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Thursday, December 8, 1960 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER McCullom WARN CHILDREN ICE TOO THIN FOR SKATING Eve Levesque ^ was brought to this reporter's attention on Monday morning, that some of our youngsters have been rushing the season a bit, by using the lake for ice skating. According to the reports, no responsible adult has tested the lake to see if the ice was thick enough for skating -- but- the kids were venturing as far as th<vother side! rarents are asked to wai their children NOT to use lake for skating until such tijffie as the ice is thick enough and that will take a long spell] of cold weather. Mrs. Clarence Young Q{ MCHenry. After the service, friends and relatives gathered at the Hocin home for a spectacular buffet dinner prepared by mother Sally. Present at the festive board were Mr. and Mrs. David Young, Miss Donna DeMar and friend, George Diedrich, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMar, Mrs. Bertha Lee, the Harry Deans, and Hocin children. Only member missing was son, Anthony, who is stationed in Norfolk, Va. He has been Navy for slightly more han a year. His family and he are hoping that he can obtain leave for Christmas in order to meet his youngest brother. Ladies Will Meet Tonight The Ladies of the Lake will hold their regularly scheduled business meeting tonight (1% rsday) at 8 p.m. in the-j~Q] beaehhouse. At this time, a complete report of the "fpwl frolic" will be forthcoming. The club is gaining strength with every meeting and we want to continue our progress. All the gals in the village are invited. Refreshments will be served later in the evening. Consider this a personal invitation to YOU! Council Quotes At the last meeting of the village president and the trustees, Commissioner of Roads Don Parenti reported that his committee recommended that the ordinance banning parking on the streets during the winter months to facilitate snow plowing nqt be adopted into ouq| local code. The meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 28. Present at the meeting also were W. A. Rakow and son, Jim. our village engineers. They answered questions concerning the work done on Orchard Drive. The paper work for the reconstruction of Spring Road and portions of Park View Utilizing motor fuel tax funds 1b< Zander way, so that actual labor may be started early in the ^pring. The next meeting will be field on Monday, Dec. 12 at 8 ;|>.m. in the beaehhouse. The public is invited. Infant Presented at the Font , Timothy Joseph (his baptismal name) Hocin was christat St. Mary's chHrch on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Father Baumho f e r officiating. •The godparents were Mr. and Distinguished Visitor The Levesque family hacrthe pleasure of "breaking bread" with Father Norbeft Skvarla, O.S.B., who is a teacher at St. Procopius in Lisle, 111. He arrived in Crystal Lake by train where hubby Jake picked him tey's and everyone is invited to attend. After the first of 1961, the schedule will be resumed with the first party being given at McDonald's. Watch the column for the date. Santa's Visit is Drawing Near Another bulletin was received from the North Pole assuring Mrs. Lottie Piotrowski that Santa Claus is going to keep his date with the kiddies in the village. He will deposit his "loot" with Lottie and it will be distributed on Christmas Eve. 11 of us were completely captivated with him and are hoping to have him as a guest in the near future. Jake met Father Norbert when the two of them were attending the special Security sessions at Glenview Naval air station some months ago. In fact. Father Norbert was assigned to Jake's class, and the two enjoyed many good conversations. Hostess for Demonstration Some of the local gals attended a demonstration at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Cunningham last week. On hand were Jean McDonald, May i Kennenberg. Gerry Jensen and Theresa Huska. Dorothy served cake and coffee to the women. Surgical < Patient Mrs. Gertrude Maxwell is home again and convalescing nicely, after her recent surgical bout. She was a patient at the McClary Thornton Manor hospital in Excelsior Springs, Mo., for two and