Page Eight < ,-n wi-y THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER A"'\ '• *• « \ December {T:M INTRODUCE JEEP TRUCK LETTERS TO SANTA (Continued from Page 1) Here is a view of the FC-150, all-new "Forward Control" jeep iruck being introduced by Willys dealers. An addition to the expanding line of jeep 4-wheel drive utility vehicles, the FC-150 is engineered with new design features which combine to provide maximum cargo space in relation to a compact, highly maneuverable 81-inch wheelbase. The "up front" location of the cab places the driver in the ideal position for all-direction visibility and vehicle control. DECORATIONS ON TREES CAUSE MANY FIRES EACH HOLIDAY NEWS ABOUT SERVICEMEN (Continued from Page 1) board and a little iron, ice skates and a small doll. I am a very good girl. "Loving Therese Monaghan "Fit. 5, McHenry" "Dear Santa: "I have been a good girl and my brother, Bobby's has been a good boy, sometimes. I would like a ballet doll, a story book a, game and a pen; a pair of one-runner skates, size 6. Bobby would like a Mickey Mouse hat, a truck. "Susan Fabish "Rt. 2, McHenry" "Wagon, cowboy set,- farm set, calvery set, log cabin, cap rifle, dart gun, tow truck, Army set, car, jeans, shirt, shoes. "Tim McGuire" "Dear Santa: "I have been a good girl. I help my mommic with the dishes every day. I want a Ginny doll and trugk set and a watch for I am learning to. tell time. "Please bring my brother Rickie a rocking horse and some blocks, also some pull toys. "Thank you Stana Clause, "Cindie Freund bring my sister Karen, a Thank you. "Warren Smith" doll. "Dear Santa Claup: "I want a lunch box and a gun and holster I am trying to be a good boy. "Kenneth Lee Kurbyum "Dear Santa Claus: "I am a little girl just 5 years old and I have been a good little girl all year. If you have time on Christmas eve, could you stop by my house and leave me a "Tiny Tears" doll; set of play dishes; tiny doll and a rocking chair for her> a pair of sunglasses for me. ' "I thank you very much, Santn Claus. "Lots of Love, Laurie Jean Murray. . "P.S. Daddy is writing this for me, because i don't know how tc write yet." "Fires across the nation have killed twenty-three persons, most of them children, on the eve of the Christmas holiday celebration. "All but ten of the fire victims were children eagerly awaiting the excitement and gifts of Christmas." That was last year. Will it happen again this year? And the saddest thing is that such tragedies often occur around the Christmas holiday--sometimes even around the Christmas tree itself--at the happiest time of the year. The reason the tree burns sov fiercely and so rapidly is because it's filled with pitch .and resin-- among the most combustible substances known. \ What can you do about the tree? First of all, the National Board of Fire Underwriters suggests that you select a small one. There will be 30,000,000 on the market. Some 4,000,000 Christmas trees reach retail outlets in New York state alone. It's best to keep the tree outdoors until a few days before setting it up. During that time occasionally throw water over it. This will keep it moist, fresh. When you bring the tree inside, cut the butt slantwise to open the pores, then stand it in a tub of water. Be wary of chemicals or other substances sold for "fireproofing" trees. In some cases this process is ineffective. In placing the tree, the National Board advises that you avoid "hot spots" such as those near the fireplace, stove, television set, radiator or electric bulbs. Never, warns the National Board, use untreated paper ornaments or untreated cotton batting or gauze for decoration. Cotton and gauze can be made flameresistive by dipping in a gallon of water mixed with nine ounces of borax and four ounces of boric add. v Also,, use only electric lights, never candles. Be sure, too, that 'Wires are in good condition and Itear the UL tag denoting Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., which sfiows they have been tested for safety. Frayed electric cords, the National Board points out, are a fire hazard. The switch for turning on the tree lights should be placed some distance from the tree. Never use outlet or plug under the tree or run electric trains around the base. Army administration course at J'ort Leonard Wood, Mo. He reeived training in typing, Army clerical procedures and record keeping. He entered the Army last July and completed basic training at the fort. He has left for overseas service. Trips on raffic Safety CHARLES F. CARPENTIER Sccrctary of State Improved highways in the state now allow Illinois motorists to travel at higher speeds while maintaining a safe rate of speed. However, there are some motorists who attempt to travel at speeds designed for superhighways when they are motoring on secondary roads. When no speed limit is posted the motorist must rely on his own judgment as to how fast he should travel while keeping his vehicle at a safe, speed. Conditions on an open, fourlane highway may call for a certain top safe speed, but the same conditions on a two lane road would demand that the motorist keep his speed well below that figure. "Dear Santa Clause: "I want a mouse katooner, city !