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^ , "h i "" * ." - ^</ >•! V* ;V *' . .. •" '" * - > ' ' *" * Jj * Thursday, June 7, 1956 Sf '$ HtHE'itelDENHY I Wonder Lake News By Phyllis Whitfield - ::r;'MtrK&*:' Page FlftoMi Hospital Group Meets The Indian ftidge hospital auxiliary group met Thursday, May 24, at the home-- of Elaine Schwarz. Games yyeve played with prizes going to Melvian Knackstedt, Lorraine Moore and Mrs. Schwarz. Others present were Mesdames Louise Johnson, ^1 fey Boldt, Frances Feldhahn j!md Phyllis Letizia. Three dollars and fifty cents was collected • to be turned over to the hospital building fund. The ilext regular meeting will be in September. On June 12, nine members of this group plan to motor to Marengo for dinner and the theatre. Honored at Personal Shower ^Janice Franz was honored at a personal shower given in the . home of Janice Johnson, with Deanna Dawson as co-hostess, on Saturday, May 26, in Wooded Shores. Most of the senior girls at McHenry high school were present. Janice received many beautiful gifts and as she opened each gift her comments were written down by the girls. This •Tjpved to be very entertaining wnen read later in the evening. Refreshments were served from a table centered by a bride's cake made by Mrs. Johnson. Salads, sandwiches and coffee were also served. Many pictures were taken during the evening to provide a pictorial memory of this event preceding the marriage of Janice to James Martin Saturday, June 9. ning a special ^parents' night will be held. Awards will be given for perfect attendance, for new children brought to the school, and a special award for the child who has brought the most children to the school. Also on this evening the handwork will be displayed and a program presented by aH the departments of the school. The daily sessions will begin at 9 but registration for the school will begin at 8:30 on the first day of the school, June 11. The Altar guild of Nativity church will meet at" 8 on Wednesday, June 13. The topic for the evening's discussion will be the paramerits, or seasonal altar cloths of the church. All ladies are invited to these meetings, where the emphasis is on learning about the church as well as serving the church. dore Roosevelt post in Chicago, who was asxed to say a few words. A wreath was. placed on the monument by a representative group from the Scouting units, followed by a three-volley salute by the Legion firing squad and taps played by George Erber, Jr. The closing prayer was given by Rev. Richard Wright. Birthday Time Chuckie Marke had lots of help celebrating his fifth birthday Saturday, May 26. About sixteen neighborhood boys and girls were on hand to play games and eat ice cream, cake and popsicles with Chuckie. Pamela Huebner of Hickory Falls had several girls at her bpme Saturday, June 2, to help /rcr eat ice cream and cake for her birthday, the ninth one. The guest list included Judy Knackstedt, Judy Fredrickson, Barbara Whitfield, Louise Ruggero, Leslie Decker and Pam's brother, Richard, and sister, Penny. * Pamela Parker's birthday was May 22 and she was 10 years old. The fourth grade children and a few other guests went to •^e ice cream parlor after school arid enjoyed themselves helping her celebrate. They especially enjoyed sitting in the new booths that have been installed recently. Christ the King Church News May 26 has come and gone, so Nickel Night,0 sponsored by the Parents' association of the church, is a past event. The affair was interesting, entertaining and a bit different from anything held here at the Lake before. The association is grateful to all business people who donated gifts and to the members who worked so hard. Both helped make the evening a sue-' cess. The regular monthly business meeting of the Parents' association of Christ the King church will be held at the Ray Schiller home Monday, June 18, at 8. A detailed report will be given on the successful I^ickel Night. Thursday evening, June 14, the Holy Name members of Christ the King church will meet at the Gustek home at 8 p.m. This organization will receive the Blesed Sacrament together on Sunday, June 17, at the 9 a.m. mass. After the mass, a father and son breakfast will be held at Mathews hall. Legion Awards American Legion medals have been awarded by Post 1169 to the winners of the essay contest sponsored by our post in the local grade schools. The sixth grade winner of Greenwood schol