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Pag* Slx!wnu 'Jvn " :- '<i •* • • • ' ZffilWr- THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER i-^Y r,:fj Lakeland Park - West Shore Beach Tbis picture was a prize winner in a previous National High School Photographic Awards. Fame and Fortune for High School Snapshooters -v.-Snap a picture and win a prize! ith % °ur word for today for 256 KS^'^k^leamera users. These ar©"t|^. .256 high school students whose will get the nod of approval frdiR '-tlM. judges in the National High School Photographic Awards which opens January 1. So, get ready now for your try at a place in the winner's circle. In this contest, there will be four classifications of pictures--a " wide enough selection to fit practically any snapshot you've taken during the summer and fall. You may choose any one pf these, classes: school activities and sports, family and friends at work or play in non-school activities, scenic views in which people or pets are not featured, and animal and pet pictures. Fame as well as fortune awaits the lucky winners, l^rize-winning: pistures will be exhibited in schc^-i" ^throughout the country, and $5,b0» in • prizes will be awarded in all -- with the first prize in each class a handsome $300! Most of the high schools already have copies of the contest rules. But if yours doesn't, just drop a postcard to: National High School Photographic Awards, 343 State treet, Rochester 4, New York, •on't forget--the contest opens on January 1st, so get your entry in promptly! --John Van Guilder V "St I fth Keep The Hand On The Bottle Away From Throttle, Says Safety Council* If you've had your hand on t|ke bottle keep your foot off throttle. That warning was issued the nation's drivers recently by the National Safety Council as it opened its annual holiday safety campa-ign. The campaign is aimed at reducing holiday accidents. Special emphasis will be on traffic accidents, which have taken an upward swing this year of about 6 per cent. A contributing factor to' this increase is an even greater gain in inotqr vehicle travel: \ Heavier travel and . the festive spirit of the holiday season always add to the. normal winter hazards of. bad weather, slippery roads and added hours of darkness, the Council said. In warning against driving after drinking, the Council said that one-fourth of all fatal traffic accidents involve a drinking driver or pedestrian. The conviviality of the holidays probably increases this percentage. In an effort to reduce yuletide accidents to a minimum ,city and state officials, civic leaders, safety councils and 10 organizations are joining with the Council in enlisting the cooperation of every motorist and pedestrian. "If everyone would be his brother's keeper and assume personal responsibility for himself and others, whether walking or driving, many holiday traffic accidents could (be prevented," Ned H. Dearborn, president of the Council, said. HS&i <3 1 EARNINGS MONEY 7 /1 \ I Board Meets The hoard of directors of. the Lakeland Park Property. Owner's association held its regular morthly ipeeting on Dec. 21. A date was set f6r house to house soliciting of the entrancs lights assessment. As there are several people who have not yet contributed to this project, they will be called upon at their homes by the board members on Jan. 8. It would be greatly appreciated i£ those who can, would send their mdney to the treasurer, Jack Gcrshon, 329 Home avenue, or, give it to any of the other board members, before this date to stfve the fellows the trip. Happy Birthday To Marie Peil who celebrated her birthday Dec. 14. Mrs. Peil treated her nephew and his' wife, Dr. and Mrs. Jans of Westchester, to a delicious chicken dinner in her home. To Pamela Messel, who didn't feel like doing much to celebrate her very first birthday. Pamela is suffering from tonsilitis and a touch of pneumonia. Welcoming the Christmas Season Santa filled the stockings of the members of the welcoming committee a little early this year. On Tuesday, Dec. 21, he found his way to the home of Jetta Gleeson, where the gals were., gathered to do a little pre-Christr mas partying. They all showed their tfrtistic abilities^ by making yuletide corsages from pine tree branches, ribbons, bells and beads that the •hostess furnished. After they were aJl Jfinished, eaeh one wore his corsage with pride (?). ^v_Many "oh's" and "ah's" and chuckles were heard as the gifts in their stockings left by Santa, were Opened. Whei^^the last of the gifts were opened, aJUat back and enjoyed tbe"""tasty tidbits that Jetta had prepared. Holiday Happenings 1) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heber had all of their children home with them for Christmas day. Several of their friends w^re there too an$ all