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One of the most interesting* the most costly and the most rewarding customs of our times is the, custom of sending Christ^ mas cards. The letter carrier, his back bent beneath a bulging bag of . Christmas cards, may feel that what / Sherman said about war might equally be said about Christmas. But it wasn't always that way. People didn't exchange Christmas cards until relatively recent times. The first specially designed Christmas card is believed to have been printed by a London company and placed on saUp in 1843. A London firm also began printing and selling such cards on a wide scale in 1862, and printed cards soon became as papular as the handwritten personal notes that people had exchanged earlier. Louis Prang, a Boston lithographer, began printing multicolored Christmas cards in the I860's and marketed them in Europe. By 1875 he was selling them in the United States. And that's how it began. Got your Christmas cards mailed yet? It'8 Zalig Kerstfeest in Dutch - speaking Belgium, ifs S Rozhdestvom Khristovym in Russia and Wesolych Swiai Bozego Narodzenia in Poland. It's Glaedelig Jul in Denmark and Buon Natale in Italy. Ifs Boas Festis in Portugal, Felices Pa^uas jn Spain andFroeliche weihadhten in Germany. And in France-it's JoyeuxNoel. In English, ifs Merry Christmas. In a lifetime, some of us are fortunate enough to have known those few individuals who display the quiet, day to day courage which inspire others. For us, and for many others, that man was August Lakeberg, who died this week. His was the indomitable spirit all of us admire and strive to emulate. Few of us are able to qualify. K.A.F. MCHENRY MAN HURT Michael Fitzgerald of Main street, McHenry, is improving in McHenry hospital, where he was taken after sustaining a badly injured knee and lacerations in an auto accident. The young man was a passenger ina car driven by Paul Karls, also of • McHenry, which failed to negotiate a curve as they drove near Round Lake. STORES OPEN SUNDAY Most McHenry stores will be open Sunday, Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. T I I E ^ World T Of Lf Pharmacy Robert Schultz, ILPfw State Auditor Speaks Before Accountants Report Expenditure Of Personal Income On Government Low Illinois ans spend less of their personal income for state and local government than residents of any other state, Michael J. Howlett, state auditor of Public Accounts, told an accountants' group in Crystal Lake Tuesday night. Speaking at a dinner of the McHenry county chapter, Independent Accountants Association of Illinois, Howlett quoted from- statistics of the federal Bureau of Census to prove that Illinois is No. 1 in prudence with the taxpayers' money. One other state, Connecticut, has a higher per capita income than the $3,532 in Illinois. Howlett said, but no other state is so restrained in spending personal income for state and local government. "In the 1965-66 fiscal year, Illinois spent $117.20 for all general expenditures of state and local government per $1,- 000 of personal income of its residents," said Howlett. LOWEST FIGURE "This was the lowest figure of any of the fifty states. The average was $155.67. Some states spent more than twice as much of their residents' personal Income dollar for state and local government than Illinois did. "W© have been, and we remain , among the richest states in personal income of our people, and among the tightest in what we raise and spend for state government." The Auditor said the new Public Moneys Accounting Law enacted in the 75 th General Assembly, will help make Illinois the best-audited state in the union. It extends to all local governments the mandatory auditing requirements which had been in effect previously for municipalities, school districts and eighty-seven counties between 10,000 and 500,000 population. "Authorities who are familiar with government finance believe with me that independent audits of local governments by outside professional accountants should be required, not just permitted." said Howlett. "At a time when the American people must pay heavy taxes for schools, welfar® and defense, it is more important than ever before to concentrate on efficiency at all levels of government. GRASS FIRES Three grass fires were handled by local firemen last Saturday afternoon. They occurred at Lakemoor, Lake Defiance and two north of Ringwood, along the railroad track. C of C Names Winners In *67 Promotion (Continued from page 1) j Ten dollar certificates were won by Mrs. E.H. Murray, M. Dubnick, Ed Velek, A. Herzog, Tina L. Johnson, NydaSchmeltzer, Mrs. A.H. Gallagher, Joyce Buchert, Ed Breit and Belle Lindemulder. Other prizes of five dollars in certificates went to Henry Rudat, Earl ^rffwn, Jim Pearson, Doris Wensel, Georgi Filiiiaii, R. Wiegman, Robert Carlo, Marianne Mazur, Marilyn Coburn, Bette O'Brien, Mrs. George Cina, LeRoy Hillsr, Mrs. Ben J. Miller, Margaret Rupp and Jack Ritter. Also June M. Peterson, Jack Boone, Joan Freund, Tom Thennes, L. Wagner, Marian Anderson, H.M. Snyder, W.T. Colburn, John E. Cristy, William Math, Judy Reining, C. Garn, Jim Lightner, Betty Knaack, John R. Kerr, Ann Borovec, Harry Hans, M. Reihansperger, Gloria Jorgenson and B. Reynolds. Court Upholds '^Locker id BontaM Uoih©s*ty R.Ph. Smoking is an age old problem, introduced in the eariy 16th Century by colonists returning from the New World. They obtained the weed from the American Indians who used it in Ceremonial pipes for Tribal conferences and special Rituals. The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare has made this report. "The risk of death from all causes is 70% higher for cigarette smokers than for non-smokers. Cigarette smoking is one of the greatest health hazards of the 20th Century. It is a hazard entirely preventable by a personal decision not to smoke". In spite of this warning, many of us find breaking the habit rather difficult to do, to say the We here at BOLGER'S DRUG STORE always give you our personal attention. Stop in at 1259 N. Green