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THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER '""WWE*! t A?r, J I *9 €**£. Wat&A, The Christmas spirit has caught us .and we feel kindly toward everybody except those comic writers who try their best to give away little secrets about Santa Claus. Gene Mey*r» Mm' a ftlnny story that happened when he Was a boy. Seems there lived a lady of sizeable proportions in 'the neighborhood where Gene grew up. So the kids got foxy and borrowed stockings from her at Christmas time--hung them . up and waited for a big hand. They got it! Stockings tret* filled with coal. Often wondere4--W h y did Banta always put an orange in the toe of every stocking? Bet the kids of to-day never experienced the problem of pulling a sticky popcorn ball out of a black, ribbed stocking. Didn't get around to writing our letter to Santa, but maybe it isn't too late to throw out a few hints. Not for ourself. Heck no--Those socks under the tree right now. BARBINGTON BRONCOS OUTCLASS WARRIORS IN 81TO 37 GAMS The Barrington Broncos came to town Friday night and showed why they lead the North Suburban basketball conference. When the cease fire buzzer sounded, the Broncos had beaten the Warriors 81 to 37. Coach Fulton, in an effort to break the spell, started a new lineup. Don Blake, Loren Freund, John Bolger, Stan Aim and Lyle Davidson were in there at the start, but everybody got into ,the game before it was over. Bergtiorn put on quite a scoring exhibition in polling up 27 points on 10 baskets and 7 free throws. He missed one free throw. Yes, he did! * Mr. "Outside" was Hohlfelder. He sank 6 shots from outside the tall boys' zone and added 3 free throws. McHenry wasn't so bad off l the half--trailing 35 to 23. B the ship was sinking. The'Broncos turned it on for 25 points to the Warriors' 8 in the third period. That one is over and in the records. Hie McHenry team was simply out-classed by a team that had not only size and scoring ability, but a team that was on the move all the time. But, that kind old man in back of the whiskers could do something about some victories for Coach Fulton and his Warriors. They have been real good boys all season, but that ball takes funny bounces. And, if the kindly old fellow has a hard-hitting outfielder and third-baseman in his sock, he could drop them off at Comisky Park. Please don't forget the Democrats. They played Santa for a long fime. Let's hope, old boy. that you can get to our boys and. girls on foreign soil who may have their little doubts about Santa Claus. PLEASE BRING: Sam Leibsohn ..... Some roller skates. George Justen .... A season ticket to Wrigiey Field. Brenda Starr That mys tery man. "Muggs" ... Publicity Mrs. Goodell ...... That library dedication. John Dreymiller ..., ... That streamlined figure he had when he first canie to McHenry-- carrying a bird cage iind parasol. Commercial announcers That same pain they give us. Wish we had more time to go on with this stuff. But, the wheel* of the mighty presses are about to tufn. Barrington J. Babb D. Bock B Berghorn R. Dewitz C. Hohlfelder E. McGowan R Popp R. Savely V. Stayner Totals 3 < 10 2 FG FT PF 3 ' 2 0 1 7 X 6 4 2 0* 1 MCHS WRBTIHB USE CLOSE ONE' TOZKM-IBriON Hughes, Krickl Mercure Still In tFndefeaied Class 31 19 11 McHeqly ' FG rr PF Huemann 1 3 1 Blake 0 0 2 Aim 4 1 T Freund ' • • ... 0 . 