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Mr. Regner celebrated at his SCOW ANNUAL ICE CARMVAL fUHNED BY KIWAMS CUR; HEHT WILL BE HBD IAN. 27 The McHenry Township Kiwan-1 _«• i\tP If is club has announced that it will l mua IIItAP IrAlft present the second annual Ice] fV v 1 UlE Carnival on Jan. 27, with Memor-| ' ^ - ial Hospital for McHenry County in view as sole beneficiary from the proceeds. County-wide support *rin be invited for the project. The first Ice Carnival in 1951 is remembered as a huge success and received nation-wide publicity. The dangerous sport of harness- racing on ice featured at the carnival earned acclaim of leading newspaper and radio commentators, with action filmed and recorded for television. The Kiwanis club was urged to repeat the feature each year and for r reason the presentation will undertaken again. The American Trotters association has taken official recognition of the affair and has askfed the Kiwanis club to Observe the following rules: 1. That only offically licensed drivers be permitted to participate; 2. That the horses be classified as to speed, age, etc., to insure proper com- <etition; 3. That the races be run nder the same rules as are all official trotting races. This will insure spectators' - a program of thrills and keen competition between top sulky pullers and fine riders. . Cash prize awards will be made. T h e , i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y f a m o u s Grandma Burright of trotting fame will again participate and add color and prestige to the vfirent Mrs. Burright and her famous daughter have in the past, on two occasions, helped loc^l Kiwanis causes. Name Chairman Herman Gerts is carnival (Chairman and will be assisted by. Joseph X. Waynne. A tentative program designed to give spectators four hours of entertainment is, in the making. The commtttee is Asking the Marengo and *Be Crystal Lake Kiwanis clubs to send representatives to a dinner meeting on Wednesday, Dec. JK, at LaGreca's Lake View Inn, where details of a united participation will be discussed. Tom Stanley, the new president of the local Kiwanis club, has set as a goal at least $4,000 net profit to be turned over to the hospital. Such profit will necessarily «Bquire the cooperation of everyne. individuals like Mrs. Burright and others who will perform are willing to do their bit; the Kiwanians believe that with organized effort, the quota set by Mr. Stanley will easily be met. CITY STREETS IN FINE CONDITION FOLLOWING STORM ^ McHenry residents who have found it necessary to travel through other cities in this area during the recent snow storms have returned with the highest praise for the city's efficient street crew. Last week's snow was cleared from the business districts in a matter of hours and travel restored to as near normal as poss- JMe within the city. Monday's severe storm made driving bad for a time but by Tuesday morning all parking places were accessible. The city grader, plus the front end loader equipment donated last year by the Business Men's association, have been put ty good use. Jf:* ' BROTHER DIES a John J. Zimmerman of Chicago, brother of Frank Zimmerman of McHenry, died Wednesday, Dec. 11 Last rites were conducted Friday in Chicago. i-.- •/•ifsf-vs'* •,2S',b. <**• -- good will to men" this is the wish on our lips, the prayer in our hearts as we at tend church at Christinas time* honle at Pistakee Bay with his five brothers and sisters. Present at the family dinner were Mrs. Jacob M. Diedrich of McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harbst and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Regn of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Regner of Ingleside and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Regner of Volo. Sinee his retirement from farming in 1934, he has enjoyed a well earned rest and several lengthy trips. The winter of *35 he spent in California and enjoyed five months in Europe four years later. He spent two months in 1941 and 1943 at Hot Springs and during the winter of 1950 basked in the warmth of Florida's sunshine, traveling ' both ways by plane. Mr. Regner, in fine health, is happiest when he can spend a few hours yisiting with old friends. However, he also finds a great deal of enjoyment in his radio and is an enthusiastic follower of several programs. SCHULTZ RESIDENCE AT PITZElf'S POINT SAVED BY FIREMEN McHenry firemen battled a blaze at Pistakee Bay last Saturday evening for several hours in temperatures well below zero and emerged the victor. Fire of unknown origin in the walls and ceiling of the Schultz residence at Pitzen's Point kept the men busy from shortly aft|r 5 o'clock until 9:30. The fire is believed to have started in a kitchenette on the rear of the structure. It was impossible to extinguish without chopping off a great portion of the roof. No estimate