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, *" *" • .Thursday, December 6,1951 * McHENRY P^AINDDALER mm / <- * . ' * ' * • " %v "T'! ^1* ' *„ V<-*1 •' -7' • ," ' " </V -tv*-; SM Council Qffers Guide to Choosing Toys That Will Thrill Every Youngster Atomic Era ^Brings New Playthings The image of Santa Claus is ever intriguing to children of each succeeding generation, but the description of him that includes "A bundle of toys he had slung on his Ihack," is the part that makes youthful imaginations fairly tingle with excitement and expectation W when Christmas' in the air. *Each child envisions his very ••• . fl*vn toys in the "jolly man's" pack , a it's an important and some- - times difficult job for the parents • to make this dream a wondrous •UvfWlity. -,v' Taking Into consideration the 5" fverwhelming variety of new toys end old favorites that appear on Christmas counters, the shopper will do well to heed the advice of ^ the Toy Guidance Council, which tpM prepared a pre-Christinas guide to help you In selection of v-^iDys. * On the basis of scientlflc ftndtfigs as well as work With leading educators, the Toy Guidance council offers the following suggestions for 1951: Adopt the attitude, when pur- ^ Chasing toys, that they're not only £ playthings but "tools for play and learning." Always keep in mind the age, sex, stage of development, Batural inclinations and interests. A playtool too advanced can be stratlng, and one too simplified the necessary challenge and tion. Toys Are for Fun Sj Purchase the toy with the child's fjeslres in mind, not yours, and use _ good common sense in selecting • «afe toys. M Special care should be taken in ||ie selection of toys for the infant lip to one year of age. Color, safety $nd sanitary features are particu ~ wtfy important. £ Make sure that your choice, will stimulate dramatic, physical and Creative interests which develop Ihental and social growth. But remember-- toys must be fun if £ they're to be used. > Try not to buy toys for eye ap- "-peal alone. For if the child can only watch a toy function and not Actively participate, much of the play value is lost. Over protection on your part for the child's safety which leads for ftixample to depriving him of bikes, 1 carts and skates when he's ready for them is really quite selfish and can lead to bad consequences. A It's important not to overload ' the child with toys at Christmas and neglect to add to them during the year. , Dreams Come True This season, few childhood : treams are too fantastic to become ' fealities in the modern toy world. ; futuristic themes have appeared •£» perfectly safe atomic energy gets with Geiger counters which Stress peacetime application of this £ new force, toy atomic rockets that race across the floor, space telephones which simulate the walkietalkie and actually work, and oth- , er scientific paraphernalia. ...... Aside from these new innovations, the youngsters have by no means forsaken the old stand-bys. . Western games, holster sets, cowboy suits are still desired gifts. Doll houses are a consistent fa- ' vorite of little girls and are now a modernized with garages and swimming pools. ' ; Dolls themselves are more lifelike than ever, with some whose hair can be washed, permanented and set, and who do things like walk, sing and Mow bubbles almost by themselves. A boon to the child who is an allergy sufferer, .are the dolls and animals with bodies of non-allergic plush that resist household dust. a Books "Do Things'* Books now do more than- tell stories. Some employ real zippers and shoe laces to teach the elements of proper dressing. Musical toys, trap drums, an electric organ, a flute and bagpipe are almost as authentic as the professional models. Some of this year's playtools have been inspired by Walt Disney's film "Alice in Wonderland," Mk in marionettes, puppets and stuff- ' ,;td dolls appearing in the image of the storybook characters. So with this in mind, take a survey of your local toy counters and choose your 'playtool' gifts with - 1 ff" for the best loved lays..in 'inany a year. FOR THE GOURMET Because cooking is their favorite pastime they'll especially apprecik ate gifts that make good cooking even better. These might include a set of herbs, a handsome pepper mill and