totaled, Mrs. Heber entertained twenty-two for Christmas dinner. •The, Larry Strandquists spefit Cristmas Eve with their son *sfind his family, the junior Larry Strapdquists of Wh'eaton. Then on Christmas day the^ junior Strandquists and Mr. and Mrs. Al Moore came to Lakeland Park to spend the day. On Monday, Larry and Helen got together with other membe/s of the Old Timers clijb at the home of Mr. and ^klrs. William Stamm of Lombard. Herb and Marge Dent spent the, day at the home of their, niece's family, the Robert Brennans, of north Oak Park. Santa Clans worked double time at the William Kraters this year. The Kraters entertained Joan's mgther and father, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, and Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Dupont and daughter, Jackie, all from Chicago on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Krater, Bill's mother and dad from,Villa Park, and,Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Krater and sens, Phillip and Steve, from Mundelein and Mr. and Mrs, John Landis, son, Johnny, afid daughter, Kathy.from Lombard" enjoyed the Krater's hospitality. The Robert Lamberts and children spent Christmas Eve and Christmas'*' day with the Robert Michmershuizers. ' Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meineke celebrated the Christmas holiday with Mrs. Meineke's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Donovan, in Park Ridge. Dorothy , and Bud Uttich and children went to Villa Park to Bud's mother's, Mrs. August Uttich, v^here' the entire family gathered to celebrate Christmas. make It your formula for SECURITY IN v56 SAVE BY MAUL - CURRENT DIVIDEND 3% MoFemg^ Federal Sewings A^ociaton MARENGO, ILLINOIS 102 N. State St. Phone 99 TOTAL ASSETS OVER $6,000,000.00 SAFETY SAVINGS fi r. May 1956 be a medley of health* happiness, prosperity for everyone! 3 6 u ES T 4 LESS 103 N. Riverside Drive Phone 469 McHenry, I1L May this bright New Year bring yon closer to the realization of your high est aspirations . . . your most "cherished dreams. LAKEMi© MOTORS, Inc. HASH Sales & Service Route 130 Phone 742 McHenry, m. ALEXANDER LUMBift CO. Main Street Phone 1424 McHenry, 111. Coming jmd doing Overnight guests of the Mike Jyfichaliks were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ritter. Mr. Ritter is the ^brother of Phyllis. Mike and Linda Michalik spent their Christmas vacation with their grandmother,. Mrs. Anna Ritter, in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Morgenson and children spent Saturday evening with their neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roskbph. Bill was chef for the evening, serving delicious pizza. EDDlE the 1MCAT0R School* teach practical citiienship. They want your help and that of the local government in giving pupils a knowledge of and respect for government, ordinances and regulations. Illinois Educotioti Association Especially fftr Pet Owners v. There is strong evidence that brucellosis, a costly disease.^ of 'farm. animals, can often be blamed for the. birth of dead puppies. * • * Blood sucking-, parasites on pets may weaken the animals through the loss of blOod to such an extent that they may fall victim to pther diseases or to unfavorable environmental conditions. * • • Dogs that belong to farmers may get. a tapeworm infection from eating raw rabbit meat. * * * A well-nourished pet generally has more resistance to diseases and sickness. That is why veterinarians urge pet owners to provide food that is well-balanced in proteins, minerals, vitamins and other essential ingredients. * * * Dogs may like their meat lean, but they need a little fat along with it to stay in top-notch condition. Skin trouble in dogs often follows the continued feeding of a ration containing too little fat. * * * w.>«_ The limited supply of horse meat in this country has prompted scientists to search for a substitute for it in pet diets. As the clock ticks into. *56, we with you a New Year with sixty secondstof happiness in every minute of every day J StetyouiX 514 W. Main Street JEWELRY RECORDS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Phone 128-J McHenry, HL 5 MKfc HE EPOFT" INSTEAD OFTH15TKA<&< SORROW WHY NOT KEEP ALERT WITH A<UP OP COFFEE, A5 "ONE FOP THE ROAD? ANO MAKE IT * REAU-Y H*PPY HEW Y€AR FOR Y0\J AND YOURS iff Wf h'j J Greetings to all our friends! It's our resolve for the New Year to serve you better than ever before. F. M. RADIO & TELEVISION SALES & SERVICE 128 N. Riverside Drive Phone 979 McHenry, Hi. to present only the very best we can obtain in quality merchandise for your selection ... j to maintain and improve wherever possible our service to our customers and community! to each of you from all of us at B O L 6 E R ' S DRUG STORE 103 So. Green Si. Phone 40 McHenry, 111. Zi