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Seniors in the local high 'school f jined 300,000 others throughout he United States in observing "Homemaker* of Tomorrow" Day on Tuesday of this week. Simultaneously in more than 11,600 of the nation's high schools, graduating girls tested their homemakfng knowledge and attitude in a fifty-minute written examination. A total of $106,000 in scholarships is offered as the result of this third annual search for the "American ^g^Iomemaker of Tomorrow." The contest is 'prepared and judged each year by Science Research of McHenry. Local, state and national winners are determined. Last year, Barbara Hansen was winner from the local school and the first year honors were won by - Orva Tronsen. , $6,308 Realized From Sool Sale BROTHERS SERVE SAM ,^ Announcement has been made of "a free recording service for parents of servicemen and women overseas and those hospitalized who will not be returning for Christmas. The service is open five days a week from 10 to 4 o'clock at the Chicago chapter of the Red Cross, 529 S. Wabash Avenue \ A special Invitation has been extended parents or relatives from *s#4jhe county. After being made, the "'record, with its rnessage, will be played.to the: senders and the record given to them to be mailed or included in the Christmas package. It is suggested that people intending to participate in this program contact the local office of the Red Cross. If several parents wish to go in at one time, it may be possible to have transportation arranged. • Two grades at St. Mary's Parochial school and one individual pupil were honored Wednesday of this week when their musical compositions were played on the WLS School Time program at 1:15 p.m. Pupils were invited to write melodies and submit, them for judging, either as a class or individually. Sister Alba's class (fourth ^and fifth grades) wrote one en- ^titled "Drink Milk" and the other winning entry was by Kathryn Curran, an eighth grade pupil of Sister Alba, who called her composition, "Vying With Each Other." The children were notified by telegram the last of the week that their tunes had been selected for presentation. Since the sale of tuberculosis Christmais seals officially opened on "Nov. 15, residents of McHenry county, as well as people all over the country, have been receiving their Christmas seals to be used on holiday letters and gift packages. The purchase of Christmas seals makes possible the tuberculosis control program carried on in McHenry county. According to Bernice Stoneali, McHenry county nurse, $6,308.31 has been received as of Nov. 30. "It is gratifying to know," she says, "that our residents are cooperating with us in our program of tuberculin testing, X-ray surveys, clinic X-rays and laboratory work expenses. No tax money is received by your Tuberculosis association to carry on this work oi finding the unknown cases of tuberculosis in our county. The county board of supervisors assumes the expense of treatment after the diagnosis of tuberculosis has been made." In an effort to find the unknown cases of tuberculosis in McHen.'y county this year, your tuberculosis association gives the following report: A total of 3,091 students received the tuberculin test during 1956 ; 87' students reacted to the test; 21 patients have heen admitted to the sanatorium since Jan. 1, 1956; 12 patients have been diagnosed as having tuberculosis to date in 1956; 9 patients are in the sanatorium at present; 427 clinic X-rays have been taken to date during 1956; 10,053 X-rays were taken during the mobile unit survey; 664 X-rays were taken during the X-ray survey of teachers in the county. Your generous contributions for the purchase of Christmas Seals will make it possible for the tuberculosis association to continue this wide-spread tuberculosis control program during 1957. « Ralph Bennett has beeh elected ^vice-president of his fraternitv, Alpha Sipma Phi, at the University of Illinois, where he is a senior in mechanical engineering. A charity ball sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of Amer ica will be held Dec. 15, with the proceeds going to local charities. The goal will be increased this year from $165 to $300. •The public, including alumni and 'townspeople, is invited to attend the dance, which has as its theme. "Holiday Glitter." It will be held in the school gym from 9 to midnight. Miss RoVena Marshall and her cousin, Beverly Montgomery of Forest Park are enjoying a threeweek trip to South American ^countries, making the trip by '^Sfplane. They expect to return about the middle of December. Among