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TION 1 - PAGE 16 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 17,1975 .XM> j - centennial marks growth of the nation t'roud American heritage changed face of the world CjkummJA Bicentennial deepens interest in authentic reproductions and period inspired pieces WW* mltMtrn Jiy>!--T'.im. *i*Mp i 4AJ*. • " * • ̂ ' " * - t * * * v * _ , " 3 / / Two hundred years ago American freedom was born with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The 56 Founding Fathers who signed that monumental document that influenced the course of history and the lives of millions, solemnly pledged their lives, their for­ tunes and their sacred honor with their historic pro­ nouncement. The result of that dec­ laration brought forth a new system of government based on freedom, justice and individual rights. History at that point had reached a turning point for all humankind as well as for Americans. The new democracy The American Revolu­ tion was unique in the sense that it resulted in democracy, while later modern revolutionsjcsult- ed in authoritarianism. Our revolution was fought to protect as well as to achieve a free and equal society, rather than as an exercise in social upheaval. Bold challenge Now as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of our nation, we stand on the threshold of a new era. Let us renew and be challenged by that pledge made in 1776. Let us rededicate our­ selves to those rights pro­ claimed so fearlessly, won so dearly and defended so bravely. Let us forever cherish them and give them room to grow. Time to celebrate Let us make our Bicen­ tennial a time to celebrate those ideals that were set forth by our forefathers in the profound sense of re- 25 jL. J J;Sim HISTORY REACHED A TURNING POINT 200 years ago when the Declaration of Independence resulted in a new system of government based on freedom, justice and indi­ vidual rights. Now as we celebrate our Bicentennial let us renew and rededicate ourselves to that pledge that was proclaimed so fearlessly, won so dearly and defended so bravely. FirrOFTHEljQQM UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED practically perfect gift 'MEN'S COTTON UNDERWEAR- TEE SHIRTS Sizes S, M, L, XL KNIT BRIEFS Sizes 28-44 WASH AND WEAR SHORTS Sizes 28-52 92 PKG. 3/*2 PKG. 3/$271 PKG . 3/$3 68 1 ATHLETIC SHIRTS O / $ 0 5 1 Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL PKG. O/ L Rt. 47 & Cntry. Clb.. Rd. Woodstock III. 4400 W. Rte. 120 McHenry, III. HORHSBYS newal and reaffirmation of those principles. Our country has been through difficult times -- times when victory over social, economic and polit­ ical problems may have seemed in doubt, yet that original piece of paper that was the foundation of our country has prevailed and kept us together and whole as one nation. Our country's greatness cannot be attributed to any one individual, but to all those who came and con­ tributed before us. By increased citizen participa­ tion on every level of gov­ ernment we can preserve and protect those rights for ourselves and for all who come after us. America's legacy To this day tne nation and the world are commit­ ted to the unending process of upholding the meaning and inspiration of those phrases, written ttoo hun­ dred years ago: "We hold these Truths to be self- evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Cre­ ator with certain inalien­ able Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." COLONIAL PARLOURS were gracious rooms devoted to the amenities -- receiving callers, doing needlepoint, and serving tea. This formal charm has been captured in this decorated room above wilh Queen Anne furniture from "The American Masterpiece Collection" by Hickory Fur­ niture Company. Armchairs carved from solid Honduras mahogany contrast with the cushioned softness of the fire­ side wing chair. The mahogany highboy, as well as other pieces in the room are derived from museum pieces by American craftsmen. Jupiter Jupiter is the only source of high-energy particle radiation in the solar system besides the sun. A year on Jupiter (one revolution around the sun) lasts nearly 12 earth years. A day on Jupiter lasts less than 10 hours, though, because the planet rotates so swiftly. we're having a party / * ^ JOIN US Make Your w New Year's Party Reservations Now! 00 PER COUPLE INCLUDES: Live Music & Favors s 19 S S g *35 The run on antique shops is stronger than ever as America nears its two hundredth birthday. While traditionalists have always loved the classic lines of period furniture, modernists are now re­ sponding to the warmth these pieces can give to chrome and