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--r- p rr-^yy- . . . , I m '-^P- ^ ,|TMS McHWTRY PLAptPEALEB 375 Attended | Fall Style Revue tfod Baby Sfceila Sue The little daughter of Mr. and Hr«. Richard Frett (Dorothy Ft*eund) of Woodstock was christened Sheila Sue in a baptismal •erVlce read at St. Mary's Catholic chuch, Woodstock, last Sunday afternoon. Sponsors were the baby's aunt and uncle, Eileen FVett of Woodstock afld Bill ftferman of McHenry. The infant has one' .brother, llticky, 20 months old. :'v ' In a family gathering it fhe TTrett home after the Sfei-vice. the following were present: Mr l |l I / Through the cooperation of I I I / ' e v e r y o n e c o n c e r n e d , i n c l u d i n g A- M I the weatherman, 375 .ladies from McHenry and surrounding communities were able to enjoy one of the most successful style revises ever sponsored by St. Mary's P.T.A. Mrs. Betty Nielsen was in charge of the show,, which covered a three-hour period last week Wednesday. This year's event Was held in the V.F.W. clubhouse and on thi grounds. So large was the crowtf W4W-:"!1 j that it wks necessary to ^nrtg out more tables so that an could | Circle 3 of the W.S.C.S. will I be entertained at the home of Mrs. William Spencer on nesday, Sept. 9. C, :• . -- . J- • •{"I* PERSONALS be seated for the desert cdhrse and to witness the revue; Mr*. Charles Vycltal acted as mistress of ceremonies and Miss Miss Dana White is spending a few weeks with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lasch. Her sister, Christie, has been visiting here for some time. Paul Yanda and Sen Bauer i Bet Una Nielsen very capably left last Sunday for a strip into j handled the duties of narrator, and Mrs George Frett and chil- IrioHhern Minnesota, - ; describing each cojtume as the and Mrs. Geoi ge r Lower | Iov^ models made th*ir ap- Gary. of Wayzata. P«arance tfren, Eileen and Billy, of Wood- • Mr Stock, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. i and Freund and children, Margie and Minn.* are guests this week in Ppn, and Mr. and Mi's. William the Paul Yanda home. Mrs. Low Herman and daughter, Peggy, of er is a gister of Mrs. Yanda. McHenry. . { ;. Mrs. C, W. Goodell, Mrs. Ro- Sportswear, casual and dress attire were shown by the young ladies, who made their way into the clubhouse and tyfen outdoors Shown Honors Jtide-To-Be 7 Miss Mary Ann ' j Bienapfl and Mrs. Elmer Winkelman attended the Chicagoland Bolger was. Music festival luncheon at the hostess at a' bridal shower given palmer House Friday noon, at her home on Richmond Road ^fr an<j Mrs. Walter Haug last week Tuesday evening for j ana family are vacationing at her cousin, Mary Ellen Evans Yellowstone Park. of Woodstock. "The Bolger home j Mrs Roy Marshall and daugh_ Was attractively decoiated fo- j tej Elleh of Ft Atkinson, Wis., in a floral motif ^^ j.„ •, 1 bert Thompson, Mrs. Fred J. as Miss Nielsen Informed the the occasion u. ""7" j visited in the Goodell-Jones and the centerpiece of. the< pf lhome on Mond table was centered with a bridal. v. , ,/ T , doll and two bridesmaids attired' 8- ^ Justen was an j« blue and pink. \ Aurora caller this week, she 3 was accompanied home by her Prizes v»ere awar o daughter. Jacqueline, who has Weber, Florence Knox Carol ^ attfnd^ Mado„na „,gh Bolger, Kathei 6 , school for the summer. Mrs. Jus- Bofcer ud BeuUh C°rnel,sO^ | u„ and Mlss Bauer then Other invited guests included |frs. Anna Burg. Mrs. Harold Evans, Rita Burg and Katherine Kortendick of Woodstock, Nellie Doherty, Florence Doherty and Xfeanor Miller of McHenry. took Jacqueline to St. Joseph's convert in Milwaukee, where she Will continue her studies. Mrs. Walter Pcake of Chicago spent a few days last wee* at the home of Mrs. William Spencer. Mrs. Robert Kirwin and Mrs. Charles Kirwin of Crystal Lake were recent guests at the home of Mrs. William Spencer. Mrs. Eleanor Nye, Arthur Surprised At Hemewarming M| McHenry township officials surprised Chuck Miller of McHenry at a housewarming party last Saturday evening. Piano and organ music Were enjoyed, after Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Which a tasty lunch was served. Nye were visitors at Delphos and Fostorio, Ohio, recently. Freddie Thompson of Waukegan spent the weekend visiting his aunt, Miss Rita Martin. Mr. and Mrs. George Larkin Mr. and Mrs. Miller were pre- Ipnted with a lawn set. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Smith, Mr. altd Mrs. H. Walter Anderson, Mr. and Mrs* Arnold Rauen, Matn N. oaiw.^, j and Edmond Knox spent ,Sunday ladies as to the size range, colors and material of the dresses and coats. It was clear from the number of items modeled In black taffeta fhat this will be a popular material during the fall and winter seasons for dress-up occasions. Velvet also ranks high on the list and comes In both suits and dresses. Jersey, always a cold weather favorite, continues Ml MM M CM mil tj|»| in fry Dinner Start* By St. August 2T Special Smorgasbord -- Ringwood Church - September 1 Ringwood Home Burei|ta -- Milton L. smith RestflenflU'* , 5:30 p.ai. - ' September 1'.. ; Fox River Valley Camp, R.N.A. -- Mrs. Kenneth Petersen Home September 3 C.D. of A. Business Meeting September 5 Bake Salt -- Sponsored Blessed Virgin Sodality Of John's Church -- 8:30 a.m. -- Central Garage, Johnsburg September 8 Opening Day Of McHenry Public Schools Circle 1, W.S.C.S. -- Hkeeting At 1p.m. -- Mrs. rfoyte Home-r^" v September# , Circle 3, W.S.C.S; -- , Itos. William Spencer Home September 27 Concert At High School Auditorium -- Benefit Library Board October 15 .. _ v.- CJD. Of A. Public Party v NEW POSTAGE STAMP HONORS BAR GROUP ON ANNIVERSARY - The first sale of 105 million special postage stamps honoring the American Bar Association on its seventy-fifth anniversary was made by the post office depart- *to ma.i n.t a.i n i.t.s popu,l arity ,le ad. ment at Boston, Mass., on Mon- Aug 24 At the tlIne A touch of yesterday is noted in the latest styles and it is the crinoline • ruffles whi^h peeked occasi6nally from beneath the skirts of the particularly feminine styled dresses. In addition to black, grey and blue seemed to be among the most popular fall colors, with an occasional bright red ensemble. Natural colored coats seem to be favorites, too, this year and the head-hugging type of hats are the choice of the great majority. , s> A number of beautiful prizes were awarded at the close of the revue. Members of tht, P.T.A. are especially grateful to all who cooperated hi any way in making the show a success, especially to those who donated prizes. the acting postmaster for Wood stock, Arthur H. Herdklotz, made the first sale of the issue at the county seat to Attorney Charles C. Stadtman, president of the McHenry County Bar association, at the monthly meeting of the association at Mann's Restaurant on Route 47, just north of Woodstock. The local ceremonies were witnessed by members of tne association and their guests from all of the communities in McHenry county. ' The new postage stamp ig a 3-cent commemorative issue. On it is reproduced a section of the frieze of the wall of the United States Supreme Court room in Washington depicting figures representing Wisdom, Justice and Divine Inspiration, and Truth. The wording across the top of the stamp is: "American Bar Association' PLANS PROGRESS FOR POLIO BENEFIT SHOW IN "SEPTEMBER Tickets went on sale Monday for the polio benefit show being sponsored by the McHenj-y County Theatre Guild Sept. 25 in the Woodstock Opera House. Top radio stars will be present to partltelpate in the show, which will be given twice to take care of the anticipated crowd. The two performances also are designed to accomodate the Friday night shoppers and the businessmen .of the towns with late Friday night closings. The first show will go on at 8 p.m. and the second show will begin at 9:45 p.m. Stars of the show are Homer and Jethro of - radio fame, who are known foY the parody "How Much Is That Hound Dog in The Winder." Others to participate in the show are Red Blanchard and Phyllis Brown. Members of the Junior Theatre Guild will have tickets for sale, as well aa members of the Senior fheatre GuiUfe? " ROSALIND BLUM V DIED IN FLORIDA; RITES IN CHICAGO 1 Funeral services were field from St. Celestine's church, Chicago, on Friday morning, Aug. 21, for Mrs. Rosalind B. Blum, who died in Del Ray Beach, Fla., eailier in the week. She had been living in Florida "year 'round since the death of her husband, George Blum, but before that time had ( spent the summers at Emerald Park. Survivors include three children, Harvey and Renard W. Blum and Mrs. Paul Brefeld, the last two named --of McHenry; also two sistertf. Burial was cemetery. to . Mt. .Carrael Ladies' Golf Group Sponsors Guest Day ifrd Charles Adams of Mcljenry, feiss Helen Baier of Grayslake, lilr. and Mrs. Carl HaUstrom, Air. and Mrs. Elmer Murphy, Mr. tn<id Mrs. Fred Marks and Mr. Mrs. Sigurd 'onder Lake. •Ifwty •flary of at the Wisconsin state fair at Milwaukee. Mrs. Molly Vollmer of Chicago is .visiting in the home - of her niece and family, the Elmer Jensens. Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Yegge and son; Jack, and Fred Wolf spqnt Sunday with the Ed Buss family at their summer home at Bohner's Lake, Wis. Mrs. Edward Buss, Mrs. George Kinsala and Miss Mildred Kinsala attended the summer Salt Creek theatre at Hinsdale ter M. Schaefer, tne Leo |last Thursday evening. haefers, the Alvin Schaefers, I Lester Adams, Sr., Mr. and Honors > Martin A birthday pftrt<§P%as held at .;|he Charles Martin home on lnunday, honoring the second |>irthday anniversary of their daughter, Mary Martha, ' Guests included Mr. and Mrs. feci rs. Eleanor Nye and Arthur j Mrs. Lester Adams, Jr., and artin of this community; Mr. j Miss Norma Kay Tice attended d Mrs. William Martin and;the horse show at Barrington .ughter, of Waukegan, the I35* Sunday. wrence Fish family and Frank artin of Grayslake. If /• Announce Troth Of Shirley Behm Announcement has been made ;:Wf the engagement of Miss Shirley Behm of Round Lake and BIRTHS" Friends Of the Walter S. Herricks of Crystal Lake will be happy to learn of the birth of a daughter on Aug. 13 at Sherman hospital. She has been named Kathleen Ann. The Herricks have two other children, both boys. Mr. Herrick is well known in McHenry, where he resided a few years ago, y , , Mrs. Lester Adams visited Mrs. Ben Kline at Tower Lake' fin Sunday. Mrs. John Bolger and Misg Nellie Doherty are spending a Marriage Licenses Delores Diedrich, McHenry, and Walter Huffar, Alden. Elsie Schroeder, McHenry, afid Earl Mossman, Chicago. Tuesday, Sept. 1, is guest day at the McHenry Country club, sponsored by the McHenry Ladies' Golf association. Each member Is entitled to bring one guest. Activities, start ,at 9 o'clock and the day's program includes golf and a luncheon. Reservations shotild be made at the clubhouse not later than Etaturand at the bot-, day, Aug. 30. ..... .. vows txcmmm LAST -SATURDAY St. Peter's Catholic church in Rockford was the scene of a lovely wedding service at 10:30 o'clock last Saturday morning When Mr. James Brooks, son of the Walter Brooks of McHenry, took as his bride Miss Helen Matthew, daughter of the Robert Matthews of Duiuth, Minn. The charming bride chose for her wedding a gown in ballerina length of white net, styled with high neckline and lace jacket. Her fingertip veil waB hel^ by a net halo and .r;tfc£ carried a bouquet of white vorchids and stephanotis. Her sister, ^i^,">lary Watson of Duiuth, acted as matrbn of honor, attired in a white net dress, also ballerina length, with stole and blujp Uwfti ' bodice. She wore a wreath of pink carnations in her hair and carried a bouquet of .U^safpe kind of flowers. Eugene flrennan of Chicago, a cousin of the groom, served as best man. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Matthews chose a mauve nylon dress, witn black velvet accessories, and a corsaee of small yellow roses. Mrs. Brooks was attired in a steel grey dress and blue accessories and had * corsage of small red ro8es. torn 1953." '1878 Liberty Under Law Read The Wast Ads! i few days in Wisconsin. Miss Helen Welch spent last week visiting friends in Oak Joseph Diedrich of Volo. Miss j Park and this week, with her Behm is the daughter of Mr. and; sister, Mrs. Glen Robison of Mrs. George Behm and, Mr. Died- Woodstock, is vacationing with WOMEN OF TOE MOOSE The women of the Moose held a social meeting, with cards and refreshments, on Tuesday evening of last week. . HOUI8: MMI. TIMS. 1M Wed. Thurg. Sat. ! Friday 9-9 BACK THE FOR ALL TO SCHOOL NEEDS 112 Elm m. PHONE 1U McHenry, m rich is the son of the Jacob P. Diedrichs. ^ Fox Valley Cunp • , WU1 Meet Sept. 1 Fox River Valley Camp, R.N.A., will meet \*$th Mrs. Kenneth Petersen on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, at 8\|bn. Circle 8 At Spencer Home friends in Blue Island. Atty. Donald Bolger or Elgin accompanied to Rochester, Minn., last week by his brol her Thomas P. Bolger, of McHenry. The former underwent