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Very, very blessed are we In family, friends and health, No wonder we are thankful, God makes all this our wealth. Folks who havfe little difficulty in their efforts to conjure up the i Vjght of pink elephants must nave been badly in the need of reassurance Tuesday morning as their visions took on new size and form. . In the midst of the new, fourlane highway just east of the Green and Elm intersection, a large house made its way along the highway, -changing from that location to Millstream subdivision, several blocks west. Many times of late, as the old has given 'way to the new in the interest of progress, many of us who grew up with McHenry find we have only Our memories left. Such is the case again this week as contractors started the task of breaking cement on the high school tennis courts preparatory to beginning construction of the •^sw addition. Few views in the community compared with that overlooking the courts, with the football field, golf course and beautiful Country club in the distance. We find ourselves left only with memories and a lump in the throat. CMEMA PARTY TO Been ww HOSPITAL GROUP Auxiliary Will Sponsor "Little Kidnapper" Nov. 28 The Woman's auxiliary of the McHenry hospital will sponsor a gala cinema party for the benefit of the McHenry hospital on Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy a special screening of an exceptionally entertaining film, "The 'Little Kidnapper," to be shown in McHenry. Proceeds from the benefit will be used to purchase the very finest medical and surgical equipment for the McHenry hospital, which is a non-profit institution supported in large measure by public contributions. This benefit is tHe first affair planned by the newly formed auxiliary to the hospital, which is also organizing a full schedule of volunteer services under the presidency of Mrs. Harry Stinespring. Social Hour The special showing of "The Little Kidnapper" will be followed by a social hour and refreshments at the theatre, which is being opened to the auxiliary for the evening. Places where tickets may be purchased appear elsewhere in this issue. Readers sure always interested in that first letter to Santa from the local youngster who doesn't 'Bait for solicitation of such but v. >>idently believes the old adage about the early bird getting the worm. This year's letter arrived in Monday morning's mail from Jimmy Morenz, who includes not only his own wishes but those of four other members of his family. Each one's desires are contained in a series of squares «>atly. appearing just above Jimy's letter. "Paul--Football game. • "Jimmy--Guitar and bike, Fort Apache, Book club and gun. "B. J.--Doll house, piano, doll clothes, dishes, farm. "Mike--Gas station, truck an»> cars, Indian teppe, truck. "Kathy -- Pull toy, doll and rocket dog. "Dear Santa Claus, 0>I am glad that you came on Christmas eve. Please send me the guitar and the Fort Apache. You don't have to send me the bike. Because I am going to use my brother's bike. I wish that I could visit the North pole. "I am eight years old. I do believe in you. "Love, "Jimmy Morenz" This letter was printed just as •fcceiveii. Others will appear in issues of the Plaindealer starting either Nov. 29 or Dec. 6. •.»*• The thirty-seventh observance of Dads Day was held at the University of Illinois last Saturday. Coun ty T.iairmen include John E. Looze and Ralph Bennett of McHenry. The holiday season will have more than customary reason for <Jtelebration in at least ohe local home. On Sunday, Dec. 2, Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeX Witt of Burton's Bridge will observe their golden wedding anrrivfe^sary. Open house will be held from 2 to 5 o'clock at the Legion home in McHenry, with a reception and dancing after 5. Some men's idea of practicing economy is to preach it daily to '^ieir wives. TAX COLLECTIONS UP Illinois sales tax collections • amounted to $22,920,676 during October, a gain of $1,056,167 over a year ago. CITY STREET SCENE, OLD AND NEW, IS PROGRAM SETTING With plans for special holiday bazaars, carnivals, dinners and other festivities associated with the season, it is only natural that those whose spirit is made brighter by Christmas music should also satisfied. For this reason, the* McHenry Choral club is again planning a holiday, program which should please the musical tastes of all since it contains classical and popular-- sacked and secular numbers. Following the appearance of the group in their formal attire, the stage will be transformed into a holiday setting reminiscent of several decades ago as the singers re-enact, in both song and costume, a typical metropolitan street scene of another era at Christmas timg^ In, contrast, the spirit of the season will take on a modern touch as the scene shifts to a beautiful street scene such as might be found in almost any metropolis this 1956 holiday season. Three of the club's soloists will be featured in selections from Handel's "Messiah" before the entire group joins in several of that oratorio's most thrilling and popular numbers to conclude the program. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INSTALLATION OF NEW BISHOP W ROCKFORD TUESDAY The installation of the Most Rev. Loras T. Lane as bishop of Rockford Catholic diocese was held Tuesday of this week in Rockford, attended by Catholic priests of the McHenry area: The Rockford diocese has a population of more than llo.OOO. There are 287 priests, thirty-two brothers and 640 listers serving ninety-two parishes, nine high schools, fifty-seven elementary schools, eight hospitals, a sanatorium, two homes for the aged and an orphanage . The new bishop was installed by Cardinal Stritch, archbishop of Chicago, in St. James cathedral during ceremonies attended by four archbishops, thirty - six bishops, six abbots and almost 500 monsignors arid priests. From Thomas Jefferson school, St. Louis, Mo., comes word that Allan Leibsohn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Leibsohn, a a senior student, was elected captain of the school soccer team. LAKEMOOH WOMAN SCAPES FLAMES THROUGH WINDOW Kolin Photo Representative of the hundreds of youngsters in McHenry and surrounding community who have been taught at school and at home to pray for those less fortunate this Thanksgiving season are these six young people, shown in devotion at St. Mary's Catholic church They are, left to right, Barbara Miller, Dianne Jung, Janet'Jung, Tom Blake, Allen Jung and Clarice Blake. One would just suspect from his expression that thoughts of the Thanksgiving turkey might be inter fering slightly with Allen's concentrated devotion. These little ones, and the many others anticipating the pleasures of the holiday, have much for which to be thankful, not the least of which is for their homes, secure against aggressors. Each of them should be asked to join the entire family, this year especially, in a special prayer of thanksgiving. | Mrs. Frank Massheimer of 'Lakemoor had a few anxious faoments "shortly before 1 o'clock ^Monday afternoon when she found the only exit to her house enveloped by flames. k ; Mrs. Massheimer was sitting in jjthe living room when she heard a ^ioise and went to investigate. She found much of the kitchen and (enclosed porch in flames, including the only method of escape. She was forced to go out through a. window and onto the roof. , McHenry firemen hurried to the scene and prevented damage to the remainder of the upstairs apartment and the lower part of the home. They did not determine the exact cause of the fire. Volunteers also acted to extinguish two grass fires this past week, one at Rolling Acres subdivision, near Johnsburg, and another north of Ringwood. CITY il HAVE ELECTRIC TRAFFIC SIGHS A7IWO BUS? INTERSECTIONS M NEAR FUTURE SAYS COUNCIL The meeting of the-City Council on Monday night could well be described as fast - moving, though filled with business which was disposed of in orderly manner. City engineers were present to present final figures on cost of the Elm street widening project. The report will be submitted to the State department for final approval. The city's total cost will approximate $25,000, covering 25 per cent of construction cost, extra expenditures for placing sewer and water mains to prevent-having to break pavement in the future, and $286.29 for laying of conduit for future installation of traffic signal lights. On the contract portion, the state ^yill deduct approximately $740 per month for twenty four months from the City's Fuel Tax allotment. Proceed With Plans / The engineers were instructed to proceed with plans and specifications for installation of traffic signals at Green and Elm streets and the intersection of Elm and Richmond Road. Traffic counts were reported to have met state requirements at these points. Approval of lights at Elm and Riverside Drive is hoped for in the- near future. Approval was given to a very complete report of police activities presented