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* * "• WjpVv ^OMfN WAR WORKERS %<w:mvA<.TWFrwT* " - -• . -Vi' 1 «',f« * •' HOME BUREAU "Hie Home Bureau will hold its next Meeting at the home of Mrs. Ed Denpan next Tuesday, Mrs. Sweeney will give the lesson on "Laundering Woolens."- This will be a demonstration meeting. * * * Pre-Nuptial Shower - ' Iftss Betty Jane Gfos was guest of honor at a pre-nuptial shower at the home of Mrs. Ben Hill£fc.last Satur- | day eveninp.^Mi«?'Cfcs, the daughter i of Mr. and Mis. George Glos, of Route ; 8, MeHenry. Svili become the bride of ; Harold Dow A, Saturday, April 4. • » f c * * Vr ' • Lily Lake P.-T. A. . Mrs. Milinac entertained members «| the Lily Lake P.-T. A. last Friday evening, March 26. Cards and bunco 'were played, with prizes awarded to the winners. First prize winner in cards was Mr. Milinac. Bunco winners •were Mrs. Seyfferth, Mrs. Svaboda, Don Milinac, Donald Schiavone and ; 1'h" -.v JHiiiior Schiavone. Altar and Rosary.^v " •V The Altar and Rosary sodality of Patrick's church will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. John Murtaugh, on the evening of April 5. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. Clarence Martin, chairman, Mi^. Lillian Bolger, Miss Genevieve Knox and Mrs. A. I. Froehlich. The sodality will receive communion i| a body at 8 o'clock mass on April, .1^ The ladies are asked to meet in \ ' the vestibule of the church at 7:66 «• IB- • « Charles District Entertains - About sixty people enjoyed the community meeting held at the Charles school last Wednesday evening, March 24, when the Charles district entertained the Ostend district at a discussion meeting. Following community singing, Charles Traux discussed pastures and proteins. Mrs. Arthur Peet was in charge of the discussion on victory gardens. ; Musical numbers were furnished by Charles and William Bernardoni, Gordon Clark and Clayton Anderson. Marjory Peet gave a reading and two officers will take place are asked to attend. ; • fox River Valley, *. N. A.j * 0n riext Tuesday evening, April 6, the Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A-, will celebrate its birthday. Past oracles will hold office for the evening. Cards will be played and each member may invite one guest. Each member is asked to bring her own sandwiches. * ¥ * Attend Show On Friday evening, April 2, ten girls from McHenry, together with girls from Woodstock and Harvard, will act as hostesses at a party at Camp Grant. The party will be given for convalescent soldiers and will include a show, followed by refreshments. The local girls will provide the cakes. On April 7, members of the Girls Service organization from here will be present at a party at the U. S. O. at Waukegan. . . On April 18 the McHenry girls -will be present at a bingo party at Camp Grant for the convalescent 'soldiers. According te a pian, the local girls will entertain at Camp Grant two days a month. "'i * * • . . . . O. E. S. Style Show The cjard party and style s&dw sponsored by the O. E. S. last Thursday evening was most successful, with about 200 in attendance. A prize was awarded each table of cards and special awards were merited by Mrs. Paul Doherty, Mrs. John J. Murtaugh, Mrs. George Stilling, Mrs. Roy Miller and Mrs. George Lindsay. After one game of cards, all All membeff RED CROSS NOTES It is worthy to note that our canteen chairman, Mrs. George Stilling, has recently been appointed chairman of O. C. D. canteen, District five. Mrs. Stilling states that this appointment automatically Makes all members of McHenry branch of canteen, members of O. C. D. Mrs. C. J, Reihansperger, chairman of the Snrgical dressings inr McHenry reports that members are now working on a quota of 8 by 10 inch dressings which they hope to have finished this week. They expect to start the 2 by 2 inch dressings next week. A shipment of the necessary material is expected in this week. Any person wishing to donate to the blood bank will be asked to contact Mrs. Earl Phinney, county chairman of Red Cross, Woodstock, 111. There have been many inquiries about this matter, so for the information of the people interested, Mrs. Reihansperger suggests the above procedure. Mrs. Gorman reports that the sale of war bonds and stamps at the local theatre is very gratifying. Any workers, having uniforms, and who can give time for the sale of stamps and bonds each week, may get in touch with Mrs. Gorman,! 