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r4Wv* THE-McHENRY^tAINDEALER T1 Johnsburg News By Mr*. Betty Hetterraanii Two N«*w Additions Our community boasts of two new additions within this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hettermanri welcomed their fifth child last Monday evening, Aug. 29. The little fellow was brought via the stork to St. Tfcerese hospital and weighed in at 7 lbs. 15 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Fischer entertained her brother and family of Chicago at their home in Jak- Ana Heights recently. The Fred Smith, Jr., family and Max Wagner spent last weekend at their summer home on North avenue. The news rs pretty short this week due to the correspondents' Eddie, Jr.. was welcomed home ; copy having to be in the office by his three brothers, Bob, Harry and Joe, and his sister, Kathy. The long legged bird was busy on the other side of the county on Sept. l, when he delivered a baby girl at the Woodstock hospital for Mr. and Mrs. Howie Thomas of Sunnyside Beach. This little miss has two brothers, Billy , all again next week, and Bruc'e, and a sister, Sandy. awaiting her at home. Congratulations to the new parents. a few days earlier. None of the holiday news is in this week's column so be sure to call me before noon on Monday, Sept. ^12, if you have any news. Help me keep this column more interesting to read by phoning me your news items. Thank you. See you Hurrah for jOur Side Was the cry from many voices last Thursday evening when Hettermann's softball team beat Bimbo's of McHenry by a score of 23 to 3. It was the final game for the championship. These boys played their first year as a team in - competition and came out on top of the heap. We all hope these boys will play again next year with the spirit it took for them to win the championship in '55. Later the same evening the boys, their wives and children. Adequate Wiring Urged For Homes In the last ten years the aver- | age home in this area has more than doubled its use of electricity. During the same period more than a score of new appliances have been developed to increase the pleasures and usefulness of electricity ' in the home. Yet most homes are still limping along with wiring that was originally installed to handle lighting and two or three small appliances. As a result, lights blink when ^ \ ^ \ ; *. r > ,s* s% the refrigerator goes on, the TV gathered at Hettermann's tavern ' picture loses sharpness when an for refreshments to cjritNprate the j iron is plugged into another outteam's victory. Nice going, fel-' let and fuses are blown with anjowst | noying frequency. Because most Not to by-pass the Tigers, who • homes lack 240-volt service their are now in the play-offs, we also ' owners cannot even use the most wish them the success that the • helpful of today's electrical sersoftball team enjoyed this year, i vants. such as the electric range, Try to go and see these fel- clothes dryer and water heater, lows play and cheer them on to | The only practical solution to victory \ these problems is adequate wirj, j ing. Its essentials include a pro- Freak Accident j perly sized service entrance; cir- Harry Hettermann has his leg I cuits designed to handle today's in a cast this week as a result | electric traffic; and conveniently of a freak accident. He stepped! placed outlets and switches, on a stone and twisted his I To raise their standards of LIFER - ARTIST PAINTS 200th CHRIST SMILE -- The "Old-timer," an inmate-artist at Florida's Raiford Prison whose Impressions of a "Smiling Christ" are sought by churches throughout the Christian world, completed hia 200th painting last week. It will be presented to a revival group by the mayor of Phenix City, Alabama. "I took my first drink in Phenix City," the old artist explained, "and in time I became an acute alcoholic right there. My family shunned me in Columbus, Georgia, right across the river from Phenix City, and in time I hit bottom. Now that the Sin City is cleaned up, I'd feel proud to paint them a dozen Smiling Christ portraits to replace the old gambling-saloon signs." The old artist, serving life as an habitual criminal after his fourth felony conviction (buying liquor with worthless (hecks), has continuously painted Smiling Christ portraits since the night, five years ago, he dreamed the Lord smiled at him. He gives them with-, out cost to churches and religious groups requesting them. He prefers to remain anonymous on account of his children. In the above photo, L. F. Chapman, warden of Raiford Prison, watches the Old-timer put finishing touches on two "Smile" paintings, one for Phenix City, the other for Lillian Roth who visited the artist some tintfb ago. WW ankle. A doctor was consulted and a cast was needed so Harry will be hobbling around on crutches for awhile. electric living many homemakers are taking advantage of the modern wiring program currently sponsored by Commonwealth Edison company and its Public Service company division. The plan offers a three-wire 240-volt wiring installation at a reduced price to customers who agree to install a 240-volt appliance and a 100-ampere main switch. Savings of $35 or more, iij^jTiost instances, result from the utility's agreement to share the cost of providing entrance wiring to the main switch. The customer's share of the wiring Here 'n There j Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith were i happy to have their grandchildren vacationing with them recently. Mrs. Gert Martin of Chicago is spending some time at the home of George Michels and Mr. and Mrs. Emitt Roberts. Speaking of MONEY! You can make it quick and easy by disposing of unneeded belongings, or renting a spare room through a Plaindealer Classified