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Wednesday, November 23,1955 " THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER McCullom Lake News B-y Eve Lemgnii The village board met Monday night, Nov. 14, to transact the regular order of business. Contracts were signed for snow retmoval between the village ana Chuck Miller. In addition to snovif plowing, there will be several' loads of sand spotted at various intersections and hills throughout the village for use when icy conditions prevail. Our community was fortunate in securing the services of another member for the "village police force. Laiwrence H. Murray was sworn in as officer No. 3 |>)y . Mrs. Emma Pyritz, ^.village clerk. (Dates For Your Memo Pad The Ladies of the Lake are wording hard to obtain a squad car for the police department. Two important shindigs are coming up to aid tiws project. Saturday, Dec. |3, at 8 p.m., is the date for the public party to be held at the VFW. Many cash prizes will be awarded to fortunate individuals. This promises to be a night of fun and fortune. Make up a party of friends and plan to attend. Refreshments ^ will be served. A tempting dinner will be served at St. Mary's on Sunday, Dec. 11, starting at 12:30 p.m. May we reiterate that this is an excellent chance to repay your lovely homemaker for all the wonderful meals she has prepared for you. Show your appreciation; and take her oat to dine. Will we see YOU there? The Ladies of the Lake will meet Thursday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. in the beachhouse to work out last minute details. • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing How dose, to angel voices can you get except through the sing # tag of our sWeet youngsters? Young ladies between the ages of 7 and 15 are needed for carol singing through the village. Rehearsals will start this SaU V urday afternoon, Nov. 26, at 1:30 p.m. ih the beachhouse. The chorus will practise every Saturday afternoon until the final.performance, which will be Friday evening, Dec. 23. At this time, the young ladies will march through the village singinjg the songs proclaiming the Saviour'B birth. Impatient Little -Fella Lee and Chuck Brocken were mighty surprised last Wednesday itaorning whert their young son, tfreighfttgS'l} - potfffds, dectdecT feb make nis appearance at home, when jail arrangements had been made for his arrival at the hospital ! ' Chuck was a busy lad trying to find someone to assist him. Lee and her new son were promptly removed to Memorial hospital in an ambulance. By this time, ' they are probably both home ; again, where wee lad Brocken wanted to be in the first place. \ Congratulations to the hew parents, who already have one son and one daughter. Robert E. Finger, \yas charged and fined for speeding. Our village police department has proved itself competent and is fully prepared and able to carry out their duties in any emergency. All court sessions will be held Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m. unless an immediate hearing is requested. Johns, parents, Mr. and Mrs: Frank Kurth, and Aunt Mabel and' Utocle Joe M&tterer. Thanksgiving will be a big day at the home of Pauline and "Shorty" Sheriff when their son and his wife, "Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sheriff drive in from Rockford in their brand new car. S-D Day Suggestions Given To Checkmate Accidents Dec. 1 Happy Birthday To lovely little Louise Matthesius, who will be marking her sixth birthday tomorrow, Nov. 24. Young Michael Wetzel and Laurie Je$ui Murray celebrated their mutual fourth birthdays last week. ; New Neighbors The welcome mat is out for the Kenneth Scharf family, who moved into the Wetle home on Maple Hill Drive recently. The Sckarfs have two daughters and one son. Under The Knife Max Kolin underwent surgery last Wednesday at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. According to the latest " bulletin from his charming wife, Helen, he is doing just fine, with all the pretty nurses holding his hand! We sincerely hope that Max will be home and well again in a very shot! time. l7 pScore of Nineteen? We understand it just can't be done in the new craze which is sweeping the community. Criibbage is the newest game to catch th$ fancy of male residents. Albout fifteen fellows turned out for the first session which was held at Whitey and Bernice's Tuesday, Nov. 15. Tonight and ^very Wednesday night at 8 p.m. interested players and spectators alike are invited to come and try a game. Sounds fascinating. Disa 'N (Data Oome rain, shine, sleet or snow, Eleanor and Bill Creutz with son, Ronnie, will take off for Glen Ellyn tomorrow to feast on the festive bird at the home of Eleanor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin O. Grepling. Lorraine Boyle is preparing a gumptious repast for her two Don't forget tomorrow to give thanks to Him Who gave you so much. H£ppy holiday and we'll see you next week^ A VOTE OP THANKS To all the men who worked so hard installing .the gate and street signs at McCullom Lake. The working crew included Bob Smith, Will Schultz, Eld Hammerstein, Sr., Leon Hanna, Earl Nelson, Victor Howe, Tony Hocin, "Shorty" Sheriff, Jake LeveSque, Harold Weingart, Larry Murray, Chuck Ingersol, Bill Brennan and Dave Hansen. Subscribe to the Plaindealer Have you been wondering what you can do. to checkmate accidents on Safe Driving Day -»-• Dec. 1 ? ' Here are some S-D -Day suggestions based on reports of .fatal accidents from