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BATTERY BIT A new set of batteries for the transistor set "to put new life in your listen- ^ ing" is worth considering jVgM I f LENDZION LEATHER GOODS HAS EVERYTHING I NEED FOR MY CHRISTMAS LIST! ' r • '>»•/ '41 *;lifyi OT ; lrr! /F i» • PAGE 24 - SEC. 1 • SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER - NOV. 25,1975 as a stocking stuffer gift. Choose the best of the long-lasting batteries and be sure you get the right sizes for the right model. I • WALLETS • TRI-FOLD CREDIT CARD CASE • TRAVEL BAGS • MONEY CLIPS • PURSES • LUGGAGE • EVENING BAGS • FRENCH PURSES • COIN PURSES • UTILITY KITS • ATTACHE CASES Sentiment, pride come packaged in Bicentennial-themed holiday gifts Collector's item Ameri­ cana, reflecting the coun­ try's Bicentennial pride, make fine holiday and hostess gifts this year, not only for their worth now but for appreciating value in years to come. New silver ingots im­ pressed with historical events or personages, or presidents sculpted in pewter make fine remem­ brances, as do prints and plates -- for example, a set of six porcelain dessert plates each hand-painted with a typical American occupation such as maple- sugaring or patchwork quilting ($4.00 each). Antique iron banks that still work are gifts that will gain in worth. They can be found in many in­ genious models. Those to whom you bring presents can have their drinks and keep them too with Wild Tur­ key's charming Bicenten­ nial Ceramic Decanter, number 5 in a yearly series of collector's decanters de­ picting this all-American bird (#1 is already being traded for around $150.00). Holding a fifth of the status-symbSl 101-proof Kentucky Bourbon, the full color wild turkey is wrapped in ceramic bunt­ ing on a base showing American flags of various eras. It also comes in an impressive gift box ($25.00). If you're after elegance there is a full set of French porcelain ovenware pots gorgeously handpainted with flowers and vege­ tables with the smallest covered saucepan going for $65.00. Cook with them if you must, but better yet, hang them up for admir­ ing glances. For fun and much less money is a slinky, jointed gold fish that opens bottles or lies down to weight papers when it's not stand­ ing on its tail ($25.00); or Monsieur Le General nut­ cracker, a 14-inch tall wooden fellow in bright uniform who cracks nuts between his jaws ($14.95). And for utility pick a long-handled imported griddle-toaster that crisps bread and filling together, or grills steaks, on top of the stove ($14.95). Exciting new block fun I for creative builders | Lay away now at... ILENDZION Leather Goods , 5 3442 W. Etal St 385-4460 &>! A leading manufacturer of pre-school toys and a pioneer 'in the field of building blocks for young­ sters, has introduced a brand new concept in cre­ ative play. They're called Bristle Blocks and they're a unique idea in block building. What makes Bristle mm- WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS COLORFUL AND FRESH! • Wreaths *198 • Poinsettias • Flocked Centerpieces • Door Swags Grave Blankets WE ALSO CARRY EVERYTHING FOR Do-lt-Yourself Projects! • Ribbon (By The Yard) • Bows •Figurines • Holiday Gift Articles DECORATE * SAVE We Have Flower Specials Weekly! Let us design a beautiful floral setting for your holiday table. Our experts will make up any size centerpiece you want^ Order now. "In Our Fish Department" • Aquarium Starter Sets • Fish & Accessories [3 IOO(ZU-TOOLI \Hozal ^iiotitis. Open 7 Days Per Week W RTF. :?'! M c H E N R Y 385-4320 Blocks, manufactured by Playskool, different from ordinary blocks is their soft, safe interlocking bristles. The bristles allow chil­ dren to fit the blocks to­ gether In a great many shapes and designs, much more so than with ordi­ nary blocks. And the structure won't fall apart until it's taken apart -- no need to worry about it tumbling down at a youngster's slightest nudge. This means that when children build with Bristle Blocks, they're limited on­ ly by their imaginations. They can create what­ ever they want, build their own buildings, towers, bridges, animals, designs and more. They need no instructions. Everything they build is their own idea. - Bristle Blocks are an excellent way for children to make full use of their amazing creativity, to de­ sign and build, to tear down and build again. They let youngsters use their imaginations to cre­ ate all kinds of original structures in their world of make-believe. Playskool's theme states "our toys make good friends." Playskool's Bris­ tle Blocks prove it. Most people favor any­ thing which promises to return something for noth­ ing, or much for little. !S«! Fireplace Screens & Accessories Pewter, Copper & Glass Weather Vanes Nameplates Antiques Gift Shop For All Occassions pH Schroeder Metalcraft 1713 South Route 31 McHenry, III. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 12 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PInm 385-0950