associate members who became active in Sigma Zeta, national honorary science fraternity, at initiation ceremonies at Northern Illinois State college recently, was Terry Reid, a sophomore, from McIIenry. fcWomen of Moose Sponsor Christmas Baxaar Dec. 7-t8 The Women of the Moose of McHenry will sponsor a Christmas bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, at the Legion home. The hours on Friday will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 5. There will be bakery goods, can- . dies, aprons, toys and novelties, as ftwell as a white elephant sale. Coffee and cake will be served to those who attend the bazaar. WOMAN'S CLUB WILL FEATURE |>RAMA DUET AT DEC. 14 MEETING The Woman's club will meet as usual at the American Legion home on Friday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m A very interesting afternoon is promised by Mrs. Goodell, club president. Two drartia students, Judy Birren and Leon Shaw, will present a drama duet, "The Four Posters." Mrs. Dietle, program chairman, found these two students have had experience in dramatic entertainment. Miss Birren has appeared at many clubs in the last two years. Mr. Shaw has acted a§ M.C. and recently appeared at the Inters national Dairy Show at the Ampitheatre in Chicago. He has also done character sketches on occasion. Not the least of his accomplishments is his appearance at Orchestra hall. The musical program will include Ruth Barger and Phyllis Whitfield, "who will present "O Holy Night" by Adam. , Mrs. Winkleman will be chairman for the members' one dollar Christmas gift exchange. Mrs. Hill ind a capable committee will handle the refreshments. ROBERT TONY AN WM. TONYAN, JR. CHARLES TONYAN These three handsome young men, sons' of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tonyan, are serving Uncle Sam and at present are stationed in various parts of the world. " " The only one still in this country is Pfc. Charles, who is with the 34th engineering battalion, stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. *: Spw/3 William Tonyan is with the 43rd trans., company as unit mail clerk in Korea, whil* his brother, Pfc. Robert, is with the 513th M.I. group, serving as postmaster in Germany. LIFE BEHIND IRON CURTAIN WILL BE TOLD BY PASTOR The Monday, Dec. 10, meeting bf the local Kiwanis dub promises to be outstanding if past appearances of the guest speaker are any indication. Because of the general interest of his subject, male guests will be welcome to attend if they notify any club member enough in advance so that luncheon reservations may be made. The meeting will be held at 12:10 o'clock in the Legion home. The guest speaker is Rev. Robert E. Stranger, pastor of the Evangelical Reformed church of Chicago and also secretary of the World Conference of Churches. He will show slides of his recent trip behind the Iron Curtain in Russia. Where he has appeared with his lecture and slides in4 Chicago, crowds were reported so large that there was standing room only. HEAVIEST VOLUME OF MALM HISTORY FOR INDIVIDUAL PATRON PROCESSED BY LOCAL POST OFFICE . .to-:1 CORONER CALLED IN 143 DEATHS FOR YEAR ENDING DEC* 3 GARDEN CLUB PACKS GIFTS FOR AGED AND CONVALESCENTS Pool Bond Issue Set For Dec. 15 McHenry Garden club members will meet at the George Stilling residence, 56 Orchard Beach drive, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 10 o'clock in the morning to pack gifts for aged and convalescents in nearby institutions. A pot-luck luncheon has been scheduled for the middle of the day, just before the busy garden club members leave for the McHenry hospital auxiliary's benefit tea. Most of the members attended the showing of holiday table arrangements at the Palmer House and will share* the benefits of their experience with those whc were not able to go. The annual Santa's workshop party is anticipated with great eqthusijBMn.. ^ The, .pot-lpck is . ysuaily made up Of excellen specialties and includes a grabbag sift exchange. ADMINISTRATOR OF McHENRY HOSPITAL AT STATE MEETING Mi$s Manda Roe, administrator of the McHenry hospital, will attend the annual meeting of the Illinois Hospital association at the Hotel Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, on Dec. 6 and 7. One of the phases of the meeting which promises to be of major interest to Miss Roe will be one entitled, "Establishing and Maintaining a Hospital Disaster Plan." The local hospital has become 8 focal point in the civil defense olanning for the McHenry area Under the guidance and direction of the civil defense director and 'ts local chairman, E. J. Gausden, the