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Thursday. Jul; 12, 1962 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER McCullom Lake QUEEN ENTRY DEADLINE SET FOR MONDAY. JULY 16 Eve Levesque Hurry and register your little charmer now at McDonald's or Whitey and Bermce's Cor the Miss McCullom Lake contest. The deadline is Monday, July 16. There will be two rehearsals next week. One on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the beach and the other on Thursday night before the festival. The committee sincerely hopes that all little ladies in the 4-7 year age bracket will have the chance to compete. They do have fun going through their "beauty queen" routine. As in all other years, judging will be done by three people who have no connection with the village and have no knowledge of any of the entries. Strictly fair and square. Each contestant will receive a gift and the three top winners will be properly rewarded. For the fortunate miss who captures the title, there will be a trophy, properly inscribed, a floral arrangement and other gifts. Other exciting events include the bicycle parade for young lads, up to the age' of 12. For this event, please register with Louise Hammerstein --385- 3193. There will be prizes for the winners. Lois Parenti is in charge of the buggy promenade and her number is 385-3140. This event is for little girls up to age 10. Whether you come to watch or to participate, you will have the time of your life at the Cullom-Kncll festival on July 21. There will be "hectivity" from noon until ? All roads will lead to the McCullom Lake beach on this date. Many workers are needed to insure the success of this affair. If you would like to volunteer, please call Mrs. Earl Murray, general chairman. There will be a JOB for YOU!! Car Wash Endeavor Successful The cars were lined up early in the morning last Saturday, when members of the Griffins began "operation--car was h". According to the report, between 20-25 vehicles were processed by the young guys 'n' gals. The wonderful weather was a contributing factor to the success of the venture. Those participating included Sandi and Bill Brennan; Mario and Corky Peterson; Joanne Reid; Nancy Burg; J. R. Levesque; Nancy Morris; Linda Watson; Jeannie Scarbrough; and Sue Richardson. Others were Nina and Donnie Tomasello: Bill Aalto; Tiny and Chuck Tomasello; Barbara Lorch; Mary Peterson; Carol* Lance and her cousin, M a r i e K < ? ) . Nancy Morris and Linda Watson devised the clever posters which were located in store windows around town. Credit must also go to "overage tee~>-agers" Lee Mai who supplied the hose, Fred Matthesius and Walter Streske who helped the kids with their posters. Enterprising is the word for this fine group of young people who are practicing good citizenship and will be well qualified to become tomorrow's leaders. any Tuesday or Thursday night and watch our little guys put that hunk of horsehide around the field. These boys are REALLY * good! Gametime starts at 6:30 p.m. and there is plenty of room for spectators. Merv Schmitt is general manager this year, taking over the spot vacated by Bill Brennan. To meet expenses, they "pass the hat". If you would like to make a donation to this great organization, see Merv Schmitt. Sure keeps the lads in trim. Johnsburg SODALITY MAKES PLANS FOR NOVEL PARTY. JULY 17 Betty Hettermann J Could be Dangerous Take a bunch of kids, a raft in the lake, and a nice sunny day and you will find water games galore. Nothing wrong with this picture, except when the playing gets a little rough. Last Friday afternoon, Ginny Taylor received a badly injured knee from "roughhousing" at the raft. During the pushing and shoving, she slipped from the raft and was injured. Just a word of caution. before we have a tragedy on our hands. Peace and Quiet Once More Memorial Hospital for McHenry County must be a quiet place these days with the discharge of "Peck's bad boy" Gene Piotrowski. In spite of his serious surgery, he reverted to type and caused no end of merriment in the hospital. Bill Reid who checked in on the Fourth of July was on the butt end of several of his antics. Bill was discharged on Saturday after ex-rays and other tests for what else? Ulcers! He has been plagued with this malady for years, but the medics are trying to prevent another attack. Consequently he is on a rigorous diet and he will get the verdict in two weeks. Gene was discharged on Friday, and we bet those nurses breathed a sigh of relief! Seriously speaking now, it is grand that he is doing so well. He