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1 ! * - • * r t. ' <•* • f J , 'I'r A •*."* ' %! '-f ~" ' *"' 1 ' * " («•<»> * ""a w i C^\J *#'•$;' - - - ' -• " *'*• # svv- * • • • pi" vj *r.^v. *>** !,v. r* U& ' •'" 5' -•/!• "- '• - * - Wemtmmmrn ALER •-•w V( McHENRY. ILLBKHS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21,1950 ? / PUN 4KCUL OKOVMCK OF H# HOUDAY SEASON IKS WBKBS •.f ••U.' organist and MTwal violltlati will 'Silent Night", to b« Joined «see*mod4tw the hundreds of faithful of the community whoa* first thought ia adoration of the Christ Child on Christmas, churches of all denominations in Mhe area have planned special wrnow* J&V* - •& • :';M» ":-X' •. As In many years pine trees will form a background for the lifelike Bethlehem scene which attracts all eyes. Elsewhere on the.,white altars will be candelabra and bright polnsettia plants to carry oat the holiday's festive spirit M A solemn High Mass will be sung at midnight, with the adult choir taking part This will be followed by Hleh MSSSM at ? and 8:30 o'clock, both of which will be sung by the girls' choir. There will bo a Low Mass at 7:30, with hymns sung by the girls' choir, to be followed by other Low Mass-- at 9 and 0:30. A solemn Htah Mass at 10 o'clock will .lie teSSwd hy solemn Benediction, 'Jkter which wttl be Low Masses at 11:30 and It b'elock. The adult choir will again stag at the 10 o'clock Preceding.: fits midnight* B^ass will be a program of appropriate music, after qrhleh the choir will join in sMpteg "Mass in Honor of Our Lady" by Owen Da Stlva, O.F.M. The 10 o'clock service will include much of the same musio. a R*. Rev. Msgr. C. 8, Nix is paslor and Rev. Fr. Bngene Baumhofer is assistant St Patrick's The Bethlehem scene will again be prominent on the side altar of St Patrick's church on Christmas morning nestled in a dimly lighted corner beneath blue lighted trees. Prior to the midnight Mass, the rfUy "™y the adult choir. The singers have choaen ftor their otterin* this year "Second Mass In D" by H. G. 6anes. Their offertory hnmbor mil be "Adeste Fidelis." Christmas day masses will be the same as on 8und4y, at I, 9, 19 and 11:30 o'clock, with the 10 o'clock being a High Mass. Christmas confessions will be heard on Saturday, Dec. 23, from i^IO to 11 a.m*1i to I p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coakley is pastor of the church. Commnnlty Methodist One of the busiest holiday seasons In many years is being planned at the Community Methodist church, where appropriate services will be held over % long weekend. Friday night ft/ * o'clock, a group of young people will carry on the old fashiond but still beloved custom of Christmas caroling around the city. The Sunday School members will be the first to enjoy ar special program planned for the morning of Dec. 24. There will be colored slides with pictures of the old Masters, depicting the Christmas story, aa well as Christmas music. Carrying out the day's theme, "The Saviour Is Born." This program will be held at 9:30 o'clock. At 10:45 o'clock Sunday morning, the junior and senior choirs will unite in singing a sixteenth century carol, "Sing We Noel," and the cherub choir will unite their voices in "Away In A Manger." The minister. Rev. J. Elliott Corbett. will present as his aergmnn. "A Gift For the Christ Child." That same afternoon, between 1 and 7 p.m. a peace vigil will be conducted, during which time members and friends are invited to visit the church and offer prayers for peace on this appropriate occasion of Christmas. 