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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 4 Oct 1956, p. 9

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mm §m - 'V< ••--vl" ... r-xtf V.'. .4tS v" :n;-v McCullom Lake News And a Big welcome home to Ma and Pa Olsen, who have been gone far too long. They. arrived home Saturday night from Norway after an absence of five months. Son, Arthur, of McHenry flew to New York to greet the folks and drive them home*. The stories of their trip are fantastic and the gifts (^hich they brought back from that northern country are simply fabulous. The Olsens travelled in the vicinity of 12,000 miles in that period. Regular readers of the 'column know that .Ingeborg and Ted will be celebrating fifty "tale packed" years Oct. 20. Mama Olsen returned with a picture of her high school class of Of that, she ..is inordinately The young ladies of that era were sedately dressed in black, with touches of white and jewelry to reduce the somber note.f Many members of her class have 'passed on, but the rest have kept in contact. Highlight of their return was the appearance of the oldest living grandchild, Dick Olsen, who is attending classes at Bradley univer- Jpy, Peoria. Dick drove up from college to greet grandma grandpa upon their return. and Last Days Your reporter cannot urge too strongly the necessity of registering before the deadline--Oct. 8. Local registrar, Mrs. Emma Pyritz, is waiting for YOU! Check with her if you have any doubts about your eligibility as a voter. *0he November election will affect each and every resident of this country. By now, you have read newspaper accounts and heard analyses on radio and TV, and have made your decision as to choice of candidate. Be sure you are registered and4 then get out and vote! Let's Dance The "cwaziest" outfits will be on ^isplay Saturday, Oct. 1?, at the weach. The occasion? The hobo dance, of course sponsored by the Cullom-Knoll association and under tbe able chairmanship of Don Parenti. The committee met this week to draw up final arrangements. Great entertainment if in store which you won't want to miss. Prizes, food, music--we'll have . them all! Grab your tickets, which ^an be purchased from any mem- Der of the rommittee xtf'f rom several places of business. Clam Bake *N Stuff After the Culloril-Kndll dance, you'll be "in the groove, man" so keep in practice. More dancing, free refreshments, and ??? will be in store for you at the ol' barn, Polish camp, Saturday, Oct. 20. /This shindig will be under the (Qmspices of the McCullom Lake Sportsmen's club. You know the efforts these fellows have put in toward improving the lake for everyone's benefit. That means all the communities sharing the lake. The funds will be used for projects which are in the planning stage. Everyone benefits, so let's show our sportsmanship. You want a ticket? See any member of .the club. In our village that includes Gene Piotrowski, Elmer Thorp or Ken Ebey, Jr. Busting Their Buttons About to explode with pride are Mrs. Ireng Sales, paternal grandmother, and -Mrs. Helene Kolin, maternal grandmother, over their talented granddaughter, Miss Debbie Sales, age 5, who made her debut in a style show today. These two ladies, together with Louise Hammerstein and «h a Hecht, journeyed to Arlington Heights to watch Debbie go through her paces. The gals had a marvelous time watching the wee ones strut their stuff. Natch, we know the star of the show! The grand: parents have good cause to be proud 'cause the little one is captivating. Gathering the Loot Elizabeth Reiter, Alice Gustafson. Betty Houck, Mary Kantorski, Ethel Myers, Charlotte Johnson, Emma Pyritz, Katie Lennert, Barbara Thacker and Betty Murray were overjoyed last Thursday night at the social meeting of the Ladies of the Lake. They figuratively "went home with the bacon." These gals captured the prizes for the games played at the social meeting. Mrs. Reiter was exceptionally happy. In addition to her regular gifts, she garnered top prize of the evening. New members, Mrs. Evelyhd Harrison and Mrs. Joyce Wilson, were introduced to the group and welcomed with open arms. The next meeting, will take place next Thursday, Oct. 11, at the beachhouse. Annual election of officers will be held. Take cognizance of the fact that these gals are working toward the progress and betterment of the village. Come and vote. McGinley's brother, Norman Reed, stationed at Fort Knox, celebrated a birthday last week We wish him the best. Mr. and Mrs. Gunnar Nelson spread the welcome mat last Sunday. The festive board was spread for Mr. and Mrs. Tjcrnberg, who have a summer home out here. The place was really jumping in the afternoon when Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schneller