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McCOLLUMLAKE XWmjvtMUk JMorc tbu MO crows ups and d&ldren were present at the Screwy Doien's annual Christmas party at Roy-Al last Sunday afternoon. After weeks of rehearsals, conducted by Art Otsen, the thirty youngsters in the choir presented a program of Christmas carols and recitations. Next, Billy and Bobbie Houck sang about "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," Tommy, Pat and Peggy Byrnes earned much applause after their rendition of "Jingle Bells." Pat Kuhne and Elaine Vycital blended their lovely voices in "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." The talented Kenneth Sawdo added much to tfatf success of the fRKrty with his repertoire' of yuletide songs on his piano'accordion. Soon after, Santa Clans himself appeared on the stage, and began passing (Hit stockings staffed with toys, fruits and candies® to the seemingly endless line of children. Having accomplished tfeis pleasant task, Santa departed with a land farewell from 130 happy tots. All credit for the planning and preparations for this year's event Is deserved by Art Olsen president of the Screwy Dozen, Mrs. Frank Poledna, Mrs. Betty Baomhcck and Mrs. Therese Schtflts, the entertainment committee. The annual Christmas party for KcCullom Lake's children and keeping the Knollwood roads free of enow are but two of the many good deeds performed by this bunch Of good fellows. These are financed from the proceeds of their many social activities throughout the Wluv For months the unruly behavior of the di inking fountain at the McHenry bank plagued the clientele of that institution, much to the chagrin of its head man, Gerald Carey, who on many occasions had to resort to artificial respiration tofrevive a drowning victim of the tricky contraption. It was Dave Reid who responded to his call for a mechanic to tame the miniature "Old Faithful." After hours of laborous effort, our senator pronounced the critter cured and to prove his contention he offered to give Mr. Carey a test. Bending over the fountain, our senator puckered up before depressing the pedal which would cause a gentle flow from the spout as he expected. Then something went wrong, for instead of getting a mouthful the senator himself got a very thorough drenching. "I give up," were his parting words. Soon after, Mrs. Margaret Reid, majority leader of the Reid household, entered the bank to comncwi P. M.JUSTER Furniture Company " McHenry, I1L make her daily deposit, and soon learned of her spouse's experience from Mr. Carey. With a determined look in her eyes she approached the fountain and after a casual examination of the gadgets, she pulled a hair piA from her locks and began probing. Two minuteq later the gusher was tamed. It seemed like a miracle to Mr. Carey. What he didn't know was that fixing unruly drinking fountains is one of the lesser tasks of Mrs. Reid at her place of employment' the Riverside Mfg. co. Three-year-old Jeffery Roger Levesque and four-year-old Lynne Schultz are conyalescing after a recent attack of pneumonia. To them go our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Art Stuehlfler has been confined to his home with a fractured gb, which he sustained when he slipped on the ice while returning home from .a visit wiOi the Ben Gates family. A well placed shot by Josheph Krettler put an end to a marauding mink on his estate in Lakewood last Tuesday evening. May the joys and blessings of this Christmas season be ysur, dear readers. 'AGIOS Chicks started in January, February and early March will produce lots of eggs for you during the fall months next year when egg prices will be highest. Renew that subscription to the Plain dealer now! Pampkhi Pie If there Were just too iqsny other good things to eat on Thanksgiving day' and you didn't get around to baking that pumpkin p|e, It isn't too late. Pumpkin pie is just as good on any other cold winter day, perhaps even better when there Isn't quite so much to eat:' You might like to try this retelpe which we have found very dependable. 