73-J. Speaking with Mrs. Schwerman relative to the nurses aides, she revealed the fact that there is a great need of aides in Woodstock. . Mrs. Schwerman is devoting two entire days per week to this fine work, thoughts of hearts and diamonds were j There will be a new course starting in May and anyone interested may call 277. a ... ' ' Dear Mr. Moiher: ^ ' Just a few lines to kt jroti knew that 1 have been receiving the paper every week. It sure is swell to hear about the highlights of the home town. I am now stationed at my p e r m a n e n t camp and a m training for military police zone interior. I want to thank you for going through fRe trouble of sending me the paper and hope everyone out there good luck. My new address is Datsoit, Mich. UX)YD OEFFLING. good., It wa£ written by a very good friend of mipe, R. W. Halliday, who has bejn commissioned a second lieutenant*^ ^hsiieira it wiU pass the censors: v '•?*]., ^ • • • ' ' '• > •> j [ You hear folks talk of graceful yachts . That sail the seven seas, And some will talk of streamlined trains That cross the states with ease. Some like bikes and scooters, Some like a limousine, But give me the queen at the airway, A throbbing B-17. . She at r t s $ i t t ' h e r forgotten and eyes were turned to the east end of the Masonic hall, beautifully decorated for the occasion. Red drapes, floor lamps and numerous large ferns served to enhance the setting and the models, in new and old styles, provoked much applause. Able announcer of the models and their costumes was Miss Elsie Vycital. Miss Bonnie Page played fine accompaniment as each made her appearance. Models of new costumes were Mrs. Richard Overton, Mrs. Charlotte i :.iS Itel,s o;f moving: p.ic .t ures conc|lu d,e dj t.h. e i Ma»y er,• Miss Beatrice Williams, Miss E c pK.Sr.rn after which M ; Mrs. ^ Mrs. "Hiomas Kane, fcy Alice Clark, teacher in the Charles Mrj piu, Kar|s Mrs jamcs Hoyte, Mrs. Charles Sayer and Miss Marilyn Eden, the latter from Woodstock. Old costumes were modeled by Mrs. Lyle Bassett, Mrs. Margaretha Spurling, Mrs. George Kramer, Mrs. Fred Eppel, Mrs. E. Cusen, Mrs. Howard Wattles, Mrs. Earl Brown and Mrs. Thomas Kane. Among the older costumes were the two wedding gowns modeled by Mrs. Bassett. One belonged to the mother of Mrs. Robert Thompson and the other was the bridal dress of Mrs. Frank Wattles. The former was a grey silk and the latter a rust colored one. Another of the older dresses was modeled by Mrs. Spurlmg, who was gowned in a dress, bonnet and cape belonging to her mother. The outfit was considered the height of fashion in 1878. Following the style show, the playing of cards was resumed and the evening's entertainment was concluded with the serving of refreshments. V* : school. The serving of refreshments . conducted the meeting. * • * ' Musical Progra: ':!|?^wliranda and his scho snted a musical program on Tuesiy mornitig at 9 o'clock at the grade school. Opening the fine program the audience' sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Included on the program were selections by a group of beginners: >anny and Fay Borgen, clarinets; innie McCracken and Walter Mueller, cornets; Marilyn Shoemaker, melephone, and Dean Nelson, saxaphone. Piano solos were played by Carol .Gardner, Mary Ann Stoffel, Geraldine Nimitz, Celia Page and William lfalsch, and Beverly Schwerman flayed a violin solo. Some other numbers on the program weer a piano accordian solo by Virginia Passfield, two clarinet and saxaphone duets by Harry Haug and Carol Peterson, two clarinet and sax- Sphone duets by Marjory Thomas and Clarence Feiereisel, two flute and violin duets by David Page and Mr. Yanda. Looking over the great amount of talented young students who are be- • ginning their training at an early age, • We can certainly expect as fine band •nd orchestra concerts in-the years to come m we are enjoying at\j>resent. * * * : ^ ; ] Uly Lake P.