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Thursday, December 6,1951 McHENRY PLAINDEALEB < ,*' I, £•'•> '£ 4 * V t '*V,S,^4 V •, -*•'• v -r*-\ v.?.<- • • ' "fir . ^ tf^r^iz^sc, ;r Gi/t« /or the Home Carry the Essence of the Spirit of the Yuletide .In Uw Beauty, the Usefulness, the Comfort They Can Bring Everyone SURE TO PLEASE 'EM ALL is Ibe gift of a table to hold the little thing* like books, ash tray and magaiine*. This glass top two-tier magazine end table by Fabry. I Their Special Decor Merits Special Gifts Give them a gift for the home they aeldom would buy for them . selves but always keep in mind as something they "would really love to have." 4) A striking statuette of wood, clay or metal are other gifts that al ways have a welcome niche in the modern decor. And for the family who dotes on comfort as well as a carefully adhered to decorative theme, there are pliant wall lamps »- that will concentrate a beam of . . .. light on any spot desired. These •v- make excellent gifts for the bed- . room or reading corner of the livlag room. ® The fireplace mantel is often the dramatic point of interest in'the traditional home. Give it more beautiful and more functional ac cent than ever before with a gift Clock in either a very classic style or a reproduction of a Victorian time piece surrounded by cherubs and encased in marble. Or treat them to a magazine rack. This small-in*size gift I£ large-in-importance for holding - neatly and in one easily accessible place the magazines mother, dad and all the rest of the family sub- --:--acribe to that cater to their individual interests. If dad does a lot of office work At home, mother is a great letter Writer and the youngsters enjoy sharing their homework hours at the same desk, a desk set, including everything from blotter pad to A pen holder, is indeed a smart gift. ' Their home is informal Ameri' .can Provincial with every piece of furniture and accessory either a fine reproduction or prized antique, To flatter their way of living, give them a set of apothecary jars they can use in the kitchen for herbs and condiments; the bathroom for bath salts, mouth wash and the like; and in the living room'as novel candy containers. ^ A barometer is a gift sure to be prized in the Provincial home. Not only is this instrument of great decorative value but it will also prove a handy weather guide for every member of the family. Then as a whimsical yet practical note, there are roomy wooden pugar tubs that can be pressed into good looking double duty service. ^ ^The tub itself can serve as a handy magazine rack or umbrella stand. W And the neat little lid can be used as a tray for bora d'oeuvm or drinks. Stuff Gift Box for Service Personnel With a Surprise Gift packages for men and women in the service should be \ planned to contain a handsome S tariety of Christmas time sur- -~frises. Once you've made up ,]rour mind on what to send as the major gift, the rest of the task is easy and also inexpensive. _ Start by using an outside maifc fng container considerably larger- - than required for the major gift itself. <A Then assemble such items as recent issues of the favorite newspapers, a few pocket books, some fl&ns of hard candy, nuts and delicacies, and top this all off with . a little packet of pocket size phoi tos or snapshots of the folks back bome. These things are your packing, #and while you are about it, slip in Some stamped self-addressed en> velopes and postcards. Arrange neatly, wrap gaily, and ~ then you're ready to put it all in the sturdy outside container to carry a real bundle of Christmas cheer to someone in the service. Nations may totter, the rights of men be curtailed, death and destruction be on ;every hand, but the Church of God stands unshaken and beckons us to its Port* •1* . Make Christmas Merrier; Safe With Yuletide Lighting TLS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and the tree is ready for gifts to be deposited at its base. Smartest parents are choosing most modern electric lighting systems, now equipped with safety fuses, to make Christmas safe as well as gay. TWO CHILDREN CAN ENJOY the Stencil Art Book, which has such a variety of designs, at one and the same time. Five designs on a page allow the children a choice of subjects to trace and color. Toy Guidance Council recommends for youngsters over four. Top Off Christmas for Him With a New Hat; Here's How Thfere is no question about the fact that a hat can be tops as a Christmas Gift for a man. Neither is there any problem involved in giving him one that will fit perfectly, fulfill his every fashion requirement, and still come to him as a pleasant Yuletide gift surprise. For the Mini-Hat is available representing almost every one of the famous named brands of hats he so/much admires. And the ^Mini- Hat does away entirely wjth the necessity of having to take him in ahead of time to reveal the nature of the gift you're planning for Here's H^rto Trim the Tree Make Christmas safe as well as merry. Christmas would be just another day without a gloriously lighted Christmas tree in the home. It's fun to trim the tree. It's a lot easier to trim it the safe Way! First make sure the tree has s firm base. There are loads of inexpensive tree holders available for this purpose. It is always best to use a tree holder that is design ed to hold water. Water at the base of the tree will greatly retard the drying out of the needles and keep the tree fresh and fragrant. When placing strings of lights on the tree always start at the top first. Make sure you stand on a firm support. Wind the strings of lights aiyund the tree taking advantage of the branch formation. A good trick, if you have too few lights and the tree is large, is