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Enthusiasm For Christmas STAFF PHOTOS-WAYNE GAYLORD Santa Claus will always be No. 1 for these local youngsters enrolled in Head Start classes, but Clyde Blackwell runs a close second. When the youngsters visited the McHenry public library last Thursday morning, Mr. Blackwell, 86, showed the enthusiastic children his hand puppet and his larger, pop-up dispaly. From the expression on his face, the experience brought as much pleasure to Mr. Blackwell as it did to the little ones. from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK DATES AND EVENTS FROM YESTERYEARS December 24, 1949-The most popular Christmas song all over America is the new and sprightly "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Rein­ deer." December 25, 1868-Despite bitter opposition, President Johnson proclaims an unconditional pardon and amnesty to "all who directly participated in the late rebellion," referring to the Civil War. December 2t, 1865-James Nason, Franklin, Mass., is awarded a patent for his invention of a coffee percolator. December 27, lMS-Tbe United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union announce that they will govern Korea as joint trustees for the next five years and then grant the country its independence. December 28,1846-Iowa is admitted as the Union's 29th state. Auto Service Tips SPARK LEAKS FROM THE PLUG WIRES OR TERMINALS ARE EASy TO SPOT IF you CHECK UNPER ThlE HOOP AT MIGHT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. yoU'LL ee able io SPOT TNE3R/&HT BUJE/WH/TE SPARKS ̂ i HOUSE Of QUALITY Lossmann's Meats, fish & Ddi 5000 W. ROUTE 120 McHENRY, ILL 385-3401 We Accept Food Stamps Mon. thru Sat 9:00 to 6:30 Fri. 9:00 to 8:00 Sun. 9:00 to 5:30 WHERE EXTRA QUALITY AND SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS ytycrij /", torn In Our Deli Always sliced fresh lor you BAR-B-QUE PORK LOIN *b ~£.oi.i.mann ^amiCy SUPER SHARP OQtl CHEDDAR ^lb.Qv 1 CHOICE e *% 1 A ROAST BEEF lb*3 VEAL LOAF ,,, 79* i, ?115| TREASURE CAVE BLUE CHEESE SLICED fill CANADIAN BACON , Vi LB. y2 LB. 60 The Sea Cove WHERE YOU CAN BUY FRESH FISH 7 DAYS A WEEK AT REALISTIC PRICES (Fresh Makes A Difference) SMOKED COD 'Ill 49 LB. FRESH POLISH SAUSAGE PORK SAUSAGE, LINKS FRESH DUCKS RUMP ROAST LUTEFISK *1 SALT $159 HERRING 1 lb. HERRING $189 IN WINE OR CREAM SAUCE.... ^ LB PERRYWINKLES SNAILS H4l°B. 70* W # w LB. FROZEN VLB $159 X LB. 35?. OYSTERS (IN THE SHELL) ^1 DZ. SMOKED CHUBS SLIPPER LOBSTER **99 TAILS 4 LB. NEW ZEALAND COLD WATER '650 SQUID ,,,,,» POLPI (OCTOPUS)... S-CAR-GO (STUFFED SNAILS) LB. 8-10 OZ. EA. LOBSTER TAILS SHRIMP. G6-.30 COUNT) 5550 KING CRAB LEGS DUNGENESS CRABS LB. 40 1 LB, SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER* HELPFUL IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT Disability Decision When you apply for social security benefits because of disability, the social sepurity of­ fice will send your claim to an agency in your state -- usually the vocational rehabilitation agency There, a decision will be made as to whether you are disabled under the law. A team of trained people in the state agency -- a physician and a disability evaluation specialist -- will consider all the facts in your file They will request med­ ical evidence from your doctor, hospital, clinic, or institution where you have been treated If there is a charge for a medical report, you are responsible for paying for it. Additional medical information may be needed to determine \ PAGE 5 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1»7« whether you are disabled under the law. If this information is not available in the records of your physician, you may be asked to undergo additional medical ex­ aminations and tests. On the medical report form, your doctor, hospital, institution, or agency is asked to give the medical history of your condition. They are not asked to decide whether you are "disabled" un­ der the social security law BIBLE VERSE "Every one that is proud in heart is an abom­ ination to the Lord." 1. Where can you find the above statement? By whom was it writ­ ten? Who was his father? Who was his mother? 