by Joseph Grobel, chief of police. A request for purchase of a special police car speedometer was granted. Thife can be used in cases where excessive speed is found and clocking is advisable to prevent any question of accuracy in the charges.. The delegates to the Illinois Municipal League convention at Springfield spent considerable time in the study of McHenry's water supply problem ..and found state officials very willing to help the city in finding the best solution as to type of well and location. Announce Post Office Schedule Thanksgiving Ray McGee, McHenry postmaster, has announced the Thanksgiving day schedule at the office on Riverside Drive and the station on Main street .There will be no mail received or dispatched that day. Neither will there be window service, city or rural delivery. The lobbies wiU be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the convenience of boxholders. RECORD $10,000 PAID FOR CHAMPION BULL BY FARM OWNER J. A. Hawley, owner of Northern Pump Farms, is reported to have paid a record $10,000 for the grand champion Hereford bull at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair at Toronto, Canada. The 1800-pound champion is Real Blockey Supreme 19J, owned by J. A. Paul, a rancher from Okotoks, Alta, who has had three grand champion Herefords at the fair. Mr. Hawley is said to have purchased the bull for breeding purposes. It will be remembered that the owner, who divides his time between hfe local farms and Minneapolis, where he is in business, flew here a few weeks ago when two large barns were destroyed by fire at Smith corners on the Wonder Lake blacktop road. P<sn! Yonda T®. _ Head Polio Drive JACKIE KLEIN WITH GYMNASTIC TEAM AT OLYMPICS ! Friends of Miss Jackie Klein; 19, of Chicago and Pistakee^Bay, tare thrilled last Sunday to see a beautiful colored picture of the young lady on the cover of the Sectorial section of the Chicago xnerican. Inside, the story unfolded of ckie's rise to fame as a memir of the United States Olympic , liow' in Melbourne, Australia, where she participates as a member of the gymnastic team. It may be remembered from earlier stories about the attractive miss that she inherited her love for gymnastics from her parents and grandparents who were "turners" years ago. Jackie was' only & when she started in the gym classes at Lincoln Turner hall in Chicago but from the beginning, instructors noted that she demonstrated a flair for gymnastics. Early predictions were that she would become a champion and her pro gress has not been disappointing Jackie was a Marine Day queen candidate in McHenry in 1955, when she spent the summer with her parents at their Bay home. Miss Patricia Wood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Wood of Rt. 1, McHenry, arrived home Wednesday for the holiday vacation from studies at Milwaukee* Downer college. AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON ISN'T FAR BEHIND Today, thoughts center mainly on the celebration of Thanksgiving, with its festive dinner table, family reunion and, of course, the time devoted to a prayer of true gratitude for the many blessings of the season. Tomorrow, as we settle down with the satisfaction that only comes after a good meal enjoyed among those closest to us, there is sure to come the realization that with Thanksgiving almost over, the Christmas holiday is not far behind. Unusually beautiful weather enjoyed "on borrowed time" has suddenly left. Only a little thought tells us that the scurry which annually accompanies this finest of all holidays is at hand. Cards to select and write; gifts to buy for a seemingly limitless number of relatives and friends; special holiday treats for the table to be prepared in advance of the big day; decorating of yard and tree -- the number of tasks to be accomplished within a month seems endless. This is the time of year when a mild panic grips a large number of people as they nervously anticipate days which they are unable to stretch beyond twenty-four hours. Hurried trips are often disappointing in the amount accomplished, as well as the weariness which only such a shopping trip seems to bring about. Probably nothing short of a complete lack of spirit for celebration can take the work out of Christmas preparations, -but a little thought and planning can make it easy enough so that it is enjoyable. Unofficially, the Christmas season opens in McHenry immediately after Thanksgiving. Seldom do most of us realize the many weeks of planning which have