1^4 cups canned pumpkin (some firms put up a small can, just enough for a pie); 1 cup milk (heated a few minutes); 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs Slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; % teaspoon lemon flavoring; % teaspoon each of following: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, saft. Beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Add sugar, mixed with spices. Stir until well mixed. Add milk and pumpkin. Add flavoring. Stir until smooth and pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees for twenty minutes. Lower heat to 350 and bake about forty minutes longer. To test, insert silver blade -- if it comes out clean pie . is done. This may be served with whipped cream . Whip cream just before serving, adding tablespoon powdered sugar to cream before whlp- HOLIDAY CAUTIOT - Governor Adlai B. Stevenson has issued an appeal to Illinois drivers and pedestrlanrs alike to use added caution during the Christmas and New Year seasonusually the worst time of the year for traffic accidents. The governor pointed out thr.t 1,592 persons have ben killed in Illinois traffic accidents during the first ten months of this year. This represents an increse of 189 deaths over the came period in 1949. If Your Stomach IsUkea GAS Facta?! ^' When you eat a meal i&T it turns right into gas, it's a sign your food, is not digesting quickly enough. It just lays.there and ferments. So you are In misery with gas for hours afterward. Many McHenry people used to feel that way before they got CBRTA- VIN. This new medicine digests food faster and better. Taken before meals it works with your food. Gas pains go! Inches of bloat vanish! Con tains. Vitamin B-l with Iron to give pep and make nerves stronger. Miserable people soon feel different all over. So don't go on suffering. Get CBRTA-VIN -- Bolger's Drug Store. ......i FKMiIC A19 the Illinois Public Aid bommission estimates that the number or persons receiving public aid in Illinois will decline during December for the nlnta consecutive month, making the total approximately 287,700. The cost of this assistance will rise from $10,393,- H5 in November to $10,603,377 in December because of increased allowances to meet the higher cost t '* ' :>j| ':. !• •, ' i . ; " /V-r ,-a«h .y*». w. v ». > •: „ ^,* This trill make a pie large enough for six medium servipcs or five generous servings. MM* I* max,mem CORNER x MM i |fc)r Martr; SchMttxeiM S>v\ , KJNK.TWCTS HEY MAW. SEE TWS f(0 BILL VWCH IT CLOSELY,' HOW SB IT... PRESTO: NOW WU DON'T.' IT* 601N6 TO TVE REFNfcSHOP TO PWf MY VACUUM CLE*NEEf TMEhCXTTlME ICMgngl TODt' IH G0N6 ITON PRACTICING TViift •RtCKf ON MY TlHCw. RErifeo sflU AMHm+WQmj* at* UviugtaoconU9«|<? mission. Portageeae Sardines, after an" absence of {two and one-half years, are bsck again off the Portuguese coast in such numbers that the market is glutted. Canning industry and domestic con* suniers combined are unable to kmp pace witb»«upplies, and the surplus is being offered for fertilizer. A SURE WINNER IN EVERY CLASS CUB am America's Finest 10c Cigar* Buy them by ihe box and save. Sold at Bolger Drugs, other places in McHenry. ristmas Your Blatz Distributor CHAS. HERDRICH & SON ^ lit listncthfe "Sift if Gtii Tute" * 1 'up Don't know what to get him? Or is it that you just - can't spare the time to shop around. Well relax, be*N cause we can solve your problem. A Mallory Gift Certificate, and the bright miniature hat and hat box U) go with it. Mallory hats from $7.50 to flO. Feel the difference in a MALLORY! 117 S. That Sltwi McGee's ST. hi .Care! McHENHY and various Scotf.Cigar Company Distributor! Phone tt » Wia*:v !-?£' 3 - 'Mm L<> iWi w?S. ?tp -m'c "v i \2-H The friendship and patronage you accorded us ape-"""£i ^ I >rortby indeed of ir As^well as our best efforts to rightly serve you during the coming year. May Your Christmas Ano Your New Year Prosperous It K'A .... . r t ' " " " 4r- * f * m •km. Merry Christmas 2 lbs. . . *2 MONOGRAM AS50*TMI« j (Regelerlr Mi*' SPECIAL, PtlCSS POR CHRISTMAS ONLY: 1 Pounds $3.00 I Pounds " $5.00 (R;*htlt $1.1$ pm UL) A*des Candies . % i what a defightfnl gift! Fresh from oar kitchens, there's a "Mertf fltistiiia*" la every deUeknas piece--and rememhag! Andes Candies average about 32 pieMs to the pound! Every piece covered with Andes famous dark or milk chocolates---with tantalising centers of molasses butter chips; butter, almond and cocoanot nougats; nut crisps; boa bons; whipped creams, and those especially delicious butter creams. Give At "Peak of All Candies1*--Andes! A LAR6I SILiCTION OP SPICIAL OIPT »OX«S $>.50 <7.75 . Open All Day Sunday, Dec. 24 - Also Christmas Day til noon. : t \W' - " ,T f ~w: * * ' /" ' flFW % \ 126 GBEEN STREET