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Pi * *• i i4 "t* m * fv '*vwws iv?« y\rfv #p 5 w>f *»T** *• ' r*$ ( < " \ r £ * ^ ^ W l , 4 ^ t fW r V ^ J ^ t>.M Evii.gLh*t V rv \ «. *- : ~" - - -. iw M^iimnv »t kTiimvkT n • Thursday*'December 16* 1956 t ° J • ' THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER LETTERS TO SANTA (Continued from Page 1) chest and money bank and a pirate h^t for Christmas Danny wants a re truck, a Wild Bill Hickock gun *et. Debbie wants a doll and a Stuffed puppy dog. ' "Don't forget to give toys to all the poor little boys and girls. "I 4jop</ you have a very good trip from the North Pole and we will leave some cookies out for you and your reindeer. "My address is 107 Nv Green street in McHenry, 111., and Untis live next door. "By By, "Arvin, Danny and Debbie Jensen" old. Hter name is Kathy Jo. Please I have a dolly? I saw you on the television. No more I have to say now. "Love, "Bonnie Becker" "Dear Santa: "I have tryed to be good. For Christmas I would like melody bells and shoe skates and sonr? games. Thank you vqry much. Merry Christmas. "Yours truly, "Judy Hay "Dear Santa: "Denise, 2xk, wants a dollie, a lambie and Santa Claus toy. "Felecia, 4, wants a beauty case, a ballerina dancer doll.and melody bells. "Brook, 6 Vz, wants a train, a slinky toy, a camera, a set of birds and a plane set. "Frances, 8M>, wants a bicycle, ice skates, an accordion and a camera, "Scarlett, 9 mos^ would like anything Santa has a baby. "Daddy would like a buyer for the model house, a new garage, a new gun, hunting jacket and vest, etc., etc., etc. "Mommy would like to have peace of mind. "See you Christmas eve Santa. "Mr.' and Mrs. Bernard May and Children" "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a cowboy suit. I want a dump Truck. I want a train. I want some farm animal. I want some blocks. I want a airplane. 'Teddy Stilling" "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a fjre truck please. You . are a nice boy. I like you real much. I like a choo-choo train too. I am 3 years old. I am a good girl. My baby likes toys. Baby is 1 year "Dear Santa: "I'm 6 years old. I have +ryed to be a good girl. For Christmas I would like block city, melody bells, doll clothes and roller skates. Please remember my mother and father. Merry Christmas. "Yours truly, "Karen Hay" "•Dear: • Santa: • r:a;" v'f " 'v" "I am 3 years old an«| I have been a pretty good girl, "Fo Christinas I would like a doll, # baby bed, table and chairs, also dishes. '"I would like to wish you and Mrs. Santa Merry. Xmas. Don't forget to stop at my house. I will have hot chocolate and cookies waiting for you.... "Thank you, "Debby McCarthy "213 Lakeview Ave. Lakeland Park" "D&arSartta: "I want small: shovel dump truck trailer truck and toys. Thank you. "Gerald. Vernon Skinner" "Dear Santa: "I am 6 years old and have been a good girl . Please, bring me a baby doll teddy bear and a flying saucer. Please bring my little cousin a pull toy and a surprise. Thank you.. "Sandy Senter" "Dear Santa Claus: , "I am 7 years old. I would like a little boys tie. and some games. "Your friend, "Stanley Madden" £& "Dear Santa Claus: '"Could I have a pair of ice skates and a guitar. "Jeffry Levesque "My sister DD wants a pamela doll, some clothes, some candy and toys, and a marry Christmas to Mis and Mr. Claus. "I am eight years old." "Dear Santa: "My name is Donald and for Christmas I would like a stuffed dog and a battery runned car. Bring my daddy a tie and my mommy a pair of pajamas. "Thank you, "Donald Sesko" "Dear Santa Claus: "I am 2Vi years old. I would like a little Red Riding Hood doll and a little paino. "Your friend. "Patty Madden" "Dear Santa: "Please give toys to all the boys and girls that have no mother or father to buy for them. Thank you. "Sandy Senter" "Dear Sarifa: "My name is Kathy Bartn and I'm 6 years old. I've been a 3b,>d girl all year and this is wnat I would like you to bring me .for Xmas. "I want a blackboard, a bride doll, a piano and a slinky toy. Santa, I have two little brothers, one is 3 years old and his name is Neal the other is 2 years old and his name is Billy. "Neal wants a airplane, boat and a pair of guns. Billy wants a play dagger, a slinky toy and a truck. "I'll say goodbye now Santa and I'll see you at Xmas time. "Love, "Kathy Barth" "Dear Santk Claus: "I am a good boy.. I want these toys: clock and doctor kit and house slippers and a wagon. "Mike A. Krickl'* Godsnetid Fine Perfumes, Colognes & Other Gifts For Her Also Toiletries For Him MERLE "NORMAN STUDIO One Block East of the Old Bridge Mason Contractors |S and L Builders of New Construction and Remodeling COMSTRI COMPANY PHONE 409-R BOB PEPPING, Owner GIFTS raR A PICTURi-PlRFiCT CH A gifted idea: 35mm Kodak Pony «t -* $33.75 $10£0 & up A l«ofh«r god* get bag that holds all WOE 117 N. Riverside Dr. Phone 275 try SANIf @NE just one® o oo We do a better job because we try. Sanitone solvents and special cleaning equipment are recognized to be the best. We use them exclusively ...And we take the time to do dry cleaning thor* oughly, gently, beauti* fully. RAINBOW CLEANERS Around Corner North of National Tea North Front Street PHONE 927 Open Fri. Eves, 'til 9 SANTA IN PERSON SUNDAY DECEMBER 16th BETWEEN ' 12 and 3 P.M. AT MARK'S SPORTING GOODS - MARINE SUPPLIES 212 S. Green St McHenry. 