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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 15 Mar 1962, p. 24

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Pag* Twenty-Four "V, THE BfeHENHY plaindealer McHenry Shores WOMEN OF SHORES ATTEND POLITICAL MORNING TEA Patt Petersen - EV. 5-5425 Daisy Smith and Winnie ClftUson were busy as bees this week preparing for two political teas tiiey each gave in their renpectivc homes on Thursday morning. Between the two of them they had almost every women frorh the Shores attending and it was very successful. The reason for the gathering was to have an opportunity for everyone to meet the Republican candidates of McHenry County. Coffee, tea and some delicious rolls were served and enjoyed. It seemed a pleasant change to be all dressed up so early in the morning. Hardening Enthusiast There resides at 717 Broadway. a man known to McHenry Shores residents as one of the M.S.C.'s directors, parliamentarian. and chairman of the by-laws committee. J. Albert Liss is his name and a nicer man you wouldn't want to meet. A1 and Mildred Liss moved to the Shores in April of 1956. from Chicago. Country living has enabled A1 to cultivate his interest in gardening and he really goes at it. The Liss garden has been competing with several other beauiiful yards in the area for a cou;?le of years now. As soon as the weather is nice the neighbors will be able to find Albert outside among flowers and plants. The Liss family includes three children, two of whom are mnriied and living away from horre. Th«\v have a daughter. Dorothy who is living in Brooking. S. D.. with her husband: a son', Alfred, married and living in Chicago with his i family; and their youngest son. j Leonard, who nopes to gradu- I ate from law school this June, i A1 attended Schurz high | school in 'Chicago and is now vice-president and assistant treasurer of the Chicago Better Business Bureau. A mm who knows how to relax, A1 spends his snare time in the winter, reading. He especially likes historical novels, although he's interested in all current publications. In a time when many people don't take time to read the newspaper, this is an admirable hobby. Pint-sized Celebrants Debbie Calvert truly enjoyed her seven* h birthday. First there was a party with all the l i t t l e g i r l t r i m m i n g s . H e v guests, included Patty Brunke. Linda Hattan, Annette Ciechini, and three of Debbie's classmates from school. Parents, Don and Joyce, also attended the gay gathering. Refreshments were served and games played and the party atmosphere prevailed throughout the day. In the evening, Debbie's grandpaien's. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McClanahan. and aunt. ; Jaequie McClanahan, and Jac- ' c iie s husband-to-be. Mickey 1 McDermot, came to wish Debbie a very happy birthday. Jaequie a ntl Mickey stayed overnight with the Calverts and the following morning they all went house hunting for the soon-to-be-married couple. Vickie Mieritz was guest of honor at a party celebrating her fifth birthday, Saturday, March 3. All her little friends were there; brother Craig, cousin, Mark Mieritz, three cousins from Norridge, Ill- Dawn, Gary, and Michael Hall,, Gail Gunder, Christy Cicchini, Suzie Olbinski and Leslie Brunke. The grownup guests included Grandma and Grandpa Matthews from Edison Park and Aunt Nancy Mieritz. The mamas also enjoyed some cake and ice cream right along with the younger set. The party was a total success. Supper Huge Success Gladys Korner and Daisy Smith report that the spaghetti supper which was given by .the St. Paul's Episcopal church at the American Legion hall in McHenry las.t week was a huge success. Over 500 people attended' and the spaghetti was delicious. All the proceeds go to the church's building fund. Heart Fund Deep appreciation is shown to all the women who worked on the Heart Fund Drive. Those from the Shores were Daisy Smith, chairman. Leona Wagner, Winnie Clauson, Marie Cicchini and Pat Burks. Daisy said the response was tremendous and it was very heartwarming to work with such cooperative people. Around Town Mildred Snivelv took a short trip into Glen Ellvn over the weekend to visit with her son and his family. Since CM' Man Wilder made lis such a generous gift of snow. Mildred was forced to leave sooner than she'd planned. However, she was able to enjoy her stay while it lasted. Patt and Bob Petersen have been, enjoying wedding festivities the past week. One of Bob's twin sisters. Marie, was married on March 3 and there were .showers and a dinner