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TWICE TOLD TALES Forty Yean Ago (Taken from the flies of Dec. 16, 1926) The annual bazaar and chicken dinner given by the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church, Dec. 11, was well attended and proved a splendid success. The net proceeds were 5255. A fine display of aprons, towels and fancy articles was sold out before the evening was over. Mrs. Ted Kalin entertained the members of her card club at a Christmas party, nie home was prettily decorated and a Christmas tree was the center of attraction. Seven musicians from Mc- Henry, members of the Loyal Order of Moose band directed by W. N. Sears, attended the Moose Legion meeting at Crystal Lake on Sunday where they took part in the musical program. The members are Joseph J. Miller, Nick Nett, John E. Freund, A. P. Freund, Henry J. Schaeffer, Henry M. Schaoffer and John Schaeffer. The mercury came down with a frigid thud last Monday night with zero blasts from Alaska. Weather observers ro|>ort a drop of fifty decrees in twenty-four hours. The McHenry County Bankers Federation is to meet tomake an award in the capture of the Spring Grove bank robbers. The $1,000 reward will probably be split three ways the same going to the three young fellows that were instrumental in the capture of the two robbers. Twenty-Five Years Ago (Taken from the files of Dec. 11, 1941) Miss Louise Stilling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Stilling, who will receive her A.B. degree from Lake Forest college this June is among those who will be listed in the One stop, on-the-spot delivery of '67 auto licenses 49 ILLINOIS 67 4 v* * * v •' ^ ^ V- M •f < -v.- / Now available for passenger cars only at The First National Bank of Elgin during regular banking hours. Bring your 1966 license identification card. For fastest service, have application completed. THE FIRST NATNNM. bANROFEI^IN# FDIC &OAK FEMALE A: SEMI ERS AND LIGHT MACHINE To Work Dw and N a FULL BAYS - 8 JLUo Si Soil Cin About Qm Excc toflfe With Us Benefit Program Plll©iiEIL OFFICE ©FEIN Msiday fifeffsiigllii Flimsy 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. OAK tffl&Eawp&GvwwEa* co. A Oivibion OP OAK EUECTRO/WETICS CGHP South Main Str««t Phono 4S9«S@@® CRYSTAL LAKR, ILLINOIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IMPLQViR 1941-42 issue of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Death came to Peter Niesen of Johnsburg Dec. 4. The Miller Products Co., is located in the basement of the Gladstone Department store. Large turret lathes are being installed along with other machinery. The local concern has sub-contracts from the Pullman Standard Car Co. Six cheerleaders are selected at M.C.H.S. from about a dozen high school students, they are Esther Althoff, Mary Simon, George Nett, Robert Anderson, Anna Guzzardo and Betty Thompson. The Chicago Mail Order Co. announces the opening of a new catalog order store at 509 Main street, West McHenry. Mrs. Geraldine Lloyd, a recent bride, was guest of honor at a party held at Niesen's Cafe. Her co-workers, the Telephone girls, presented her with a pair of beautiful crystal and mirror lamps. Ten Years Ago (Taken from the files of Dec. 6, 1956) A lovely wedding ceremony was performed in St. Mary',^_ church Dec. 1, when Miss Mary Kay Freund became the bride of Mr. Arthur E. Fenske. M.C.H.S. has added a new library career guidance kit in the school library for the use of the students who want information about specific jobs or scholarships. Mrs. Eleanor Young suffered a broken arm when she fell on the side walk as she was walking * to work from her home in McHenry. She is con-< valescing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wagner, in Lilymoor. Three brothers, Robert, William, Jr., and Charles Tonyan, sons of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tonyan, are serving Uncle Sam and at present are stationed in various parts of the world. Mrs. jAnna Krickle, 67, of Highland Shores, Wond e r Lake, died at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Maurice and Robert Casey of Country club Drive will be among those honored at a testimonial dinner and banquet honoring the Chicago champion football team of 1956 and their band at the Casino. Both boys are members of St. Leo's eighty piece marching band. Gertrude and Larry Silva were installed as worthy matron and patron of the Order of Eastern Star, Saturday evening at Acacia hall. 8 DECEMBER 15, 1966 - MCHENRY PLAINDEALER - PAGE II, SECTION 2 5! "David and Mary "Beth) "Dear Santa, "Would you bring me something? I want 3 things, a talking telephone, a teachy keen doll and a viewmaster. Please --I'm 5 yrs. old. "Mary Beth Smith "4115 W. Crestwopd Drive v "McHenry" SHOP IN McHEN The mail bag carrying requests to Santa became heavy this week. The last of them, which appear just as they are written, will appear next week. 'I want bat man, a tato dart gun with a face and knife, rading track. "Patrick Bauer" • "Dear Santa, "I want bingo and twister and jar with house and garden that grows and white skates size 2. "Kimberly Ann Spengel" "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Rusty Weingart. I live at 4309 W. Ponca st. Cooney Heights. I have been a good boy most of the time. For Christmas I want Creep crawlers. Tiger Island, Busy Buzz Buzz, and a remote control truck. I will leave npples for your reindeer. "Your Friend, "Rusty Weingart" "Dear Santa Claus, "I have bin a very good boy this year. Please may I have a game called Tiger Island and a Johnny jumpo- leeh. Love "Mark Heshall "8 years old "30204 StillhiM dr." "Dear Santa Claus, "This year I have been a ^ood boy. Can I have a guitar. "Signed David Henshall "3204 Still Hill Drive" Gift that'll last a lifetime I I < LEE B« KORTE MEIER Off. 888-2000 Be*. 