3 Ford y 3 s 2 Letcher / ( 4 1' ft 0 Bolger y • 4 " 5 Conway 0 0 1 Davidson 1 0 1 Dixon 0 0 2 Total* 16 7 18 , --By Gil Mercure-- Tb# McHenry Wrestling team played host to the Zion-Benton team last Thursday and lost a match that, with a even break, the tables could have been turned. \ Because of no wrestler in the 165 and 175 weight class, McHenry always gets off to a -bad start by having to forfeit these two classes to the opposing team, but this time they got off to a good start because Zion couldn't fill the 120 weight class with a wrestler and their wrestler in the 175 weight class couldn't make weight because of being 5 pounds over. The Warriors broke Into* the "scoring when Bob Stromstead, one of McHenry's most aggressive wrestlers, pinned his opponent in the remaining minutes of the second round. Old McHenry Style In the 129 weight class we saw Gene Hughes, one of three persons on the team that are still undefeated, come through in old M-cHenry style by beating his opponent by points. The next two matches were both very close and could have gone either way, but Zion got the breaks and used them to their advantage. At this point, Zion was leading McHenry by the score of 18- 8. If McHenry could have taken the next» two matches by pins, they could of at least tied the match. Then Gil Mercure, one of, the top winners from last year, outclassed his opponent and won by points. A1 Trendler, one of McHenry's most improved wrestlers, wrestled a very even match right up to the end; and then finally lost when his opponent received two points for riding time, bringifcg to a close a very exciting match which brought Zion out „ on top by a score, of 21-11. Score by Quarters: Barrington: 20 35 60--81 McHenry: 12 23 31--37 "COFFEE FOR THE ROAD" CAMPAIGN IN SECOND YEAR May we all remember the true meaning of Christmas now and long after the gift wrappings are cleared away. i Many a twist is used in an ef- ! fort to say Merry Christmas in a different way. But, there is j one thought that stayB with us from year to year: "Never a Christinas morning Never the old year ends ; But somebody thinks of somebody QiB days--old times--old friends." STATE REVENUE Sbtpenditures from the general revenue fund of the state dur ing the fifteen months ending 4. Sept. 90, 1952, exceeded receipts • by 16,400,000. according to a re- , port by Joseph Pois, state dir • rector of finance. On Sept. 30- ( the unincumbered surplus in the . general revenue fund stood ut $61,900,000, a decline of $9,100,- . 000 from the balance on June 30, • 1952. The retailers' occupation •' tax (sales tax) continues to be > the most important single source ! of state revenue, accounting for more than one-third of the state's income, the report said. Sales tax receipts for 15 months ending September 30, 1952 were 239.9 million dollars. Warning that "the alcoholidays are here again", Mayor John IJ. MacWherter of Springfield, 111., has suggested nightcaps of coffee as a precaution for drivers attending Christmas-New Year's parties this year. In a special proclamation issued last week. Mayor MacWherter pointed out that hosts and hostesses should make the final drink--the "one for the road"--coffee instead of something stronger. The proclamations also urges that hotels, night clubs and taverns advertise that coffee will be served "on the house" for departing patrons. "One way to be sure that the departing guest is fit to drive is to serve a nightcap of coffee before he leaves," Mr. MacWherter said. "Everyone knows the steadying effect of coffee when it is taken after alcohol. Tests conducted at Cornell University proved long ago that the number of errors is sharply reduced when coffee is taken aftar drinking and thus, if the guest can be persuaded to try it, his chances of safe arrival home arc bettered." This is the second successive year for "one for