European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Produced by 104th ask marketing & advertising 104thasg thursday february 3. 1994 at the heart of the matter this Valentine s Day by Betho Hara Media coordinator hallmark cards inc., owes a big portion of its profits to Lup Ercus a roman god and to Valentine a Saint who met a grisly demise. Let me explain. As Early As the 4th Century b.c., the romans engaged in a Fertility rite on feb. 14. This festival in Honor of Lup Ercus was meant to ensure Fertility for the people Fields and flocks. In the 5th Century the Catholic Church thought it prudent to do away with this Pagan festival and replaced the deity Lup Ercus with Saint Valentine. Valentine the lovers Saint was chosen because of his Defiance of a Law forbidding marriage. In Rome in 270, the emperor Claudius outlawed marriage because he Felt that married men made poor soldiers. N Valentine was Bishop of inter Amna and invited Young lovers to come to him in secret to be married. The emperor heard of Valentine s misdeeds and had the Bishop put in prison. While there Valentine fell in love with the Blind daughter of the Jailer. Through his unswerving Faith he miraculously restored her sight. Before he was put to death he signed a Farewell message to her from your  in 496, Pope Gelasius outlawed the Lupercalia if festival but retained the lot Tery. Instead of a drawing of women s names Young men and women chose names of saints. It was expected that they would emulate the lives of the saints. The Patron Saint of this new lot Tery was Valentine. The Lupercalia festival and the Valentine s Day Celebration that took its place established mid february As a time to meet and court prospective mates. Perhaps this was because Birds began to mate at this time and it seemed natural for Man to follow. Though the original lottery was not reinstated after Pope Gelasius outlawed it roman men did Start the custom of offering women Handwritten greetings of affection on feb. 14. These cards eventually acquired Valentine s name. The earliest card still in existence today was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. An attempt was made in the 16th Century to get rid of the Valentines but the attempt was Short lived. Cards became More elaborate and cupid became a popular Valentine image. In roman mythology cupid is the son of Venus goddess of love and Beauty. In 1797, a British publisher issued the Young Man s Valentine writer a collection of suggested verses for the Young Lover who could t come up with his own. Printers began making mechanical Valentines and a reduction in postal rates made mailing cards easy. The practice of signing xxx to Valentines came about because a Cross Mark or a conveyed the Force of a sworn oath. The Cross referred to the Cross of Calvary and was the first letter in the greek word for Christ Pristos. Those who could t write used the a As their Mark and Many people kissed the Mark to emphasize their oath. The first american publisher of Valentines was Printer and artist Esther Howland. Her elaborate lace cards of the 1870s Cost from $5-$10. Some sold for As much As $35. With the exception of Christmas americans Exchange More cards on Valentine s Day than at any other time of year. The folks at hallmark cards Are Happy about that one. Down under at the Terrace club by mar nah Woken Media coordinator in keeping with its name the Down under in Frankfurt s Terrace club is sporting a new look these Days. Following its recent face lift this quaint Little watering Hole now boasts an australian look and feel right Down to its new tasmanian Devil that s a Spe Fialty drink mate and its Melbourne munchies. Steven o Donnell chief of the 418th bib business operations division said in times of downsizing and draw Down it s Nice to see some revitalization which is exactly what the Down under  o Donnell added. Several Community members expressed their dislike for the ice Cream Pink that has covered the Walls for the past six  o Donnell said the Down under is a great place to Stop after a dinner theatre or playhouse performance and with the new menu and recent renovations it should be More appealing to  even though it May sound a Little confusing and somewhat repulsive to some there s really no need to hit the Outback in search of Crocodile Dundee for a menu translation. Sandwiches and snacks Are served from 4 30-9 . Wednesday Friday and include the Down under Burger Crocodile chips the platypus plate Lizard skins and Dingo wings. Specially drinks and non alcoholic beverages include the famous Foster s Deer the tasmanian Devil the Kangaroo the Salty dog the Orange Blossom and the Sunset. Susan Martwig general manager of the Down under and the Terrace club said the Down under is a smaller Cozier facility which gives individuals an Opportunity to get away from the massive crowds that sometimes frequent other Community  Hartwig added the Down under is really for All age groups and our goal is to Cater to the  customers can bring along their favorite cd to play on the bar s new sound system watch television or enjoy variety entertainment booked by the club every Friday night. Eddie Gonzales performs your favorite oldies on feb. 4 from 6-11 . Part do spins variety tunes on feb. 11, and do body snatcher hits the discs on feb. 25. A grand reopening party sponsored by Foster s Beer is scheduled for feb. 18 from 4 30-11 . Eddie Gonzales is  for this spectacular Celebration with classic music from 6 11 . Door prizes will be Given away. Check out what s up Down under. Remember wombats koalas and Dingo Are Welcome. While you re visiting the Down under Why not take in some of the events happening upstairs in the Terrace club the International shopping Bazaar takes place feb. 4-6. Shop from 10 . 7 . On Friday and saturday and from 10 . 4 . On sunday. During the Bazaar lunch is served on saturday from 11 . 2 ., and sunday Brunch is served every sunday from 10 30 . 1 30 . Prices for sunday Brunch Are $10.95 for adults and $4.95 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under eat free. For More information on the Down under or the Terrace club located on the Abrams Complex in Frankfurt call320-6155. Valentine s Day events Valentine s Champagne Brunch feb. 13, 10 . 1 30 . Adults $9.95 5-12 yrs., $5.95 4 yrs. And under free non id cardholders $1195 canopy club bldg. 3606, Ray Barracks Friedberg 324-3122. " ". Valentine s Day if Inch feb. 13, 10 30 . -1 30 . Live entertainment specially dessert make your reservations by feb. 1 1. Terrace club v bldg. 2j Abrams Complex Frankfurt 320-6155valentine s Day Brunch feb. 13 10 . 2  adults $10.95 5-12 yrs., $5.95 4 yrs and under free non id card holders $12.95 top of the Rock club bldg. 46, Ayers Kasrae Kirc Goens 346v7169 february special throughout february half off All engraving and 10 percent off any item in the store Blackhorse trophy shop Fulda 321-3484 Valentine s Day special monday feb. 14 50 cents off any Romance video Blackhorse music and video store Fulda 321-3449 Valentine s Day Moonlight Bowling sunday feb. 13,7p.m. Couples receive one free game. Darmstadter bowl bldg. 4080, Cambrai Fritsch Kaseane Darmstadt 348-6148/7166 Valentine s Day 3-6-9 no tap scotch doubles Bowling tournament saturday feb. 12,1 -8p.m. Sunday feb. 13, noon. 8 . Monday feb. 14, noon 7 . Cash prizes $20 entry fee Hanau Hessen bowl bldg. 551, Wplf Garig shopping Complex 322-8638 balloon Sale monday feb. 14 half off balloons for your sweetheart Friedberg recreation Center bldg. 3627, Ray Barracks 324-3158 sweetheart skate saturday feb. 12, 7 . For Ages 8-1 3 sweetheart King and Queen will be crowned Sweet goodies available. Wolfgang roller rink bldg. 552, Wolfgang shopping Complex Hanau balloon and Valentine delivery monday feb. 14 Portfield youth services bldg. 338, Portfield housing area Hanau Call 322-8 155 for details. Sponsored by Anthony s pizza. Paid advertisement