more than twenty states: Check your speed -- More than 3 out of 10 drivers in fatal accidents were violating speed laws. Speed ls|w violation was almost twice as high on rural highways than in urban communities. Check your drinking -- In 24 out of 100 fatal accidents a driver or an adult pedestrian had been drinking. Check you car -- Among vehicles involved in fatal accidents for which conditions of vehicle was reported,, ?bout '6' per cent •had unsafe Conditions. ' . Check yourself -- About i of 14 drivers involved in fatal accidents had a physical condition that could have been a contributing factor in the accident- In the majority of these cases the condition was fatigue or sleepiness. Check the weather -- The weather was rainy, snowy or foggy in l out of 6 fatal accidents. This time of the year road and visibility conditions are at their worst. Check the time :-- December is a dark-dreary month and night driving is considerably more hazardous than day driving. So, when possible, plan to travel during the hours of daylight. And double your care, deduce your speed at night. . Check your manner -- Failure to yield the right of way, failure to keep to the right of the center line and oither examples of poor manners on the highway ranked high among' driver violations in fatal accidents. Take your turn --•• you'll probably get there* just as fast. ROAD PROGRAM Contracts Were awarded at Springfield last week for road and bridge construction on Gov. William G. Strattori's 1955 highway program, including work in seven counties and , totalling $1,221,500, according to a report by Edwin A. 'Rosenstone, director of public works and buildings. JUVENILE PROBLEMS -- Under sponsorship of the Illinois state police, an institute on juvenile problems was conducted by the University, of Illinois and the Illinois youth commission at Granite City Nov. 17 and 18. State police ffflm Madison and , St. Clair counties att«ltf*d ' meeting. Similar institutes in ftt least two other metropolitan ters are being planned as part of V, Gov. William G. Stratton's pr^ p gram to curb juvenile delinquency* T Start your Xmas shopping early. DR. HENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST Ai 136 S. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS HOURS: DAILY 9 to 12 A.M. and 1 to 5 P.M. FRIDAY EVENINGS: 6:00 to 8:80 P3L - EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE McHENRY 452 TOWER GRILL on Route 120 at.Lakemoor FINEST FOOD ANYWHERE OPEN ALL WINTER ' Daily from € to 1 sum. - Sat. & SAu n,. until 3 M""Vl \ . . . BREAKFAST from 6 A.M. LUNCHEON ........ from 11:30 AJ4. DINNERS from 5:30 PJfl. SHORT ORDERS SNACKS FOUNTAIN For CARRY OUT SERVICE, Telephone - McHENRY 161 TOWER GRILL on Route 120 at Lakemoor s^V-' Violations There have been several traffic violations. Lode Out for Your Comfort this Winter Cold weather's a-comin'! Be prepared; order coal now. McHENRY COUNTY Farmers Co-op Ass'n Phone 729 or after 4:80 - 1602 523 Waulcegan Rd., McHenry WANTED 1000 CUSTOMERS WEATHER-TITE ALUMINUM STORM & SCREEN WINDOWS NOW! $io 00 S For Standard Size Including Installation and Life Time Guarantee DOORS $59.50 -- INSTALLED NO MONEY DOWN! First Payment Starts 4 Months After Instigation Fiber Glass AWnings and Jalousies PHONE NOW! -- McHenry 534-W-X FOR FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION. FOR HOME OWNERS ONLY! PHIL WAL KER Route 4 - Box S64 McHenry, Illinois Please Have Your Representative Call On Me Immediately. NAME ADDRESS crry PHONE v t* V * \" * % * ; % s-J-K S 1 > EBHrnV, * > i ^ itTPfc ys i \ \ S ^||fl j ^ Mimis • I® i# ' x , ' \ * Half orsepower is for k5a£ety ! A pretty steep hill, you'd say? Well, not so far as this gentleman is concerned. He just gave the accelerator a little encouragement with his tpe . .. . and swept from bottom to top so effortlessly he was scarcely aware of it. * A ' For he's at the wheel of a beautiful new 1956 Cadillac. And beneath that long, sleek, graceful hood rests the smoothest, most powerful engine in Cadillac history. The fact is that this great new Cadillac engine is powerful and dynamic Jar beyond., the requirements of normal usage. In the course of ordinary motoring, it is entirely possible that the driver may never have to put the accelerator to the floor board. But how wonderful that extra length of throttle will be if he does need it! It will be there to give him that extra burst of speed that can carry him free from an awkward or difficult driving situation. It will be there in case he needs it for safety in passing ... or to answer the challenge of a rugged mountain road. And even when not in active use, that great reserve of power will add in many wonderful ways to his motoring pleasure.. It will bring him confidence and contentment and peace of mind . . . « . . and it will provide the kind of operating economy and dependability that can conie only from a motor car that literally loafs at the legal limits of the highway. Of course, Cadillac's magnificent performance is only part of the exciting Cadillac story for 1956. There is inspiring beauty . . . and extraordinary luxury • • . and superlative craftsmanship. For this is, literally, the Cadillac of Cadillacs. Why not stop in soon and let us show you what we mean? We've got the keys and the car--all you have to provide is an hour of your time. We can promise you ... it will be the most revealing sixty minutes you ever spent at the wheel of a motor car. < OVERTON CADILLAC PONTIAC Co McHENRY. ILL. PBONE 17