of the damage was given. The kitchenette was destroyed but firemen managed to save the remainder of the home. GRAND JURY Th« January grand jury panel was named the last of the week and includes the name? of Ben Justen and Peter F. Miller of McHenry. On the supplemental panel are Michael Freund aad William Hiller. XMAS GIFTS FOR VETERANS Members of the local Legion Auxiliary unit are shown as they wrap gifts which have been purchased with money contributed to f "Christmas Gifts to the Yanks who Gave" campaign. Through this ! program, approximately 16,000 Hospitalized veterans will receive gift on Christmas morning. Christmas is coming to McHenry and to the rest of this vast country. Few places more than here in our own little city does the holiday season carry with it more respect for the sacred spirit of the day. Proof will come on Sunday, Monday and Christmas day itself, when the hundreds of Christians in this growing community will kneel in reverence in commemoration of' the birth at thft Ohrist Child. St. Mary's y The familiar Bethlehem scene tn a dimly lighted corner of St. Mary's Catholic church will draw the attention of those attending the Solemn High Mass at Midnight on Christmas eve. Elsewhere, candelabra and bright p o i n s e t t i a p l a n t s a g a i n s t t h e white altars will provide a scene of beauty. The Midnight Mass will be sung by the adult choir and other High Masses will be at 7 and 8:30, with the girls' choir singing at both. There will be a Low Mass at 7:30, during which well known hymns will be sung by tfee young people's choir, followed by other low masses- at 9 and 9:30 o'clock. A second Solemn High Mass will be sung at 10 o'clock, with the adult choir offering much of the same music as at midnight This will be followed by Benediction, after which there will be Low Masses at .11:30 and 12 o'clock. Appropriate organ music will precede the midnight mass. The choir has chosen "Mass in Honor of Our Lady" by Owen Da Silve, O. F. M., for this year's offering. Children's confessions will be heard following the 8 o'clock Mass on Friday. Other confessions will be beard following Mass on Monday morning, at S o'clock in the afternoon and at 7 in the evening. St Patrick's ^ reproduction in miniature of the first Christmas scene will also be evident in St. Patrick's Catholic church. Midnight Mass will be sung there, too, followed by the regular Sunday schedule of Masses on Christmas day, including Low 'Masses at 8, 9 and 11:30 o'clock and High Mass at 10 o'clock. Confessions Monday will be heard from 10 to 11 a.m., from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The adult choir will sing at the two High Masses, their choice being "Christmas Carol Mass" by James A. Korman. Other offerings will be "Silent Night," vio" 11ns, "Adeste Fidelia" and "Angels We Have Heard On High." Methodist Chareh / Last Sunday afternoon, the first of three Christmas services at the Community Methodist church was held. The other two will occur next Sunday and Christmas eve. On Sunday, Dec. 23, at the 10:45 a.m. service. Rev. Corbett will preach on "A Letter to Santa Claus." The senior choir will sing "There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field." Christmas eve at 8 p.m. the Young Adults will sponsor a candlelight service, with a oneact play, "The Christmas Blessings," being presented by the Methodist Youth Fellowship. This religious drama is laid against the background of a central European village, where the P©a-„ Bants are preparing to go tft church On • Christmas eve. The main roles will be taken by lien* Bassett and Judy Roesch. Mrs. John Varese is the director, during the service, Miss Louanne Howorka will sing "O Holy Night," and at the conclusion all worshippers will light candles to take home with them. The children's department of the Sunday School held its annual Christmas program on, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16. A creative drama based on a gypsy legend about the flight of the Holy Family from King* Herod was presented by the children. Action was coordinated by Mrs. Harry Stinespring. Santa Claus arrived to distribute candy to all the and girls. " 4 Zlon Lutheran Zlon Evangelical Lutheran WB» gregation will conduct its cht|- drens' Christmas eve service in the McHenry high school auditorium on Monday evening, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m. It will be a service of worship in which the entire congregation is afforded an opportunity to kneel in spirit at the manger of the Christ Child. In sixty-five brief recitations, carefully synchronized with thirty beautifully colored film-strip pictures, the children tell the Christmas story under the following four headings: 1, Christmas Joys; 2. The Birth of Christ; 3, The Visit of the Wise Men; 4,' Jesus, the Friend of Little Children. Particularly in the final sectioil do the children