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WfWf Tfcweday M Me III., toy the McHenry Pab- Compftny. Inc. Ultor--A dele Froehlieh Bptef** »f •efond class matter at Mte'p *toviee r* McHenry, III., under Ae H i of May'8, 1879* Ou Vear #2.50 OMU) «W| JndH* Hay. *w»- Gladstone, Carol and Allea Mil- At 8v KM- and Joan and Lola May. The MeH«ary Coanty Home ' * * * Bareau will enjoy a , Christmas Pink sad Mm party at the home of Mrs. Fred Shower Dec. 4. •' . . Svoboda In Lilymoor on Wednes- Mrs. Lawrenc# "BndM lYeand day. Dec. 14. was guest of honor at^ pink and' T * ^ blue shower, fiven bjr the Misses 4*H Members ^ .^x A', Kathleen and Patricia Henn last Tour Plant 1 * - , > t, Sunday afternoon Games were The Cherry Valley 4-H club played, with prizes merited by toured the pork and beef divisions Mrs. William Freuad. Mrs. John 0f the Swift Packing Company on R. Freund, Mrs. Vernon Thelen Friday. Dec. X, according to a reand Miss Marie Smith, The guest port from the vice-president of of houor was presented with a the club. Rosina Currati. [ThamAay alteMoa awarded, l son, lift. ; awiHM, |» Mara. u mk T6anr ai I Thomaa Doherty. Dinner was variety of lovely gifts, after whlfeh a tasty lunch was served. Following this interesting experience, they attended the: Inter- Other guests in attendance be- national" stock Show and saw sides those already mentioned many fine animals, including the grand and reserve champion steers, after which there was a An .M.r s. O_d..i.lo n .L ong and, d.a ughter, • e, xcit,in g horse show was also eir- » Iff Mn T. * DWaIm A£a»a * * were Mrs. Clemens Adams, Mrs. George Duester. Miss • Joann Freund. Mrs. AIIlenn a"nd daugh- o/^other^chftmpions.' ter. Maureen. Mrs. Irving Keck, K ^ Betty, Mrs. John Phaiia aad Mrs. Ed. Pfannens^ill. The young people had dinner and then attended a show at the Chicago theatre before returning home. \ ' " v -fwiry Tjwwy' •' tbsNTfs Birthday Little Patty Guffey, dattghterof Mr. and Mrs. William Guffey of Richmond, celebrated her third birthday anniversary at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Wesley Guffey, in McHenry last Sunday. 9he entertained a few little friends at games, after ' which a delicious lunch was served. . ^ iimmiMimiiitiHiiiiiJiiiiiiiim'mimciiii!:!:*! FBL • 8AT„ DEC. 9-10 * "Matinee Saturday at 2:30 pja. tHarge Brent Marta Toreai fn , -ILLEGAL ENTRY" | \ -- Co-HIt -- I Bay Rogers ta "8F8ANSA PASS" la Trneolor also . Color Cartoon •' , ' ^ SUH. • MO>„ DEC. 11-12 l&Uace Spdaj at 2:S0 p.m. • Hamphrey Bofart ^ ' la ? -TOKYO JOE" St. Afratha's Conrt Christmas Party i-- St Agatha's Court, W.C.O.F. will p. T. A. Plnalv hold its annual Christmas party Xmas Meeting o,n Tuesday. Dec. 20. with a pot- The McHenry Community P,T.A. luck supper to bo served at 6:30 nieet on Thursday. Dec. 15. at o'clock in the ohurrh ball There s o'clock in the McHenrv high will be a fifty cent gift exchange sChool auditorium. The McHenry On Sunday afternoon. Dec.. 18. Choral Club will furnish enterat. 2 o'clock, the Juveniles will en- talnment and there will he com* joy a party and pot-luck lunch, munity singing. Theitf will tp There will be a twenty-five cent gifts for everyone. ! gift exchange snd Santa will make • .an - appearance during the after- First Party In . r noon.'1 .v"1- 'Card Tournament / *"• * * - The first party ta t^e- %tlirwht ^ ^ ! card tournament of the Catholic iiinttlllinnilllllllllHltlllllllHII!;illl!lll!IIIIHIllt!ill!litll , JJ1™jjj1 "3 of°f c ^"iast Thursday , j/i w_ • r s ' eyeing. Prizes were awarded as 1 np KpkOll'flfil I ! follows: Elizabeth Pich, auction 'W.C/ L'caui1 *-*A !bridge; Laurayne TheuneB, Dorothy Adams and Ella Buss, contract bridge; Rose Freund, Lena Bohr, Mary Bohr, Bertilla Freund ; and Helen Heuser in pinochle, i Lunch was served at the close of I the meeting by Claire Miller and I her committee. | The aext meeting will be held ion Dec. 15, with Ella Buss as chairman. This will be a Christmas party, with a fifty cent gift exchange. served from a table ' attractively j decorated in keeping With the I holiday season. | * ' * 1 I Circle 1 At Vv ! Maag ResMradS , ' h, "7 ! Circle 1 of the Wf'.C&'o?"