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Bonham, at 11 o'clock, following the regular session of the Sunday school, which ^convenes at 10 o'clock. There will be sperial music, consisting of selections by the orchestra, solos, and Christmas carols by the choir. The Christmas program, consisting of recitations and songs, will be given \ff members of the Sunday school at 7 o'clock on Sunday evening, Dec. 22, to which everyone interested is cordially invited. The church will be appropriately decorated and there will t>e a Christmas tree and Santa Claus will be present to distribute the gifts and treat. It ishoped that the parents of the children and everyone interested in the church will attend the program *nd by their presence encourage the children in the pleasing program which will be as follows; C Selection--Orchestra. /-i Christmas Carols--Congregation Scripture Beading. Prayer. Christmas Carols--Jwkior' Choir. . Welcome--Marilyn Mertes. "" >' My Wish--Jennie Ferwerda. * A Christmas Wish--Virgil Adams, > A Christmas Thought--Billy Brevall. 49hort and Sweet--Lonnie Smith. Grandma's Story--Miriam Sayler. Greetings--Jane Marshall. -t. \ Merry Christmas--Freeman Martin. A Happy Time--Marie Nickels. Confidence--Betty Nielsen. Early Rising--Mary Granger, fjpng--"There's a Lovely Little Baby" * --By Primary Dept. J&y On Christmas--Bobby Bacon. A Christmas Fact--Walter Nickels. Bight of Way--Bobby SchSefer. Recitation--James Carlson. H Friend to Mrs. Santa--Marjorie 'r- Duker. Becitation--Logge Gustafson Naming the Christmas Doll--Shirley Colby. My Christmas Wish--Cynthia Erickson. 'A Wireless to Santa--Bobby Jackson. A Child's Thought--Alice Nickels. Recitation--Bruce Klontz. The Christmas Tree--Betty Meyers. Jlong--"Twinkle, Twinkle" -- Primary < ' Dept. tteigh or Auto--Earl Schaefer. J§jf Christmas Message--Janice Klontz, I Were Mr. Santa Claus--Francis Cox. 'Jdeindeers* Right of Way --Frank Johnson. Privilege of Giving--Walter Colby. The King--Ruth Bourte. Before Christmas--Harry Anderson. Offertory. _ . Arrival of Sapta Claus. •;v Zion Evangelival , , Christmas services at the Zion Avangelical church of this city will be Observed on the afternoon of Christinas day with appropriate music and 4 sermon in keeping with the Yuletfide season by the pastor, Rev. Lan- 4eck of Arlington Heights. There will " ®lso be a short program by the chil- ^)ren and the church will be appropriately decorated, with a Christmas, /fjree adding to the spirit of peace an J good will, for the occasion. St. Patrick's Church - . : !,? At St. Patrick's church Chilstffias V.. ^|)ay will be one of prayer and peace observed at the beautiful masses of <^he morning. The services of worship fill begin at 5:30 o'clock Christmas orning with Rosewig's mass in F - , nung by the choir. Preceding the mass ""She much loved Christmas carol, "Holy Tight," will be impressively rendered iy the organ and orchestra. Hodie Christmas Natus Est will be given _>y a quartette at the offertory and the Adest Fideles will be rendered at ihe communion of the mass, which -frill close with the benediction. The Swinging will be tendered by a doable *>«i||juartQtte. At 8 o'clock low mass will be cele- 5|>rated and Christmas hymns will be f ,"*ung by the choir. The final mass will oe at 9 o'clock. On Christmas ere there will be confession from 2 until 6 and 7 to 9 ** The church wiH present a most l>eautiful appearance with the altars decorated in rote*, ferns and chrysanthemums. St. Mary's Chardi At St. Mary'3 church the mora rtf Jesus' birthday will be solemnized bf the celebration of six Holy Masses at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 and 10:15 o'clock, respectively. Immediately preceding the first mass at 5 o'clock the church choir will sing, "Silent Night," by Fr. Genber, then will follow: Kyrie, Agnus Dei. Missa "Ssmi Nominis Jem," I. MH teres. •Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus--Mlssa. "Rosa Mystica"--V. Carnevali. Credo, Jubilee Mass--J. Gruber. "Adeste Fideles," Offertory--Mbttet. Recessional -- "Angels from the Realms of Glory"--Fr. Koenen. The program will be the same for the 10:15 mass with the one exception of Silent Night which will then be omitted. At the 8 o'clock mass the children's choir will pay their homage to the new-born Savior by singing hymns in His honor. There will be no singing during any of the,other masses. In return for tnus beautifying the church service we hope and trust that the chorists will not be denied a hearing, that Jesus will grant to them on that great day, all th.e favor they may ask. May He smile on them and us all from His bed on the hay. Both the Christmas crib and the splendid altars decorated