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v.; v^:.. i.u. vl. 'V- ' '1" the mmtfummB . MKiM twy tlMnday at Mc- Liiay, 111., by C.ailes P. Renich. A. H. MOSHBR Editor and Managf* - ^ Entered as second-class matter at *•'< the postoffice at MeHenry, 111., undeSr Wf the act of May 8, 1879. One Year ... ^ i Six Months ...8S.00 ....fl.00 TOE BAU • .-i NEW ?MPIRP McHKNRY. ILLINOIS FRIDAY -- SATURDAY Walter Pidgeon - Florence Rice "PHANTOM RAIDERS" Eddie Albert - Rosemary Line Wayne Morris "ANGEL FROM TEXAS" SUNDAY -- MONDAY July 28 - 29 ^ Bob Bums - Mischa Am 'ALIAS THE DEACdH** Ginger Rogers - Joel McCrea . "PRIMROSE PATH" -- TUESDAY -- Billy Iff - Condd! RkkMl 'THE BISCUIT EATER" Also--Complies and the Usual Tuesday Night Attraction FARM FOR SALE--120 acres all under cultivation, good buildings; 1^4 mile south of Spring Grove depot, 1 mile south U. S. Rte. 12. Joseph J. Schmitt, Spring QW»t,*Ill, *9-4 BOAT FOR SALE--17 ft. DeWite, mahogany hull, 33 h. p. motor. Phone MeHenry 35. 10 FOR SALE--Sweet com and all kinds of vegetables. John fttsen, Johnsburg. ' ' 10-8 FOR SA old pigs. GOT A Jockey for year-i garment rough su: 7Sc. McCSjfr Mr FOR SA: tors, excellent trie Shop, -and 17 weekly J&dne 608-J-l. ' 10 55n? Try _ jht cotton tdaiv JPMs Cooper's £ skin from |jpne support, 10 Refrigera- {Jarey ElecjlfiHenry. 10 WEDNESDAY -- THURSDAY Win. Hold en - Bonita Granville "THOSE WERE THE DAYS" This picture was malt frw the story of Knox College. Virginia Rruce - Dennis Margan Ralph Bellamy "FLIGHT ANGELS" Week Days 10c-2tc before 7 p. m. WANTED--Girl for general house- I work. Call Mc^eny^SOS-JK-1. 10 | WAN TED-; Capab!# whfte woman for ] the month of August atPistakee Bay 'cottage; go home nights; t© help with ! cooking and fcourfe^iiS. . State salary, ' age and qualifications^ Write to Mrs. IL. S. Stephens, ljll Downer Place, • Aurora, 111. 10 DEAD OK Aij&B AlflMAlS $1.00 to $15.00 C»sh j Cows - Horaes - Hogs No help needed for loading! j Prompt and Sanitary Service Day and Night. Sundays and Holidays ! Phone Wheeling 102--Reverse Charges wooosroca MILLER Woodstock Air-Conditioned tr & v ; FRIDAY--July 26 Big Double BUI "BILL OF DIVORCEMENT" ' -- with -- Maureen O'Hara - Adolph Menjou - P L U S - "IN PERSON" f -- with . Ginger Riogers - Georgt Brent SATURDAY--J Sly 27* ; Continuous From 2:J#'-,i| 2 - Hit Features - 2 - i "CHARLIE CHANf . v MURDER CRUISS"^ -- Also -- *: ;• • "VIVA CISCO Kltiu 8UNDAY -- MONDAY July 28-29 Ceatfanous Sunday from I'M Bargain Mat. from 1:30 to 2£t Two Great Pictures I HAD MY WAT" Bhtg OroAy '2 Hit No. 2 N Bob Burns in "ALIAS THE DEACON" TUESDAY. July 30 i5c - Barirrln Night - lie "Mfj? WITH 9 LIVES" -- w i t h -- ' Bods Karloff -- Also Added -- Noific'iw News and Cartasn WEDNESDA 7 -- TRTRSDAY July 31 - Aug. 1 "3 CHEERS FOR THE IRISH" -- with -- ^ \ Prisdlla Lane - Dennis Morgan -- Also Added Shorts -- jFI/OOR SANDING--Old floors like mew; refinish with Dura Seal; a lifetime floor finish; free estimate. Henj ning Newman, 932 Marvel Avenue, ; Woodstock. Phone 451-M. *45-26 GARBAGE COLLECTING--Let us i dispose of your garbage each week, or oftener if desired. Reasonable rates. Regular year round route, formerly George Meyers'. Bra J. Smith. Phone 365 or 631-M-l. 2-tf MARSHALLS ATTEND DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION William Marshall of MeHenry en- ! joyed a trip to the Democratic National convention last Wednesday eve- ; ning at Chicago. He lended his vocal assistance during the rally following the nomination of President Roosevelt for a third term. RoVena and Earl Marshall attended the convention "on Thursday evening and heard the nomination of Henry Wallace for vice president and the speech ^ by Mrs. Elan or Roosevelt at | the Chicago sUjcHumt -• . 1 " ' ya t xi r-' [PUBLIC LIBRARY GETS j LIST OF BEST CTJ.I.WM j The McHenrjtXibrary, located in the McHefny: Community High school, t is forever expanding its bookselves. Among tgpj» n|feSoolu which rcently made tnijgr iHpearance on the shelves are ^Kaflfca" by Saly Salmine, "Come Spring" by Ben Ames Williams, "The Trees" by Conrad | Richter, "Night in Bombay" by Louis I Bromfield, "There Is Always Love" : by Emil Loring, "Better Swimming" j by Steve F^rsjlJiajgi^petter Tennis" i by Elswo f Besides fae^aftl^Mbe W books for I adults and chfltwn, thefe are countless periodicals as well. Come in and visit the librarian some Wednesday or |Fri#fi ; v.. , - - . NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the City of MeHenry at the City Ball Building until 7:30 o'clock p. m., Central Daylight Saving Time, August 5, 1940, for the improvement of John Street, and at time publicly opened and read. ^ The proposed work is officially known as Section I.T.-C.S. and consists of the construction of a Bituminous Surface, beginning at the East line of Green Street and extending in an Easterly direction, a distance of 2,610 feet. Following are the principal items of work to be performed: 5,587 sq. yds. Bituminous Surface Construction, Sub Class C-4. 9,322 gals. Bituminous Material applied. v 548 tons Aggregate delivered. Workmen employed on this contract shall be paid not less than the following rates of pay: Common labor $0.70 per hour Truck Driver 1.00 per hour Operator or Engineer ....1.50 per hour The rates for overtime work shall be one and one-half times those shown above, and the rates for work on Sunday and legal holidays shall be twice those shown above. Plans and specifications may be obtained from the City C?erk. All proposals must be accompanied by a bank cashier's check or bank draft for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. The Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities. city op lrHEmqU^, By, Earl R. Walsh, ; V ?• MF '••'•A ,|CitF Clerk. /'V^ NIAL The OflHy*l Beani eftks Green- Methodist' chtircfc met !>.t the church Tuesday eveolag. The pastor Dr. R. J. L. McKelvey, presented the fact that this was the IniMferedth anniversary of the first preaching of the gospel in this community. The pastor said that such an occasion was worthy of recognition. The official board voted unanimously to sponsor a centennial celebration, tentative dates, Sept. 13, 14, IK. {Tonsuit this paper for more details later. A committee consisting of Mrs. Flora Thompson, Mrs. Amelia Doolittle, Dr. R. J. L. McKelvey was In Chicago yesterday making plans for the program with the WLS artists. Dr. John Holland, noted radio preacher, was also consulted. NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Estate of Harriet C. Mayne, deceased. Notice is hereby ghren to all persons that Monday, September 2, 1940, is the claim date in the estate of Harriet C. Mayne, Deceased, pending in the County Court of MeHenry County, Illinois, and that claims may be filed against thQ said estate on or before said date without issuance of sumflons. LILLIAN BERGENER, ' Administratrix. Theodore L. Hamer, Attorney, ir Woodstock, Illinois. v- . (Publ. July 25, Aug. !,«) FINED FOR TRESPASSING ON M'CULLOM LAKE If anyone has had the idea that he might indulge in a bit of boating, fishing or swimming on McCullom Lake, at least the portion which is now claimed to be private property, he had better remove that thought from mind. Arthur Coulombe of Lake Villa was fined $5 and costs yesterday by