America's Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day originated with our Pilgrim Fathers nearly two and a quarter centuries ago, immediately after their first harvest. it was our First President, George Washington, however, who proclaimed the Fourth Thursday of November, 1789, as a National Thanksgiving Day.
It was then that The American Way of Life--assuring to every individual freedom to follow a life-pattern of his choosing--became the seed from which America's progress has grown it encouraged science and invention, and promoted agricultural education and efficient industry for the good of all; it spurred America's growth.
We appreciate that the loyalty of the folks we serve has enabled us to contribute more than a Century of Service to our nation, during the century and a half in which it has grown to world-wide importance.
Even though the world seems shrouded in darkness and confusion, there have been few times when we Americans could not find a great deal for which to be thankful on this holiday. Is it too much for us to hope that a war-weary world may find, in these times, the basis for an enduring, peaceful progress?
John W. Eshelman and Sons
Lancaster, Pa., York, Pa., Circleville, Ohio
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