the road" campaign. Originating with the American Association of Motcr Vehicle Administrators, and at the urging of L. S. Harris, executive director, the mayor of Boston last year issued a proclamation advocating the last drink be coffee. Governors of neighboring states followed suit and vigorously backed "coffee for the road" campaiign in their states, with the result that everywhere, where the drive received backing the death and injury toll on highways was reduced. We, the wrestlers of McHenry high school, would like to extend our Christmas greetings to all, and would like you to look for our next match that will take place soon after Christmas vacation is over. STATISTICS Weight, Class • 97--Paul Jessup of McHenry lost to Davis of Zion-Benton by points. The score was 5-3. 105--Bob Stromstead of McHenry pinned his opponent in the second round. 114---McDermott of McHenry lost to Peters of Zion-Benton by a pin in the 3rd round. 120--Forfeited. 129--Gene Hughes of McHenry >beat Rockington of Zion-Benton by points. The score was 6-2. 135--Bob Bitterman of McHenry lost to Roberts of Zion- Benton by a pin in the 3rd round. •« A WA AV AW i*I >V» AV .*Vj AV AV A .«« --PALACE-- > "The high-ridin' Clark Chevrolet team meets McHenry Sand jtfnd Graved Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Everybody wants to knock off the Clark boys; Break up the Yankees! .1 ; / Tavern -- Bill, 522; Jim, 220-533; H. Steffes, 240-627; nF. Rourke, 204- 551; C. Ingersol, 564; D. Lorch, 217-204-584; Kinsala, 203-560; Larkin, 200-547; Freund, 543, A. Oonk, 220-527; <D. Rosing, C.O.F. 9:00 -- Gus Freund, 520; G. M. Freui 521; L. Stilling, 519; Schreinert 206-548. } M8^12j 9 Octette *-- L. Marke, 438* C.O.F. -- N. Justen, 214-213-591; F. Meyer, 520; D. Jager, 510; H. Miller, 526. Old Timers -- Nimtz, 203-547; Rofcen^ 813. Ladles 9:00 -- M. Powers. 433; C. Boona, 491; J. Kralowetz, 435; Ladies 7:00 -- L. Ferwerda, 455; L. Mich els, 443; T. M«yer, 466; B. Hprter, 181; Tavern (last week) -- Behnke, 522; Weingart, 514; Steffes, 267-642; LarkinM 215-573; Ingersol. 514; Kantorski, 202; Noonan, 225-583; Bacon, 201-528 C.O.F. 9:00 (last week) -- Tonyan, 210-545; Gus Freund, 210-545; Blake, 520; Winkel, JS23. C.O.F. 7:00 (last week)-- S. Wijas, 541; 6. Kreutzer, 518; J. Herdrich. 535; N. Justen, 216-510; R. Miller, 541; D. Jager, 223-200-605. Business Men -- Guettler, 517. Ladles 9KM)-- (last week) A. Gaulke, 453; M. Kinsala, 452; M. Powers, 483; J. Simon, 140--Don Dowe of McHenry lost SarmOnt of Zion-Benton by a pin in the 1st round. 147--Gil Mercure of McHenry beat Sarmont of Zion-Benton by points. The score was 6-0. 155--A1 Trendler of McHenry lost to Lee of Zion-Benton by riding time. The score was 4-4. 165-175--Forfeited. Bob Krickl won ay» exhibition match by a pin. Scoring As Maladies Went Zion-Benton: 3 3 8 8 13 18 18 21 M c H e n r y : ( 0 5 5 8 8 8 11 11 ^l>l!^lf^Ali|£Wlill'l:l!l1illl!i:i!t!l!l3!l,l!iriti:i<l!M!l:l!lll1tf»llillUilllll!|{li|[l!l1|l|i|tri<J!i:iTn!f4!l!l!m9^t(jilliltMllll>liUlil^^ | BEST WISHES fi | for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year | I LEON S. SEX & CO. 472; C. Boone, 431, •nifm'r.-iUiinrMi irtf i Old Timers (laat weitt) St oiler. 200-544; Rogers, 512; Blake, 204-566; Cristy. 531." ' City -- ' CristyT it* 221-634; Schaef r, 588; A. Paluch, 209-551; J. Downs, 547; Olsen, 204-538; Crouch, 225-212-590; H. Steffes, 631; A. McCarroll. 210-560; T. Werbnig, 202-571; H. Smith, 559; D. Houghton, 211-554; Pyritz, 223-517; Nerstad, 564; V. Johnson, 209-210-554; D. Johnson, 531. Ladles 7:00 (last week) -- E. Justen, 485; T. Meyer, 190- 509; V. Herdrich, 435; L. Michels 459. -- McHENRY RECREATION -- Thurs. 