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" V; FREE--$50 IN 20T0S MACHINE LESS PERMANENT WAVES In appreciation of your patronage we are offering Five FREK ZOTOS PERMAN'FNTS to be given away, one each Saturday evening for fivo weeks. , For further information ' call 641. - Every Day Super Specials Steam Oil Push-l p Wave For Windblown or Short Shingle Bob styles, also Ringlet End Curl Permanent ., f o r the harif to manage ends--1 D n g bob • styles - l"-' "31.50 Croquignole op Spiral \\ aves L'Armour French Oil, $3.00 value. 2 persons for $3.00 Singly for .........$2.00 "Protn Queen" Vita-Tonf<; $500 value,' -2 persons for Singly for .............'.$2.50 All above Permanents complete with jShamfroc and Finger Wave Note--Combination $1.Oft-extra, , ' gaircut extra.; : ~ Every Day 'SchoolGirle' Specials Croquignole or Spiral Waves From Kindergarten through Junior High 50 For High School $2.00 Complete with Haircut* Shampoo and Finger Wave- STOMPANATO'S . v. Ultra-Modern Exclusive Barber and Beauty Salon IV© Entrances - 10 Private Booths 226 Main St. 229 Benton St Telephone 641 . Woodstock, 111. Beauty Salon Open Until 9 p. m. ENTHUSIASTIC PONTIAC DEALERS RETURN HOME Foritiac, Mich., Dec. 19--Pontiac Motor Company's ten-day 'sales con- I vefition is over. More than 2,000 of i the company's dealers from all sections of the country and 200 company regional and zone men have seen next year's car, have heard the policies explained in detail and have carried Away with them enough "steam" and inspiration to inject a momentum into their business that will carry on for months into 1935. Less than half of dealers left behind them in the PoritJac Sales department, it is stated, orders for 32,- 797 new cars, representiflg an investment oi $24,597,750 and coyering only their first ninety-day require • ments. • . According to A. W. L. Gilpin, general sales manager of the • company arid chairman of the sales convention, .the meetings just closed have been' the; mast successful in the history of Pontiac and gives fehe greatest promise for the future. ^ / "If the spirit of optimism. that pre ^ vaili? throughout the ten days is any 'criterion'"of business,".iaid Mr. GHphj, "th^n 1935 definitely will be a bigger year, not only for Ptflttiac bat for the automobile industry as a whole. I • haven't' seen an equal display of enthusiasm . over a new program sirlce the1 good old days of a decade ago.'* SING FOR SOLDIERS Vincent'lind Clemfens Adams,popular entertainers, sang on the Christmas program for the ex-service men at Elgin State hospital. Tuesday night. For the past thqpe Wednesday nights they have entertained at Woodstock in Uncle O'Bie'9 free Chriitaaas program and parade Plaindealers for sale at BofgeTV. Twice Told Tales Items of Interest Taken From tba Files of the Plainde»l«f of Years Ago; ^ y- : : ; - V'" > FIFTY YEARS AGO K Do not mis? the oyster supper and entertainment to be gjiven by th«s Ringwood cornet band at the Congregational Church of that place, on Friday evening, Dec. 12. Now that the campaign is over ws propose to attend strictly to business,' and make the Plaindealer second to no other paper published in the North west. The campaign has been a vsr&rrij one. Our* opponents have captured the* fort, and have a fight to rejoice.. Willard Colby, who *aa> Severely injured by a runaway team' last week, i s . s l o w l y i m p r o v i n g . . . . v . , ' JSatuixiay, comencing at 9 o'clock for that day only, we will offer 1000 yards of dress gingham, former price 12% to 15 cents, at 8 cents a yard; only 15 yards to one person. Henry Colby. in this vicinity, made his first shipment a few days ago, as follows: 105 skunk skins,* 167 mink, 952 muskrats, 16 coon, 3 house cats and one grey wolf. The concert, by the German society will take place at the McHenry House hall, one week from tonight. Rouen Bros., at thtir market ne^r tht iron bridge, killed one of ^the finest sheep one day last week, ever butchered in this section^ It weighed 122 pounds and for lovers of inutton made a delicious feast. 