and the weddin-r itself to attend. A winter wedding is so nice because it mak?s one feel there's a touch of spring in the air. So what, if we couldn't tell the rice from the'snowflakes? Av.nrev Whitney had the house full of little ones on the seventh- Besides her own little Chuckie. there were Tommy Stark. Suzie Olbinski and Nsfrv^ cy and Butchie Hattan. The kids didn't seem to know they were being "baby sit ted" they thought (hev were having a party and really had a grand time. •Joe and Emily Reznicek spent Sunday with their son, Joseph, and his wife, Franny. Eight year old Gary was glad to see his grandparents and they all had a nice visit. Leona Wagner went in to Chicago last week to visit her son and his wife. Chuck and Maicie, and staved for dinner and some !>owling. The whole Wagner family is quite adept at this game and play whenever they can. Leah H o g a n attended a bridge luncheon in McHenry on Friday. It was Leah's' lucky day as she had high score. Marj Hicks had Irene Middlekauff, Leah Hogan, and Leah's mother, Mrs. Julie Ruprecht, for bridge on Monday of last week. Marj and Larry are counting the days until June when they hope their son, Don, will be through with his four years in the Navy. Help Host Huge Affairs Trent and Irene MidcHekauff spent last week in Chicago. Trent attended the National Automotive Part Show at Navy Pier, where approximately 500 automotive parts manufacturers had display booths. His company among them. Trent's company entertained their jobbers and national accounts two nights in a Chicago hotel. Around 700 people attended each night and Irene and Trent were among those who were host and hostess. Paid Harvey and Phil Rizzuto, news and sports commentators, attended the parties. It was all work for Trent but all, fun for Irene. Hospitalized William Pinkonsly, Sr., was taken to St. Luke's Presbyterian hospiral in Chicago last Monday. March 5, for surgery. We all wish Pinky a s»peedy recovery. We were glad to hear that Henry Petex*s is off the sick list That is good news, Henry. 31 ore Honor Roll' Students We were happy to hear of five girls in the subdivision who have made the B honor roll. .These smart lassies are: Pam j Munroe, Karen Lindwall, Car- ' ola Mondry, Pat Mueller and Pat Simonsen. Keep the returns rolling in. It's so nice to hear of the fine work these youngsters tire doing. Fido's in the Doghouse It has come to our attention that there have been numerous complaints as Jto dogs running loose in t he neighborhood. Whether these are dogs belonging to residents of the Shores or wild dogs with no owners is not known. II, however, as a dog owner, you are accustomed to letting your pooch roam the neighborhood at will, please keep Fido home. Keep Streets Car-free Residents have been requested to keep all automobiles off the streets of the Shores area wiicri t he snowplow has t o come llirough. It is becoming more difficult for the plow to bv-pass all the parked cars. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Resist ration Card Handy? If it is. take a quick look to see if your name and address are correct. There have been a number of mistakes on these cards and they should be rectified before voting time roll? around. i New Birth in Shores | The Cicchini family is now 1 the proud owners of four new Thursday, March 15,196^ baby kittens. Their grey and white pussycat gave birth to her lovely four children last week. We have no information as to names but the colors are as follows: one taffy, one taffy and gray, and two gray and white, like Mama. Happy Birthdays '""We want to wish a happy birthday twlay to Roberta Mieritz. Tomorrow, March 16, Gus Smith and Marilyn Miklacz will be celebrating their birthdays and we hope they have a grand time. Two colleens, Susan Lamerand and Pat Simonsen, will be sitting pretty in the shamrocks on March 17, which, as any true blooded Il-ishman knows, is St. Patrick's Day. Jean Barnett, Joseph Mondry and "Sandy Winters will be honoring their birthdays on March 18. May the occasion be joyous. Jack Schramm has a birthday on March 19. Many happy returns of the day, Jack. March 20 is "B" day for Bob Harper and Barbara Pogar. We hope you all have very pleasant days. Lakemoor CHILDREN MUST PAY DAMAGE TO BROKEN LIGHTS David Heckmann - EV 5-0582 Anniversaries A very happy anniversary to Fred and Ruth Dodge who are celebrating today. May you have many happy years together. John and Daisy Smith will observe their wedding day on March 17. We wish you happiness always. Since this wedding anniversary falls on St. Patrick's Day we