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Tickets may be obtained from s"y of the squad members, at mist Mc- Henry business firms and, of course, at the dance. Besides enjoying a fine W«B* ing of entertainment, those attending will have the satisfaction of having made a contribution to a very worthwhile cause. Warren Jones, tenor, was one of three members of the Barrington Music club who presented the November program m a monthly series before members and guests last week. With bad weather ahead for several months, parents will be happy to know that the youngsters can be entertained for a couple of hours Saturday afternoons at movies shown in St. Patrick's school hall, sponsored by the school Mother's club. Children of all ages and attending any School, public or parochial, are welcome to attend. Parents may accompany them if they deli*, . • The admission price is Ofily large enough to pay for the cost of presenting the film. A -number of folks have expressed a desire for a return of the "twenty-five years ago" portion of Twice Told Tales. Since obtaining interesting bits of information on any given period requires a bit of research, it will possibly not be resumed' um til after the holidays. A cast „of fifteen juniors presented their annual play las Saturday night after less than four weeks of rehearsals and convinced a large audience that there was ample dramatic talent within the class. When one witnesses such a production, it is the players Who claim the attention of the crowd and few realize the great4 number of hours spent by the "back stage" crew in making the presentation possible. In the case of the junior play. Miss Margaret Kreul, director, and the names of many others stand out for the outstanding job behind the scenes. The hope of tomorrow is in the hands of the nation's school teachers today. There are only twenty-five more shopping days until Christmas. $100,000 MAILED FROM XMAS CLUB SAVINGS FUND TO MEMBER! The McHenry State bank's Christmas club set a new high in 1953 for both number of club members and amount saved. The bank recently mailed almost WOO,000 in Christmas checks, representing the savings of 800 club members. The individual savings ranged in amouni from $25* to $1,000. The new Christmas club foi 1954 is now open and will run for fifty weeks. It has been noted that each year the club becomef larger as more and more people find this to be an easy and convenient way to save. Entire families are often club member? with their individual savings ranging from fifty cents to J$G a week. NEW BOWMEN OFFICERS Members of the Illini Bowmen met at the Royal Inn last Thursday evening, at which, time election of officers was held. Ja<5k Perry of Lake Villa was elected president; Vince Adams, vicepresident; ahd Irene Adams, secretary- treasurer. ^ Salvation Army, Conducts Drive r Announcement was made < this week that the Salvation Army service unit committee, of v/hic.U Harold A. Steffan is chairman and James Larkin is treasurer, will conduct its annual campaign for funds for lool and regional welfare needs. Special letters will be mailed to local citizens requesting, contributions to be mailed to Larkin. There is only one campaign by mail during the year, in June of TWELVE BONDING COMPANIES BID IN SALE AT EDGEBROOlt A conditional sale of bonds was effected af a special meeting of the grade, school board held last Wednesday eyening. Twelve bonding companies were present and participated in the bidding. Fortunately for this community, the bond market is very favorable. The' bid accepted will produce an average rate the treasurer, Mr.f of 2.6 per cent. This rate is nearly % per cent under the bids accepted by nearby communities a few months ago. each year the annual Doughnut |' Under the contract the bondwrns sawn «m»< 'FOUNDATION LAID FOR HEW CLUBHOUSE M McHEHRY; EXPECT COMPLETION OF S11MOO STRUCTURE BY EARLY SPRING Tag Dfiy is held, and then, as frequently as possible, the Army makes available to interested friends the weekly publication known as the War Cry. Last year the citizens of this community responded generously and the committee, as well as the officials of the Salvation Army, express appreciation for placing this humanitarian organ- Ing, company agrees to pay all expenses connected with the" issuance of the bonds. These expenses range . from $1,000 to $1,500. The bonding company assumes all risks. Should the election fail the contract is cancelled at no expense to the district. Reports from the architect indicate that if the citizens enization in a position to render dorse the bond issue at the elecyear 'round . services to people irrespective of creed or color. A portion of the money is uqed tion' on Dec. 12, exceptionally good bids will be received on the proposed addition at Edge- Photo, by tf.oun Varied emotions are evident in this very timely picture of young Lonnie M. Opalka of McCullom Lake as he holds high the hatchet