-T. A. The monthly meeting of the lily Lake P.-T. A. will be held at the •chool house on Friday evening, April uu£, at 8 p. m. At that time electior of Magnetic Personality Men with a magnetic personality don't always succeed in making you like them. Maybe that's because you have a magnetic personality yourself. Our M«%S*^45orps is ewryfng on as usual. McHenry has the distinction of having Mrs. Harold Owen and 'Mrs. William Green, county chairman and v i c e - c h a i r m a n , r e s p e c t i v e l y . M r s . Green states that there are now 30 Motor/Corps girls operating in McHenry county. From letters received from servicemen in various parts of the world, the Red Cross News is looked for. We wish to assure them that our wonderful women are still carrying on, fight, ing with them, in the only way we can fight, through the medium of the Red Cross. The local chapter, with C. J. Reihansperger, chairman; Mrs. Ray McGee, vice-chairman; Mrs. George Lindsay, secretary, and Fred Ferwerda, treasurer, are to be complimented on the grand work that has been accomplished under their regime- The various chairmen and their coworkers have allowed nothing to interfere with their getting their consignments out on time, but that's the spirit of McHenry--God bless her. MRS. HUGH MURPHY, Scribe. Among the Sick Mrs. Theophile Hess underwent treatment at Sherman hospital, Elgin, last week, i > Mrs. Florahelle Vogel of Woodstock underwent surgery at the Woodstock hospital, March 27. Miss Gertrude May has been a med ical patient at the Woodstock hospital. Market Plaaa «f the Goths The Free City of Darizig at the port of the Polish Corridor was originally spelt Gdanzik from Godanzik, which means the Market Place ol the Goths. Order your colored clucks Easter at the Farmers Mill. for 44-6 ACCEPTS NEW POSITION Mr. and Mrs. George Then have moved to Glenview, 111., where Mr. Then has accepted a position as manager of the Glenview Farm on Shermer Road. Mr. Then has been employed by Henry G. Arch at Pistakee Bay for a number of years. iOMNG EVENTS Will Get The Better Jobs? AS ADVHTISID IN LIFI Men Who Are "Going Places" buy more Lee garments than any other brand. Why? Because they know smart appearance really counts when it comes to promotion. Guaranteed best--or a new pair FREE! See these nationally-popular Lee Overalls and Lee Color-Matched Shirts & Pants on display at our store this week. #VMALU*UMON ALLS• SHIRTS-PANTS• DUNOARICS• COWiOY PANTS . ... April 1 C. D. of A.--Regular Meeting. Circle 3, W. S. C. S. -- Mrs. C. W. Klontz. : April S Lily Lake P.-T. A. Circle 1, W. S. C. S.-- Mrs. Harold Owen. Stage Show at Camp Grant--Local Girls Hostesses. April 5 Altar and Rosary--Mrs. John Murtaugh. April 6 Riverview Camp, R. N. A.--Regular Meeting. Johnsburg Community Club* Fox River Valley Camp, R. H. A. April 7 P.-T. A. , Party at U. 8. O., Waukegan. April 9 Mothers Club--Mrs. Peter Justan. April 15 W. S. C. S.--Mrs. Keck. > April 18 Bingo Party -- Camp Grant --- Loeal Girls Hostesses. April 29 C. D. of A.--Spring Card Party. Annual Birthday Tea--W. S. C. 8. May 7 ' " I v t i < - - r , % ' - . - ~ ' Dear Sir: It has been several months since I've last written to you, so we der cided to write you a letter. I say we, because there is another fellow from McHenry here. Steve Harvey is in the same battallion as I am and, believe me, it's really swell to have a fellow from home to talk to once in a while. The other day while we were talking about McHenry, oQr friends back there, and about recent issues of the Plaindealer (the usual topics of our conversation), we hit upon a great idea, namely, of writing a letter on behalf of both of us, thanking you for so faithfully sending us each edition of the Plaindealer, and at the same time saying "hello" to all the folks |>ack there. We are always looking forward to the next edition, which brings us the much desired news about our own home town--there's no place on earth quite as good. Steve and I are now an a vast and uncivilized jungle island--New Guinea. We left Australia some time ago, after having spent the (cenlored). Australia is about the last place on earth I'd ever want to live, but