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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1966-12-22, Page 3;q THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1966 ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS PAGE THREE Christmas Story For The Children - — "My goodness, Santa Claus," exclaimed his wife, "you look just terrible. Your snow-white beard is droopy and your cher- ry -red nose is pale. What's the matter with you? Are you sick?" "It's my tummy," moaned Santa. "It aches and aches. I have eaten too much Christmas candy again this year. What will I do? There is so 'much to be done and I'm just not .able to pack one more mama - doll." "Now, don't get all excited Santa Claus," urged his wife. "The elves and I will work all night. You crawl into bed. I'll bring you some medicine for your sore stomach before you go to sleep. Maybe tomorrow you'll be well enough to load the sled in time for Christmas Eve." Santa sat down on the side of his bed and pulled off his long red socks. Then he brushed his teeth and said his prayers, 11C The Blake Store Mr. and Mrs. Ed Scliwartzentruber of you and yours, now cad a vermare, DIAL 236-4683 — ZURICH Ji*fi+� 3t �I A He had just pulled up the cov- ers when Mrs, Claus arrived with a cup 'curling with steam. "What's that?" asked Santa Claus, just a little afraid. "Medicine," replied Mrs. Claus, as she sat the .tray on the table. "What kind of medicine?" in- sisted Santa Claus as he clamp- ed the blankets over his mouth. "Stomach-ache medicine," an- swered his patient wife. She was pouring some of the hot liquid into •a large spoon, "I don't want it," said Santa Claus just before he popped his head all the way under the covers. "Now don't be silly, Santa Claus," coaxed This wife. "You have to take this medicine or you won't be able to deliver the gifts to the children tomorrow night." "Uh-Unh," came the muffled refusal from beneath the blan- kets. "Now Santa Claus, you stop this foolishness right now," scolded Mrs. Claus. "You're a grown man. What would all the children say if they could see you now." "Uh,Unh," replied Santa Claus, now face down in the mattress. Try as she would, Mrs. Claus couldn't get Santa to take his medicine. She tugged at the blankets with all her might, but Santa held them fast. She even called Rudolf but he couldn't budge the jolly old Christmas elf, All night and half the next day they tried to get Santa out of bed. Work in the toy shop stopped entirely as the little folks tried to think of a way to get Santa Claus to take his medicine. Somebody suggested that they upset the bed and roll Santa Claus out, but Dancer, the rein- deer, said that was too dan- gerous. It was getting later and later. There were still 95 electric trains to pack, 105 teddy bears to stuff, 76 dolls to dress and 17 bicycles to paint. And be- sides all that, there was candy and nuts and oranges to sort to make absolutely certain that every child had something good to eat on Christmas Day. But nothing was being done as .Santa lay buried in bed, afraid to take his stomach-ache medicine! At last the tiniest elf in the workshop jumped up on the bench. He tapped his little sil- ver hammer on a toy drum that was sitting there, and drew the attention of the whole group. "What is it, Homer?" snapped Mrs. Claus, who was almost at her wits end. "We haven't time right iiow to listen to more of your ideas for new Christmas toys. What we want is a solu- tion to our problem with Santa X�' I Ik�'1�2•' Claus." "Well,. I think I know just how to get Santa Claus to take his stomach-ache medicine, Mrs. Claus," explained Little Homer the Elf. "You do, Homer?'." cried Mrs. Claus. "Yes," said Homer, who by this time was jumping up and down with excitement. "Come real .close everybody and I'll tell you just what we'll do." It wasn't long before every one in the workshop was just as excited as Homer. Soon all the elves were back at their posts, hammering and painting and polishing and decorating, Rudolf returned to the stable where he and the other •rein- deer were shining the harness. Mrs. Santa Claus continued on. with her baking, just as though Santa Claus wasn't even sick! Nobody seemed the least bit interested whether Santa Claus took his stomach-ache medicine or not! In fact, everyone was singing as loud as he or she could . and the song they were singing wasn't very nice. "Santa Claus is sick in bed, Blankets pulled up over his head; He'll not ride the Christmas sled, Homer Elf will go instead." Over and over they sang .the sang. Louder and