8unday evening at 8 p.m. there will be a candlelight service conducted by the Young Adults, the ^program to feature a pageant by Wthe Methodist Tbuth fellowship. The Wednesday following Christmas. Dec. 27. between 7 and 10 o'clock in the evening, open house will be held at the new parsonage for college studtnts and servicemen who ass Shme for the holidays and who lid not have an opportunity to see the home' previously. Xlon Lutheran The annual Christmas Eve service wMl be held Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m. "Our Wonderful Redeemer" is the then* selected for •M children's program by the Sunday School superintendent, Clifford Kiehl. The theme has been divided into four parts: (l) Wonderfully foretold throughout the long centuries before His birth In Bethlehem: (2) Wonderfully •riven on that first Christmas night; 9(3) Wonderfully proclaimed by • ^ v \ * V"' the shepherds and _ (4) Wonderfully present In the lives of all His children. The re* citations by the children will ex-< plain these four points more fully. The beginners and the primary classes will sing "Away In a Manger" and the entire Sunday- School, "Little Children, Can Tail Tell?" "Come Hither, Ye Children", "O Little Town of Bethlehem"; Silent Night, Holy Night". The audience will join the child* fen in singing "Oh, Come, All Y# Faithful" and "Joy To the World". Mrs. Delia Cheney, the senior choir director, will direct the Sunday School chorus, accompanied by Mrs. Emil Patske at the organ. At the service on Christmas day at 10:15 a.m.. the>senior choir Vill sing "The Christmas Story" by Ira B. Wilson. A cordial invitation Is extended to all by the pastor, Rev. Car); Lobita, to attend these services. McHenry Bible Chnreh The McHenry Bible church, of which Rev. Donald Liberty la pastor, will hold its Sunday School Christmas program Dec. 24 from 9:45 to noon, with special music and program by the children. This will be followed by the distribution of gifts from under the Christmas tree. The teachers helping in the pr9« gram are Mrs. Dresdow, Miss Niemi Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Vosa and Mrs. Liberty. . Students taking part are as follows: Beginners, Donna Oibson, Gayl Johnson, Melody Losch, Mary Petersen. Susan Petersen, Beesf Zahn, Bobby Zahn, Bobby Zenk; Patsy Farmer, Chuckle Bryan. Lorry Beahler, Bobby Swedo, Ar* lene Lorvig, Mary Jane Beaman and Hazel Beaman. Primary: Judy Zenk. Deannd Oonk, Gloria ReynertSon, Carol Petersen, Jean Petersen Mary Al** iecfifMdsv, Jackie Aiosen, lenrtc Zenk, Cheryl Hueckstaedt, Attfifcr Sternickl, Philip Meyer, Dtanlt Swedo, David Liberty, Dennis Doering, Lee Losch and TouMkf Hunter. Junior: Ruth Ann Hunter, Barbara Zenk, Anna Mae Alison. Laura Lee Hueckstaedt, Patricia Reynertson, Barbara Doering, Jeannette Dresdow,- Anita Rlddick, Loretta Freeze 1, Audrey Petersen, Diane Cartan, Karen Dresdow, Keith Johnson, Larry Swedo, Edward Petersen, Richard Olson, Dick Aissen, Kenny Losch, John Losch and Harold Beaman. Intermediate: Richard Beahler, John Sphar, Richard Sternlrkl, Bob Kelley, Roy Beaman, Larry Beaman, Beverly Mackey, Elizabeth Olson, Hazel Olson, Shirley Feesel and Gladys Meyer. At 6:30 o'clock Christmas Eve, young and old will leave the Bible church for a time of Christmas caroling. They will return to the church for a short service and refreshments. Christ The King There will l>e a midnight Mass at Christ the King church at Wonder Lake, with a second High Mass at 9 o'clock Monday. The choir will be under the direction of Mrs. Francis J. Piller, with Mrs. Harold Armstrong at the organ. Solos will be Bung by Mrs. Piller. Paul Marke and Anthony Siebert. Confessions will be heard on Sunday afternoon between 8 and 10 o'clock and Sunday night from 9 to 10:30. Rev. Fr. Jaqies A. Vanderpool Is pastor. Gospel Center Rev. Frank W. Anderson has announced the following schedule for the Gospel Center at Wonder Lake for Christmas. Saturday evening, Dec 23, will mark the opening of special services, with a children's festival and program at 7:30. Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock will be the Christmas worship service, at which time the pastor will speak • on "The Prince of Peace." There will be special music at this service. That eveniftg at 9 p.m. will be Fellowship Hour, with refreshments to be served after devotionB and prayer. Rlngwood Methodist A Christmas pageant was- held last Sunday evening at the Ringwood church. This Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be a special service at 9:80 o'clock. Rev D. Sample is paator of the church. 