Hospital is currently planning a civil defense program. Im the event of any type of major disaster, this advanced planning could be of benefit to each and every person in the vicinity. ADULT SINGERS T@ PRESENT ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAStlHIS WEEKEND; BENEFIT TO BE liCIDED If CLUB Members of the McHenry Choral -lub are in final rehearsal for their annual Christmas program, which will be presented in the high school niditorium Saturday and Sunday °venings, Dec. 8 and 9, at 8:15 o' -lock. Tickets may be purchased from members or at the door. The group has not yet decided on the organization to benefit from nroceeds of the program. Last year, $200 was designated to help nay for the services of a lifeguard it the local beach, and previously the singers had donated $200 to the public library and had purchased risers for the school. Program The program will be as follows: "Glory to God in the Highest," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Jesus Had a Mother Like Mine" ind "The Christmas Song," by mixed chorus. Human Christmas Tree "A Very Merry Christmas" and "Winter Wonderland," by women's chorus. Xmag Street of Long Ago "Just an Old Fashioned Christmas" by Betty Smith; "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by chorus; "Tannenbaum" by ensemble, featuring Otto Mueller and Fred Schaller; "Mary Had a Baby" by Ruth Barger; "Christmas In My Heart" by Roy Redwanz; "Christmas Candles" by Mary Ann Wegener and Art Beck; "Thirty-Two Feet and Eight Little Tails" by men's chorus and "March of the Puppets" by ensemble. Holiday Street, 1956 "Because It's Christmassy Dororthy Hollander and Lariy Ekeroth; "The Dancing Doll" by Kathy Jackson; "Jingle Bells" by men's octet; "The Reindeer Rock" by Art Mueller; "Santa, the Happy Wanderer'* by Otto Pyritz; "Mister Santa" by ensemble, featuring Mil dred Thomas and Ann Cuda; "O Holy Night" by Irma Blomgren; "Silver Bells" by chorus. Choral Numbers "Silent Night" by chorus; But Who Shall Abide the Day of His Coming" by Mervin Loper; "Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind be Opened" by Vera Komberger; "He Shall Feed His Flock" by Phyllis Whitfield; "For Unto Us a Child •s Born" and "Hallelujah Chorus," by mixed chorus. Florence Welter will act as narrator for the program, which is highlighting a holiday street scene in a large metropolis as it might have been a half century ago and as it is today. Norbert March has designed the stage setting. Organ solos will be played by the club's "accompanists, Ida Ann Quinlan and Jean Weber, who will unit? to provide accompaniment on organ and piano for the two choral selections from Handel's "Messiah." Members are from all nearby communities, as well as McHenry. The election originally scheduled for Dec. 8 concerning a $290,- 000 bond issue for the erection of a swimming pool in connection with the new addition to the McHenry high school has been postponed until Saturday, Dec. 15. It was after repeated confer-, ences between the architect, school administrators and board of education that it was determined the cost of the proposed building could not be brought within the limits of. the bond issue as voted last year. By omitting a large number of items originally planned as part of a desired addition, the board was able to bring the total cost of the classroom area within the bond issue. However, they found no way by which they could lower •he cost so that the pool could be, --rwted tinder-the Because so many people in the Community expressed a desire for the pool, the board decided to allow the public to decide the fate of 't at a bond issue election on t)ec. 15. THREE VETERAN OFFICE HOLDERS BEGIN NEW TERMS Three veteran county office holders who were re-elected at the Nov. 6 election on the Republican ticket officially begar. new terms of office on Monday of this week., Longest in office is Lester Edinger, who started his fifteenth year as circuit clerk. He has also served two terms as sheriff and one as county treasurer. He has certificates including the names of Former Governors Lenn Small, Henry Horner, L. L. Emmerson, Dwight Green, John Stelle and Sherwocd Dixon. He succeeded the late Will Conn as circuit clerk. The other two embarking on new terms are State's Attorney Don A. Wicks and Theron Ehorn. This is Mr. Wick's third term. Mr. Ehorn completed the term of his late father, Harry Ehorn. CITY MERCHANT? SPONSOR HOLIDAY COLORING CONTEST Ten McHenry merchants are sponsoring once again a coloring contest similar to the one conducted last year. It is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12 