Ad. Phone 170 NEW Revolutionary SERVICE jjTiUKlljLl son WATER service We Softest tfo %&&& Jo* fym G* costs is payable in monthly installments. Worked out in cooperation with electrical contractors and appliance dealers, the wiring program applies to all customers living in buildings of one of three dwelling units. The 240-volt appliances which may be installed under terms of the program include Ganges, clothes dryers, water heaters, air conditioners and built-in auxiliary heaters. They may be purchased any place. NEW CANDIDATE Mayor John L. McCabe of Harvard has announced his candidacy for Representative in the Illinois General Assembly in the new thirty-second district recently formed by the re-districting of the state. In a letter to the Democratic township committeemen of McHenry county, Mayor McCabe pointed out that the new district will have no Democratic incumbent. WONDER LAKE NEWS .Business Club The first regular meeting of the year was held Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the home of Mrs. Gladys Senne in Woodstock. A short history of the club was given by charter Member Miss Mabel Hobbs and members who have maintained twenty year's continuous membership were honored. The club is celebrating its twenty-fifth year. The goal set .by the national club is to aim high to build better business women and every club is asked to keep this in mind in carrying out its work. Harrison P.T.A. The Harrison elementary school P.T.A. will hold its first meeting of the current school term at 8 o'clock on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Harrison school. Business of the evening will be conducted by co-presidents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas. The faculty members and the newly --f- %h«radays September 8,1956 appointed committee will be introduced. This meeting will provide the opportunity for -all parents to become acquainted with the faculty members, as well as the various committee representatives. chairmen | missed seemg nim around, especially the children. Pink and Blue Shower A surprise pink and blue shower was held last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Stanley Wilson of Wonder Center. Those attending were Mesdames Jane Setzler, Mary Hensel, Marion Ruzicka, Gertrude Nielsen, Hazel Biggers, Dorothy Bump, Dorothy Cook, Ann Eberle, Esther Leckband, Margaret Kellner and Helen Smiley. Cathy Taylor and Harriet Wilson were hostesses and guest of.- honor was Betty Lamont of Indian Ridge. Returns Home Joe Majercik of Wonder Center returned home Saturday afternoo^^ ir. Majercik was hospitalized as soon as school was out and underwent surgery. We know that everyone wishes him a very speedy recovery. All have Birthday Greetings A Birthday greetings are sent to , William Nielsen of Wonder Cen- •: ter, who will be ? ? ? on Sept. 13. 5- AUCTION Here is • typical SERViSOFT installation showing the small si2e unit in a laundry r^om. With adequate piping arrangements, your unit can be installed in a similar spot, your kitchen, utility room, bathroom, or wherever your prefer. THERE'S NO EQUIPMENT TO PURCHASE NO WORK FOR YOU TO DOt NO CONTRACT TO SIGN! AS LOW AS $2.75 EACH 28 t>AYS R.O.ANDREW Co. WOODSTOCK 428 Located 4 miles Southwest of Mundelein, 111., 4 miles Northeast of Lake Zurich. 2 Wiles South of Route 176, V2 mile North of Route 63 on the Volo-Gilmer Road, on the Wm. F. Meyer farm, on TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 13 Commencing at 1:00 o'clock D.S.T. 29 HEAD GUERNSEY CATTLE -- 15 MILCH COWS: 3 fresh, 5 j Springers, balance milking good; 14 Heifers: 6, 2 years old Springing Heifers, 6, 1 year old Heifers, 2, 6 to 9 mos. old Heifers. j DAIRY EQUIPMENT -- 2 Fnive^l milking units with motor, com- ; pressor and pipe line; IHC milk cooler; electric dairy cow cleaner; 7, j 10-gal. milk cans; 12, 8-gal. milk cans; 3 pails. PRODUCE -- 1400 bales hay; 500 bales straw. | 2 TRACTORS, BALER & FARM MACHINERY -- McC-D model C tractor with cultivator, like new; McC-D model H tractor, like new; McC-D 50T hay baler, like new; McC-D 2/14 plow; McC-D 1/16 plow; McC-D 9 ft. grain drill, new; McC-D 7 ft. tractor disc, new; McC-O 7 ft. mower, new; 4-sec. wood harrow, new; 8 ft. quack digger; NI manure spreader; Smoker 40 ft. hay and grain elevator with elec. motor, new; drag seeder; 2 rubber-tired wagons and racks; 300-gal. overhead gas tank, new; 2 galvanized stock tanks and many other items too numerous to mention. ESTATE OF ROBERTS P. HOWL AND ROBERS & BEHM, Auctioneers WISCONSIN SALES CORPORATION, Sales Manager & Clerk Union Grove, Wis. Phone 193 TRIPLE CHANNEL" WONDER Directory LAKE Aluminum Convertible STORM WINDOWS Eliminate storm window drudgery forever with GEM-A-LUM. Here's the window that costs you less and does more for you. Made of heavy extruded aluminum, GEM-A-LUM glass panels and screens operate in their own separate channels, will not bind or drag. Weather condition your home in year 'rount'- Completely self storing. GEM-A-LUM's new "snap out" action from the Inside makes cleaning a breeze. Ask for a FREE HOME DEMONSTRATION Vow Can't Ivy a BETTER Window at Any PRICK Aluminum Combination • WINDOWS and DOORS Fibre Glass and Aluminum • AWNINGS > •* • PORCH ENCLOSURES Wood and Aluminum • JALOUSIE WINDOWS and DOORS -ioca!--Representative:- PHILIP RICKER Phone McHenry 417 after 5:00 p.m. ARLINGTON Window and Awning Co., Inc. Phone CLearbrook 5-1750 1510 W. Northwest Highway Arlington Heights, 111. WONDER LAKE BUILDERS SUPPLY Free Estimates & Delivery Phone W. L. 3231 CRISTY and STENDEBACH General Contractors NEW HOMES and REMODELING Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 Ed & John's Wonder Lake Standard Service Phone: W. 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