to back the tree against a wall and string the lights back and forth across the front side of the tree. Make sure there is no tinsel or other matter in the light sockets. Place the lights on first and then decorate with glass balls, tinsel and other ornaments. To be safe you should never use strings of lights with worn insulation. The wattage of most Christmas tree lamps is low, however, it is never wise to place too many lights on one circuit. Do not plug in the lights to the outlet socket until the lights are completely arranged on the tree It is a simple matter to rearrange the colored lamps to please the eye once this has been done. Take the tree down as soon after the holidays as possible. When re moving the strings of lights al ways firat disconnect the current first. Remove all the lamps while the strings are still on the tree, this way you will avoid breakage and make them last for years and years. These few simple precautions will assure you of the safest, most beautiful Christmas tree you ever had the fun of trimming. him. _* In most instances the Mini-Hat is a replica of a man's hat box. All are handsomely designed and useful in their own right. Most make wonderful little permanent and decorative containers for cuff links, studs, small coins or any other such things he likes to keep( handy. One contains a useful and clever key chain. In any event the Mini-Hat, no matter what brand representation you want to give, is small enough tor hanging on the tree. You get them at the better men's store with a certificate entitling your man to have the hat of his choice" when he comes in to make his selection and be fitted. Just ask the clerk who waits on you. Topping off his Christmas with a certificate for a fine hat deserves earnest consideration this year. THE FULL uii mil urmi cmiiin mi PRICE tVe fHtxtnfti U.ufcuJi U Minded ADDRESS whan you buy yov£ _ „ hama furnishings al ovr stars! This is at affer you can't afford TOUK STOU NAM! HIM la miss. tm iam amis mlurM Kfcfl Sptcioti mnliMd wturfcll la t nu-pop«l>r American WalsM Ay™ TinMrr. 11m Nif-risinf trip. ^ * • Mferfcft only esdbr chtt prss*wis-#e«#e<f for oromo-tighia s ss. Moth protoctha guaraslaa Hirfini'HWii fcy OR9 of fawitf iouriict (Qjppcsin^ P. H. JHSTEN FORMTWtE CO. THERE'S A TRAIN ANNOUNCER in this scale reproduction of a typical station, who shouta out departure and destinations at the touch of a button on the chimney, to help you put new realism into what young man's railway system. Of colorful plastic construction with provision for changing the name of the station. It is another of Noma's clever electronic talking gifts for this year. LULL THEM TO 8LEEP Besides radios that will turn themselves off after they have lulled you to sleep are now available for Christmas giving. Mail early and be sure your gifts reach their destination on time. Mall early and be sure your gifts reach their destination on time. Among Grand Gifts for Boy w Or Girl, Would Be New Bike * ' .J Here Are Rules to Help You Choose As smartly styled and as up to date as dad's new automobile, the new bicycles ready for Christmas giving this year rate among the grandest of all gifts for any youngster from age four up. Bikes are something more than personalized transportation ' for boys and girts. They help teach muscular coordination, readiness to run errands, and appreciation of traffic safety rules. And since the ingenious application of extra wheels for balance-- wheels which may be removed as the youngest child becomes adept with the bike--models are now available for children as young as fouri Choosing a bike for sis or brother may be preceded by a visit to the store--just a casual visit will do--where the youngster can be fitted with the bike of the right sise. But if you want to make it a complete surprise, choose by size. For instance, the 16 inch junior size--the inches referring to wheel diameter--is made for youngsters from four to six. Boys and girls from six to eight usually need a 20 inch wheel, and those from 8 to 10 a 24 inch size. From 10 up ths' adult size bike with its 26 inch wheel is proper. Of course, all American make bikes have adjustable seats and handlebars to allow for growth & PICTURE THE THRILL shell ge| when brother teaches her how ti ride her new Christmas gift bikar and development within the ra« spect age limits. The new 1952 models will bring thrills to boys and girls of any age who are lucky enough to receiva one this Christmas. They include model with balloon, tires, and as many gadgets, most' of them conceived for safety'l sake and to make the bike morf useful in running errands for the children, themselves as well aa~ parents, as dad can boast on hiM car. Shop early and avoid the rush. 523 MAIN STRECT PHONE a McHENRY, ILL wto^ AMERICAN FLYER ^FREIGHT TRAIN M4N 3 CAR TRAIN £,9 POSTAL STATION r PLAYSKOOL . BABY GURGLEE DOLL $Hi SIGHS SHE SOBS PLASTIX HE AO LATEX SKIN $J98 BRIGHT RED FIBRE DoU Stroller $C95 V ALICC IN WONDERLAND TEA TIME RUSTIC DISHES $249 12" CUDDLE Honey Bear Sewad In Eyas, Ribban •aw and a Squeak 98 36 INCH SKEE-BOB SLED '3" PLASTIC 7BLOCKS / Consists of 20 Colorful Plastic Alphabet Blocks B.M.C. SPECIAL Yellow Racer 28 50 ELECTRIC. Phonograph Plays up to 10 Inch records, with a door ton* 109 5 DOLL TRUNK JUST THE THING FOR DOLLY'S CLOTHES 1395 t ROOM METAL Doll HOMO Complete With Plastic Furnitwro *4<9 8 6 SHOT PING PONG Repeater 6un '5" For MOM SEVERE-WARE ELECTRIC PERCOLATOR SET OF DISHES ELECTRIC ROASTER PRESSURE COOKER Stainless Steel Tableware USE OUR CONVENIENT LAY-AWAY PLAN VYCITAL'S HARDWARE • SHEET METAL SHOP PHONE 98 GREEN STREET McHENRY. ILL. For DAD SET OF WRENCHES T FLASHLIGHT "YANKEE" SCREWDRIVER EECTRIC SAWS PUSH DRILL CASTIN6 ROD AND REEL I --4