9:00 -- M. Hosier, 511; J. Jaiinotta, 206-211-223-640. D. of A. -- H. Low, 440; B. Jiger, fi*3; L. Smith, 192-494. , K. of e. --. , Ed Mrfynard/ 536; H. Monday -- R. Stilling. 219-578; L. Ehrhardt, 513; V. Miller, 200-551. Early Birds •*- L. Wilhelih, 445; B. Meath, 203-511; N. Larkin, 477; B. Gilpin, 186-466; H. Knox, 186-459; D. Schaefer, 446; L. KhOX, .433. Nlte Owls -- E. Hoyte. 442; J. Rosing, 441; E. Peterson, 497; F. Freund, 458; N. Meyer, 430. --BOWLING BAR-- Thurs. Nlte Ladies -- D. Michels, 433; B. Hettermann, 444; R. Stilling, 462; L. Huemann, 481; E. Meyers, 187; D. Reinboldt, 447. YOUTHS TAKE TREE Three Harvard youths were in the county jail this past week, facing a charge of malicious mischief because of their great desire for a Christmas tree. The three, ranging in age from 16 to 18, cut down a blue spruce in the yard of John Paulsen, who resides near Brookdale bridge on Rt. 14, between Woodstock and Harvard. The tree was valued at $50. NEWS FROM Wonder take Thursday. Dacambar 25. lOt FROM McHENRY COUNTY ENROLLED AT STATE UNIVERSITY By tYaaesse Nellt Christmas Party The four partners of Die and Mold Manufacturing Co.. Woodstock, held a Christmas party Friday night at Simonini's restaurant, Algonquin. From Wonder Lajke were Mr. and Mrs. Marius /(Muzz) Hansen. The others included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hoch annd Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crone, Woodstock; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kralowetz, McHenry. Moose Legion Arthur Brand and John H. NeWon of Wonder Lake were two of 17 candidates for the second degree of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Moose Legion, at ceremonies held in Mooseheart recently. „ ChristmaaBaby The second child and first daughter of the George Freunds, Patricia Kay, was almost a Christmas present as she arrived at Memorial Hospital, Woodstock. on Dec. 17. Patricia has a brother, Bobble, 4. i The Freunds reside in Shore Hills and are neighbors to Mrs. Freund's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Biggers and "Uncle Bobby" Biggers. Mrs. George P. Freund, McHenry, is caring for Bobbie Freund until his mother returns home from the hospital. Among 22,896 students enrolled in the Universitj^of Illinois this year, 108 are from McHenry county, according to tabulations released. University snrollment is up 4 per cent over last year. Every county of the state, is represented in ther 88 per cent of the students coming from Illinois. Among the other 12 per cent are students from every state of the Union and sixty foreign countries. There ai*e 15,464 students on the main campus at Urbana- Champaign, 1, 559 in the Health Sciences professional units in Chicago, 3,731 in the Chicago Undergraduate Division on Navy Pier, and 2,142 in extra-mural courses being presented .in 65 communities of the State. , m TT3* THURS., FRI. & SAT., DEC. 25, 26 & 27 Jean Peters Jeffrey Hunter Constance Smith "Lure of the Wilderness" In Technicolor SUN. & MON., DEC 28 & 29 - Legion Auxiliary Mlra. Nancy Elbersen and Mrs. Jerre Elbersen attended the Christmas Party given for the Veterans at the Elgin Hospital on December 17th. The entertainment and your donations of cigarets were enjoyed by these Veterans. The Legion auxiliary would like to thank all those who contributed. The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was combined with a Christmas party and members of the post were invited. There is still time to order a Christmas gift anbscrlptlon to the Plaindeale*. | Realtors, SubdlvMers