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Thursday, December 28, 1961 • * u i ' i - 1 THE McHENBY PLAINDEALER ifcCullom Lake WOMEN FETt YULE SEASON WITH SOIREE Eve Levesqne 'n' dip, "spiked punch", ^Rtfed ham, potato salads, Jiolded iello salads, baked ljeans, yummy buns, olives, <*x)kies and cake (home-baked, <Jf course!), pickles, coffee and tea comprised the menu when members of the Ladies of the ]Jake had their annual Christifias party at the beachhouse Thursday night. f President Bobbie Carroll, j^p-pre\y Joanne Mai, Emma 'yritz and Petey Schmidt were $ie ingenious quartet that i&ade • t he plans and carried Ihem to a very successful copciii'sion. From the moment the gals walked into the attractively decorated beachhouse, there wrs not a "dull moment", AU the women were dressed in thdr holiday finery, which was a Contributing factor to the ^ festive mood which permeated the atmosphere. "Petey" came up with ideas t for two games which were as unique as they were fascinat- , ing. You might try them at your next shin-dig. Twentyfive 2-inch by 2-inch numbered bags were handed out which contained familiar objects but ct^jkd only be felt instead of seCTi, such as a pencil, stone, paper ^lip, etc. These were to he identified .by number, on a sheet of paper. Bernice Bjork was the only "brain" and came up with a perfeet score for which she wa$ rewarded with a lovely gift. For the second game, one needed more than a passing knowledge of TV and magazine coJftnercials. Twenty-five r)unv be red pictures were passed amongst the - damoiselles with the brand name of the product removed, but the tell-tale clews remained. These were also i d e n t i f i e d by n u m b e r a n d caused no end of merriment! Rtinai'kuuie how many different kinds of television sets are advertised. Even a can of pinecan be confusing with mSx of the label gone. Twentyone correct was the closest we could come-- meaning Louis Parenti and this reporter, and in the ensuing drawing for the prize, guess who lost? Very, very entertaining and has any number of possibilities. What a wonderful idea for a, 'teen pa^ty! In addition to those already nsy^ed, present also were iMary Kantorski, Betty Poledna, Hariett Burghart, Wilma Zody, Alice Gustafson, Marge Stackniek, Hariett McNamara, Elsie Nelson, Laura Slater, Pearl Padelford, Betty Reiter, Edith Brendle, Marie Howe, Grace Kinsey, Sally Olsen, Marie Mc- Kim and Evie Haines. Mary Kantorski won a special prize. Jwas a delightful evening aren't you sorry you didn't come? Mrs. Gertrade Loeschel has joined the organization but was unable to attend because of difficulty in navigating after her accident some months ago. 'Nnther Early Deadline Keep those calls coming. The Plaindealer must necessarily move all deadlines up for next week also. We must have another column ready for tonight so pick up the phone right now and let us hear whom you have entertained! That number Is 385-3191. Again, "verbal orchids" in advance. V.F.W. Entertains Members' Kiddles Jolly ol' St. Nick, all 6 foot, 4 inches of him! made his an>- nual appearance at the V.F.W. on Wednesday, Dee. 20, and dropped a bundle of toys for good li'l "girlznboys". Among the villagers who shared in the loot were Tom and John Ringelstetter, Margie Olsen, the Hjansen youngsters-- 3 p. net and Guy, Susan Beth and Stephen Cable, the Merv Schmitt "tribe"-- Mike, Cathy, Bobby, Diane, and baby, .the Matthesius "indians"-- Ii>uise, Nancy, John and Baby, and Mike, Frank and Billy Lorch. The youngsters made the flnost ol the evening in the large hall, while mamas and papas were "entertained" elsewhere in the building! Big Lad.--Little Troubles ihat is usually connected with the small fry department has been received about one of our Air Force lads. Ed Caron. the Hugh McDonaJds' "son", recently underwent a tonsillectomy while statioped with the U.E.A.F. hospital in Germany. Mission Accomplished on "Toys for Tots" Heap big praises for everyone who dug deep into the recesses of the home toy bojees and came up with much more merchandise than was anticipated on the recent "toys for tots" venture which was under the auspices of the U.S.M.R. at Great Lakes. Ed Pickett, who formed a committee of one to distribute the, collection boxes and pick up th» stuff, was simply amazed at the generosity of our residents. Small community but it encompasses BIG hearts! The same verbal orchids go for the book and magazine drive which was handled locally by Bobbie Carroll but the recipients were the veterans of Downey hospital. Boxes and boxes of reading material were collected. "On tlie Town" Gals Two pretty belles-- Annie Nye and Lee Hachmeister, cohorts at the Plaindealer office, "played hookey" from domestic duties and hied themselves to the big town for dinner and a movie. First it was dinner at a plushy big restaurant and then on to one of the larger theaters to witness a new spectacular movie. Mighty pleasant relaxation and they enjoyed every minute of it! Santa Plays Rough! And Roy Zody is the fella Witli each tour of Ae New Ife&r we wisli you joy and estoi inks for ycKiff past favois and patmiage* our X 4 GLADSTONE'S DEPT. STORE "The Siore for Everyone" 1219 M. Green St. EV 5-0 lUi MeHcMEY Page Eleven that can tell the sad tale. SMIIIS as though he was installing a likeness of that genial gentleman atop his ropf last Tuesday p.m. when a nudge from the supposedly inanimate object sent Roy flying through the air! When he felt himself slip, he tried to make like a flyboy, but he landed in a heap and suffered a broken wrist. 