it's sure a paradise compared to this country. I don't believe 111 ever get used to this climate, or the jungle. The days here are usually bright and sunshiny, with a steady rain almost every night. Today though, things have taken a little change. It's raining. I'm writing this letter in a little grass hut built by natives and I dare say, they left a few holes in the roof, as I've been moving all around trying to keep this paper dry. I think Steve is about ready to add few lines to this as he just rolled out of his bunk, so I gusM l'U iet him take over from here. ' 3 Dear Sir: . , Well, Gene rather caught me off guard as, reading over what he has written, it seems he has covered things very well. However, I can certainly verify his statements on how welcome the Plaindealer has been. Since leaving McHenry seventeen months ago) each issue has been like a long letter from home, even though the issues often arrive several months late. We haven't received a '43 edition as yet, second class mail being a bit slow catching up to us, but one of these days well probably have enough Plaindealers for a whole day's reading, which will be O. K. with us. Gene and I have done considerable traveling, moving with the army. Be. lieve me, you can feel at home most anywhere when there is a fellow from home around to talk over the latest news and old times. During several months in Australia we saw a great deal of the country and became acquainted with many of the people. Although neither of us care to make our horhes anywhere except in the U. S. A., we were shown some swell hospitality by many Australians. When we had a day's leave they made us feel at home even though they were strictly rationed'on most things. Here in New Guinea, as Gene mentioned, civilization seems quite remote at times. The mail calls now and then to help remedy that. Regulations won't permit us to tell of our time spent here and many experiences. However, we can feel quite fortunate and are happy to tell friends at home we are in the best of health. In closing I would like to thank those responsible for keeping us posted through the home newspaper. We'll be looking forward to more issues with the next mail. With best regards to all, we remain respectfully yours, STEVE HARVEY and GENJB ADAMS. looks passive bunker, Not seeming to worry or care, But as each engine roars into action She is eager to take to the air; She strains at the end of the runway,. Impatient to soar into flight, Once airborne she's graceful and stately, And ready to shove off her might. She's a nasty devil in combat With guns spewing lead from each side, And tho bullets and shrapnel may pierce her No Jap will injure her pride, No matter how much She is wounded, No matter the odds she must face, She knows it's her dying duty To return us safe to our base. Soon, when this war is all over And the earth has been rid of all scum, - You'll be able to look at the records V And see what the Fortress has done. Then when my last flight is scheduled And I leave this earthly scene, Please let me fly up to Heaven In my own B-17. ' ^ Lt. Halliday has been in the army quite a while and was at Pearl Harbor when things cut loose on Dec. 7. He told us a very interesting story of what he did during the raid. Well, I guess I had better stop right now and go eat dinner before the line gets too big. I hope McHenry hasn't changed too much and hope to be back before the end of *43. Sincerely yours, rftANCIS GRASSER. Dear Stf: . I want td notify you of my new address and also want to tell you how much I appreciate your generosity in sending me the Plaindealer. It means a lot to me to read about what is happening at home and" about the other men in the service. I enjoy the paper very much and it brings me closer to home and helps to keep up my morale. Thanks again for all you have done. ' Sincerely yours, ULARENCE ANDERSON, Camp White,, Oregon. LADIES!" ITS TOUtT AY APRIL 12 way to scoring a new reeord in Ci^cago play history, "Good Night ladies!" is being groomed for its first birthday party representing a solid year's engagement at the Blackstone theater on Monday night, April 12. The phenomenal farce Jut, starring