surgery at the Mayo hospital the middle of the week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wirtz left on Monday on a vacation trip through the West. I Mrs. IohnR,)(^rese School qf ression B Don't Spend Your Labor Day Vacation In A Garage!! All year long you save and dream of thai vacation--gel clothes readylook at maps galore--everything must be set when the great day comee-- BUT!! 9 out of 10 overlook their carsl Be Smart - Lei us service YOUR CAR. so you won't end up in STRANGE GARAGE in a STRANGE City. AND . . . if your among the few, who don't glready own a car, come in and check these outs}p&d|^0 values in FINE, CLEAN, USED CARS . " Dramatics Children from 3 years Give Yo«r Child The Benefit Of Speech and Dramatic Training Phone 1114 Bagider Now Classes Begin Sept. 9 1953 DODGE 4 DOOR Only 4,000 miles on it--Save $500.00 1950 PACKARD 4 DOOR Radio & Heater, Ultra-matic drive 1949 PACKARD 4 DOOR Blflliant new* paint Job - Radio & Heater 1951 HUDSON Extra clean - Low mileage 1950 OLDS 'W / Radio & Heater, Hydra-MttiC 1949 PACKARD POOH a-Matlc 4 POOB 4 DOOR Radio A Heater, caii be had "Cheafr* • 1938 BUICK ...... 4 DOOR "One Owner Car" - Really a clean car All this happen's under one roof at your -- Approved Pqpkard Sales & Service Dealfi 104 PEARL ST. McHEKRY, ILL. PHONE MEHBNRY* IWL ' NT •• * (P4PH f o r PIANOS •r ORGANS Ste tartest and finest selection fa Fox Valley •j**' et -- We buy, sell, trade, and service all makes. Open MOB. ft prf. til 9 P. ML '6-28 N. Onve Phone 6-8148 ELGIN, ILL. with Confidence" PtUovflng the nuptials, breakfast was served to 100 guests in the Wedgewood room of the Faust hotel, where a reception was also held. The young- couple then left on a wedding trip into Wisconsin, after which they will be at home at 1441 Mulberry street in Rockford Thursday. Angus! 87/ 1953 AMONG THE SICK Word has been received by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.' Nick M. Ju'sten, that Miss Porothy Justen, R.N., is a patient^ at Hilo Memorial hospital, Hilo,»Hawaii, The former Miss Matthew re-!^*" She * recoverin* ^°m an ' infection. Roger, son of Mr. and Mrs. ceiVed her education in Uultith and is now employed by the Catholic ' Charities in Rockford. Mi4. Brooks, a graduate of Austin high school in Chicago, attended Rockford Business college and is now an employee of Sears Roebuck and company in Rockford. « Among guests at the wedding were Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, former assistant pastor of St. Mary's church, McHenry, and Mrs. Lillian Kelter and Mrs. Emma Wagner # McHe|ty.; Walter Freund, has been a medical patient at St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, thiB week. Bead the Want Ad* Soft Yelears Soft velours are being used hi many of the new hats. Choose tht shape and "flare" which does tht most for your face and hair style, be it a top, side or back flare.- Miss Julia Foley and Ifis* Josephine Guercio, the latter of Crystal Lake, have been vacationing with ^fdends to .Los Apgel«s, Calif. VV.!A i • 0(_ TO.U. WANT TO KNOW A8uui BANKING THE principal requirements Me theses # ' borrower should have a dependable income and a reputation for paying his bills; the loan should be for a sound, useful purpose. If you need credit and think you can meet these simple requirements, come in now and talk to us about an economical bank loan. 1 McHENRY STATE BANK MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEJ£ ' INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS DEPORT** 4-*. i F PIIONE 1040 Here are back-to-school needs that will add pleasure to the occasion at thrifty easy-to-pay prices. See us first for savings! WESTCLOX WRIST WATCH Wrist Ben <5.95 BIKE qe BASKET X to* from mat resis|ttng cad- §iium coated wire. Attaches Jtuirkly to front handle t&rg of bike ROLLER SKATES All steel (ruiias,sad ball bearing wheels. Leather, fett padded ankle strap*. Adjustable toe e l amps. Rubber cushioned Mihecl trucks* " TiOY ROGeHS Lunch Box and Tharmos Bottim Light Weight Folding TRAVEL IRON $7.50 the Iron to take yak.' COMBINATION LOCKER LOCK COWHIDE FOOTBJ^4U? selected pett<^v'grtUn cowhide, duck lined. Official shape and weight. Molded rubber valve j j . . . POCKET KNIVES 49* to <148 8CHWINN BIKES Tj Unequipped J49'5! Equipped $6295 1 HARDWARE 132 Graan Siraat VYCITAL'S I SHEET METAL SHOP PHONE 98 McHanry. Ill