'Twill be out of commission for some six weeks, of course! Just ask Jean McDonald! Thanks to assistance from the direction of McHenry, the project was completed, plus the installation of reindeer on the front lawn. According to Wilma, her wonderful neighbors are assisting with the chores which require he-man strength' during Roy's convalescence. "Kollitch Kids Hum Home" Three of pur young adults who have gone on to "halls of ivy" arrived home in time to celebrate the great days and I daze > with their families. Roger Zahn of Purdue university, Tom Olsen of Bradley college, and Miss Karen Parkhurst of Loyola university are gladdening their parents' hearts. Nice to see them. And don't they wear their maturity well? tion just won't forget! First comes scads pf shopping for unique and desired gifts. Then comes the kind that are made with T.L.C. ]$ext comes the planning of the menu which will appeal to the tastes of sons Bob, Jack, Jim and Chick and their families. Dawns the long awaited day, and guess who appears In persons? Santa Claus, of course! To the glee of every little and grownup person in the congregated group. When the "hecktivity" subsides, Leo and Irene sit down and start planning for next year! 11th Photo in Her P.O.O. for V.P.G. If the above looks like hieroglyphics, let us translate. It simply means "pictures of grandchildren for very proud grandmothers", and Hariett McNamara has a face to fill the eleventh slot. Her son, Richard, and spouse recently had their sixth, and she shall forevermore be called Mary Catherine--and was born on Dec. 14. They reside in Mt. Prospect, and being a dutiful and loving grandmaw, Hariett spent a week with the family to lend her experienced and loving hands. All This and Birthdays Too! Hold your breath, here comes a lqng one! Ami Wilson turns 2, Susan Ingersol is 11, bridegroom Jack Osterby is 23, while brother Don becomes a manly 16, and Clemencia Fernandez and Bill Brennan aren't telling as all observe Dec. 28 (today) as the anniversary of their birth. . . .Honor roll student at Marian Central high in Woodstock is Ted Olsen as ^e will be 15 on Jan. 2, . . . and the best "mistake" of our lives, Matthew Jonathan Levesque, will be a "gabby" 3 on the third. Greetings to all. , Wonder Lake CHRISTMAS MAIL LARGEST EVER AT LAKE POST OFFICE Jane Ducey The Christmas mailing was the largest ever in the Wonder Lake community. Postmaster Paul Eberle said he is grateful for early processing cards through the post office here. We'll make "first class" one of these days, if you just keep using the local post office. Now if the zone numbers hadn't been left out. of our new phone book, things would have been just about perfect On the local mail everyone used our new street addresses, but the zone numbers are the real expediters. As you know, the zoned mail is handled first . . . without a zone there is a slight delay. Favorite Day of the Year One of the nicest grandmas In captivity is Irene Sales, ably assisted by grandpa Leo. These two plan for months to make the Yule season one which their children and the third genera- With no unhappy news to report, this column was a joy to write and this reporter hopes you were able to stick with us to the wordy end. It has been a trial at times to sit down to the keys on Monday morning, but with the moral support from so many faithful readers, it has been truly worth it. May I take the opportunity to become a bit maudlin and wish YOU and YOURS the very BEST for 1962 With God's grace and man's mind, mayhap we can reach a peaceful solution to the world's problems and have happier reading in the next 365 days. Will you be back next year? The average mileage of autos per year in U. S. decreases with the age of the car, and the size of the city in which it is normally used. E« ^ XJPc wish a « New Year jovt will !csg jemembej? as your happiest Bcse vlshcs. EET iMBEB SHOP IRVEN SCHMITT, Prop. 1226 N. Green St. EV 5-2585 McHenry 11 easons W To Sm U» If Yon N**d A Waler System or Weill 1. Only trained personnel in their respective field of Drilling -- Pump Installations Point Changing -- Service Calls 2. Largest pump inventory in the county (Jets. Sub mersibles and Sump Pu§*||fep 3. Both Red Jacket and Dayton authorized agency 4. We guarantee water in 24 hours on our system 5. A guarantee in writing. 6. We service all makes including Montgomery Wards and Sears pumps. 7. Our men and machines are completely insured. 8. Pump cutaways on hand for your inspection. 9. Parts available for all makes. 10. Besides pump installations we do both well drilling and drive well points. 