with narcissus and red roses will contribute to the beauty of this festival. But still more beautiful should be our hearts, softened and wanned for the reception of the long looked-for Savior. St, Mary's School The ever generoas hearted Santa has been paying daily visits to the various rooms of St. Mary's school here and feels as though he can now step back and take a look at a complete? undertking. Each room has a tree gaily clad in tinsels and ornaments of many kinds. The presence of a red brick fire place lends a sensation of homey warmth and cheer that would otherwise be lacking. Sweet, balmy fragrance, nature's breath, issues forth from the pines and fills the air. Light and window decorations aid in supplying a Christmas atmosphere. The climax of all will be a Christmas party given on Friday, Dec. 20, for the enjoyment of the children. All are insured a glad and jolly time. The Sisters hope all will enjoy the delightful vacation, lasting from Dec. 20, 1929, to Jan. 6, 1930, and also wish all a Joyful New Year. St. John's Church St. John's church at Johnsburg will usher in the Christmas morn with a special service at midnight with High mass and communion. By special favor of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban, in view of the Golden Jubilee of His Holiness Pope Pius XI and as a special dedication and celebration of the Extraordinary Jubilee of 1929, commemorating His fiftieth sacerdotal anniversary, Christmas midnight mass will be celebrated at the St. John the Baptist church at Johnsburg at 11, 11:30 and 12 midnight. The church bells will call the faithful for the divine service. The program at midnight mass will be as follows: Procession and Adoration at the Crib. Midnight High Mass, Holy Communion. "Silent Night," with violin accompaniment, by Gruber. Mass, "Exultate Deo," by Arens. Offeratory, "Laetentur CoeU"--J> Lingenberger. "Adeste Fideles"--J. Reading.,*- At 7:45 a. ntfk-will be a loW mass with singing of Christmas hyms and at 10 o'clock a High mass with sermon and benediction will be given. The program for this mass will be as follows: Exultate Deo Mass by Arens. "Viderunt," by J. B. Molitor. "Tui Sunt Coeli," by J. Singenberger. Benediction: O Salutaris Hostia and Tantumergo, followed by Te Deum, "Holy God We Praise Thy Name, which will bring to a solemn close the Christmas service. The church will present a most beautiful spectacle for this day and the altars will be beautifully decorated in keeping with the sessoa. M'fltNRV STREETS IN GALA PRE SPLENDID STOCKS AWAIT SHOFFERS BASKET SOCIAL A basket social will be held at the Clemens school, located two miles southwest of McHenry, on Crystal Lake road* Friday evening, Dec. 20. Everybody welcome. Ladies please bring baskets. Program starts .it 8:30. Eileen Mse "Fitzgerald, teacher. 29-fp CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY CLERK An announcement appears in this issue of the Plaindealer, that of R. D. (Brick) Woods, of Woodstock, who has entered the political field and will be a candidate for the office of county clerk at the coming primaries on April 8, 1930, subject to the will of the Republican voters. Mr. Woods is at present city clerk at Woodstock sad is ,# Schools Will Close Friday |W Ten Days of Holiday Vacation The Christmas season is here again and the routine of everyday life is broken by the plans and preparations which are being made for this biggest and best-lover holiday of the year. At this time the spirit of good fellowship and the community spirit of good cheer reign supreme and assist in making the observance of Christinas day a most appropriate one. If you were to ask old Sftttta Claus he would tell you that many people miss half the fun of Christmas because they forget that it Isn't what is given that counts, but how the thing is given. He would tell you that what a thing costs, or how much it shines, has nothing to do with it. What really counts is how much affection and kindness and well-wishing you put into it. It's not the gift but the spirit that goes with* it that counts. That is why Christmas is such a wonderful season and that is why everyone likes Santa Claus and the Christmas time and all prepare for this day. All kinds of family and public gatherings are being planned, including special church services. Christmas parties, old-fashioned Christmas dinners tfhd family gatherings and last, but not least, the reception of Santa Claus with his bag loaded with toys for all the boys and girls. Streets Decorated Through the progressiveness of Our merchants the streets of our city present the usual gaTa and festive appearance this year. The Christmas spirit is displayed by festoons of beautifully colored