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IJi ,*••••• !<• *; l^riif' ^ i ? i • Ss" '"-••• Sr $4& ey ea everybody does /m'•'. Hft Priced at $17.50, the Toastmaster 2 slice model may be purchased conveniently on our little by Little" plan. Other electric toasters from $3.73 in *• 1V" Check another name off youf list -- give an electric toaster. Have you seen die new Toastmaster 2 slice toaster? Strikingly modern in design, it is twice as fast because it toasts 2 slices at once and both sides of the bread at the same time . . . automatic operation eliminates watching, prevents burning! keeps toast warm until used... easily adjustable to toast lighl^ medium or full brown. fi«sr in and set tb* electric waffle irtns, toasters, percolators, 0md hosts of other gift suggestions at your Public Service Store. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS il E. J. LARKIN. Dtst. Mgr. 101 Williams St, Crystal Lak« "•if Crystal Lake Phone 2K| |("l ' ;.' ••"•• 'Ja^j SH«wood* 1&. Dm. 15, 1980 Cear Santa: I am 8 years old, and In the third grade. I go to the Maple Square SchooL My teacher's name is Miss Stock. For Christmas I would like to get a tractor and an airplane and candy nuts and fruit. Thanking yon 1 am, Eugene Miller rr •i: A LISTEN! Stop and Look! At the TEMFUS FUGlf JEWELRY SHOf^ Tl "y« S'^S-" " Gifts that Last** Ivory Sets Clocks Toilet Sets Lamps N ecklaces y 1 Lea ther Gk>ods Wrist Watches Silverware In fact everything to be found in ab up-to-date jewelry stock DIAMONDS *" Small or large as you want *em Open IJntil Christmas MORT RITT Elm Street 4 CHECK , %' • ^ • Thar Rotary Irons Hoover Vacuum Clean#! Free-Westinghouse El«t* trie Sewing Machine^ Ifogazine Racks Ladies' Desks End Tables ^ Mirrors fe* Fancy Pillows Smokers Pull Up Chairs Easy Rockers Parlor Sets Dining and Bedroom Sets FOR THE KIDDIES Peddle Bikes Telephone Site Sleds and Wagons Sewing Cabinets Table and Chair Sets Table and Bridge Lamps Kiddie Kara Small Rugs Doll Buggies Serving Traji, V-- Doll Bassinettes Jacob Juste n & Sons * ~ I . ^Corner G' reen and Elm Streets To Help the Christmas Shopper We are listing below a few suggestions. These we items Jthat can be secured at this store, at very reason able prices: ^ Thor Washing Machin# Card Tables Thor Portable Manglsip Occasional Tables. RifigwcioK, 111-, Dee. 16, 19S0 Dear Santa Claus: I am eight years old and I am in the Fourth grade. I go to Maple Square school. My teacher is Miss Stock. I have two little brothers at home, their names are Keith and Reuben, then I have a baby sister at home to her name is Beatrice. Keith would like a tricycle and a little- car. Reuben would like a tricycle too because if both of them did not get one they would fight over it and he wants a little racer. Beatrice w<aild like a little sweater and a little tow Santa Claus. I would like a wrist watch and a book about the Peter-Pan twins. I hope you come to school Santa Claus and we would all like some candy too. Tanking- you a lot Santa, ^ Marjorie Noble. HingWood, 111., Dec. 16, 1930 Dear Santa: I am 9 years old, and in the third grade. I go to the Maple Square school. My teacher is Miss Stock. I have one little sister and three younger brothers. Their names are Marion, Jerome, Gene and Bobby. Marion wants a doll and bed, Jerome wants a tractor and Gene wants a wagon and racer. Bobby wants some blocks and fire truck and I want roller skates and sled and we all want candy nuts and fruit. I wish you would come to «nt sch jl too. > Thanking you I am, ' Chwrto Utile* W. McHenry, 111., Dec- 17, Dear old Santa, I am a little girl. I am six years old and am in second grade. I go to Clemens School. I like to go to school and work arithmetic problems. I wish you would bring me,some doll clothes, a paint book, nuts and candy and oranges. This is all for Tew little friend, . Alvera Hunter W. McHenry, DL, Dm. IT, 1»30 My Bear-Santa, I am a little boy, I am eight yean old. I go to school every day. I want a BB gun, a bat, a ball, a hoarn and a watch.Please candy nuts nd fruit. Good bye : 1 *vc ; * Howard Dowell Itferood, Hi, Dee. 18, 1930 Dear Santa Clause I am a little girl of seven years old and in the third grade. My teach er's name is Miss Stock I am a pupil of hers. Please bring me