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IHMIMMH » 11 111 I I 1 «»• Ntwi Wonder Lake 1111 111 t'l f f 1 T f * * * •*•«•*-»»»•** (by Tawue Mh) RMf* Holds Mndon' Mortlnpr On Wednesday evening, the directors of Indian Ridge Improvement Association met at the home of Gerald "Bud" fclbersen, in special / session. The president of the association, Carl Marx, presided. On the report of the findings of Elbersen, it was decided to purchase a steel pier for the south beach. 50 feet long, 3 feet wide, and with a 6x8 "T" end and with a ladder going down into the water. This pier, which will cost around |400, will be installed as soon as possible so that it will be in use this season. The deck 6f the pier will be of wood as it PLOW YOUR GARDEN THE MODERN WAY With a Rototiller Also Tree Spraying J. w. RAYCRAFT * Tel. McHenry 298-R Mcnenry Do You Need WINDOW SHADES or VENETIAN BLINDS? See our new line of removable slat and Beautflex Original Blinds and Tapes. Bomderized and galvanized Acme metal. Direct from factory. Sterling Window Shade & Venetian Blind Co. 5640 W. Division Street Chicago, Illinois Phone Columbus 1-8743 Phone McHenry 651-M-l, Fri. Eve., Sat. and Sun. Free Estimates r- All Work Guaranteed. i was decided m^tal gets too hot for j bare feet to walk upon in midi summer. j The resignation of Lyle Stens- 1 rud was read, and a new director i to fill his place will be appointed J soon^' I Following a report by William |He&er on the approximate cost of i posts for street signs, the directors voted to purchase fifty posts !$n<! to see that they are installed !in the very near future. The signs j will be put up according to a map ! constructed by Rudolph Pinkel, ! who also painted thfe signs, j In the absence of Frank Corrado, road commissioner, his cochairman, A1 Schimke, was dele- ' gated to further inquire about flx- | ing some of the worst holes in the various roads Bince the budget i will not permit the fixing of all i bad places at this time. Bids vill be gotten on three dry wells. | After considerable discussion, it [was agreed that benches would be jput on the beaches as well as several loads of sand. The association agreed to donate i $r.O toward the purchase of the ! resusitator, and to, reimburse the : five citizens who had donated $5 each for this purpose. A time clock will be Installed at the south beach, Henry Settlor to do the installing, to give light at specified intervals each evening wh^n the beach is in use. It was brought out that several of the residents are keeping chickens and rabbits contrary to the regulations of the subdivision, and that the attorney is to write them letters about this. ** directors two mor<% member* will be appointed to the committee and two director* will also be appointed. During the business meeting which followed, a resume of the rtudy for the past year was given the Corcoraa Baby Chrlsteped Saadaf la McHenry Church __ _ Maurine Louise Corcoran, threeby Mrs Olive' Tallman, an<f the I months-old daughter of Mr. and agenda of proposed study for the!Mrs- Joseph Corcoran, was chirstcoming year. The League will'ened on Sunday, April 17, at St. continue to study the operation of ! Patrick's church, McHenry, under county snd township goversinent, i the auspices of Christ the King village and city pljuis and th« pros ! church of Wonder Lake. Th® Bey. and cons of incorporation for this iFr- Reenter officiated. Sponsors area, the zoning laws, fire- and for t*,e *>aby were her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Corcoran of Chicago, and her uncle, Raymond Corcoran, also of Chicago. Women Voters Hold Annual Meeting At the first annual meeting of ! the League -ef_ Wom@~ Voters, held ! last Thursday at the Wonder i Center home of Mrs. Lillian Forsbcrg, unanimous votes were cast | for the following slate of officers: JMrs. Dorothy MacEpchren, president; Mrs. Jane Setzler, first vice- • president; Mrs. Virginia Qrosby, second vice-president; Mrs. Inez Krueger, secretary; Mrs. Uldena | Hdught and Mrs. Alice Noren, j directors. The president, the first ! vice-president, and the secretary j are for terms of two year* each; | the term for the others is one ' year. i The nominating committee will : be