lights along Main street in West McHenry and Green street in McHenry and the many bulbs in the Christmas colors cast a resplendent glow over the business sections and cannot fail to impress the Christmas shopper with the spirit of Christmas. The display windows of the various places of business are also very attractive with their decorations of the season and their complete line of articles for Christmas gifts. In addition to the dry goods stores, the grocery stores are also filled with tempting goodies for the Christmas dinner. The young people of onr city who are attending schools and colleges away from home are returning to join the family crowd and spend their Christmas vacation at home, while the local teachers will spend the holidays at their respective homes. Schools dosed Ten Days The schools will close on Friday for a ten days' vacation, resuming their schedule on January 2, and the surrounding rural schools will carry out practically the same schedule. Christmas will be observed in every room of the grade school by appropriate programs given by the children and attractively trimmed Christmas trees and the exchange of gifts on Friday afternoon, while the kindergarten will have a party Friday morning. Within a few days will come Christmas and 120,000,000 Americans, with a few sad exceptions, have many good reasons for cheerfulness. It may be that there are more people out of work this year than previously and business is not as active as heretofore, yet those not as prosperous or happy in their private affairs may be glad that the majority of the people will have the Christmas spirit. Why should we not rejoice and be happy at this season of the year* We live in the richest country in the world, with prosperity only beginning We live in the country of public schools, which means more to the future happiness of the nation than all our mines and factories. We live in a land of freedom, where each has the right to think as he chooses and express .his thought, with respect for the opinion of others. This country is at peace with the world, wants nothing from any other nation but justice and respect. We havfe industries, mines, wealth of all kinds developed beyond the dreams of early Americans and our undeveloped wealth so far exceed* that which is developed that no comparison is possible. Our country is most magnificent in size, resources and varied climate. Reaching from one great ocean to the other, stretching from cold, marvelously rich Alaska to the beautiful lands of southern California and the tropics of Florida, this country lacks nothing. The people of this country are riding in 24,000,000 automobiles which our factories are turning out at the rate of more than 4,000,000 a year. This is a thinking, earnest hardworking nation. Prospects are bright for business to open up after the New Year and there is every cause for rejoicing and none for complaint at this Yuietid* mm* mm ^ wiu. . .. , • •; : v»; .Of A. PREPAREJASKETS M'HENRY'S NEEDY TO BE REMEMBERED Donations of Money Can Be Made at Either Bank--Food and Clothing Acceptable Christmas looms with a warm glow on the eastern horizon, for so it seem* to come to us from that direction. It is not quite certain when the date as a holiday was first introduced or turned into its present strenuous form of a gift-giving feast. We do know however, that among Latin countries it is even today more of a church ceremony, a time of prayer and thanksgiving, than fhe gala affair that is celebrated by northern nations. The Christmas tree came from the Teutonic folks, the Christmas dinner from the English, from the Dutch the custom of hanging up stockings about the fireplace,' while we Americans have developed the gift exchange habit to its present overwhelming proportions. The belt form of this giving of Christmas presents is when he or she who hath not receives from the abundance of the better-to-do citizens. This is the season especially dedicated I to the brotherhood of man, that great, j inescapable fact that we do not appreciate with half enough understanding the true meaning of the words. Together, from the north pole to the now well-known south pole, we human beings are in one unbreakable bond. On all sides of us, before and behind, lies silence. We come out of it, we go into it when life is ended. If in this little interval that we call life we could all regard each other with that affection advocated by the great spiritual leaders from earliest ages down to today's strenuous exploration of the mysteries and wonders of science, how much sweeter and pleasanter would be this fcreat adventure. It is this love for our fellow men exhibited in the Christmas spirit that has filled