Johnsburg . /» "J t' V I ' . r 1 . • J • * Mary L. Gunderson 385-3052 Many Holiday Festivities "Happy birthday, Jesus, party" will be held Satur day, Dec. 15, at St. John's school, from 1 to 3 p.m. Children must be registered, as only ISO from ages three to nine . can be ac commodated. Please call and register as soon as possible with . Mrs., Susan (Wendell Dean) Kolthoff. Each child iS asked to bring a non-perishable food item, or a toy sukable for their age group, for the needy of Fiih. Tfie JUNIOR HIGH P.T.O Book Fair will be held in ie Junior high school Learning center from Dec. 7, through Dec. 12. Students will have the opportunity to select books for purchase at a reasonable price. A book list will be distributed to the students a few days before the books arrive. Interest level is from preschool through eighth grade. Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. the Book Fair will be open to parents and adults for holiday purchasing. Profits will be used to sponsor a needy child through the Save A Child foundation. SANTA BREAKFAST Breakfast wtih Santa is on the agenda for Sunday, Dec. 16. Mark your calendars. SWEET ADELINES The McHenry chapter, will present "Holly and Har mony", Saturday, Dec. 8, in the auditorium of Johnsburg high school, 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and through club members. For further information call Mrs. Lois (Peter J.) Kasper. GIRL FORESTERS N.C.S.F.-St. Agatha court 777, girl Foresters will hold their Christmas party, Monday, Dec. 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Johnsburg Community club. Everyone is to bring a dish to pass at this potluck supper, and mom's are invited. Sanfe will pay a visit during the evening. Each member is requested to bring a gift for Santa's bag, according to her age group. Pre-schoolers, 1st through 3rd grade, 4th through 6th, and 7th through 12th. Also, bring a gift of non- perishable food for Fish Christmas baskets, or a useable toy! N.C.S.F. St. Agatha court 777 Christmas party, will be held Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. at Or- solini's in Richmond. Reservations are to be made to Mrs. George (Jane) Mann, and all Forester members are welcome. There will be no regular meeting in Decern! CONGRATULATIONS To Tony Wptfer, who was served atlne table of the LonMor'fne first time Nov. 18; to Todd Owens, who received Thanksgiving day ; and to Tommy John Oef- fling, who was served Sunday, Nov. 25, at the noon Mass; and to their familes. HOME AND HOSPITAL Please say some speical prayers for George Mecko, Connie Hopp, Marie Pawlison, Michael Magnine, Casmiera Kocurek, Nellie Dodson, and Father Everett Hiller. SCHOOLCOOKBOOK A reprint has been made of St. John's school 1974 cook book. They are available at the school, or call Rose Davis or Nancy Majerick. This is a good Christmas gift idea! REDEDICATION On Saturday, Nov. 17, Mass followed the outdoor program of the rededication of St. John's with Bishop Arthur O'Neill. officiating. He reminded the parish of "how proud" the original founders must have been when the building was completed; but, as time went on, they came to see the church as a tool, em phasizing that the purpose of the building was to bring people closer to God by creating an atmosphere and place for worship combined. The bishop compared the building of a church and/me restoration to a family JUiat goes into debt to build a house. He said, "When the structure is completed there is still a key ingredient needed to make that building a home; that ingredient is love. That's the reason for a call to rededication, a deeper love, a call to worship, to strengthen education and family life." He hoped the cooperation in the common task of helping to restore the building, would give closer bonds to the parish, and have a deep significance in the members' lives as Catholics. He continued, "The cost of the project was substantial, but, if you were to attempt to replace this space, a building would cost about $5 million, and I'm glad you decided to restore this churcjv" FASHION SHOW This event sponsored by the Junior class of John sburg high school recently represented a veritable Christmas fairyland, with; the decorations, visit from Santa, Rudolph, the red- nosed reindeer, Frosty, the snowman, and many of Santa's elves. It was a delight and the models, both children and adults, did a job par ex cellence. Carols were sung by the audience assisted by the choral group in their robes. Refreshments were ser ved, and a cook book was available