111. i : !'v. BE SURE TO SEE OUR TOYLAND 1 tiers and has clothes and a suit case. W°uld you also, try to bring a cirb a play.pen and high chair for her. Santa I would like a new pr. of boots and a don house too. "Please don't forget to bring my sister and <;qusins something. "Love Kathy Miller "P.S. I will Jeave something for you to eat on the table." "Dear Santa Claus: "I am a good girl. I made a play house and I like you. I want a ballet doll and I want a dress. #nd other things. "Love, "Jennifer Lynn Krickl" "Dear Santa: "I have been a good girl. Could you bring me a doll that can dance on her toes and" a new buggy. My girl friend broke the one I have now. "All my love. "Barbara Jean Krispin "316 Shore Dr., Lakeland Park" "Dear Santa: "My name is Stephen Tarlebach. I live in my house. I have been a pretty good boy and I Would like a fire engine and a big train, a track and a doctor set and a stove and sink and refrigerator and a table and chairs- and fire engine and dishes, cars. I love you santa.' "Dear Santar - s' "I would like a doll in a suitcase with clothes' and Santa please bring a dress, shoes, overalls and a blouse fornay other dolls and a Campbell sou# cooking set. If you have room for a toy: for my bird "Peachie" please bring that too. Santa, I aon'i need too many things this year because I have so many things now. Thank you for all the things you brought me last year. "Please don't forget my cousins and friends. I will .leave some pie, cookies and a sm&ll sandwich and some milk on the table for you. V? t "Love "Linda Worts . P.S. I am almost 5 years old.". 'Dear Santa Clause: "I would like a farm set and a farm set and a rin tin tin set, also a fire truck and a lumber truck. "Please bring my little sister Pam a doll and a buggy. "Dear Santa: "I am 8 years old and would like a pr. of shoe roller skates, a Betsy-Wetsy doll that cries real DISSATISFIEI (with careless' dry cleaning^ SHE WAS SWEET ENOUGH TO EAT . . . and her judgment was irre» proachable, ..-too. 'She comes to STEFFAN'S exclusively! "We have been pretty good children but will try to be better. "Please don't go by our house this Christmas, as we will be waiting for you to come see us. "From "Pam and Gordon Baaor" Shop at Home and SAVE! l|» ifr ifll »$» l$l l$l |^| ifr1|| ifli ijl ifr ||> ifr l|l >$li APPROACHING FUND DRIVE OF RED CROSS IN PLANNING STAGE Plans for the approaching fund drive of the Red Cross were discussed when representatives of the various cotfnty chapters met in the piarence Olson school in Woodstock last Thursday evening, Dec. 6. Among those present were Mrs. Gertrude Barbian and Albert S. Blake of McHenry. The . meeting was under the chairmanship ,of Leo Krumme, county fund \drive chairman, for the purpose of outlining plans for the campaigi^. A message was read from Fred Ferris, county chairman. "Mention was,made of the need for response to the appeal for Hungarian relief and branches plan to place cartons in banks and other public places. A movie recently released by the Red Cross, qalled "A Womofl: Writes a Letter," was showiv telling the story of the American Red Cross from the time of Clara Barton. This film caused much interest among those present and can be obtained for showing any organization by calling chapter headquarters. ' 'ir,! anus* SAFETY $10,000 Marengo Federal Savings & Loan Association Offers SAFETY 1 -- INSURANCE of Accounts to $10,000 by Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. 2 -- CONSERVATIVE Management. 3 -- LARGE RESERVES over $500,000. MAMENGO FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 102 North State Street * JOrdan 8-7258 •1 & I M A R E N G O . I L L I N O I S CHRISTMAS 10% Off On Any Toys Pric« i FOR SMALL MONiY » m For Mother's Kitchen Reg. $1.49 Value . i Large, Metal WASTE BASKETS Reg. $1.98 Value PLASTIC WASTE BASKETS 99* ! Just look at this list of Nationally Advertised Toys which we are putting on SALE before Christmas . . . when savings really count! TONKA TRUCK SETS; BRIDE DOLLS DOLL BUGGIES & STROLLERS WONDER HORSES (3 Sizes) SIDEWALK BIKES; SLEDS Phonographs; Toy Chests ROY ROGERS RAMCH SETS DOLL BASSINETTS; DRUMS FOLDING TABLE & CHAIRS DOLL HOUSES & FUHMITUHE SWISS MELODE BELLS; TROMBONES & SAXAPHONES; ROCKING CHAIRS; DOLL BATHSMETTES & MANY OTHER ITEMS. 7 ? ' SAVE 50% On These Xmas Decoration Items / Reg. $1,98 Value IF SANTA 8c REINDEER! I 98* i « Reg. 10c Value, Boxed g MICA SNOW - 5c € W S23 MAIN ST. 10% OFF On These and Many Other Items in Our Store: Wrought Iron ASH TRAYS Hassocks - Clothes Hampers TELEPHONE STANDS LOOll Regular $44.95 Value Boys' or Girls' ENmBSKBiaCES now '39.00 Regular $14.95 Value CHILD'S DESK now $ 9.98 Regular $9.98 Value PLUSH PONIES * 7.98 STORE OPEN 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. EVERY NIGHT TIL XMAS STARTING TONIGHT. DEC. 13 -- SUNDAYS 9 A.M. TIL NOON NIESEN'S 5' to '1.00 Store PHONE 38 WEST McHENRY