the cities and also the villages with countless good-fellows wno go about doing much good at the Christmas season. Local Band of Good-Fellows McHenry as well as other cities, has its band of good-fellows in the local Court Joyce Kilmer, Catholic Daughters of America, who are very active at this time of the year investigating the needy families in the vicinity and preparing baskets of good things to art and wafss datbag to cheer their homes at this time of the year. This society is purely a charitable organization and is to be commended upon the good deeds that they have accomplished in this vicinity in the past. They are busy preparing for the distribution of Christmas baskets now and they ask the assistance of anyone and every one who wishes to contribute to their Christmas fund of money, clothing or food. This may be done by communicating with any of the members or officers of the Daughters of America or by contributing to the subscription list at the West McHenry State Bank and Peoples State Bank, where Good Fellows of McHenry may donate to a fund which will be used in buying necessary articles of clothing and food for unfortunate families in this vicinty. These funds will supply a community need which is met only when the Good Fellows heed the following recipe: , Either take or send your contributions to the "D. of A.' Good Fellows Christmas Fund" at either hank. Sprinkle with the spice of generosity and serve with your best wishes for the comfort and happiness of Mc- Henry's less fortunates. It's the best recipe you ever tried and will bring you more happiness than the best Christmas plum pudding you ever ate. Christmas day is drawing near so do not delay, but send in your contributions at once. Help the Unfortunates ' There are a few unfortunate families in the vicinity of our city, perhaps within the rays of a neighboring Christmas tree laden with toys for happy boys and girls, yet they will not feel the warmth of hope and joy and Christmas day will be just another Wednesday with nothing different to ipari* the occasion for rejoicing on the iirthday of the Savior which makes it the happiest day in the year for us. Pause for a moment in the whirl of last minute CHristmas preparations and picture the life and home of a family destitute of the comforts which go to make up a home, the children poorly clothed, not knowing the pleasure of warmth, cleanliness and healthy food with plenty of milk to drink and other food necessary to the life of a child. The wistful cry of the children as they long for the toys and joys so dear to their hearts, not able to understand why they cannot have pleasures as other children have them grips and holds the sympathy of even the hardest of hearts. These children who are the innocent victims of want and poverty are of value to the community if given a chance to make good and are deserving of whatever help or kindness we can give them. It is this kindness and loving care for our neighbors that the spirit of Christmas teaches us and it was the lesson brought by the star of Bethlehem so many years ago, as it guided the wise men in the east. Some Good Fellow is needed to make the dreams of these poor little folk about Santa Claus come true and bring joy and happiness in the shape of a basket of food, a few toys and supply of candy and ruts as well as the more necessary articles of food and clothing needed throughout the year. That the people in this community are ready to meet any emergency has been shown by their loyal and prompt response to such need in the past when they haWfr generously. M WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS Of INTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Amort laent of Newsy I teas || % Condensed Porn For Busy People Jesse Mount, a farm hand on ployed by C. M. Palmer, supervisor of Dunham township, until a short time ago, was indicted by the grand jury in session in Woodstock last week, on a charge of having forged two checks, each for $27. The checks were cashed by two business firms in Woodstock. Gus Greenhagle, 65-year-old Cary resident, committed suicide Tuesday of last week, by turning the gas jets on and calmly awaiting death. His state of mind must have been unbalanced because of difficulties with his wife, who had left him. Mrs. Greenhagle, who scattered some bad checks, has returned and is making ^ good on them. Deputy Sheriff R. A. Smith of Kane ,' county, who killed Mrs. Lillian De- King in her home in Aurora during a • j search for liquor on the night of : March 25, was recently voted $2,004 by the Kane county supervisors to pay ^ for hospital and medical attention due ^ his wounds, when shot in the thigh ' by Gerald DeKing, 12 years