8t Peter's *e* Fr. John Daleiden, pastor of St- Peter's church. Spring Grove, announces midnight Mass on Christmas, at which time the adult choir will offer appropriate music. There will be a Low Mass at 9 o'clock on Dec. 2J». St. John's There will be a midnight ltyui TREASURY'S GIFT \ .. Max Kolln On Thursday. Dec. 14, at 2:30 jp.m., at the U. S. Treasury office, 105 W Adams St., the youngest ^employed Santa, age 17. working part-time at Aldens College In Icorporated, acted ae the treasury's Santa. He urged the public, busy buying gifts, to also safeguard i 'their future by buying U. S. Savings Bonds. Santa was ably assisted by Arnold J. ittauen of Pistakee Bay, state director for Illinois. •Ttrf] MOWS IMS ,, HOUMY SEASON <f: IIWWm m w WwWl w <. ,'^fC.K: Fnd Cootey, Form* Bniln-- Aad Chrlc*- Ltidw, Died Dae. 18 ? iA.. f As we approach Chuistmas, 1950, it is only natural that we set aside a few moments in which to recall the many blessings which have been ours the past year. The holiday season has arrived and in the true spirit of the occasion we cannot fail to offer a prayer oI gratefulness. The confusion in the world during the last |>§ar has made Christmas more welcome than $ver. There are still many reasons for the grateful prayers of the millions who make up our great country. > •Tins holiday season we thank the Saviour for hornet, fan families and friends--for the spirit to lift^gi^ voices in singing the inspiring music of Chrisftmas--and most important, for the freedom which allows us to enjoy a few minutes in recalling the most wonderful story of all time--the birth of the Christ Child --as we openly demonstrate our reverence. Last Letters To Santa Arrived "Dear Santa: « a "I am five years old and have tried to be a good girl. I would like to have a record player, doll land basinette and would you Ibring a baby doll for my cousin, Cherllyn. You see she Is too litUe to write to you. Pleaae bring something for my dog, "Snooky", too. Thank you Santa. "JOYCE MOORE" 'Dear Santa: "I only want lots of toy) but 1 looked up at our chimney and smoke was coming out, but knock on the door, my daddy sleeps with one eye open he will let you in. -^W'ALAN pouuas^ "Dear flnivth Clatfs; "Would you please bring me a doll buggy, a little ice box and a sweater, and some new doll furniture for my doll house. And please bring my little brother Jerry a tractor, digging machine and a little wagon. I think ray baby sister Janet would like a few small toys. "Thank you Santa for everything. "CAROL ANN MILLER" One of MeXKsnrys most ent residents fh the thirty-six yenra he had resided here, Fred A. Cdoley, 81, passed away at Bellevne sanitarium at Wooster Lake on V Monday afternoon, Dec. 18. Ho ,,J;\ died duringyifoep about 4 o'clock, after thre# qjpaths spent there. The deceased was bora In Yorktown, Bureau county. 111., on Dee. 24, 18C9, and came to McBenry with hi*1*MBbr in 1*4. He becitsi^An active hnsinsss man and took great interest hi civic progress. He operated the Farmers' Mill during his first years here and before hia retirement was a carpenter-contractor. Actually he never gave up working until poor health forced him to remain in bed. Previously, although officially retired for a well earned rest, he could be found wherever building waa being done in the community. ? During his more active years, lir. Cool ay made several Improvements in the building trade. Oho was a new type of building Mock which he made and had patented. ITven while confined to bed, his mind remained buay planning Dm* the future. He seryed a term aa alderman in the West McHenry' ward during hia earlier years here and also aerved en the McHenry eeheol board. The Cooleys observed their golden wedding anniversary In IMS. He ia survived by his widow, Mathilda; three children. Opal Williama of Jackson, Miss., Jennie Mae Richardson and Floyd COoley of McHenry; five children and one grant daughter. The body recta at the Oeorge """frnston A Son funeral. Jmne until I o'clock Thorsdny, when Mnrtpss, will bs hsld them. Mot. J. BBott Corbett ef officiating. M*M* will ho In land cemetery. ,r<- "Dear Santa: "As 1 am only three yean my mommie is writing* this for me. I have been a good girl and would like for you to bring me a doll house with furniture, a phonograph and records and some coloring books and puzzles. Please don't forget to bring some gifts for my little friends Cheri and Jimmy so we can all play together. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Santa Claus. "LORIDALB DIXON" McHenry Homes Gaily Decorated Probably no city 'in McHenry county is more festively decorated for the Christmas season than our own home town. Carrying out the spirit wnich originated in local 8tor9S when they dressed* up In holiday finery some weeks ago, are the homes in the community. Almost any street boasts at least three or four homes where an unusual amout of effort has been expended to make McHenry more beautiful to the passerby. It would be Impossible to make any attempt in naming the lovliest, for the spirit has extended into so many homes. However, one of the most unique innovations this year has been at the Carl Weber residence on Main street, where an amplifying system brings favorite carols to all who pass. The noteworthy part of this is that the carols are not recorded music but a personal greeting from those who live within. Mrs. Weber and twin daughters take turns several times each day in playing on the famlly'a electric organ to send cheer to those without The unusually beautiful decorations this seaaon have prompted many to suggest that another year prizes be awarded by some civic group for the best home decorations. Certainly such a move would not be out of place when McHenry residents demonstrate such commendable spirit purely out of the goodness of their hearts. at St. John's church, Johnsburg where Rev. Fr. Joseph Blitsch is pastor. Low Masses will be at 8 and 9 o'clock, followed by another High. Mass at 10 o'clock. LEOHBMER HEADS CIVIL DEFENSE BOARD Make Emergency Plans For Public In Case Of Attack A new civil defense board has been named for McHenry township, of which Leo Heimer is serving as chairman and the following as members: Roy Kent. ' George Freund. M. L. Schoenholtz. William H. Althoff and Albert Blake. The group met Thursday night last week to make plans for emergencies should this area be the victim of an atomic attack. The purpose was not to cause fear but to provide, as Is being done in other communities, for m unexpected attack. The boatd outlined a number of things to remember in case of such an emergency. Members suggest that they be memorized for Use if necessary. 1. If you have time, get down in a basement or subway. Should you unexpectedly be caught out of doors, seek shelter alongside a building, or jiuq|K in any handy ditch or gutter^ 2. To keep from being tossed about and to lessen the chances of CROP Drive To End Christmas Robert Selgel, left. Coral towhship Christian Rural Overseas Program chairman, solicits a donation of ear corn from Fred Christ of Union. Tne CROP drive BdHtWHI KNOWN HORSES MICE EVENT a opened Sunday. Dec.' 10, in McHenry county with announcements in all churches. The drive win end Christmas. Selgel and other township ^hairmen are busy soliciting donations . . . . . . . . . all over the county. The corn will being struck by falling and flying ^ coUected ,n each town8hiP( then objects, flatten out at the base of a wall or at the bottom of a bank. 3. When you drop flat, hide your eyes in the crook of your elbow- That will protect your face from flash burns, prevent temporary (continued on page shelled and loaded in cars for shipment to processors and then on to church agencies overseas to be distributed to needy persons. ' Church World Service, Catholic Rural Life and Lutheran World Relief sra sponsoring this worth- Famed Weiramaner Dogs Will Perform Al Jan. 14 Carniral The McHenry Township Kiwanis club Ice Carnival, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 14 on Slocum Lake, is attracting state-wide attention and as a resalt fifteen of the nationally known race horses have so far been entered for the ice harness races. Tewess Brothers of Waukegan are going to race their Revere and Cypthia; Hank Nelig of Harvard is entering his Tony Hal and one of the Cisky horses; Peg Be-s hning is going