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T*i " ' "' "' • " . * . v ' . % >f^|^ • \' . Thursday, December IS# 1954 %& McHENRYPLAINDEALER HEALTH TALK / Holidays Should Be Happy 4 - What are you doing to make the coming Christmas holidays happy for you and your loved ones? Buying gifts, wrapping packages and planning festive me&lsv? Of course, these are a p&ri -<£f Christmas, ibut have you given a thought to keeping yotirself and your family in good health and free of accidents during the holiday season, the educational committee of the Illinois State Medical society asks in a health talk? The approaching holidays will bring a toll of illness and Occidents, not because they just happen,, but mostly because you have filled to consider them in your planning.' How can you expend happiness and -good cheer if you are so tired with tearing about in crowds, and forcing yoursel: to do one more thing? Your fatigue overshadows yoi genuine wfish of importing 'happiness. It increases your susceptibility to cold and accidents. It makes you less cautious of traffic and the slippery, streets of winter. In your destfi^ to crowd as much as possible, in a given time, you dash across the streets to "beat" the: ligKt. What have you gained if you fall and fracture an arm or'^eg. ending up to the hospital, ^or . ^he holidays instead of home with your loved ones? . . You've planried£$& 'budget -- yoy know just , how much you can spend for remembrance^, for your family and friends, but have you considered that, through carelessness, one purchase b^ you may cause an accident? Toys, for example ? Are those you selected for tiny, curious hands the right ones'? They may be (bright and gay and amusing, but are they safe? Do they have removable parts? A bead or a button can be pried loose by tiny, tenacious hands and wind up in the owner's mouth, nostril or ear. And what about the toy with a sharp point. Could it cause damage in the hands of the child who likes to hug objects close, or wave them about ? Think it over. Don't let your gifts give pain instead of pleasure. Of course you're planning' on a Christmas tree, but did you get around -"to check the wiring? Remember last year you experienced a few short circuits, and you promised to include it on your list of things to do. But did you? A fire wouldn't help your holiday. And neither would burns. Cocktail parties play too important a role in holiday planning; IiT .your imbibing, don't be one of i tho?e who has to have '"one for the road." It may be just the one that will take you to the Toad that leads to the hospital. You know that people are inclined to eat too much during the holidays. Why don't you avoid this. Don't overeat. The time during and after meals should' be full of mirth and enjoyment. It won't, be if you and everyone else have uncomfortable feelings \>f fullness and distention. Plan your holidays wisely, so that everyone is and, remains happy. And remember that the Christmas holidays should not be all gift-giving. Don't overlook the spiritual side in your planning. Take part in the religious observance of yotir own belief. In your Christmas budget, include the three "S's" -- thoughts of sanity, safety and spirituality. Merry Chiistmas and Happy New Year to you all -- and good health and happiness. " WINTER HOLIDAY If you plan a winter holiday, you will have plenty of company. Southern and California resorts will 'be theavily booked. The cruise and tour business will be especially active, with thousands of tourists travelling on the chargeit plan (10 per cent down and up J.O two years to^pay). HIGHWAY ZOO The GOOSE This, of course,isthe honker. To him, •Xpert driving is steering straight ahead with one hana and giving 'em the horn with the other Saves on brdkes-and brains' Take the horn away from this tooter and he'd be like a politician with a sore throat! NAffONAl SAKTT COUNCH T--- mips on lraff ic Safety CHARLES F. CARPENTIER Sccrctary of St.itc Improper giving of hand or electrical turn signals is another of the principal reasons why some applicants for drivers licenses get low scores in the road test of the examination. ' * ' _ Learn to give signals properly -- and always give them. It la not just a question ot observing the Simple Fire Safety Precautions Help To Guard Against Christmas Hazards law (Section 66, b, Uniform Act Regulating Traffic); it is to your own advantage, for your own protection, to let other "^rivers know ahead of time when you are going to turn, Blow down or stop. The signal should be given not ICBB than 100 feet from the point where you intend to turn or stop, and it should be held until you are about to etart turning. Then you should discontinue, the signal and have both hands on the wheel to make the turn. A copy of the completely new "Rules of the Road" booklet wjll be sent to you free upon reques.t. Write to CHARLES F. CARPENTIER, Secretary of State, Springfield, Illinois. The essence of Christmas, for| many of us, is centered in the i Christmas tree, with ,its shining I lights and ornaments. ' But beware of those decora-1 tions! | A young couple and" their 7- week-old baby were severely j burned when a spark, apparently f om a defective lighting set, ig- J nited their .tree last year in New-j York City. ' A mother was burned rescuing her children from a fire in Brockport, N.Y., which started when1 their ti ee caught fire. A faulty j tree light plug seemed to be to blame. Flames destroyed all the family's Christmas gifts. In South River, N.J., a fire routing forty people began when sparks from a toy electric train beneath it ignited a Christmas tree. In Union, N.J., two families were made homeless from a fire which spread from a blazing Christmas tree. Evidently ornamental lights had overloaded the circuit, which caused the fire. These are just a few examples of last year's tragic holiday fires. Despite repeated warnings, there probably will be similar tragedies this year. &> Key to the trouble is the tree itself -- filled with pitch and resin and, extremely combustible. It ignites easily and burns so furiously that it is virtually impossible to put out the fire quickly- As a protective measure, many local- fi;e- departments now offer to flameproof Christmas trees. If Vour town offers this service, take advantage of it. But in any case, protect your family by following these precautions recommended by the National Board of Fi:e Underwriters: 1. Choose a small tree rather than a large one. 2. Store it outdoors until 9 day or two before Christmas. 