a doll and a set of dishes. I have tried to be a good girl. Virginia Miller W. McHenry, I1L, Dec. If, 1930 Dear Old Santa I am a little boy eight years old in the shecond grade. I go to Clemens School. My teacher's name is Miss Fitzgerald. I have been a good boy I'd like a horn, a gun, a tractor and a pencil box and box of chalk. Ill leave cookies on the table for you. Your friend, Delmont Seyter. Dear Old Santa; I hope you wfll come to ottr hoMi this year. I know you are busy getting toys;for many poor children. If you come bring me a "Fountain Pen and Pencil Set" I also want some candy, nuts and cookies. friends, Rosalie Vogt ; Ingleside, 111. i McHenry, m., Dei. 14, 1980 Di«r iSmta: I am in third grade. I go to St. Mary's School. All I w^nt Is a writing desk and a doll swing and a doll. That is all. Please fill my stocking and fill it to the top. Good By Santa, Lorraine C. Schaefer. Dear Santa, I would like a electric train for Christmas and I want tracks too. I hope you wake me up when you come down the chimney. Merry Christmas a ad a happy New Year Santa. Love, Barry Taxman P. S.--We have a fire place. Address Box 416 Fox River Road, McHenry, 111. West McHenry, IU., Dec 12, 1980 Dear Santa Claus, I am a girl 8 years mid and I am in third grade. I would like a sewing set and a dolly-ann set and electric question box. Please do not forget the poor children. Don't forget my little sitter, Gail. Your friend, Ardine Hoff A lovely article of jewelry is a lasting memento of sentiment--an eternal heritage of affection. Beauti ful gems and metal seen) only to shine the brighter as years roll by. A Nye Jewelry article- stands supreme as THE Christmas gift. RINGS Marcesitc Rings at $2.00 Diamond Rings at $25.00 and |ip Fraternal Rings, Stone Rings, Etc. Dear Santa: ^ I am in the first grade aiid I am six years old. My school teacher is Sr. M. Athanasia. I like her very much, I have only missed one day of school. Please bring me a dumping truck, a pencil box, games, cookies, nuts and candy. But Santa don't forget to give the poor children something, too. Leroy Meyers, McHenry, 111. McHenry, 111., Dae. 15, 1980 Dear Santa Claus I am a little b|oy eight years old in the third grade in school. I also have a little sister who is six years old and the second grade in school- We go to St. John's school a£ Johnsburg. Please Santa bring me a stock barn and a Spirit of St. Louis airplane. My sister wants a doll buggy and a Christmas stocking. Please Santa dont forget the poor children. Thank you, Santa, we are, Clareftce and Bernice Diedrieh McHenry, m., Dee. 15 Dear Santa: We red in the Plaindealer that you wanted the children to write letters to him again so I thought I would write for my little brother, Delphine, and two little sisters, Ann Marie and Kathrine. They are too small to write yet. Delphine and Ann Marie need a pair of rubbers and stockings, so does Wilbert and L We really aint very particular as long as Santa brings what we need, we surely will be thankful. My father only worked about a week in the last two months and it surely is hard for us all. Hope and pray times will change soon. Kathrine is hoping for dishes she has clothes enough. Will close my letter with love, from - The Klapperich children. W. McHenry, 111., Dec. 17, 1930 Dear Santa I am a little boy eight years old. I am in third grade. I go to Clemens school. I got a hundred in spelling; buggy is too small for every day but twice «ince school Please sen^ my cousins, started. For Christma|s w ant a KB gun a pair of high top shoes, a shirt of blue a moving picture machine and some chalk for my blackboard. I want candy nuts and fruit. This is all I want this Xmas. Your little friend, James Hunter Dear Santa: Please bring me a ford ear with Engine in motion and a miniature jrmy and a little bowling alley and a de luxe paint set. Good by, Donald Howard P SI Doat forget Tom and Jerry Law* son. They would like some'toys. West McHenry, Illinois December 15, 1930 Dear Santa Claus, I have tried to be a good boy and I would like a climbing tractor and a paint book for Xmas. Please bring some oranges, nuts and candy. -- Goodbye, ' Lavern Seifler. • W» McHenry, I1L, Dei. 18; 1980 Dear Santa I am a boy seven years old. I go to school every diy. I want a BR gun a real fire engine, a double barrel shot gun, a rifle, a paint box, oranges, pop corn, rssjjyi jDon't forget the poor boys. ' W-.