bear simple testimony to their personal faith in the Infant Savior. A cordial invitation is extended to all to join the children iiL worshipping their Savior. The service on Christmas Day will commence at 10:15 a.m. The choir will sing "There Were Shepherds" by Isaac Watts, with Mrs. Frank Cheney 'conducting and Mrs. Edward A. Guettler, accompanist. . A cordial welcome is extended to all to join us in this hour of worship. McHenry Bible Church On Sunday, Dec. 23, a Christmas program will be conducted at the McHenry Bible church, at which time the children will give recitations and the pastor will deliver a Christmas message. The program will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a prayer fellowship at 6 p.m., after which the group will join in Christmas caroling at 6:30 o'clock. St. Peter's St. Peter's church at Spring Grove, like many others in this vicinity, will have Midnight Mass on Christmas. The church choir will sing "Silent Night" preceding the Mass and for the main offering has selected "Nativity Mass" by Schel. At the offertory they will sing "Transeamus" by Schnabel. Other offerings will be "Adeste Fideles," "When Blossoms Flowered Mid the Snow" and "Angels We Have Heard on High." The second Mass will he at • o'clock Christmas day. Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23, at 2:30 o'clock, the children of St Peter's school will present a Christmas program which will consist of the following: "The Stars are Glistening" -- FK-HOUDAY SEASON MARRED IYTHREEDEA1HS Long Period 111 HeftUh Ends Few Arthur Lessud The pre-hollday season was' marred for several local families I by death this past week. I Arthur A. Lessard, 74, who had beerf in poor health for the past three years, died at 6 o'clock last Thursday morning, Dec. 13, in the Woodstock hospital. He was a semi-retired carpenter. Mr. Lessard was born in Quebec, Canada, on June 9, 1877, Ynd came to this country as a young man. Thirty-five years ago the family moved to Chicago and ten years later settled alt Emerald Park, southeast of McHenry. Just a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Lessard moved into a home on Waukegan street His , business, carpentry, also provided Mr. Lessard with a hobby and spare moments in the summer were spent in maintaining a fine garden. The deceased was a member of St Patrick's church and of the Holy Name society. Survivors include the widow, Rose; three sons, Wilfred, residing in the East, Robert of Los Angeles, Calif., and Edward of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Peaslee and Mrs. Jane Panza of McHenry; also one sister, Mrs. Simeon Boily, of Canada. A daughter, Yvonne Beslanger, and a son, Henry, preceded him in death. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 10 o'clock Saturday morning, when last rites were conducted from St Patrick's church, with "burial in the church cemetery. Hilda Johnson Mrs. Hilda Johnson, a resident Of the McHenry community for thirty-four years, died last Thursday, Dec. 13, in Victory Memorial hospital, Waukegan, following She whs 65 years old. Mrs. Johnson, wife of the late Rudolph Johnson, operated the Johnson resort at Bald Knob, Pistakee B&y, for many years with her husband and after his death in 1937 she continued with the assistance of her children. The deceased was a native of Sweden, where she was born April 19, 1886. She was a member of Circle 3, W. S. C. S., of the Community Methodist church. Mrs. Johnson enjoyed gardening of all types and was responsible for planting the great amount of trees and shrubbery which have added so much to the beauty of Bald Knob in the summer time. Surviving are a daughter, Marie Laun of Kiel, Wis.; two sons, Rudolph, Jr., of Chicago and Herbert W. of McHenry; also three grandchildren. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen funeral home until 1 o'clock Monday afternoon, when services were held there, followed by burial in the Scandinavian cemetery, Rockford. Richard R. Novetny SANTA VISITS McHENRY Richard R. Novotny, 59, a strni- -Iner resident of Regner Road, Pistakee Bay, died unexpectedly while attending a meeting at which he was honored in Chicago last Thursday. He lived at 150 Nuttall Road. Riverside. 