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• 'J-**-- * if- Thursday, December 12.1955 , . ' First Party " As the snow fell softly and quietly Saturday night, a large crowd of people from West Shore Beach, Lakewood subdivision, Lakeland Park and our own vil- • lage assembled at Whitey and Bernice's for , the first party given by the: McCullom Lake Conservation club. The ladies looked so lonely in their dancing frocks. Many handsome gifts were taken home by fortunate individuals. Music for dancing was Ojrnished. Refreshments were %rved at midnight and it was the general opinion that everyone had an evening of fun and entertainment. r -Village News The village board met Monday night, Dec. 12. .Routine business was transacted. The regular board meeting which would normally be held Dec. 26 has been postponed. If urgent business arises, trustees will be Notified as •per ordinance and a meeting will •be helcF Wednesday, Dec. 28: ^ New green winter uniforms for all police officers have beeji ordered and our police department should be sporting a new look in the near future. Business and Pleasure Dinners at local- restaurants and Christmas shopping on Chest- . nut street were a few of the ^activities which kept Anne busy while. husband Frank Passalaqua was attending the chemical exhibition in Philadelphia last week. The couple stayed at the Ben Franklin hotel. Linda- and Sandy were ably cared for during their absence by Anne's niece, Mrs. Lee Sheinbrun. An added delight for the girls was Lee's new baby, Paula, just three rponths old. Spirit of Christmas "Silent Night*1 and all the rest of the familiar carols, plus additional Christmas songs,' have been wafting through the village since Tuesday, Dec. 13. Ther recordings originate from Whitey and Bernice's and are transmitted through aif, amplifier mounted on' their roof top, installed by Chester Anderson of West Shore Beach. The timely music has done much to instill. the Christmas spirit into all of us. Sincere thanks from a grateful community. Christening Little Roger Lee Thacker, three-month-old son of Barbara and Charles Thacker of Lake Shore drive, was presented at the font for baptism at Nativity Lutheran ^church, Wonder Lake, on Sunday, Dec. 18. The Rev. Burton Schroeder officiated. Sponsors for the youngster were Theresa and Willard Sehultz. This is the young lad who already has two operations in his medical history. We are so happy to reportthat he has complete recovery, and fered no ill effeCtis. ade a "THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER 7 f Pag* Nint First Child Mr. and Mrs. Orval Abney, the former Nell Crick, of Maywoodf, welcomed their first child, a boy, at Westlake hospital, Maywood, I?ec. 7. Orval Jay weighed in at 6 lbs. 15 oz. . Mattie and Joe Crick are overjoyed with their new grar^dsbn. Ladies of the Lake Dressed in holiday garb, the Ladies of the * Lake,, are meeting at Whitey and Bernice's for a Christmas party tonight at 8 p.m. Jake Levesque, president of the village, has been invited, as a special guest, to share in presentation festivities. Time Off . Art Stuhlfeier, president of the Cullom-Knoll association, announces that there will be ho meeting of the organization in January. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place the first Sunday in February. Early Visit Santa Claus will be making an early appearance. tomorrow night, Dec. 23, at the beachhouse, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. when he will present gifts to our lucky youngsters. Parents who haven't registered their small fry yet are asked to do so at Lottie and Gene's, McDonald's or Whitey and Bernice's. This' party is an expensive proposition and the McCullom Lake S.A.C. that is sponsoring the affair has announced that all contributipns will ibe gratefully accepted. Donations may be made QUALITY ASSORTMENT OF ,\V / FOR VOUft HOUDAV CililJWWIOW FAMOUS BRANDS WHISKEY IMPERIAL ..... 5th $3.84 CENTURY CLUB 5th $4.39 SCHENLEY RESERVE 5th $4.30 FOUR ROSES ...: $4.59 SEAGRAM'S 7-CROWN 5th $4.30 P. M. 5th $3.83 OLD HICKORY 5th $4.77 WALKER'S DELUXE i OLD GRAND-DAD 5th $5.35 ...... 5th $6.39 CANADIAN CLUB 5th $5.99 CLUB COCKTAILS j REABY^mSDHEUBLEIN'S DRY MARTINI $3.94 HEUBLEIN'S MANHATTAN $3.94 HEUBLEIN'S SIDE CAR $4.00 HEUBLEIN'S OLD FASHIONED $4037 to Fred Sfatthesius or Dave Hansen.- ' " • • • Iti Tlrvia Frtr KKA Noelle Marie Reid became excited aJboUt Christmas and made a week early arrival at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Friday mor^ ing, Dec. 16. The young lady tipped the scales at 7 lbs. 11 oz. Mother and daughter came home from the hospital Monday so that Noelle could become acquainted with her three sisters and two brothers. Her parents are Eleanor aru^JEdwin Reid of Maple Hill drive. One Violation William C, Roberts of Evanston was charged and fined for speeding. Young Carolers - Tomorrow night, Dec. 23, the village will be treated to the sound of sweet ybung voices 'singing the old familiar Christmas carols. The girls have been faithful in attending rehearsals in order to present their song festival. - , . . The young ladies will meet at the beachhouse tomorrow night at 7 p.m., dressed for cold weather "ShoT-'.y" Sheriff is provid' juig ti^sapoFtaticih so that more tejps^Eory. may be covered. Birthdays and Anniversaries Best wishes to Jerry and Bob Doran who are celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary tpmorrow, Dec. 23. Happy sledding, kids. John Frank Matthesius will be one year old. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24." ^ f Anne arid Fred Matthesius journeyed to Chicago last1 Sunday to visit Fred's twin brother, Frank, and his family. The occasion was Linda Matthesius' sixth birthday. ESTABLISH ARMY RESERVE UNIT IN fMcHENRY COMMUNITY Early Deadline All news items for next week must be in by toftight because of the holidays. Anything special happen in your family recently? Please call in your notes and anecnotes to 2171. A very special greeting to all readers of the column from your grateful reporter, on the birth of the Christ child, Who still brings a message of hope and cheer to the \vorld Shop in McHenry Stores. if'ee terans and / young men of draft age who nave been interested in joining ap Army reserve unit will soon have a unit available to them in McHenry. Reserve Lieut. Francis Curulewski, who resides in Hunterville Park and whose phone is 2161-J, is in charge of the. organization of said unit. "There are ' vacancies for every grade from private to master sergeant and second lieutenants^ he declared. Young men,, of draft age who are desirous of joining an Army Reserve unit and substituting six months of active service for a two-year draft period are strongly urged to inquire into the new Army Reserve plan. Those of high school age will find it particularly attractive. They may enlist at 17 and then are fissured pf completing their high school education before being called to service. When they are called, they serve only six months of active duty, after which their only obli? gation Is to attend drills'; and J summer camp with their reserve unit for the remainder of their military obligation. Veterans who have desired to retain the benefits of pay, grad retirement points and comradeship but have not had a unlit conyeniently located will hail (Jthe organization of the local unit, says Mr. Curulewski. All men -will receive a day's pay for every two-hour evening drill period they attend. Meetings will be held oiie; night a week. A definite night or place has nqt been established until it is learned what :the majority of the reservists desire. Further information . will be forthcouliiff ill ^ reference £o "thg" above." Lieut. Curulewski says that every interested- person couldN -contact him any evening at hli, -;,r residence on Pistakee Bay road t*' and Lane or call by phone. ' " > to i|« •$» •§•«{»•{» I^I »ji I|I i^> ij« dm To all our friends and patrons goes our sincere wishes for a. Holiday Season , filled with joy an^happiness, made perfect by the. presence around you of all those that you hold dear. y 214 So. Green Street Phone 917 TONYAN'S HOME FUtNISHWGS McHenry, I1L Last Minute Gift Suggestions . for All the Family..; * Religious" Goods, Prayer Books, . Etc. • i Diamonds, Rings, Bir+hs+one Rings , Watches, Clocks, Watch Bands ^ f 1 " » Lighters, Silverware" t Pen & Pencil Sets by Sheaffer and Parker His and Hers 9 Jewelry Boxes, Jewelry t Hi-Fi Record Players, Records OPEN EVERY NITE 'TIL CHRISTMAS ¥m Jewelry & Records PHONE 12S-J 514 W. Main St McHenry, 10. COTCH "ALL THE BEST BRANDS" WHITE H@ili - H&l© & HAIG W D'S PiMISf WIN CHRISTIAH PORT 5th $1.49 WHITE WINE IMPORTED 5th $1.49 ITALIAN SWISS SHERRY 5th .85 PETRI PORT ITALIAN SWISS COLONY * MMCA Plflt GALLON 25 Qt. .98 .. V^-gal. $1.85 WINE BOLGER'S vozz can bu.tr a '56 Buick $2294M l_his one has moved a lot of folks to change their buying habits. For this strapping sweep of car is a Buick SPECIAL--solid Buick through and through, and sedan-big for six adults. Yet the dollar difference between this beauty and the wellknown smaller cars can be sifted down to a pocketful of pennies. (Actually, this Buick costs less than some models of those very same cars--as the price we show here proves.) But tlie difference in brawn and breadth and fun and thrill -- that's the clincher for the move to Buick ... Because here, folks find, is so much more sheet automobile for the money--big-car power, big-car ride, big-car performance and>big-car room at a small-car price. It comes from new, record-high power -- from a big new 322- cubic-inch V8 engine, the same basic engine that powers the costlier Buicks. I ' • It comes from a new Buick ride -- backboned by Buick heft, sinewed by stout -steel, leveled by all-coil springing, cushioned by triple-oil-volume shock absorbers. It comes from a new and advanced Variable Pitch Dynaflowf for only disfive>e</ locally/ *2-door, 6-passenger Buick SPECIAL Sedan, Model 48, illustrated Any state and local taxes, additional. Prices may vary slightly in adjoining communities. A wide variety of extra-cost equipment and accessories available of your option. that brings you brilliant new getaway response find bigger gas mileage in your normal driving range -- plus sizzling new full-power safety-surge ^when you floor the pedal, and switch the pitch. And it comes, of course, from Buick size and solidity and steadiness -- and all dressed up in Quick's new sweep-ahead style. So why not come in and try one on for size? Drop in this week and borrow a key. What happens from that point on is pure thrill -- aided and abetted by low prices that make this the best buy yet. 'IP1 ! , {Yetr Advanced Variable Pitch Dynaflotv is the only Dynaflow Buick builds today. It is standard on Roadmaster, Super andj^entury -- optional at modest •ps/.on t h e Special. , • • • • • • • • • . HI MCK1I OilASON ON TV • • • • • • • • • • ' WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUIIT BUICK Will BUILD THEM Rc I. OVERTON MOTOR 403 FRONT STBEET • ' PHONE C McHENRY. ILLINOIS