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Six' in Number ' A bouncing baby boy who tipped the scales to a hearty and healthy 9 lbs. 4 '.2 oz., was welcomed in' the .Ken Zeller family oil June Tl. This young fellow made his first worldly appearance at the St. Francis hospital in Evanston. Martia Lee is the name Ann and Ken have chosen for their newest youngster. The other Zeller children are: Lynn. Ricky, Peggy, Kathy and Kenny, who were all under the very capable care of their maternal grandparents while their mother was confined to the hospital. ting together with a group and" join in oil this outing. -Mr. the Surprise! Surprise! On the evening of July 3 and Mrs. Le(^ Hiller were victims of complete surprise when some of their friends and old neighbors arrived at their lovelynew home on Hillcrest Place laden with all the trimmings for a successful hOusewarming party The large group of well wishers came well supplied with plenty of good things to eat besides plenty of cards and tables to while away an enjoyable evening in the Hill er's new home. Making up the party for the housewarming were the following Messers and Mes dames: Bob Knox, Paul Hiller, John Herdrich, Mike Schaefer, Frank Schmitt, Leo Smith, Peter Miller, George May> Walter Weidner, Eugene Miller, Fred J. Smith, Donald Justen, Art Stilling, Wilfred Freund, Stanley Freund, and last but far from least. Rev. Father Everett Hiller. hope they will continue on top until the season cldses. Congratulations Corner We all join in sending a very special wish of congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. clicks, who celebrated their sixty-third wedding, anniversary on June 23. The Hicks, who have been residents in Miller's subdivision for eight years are both very alert and are enjoying good health. They have two daughters, granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Slight Mishap Mrs. Irene Tamasy, who is vacationing here from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, suffered quite a bit of discomfort this past week. Irene had the mishap of spilling scalding Water - on her legs and arms while preparing coffee at the home of her father, Joe Smith over last weekend. She was taken to the McHenry hospital where she was treated and was required to spend the night at the hospital. Irene is still suffering quite a lot of discomfort even though the freak accident took place almost two weeks ago. Birthday wishes are sent this week to Peggy Petersen who will reach her sixth milestone on -July 11, Ricky Wakitsch will turn seven on July 12. while Jay Ann Hettermann and Bill Martinic share July 13 as their natal day. Jay will be six on that day while Bill is a member in good standjng of the "Over 30" duo. Catherine Dehn plans on celebrating her birthday come July 16. Best wishes for many more to each one of the above mentioned. 1 Change of Residence We were sorry to lose two very likeable, people to McHenry last week. Marge and Ray Schomas one [sold their home on the river re- 'cently and purchased a home in Hunterville Park. The Schomas' new home was recently vacated by Eleanore Mangold's aunt and uncle. Our best wishes go with Marge and Ray in their new surroundings. Our loss is McHenry's gain. Chiuige of Bate The date of the lady Foresters' outing to Benedict Lake has been changed to July 24. Plan on get- Tigeir News The Johnsburg Tigers lost a heartbreaker to Richmond on July 4. This exciting game went into extra innings with the Tigers trying with all their might to come out on top. Last Sunday afternoon another close game was played at their home diamond, this time the Tigers came out the victors. The team has been playing exceptional ball this year and we all Around the Town Mrs. Joe Smith spent an enjoyable week vacation with her daughter "and family, the Robert Smeltzers, in Lake Delevan, Wis. Leroy Hiller spent the recent holiday with his parents Leo and Mary Hiller. Leroy is attending the Rockford college of Business. Miss Violet Crowley of Chicago has been spending the past week vacationing at her home on the river. Mr. and Mrs. DiCk CSiiyser left last Monday morning for Detroit. During their course of travel they will spend sometime in Canada, Buffalo, New York City, and Scranton, Pa. The Guysers took their grandson Bobby, along on their two week trip. Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Wakitsch and their five children left last week on an extended vacation trip up North. The Joe E. Freund home was the scene of quite a bit of activity recently. Mr; and Mrs. Lee Hettermann and sons of Arlington, Va. flew here to spend a few days' visiting various relations. While they were still here, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hettermann and family flew here from Georgia for a few days visit. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Berwyn visited at the* Ed. S termer summer home on the river over last weekend. Fred and Lu Huemann, Hank and Lorraine Hiller, Si and Bonnie Meyers and Jim and Betty Freund were in Milwaukee last Friday evening where they witnessed the Cubs beat the Braves. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knox and children, Mike, Judy, Janet and Teddy, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hiller, Leroy Hiller and Miss Judy Bartman spent the Fourth of July at the Leo Hiller home. Mr. and Mrs. John Dehn and Mrs. Gert Martin visited at the Jim Hettermann home, the Richard Dehn home and the Michels- Roberts home last Saturday. Robert Zimmermann of Beloit, Wis. was-'-jr^caller at the Joe Smith home recently. Mr$ and Mrs. Bill May and Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehn and children, Carol Ann, Johnny and Joey, ^w*re Fourth of July dinner guests «t the Ait Kattrter hdttie inSprirife GiWe. Ctfftilval Vmn Mr. Weatherman1 cooperated with us over the weekend of June 28, 29 and 30 when he sent us some very nice carnival weather. It's so long for the Community Club carnival until next year, but, if you haven't had your fill of carnivals as yet, St. John's church will sponsor their ahnual carnival in August. More details on that in future issues of this column. Johnsburg Boy's League The results of last week's Little League games are as follows: the Cards trounced the Red Sox while the Braves and the Yanks split their double header. Coming up on July 15 the Red Sox will take on the Yainks while on July 17, the Braves will try /their hardest to defeat the Cards. Get out and watch these, youngsters play ball. New, Home ' Mr. ahd Mrs. Mike Schaefer and family moved into their new home from a farm near Pistakee Highlands. Their home is,not ail completed as yet but Mike and Eva are working hard to put the finishing touches on so it won't be -much longer. Sincere wishes for health and happiness in their new home is extended to them. COMPANY SALES After a fractional dip in sales in the previous period, which proved to be only a brief interruption in the company's long string of increases, National Tea Co. sales were again on the upward trend, as the second quarter ended, according to last week's announcement by H. V. McNamara, president. Consolidated sales of National Tea Co. and subsidiaries for the four weeks period ending June 15, totalled $52,069,579, which was an increase of $4,529,998, for a gain of 9.53 per cent over the same period of 1956, when sales were reported at $47,539,581. It's easier to find a speaker than it is to find an audience. T I L E IT YOURSELF AND SAVE! Top Quality Wall Tile at LOWEST Prices 28V2< sq. ft. Wholesale Prices' to Contractors SERGANTS fycu/i,Q,JE.ea fyatun PHONE RICHMOND 4193 Located on Johnsburg: Rd., S ft miles North of Johnsburg (About 2/i miles North of Sunnyslde Estates) *Buf if electricity costs less today, Little dill> how come our bill is higher?" "Well, it's just that you 're using almost 4 times as much electricity today, ma'am! Look what pennies buy today "WHEN YOU LIVE THE MODERN ELECTRIC WAY* / oiri C°ndi,lon*r (V* An electric dithwathar On* cent keeps your roffw maker C f keeps you cool cleans up your dishes radio-phonograph coffee maker. for only 2%i an hour, for only & load, playing for 5 hours. itdw25°ye^°^o!" C? P^btic Service Company OFFER PACKERS. MEAT PROCESSORS BID ON CHAMPIONS At a recent meeting held in Marengo by some*of the county's top.,4-H & F.F.A. promoters, plans were discussed for the annual McHenry County 4-H - F.F.A. cattle auctiori which will be held at the McHenry County Fair Aug. 3. Under the direction of Jim Yergler, Bob Vogen, Myron Grimm, John McNitt, and Don Chestnut, area packers, meat processors and restaurant owners are being contacted, offering them a ohance to bid on the McHenry county grand champion beef, sheep and hog, pljjre the many other top animals which 4-H members will be selling at this time. This is not to say, that this auction Will be confined strictly to area merchants. Anyone who wishes , to bid or/ these fat cattle are welcomed, and urged to . do so. Qualified commission men are being called "in to place a true present market value on each animal which will be sold. Bidding will start at this price, and from there it's anyone's guess who will have the honor of purchasing the outstanding cattle of McHenry county. This is a good chance to fill your lockers or deep freeze with 'the choice cuts of- meat which can come only from a well barfed 'for animal. For a slight charge meat processors will be on hand to process the arilirial Which you select. Only once a year does this event bring such quality meat to your table. 4-H and F.F.A. boys, and girls have put in many long hard hours of work, • to gain the perfection which they have attained in their ; animals. The auction which will be held Aug. 3, through interest by the community, is a small way which we might give encouragement and the satisfaction of a job well done. Governor Signs Bill Enactment by the General Assembly of Senate Bill 674 and the signing of the measure into law by Gov. William G. Stratton have opened the way for a major consolidation of railway facilities in Chicago. The new law authorizes the setting up of a railroad Authority and defines its powers and work. Out of this, is expected to come the tearing down of the present Dearborn, Central (12th St,), LaSalle Street and Grand Central railway passenger "depots, and the erection of a great single station to handle the passenger trains of the 19 railroads now using the four old depots.ln signing the bill, Governor Stratton termed it UA key measure for the improvement . of the great transportation center of Chicago." A CHAT WITH US. Regular cheek-ups and maintenance by our experts, means lower car costs to you! 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