111., during the winter months. It was said that the Novotnys were to leave on a trip to South America in the near future. The deceased was president and founder of the Olypipic Savings and Loan association. Survivors include the widow, Marie Sedlacek Novotny; one son, Richard, Jr.; a grandson, Richard III; «|d two brothers, Oscar and Otto. The body rested at the funeral home at 6227 W. Cermak road until Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, when last rites were conducted, followed by cremation in Bohemian National oometery. THREE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES IN AUTO-BUS COLLISION Minor injuries were sustained shortly before 8 o'clock last Friday morning when an automobile driven by Joseph Signaretti of 3652 W. Fremont St, Chicago, ran into the rear of a Rockford- Peoria bus driven by a Rockford man, John Loveland. The accident occurred on Rt 120, near Lily Lake. According to a state patrolman, Signaretti, a passenger in his car and a passenger in the bus were treated for cuts and bruises by a McHenry doctor. . This picture of Santa Claus being greeted by Albert S. Blake, president of the Business Men's association, was taken on the good saint's first visit to McHenry Saturday, Dec. 9. He arrived by electric car, with trailer filled with bags of candy and fruit, and his license plate is evidence enough of hi9 home address. The first Saturday almost 500 youngsters were treated1 from Santa's huge bag. Last weekend he paid the city a second visit, again on the invitation of the local association, but because of the severe cold he arrived by bus, with James Thompson as his driver. In spite of the weather, he was greeted by almost 300 young people who were again treated. ' ; i»V •* PLAINDEALEK DEADLINE MOVES AHEAD NEXT WEEK The office of the McHenry Plalndealer will be open only until 2:30 o'clock on Monday afternoot). Dec. 24. For this reason, and because the office will not be open Tuesday, Dec. 25, it is necessary to move deadlines ahead one day. Display advertising mM4^t>ei in the office by noon on Monday, and general news by 2:30 Mouday. Classified advertising will be accepted until the regular time, 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Correspondents' copy Bhould be at, the Plaindealer office hy Monday morning. (Continued on P^ge •) Support McHevnftfftHr trttm each Saturday. RICHMOND MAN ELECTROCUTED AT HARVARD DEC. It Tragedy struck a county home last Saturday morning when Edmund Karls, 84, of Richmond, a cousin of Atty. Le- Roy Welter and Mrs. Al. Wirtz of McHenry, was killed while repairing a high tension wire for the Northern Illinois Public Service company, north of Harvard. He was working with Roland McDonald, also of Richmond, when the' accident occurred. His companion saw Karls slump and slide down the pole several feet He Immediately ran to a nearby farm house and summoned a Harvard physician. However, Karls was killed instantly. The Karls family had just moved into their new home at Richmond. The deceased, a native of Spring Grove, is survived by his widow, the former Mary Ober, a son, Thomas, and a daughter, Patricia; his parents," Mr. and Mrs. John Karls; three brothers and three sisters. Services were conducted from St. Joseph's Catholic church Tuesday morning, Rev. Fr. Frank Miller officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery, Spring Grove. In riding through city streets to vie'lr some of the lovely home Christmas decorations, residents are urged to include in their itinerary the new Edgebrook school on- south Green street The vast expanse of window space on both sides of the building has been transformed into beautiful holiday scenes, depicting both theP secular and sacred spirit. The primary grade windows show Santa over the house top and later entering the home with his bag of toys. The upper grades display the nativity scene, with the shepherds, wise men, camels and sheep in lifelike size. Other windows appear to be in stained glass and all are enhanced with special lighting behind them. _ On the rear of the building McHenrjr reindeers are featured. The windows are being lighted for the benefit of the public tomorrow (Friday night and Sunday evening until 10 p.m. It is possible to drive on both sides of the school and view all of the windows. McHENRY GIRL WITH CHORUS IN TV PRESENTATION A McHenry girl. Miss Mary Ann Bolger, 108 Richmond Road, appeared on a Chicago television program on Monday, Dec. 17, at 4:15 p.m. Miss Bolger is a member of the 70-voice Rosary College Glee Club, which presented a half hour of Christmas carols and Gregorian chant over station WBKB, channel 4. The River Forest ensemble, notable among women's college singing organizations, has been heard a number of times over nation-wide radio hook-ups. Thomas Stanley Heads Kiwanis McHenry Township Kiwanis club installed Thomas I. Stanley, resident of Wonder Lake and a Chicago business executive, into the office of president for the coming year at last week s meeting. The installation was iield at Lake View Inn, Wonder Lake. In the absence of Lt Governor Kenneth Cooper of Marengo, Joseph X. Waynne, retiring president, presented Mr. Stanley with the tools and identifications of his office. With Mr. Stanley, John Lathrop, secretary, Marius Hanson, vice-president, and Horace Wag- (Con tinned on Pas* •) EDGEBROOK SCHOOL FEATURES SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCENES CMUREM WRITE ^1 LAST MESSAGES ' TO SANTA CLAU Dream Of Turkoy Dinner Rates High ^ For One Yonngrter , - i" a, iA..' The