was Lloyd Shaw. Harrison school winners Were Mary Jane Gillis, sixth grade; Delores Hall, seventh grade; and Jane Ann Wrede of the eighth grade, who received her medal' at the graduation exercises May 31. Commander Lois Weeks and Robert Kiddell, Americanism chairman, presented the coveted Legion scholastic awards to Rosemary Roti and Robert Bruce at the Harrison school graduation exercises. These children are to be congratulated upon their selection by their fellow students, teachers arid principal. They were chosen on the basis of courage, leadership, honor, service and scholarship. Leaving Lake It is with regret that the Legion post says goodbye to George and Louise Pilgrim, who are leaving to make their home in Cleveland, Ohio. Both are charter members of this post an<J at present are adjutant and child welfare officers. They have done a wonderful job in serving the post and the community and good wishes and best of luck go with them from all who knew them. Injured In Fall • Sam Ledansky, father of Ora Parker and Anita Sommers, with whom he makes his home, fell the bathtub and broke three ITOS. He is in the hospital in Woodstock. * Nativity Chureh News Rev. Burton Schroeder, pastor of the Nativity Lutheran church, will have as his sermon topic for June 10 "There Is No Excuse." Morning services are held at 8 and 10:45, with Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. j£}Monday, June 11, the Nativity vacation church school opens its doors. All children between the ages of 3 and 12 are welcome to attend. There will be Christian instruction, constructive handwork, games and refreshments. The school will extend through Friday, June 22, and on that eve- Memorial Day Parade iTie Memorial Day parade here at Wonder Lake was the fnost silent parade witnessed by many who were there. However, there was a very good representation of the organizations and businesses at the Lake. The parade marshal, Sarge Duttko, did a fine job. The parade was I headed by the color guard from the Legion post, followed 'by members of the post. The Scouting movement at the Lake was represented by the Brownie Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. One fire truck was in the parade, followed by cars in which Legion auxiliary members rode. Several cars and trucks advertising businesses at the Lake brought up the rear. The Wonder Lake Garden club had a very attractive white cart filled with red, white and blue flowers, topped with a red awning, which added very much to the color of the parade. At the Triangle, Lois Weeks, commander of Post 1169, welcomed those attending the Memorial Day ceremonies and announced the following program: Invocation by Rev. Burton Schroeder, pledge of allegiance by the crowd, the reading of the Gettysburg Address by Richard Kelly, the reading of General Logan's orders by Robert Kiddell. Present was D. H. Buttery, past commander of the Theo Harrison Graduation To the music of the processional, "Pomp.and Circumstance," played by the Harrison school band, twenty-five eighth grade students marched up the isle between rows of beaming parents and relatives to take their places on the stage. M. F. Thomas welcomed the assembly and announced the program. The band was heard again and the newly organized school chorus, which was under the direction of Marvin Wenck, sang ' three selections. Mr. Thomas presented the Kiwanis award to Gail Olive May Cannon. A class gift was presented to the eighth grade teacher, Mr. " Foiles, by Jo-Ann Reuter, to j show the appreciation of the I class for his" guidance and also i for putting up with them! Sev-. I eral students gave short talks ! which showed they had given I time and thought in preparation, j Susan Spuehr gave a history of | Harrison school, Rosemary Roti told about the eighth grade trip j to Springfield, Jane Ann Wrede j expressed appreciation for the, ! help parents had given during ! their school years, Robert Bruce told memories of the teachers j he had, and James Cecich ex- ; pressed the hopes for the future j success of the graduating class, i Dr. Raymond Watkins, p^esi- I dent of the school "board, pre- • sented the diplomas to the gradi uating students: ! Robert Kirk. Bruce, Charles I Lee Cashin, James Richard Ce- | cich, Allen Edward Franz, Richj ard Arthur Johnson, Kenneth iRay Justice, Alan Brian Max- ! stadt, Robert Craig Miller, Wal- | ter Michael Powers, Lee Douglas | Spuehr. j Darlene Dawn Bethke, Karen Marcella