Buddy Ebsen and Skeets Gallagher, Uncurtained a year ago on this date in a metropolitan premiere, selecting Chicago in preference to Broadway. Its sensational success was apparent from the initial week and within a fortnight the newcomer entry from the Pacific coast was surpassing in business every-legitimate attraction in the Loop, all carbon copies of then current Manhattan successes. W>thin three weeks the astounding business of the farce became the topic of the entire Chicago territory and had excited the New York press and natibnal magazines to send special emmissaries to cover the event as a millmium in the theatrical news. These ink-stained envoys reported glowing accounts of capacity business; of an amusement of the escapist, variety that, turned capacity audiences into mass hilarity, and before the first month was ended it was im-; possible to buy a ticket except far in advance. - On April 12 "'Good Night Ladies!" celebrates the first year mark in performance embellished with special features. Its record has been accomplished comparatively few times before in the last decade of Chicago play history, but it has never been achieved by a stage vehicle created beyond the five boroughs of Greater New York. And "Good Night Ladies!" was born in California, with Ebsen and Gallagher as the stellar names and a cast of players recruited from the Hollywood screen roster and refugees from the Broadway and stock theater^ "Life With Father" is the Chicago record holder, attaining a run of 66 weeks at the same Blackstone theater. Its runner-up was "Lightnin" with the late Frank Bacon, which played 63 weeks in the same house. Some other candidates for honors were Dear Jlr. Mosher: I aro sorry for not writing sooner, but I have been kept pretty busy in my short time in the army and have sure done plenty of traveling. This country is very beautiful but I'll take McHenry. I received the Feb. 25 Plaindealer yesterday (March 20). Thanks a million for the paper. I sure look forward to reading the news from my home town. Also the letters from the other men in service. Lookihg over the bowling scores I see where Uncle Ed Smith is still going strong. In closing I don't think there's a | better way to say hello to all my j friends all over the world than by I putting it in the Plaindealer. It's a Dear Mose and Friend#? It's been so long since I've written you, and as usual, there is so much to tell, that I can barely touch the surface. The first and most important matter on my mind is to express my deepest thanks for keeping that good old Plaindealer coming in my direction. I know every man in the service who receives said paper has thanked you many times for it, Mose. It's been writeen in many different ways. I'm going to pick the 'easy way. I'm asking you to merely accept my "thanks a million" and leave the variety of words to the rest of the boys. And I might add this, Mose, and I know the rest of you fellows are with me 100 per cent on this. We all write home, we all write thanks. Our families and our friends read our thanks and that's that. Oh, of course, you know, we mean it. But you've seen it so much it's a i matter of routine. So what do you say, Mose and friends, the next time you read the word, let's stop and think of what a heck of a lot more meaning is put behind it than there seems to be when you run across it on black and white. Thanks a million. I know all you friends back home will, and do, remember the Dave Walkingtons and Jack McCarrolls. If you think I'll ever forget them you're badly mistaken. As many of you may already know, fate has played a great hand in bringing these former McHenry folks, and myself, here to Oklahoma at the same time. It's really been a break for me. They are both living in Oklahoma City and have made their homes my home. They have helped me feel at home and shown me some wonderful weekends of fun. There's no two ways about it, they've been swell. McHenry, is well represented in Oklahoma. You can be sure of that, and to top it all off, who do I bump into at my canteen right here on the base but Richard Tojeson. Now that was really a happy meeting. We sat right down and talked our heads off, well, nearly off I'm sorry to say I haven't seen much of him since. It so happens that he is on a different class schedule than I am. We're never free at the same time and can never get together. How ever, a new liberty schedule, I think, is going to give us a chance of seeing each other over a weekend! I hope : iiofflisoirs clemes MADE BY Jtmsra PRODUCTS N, •OFFALS, •. T. grffrgfifeO)# t...