old, who •' • *. became the defender of his home af- :; ter the mother and father had been struck down. Dr. J. L. Taylor, of Libertyville, , ^ ,s county coroner and veteran physician and surgeon was badly injured as the «, result of a fall down the stairs in the home of a friend with whom he was visiting, one evening last week. An examination made at the Condell Memorial hospital where he was removed within a few minutes after the accident showed that he had suffered three broken ribs and a fractured collar bone. Burglars, operating in the same manner on Monday and Tuesday nights, of last week, carried off goods valued at about $50 from the Miller store in Waukegan, according Ip to a report made to the police the : ^ following mornings. The home of E. J. Neary was also ransacked Tuesday. At the Miller store police found „ , that a padlock had been pried off the ^ j rear door and only a few articles of "4% clothing carefully selected from the : yp big Christmas stocks were taken. ^ Five men, arrested on a farm on , . $ Dundee road, two miles west of " ^ Wheeling, when the place was raided ^ recently by federal agents, were arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Walker Tuesday of last week. The ~ men, who gave their names as Frank Walsh, Jean Presta, Albert Greco, ^ John Gragino, and Joseph Serti, were J*1 J in charge of two 1,000 gallon stills when prohibition agents visited the farm. The officers found 350 gallons of alcohol and 25,000 gallons of mash. Smarting under a rebuke, although mild, given her by her father, Miss Reva Gleason, 18 years old. the daughter of Emmet Gleason, of Halt Day, swallowed a quantity of poison in her home recently and was save! from death only by quick action ot her father and the skill of a physician. Before attempting suicide the given gladly and; giri penned a note to her father m which he stated: "I guess I am no -M M •a4I' i And "of once more, if you want to | ROO"d. Good-bye." She was taken to « be a Good Fellow this year you may the Condell Memorial hospital m undo so by contributing to the funds at «,rtwille and has recover^. _ either bank which are sponsored by i Prosecution of \ernon "• K*^?ey' the local members of the Daughters 29, who was instructor at the Wauof America. kegah Airport, and Miss Evelyn Mil- • &? ler, 22, his pupil whose infatuation ^ led' her to leave her home and follow f ?| the aviator to Denton, Tex., where jS"4 they are held in jail will be conducted by the federal government in the U. S. , ^ district courts at Fort Worth accord- ,r ^ ing to information received by Chief of Police Frank Tiffany, of North Chicago. Tiffany received his inform- \* ation from A. G. Savior, manager of a Consumers store at 1714 Sheridan * road. North Chicago. Saylor is the father of the second Mrs. Ramsey and |||| it was through his efforts that the aviator and his pupil were arrested. Libertyville's business district was menaced by fire for several kowrs, Dec 6, before firemen of the villa®? ^ aided by the fire departments of ? >| v Mundelein and Grayslake subdued a - ^ stubborn blaze in the roof and walls 7^^ of the three-story First National Bank building. The damages to the ,^v building as estimated by officials of the bank is $15,000. The fire » thought to have originated a paper chute blaze which was d»scovered about 5 o clock. Firpmen were called and evidently had the flames out, but at 8:45, between shows, Nathan Slepvan, manager of the La- Villa Theater, on the second ftyor, detected the odor of smoke, investigated and found that flames were BLIZZARD HITS MIDWEST Ten days of mist and fog in whicn not even a ray of sunshine was seen, wcr? clim.ixed on Wednesday by a bonafide blizzard from the northwest, which raged all day and all night, blocking the roads and tying up traffic generally. The temperature also took a decided drop, hovering around the zero mark, with every indication promising a* real old fashioned white Christmas. • POLLY PRIM PAVILION Dancing at the Polly Prim Pavilion, McHenry, every Saturday night. Music by Frankie Gans' Skylarks, eight pieces. Admission $1.00 per couple. Ladies without Escort, 25c. No other charge. Special New Year's Eve Celebration. Hats, caps, balloons. noise makers, souvenirs, and plenty of fun. Admission $1.50 per person. Make table reservations now. 29-2-fp John McEvoy leaves this Friday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where he will remain until after the holidays. He expects to return to McHenry early in January Use Xmas Car* with jraar name printed thereon. The Plaindealer can furnish you with a box of 12 fancy -- . . .. cards, name printed, for $IM. Each attacking the walls and roof of th* cK Li <1553