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Thursday, December 7. 1961 THE McHENHY PLAINDEALER I Pag* Nine Lakeland Park WOMAN'S CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY THURSDAY. DEC. 7 Gloria Flannigan - EV 5-4710 - Chris Foszcz - EV 5-4942 "JNe Lakeland Park Woman's chitb will hold its annual Christmas party tonight, Dec. 7, at 7-at the community house. Dinner will be served promptly at 7; -Inge Pissowotzki and her committee have been working hard to make it an enjoyable evening for everyone. Don't forget to bring along your grab-bag gift also. Oh, Yes Claudia Garn is making up a r'^age for the mentally retarded at the Dixon-Lincoln school in Dixon. They ait; in need of a few things for Christmas. If anyone would like to donate something small it will be most welcome. They are in need of soap, combs, toothpaste, tooth-brushes, soft toys, puzzles, books, etc. So girls let's show some Christmas snirit by bringing along one of tilfll^ small items which are very much needed. Notice Lee Hann was playing on the ice on McCullom Lake out at the raft last Saturday and the iC$ gave way under him. Ho started calling for help and Bob Idstein heard him and jumped in his car to go after hi#. A minute or so before Bob got there a boy named Ken Spencer started toward Lee and was pulling him out. No pulmotor was necessary but all three were pretty badly cut on the legs from the broken ice. Now Ihis incident may have been disastrous. So we would like to tell all parents to PLEASE warn your children to keep off of the ice until it is sfM for them to play on it. Explain to them the dangers of playing on thin ice. Even after the ice is thick enough to skate on you or someone competent should accompany your children when they are skating in case of an accident. So please if you LOVE your children. PROTECT thgm. f iecial Democratic Meeting here will be a special Democratic meeting Friday evening, Dec. 8, at the community h o u s e . E v e r y D e m o c r a t i s w e l come to attend. It will be very interesting. Get-well Wishes We would like to wish a quick recovery to Marion Barle who returned home from the hospital on Saturday, Dec. 2, after an appendectomy. That was also the day that Marion celebrated her birthday. have been stopping in on the way hunting. Proud Godparents Donna Rode was honored Sunday, Dec. 3, by being godmother to sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerritts, little baby boy, Jeffery Alan. He was baptized in Brookfield at a Lutheran church. James Rode was the proud godfather. Frank and Arlene Bartos were godparents for little Leslie Derros who is the daughter of proud parents, Steve and Dorothy E>erris. Belated Birthlay Wishes A belated birthday wish to Clark Bierman who was seven years old on Nov. 28. Happy Birthday to You Happy birthday to Davey WickencairuK^ho will be five years ol^Deci 10 and to Mike Johnst»--»n Dec. 11. when he will be twelve years old. Schedule of Community House Dec. 7-- Woman's club Christmas party; Dec. 8-- iJjmocratic meeting; De-\ 11 --Board meeting; Dec. 12-- Private party (afternoon) Evening - Welcome committee Christmas party; Dec. 13- - Brownies (afternoon); Dec. 16 --Private party; Dec. 17-- Golden anniversary party. Snowball A great big nand of applause who helped to make our '•sm>wball a success. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. (Claudia Garn did a marvelous job on the decorating as did the ones working in the kitchen, selling tickets, tending bar and t h e men who h e l p e d w i t h the .hanging of the tinsel. Good work, boys. Pink Bundles "VTrudy Lynn Koch made her appearance at St. Ann's hospital in Chicago last Tuesday, Nov. 28. She tipped th& scales at 8 lbs., 7V2 OZS. Shirley and Max are the proud parents. T h r i l l e d o v e r t h i s s w e e t l i t t l e miss are grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Meilahn of Mavwood, grandma. Mrs. Marie Koch of Chicago, brothers and Sisters, Michael, Johnny, Dan- Beth Ann, Shelley, and Mark and also cousin, Cinri>. Grandma Koch has been there helping out Shirl and .will stay a few more days. Congratulations! Visit from Former Resident Our community has been visited (his past week by former resident Joe Cina. He has been trying to see all of his friends which I imagine is hard to do. Everyone is happy to see him and wish his wife, Fran, could have joined him on this visit. Hope you both are planning to come back to our wonderful community. Installation PhylliF Koehler, of 611 Hilltop, Lakeland Park, was installed as associate conductress in McHenry Chapter 