and Mr. Oscar Gustafson put in an appearance. With the exceptionally line weather, everyone was in a holiday mood. Mrs. Julia Hecht and Mrs. Helene Kolin attended a bridal shower in Johnsburg on Sunday for Julia's future daughter-in-law, Miss Barbara Victor, of Tuscola, 111. The young lady and Wilbur will be married Nov. 17. The soiree was given by Mrs. Betty Schmitt of Johnsburg. Hugh Houck, YNSA, was released from Great Lakes Naval hospital on Saturday. He left yesterday to report for duty to Nav. Sec. group, communications station, Norfolk, Va. Long time chum, Rick Ziolkowski, bid him farewell on Sunday. , Mrs. Jean McDonald stopped in Chicago on Saturday just long enough to pick up Mrs. Louella Gillo and Mrs. Sarah Mackin. The trio then departed for an auto journey to Hot Springs, Ark., for ten days. The gals are living i-: up at a hotel and enjoying the baths. They will be home Oct. 13. Disa 'N Data Spry little gal that she is, Mrs. Charlotte Johnson just returned from a graitpd time around the Lake Geneva area. She spent a happv week with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Welker, of Glenwood Springs, Wis. They toured many of the points of interest in the surrounding territory. The rest was conducive to her well being because she looks wonderful. Hats Off To a grand group of young ladies and one lad that gave up play time afier school last Thursday and Friday to solicit funds for poor and needy-children. The collection was sponsored by the Kiwanis International. The young folks who deserve heaps of praise are Roberta Houck, Judith and Janet Murray, Diane and Bernice Bjork, Barbara Lorch, Lynne Schultz %nd Chryssie and J. R. Levesque. The , amount collected will be published next week. Rudolph Kreuiz, Ringwood, wjj® fined by Judge Victor Howe week. Willard Schultz was picked for speeding and he change of venue. v Triple Celebration Meta and Charles Schroeder were taken by surprise On Sunday, when the entire clan walked in on them for their fortieth wedding an-, niversary. It was a Dig day for all concerned since the engagement of Miss Elaine Vycital to William Nelson of Richmond was formally announced. The young couple will be married Nov. 30. Elaine received a beautiful diamond for "that" finger Saturday night. The triple celebration entered into it by way of a farewell, party for Johnny Vycital, who will be leaving for the Navy Oct. 10. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peters and two youngsters, Mr. and Mrs. John Wheelock and family, Mr. and. Mrs. William Mcpermott and children, Harold "Shorty" Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vycital'and their family and Mr. and Mrs. George Schroeder and children from Milwaukee. Buddies In Uniform Two of our handsome young lads George "Butch" Baumbeck and Johnny Vycital, will kiss their respective families farewell and prepare to don the uniform of the U.S. Navy. The tall ones will report to Great Lakes Naval Training station for a ten-week indoctrination course Oct. 10. Butch is hoping for training as a motor mechanic^ and John has expressed a desire to join the Frogmen in underseas explorations. Good luck and God bless you, boys. Strong Backs And willing hands are needed, but bad! The raft and pier must be docked before the ice and snow set in. Ed Hammerstein, Sr., and Fred Matthesius will be working on the sink facilities in the beachhouse early Sunday morning, but at 10 the S.O.S. is out for the other project. It will take a good sized crew to handle/the docking of the raft and pier. So much work went in the construction of these i 'ems. it would be a waste to have the' labor go for naught. With plenty of, man-power, the working time will be short." That's 10 this Sunday morning, Oct. 7. Will you be •'there?.- ; Cullom-Knoll Last minute arrangements for the hobo dance will be planned on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the beachhouse. Remember-- this is your club. Help it grow. If you are not a member, come find out what it's all about. You will be welcomed. VILLA NURSING HOME ON PISTAKEE BAI, NEAR McBENR* Home for the Aged SENILE . . . . BED PATIENTS PHONE McHENRY 461 DON T WAIT r the First upc |fgJU Get STANDARD GUARANTEED Radiator ( SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL ) PROTECTION Mow! n0td*d...at NO cost to iny Standard Station No boil-off now... days good all wmtmrl Here's what your Standard Oil Dealer does! First, he checks the cooling system for defects and leakage. Next, he drains and refills the radiator with the required amount of ATLAS PERMA-GUARD® Anti-Freeze for the protection you specify--even down to 40° below. Then, he signs the written guarantee which promises additional ATJUAS PEBMA-GUARD, if needed to maintain your ptotection, without charge at