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y%U[, - Thursday* December 27, 1956 mm- v::.•?•••• **' THE McHENItY PLAtttDEAIXh Wonder Lake News By Phyllis Whitfield Christmas Program The Harrison school gym rang with the voices of school children the evening of Dec. 20, as they spng of Santa coming and many of the familiar Christmas carols. Each grade had a part in the program. ^ » The third grade sang a welcome tgi. the many parents and friends ^to attended the program. The Jfarrison school band, under the direction of Mr. Abbs, played several Christmas numbers. A human Christmas tree was very cleverly formed by Mrs. Seeman's first graders. Each child was dressed in green and held a Christmas tree . light. The upper four grades told of life in ancient Rome at the time pf the birth of Christ. fThe chorus, directed by Mr. enck, closed the program' with ^ever-al Christmas songs. ! Card Groups Benefit Hospital Mrs. Grace Market was hostess to the Wonder Center canasta group which met Wednesday, Dec. 12. High scores were held by Neva jFuhrer and Lenore Jaeschke. Qthers enjoying the evening of cards were Mesdames June Kid- 11, Melvina Knackstedt, Judy tassmussen and Ann Weretka. : The Wooded Shores canasta group was entertained Wednesday. Dec. 19, at the home of Mrs. Olga, Crasser. Mesdames Jean Motule wicz, Delores Wines, Prudence Grabovy, Eloise McCafferty and Ann Weretka, with Silvia Pierson and Betty Bland as high scorers, made up the tables of cards. The hext meeting will be Jan. 16, a: Qe home of Mrs. Grabovy. These two groups turned over a total of $11 to the Woodstock hospital buildi&g fund. Christ the Kin? 'The Mass schedule for Jan. 1 will be an 8 a.m. Mass and an 8 p.m. Mass. At the Dec. 13 meeting of the Holy Name society, new officers |jjr 1957 were plected. President W the coming year is Anthony Willig; vice-president, Frank Hig gins; secretary, Raymond Pipowski> treasurer, Frank Wasielewski; &nd marshal, Donald Lowry. The new board will meet Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Mr. Willig's home at 8. . The regular Communion Sunday for the Holy Name society will be the first Sunday in January, the sixth. £gThe first regular monthly meet- Pig of the new year for the Altar and Rosary sodality will be Thur5.: day, Jan. 3, at the Ray Mendyk home in, Indian Ridge. Nativity Lutheran Church On Sunday, Dec. 30, there will be two services as usual, one/at 8 and the other at 10:45. The sermon topic for the day will be, "The Marks of Greatness". All are welcome to these services._The Sunday School meets at 9:15. The Luther league of the church will meet Sunday evening, Dec. 30, at 7:30. Reports will be made on the holiday party held at Harrison school on the twenty-eighth, and plans will be made for the selling of subscriptions of the "Lutheran," the United Lutheran church weekly magazine. Kiwanis Notes One of the newest members of' the club, Leo Hartog, gave a fine and informative talk on civil defense at the Dec. 17 meeting. This might seem a dry subject with not much bearing on members, but after hearing Leo describe a night in an air attack on an open city, one realizes the importance of this vital project even in supposed nontarget areas. One member suggested this talk, given with sincerity and directness, be given to the Mc- Henry high school student body, if possible, as our youth today takes what the Hungarians are fighting and dying for too much for granted. Frank Schroeder reported that fifty dollars had been donated to the underprivileged children's fund. The donor wished to remain anonymous. There will be no meetings until after the New Year. Also no bowling until the fifteenth of January. Remember the slogan -- Attend and Bring A Friend. This reporter extends to all the best wishes for all good things in the coming New Year. She is grateful for your cooperation during this past year and hopes to be of more service to you in 1957. 4 Save More By Shopping At Home ifrtM'fr'i) • <• '1' 'I' 4' 'fr for your kind patronage Jn 1956, many ^ thanks. And for the coming year all the best of fortune, health and happiness to you and yours. Jiy JOSt©INSEN GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE LONG LAKE, INGLESIDE, CALIF J Year In Chinese Fashion For Unusual Observance A gala event of the, holiday season is» a New Year's party, especially when you celebrate it Chinese fashion. If you do not know a Chinese person, here are some notions you may want to use. You could not possibly crowd in all family merry-making that , took place during the original three-day to two-week Chinese celebration of the New Year. But you can observe some of the festivities. In the ancient land of China, where nuts and watermelon seeds are delicacies, New Year revelry used to equal our Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday parties all rolled into one. To the accompaniment of exploding firecrackers, everyone feasted, gave presents and cards, made ceremonial visits to friends and paid family debts. In keeping with this theme, the invitation to your New Year's party might read: "Your humble servants, Smith John Mr, and Mrs., beg the privilege of your exalted presence at their humble home (date, time, place) to welcome the glorious New Year. Please to accept their petition." Games for your most revered guests may be either active or passive. One might be "Resolution Charades" an adaption of the old Chinese custom of telling fortunes with bamboo sticks. Pass a circular box (an oatmeal container) painted red and filled with straws, each containing a tightly rolled New Year's resolution written on thin paper. Have at least as many straws