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-BfettsMrftlMO THE MtHHIBT PLMBEEaiZR >jn rREET READERS COLUMN WITH :W YEAR'S WISH Eve Levesque It doesn't seem possible that another year Is just around the corner. They say it is a sign of old age when the years b$- gin to fly, and if that is the case--? In any. event, this reporter would like the opportunity to wish each and every reader of the column a most happy and prosperous New Year! Thanks so much for your fest co-operation, with sincere nopes that it will continue. Deadline for the next issue is tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 30. ^Please feel free to call EV. 5- 3191. Gala Christmas Party Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Olsen of 605 Fountain Lane opened their home on Tuesday, Dec. to thirty-three members of le Ladies of the Lake for the annual Christmas party. As each member entered, she submitted her gift which was given a number and placed on a decorated table. Much hilarity ensued when the gifts were e x c h a n g e d , e s p e c i a l l y when hostess Theresa Schultz opened a heavy package which contained six bottles of "you know «at"! ?he Olsen basement was festooned with green and red crepe paper, silver icicles, and a lovely Yule tree was displayed in a place of prominence. Two long tables were trimmed and loaded with trays of tempting open face sandwiches, cheese dips, pickles, olives, and "tasty pastry". One jtarge bowl held a delicious miit punch and the other was filled with egg nog -- both of which were sampled prodigiously! Credit for the decorations, food, and serving must go to Theresa Schultz and Sally Olsen. Mrs. Meta Schroeder assisted, and Annie Nye and this reporter handled the clean-up department. The women present included Elizabeth Reiter, Edith Brendle, Irene Sales, Harriet Burghart, Elsie Nelson, Harriet Mc- Namara, Alice Gustafson, Mary Kantorski, "Petey" Schmidt, Betty Poledna, Abbie Berry, Laura Slater, Marge Stacknick, Lois Parenti, Betty Murray, Martha Sylthe, Louise Hsu-nmerstein, Ethel (Tommy) Fox, Marie Howe, Bobbie Carroll, Emma Pyrit?, Berenice Bjork, Gladys Dawson, Andre? fAnne) Zahn, and last but not least, Evie Haines. It was a wonderful party with masterful planning and execution. The next meeting of the women's organization will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the home of Mrs. Marie Howe. Hearty Hurrahs!! The Yule season was heightened at the lake with the playing of Christmas carols which wafted through the air over a loud speaking system. Grateful thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Torsten Bjork who contribute so much to the days preceding Christmas every year with this grand contribution. Breakfast Postponed The McCullom Lake Men's club would like to invite everyone to their regular monthly breakfast which will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8. The usual time is the first Sunday of the month, but in this case it would be New Year's Day. Please take heed of the post' ponement! Letter Received From Ed Caron who is stationed in Germany with the Air Force. He confesses to homesick pangs occasionally, but would like to wish every one the joys of the coming year. As to his matrimonial plans -- seems as though he enjoys the single bliss and intends to remain in that state, at least until he returns to this country! He is taking every advantage offered to him and is touring the continent whenever and wherever he can. His address reads like this: A-2c A CHAT WITH US Regular check-ups and maintenance by our experts, means lower car costs to you! Call us today and find out for yourself. Brake Service All Mechanical Repairs Complete Motor Overhauling Lft DUTCH'S 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE $10 Front St. McHenry, 111. EVergreen 5-0811 .PEACOCK AUCTION AUCTIONEERS: W. H. Russel & Edwin Vogel Having decided to- quit farming, the undersigned will sell at public auction, the articles listed below, on the Larsen Farm, located 3 miles North of Woodstock, on Route 47, M mile South of Boal's Corner (Alden Blacktop) on: THURSDAY JANUARY 5.1961 COMMENCING AT 11:30 A.M. 0 58 HEAD OF HOLSTEIN CATTLE: 30 Milch cows (3 fresh, 13 freshened in last 6 weeks, 2 springing, balance milking;) 8 heifers, bred, 9 open heifers, 10 started calves, 1 bull, 2 years old. All heifers and calves are .home raised, from artificial breeding and calfhood vaccinated. All dairy .cattle are TB tested. MACHINERY M. H. Model 44 Tractor; J. D. Model B. Tractor, 2 row Cult.; Fordson Tractor and 5' mower; M. H. -10' Grain Drill w/fert. and seed attach.; McCormick 10' Tandem Disc; McCormick Deer. 3-14" Plow; John Deere 2-14" Plow; John Deere 3 Sec. ttag; McCormick 2 row Corn Planted w/fertilizer attach.; ^>hn Deere 4 Bar Side Del. Rake; McCormick Deer. Model 45 Hay Baler; 40 ft. Drive Belt; Grapple Hay Fork; 185 ft. Hay rope and pullies; Silage Cart; Oil Tank Heater; Elec. Fencing; John Deere 7' Mower; McCormick Model 30 Manure Spreader; McCormick Model 76 Combine; McCormick 8' Grain Windrower; MaCormick 2 row Mounted Corn Picker; Gehl Corn Chopper; Gehl Blower with 40 ft. pipe; Int. Broadcast Seeder; 10' EZ Flow Fertilizer spreader; Power Corn Sheller; Hand Corn Sheller; Windrower for 6' Mower; Fair-Banks Morse Platform Scale; 300 Gal. Gas Drum and stand; 1 Round &>g Feeder; 2 RT Wagons and racks; Corn Cribbing Potato fnller; Small tools, etc. DAIRY EQUIPMENT 2 Universal Single Milking Units; Surge Pump and pipeline for 34 head; Surge Water Heater; Stainless Steel Double Wash Tank; Pail racks; Wood milk house cupboard; Stainless Steel Strainer; 2 Stainless Steel Carrying Pails; 1 Covered Carrying Pail; 185 Gal. Cherry-Burrell, bulk tank (ice bank, package unit; 10-8 gal. milk cans. POULTRY AND EQUIPMENT 150-2 yr. old Leghorn Hens; 1-10 x 15 Brooder House; 300 (}ick Jamesway oil brooder; 1 wood nest unit; Mash hoppers, feeders, waterers; 1-10 x 12 Brooder House 300 Chick elec. Brooder; 1 Steel nest unit; Elec. Waterer; Elec. Egg Washer and Candler. FEED 1000 bales Timothy & Alfalfa; 1000 bales Clover; 100 bu. Old C o r n ; 150 B a l e s T i m o t h y ; 250 b u . O a t s ; 18 f t . S i l a g e in 14 f t . silo. MANY ARTICJ^ES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION LUNCH will be served by Bodies of Greenwood Church ftOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS GORDON PEACOCK, Owner USUAL BANK TERMS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WOODSTOCK Clerking - ^ Member of Federal Reserve Bank ^ Federal Deposit Insurance Coiporatlon Edward J. Caron AF16612764, USAF Hospital -- Box 153, A.P.O. 633, N. Y., N Y. Please do write to him; "Joint was Jumping" The walls of the Olsen homestead were indeed bulging on Christmas Day when the combined families gathered to feast. Sally's daughters and families included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Temple and seven, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson--three daughters and one husband, all of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tichy and two son! of West Allis, Wis. Papa Theodor's brood included the Ole Olsen's; Shirley and Art, minus the three tiny girls; Theresa, Willard and Lynne; and the Levesquc tribe! What a "goo-oo-d group"! It "figgers" roughly to thirty-five to wine and dine! More Yule Notes ' Welcome addition to Mary Kantorski's home was son, Robert (Big Bob)- j£bo "breezed in" from Cleveland for the Christmas feast. Sorry, No Carols A small group of dedicated young ladies and two young lads showed up for carol practice. Their purpose was to serenade our community last Friday night, but you know the 20 degree below weather which we had to endure, so the idea "fell by the v^yside". Verbal orchids to Sandy and Billy Brennan, Pamela Parkhurst, Nancys--Morris and Burg, and my two, Chrys and J. R. We hope the thermometer will cooperate next year! Young Missy of Seven Miss Peggy O'Halleran of Orchard Drive opened the door for her guests on Wednesday, Dec. 21, as they arrived to bid her "happy birthday". Present for the luscious