11. EAST MONTHLY PAYMENTS. ON DISPLAY SEE THEM WORK -- OVER 70 PUMPS IN STOCK Mdtesa$ Conff fell & Flap WELLS DRILLED OR DRIVEN We Repair and Service ALL MAKES of PUMPS! , Located in the Village of McCullom Lake 2% miles from McHenry on McCullom-Wonder Lake Rd. Phone McHenry EV &-S282 or Residence EV ft-0713 Harrison Christinas Program The band sounded better U)an ever; Mr. Wenck's chorus is improving every year; Mrs. Stork's "Toy Shop'n was another gem; they even nominated Santa for president in Mrs. Halverson's fourth grade skit, in the annual Christmas program at Harrison school. Something new this year was the saxaphone quartet under Mr. Wjghtman's direction. The foursome composed of Susan Llchty, Debbie Sturm and Eddie Raske . . . who played Christmas music. Frosty the Snowman (Karen Pickrum) made quite a hit with the pre-schoolers standing in the aisle, (who were putting on a pretty good show themselves). Some of the others were March of the Toys, Carol of the Drums, Christmas Do Re Me, and Christmas Around the World. It's always the little "unproprammed" incidents that make the yearly program a show we wouldn't miss for the world. Lilymogr URGE CHILDREN 10 REFRAIN FROM SLIDING ON ROADS Shirley Schuerr Parents, would you please explain to your children how dangerous it is to slide on the roads with or without their sleds when there are cars travelling on the roads. It is hard enough driving, let alone having children slide in front of you. No car can stop that fast on snow or ice. If they want to use their sleds on the back roads, tell them not to" do it when they see a car coming. Many drivers are nervous enough travelling on snow packed roads without some youngster sliding in front of them. Christening Lydia Mary Ruggero, daughter of Santos and Mary Kiss Ruggero, was baptized Sunday, Dec. 17, by Rev. James Vanderpool at Christ the King church* Godparents are George Hartmann and Heda Bird. Christmas Part)' The party held Sunday, Dec. 17, for the children of Lilymoor was a huge success. There were over Sixy children who attended the party, and they had a good time. Rudy Bryant of McHenry showed a movie and cartoons which the children enjoyed. Afterward the Lilymoor Brownie Troop 267 le;l the children in singing of Christmas carols and Mariene Karmel played her accordion. Last but not least, Santa . Claus was there to present each child with a gift. Those ladies who worked to make the party a success were Isabolle Karmel, chairman. Her co-workers were Diane Fuhler, Toni Ehredt, Marion Leske, Lil Neumann, Eunice Tobey and Shirley Schuerr. The decorations were made by the girls of the Lilymoor Brownie troop. - Work Out Seems like Merry Legs decided to go for a fast run by herself .last Wednesday morning. You know who got the work-out on that deal. Yep, it was Connie, bringing up the rear in her horseless carriage to get Merry Legs. All turned out well, with Merry Legs in the dog (or horse) house for awhile. Reminder ^ There will not be a meeting of the auxiliary this coming Monday due to the holiday. It will be held Monday, Jan. 8, instead, at the community house at 8 p.m. Hostesses for the January meeting are Marylyn LoPresti, Ann Novak and Lil Neumann. Congratulations Go to Jake and Connie Johnson. Jake and Connie will celebrate their wedding anniversary tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 29. Hope you celebrate many more together. New Tear Greetings Go to each and everyone, and may 1962 be a good and plentiful year for you and yours. See you in 1962. *. • • V >1 jj> • COAL PRODUCTION Coal production fitofti 103 Illinois mines totaled tons in November, W-^X..jOs~ landi, director of. tbe. Department of Mines and Minerals, reported last week. This figure compares with 4,108,245 tops mined during November, 1960. The department reportecT 8,480 miners employed during November with a total of 8,624 eligible for employment. Production came from 55 strip and 48 underground mines.. One . fatality was reported for the month of November. There were 57 non-fatal accidents, during the month. jggswaia agKawuwwwt tor offleu,U'c ard to a NYE iHUGS, Inc. "Walgreen Agency" 1325 N. Riverside Dr. ^ EV 5-4426 Farm Interphone saves time and steps on Illinois farm ******** Mrs. Donley can hold an incoming call while calling or talking with her husband in the hoghouse or yard. Loudspeaker monitors entire farm yard, discourages prowlers after dark, keeps "ear" out for trouble. Wi-. I co'tld tell by the pigs' squeals over the loudspeaker in the hoghouse that something was wrong," said Paul Donley, of DuPage County. There was! Donley got out to the hoghouse in time to prevent the sow from mashing eight pigs! This is just one way Farm Interphone has saved the Donleys' Htm. time, steps and money. TTiey farm safer, too, for if Paul needed emergency help out in the yard or hoghouse, Mrs. Donley J could hear his call clearly and help hint Farm Interphone uses two-way speakers and telephones to offer you the finest, low cost fasm communications system. Get the facts from your telephone business office. ILLINOIS BELL @ TELEPHONE 1S11 N. Ovnii Stmt Phonei 885-9981 Paul Donley can take a message and answer "hands free" without dropping what he's doing. Many steps (time and money) are saved every day with Farm Interphone by taking calls here in the haghouM.