composed of Mrs. Grace Seljlelc. chairman; Mrs. Pat Wrede, and Mrs. Claudia Palmer. At the itrst meeting of the board of WM. RUSSEL, Auctioneer The undersisnied having decided to discontinue dairying will sell at Public Auction on the farm locatetd miles west of ^(cHenry and mites east of Woodstock on State Route li'O on . Sunday, May 1st, at 1 p.m. sharp the following personal property: ' UKAD OF LIVESTOCK ' ' • c o n s i s t i n g o f t h e f o l l o w i n g " ; 14 Holstein dairy cows; 5 colored dairy cows; several of these cows have freshened in the past 30 days and the balance are milking; 2 Holstein heifers (11 mont.hs old);, 1 Holstein bull (11 months old); 1 Holstein heifer (2 years j old--bred); 1 Holstein heifer (18 months old); 1 Holstein' bull (18 months old); 1 Shorthorn steer, Weight 400 lbs.; 12-ft. of silage in a 14-ft. #ilo. Terms: All sums of $25 and under, cash; over that amount lA cash and the balance to be paid in 6 equal monthly installments plus carrying charges. All property to be settled for on the day of sale. No property to be removed until settlement is made. C. B. HOWE tyUuutce Co^n, Clerking W. F. Powers, Representative Phone Woodstock 110 Yes, Canvas Awnings give you a real sense of luxurious comfort--a feeling of well* being that defies sun and heat. There are so many fab* r^c designs to choose from, iff colorful woven stripes or painted stripes, that your complete satisfaction is always assured. Call us today. Treat yourself to the best this summer. Lake View Awning Cft. Phone Fez Lake Mil FOX LAKE, ILL. IT'S HERE! YOU'LL LIKE IT! - GRAND OPENING - BUSCH'S BAR-B-Q IN JOHNSBURG SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Featuring*' COMPLETE SANDWICH SHOP and ICE CREAM BAB ^ GRAND OPENING SPECIAL 2 for tiie price of t on Malts, Milk Shakes, Sodas and Sundae* in our Ice Cream Bar. Stop and Try Our STEAK DINNERS Delicious Sandwiches and Coffee 6*" 1 W:m - YOU'LL LIKE ITL police protectioa, health protection, state and federal aid to education. The budget waa read by Mrs. Betty Selsdorf; Mrs. Lillian Fors- Saturday, April 30, has been set berg gave the annual report on for 4"H RallX Day «"<* the rally membership, and Mrs. Velma Sin-1wil1 b« held aA the Woodstock clair reported on publicity re-1 Community high s<fltool. The Busy ceived. The treasurer's report1 Bumble Bees 4-H Club lirlll be In was read by Mrs. Jane Setzler j charge of the refreshment stand, for Mrs. Pilch and the secretary's i by Mrs. Tallman in the absence Brlefies of Mrs. Esther P. Born, who was Miriam Corcoran is limping unable to attend because of ill- around from hanvig fallen from ness. Mrs. Pilch is stUl away on her attic last week, injuring both her winter vacation. ankles. No breaks, luckily--The •fwo guests were present at the Corcoran dog, Mopey, is again a meeting: Mrs. Virginia Halseth cf I hospital case. He was shot re- Y/onder Center and Mrs. Jaeque- cently and bas been three weeks line Treviranu* of Ringwood. Iin the animal hospital -- Happy r* «... . ... . .. | Birthday to Leah Cormier, who M" observes a milestone on April 21. in Ringwood at MS uxxyS s halHl, somee „ r s o n , R o b e r t , 1 1 , i s s h o p p i n g ff», w ' Kllllk . K. t.7j of the township officials have'wIth hls bank 1,00,1 in his Eand" been invited to be present There will also be an educational movie and refreshments, and other organizations interested in good government wUl be invited attend. "Ricky" Rasfrka Celebrates His V : J First Birthday A grand event WMr eelefettted at the Richard Ruzicka home in Wonder Center on April 16--small Ricky's first birthday. Attending his birthday party were Ruthie Wilson, Norma Mae Swearingen, Sandra Lee Granger, Jackie and Mickey Hansen and Chickie James, all from Wonder Lake; Patty Garland from Island Lake; Ronni*. Jackie and "Bubble" Rose frftm Woodstock; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Ruzicka of Wickline Bay; Mrs. Mary Pin He is trying to find something that costs just what he has -saved. --Joseph "Red" Corcoran gave a transfusion to Harvey Bigger* on , Monday morning. Mr. Biggers will -- 'again need blood; if there is ] someone who would like to sign i up, they can stop in at Milbrandt's and leave