lemon torte, ice cream, punch and games were Dawn and Donny Parenti, Dorene Vycital, Yolanda and Gloria Fernandez, and Mary Ellen Aalto. number of villagers who enjjoyed a happy occasion yesterday, Dec. 28. Ami Wilson passed her first milestone-- Susan Ingersoi was 10--Jack Osterby turned 22 while brother Don was 15--and Clemeneia Fernandez and Bill Brennan were in line for "congrats". . . Carrier of the Plaindealer Ted Olsen will be 14 on Monday, Jan. 2. . . .Our wee one, Matt, will be two on Jan. 3. . . .and Mrs. Emily Stevenson will become an octegenarian on Wednesday, Jan. 4. We began with the youngest and ended with the eldest! How about that? Best wishes to all. SET DEADLINE FOR DISPLAYING 1961 LICENSES Orchid Occasions Belated greetings to a large Feb. 15 will be the deadline for displaying 1961 motor vehicle license" plates, Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announced today. This will be the sixth consecutive year, that date has been the deadline. It will be observed again this licensing season in spite of complications resulting from the change to a letter-digit numbering system for all registrations in excess of 999,999, Secretary Carpentier said. As in the past, Mr. Carpentier pointed out, ,the Feb. 15 date is a plate display deadline, not merely an application deadline. This means, he added, that persons applying by mail for their plates should have their applications in his office by Feb. 1 in order to be assured of having their plates in time for the deadline. Plates [ may be purchased now ovec^the counter at the Automobile Division headquarters in the Centennial building in Springfield and at the three Motor Vehicle Facilities in Chicago; 5301 Lexington, 5401 North Elston and 9901 South Parkway, Mr. Carpentier said. It's hard to convince people who have more than they need that they don't need still more. Eastwood Manor COMMITTEE TO PLAN DIRECTORY FOR BUSINESSMEN Marilyn Salo - EV. 3-6015 At the last E.M.P.O.A. meeting Dec. 16, a new committee w6as formed to plan and outline a businessmen's directory for our subdivision. All those who have business or services to offer, are asked to call Rita Simpson. EV. 5-3394 for further information. The matter of BB guns was brought to attention again. Parents of boys having BB guns were asked ai'nd are being asked again to call Al. Bianchi (EV. 5-4261) and help him arrange for supervised shooting for the boys. Again I will tell you it is against the law for the boys to shoot these guns in the area of the slough or woods. You parents of boys having BB guns should remember that you will be held responsible for any damage or harm done by your boys with these guns. So call AI and give him your help. Faith Presbyterian Church On Sunday, Jan. 1 the Church School will be at 9:30 a.m. as usual. Also on Sunday morning the service of corporate worship will be at 11 a.m. The sermon topic will be "What's New With You"? Birthdays Happy birthday wishes go to Edward Anderson who will be 8 years old Dec. 31. First birthday wishes go to Gary Engstrom on the second day of the New Year. Lowest Pricey + For Complete Selections + For Open Display &hoppii + For Quick Self-Service Prescription department approved by Americftii Apothecaries j %T Wi diVi (ft GREEN .STAMPS, Millstream Drugs Walgreen Agency 315 W. Elm St. u Jewjel Shopping Plaza 38 Our store is brimming with the gay spirit of the holiday season ... with the wonderful array of holiday packaged liquors, imported wines, etc. Complete Choice of EARLY 'Scotches $4.79"p d TIMES attractively boxed for .holiday giving 'Whiskies $3.74^ 'Brandies $4.40"r d *Rums $4.05;d WINES 82c & up KOSHER WltfE $1.00 qt. PORT - MUSCATEL 94c VODKA $3.10 5 Yr. Old Straight Whiskey $3.74 fifth BEER IMPORTED and DOMESTIC by CASE or CANS R PLACE TAVERN Phone EV. 5-0280 411 W. EI„M STREET -- LOCATED NEXT TO THE NATIONAL TEA -- members of the committee who planned this pleasant afternoon for cur children. Madeline Freckman, Jeanne Mc- Hale, Rita Simpson, Yvonne Davis, Pat Borcovan and