- mmrnm "You ' Ca#t • With %U»• "Good News," "Sister Eileen," "My Dear Children," "Swing Mikado," "Student Prince," and "The Came To Dinner." GIBL SCOUTS - First Aid Classes are ove^, Girl Scouts are noW enjoying' a period of rest and recreation. We are glad that our course is finished, although we did en-joy it, too. We certainly wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre for the many hours they so patiently worked with us. Monday we met in Miss Larkin's room and discussed plans for our spring program. We decided, to have all the tests we intend to do this year completed by the last day of March. After the business meeting, we went into the gym and had the Color Guard Ceremony. The girls in the Color Guard were Gayle Kennebeck, Dolores Vales, Betty Krickl and Eleanor Schaefer. We gave the salute and the promise and sang "America." After the Color Guard was dismissed, we played guard ball until it was time for "Run Along Home" soul "Taps." Regular meeting next Monday. , » ^ MARJORIE THO) r ° ' • Ass*t : - -! j V • ' K : Kfrs&.X*" the Want'Adsl.. x, RE- $1.30 Hereto * chance se bay el this fan hi l • SMX3AL > ANNUAL PRICE! Fracttcatty lisiytMi !• * SAM AMO KASY TO B o 1 g e r's Drug Store •<* 100% WOOL $18.00 and up Green Street McHeary Phono 1» West McHenry Adampletely Funeral Home. -- Funeral Directors Phone McHenry 103-B Residence, McHenry 112-¥£; Green Street, corner 21m -- McHenfl Senior Class Play "Brother Goose"--- champion if there ever was one. High School Auditorium. Christian Mothers and Altar Society. May 10 Worthy Matrons and Patrons Night, O. E. S. June 28 friends Night, 0. E. S. Look Pleasing ' It is a virtue for a man to seek fo look as pleasing to other people possible^ STORE FOR MEN on Oreen Street A Should an audience clap Its hands when the lecturer tells H It is intelligent; or should it be more modest? Approximately 10,000 ton* of smff lie bought and consumed annually In the United Mat--, principally by My address is ; „ PVT. PAUL KARLS, 0/0 P. M- New Orleans, La. Dear Editor: I haven't received any of the home town papers since my change in address, so I thought I would use up a little of my spare time and drop you a line. My address is San Francisco, Calif., in care of the postmaster. This is not a bad place except that it is too far from the good old U. S. There are numerous cocoanuts here. I am living right in a large grove and they are about the only things dropping lately. •There isn't a whole let I can write about except that I am in good health so far and> have been promoted to a sergeant. 1 have seen a lot of unusual sights and had a lot of exciting experiences since I left the sUtes. 19: As I already stated, there is «o much to tell about, but my time is too limited to even get a good start. I might just mention the fact that my days of training here in Norman are nearing an end. My graduation date is net quite certain, but I expect it to be no later than April 10, 1943. Of course, I haven't the least idea of what will happen after I finish school. _ Well, yes, I could make a guess or two, but I'd rather not go into that. One thing you can be sure of, you'll hear from me. I'll send my new address if I'm moved from here. I'll take no chance of not getting the Plaindealer. That's one thing I look forward to. Well Mose, I^m afraid that's all I have time for tonight. I'll try not to wait so long as this time before writing again. But I guess you know how it is. Bye all, keep up your good work on the home front. We'll do the best we can. Yours for victory, ' GERALD (JERRY) MILLIE. Order your Robber - Stamps at 11m ! • VETERINARIAN -- ii i - "f ANNOUNCES THEOPENIN<S OF A PRACTICE IN McHENRY, ILLINOIS, APRIL $ *;%, • RICHMOND ROAD TELEPHONE 31 PliinrifiW. r '• .. "ft....