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s " > V ; 4 vV r * "*1 * i ^ PG. 2 - piaindealer - MON. DEC. 23 :v::SGrandma , Here I sit, a tbinkiii' tfaUthe Christmases past, so many, but ; ?4^ r;: «ach well remembered from the /-.A' time I was just a little girl* V Christmas was mighty different, l^-f^way.back in those days, whenthe * A century was young. Seems that, somehow, things were better,-: though we didn't have the auti-l # mobiles,, and the radio and TV, ' and all the so-called advantages we have nowadays. . In those days folks had time for one another, timet* visit and enjoy human companionship. . Seems so strange, what has happened to mankind can be called progress, yet the world has yet to learn to live in real brotherhood, with genuine concern, compassion and consideration fer one another. I was a thinkiif that one thing I am glad about Christmas time, \ is that folks take time out to be concerned about the rest o* humanity. This is the one time in the whole year that there is more thought o* others, than ourselves. I wish it co&ld be shown with other means than spendin* money, but a feller has t' work fer the dollar to spend, ">801 guess that is alright. Money jfloes a lot & good when rightly There's me thing thafs most joutstandiri' in my mind, and that (is the prayer that our lads will .be back home, fer good, bfy rinext Christmas. My heart goes tout to all the blue, and the gold r^tar homes, and may the Great Power bless the loved ones within, and give them courage tokeep faith. Pd gladly give my own life, whatever there may be left o* it, if I could bring lasting peace to this old world. Guess I sound sort & sad,but I guess I aint the only one, these days. I don't meant' talk gloomy, and I wish everyone the merriest Tftristmas possible. Little children must have the loveliest time C the year, fer them, and the effort parents should be a happy one, wi'out too much stress* and pressure, and debts t' worry about f start the New Year. Itreally isn't difficult t' please a child. It would give me great pleasure if I could shake the hand each and every one of the many folks I visited last summer, and say "Marry Christmas" in person. Folks are very nice, most generality, and I met a good many in this lovely countryside, while Iwasatravelin* about. I won't ever ferget that, you kin bet, and all the pleasant visitin' we had. To all the folks, whom Ifoum) in troubled spirits 'cause o? illness, 'r one thing 'r t'other, I hope things are better and that brighter days have come to them, long afore this. So, have a Blessed Christmas, everyone, and try 'n ferget the troubles the day, fer jest a .while. | ON HONOR ROLL £ Presided John T. Bernhard has announced the names of Western Illinois university students whose grades were high ^nough to make the first quarter honor roll. Only students who have a grade point average of '3.3 for their entire university career are cited. Included i&' Michael Schumer of 2437 High- #ood drive, McHenry. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL , The daughter born Dec. 6 at Memorial hospital to Mr., and •Mrs. Stephen J. Major of3907 W. street, McHenry, has been Julie Elizabeth. She reighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. at birth. .brothers and 4, r, 3,and$teve, 2. ^Sl3trs, Major is the .former Margaret 01k. Proud grandparents of the baby are Mrs. Margaret Buttell and Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. Major, all of McHenry. \- ROBERT TOWNSEND INITIATED INTO DELTA SIGMA PI A Northern Illinois university chapter of a national professional business fraternity has initiated its first pledge class. Delta Sigma Pi, a national organization for men majoring In business and economics, inducted eighteen students at a dinner meeting. Dr. James Connor, NIU associate provost, also was installed as an honorary member of the campus chapter. * Students initiated into the fraternity included Robert Townsend, S220 W. Shore, McHenry, a 1966 MCHS graduate. SUGGEST NEW COUNTY HISTORY BOOK FOR GIFT There's a brand new Christmas present, never before available to McHenry county residents, in the 992-page "McHenry County, Illinois-- 1832-1968" volume of the county's history. Released in the county on Nov. .18, the big handsome $4 pound book contains 610 illustrations, twenty-five chapters, with one on each of the county's seventeen townships. More than 500 of the 4,000 books were released from the office qf -Gpun^ yennpn Kays itji^flrst tJUr^ daysot sale. Persons ordering the in advance have been notified by Mr. Kays' office that they are available for pickup. There are convenient local agencies in most parts of the county for distribution of the book. Locally, Supervisor Walter Dean has a siq>ply at his office, 1257 N. Green street. •/ ^ ,'V"- 'V Patrons of the McHenry Public Library had brought a tree to the library and decorated it their Christmas spirit enhanced this week as with homemade ornaments. The young ladies a result of a service provided by Troop 410, also included carolling at the McHenry hospital Junior Girl Scouts. On Saturday, Dec. 14, they among their good deeds this holiday season. Girl Scout Darcy Marcotte is shown exam- Snyder, Judy Burro.and Ann Gardner. Mrs. ining one of the homemade ornaments placed Daniel Price is leader and her co-leaders are on the tree, ft is (very appropriately for the Mrs. Robert Mitchell ami Mrs. Raymond Garlibrary setting) an owl