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TKuratldt. l98S .1 tfife HfcHEtiftY !»kAINDEALfcft \ < ^-r 'ip-t'%, i' r-r •!• •!•-r •!• •!• •!•' -i"!' •»• •!• -rT-i' i' i' ifi- •r-y'-t- i' •!• REVIEWING EARLY HAPPENINGS: IN McHENRY and VICINAGE ! Plaindealer Fifes Furnish Memories of Yesteryears j •!• ft •!• * 'H' •!•1 •!• ^ - l - l •»•!• FORTY YEARS AGO From Issue of Dec. SO, 1915 Death Causes Vacancy-- A vacancy has been caused at the Terra Cotta post office by the d£ath of the postmaster, W. H. Grant, ahd ah examination for the position will take place at Dundee on Saturday, Jan. .. 22. Since Mr. Grant's death the office has been in charge of the late postmaster's wife, and her, many friends are hoping that she may be the successful candidate for. the place. Carolers of any age will be good subject matter for your flash camera outdoors at night. A Flash of Light in the Night--and You've Got a Picture Shot In Leg- About 3 o'clock last Thursday afternoon an accident occurred.in the J. W. Fay home here that might have proven fatal to little Johnny Stoffel, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and. Mrs. John Stoffel. The boy, with-his little playmate, James Fay, was playing at the latter's home when • James suddenly spied a shotgun. No sooner had his eyes rested upon the weapon before he grabbed for same, with a result that the gun was accidentally discharged. The shot struck young Stpffel a glancing blow in the calf of his left leg. of Mr.' Wegener's birthday anniversary., Thoise present were: Mr. and Mrs/ f'eter Miller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake ,and son, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Pitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pouilot, Mr. and Mrs. John PhannenstUl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Bishop, August Kunz and daughter, Joseph Eider, August Hanson, Barbara Weber, Christine and Eleanor Wegener. Andrew. E. Nellson-- Andrew* E. Neilson. proprietor of , the Nelson. Service Station on P-oute 20, just . east of the Fox River bridge, died suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Oak Park. Pioneer ResitTenr Dies--- y In Nunda township, which extends south of McHenry for several miles; the name of Doherty 'has become symbolic with the mention of pioneer residents. Among the mopt respected and loved persons of the several generations bearing that- name was James J. Doherty, whose death is mourned this week 'in McHenry. /' Experts Predict7 800 Accidental / Deaths On Two Year-End Holidays Mrs. R. B. Jones-- An untimely passing cast a dark shadow over a McHenfy home and also robbed that home of the holiday spirit this past week when Mrs. Gwendolyn Overton Jones died at the home of her parents, Mayor and Mrs. R. I. Overton, on Riverside Drive. Mrs. Jones was 35 years of age. Try taking your camera out-' doors at night during the holiday Season. Of course, we don't mean that you should do it just at Christmastime, but we feel sure that if you try it, you'll make it a year around custom. The flash attachment on your camera and the lamp it holds is the key to your success and the ease of your picture*-taking. Uste your camera and flash' for outdoor pictures just as you do indoors. This is just about the easiest kind of picture taking we know. There are so many things that enter into other situations that you don't have to consider. There's no worry about the direction of the sun, or squinting subjects. Furthermore, you've got a wonderful, ready-made dark background, an ideal setting for picturing your favorite people. Flash outdoors at night isn't just for black-and-white pictures. With color film in your camera, whether you're making color slides or snapshots, you have a chance for some really striking pictures that will bring you many compliments. It's all so easy--and you get such good results. So, when you go caroling, when the family starts off on a round of calls to deliver gifts, or whatever takes you out into the night--take your camera. You'll have some fine shots to lend variety to your picture story of Christmas in your family. ---John Van Guilder MARIHUANA PROBLEM SUBJECT OF BOOK BY . JHARRY C. i-EPINSKE Harry C. Lepinske of Chicago, . son of the -Harry Lepinskes of •McCullom Lake, has written a new book entitled "Jamaican Ganja," and subtitled " A Report ji on the Marihuana Problem," to |ibe published this month. r ---mv • T,»pinskp is the managing ' editor of the Chicago community } newspaper, the "Brighton Park ( % Life," and owner-manager of jj Harry C. Lepinske Enterprises, a 'j public-relations firm. j He is a graduate of DePaul < university, where he . received his I B.A. degree in 1951 and where he is now wc&king for his M.A. ; in history. He Virst joined the 'Brighton Park Life" as a news delivery boy at the age of 10. Thoygh he is only twentyseven, the author has been a high school teacher of history, English and civics; a newspaper columnist; managing editor of the Veteran's Journal of Illinois; crime and political editor of the Waukegan Labor's Daily; a traveler and lecturer on Carribbean and Central American countries I cultures, in addition to serv ing several years in the United States Navy. SH( OP AT and SAVE MORE! Items of Local Interest-- Talk about your children! Well, McHenry surely had some in town this week. The interior of St. Patrick's church in this village is in the hands of expert artists from Chicago, who are redecorating the three altars. The automobile show at the Overton garage on the West Side is drawing big crowds this week. The place is. prettily decorated and the display of cars is probably the best ever shown in McHenry. The new Overlamis are drawing more than a little attention, while the Chalmers are also leaving a favorable impression on < the visitors. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From Issue of December 11, 1930! Birthday Anniversary-- A group of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wegener on Saturday evening, Dec. 6, in honor TEN YEARS AGO From Issues In December, 1945 Mrs. Florence L. Morris-- Mrs. Florence Lucas MorrtSv 73, a native of McHenry county, died at her home near Crystal Lake, following a lingering illness. She was born in Dorr township Feb. 25, 1873, the daughter 1 fcf Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kimball, old time McHenry residents. Henry H. Wagner-- A- coroner's jury conducted on Sunday resulted ,in the verdict of death due to a hejajt attack in the passing of He ner, 72, who resid on East River found dead in hi morning, Dec Thought For The Week--• "If wrinkles must be upon our brows, let them not be Nelson-Grasser-- , On Saturday, Dec. 8, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid L. Nelson of Woodstock was. the. scene of a pretty wedding as Mr. Nelson gave their daughter, Olga E. Nelson, in marriage to Francis J. ..Grasser, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Grasser of McHepry; NAVE YOUR DEBTS »OT TOO ON THE MERRY.GO°ROUM£ BOBBIN ro PAY cssi OET OUT' OP BHW I? pi Matty te. Regardless of how Mac!) •we. rom eaa GROUP ALL YOUR DEBTS--witfcoat a loaa "gfithotifr signer*. " <£oU Today O-- Hoe* M Nv P1AIN ADJUSTMENT CO. 202 a Belvldere, frUlMkf DA 3-401)--M M MS.: 3-03BI How win you wear your /(fL)t Stroke it on yow , St>r«Y on *torn heW» W0L v ) /weet/ ,V 1 toiW Conwn"° I I Let us help you with your holiday entertaln- ---top! Our special low-priced buvs in fine, famous frame liquors give you top quality at savings^. ;Lenth6ric's famous Tweed is the One fragrance above all others you can wear anytime, anywherel Don't hoard it... wear itl A « PHONE 40 . 108 S/ Green St. swe McHenry, HU 1 S/7/J Old Grand Dad Old Taylor . , Canrfon Clasb 5lh $6.55 Black & White Scotch tfeacher's Scotch $6.10 $6.20 WINES Imported Ctesty afa. 5th $2.50 St. American Champegra® . . Qt. $3.25 Mogen David . Qj|. $1.25 Italian Swiss Colony . Qt. $1.00 LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN Complei© Selection of . . . IMPORTED and DOMESTIC CiBBtrfi m * LIQUORS ill * MIXED DR : M S <0 McHEMY LIQUOR STORE GUS UNTX. P^op. PHOME 104-R CORNER OF GREEN & ELM STREETS • p written upon the spirit should not grow James A. Garfield.. Help Fight TB tfj| ; iftHcmsT^iGRmms Buy Christmas Seals With Christmas and New Year's Day • both falling on Sunday this "year, the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies estimates that the two year-end holidays will bring accidental death to /ffyo people on the nation's streets and highways. Another 400 probably will die in the intervening week, bringing total traffic deaths for the holiday season to 1,200. ^ "Thomas N. Boated manager of the association's accident prevention department, said that official, ly both holidays extend from 6 p.m., Friday until "midnight of the following Monday. "A total* of 39b people," he said, 'will di« over the Christinas weekend and 410 more Over the New Year'sweekend. During that time an additional 30,000 people will be injured in traffic accidents. "Speed and alcohol,...separately, or together, will be responsible for a 'greater-than-normal' number 6f deaths and injuries. Each will be a contributing factor in more than one-third of all acciwritten. dents. Other expected causes, in oider qf their frequency, will be driving on the wrong side of the road, reckless driving, failure to yield the' right-of-way and falling asleep at the wheel. "The Chfistmas-New Year season, as a t|me of happiness and celebration, usually brings forth a greater number of parties and •informal get-togethers tlmn any other time of the year. Th(» party goer who is 1 over-indulgentx is in line to, kill pr be killed on the highway. lit should be obvious by now that the person who drinks should not d/rive. c "Similarly,; this holiday season always brings extra traffic and congestion, When a motorist loses his temper, or tries to make up for delays by speeding, it is just a matter of time until he contributes to-the traffic toll. •"The fact that more than 30.000 American homes will be touched by sorrow this holiday season is a sobering thought. Particularly when a little restraint and self-control could avert the bulk of this useless highway misfortune." "SUNBEAM JUNIOR MIXM Ideal for quick beating, mixing Of«4 UMdlng. lightweight with w«N hanger. $19.95 Chrome ~ -i- $21.95 LEi" RAY ELiCTRIC Phone 882 v 516 W. Main St., McHenry, HI. heart. The old." --: Take It Easy- Take A Cab! When the weather's bad . When yon want to reach your destination In a hurry .. . When you have luggage or heavy packayes wit}) you. 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The Unisteel construction and safety, door latches of its "Fisher Body--' the nailed-to-the-road stability that comes from advanced suspension and better balance -- the sweeping panoramic windshield -- all these things add to your safety. Seat belts with, or without shoulder harness? Instrument panel padding? Of course, they're available at extra cost. As your Chevrolet dealer, we'll be glad to show you the many safety features of_the '56, Chevrolet. CLARK CHEVROLET SALE 204 W. ELM STREET PHONE 277 . MemMX. &L. "I