-'ry Your friend, George Whiting Dear Santa: I am in the second grade. My teacher's name is Sr. M. Athanasia. Please bring me a wagon, fire truck, nuts, candy, animal cookies and games. Don't forget to bring my big brother, Buddy a pair of skates. Elmer Meyers, McHenry, Route S Dear Santy Clause, I would like to have a teddy bear, a wardrobe trunk for my buggy so my big baby doll will fit. My old my dolly. Ruth and Shirley, a Big set of tin £j„'neg. t/ Your friend, Genivieve Ferwerda. W%«t McHenry, 111., Dec 10, 1980 Dear Santa Clause, Will you please come to my house Christmas eve. I am trying to be good. Santa Clause please bring me a war steel tank. Bring my brothers and me, each a sweather size 13, 10, 12, and some nuts and candy. j I wish you a Merry Christmas. . i Your friend, Ralph Justen J * J|ec. 12, 1930 Dear Santa: ** I want a train, a desk, snow plow. I do not want much. Also fill my stocking with nuts and candy. j Good Bye Santa, Donald Schaefer & & He sure to help the poor. Dear Santa My mother says I have been a good boy. I would like to have a kraxy ikes set, a soldiers band to go with my set of soldiers, a farm yard set, and a play car that has a motor with four cylinders. Please bring my brother Buster an alarm clock. He wants to get' up early and go skating. Yours truly, „ Harry Ferwerda Gifts of Leather ,^ Something for everyone at every price. Handbags--Great values at JJX* $3.50 ; * Wallets, Brief Cases, Memo Books, Writing Cases, lib. Watches Ladies' Elgin Wjjst .Watches at ; $24.75 and Newest models and noted as excellent timekeeepers. Other values as low as $10. ,M:*~ McHerrry, 111., Dec. 17, 1930 Dear Santa: Please bring a tool set, golf set and a crow shooting gallery and some candy and nuts. I am in the first grade and go to Lily Lake School. Please don't forget the poor children. Come to our school Friday and hear me speak my_ jpi£C£. . Your friend, ^ Sobert Phannenstill Gents' Elgin Wrist Watches at $14.85 and Bp In the new 1931 designs Public Service Co. To Erect New Building at Crystal Late wn ' A* new "Service li« atl.imtnns" "building project for Crystal Lake to 'cost approximately |176,000 has been announced by the Public Service Co of Norther Illinois, in a statement made last week by E. J. Larkin, Local District Manager. Work on the project will start shortly, and so far as is possible workers residing in Crystal Lake and vicinity will be employed. C. E. Billings, Barrington, has been awarded the construction contract. The building which will be completed next spring will be located on a tract comprising slightly more than 17 acres, owned by the Public Service, Comn»ng of Crystal Lake Avenue aid just east of the Elgin branch of the Northwestern Railroad. Itrf will provide headquarters for the operating departments, storerooms and garage facilities for about 30 cars serving this vicinity. The building, to cover 25,000 square feet of floor area, has been designed for expansion to four times the size now necessary. Mr. Larkin states that the building will be attractively designed and a distinct public improvement for Crystal Lake. The architecture is a modified form of the modern style with attractive plaster lighting embodied into the architectural plan. H. V. von- Holst of Chicago was the a Similar service hea Iquat n r> , the more efficient operation of bu«- hess and improved service to customers have been established in other centralized locations throughout the widespread northern Illinois territory in which the Public Service Company bperates. The Crystal Lake building was originally planned as a part of the Public Service Company's 1931 building program, according to Mr. Larkin, but was advanced for immediate construction in conformance with the Company's previously an-1 nounced intention to do as much building work as possible at. the present time as an aid to current umemployment relief. -J . 5mart (Mime, JEWELRY Necklace, earrings, bracelets, diamond brooches aad pendants at low prices. Latest color Kodaks and Ensembles. Every!hing in Music Rye Jewelry, music and Radio Sbop ' Phon 123-J. Main Stxeet MzL