looks wonderful and is mighty proud of his new "figger". Many pounds lighter, of course. Something just a little different will be on the agenda tor the next meeting of St. Agatha's court No. 777. The members will meet in the community club on July 17 at 8 o'clock. At this time the ladies will enjoy a "come as you are" gathering. Needless to say during this warm weather not many of us care to get dressed up to go out somewhere. Well, now you just have no excuse not to attend this particular meeting. Whatever you are most comfortable in around home is alright for this evening. Why not attend and find out just what your fellow sisters wear during their leisure time. It should prove most interesting. Committee for this meeting is as follows: Kay Bauer, Patti Hiller, Marilyn Fuchs, Dorothy Tonyan, Rosemary Young, Nancy . Mc- Auliff, Rita Schaefer and Alvina Miller. Queen Contestants We all know there can be only one reigning queen in the forthcoming Fiesta Day on Sunday. So all we can do is wish the best of luck to the three contestants from this area. Our hopes are that bne of these three, attractive young ladies will be chosen "fairest of them , all." Competing from this area are: Cathie Michels, Sandy 1 Palmer and Bonnie Tonim. Once again, sincere best wishes to these and all the other contestants. Page Eleven ford Springs, Penn., attending a sorority convention. The Miller family of Jak- Ana Heights recently returned from an enjoyable two weeks vacation in Canada. We are all so happy to learn that Bill Peterson is now recuperating at his home following the recent eye surgery. He will be confined to his bed for awhile but at least he is home and I'm more than sure he is satisfied with that. The Bert Davis family spent a recent weekend visit with the Richard Dehn family. • Enjoying a week's vacation ming and all kinds of outdoor fun are the Carl Neiss family and the Leo Freunds. The Neisses spent sometime at the Dells before going on to Minnesota. Iowa was the destination for Willie, Estelle and their three sons when they started out last week. They spent several days over the Fourth of July in Iowa visiting relatives and friends. Joys of a Small Town If you live in a large city and a letter is addressed to the wrong number (it may be only a few doors away), you might not receive it, but in a small town, your mail always finds its proper destination. This reporter and family have received mail addressed to Lewisgiv- i, Peoesque, Leveskue and many others! Last week, we were handed a letter at the Plainde&ler which was addressed to them Midnight Culprit Several residents have had garbage cans knocked over and instead of a marauding canine, evidence points to a raccoon as the culprit. If it is only one animal, he really gets around. According to a report he has been in the neighborhood of the Bill Brennans, the Bob Zahns and in our neck of the woods. Any more information of this nocturnal animal? Can These be Yours? A pair of very strong eyeglasses were turned in by one of our young lads. He was "treasure hunting" in the water surrounding the raft and located the glasses. Since they represent a large outlay, we are certain the owner would be most happy to have them. Please identify and they are yours. Contact this reporter at 385-3191. More 'Teen Talk The Griffins will have a booth at the festival on July 21 featuring the sale of cupcakes. They will resume Saturday night dancing at the beach on August 4. "Verbal orchids" to •Tohn Fox who donated a speaker to the young people. Handsome in Whites Don Vycital brought joy to his folks when he breezed in on leave in time for their anniversary in June. He looks mighty fine in his Navy whites and does the uniform proud. He will be leaving shortly for reassignment. Wonderful to See Mrs. Clara Schmitt who was visiting her sister and mother, Delia Glaser and Mrs. Glaser. Mrs. Schmitt and her husband built the home now occupied by Wanda Senter and were from the Veteran's Bonus' among the pioneers of our community. Daughter. Jean Sund, resides in C o o n e y Heights and she was oujt for the day recently. Pretty cute-- her kids are learning to swim in the lake where momma splashed as a wee one. Board in Kentucky. The board was trying to locate veteran of World War II-- Ole Olsen to inform him of a bonus check which he had coming. (Nice news, huh?) It seems as though they did not have his proper address-- (their fault, not his). Needless to say, the letter was delivered to the proper person in record time. So-o-o-o-who needs the city? One Lost Passenger A