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/ McCuuwi LAI (E NEWS .EVtf LEVESQUE 885-4141 __ iCJ POLLING PLACE FOR/ELECTION The/beachhouse will be open from noon until 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, go that adult residents may cast a ballot for the school referendum. A great deal of publicity has been released amynoije information is available in today's Plaindealer. Study the issues, and then vote on Saturday. If you have any questions, please contact Myra Murray, Dorothy. Vick, Elaine Glee son, or Kay Godina. SANTA COMES SUNDAY, DEC. 17 The local teen club will host visit from Santa Claus this Dec. 17, at 5 p.m. in thte beachhouse. Cost of the yearly event is being underwritten by the Cullom-Knoll association. The jolly gent's visit, means a great deal to the wee ones and we know that parents will be most happy to escort the children to the beach. A cordial invitation to all young boys and girls is extended by the members of the teen club. They also plan to decorate the building for the occasion. ALBERT SCHMIDT . SUCCUMBS IN SHERMAN HOSPITAL A resident of the McHenry area for the past 26 years, Albert Schmidt, 73, died in Sherman hospital, Elgin, last Sunday. Funeral serivces were held in Dundee last Monday with burial in east Dundee. Mr. Schmidt was born March 20, 1894 in Gilberts, 111. He and his wife, Martha, who preceded him in death a few years ago, lived in Dundee for 12 years before moving to McHenry county. They resided at 5114 W. East Lane in the village. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank Miller, Barrington; sons, Vernon of Portage, Wis., and Albert, Jr., of Elgin. Mr. Schmidt also leaves three sisters, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. TWO YOUNG MARINES GRADUATE No doubt joy reigned supreme at the Marine base in San Die- ]Welcome tom Chicago's new and convenient DOWNTOWN MOTOR INN Prestige accommodations on Michigan Avenue-- facing HI Lake Michigan and Grant Park -- so close to business, f|j convention centers, shopping and sightseeing. Ideal for business men, vacationers or families. |F' • Heated swimming pool, poolside food §8 and beverages • Free courtesy car I?} throughout downtown |f • Free parking on premises || • free wake up coffee P • Free Radio, TV • Free ice cubes | || Closest To All Convention Centers 1ft Home of famous Bumbershoots Restaurant and The I| Cave Lounge -- entertainment nightly. Sensible rates |4 for vacations, business or sales meetings. wmmmmrn Write Dept 6167 ^or reservations ivrile or phone directly, or thru your travel agent. PHONE WA 2-2900 TWX: - 312-431-1012 y MOTOK CHICAGO MICHIGAN AVENUE AT 11th STREET go, Calif., last Monday, as Bill Smith, the son of Dora and Harold Smith, andour Jeff Leves- 4ue graduated from Marine boot training. According to letters received, the going hius been mighty tough since they left our shores, Sept. 29. We're hoping that both fellas will be home sometime next week, but there is nothing definite at this time. We did receive a picture of the entire group composing Platoon 3085, 75 in number, so our local lads were not very distinct. Wcfre looking forward to that first appearance in uniform! LOCAL MEN ACTIVE IN WWI BARRACKS There is a large number of World War I veterans from the village who are active in the McHenry unit of WWI barracks and three of them were installed as officers, Thursday, Dec. 7. Vic Howe was installed as judge advocate, Harry Lock as legislative officer and Garfield (Duffy) Benson as chaplain. The ceremonies took place during a steak dinner meeting, beginning at 7 p.m. These men are to be commended for continuing productive and active lives. I NOTES FROM THE VILLAGE BOARD All trustees and village president were on hand for the regular meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 6. Frank Low was on hand to explain new laws about insurance for municipalities, but no action was taken. Two permits were issued by the building and zoning committee and the police activity report for November was read. Harry Lock, road commissioner, reported a violation of Ord. No. 34 concerning village property. A resident put gravel FAT OVERWEIGHT Available to you without a doctor's prescription, our'product called Odrinex. You must lose ugly fat or your money back. Odrinex is a tiny tablet and easily swallowvd. Get rid of excess fat and live longer. Odrinex costs $3.00 and is sold on this guarantee: If not satisfied for any reason, jusf. return the package to your druggist and get your full money back. No qfuestions asked. Odritm io sold with this guarantee tagri Bolger Drug Store, 1259 N. Green Street. - Mail orders filled. along one of the easments which must be removed. The easements are village property and; also the responsibilityof the elected officqls. Elm trees, dead because of disease, must be removed by individual owners on private property. There has been sortie co-operation in this area. | Compulsory garbage collec-, tion came 19 for discussion, but no action was taken. Because of the holiday season, the -board will not meet until Wednesday, Jan. 17. If action is needed for any reason, the president will call a special meeting. NO ANSWER TO STRANGE SYMPTOMS Roger Thacker was admitted tcTMcHenry hospital early last week with symptoms which had not been diagnosed as of Sunday. He is the son of Barbara and Chuck Thacker, Lake Shore Drive. The young man complained of listlessness and just not feeling well. After his admittance to the hospital, he has been undergoing a series of tests, but no answer to the mystery at this time. Please remember him with cheery messages. TWINS REUNITED FOR NATAL DAY For the first time in many years, twins Gene Freund of W. West lane and his