which is soon to sever Mr. Turkey's head from his bocty. The beautiful, big bird isn't talking but the look in his eye speaks for itself as to what he's thinking. The photo was snapped on the Schmelzer turkey farm on the Bull Valley road, southwest-of McHenry, where a number of members of this handsome fellow's family also departed life in recent days. > FH WALTER CONWAY OBSERVES SHYER JUBILEE THANKSGIVING; HOLD OPEN HOUSE AT ST. PATRICK'S HALL by the local committee for a pro-' brook. He states that the bids gram of health, welfare and cul- received lately have shown a tviral activities. The local com- marked decrease over a year mittee will render services at ago. Since both bond and buildthe point of need to the limit of ing markets are so favorable, their funds. Such needs may include clothing for school children, dental, optical and medical assistance and fajnily welfare needs of all kind. The regional program is available to residents of McHenry and surrounding communities whenever the need arises. Chairman * Steffan and his committee urges everyone to give liberally when the Salvation Army drive is conducted l"ere* Others serving on the committee include Harold Aim, C. H. Duker, Marie Yegge, John E. Loon and Elmer J. Freund. Holiday Programs Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, "tie double reason for celebration for Rev. Fr. Walter Con- | p« » r% t way, CSC, and members of his | i 10111100 L/QC* V family for on that day the McHenry priest observes his silver jubilee in the nriesthood, He is believed to be the .only living priest from St. Patrick's parish. As the holiday season approaches, there's music in the air. Or at least there will be on Sunday evening, Dec. 6, when In observance of the occasion, the McHenry Choral club pre open house will be held from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon in St. Patrick's church hall, when local folks are invited to call and renew old friendships. Mass will be sung that morning at 10:30 o'clock. Fr. Conway was born in McHenry, a son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Conway. As a *K. WALlt^ CONWAY young lad he attended the Irish Prairie school and was gradu ated from the McHenry high school with the class of 1912. During his late 'teens he took an interest in farming but after graduation decided to spend his ife in the service of God. His theological studies were interrupted, however, in 1917 when he left for service , in France during World War I. Returning to school at the conclusion of the war, he was ordained at Notre Dame on Tune 24, 1927, and read his first Mass at St. Patrick's church, McHenry, June 26 of that year. Assignments His first assignment was as •ssistant pastor at Scared Heart ;hurch. New Orleans, where he -emained for more than eight /ea^s. For the next fourteen years he was a member of the Holy Cross Mission band of • Notre Dame, work which took him into different parts of the United States. More recently he served as :haplain at Borgess hospital Kalamazoo, Mich., and St. John's hospital at Anderson, Ind. For three years he did special work at St. Bernard's church, Watertown, Wis., and at present is enjoying a jubilee vacation, sents its annual Christmas concert in the high school auditorium. . * • This year, in addition lo appropriate selections for the entile choral group, whir;-, numbers about forty-five, there will be two scenes expressing the theme, "This is Christmas." The first will include a portion of the chorus in solo, ensemble and choir arrangements of a sacred nature. The second will feature the secular spirit of the season, with twenty youngsters appearing in a toyland scene. The program will be concluded with familiar "Messiah" selections. , P. T. A. Program Approximately twenty children will take part in the style revue and ten in the actual program sponsored by St. Mary's P.T.A. and presented by the Toddler Shop. There will be dancing, narrations and miisic, with Ann "Varese and Lynn Mannion cooperating in making up the dramatic and dance portion of the program. Mrs. Robert Newkirk, general chairman of the annual event, announces the theme of this year's presentation as "Christmas Rehearsal." It will actually be a play based on the familiar Bethlehem story. At the conclusion of the program Santa will make his appearance to distribute candy to the children. FIRE DESTROYS HOME The farm home and contents of - Elmer Wilke, just south of Marengo, were destroyed in a fire which occurred Sunday evening. Estimated loss was placed at more than $35,000. The family had gone to Harmony to visit friends about 7:30 o'clock. When Mr. Wilke returned alone at 9 o'clock he found flames had already gained considerable headway in the rear of the home. When firemen arrived, it was necessary to concentrate their efforts on saving outlying buildings. Conway is a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Ind. Most of his immediate family