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' *>-• Ch* County Teachers and Parents T» Bear DocUNr Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers, editor- . ji. * A* , Mrs. Robert Thompson was hostess to members of the Neighborhood club at their last meeting on Thursday evening. Cards were played, with prizes merited by Mrs. C. &. Duker, Miss Clara Stoffel and Mrs. Frank Schreiner. • Install New Of Christian Mothers The new officers of the Christian Mothers and Aim? society were in-j afternoon at 3 o'clock and in the stalled .afc the last meeting of the evening at 8 o'clock to the parents. associaOoW held recently. Those in- , ;• stalled wwe Helen Weber, president; > Mothers Clab Julia JUs ten, vice-president; Mar-1 Elects Officers • garet Schmitt, secretary; and Theresa j A great deal of business and en- Weingart, treasurer. Mrs. Celia; tertainment was crowded into the Blake and her committee served tasty; 2-hour meeting of the Mothers club refrsehmenta to the fifteen ladies;last Friday afternoon. First of all, present. there was the annual election of of- Ificers, which resulted in the follow- The society .will. nptw njpet AgSin. chosen to lead the club'* S-: fr . . . mmmm . ladt-- of theW. 8. C. S. «tj A lovely tke c«nfcmnity MfchwBit cUttMft formod on wen hostesses at a peroonal abowor 10 o'clock in St. given on Monday afternoon in the church hall in honor of Mrs. Wayne Price, wife of the minister. Games •were enjoyed and a delicious lunch •erred. WH pw- January 9, sr*s church, fibrins Grove, at which time Miss Marcel la Lay daughter of Joseph Lay of Grayslake, became the bride of Mr.^eoift L. Waspi, son of the John Waspis of Richmond. Rev. Father John Daleiden officiated at the ceremony. The atti active bride wore a white satin gown with marquisette over in-chief of "Child^-s Activities," i, tnd caS ^ bridal bouquet being brought to Woodstock on Jan-;cf white carnations. Her short veil iiary 17 bv the Woodstock Mothers tlub to address ill the McHenry county school teachers and parents. He will speak to the teacners in the was held in place by a tiara of orange blossoms and she wore a pearl necklace and earrings, gifts of the groom. Her matron of honor was Mrs. Donald M. Freund,Of McHenry, her activities during 1946. Mrs. C. W. Coodell, president; Mrs. Claifence Anglese, first vice-president; Mra. C. H. Duker, second vice-president; ' f until March 6. 'it N. A . Tb installation January 26 The Royal Neighbors of Fox River | Mrs. Fred Wahl, secretary; and Mrs. Valley Camp will install their 1946 Charles Brda, treasurer. offices at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan- Following the completion of busiuary 26, in Legion Hall. District ness, Miss Elaine Nell gave a very Supervisor Gladys Ames, of Gurnee, loyely rendition of the well known l 111., will be installing officer. All ' O Holy Night" hy Adam, accom-j members are requested to attend panied by Miss Catherine Schwer- j and may bring a guest*. man. This was followed bv a most i interesting talk on "Trinidad" by ^Theodore Graham, who recently re-1 turned from service in that area. | .. T i v tt . i Delicious refreshments were served, tarmann^ M rs^ John Kh Mrs. Clarence^StUlmg enV^ined »t '£ber, 'w"ir. Mra. Si kri'Z'e "ST S££ %£St -WeWr »nd Mr,. A. TFro.hlich. , in honor of Mrs. Gerald Hettermann. Entertain At Personal Shower A large group of relatives and: wiw'MavIn? friends were in attendance to spend an enjoyable afternoon, • • • A plan conceived by the Sisters at -the parochial school and mothers of School children will provide for the' showinar of "A" movies, regular feature pictures, to adults and children! the next month at least. IP 8t Clara's Court No. 689, W. C. eraary last Thursday evening, January 10. s«vdecorated in yellow and white. Sister £Sla Boas acted as toastmistress in her usual charming manner, and welcomed the High Chief Ranger, Very Rev. Msgr. Nix, and Sister Conroy of Chicago. Following the dinner, Juvenile members, under the direction of Sister Apdrella, presisting of violin and piano selections, dances and dramatic acts, which were much appreciated by all. The program was concluded by*the rendition of two lovely vocal numbers, "Ave Mari*" and "Bells of St. Mary's?