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POET'S CHRISTMAS Christmas should be a time of joy, When men and angels their tongues employ, To sing the carols of the Christ-Child's birth Of glory to God and peace on earth. A time when families gather 'round The hearth, in homes where love surrounds Each one, and makes the day complete, With wholesome fun and fellowship sweet. A time to deck our homes with holly, To trim a tree, be gay and jolly, v Make happy the day for others too, Who in life are less fortunate than you. A time to worship and say a prayer For men and nations everywhere; That peace on earth may really be won; And freedom be gained for everyone. Ethel L. Hintz REMEMBER BETHLEHEM When you are discouraged And think God does not care, And life is drab and commonplace And monotonous and bare, Remember Bethlehem. When loneliness torments you. God seems so far away. Just think of Mary and Joseph When they had no place to stay. God led them to a stable, To a manger filled with hay, Where His beloved son was bom Early on Christmas Day. When the state of the world upsets you And things seem dark and drear, Remember God works in secret His wonders do appear. Like a baby born in a manger To bring God's love to man. If there's doubt in your heart of his love, Remember Bethlehem. Ethrl L. Hintz CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Fir trees glistening with tinsel and light, Crowned with stars to remind of the night A child was born in Bethlehem To bring peace and goodwill to men. Gifts all wrapped with crimson and gold Given with love, as wisemen of old Gave to the Christ-Child as He lay In a cattle stall on a bed of hay. Carols ring out on the cold frosty air. By young and old sung everywhere, Remind of the angel host on high Singing "Glory to God" to the shepherds nigh. Faces aglow with radiance and mirth Gathered round the family hearth, Reflect the joy of that first Christmas morn, Brought to earth when the Christ was born. Ethel L. Hintz LET'S HAVE ANOTHER CHRISTMAS DAY Let's have another Christmas Day Just as we did a year ago today. With that sparkle, that gleam, That all around glow really means It's Christmas time again. Let's have another Christmas Day And once again to s»«y that love is here to stay Just as we did a year ago today In a moment of tenderness, A mountain of joy and happiness Pfc|hhe rest of the forever Christmas Days. How many new ways is there to say I wish you a Merry Christmas? I wish I only knew and hope There are a million or two So I can say them all to you. by Henry W. Cieslak A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS DAY As I look back upon the years I raised my children three, I fondly remember happy times Around our Christmas tree; It's Christmas mom and those three kids Are small and very young, I awake to hear the church bells ring, Beckoning everyone; Then all of a sudden I realize The time is just now five, I can hear the kids excited talk As they begin to rise; They tried so hard to be real good At this time of the year, And one quick peek at the presents there Tells them Santa has been here With the tree aglow the colored lights Help to greet this Christmas day, I turn the record player on And Christmas Carols play Kids trying to wake daddy up, He's such a sleepy head To pass around the presents now He rolls right out of bed, All toys that had been asked for Are looked at wondrously, I had almost lost the battle Trying to hide them secretly; Each had their biggest stocking Full of fruit some nuts and candy, Why Santa even took the time To stuff a sock for Granny ; He'd not forget that Mom and Dad Had placed an order too, Everyone received some gift To make a wish come true; Then at the end of what had been • A WONDERFUL Christmas day, We all gave thanks for everyting As we knelt down to pray; For even tho 'twas Santa Who provided all the toys, God gave to me the greatest gifts Three kids to fill my heart with joy. By Louise Koza 1220 O N Y O U R D I A L Police Tickets The following tickets were issued by the McHenry Police department: Elias Betancourt, 406 W. Rand, McHenry, unnecessary noise (broken muffler). Ray Pedersen, 526 Arbor, Island Lake, permitting unauthorized person to drive. Theresa Stiller, 1001 Alma, Round Lake, disobeyed red light. JVHW YEAR'S EVE AT THE V . F . W . • FAVORS * DANCING • BUFFET 10:00-2:00 DORKIES Featuring the "4 - to - Go" SET-UPS AVAILABLE jOi $ 00 PER COUPLE McHenry Ph. 385-6981 * Made fresh from the finest ingredients * Serving Hiursdty thru Sunday 5pm to 12am WE DELIVER PHONE 385-9860 RESERVATIONS NECESSARY Honor Couple On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Mondek of Shore Hills, Wonder Lake, were delighted recently by a dinner given at McHenry Country club by their three children, Cheryl, Martin and Matthew, in honor of