any Standard Oil Station in Mid-America. Don't wait! Come in today for STANDARD Guaranteed Radiator Protection. . . . a t t h o s o m e t i m m c h a n g e t o S u p e r P E R M A L I I B E Motor Oil for complete engine protection. You expect more from and get it! Condolences May we render heartfelt sympathy to the widow and family of Louis Reinsheimer, who passed away in his sleep between Sunday night and Monday morning. . Pistakee ,Highlands Here we are again after a few weeks of vacation. I was very pleased to receive so many "phone calls as to when the column would appear again. Now I hope to receive more calls, only this time with news items. Election Time Yes, election time is over for Pistakee Hi^ilands and I do believe we all would like to congratulate our new officers and wish them success for the coming year. The officers are as follows: Ray Novotny, president; Don Dobecki. vice-president; Katherihe Reilly, secretary; Geo. Vanzevern, treasurer;. Joe Ullo, financial secretary; Floyd Johnson, sergeant-at-arms; Dick Morley, Walter Peloquin and Bob Vanzevern, trustees. To Mr. and Mrs. Wroblewski on their forty-seventh wedding anniversary. The Wroblewskis were entertained with cocktails and dinner at the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilson, who also reside in the Highlands. Congratulations from one and all and we all are waiting to celebrate the Wroblewski's fiftith anniversary in our own community hall. Membership We now have a membership and welcoming committee under the leadership of Wanda Dobecki. Wanda and her corhmittee will be calling on all the homes in the Highlands, whether new or old. asking for your cooperation in making our association one to be proud of. With a little financial and physical help, the association will be able to do so much in return, so we are counting on you all the way. Wedding Bells Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bentz, Sr., are happy to announce the marriage of their son, airman second class Arthur Bentz, Jr., to Miss Janet Lois Wubs of Chicago The young couple were married in Chicago on Aug. 18, 1956, with Don Bentz as best man and Janet's cousin, Carol Frank of Chicago, as maid of honor. Earl Ninemire of Pistakee Highlands had the honor of giving his niece away. A family reception followed at the bride's home. The newlyweds left soon after to make their temporary home in Lancaster, Ohio. New Neighbors, A warm welcome to a/ few neighbors who recently joined our community. We wish them well in their homes and we would also like to see them join in our j association functions, as soon as ! they get settled. Welcome to ] the Sielischs, Murrays, Bakers, Ristows and Fletchers, and to any others that I may not know of. FOR THAT OLD FASHIONED FLAVOR COME TO WILLI KOENEMANN • COUNTRY MADE SAUSAGES • DELICIOUS HICKORY SMOKED HAMS • LEAN HICKORY SMOKED BACON • 22 VARIETIES OF SAUSAGES • TRUE GERMAN STYLE FLAVORS Route 190 • Just East of Route IS • Volo, III. Phone McHenry 667-W-l To Jimmy Mclnerney, who celebrated his seventh birthday recently, and to his sister, Margie, who celebrated her second birthday. Yes, our recent "come as you are" breakfast was a big success and also a lot, of fun for all concerned, except our hostess, Mrs. Marge Moreth, who had us in her home. I believe Marge enjoyed herself as much as we did, as she had very able assistants in rounding up the girls and also helping in the kitchen detail. As I understand, the proceeds were donated to the Johnsburg Public School P.T.A. Thanks, girls,. for your contribution. Home Delivery v If you know of anyone interested receiving this paper, have them contact Craig Thoren and he will be very happy to serve you. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dobecki father, Richard Kelley, spend a few weeks with them while he is recu porting from a recent ' operation. If Wanda and Don "keep on talking, Mr. Kelley may find himself a permanent resident of Pistakee Highlands. - HIGHWAY BIDS The state Division of Highways received bids at Springfield Friday, Sept. 28, on construction projects in 23 counties, involving spending of about $11,000,000, in connection with Gov. William G. Stratton's 1956 road program. Contracts for highway building in seven counties, costing $1,856,044, were awarded last week by the division. . 'I CAN'T BEAR TO LOOK ANY LONGER" "That's how I felt 'til I discovered the Yellow Pages. Now I look there for all the things I want to buy.** -V*1 Everybody looks in the YELLOW •i • , .|Wck,SH9!A>. 4-Door RMWti WWW 8 1 I 1 (§ UsaGieatTvne to Strike set <*• A oecoote--I valum yo„u;„br; 1 i I I tVi©*® of *he ri«w "Tl 7oHor» t>"Y Bu'.cV Bu, ihoso »>"* u!1._w0r« '°° smottei mote ride . yet BUIEK T sbiWY. 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