sister, Mrs. Jeanette Wallace of Dayton, Ohio, celebrated their mutual birthday, last Tuesday. The special treat was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Freund, McHenry. Also joining the jolly group were Gerry and Lenny Jensen and their children. Gerry is the twins' older sister. I Mrs. Wallace arrived in the city last weekend and planned! to stay until today (Friday). SANTA'S HELPER With the population explosion1 in effect, Santa Claus needs all the helping hands he can get, and genial gent Otto Pyritz was among the first to accept the position. He appeared at the delightful McHenry high school choral program last Sunday and brightened the evening for the small fry in the audience. He entertained by dispensing candy with* a free hand and also sang several Christmas carols in German. Many boys and girls from the village were part of the wonderful program engineered by that gal of many talents, Miss Adele Froehlich, editor of the Plaindealer. Here's hoping this arti- See Our Complete Lines of WALL PANELING CEILING TILE Sedcon Garage Door Operator CARPET • TILES for that Game Room,' Den or Study -Pre-Cut BACKBOARDS thes slut' UttftL Uter a*aLoAiMl^ti(£Aj^ ^ seAA^li£^cuut2it<M^- for that new Basketbal I Set (Mounting Material Available) PING PONG TABLES 'Unfinished *Easy to assemble A gift the entire family will enjoy PLYWOOD SH S and LEG §!¥§ for mounting that New. Road Racing or Electric Train Set ALEXANDER LUMBER co. Jhe Best Of Everything For The Builder On Highway 31 South of Main St. McHenry, III. I Phone) 385-1424 WKMmHnKMMmWKMWMIUULXwMMIlVlll cle eludes her attentive eye, until it appears in print! She does a fantastic job with the young people and manages to bring out all sorts of latent talent. Good show! REUNION IN MUNDELEIN Carol and Tom Bateman were very happy to receive word that his sister, Susie, who married Leonard Griesz, U.S. Army two years ago is home for a visit. The couple were stationed in South Carolina until the serviceman returned to Vietnam for the third time. Susie, and her four month old son, Allan, are staying with Tom's folks - Hope and George Bateman, for an undetermined period. Tom also reports that his brother, Jim, who has been a frequent visitor in the village and is a sergeant in the Marine Corps, is now stationed in Columbia, Central America. He re-enlisted after arriving home from Vietnam with two purple hearts. BOWLING .. Chuck Ingersol is accepting praise for recording high series for men with a 520, last Friday. Honorable mention to Ted Hocin for his 501 series and 189 game. Frank Kurth and Vic Zalinskas each rolled a 193 and 202 game, respectively. Bev Zalinskas captured both slots for women with a 194 and 491 series. Elizabeth Fisher gets honorable mention with a 132 game. EARLY DEADLINES NEXT TWO WEEKS Christmas and New Year's Day fall on Mondays this year and for that reason, this column must be submitted on the two previous Fridays. Please call early if you have copy for the column. Your co-operation will be most appreciated for the next two weeks because this reporter will be working until 9 p.m. most evenings. If you cannot reach me, please leave a message and I will contact you. THANKS! HAPPY HOLI-"DAZE" A lovely miss of 14 is Diane Klapperich, today, Dec. 15. Natal day congrats to Bill Walter, also today. . «Jimmy Mass will blow out two candles on his cake, Dec. 16 . . . .Natal Day congrats to Carrie Kurth and Elsie Osterby, Dec. 18 . . . Best wishes to Phyllis Straumann, Dec. 20 . . .Fourteen years of age for Peggy CP Hal - leran, Dec. 21. Best wishes to all. With Chrys coming home from college and Jeff home from the Marines, it will be a most joyous household on Spring road. Hope you are having fun preparing for the delightful holidays ahead. See you next week. DECEMBER 15, 1967 - PLA1NDEALER - PG. -- • rpSf- PUBLIC PULSE (The Plaindealer invites the public to use this column as an expression of their views on subjects of general interest in our community. Our only request is that Writers limit themselves to 300 words or less signature, full address and phone number. We ask. too, that one individual not write on the same subject more than once each month. We reserve the right to delete any material which we consider libelous or in objectionable taste.) STOOPING LOW "Now that ifs the Christmas season and people are decorating the outside of their homes, will somebody please tell me how anyone, man, wo- , man or child ca n stoop so low as to steal these decorations. If the person or persons who took all the light bulbs sometime between Friday and Sunday and then had the gall to return on Monday night and start taking the light strings off the bushes at 4203 W. South street are so desperate for decorations, please come back when we are honie. We will gladly give you what is left. The bulbs will do you no good without the strings. In my opinion anyone who will steal a Christmas decoration will steal anything. "Mrs. Clinton Wigginton "4203 West South street "^cHenry" Application for Holiday Home Lighting Contest sponsored fay McHenry Chamber of Commerce Judging Evening of Dec. 20. Religious Original Humorous Name Address ------ -- , Send application to Don Howard, 3722 W. Elm street, McHenry, prior to day of judging. Shop In McHenry GIVE SOMETHING EXCITING & DIFFERENT A GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A HISTORY OF McHENRY COUNTY 1968 A beautiful, gold embossed, hard back, 900 page book of historic pictures, stories of early McHenry County, and crammed with historic information from 1832 to 1968. Know you^ neighbor -- read about his family in the biography section. Yours too if you qualify and submit copy to the editor. 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