3. When you bring it in, stand it in water and set it in a cool part of the house, away from radiators, heaters and fireplaces. Don't let it block an exit. When you decorate your tree, remember these "things: 1. Be sure every lighting set and electric cord you use is in good condition -- no worn or frayed wires, no loose sockets. (Naturally, you NEVER use candles!) 2. When you buy new sets or cords, look for the UL label. The ones fchat bear it have passed Underwriters' Laboratories tests for fire and shock, hazards. 3. Provide q, switch some distance from the tree for tuining tree lights on or off. 4. Ornaments should all be made of fireproof materials like metal or glass. Never decorate with cotton or paper unless they are labelled "fireproof" or "flameproof.' 1 . 5. Never set up eleetric trains under the tree! Even when your tree is safe as you can, make it, take these added precautions as long as it is in your home: Don't let gift wrappings pile up under or near the tree. 2. Don't leave tree lights burning when no one is home. 3. From time to time, see whether needles near the lights have started to turn brown, if. so, change the positions of the lights. 4. When needles fetart to fall, take the tree down and discard it -- outdoors! Shop Until 9 P.M. NIGHTLY in McHenry Twenty outstanding literary works by American authors wine 5 selected for translation into foreign languages by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural organization. The • big question Was: which twenty . books deserve the honor of representing the United States in this official way ? -Literary experts were Consulted among professors, critics and writers. There was little doubt about Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter," Poe's "CoHecter Tales," Melville's "Moby Dick, Mark Twain's ' "Huckleberry Finn," Emerson's "Essays," Thoreau's "Walden" and Whitman's "Leaves of Grass," although several of these had brought their authors little return. After a holiday, it is a relief to get home to space and comforts that would cost $50 a day i,n the swank spots of the tropics or northwooda. AJftrtitmtni Scheme A Problem ? From where I sit Joe Marsh Guess It's Called a Safety "Drive" Let us color-key your rooms in a fresh, exciting way. You'll be delighted to see how your favorite furniture will look even* better when placed in a hew, harmonious color scheme ... at reasonable cost, Introductory Consultations TREE" TONYAN'S HOME FURNISHINGS 208 E. Elm St. Phone 917 McHenry, UL 4 Ch***1*"4 #0 Unusnal and nighty welcome, Spo&»man Toddy Slick solidified ah«r shave lotion in its own Christmas box. Wonderful for travel, vastly refreshing. $1.00 -4 1*4 GROOMING E S S E N T I A L S Sportsman's woodsy After Shave Lotion with richlycolored eporting print.on the bottle; pin* the Drake Shave Bowl, filled with cleansmelling, quick-lather Shave Soap. $3.25 Catch of the Ynletide season, this striking set handsomely decorated with a colorful motif in a gay trout fly package. Inclndes After Shave Lotion and Talc. $2.25 An ever-popular trio to soothe and refresh. Sportsman After Shave Lotion, Cologne and smooth Talc. $4.25 B MM m MKm •m»il pPr»facMw ppfroo»s ftaa»p B0LGER S Drug Store 103 So. Green St. -Phone 40 McHenry, 111. Whitey Fisher, from the State Motor Vehicle Department, dropped by to discuss some of our local traffic problems. "UpatCenterJunction,"Whitey says, "they've got a new sign that really slows down the traffic going through town." "The sign says, 'At 25 miles an hour, you can drive through Center Junction in 2'/z minutes!' It Slows people down too--some just take it easy to check on that 2'/t minutes, I guess. Hasn't even been a dented fender since that sign went up." From where I sit, it wasn't what the sign said, but the way it was said. People are usually pretty understanding if they understand what you mean. It's the same way with differences of opinion. Perhaps your neighbor prefers a temperate glass of beer, and you would choose buttermilk. What I'd like to see is for all of us to "slow down," talk it out, and be respectful of our neighbor's rights. M>e Copyright, 1954, United States Brewers Foundation r^lNGS WITH A HEAD S T A R T I Open College Savings Accounts for your children • PROVED SAFETY • LIBERAL EARNINGS • FRIENDLY SERVICE IF CONVENIENT FOR YOU, SAVE BY MAIL MARENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 102 North State ^Street * Telephone 90 M A R E N G O . I L L I N O I S Total Resources over $5,000,000.00 S&VDRHBS 1959 CHRYSLER WINDSOR DELUXE NASSAU 100-MI1110N-D0LLAR LOOK! • . . o v e r n i g h t I t ' s a famous new fashion I ••TAILORED STEEL"is the fashion experts' term for Chrysler's exciting new styling! Sweeping design change for 1955 features noticeably lower, longer lines arid . . . unmistakably Chrysler . . . the new sweptback Super-Scenic Windshield that "wraps around" both top and bottom for greater (and safer) vision! New V-8 engines now power all Chryslers: up to 250 hp in the New Yorker Deluxe, and 188 hp in the Windsor Deluxe series, Other Chrysler exclusives include the moat, automatic of all transmissions, Full-time Power Steering, and double* width pedal Power Brakes. Your Chrysler-Plymouth dealer invites you to see and drive America's newest and most smartly different car! WIDELY HAILED is Chrysler's new PowerFlite Range- Selector on the dash! Permitting more instant control of gear-range selection, it heightens the pleasing "cockpit" effect of Chrysler's new front compartment styling. TOTALLY NEW throughout, the }955 Chrysler is easy toidentiiy from any New-styled "tumblehome" (or slope-in of the sides) emphasizes Chrysler's roadhugging look. Unmistakably Chrysler is the classic'simplicity of rear deck ... longer and broader. Dominant Twin-Tower tail lights set a new trend in rear-end design. GOOD DRIVERS DRIVE SAFELY-- REMEMBER DECEMBER IS IS NATIONAL. S-D (SAFE DRIVING) DAY CO L B Y 12 S. 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