* by Sister Marguerite Adams. After the program, the toastmistress called on Msgr. Nix and charter members, of which there were three present,' Sisters Josephine Heimer, Kathryn Worts and Elizabeth Schneider. She also called on Past Chief Ranger Celia Blake, who gave a brief history of the court. The chief ranger spoke a few words thanking everyone who helped make :. Photo by A. Worwick, McHenry the dinner a success, and this was MRS. HAROLD L. KIDDER w b4rtS, "ftUJ™0™"* formed^n'uie1 rertorv' of Hieh Chirf Ranger Mary E. Mcthe bonds of matrimony Miss Jane .L Durland of this city .nd Ueutenantj^^*^ g\f A^h>,, Jurt Charter members, past chief rangers and the high court were presented with gifts. In connection with the anniversary, a regular meeting was held. Special prizes were won by Katherine Phannenstill, Katherine Worts and Martha Freund. Cake and coffee were Harold Lloyd Kidder of California. DISCHARGED VETERANS SHOULD REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE MARCH 11 Discharged veterans who were, not gerved buffet st^e after the meetregistered to tote before tney enter® j ed service have until March 11 to ing. Photo by A Worwick. McHenry' Twenty-Six Attended Home Bureau Meeting The Ringwood unit of the Home during Bureau met at the home of Mrs. j This is a special treat to movie fans, Walter Troxell in Wonder Lake on j for the local theatre will be closed' sister, who was #ttired in a blue Tuesday, with twenty-six of the for , the next few weeks. !gown with velvet bodice and a membership present. The major les- j Not long ago the P. T. A. pur-, matching marquisette skirt over tafson was on "Fish Cookery," with chased a very fine moving picture feta. She wore a blue. net head- Mrs. J. H. Nixon and Airs. Eva machine which has beeti used to! piece and carried a bouquet of dark Eppel co-operating on the presenta- show educational movies at the pink carnations. tion. A new recipe of baked had-1 school. The cost of the machine was njj8s Roseal Lay of Chicago, dock in milk was prepared, baked;high but the ladies have been busy another sister of the hride Acted and served by the two ladies, who with plana to help make final pay- ;!T£am£" wearing a piSk dre j received many favorable comments, ment on the much needed addition | styled similarly to that of the maand compliments for their x- Al-- -- -- !--' J-- The minor lesson was on clubs, and the club song, "Dream- , machine and to witness their Sunday ie la " efforts, to the school. They are now invit- tron of honor. Her bouquet consisted the 4-H mg everyone to come and see the of light pink carnations. 1/ream- ing" was sung by all the ladies, Mrs. movies, which is one of tbe organiza- Troxell at the pianoif tion's biggest undertakings. Next Sunday, January 20, :: r Jerome Miller, a friend of the groom, served as best man, and ir, i ushers were Andrew Zuroske, another » • l M i r A 9 9 ^ U w i i r J f r i e n d , a n d E d w a r d W a s p i , t h e £3^ r„eThe2S,erWnoinbe,t'2T'.„br!n""tnhee^-m'» "^h of Richmond. On ^ay evenin^of fhis wWk -nijg - JoWg-Wj ^^re^^^^th^ installation of newly elected officers '®n«in movie snown in regular £ of nink and white carnawas held at Riverview Camp, R. N. ! theaters and will last about two corsage of pink and wmte carnahours. Due to the high price of uo*}8;, . films, a charge of twelve cents is! .Following the ceremony, a recepbeing made for children and twenty-1 ^on was held at Al's White House four cents for adults. All pictures for about sixty relatives and friends, are shown in St. Mary's-St. Patrick's They left later in the week for Cali- Bchool hall. The movies on Sunday fornix on a wedding trip. Upon their are not to be mistaken for the educa- return they will reside in McHenry. tional pictures shown at varioui times during the week. . •'V' A. Guests of the evening were mem' bers of the Fox River Valley camp in West McHenry. The following were installed: Oracle, Elizabeth Schoewer. Vice-oracle, Margaret Bienapfl. Past Oracle, Frances Vycitjal. Chancellor, Dorothy Nickels. Recorder, Mary R. Freund. Receiver, Mary Weingart. Marshal, Gertrude R. Weber. Asst. Marshal, Kathryn Worts. Inner Sentinel, Helen Weber. Outer Sentinel, Alpha Pedersen. Musician, Ethel Holly. Flap Bearer, Anna Boley. Faith, Elizabeth Frisby. Courage, Rose Huemann. Modesty. Elsie Reiker. Unselfishness. Florence Reno. Endurance. Lillian Cox. Manager, Lena