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For the folks towhom tradition riieans something at holiday time, the weatherman couldn't have Ween more cooperative last Thursday. Thanksgiving morning wa3 jtist about ideal from the standpoint of conforming to mental pictures we have come to associate with the day, $|Snow flurries and cold winds gave a touch of winter, but roads Ideally remained in good condition to allow for family reunions. The folks who weren't happy with it will find excellent time schedules by bus, plane or train to points south. By Thanksgiving day, the less fortunate turkeys had done their suffering. Probably touched most heavily by -the day's chief diver- *#jn -- eating -- were the numerous family scales. Queries have been made during the past week regarding the annual home decorating contest of the Chamber of Commerce. Mc- Henry has been the best lighted and decorated city in th county. it> the opinion of many folks, in recent years and »t is hoped the contest will be continued. A note from Mr. and Mrs. Math Laures tells of their arrival in Florida, where they are settled in West Palm Beach for the winter.. They report an enjoyable trip across country from California except for a bad snow storm they encountered while driving through the mountains around rgallup, New Mexico. Dr. William H. DeWolf of Woodstock has been named by Fred T. Ferris, county chairman of the American Red Cross, as chairman of the disaster preparedness committee for the county. During World War II, Dr. DeWolf received honorary recognition as commander in the U.S. Navy. In connection with the county $ed'Cross, it is noted that the local chapter has "been author izedlo accept voluntary contributions of funds for relief to Hungary. Checks to assist with food, medical supplies, clothing, etc., may be mailed to the local office at Woodstock and they will be forwarded • promptly to the corfcct source in New York. „ 6E0R6E WITTS MARRIED HTY YEARS ON DEC. 1 . Miss Esther. Zimmer, physical iffcucation teacher at the junicr high school, was one of three county teachers who attendel the fourth annual convention of the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation in Springfield recently. Statisticians say many women are getting men's wages nowadays ---a fact married men have always /known. MINOR INJURIES ARE SUSTAINED IN TEHEE ACCIDENTS Accidents resulting in minor injuries occurred in three acri dents in this area two *of them last weekend. Beth Smith, 15, of Wonder l$ake, suffered leg injuries when the car in which she was riding skidded into some mail boxes shortly after midnight Sunday She was taken to McHenry hospital for treatment. The auto was driven by her brother, George, 16. Three were injured slightly in an accident earlier in the week on the Pistakee Bay road. James Cook of McHenry, driver 'TO the car, is reported not to have noticed • the dead end of the road due to a heavy fog and his auto struck a fence. Other occupants were Bruce Smith of Redwood, Calif., and Mrs. Marilou Smith of McHenry Only property damage was ro ported to a car driven by Jerome Stilling of McHenry when it went out of control on Rt. 120, on the ©fry bridge, oyer the weekend. The car struck the bridge. CHILD KILLED BY CAR Mark Pierce, 5, a resident of the Woodstock Children's home, died late Tuesday of injuries received shortly after noon that day when he was struck by a truck at the Grove and Seminary i n t e r s e c t i o n . T h e c r o s s i n g i s tarded every noon until it i«* )ieved all children have passed Evidently the lad was detained, for he was struck five minutes after the officer had left. Guests in the Mrs. William Justen home Thanksgiving were Rollin Justen and family of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman and Mr. and Mi's. Charles Hall of Wilmette. <ft Burton's Bridge Pai? To Celebrate With Open House An important day "which wlli rank with .Thanksgiving and Christmas in its celebration will occur for a local couple, Mr. and Mrs. George Witt of Burton's Bridge, on Sunday, Dec. 2. At that time the popular couple will observe their golden wedding Anniversary. Open house will be held from 2 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon at the Legion home in McHenry, with a reception and dancing after 5. Wed In Iowa Dora Dohse and George Witt were married by Rev. Flamm in Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1906, and came to Illinois and settled at Polo in 1920. Since 1927 they