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- " * V" ( i r. *'^ C, 'f?; ,'^'/;i i i'%^ *** *•> Vs" * U« /X\ ' " *" - v " ^ ' r , ^ iSi^fi V^V^I!^if Murals n • , • r *» V~ i , r »'« ^ ^ ^ *T t if' ' -<Vv&';^-V ',#W ^ *VW\>' ' ' '%jv '#& T^.v? PAUL HORN Paul Horn of 1710 Park lane, Lakeland Park, was pronounced dead on arrival McHenry hospital Friday morning, Dec. 20. He was 77 years of age. The body was taken to the George R. Justen & Son chapel and then removed to the Mate funeral home, 3440 N. Central avenue, Chicago, for services. Burial will be in Irving Park cemetery on Monday; OSCAR HOLLENBACII Oscar Hollenbach, 64, of Idyll Dell road, McHenry, a Pistakee Bay resident for many years, died in McHenry hospital at 11:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21^ He had been a patient for six days. Funeral services were incomplete as the Plaindealer went to press. >H<WD Many.Holidays? Traditionally, Belgians celebrate three holidays at the Christmas season -- beginning with St. Nicholas Day, December 6th, when the good saint brings gifts for chil4 " dren. Then conies St. Thomas Day, December 21st. It's a sort of "trick or (trreat" day for school children, who try to play tricks on their teachers. The third holiday, of course, is Christmas. ^ . • N * HE PKOTEC.TED ROBBERS Legends about St. Nicholas are many, but they all relate in some way to his reputation for generosity. Pawnbrokers took him for their patron, and robbers ldtaked to him as their protertor. In the, Middle Ages, robbers were sometimes called Knights or Clerks of St. Nicholas, says the New . Book of Knowledge. MQ N. PEC. 2$, 1968 •> PLAINOEALER-PG. Geri Neubauer 385-7194 % Principal Larry Wald of Valley View school stands with Mark Giacoma and Beverly Holt, third graders, as they admire the 18-foot murals painted this past week by members of Grades PLAINDEALER PHOTO. 1 through 6. They are prominently displayed in the halls, library and gymnasium, adding a festive spirit. The same type of art work was done at Hilltop school. ;.v GIRL INJURED Jackie Phalin, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Phalin, 4307 W. South street, McHenry, was treated in McHenry hospital Thursday evening after the family car was involved in an accident on Crystal Lake road. City police Said John Phalin was driving south when the car skidded on an icy spot, left the blacktop and crashed, knocking off a bumper. CAR RECOVERED 1 A car owned by Dan Fry, Hwemann road, McHenry, was reported by the sheriff s office to have been recovered by deputies Thursday, after it had been involved in an accident at Thompson and Wondemere near Wonder Lake. Fry had earlier reported the vehicle stolen. LT. CASEY MAKES IT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas holds a special meaning this year in the Casey household - Marine Lt. Maurice M. Casey of Country Club Drive came home# following, thirteen months of duty in Viet Nam. First Lt. Casey arrived in California on Dec. 14 and proceeded on home to arrive in time for Christmas with his family. After his twenty day leave Lt. Casey will be stationed at Camp LaJuene, N. C.. for the remainder of ids duty. He will be discharged in time to resume his teaching career in September. Lt. Casey expressed his feelings by saying he was lucky and thankful to be alive and coming home. Out of seven of his Lieutenant buddies, he was the sole survivor. Lt. Casey was Commander of a two-hundred helicopter force. He received a special gift from his mother for Christmas - a movie-projector and case for his slides of Viet Nam and other places he has been stationed. He has been invited to show his slides various schools in our area. very best wishes for a Happy New Year and a heartfelt" Wei-} come Home". , ? ' WELCOME MAT ** A sincere welcome toMr.ancP Mrs. Anthony Navarroli and' their three children who moved* to Country Club recently front Elmwood Park. Hie NavorroUJ family now reside on River's stream Drive. BIRTHDAY TIME - Happy birthday to Beverly* Anne Turner and Timmy Rants? both turn five on Dec. 27. RING OUT THE OLIf > As we all get ready to rMgl out the old year - and ring in thd new - Pd like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and serene New Year. f ' K |j its m STUDENT HONORED t Stephen Ormord, son of Mrs» Donald Barger, 609 N. Mineral Springs drive, McHenry, has been named to the second SIXT week honor roll at Lincoln Christian college. To attainthis honor, he had at least a 3.0 (B) average. -,r « TO SANTA I "Dear Santa: " Merry Christmas. Ive been a good girl most of the time. Please bring me Kerplunk, romper stompers, doll, color by number,, hair roller set and* Little ittddte drawing: set. I live in a big green house/Please Stop here Christmas. "Susan Smith - Age 5 "903 N. Green Street "Dictated to Mommy" "Dear Santa: "My name is Lisa Ritter. I am 7 years old. I am in 2nd grade. I have tried to be a