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r awr*-.;* PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS McHENHY PLAINDEALER Phone 385-0170 Established 1875 1812 West Kim Street McHenry, Illinois -- 60050 Published Every Thursday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund -- Publisher Adele Froehlich, Editor NATIONAL 1 0 I T@B1AL |A#C0i'§N MOSMlAl DECEMBER 22, 1966 - MCHFNRY PLAINDFAI FR - PAGE 3. SECTION 1 TEEN-AGE GOP sults of his committee's meet- -- j, Subscription Bates > 1 Year §5.00 1 YMr $5.50 6 Mos $2.75 6 Mos 53.00 3 Mos $2.00 3 Mos $2.25 In McHenry County Outside McHenry County Staff members at McHenry hospital check the lights on the big Christmas tree near the main entrance as all employees prepare to make Christmas time as pleasant and memorable as possible for patients this holiday season. From left: Dick Radtke, head custodian; Miss Kathleen Pitzen, nurse's aide; Mrs. Clare Boehmn, R.N., director of nursing; and Miss Jan Svfcjcar, nursing office secretary. Hospital Makes Holiday Pla ns ANTHONY CORCORAN Anthony Corcoran, McHenry hospital administrator, tells about special plans for Christm a s t o m a k e p a t i e n t c a r c more comfortable. Special plans for Christmas at McHenry hospital near completion. The beautiful natural tree FLASH COTES AT NYE'S Yon Won't Believe It FLASH CUBES 3/S1.09 12/88 NYE DRUG 1825 N. Riverside Dr. AGI ft AG I B near the main entrance attracts the eye of all who drive near at night. Inside the lobby, a fireproof tree and other fireproof decorations add to the atmosphere of this holiday season. A special menu for patients is planned for Christmas day. Yes, it will feature turkey! Other highlights of the meal will be a fresh fruit punch and Christmas rum cream pie. One of the most thoughtful gestures of the McHenry hospital staff concerns arrangements to provide guest trays for visitors on special holidays, such as on Christmas. "We know our patents enjoy eating lunch aisd! dinner with a member of their family on these holidays," said Anthony Corcoran, administrator. ' We welcome them and hope this will make the patient's stay more pleasant on such festive occasions." Home-bound babies find themselves bundled in a redand- white Christmas stocking, a gift of the woman's auxiliary! About twenty new-born babies have gone home in the new stockings during each of the past four years. First baby to be wrapped in this gay Christmas package went home last Friday, Jeffrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schuster. The red-and-white bunting is appliqued and lace. The sewing guild of the auxiliary makes these gifts. They also make such items as aprons, baby sweater and cap sets, s l i p p e r s , l a d i e s ' h a t s a n d Christmas tree ornaments. These items are available in the Pink Lady Shoppe, operated by volunteers of the auxiliary. Mrs. William Jor- * * SEVERAL INJURED IN CAR CRASHES OVER WEEKEND A McHenry youth, Anthony W. Fourdyce, of 1410 N. Riverside drive, was taken to Sherman hospital, Elgin, with possible neck injuries early Saturday when his car went out of control, left the joad and came to rest in a ditch. The mishap occurred just after midnight as Fourdyce was north-bound on Rt. 31, near Elgin. The youth was charged with driving while intoxicated and improper lane usage. State police investigated. Three drivers and two passengers suffered injuries in a three-car, rear-end auto accident on Virginia road, a half mile west of Highway 31, at 11:10 o'clock Saturday evening. Drivers of the car were William Davidson of 3003 W. Mary lane, McHenry, Timothy Fagen of Woodstock and Mons J. Lavass of Crystal Lake. State police said all were west-bound on Virginia road when Davidson stopped at the scene of another accident. The other cars came over the crest of a hill and were unable to stop on the slippery road surface. Davidson sustained cuts and bruises, as did a passenger, Dennis Hamil, also of McHenry. Fagen and his wife, Eleanor, and Lavass sustained minor injuries, but a passenger in the latter car, Becky Gray, suffered a possible fractured pelvis. James Muse of 1705 W. River Terrace, McHenry, escaped injury last Sunday evening about 7:05 o'clock when his car skidded on loose gravel, crossed the highway and left the road as he drove on Rt. 31. south of Johnsburg. The auto struck a large tree and rolled over. Morrie Harteau, owner of Sunnyside Dodge in McHenry, is confined to Ravenswood hospital following an accident on Edens Expressway last Thursday evening. James E. Chobot and John A. Boden, both of Rt. 9, McHenry, are confined to McHenry hospital in satisfactory condition after an auto accident at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. State police said B<3&en lost control, after which his car left the road and struck a tree. onto Peterson road, near Libertyville, when his auto collided with another driven by Harry Dempoulos of Chicago. Miss Patryas sustained several facial lacerations. Donna Patryas and her brother, Dave, of 1209 Eastwood lane, Eastwood Manor, are recovering in COndell Memorial hospital, Libertyville, following an auto accident last Saturday. Dave Patryas was making a turn dan, chairman of the sewing guild, will welcome more guild members. The past year at McHenry hospital has been a fruitful one in terms of the hospital's ability to serve this community better. Completion of the 137-bed hospital, an all-new structure offering intensive care service, marked what President George P. Freund called "the greatest day in the history of McHenry." The annual corporation meeting will be held Feb. 11 at the McHenry Country club. Corcoran issued a reminder to send corporation membership dues soon to qualify for the right to vote. The deadline is Dec. 31 as far as voting privileges are concerned Merry Christmas Just calling lo say a Jolly "thanks" to our manv