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Thursday, December 19, 1957 " V i l > iff***. THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER LETTERS TO SANTA These are the last of the many letters to Santa Claus which have tfyn arriving at the Plaindealer office this month. They -are being printed as received. "Dear Santa: "I have been a good girl and I want my mother and father to. Say to Mrs.' Santa and all your helpers hello. Snow disk, doll dishes, cake mix set, for mother necklace, earrings or pants, father shorts, shirt. "Love Sherry Jones "126 Allen Ave. "Lakeland Park "I. am 7 years old" "Dear Santa: ..**'»• "I am writing for my two sisters-- Marianne is 5 years old she wants a doll that walks and a nurse kit aind Judy is 1 yrs old I think she would like a doll with rooted hair, because she likes to 01 hair. "Thank you, "Ronald Donnamario" "Dear Santa: . * "My name is Linda Herdrick and I'm 6 years old. I try to be good. Would vou bring something for my sisters Carol and Terry and something for me too. I would like doll, pepsi, bear and ice states. "We'll be waiting for you. Merry Christmas. "Love. "Linda" "Dear San,ta Calus: "I am 8 years old and I am writinsr this letter myself. And I want and erector ajid some boxing gloves and a basket ball set and a foot ball unaform and a tMl chest and booling ball set £ots mother hen and dominoes" (no signature) "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a dog race and a football and target game and a aotordian and a toat truck ahd a slinky. "Your frien, "Neil Davis" "Jjte^r Santa-: 'I want tiny tears doll for Christmas and my sister does to we want two bride dresses for Christmas to. "Form "Margaret and "Dee Dee Weyland "Box 11, Rt. 3, McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Karen I would l^fce a. Jill doll with red hair and pony tail aricf.'a suit case a red one and a dactor set. I am 7 I will be 8 in January. I helped my mother clean the house a lot. "Goodbye, "Karen Joy Hay "101 E. 3rd Ave. "McHenry, 111." "Dear Santa: "I would like Tiny Tears for ^ristmas. I am 5 years old. My little borthers. Boyd and Jimm. would like boxing gloves. Don't forget my new baby brother Tommy. He would like a toy to tie on his bed to play with. "Diana Knaack" "Dear Santa: "I am 7 years old. Please bring me a pom-pom gun, also ice skates. "Jack Thelen" "Dear Santa: "I am 3 years old. I am a good girl. Would you please bring me some new slippers, a ironing Board and iron, dishes and some slacks. "My little brother Tommy is one year old. Please bring him some blocks, slippers, a ball, small gun and a pull train/ "We all love you. "Susie and Tommy Thelen" "Pistakee Highlands" "Dear Santa: "I am 4% and my name is Annette. I would like a set of musical bells with the book so I can learn to play them. I would be very happv if you would bring my little brother a gun and holster set, his name is George, he is 2Vt. We have been pretty goo^ kids. We're naughty sometimes. We try very hard to be good. "We are giving some of the toys we don't play with any more to some children who 4on't have any. We hooe they ferijoy them as much as we did. "Brother and I would like some new lamps for our bedrooms. We would like some new clothes. Thank- you very much. "Annette and George Haines" "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a gun. I want an erector set. I want a game. I want some new p.i.'s. I want some mittens. I want some new shoes and boots. "I have a new baby brother named vicky. He is a good baby. He must have something nice too. I love my little brother and want to see him happy on CHristifiast too. My big sister Ruth wants some clothes and fancies. She thinks she is too old forWitihg to you. I love you Santa Claus. Jimmy Joe Stfhmit "Dear Santa; "Coyld you make my house the last stop? I would like to see you this year and have you play with us. I love you very much. I want a bride doll with other clothes I want a teddy bear to go to sleep with me. I want a game. I want a tea party set. I need some new shoes and new boots. "Terri Schmit "p.s. I hope you don't have a cold. We are' all good children at our house. Please don't leave any coal." "Dear Santa Claus: "I am 4 years old and I try to help my mommy all I caff. For Christmas I would like a tiny tears doll, cake mix set. cosmetic set and a nurse, set. I will leave something for you under the Christmas tree too. "Love. "Carol Ann Fluger "McCullom Lake" "Dear Santa Claus: "I've been a good boy. Please could I have 2 prs. of boxing gloves for daddy and me. a fireboat, a gas station. I'd like'some new slippers ca,use my dog Jackie chewed them up, a guitar with a strap. Na blackboard with chalk a new coloring book some pencils. Thank you very much." "Love, "Jimmy Comiskey "Highland Shores" "Dear Santa: ^<?' "I am Linda Lawson aqd^f-want a real vaccum cleaner;- a "tiny tears dol! and some nev^&j§mas. twinkle toes is so funny" i have been a pretty good girl.' " "Love, "Linda Lawson" Dear Santa: * "I am Nancy Lawson and I want a Tiny Tears doll, a dress, talking telephone, vacuum cleaner and a toaster. Please don't forget Diana and Dave. I have been a good girl. "Love, - "Nancy Lawson" I . . (pair of mittens and any kind of /game for me. I love you Santa Claus and do you no hou old I am 6 .Santa Claus do you no what else I want a stuffed dog. I want anything. 