^£he Community Methodist church will hold its annual Christmas party and meeting at the home of Mrs. Wulter Hang in Shalimar on Tues^ day, December 13, with Mrs. Keith Foster as co-hostess. This will be a pot-luck luncheon at 1 o'clock. Every member attending is asked to bring a one dollar gift for the grab bag. * • • • A liar and Rosary ^ - Sodality Party The Altar and Rosary sodality or St. Patrick's church held Its annual holiday party in the church hall last Monday evening. A large crowd was in attendance . to enjoy a ,social evening, follow* ' ed by the serving of a tasty lunch.] Table and hall decorations were i in keeping with the holiday sea-1 son. j The next meeting of the sodality will be held on Jan. 9, with . Jsrs. Nick Miller as chairman., *; Steimonts Pinm> MRS RAYMOND WEGENER Prior to their marriage on Nov. 5 in in St. Peter's church, V<£lo, this lovely bride was Miss Dorothy L. Charrey. Since their marriage they have enjoyed- a month's »rip to California.' .7 LEGION AUXILIARY EL TOVAR CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. . McHenry Co's. Leading Theatre FBI. - SAT., DEC. #-10 Van Johnson in -SCEHE OF THE CHIME" SI N. • MON., DEC. 11-ia Sunday Con't from 2:45 Jeanette McDonald - Lassie "THE SUN COMES UF* (Technicolor) Evening Bridge At Nickels Home j Mrs. Edward Nickels was hosjtess to her Evening Bridge club [at a regular meeting held on Wedj nesday evening of last week. Mrs. 1H. B. Schaefer and Mrs. Leslie j Olsen merited prises. The next | meeting will be a Christmas parjty,' the place to be announced I later. This meeting will feature a j dinner and gift exchange. Grratestanimal star of all M^ irnlH^mav^flrtv ,_f„ Starts TCES. DEC, ISth Xanrecn O'Hara • Melvyn Douglas la " *r WOMAN'S SECRET* -- pins --- AM-Star Cast ------^ in •THE SET I P" TI ES. - WED. - THI RS. DE(:..^14,1S. + Mrs. Nick B. Freund entertaln- | ed members of her bunco clnb at ; their annual Christmas party las| Bia| Crosby Ana- Blytii la •TOP 0* THE >rOR!CTNGw •Hniiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiti!tiiHiii;it!iit:i:ii!ii:ii4iiHiiiiimiH ny *. What a What a Value! . 4vt«d * ^ SuperbW preci*« ^4 ' * 1 PricM Inclvd* F*4*r«l Ton / * c7wcA„ Steffiank ffewebuf, 514 West Main St. McHenry McHENRY, ILLINOIS * FRl. - SAT* DEC. 1M0 James Cagaey Virginia Mayo "WHITE HEAT" Cartoon and Novelty " SrN. . Mf0N„ DEC. 11-18 Jennifer Jones Van Heflfn "MADAME BO VARY" Wtfrld News and Cartocta TUES. - WED., DEC 18-14 Manreen O'Hara Bill Williams "A WOMAN'S SECRiT" Leo Oorcey Hants Hall , "HOLD THAT BABY" • Starting THURSDAY _ ayne Morris Janh Paige Alan Hale (1) THE HOl'SE ACROSS THE STREET ' ' ^ In Color Peggy Ann Garner (2) THE BIG CAT i iKniMmKMiiiiiiiiiiKii iiiicit;:: n'»! ;N: JV.IIMI'IIW 1 The ladies of the American i Legion Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting last week. Guests were Mr. Gregor, chairman for the "Gifts For Yanks" campaign; Past Commander William Green a°nd Post Adjutant Bob Ki inn. Mr. Gregor stated that the drive for "Gifts for the Yanks" has started and he asked the full co-operation from the Auxiliary and the community. The gifts donated go to hospitals for veterans from World War I and II. Christmas is* a day of cheer, peace and good will on earth. The . Auxiliary asked that we not forget these men who are so far away from home, family and friends who fought for our peace and good will on earth by bringing them a little cheer into the hospital on Christmas morning and letting them know that we have not forgotten. Mrs. Lillian Miller, child wel-1 fare chairman, stated that there is a needy family in our own community who would greatly appreciate helpr especially winter garments for five girls. sizes 1, 2. 