louder they sang the song. They sang it so often and so loudly that Santa Claus heard it, even though he had dug himself way down to the very bottom of the bed. At first Santa couldn't believe what he had heard. "Homer Elf is going to ride my Christmas sled?" Santa asked himself. "Why that's the silliest thing I ever heard. Homer Elf isn't Santa Claus. I'm. Santa Claus and by the bells on my boots, I'll be the one who will ride the Christ- mas sled." Without saying another word, Santa Claus threw off the cov- ers, put on his long red socks, pulled his warm stocking cap down over his ears and hurried down the stairs. "Where's that stomach-ache medicine, Mrs. Claus?" shouted Santa. "Get my boots. Find my mitts. Hitch up the rein- deer." Once more Mrs. CIaus brought out the cup curling with steam, but this time, Santa Claus didn't wait for her to put some on a spoon. He took the cup in his hands and drained the medicine out , . . to the very last drop! "Mrs. Claus," laughed Santa, "you've tricked me. I thought this stomach-ache medicine would taste bad, but it's good. It's very, very good. I'll have another 'cup, please." "Oh, no you won't, Santa," said Mrs. Claus. "There is work each and every Aire o•• f ` our friends, we send our most cordial wishes for a holiday season abounding in blessings, with genuine appreciation for our pleas. ant relations throughout the past year. Gingerich's Sales & Service Ltd. AT Gerald Grxngelich and Entire Staff CLINTON ZURICH SEAFORTH Ab iCi 1 1 "-WW1-6 0/0,641.0..ti- • • May this Christmas bring to - all our good friends the fulfillment of their greatest expectations, SNELL BROS. LTD. Chevrolet -- Oldsmobile — Chcv Trucks MAIN STREET EXETER to be done. Work that only Santa Claus can do, You'd better hurry, There isn't much time." Santa was right on time when he climed into his Christmas sled that Christmas Eve. As Mrs. Claus handed Santa his thermos and sandwiches she whispered, "how's your tummy ache, Santa? Better?" "Much better," smiled Santa as he gave his cargo a final check, "And thanks to you and and my helpers, I remembered that I'm Santa Claus and that Santa Claus makes Christmas happier for children every- where. That's important, you know." "It sure is," nodded Mrs. Claus. "If children are happy, the whole world is happy," As Santa's Christmas sled sped out of sight, Mrs, Claus picked Horner Elf up and set him right in the 'middle of a big Christmas pudding. "Eat all you want, Homer," she said. "If you get a sore tummy, we'll give you some of Santa's stomach-ache medicine." "1111-Unh," said Homer, as he jumped off the pudding and into his little bed. He covered his head and as far as I know no one was able to get him out until Christmas was over. But Santa made it . . , and that's what's important . . , isn't it? 0. Supper Supremes The sixth meeting of the Supper Supremes was held on December 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Doug Robinson. The members opened with the 4-H pledge. Six members an- swered the roll call. Carolynne Robinson read the minutes of the last meeting. Discussion was on breads and cereal. Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Robinson demonstrated how to make tea biscuits. For group work, Debbie Mc- Kinley and Connie Robinson made a vegetable salad; Diane McKinley, Carolynne Robinson and Judy McBride made a fruit salad. ata;+CsetetetCtCPCC MIMs ICIVAI, ARROW (1110111 At this time of year it is customary for us to extend to you our Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and at the same time, may we thank you for your kind patronage. ROBERT N. McKINLEY Dial 236-4830 — ZURICH 4iDa ad2r JaWIDiD"e&3'f27aY`37: i'cP'dr' MIWID Re w The bells are merrily- ringing errilyringing with joyous notes of good cheer to bring you, our customers, special greetings of - the holiday season and our specitd "thank you.' WES HUGILL -- ZURICH 121 11 V rq "Silo Contractor" DIAL 236.4928 .•r ;�-IF-1.r ,y+I.1-. • w'. tx- I P.4iI x- M ,,,�• I;�•' n. g1t; 3flj)1 . ' / so we're taking fhb • ° joyous time to wish our fine customers all the best of the holiday and to express thanks for your patronage. GASCH {'S Y GO ZURICH Lot and Ed Gascho and Staff `•.C•.•Sv W:l3 /r hristmas is the perfect time to count our many, many blessings. High on our list is the confidence and good will you've showed us. So to you, our patrons, We're extending a cheerful, hearty holiday "thanks." WESTLAKE FURNITURE FUNERAL AND AMBULANCE SERVICE ZURICH 1 „1 AA 15 �+1 9A t5 05 15 Ba 11 A Ali AO Oti AS 104 fin AS 8 15 A A 1 CIYVVVVC-44WC. 444