the couple's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. After the dinner, a Mass of Thanksgiving was attended by all of the guests. It was celebrated by Father Slinngerland of St. Peter's Catholic church in Volo. The Mondeks were married in Waltham, Mass., Nov. 29, 1947. Guests from Wisconsin, Cicero, and Wonder Lake joined them. A long distance call from Peggy Mondek's sister, June Doiron, of Allen- stown, New Hampshire, was an added surprise. The Doirons were one-time residents of Shore Hills. Mr. and Mrs. Mondek and their twin sons made a trip to Europe, a combined graduation and anniversary celebration. Martin and Matthew graduated from McHenry high school in June and are now attending Illinois Benedictine college, majoring in Engineering. They traveled through five countries, in and out of Ger­ many at three different bor­ ders, Austria, France and Switzerland, and behind the iron curtain into Czecho­ slovakia. Mrs. Mondek sug­ gests that any would-be protestor or flag burning radical try one week, even one day behind the iron curtain to maite a grateful comparison Marty and Matt enjoyed skiing on a mountain lake in Gmunden, Austria, and touring the almost four miles un­ derground of Hitler's bunkers in Berchtesgaden, Germany. They were accompanied on their trip by Mr. Mondek's PAGE 5-PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1972 KAREN ANN LARSON SET WEDDING DATE - Mr. and Mrs. Arnold A. Larson of 3907 W. Oak avenue, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Ann, to Edward O. Wevik of 3210 Vista Terrace, McHenry. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer O. Wevik. Karen will graduate in June from Illinois State university, Normal, with a degree in Special Education - visually impaired. Her fiance has received his associate degree in Aviation Technology and is now studying electrical engineering, all at Southern Illinois university, Carbondale. A June 16,1973, wedding is planned at the First United Methodist church, McHenry. LARRY LEAFBLAD JOINS JIM JORDAN WEEKDAYS AT A n.ic . M NEW TIMt "-13 H.M. on the POPULAR Phone-Show 244-1220) Letters To Santa "Dear Santa, "I am 8 years old. I want a little toy for me and my brother who is 5 years old and my sister is 10 and my big brother is 12 but we want some food to eat on Christmas. I have brain damage and I was in the hospital all summer. Daddy does not get any money. He did work in PA. So we aint going to have Christmas. My mommy got hurt at work so we don't have no money for Christmas and no food. I go to the doctor every Saturday and that cost a lot of money and my medicine cost money to. Thank you for my little brothers blanket last year for his grave so he was warm. "Jimmy Chapman "5221 Shore Drive "McHenry" "Dear Santa Claus, "My name is Dreanna Garceia. I am 7 years old. I have 2 sisters and one brother. I saw you on t.v. Friday night. I brother, Stephan, and his wife, Dorothy, of Berwyn. can hardly wait till Christmas. I don't want to much but these are the toys I do want. I want a Baby tender love doll, a baby cradle, a baby buggy, a barbie doll an clothes for her and a barbie case. I hope it doesn't snow hard like a snow storm so that you can drive your sliegh easier. "Lov, "Dreanna Garceia "P.S. Have a merry Christ­ mas". "Dear Santa, "Please send my love to Mrs. Santa, the elves and you. Here is what I'd like: ballerina doll ice skates. Dressy Bessy, trunk for ballerina clothes, pop-up Noah's Ark book, tin dishes, record player, records, play money in my stocking, another Annabelle doll. I will leave a snack for you and the deer. Merry Christmas. "Love, "Robin Marissa Irwin "4616 W. Shore drive "McHenry "Age 5" "Dear Santa, "Would you please bring me the following gifts for Christ­ mas? Please? 1. Barbie set. 2. Barbie Camper. 3. Tiny Tears. 4. Bikini bathing suit. I have been good all year. (My mommy says so.) I will leave milk and cookies for you. "Love "Margie Connell "P.S. My brother Harold is writting this for me because I don't know how to write yet." The straight and arrow path never looks very good to a rounder. It takes jack to lift a car, and to keep one going. SCHROEDER METALCRAFT GIFT SHOP •"Fireplace Screens * Tools and Adirons •Grates and Gas Logs •Glass, Brass and Pewter •Candle Sconces and Holders •Clocks and Wall Plaques -GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS- 815-385-0950 1713 South Route 31, McHenry, Illinois Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. GIVE YOUR WIFE A BREAK! Give her a new Waste King Universal Disposal or Dishwasher for Christmas Give her more leisure time! Give her Waste King. DISPOSALS $3395 From DISHWA! Built-in THE BATH SHOP DIVISION OF H. E. Buch & Sons Inc.] Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Contractors 3012 W. 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