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r'" ^ '.Vl ,. «'- ' J - * ** • .". - < ! . . . I" . <"• - * ' ' l». _ . -swi- ,.« -. v *• • ,, . .-/• ,• .. • ',/sr ir,", < * WcHENRY PLATNDEALER ' >". |Aif Personal Touch irf YaletideGiving With Lasting Gifts From Jewelry Store iGood Taste iEchoed by fYour Pick Select Something You'd Like, You're Sure to Please For the ultimate In personal •giving, the Christmas shopper will •find the Jewelry store a happy £ hunting ground indeed. For bore, £at prices starting modestly and I ranging upward," is a brilliant V array of gifts which combine the |beautiful, the lasting, the roman- »tic and the useful, all with a touch I of prestige that will be eloquent fof the good taste of theC^iver. | A recent survey throws considerable light on the popularity *of the Jewelry store as the place *from which to choose a gift that •is really fine. The survey showed *that people like to give to those Ithey love, something they would •flike to own themselves. This is taken by the Jewelry Industry Council as making It clear why both qpen and women like to bay watches for each Other; or husbands and wives -Choose gleaming silverware. Regardless of whether It is a tnan or a woman, the personal rlement will find warm expression in a piece of fine jewelry. * For example, the class of gifts «vnay be strictly feminine--as with •tailored gold pins, clips, rings or •handbag gadgets, such as gold or •silver compacts, pill or perfume ^bottles, cigarette holders, Jeweled •lipsticks, make-up mirrors, or ear- r»£s. Nevertheless, the kick a man Jgets out of buying such things for •the ladies of his choice is quite ^personal, perhaps because, subconwSCiously, he himself likes the design, the tricky appearance (its ingenuity or "cuteness') for its own •sake--it appeals to his play in- *«tinct. • Also, when similar design values •are found in those twenty-odd litems of personal jewelry for men, •the kick a man gets may, in turn, •be shared in degree by most worn- *en shoppers who are after gifts Sfor men. J Fashions Play Part . f Of course, it is helpful for man •to know how the wind Wows with Here Are Gifts That Combine the Beautifut and the Useful to Add Romance, Sentiment and Brilliance to Christmas Giving This Year FASHION FAVORS GIFT OF JEWELRY for both her and him, this Christmas ... a matching gold filled set with simulated pearls puntuating each leaf In pin, necklace and earrings for her, also available In ^llver, says the Jewelry Industry Council. For him a handsome stone ring, even though he may also wear a wedding band, or really good cuff links and tie clip set with his births tone, CATER TO THEIR HOBBY with a gift, like this Canasta set, that, while adding good looks ffoqvides them with greater incentive their game. " IS HUB ass:-"- A STERLING GIFT for Christmas Is this sauce boat and ladle. Base it and ladle both of sterling silver. By Grant M. Whiting. respect to women's fashions, at least in broad outlines. Thus, men will be interested to know that bracelets are receiving strong emphasis again, along with heavy gold chains and richly textured pieces to go with the new novelty fabric combinations--such as a very sleek fabric against a roughly-finished one. iYoutl find gifts for everyone on Bolger's Christmas Tree! % • A • hint to the clever-- ; a word to the wise--a warning to the putter-offers. Shop often. You will find gifts for everyone on our Xmag tree--billfolds, cigarette lighters, cigarettes, cigars, cigarette cases rings, bracelets, ear rings, chokers, pins, Watches, perfumes, powder, mittp, . shaving sets, electric shavers, docks, cookie jars, vacuum bottles, table tennis sets, bowl cover sets, desk pen sets, glamware, individual salt & pepper shakers, records & albums, desk blotter sets, glass coffee makers, electric irons, toasters, complete line toiletries by Yardley, Old South, Dorothy Gray, from sachet to sets of pottery pitchers vases, rook Canasta playing cards, poker chip sets stationer}', Christmas greeting cards, wrapping supplies, compacts, Coty's gift sets, brush, comb and mir» for sets, toiletry sets for the particular man, ash trays bath powder and soap in special g i f t . boxes, cam- - eras, pen ft pencil s e t s , books, games ' * of all kinds ©very description to delight youngsters this Christmas. Shop early. We're ready to take care of your Christinas gift needs. DRUG STOREWe Assure You Prompt Courteous Service I **» QfflSKN flL PHONE 40 ^KcHENRY, ILL. •'k :,4. Ml mmmm TO KEEP FOREVER the gift box In which engagement or wedding band or both may be given at Christmas--or the inexpensive but attractive container may be given alone to ones wife. The "church" above, or plastic by Melmar. The new brunch coats, given a fashionable swirl, will lend glamor to mother's morning hours for they can go shopping as well as be worn around