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8bc TfV, $ y f % . r ..Wni.iri. THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER >^?g*rr X'w ! fSV-pfJ f j •~ *?if: • *•'?/»";*" 4*4 Cfirtetmatf 3 ^ ,ii Has! Cberpt^ms .i..l.»*Ui^.^r # % V# &* '»' rirVi^P '(;'V^ " ?'• ,'"* ' ^ubristwws has everything--hasn't it? **•" Christmas holds tightly many happy memories, Is f# loaded with joy and good cheer right now, and pierces •' tmcertainties of the future with the bright twinkle of jl hope. 5 Christmas lifts you out of your ordinaiy self and p' pushes you up into being a person far nicer than you .% j#i have thought you were. / *" P' Christ mas' opens up friendships more numerous, more delightful and more heart-warming than you knew jSr you had. Christmas appeals to all five of your senses. Is there any sight lovelier than gaily wrapped gifts, multicolored candles, shiny holly and decorations on a Christmas tree? Isn't there contentment in the fragrant smell of fir | i i l l i I i i i i I 1 balsam in the living roonyand of spicy odors in the kitchen? Wouldn't the days seem empty without hearsr* |ng again the universally-loved carols and the laughter fit of happy children ? Isn't self-control overstrained by the a j taste #f festive, tempting foods? And don't we respond to the invigorating touch of the sweet air outdoors and the welcome warmth of home and family within? Jt looks like Christmas. • It smells like ChristttMS. It sounds like Christmas, it tastes like Christmas. Hi feels tike Christmas. ' ft must be Christmas. Cfm'stmas! PUBLIC SERVICE MAY MERGE WITS .EDISON COMPANY A petition was filed last week with the Illinois Commerce Commission asking approval of a plan to merge Public Service Company of Northern Illinois into the Commonwealth Edison Company. Edison, which owns 99.8 per 0ent of the capital stock of Public Service, last month announced that consideration was beifrg given to the merger proposal as a corporate simpdifica tion measure. The merger plan involves no change in personnel or operations. Under the proposal the business in the Public Service Company territory would be conducted by the "Public Service of Northern Illinois Division." Because the proposal involves a statutory merger, approval to put the plan into effect also will have to be obtained from the companies' stockholders. * * ism Thursday, December 25, ItS^ COMES BUT ONCE A YEA* MAKE IT BETTER BY SHOPPING HERE New Classified Ads Appear' Old Ads Disappear. r We Take Time Out To Greet Our Friends In the rush of the holiday season, we would like to take a few moments to recall some of our most pleasant memories of 1952. None meant more to us than the hours spent with the many friends we were fortunate enough to serve during the past twelve months. In addition to providing them with our service, we especially enjoyed chatting with old friend^ as well as making the acquaintance of the many fine people who were new residents to our community. Now, as we pause in the excitement and busy planning of Christmas, we look ahead to 1953, confident that it holds at least a good share of the things for which all of us hope and dream. Nickels Hardware 522 MAIN STREET McHENRY, ILL. PHONE 2 For tnAlM# klNG SIZE Q U /V l_ I T V- SNAPSHOTS ALL PICTURES fNLAR6& AT NO EXTRA CHARGE! V_ ^ ALBUM SrvLE PERROU 0m Wattles Drug Store THE HOME STORE" PHONJ2 358 McHenry, m Beady to slice and serve. They'll go quickly to your table and they'll go quickly "down the hatch" when folks taste their unequalled goodness! CUDAHY CAN NED Hams 75 c lb. 100% PURE GROUND BEEF . . n> U. 8. GOV. GRADED ROUND STEAK OSCAR MAYER SMOKED LIVER SAUSAGE ib. OSCAR MATER SKINLESS WIENERS n> MMMPHK ">"^29 Stl Sice 80S SIM WelL tuck a sprig of holly in our hair and call us the Spirit of Christmas! This is going to be the biggest season we ever had. Big shipments of wonderful Christmas specials fe^e arriving dlkily and you'll be mighty sorry if you don't come in often to get a big share. Low prices, of course, so you, can celebrate with money to jingle in your pocket come Christmas Day! SUPER MARKET Smith's Super Market McHENRY. ILL. • 'fsasry • Dear Friends and Customer!: ' '} We wish to thank you for your fine cooperation in the grand opening of our store. Your compliments and best wishes were sincerely appreciated. . • We are looking forward to serving you in the future with quality groceries and meats that will meet with your satisfaction with prices that will fit your budget. With our sincere thanks, we remain Truly yours --;\-; : Art Smith * fr'F hakes HOmE nEEDS PERSONAL SIZE 'A || JK. ' Kitchen Klenzer JL IV QT. UNCO .... ,15* 67' 4 J* 2 * 49' GIANT TIDE NEW ro AMY IVORY • • • e • • • REGULAR SIZE lc SAL1} Sweetheart Soap 4 <. 26s GROCERIES LIBBY'S CATSUP ... 2 («33' BUNTE ASSORTED -- 5 Lba. CHOCOLATES . . *2 BUNTE "STUFT" -- S Lb. Till CONFECTIONS , . 1 •>. box 23' 25' SAWYER'S -- 1 Lb. Box CRACKERS .1 - • SALERNO FIG BARS . . DUNCAN HINES CAKE MIXES . * LARGE 6-OZ. JAR INSTANT Maxwell House COFFEE ... . . MA BROWN -- 1-UB. S-0*. FTLX© (jRAPE JAM Kraft Dinners 2 f« COMSTOCK PUMPKIN = • PIE MIX . . 2 for UBBY'S -*2«/, Siae Fruit Cocktail 3 for I * 35' $113 31* 29' 41' t ENJOY MORE PRIME FLAVOR INSTANT MAXWEU HOUSE Coffee SANKA COFFEE Lure 4-Os. Jar JONATHAN 200 SIZE * f* t* [+ )* >* * »* * w I* M Ul NAVAL ORANGES . . &»• 43 IDAHO POTATOES 10^37 PASCAL CELERY 19* DIAMOND BRAND M •• LARGE WALNUTS . . . . . 4 / FROZEn FRESH P^ctsweet 10-oz, phy. Peas & Carrots . . 19* Plctsweet 10-oz. pk^. Kernel Corn ... 19* Pictoweet , ' 10-oz. pkg. Broccoli Cut* . . . 19* Pictswpet 10-oz. pk(. P e a s . . . . . . 1 9 * Kraft A merle An Sliced Cheese VHvefita Brick Cheese . Deans Egg Nog Philadelphia Cream Cheese • • I/j pound 35* 2 pounds •7* • . quart 52* 9 Ounces 39^ • 1 Block North of HI. 120 Just East o| Bridge FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE We Will Be Open Tuesday Evening, Dec. 23 Open Friday Nites TtiTW