>locks, viewmaster and pictures, monopoly game, Lassie game and nurse kit. I am in first grade. I like school and make 100. "Judy Mars" "Dear Santa Clause: "I am a good boy, my father says that we will not get to many toys this Christmas. But I want a real watch and a slugger baseball ganje. end a Safari electronic target game and a multiple cork shooting machine gun. "Yours truly, "Jimmy Ray Mars" "Dear Santa: ' "I want a doll sewing tiny *kit buggy doll house. "Betty Sullivan" "Dear Santa: "I have been a good girl. I help my mommy clean the floor. I watch my baby brother Alan who is 15 months old. "I want a Mickey Mouse guitar and a slinky dog for Alan. Please bring daddy a Schick shaver. "I will leave cookies and hot chocolate for you when you come Christmas eve. Thank you for the toys last year. "Bless you "Karen O'Gara "4 years, old" ADJUST YOUR SPEED TO ROAD CON! "Dear Santa Claus: "Can you bring a cement mixer and a Davey Crockett suit and a road grader and a payloader. We will set out something on the table to eat. I'll be good if you bring the toys. "Billy Krater" "Dear Santa: "I have been a pretty good boy. For Christmas I would like a fire engine, Robert the Robot .and a Captain Kangeroo fire boat. Please "Dear Santa Clause: "I am a vary good boy ,1 htflj. mother and father vary much 1 wood like 26 inch bike and a camera and a cowboy suit and a pare of drums and a pony, and most of all help my grandmother get well. "Billy Brennan" "Dear Santa Claus: "I hope I have been a good girl. I have helped my mother and fath-. er. I would like a bride and a cam era and a ballet dress. "Please, most of all make my grandma well. Thank you. "Sandra Lee Brennan" "Dear Santa, "I am 3 years old and I am not in school. For Christmas I would like a jack-in the box and a dog. And bring my sister Pat a Terri Lee doll and my brother Mike a fire truck and a jeep and bring Cookie a late of nice things. And my boy friends Daine and Arvi a barn and a fire truck and Danie a doll. And bring my dog puddge a ball and my bird a latter. "Yours Turlys "Johnny Hamil'* I've "Dear Santa: "I am 7 years old and tried very hard to be good. For Christmas I would like a Betsy Wetsy doll, a sewing machine a doll bed. "Yours truly, "Kathy Smith" "Dear Santa Claus: \ ; "Thank you for what yoif brought last year. For this year I would like a ballet doll with lots of extra clothes and I would also like a nurse .kit a wallet and some kind of game. I am 7 years old I go to St. Mary's 'Tor Shoes That Please See Peier Gies" ... • Baby Shoes • Boys' & Girls' Shoes • Ladies' Shoes • Men's Shoes • Work Shoes • Rubber Footwear Peier Glso Shoes 8c Sfoo® Repairs Plume 441 -M- * 107 N. Riverside Dr. McHenry, UL Mr. and Mrs. Elgin called on tives Sunday. John Wirtz of McHenry rela- Braking distance, and the distance necessary to safely pass another vehicle are but two of the many factors to be taken into consideration while maintaining a slower speed on secondary roads. It is up to the motorist many times to decide the top speed he may safely drive at to protect his life and the lives of others. XMAS TREES $1 to $2 All Trees Are Personally Selected Located 1% miles East of McHenry on South side of Route 120 near Hi Ho Golf Range. Wholesale & Retail school and I am in second grade. I have a brother Ronnie who is 14 arid a sister Dolores \Vho is 11. ' "Merry Christmas "Sharon Klapperich "31 Pistakee Bay Road" "Dear Santa: "My name is Peter. * I am 4 years old. I want' a fcig scoop. I have a sister Barbara. She wants a doll. "Peter and Barbara Benoy" "Love, "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Edward and I live in Lakeland Park and I have been a very good boy all year. I un five years old. "Please bring some nice presents for my mommy and daddy and my big sister Pat. S "I would like: A Robin Hood t£.nt, a Robin Hood archery set, a suburban pump fire truck and real hydrant, a remote control MG sports car as my old one is broken; en auto truck fleet .with lots of cars and trucks; an Army training centei' set, a Fort Comanche caValry post, a service station with battery operated lights, a modern farm set with animals, barns and farm tractors. "I will be happy with whatever gifts you can bring me; but the ones above are what I really would like to. have. • "Please don't forget to bring the gifts for my mommy, daddy and sister as I love them very much and they are so good to me. "Love, "Edward C. Gilbertsen "Lakeland Park" "Dear Santa: __L. "My ^name is Linnea Larson and I' am 9 years old. For Christmas I would like a Go to the * tt if* ft ft ft ti «ti ft «ti ft « A A ii « » « ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft» ft ft ft ft ft ft *• " »: NOTES FOR BUSINESSMEN: How to Profit from JOB PRINTING BUSINESS CARDS When you v i s i t a client what does he see first? 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"A Guaranty Savings Association" 522 W. Main St. Head of the Glass game a -shuffle board game and a clue . game. I have been a pretty good girl all year. "Yours truly, "Linnea Larson" 7 "Dear JSanta: "I am 5 years old and I would like a B?tsy Wetsy doll for Christmas and some doll clothes for her. I try toV a good girl. "Love, "Karen Larson "P.S. If you have some- Melolie bells I would like those too?' "Dear Santa Claus: "I am only two' years did so . I am asking my mommy to > write this for me. ^ "I have been a good boy and would yke to have a play trac-' tor just like my grandpa's rea one. Also a blackboard and pei board. "Thank you. "Bobby Moravec" Folks used to 'deny themselves luxuries to have money in the bank -- today they go without money to have luxuries." MADE TO ORDER , CUSTOM BUILT CABINETS FREE ESTIMATES ALL WORK GUARANTEED Phone -- McHenry 1211-M JOHNS BURG, ILLINOIS am a Make it an extra-special Christmas . . . Give jewelry gifts. 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