THE 
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)ecembert 1959 
rolo 221 No, 12 
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A HEART FOR CHRISTMAS 
For the first time in her five years, my 
niece was helping with the Christmas baking. Her 
chubby hands were covered with flour up to her elbovs, 
and she smiled at me across the kitchen. Her cookies 
would be a surprise for her younger sister and 
parents. 
She was excited to see the assortment of 
cooky cutters: a Christmas tree, star, bell, candy 
cane, Santa Claus, gingerbread ma-4. But when I 
asked her which she wanted to use, she put her 
finger to her lips. So I turned my back and did 
not intrude. 
I proceeded to mix my own fruitcakes until 
I heard the happy humming of Jingle Bells. Her 
face flushed, Bobbi then sang out happily, "Hearts 
for Christmas!" and held out the pan of cookies. 
By some "error," the Valentine cutter had been 
included in the Christmas assortment. 
"I tried the others," she said earnestly, 
"but the cookies broke. When I tried the heart, 
the cookies stayed together." Then she added 
wistfully, "Isn't it all right to use a heart for 
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"That's exactly what I need to remember to do 
this year." 
In our home the tray of holiday cookies 
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"AU PEVOIR BUT NOT GOODBYE," MARILYN 
At least, we like to think that Narilyn will one 
day be back with us somewhere in our office, but at 
the present time such a notion is not in her 
thinking,. 
The Secretarial girls succeeded in 
surprising Marilyn on November 30, her last 
day of work at the office, with a "noon-time" 
shower for that long-planned-for new member 
of the Froelich family. 
Knowing yellow to be a favorite color, 
many of the gifts were in this popular bright 
tone. For some time a corner of baby's room has 
been ready and waiting for the bathinette 
(received at the shaver) which Marilyn intended 
to buy just as soon as she had stopped work. The 
many very lovely things given her will make Junior 
a well-dressed and equipped little baby. He even 
has a car-bed all ready for those trips to Front 
Royal. 
The"baby" hidden in the bathinette, added to 
the fun, and Mr. Stork himself was much in evidence 
in the decoration of the Lounge. The delicious cookies 
'and punch were an added touch that finished the shower 
(as well as our lunches) in the right way: 
--Marion Nyman 
OUR WISH FOR YOU 
Wishing you this Christmas time 
The special kind of cheer 
That creeps down deep into your heart 
And stays there all the year; 
The cheer that's wroucht of kindly thoughts, 
Warm friendships, old and new, 
And realization of the hopes 
That mean the most to you.--Selected 
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GREETINGS 
Early in November the editor handed me advanced copies of 
the November issue of THE KEYNOTE. At that time I was in the 
process of acquainting myself with the work and duties of the 
Personnel Department. 
Not having been advised as to any responsibility in connec-
tion with this publication, I was somewhat puzzled as to why the 
gift. Not wishing to expose my ignorance more than necessary I 
thanked the editor and continued with the work at hand. 
Later in the day it seemed a good idea to learn more about 
the ladies of the office with whom I was to work. Surely THE KEY-
NOTE would be the place to begin. Imagine my surprise to find that 
someone had rolled or the red carpet of welcome, not only to the 
writer, but to the �
entire family. Certainly this was an 
unexpected pleasure, �
yet I would be most ungrateful did I not 
say it was �
appreciated. May I say it is a 
pleasure and a �
privilege to be associated with such 
a fine group as 
THE KEEPERS. Thanks for 
such a hearty �
welcome. 
--Clayton D. Forshee 
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WE SHARE OUR BLESSINGS 
At Thanksgiving time we gave food to five Adventist fam-
ilies. About fifty items were turned in and '',14.0.00 in cash. 
These families were glad for our help and mentioned the selection 
of specialities which were a real treat for theme Also many 
staple foods were included and fresh fruit. 