547 at the Order of the Eastern Star on Saturday, Dec. 2. Afterwards her friend, Jean Meault, served lovely refreshments in her home, which many friends and relatives from out of town as well attended, showering her with gifts and good wishes. Before the Dance Clarence and Elenore Hurleywere h o s t s to a cocktail party before the Snowball dance last Saturday. Their guests were Audrey and Bob Koc/jor. Walter and Inge Piss o w o t z k i , Bob and J e s s e M a t - Ihews, and Edith and Bob Hurley of Wonder Lake. They also had a few toasts to Clarence and Eleanore in honor of their birthdays. Visiting Paul and Alma Brushaber went to visit Alma's niece, Joy Corey, who was recently married. They went to help celebrate the birthday of Joy along with her husband, Gerry. They enjoyed a delicious dinner prepared by the hostess. Ray and Gene Smith had a nice Thanksgiving dinner at the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Tomaselli, and son, Danny, who reside in1 Franklin Park. Mr. and Mrs. H a r r y H a n n e i n a n , a n o t h e r daughter and children, Bob and Cheryl, from Arlington Heights, also enjoyed the great gobbler and all the goodies. On returning home Ray and Jen brought back Danny and Cheryl to spend the weekend with them and took them back home on Saturday and remained for the .rest of the day to visit. Bob and Gayle Laurseri and family spent an enjoyable day last weekend in Chicago with Bob's mother, Mrs. P. Laursen. helping her celebrate her birthday. Saturday evening the Laursens entertained a few friends from Chicago and Mickey and Eddie Gladman. Gayle prepared a delicious smorgasbord and everyone enjoyed dancing, games and refreshing drinks. They must have had a gay time as Gayle reports they didn't break up until the wee hours of the morning. After the Dance Ken and Bernice Boyce attended the Women's club dance last Saturday and afterwards entertained in their home ior the members of the Squares, who numbered about thirty. Scrambled eggs, waffles, hot rolls and coffee were devoui^ed by all. Don and Toots Gerstad had several couples at their home after the dince last Saturday. It was Don's birthday and a delicious breakfast was served and enjoyed by all. Visitors Last Tuesday, Paul and Alma Brushaber were visited by John and Marie Beherndt who live in Lilymoor. They spent an enjoyable evening together. Bob and Ri1a Idstein had a Thanksgiving dinner for her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waymel, Sr., and also Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waymel, Jr. Rita's brother and their three children, Joan. Jean-Marie and little Ray. All of the Waymelfreside in Chicago. Visitors Don and Carole Humann had unexpected company last Sunday. Jim Smith and his five children dropped in. They are from Harwood Heights. Carol also reports she has had many visitors through the last week. Thev arc friends of Don's who Now You Can Order Your CHRISTMAS CAMES OBITUARY EMILY STEVENSON Her husband, Siegfried, son. George Haines and daughterin- law, Evelyn, were in attendance Monday morning, Dec. 4, when Mrs. Emily Stevenson. 80, succumbed after a lingering illness. She had been in poor health for several years, and suffered an attack last October from which she never fully recovered. Her physician had been summoned and the family was preparing to remove her to the hospital when death overruled their plans. She was taken to the George Justen & Son funeral home, where services by the McHenry chapter of the Eastern I Star were held on Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. Burial was private. Mrs. Stevenson of 5001 F o u n t a i n L a n e , M c C u l l o m ! Lake, who would have been j 81 on Jan. 4, 1962, was born | in England in 1881. She came I to this country when she was j 12 years old. Having been mar- I ried once before, she became the bride of Siegfried Stevenson in Wilmington, Delaware, on Jan. 8, 1910. In 1960, the couple was feted for their golden wedding anniversary with an "at home" party which was attended by a large number of neighbors and friends locally and relatives and friends who journeyed a great distance in order to attend. The petite woman and her husband made their home in McCullom Lake four and one half years ago, next door to their son and his wife. In addition to the widower and son, she is survived by one granddaughter. Mrs. Georgia Shaw, of Knox, Ind., and two great-grandchildren, Robert and Margo. She was a member of the Eastern Star Ladies of the Lake (McCullon Lake), and All Saints Episcopal church of Chicago. How Christian Science Heals WBKB-TV Channel 7 - 8 = 15 A.