for all your personal and medical needs . . or phone 385-4500. We're hoping most sincerely that our readers, all will find, They've never spent a Christmas that was any nicer kind! We're hoping just as warmly all the New Year through, That life will be its happiest for every one of you! The Employees of BOLGER'S DRUG STORE. Festive Holiday Tree Displayed (Continued from page 1) months made about 300. The remaining fifty were made, with the help of her 14-year-old daughter, Roxy, during the past year. Mrs. Solchenberger said she came iqwn the idea while visiting in Florida. Carefully cracking the breakfast eggs, she sprayed the shells with clear, lacquer, cut them into various shapes with manicure scissors and used an abundance of glue to fashion bird houses, balloons, and many other designs. She used broken jewelry to complete many of her ideas and also utilized colorful figures which appeared on old Christmas cards. (donttmiiBd Cram page 1) : fit 1951, the city enacted a zoning ordinance that classified most of the Elm street area, including the Locker property, "B" for business use. "Under this classification it could be used for a wide variety of businesses, including service stations. m 1960, a Comprehensive Plan Report' was prepared for the city by the firm of Stanton and Rockwell and it included a recommendation that the area be reclassified as "B-l" which would also permit such business. However, two years later the city enacted its amended zoning ordinance that reclassified the area as "B-l" but omitted service stations as permitted use. The Lockers, in 1963, petitioned, the city for reclassification of their property to "B- 2" or "B-3" to permit the service station or, in the alternative to interpret the "B-l" classification to include such a use. After public hearings and administrative action, that petition was denied by the city and the plaintiffs instituted action in the lower court, requesting that the ordinance be declared in-? valid. y In making its finding, the court issued the following remarks: "We would agree with the city that the community need for another service tion is debatable. However, one factor is itself controlling in the determination of the reasonableness of zoning restrictions. It is rather the function of the court to apply all of the factors to the particular case in that determination. When, as here, it appears that zoning restrictions have no real, substantial relation to the public health, safety, welfare or morals and the owner has demonstrated hardship as a result of Coroner xGives Annual Report County Coroner Theron J. Ehorn included 208 cases handled by his office in the annual report submitted to the county board this past week. Leading cause of death were heart attacks and diseases of the vascular system, followed by auto accidents, which claimed twenty-five lives. Next in line were fourteen cerebral hemorrhages and thirteen suicides, followed by eight pneumonia deaths, five drownings, four internal hemorrhages and three each of auto-pedestrian accidents, homicides and fire and smoke inhalations. McHenry topped the communities in which inquests were conducted and investigations made, with sixty-two. Crystal Lake was second with 53; Woodstock, 34; Harvard, 13; Mar-' engo, 10; Algonquin, 8;-Richmond, 7; Fox River Grove, 4; Huntley and Island Lake, 3 each; Lake in the HiUg/l. High School Bond Issue. Is Approved (Continued from page 1) quest of District 15for $2,000,- 000 for a three-phase program, the first step of which is to build and equip a hew grade school building, and also for approval of a new school site west of the city, lost by only forty-one votes. The tally was 645 opposed and 604 in favor. The voting in District 156 was as follows in the separate voting precincts: High school, 611 yes, 417 no; Lakemoor, 21 yes, 43 no; McCulJom Lake, 63 yes, 52 no; Johnsburg, 61 yes, 220 no; Casey's Hall, 58 yes, 50 no; and Wonder Lake, 93 yegJ 25 no. In District 15, the voting in four precincts was as follows: high school, 488 yes, 475 no; Lakemoor, 15 yes, 48 no; McCullom Lake, 58 yes, 57 no; and Casey's hall, 43 yes, and 65 no. DEC. 20, 1967 -PUINPEALER- SEC. 1, PQ. 7 STUDENT INJURED _ Thomas Goffo. 15, of Chapel Hill road, McHenry, returned home from McHenry hospital Monday, where he had been treated for a fractured knee sustained while participating in sports in the local high school. ONE-CAR CRASH KILLS NEPHEW OF AREA COUPLE A one-car crash near Woodstock late Sunday night killed Donald Simmons, 24, of Chicago, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Schultz of McCullom Lake. The young man was riding alone, starting on a hunting trip, when the accident occurred. Services will be held in Chicago on Wednesday. No calamity is very serious-- when it happens to other people. EDGEBROOK TO PRESENT MUSIC PROGRAM DEC-2t Edgebrook school will present its holiday program for parents and friends on Thursday, December 21, at 1:15 p.m. First through fourth graders will treat their audience to songs appropriate for the season. The fourth graders will sing "Deck the Halls", "Christmas Island' , "Christmas Lullaby" and "A Marshmallow World*'. Third graders will include such selections as "Christmas Is Gpming", "Silver Bells",, and "Swiss Ski Song". Among the second grade songs will be "The Friendly Beast", "Her6 Comes Saint Nicholas", an interesting Spanish carol, "Mary Had a Baby" and "Snowflakes". The first grade children will let you solve "A Christmas Puzzle". They Will act out "Elves on Christmas Eve". Other selections by them will include "Mary's Lullaby" and "Long Ago". EDDIE the EDUCATOR says Although school enrollment* and cost* continue to rite, public confldonee in education it reflected In better school financing and support. GOODWILL PICKUP The Goodwill Industries truck will be in McHenry, Friday, Dec. 22, to collect repairable clothing, shoes and housewares for the handicapped workers, according to Mrs. Nick (Agnes T.) Adams, local representative. 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