888-0075 Many parents (grandparents, aunts and uncles, too) have found that a policy from Country Life Insurance Company makes an unusual--and useful --gift for the youngster who has everything. What kind of policy? Your Country Companies agent can help decide. Let's talk over the gift-for-a-lifetime idea soon. Your Country Companies AffOftt couMTtrr un • couum MTUM • covum CASUAITY mO AMttUCA fm MHO MMIM • IKSUlUMCi COVHMlfS "Dear Santa, "I went Tressy make-up and a jewel box pink, and a tray for perfume, the whole set. And a pat suit, size 12. A dress suit pink or blue or white anyone you like size 10. "Pam Spengel" "Glass piggy bank. New dress. Susie Homemaker. Gog boots, ice cream maker, baby first step, little kiddies, creepy poople, baby magic, stoking cap. easy bake oven. Patricia Smith "3703 W. Clover" "Dear Santa, "Joy wants a doll called bady first step. And Heidi and the pocked book, hair color kit. And kaboom and Kenner super show and roller skates. "Joy Spengel" "Dear Santa, "Please see if you can get me some of these. My big sister wrote this list for me. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Mouse 2. Creepy people machine 3. saucer sled 4. organ piano 5, new Barbie or other doll clothes if mom doesn't through out Barbie doll 6, Tiger land game 7. Thing machine. "Love Judy Abbink" "Dear Santa: "Scott wants a ray gun and bash and opeation. And he wants a train but he's only 3 years old. He wants a electric train. "Scott Spengel" "Dear Santa Claus, "My name is Theresa Weingart. I live at 4309 W. Ponca st. Cooney Heights. I have been a good girl all year. For Christmas I would like "Cheerful Teerful", a talking telephone, Tiger Island and Suzy Homemaker. I will leave cookies and milk on a table in the living room. "Your friend, "Theresa Weingart" "Dear Santa, "I want a bat phone and a motorific torure track set, G.I. Joe pilot and his plane, and a hockey game, please. "P.S. We will leave you cookie and milk. "David Smith age 8 "4115 W. Crestwood Drive "McHenry" "Dear Santa "How are you. I'm fine. I tri to bo good. If you think I'm good and I want a washer ;ind real live Lucy. "Deborah Daminao "8 years old" "Tommy V. Damiano wents a walkie talkie project. Mighty Mike truck. 7 yers old "Libby .M. Damiano 6 yers old baby magic, iron board, baby bottle set, nurse kit. "4 yers old Johnny M. Damiano. Dear Santa, We do not know what John wants but please bring Johnny any toys you please." "Dear Santa, "I have been a good girl and helped mommy. Dougie is little but he tries to help some. Please bring Dougie a big truck. I want some roller skates and a toy ice box. "Thank you ,r "Debbie Maris "3217 Eastwood Drive" "Dear Santa, "I'm only ten months, but I need some toys bad. My mommy would like me to have a musical toy, a telephone, a musical doll and some other pull toys. Please -it's my 1st Christmas. "Lori Kay Smith "Same address as SHOP in the HEAIT of McHINRY'S -- Only Complete Shopping Area -- • I. Floor Coverings 2. Children's Wear 3. Beauty Salon "Dear Santa Claus, "My name is Laura Tonyan, I am 5 years old and have tryed to be a good girl all year. I would like a cheefultearful doll, Kaboom game, play high heels and a new Barbie case. My brother's name _ is Bobby and he's 3 years old. He would like a tractor, small toy rifle and building blocks. Just in case we're not in this house when you come, we will be in our new house on Park St. "Thank you, "Laura and Bobby Tonyan "Ramble Road, McHenry" ELM STREET 4. Ice Cream Parlor & Gift Shop 5. Optometrist 6. Variety Store 7. Shoe Store I I . Shoe Repair O 21) 8. Gift Shop 12. Hardware • 25 o 50 m m 9. Bakery 13. Barber Shop • 24 z 14. • --1 -po 10. Watch Repair Optometrist m rn --1 & 23 22 21 15. Record Shop & '8- Sporting Goods Music Instruction \ 19. Laundry & Cleaners 16. Ladies Apparel 20. Theatre 17. Men's Wear 21. Department Store 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 I I • • • "Dear Santa, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I have been a good boy. I am six years old. I would like your fastest sled with steering handles. Janet is almost 4 and would like a walking doll. "Don't forget George, Beverly, Barbara, Darlene and Kathy and Elmer, too. We have all been good, and help a lot. "Thank you, "Ed McPherson" CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TOPIC "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God." This will be the Golden Text of this week's Lesson-Sermon titled, "Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" to be read in all Christian Science churches this Sunday. UNUSUAI FIREPLACES... We can screen them! 22. Restaurant & Lounge 23. Appliance Store 24. Mfen's Wear 25. Grocery Store 26. Loan Service 27. Drug Store 28. Furniture 29. Service Station 30. Savings & Loan 31. Post Office Whatever its size or ahape, w« can supply custom built screens for your fireplace. 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