friends. Beverly Millie Aggie • Julie • Gepevieve Genevieve's On the Drive McHenry POIN SETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS If you plan to buy a poinsettia for Christmas, you will want to remember that care of your plant starts when you purchase it at the flower shop. Make certain that the plant is well wrapped and taken directly to a heated car. If chilled, the plant will lose its leaves. Once home, give your plant plenty of water and full sunlight if possible. Some of the new varieties, however, will tolerate areas with poor light. With routine care the new Mikkelsen type poinsettias will retain their flowers to Easter. They are red, pink and white. Mikkelsen and Middeldawn varieties have a slightly smaller flower and more elliptical-shaped leaves. Regular poinsettias have holly or oak-type leaves. FACULTY MEMBER MAMED SPECIAL PROJECTS HEAD Announcement was made at the Monday evening meeting of the board of School District 15 that Richard Swantz, social science teacher at the McHenry high school, has been appointed director of special projects for both Districts 15 and 156. In this role, he will investigate all federal, state and foundation programs for the purpose of bettering educational opportunities in the local schools. Miss Helen Curran, assistant superintendent, public instruction, has filed a letter of intent with the county office on Title II, Elementary and S e c o n d a r y E d u c a t i o n a l A c t program. The letter states the board's request for federal funds for library books for 1967. Last year, under Title II, funds were sought for both District 15 and 156. Approval to the requests was granted and books received for the high and elementary schools. Recently, central libraries have been set up in Edgebrook, Hilltop and Valley View schools ,with the P.T.A. members assisting. Mrs. Dorothy Vick was named chairman of a committee which also includes Dr. W.E. Kohl and Rev. J.O. Mclntyre, appointed to serve for District 15 on a salary survey committee for teachers and administrators. Board members were informed that the Pure Oil company of Crystal Lake has donated about $1,500 worth of material to the elementary schools and the high school in Districts 15 „and 156, which is considered both valuable and useful. Elmer Glosson Septic and Sewer Service, McHenry, has beerf engaged by the board to install a catch basin to correct the water condition behind the kindergarten building. It was announced that the regular meeting next month would be held Jan. 16 rather than the ninth. CLUB TO ELECT OFFICERS DEC. 27 Adoption of a constitution, election of officers and an "unheard of" program will be featured at the first regular meeting of the McHenry County Teen-Age Republicans. The teens gather at 7:30 on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the First Methodist church in Crystal Lake, according to Kitty Sullivan, chairman of the group. The Methodist church is located at the intersection of Dole and Crystal Lake avenues. Both streets cross Route 14. First order of business will be adoption of a constitution. Committee Chairman Craig Schneider will present the remg of the twenty-second. After having settled the fundamentals, nominations will be taken from the floor for officers of the new club and elections will be held. Finally, the teens hope to have both Democrats and Republicans speak to them about the differences between the two parties. Since the students want a give-and-take session, both the Democrat and the Re- „ publican will be asked to temporary speak separately. The students believe that avoidance of a confrontation will give them the best chance to learn what they are interested in. All who attend the meeting will be given the opportunity to become charter members of the organization. We feel that Christmas is a day for alTfami"l es I to be together and for this reason we will be CLOSED Christmas Dec. SHOP MciEN to give our employes an opportunity lo spend this day with THEIR FAMILIES. Hope you have a HAPPY HOLIDAY GIB & JERRY Millstream Drug, Inc. 383 - 4607 OPEN MONDAY. DEC. 26th - 9 - 1p.m. G? Emergency Phones 385 - 1869 THE story of the P0INSETTIA "Star of Bethleham Flower1' s"- Symbol of Christmas The flower we know as the" poinsettia was brought from Mexico over 130 years ago by Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, first U.S. Minister to MexicoVand was known as the "Flower of the Holy Night." As the legend goesi, a poor child wanted to enter the church on Christmas Eve, but had no gift to offer the Holy Child. As he prayed outside with tears in his eyes, a beautiful green pLant with gorgeous flowers sprang up.. He picked the stems, entered the church and carried them to the Manger. Since then the Poinsettia has bloomed everywhere in warm climate areas at Christmas time, symbolizing with its red or white star shaped flower the Bethlehem star that announced the Savior's birth. oLock'eerr' S*3 3LLo wer5 DIAL 385 - 2300 - NfcHENRY 3709 W. Elm Street (Across from the A&P) 8 I % 8 % I For Your Out-of-Town'Viift List We send Flowers Anywhere Sweetest G I F T under the tree! FOR THAT LAST MINUTE GIFT Stocking Stuffers » ¥ FOR THAT BUSINESS GIFT .FOR THE HOUSE OVER THE HOLIDAYS t rkAfcK^LiN'S FAMOUS Starts Tuesday Morning - All Remaining of Following a.m. 1 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ONE & ALL^( * * &Ca aiies 385-0097 ,{ * - Mm )^1242 Green St. McHenry "Try the Agatha Shop first... , You'll be glad you did" ^ *••••••••••••••• • Tree Trim • Ornaments • Tinsel • Stands • Boxed Cards • Trees • Candy • Flowers • Ribbons • Pkg. Ties • Seals • Some Candles REDUCED TO PRICE BEN FRANKLIN ALL LIGHT SITS RJCED TO COST! We will close Sat. at • p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Merry Christmas "The Store Thai Plans With You In Mind" Green Street -- McHenry's Only Complete Shopping Center t