Bohr. _ The installing officer was Supervisor Gladys Ames and the cere9- *ffMonial marshal was Dell Morris, both of Gurnee. Installing chan- World Cattle Numbers The world total of cattle at the beginning of 1945 was 711,000,000 head, or 2 per cent less than the average 1936-40 avpraee IJ. S. Soldiers Voted The armed forces vote in the last presidential electioq accounted for only 5.6 per cent of the total popular vote. The bride attended St. Peter's school in Spring Grove and has been employed for several years by Hubert Freund on Broad street; The groom received his discharge last November 19 after serving as a private first flass in the army for four years, and seven months. Two years of this time was spent in the Pacific theatre. ™£k?rs<*«l!lry ofeistaKdw^rd11/! Brother of A. H. Severinghaug Barrett has advised. j Laid To Rest Last Monday This applies, the Secretary said, I to veterans who may not have regis- j Edward F. Severinghaus, 80 years tered under the permanent registra- 0jj brother of A. H. Severinghaus tion prior to their entrance into service. and also to persons who became of voting age while in the service. of this community, and operator of a northwest side laundry for fifty years, died last Saturday, January 12, 1946, at his home at 3831 Veterans who changed their per- Springfield avenue, Chicago. manent address and former members j Survivors include the widow, Soof the women's military services who nhia; one daughter. Flora; two sons, have changed their names through Willard and Gilbert; one sister, Elms marriage also were reminded to re-; Wbhld, and his brother Albert in vise their registration. The dead- j McHelnry. line for making these changes Is Funeral services were held at 1:30 March 12. ) 1 p.m., in the chapel at 3834 Irving One exception to the registration Park Road on Monday of this week. requirements for veterans applies to j : those who will be discharged within i Many 1946 sixty days prior to, an election, rn'n,. these cases, Barrett explained, the 1 1&C6S ALaii6Cl "Ut discharged veteran may cast his vote \ on election day by making an affi- j Applicants for reassigned car lidavit at the polls on election day. ! cense numbers were advised by Sec- Those still in military service need j retary of State Edward J. Barrett not be registered t o vote, but they j this week that plates are being must make application for their bal- I mailed as rapidly as postal authorilots directly to the county clerk in | ties can handle the workload. their county. > I Mailing was resumed the day fol- Barrett said that copies of the lowing Christmas after a ten-day aifrindfo***3?^ h. will *' r • frril 9, *rvin«_ hia soooftft im u . of MeHonry eouaty. Bo Waa 1946 primary and election calendar may be obtained by writing his office. Cereals (or Energy As energy sources, cereals nor- „ T mally provide about one-third of the cellor was Louise Kramer, installing total requirement. They easily can musician was Ethel Holly and as- be assigned a larger percentage besistant ceremonial marshal, Gertrude J# _,,Q;v0Kiiitvr the R. We her, all of McHenry. Escorts cause of their wide availability the were Marcella Kraft, Jeannette Mar- im^rtant f?tary essentials they Hv, Marie Jermac and Ruth Nor- contain, and because they combine ( prevent raveling. Wood of Gurnee. I so advantageously with many other Raveling Pattern Yarn in old knitwear is generally so matted from wear artd washing that it ravels little, if any, when cut around a pattern. Loosely knit material can be saved from raveling by machine stitching close to the edge just before or after cutting." With stretchy fabric, such as rayon jersey, stitching^along edges may aid in sewing--as when a fine hem is rolled--even though not needed to Mrs. Francis Schepers Di*§ On Birthday Anniversary Mrs. Francis Schepers of Crystal Lake, mother-in-l,aw of Mrs. Marie Knox Schepers, died on Wednesday, January 9, 1946, at her home following a heart attack. Death came on her sixtieth birthday anniversary. Survivors include, besides-the* husband, three children, Mrs. Paul Amundsen, Mrs. Duane H. Albery and Master Sergeant iFrancis J. halt in shipments during the holiday postal rush. This is the first time in some years that the automobile department has placed plates in the mail before the Christmas season. Barrett