4, G, and 10. The clothes "¥o be donated may be left at the Legion Home or people donating may call Mrs. Miller, 53-M. She i will see that they are picked up. 1 It was announced by Mrs. Vance, membership chairman of the American Region Auxiliary, that ihe organization has reached i the Quota for 1950. Ai'report was ; also given on the party at the Elgin state hospital on Nov. 30, one of two given each year. Mention was made of the recent ; Girl Scout convention • at Milwaukee, with Group 1, sponsored I by the Auxiliary, represented by ;the leaders, Mrs. Avis Oans, Mrs. ; Minnie Green and Mrs. Jeannette j Vance. I Mrs. Harold Vycital, rehahilita- ! tion chairman, is planning a I Christmas party for the veterans jat Downey on Dec. 8. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at 6 o'clock at the Legion Home. Affer last week's meeting adj. toi'rned, an interesting movie oh < Red Cross work, called, "This Can j Be You", was shown by Master Donald Aeverman. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. ;k Dr. Freund Attended' Optometric Meeting ^ Following dinner at the Woodstock Elk's Club last week, the members of the McHenry County Optometric Society adjourned to their lecture 4oom to hear Dr. Roland I. Prltlkin, prominent ophthalmologist of Rockford, who was the principal speaker of the evening. Dr. Pritikih plotted the course of eye surgery from primative times to the present day. To accent the pathetic conditions in backward countries he showed movies taken during his stay at a native hospital, In India. Dr. Pritikin's associate, Dr. Dushen, also described the experiments that they are conducting in Rockford pertaining to auriomiacin and other new drugs and their value in the treatment of eye diseases. Among those present was Dr. Henry Freund of McHenry, who joined enthusiastically in the discussion. The next meeting will be held on the fourth Friday evening in January. COMING EVENTS I 10 ft. Kelvriator freezer, fnrev I Electric. Shop. 30 BARGAIN! Sturdy, dependable household aid to run errands, help shop, do a hundred tasks. Summons help when needed. Serves as all-around companion. No vacations, no time off. Pay: a few nickels a day. All this makes your telephone one of today's big bargains. December 9 Christian Mothers and Altar . Society Election of Officers and Christmas Party--8 p.m. December 10 Tuk Day For Woodstock Children's Home -- Carried. Out by F.H.A. Gifts To Yanks Dance -^McHenry Legion Home. - " a December II High School Christmas Choral December 12 Skating Party -- Sponsored by I^ake Moor Youth Club. December IS Circle 1 W. S. C. S. -- Christinas . Party and Meeting -- Mrs. Walter Haug JH°me. V.F.W. Auxilllary Christmas Party. December 15 McHenry Community P. T. A. Christmas Party - High School. C. D. of A. Christmas Party. Christmas Carnival -- Ringwood Methodist Cliurch. W. 8. C. S. Christmas Party -- 1 p.m.