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 10 "BORN AGAIN! ' Chicago man explains how gambling habit was overcome. Kadioi vVAIT (820 kc) Sun. 9:00 A.M. A/JJD (1160 kc) 8 00 A.M. last Sunda> PERSONALS Mrs. Mary Buch accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Kathryn Behlke, of Glenview, returned recently from a trip by plane to Dallas, Texas where they visited in the home of their brother-in-law and brother. Joseph Buch. While there they helped Mr. and Mrs. Buch celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Mrs. Albert Vales, son, Albert, and daughters, Marie Kempfer and Dolores Glosson, and the Earl Marshall family were among the folks from here who attended the funeral of Mrs. William Marshall at the Most Holy Redeemer church, in Chicago, Wednesday, with entombment in Queen of Heaven cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zoia and children of Milwaukee, Wis., were visitors in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Phalin, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Steele of Grand Rapids, Mich., and granddaughter, Robin Steele of Greenville, Mich., were recent visitors iri the Leslie Olsen home. The Dale Dixon family were guest.- of the Don Dalton family at Whitefish Bay, Wis., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Kline, formerly of Woodstock, have returned from Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada, where they spent the past several months, and are residing temporarily with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Olsen. Mrs. Mary Buch was a weekend suiest of Chicago relatives. Mrs. Walter Haufe and Mr. and Mrs. Hansen of Neenah. Wis., were callers in the Fred Bienapfl home Sunday. Mrs. Jessie Runyanl of Antioch has been a guest in the homo of her sister, Mis. Free Fowles. the past week. Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoncv of Chicago were visitors in the home of Mrs. A. D. Foley Saturday. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phalin of Winnetka. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schaefer and Mrs. John R. Knox accompanied hy Mrs. John Geary of Volo attended the wake of a cousin, Albert Murray, at the Jaeqer funeral home in Chicago Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schoenhoeltz and children, Gary Richard and Karen, of Milwaukee, Wis., were dinner guests in the M. L. Schoenhoeltz home Sunday. The former's mother. Mi's. Edna Leonhart, returned home with them for a visit. Earl Dowell of Lafayette. Ind., was here over the weekend to visit his brother, Ira. who is ill. Paul Roche of Chicago was a weekend guest in the Clifford Wilson home. Mrs. Frances Lacount was a visitor in the home of Mrs Irene Guffey Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schoevver of Waukegan and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Butler of Forest Park were among the out of town folks here to attend the Peter M. Schaefer golden wedding celebration Saturday. Mrs. John Choberski, daughter, Ramona, and sdn. Kirk, of Chicago, were Sunday visitors in the Joseph Williams home. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Justen attended the' Army-Navy game in Philadelphia Saturday. They made the trip by jet. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steilen. Charles, Jr., and Terry, of La- Grange and Mrs. George Steilen, Chicago, were visitors in the home of Mrs. F. J. Aicher. The l a t t e r r e m a i n e d h e r e where she will make her home with her brother, George Hein:- er, in Cooney Heights. Mrs. Ray Conway was a recent guest in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dan O'Shea, and family in Grayslake. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brook» and son, James, attended the funeral of Mrs. Brooks' brother, James McAuliff, in Chicago, recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Howard visited the letter's sister, Sister Charles Marie, at Marycrest, Kankakee, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Winkleman, 715 Center street, are happier than usual because their son, Jim, and family returned by plane Saturday evening from a tour of duty in Dusseldorf. German y. The highlight of the event was the pleasure of seeing their first grandson, 14 weeks old Peter, in addition to daughter-in-law, Marge, and granddaughters, Heide, Susie and Lexie. Their son, Jim, will depart for New York to report for duty Dec. 1., while the family will remain here and with Mrs. Winkleman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goll, in Harvard until