gone into the holiday by McHenry merchants in an effort to best serve the needs of the local buying public. Before you put forth unnecessary effort to shop out of town, why not pay a visit to your favorite stores in McHenry? It is surprising the variety of items available and the attractive way your purchases are gift-wrapped. Remember, the folks who serve you locally are those who are interested in your needs throughout the year.' Naturally, they will do their best to make your shopping a really pleasant experience. Plans for the 1957 March of Dimes drive which follows the Christmas holidays is under way, with a dinner meeting held last week in Woodstock. At that time, J. Leonard Townsend, county chairman of the annual campaign, said rehabilitation of polio victims must go on, research for knowledge must continue and equipment must be provided to assure a tomorrow for the thousands of polio victims. Although no exact quota was set, Mr. Townsend urged a $30,- 000 goal in the county. Paul Yanda was naqtied for the first time to head the drive in McHenry, to be assisted by Ray McGee and Robert Stueben. Mr. McGee and Clare Carney, the latter of Marengo, were recognized at the kick-off meeting with presentation of certificates of merit and fifteen-year service pins for successfully carrying out the annual campaigns in their respective communities. Other chairmen include John Hora, Richmond; Joe Schmitt, Hebron; Stanley Pichen, Cary; Milton Struwing, Algonquin; Paul Weber, Spring Grove; Mrs. Clarence Harrison, Greenwood; A1 Dewey. Crystal Lake; Wayne Donahue, Huntley; and Dona Palmer, Harvard. Dale E. Boehm, state representative of the northern Illinois division of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc., credited Saulk vaccine with reducing the number of polio cases through out the country. He added that this year there is an attempt in counties and in the state to set aside $5,000,000 for rehabilitation and $10,000,000 for vaccine. Patient care, he estimated, will run about $15,000,000. FORMER AU.-AMHDCAN Hf LOWRY GUEST SPEAKER AT AMNUALHONOR BANQUET OF KIWANiS CUBS NOV.» :;4|| YEAR'S TRAFFIC TOLL AT 37 WITH WEEKEND DEATHS McHenry county added three more traffic fatalities to its 1956 toll last weekend. Two brothersj were killed at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night in a four-car traffic accident on Rt. 14, a mile and a half north of 1 Harvard. They were Floyd Adams 30, and Russell Adams, 27. Only one other person was injured in the crash, although there were passengers in three of the cars. 1 ' Killed in the second accident was Claude Cummins, 48, of Garden Prairie. His death occurred in an accident on Rt. 20, west of Marengo, early Monday. Mrs. Toone died later as the result of injuries. The three deaths brought the year's toll to thirty-seven. FIVE SPEEDERS Five speeders were reported apprehended by local police this week. Early Mailing Of Xmas Gifts Urged Postmaster Ray McGee this week urged citizens of McHenry to shop early and mail early this Christmas season to facilitate the processing of the largest Christmas mailing in the history of the McHenry post office, and station. To put off mailing Christmas cards and parcels until the last moment results in an extra burden being placed on the postal employees and on the postal facilities of the above offices, Mr. McGee pointed out. Every facility of these offices will be pressed into maximum services so that again this year, as in the past, the post offices will be cleared, if possible, of all Christmas mail by the holiday. "There are still some people who retain the mistaken id£a that a gift or card arriving On Christmas Eve has a special significance," Postmaster McGee said. "It is the thought behind the gift or card, not the time of arrival which is the important consideration." In an appeal to all the citizens of McHenry, the post office employees praised the fine cooperation of past years when record mail loads were processed and delivered and asked that this same cooperation be again in evidence this year. By following the simple suggestions of mailing early, wrapping carefully and addressing plainly, the citizens of McHenry will be assured of the safe and timely arrival of their Christmas mail. In preparation for the Christmas rush, applications are now being received for work during the holiday season by our post offices. JOE CINA NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF TOWNSHIP KIWANIS Joe A. Cina was elected president of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club at a meeting held last week. Others named to serve with him were George Pedersen, first vice-president; Frank Schroeder, second vice-president; Fred Zandier, secretary; and Horace Wagner, treasurer. The club is busy at present with plans for the annual honor football banquet which they originated nine years ago. MeHesa^y Glhiss^Iies List Special On Thanksgiving Day McHenry churches list a number of services at various times on Thanksgiving day, designed to accommodate those who wish to take time out for expressing gratitude for the blessings of the past year. # At St.'