have made this community th^ir home, residing at Burton's Bridge. Mrs. Witt was born in 1885 and Mr. Witt in 1886, both in Clinton county,. Iowa. She remains in good health and keeps busy with all of her own housework and in helping her large family. One of her favorite "hobbies, considered bv many people as work, is baby sitting for her great-grand children. Also well and very active is Mr. Witt, who retired from farming in 1949. Parents of Eight The couple have eight living children, Mrs. Clark (Mabel) Nickels and Mrs. Ray (Esther) Clark' of McHenry; Mrs. Harry (Doris) Garland of Island Lake; Mrs. William (June) Seiloff of Whitmore, Mich.; Mrs. Norman (Virginia) Freund of Wauconda; LeRoy of Lanark; Lester of Crystal Lake and Glenn Bob of Wauconda. A daughter, Mrs. Leo (Mildred) Scheid, died in 1953. The Witts have thiry-four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING MR. AND MRS. GEORGE WITT On Sunday, Dec. 2, Mr. and Mrs. George Witt, Burton's Bridge residents. since 1927, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Open house will be held from 2 to 5 o'clock in afternoon at the Legion home in McHenry, with a reception and dancing after 5. FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF '55 TAXES MADE BY TREASURER KAYS Final distribution of 1955 taxe3 collected in the office of County Treasurer Vernon Kays was made Monday. The amount given to the various taxing bodies amounted to $1,380,004.23 and also $6,- 979.06 in back taxes which was collected during the. year. According to Treasurer Kays, of the total bill of $6,128,603.26, the sum of $5,878,739 08 has been collected and with .Monday's final distribution has been assigned for different purposes. This is 97. J of the total bill. Percentages by townships include 95.7, McHenry; 97.1 Nunda: 97.8, Richmond; 90.7, Burton. School districts came in for large shares of the distribution They include consolidated unit schools, $195,362.29; and district schools, $404,676.22. Money also went for county, $112,312.07, ; township, $47,381.26; road and bridge, $34,190-25. Do your Christmas shopping in AREA RESIDENTS* CAST OF HRST COONW KSENTATIOH OF MUSICAL PRODUCTION IY CIVIC ARTS 6R0UP A number of McHenry area residents will appear in the musical show. "Of Thee I Sing," this weekend at the Woodstock opera house. Appearing as a lead singer will be Tiny Goble of Rural Ringwood. Judi Kolar of Won der Lake and Sue Stinespring, Patti Miller and Dave Fantus, all of McHenry, are members of the orchestra. Musical Comedy "Of Thee I Sing" was written by George and Ira Gershwin and is full of rollicking music, as well as hilarious comedy situations The story centers around an election such as can only be found :i< a musical comedy. Charles Mather of Woodstock is the candidate for president; Goble is the candidate for vice-president. Two girls vie for the affections of the p r e s i d e n t i a l c a n d i d a t e . T a k i n g Ihese pdrts are Vera Dahlgren of Marengo and Grace Luscombe cf Crystal Lake. Gay Wright, well known here ' as a member of the clerical staff of the McHenry hospital, is a n.ember of the cast, as are several other Woodstock residents and some from Marengo and Hebron. , First Presentation "Of Thee I Sing" has never before been presented ir McHenry county, partly because of the extremely high royalties; partly because of the casting tiemands. Curtain time on Saturdav night is 8:30 p.m. at the Woodstock opera house; and at 3 p.m., on Sunday afternoon. 1 Tickets will be available at the door, as well as from members of the cast. YOUTH ACCIDENTALLY SHOT John Fettes, 14, of Huntley was taken to St. Joseph hospitel, Elgin, with a shotgun wound in the right buttock as the result of a hunting accident which occurred on his father's farm Sunday. He was wounded by the Accidental discharge of a 12 gauge gun in the hands of Ernest Baumann of Chicago, one of a group of hunters who were walking through a field. ' Letters To Santa The following are among the first letters to Santa received at the Plaindealer office. More will be printed, just as received from the youngsters, Until Dec. 20. "rfear Santa Claus: "I try to be good and mind my mommy and daddy. I would like to have a two-wheel bike and two trucks like you brought me last year, boxing gloves. Do you have any Lone Ranger cowboy suit and boots. I sure would like to have them. "I'll, be waiting for you night. "By now, "Mike Ketchum "Rt. 3, McHenry" "Dear Santa, Claus please may I have a sleepy doll and a desk and chair and a ballet doll and something nice for everyone. Thank you. "P.S. Also> a lassie for my p o n y ' s h e a d : " * - - r - -- " A * (Letter above was unsigned but the little girl will probably recognize it as containing her wishes.) "Dear Santa: "All I want is i cowboy suit and some cowboy guns. TTianK you and Merry Christmas. "Kim Veugeler "P.S. I would like a cowboy at too." "Dear Santa: "Mary wants a doll and a horse and dish. I hope you are fine. Mary hopes your raindeer are fine to . "Your friend, "Mary powell" EARLY INDICATIONS ARE FOR RECORD HOLIDAY MAILING "Red" Ormsby To Speak Here Dec. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 5, is a much awaited night for members of the Lecture Luncheon club and their husbands and guests, , as it is then that they will have an opportunity to see and hear the famed Emmet T. "Red" Ormsby of baseball fame. From all reports and.indications, this will be the heaviest volume of mail ever processed locally and schedules are how being planned and coordinated to irsure fi»e prompt delivery and dispatch of all riiail going through the local offices. It is the hope of., the Post office employees that the" public wfll cooperate as they have in the past by mailing early, purchasing stamps well in advance of the mailing date, tying and addressing parcels to insure safe ai;d prompt delivery, and us np a return address on all parcels and cards. Everyone can help the men in the post office service by tying cards in bundles for out-of-town and local delivery and marking the bundles "Out of Town" o* "Local". "Local" delivery means every thing that is intended for delivery within the loCal offices, box holders, rural route and city delivery, including the mounted r<jpjte. "Out of Town" is defined j asf everything that is intended to j The dinner meeting will be held at be delivered by any other office 7:30 o'clock at the Country club. RED ORMSBY outside of McHenry. Holiday Fashion Show Is Planned * A preview of clothes by famous designers, fashioned in new weaves ind fabrics, will be shown at a "holiday fashion show" sponsored by the W.S.C.S. of the Community Methodist church on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. in the church narlors. This will be a dessert luncheon, followed by a fashion show. Clothes to wear to that special social function during the Christmas- New Year season, with all the ^lfcmor of this happy time, will »ive you ideas for your Christmas 'ist. Pajamas, robes, lounging out- Its in versatile fabrics for leisure wear, resort clothes and beautiful ^cessories to brighten up any costume 'and add a' touch of glitter tefca holiday ensemble will delight {&3ire~ tohrokespeeiallyfeteh- For nineteen years Mr. Ormsby was an umpire in the American league and is regarded as one of the most winning and colorful personalities ever to grace the lecture platform. Humor, drama, thrills and inspiration are blended into what promises to be a really entertaining evening. Following his graduation from DeLaSalle Institute in 1912, he joined the Green Bay club of the Wisconsin-Illinois league as a pitcher. While headed for a major league pitching career, World War I started and he joined the Marines in 1917. At Argonne Forest he was severely wounded. The war ended and since he was not able to pitch any more, he became an umpire In the Three-Eye league In 1923 he was appointed an American league umpire and his name became a baseball byword. Among other things, he umpired hi four World Series. In 1941 he was acclaimed "father of the year" by the National Fathers' Day Foundation, the year beng during the holidays jfore a similiar honor was accorded These glanyirous fashions will be / General MacArthur. modeled for you by the following:! Misses Laurel Loff, Judy Hans, Carol Goffo, Sue Stinespring, Jomdra Reader, Doris Dermott and Vila Graves and Mesdames Ann Varese, Carol Jepsen, Jerry Server, Barbara Bernier, Betty Davidson, Marge Adams, Louise Wahl, Agnes Frederickson and Ruth Barger. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chelini, Sr., are leaving for Phoenix, Ariz., Friday to spend the winter. FARM WORKER KILLED Willard Roberts, 45, a farm worker employed by Clarence LockWood, near Marengo, was killed one afternoon * last week when his pick-up truck went out of control and overturned in a field near Rt. 23, south of Marengo. He was returning from a visit to a physician in that city. Crystal Lam Woman Killed Beneath Train Honore Voti Harz, 64, a Chicago school board secretary, was killed about 6:45 Monday morning of this vfeek when she was struck by a Northwestern passenger train as she was crossing from the depot to board the train. She was a daily commuter. The tragedy yvas witnessed by a number of < others awaiting the train, which arrived shortly after dawn, during heavy snow. Frank Koptik, 61, of Crystal Lake, who was crossing at the time, was believed to have made an attempt to Save her and was struck by the train and injured CITY TAKES ON FESTIVE APPEARANCE WITH HOLIDAY DECORATIONS; C Of C PROMISES COMPLETION BY DEC 1 PHIL SCM6DER IS VOTED MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD KIWANIS TROPHY Magdalen Kasiheiser, Stammer Resident, Dies The many friends of Mrs. Magdalen H. Kartheiser, a summer resident of Emerald Park for forty years, this week mourn her passing, which occurred in Chicago. She was the widow of Frank T. Knrtheiser and the mother, of Katherine K. Flynn and Ralph E Kartheiser. Services were held Saturday morning from St. Edmund's church, with interment in St. Boniface cemetery. Photo by Kolin One of the highlights of the Kiwanis^sponsored football banquet Monday evening in the high school cafeteria was the presentation of the beautiful trophy given to the player voted by team menpbers as most valuable during the season just concluded. ( , This year's award went to Phil Schneider, center, who is the ninth M.C.H.S. player to have his name engraved on it " < Shown with the happy young man are Chuck Coles, left, president of the McHenry Township Kiwanis club, and, Dr, Urban Cbmes, president of the new McHenry club. The banquet is sponsored jointly by the two organizations. Crowd,Of Over 300 Present Ai Ninth 'Kiwanis Banquet The ninth annual Kiwanis football banquet, one of the most successful ever sponsored locally, attracted a crowd of more than 300 persons to the high school cafeteria last Monday evening to see coaches, varsity players and cheerleaders honored far a fine season just completed. Dr. Urban Comes, president cf the new McHenry Kiwanis club, welcomed the large cro*vd and the invocation was given by Rev. William Collins. During the fine dinner, musical selections were offered by the school boys' octet, accompanied by Telia Nardi. Coach Jack Pheanis, in his second year at the school as football coach, introduced the team and cheerleaders, after which Chuck Coles, president of the Township Kiwanis club, presented the beautiful, gold trophy to Pail Schneider, who was selected as most valuable to his learn during the season just ended. The young man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schneide" nf Sunnyside Estates, will have his name engraved beside the eifcnt previous winners and the trophy wil" then remain at the school until selection of the 1957 "most valuable" player. Name Captain Another awaited announcement was the name of next year's football captain, who is Carl Walker of Wonder Lake, Dennis Conway will act as assistant captain. Capably handling the duties of toastmaster was Rev. Gene Maxwell of Woodstock, who introduced the guest speaker, former All-American "Tim" Lowry, captain of the Northwestern squa'7 of 1925. " Mr. Lowry enumerated the many benefits to be derived from sports, chief among them being the building of good sportsmanship. He qualified his remarkson the importance of such endeavor by giving first consideration to scholastic standing of the* student, adding that a combination of good grades and athletic participation makes for a wel1 rounded individual. 'Hie benediction was given fcv Rev. J. Elliott Corbett. > Much credit for success of the banquet is given Horace Wagner, whose efforts in planning the entertainment are well known year after year; also to Marie Schaettgen, wife of one of the members; for her efforts in behalf of the program. Tuesday's Chamber of Cam* - mei ce meeting brought about in-\ teresting discussions of several •' items of business for the good of the city. '7 ipxt: Members expressed a desire back the city in work being car-' \{- ried on by the Council, in regard'^:?