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t -**+ +r m*mr,. Present-Picking Pointers for Best Toy-Time Ever * Each Christmas toymak ers and elves bring a great deal of joy -- and one big problem -- to families ev­ erywhere. They make such a bewildering variety of toys for youngsters in dif­ ferent age brackets that Mom and Dad are often puzzled when it comes to making wise toy selections. There are, of course, bas­ ic considerations for choos­ ing Christmas toys. These include safety, suitability for the age and sex of the child, and -- too often n SUPPLEMENT TO MeHENRY PLAINDEALER £ PAGE 4 -TUESDAY, NOVEMBER It" lected -- pure fun. Educa­ tional toys do no teaching at all if the child doesn't enjoy playing with them. William L. Garrity, Pres­ ident of Schaper Manufac­ turing Co., a leading toy- making firm, suggests ten tips to make the job of selecting toys and games easier this Christmas. The tips can make for a merrier Christmas for all: 1. Will my child have fun with this toy long after it's given, or am I just trying to "buy him what he wants ...r 2. Does the manufacturer recommend this toy for children in my child's age P? 3. Are there any sharp or dangerous edges? NOV'76 Form 106 HOURS OF IMAGINATIVE, FUN-FILLED PLAY are the result of proper gift selection. Parents who choose a toy or game that's right for their child -- like this Playmobil play set from Schaper -- will be rewarded for a long time after Christmas as they watch son or daughter enjoying countless hours of imaginative fun. •70 on Sears Best dishwashers Easy replace­ ment! Fits in space of most other built-ins. Requires only width. 76071 Built-in was $339.95 Portable was $359.95 26995 289'? Colors on portable $5M extra Our finest dishwasher offers full pushbutton conven­ ience. Choose from light wash, normal wash, or hard­ working Pot and Pan cycle that washes dishes 3 times. In fact this is our most effective dishwasher because it gives your dishes more washing time flian any other unit we sell. Hygienic 155°F Sani-temp^ final rinse can be used with any wash cycle. Three-level spray arms drench dishes from all angles. Power Miser switch y helps save energy when in use. Each of these advertised items is readily available for sale as advertised. • Shipping, installation extra • Prices arc Catalog prices • Scars has a credit plan to suit most evey need *Sale ends 12-22-77 Satisfaction Guaranteed Your Money Back 22 CRYSTAL LAKE PLAZA CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. Convenient! Shop Sear* Catalof by Phone 459-4550 Sears SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. HOURS: M-T-W-Th. 9:30 to 5:30 Fri. 9:30 to 8 Sat. 9:30 to 5 4. Is this toy non-flam­ mable? 5. Can any part of the game be swallowed? Is that part sharp or toxic? / 6. Has any lead-based paint been used in making this product? 7. Will the manufacturer replace lost or missing (or broken) parts? 8. Can the toy package be used as a storage con­ tainer? 9. Will the toy make ex­ cessive noise? .10. Can my children en­ joy and play with this toy without my constant super­ vision? To help consumers even further in their Christmas gift selections for children, Schaper has created a free, helpful booklet that's cram­ med full of information about toy selection and purchasing. For your copy of the free booklet, "Toy Buying Tips", send a stamped, self- addressed envelope to Schaper, 9909 South Shore Drive, Minneapolis, Minn. 55441. Here's A Gift Idea: For a working person, the gift of a completely prepared appetizer or main dish, which can be served immediately or frozen for future use is always a wel­ come present. A pan of lasagne or a dish of your special crab quiche will be remembered. isfis- Male A Snowy Christmas Tree This year, why not give your holiday gifts a three- dimensional look with an easy-to-make decoration like the one photographed here? All you will need are some Q-tips cotton swabs, cardboard, solid-color gift- wrap paper, glue and two small pieces of styrofoam. Here's how: make a cardboard triangle almost as tall as your wrapped package. Cover it with solid-color gift-wrap paper. Glue a tiny piece of styro­ foam on the back. Set the "trunk" oif the tree in the other piece of styrofoam, then cover with gift wrap paper. You will need 41 Q-tips cotton swabs for this snowy tree. Snip off ends with scissors so swabs will cover the cardboard as shown. When the layout looks right, glue them in place and allow to dry thoroughly. This unique tree can be fastened to the box by tap­ ing the styrofoam on the back to the box. Design can be removed easily and used decoratively. Santa Says: Hobby shops carry kits and materials to suit all ages and many interests. For families, there are hob­ bies everyone can enjoy together. 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