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ChcctC Ml "Checking-in" is a custom that has carried over old style hospitality plus modem convenience from the "guest-book" days of the early Amer- after he checks in. ican Inns. Today's hotel or motel guest enjoys "Checking- Carry-Over Early Inns n » j of Whether you're second honeymooning, taking your first real trip, or just on a weekend jaunt -- home is where your hotel ( or motel) is -- and you'll feel more "at-home" if you know what to expect and what's expected of you while you stay there. To take the guess-work out of being a guest, here is a bagful of tips from the American Hotel and Motel association that will help carry you from checkin through check-out: TIIE BASIC PLAN: Oddly enough, most American hostelries operate on the European plan, which simply means that no meals are included in the price of the room. The American plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. However, many hotels and motels can offer you a choice between either plan -- or a modified version of either! EVEN INDIANS NEED RESERVATIONS Travel agents or hotel representatives will be happy to make reservations at the hotel or motel of your choice, or you may call or write direct. The Hotel and Motel Red Book lists rates, addresses, phone numbers, etc. of the bulk of America's first -class hotels and motels. Of course you are welcome at any hour of the day or night in most of America's hospitable inns, but if you are going to be much later than the time you stated in your reservation, a call to save that reservation is a safeguard as well as an appreciated courtesy. JUST SIGN HERE, SIRE. Checking in is a custom that has carried over from the old "Guest-Book" days of the early inns. Newlyweds sometimes feel uncertain about check-in procedures and bring their marriage certificate along to show the desk clerk -- forgetting that the wife's ring is a symbol to the world! Actually, signing in as Mr. and Mrs. (no matter how long that title has applied) is sufficient! OBSERVE THE GOLDEN RULE As a guest, you are expected to be considerate of others in the hotel or motel. Loud playing of your radio or TV, noisy parties in your room, shenanigans in the lobby or halls are definitely in poor taste. If fellow guests annoy you in these or other ways, report them to the front desk. SERVICE IS THEIR" BUSINESS E.M. Statler once said: "A hotel has just one thing to sellservice". One Of the real pleasures of staying at a hotel or motel is the discovery of the ( variety of services that are available to you. Beginning with Room Service -- which means just that: service to your room of food, drinks, ice, cigarettes --most hostelries also have for your convenience: auto rentals, garages, notarization, stenos, valets, hairdressers, baby - sitters, etc. The best way to find out what your hotel or motel offers is to ask the desk clerkhe can direct you to needed facilities and services. THAT LITTLE BIT EXTRA: TIPPING! When someone gives you "just a little bit extra", in the way of courtesy and service, the custom is to reciprocate in the form of a tip. Here's a general pattern for tipping: porters -- not less than 25 cents for each suitcase; doormen ~ 15 cents to 25 cents for obtaining a taxi on a rainy or busy day, or if he helps with the luggage; bellman -- 25 cents per suitcase. After a stay of a few days, you should leave the chambermaid something -- not less Friian r|chin flii'h than $ 1 . 0 0 . For meals served in r r i e n O S n i p ^IUD your room, percent of the vices are usually provided free such as: ironing-boards, cribs and a wake-up call or knock at your door -- you simply request them at the desk! WED. MARCH 5, 1969 - PLAI NDEALER - PG. 3 Meets Saturday For Pot-Luck WHERE IT'S SAFE! The best way to carry money is in traveller's checks. Never leave either money or valuables in suitcases or trunks. The desk clerk will be pleased to keep your valuables in the hotel safe. If you have lost something - or found,an item belonging to someone else -- the desk clerk handles this, too. In addition to the protection offered by the hotel or motel safe -- there is usually a house detective on the payroll. The Hollywood stereotype of a cigar smoking, busybody peeping over transoms hardly applies to this sophisticated sleuth who spends his time screening out knowji undersirables, thieves and conmen for your added protection. GOOD-BUY! > In order to have your room looking clean and fresh for the next batch of guests, it's necessary for the inn's staff to get to work on it. Tlus is one of the reasons why you should adhere to the check-out time which is usually posted in your rooms. Finally, some