as guests. Each player then draws a straw and acts out his resolution. At the conclusion, he apologizes profusely for his miserable performance while . the others try to guess his resolution. You might award a fan or chopsticks for the best dramatization. In writing the resolutions, try to pick out humorous weaknesses. These might read: "I most profoundly resolve to do setting up exercises each morning, thereby stretching my weak frame"; "No more despicable smoking for this insignificant creature"; or "This No. 1 boy resolves to study his mathematics one hour every evening." Men and boys will like "Chinese Get-up." Two persons sit on the floor back to .back and' lock arms. The first to get to his feet without unlinking arms is* the winner. If the children are restless, have *therti Vjg6 :to" kr,ratfieir large"' room to play "datching the Dra- Tail." This game is like "Crack the Whip" and requires space. The children place their hands on each other's shoulders. Lakeland Park News Prizes Awarded The Roy Meinekes won the fifteen dollar prize in the Christforming a line, "lhe first personj mas decoration competition. Secis the dragons head; the lastiond prize was wons by the Reli McHENRY, ILL. T@iewi»n SALES and SERVICE 128 N. RIVERSIDE DRIVE PHONE McHENRY Authorized Sales & Ser>tbe for G.E. - Dumont - Sen2m@l - Emerson I (We Service AlIMakes) T.V. - Radios - Phonographs- Hi-Fidelity • 21 TEARS OF ELECTRONIC EXPERIENCE • WORK PERFORMED BY BONDED TECHNICIANS • MODERN SHOP St TESTING EQUIPMENT • LARGE STOCK OF TUBES & PARTS \ (We guarantee all parts installed by us for one year.) "A SATISFIED CUSTOMER IS OUR FIRST CONSIDERATION" FOR PEOPLE WHO ENJOY GOOD MUSIC, LET US INSTALL IN YOUR HOME / ' CUSTOM BUILT HI-FIDELITY. Call Us For A Free Estimate s CDay tviry hour of ovory day of 1957 bo filled with happinott for'you end yours. McHENRY MILLER ENGVALSON CORP. one, its tail. With the line intact, the dragon's head attempts to catch its tail. When the first person succeeds, he goes to the end of the linte as the tail, and so on. Since all parties need ^freshments, humble nourishment for your superior guests should be in keeping with the Chinese theme. You might serve Chinese tea and Chinese almoind cakes or nut cookies. Caridied, • fruits" and nuts are also Chinese delicacies. To greet the illystripus New Year, you will want to "have ready plenty of noisemakers, confetti and streamers. According to an old Chinese superstition, the nQise will frighten away evil spirits. What you are hasits Influence in making otbjr peoplewhat they •ire. bergs and third prize by the Ken Boyces. These prizes were ten and five * dollars respectively. Judging took place last Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Dr. Griesbach presented the awards on the same evening. The MeineKe display included a large cut-out Santa Claus, a big qandy cane, & mailbox loaded >Vith gifts, and up on the roof a red-nosed reindeer. Ray fabricated all the decorations. The Rehberg 'display was centered around a nativity scene painted on the front window. The Boyces. had many snowflakes, candy canes, shiny ornaments and a cotton snow-man. An unexpected twist developed in the judging of the contest when Boyd Dowell, one of the judges and Lakeland Park's mail carrier, reported he had come down with chicken pox. Mrs. Peter JtSrieSbacft was then asked to ac- ! company Di\ Griesbach and Adele Froehlich as the third judge. The judges also gave honorable mention to tne Hujaks. Cyajkowkis, Owens, RizzoS and Dimneys. Also given honorable mention were the Kraters, who were ineligible for a prize since Joan is a member of the board of directors. Despite the miserable rainy weather on Sunday evening, the judges were impressed by the attractiveness of the communtiy and the effort put into the decorations. GALA i I New Yeajrs Eve Party AT Cozy Cottage ON U.S. 12 INTERSECTION OF RT. 120 FREE LUNCH UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT JOE AND JOE PROPRIETORS New Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Davis became proud grandparents of a girl, Laura, on Wednesday, Dec. 19. The new arrivals' parents are i£r. and Mrs. Richard Davis of Chicago. youngsters who were beginning their Christmas season with a party at the Linnane home. The party table looked gay with bright red and green plates, luscious looking Christmas cookies and little red candy baskets. The children had a lively time playing games ana looking at all the lovely festive decor on the windows and around the home. Those on Santa's list were Kirk and Linda Links. Jeannie, Joyce j and Bobby LaPar, Mary and j Tommy Uttich, Michael and Brian j Gleeson and Maureen, Michael, j Edward Joseph (Bimbo), and i Tommy Linnane. Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Birthday Glover, wiio cek* brated on pec.. 22. Actually, ^ | Robert will be 13 on Christmas ' day, but to work in two parties, f he celebrated early. Those at- £• tending his party were Billy Struwe, Frank Sweeney, Tony i Magden, Raymond Frankling and t- Charles Jett, and of course, his . sister, Lorraine ^nd brother, Fred. BETTER SCHOOLS BUILO SETTER COMMUNITIES Children's Christmas Party Santa came to visit all the Business & Service Directory of Wonder Lake Open On Sundays 9 to 1 WONDER LAKE BUILDERS SUPPLY m' Free Estimates 6 Delivery Phone W. L. 3231 . CRISTY and STENDEBACH General Contractors NEW HOMES and REMODELING Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 y? • v y\ ^ ' w ARE FRANKLY PROUD of the service our skilled Registered Pharmacists render in helping to preserve the health of this community. 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