'Tor Laurie Jean" "Dear Santa: "I am Janet Lawson and I would like a vacuum cleaner, a Tiny Tears doll, / a coffee set, a new watch and some pajamas, new socks and put some candy in my socks, a new refrigerator, a hi«»h chair, a stove and a new T.V. - "I have been a good girl. Twinkle Toes looked very funny, he always hides on Santa Claus. * "Love, "Janet Lawson" "Dear Santa CldUs: "I want tq talk to you in the sled when I see you Sunday! I am 5 years old and have tried to be a good girl. Would you please bring me a nurse's kit for Christmas sq. I can take care of mama because she is side. "My brother, Johnny, who is 4 years old would like a doctor's kit, airplane and cars. He has been a good boy. "Mary Jane and Johnny" "Dear Santa: ; "I am a good girl. I wbuld like a pair of ice skates. And a bride doll. My address is 311 Richmond Road, McHehry. I am 8 years old. "Love, "Jennifer Lynn Krickl" truck, a wagon, a suitcase would really be very nice. A rattle, a , book and a pair of skates to use •upon the ice. , And now wfc want to say thank you somewhat in advance, and please stop ip for i cookies and milk, if you get a chance. "Merry Christmas from ! Teddy and Robbie Hollander "Fox Street." "Dear Santa: "I would like a farm set, fire truck, ambulance. My sister Pam would like a bride doll, blocks, buggy. I hope to see you soon. "Gordon and Pam Bauer." "Dear Santa Claus: . "I want a machine gun and a B.B/gun an<^ also the rest of my army set. And my brother Wade a little rabber train and telephone. "Love, "Brian J. Lunniss "Age 7" "Dear Santa Claus: "L would like a pom pom gun a gas station a prehistoric animal and cave-man set a Wyatt Earp dodge city set. "And my name is "Greg Lindgren" "Dear Santa Claus: "I love yoli. I am eight years old. I would like a Dream Girl doll, walking grown up doll, brownie earner, going to Jerasulem game, clue game, encyclooedia, pencil numb®* set. "Sandra Lindgren" "Dear Santa: "I would like a f*rrn cpf. fire *ruck. ambulance. My sister Pam would like a brid doll blocks buggy. Hope to see you soon. "Gordon and Pam Bauer" "Dear Santa: "For Christmas I want a doll and a doll vreezer and lots of thing. I was a good girl, and I say my morning and night prayers. My name is Pamela. I am & years old. My birthday is in May 25. will be 10 years old. I live in Lilymoor. This is my adress. "Pamela Brehn "Rt. 6. Box 628 "McHenry, 111." "Will you write me a letter. Thank you. God bless you and God loves you and I love you too. Good-by. "Love and Prayers." "Pamela Bruhn" '^Write soon." "Dear Santa: "Please bring me a kitchen and furniture and fry pans. I like your fuzzy wiskers and your fUr coat. "Your friend, "Susie Jaeger" '"Dear San!.,*: "My name is Billy H. Weyland . and I am 4 years old. I have been pretty good.-1 would like a train, cement truck and guns (big ones like my uncles). My sister Kristy- Ann wants a tiny tears doll she is 2 years old and pretty good. "Love, "Billy and"' "Kristy Ann Weyland" "Dear Santa: "I little boy 5 years old and for Christmas I would like 'a viewmaster- some reels and a basket* ball set. "My little sister Karen would like a doll buegy. Thank you. "Warren Smith" "Dear Santa: "I am 4 years old. I am a real good girl. I have a sister 2 years old. I would like a scooter, a doll, a gun and holster and Kathy Jo wants toys. Mommie wants a sitter for Kathy Jo cause she's a dickens. "Love, 1 "Bonnie Becker" "Dear Santa: > "I am a good boy and I would dike some ice skates and a train. And my address is 311 Richmond Rd., McHenry, 111. "Michael .Krickl" "Dear Santa: "I am six years old and in the first grade. I have tried to be a good girl all year. I even learned to wipe dishes for mother. "For Christmas I would like a stuffed tiger, a basket full of flowers, a bride doll, a jump rope, a new dress and a pair of black school shoes. "My little sister Debbie is four. She would like the same and a dollies clothes line. "My big brother Dennis would like a bow and arrow set and some records. "With Love, "Earla Marie Marshall "Dear Santa ClaUs: "My name is Kenneth Lee Kurbvum. I will be ten years old. I haven't been to' good this year but I trying to be better. I would like to get a metal Fanner marshal gun and holster set and a space suit and a basket ball and some toy men. "Sincearly, "Kenneth Lee Kurbyum" Goohb Q&utesi By Marie Schaettgen "Dear Santa Claus: 1 "Our names are fecfcfy and Robbie. We've been very good boys. And so dear Santa we ask you to please bring us some toys, A Not everyone likes fruit cake, perhaps because some fruit cakes are heavily spiced. A date and nut cake is a substiute of sorts for the traditional holiday fruit cake. Any left-over cake may be used with your fruit sauce, such as. vanilla, brandy orange or any other sweet sauce that may be served hot. This -cake will keep about a week. Date Cake '•2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs. : 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 10 oz. dates (1 cup pitted) 1 cup boiling water 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla Put dates and soda in small bowl. Pour water over them. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Add beaten e^gs, add flour. Pour date mixture over. Add nuts and flavor. Bake 1 hour in greased angel food pan at about 400 degrees. "Dear Santa Claus: "I am 4 years old and my brother is 7 months. I would like a cement truck, tractor and a-road grader truck. My brother would "kf a rattle, toy^doggy and a teddy bear. "We are going to Duluth. Minnesota for Christmas to see my grandma and grandpa. I hope you find us there. "I have been a good boy and help mommy by picking up my toys and Mike's. "Love, "T3ntr>h Kellogg "142 Mill Lane "Eastwood Manor" wsswswijsawsa "Dear Santa: "I want a tiny tears doll and a WE SAY 8 TO OUR 1 MANY FRIENDS I A VERY MERRY XMAS and I J PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR f | LARRY -- RAY -- ELMER | I RIVERSIDE BARBER SHOP 1 122 N. RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY, ILL. m $ w K hrisfaas m May the spirit of "peace on earth, good will to men1* again fill our hearts. May we find new vision, courage and inspiration in the glorious promise that is the shining wonder of Christmas. rem HARRY and MARY LIZ DEAN BEN FRANKLIN STORE 51® Mai* St. 111- «••<£•: 53 LIONEL TRAINS with MAGNEXTRACTION THE DRIVER'S SEAT How fast* does an automobile accident travel? On an open highway with a 60- mile speed limit, an accident may be moving at 120-miles an hour-- the speed of the oncoming car plus the speed of your own! Admittedly, when you're heading for a pleasure spot, a party or a spin in the fresh, air, you'd just as soon keep your mind uncluttered by thoughts of impending doom. And if you're that complacent Joe who's "never had an accident" and, takes a rosy view of the odds--you're flirting with the thin line of safety between caution and casual optimism. Most of us are inclined to be lulled into a false sense of safety by the wealth of safety, devices built into our new, modern expressways. Huge, reflective signs poipt out directions, warnings and information visible for great distances, besides, keeping us oh our -toes. And highway dividers lessen considerably the chances of head-on collisions and sideswiping. But if your journey' takes you over secondary roads that are poorly-maintained though heavily travelled, the odds in your favor zoom downward with each pound of pressure your foot exerts on the accelerator. Suppose you're clipping along one of these out-dated roads at the maximum allowed speed. There might, or might not, be -a railroad warning sign just around the bend. If there is, it might be just as antiquated and inadequate as the road. Add an approaching train's speed to your own, and the ending to the story wouldn't be hard to estimate. That same road holds numberless other dangerous situations, such as narrow bridges, cars whose headlights are not visible beyond the next bend or beneath the brow of the hill, or a diminished width of road at the very spot where you must pass an oncoming vehicle. And the nice, bright signs posted on the modern expressway are as yet nonexistent on many such strips. Food for thought for every motorist is the fact that he spend 80 per cent of his car hours jolting and jimmying along secondary roads. Even if he doesn't care about the number of teeth--and nerves--he shakes loose, he should be concerned at the potential and deadly dangers hovering over his complacency. Next time you sit in the driver's seat, check your speedometer. Then remember that an accident may be travelling at twice your speed and neither you. your car nor the road is equipped to avoid accidents at such speeds. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wickant are the parents of a boy, born Dec. 12 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. A daughter was born at Memorial hospital Dec. 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blake. Mr. and Mrs. David Gunderson welcomed a daughter at Memorial hospital on Dec. 12. Mr. and Mrs. August Savalick are the "parents of a son, born, Dec. 10 at Memorial hospital. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson at Memorial hospital on Dec. 10. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zamiski of the Island Lake community welcomed a boy on Dec. 10 at Memorial hospital. Craig Howard is the name selected by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith for their new son, born at Memorial hospital Dec. 12: Mr. and Mrs. William Barrett of Spring Grove welcomed a girl at Memorial hospital, Woodstock on Dec. 13. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Swain are the parents of a son. born at Memorial hospital, Woodstock, Dec. 13. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hewitt of Griswold Lake became the parents of a daughter, born at Memorial hospital Dec. 15. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kremier on Dec. 16 at Memorial hospital. Join the McHenry State Bank Christmas Club. 29-tf Page Flti For Better Results -- Shop la McHenry. McHenry Plaindealer Phone 170 - ljl Published every Thursday at vlcHenry, 111., by the McHenry Publishing Company, Inc. N A T I O N A L E D I T O R I A L ASSOCIATION ~ ^ -J / W. BURFlflNDT, Gen'l. Manager VDELE FROEHLICH, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATE in McHenry County . . 1 Year $3.00 0 Months $1.75 3 Months .V..,. $1.00 . 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