Bradkowski, Gail Olive May Cannon, Sue Carol Etheridge, Vickf Eve Johnson, Pat Ann Kucera, Beatrice Barbara Liedtke, Jo-Ann Theresa Reuter, Rosemary Ann Roti, Doris June Sard, Beth Ann Smith, Lorene Betty-Lou Sorenson, Susan Ruth Spuehr, Jane Ann Wrede and Janet Ruth Wright, j Immediately after the pro- | gram in the gym, coffee, cook- ! ies and cake were served in the ! baisement. The seventh grade | mothers served the graduates, j their relatives and friends. Those : on the committee were Mrs. ! Marian King, Mrs. Violet Benson, Mrs. Vi Mieling, Mrs.;Joyce Specht, Mrs. Marian Miller, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Bonniruer, Mrs. Jean Motulewicz and Mrs. Greta Weisenberger. A very large crowd was present and dancing was enjoyed until nearly midnight. This was an excellent way for the graduates and relatives to celebrate the event and it would be good to remember for the class graduating next year. Son A College Graduate Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marke of Wonder Center motored to Lafayette. Ind., Sunday. June 3, to see their son, Paul Robert, Jr., receive his bachelor of science degree from the University of Purdue. Graduate Party. Twenty-six friends . and relatives were present at the Gail Wrede residence Thursday,~ May 31. after the eighth grade graduation, for a reception given' for their daughter, Jane Ann. A beautifully decorated cake was served, as well as cookies and coffee. Guests from California Mr. and Mrs. Gail Wrede have as house guests Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dawson and children, Roy, Jr.,^ and Joanne, of Santa Ana. Calif. They are here to see another daughter, Deanna, graduate from McHenry high school this week. Deanna has made her home with the Wrede family thjs past year while finishing her high school work. Bible Church News The first semester of the accredited teacher training course, sponsored by the Evangelical Teacher Training association, has been completed and eight members of the two courses offered received certificates of credit at the next Sunday morning service. This completes the first and second series in the course which requires said certificates of credit for graduation and a diploma. Plans are being made to resume the studies next fall. The adult Bible class recently completed a class project of pur- > chasing two signs to advertise : our church and its meetings. \ The signs will soon be located j on each blacKtop road leading j irtto our community. i Sunday worship services are conducted by Pastor Richard ! Wright at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School is held at 9:30 a.m. REV. A. F. BROMAN OF MOODY INSTITUTE TO SPEAIt AT L£KE The Rev. A. Franklin Broman, dean of men and faculty member at Moody -Bible Institute, Chicago, will speak at the Wonder Lake Bible church June 10 at the 11 a.m. and 7:30 pjn. services. NEW BRIDGE • Gov. William G. Stratton has announced that a new highway bridge over the Ohio river at old Shawneetown, in Gallatin county, was opened to traffic j Friday, June i. This bridge, constructed by the state of Kentucky at a cost of $5,000,000, will give southern Illinois a direct connection with U.S. Route 41 to the Southeastern United States. A ferry across the Ohio has been in operation since 1814 at the location of the new bridge. Take It Easy- Take A Cab! When the weather's bad . When you want to reach your destination In a hurry . . When you have luggage or heavy packages with you, It's time to call us fer a' cab. Re* member our number McHENRY CAB PHONE 723 Insured Savings: Savings invested in Crystal Lake Savings and Loan Association are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn %y2 per cent plus /i per cent extra. 83-tf sylvania and Westminster Theological seminary, where he received his master of theology degree. Before joining the staff' of.! Moody Bible Institute, Mr. Bro-.J man was minister of the Bethany* Presbyterian church of Minneapolis. Also on June 10, the Gideon organization will be represented in both of the services. As many of you know, this.organization is responsible for placing Bibles in hotel rooms throughout the country. -Their 'report of past accomplishments will be of interest to all who attend these services. Special musical numbers will be presented by the Gideon group in the evening service, beginning at 7:30 p.m. > Shop at Home and SAVE! 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