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And in despair I bowed my head, “There is no peace on,, earth,” I

‘ “For hate is strong and mocks

the song Of peace on earth, good-will to

men."

Christmas 18>63!t Then Henry Wadsworth Longfellow looked out over America in the throes of civil war. Brothers were aligned against brothers. Peace seemed far away. As be heard the Christmas bells ring out is it strange that he questioned their massage?

Christmas 19501 Today our Nation is at war. No one can forsee the future. Peace seems far away. So we are tempted as individuals and as a Nation to question, tp give way to despair.

The hope of the world at such a time lies in personal, consecrated service to our fellowmen. We in the Extension Service have a great responsibility and a fine opportunity at such a time. Over a period of years, unset Ah service :to the people has won their respect and confidence, In. |he trying days ahead we shall continue to fulfill opr trust, r :

As Director, I am prdud of your

(See RAPP-CHATS, page S.) .

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