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r 1#' - ••••^sspp" "'•• <m "V/ "V PG. 4, SEC. 2 - PLAINDEALER - DEC. 20, 1967 Children's Home Needs TTie Woodstock Children's home is scheduling open house for Saturday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in order that friends and any groups that may desire to visit the home and meet its boys and girls may do so. Contributions toward the county drive goal now total $8,646.36. As Christmas draws near, the home is operating at full capacity. Twenty-four boys and girls live in the main building at 840 Seminary avenue. Teenagers' Harrison House nearby has sixteen occupants. Fourteen children of varying age, brothers and sisters from five families, are growing up togetheran the Kishwaukee unit located on the western border of the city. Tliese boys and girls, along with their houseparents, are getting more excited and busier every day with the*ir plans for observance of the Christmas season. Untiring efforts are being made by these houseparents not only at this season, but through every day and every week that the boys and girls in the several dwellings may experience the joyful atmosphere, the pleasant circumstances and the tender relationships that every child has a right and expectation of finding in any good home. t To achieve their goal is costly. It requires a large number of workers: houseparents to supervise and guide the children, launderers, cooks, building caretakers, secretaries for record keeping and dispatching large mailings, etc. Such expenses are enbrmous, yet it is encouraging that each day's mail is bringing contributions from many new fiends, as well as from many who have been continuing contributors through the years. All contributions, large or small, are important and deeply appreciated. Your dollars will help tremendously. Service To Buyers There was a time when Christmas shopping meant searching for toys and trinkets. Today it means shopping for anything. While toys and novelties have become year-around sellers, work-a-day goods and services represent a growing part of ias consumption. *)The sales director of one department store has this to say modern Christmas shopping: "It is a phenomenon of longed, prosperity. The American child is supplied with toys throughout the year. Adults no longer postpone the purchase of luxury items until holidays. " When the consumer is not pressed to buy the basic goods for living, he makes little distinction between necessities and luxuries. Consequently, the demand for every type of product and service moves up at Christmastime. "It is a free and unpredictable market, wide-open to any seller with imagination. It is an advertiser's market, where competition is exercised through information media." Hie retail executive observed that increase in consumer wealth always stimulates competition and the need for advertising in greater quantity and quality. The truth of this statement is apparent to anyone who has attempted to buy gifts for a person who already has "everything". The job of choosing gifts may become more difficult than paying for them. Any type of good or service may be considered. Under such conditions, advertising which aids in gift selection is a valuable service to buyers and competitive insurance for the retailer. PUBLIC POLSE (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.) A MERRY CHRISTMAS? "Dear Editor: "Another year is passing. Christmas is ashorttimeaway. I have been trying to figure oat what has happened during 1967 to make it a merry Christmas but sadly I say I cannot. "We have developed into a nation of planners. When we compplain about certain conditions we now have appointed planners who plan for improvements that tarings more spending of the tax money which causes higher prices - taxes and demands for higher wages. "There is a familiar sentence which tells us to make the best of each day. Why not make the best of what we have foF aw^ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TOPIC "Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder." This verse from Isaiah is the Golden Text of this week's Bible Lesson in Mc- Henry Christian Science church Sunday, Dec. 24. The Lesson- Sermon is titled "Christ Jesus". "Is Christmas coming?" Letters To Santa "Dear Santa, "First we want to say Thank You for what we received last year and the best pre sent-,of al l was Phyllis and Eleanore being home from the hospital and we were all together for Christmas. As alway's we don't want much because there are so many SHARE SPIRIT A share of the joy and wondrous spirit of the Christmas season will be brought to shutins in the Chicago area as members of The Salvation Army's League of Mercy make their traditional holiday visits. With warm and friendly greetings and festive little gifts, the bonneted lassies are calling on approximately 25,000 persons in hospitals, homes for the aged, nursing homes and correctional institutions from Dec. 3 through Dec. 26. Traditional Christmas carols ~ always a highlight of the visits -- will be presented by vocal and instrumental groups at each institution. and see the difference. Anyhow I wish one and all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 1968 and maybe abetter and peaceful year for 1969. "Mrs. Nettie Sarley "Lake moor" Seat belts are a good thing to have around. m<: i m a m irrriT»Tn »i mi i »n hidi i i »t »< Are Y@d New En Town? >* Do You Know Someone New In Towii? We would like io extend a welcome to every newcomer to our community. CALL ROYAL WELCOME Ann Zellef 385-0559 Leona Es+is 385-3646 (around you) Published to save lives in cooperation with The Advertising Council and the National Safety Council. For free, copy of Seat Belt Fact Sheet write: N.S.C . 425 No. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Ill 60611 For Your Information Dear friends, Dr. Aelxls Carrel wrote: Prayer is a binding necessity in the liven of men and nations. Our deepest source of power and perfection has been left miserably undeveloped. Prayer, the basic expression of the spirit, must be activly practiced in out" private lives. For if the power of prayer is again released and used in the lives of common men and women, then, and only then, can our hope for a better world be answered. Respectfully, PEIER/ViJISTEN & SON FUNERAL HOME ftteKenry, Illinois 38S-0063 5 - Susy Homemaker; Pat, 4- Tubsy; Kevin, 2 - robot, and please don't forget the new baby who will be here soon. "Love, "The Kupczyk Children "2609 Orchard Beach "McHenry, Illinois" "I love you. I hope you are having fun. This is what I would like. Baby crawl-a-long and a crib and a game. I have tried to be good. "To Santa Claus ^•From Sharon Schooley" "Dear Santa, "I love you. t would like Babys hungry, and games and Spunky and incredibles edibles. "Love "Cathy Schobley*' "Dear Santa, "I love you. I would like 1. Little Miss Fussy; 2. some games; 3. a pretty pink dress; 4. stroller. "Love, "Mary Ellen Schooley*' "Dear Santa Claus, "I am 8 years old. I want a' Twiggy doll. And a game called Don't spill the beans. And a barbie doll. And a radio. And a fun flower set. And the whole set of Suzy home maker. And some socks. And a pair of fish net stockings in white! And I want silly sand. And I was a good girl. Merry Christmas!!! "Love, "Tori Lynne Donarski "3111 W. Crescent "McHenry, Illinois" EN GARDE, DRIVERS State Safety Director Ross V. Randolph issued a plea to motorists to use restraining belts, especially during the heavily travelled days between now and shortly after New Year's Day. "The odds of being killed or seriously injured in an automobile crash soar for those wty> neglect to use their safety belts or shoulder harnesses," Randolph said. He advocated defensive driving and suggested there would be more safety on the highways if every driver realized that ouwr drivers may not be so considerate. Have the car thoroughly checked, especially the tires, suggested Randolph, if you expect to travel on the highways within the next several weeks. Shop in McHenry OPTOMETRIST of us and we want the less fortunate children with no mother's and father's to get their gifts. We would like the following. "Kathy, 11- Bible and knitting machine; Dorothy, 9 - baby crawl along; Eleanore, 7 - Raido and buckle shoes; Raymond, 6 - Gun and truck; Phyllis, '•Dear Santa Claus: "I been a good boy. I help my mother. I come right home from school, and change my clothes. I would like a sled. I would like a racetrack, and like a record player. "Danny Heckman" "Dear Santa, "I have been a good girl this ,st year. My sister Mary is ing me write this letter. I ain lYz years old. I would like: Vicky Tommy turtle, one big stuffed animal, Deluxe Buffet, Giggles, V-aboom, coldfeet, Easy bake oven, play refig., sink and stove, sleppy baby, carriage, table and chair set, bizzy buzz buzz, animal twister. I will leave out some cookies and milk for you. I will also leave out a bunch of carrots for the Reindeer, especially for Rudolph. "Love "Julie DeDe "1509 N. Richmond Rrf?' "Dear Santa, "My name is Roxaime Meyer. I'm 3 years old and I can't write. So my mother is writing this letter for me and my little sister Lee Ann who is only 2 yrs. We've both been good girls most of the time. I would like a pretty doll, dishes, games, some pretty dress and slippers. My sister would like a pretty doll too. And all so a buggy, dresses. I don't think there is anything else. Please Santa don't forget to take toys and things to children who can't write and don't have anyone to help them. And may you and your helpers have a good safe trip. And may God Bless you and Mrs. Santa. "Your friends, "Roxanne and "Lee Ann Meyer" "Dear Santa Claus: "My name is Karen Meyer and I would like a Baby crawl alone and litte Miss fussy and a suzy homemacker and my brother wants a car that race (Mi a track. "Love "Karen Meyer" HAPPY SESQUICENTENNIAL! The year beginning Sunday, Dec. 3, was proclaimed Illinois Sesquicentennial Year by Gov. Otto Kerner. More than 1,500 celebrations and observances in recognition of the anniversary have been scheduled through DeC. 3j-l968, when the celebration will end. The date marks the 150th anniversary of Illinois' admissiop Intovthe Union as thtiee 2211sgtt^-4stteattee iin 1188I1&" . O f f I JPOWER CHAIRMAN YS^les- I Dr. John F. Kelly At 1224 N. Green Stre/t, McBfeary (Closed Wednesday) Eyes Examined Glaw Fitted Contact Lenses Hra. Dally 9:80 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday Evenings 8:80 p-m. Evenings by Appointment PHONE 385-0452 Dr. Leonard L. Botttxri Eyes Examined-Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses 1808 N. Richmond Boad Honrs: Mon., Toes., Than., Fri. 4:00 pjn. to 6:00 p-m. Tues., Thurs., A Frl. Eve 7 p-m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9:80 to 8:00 p.m. No Honrs ®m Wednesday PHONE @35-4151 If No Amswer Phone 885-2262 OFFICE EQUiPiHOT McHenry Cou Office machines "Dear Santa Claus, "I love you, I hope you will be here Christmas Eve. I would like some budding logs, games, trucks. "Love "Danny Schooley . "to Santa. "PJS. My brother Bob would like some games and toys to. "Dear Santa Claus, W MANPOWER Gov. Otto Kerner appointed Dr. Riqiert N. Evans, Illinois educator and expert on vocational training, as chairman of the Illinois Manpower Advisory council. Evans, dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Champaign- Urbana, replaces business executive George Koons who resigned to become vice president of the American Can Co. in New York. The 14-member council, composed of representatives of labor, management, government, and education, is analyzing state manpower policies as they affect the state's entire labor force, both in the public and private sectors. 5-6150 or 885-1822 T STATI FARM At this joyous time of the year, we extend our most sincere wishes to you and your family for the happiest holidays ever. No doubt there's a lot of excitement on your calendar. . . and probably some driving. As you get behind the wheel, remember that the r spirit of good will applies on the highway too. 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