one half weeks. She returned home on Friday of last week. BUILDING BLOCKS HONEST FRED'S USED CARS "Absolutely! This car is guarar^ ed . . . guaranteed to get yoflr to WONDER LAKE BUILDER'S SUPPLY, even if we have to tow you there!" Talented Trio Our village can be very proud of Mrs. Verna Schlofner, Ann Matthesius, and Otto Pyritz. Verna is an accomplished pianist and served in that capacity for the McHenry Choral club. Last weekend, they presented their annual Christmas program. Mrs. Matthesius and Mr. Pyrilz sang with the gft>up, and Ann was also in charge of costumes. Young Louise Matthesius was in the program as an angel and according to son, J. R., she was "just beautiful"! Attend Golden Wedding Wilma and Roy Zody journeyed to Logansport, Ind., for t he Thanksgiving weekend. While in that city, they were guests at a party celebrating fifty golden years for Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Coons. Building Fund Climbing According to Frank Poledna, Ihe bank balance for the Cullum- Knell building fund has reached 2,100. Here's hoping it soon will reach 3,000! The last party of this year will be held Saturday night, Dec. 10, at Berenice and Whi- FAMILY PHARMACY « We invite you to call briogMyoordoctot» prescriptions, we specialize in Pro®P|* precise compounding. BOLGER'S Drug Store 103 S. Green St. Phone EV. 5-4500 Birthday Greetings To Happy teen-ager, Joane Reid who will be 13 tomorrow, Dec. 9. . . .Ruth Tabor, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brendle. Sr., and Ole Olsen share Dec. 10 as the anniversary of their birth. . .Gert Walter is due for best wishes on Sunday, Dec. 11, while Barbara Thacker deserves her share of the same on Dec. 12. . . ."Life begins" for Jay Crick, as of Dec. 13, while Jimmy Morris will be 14 also on that date. Best wishes all. SANTA LETTERS "Dear Santa: "I hope you have a nice Christmas. My name is Neal Barth ,and I would like the three stooges game, and a pair of pants. I would like a real train,- a gun and holster, two story books, a pair of shoes and a coat and new hat and glomes. "I would like a pair of over* alls and a puppet please. "I will be waiting tor you Santa. Have a nice trip and thank you very much. "See you soon Santa. "Neal Barth \,/ Rt. 7--Box 300 "P.S. We will have milk and cookies for you." "Dear Santa Claus: "For Christmas I would like a chatty Kathy doll, a saucy walker doll. jwo pairs of slacks, a pair of uiSHer pants and socks, a white muff, a Jill doll, an Eskimo coat, fingernail polish and any color a peral neckles, a peral braclet, a bukket piirse and a wallet and paradise coloring set, mittens, skirt, blouse, a full slirt, a watch. This is all Santa Claus.I am 10 years old. I love you and Mrs. Claus vei-y much. "Love, "Nancy Lawson" "Dear Santa: "I am 1 year. I would like a toy baby and a toy dog. "Donna Lawson" "Dear Santa Claus: "For Christmas I would like a bye-bye baby, chatty kathy, Mr. Machine, a purse, Jinney doll, slip, skirt, seater, socks, mittens, coloring book with crayons, hat, coat, a stuffed kitten and doggy and boots. My sister Nancy is writing this for me because I do not know how to write. I am 4 years old and my name is "Diane Lawson" "Dear Santa Claus: "I would please like a chatty iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiir For That MAN In Your LIFE and GBANDPA too..: There's nothing that gets so dose to a Dad as a gill of wearables. Choose from our complete selections. fflc(jee'Ar 5"TORE for MEN 117 S. Green St. Phone EV 5-0047 McHenry, 111 Open Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fridays 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays 9 a.m. 'til 12 Noon USE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA "llll|||||lll|||||||||||||||||||H|[lrf||ltllllllllllllllIUIIIIUIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllll||IMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItJ~ Page Nineteen doll. And a pair of underpants and socks. Arid a pair of red and white mittens and a red and white cart, and a neckles and bracclate and a white hat and a muff. I love you and Mrs. Claus very much. Love. "Jan*»t Lawson." "Dear Santa: "My name is David Lawson, I am 4 years old. I have been , a. good boy. Will you please bring me Mr. Machine, picture glasses, rifle, cowboy hat and boots. P'ggy bank and new guns. Thank you. "David Lawson". This Month, America's Lowest Price Buys Rambler American Deluxe 2-Door Sedan illustrated below. 