good girl all years. Please bring me some Barbie clothes, some games, Lite Brite and maybe a new doll. Please bring something nice for my big brother. He is 14 years old. "Lisa Ritter "Hiank you < "1205 N. Clover Lane" "Dear Santa: "Hi. How are you? I am . fine. My sister is writing a letter for me to you and these are the things I want for Christmas: "Lots of toys and games. "Clothes "Love "Cherilee Prince" Z "Dear Santa:" ' "i am 4 years old and a good • boy most of the time. I would -like some skates, silly sand, *match box cars and case, slippers and any other surprises. > Thank you for the toys you ^brought me last year, •t "David Greenwood "2533 W. Knob Hill Rd. ^ "McHenry, 111." "Dear Santa: "I have been a good boy most of the time. I am 5 years old and my mommy is writing this for me. I would like some silly sand and a match box car case, skates, slippers, building blocks and pajamas and anything you think a little boy would like.' Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. "Glenn Greenwood "2523 W. Knob Hill Rd. "McHenry, 111. "P.S. Also Timothy Turtle" "Dear Santa: "I want stuff Perky Peke for Christmas. Then I want a wig. Then I want Baby Tippy Toes. Games and clothes «i»OVe,T; > '4 " WencUyn 'PiRlaca^#*, "P.S. Fm7" "Dear Santa: "For Christmas I want these things. " 1. Stuff animals " 2. Charm bracelet " 3. Mpd watch " 4. Mannequin Hairstyling Kit - " 5. Animal print luggage " 6. Metal Burger Grill " 7. Krazy Kar " 8. Spin the bottle - game " 9. Grab a loop - game "10. Fascination - game "11. Clue - game "12. Feely Meeley Game "13. Dating Game "14. Clothes "15. Great Escap "16. More toys please "Yours truley, "Vicki Prince "P.S. Their will be milk and cookies waiting for you." "Dear Santa: "I like you and Mrs. Santa very much. I hope you are feeling very well and Mrs. Santa and your reindeer. My name is Linda Bruhn and my brother's name is Gordon. We have fun on the 24th. That's Christmas Eve. Here is our list of toys we want (our names will help you. This is a surprise for Gordon). "Gordon -- Kendey airport, truck, match box toys, silly sand, doctor costume, very, very easy books, trucky Tommy turtle. "Linda --Singer sewing m. that realy works, silly sand, nurse costume, a cradle, a lot of make-up, some books, tricky doddle duck, lucky locket and kiddies. "For family --pull the rug out, sorry, the big sneeze. "PJS. On Dec^JJ^there was a new born baby. It was a baby boy. His mother is our neighbor. We have been good at home. If your good, yOu will get a Christmas card. "Love "Bruhn Family" •H "Dear Santa: "I am writing this letter for Linda Gribben who is only 4 years old. For Christmas she Wants' Drowsy that talks and s "Dear Santa: paints, clothes,, games - and books. Sometimes she doesn't mind Mother. "Your friend "Cindy Gribben "3615 West Grant "McHenry, 111." "I have been a good girl. Sometimes I don't mind tety Mother. I am 8 years old. "Your freind " Cindy Gribben "3615 West Grant "McHenry ,JU." T-' %' "Dear Santa: "I would like for Christmasa Little Lost Baby Doll, paints* crayons, dresses, purse and wallet. " Tammy Gribben "6 Pop "I have been a pretty good girl all year. Some times if don't mind my Mother. But I try." • L. MARRIAGE LICENSES^ - Vernon West, McHenry, and Shirley J. Bauer, Ingleside. Theodore J. Larson and Elaine B. Casey, both of Wonder Lake. "Dear Santa "I would like for Christmas a little lost baby doll, clothes, thingmaker, paints. "Please come to my hous6\ Christmas and bring me some presents. Bring some for my ; brothers and sisters too. I would like a doll,. Spirograph, romper > stompers, kitchen set, dishes and clothes. I will put out milk . and cookies for you. "Eileen Smith "Age 4 "903 No. Green Street "McHenry, 111. "Dictated to Mommy" DEADLINE FOR REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES ON CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE IS SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 AT 6 P.M. GREEN STREET MALL 1219 N Green St. - McHen Thanks for being able to live and work in this fine community. Thanks for wonderful friends and neighbors. And, thanks for the privilege of serving your insurance needs. May you all enjoy a safe and happy holiday! 1212 N. Green St. McHenry, 111. Phone 385-1627 Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloornington, Illinois State Farm is all you need to know about insurance. Christmas Offer... % "Dear Santa: • * " I have been a good girl - most of the time. I am 8 years > old. I would like a Baby Small v;Talk, Fun Flowers, Slippers, K Talking Barbie, Pajamas, [ Skates, and anything you think f-a girl would like. Thank you for !-^he. presents you brought last J.year. "Gail Greenwood "2523 W. Knob Hill Rd. "McHenry, 111.' AFTER THE PARTY Breakfast at Bill's Cafe 8813 W. Elm Street Open Every Day 5 a.m. We'll Open at 2:00 a.m. January 1st. 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