last of the 1951 letters to Santa Claus arrived in the Plaindealer office this week, ezpreaa? ing the dreams of more McHeary youngsters. They are printed ai received. "Dear Santa Claus "Sled, boxing gloves, frosty tHi snowman record. ^ "From "BOBBY BECKBNBAUOH* "Dear Santa: "My name is Carol and I'm # years old. I want a buggy, doll and a ranch set My brother Allen wants a oowboy suit, guns ant punch me toy. "Our baby sister Mary Lou to 8 months old. We want some rubber toys for her. "We try to be a good boy an4 girl. Will stay up J«t Christmas eve. . i "Love, - "CAROL AND AVLMK MILLER < 113 Broad St. "Dear Santa: "I am nine yea« three brother# and one sister Charles is eaight Terresa Is six an a half Gerald is four and Di» id la almost two. I would like some toys but my sister and I need gym shoes for gym and wo would be glad to get them ttptead We would like anything but most of all we would like a turkey. $ hope you get my letter in ttmO becaus we would like to baya turkey for Christmas, thank yon. "THOMAS SHAVER "Bpril Rout aumebr I JlOT, "McHenry, IllindU ZONING BOARD GRANTS McHENRY FOLKS' REQUESTS Last week it was announced in a report of the zoning btoard that more than 15,000,000 was spent in McHenry county during the year ending Dec. 10 for construction of new buildings and repairs. In that period, 708 permits were approved by the zoning board for new buildings, repairs an4 Variations in soning. Thirteen petitions were acted upon last week by the board. Martin Heckman and Martin Cooney were granted permission for erection of a duplex house on Crystal Lake road, McHenry; Clara Estelle Regner was granted the right to change her property on the Pistakee Bay blacktop road from farming to R-l; and Walter Walsh was given permission to change his property from farming to R-l. Review Board Granted Extension Of Timf The county board of review this past week was granted an extension of time until Jan. 14 or such time as necessary to complete its work. It was announced by A E Mc- Connell, chairman of the board, that the delay had been caused by the lateness of the books of one of the assessors. County Clerk Raymond D. Woods announced that if th'e delay is not too great, it isn't likely that the tax bills will be late. It is necessary to wait for completion of the board's work and receive a tax multiple from the state revenue department before starting tax extension work. ASSISTANT MANAGES W. F. Hoffman, former local manager for the Colony theatre, has taken a position with the Tri-State Theatre corporation as assistant manager of the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. STATE PBESIITEKT A. C. Thomson of Hickory Creek Farms, McCuilom Lake, was selected president of the Illinois Holstein Friesian association at the annual convention held last wfek in Peoria. "Dear Santa Claus. - "I am 8 years old and I've good girl all the tim la our family thinks yon are ^sip nice so we are going to leave some candy tor you - when -yen come to our houses "I would like yon to bring M a Bonny Braids dolt, a toy trie stove, a doll house, dishes and a table and chair set. "PATSY HOOAN," "Ringwood. IB." |s «•' 5 = "Dear Santa, "I am only 5 years old but still I've been a good boy some of tbo time. I mind my mommy and daddy so would yon please remember me again this year. "I would like a tractor a picker, a wagon that hooks on the picket* a barn and its animals great big teddy bear. * "Thank you, ••MIKE HOOAN "Ringwood. HLown mttk % would al* Dear Santa Claua: "I would like i pretty doll and my .knife, fork and spoon. "My brother Ronald so like a new snow suit, a knjta. fork and spoon and a play and a gun. "Please bring us these on Christmas eve. We live tn Fern wood subdivision, McHenry Illinois. "Merry Christmas from "DIANE AND BOKAfifit - BEHNKE* . ^ T "Dear Santa Claus: "I would like a shiney S er bike for Xmas. I would alto like a new dress for my baby alb* ter. My pa wants ties for his can "JAY PORTEN "Rt 3 Box. 40# "McHenry. IIL "Dear Santa Clause. l "My name Is Cathy Baird^..Jt.,»3|y live in the country with my mother, father and sister ApriL . My sister would like to have a -I pair of slacks and some rattles. I am trying to be a real good girt. | I go to bed went mother and dad | tell me to. I would like to have ^ a big bike and a big doll and two bats a blackboard a. dreaa and h some games to play with. I wfll hang up a socking will yon try 'to fill it with some candy, aula, and apples, oranges. ^ "If you bring me all I want will be a good girl all the ti«a"~;>- for my mother and father. "CATHY BAUUDT W!*TEB COMBS DEC. tt The calendar says winter ortlei * j tally starts next Saturday, Deft 13. What a shock it most be to tbo poets who look out on a ktt tt snow with temperatures at 10 degrees below sero lize that all this happened daitaft the season which they havo bwi j not**** «m*m .ntnmw ^ ^t,l