inclusive. The contest forms appear elsewhere in this issue. Entries must be turned in at the store whose name appears on the picture to be submitted not later than Dec. 15. Any youngster may enter each of the ten individual contests if he desires. Each store will award its own prize and names of winners will appear in the Dec. 20 issue of the Plaindealer. SLVASKAMED WORTHY MATRON, PATRON OF OES CauUon Children Numerous reports have been received \from residents living along the Fox river of young children playing and riding bikes on ice which is so thin it threatens to give 'way at any time. In many instances,* the youngsters have ignored warnings given by worried onlookers who fear for their safety. These people urge parents to caution their children against going out on the ice until it is frozen sufficiently to withstand considerable weight. Letters To Santa | These are more letters to Santa, sent to the Plaindealer by youngsters in the' McHenry area. They •ire printed just as received and will appear each week until Christ mas: "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a Cococola truck, a ready-mix truck and a truck. Also one of those things you wind up and zoom it comes out. "I am going to leave fome cocoa and some cookies for you. Maybe the cocoa won't keep all night. "Yours truly, "Craig Barrows" "Dear Santa, "I am in first grade and Mrs. Boone is my teacher. I enjoy ?oing to school. "For Christmas" I would like a Betty Bows doll with some clothes and a buggy. My brother Allen, wants a little train and some cars. "Thank you Santa and a Merry Christmas to you. "Diane and Allen Jung" "Dear Santa Claus: "I would like a wrist watch for Christmas, and some clothes for my ginny dolls. Especially some blouses for ginny dolls. I would like some new horses and a new bed for ginny she is 8 inches. My mother would like a new home and my father would (Continued on Page'8) COUNCIL in CAPSULE Mayor Freund received a letter of resignation this week from George J. Kauss, Jr., who has servedT as a member of the City Council since a special election held Dec. 6, 1955, to fill vacancies. Kauss was elected to serve the unexpired term of Leo G. Rothermel, which will expire next April. The ietter to tho mayor explained that the resignation was necessary due to a temporary transfer to Lorain, Ohio, and expressed deep regret, since serving on the Council was considered an honor and a privilege. Due to the short time between now and the next regular election, it is not expected that a special election will be necessary. 4t the meeting Monday night, the Council passed a resolution appropriating $6,000 from Motor F\iel Tax funds for the installation of traffic control lights at Green and Elm streets and at the intersection i:.j>f Richmond Road and Elm street. This amount will be matched through funds from general corporate funds. Following receipt of proposals for • replacements and improvements in the heating plant at the city hall, ythe Council approved the proposal submitted by Paul E. Gerasch. The present boiler has been patched and sealed, but has reached the danger point. At the request of the city clerk, an insurance committee will be added to study the needs in the city coverages and make recommendations for apportionment of business to agencies. Due to the many projects in the city, Auditor William North has been working with the city clerk's office to set up changes in the bookkeeping system. It is expected that changes will be effected by Jan. 1, enabling1 the chairman of finance, Alderman Brown, to review the budget. Others Installed To Head Chapter Through Year '57 Gertrude and Larry Silva were installed as worthy matron and patron of the Order of the Eastern Star at impressive installation services held Saturday evening, Dec. 1, at Acacia hall. A large crowd was in attendance to see the associate grand matron, Betty Highgate Clark, install newly elected officers. Installed besides the Silvas were Olga Lishamer, associate matron; Duane Overton, associate patron; Edith Jones, secretary; Evora Peterson, treasurer; Elizabeth Krickl, conductress; Pauline Pries, associate conductress; Anita Hansen, Adah; Mabel French, Ruth; Lillian Bossier, Esther; Geraldine Hast- .tags*-vrMartfea» .Katie Harrison, Electa; George Krickl, warder; Charles 0|son, sentinel; and Arthur Klingberg, color bearer. I Installing Officers Installing officers, in addition to Mrs. Clark, were Pearl Pearson of Nunda chapter, grand lecturer, installing marshal; Marion Cannon, past matron of McHenry, installing chaplain; Terry Lishamer, installing organist; Roy