-" to a new well. The, C. of CL als$ a7; announced that the City Council ^ had donated $350 to assist in th£ ' : expense ,pf Christmas lighting • this year in the business sections.; Two beautiful trees have been." set up on the safety islands at ^ the corner of Waukegan and;, , Grqen street and also the Wau« ^ kegan and Elm street intersects tion. According to Harry Dean^ ; chairman of lighting, decorations lift should be completed by Dec. If < I A. P. Freund reported on pro^ gress concerning the old bridge ^ and said he has been checking ? with the coifiity on the amount • of money expended on roads and? v! bridges in the township in recent; J years. • ' Postal Problem •*; ,v| The postal problem was discussed with Postmaster Ray Mc* < Gee, who said they have beeitr-'". -A hampered considerably in their ^ work by the tremendous growth r ' 7 of the area. Duplications of street* v j addresses in subdivisions and th# V ^ carelessness of the public in plac-V 7 ing incomplete addresses on maift ^ cause some confusion. y - ^ He added that between 22,000 1 and 23,000 patrons are served by the local postoffice. The Chamber voted to write the postmaster general in regard to having *7 survey made, with the possibilitjtr'y - of having a new and larger post". " office locally in-the near future^ New directors will be elected at the meeting on Dec. 18. HOLIDAY BAZAAR AMD CARNIVAL AT JOHNSBURG SCHOOL f VA ASSISTANCE A Veterans Administration representative from the Rockford VA office \will be on duty at Woodstock Tuesday, Dec. 4, to inform and assist veterans, their dependents and the general public regarding all benefit programs of the VA. Their representative will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Post Office building, second floor, in Woodstock. "The Jahnsburg~ P.T.A; hoiid^|v^ bazaar and carnival is sef foe v Saturday, Dec. 1, from A to 1(*V ^ p.m. in the school hall. ThertK, will be games for young and with prizes for aU. Many items suitable for Christy S| mas gifts will be available amoiif^ ' them doll clothes, aprons, hand- > £' kerchiefs, toys, plants, etc. Also:' . ?, promising to attract those with ' '• ^ good appetites will be fresh baked : ? pastries and home-made jellies. Barbecues and hot dogs will be served so that the entire fam- . ily may remain to enjoy supper^! Included in the bazaar will b©?,.'. :5 "boot and skate" exchange, * where parents will have an opportunity to sell outgrown boots or perhaps purchase some to fit their growing children. The P.T.A. voted recently to buy an automatic three - spefd . phonograph for the use of the first and second graders. Proceeds fr6m the carnival will be used to buy) other "extras" for the use of the children. There is no admission to tfc* carnival and bazaar. THREE SPEED IN CI** Three speeders were reported arrested by local police this week. In addition, one driver was apprehended. for ' having a noisy muffler and two others for illegal parking. Miss Vinnie Bacon of Wauconda visited McHenry relatives Saturday. Veterans Open Annual "Gifts To Yanks Who Gave" Drive This Week The veterans of McHenry, spearheaded by the American Legion Post, No. 491, are asking for the help of the general public this one time during the year as they start their "Christmas Gifts to Yanks Who Gave" campaign. It is their hope in doing so to make this a real holiday for all hospitalized veterans. Although no definite date has been set, the campaign will start about Friday or Saturday of this week and continue for about one week. It is well known that our government and veterans groups do mtoch to take care of hospitalized vets to the best of their ability. However, Christmas is a special time when it is felt that others, too, would like to add their bit to make if a really fine holiday for the men and women who have given "so much for those of us more fortunate. Anyone who has had the opportunity to see these veterans when they received these unexpected gifts will certainly agree that it has been a worthwhile project to continue. 100 Per Cent Benefit In contrast to many appeals for help addressed to the public, this is one where every cent collected goes to the veteran. There is no expense for salaries, etc.. and every dollar will find its way to some veteran in a hospital. During the week ahead, containers will be seen in some local stores. Whatever change can be spared from your pockets will be appreciated. Larger contributions will be accepted by Post No. 491, American Legion, with Bernard Matchen serving as drive chairman. Anyone wishing to make a contribution by mail is asked to. send check to Bernard Matchen. Gifts to Yanks Who Gave, Post No. 491, American Legion, McHenry. o The local Legion post has decided to give, as their contribution I an amount equal to the total, collected from all the conttfaftts t around the community. *' • V'.'V !f§| * : •i J !• • .1'; *