and Developers of Lakemoor ^ ijf i rum 11 nrim inn m in 11 in iti i iniiii ri i rii i;i i»i liiii iiiii.nriii hiin i nmmi mini i niiiii GOD BLESS YOU The people of McHenry and surrounding area. For without your patronage --our doors wouldn't open. ~ It's been a pleasure No Fancy Words For Us WTRACY CwTICRNEY • V.. 10HNS0H li.SEHM CARRIER SERVICE Postmaster Ray McGee ceived a federal order on Mon day, stating that there wtattld no rural delivery service,*#, Fri day, Dec. 26. A quorum in the U. S. two-thirds of all Senators. E L M RT. 176 WAUCOtfDA THURS., FRI. & SAT., DEC. 25, 26 & 27 Jean Meters Jeffrey Hi*e] Walter Brennan "Lure of the Wilde (Technicolor) SUN. & MON., DEC. 28 & 29 Jeff Chandler Susan Bal Scott Brady "Yankee Bucaaneebr" (Technicolor) 1 Cartoons Sun. Mat. 2:30 P. M TUES., & WED. DEC. 30 Tfr Ann Baxter Richard Widmarh Farley Granger Jeanne Crain and 10 other stars in "O'Henry's Full House" , An excellent motion picture! No Maftinee orf Xmqp andNew Years TUES., WED. & JfHURS., DEC. 30 & 31, JAN. 1 STEWAKT 6R101G1R?5FBI»AH*R; woo o 'C ' o o;. i » i • •' h o n l ' dm U L L e nt TO-NIGHT ONLY! DEC. 23 JOSE FERRER; KIM HUNTER "ANYTHIN CAN HAPP NOTE! We Will Be Closed Xmas Evew Dec. 24th CHRISTMAS- DAY & FRIDAY DEC. 25th & 26th -- Double Feature -- Let, others figure out fancy words and phrases to express theit Christmas sentiment For us it's sufficient to say "MERRY CHRISTMAS and ALL GOOD WISHES" • , • -T©-AU Our Friends In- This Community. GEO. COLLETTE, Owner 103 Riverside Drive PHONF, 459 IWcHenry, HI. THURS., DEC. 25 - XMAS DAY Continuous from 2:00 Two Fun Filled Bowery Boys Features "JINX MONEY" and "SMUGGLERS COVE" FRI. & SAT., DEC. 26 & 27 9--GIANT UNIT SHOW--9 Robt. Ryan Rock Hudson Julia Adams "HORIZON'S WEST" In Color PLUS -- 3 Stooge Comedy 3 Cartoons and 3 Specially' Selected Short Subjects TUES., ' IH DEC. 28, 29 & 30 Stewart Granger Deborah Kerr in "PRISONER ol ZENDA" First Time In Technicolor -- Plus -- CORNEL WILDB TERESA WRIGH1* in * "CALIFORNIA CONQUEST* # In Technicolor SATURDAY ONLY! D®C- 27 SUN. MON., DEC. 28-29 { BURT LANCASTKA serving you. Holiday Specials BEERS - WINES FOR CHRISTMAS EVERYONE IS INVITED TO OUR NEW YEARS EYE PARTY C O Z Y C O T T A G E ROUTES .12'ft 120 VOLO A Very Merry Christmas FROM Music by THE SAGEBRUSH RAMBLERS' GEORGE R. JUSTEN & SON FURNITURE & FUNERAL DIRECTORS HI- BRAU Quarts Per Case $3.65 plus deposit $3.85 $4.40 NECTAR PREMIUM BUDWEISER C„ ^ -WINES- -- MOGEN DAVID MUSCATEL A small BIG car Features MINOR specification like a Look!! hydraulic bra to Independent front- Wheel suspension. Special fust-prooffiig gives permanence toflne finishes. Arid there's tonuenienceandecoiiomy, loo. Easy to stoer. to park, to garage, to buy and to run. TWO DOOR 8ALB0N A real family car with elbow room and head-room for four adults. Lively 71 h.p. engrlne. Fuel consumption 35-40 miles per gallon. Quarts $|00 5th* 80' BESTFOODS !SeHrM DMy from 4 to 9 P. M., Except <*» Tuesflairs OPEN TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd Famous Brands of Whiskey At Popular. Prices J A_ OPEN TIL NOON CHRISTMAS DAY Kluver's Bungalow Inn Route 120 LilyiAOpr Subd. assess HfITUIU MfllFFI RAfiF The passengers experience no fatigue even oa •r, " long runs. Within wheel base seating ensures SEATING FOR COMFORT riding comfort. ? CUBIC FEET FOR L066A6E 1 '•ONO-CONSTRUCTION" «00T A ClASStt Note that spare tyn can be A feature now in many ooetly cara lifted in and oat without Substantially adds to sttsnrtfc. y«i - moving lurree&ajgpeA.- duces Vdlfht. FOREIGN CAR SALES DIVISION OF SWITZEHCRABf McHENRY, ILL Across From Xhe Legion Hone.