Jim locates a suitable residence which will probably be after the holidays. Mrs. A. P. Freund, Mrs. Irvin Freund, Mrs. William Hermann, Mrs. Elmer Smith, Mrs. Volney Brown and son were guests in the home of the former's daughter, Mz-s. Marvin Rooney, and husband in Aurora, Tuesday. Mrs. A. P. Freund and son, Del, of Wauconda, visited the former's sisters, Sisters Ildefons and Arcadia, in Campellsport. Wis., Friday. They stopped enroute to pick up another sister. Sister Jeremia, a teacher at St. Alfonse's school in Greendale, Wis., who is in her fifty-fifth year in the teaching profession. Mrs. A. P. Freund entertained fifty-three members of her family at them fourteenth annual reunion on Thanksgiving Day. M C H S N e w s By Louis Llptok On Nov. 29 McHenry high had as guest the famous Apollo quartet from Wesleyan university. They presented a program of music including several numbers by the quartet, numbers by baritone and bass, a piano solo and a trombone trio. It was easy to see and hear from the thunderous applause that the group was a big hit. The McHenry High pep club will hold the second of the season's basketball pep rallies on Friday, Dcc. 8. This year the pep club is trying to build good spirit through good advertising. The officers are Don Kopsell, president; Cheri Vacula, vice president; Lynn Jlartman, secretary; Chris Colburn, treasurer. Posters can be seen throughout the school, individual tags can be seen being worn by stulcnts, and announcements of the coming games can be heard ihroughout the day to ensure the presence of a good cheering crowd. ANNOUN A CHANGE OF NA1 MART will be changed to and known as COUNTRY MOTORS 606 South Route 31 (1 Mile S. of McHenry) Phone EV 5-4116 Featuring McHenry's Finest Selection of Used Cars 1959 Olds Convertible 1958 Chevrolet 2-Dr. 1958 Ford Station Wagon 1957 Pontiac 4-Dr. 1956 Olds 2 - Dr. WATCH FOR OUR ... AND OPENING of the NEW! Stud@baker-Lark Dealership Coming Soon -- A First for McHenry $ We have a complete line of hard candies, | candy canes & Santas and chocolates Only I MIS. 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For Christmas I would like Buttons the dog with the brain, stuffed camel, Kissy a doll bed That is all I want. Thank you. "Donna Marie Lawson" t "Dear Santa: "I love you very much. I am ten years old. For Christmas I would like a stuffed animal, Ideal food center, pearl droplet, and Ten Commandment charms. That is all I want. Thank you. "Linda Sue- Lawson" "Dear Santa: "I am 7 yrs. old and I would like a pool table and a puppet. My little sister Jean Marie is 4 yrs. She would like a baby doll and a wash machine." "Ix>ve, "Bobby Oxtoby" "Spring Grove, 111." "Dear Santa: "I would want cars for Xmas. And a truck and U-haul Trailer. And a car carrier. And fun factory. A Tom Thump cash register and a guitar." "Mark Wiggerman". "Dear Santa: "I would like a airplane. And a Dump and sand loader. And a aerial ladder. And three keys to treasure and operating helicopter car. Tom Thump typewriter. A tripod target set. And a super accordion. "Scott Wiggerman" "Dear Santa: "I am writting this letter for my two brothers Scott & Rickie and little sister Jill. Jill wants a doll and doll buggy. Rickie wants a train and portable radio. Scottie wants r Mr. Machine and a bike. And if you have a girls bike left over may I have it." "Love, "Cindy Freund'7 "Dear Santa Clauss: "I want a little red spinmg wheel. A scapuler, and leeo- - tards, roller skates, a sweater, with turtle neck size 8 and some colors, and a shirt size 8, , some shoes size 2. I am eight r years old. , " - "Your Friend. "Pamela Nugent" "Dear Santa Claus: "I want a Barbie doll, and a . Great Garloo, leotards, roller skates, a dream kitchen, a skirt size 7, a sweater with a turtle neck size 7. some crayons. I want a Barbie purse and wallet. "Your Friend, "Kim Nugent" "Dear Santa: "I am 5 years old and have been a good boy. I would like a steam shovel." "David Heir" Adorable Baby Doll * 3 9 5 24 Inches Dressed in Cute Pram Suit Kivewule 1?etoi£ 0ut?rf NO HIGH PRESSURE suprise room # > r r DMIY.9-6 EVS5900 T "Your trouble is that you worry too much. One way to ease your mind is by saving at McHenry Savings & Loan Assn., 3611 W. Elm St., where you know your money is insured by a permanent agency of the United States Government!" SAWIN©S AWAiLASiUTY YOl'R SAVINGS have always been ACCESSIBLE . . . WITHDRAWABLE AT ONCE . . . upon your request. On Christmas O Club Accounts On Investment O Savings Accts. On Regular Savings Accts. SAftfV UVIfttt 8611 W. Elm Street McHenry, 111. Phone EVergreen S-3000