for purchase. The students and the various committees who worked so hard to prepare REPLACE YOUR RANGE HOOD WITH THE NEW GE Mi [o\ klAl m'i i i > P Cabinet Mounted with Built-in Vent & Cooktop Light IT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOUR KITCHEN LOOKS... AND ADD MORE COOKING CONVENIENCE i-lis- O CD u G • 0) 0 this event; the Junior mothers who baked beautiful cookies, all deserve much appreciation. FISH It won't be long before Santa starts making his deliveries of "Christmas Sharing" baskets for the needy of our area. Non-perishable items of food, gifts for children, teenagers and senior citizens may be brought to St. Patrick's basement, 3500 W. Washington, Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, until the end of the 12:15 p.m. Mass. Come to the west side entrance to the"- basemc!m and leave donations at the top of the stairs. Items from the immediate area, may be brought to this correspondents' home, and will be picked up by Fish. If you prefer to give a check, money order • or certificate from a super market, they may be mailed to Fish, Box 282, McHenry, 111., 60050. Perishable items are purchased from these contributions. DIST. 12 SCHOOLS Christmas vacation is scheduled to begin Monday, Dec. 24, resuming January 2. DATES TO REMEMBER Dec. 8 - Sweet Adelines "Holly & Harmony" -- Johnsburg high school auditorium, 8 p.m. Dec. 10 -- N.C.S.F. - St. Agatha Court 777 - Girl Foresters -Potluck, 6-8:30 p.m. - Christmas party, Johnsburg Community club. Dec. 11a- N.C.S.F. - St. Agatha Court 777, Christmas Party - Orosolini, 11:30 a.m.. Dec. 11 - Richmond Book Fair - Johnsburg Junior high Learning center -- Preschool - 8th grade, 7-9 p.m Dec. 13 - 2nd annual "Birthday party for Jesus" - - St. John's school 1 to 3:30 p.m. Long Winded A woman never gets out of breath running up a charge account. -News, Buffalo. WHAT S NEW PAGE »j.PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBERS. l»7» Corn Checkoff Explained Work On Bikes F.asy repair or storage of bicyclc is available with a bike shelf -- a hardboard shelf with plastic-coated steel brackets. The shelf holds the bike by the frame, leaving wheels free to rotate. McHenry county farmers will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed corn checkoff program when one in a series of informal hearings is held at the Kane county Extension office in St. Charles Dec. 5. Farmers are encouraged to give their views on the proposed checkoff program. After the final marketing program is drawn up following the hearings and a Dec. 7 state public hearing, the state Director of Agriculture, John Block, is authorized to conduct a corn farmer referendum to determine if a majority of corn producers support a corn checkoff program. Illinois Farm Bureau has supported the concept of this referendum, and McHenry County Farm Bureau in the past has supported the referendum approach for commodities as sc way to finance expanded research and market development. If producers vote to im plement the corn checkoff program, legislation already approved by the Illinois G e n e r a l A s s e m b l y authorizes collection of a quarter-cent per bushel from producers at the first point of sale of the corn. Money can be used only for research and market development, not for political action. The Illinois Corn Growers association feels this is a good program, John Camp- men, manager, reports. Bill Mullins, Shabbona farmer who is a NCGA vice- president an a man active in county, state and national Corn Growers activities, feels this type program can be quite helpful. "This program provides the structure to help insure a profitable future for com producers, yet it also provides safeguards to require that the funds are spent properly for corn producers under the supervision of corn producers who form the 15- member governing board," he summarized. from HISTORV'S SCRAPBOOK ] December 6, 1933 -- Americans rush to buy first legal al coholic beverages in 13 years. December 7, 1787 -- Delaware first to ratify the U.S. Con stitution. December 8, 1941 -- President Roosevelt addresses a joint session of Congress; castigates JapOn for Pearl Harbor. December 9, 1793 --N"The American Minerva", becomes New York's first daily newspoper. December 10, 1817 -- Mississippi is admitted into the Union as the 20th state. December 11, 1941 -- Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. December 12, 1792 -- Ludwig van Beethoven, 22, pays 19 cents for his first music lesson. 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