a variety of imported mustards. BREAKFAST IN .BED So she breakfasts in bed. Then here's the ultimate in comfort and luxury for those prized moments. It's a tray that fits securely onto the bed. is roomy enough to hold | every breakfast course and the ' morning paper, too. "ALICE" ON RECORDS A "Little Nipper Giant Storyt book Record Album of Walt Dis- •Jley's "Alice in Wonderland" be- ' Comes available early for Christ- Tn.as giving. It is one of the most elaborate productions ever made to records for children reports 'iZ-is'y. i<V. JfriKt Companion for Child's Go-To-S!eep Time! 16" Sleepyhead Dolls S098 Swiss Music Box Inside Ploys 2/3 Minute Lullabyf COMPARI OTHMS AT $7.95 SPECIAL PRICE e Cotton-Stuffed Rayon Pluslt o Safe, Se wed-In Button Eyos o Attractive Brown and Poach Soft, cuddly, pllt plush body *llh washable plastic fact. Pink or bluo color with bfonde hair. Curls up and goos to sloop in a relaxed position. Kids love her! Just wind up this big, brown boar and let q soft lullaby float baby into Dreamland! Boar sits down; his button eyes are sewed insecurely so baby can't pull them out. This 21-inch rayon plush beauty is a gorgeous addition to any nursery or child's rooml 53I7S5 Si. §| -- 79 Piece Lincoln Log Sets Electric Erector Sets Educational Toy for Youngsters! Thrifty Price! $198 Selected wood logs, gables, chimneys, wheels and roof pieces. 4 page instruction book included. Popular with both boys arid girls. Provides hours of fascinating funl 15-2085 66«0ft 65-3016 Instructive Fun for "Engineers!^ i Thrifty f. Price! " $12-- Doll Carriages *11.95 "Welsh" in blue leatherette. Collapsible large 241?xl3x 10" size. Sun visor, foot brake Musical Rocker *6.98 Music plays as chair rocks! Maple - finiahed hardwood, 23 Indies high. Novell Pistol Sets <2.98 Regular 3.49 value! Leather with cordovan and white trim. 2 single shot cap --pistols. LIONEL TRAINS Now in Stock! SETS *35" **70M Complete Line of ACCESSORIES TRANSFORMERS FREIGHT CARS KOTARY BEACON T TWATER TANK TRACK ILLUMINATED STATION Construct airplane ridev lift bridges, windmill pum(H and many others! Gilbert electric engine operates on 110 volts, AC. Pinions, pulleys. With instructions. t ^ SUPER SIZE! STREAMLINED 40-Inch HIAWATHA Sleds # Sturdy Hardwood O Natural Finish • Steel Runners Big, speedy with a handsome, streamlined designl Grooved steel runners braced with steel knees. Strong* Safe, riveted construction. A beauty! Other styles and sizes also available* Favorite of All Ages! Chinese Checkers i#' " T j Two Fun Games in Onel Horse Shoes $439 Sets on Top of Table Peel Tables 21 Like-Real Piecesl Doll-E-Nurser 1 «5« HH Chinese Checkers en one side, old-fashioned Checkers on the other! 60 marbles, 24 checkers. Plestic pegs with 2 rings for Ring Ten and 2 hers* shoes. Bases fold for easy storage. Wooden frame wtfh green stockcovered flbreboord. Steel trough baN return, cue ball, 2 cues. fnomel steriliser, bottles, nipples, bottle rack, nipple jar, funnel, brush, cup and spoon. HIAWATHA --FIRST CHOICE FOR CHRISTMAS! JKfly urfiF i/f fl»Cr , Oh Boy! What a Knock-Out of a Present! ^ ~ - * HIAWATHA "St. Croix" e e e e e »• • • e e e e'e e e e e e e e e e • » • e # e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e - e - f c - O H M W i e e e e n i f t l SlAWATHA "Best Bike Built JP M QC e Equipped Deluxe Bikft^ f e Baked Lustr-Tex Enamel ' lew Down Payment o Delta "Winner" Headlight Guaranteed Jet-Flow frame with Safti-Guards, fcrihous name brakes. Comfort fit saddle. White sidewall tires. Girls' or boys' 26* models. ZD-new IB" Tricycles i Steel Wefens $025 . Ndal Bikes, beSM IRONMASTIt . Heats quicker, ittft boner, irons faster; Hot in 30 secoodsl Thumb-tip heat regulator in handle, cool, ••sy-to-s«t, conveniently marked 1 for all type fabrics. Available in two weights--lightweight 4 lbs. or lighterweig^fc, • tVi Ibe. $14.9S (tfufieUm * C0FFEEMASTER It's automatic! You can't miss! Perfect coffee every rime--1 cup to 8. No w a t c h i n g --no worry. All gem-like chromium plate. 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Every slice alike--moist* dry, thick slices or thin. $26.50 WAFFLE BAKER A u t o m a t i c a l l y makes 4 delicious, good-sized wtfles at one time. No confusion, waiting or delay serves 4 people with one baking. S2S.S0