explained, that the automobile department is ahead of its normal mailing schedule. Motorists whose reassigned numbers are in the higher brackets will have to wait awhile longer for their 1946 plates. These will be shipped, Barrett said) as the plates art» received from the factory. f Magnet for Sewing ^ _ A small magnet is useful for pick- Schepers, who is enroute home from j |n8 up and holdirg pins when sew* Japan. . "*8 . Followine the meeting, cards were. foods, •played, with prizes being awarded Gertrude Schaefer, Elizabeth Frisby and Marie Niesen in pinochle; Florence Reno and Caroline Schiessle in five hundred; Margaret Bienapfl in; bridge; and Gertrude Thurhyell in, fcunco. j " Gifts were presented to the install-; ;ifig officers and to Maud Rothermel, Who served eleven years as record-1 jr. Mrs. Schoewer was also present-! -m with a gift from her officers. | - At the close of the evening, re- Read the Want Ada; FITZGERALD CLEANERS PROMPT SERVICE EXPERT WORKMANSHIP Phone McHenry 19. We Pick Up and Deliver West McHenry •VMNN'Or MAKf.lir (fk fMMHoarwooo _ AK irsowcKto%««M*t -- • mm* M«<ir iif'- <:i NAIMAIIIMMMmviII ... 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' HAROLD STEFFAN J E W S L K T ' ^ K A D I O FHONZ HeHKMST V - 'J ^ ' r - vi; .riKrfv Z W '5 ?V 1*' .* .. if '• j ' "u,r» ig Yes, yon can "whistle while yon work" collecting egg profits if yon rely upon us <for your baby chicks. High quality chicks bred from stock with proven egg production records are your assurance of real poultry ..That's the kind we sell, MCHENRY GO. FARMERS CO-OP. ASSN. Phone 20 West McHenry •iiitMHMiMiH MMililMii Report Condition of WEST A\cHENRY STATE BANK of McHenry (P. O. West McHenry) Illinois, a member of the Federal Reserve System, at the dlose of business on Dec. Slt 1945, published in accordance with a call made by the Federal Reserve bank of this district pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act. ASSETS 1. Loans and discounts (including $344.61 overdrafts) .4 868,473.64 2. United States Government obligations, direct and 'guaranteed 2,822,326^*0 8; Obligations of States and political subdivisions 166,826.20 Other bonds, notes and debentures 201,258.70 li. Corporate stocKs (including $3,000.00 stock of Fed* eral Reserve bank) 8,000.00 Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve r:r - balance, and cash items in process of collection ...... 1,031,146.12 tt Bank premises owned $16,349.00, furniture and - fixtures $8,538.00 19,887.00 m TOTAL ASSElfe ...$5,113,918.16 LIABILITIES 18. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and - . corporations „$2,451,239.02 14. Time deposits of individuals, partnerships and -corporations ..... 1,750,661.98 15, Deposits of United States Government (including . postal savings) .*. 403,570.83 16. Deposits of States and political subdivisions 206,100.92 18. Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) „ 48,680.65 19. TOTAL DEPOSITS $4,863,258.40 23. Other liabilities 18^40.25 84i^TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordinated obligations shown below) $4,877,193.65 • CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 15. Capital* 2fl. Surplus 27. Undivided profits - 28. Reserves (and retirement account for preferred • capital) ...A. : «9. 80. TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS $ 50,000.00 50,000.00 84^24.51 . 52,500.00 4 236,724.51 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS , * This bank's capital consists of common stock with total par value of $50,000.00. MEMORANDA SI. Pledged assets (and securities loaned) (book value): (a) U. S. Government obligations, direct and guaranteed. pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities 4 911,500.00 { • : - ( e ) TOTAL - liujseoloo ---32r Secured and preferred liabilities: (a) Deposits secured bv pledged assets pursuant to requirements of law $ 428^>70.83 (&% Deposits preferred under provisions of law . but not secured by pledge of assets ..-- 1,260.15 (e) TOTAL $ 429,830.98 I, Robert L. Weber, Cashier of the above-named bank, hereby certify that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. * ROBERT L. WEBER. Oamet--Attest: GEKALD J. CAREY. WILLIAM M. CARROLL, C. J. REIHANSPERGKR, r -- 1 ' - ^ t ' * . -- - " -* . ' \ . - - ' < ' x ' . . . - . . . . . . . . . . nw