--Methodist Church Parlors. December 18 St. Agatha's Juvenile Court, W.C.O. F., Christmas Party St. Patrick's Parish Christmas Party -- Sponsored by Holy Name Society. Christmas Program of the Primary Department, Methodist Sunday School -- 4:30 p.m. December 19 Juvenile Forester Girls SChrist- --Inas Party -- Parochial --School Hall -- 7 p.m. December 20 St. Agatha's Court. W.C.O.F. -- Christmas Party. December 82 Si Clara's Court Christmas Parity. ' - v December SI , New Year's Eve Party -- 10 p.m. r --McHenry Legion Home. sain b. a a obattik TOR EH8UJKO YBAB VOWS IN OHUaOH RITE McHenry Chapter, No. <647, O.E.8., held Its public installation of officers for 1909 on Saturday evening, Dec. 3, at the Masonic temple. Long before the appointed hour of opening, the hall was filled with members and visitors. The chapter room was very beautifully decorated with baskets of white mums, palms and eucalyptus branches. These lovely decorations were gifts to the incoming worthy matron, Mildred Howorka, from her sister, Mrs. Cecelia Grabig, of Chicago. The installing officers for the evening were escorted into the chapter room by Past Patrons George Johnson. Robert Thompson and Milton Smith. They were Arlene Pearson, past matron of McHenry chapter, installing officer; Ethel Holly, past matron of McHenry chapter, installing chaplai- i; Irene Buske, grand representative of Oklahoma in Illinois, installing marshal; Mable Johnson, past matron of McHenry; chapter, installing org'anist; William Rochelle, member of McHenry chapter^ color bearer. Ar the roll of officers-elect were called, the following we're read> to be installed ^ ii. their various stations: Milared Howorka, worthy matron; Herbert Howorka, worthy patron; Elizabeth Bohr, associate matron; William Hoeft, associate patron; Myrtle Harrison, secretary; Ethel Holly, treasurer; ^ Mildred Rochelle, conductress; Alyce Hoeft, associate conductress; Elsie Reiker, chaplain; Evora Peterson, marshal, Phyllis Nimtz, organist; Lou Ann Howorka, Adah; Marion Cannon, Ruth; Nancy Rudin, Esther"; Marion Collins, Martha; Harriet Dodd, Ejectra; Rose Murphy, warder; Lillian Cox, sentinel; William Hoeft, color bearer. As the worthy matron knelt at the altar to assume the obligations of her office, those present were impressed by the beauty as well as the solemnity of the occasion. Lovely was the song which was sung to her at the time by her daughter, Louanne. AH she was escorted to the East, the newly installed worthy matron was presented with a gorgeous bouquet of red roses. Herbert Howorka, worthy patron- elect, was next presented for installation and as he stood at the altar was also greeted with a song by his daughter. One by one, each officer was installed in his or her station, pledging themselves to the work of the year. Each star point was presented with a basket of flowers appropriate to her station and the worthy matron was presented a vase -of flowers, representing the colors of the five points of the star. After the installation, Frances Vycital was introduced as the mistress of ceremonies and she iu turn, called on the worthy matrons, worthy patrons and installing officer for a few remarks aid also presented the junior worthy matron, Elsie Reiker, with her past matron's jeWel. Chauncey Harrison presented the junior worthy patron, George Reiker, with his jewel, after which the past matron and worthy patron were escorted to the altar to sign the bible. Lena Peterson of Richmond chapter will serve as instructress for the year. A musical program was presented by Louanne Howork and Warren Jones, their numbers being well received by the large nudience. At the close of the evening, refreshments were served In the 'beautifully decorated dining room. Mrs. Grabig and Mrs. Katfe had cha'-^w >f the floral arrangements ind also the gifts. Thin: another year in the history of the McHenry chapter, O.E.S., begins. Members feel sure the chapter in in competent hands and look forward to a very happy and prosperous year. { in a quiet but pretty ceremony performed at St. Heding's Mission church in "Chicago on Wednesday evening, No\ 23, Miss Mary Ann Kosiba became