resides in McHenry. They include two sisters, Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. James Doherty, and a brother, LeRoy Conway, all living here, and another sister, Sister Marie Gratia, who also chose a life of service in her faith and is at St. Denis awaitinc a, new assignment. Fr. convent, Chicago,.. CHAMBER COMMERCE ELECTED FOUR NEW 3-YEAR DIRECTORS the board feels that endorsement of the bond issue at the December election |§ especially important. $25,000 Goal In March Of Dime% - Plans for the 1954 March of Dimes campaign were launched last week Wednesday night in Woodstock, when chairmen *rom the different communities met at the Country Club. Hundreds of volunteer workers, it was distlosed, have " offered their services to conduct a house to house door bell ringing drive to raise $25,000 in this county alone. During the meeting, J. L. Townsend of Woodstock was re- Election of four new direetots elected for the seventeenth confor the Chamber of Commerok^«aecuttve yeas as county chairtook place at the Monday meeting of the organization, held in the Legion Home. Those named to serve a three-year term art Mary Kauss, Norbert Mauch, A. P. Freund and A. J. Wirtz. They will replace John" Torrence, Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, Gus Freund and Jack Thies, whose terms expired. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the board will meet at the Fox Hole to elect new officers. The next regular meeting cf the entire organization will be a dinner meeting and ladies' night the fourth Monday in Januaiy. At this time tlie new officers will be installed and the new fiscal year will stait since a recent vote of the organization changed the beginning of the fiscal year from April to January. Christmas lighting and music for the business sections were discussed and it/^as also conl'iimed that Santa will make hi? annual visit to the city somo Saturday in December, sponsored by the Chamber. As in past years, he will bring a pack fill* ct with candy and nuts to the little ones. It was voted on Monday that the Chamber of Commerce send a letter to the city, making a request that Elm street be widened between Green street and Riverside Drive. BENWELL DEATH Clifford Benwell, brother of the late Lloyd Benwell of McHenry, died last Friday. A former resident of the Volo community, where he engaged in farming, he had lived at Round Lake in recent years. Services were held from the Strang funeral home in Grayslake Monday afternoon. The widow, Ethel, and two nieces survive. man. Dale BOehn, director of sixteen counties' for the National Foundation, informed those present that starting Feb. 8 a new attack on polio was to be inaugurated. It calls for use of a new vaccine in protecting children against paralytic polio. The vaccine, which will be given to second grade children of given areas before June 1, 1954. is the one recently developed by a research grant of the National Foundation. It is expected that0as many as 200 counties throughout the United States will be involved in the test. Counties will be selet ted on previous records i;i regard to high polio incidence, high epidemic rate, high attack rate in specific age gi-oups, adequate health and education facilities and other considerations. Because of the type ,pf work to be' done in 1954, it waR appropriate that the slogan on the boxes to be used in collecting funds should be "Research Will Win." Another slogan adopted at the county meeting was "Don't give until it hurts -- but until it makes you happy." The cost of the vaccine project in the country is expected to run $7,500,000. The drive will get under way Jan. l but boxes will be ready for distribution Dec. 15. McHenry county has recorded twenty-two cases of the disease this past year, compared with twenty-six in 1952. NOTICE All night parking on city streets will not be permitted during the winter months. Necessary action will be taken to remove vehicles which obstruct snow plowing. 29-2 CITY OF McHENRY It's Holiday Shopping Time In McHenry Stores Have you noticed the coiored lights hanging over streets in the business sections, just waiting .to throw their bright rejS flection in store windows? And have you noticed the windows S themselves, which have already taken on the festivte appears ance so familiar to the season? If not, it is time for anyone who i: has any Christmas shopping to do to take note. j | Just one month remains until the year's biggest holiday and j | most people find upon checking that their gift list seems to |i grow and grow. j) Folks who are looking smug even before Thanksgiving be- • j cause they have nearly completed their shopping are high In • : their praise of gift items discovered in local stores. Some who } | were attracted to "the grass on the other side of the fence" |i have returned disappointed, and then were surprised to find the j j very thing they were looking for in their own. home town