of the hotel's or motel's service travels with you if you happen to forget to turn in your room key; you can just drop it in any mailbox and it will make its way back -- no postage necessary! CARDS ANYONE? Playing cards were used in provincial Canada as money for some 65 years, in the late 1600's and early 1700's, with different cards representing different values. They were harder to duplicate than paper or coin money, easier to handle and store, and more durable. The Friendship Club of the First United Methodist church will meet for the regular monthly pot-luck dinner and meeting on Saturday evening, March 8, at 6 p.m. in the church dining room. Hosts and hostesses will be Frieda and Einar Olsen, Cleda and Leonard McCracken and Noreen and Virgil Sorenson. The program will be in charge of Esther and Walter Sims. They are planning a variety program of fun for all. Hold "Fun Night" March 8 At Marian High "Fun Night" at Marian Central high school, Woodstock, has been set for Saturday, March 8, at 6:45, sponsored by the Fathers club. An enjoyable evening is promised by the committee in charge. One of the highlights of the event will be basketball games featuring the Marian sophomores versus the juniors and the faculty against the Fathers club varsity. There will be surprise half time entertainment. Tickets may be purchased at the Marian school gymnasium. ITEM: Self-linings, actually part of the drapery cloth, make the latest "back-up" story for draperies. A self-lining of satin weave lends a beautiful and uniform appearance from jthe outside. Acrylic fiber bonded to the drapery back increases insulative qualities. Bassi Infant Is Ch ristened Susan Michele, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bassi, was christened in a ceremony performed at St. Mary's Catholic church Sunday, March 2, with Rev. Fr. Matthew Ruddin officiating. Sponsors were her sister, Christine Bassi, and her cousin, Michael Schmitt. A delicious baked ham dinner followed at the home of her parents. Present were the baby's maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. Merwyn Schmitt and Miss Diane Hanaham. PTO Carnival Is Planned By Organization, . Lenthy discussions on the forthcoming carnival and also Arbor Day were held by members of the Valley View PTO at the February meeting held last week Thursday. Highlight of the meeting was a demonstration hy Mrs. Earl Murray and Mrs. Frank Sek on the financing and structure of school government. All those in attendance learned a great deal on where and how the tax dollars is used in a child's education. The next meeting will be held March 27 at 7:30 p.m., with members expecting many new faces in attendance. $ The less one knows, the more trouble he is likely to get into. BIRTHS McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. James Eng, ,Antioch, are parents of a daughter, Feb. 21. A daughter was born Feb. 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Little of Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sommers of Ringwood became parents of a son Feb. 22. d A Crystal Lake couple, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Harvey, are parents of a son Feb. 22. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lambert of Round Lake welcomed a daughter Feb. 23. On Feb. 25 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Holmer of Fox Lake. Mr. and Mrs. William Binard of Fox River Grove became the parents of a son Fab. 25. A son was born Feb. 25 to Mr. and Mrs» Donald Ruge of Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs* Herbert Jekel of Lake Zurich are parents of a son Feb. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mauer announce the birth of a daughter Feb. 27. A Hebron couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Popenhagen, welcomed a son Feb. 28. CALORIE COUNTERS If you're counting calories, don't count eggs out, encourages the Consumer and Marketing Service. One large hardboiled egg contains about 80 calories, plus amounts of iron protein, phosphrous, vitamin A and riboflavin. The average person expects to sow wild oats, and harvest roses. fx AMOMK i cJ NOBODY BEATS ALS DEALS 1969 BUICK LA SABRE $2/988 This is a full size 4 dr. Sedan that includes automatic transmission, white wall tires -- deluxe wheel covers, 350 V-8 engine 15 inch wheels. Finned cast alloy brake drums. Front & rear -- upper level ventilation. Front and real* ash trays -- full carpeting. spurgeons McHenry Market Place WE KEEP PRICES DOWN You can buy better for less! 1969 OLDSMOBILE DELTA-88 $2,999 A spring special that includes automatic transmission. Front & rear arm rests. 250 h.p. 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