the bride of Mr. Paul Steller. The attractive bride wore a white satin dress .trimmed with French lace, and a French illusion veil. She carried a white prayer book with streamers and small red rosei?. Her father, Anton Kosiba, gave his daughter in marriage. Maid of honor was the bride's niece and also her godchild. Miss Arleen Strazyk, and bridesmaids were her sister, Harriet Zaye and the groom's sister, Berniece Wplfgoam. Mias Starzyk was attired in a peacock blue satin, while the bridesmaid wore fawn-colored satin and carried rust mums. Serving as be3t man was her brother, Casimir Kosiba, and the groomsman was hes brother, Barney Steller. A reception followed the ceremony In Stella hall at 6:30 o'clock, with a largp group of relatives a'nd friends in attendance. The couple left later to spend their honeymoon at Wonder Lake, where the bride's parents reside part of the year. COUPLE WED HERE IN 1891 CELEBRATE 53TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Ed Skaney ot Elmhurst spent the weekend visiting in the Frank Weingart home. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Lodts of Crystal Lake attended the choral concert at the high school Sunday evening. Mrs. Glen Robison and Miss Helen Welch of Woodstock were* McHenry visitors Sunday evening. Walter Warner, Mrs. William Johns and daughter. Carol and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fredricksen and son, Larry, of Elgin visited '-elatives here the last of the we^|. Mryl Edith Hayes spent a f#ir davs the past wee* in Chicago. N Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purvey if§> turned last week from a' 5,300- irile trip, points of Interest visited Included DayWona Beach, Miami, St. Petersburg, New Or- '•^ans, Galveston and Brownsville, Texas, Hot Springs. Ark., Look Out Mountain and Chattanooga, Tenn. In Miami they enjoyed a visit with Anabel !\'ett and' Isubel Twaite. former McHenry residents. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Justen and 1 ittle daughter, Michelle Paulette, born Nov. ii',. and Mrs. Domek of Chicago Visited in the home of toe former's parents. Mr. and Mra. Ben .Tusten, on Sunday, Another daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Justen, Deborah Therese, \^io had been staving with her grandparents for the past three weeks, returned home with them. ANXOFtfCE CANDIDACY ^ A. R. MeConnell, assistant supervisor of Dorr township, has announced his" intention of seeking the nomination for state representative of'i the Republican t'eket in the primaries in April of 1950. He was born and reared in McHenry county and is serving his third, term on the board. supervisors. RSTrRN PROM TRIP Mrs. John ITnti and daughtet, returned the first of the Dr. and Mrs. Jerome Justen of Momence, III., were recent visitors in the home of his parents, the Ben Justenb. * Old friends i.i this community have been sending ongvatuhi 110:1s Lily, ..«»• to Mr.and Mis. Edward L. Dal- month from a four and one-half i ton^ of Ga.ufi.ile, Calif. who r»- months' trip to Italy, where they CfCi!i£ celebrated their fifty- visited Mrs. Unti's mother and eighth weu^i-ig .'".universalv The other relatives. They also visited couple nov' resides witli a daugh- Rome. Venice and other points of ter, Mrs. George B. Kryder, atfd interest have one ot!iir child, a so 1, Lryal SaSwidV n1 Unf1!;,""0, f?r APPOINTED CHAIRMAN grandchild -en B»f*t-n Charles B. Shuman, president of started 'tn SiJg se" ' dm,vrth« U" S Treasury Savings Bonds doctor,°U. PSiBtaTr;Lu^ySavi?gJ f"eamelhteo i-U^S t££ The Dal tons wer(, married at n W-i gr°UP f°r. Savin» the home of her parents Mr and Ron.ds am°ng farm or- Mrs. H. C. Mead in McHenry in Ka!,,zatfonp ani thelr members^ 1891. " An item appearing in an early jn i0yjng nienmr^of mv dear Ploi-lealer describe. husban„. ,V Fr.