Lois Bianchi. A special thanks to Milt McHale. This and That Mr. and Mrs. Glen Messer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woolwine, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Pohlman, and Mr. and Mrs. John Barry attended the tirst annual dinner dance sponsored by the McCullom Lake Men's club held in Grayslake. A choice of lobster or steak was on the menu and c o c k t a i l s were served before dinner. Everyone had a lovely evening which they will remember as one of the gala events of the holiday season. , Happy New Year Happy New Year to everyone and may the coming year bring you and your family all the joy and happiness you hope for. I would like to thank all of those who have called me with their news in the past and ask that everyone help me in the coming year to make our column more enjoyable. Boys never inherit bad habits from their father, according to most wives. Pop always still has all of them. OBITUARIES IVA ANDERSON ^ast rites were conducted from Christ > the King Catholic church at Wonder Lake laist Saturday morning for Mrs. Iva Vivian Anderson. 47, who died Thursday, Dec. 22, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where she had been a patient for a few days. Burial was In the church cemetery. Prior to that time, the body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home. ' Mrs. Anderson was born Sept. 20, 1913, in Fond du lac, Wis., and had resided at Wonder Lake for the past fifteep years. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary sodality of Christ the King church. Survivors includ£ her husband, Gordon; five sons, James, stationed with th£ Air Corps in Dayton, Ohio; Robert of Wonder Lake, Gerald of Chicago, Edward and Gordon, Jr., at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Guyette, of Fond du Lac; two brothers, Robert and Roy, of Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Ed. Stienke and Mrs. Al. Laiubrecht, of Wisconsin; and four grandchildren. Ipother of Dr. R. W. Donnelly of McHenry. ' Other survivors include an- | other son, Walter, and wp .daughters, Kitty Donnelly J Mrs. Edna Greenwood. ^ i Dr. Donnelly went East for \ s e r v i c e s , w h i c h were h e l d | Tuesday morning. EMILY DONNELLY Emily B. Donnelly, 75, of Salem, New Jersey, died Friday evening. Doc. 23, in her home following a long period of poor health. She was the Christmas Party All the children who attended the E.M.P.OA. Christmas party Dec. 18, had a very fine time. Santa arrived in all his splendor and gave each child a toy. Cookies, candy and popcorn bulls were the refreshments enjoyed by the kiddies and movies and cartoons provided the entertainment. Wc would like to thank all the N O W ! 1961 AUTO LICENSE LOCATED AT Marks Marine Service OFFICE BUILDING 205 Elm St. McHenry, 111. - FREE - COFFEE DONUTS SEYMOUR'S 24-Hr License Service Ph. EV. 5-4908 nUojtuavrws :s?a tW-9 r.to- 3, P6M p-M -Mon. thru Fli. mm Suspend Many Driver Licenses The office of Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentfer has announced a number of suspensions of the licenses of county drivers,, all for thrtfe violations. They include Samual Adams of Harvard;^Russel Cone and Melvin Toepper of McHenry; Eugene Dobler of Cary ; Judith Blyca and Loren Hatkmah of Woodstock; Harry Fiester arid Richard Juers of Crystal Lake; Gilbert Lhotka of Fox River Grove; Hugh McRoberts of Marengo; Mathew Roesslein of Alden and Gerald Zimmerman of Huntley. / A probationary permit w» issued to Fred Schoenfeld of' Pistakee Highlands. MR. FIX IT "Woman's Best Friend REPAIRS Storm Windows Bicycles Toys Lamps Small appliances Power Tools Sharpen Scissors. Knives, Saws You Break It We Fix It it rw Nvttmt NttfUt' uawr Auvrman 542 Main Street - McHenry, Illinois ; Call: EV. 5-2916 4 jJHourp: 8 aon. - 6 pa $ Except^8-12 Noon ~ BtagUi^adays, Sundays - NEW BELL CHIME tells you to answer the phone Now a pleasant, melodic chime will tell you your phone is ringing-no matter where you are in your home. 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