3PORTY YEARS A<& - The Knickerbocker Ice company have their men at work here getting things in readiness to, cut ice on the pond as soon as it fo of sufficient thickness. ' , Wm.^C. Howand, wtoo 5s buying fur A. few good shopping days still remain for those Who have not completed their lists At^thk store there are many items very suitable for both kiddies and grown- 'ps. Many good selections are here for yaur choosing. NESTOR JOHNSON M e n ' s a n d B o y s ' Models. Ladies' a n d Girls' Models, Cowhide. Leather Shoes. Runners of high grade hardened tool steel _ $4.95 BOB SKATES FOR KIDDIES Double runners, strap over toe and ankle. L'nfi be used on snow or ice, .Extend from 6V-J to 8 ipches. Polished--Price 50tf Nickel plated-- Price 65<^ KEY CLAMP ROCKER TThen yGU fel must ^ut. capers and fati«y o'e sure you're wearing a pair of skates like these. They 11 h< ir» vou do it. Sizes 8 to 12. Price .."WW -98^ lAtf KEY CLAMP' ROCKER Girls and women needn't just look on if they have a pair of these skates. There are straps over the ankle and clamps to the toe. Russet leather backs and straps. Price _ $1.35 20-IN. VELOCIPEDE $5.25 COASTER WAGONS 98d 7 BLACKBOARD You'll have endless, interesting hours of fun! This blackboard stands 34 inches high and has an lllustr : chart. 50 4 • Skis"'::;• W-7 Genuine Strand Did you ever wish you had wings? "While it would be pretty hard to grant that wish, you can have the next best thing to wings, that is a pair of genuine Strand Skis. They're the kind that will be good for years, and years. Edge-Grain Pins# Equipped with leather straps and rubber foot-rests. Natural finish. A beginner or ,in expert will be pleased with these skift. •. ^ : - • 4 ft., Price,, $1.00 .5 ft.-, Pri«e..„„^1.45 . , 6 ft., Price....... 12.25 Mahogany-Finish Maple Duplicate of professional model, Built ior ZZ? jm ofjpert «nd 8orvii>». 6-ft., Price .|i.65 6 ft., Pri«e......|2.65 6V2 ft., Price .. .. .. $2.95 HIBBARD GLIDER SfLEDS This is a smaller Sled for smaller boys and girls. It lias strong, all-steel front, and spring-steel groove runners. The wood is second growth, air dried white ash, finished with three coats of.high .grade var'nish. You'll outgrow it before you wear it oafc:,:'Pri(» $1.29 You'll be impatient for a snow storm with a Sled like this. Take a short run, drop the sled and fall on it, and just see how far ahead of the other boys you'll be. -'.v.;,'V'. • iTeiigth 36 inches, width 13 inches, t height 6 inches--Price ...„...„...$1.75 iiength 40 iijches, width lit^aebes, ;• • •' h^i'gbt '6Yi inche8^Pricse7r±...$2.00 Complete , $ 1.29 CAKE COVERS With Aluminum Tray $1.00 Lady Hibbard ELECTRIC HEATING PAD A gift for all. A soft, eider-down covered pad with washable slip. For only ....-.$2.50 TREE LIGHTS 49^ Orders 4or^ Toys from this store or Christmas goodie? from Art Smith's store will be delivered onvChtistmas eve by Santa Claus, in person. % TWENT^Y-FIVE YEAHS A<JO One of our local distributor# of gasoline will deliver* his goods in a "buzz wagon" next year, we are told. A deal was consumated last week whereby R. I. Overton, who during the past several months has been conducting the Riverside livery,, has be-,, come the owner of tho West Side livery barn, now* occupied Wri!; H o l t z . - ' : 'C V . The ice harvest has begun in earnest in McHenry, and from now until all the local houses have been filled the mill pohd will present a very busy spectacle. \ fit renewing his subscription to Th« Plaindealer, Wm. Mueller of. Stacyville, Iowa, writes that they can beat us on cold weather by six degrees, but have not had much snow. He further states that land in that vicinity is bringing as high as $108 peraevt. been out of commission past week or more. Would it not -be a clever idea to have our fire plugs tested from time to time, especially during th« Printer month*"? TWENTY YEARS AGO • The. ice on the pond i» about sevon feiches thick. j D. A. Granger has resumed his duties as carrier on rural route number 1. The Plaindealer is pleased to state that the practice of dumping ashes upon our streets has been almost eliminated. A number of the street lamps have TEN YEARS AGO Amoiig the names of McHenry township voters drawn at Woodstock for jury duty at the January term of the McHenry county circuit court were th&se of Andrew Eddy, Darwin Granger and Msy-tin S. Freiind. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purvey are enjoying their comfortable new home recently completed on John street. For the first time since the inauguration of rural mail delivery, the letter carriers will be given an opportunity to enjoy Christmas day this year and therefor there will be no, deliveries. Mr. and Mrs. James Halpin have moved from the Henry Degen house on John street to tTfe rooms in the Bonslett building on Green street. Mr. Degen has rented his farm, and -W^Jl his wife will again take up his home m this city in the spring. • ;i;> GIItL SCOUT EDITION The Girl Scout program given Mbnday afternoon for the Mothers Club, and the mothers of the Scouts, was quite a success. : ' A style parade was ^jhie High school sewing class. ; . y ' The players in the program were: Piccola, Bernadette Meyers; mother, Mary Durland; father, Janis Klontz. Refreshments were served and enjoyed by all. The cooking class served the dainty little cookies, made by them. BEATRICE WILLIAMS, , '• Scout Scribe. Rollo Chamberlin enacted the part of "Arky" at the WLS born dance show at Richmond last week. I F YOUR P R E S E N T BATTERY I S G E T T I N G O L D ^ - v- Now...IS THE TIME TO GET A| WILLARD Take advantage of our present low price*--genuine WiUards coct no more than many Ittt dependable batteries. Blake Motor Sales DODGE--PLYMOUTH Phono-156 Pearl •t> JA&m/rtr o& £V?AA/ F& i * .< , * Buy Furniture this Christmas--there is a gift in our stock that wiU satisfy Wife, Mother, Dad, Brother and Sister and also the little members of the household. Below we offer a few suggestions. Walnut Cedar Lined Chests Studio Couches Studio Lounges Rockers End Tables Comfortable Lounge Chairs Easy and Pull-up Chairs ••••"• Lamps Bridge Lamp# Junior Lamps Table Lamps Boudoir Latnj^i Radio Benches Magazine Racks Carpet Sweepers Hoover Vacuum ; ~ Cleaners . f - Kitchen Cabinets fotchen Tablw Occasional Tables Card Tables Bridge Sets""" |w Bridge Table CovetiT Mirrors Secretary Decks Ladies' Desks Pictures Smokers ^Cabinet and Metflil Foot Stools Small Rugs make attractive gifts. An Inner^Spring Mattress Electric Sewing Machines Children's Go-Carts will please. Tricycles Children's Rockers Pool Tables Sleds J^HAT COULD BE FINER THAN A PARLOR SUITE, DINING ROOM SUITE OR BEDROOM SUITE? j " W# WILL ALWAYS BE YOU GAVE HER The Christmas FRIGIDAIRE "A Gift In a Million" Combines beauty with usefulness and sentiment* with thrift. Visit our store today! Let us show you The Christmas Frigidaire. Let us tell you about our spe&al Christmas offer. HERE'S A REAL SUGGESTION AN "ABC" WASHER the World's Finest Would Please t&e v Lady of the Home More than a million American housewives saw and acclaimed the ABC DeLuxe Washer at A Century of Progress in 1933 ... a million more will see and acclaim it this year. It is, truly, the world's finest ' washer ... no other like it! Every woman who sees it operate wants to own it! No other washer has so many worthwhile safety and convenience features! Just, look at these outstanding, exclusive ABC features, features not found on any other washer on the market . . . exclusive ABC Fingertip Control . . . exclusive French type agitator together with the new? type ABC corrugated, vitreous porcelain tub produces the fastest safe method of washing ever invented . . . Massive, all-porcelain, ABO patented wringer with extra large balloon rolls. Instantaneous touch" release . . . push and pull motor switch . . . ball bearing mounted wringer which swings into 8 positions . . . convenient tttb cover suspension and many other important features. $54.50 >nd $69.50 William H. Althoff Hardware l| Jacob Justen & Sons • :-i Cor. U. S. 12 and Main St. West McHenry, 111. Corner Green and Elm Sts. > McHenry