^.j .V" int* niide on her wcddinc d&v as „,u« j* * * £ follows: "The bride lofked ex ^0 dM ^ yeai'8 ag°' Dec tremely lovely in her wedding MTIS ANNABWL. AIOHITO gown of creme bedford cord, ANNABHJL AJCHER trimmed with point lace, and ' w 7nr^^Ldrnlther ,traVel" CARD OP THANKS . beautv was set' off °mt 111 this mannei" I wish to thank S?' She nS L tP!QU?l the manv fiends and relasemble the trnnda . ®ntire en- t}Ve8 Who seui me cards and gifta, $32 75 g °n,y offered Pra>ers in my behalf and •rt ?r -tssnrs^t the ^ouventlonat suit of black and verv*^nach rem«mbrMC~ ^°rc^iinst'lf with- becoming grav- MATH N SCHMTTT ity. The hour set for the ceremony, MATH N. SCHMITT I--high noon-- came, and the • mtdr,h:r •-ryrss^. 1 "nrthe"re*o?ro»h,er8 J"V"- P,rt"<!r" i POrtumty to tnank relative, ui i For thirtv . friends for prayers, flowers and ' ton was a traveling mnn th cards and f°r other kindnesses e*- couple resided in Duidee Elgin t^d,ed drtri,|g my 8tay J" the. h0B" Ramnshir^ ntiH ' Pital and since my return home. settling in Flein whpw th« ii» h 1 ain 08Pecla,,y grateful for the rntil a vear So' V !services <* Msgr. Nix. Fr. Wartlr I " * . and Fr. Coakley. j *§*"B*'I*'1' 'j' *' ! » ' T ' Y »}• j ARTHUR LESSARD ' AMONG THE SICK **° Emerald Part .Need mbiier jim* Order a t "1 .. w 1 FOR EVEI|T S That's here in America, where our ifree enterprise system brings more benefits to more people than any other system ever devised. In Great Britain, for instance, it's one car for 24.people. In Russia, it's one car for 249 people. American banks help finance American car purchases, as well as American car production. If you need a. low-cost bank auto loan, come in and see us. McHENRY STATE BANK Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation \\ Quiet, Perfect Grooming LENTHERICS "Man-About-Town* Gift Set rr H r~J.( Two Lenth£ric grooming essentials, so right-about face for the "man-about-town." "Tanbark" Cologne, so bracing. After Shave Lotion, so soothing. Both in an attractive Christmas package. At an amazingly small • 1.00 ph. *. REQUISITES FOR MEN OF ACTION BOLGER'S DRUG STORE ! CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank the many Bob Freuad, son of Mr. and Mrs. i,n.d fplendf' wh<\ seni floraI °f" Georse V. Freund. underwent! fer ng,hi H"d f cards of ®Lmpf,thy surgery at the Woodstock hospital ai W u* ft!18. 6 on Tuesday Dee 6 ot mv b*other s death. The many Arthur Lessard of Emereld Park ,d"dne,,8«9 w<,re «^atl>' appreci*- has beeu a medical patient at the, A, VTV wRinrif , Woodstock hospital. |' ALVIN WRIGHT^ ^^John Phalin ia ill at his homo-j--m < ~r» . 1 ^ on Richmond Road. ^f May»..,« r.:,s .>«nce Dutcl, ovwr. : floor sample $19.-).00; sells for i - i• ! < * • ! ' < • C ^ n r e v E l e c t ric Shop. - 30 1 BIRTHS r --* Waffle* \>r. and Airs. William C. Foley j Waffles ssoommeettiimmeess iticfc on are the parents of a daughter, cleaned grid* just as they do in born Dec. 1. ^ Woodstock 4ws- " ;-- u" nnf h**n 1 ital. a new iron which has not been seasoned" first. To prevent stick- . . jpg groase the grids with unsalted Order y<»tr 'nbl • r- ~ui;ui.w nt Th- J (at or oil and then preheat the iron • *• w i e . { ( l r i . ' ' - . . .b.ef.or e us.ins PHONE 40 McHENRY, ILLINOIS ! HERE AGAIN Our Famous SMORGASBORD CHRISTMAS PARTY Sunday December 18' STAETIN0AT2P.il, AT THE new' crystal y inn CRYSTAL LAKE. INTERSECTION OF 14 and 31 Continuous entertainment by our famous artists Alice Barbian of McHenry and B. Countryman of Elgin at the Hammond Organ. Santa Claus will be here to welcome the kiddies. ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $1.50 PER PERSOU CHILDREN HALF PRICE