The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

THE McHENRY Thur»day,D*cembor 5/1957 LILYMOOR NEWS by Alma Hueckstaedt - ; Hello! For the next four weeks boda and Mr. and Mrs. Donald :f;am going to attempt to substi- , Phalin and nine grandchildren will tute for your regular reporter j help Fred celebrate. his birthday Laura Belford. I know she has a this year. The dinner will conpretty interesting column and if , sist of roast pig complete with an .you will call and give me your ; apple in its mouth, sauer kraut news, birthdays and anniversaries for the mqnth of December, „ I will attempt to make the column interesting enough to hold you as a reader until Laura takes over again the first week in January. I know she must have a pretty busy time taking care of her brood of little ones, her husband and home. Her home and family-chores are hers alone but the column belongs to all of us and is helped along by all of the phone calls and bits of and dumplins. Here's hoping Fred that you have many more happy holiday birthdays. hews and information passed on 1 to your local reporter. • I guess the gal Is in need of a Jffest, so if you will switch all your phone calls to my house she will be able to get away from it all for a while. You can reach me at McHenry 578-R-l. A surprise party was held in | honor of Bobby Wijas's birthday | Nov. 30. Several relatives came lout from Chicago also Grandma land Grandpa Malecki from Lilyi moor were there to help Bobby celebrate his fifteenth. Speaking ! for the community "Many Happy i Returns of the Day Bob." Today Dec 5 is Robert Schmitt's birthday. We all hope you have a very, nice birthday, . Robert, "The Holiday Season We have again reached that time of the year that some people look forward to and others dread. Let's face it, it's time to start our Christmas shopping. Attention At the Cub Scout pack meeting on Nov. 21 at the Methodist church"^n announcement was made that women volunteers were needed to help fill the Christmas stockings for the Cub Scout party. If any of you can spare a little time to help on this project please get in touch with Mrs. Lowe. Her phone number is McHenry 1454W. She will let you know the time and place. Mothers Club The Mothers' Club will hold its first meeting Thursday Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. All of the mothers of first and second graders' of the Lily Lake school should attend this meeting as it concerns your chil. dren. Other women o fthis vicinity are invited to attend even if your children have gone beyond this school, or if you have no children. Please do your best to come out to this meeting and make it a success. As you probably know there aren't anymore P.T.A. meetings held at the little white school house because'of lack of attendance. Let's not have the same things happen to this club for the sake of the children in school. Lilymoor Association A.reminder to all members and interested persons please mark Dec. 10 on your calender. This is the date for the regular meeting. Births Thanksgiving this year was more than the national holiday it was intended to be in the Donald Leske household, as it was the day their son was born. Gerhardt Edward made his appearance around 7 a.m. in Wopdstock. He weighed in at 5 lbs. 9 oz. Therr must be an awfully lot of excitement at their house, this being the first child after eleven years of marriage< Congratulations, Marion and Don, we all know how you have both waited for this great day in your lives. Thanksgiving is over and your sub-reporter honestly hopes that all you readers had as an enjoyable day as her family did who spent the biggest part of the day feeling as stuffed as old Tom Turkey did that morning. NEW K. OF C. COUNCIL, The Knights of Columbus, New Council Development Department of Illinois, has just announced thfjt Wauconda has been selected as the site for the next new council in the state. A recent survey just concluded has shown that the Catholic men in the area are anxious and veVy much interested in having their own council. It is estimated that a very large group of men will receive their first and second degrees on the Council In-, stitution Day, which is set for Sunday, Dec. 15, at Transfiguration parish school hall. Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO From issue of Dec. 6, 1917 Insured Savings: Savings invested in Crystal Lake Savings and Loan John Weber and Miss Margaret May were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Dummermuth at St. Peter's Catholic church, Spring Grove Wednesday, Nov. 28. A large crowd attended patriotic services at St. Mary's church Thanksgiving Day, with Rev. Theodore McCormick, son of a veteran of the Civil War, as guest speaker. A touching climax to the affair was when four little firls, Loretta Steffes, Marjorie halin, Helen Welch and Margaret Stenger, marched down the aisle carrying the service flag donated by Dr. N. J. Nye Soldiers commemorated on the service flag included Sgt. Harry Niesen, Corps. Gottlieb Meyers, Association are Insured by the I ^renus Feffer, Stephen Federal S„ av.in ,g s and. L_ oan I_n sur | Jack Franzen, George nnce Corp., and earn } Lewis Stoffel, Raymond + '/2%- ! Richard Cronin, Corp. 29-tf > Weber, George Heimer, Adams, Stoffel Martin, Martin Michael Degen, Nicholas Framten, Sgt. Paul Stoffel, Frank Masquelet, Robert Maartin and William Schaefer. Lieut. A. H. Pouse, who leaves for service soon, was honored guest at gathering of brothers and friends at hall Tuesday evening. John Larson, another product of the local high school, has received his commission as Captain of the Coast artillery. Masonic Masonic TWENTY-FIVE YEARP AGO From issue of Dec. 8, 1932 Owing to several members of the faculty of the Community high and the grade school, as well as several of the pupils, absent with severe colds and flu, the schools were closed Tuesday evening for the rest of the week. Anna Smith Stadtfield, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Peter Diedrich, east of McHenry Tuesday, of the infirmities Of old age. Edward Forst, 59, whose wife is connected with the Niesen cafe here, died in a Chicago hospital General News Mr. and Mrs. William Hollenback and daughter, Roberta, attended a dinner on Dec. 1 in Chicago. The dinner is given by the Safety Council. Mr. Hollenback received an award in honor of safe driving. He has been driving since he was about twelve years old and has'never been the cause of any accidents. Pretty good record, Eh! WE WISH TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF am OUi£ for the - CONVALESCENT and RETIRED On Route 59 1 Mile South of the Intersection of Rts 59 & 132 AND INVITE YOUR INSPECTION AT AN OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 & 8th from 11 A.M. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED Elizabeth Butero -- Phone JUstice 7-6621 Sunday where he had been a patient seven' months. Mrs. Samantha I Button, who will celebrate her one hundred and first birthday Dec. 12* has been ill with a severe cold. The Gay 90's party given by Fox River Valley camp, R.N.A., at Woodman hall _ Friday evening was well attended and afforded much merriment. The prize for the best costume was awarded •Mrs. Simon Stoffel, who wore her mother's wedding dress of 1859. Raymond and Leonard Steinsdoerfer, who have been under-, going treatment for their eyes in' a Chicago hospital following a hunting accident a few weeks ago, have returned home. Raymond lost the sight of both eyes and Leonard the sight of one eye. TEN YEARS AGO From issue of Dec. 4, 1947 at the age of 76, after, a three day illness. , Funeral services for Edward\ Meyers, 45, were held from St. Mary's church Wednesday morning. He died at veteran's hospital, Woods, Wis., Sunday after an illness of several months. Miss Grace Bolger and Mr. Hatold Stilling were united in marriage by Rev. J. A. Vanderpool at jS!t. Patrick'^ church Saturday morning, Patricia Lee Sapico of McCullom Lake and Charles Coles of Richmond were married on Nov. 19 and marriage vows were exchanged between Dolores Swander of Island Lake and Daniel | Dau of Johnsburg at Barrihgton last Saturday. Mrs. E. N. Van Slyke/the former Lenore Stevens, an old time resident of this city passed away at the Solon Mills Rest Home Nov. 24, at the-age of 65. U.S. SAYINGS BONDS IIIIIIIIIIIIITIilllllillip Mrs. Lola Walsh, an old time McHenry resident, died at the home of her son, Richard in Los Angeles, Calif,, Thanksgiving day at the age of ,93.f Mrs. S. W. Brown.passed away at her home in Ringwood, Dec. 2, Business & Service Directory of Wonder Lake CRISTY and STENDEBACH General Contractor* NEW HOMES Phone Wonder (<ake 5432 The man who whispers In a <F well - i About the things he has to sell. Will never make as many dollars . • As he who climbs a tree and hollers, . USE THE CLASSIFIED PAGE TO SELL FOR YOU! Try It Today . . . Find Out For Yourself! Advertising Pays! McHenry Plaindealer * Who Said Taxis Are A Luxury? Add the cost of cleaning this man's rain-soaked clothes and you'll agree door-to-door taxi actually saves money. A cab can lielp In a hundred different ways. When you need CALL 723 McHENHY CAB Motorcycle Club "" The Fox Valley Riders motorcycle club hold a dance at Club Lilymoor on Nov. 30. It consists of 20 members. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martens and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Milanac are members from Lilymoor. This club was formed to promote safety on the highway while motorcycling. BE SURE TO REGISTER NOW! for the WORLD'S LARGEST CHRISTMAS STOCKING LITTLE BILL says Birthdays In the Fred Svoboda home a family Thanksgiving dinner was held on Nov. 30. The reason for the belated holiday is that Fred, was bom on that day which Was Thanksgiving that year. The Svobodas' four children. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Svoboda, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Svoboda, Fred C. Svo- "DELAYS BREED DANGERS" •(Author's Name Below) One qf the reasons why the average life expectancy is increasing each year is that people now are wise enough to consult their physician at the beginning of an illness. To delay proper treatment can be dangerous. Grandma's home treatments were often helpful, but remember how long a cure took, and how weak they left you. Don't handicap your physician's ability to help you. Always visit him at the beginning of an illness. Delay can be dangerous. YOUR PHYSICIAN CAN PHONE McHenry 26 WHEN YOUNEED A MEDICTNE % J; S\0C 0^ % $5000 VALUE ANY YOUNGSTER'S DREAM COME TRUE NO PURCHASE REQUIRED CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS FREE ENTRY BLANKS AT THE DOOR ***** Pick up your prescription if shopping near us, or let us deliver promptly without extra charge. A great many people entrust us with the responsibility of filling their prescriptions. May we compound yours? NYE DRUGS PHONE 26 129 N. Riverside Dr McHenry, 111. PRESCRIPTION CHEMISTS WE DELIVER •Quotation by Quotation by John Lyly (1554-1606) drye just ty: 3 big hath towels, 6 hand towels, 2 sheets, 2 pairs shorts, 2 Tshirts, 5 pairs of socks, 3 pillowcases, 2 men's;shirts. This average 8-lb. load wilt take qnly 25 to 3D minutes. &E SURE TO SEE OUR FABULOUS SELECTION OF GIFTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SHOP EARLY - USE OUR LAY - A - WAY PLAN NOW AT McHENRY'S MOST MODERN DRUG STORE NYE DRUGS WALGREEN AGENCY 129 N. Riverside Dr. McHenry, III. PHONE 26 Nothing's faster, nothing's cleaner-- and electric dryers are completely automatic COST? ELECTRIC DRYERS cost '30 to '60 lest to buy than any other kind Just 61 to dry an 8-lb. load of clothes the electric way. And the electric way is the completely automatic way. No igniting devices to get out of order. Clothes dried in an electric dryerjiave the good fresh smell pf all outdoors, too, Electric heat is radiant heat... like the sun. Clean dry ... with no combustion odors to mix withthfe clcfthes. Electric dryers are fast. You can dr& a whole ldad of cottons in just 25 to 30 minutest And all the "no-vent" dryers are electric. Your laundry stays clean, 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 see about it soon? i • See your electric opplkince dealer • A Common w««lth Edison Compuur (J Public Service Company i