislatures? This issue is of great import. Keep up with what will happen on the spot with The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. Their reporters will be on the scene to bring you the fast-breaking news as it happens. Legislative Snorting On The Spot tShe Atlanta Son mat * AND A Thfc ATLANTA CONSTITUTION ikv.. THE DADE COUNTY TIMES, TRENTON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY DECEMBER 31, 1959 The parents held their curi¬ in chek as long as possible. Then they picked up the envel¬ ope. It was addressed “To Jesus.” They opend the envel¬ ope, and here’s what the child¬ scribble said: 1 I 1 =g«»,n.—i^arri r- - Jesus This is a wonderful Christmas. got everything I wanted. But this is your birthday, Jesus. I to give you something. When I go to a birthday party always take a gift. But I don’t have anything costs enough. Mother says people should give a gift big as the one they get. But can’t. My Sunday School tea said that what you really was my heart. X hope right, cause my gift to you my heart. I hope you’ll be Happy Birthday Jesus! Love, johnny Johnny’s parents were deeply In spite of all the glitter selfishness of Christmas, he somehow found its deeper He had remembered this was Christ’s Day. And ail the gifts under the tree, little envelope was the “A little child shall them.” LOCALS Rev. H. L. Hale of Rossville, Ga. left Saturday for Los Angeles, Calif., to deliver a Christmas message at the City Auditorium. He is son of Rev. Ben F. Hale of Rising Fawn. His wife accompanied him on the trip. They will return via Kan¬ sas City where he will conduct a revival. Royce and Martha Bible and children spent the weekend with homefolks. Mrs. DeWitt Williams and Miss Lorene Williams had Christmas dinner with Mrs. Arlington Smyth and family at Ryall Springs. George Bible and family are Route 2 Elizabeth and Nola Cooper returned home Saturday aften spending 10 days in Woodvilie, Ala. at her brother’s. Buddy Cooper returned with them to spend a week with Leslie Cooper t — O — 1 Mr. and Mrs. Estel Tinker had a family Christmas dinner at their home Saturday. Those pre¬ sent were Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tinker and sons, Ronnie and Dennis of Rossville, Ga.; Mrs. Ben Crownover and sons, Benny, David and Clifford, of Chattan-^ ooga; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cooper tand children of the mountain and Mitchel Tinker of anooga. Mr. and Mrs. Bryson visited relativies to her mother’s and daughter’s birthday which was the 20th. Little Enid Michaels will be 0 years old the 24th. Charlotte Cooper spend the night with her cousin Doris Jean Tinker. Janice Morgan has improved some with the accident of the cooker blowing up in her face and burning her face. There were 104 present Sun¬ day night at Pleasant Grove Church. The program was en¬ joyed by all and gifts were ex¬ changed. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Palmer and baby are visitink her mother, Mrs. Bertha Patton. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Riddle visit¬ ed Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Sargent, Sunday. Cheeta Fay Whitzell spent the night with one of girl friends, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Blevins are visitink relatives on the mountain. (overheard) Child: “Santa is it true you don’ come down the chimney anymore. Dad says you come through a hole in pocketbook.” “Santa, please bring me some thing Daddy won’t want to play with.” “Santa, I’ve been bad, but you can bring Daddy a train and Mamma 2 holster and gun sets.” Those taking part in the Christmas program at the Pleas ant Grove Baptist Church in¬ clude Theresa Hubble, Rev. Jones, Ronnie Spear, Lanier Hubblt, Sandra and Janet Pat¬ ton, Patricia and Malcomb Mor¬ gan, Mrs. Moore, Judy Albert¬ son, Phyllis Hubble, Anita Pat¬ ton and Wanda Morgan, Joyce Albertson. visiting friends and relatives during the holidays. Seaman Charles Millican, stationed with the Navy at San Diego, Calif., is spending a 30- day furlough here with his mother, Mrs. Ethel Millican. Mrs. DeWitt Williams and daughter, Miss Lorene Williams entertained with a Christmas party, Dec. 26th. Guests were Mrs. Winifred McRee of Prairee Penunsula, Mrs. Arlington Smyth, Mrs. Beatrice Ufford, Roger, Ray, Thorne and Freddy Ufford of Ryall Springs, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richard McRee of Soddy, Tenn. and Mr. and Mrs. Lee McRee of Chattanooga. b ■ >.^woo o o o o o ooooo o c o ooooooooooooooooooo oo ooa OPTOMETRIST C. F. KING 17 East Main Street Chattanooga, Tenn. Res. Phone Amherst 6-0595 Business Phone Amherst 7-0214 POOOOO OO OOOO COO OOOOCOO Cl OCOOO OOO OOO O OCOOOOO 1 Smyth Television Service Fully guaranteed service on all makes Service calls from $2.00 Phone: OLiver 7-3021 Hwy 143, one mile west of Trenton 1 After Christmas CLEARANCE SALE Up to 50% Off Large Selections Coats. . . dresses . . . Sweaters. . . skirts Evelene Shoppe TRENTON. GEORGIA OPEN FRIDAYS ’TIL 9 Steffner’s Lookout Valley Drug Co. Tiftonia Phone TA 1-1541 f Store of Friendly Service ’ Sam Steffner graduate pharmacist PAGES Dickie Ruth Keeton is report¬ ed resting well at her home, following a tonsil operation last week at a Chattanooga clinic. SCIENTIFIC PEST CONTROL CML w tm OX KIR SINCE 1901 #»*• INSPECTION CALL COLLECT Chatt. MA 4-3326 I WMLM UlflliT PIST COMTItOi Cft.