2. 3. 4. * * * • It's almost time everyone to look for> calendars. L Answers To Bible Verse 1. Proverbs 16:5. 2. King Solomon. _ David. 4. "Bathsheba. f Mix Or Match POLYGLAS'SALE SALE PRICE 2 lo r S69.70 2 fo r $72.60 2 fo r $78.50 2 fo r $81.90 2 fo r $83.90 C78-14 E78-14 F78-14 G78-14 G78-15 xPOLYGLAS' WINTER TIRES Save *llso to *149° Per Pair 2 £ MM Suburbanite XG Polyglas' J64 A78-13 blackwall, plus $1.75 F.E.T. per tire. No trade needed. Double-belted tough ... bold interlocking cleats for biting traction in snow. A winter- perfect combination with 'Cushion Belt Polyglas' tires in front. Pair up now & save! Sale Ends Christmas Eve 'POLYGLAS' REGULAR TIRES Save f147° to f18*> Per Pair 'Cushion Belt Polyglas' A78-13 blackwall, plus $1.75 F.E.T. per tire. No trade needed. Two tread-firming fiberglass belts for long mileage. Poly­ ester cord body for strength. Mix' with your existing tires or Sale 2 for 156 'match' with a pair of 'Subur­ banite XG' tires for winter. Ends Christmas Eve Blackwall Size Plus F.E.T. par Mr*. No trad* naadad C78-14 $2.05 E78-14 $2.27 F78-14 $2.43 G78-14 $2.60 G78-15 $2.65 RAIN CHECK - If we sell out of your size we will issue you a rain check, assuring future delivery at the advertised price. GOODWYEAR CREDIT TERMS ARE AVAILABLE Lube and Oil Change $488 tip to 5 qts. of major brand 10/30 grade oil. • Comple te chass i s lubr ica t ion & o i l change • Helps ensure long wear ing pa r t s & smooth , qu ie t pe r fo rmance • Please phone fo r appo in tment • Includes light trucks Ask for our Free Battery Power Check Engine Tune-Up $ Q A 8 8 rn W 1 W 6 cyl. - Add $4 for 8 cyl., $2 for air cond. $4 Less for cars with electronic ignition. EMISSION'S TEST Reg. $13.00 Oh Special foivT»B8 Our mechanics electronically fine- tune your engine on the Sun 2001. We install new points; plugs and con- densor. The tune-up includes a test of charging and starting systems as well as carburetor adjustment. In short, we do everything we can to help you maintain a smooth-running engine. Front-End Alignment $1188 Any U.S. made car - JHL-AL parts extra if needed Excludes front-wheel drive cars • Complete analysis and align­ ment correction - to increase tire mileage and improve steering • Precision equipment, used by ex­ perienced mechanics, helps ensure a precision alignment Bring on the smiles with these Last Minute Gift Ideas! See the Amazing GENERAL ELECTRIC Microwave Oven AT OUR STORE! Come in and see Microwave Cooking with the Automatic Chef Temperature Sensor JET 89 BUY NOW AND SAVE *90 00 GENERAL ELECTRIC 2 Speed Gas Dryer m BUY NOW NO. DDC 4580N *209 00 GENERAL ELECTRIC Porta-Color Television NO. WHE 5270 WD • 10? DIAGONAL SCREEN • UHF SOLID STATE TURNER • VHF "PRE-SET" FINE TUNING CONTROL • WOODGRAIN POLYSTYRENE CABINET BUY NOW *249" IPS HERE!! G.E. 19" Color TV with VIR (VIR BROADCAST CONTROL COLOR) Come In for a Demonstration dail^Y8to6:00 GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER PHONE CHRISTMAS EVE 0WNED AND OPERATED BY: McHENRY CHECKPOINT. INC. 385-7300 CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY ... , nn .. 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS