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i * . . ' ' .- f :<« »f»:K McHENHY PLAIND - Thursday, October 31 LAKEMOOR NEWS Annette Sohmlt The Monster Returns Looks like the time has come to come out of my shell and put the old nose to the grindstone. Our little offspring has sprung and sprang and is now a healthy little two-month bundle of love. Try as I might I always somehow come back to the civic way of life. My hope for the future is that all my friends will contact me for their news and the hope that many more friends will be in the making. Call me at anytime with your tips and news articles and I in turn bow as your reporter and friend. My phone number is 594-W-2 arid you're sure to get an answer as the house is now bubbling over to Capacity with people of all ages. Who knows, maybe you'H even get an answer from that little guy ,1 was talking about * minute ago. Due to other commitments, your list reporter Kathryn Scanlan, has been unable to continue with this work and as I had promised, I will try again to take hold and Write what you would like to read. Please help a little if you can. Schmit children. Steadman children, Erickson children, and several others. The Horse That Got: Away Those of you who happened to see a horse running down the side of the highway last week were not the only ones who thought they were seeing things.--The horse thought he was seeing things too. It so happens that this fine specimen decided to take off along with his fellow pasture buddies (five in all), when they all heard the blast of a hunter's gun. The horses ran from Volo but four of them were picked up near their home. The fine fellow we saw on the highway had quite a run for his money and was finally caught near the bridge in McHenry. Seems a self respect-' ing horse can't take a stroll without everyone thinking he's an oddity. 29 links In The Chain ;This past Sunday, Oct. 27, one Of our nicest Lakemoor couples Celebrated their twenty-ninth Wedding anniversary. The couple Id Joe and Rose Kinnerk. They Celebrated quietly at home with their family and loved, ones, which Included their four children, and six grandchildren. The heartiest of congratulations are sent to this wonderful couple by all the friends in the village, with wishes and good luck for many years to come. And by the way -- it's rumored that "Sputnik" took a peek at heaven and sent a beam to this reporter which said in part "Heaven isn't finished with its advancement of the Kinnerk clan. There are two more grandchildren up here who are going to look like "Joe and Rose." Grand-folks are anticipating two-fold. Oh yes, Grandpa Joe started his three week vacation last Saturday in time to call it a third honey' moon. Local Man Visits Spain . Joe Bassett, our handsome young "man about town," has just arrived home from a month's trip to Spain. He visited Tangiers and also got a glimpse of Portugal. This grand guy will have plenty to tell us about his lengthy trip abroad. Home Improvements We noticed several home improvements in the village in the last few weeks. Among those were the ultra new combination screenstorm windows which the Frank Pogany's now have. Sure looks good and I'll bet the old fuel bill will be cut down considerably Looks like the Hewetts are busy outside their home. The fill is piled high in the yard and we're all watching for whatever is coming. Our curiosity is aroused. And even our wild life are busy with their home improvements. The beaver-damns are bigger and better this year, and like storm windows are a sure sign of approaching winter. Fire Call Last week held a little excitement in the McDermott building when our "Fire-House-Fellows" answered a fire call there. Mr. McDermott especially was overwhelmed with the speed and efficiency of these boys of ours and the way in which they answered the call. The fire started when a guest of one of the tenants happened to fall asleep with a lighted cigarette in his hand. The sofa on which he was lying caught fire, thus the alarm was sounded. The boys of the department quickly got to work and had it not been for their carefulness and speed the damage could have been extreme. Reports from those in the building say that little or no real damage was done but only through the efforts and fine training of our local fire boys. We sure have one swell bunch of fellows on our Squad 3. Hospital Drive The hospital drive for our local hospital is getting underway here in Lakemoor with a hope that most of our local people will lend a hand and do their part. Wally Szarek and Jen McDermott are co-chairmen for the drive and either can be contacted for information. for that sweet little girl. We're all with you Lynne, and. are anxious to see you back oh the old school bus again. Back Home Again Mrs. Jean Booster returned home after her several weeks sojourn in the hospital. It will be remembered that Mrs. Booster was one of those victims in thfe hayrack accident a few weeks ago. Jean severly cut her leg in the accident and has been in the hospital since that awful day. She is now able to get around with the help of a wheel-chair and is still swathed in bandages. We're all waiting for Jean to get beck to normal and hope it won't be too long, Everyone is wishing her a speedy recovery. Myrt's Gone Our dear friend, Myrtle Booster, has flown the coop again, and is back home in Cincinnati, 0. She was called back by her ever-loving spouse as the dishes were getting too high in the ^nk- and there wasn't enough room under the rugs anymore. Mvrt told me on her visit here that there is, a chance that they will return again at Yuletide. to see the family. I know you read the Plaindeajer way out there Myrt, and we'll all be anxiously • awaiting your re: turn. Good luck--to you and pop. Girl Scouts Troop 309 At the last meeting of this troop Donna Gorgo passed her tenderfoot rank and received her pin. Receiving the garden and flower badge were Patricia Morrison, Carol Booster, Betty Becker, and Sharon O'Leary. Receiving the cat and dog badge were Carol Booster and Patricia Morrison. On Monday night last, the girls of this troop held their annual Halloween party. The girls had completely planned their own party without the help of their superiors and the entire party was a huge success. The chaperones Invited to the party were Mrs. Becker, Mrs. O'Leary, and Mrs. Morrison, troop leader. Scouts Thanks Mrs. Morrison wishes to extend her sincere thanks to all the local people who were so very generous to the scouts in their all out fund raising campaign. She here notec that $80 was collected from the Lakemoor village and sends her thanks along with that of all scouts everywhere. Influenza Strikes Village Several of our local residents have had the misfortune to meet up with the virus flu which has been on the loose of late. Symptoms similar to that of the Asian variety have brought many home from work and school in the past two weeks. Among those who have been down were Tony Leon, Tragedy on Tragedy Our dear friends and one time residents of Lakemoor, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Saynor have been tasting the old hard luck game once more. Seems Mrs. Saynor had an accident recently wherein her automobile was completely wrecked. Since that time she has been ailing and the doctor says it will be some time before she will be back to par. Now, it was noted that last Friday, their daughter, little Lynne was rushed to the hospital in Woodstock to be treated for complications from that nasty flu germ. Lynne was playing "touch and go" there for a while, but her parents tell me that since her intravenous feedings she has begun to rally and we are all plugging Set-Up For Winter Noticed that Stu Clarke and Ed Kamin were here this past weekend and from all appearances have been busy preparing their house for the icy cold which is just around the corner. Stu and Ed are now permanent residents of Clinton, Iowa but are still our own home town boys to us. "Hope you guys remembered to shut off the pump. up and the place of the existing joy was the 'Teener'* Haven. The teens were invited to the affair by their hostess, Betty, who knows 'teeners like a book. She's made a study of these young locals and from the reports of the party she really knows her teens. They all had a glorious time last night and are all clamoring for more parties like this one. To Betty -- the mothers' hats are off to you for the fine person you are. Rosaline Entertains Miss Rosanne Brzezinski was hostess to a group of young folks on Halloween evening. She held a beautiful Halloween party in her back yard the motif was in keeping with the day. Pumpkins in various sizes beset a background of beautiful corn stalks especially tied for the occasion. Indian corn in its rarest variety decorated the yard. One and all had a glorious time and all noted that this party really did the trick for those too old for "tricks and treats." Auxiliary Met The Women's auxiliary met last Wednesday and hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Marie Hyatt and Mrs. Irene Leon. :A wonderful time was had by all. Ow! What .A Time! For those of you who happened to miss the Firemen's masquerade, do you mind if we rub it in a little? Boy, what a time we had. Almost everyone in the village was there and a goodly part of them were in costume. Today, this reporter's ribs are still sore from all the laughter. Some of the costumes were indeed original and yet others were fascinating. In fact, when the party was supposed' to end, the folks decided that they wanted more. Gosh all hemlock, all I can say is, "what a time we had." At the dance we all sang a cheery happy birthday to Ted Beahler who really painted it on as he dressed in his Sunday best painters overalls, with paintbrush and hat to match. Marcella Foss was also a recipient of the birthday song. Costume prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. William Dralle of Riverside Drive for their hidden identity as Red Riding Hood and Little Boy Blue. They received first prize. Second prize went to Mrs. Alberta Brossman and Win. Smith for their adagio dance costumes. Honorable mention was. for Rosanne Brzezinski in her' clever make-up as Dai|y>|ilM aiM to the folks who portrayed Gfiadma and the clown.; Moit hideous at the affair was Stevie Vcttir at Franklnstein. He sure Wdi a creepy looking sort. I still get shivers every time I think of him in his outfit. To those who missfed the festivities all we can say is that you missed, the fun affair of the season. Don't miss next year** ball. Library Improvement Association The L.I.A. .swill. withhold their grand opening Until a future date due to the enormous amount of work is yet unfinished. The supplies for the library have come in but the job of marking each and every book is beginning and the signs of our new library are coming slow but sure. Anyone wishing to donate some of the valuable time which' is. desperately needed may do so by calling Richard Hyatt at _ • . • Girl Sfcout Troop 441 There will be no meeting of troop 441 on Halloween evening due to the hayrack party which will take place oh Friday, Nov. 1. The scouts and their guests will meet in front of thefire-community- house at 7 p.m. sharp. The party will last from 7 to 10 p.m. and all are anticipating a wonderful time. Brownies The Brownies held their annual Halloween party on Monday last when they all enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies and candy, Death Takes Beloved Priest. The village parishioners of St. Mary's church in McHenry were saddened this past week by news of the untimely death of Rev. Father Donald Schuler. Father Schuler had served as pur parish priest prior to his appointment to Rockford. Weekend Guests Guests in the Beahler residence this past weekend were Marge's uncles, Paul and Vanner Rulien of Chicago. Teeners Halloween Haven Teeners were welcomed with open arms on Wednesday, Oct. 30. IHie ages ranged from fourteen on Watch it! There's bigger news in the offing! "» 11 i ' Some try hard and fail to achieve recognition, and others seem to command recognition without 'making the least effort. DR. HENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST v 'M, At 136 S. 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The decorative trim on the side panels accentuates 'the length, flowing lines and low silhouette of the npw Oldsmobile. ; "Hie 1958 Oldsmobile has beep completely and' tastefully . redesigned with distinctive and exciting styling. . Iiv fact, practically everything you can see is new," said Jack F. Wolfram, Oldsmobile general manager and vice president of General Motors. "We believe our new car is' a fitting culmination of six decades of progressive product leadership, and is a fitting car to startf Oldsmobile's next 60 years of progress." Available as an optional extra on all series is the J-2 Rocket engine with three dual carburetors and generating 312 h.p. Compression ratio is 10 to 1 and displacement is 371 a)., in. in all three engines. The "98" series has four body styles in 1958 -- two hardtops, Holiday sedan and Holiday coupe, a four-door sedan and a convertible. There are five body types in the Super "8" Series--Holiday sedan, Holiday coupe, four-door sedan* convertible coupe and Fiesta station, wagon. The budgetpriced Dynamic Series offers a wide range of seVeft body selections-- Holiday sedan, Holiday coupe, two-dOor sedan, four-door sedan, Fiesta, Fiesta sedan and convertible. In all there are 16 body styles. Two Oldsmobile accessory' Innovations for 1958 are available to 'customers--a Trans-Portable radio that can be completely removed from the car for use elsewhere and a Safety Sentinel speedometer warning that utilizes both a light and buzzer to warn when any pre-set speed is being- exceeded. The compact all-transistor Trans-Portable radio with its selfcontained batteries and aerial fits in a Conventional compartment on the instrument panel but it can be withdrawn to use away from the car. Both these accessories are optional at extra cost. Oldsmobile's new 1958 styling starts at the four-beam headlamps in the front and extends to the new and larger taillights. Two headlamps are recessed and placed side-by-side in each front fender. The recess-type grille i|^ composed of anodized aluminum" louvers with a streamlined Oldsl mobile emblem at the center. Rec*? tangulfir lights are integrated ixi| the outer ends of the massive and! protective front bumpeii» BROOMCORN INDUSTRY ^ According t<f Director Stillman Stanard of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the broomcorn industry is slowly vanishing from the Illinois farming scene. Broomcorn is the plant which provides the fiber-like straw which makes up the., sweeping end' of a broom. With the coming of soybean and other more lucrative < crops, the broomcorn area has jP shifted westward. At one time, Illinois was among the top two states in the production of broorh? corn. Farmers in this state reaped some three million dollars from their crops in 1917 alone. Modern t farmers find the hand labor required for broomcorn and the financial promise of others crops make it necessary for them to use lands to greater advance. ~ • -- , • • Annual Fall Dance AMERICAN LEGION HALL McHENRY Saturday, Nov. 2, 1957 9 P.M. to 1 A*M. Sponsored by Holy Name Society of Christ the King Church Wonder Lake Music by Geo. Freund's Orchestra Donation $1.00 $ UTTLE BILL says We hove it...the FIREPLACE y v HwAsHotw \nsw\fc w Watch /c OLDS; • A full-size wood-burning fireplace • lostalls in one day in new or existing homes ^ Complete with its own chimney and built-in flexible fire screen • Harmonizes with any style architecture. Can be painted to blend with any color scheme • Underwriters'Approved-- installs directly against any wall, floor, ceiling materisL See it TODAY! 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You can dry a whole load of cottons in just 25 to 30 minutes. And all the "no-vent" dryers are electric. Your laundry stays dean, dry and comfortable, makes venting unnecessary. You'll be amazed when your electric appliance dealer tells you how little it costs to own an electric dryer. Why not aee about it soon? .0 too your oloctrlc oppttanco doolor <0 Public Service Company % CMUMMlIk UlM Col»mr 4 .# Attend our Home Laundry Clinic 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. daily Mon. through Fri. Free box of AD given between 1=30 and 3 P.A1. Main Floor, 72 West Adams St. • 0