Albert Krause, Justice of the Peace, at MeHenry. The case against Coulombs was continued since June 16. The latter was ch rged with trespassing on the lake after a warning had been given him. It was alleged he was traveling around the lake in a motor boat. Theo. Si Breyer is the alleged Wittier of 160 acres of the lake. WELCOME NEW EDITOR OF HEBRON TIMES Announcement was made yesterday by Mrs. Grant Mallory, editor and owner of the Hebron Times, that the Times had been sold to Alvin E. Johnson of LaPorte, Ind. The retiring Hebron editor said Mr. Johnson is a capable and experienced newspaper man, with experience in job printing offices. He was formerly associated with a newspaper in Wisconsin. He and his family will reside in Hebron. His wife will help in the operation of the newspaper and job work plant at Hebron. First edition under new ownership will be .made next Thursday, regular publishing date of the Times. Deer Michigan's 600,000 small game and deer hunters every year bring home wild meat with a butcher-shop .value of nearly $3,000,000. The state conservation department estimates that 13,947,475 pounds of game are taken a year. The Beautiful I'llOVAl! CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. M< H• < 1 Co's. Leading Theatre FRIDAY -- SATURDAY Double Feature! John Payne - Gloria Dickson "TEAR GAS SQUAD" -- Also Barbara Read in "CURTAIN CALL" SUNDAY -- MONDAY San. Cant, from 2:45 p. m. -- ] to 6 p. m. -- 30c after; Child. - 10c Anna Neagle - Ray Milland in the sparkling musical romance "IRENE" -- with -- May Robson - liillie Burke The Happiest Show YoaH See This Year! v 1 '3 • TUESDAY -- Special -- 15e See the "Fifth Column" in action -- in -- "MAD MEN OF EUROPE' A picture every true American should see! WEDNESDAY -- THURSDAY July 31 - August 1 John Garfield - Anne Siiirley -- in -- "SATURDAY'S CHILDREN" V -- with -- Claude Rains - Dennis Moore AIm Latest News & CaHoon 'Old Gray Mare' The "old gray mare" really exists for Mrs. Martha Hess of Middletown, Ohio, who owns Babe, 30 years old. "She's been with us so long she's just like one oi the family " Mrs. Hess said. First Woman Vinnie Ream was the first woman to receive a federal art commission from the United States government. She executed the statue in the rotunda of 1,l^f Cflpitnl r - Mtf 1. ^ . Gasoline Expensive Gasolipe is being sold in Italy at about $1.25 a gallon. 4 . BIDS WANTED The Board of Supervisors of Mo Henry County, Illinois, through its regularly constituted committee advertise for sealed bids for the painting of the exterior of the Court House and caulking same. Specifications to be furnished by R. D. Woods, County Clerk, Woodstock, Illinois. Said bids to be filed with the County Clerk on or before Tuesday the 6th day of August, A. D. 1940 at the hour of 10:00 a. m., D. S. T. The Board of Supervisors, or the committee in charge, reserve the right to accept or reject ahy or all bids. Dated this 19th day of July, A. D. 1940. Signer, | N. B. CLAWSON, * < j 10 Chairman Public BuiMfttgs (Com. SIX MONTHS IN JAIL j ftelimar Pike was sentenced to serVe six months at the state farm at Vandalia Monday morning by Judge Henry L. Cowlin on a plea of guilty to vagrancy. Pike was arrested a week ago on a change of stealing a pocketbook from Fred Lafel of Union. Investigation disclosed that Pike had served several terms in prison. State's Attorney William M .Carroll informed the court Monday morning that Pike's health is bad. He has been receiving treatment at the county hospital. Pike claimed to. have served in the world war but the investigation showed he was in prison during the war. ' SEEK OWNER OF CAR DESTROYED BY FIRE A burning automobile on Rt. 21, north of Volo Sunday night started an investigation by the Lake county sheriff's' office for the supposed owner. * ' It was reported that the man was seen leaving the car to enter a coupe that had stopped, apparently to pick him up. There were no license plates on the vehicle, which was still burning when the sheriff's squad arrived. Members' of the Fox Lake fire department extinguished the blaze. Pheasants Protected ' Jghen the hunting season opened iffxhe farming area adjacent to the Tbna, Mich., reformatory, two hen pheasants hustled over the prison wall and took refuge in a coal shed. Prisoners obtained permission to keep the birds as pets until the season is over. "Mrs. A. G. Elarton entertained Mrs. and. Miss Platter son of Downer's Grove •Mis Mr. Barton was Id Ohio visiting his brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. P. Crowley of Round Lake and Mrs. Hardy of Chicago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Bourelle last Saturday. Patricia Ann Schmitt, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Bourelle, celebrated her first birthday, July 20, and was the recipiant of many lovely gifts. Mary Clardy, Lucille Kelly, Rose Erschens and Anne Zeigler, all of Chicago, were guests at McCullom Lake during the past two weeks. Among their many activities here they went horseback riding, swimming, dancing, and went on a hayrack party. vThey also took several short trips out of town. After spending a two weeks vacation at McCullom Lake with his parents, Duane Barber returned to Chicago. Mrs. John Riter has entertained friends from Chicago during the past week. • Lois Nehrlich of Evanston is spending the week with her, friend, M&xine Green, at McCullom Lake. Mrs. Joseph Sch&efer celebrated her birthday Friday, July 19. The guests were as follows: Anne Zxegler, Rose Erschens, Mary Clardy, Lucille Kelly, Katherine Goldy, Maxine Green and the intimate family. A delicious cake made by Mrs. Wainn Barber and ice cream were served. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Shade of Richmond were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shade Tuesday. ^ Joseph Crick celebrated his birthday Friday, July 19 with a surprise supper. Mrs. Louise Green and Aug. Timm of Evanston, spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hehry Green at McCullom Lake. Miss Mildred Cylik of Chicago spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cylik. . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pardell returned to Chicago after spending a week here at their summer home. After spending a two week's vacation at the summer home of her parents at McCullom Lake, Miss Arlene Madsen returned to Chicago. Miss Dorothy Bowler is spending her two weeks' vacation with her mother, Mrs. Mary Bowler at Mc- Cullon) Lake. Mrs. Arthur Thompson was hostess to the American Legion Auxiliary of Berwyn last Thursday. After a swim in the lake, they sewed carpet rags for the soldiers of Hines Memorial hospital. , . Sunday, Mri and Mrs. Arthur Thompson were host and hostess to his employees of the F. W. Woolworth company store number 1630. Miss Nellie Crick furnished the fentertainment for the party. Miss Genevieve Thomas of Cicero, 111., is, spending two weeks at the summer home of Mr. andMr*> Arthur Thompson. i ^ 'f*i. C1 KVEirraii My 2* Public Card Party--Mefienry park- Benefit of Chapel Hill. July 27 Bake Sale--Wm. Pfelfcs market^ sponsored by Ladies' Aid. >' Jvly 27-28 St. Patrick's church carnival--MeHenry. Jaly SI East River Road Ptaochle--Mrs. John Craver. Augast 1 Public Card Party--Pink Harrison's-- benefit P. T. A. ' C. D. of A.--Regular meeting. Hayseed Party--Junior League. August S-4 ^ St, John's Picnic--Johnston^ Aurust 5 4*. Tox River Valley Camp^-Regular meeting. Angus! 6 Riverview Camp--Regular meeting. August 11-12 St. Mary's Picnic--MeHenry. SeMeadber 1* C. D. of A.--Tour' to Milk Founds tiqn, Chicago. ?• a m VM". • Bolger's Drug Store 49 Greem Strati I 1 & DANCE TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT 4, To the Music at THE ONE MAN BAND, Lon lhrtton at JACK ZELLWEGER'S PLACE Saturday-Sunday, July 27-28 "*4 -- We«t Side of Lily Lake No Restriction " Because of world demands Australia has abandoned its restriction of wheat planting. * Millionth 1940 Chevrolet to be Contest Award Some conception of the demand for the 1940 Chevrolet may be gained from * the fact that the one-millionth model of this year's production left tip,r . assembly line st Flint, Mich., on July 12. In celebration of the public appreciation reflected by this tremendous production record, M. E. Coyle, feneral manager of Chevrolet, shown (left) above with W. E. Holler, general sales) manager, announced that the one-millionth 1940 car, together with a trip to the New York World's Fair, would be awarded in a contest which is open now ind wffl dose Aag. SI. Details sre obtainable at aay of the company's dealers. . . •- .. .. * Your Invitation . IIIIM»»»»•»M+4 Births II WOODSTOCK ^SUMMER THEATRES is proud to present in person MISS VIRGINIA PAYNE the "Ma Perkins" of radio appearing in the touching i role of Mrs. Midget in "OUTWARD BOUND" the fantasy of life and death By Sutton Vane Friday, Saturday, Sunday JULY 26 - 27 - 28 IK THE CITY HALL OPERA HOUSE Woodstock, ia ^wluir. fain CH' OtlB TVflfll £ UUHC Woodstock 705 .for Reservations! Popular Prices Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of McCullom Lake became the parents of a daughter on Thursday, July 18. The little girl was born at the Woodstock hospital. She is to be named Dorothy Theresa. Mrs. Miller is the former Miss Dorothy Leiser of McCullom Lake. A seven pound girl was born to>J>r. and Mrs. L. B. Murphy of MeHenry early Saturday morning at the Woodstock public hospital. The baby is to be named Mary Lynn. Mrs. Murphy was formerly Miss Evelyn Karl of MeHenry. A 7 lb. 9% oz. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Bassett of West MeHenry at Victory Memorial hospital, Waukeg^n, on Sunday morning, July 21. The baby has been nam^l Homer Eber, after the two grandfathers. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Fief of MeHenry are the proud parents of a little girl which was born Tuesday morning, July 23, at St. fbsrese's {hospital, Wfeukegan. j "I »••»»••»•»••» Among the Sick ! ******** I I I ! »»••'>» » »»»»»»» Herbert Buckland, Ringwood, was j admitted Monday for medical treatment at the Woodstock hospital. Charlene Sheets of Spring Grove is a surgical patient at the Woodstock hospital, having entered on Wednesday morning. Miss Jean and Master Larry Elfman of Richmond underwent surgery at the Woodstock hospital Wednesday morning ... -- • t Baby's Own EffMi Do not encourage an infant to stand or begin walking until he makes his own efforts, aa# specialists. \ TO ATTEND THE BIO ANNUAL SPONSORED BY * ? HAM DINNER SERVED 4T 4 O'CLOCK SUNDAY AFTERNOON ONLY 50 CENTS RIDES GAMES REFRESHMENTS \:<rv •vv*> W Si? Large Necklaces Immense necklaces of strands of toots and cane are worn by the women of Angola, West Africa. These necklaces are among the largest ones in the world. m MEET YOUR OLD FRIENDS AT THIS CELEBRATION AND MAKE SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCE Time For Both Old a n ii -•aa&i."---'