For the baby-to-be of a former employee who was financially 
embarrassed because of illness in the family, we gave essentials 
and a few extras. Twenty dollars from our funds and ten dollars 
from profits of the card sales paid for these baby things. We 
have a note of appreciation from the mother. Her frustration because 
of unpreparedness is over. 
For Christmas we are giving toys to six families and some 
food and clothing. We have two bicycles and a number of toys. We 
would be glad for mittens, rainwear, night clothes. We also want 
to include fresh fruit. 
--Genevieve Melendy 
TO AND FRO AT THANKSGIVING 
TRUITT TWINS to Staunton, Virginia, with sister Edith 
(Mrs. Roger Burchfield). 
JOAN ACHENBACH at home in Pennsylvania. 
INGRID BEAULIEU and family visited relatives in Norfolk, Va. 
GRACE SAMPSON and Fred went to Wise, Virginia, to visit her 
sister. 
ELSIE KUEHNERT and husband visited his mother in Ohio. 
ESTHER TRIGGER AND GLORIA EAK-R both visited relatives in 
Falls Church, Virginia--say they plan the same thing for Christmas. 
ANNA BELCHER and family visited Huntington, West Virginia, 
and then traveled on to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, in order to celebrate the 
holiday with both sets of parents and in-laws. 
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MARJORIE MARSH entertained Frank's nephew who will soon be 
on his way to Italy with the Air Force. 
LAURA BELLE RIEGEL and husband visited new converts in Lan-
caster and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to whom they have been sending 
literature. 
AVA WALL entertained daughter, Verdell, and her roommate 
from Loma Linda, California, on their two-week Thanksgiving holiday 
to the East. 
CAROL HETZELL visited mother, brother, and other relatives 
in Plainfield, New Jersey. They treated her so well she's going 
back for Christmas: 
NEWS NOTES 
MARVELLA ANDERSON had a stupendous thrill when she, along 
with other travel agents, was invited by United Airlines on the 
maiden voyage of their new DC-8 jet plane. Twenty-five minutes 
later they were in Pittsburgh. On the plane also were the president 
of the airline and other VIPs. 
LIL JARRY recently had two misfortunes: She traveled down 
to Greenville, South Carolina, to attend her father's funeral. 
Then while shopping for groceries her handbag was cut from her arm 
and she lost nearly i7.00 in cash. 
KAY ZWEIGI7, flew down to Orlando, Florida, for a week and 
drove back. There were stars in her eyes when she returned. Is 
it a secret, Kaye? 
CAROL HETZELL was invited to attend a meeting of the ZONTA 
(Professional Business Women's Club) and was given the honor of 
drawing two names for prizes. Clever girl! One of the two names 
was her own. The prize?--a Japanese saki set, which plays music 
while you drink. Then at her plate she found another gift. The 
package proved to contain a lovely pair of dangling ear rings. 
Ah, ah, Carol! 
DENA HAEMILL's daughter, Marsha, appeared on Pick Templets 
TV program on December 16. 
Hdre News Notes �
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MAYBELLE VANDEBIIARK is busy working on the make-up of the 
1961-62 Ingathering Magazine and says she cantt even think of 
Christmas now. 
LLIZABETH BACON had a card shower from the Temperance Depart-
ment girls on her birthday (December 15). 
OILENE LIU took off for Connecticut for vacation and to help 
take care of her second grand-daughter, just arrived. 
LOUISE MEYER did her Christmas shopping in Philadelphia and 
New York and got some very special gifts. 
Recently, MARY OGLE underwent surgery at the San on her left 
shoulder. she is still carrying her arm in a sling, but says she is 
making a good recovery. 
RUBY JONES made a trip to New York where she served as a brides-
maid to one of her friends. 
LOIS BURNETT sailed on the S.S. "C. E. Dante for Manila on 
the 15th of December. All our wishes for a blessed experience in the 
Philippines go with you, Lois. 
MILDRED LEE JOHNSON is full of retrospective thrills as she 
reminisces about a recent trip to Bermuda. The pink sands, the blue, 
blue ocean, the full moon every night shining down on the lovely 
pink-roofed cottages, the sunshine, yes, and even the tree frogs 
which sing at night, sounding more like birds than frogs, says Mildred, 
gave her a most inspiring and long-to-be-remembered visit, even though 
she went on a business bent. 
While in California this fall GLADYs CLARKE saw 98 different 
birds. 34 of these birds were new to her--those she had never had 
a glimpse of before. 
CHANGES 
DOLLY LONG is now secretary to F. R. Millard in the Secretarial 
Department. 
AVA WALL has gone to the Temperance Department to work for 
Elder Scharffenberg. 
VIABLE TOVERY is working on the index for The Ministry magazine. 
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CHRISTMAS IN ANTICIPATION 
JEAN THARP plans to visit sunny Miami to spend Christmas with 
her husbandts family. 
IRENF DENNY is goinF all the way to California to spend Christ-
mas with a "friend." 
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EVA LINSCOTT is planning to spend her 
vacation, including the Christmas holiday, in 
Florida. 
MABEL MULHOLLAHD is looking forward to 
a visit from her daughter and husband, Dr. and 
Mrs. Donald E. Cone, A family get together is 
planned in Nhich three grandchildren will also 
participate. 
MARCEDEN7 and AUDRA WOOD will spend 
the holiday with their parents in Hutchin-
son, Kansas. 
SARAH ItTILLIAI S is flying down to 
Birmingham, Alabama, to be with her son 
and his family. 
MARIE MOONEY plans to be in New York for shopping 
and visiting with her family. 
EDNA EDEBURN is flying to Arizona to be with her 
/ aged father and sister. Says she may return via 
A-California. 
BETTY PARRETT will spend the holidays in New 
Hampshire. 
Two months in Florida when its climate is at its 
best is what lucky MILDRED MARTIN is planning. She and her husband 
leave the Sunday after Christmas and will be returning late in February. 
HERE'S NEWS! JOYCE HOPP is staying home for Christmas& 
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THE "HALO" ON THE KEYNOTE 
As each KEYNOTE is issued, I never cease to marvel. In its 
childhood and youth some wondered if the KEYNOTE would ever survive. 
Nominating committees found it so hard to get KEEPERS to serve on 
the staff. Over the years, with ever-enlarging personnel, however, 
someone has always been found to carry on this extra-curricular 
activity. Each new issue keeps alive that little spark kindled in 
the distant past. The KEYNOTE is the medium of exchange for the 
KEEPERS OF THE KEYS, the influence of which extends much farther 
than many think. Let's keep on keeping the "halo" on the KEYNOTE. 
--Edna Edeburn 
NEW OFFICERS 
A hearty welcome to the new officers for the KEEPERS for 
the year 1960. We know they will bring many new ideas to their 
jobs as they plan for KEEPER activities during 1960 
President �
Kay Zweigle 
Vice President �
Gladys Purdie 
Secretary �
Marion Magnuson 
Treasurer �
Louise Smith 
AssIt. Treasurer �
Nellie Roser 
OUR LEGACY 
To the incoming KEYNOTE staff we bid welcome and bequeath 
to you the joys and pleasures, headaches and deadlines, news scoops 
and re-writes, for forthcoming issues of the KEYNOTE. 
has been a most enjoyable experience being your editors. 
We have learned a lot and hope to profit from it in future days. 
We most deeply appreciate the sincere and willing efforts of those 
who helped to make the KEYNOTE possible month by month--contributors, 
reporters, art editor, production and circulation staff. A heart-
felt Thank You one and all;, 
*To you who take over,we know you will find that the more we 
work together, the better acquainted we all become, and the more 
enjoyable we find our association in this office with "others of 
like precious faith." 
--Gertrude Loewen 
--Marie Mooney