•Patrick's Church, in addition to the regular Masses at 7 and 8 o'clock, there will be a special 9 o'clock High Mass. St. Mary's church lists the regular daily Masses at 6:45, 7:15 and 8 o'clock. Young folks of the Methodist church featured the Thanksgiving theme at lasf Sunday evening's meeting. A special family service will be offered at the church at 9 o'clock, at which time those attending will share blesssings. Last year was the first time such a service tfras held and it was reported to "be one of the most inspirational rites of the year. Members of St. Pau|'s Episcopal church, will worship at 9 o'clock oh Thanksgiving day at the Church of the Holy Family in Fox Lake Hills. GOOD NEIGHBORS These are the neighbors of Anton J. Schmitt, who became a team and took on the task of picking corn at his farm south of the city, on Rt. 31, when Mr. Schmitt was taken ill this fall They are A1 Grever, Howard Knox, Richard Kollenkark, Le- Roy Freund, Oliver Christianson. Harold Stilling, Walter, Bolger, Larry Stilling, Robert Knox, Jr., Ray Koerber, Victor Miller and Ray Kollenkark. Final preperations are being made for the ninth annual KiwanJjs football banquet, to be held in the high school cafeteria Monday ever ning, Nov. 26, at 7:30 o'clock. De* tails are being handled by Horace Wagner, chairman of the Township Kiwanis club, and Hugh Lock- "TOT* LOWRY er and Herbert. Harrison, representing the McHenry club. Guest speaker will be Timothy- G. Lowry. He was better knowff as "Tim" when he played on. the Northwestern football team. lin 1925 he was center and captain at the Northwestern squad and made Ail-American. He was also awardjed the coveted Tribune award ajs the most valuable player in the "Big Ten" and in 1926 was freslk* man coach. ^ "Tim" graduated from the Northwestern law school in 1929 and has been practicing law since that time. He is now the senior member of the firm of Peterson, Lowry, Rail, Barber and Ros%-- with offices in Chicago and Evari* ston. Name Toastmaster Eugene Maxwell, superintend* ent of the Woodstock Children*s home, wi)l be toastmaster for the; evening. He is associated with the, . Free Methodist church, although at the present time his duties at the Children's home occupy all of his time. , ' Mr. Maxwell graduated from the Woodstock high school and out4 side of ten yeare spent as a miifef ister in Beloit and Aurora, hasi spent most of his life in Woodj| stock. At present, he is a membeii of the Woodstock City Counci|f president of the Chamber of Oon* merce in that city and a membes^ of the Woodstock Kiwanis duftjki which he helped organize. | A short musical interlude wilt be furnished by the high school boy's octet, who have chosen. *You've Got To Be A Football Hero", "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi" and "Keys To The Kingdom." Honor Coaches, Team The Kiwanis event, which COOK pletes a most successful decade olf annual award dinners in 1957, wait designed to honor coaches, players, managers and cheerleaders for their season's work and accomplishments. Leonard J. McCracken serves aat athletic director at the school.* Jack Pheanis is varsity football coach, Cliff Fulton is line coach and Charles Cuda, Bob Hendricks and Jerry Kalk are fresh-soph coaches. LeRoy Hiller is manager. Members of the team include Jim Bell, Jim Huemann, Dennis, Conway, Gary Vogt, Jerry Hogstn* Tom English. Dave Granger, Carl' Walker, Ed. Caron, Phil Schneider,, John Hogan, Chuck Olson, Dick. Hoffman, Bob Hauser, Dan Lund* borg, Mark Vycital, Bill Houck, Mark Zimmerman, Al. Horn, Geo. Taylor, Tom McMahon, Herb Bafe er, John Feyerer, Wally Schimke*- Paul Borchardt, Bill Wilier, Rus$ sell Carr, Gene Dietle, Jerry Rayf craft, John Mascari, Ed. Cepulisand Dennis Litwin. | Cheerleaders, who have added so greatly to the spirit of team araf VSi 1 (Continued on Page 8) • . 1 ANNUAL KIWANIS AWARD DINNER NOV. 261-