their name--A note from the Hennebergs of Indian Ridge comes from Bradenton, Fla., where they are taking a month's vacation. They plan to spend a week in Miami, also--Master Billy Merritt underwent a tonsillectomy on April 12--Hear that Mrs. Hilma Fredricksen and her son, Ronnie, will fly to Norway some time this summer. Reservations - are already made -- Jackie Donash of Hickory Falls spent the Easter weekend with her grandmother in Chicago--John Poland of Paw Paw, Mich., father of Mrs. Inez Krueger, underwent his third major operation in one month last He is doing as well as The Lee Ac- UA Cm--«s Local power systems financed by REA added between 475,000 and 405,000 new consumers during IMS. This is by far the largest total ever connected Uj any one year by REA borrowers. :V.i. » nie of Wooded Center and Chicago, and Mrs. Ruth Irwin of Chicago, j week. The mothers of the little guests ' can be expected mentioned all attended except Mrs j cordian Trio, composed of Mr. and Garland and -Airs. Hansen. Ricky's Mrs. Melvin Lee of Indian Ridge mommie planned an Easter egg and Philip Brautigan of McCullom hunt, and, in spite of the weather Lake, provided dinner music at the it was carried out. The children annual meeting of the Kiwanis had a great deal of fun and en* i Club on Monday evening lit 'the joyed their favors. j Rolaine Grill-- This coming Sunday, April 24, i the immediate family will cele- I Gospel Center brate Ricky's birthday. Attend- j The Special Evangelistic Meeting the family party will be his1 ings ifre now underway"at the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Gosp^IX!enter, conducted by Rev. Mrs. William L. Ballard; his god-j Floyd Ankerberg of Chicago, parents; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meetings are held every night Erickson; Mr. and Mr*. Glen Lilek (Except Saturday) at 8:00 o'clock. and~ children, Jimmie and Judy; On Sunday, Apr. 24t-h, the services Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kosch and will be at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. daughter, Susan Lee; all of Hins- j Mr. Ankerberg has recently redalc; Mr. and Mrs. Don Rose and j turned from Europe, where he children, Ronnie, Jackie and Bub-1 visited 13 countries in the interest bie of Woodstock; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Ruzicka of Wickline Bay; and Mr. a'nd Mrs. Art Finnie of. Wonder Center and Chicago. Welcome Stranger! Early on April 14, 1949, a little girl was born at the Woodstock hospital, the daughter of Paul and Helen Reuter. She weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz., and will answer to the name of Phyllis Marie. Helen's friends are admiring her cleverness in now having two boys and two girls. At home to welcome the baby are Donald, 15; Paul, 12; and Joanne, 7. Birthday of Youth for Christ. He is an exceptionally gifted young preacher with a positive message from the Word of God. We would urge the people in our community to come out to hear him. Special music at all the services. Next Sunday, the 24th, is also Anniversary Sunday at the Center, being four years now since the work began as a Sunday School. We extend a cordial welcome to all. At Selsdorf House Happy Birthday to Betty Selsdorf and her small son, Dick, who observed their birthdays on April 18 with a family party. Dick was eight years old and Betty--=whV^ *n invocation. President she's marking time! r Floyd Covalt, Jr., read a letter of Celebrates First Anniversary The Wonder Lake Area Kiwanis club had its first anniversary party at the Rolaine Grill on Monday night with 100 Kiwanians and their ladles and guests in attendance. The banquet room was gaily decorated with Easter flowers on all the tables to add to the festive air of the occasion. Rev. Price opened the meeting with an invocation. President X "si My Slip Is Show Dear folks: When J started printing Mr. LaGreca's name, I just thought someone had said his first name was "Al." Now with a business world people with "Al," I guess I just took it for granted that we had added another to the list. We do have Al Schimke. Al Repan, and Al Horn. Imagine my confusion when I find out 'the man's name is Arthur" and he doesn't even know this "Al" I keep writing about. Hereafter, we shall refer to the man as "Art." Beg pardon, please! Brownie Capers The little Brownie Scouts, i®* companied by their leader, Mrs. Olive Tallman, enjoyed a treasure hunt on Easter Saturday which took them over hill, over dale, into the fields, and out again; and finally to the Troxell residence where miniature eggs in miniature PUBLIC lfOTKK The Western United Gm tad tend the availability of its &awtmi STTjS: order to extMMl their muiaSbttr? the Qwapewy bes nied with the "'«T SSaS nipttble Gas^servlce--Boiler firing. No custraoer Is adversely affected this refiling, Inasmuch as there in no changes la the charges and only minor changes In the text. Further Information may be obtained with respect thereto either directly from this Company or by *dthe Secretary of the 101 ce Commission at Springfield. Illinois. A copy of the proposed change la schedule may be Inspected by any Interested party at any business ofOee of this Company. WESTERNUNITEDGAS ELECTRIC COMPANY By C. K. COLLINS, Vice President FOR A CHIMNEY OR SKYSCRAPER rrs . . THEO. OLSEN & SON BUSOH OOm*AOT0R8 McCULLOM LAKE West McHenry No Job Too Big Or Too SmiO ^ " : O • . ' For Expert Workmanship and Fast Service Call JMcHeiiry 548-W-l congratulations and best wishes from the International office. The local club was chartered on April 12, 194S with thirty-seven members and has-grown to fifty-foui members. William McBride, a member ot Grand Harlem, Chicago,. Kiwanis, was toastmaster and entertained the crowd with many numoront. •_ . . _ ^ stories. Mr. McBride is a vo- when CoeMag •*-- cational school principal In Chi- As every good cook knows, the cago. secret of veal cookery is using a Joe Monteleone, club song long, slow method. TOds will keep leader, led In group singing and! veal from being tough, even though Mr. and Mrs. John VanKanegau it has little fat For chops and cutput on an act of piano and song; lets, braising is better than frying, which was well received. Gifts i Roasting is usually recommended were presented to John VanKane-j for the more tender cuts and potgan and Maurie Clark in apprecia- roasting for the less tender ones. tlon for their set-vices rendered the cfub during the year/ j „ Guests in attendance were At-! •top Up taMUi "Crops' torney and Mrs. R. E. Hatter of! production at p*nir<11in "crops" Marengo, Iowa. The Grand Har- ! ^ gUmvd up through X-ray lent group was represented by of the molds in a new Ray Jerome, Sam Speise, Welford accord- »*"»• Howard GalLg^r. Me* Doses of 50,000 to 150,000 roentgen units are applied to mold spores. Though most of the spores are killed, those remaining are newly induced, mutated strains whidi produce larger "crops." ' HOMCE OF*CISM'DAS Estate of Anna Bennett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons that June 6, 1949, Is the claim date in the estate of ; Bennett, Deceased, pending in the County Court of McHenry County, (L 'Illinois, and that claims may be &led against the 'said estate on or before said date without 'it H ande of summons. HENRY BENNETT, Administrate. r (Pub. * Apr. 21-28. May S) > CWWplete line of Beebe remedies at Wattles Drug Store, Me- Hcnry. f-tf Alvin K. Vistad and Mr. McBride. The anniversary program was planned by Bob Behrens and Joe Monteleone, assisted by Horace Wagner and Jo Waynne, and proved a very successful one. The local Kiwanis club has been invited to a district meeting itt De- Kalb. K. B. Richards is arranging for a delegation to attend. NOTICE OF PABTHKRSHIP DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore subsisting between James Szarek and Clara Szarek, his wife, and Walter Szarek and Stephanie Szarek, his wife, at Lily Lake under the firm name of JIM'S & WALLY'S OASIS, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from April 1st, 1949; that said business will continue under the ownership of Walter Szarek and Stephanie Szarek. JOSEPH X. WAYNB, ^ Attorney. (Pub. Apr. 21 ft 28) Need runt>er stampsf The Plaindealer. Order at Home Cooking At THE BRIDGE Jeb Turnover Highest job turnover rate tit Industry is stenographers--100,000 quit each year, chiefly to get married. AA A .4. A i. 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