stores, j j Nothing can make one more weary than a shopping trip : £ among crowds in a big city. Certainly there is no need for it |( either. A little foresight will mean that your shopping can be done before the last minute rush^ and a little thought will result in a decision 1* do it la the friendly atmosphere of your awn community. - LIEITT. JOHN THIES ® REESE . AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS, Nov. 16 Second Lieutenant John K. Thies, son of Mr. and Mrs: Jack C. Thies, McHenry. was awarded the silver wings of an Air Force pilot during graduation ceremonies held this morning for members of Class 53-G-2 of the USAF Basic Pilot School ^(Multi-Engine) at this base. Lieutenant Thies enlisted In the Air Force in March, 1952. He completed primary flying training at Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and was transferred to Reese in May of this year. He was awarded his comiasion on Nov. 2. The lieutenant graduated from McHenry high school and attended the College of St. Thomas In St. Paul, Minn., and Marquette university at Milwaukee prior to entering the Air Force. Lieut. Thies, now enjoying a leave at the home of his parents, will leave Friday to report to Mather AFB, Calif., Where he will fly B-29's for a period of eleven weeks. He expressed his sincere thanks to the Legion and to the Plalndealer for receiving the home town news each week since he has been in service. TB ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES XMAS SEAL CAMPAIGN Those familiar, bright-colored Christmas seals which do' so much to give hope to folks stricken with tuberculosis arrived in McHehry county homes this past week as the county Tuberculosis association launched its 1953 drive. Miss Mabel Hobbs, assisted by volunteers from the organization, placed in the mails 13,000 letters* to county residents, with the, hope that they will be returned as quickly as possible. This year's design contains a young Chiistmas caroler attired in green. Eighty per cent of the amount subscribed to during the campaign remains in the county tor its program directed by the Tuberculosis association. The remaining 20 per cent is divided between the state and national associations and is used for research and educational work, as well as grants for furthering research work by colleges and university students. This is the only request made by the TB organization throughout the year and it is hoped that the $10,000 total of 1 .st year will be surpassed this year's contribution. . .# ADULT CLASS" LEARNS USE OF FARM RECORDS ! WIvm Invited To - Join Husbands In Management Phase The fall adult class of the McHenry vocational agriculture department is In the middle of a most successful season and at the present time plans are being made for an Innovation in the way of classes on keeping farm records.. " The general subject of fa:m management and the intefest shown may best be Indicated by the fact that the enrollment has gradually increased from fifteen to twenty-two members. Farm management is a broad subject that can best be fitted into a lifetime of study rather than ten night meetings. First the objective of the course was set - to organise and operate a farm in order to make a maximum profit over a period of years. No short time mining of the natural resources for quick profit of the farm is considered. The first step in organizing a farm business is an understanding of the soil. Since most of the members of this class are graduates of the soils management course taught by Norman Specht In the spring of 1952. this step has already been learned through use of his teachings. The mapping of the home farm, determining of the soil types and the application of sound conservjition practices led to reorganization of fields and planning of fi round crop rotation plan. Having the soil tested and following the analysis has already brought ihcreased yields with less risk of mostly soil losses. To re-emphasize this point, the class welcomed the presence if William Tammeus, county farm adviser, on Monday night, Nov. 2. He led the discussion on the county soil testing service and brought in some slides to illustrate the newest ideas in maintenance of soil organic mat-, ter and use of commercial fertllizers. Farm Maps In an effort to develop pride in the home farm and to provide a handy place to record crops raised, level of production and fertilizer used, the instructor. William Pictor, was able to start several members on a large scale (28 by 22 inch) map of the! home farm. These maps may be j of a varying degree of artistic nature, but they can be a useful PETER W. FRETTS OBSERVED GOLDEN WEDDING NOV. ft! A very memorable* - reunion took place last Saturday. Nov. 21, when the sisters and brothers of Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Frett of Kenosha, Wis., gathered as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Frett and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tonyan, in the Tonyan home, to celebrate the golwedding- anniversary of „ the «i. jformei. McHenry couple. Because Msgr. C. S. Nix of McHenry had performed the marriage ceremony fifty years ago in St. Anthony's church, Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frett Were especially honored to have fiim say the Mass on their gol- ,^en wedding day and remain to enjoy part of the day with then: Although the Fretts have been away from McHenry for many years they still feel Ikat thlr. Is their home town. Mr Frett owned a meat market in West McHertry and also served as mayor of thi# growing city about twenty-five years ago. Guests' besides Msgr. Nix included Rev. Fr. John Reuland, Rev. Stoll. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Unger of Wilmette, Misses Anna and Magdalen Ungar, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Suchy, Mr. and Mrs.* Frank Frett, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stucker and Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Connolly of Chicago: Mrs. John Dent of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Frett of Alhambra, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stucker of DesPlaines; Mrs. Fred Karges of Kenosha; Mrs. Lucille Nye of Harvard; Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand J. Frett, Mrs. Delia Miller, Mrs. Elizabeth Tonyan. and the Fretts' grandchildren the sons and daughters at ttt B. J Fretts and Toayans. NOTICE The schedule to be observed on Thanksgiving Day at the McHenry postoffice and West McHenry station is as follows: Lobbies will be open -•frorH--8--a.-m-.- to 5 p.m. There will be no window service, no city or rural delivery and no mail will be received or dispatched. u 1 . To members and friends of the McHenry Country club, this foundation recently laid between > the present clubhouse and the river is the start of a dream of long standing. When completed (the date figured on is March 1) it Will be an expansive new clubhouse . ready to meet Hm needs of a growing member* ship. The structure is being erected on three and one-half acrea' which was filled in about four years ago. However, it was net until the annuaf meeting of the \ Country Club last January that it was voted to go ahead with pl^ns for the new $115,000 building. The clubhouse will be 8,000 square feet in sice, a dining room which will over 200. Also included will be a grill room, a pro shop, men'* and ladies' locker rooms, a director's room and an apartment for the manager. One attractive feature is a fireplace which will be so placed that it will face both the dining and grill rooms. 3 The exterior of the building ;f| will be of burnt common brick and the dining room will haw£ | a studio ceiling. ;>J It is expected that the club" /" ^ house will be available for social gatherings by early spring. Growing Membership A growing membership and • great number of visitors are tft* main reasons given by members for the new clubhouse. At pres- ^ ent there are 115 members and forty associate members. On a if busy Sunday during the sunt- 51 mer there are sometimes as 'I many as 350 to 400 who take j advantage of the beautiful | course for a day of relaxation. % James Kupec has been engaged as manager for another season. Officers elected last January include Dr. J. Eugene Sayler, president; Elmer Freund. vicepresident; Hubert Smith, secretary; and John Herdrich, treasurer. Directors include Homer FitzGeraJd, Fred ' Heide, Paul Overton, Richard Hester, Gus Freund and James Perkins. The building committee It made up of Homer FitxQeral& chairman; Alb*"' 8. Blake and Earl Seepe. On the finance committee are Vernon chairman; and Carl Schmitt. MS HOME DECORATING CONTEST PLANNED ' J: FOR HOLIDAY SEASON Encouraged by the widespread interest shown last year, the McHenry Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor a "decorate your home contest" for the coming holiday season. Anyone who rode through the city last year will remember some of the impressive and artistically decorated homes and lawns which brought pleasure to so many. Anyone living within the city limits of McHenry is eligible to enter this community project. There will be cash and vain a Ms merchandise awards for the winners. Further details will appear in succeeding issues of tha Plaindealer. Those interested in obtaining information before that time may contact any one of the following members of the committee in charge: William Meath, Homer FitxGerald Dr. J. Eugene Sayler. NOTICE -^rac^TeWir committee Chamber of Commerce mends that all stores in McH<*~ ry remain open all day Wednai* dav. Nov. 25. BREAK GROUND FOR CLUBHOUSE M Photo Homer FitxGerald, chairman of the building committee of thev ^ * ^3 McHenry Country Club, at left and Dir. J, Eugene Sayler. clu*| president, are shown as they lift the first bit of soil on the of the new clubhouse. The foundation has since been laid Continued On Page £