Dodd, Edward Cannon and Lisle Bassett, all past patrons, escorts; Evelyn Frost of McHenry, soloist; and Emil Pearson of Nunda, color bearer: Kenneth Lishamer gave the ode to the flag and Harriet Dodd, past matron and now instructress of McHenry chapter, acted as mistress of ceremonies. The installation rite proved inspiring to all who attended. KNICKLE RITES Mrs. Anna Knickle, 67, of Highland Shores, Wonder Lake, died Monday afternoon at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Survivors include the widower, Roland, and a sister. Services were held Wednesday afternoon from Presbyterian church, Woodstock. There were 143 deaths requiring the attention of County Coroner Theron J. Ehorn for the year ending Dec. 3, according to a report issued by him this week. McHenry, with twenty-five, was topped only by Crystal Lake, where he was called in twentysix cases. Others were as follows: Woodstock, 24; Marengo, 14; Harvard, 12; and Algonquin, 6- Heart cases topped the list with 72, followed by auto accidents, 26. Other reasons for the presence of the coroner were these: Auto-pedestrian, 3; autotrain, 6; train-pedestrian," 2; suicides, 8; asphyxiation, 4; carbon monoxide gas, 2; drowning, 2; pneumonia, 1; homicide, 1; cerebral hemorrhage, 5; pulmonary, 1; meningitis, 1; suffocation, 3; poisoning, 1; internal .hemorrhage, 1; trampled by bull* 1. There was a total of 135 inquests and inquiries held. On five occasions there were two people involved and on another, four. News About Our Servicemen Carl W. "Bill" Weber, son tof Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Weber of 402 Main Street, has been transferred to a mine sweeper near Japan. He was flown to Tokyo via Hawaii and Wake Island, where he joined his ship. His address is USS Lucid, MSO. 458, care of fit. postmaster, San Francisco, Calif Prank J. May, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank May of 124 Freund avenue, McHenry, graduated from recruit training Dec. 1 at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes. Following two weeks' leave, graduates report tp shipboard duties or service schools, depending on the qualifications each has demonstrated. 7th Div. Korea (AHTNC)-- Sgt. Frank L. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Smith,, is a member of the 7th infantry division in Korea. Sgt. Smith entered the Army in December, 1954, and is assigned to Battery B of the division's 57th field artillery battalion. CORN REFERENDUM MEETING The McHenry county farm advisers and the county A.S.C. Committee have called a meeting for Saturday, Dec. 8, at 1 o'clock at the Woodstock high school. This will be the only opportunity interested persons have to get additional information and questions answered prior to the Dec. 11 voting date. Twenty-One Students On "A" Honor Roll At McHenry School The first quarter honor roll at the local high school has been announced, with' twenty-one students on the "A," list. ^They are as follows: Sertiors: Barbara Lubke and Karl Tomm; Juniors: Roger Benson, Gordon Johnson, George Peterson and Ron Swanson; Sophomores: Dick Antonson, Albert Cajthaml, Janice Hettermann and Ronald Smith; Freshmep: Karen Bailey, Jean Borchardt, Joyce Eckstein, Mary Carr, Judy Hans, Henry Houck, Barbara Krickl, Judy Laskowski, Karen Thompson, Carolyn Vanthournout and Nancy Weber. B Pins Seniors: Ed. Cepulis, Judy Dahl, Eugene Dietle, Barbara Marticke, Ronald Miller, Elsie Morris, Wally Schimke, Sue Stinespring, Ernest and Nancy Gulezynski. Juniors: Linda Anderson, Doris Berkley, Vincent Cina, Maryann Granger, Andre Larson, Janice Mikota, Tel}a Nardi, Girard Toussaint and Mary Lou Watkins. Sophomores: Anita Beckenbaugh, Kenneth Booster, Terry Brady, Robert Cecich, Dorothy Cook, Carol Degen, Susan Ensminger, Thomas Claybaugh, Charlene Freund, Edward Haack, James Jones, Judy Koch, John Moss, Thomas Olsen, Diane Rietesel, Joyce Schimke, Jacqueline Skidmore and Carol Weingart. Freshmen: Lynne Buckie, Sue Etheridge, Dolores Freund, Lambert Freund, Marilyn Fuchs, Paule (Continued on Page 8) CASEY BROTHERS IN ST. LEO'S BAND HONORED TODAY Maurice and Robert Casey of Country Club drive will be among those honored at a testimonial dinner and banquet honoring the Chicago champion football team of 1956 and their band On Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Casino. Both boys are members of St. Leo's eighty-piece marching band and have had an especially busy marching season, having to accompany their fighting Irish team to all the games. In addition to their home football field, they have appeared at Lane Tech, Rockne stadium* and several