are happy to report that John Smith complies readily to the situation by being almost a full-blooded Irishman! Use The Classifieds At the last village meeting it was reported that children are breaking the lights that are so important on our village roads. Parents are responsible for the damage that their children cause, and when they are caught they will be brought before the Judge, and restitution will have to be made to the electric company. There are still some residents who have not purchased a vehicle sticker and dog tags. Dogs running loose will be picked up and put away if not called for in a few days. Owner of the dogs will be subject to all the expenses. Vehicle sticker, and dog tags may be purchased from the village clerk Pat Morrison, at her home or at the community house on Monday or Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. After so much snow this winter it is a plea4ju,re to see sand being spread on**the big beach. The beaches will be more enjoyable to all this, coming summer. The President John Bonder and village board discussed using more motor fuel tax for additional work on "the roads this year. The next village meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, at 8 p.m. at the community house. And Now It's 15 Years John anil Viola Arbogast celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary by hosting a very lively party Friday, March 9. Helping them observe the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark, Mrs. Grace Malhurn and Pat, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Solmann and Kathy, Mrs. Marie Everett, Will Leslie and Lola Allman, Cooky Starck and Mr. and Mrs. Wittilm, Round Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller, Bob and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Winters and Dave, Mrs. Mary Nicholas and Frances, Miss Cookie Stacks, Peter J. O'Rourke, Mr. and Mrs. Dav i d H e c k m a n n , M r s . L o l a Raund, Lakemoor; Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hetlan, Fox Lake Hills, Lake Villa; Miss Irma Parker, Russell, 111.; Ray and C o n n i e S m i t h , L i l y m o o r ; a n d Kaysie Harper, Grayslake. A lovely buffet lunch was served, the cake was beautiful, and the floor was bouncing with dancing. May the future "be as gay and happy as the party, for you both! Welcome to Our Village May we extend our best wishes for v happy future to a young married couple from Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John La Barbara, who have taken up residence at 216 Sunnyside road, Lakemoor. John works on the "near North Side". So drives a 1926 model "T". But not commuting to work in the city. Happy snow-shoveling to you both' Ladies League The Ladies League met March 7 at the firehouse. The Heckmann home was the scene of gay festivities March 7, the 'teenagers taking the floor, the usual cake and coffee served. There's a few more added pounds, but it's fun, these ge\ togethers, pounds or not. Parties The Arobgast home was the scene of party festivities March 1. A good time was had by all, naturally, all girls!! The evening ended on a happy note with cake and coffee. Let's Go Swimmin' Several loads of sand being dumped on the ice at the big beach was a very welcome harbinger of spring and the coming summer fun. It's sure been a long, hard, snowy, icy, and what have you winter. But take heart spring is a-coming, neighbor! AREA REDEVELOPMENT Gov. Otto Kerner last week presented President Kennedy a detailed study of area redevelopment in Southern Illinois. The governor gave the President a 12-by-14 inch loose leaf leather bound book detailing major steps taken to restore the economy of southern Illinois to a sound footing. Dis*\ cussed in the book are activities of federal, state and local government agencies and of private organizations which are working together to reduce chronic unemployment and to revitalize industry in Southern Illinois. The area includes the state's 32 southem-most counties, which are located south of U. S. Route 50. Mt. Oconcagua, Argentina, 23,163 feet altitude, is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere. son WATE '2 Per Month At last, a Soft Water Rental Plan that gives you UNLIMITED Soft Water -- No more messy tank exchanges -- one flat rental rate. linosaV soft WATER CO. 3721 W. Elm McHenry 385-8900 * ,*• S * si order Ay Look for the Gold Star on yourfavorite brand name gas range. It is a symbol of excellence. Many models to choose from. The 4 that goes around acting like a Tempest! 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