made from an acorn, dner. Others who helped were Sue Grom, Carolyn PLAINDEALER PHOTOS E n t e r t a i n A t P a r t y tv1' >en street Mailing cartons have been ordered but have been late in arriving. Mr. Kays will mail books where necessary but it will be too late now, of course, for Christmas. IT'S TOO COMMON In most of the United States, the poinsettia»is a prized Christmas flower. In Hawaii, however, it grows so profusely that It is considered too common for such an important holiday. Potted orchids, anthurium or the orange- and-blue flower called "bird of paradise" are Hawaiian holiday favorites. Hie winter schedule of activities of the Lake Region YMCA, which will begin on Jan. 4, cmtains several new special interest activities for youth, teens, adults and families. Girls who reside in the Y*s ten-community service area towns and are in the fourth to sixth grades, may register for a needlecraft class aimed to teach them the basic skills of crocheting, needlepoint, tatting, embroidering, crewel work and huck weavihg. The skills acquired during we course may also be appltea to the Girl Scout needleccaft badge. The class will m^et for ten Tuesdays, beginning~Jan»~7_at the Crystal Lake program center at 65 N. Williams street, Crystal Lake, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Of special interest to teen-age girls should be the dressmaking course which is plannedfor girls in seventh to tenth grades. A very personalized approach to the fundamentals of dressmaking will be taught by the instructor, Mrs. Lottie Miller. The course is planned so that two dresses can be made beginning with a piece of muslin to teach pupils principles of using tapes, learning to pin, making darts, and transferring tip pattern to making a dress. Portable sewing machines will be used. The class will meet at the Crystal. Lake Program Center for ten Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An adult dressmaking class is also scheduled, which will meet at the same time and location as the teenage course. Mrs. Miller is also the instructor for this class. An adult knitting course plan- I ited for beginners and advanced students, will meet at the Crystal Lake program center for ten Tuesdays, beginning Present Campership Fund jZheck Jan. 7, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Women will also have the opportunity to enroll for a needlecraft course, which will teach the same principles as outlined in the courses for youth. The class meets lor ten Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7 at the Crystal Lake program center from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Sherry Schairer is the instructor for all needlecraft and knitting classes. An adult course for slipcover making is being offered for Women 18 years and up. ThisA class will meet for eight Thursdays beginning on Jan. 16 at the Crystal Lake program center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mrs. Elisabeth Blees. is the instructor. Family activities., scheduled for the winter quarter include a snowmobiling party on Jan. 19 and a roller skating party on Feb. 9. Persons interested in registering for all activities listed in the Lake Region YMCA's Winter schedule should contact the YMCA at 65 N. Williams street, Crystal Lake, telephone 459-4455, to complete registrations. EVERY MAN feels a little taller when he wears an impressive ring. Iftese young people served as a welcoming committee recently when the ladies auxiliary of the VFW held its annual Christmas party at the clubhouse. They are Debbie Grennan, Chuck Gauer, Eileen Condon, Mark Bartos, Rita Brickley, Dave Guzzardo, Bert Harrison and (not pictured) Starr Bright. All juniors at Marian high school, the musicians are man. aged by Chuck Gauer and all proceeds of their performances are turned into the school. Canned goods, donated by members, was brought to the party, to be used in the Christmas baskets for the needy. They will be distributed later this month by VFW post No. 4600 and the auxiliary. Kim Gardiner Dances With Lyric Ballet Miss Kim Gardiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Gardiner of McHenry, will perform this Christmas season with the Lyric Opera Ballet company of Chicago in Tschaikowsky*s "The Nutcracker". Kim will dance the role of Party Girl and Ballet. is featured withprincipal dancer ' . " . , .. * * Anton Dolin, of London, England. t The Nutcracker' opens Dec. Guest dancers will include an<* runs through Jan. 5 at Henning Kroustam and Kirsten Civic Qpera House in Simone of the Royal Danish Chicago. EjK8M*H8MWE***KB*l[KKEl Mrs. Frank Gans, left, representing the McHenry Woman's club, is shown presenting to JanHahnofthe Girl Scouts a check for campership fund. Mrs. Gans was general chairmen of the Girl Scout Christmas party, held at the McHenry Country club. A smiling Santa gives approval;- - • • > PLAINDEALER PHOTO. > / EVERY MAN has secretly admired masculine rings--on other men. He may say "you shouldn't have"-- but he'll wear his ring proudly from this Christmas on. You'll be surprised at our great choice of styles and prices. Come, find the ring to be his^jfinest Christmas gift.. " , Wahtl Jewelers .Elm 385-: Leonard, Dee, & Randy We hope you're enjoying a cozy Christmas with those you love. Thank you, friends! CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Smart Set Beauty Salon our house to yours • 3325 W. Elm 385-7171 :;V . •. ... ' ' '.V.