times in Soldier's field. Their last appearance was Saturday, Dec. 1, when St. Leo was awarded the championship trophy of Chicago by defeating Calumet, 12-0, before a crowd of 65,000 fans. Maurice and Robert are graduates of St. Patrick's school in McHenry and are now freshmen at St. Leo's school, where Robert plays the trumpet and his brother is a drummer. CARNIVAL SUCCESS The recent carnival and bazaar of the Johnsburg PT.A. was a fine success. Proceeds far exceeded the hopes of members and funds will be used to purchase a phonograph and other gifts for the classrooms of the public school. The local post offices have just finished processing the heaviest volume of mail for an individual. , patron, consisting of over 28,GCfr pieces, with the Science Research7? Associates being the senders. //t'.M. This mailing covered about twelve days and was dispatched ttf :' every state in the country. It served' as a preliminary glimpse intdf [ the Christmas rush period whiell •<! is now in the planning process. >- '• ^ In talking with some of the em- "•> ployees of the local office, the foi- j'.i lowing suggestions were mention^; v : ed: Buy your stamps early as thit;. i saves time during the busy period. ; Have your cards and letters tied in bundles designating "local" ol* - out of town" as this will help in giving your mail faster and more ' efficient service. Mail cards and{ parcels early as this will insure : that your mail will be delivered on: time by avoiding the heavy traffic situation which occurs just a few days before Christmas. ' I f ; Labels designating 'local" or " out of town" are furnished by the post office department and should be in your hands the latter part of? v| this week. In the event that you; need extra labels, you may secure g them from your carrier or at the local offices. - Keep Walks Free * The carriers also made a plea j patrons who are receiving thefr mail on city or rural routes tot please keep walks free from snow ? and ice and to have the approach^ ; es to mail boxes free from snow^ s or other obstacles so that a carrier , may service the box without leav- ' ing his vehicle. y About twenty extra employee^ ] will be assigned to help out the* local offices. This work will coiH sist of outside and inside work and it is the hope of local post officeofficials that enough applications will be received to allow them to set up the proper schedules to in» sure the most efficient handling- of ~ the mail. Most of this work withe done between 6 ajn. an<$ ?p.f% Anyone interested in filing all application should do so at. once^ as part of the schedule will .start^:?. Monday, Dec. 10. i I AWARD MEMORIAL v HOSPITAL CONTRACT# TOTALLING $880873 Hie awarding of contracts tor: Memorial Hospital for McHenry, County was accomplished thif past w$ek and as a result, woric on th$' new addition is assured and Will begin in the near fu? ture. i ; Contracts amounting to $680,- 873 were approved by the boar| ^ and in addition, other expenses in connection with the hew hos^ pital \ such as equipment, architects fees, consultant fees, elcjv !j| amounted to $134,383.77, bring-' ing the total estimated cost to | $815,246.77. /. -j Action taken- was on re-bidding j since the first bids, which/ v| amounted to approximately $900,- j 000, ran about $200,000 more v^j Vian anticipated and thus wertt rejected. On the re-bidding, some, f of the specifications were changed in order to secure lower bidsi. Among major changes were in- | eluded air conditioning, and % | change in the electric elevator t$ | hydraulic. •" • . J Some of the items omitted in | the re-bidding will be added when funds are available. The board set Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 o'clock for ground breaking ceremonies. The date of actual construction lies in the hands of the executive committee. It J estimated that completion will take fourteen months. ! The board very recently approved a resolution for borrowing $150,000 from seven banks in the county. grass fire Firemen were called to Cooney Heights to extinguish a grass fire on Monday of this week. GIFT SUBSCRIPTION A little more than two weeks remain in which to complete Christmas lists, which seem to grow longer each year. We have a suggestion which is as easy as reaching for your telephone and one which we promise will be as welcome as a weekly chat, especially tor those who are no longer members of their home community. Have you thought of sending a subscription to the Plaindealer to that person who has every thing? An attractive card listing you as the sender will b© sent to the person of your choice.