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Ringwood News 728-0343 653-9262 728-0295 LI.M.W. Meeting Features Salad Luncheon, Skit Those of you who didn't come to the U.M.W. meeting last week Thursday missed a delicious salad luncheon and Christmas cookies served by Shirley Cristy, Arlene Pearson, Marge Evans and Mildred Kelly The program "Drums done Dead" given by Mertie Harrison, was well worth the lime taken to relax and enjoy it and get into the Christmas spirit. Plans are being rrtade for a program planning meeting after the first of January. So from the sound of things, we have hopes for a real in­ teresting year coming up. Do join us. SYMPATHY The community extends their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zell in the death of her sister, Shirley Greene. CHURCH SCHOOLPROGRAM The public is invjted to the church school Christmas program which will be presented Sunday evening, Dec. 19, at the Ringwood United Methodist church The program will begin at 7:30. Hope to see you there. BOTH BIRTHDAY We extend our sincere best wishes to Byron Sowers in this eightieth year of his birth Dec. 9. During the day their daughter, Mary Spencer, drove Mr. and Mrs. Sowers to Hebron to visit another daughter, Betty Garrison, and he'r family. In the evening, other members of the family dropped by home to wish Dad a Happy Birthday. COLUMN NEWS During the next few weeks many of you will be attending parties, traveling, and enjoying family gatherings. Be sure to call your reporters and share the news. HERE AND THERE Mrs Nellie Hepburn and Art Jensen drove to Richmond last Sunday to visit the Webster Blackmon family. They also called on Mrs. Alice Roepke and Ernie Whiting. BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to Ed Betts, Dec. 22 and to Dick Zell, Dec. 23. Patty Jones will celebrate Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, Christmas day, we find Douglas Bidlack and Mildred Kelly sharing the birth date of Jesus. The day after Christmas we find Lee Miller. Helen Barker, John Mough and Gary Rienwall becoming another year older. Happy Birthday to all of you wonderful people. THINGS TO REMEMBER Sunday, Dec. 19 -- church services - Ringwood church - 9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 -- church school - Ringwood church -- 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19 - Ringwood church -- Children's Christmas program -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 21 - Bible study -- 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 school dismissal Wednesday, Dec 22 -- school Christmas parties -- early dismissal Wednesday, Dec. 22 - Ringwood church -- choir practice -- 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 -- Ringwood church - Christmas eve ser­ vices - 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25 « Christ­ mas day - Merry Christmas to everyone from your reporters, Katy, Phyllis and Doris. early Fatalities Increase Traffic fatalities on U.S. roads increased two per cent in the first five months of 1976 compared to a similar period the year before, according to the National Safety Council. The safety organization reported 17,230 fatalities com­ pared with 16,790. Nearly 640,000 disabling injuries resulted from traffic accidents in the first five months of 1976, the Council said. FmtoftheLoo Here's a fitting way to say "Merry Christmas"....comfortable Fruit of the Loom underwear for men and boys. 100% cotton tops and bottoms are soft, absorbent, properly sized and wonderfully washable. A gift that's always right and always appreciated. And because the brand is Fruit of the Loom, it's sure to please. Priced for gift-giving: Men's TEE SHIRTS... Sizes S-M-L-XL 3 for *3.37 Boys' sizes 2-16-3 for $2.46 RT. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB RD. WOODSTOCK, ILL Men's BRIEFS...Sizes 28-44 3 for *3.07 Boys' sizes 2-16-3 for $2.28 Men's Wbsh 'n Wear Shorts... Sizes 28-52 3 for *4.14 Men's ATHLETIC SHIRTS...Sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL 3 for '3.07 DAILY 9-9 SATURDAY 9-6 SUNDAY 10-6 HORNSBYS ^ f a m i l y cen ter s - L . 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL. First lor Fashion Elgin and Crystal Lake Scents and Accessories for Men! r Grooming Gifts to Please Him Any man will love to receive hand­ somely packaged grooming gifts in famous maker scents. Clockwise from upper right: Bill Blass set of cologne, after shave and soap, 14.00. Revson's Braggi set of cologne and soap, 8.00 Yves Saint Laurent set of after shave and cologne, 9.00. English Leather after shave and soap set, 4.50. Realm by Germaine Montiel, cologne spray, tonic and shampoo in zippered case, 12.50 COSMETICS, FIRST FLOOR ELGIN ANOCRYSTAL LAKE CHRISTMASSTORE HOURS: Monday thru Friday 10-9, Saturday 10:00-5:30. Sunday 12-5 N/' -/V. GENUINE LEATHER BELTS BY SWANK Give him a handsome leather belt in his choice of reversible or regular style with coordinated buckles in silver or goldtone metal. Black or brown in sizes to fit most every man. 6.50 to 15.00 MEN'S FURNISHINGS, ELGIN ANOCRYSTAL LAKE GENUINE LEATHER WALLETS BY SWANK Rich leather bifold and trifold wallets in black or brown genuine leather with multi-pockets for currency and cards. 5.00-15.00. Matching key cases available, 3.50-4.50. MEN'S FURNISHINGS, ELGIN ANOCRYSTAL LAKE CORDUROY SLIPPERS BY INTERWOVEN For the man-on-the-go or pipe and slippers at home, these corduroys make a great gift. They're washable, soft of sole and warm. Comfortably styled in brown, whiskey or blue. S M L XL. 6.00 MEN'S FURNISHINGS. ELGIN DUMONT SNOW WHITE BETTER NECKTIES MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS BY DON LOPER Bright white handkerchiefs in pure cotton or polyester and cotton blend. Hemstitched or rolled hems, some styles with his initial. Any man can use these fine handkerchiefs. 3 for 2.75 and 3 for 5.00 MEN'S FURNISHINGS. ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE Ties to complement his fall and winter suits in finest quality polyesters and silks. A wide selection of solid colors, handsome stripes and exciting neat patterns. Polyesters are washable. 6.50-15.00 MEN'S FURNISHINGS ELGIN AND CRY? * .LAKE MEN'S NECK ( MAINS AND BRACELETS Chunky or del icate we ha^e *he neck chains and bracelets that e^en l ike by Swank. See our great select ion of gold tone and si lvertone jewelry, some styles with medal I ions Bracelets, 7.50-22.50, Neck chains 7.50-25.00 MEN S FURNISHINGS ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE ELGIN FREE PARKING CRYSTAL LAKE FREE PARKING JANE PAGE, PERSONAL SHOPPER TjCkel vahdi le t lir',1 > hour . , upper aecfc Hgm Pia/a Parking Direct entry into Spiess thru enclosed ramp . Convenient tree parking tor 2300 cars at Crystal Pom! Man . For Eig<n sto 'e can he 'a t *4 ' -4300 For McMen-> Counry s tore ca -*r at C^sta .a«e 4 ' ------ ?