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(Most compacts have foreign size 13-inch wheels.) eBest Power Choice--90 or 129 HP Six; 3 transmission choices. SEIBEL MOTOR SALES. 405 W. Elm St., McHenry, 111. "Dear Santa Claus: "I love you very much. For Christmas I would like a chatty Kathy, a white fur hat, buggy. Some underwair, socks and a bucket purse, a pair of slippers, a musical charm bracelet, a full slip and a pearl necles and a skirt,, a white fur muff. And a gill doll. , , .'"From Linda Lawson" Dear Santa: • ^ "Hello. Could I please have some presto paint, a tiny tears doll, some new dishes and some pretty clothes for me. And I also would like a bank. My brother Mark would like some thing too. "Krista Justen "Age 5 years" EPS RENTAL RENTS Floor Sanders to Rotary Tillers EVergreen 5-4129 PROFE^lOnflL D1RECTQPV EARL R. WALSH INSURANCE Fire, Auto, Farm & Life In. Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind Phone EVergreen 5-0043 or 5-0953 112 E. Elm St. McHenry, H DR. JOHN T. GRAY Optometrist 126 So. Green Street Office Phone: EV. 5-OW Res. Phone: EV. 5-6191 Hours: Dally 9:80 - 5.0C Tues. & Fri. Evening* 6:80 - 9:00 Closed All Day Wednesdays Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Fitted Repair Service 2-61 DR. LEONARD L. BOTTARI Optometrist Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses .105 Richmond Road Hours: Evenings Tues., Thurs. & FrL 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays: 8 to 6 p.m. Phone EV. 5-2262 2-61 GEORGE J. CASTLE, Agent The Prudential Insurance Co. of America Life, Retirement, Sickness A Accident and Group Insurance 826 Crystal Lake Road McHenry, 111. Phone EV. 5-253S 4-60 SCHROEDER IRON WORKS Structural Steel and Ornamental Visit Our Showrooms Fireplace Equipment 8 Miles South on Rt. 81 Ph. EVergreen 5-0950 2-61 GORDON E. SERGANT Registered Professional Engineer Percolation Tests Sanitation Layouts Water Supply Programs Richmond 4198 Vi Mile South of Rt. 12 on Johnsburg - Wllmot Road 11-60 DR. EDGAR E. PEASLEE Palmer Graduate CHIROPRACTOR 118 Main St., McHenry, DL Office Hours: Dally except Thursday 1-5 Mon., Wed. ft FrL Evenings 7-9 Phone EVergreen 5-0489 12-68 "Dear Santa: "I want saucey walker doll and a buggy. I'm Lisa. Kim my sister wanta dolly named Polly and bottle. Joey wants a boy dolly and a truck. "LisaHuemann "My house is in Johnsburg." "Dear Santa: "For Christmas I would like a Chatty Kathy doll, and a paint sparkle glitter set. "I have been good all year. I go to Sunday school every Sunday and I help my mother. "I made a picture for you on the back of this paper. "Love, "Luann" "Chatty Cathy 13.77 doll, buggy 8.88. bunk beds for larger 4.97 dress size 10 3.94. dress 3.94 size 10. Slack size 10 4.97. Skates size 3^ 7.97." From Diana Belford." anta: »'I want a pa" bridal doll. "Love, Ronda Schultz. "Goodby. Say Hello your helpes." mother and I "t>lay pal and the to Nov. 18, 1960 "Dear Santa: "I am writtmg this for my sister and me. We have been as good as we could. I would like a watch, a football, outfit, a Mr. Machine toy, and some trucks. Pam would like a teen doll, a watch, a tik toy clock, a piano. "Thank you. 'Tom and Pam Messel "Lakeland Park "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Billy Barth and I have been a good boy. I would like a choo choo train, a pair of overalls, a pair, of shoes, a new coat and a new hat. "Oh yes Santa I would also like you to bring me a coloring book. I will have some cookies and milk waiting for you when you get to my house. Thank you Santa. See you on Dec. 25. "Billy Barth "Rt. 7, Box 300" 'To Santa Claus: "My brother Jamie wants Mr. Machine and Yogi Bear and my sister wants a^stove that really cooks and a refrigerator and a sink that works. I want some clothes for my barbie doll. We are going to leave some cookies and carrotes for you and your reindeers. goodbye. (no signature) The labor-saving" device most Europeans seem to prefer to use is the United States. 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