the house. Shop early and avoid the rush. JEWEL OF A GIFT for her is a fine wrist wat«*h to adorn her wrist and help her keep dates. The lovely one shown here Is a 19 jewel Lady Elgin. HIGHLY STYLED watch gift for the sophisticated" comes with transparent back, a smaller version of the "Mystere Petite" by Juvenia, will make conversation. AUTOMATIC, SELF WINDING watches are much wanted gifts by discriminating men. They are available with fine movements, in handsome cases, as in the. instance of the 17-jewel Omega shown above. FAVORITE TIME FOR ENGAGEMENT ring presentation is Christmas time, perhaps because Santa Claus is just Cupid with pillows and a red suit, or because candlelight gleams so romantically from a diamond. A round brilliant-cut like the one above comes In i'«« from a quarter carat up. The sloping sides of the mounting are penr'trd No side diamonds are required. This is the solitaire. Family Can Plan Coordinated Gift Giving to Brighten Home Junior can provide a book or two. Sister can select a pretty ash tray. Mother can choose a decorative bowl. And Dad's offering can be a handsome bookcase that fits right in with the decor. This is one way the entire family can club together, at Christmas time, to choose a coordinated gift for the home that will also be a joy to all. And this is just one of many gifts for the "home that offers limitless opportunities for combination with other related items. Take a card table and chairs, for example. *One or two members of the family can give the major items while others contribute an attractive table pad, decks of cards, scorepads and even a bridge lamp to stajyl close by the table and chairs.* With at-home parties becoming increasingly popular, a tea trolley can come in mighty handy. And here again is a chance for all the family to participate by giving extra accessories. These may include choice linen party napkins as well as a complete range of iced tea; &£cktail and high baii glasses. Another room in the house worthy of a coordinated gift is the bedroom. Here, the height of luxury and comfort could be a boudoir chair or chaise loungf made more comfortable by the addition of tiny pillows, a chair side table, lamp and ash tray. Or why not get together on a gift of many parts for the bathroom. Here, a hamper, shower and SANTA SAYS "Taking a quick look at my Pre- » - * Christmas gift list it just seems like everyone wants gilts from STEFFAN'S ( AxZsy J , 1;' J Jw SANTA SUGGESTS- ' • * - i » * --USE STEFFAN'S LAY-AWAY PLAN A small deposit will hold any article you may select now for delivery at Christmas time. By shopping early you'll also have the advantage of a full and complete selection of the finest jewelry available. Our Lay-A-Way Plan costs you nothing to use, but is invaluable when it is necessary to pick just the right gift at the right time. STEFFAN'S - JEWELRY and RECORD SHOP _ W. MAIN ST. PHONE 123-1 McHENRY, ILL. mmmmm ' -It- Gift* for Those Uniform Should Be Selected With Car § Choosing gifts for men an# womeu In the armed force#* should be correlated specifically to the places where they happea to he stationed. A warm muffler" might be welcome In Alaska, but would hardly be much appreciated la the tropics. Interestingly enough the man on combat duty likes to have a pocket Bible. While an electrla shaver would hardly be of muc^ use to him, it would be welcont» ed by the man in a camp. ^ Aa for the girls, no matta^ ; where they are, lingerie, ny» Ion hose (neutral beige, plai|k seam), manicure sets, perfume^ ' • lipsticks and other beauty aids, and luggage are always welcome. For the Men In Camp, pur* Jamas, robes, slippers, shavers, books, games, portable radioj^ overnight bags, even a light- * weight iron or pants presser. are desirable. • For the Men on the Mov|^. considering their station, chooser from among such things aq mu(& tiers, sweaters, woolen sockt» g 1 ov e s , shockproof watches* lighters that will work In the wind, hunting knives and don't forget the pocket Bible.. HANDSOME SET j6l Individual steak knives in ipptil bound leather finished efcfnC a wonderful gift of silver available In all International Sterling patterns. towel set in complementary colon is sure to add cheer throughout the year. from ANTONSON'S They Talk About Lasting Gifts... ' Ours Are Too Good To Last! Swash for Hw SwmI . . . You just know how welcome you'll be on Christmas Day with one of our delicious, rich and wholesome boxes of candy under your arm! Put • box m your shopping list today. Our Candles Will !• a Favorft* With Your UTTtE TINT TEAKS Skt blows bubbles Skm bathes She wts her diapers She has a complete layette Amd she cries real tears For Only $7.98 Witch Sister's Eyes Light , Up When She Ses^ This Doll The perfect lady doll which Is all unbreakable, with hair that can be washed, set aed combed. $91 3MILMST. WeHENRY. ftt 4