glass domi­ nated rooms. A period piece that looks great in the light of an auctioneer's gavel rir win­ some in the dim atmos­ phere of the what-not shop, may have /difficulty in standing up to the cur­ rent light of da| Many virtues Genuine antiques are costly and rare. The best investment for today's home is a carefully crafted reproduction with properly cured woods and modern upholstery fabrics treated to withstand the most ac­ tive household. A virtual banquet of authentic reproductions is available at furniture and department stores that se- fict classic items from manufacturers like Hick­ ory Furniture Company who specializes in period- inspired pieces. Hickory's American Mas­ terpiece Collection, for example, is based upon pieces in museums, private collections and the style- books of Chippendale, Hep- pie white and Sheraton. Democratic influence This furniture repre­ sents the beginnings of the great American Middle Class and the first urban affluence expressed demo­ cratically in purity of line, simplicity of detail in comparison with European styles of the day. Today's 18th Century renditions are accurate to such fine points as carved shell motif on low and highboy chests, graceful cabriole legs on Queen BEARISH BOONE Many claim "Washing­ ton Slept Here." But in Ab­ ingdon, Va., a tree says: "D. Boone Kilt a B'ar Here." Anne tea tables and carved fretwork on Chippendale chair backs. The same dark mahogany woods are used, often with veneers or inlays of mapa burl, curly maple and yew wood as accents to emphasize solid brass hardware. Functional The new independence of 1976 has given these pieces new uses. Candle and tobacco stands are used to display plants. Closed desk fronts drop to reveal stereo systems and bars. Breakfast tables and butler's tray tables serve as cocktail tables in today's contemporary so­ ciety. Attractive mix Blending of old and new gives the mix most home­ owners want today. It ex­ emplifies the spirit of 1976 -- appreciation for the treasures of the past in terms of the present. To­ day's reproduction will be tomorrow's heirloom. -- Long, long ago in old Virginia The first theater to be established in English America was in Williams­ burg, Va. The building was 30 feet wide and 86'/2 feet long and was erected in 1716. Although this building is no longer in existence, Virginia does have two \ Colonial-era playhouses currently producing com­ plete theatrical seasons. One is Barksdale Thea­ ter at Hanover Court House, where Patrick Hen­ ry tended bar for his fa­ ther-in-law. The other is Swift Creek Mill Playhouse at Colonial Heights, built around a previously working wind­ mill. Both buildings date to the early 18th Century. • * * The Wren Building at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., is the oldest academic edi­ fice in continuous use in English-speaking America. The cornerstone was laid in 1695. , * * * The Lees of Virginia have been a patriotic fam­ ily from the founding of the country. American colonist Rich­ ard Lee had four sons: Arthur was an American revolutionary diplomat. Francis Lightfoot served in the Continental Con­ gress and signed the Dec­ laration of Independence. Richard Henry also serv­ ed in the Continental Con­ gress and signed the Dec­ laration. William was a diplo­ matic agent of the Con­ tinental Congress. "Light-Horse Harry" Lee was cousin to the four brothers and the father of Robert E. Lee. Paving way for modern journalism 8 t 8 8 & CHAMPAGNE DINNERI From 9:30 to 11:30 OPEN BAR From 11:30 to U ams£'s Restaurant 1266 N. GREEN ST. McHENRY, ILL. 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The rise of the news­ paper in influence and power was rapid, and its increased availability was one reason the adoption of the Constitution by the Colonies was accomplish­ ed so swiftly. It also ac­ counted for the shift of political power from the "aristocracy" to the com­ mon man. Electronic Calculators MEMORY-8R (Y-811) POCKET-MINI (P-810) oooeo ooeoo noooo noaeo • 8 digits with large bright green display • Automatic accumulation into the memory for grand total • Constant for x & 4- • Percentage for mark-up & discount • AC or two penlight batteries (included) • AC Adaptor (Type 2-2000) is available as optional item • Cigarette - pack size Casio's smallest & lightest calculator • 8 digits with large bright green display • Automatic accumulation into the memory for grand total • Constant for x & 4- • Percentage for mark-up & discount • AC or two penlight batteries (included) • AC adaptor (Type 2-2000) is available as optional item 95 >95 LEE & RAY ELECTRIC M 1005 N. Front (S. 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