to ride Sandy Boy and Norman Ouy; Milton Dowell is entering his Youth Hanover; Ben Porter of Belvedere is going to ride his Volo Silk and one other horse from his stable: "Heinle" Gertz is going to ride his Promotion. Kiwanian Gertz is the director of the whole program and will have many rooters at the race cheering for- him. Peg Behning, an old Umer in the racing business, will put on a comedy act with some mules. A number of expert ice-skater* are also booked for performance. • : Famous Bogs The Klwanis club has been very 'Dear Santa Claus: "I am in the third grade. I want for Christmas a sled. cowboy guns, truck and a Block City; alt so bring my brother Francis an electric train if yau can. Thank you. Your friend, "JAMES KATTNER "P. 8. Don't forget the poor children." (continued on page 6) while activity. McHenry county last year shipped two carloads of eon and I.MS0 in cn^lr "Dear Santa: "My name is Patsy. I mm 3 years old.T try to be a good girl. I would like a doll and clothea, toy telephone, doll bed, doll high chair, and a chair and table set and dishes to share with my 1 year old sister Cherrl. Also bring Cheryl a musical sweeper and a knockout bench. Bring something for mommie and daddy too. Thank you and. remember all the other children. PATSY BRA1TTIOAM "McCullom Lako . "Ft 4, McHeni^* 'i ,:A Navy Fireman Serves On Missouri In Far East Frank E. Cierocke. fireman. JJSN. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cierocke of Court and third street, McHenry. is now in the Far East serving aboard the battleship tJSS Missouri. Most widely known ship in the navy, she completed an 11,000-mile run from Norfolk. Va.. to join the seventh fleet off Korea early in September. Since that time, the 45,000-ton hattlehhip has played her part at Pohang. Chon-jin and Tanchon. Late in October she joined in the Wonsan landings, where more than 50,000 troops and tana et supplies were put ashore. M«*Hon-v t '--fa ware shook*! on Tuesday, Dee. 19, to learn of the unexpected death of Arthur Bast, 54, who was found dead In the office of his Fox Lake vnriety store by an employee. It waa believed that Mr. Bast went to Che store about 10 o'clock Monday evening to do some work. He evidently suffered a heart attack lor he had been dead several boors when found by an employee who opened the store Tuesday morning. Mr. Bast had operated the local store for' the past eleven years and also owned 3imilar stores In Fox Lake, Round Lake and In Casco, Wis., in addiUon to a dress shop in Round Lake. Survivors include his mothsr and one sister in Appleton. Wla.. and a brother in Fond du Lac. Win. The body waa taken to Food da Lac. where it is resting at the funeral home at 43 E. Johnson. Last rites will be conducted from St. John's Catholic church il Johnsburg. Wis., at 10 o'clock Friday morning, with bOrlal In tile church cemetery. ftfv M. A. BeMesie The many MoHeury friends and patients of Dr. Raphael A. DeRooM were sorry fn learn of hia death, which occmWpl last Friday. Dec. 15. in a Whnhogati hospital. Ho was 59 yinrs old. Dr. MUwn, formerly n dentist In Alttaay Park, had practiced in McHenry tor about five during the time that the resided te Twte Lakes. Wla. B»- cause or fnmng health the pant year, he had not been at his office regularly and about a ago was forced to give up all During his reaidanc* ftn he was active In 49th want jcratic politics. Survivors include the widow, Eli^hetfiT three sons, Raphael. Jr.. Doneld and Lawrence: and thrw daughters. Joan Curri. Patricia Kara# and Bernlce Ryan. L-avt rites wei e held at 10 o'dcck Tuesday morning from St Josephs church in Twin Jakes. '01 •,-B •'^1 ;-'S : , *" •: '* Read the Want it T\ * KKW YEAR'S GREETINGS The annual New Year's greeting cards will appear in next week's Issue of the Plaindealer. An attempt has been made to contact those who have placed such cards in past years. Anyone desiring to extend a greeting who has no* been contacted should can or stop at the newspaper office nat inter than Saturday. b • ,, 1-;.,: - StlWI siu"lv For thtf cenvapfriure i-• minute shoppers. McHenry will be open ntll noon on Dec.