busload of happy travellers left Ringwood recently bearing villagers Dorie and Bill Brennan, Lil and Mark Ringelstetter; Theresa Cunningham; and "adopted" residents Do and Muck Brennan. They were part of a large group bound for Milwaukee to watch the Cubs and Braves battle it out on the diamond. The Cubs managed to "shut out" the Braves 4-0. Warren Spahn was scheduled to pitch and didn't show. As the bus re-loaded for the return trip, one passenger turned up missing. In spite of search parties, they couldn't locate him and were forced to leave -- minus one. Wonder how he got home? Little League For some baseball excitement, hie yourself to the beach Orchid Occasions Sorry we missed greeting "39er" Jim Carroll on July 3. . . .Charles Vernon Adams was 1 yesterday. July 11, and his big sister, Debbie Sue, will be 2 on July 18. . .July 13 will find Bobby Schmitt all of 7. . . six candles on the cake for Bruce Walter on July 14. . . . Roberta Fox will be 7 and Tammy Jensen will be 4 on July 16. This date also finds Ginny and Ray Aalto chalking up 20 years in "double harness". . .Congrats to Lil Ringelstetter on Tuesday, July 17. . . Dorene Vycital will be 7 on July 18. Best wishes to all. A very quiet Fourth of July in the village with no mishaps to report and for this we are m o s t g r a t e f u l . S e e m s l i k e there were plenty of "cookouts" judging from the cars and the smoke! That wraps up the news events for this week. See you next Thursday? SHOF IN McHENBY Residents Succumb 0 To the surviving members of the Rose Schneider and Peter Smith families, our community joins in relaying their deepest sympathies. Miss Schneider, who resided in Chapel Hill for several years, passed away at her home on June 30. Funeral services were conducted in Chicago on Tuesday. Peter Smith, who would have been 87 next month, passed away at his home last weekend. He leaves a large famiiy to mourn his absence. Monday morning funeral services were held at St. John's church with burial in the church cemetery. Another resident of this area succumbed unexpectedly recently. Death claimed George A. Simpson of Jak-Ana Heights early in the morning of July 4. He was a patient in the Harvard hospital at the time. Private services were held Friday afternoon. Survivors include his widow and two sons. Words arc most inadequate at a time like this as each family feels its own sorrow in its own way. Family Reunion About seventy-one persons were on the community club grounds on the Fourth of July for the Oeffling family reunion. The large group started out around noon time and continued on until early evening. Food was in great abundance as was the talk and laughter. Games kept the youngsters busy. Participating in the reunion were: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guyser and son of California, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Guyser, Eddie Ray, Mr. and Mrs. George Oeffling, Sr., their children and grandchildren. Peter Oeffling and his family, Mrs. Katie Guzzardo along with her complete family and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Oeffling, children and q f course, the grandchildren. The Bill Guyser family is spending a two week vacation with his parents, Dick and Annie Guyser. Welcome Visitor John Pliantz, who resides in the Lee Nursing Home in Dixon, is spending a delightful vi§it in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Clarence Smith. When Lucilfe went to Dixon to pick him up Sunday, she took along a beautiful birthday cake for all his friends to enjoy. Mr. Plantz who is still very alert, celebrated his ninety-ninth birthday on July 9. A very, very special birthday wish for continued good health is extended to him. How wonderful it must be to be blessed with such alertness for so many years. Last Minute Tidbits The men Foresters meet tonight (Thursday) in the community club hall. Belated birthday to Carol Ann Stilling who was 21 in July. Also birthday wishes are in order for Gerry Stilling who will be nineteen this month. Minocqua, Wis., was the scene where the Bill Barth family spent a week's vacation recently. Hazel Grens of Chicago accompanied them also. Keep the dates of Aug. 3-4- 5 in mind. St. John's parish carnival takes place then. More details later. Babies in the News The fourth child and second daughter came to grace the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nett on July 1. The John Netts of Niesen's subdivison are the proud paternal grandparents. Two more grandchildren were welcomed recently by residents here. On June 30, Joe and Vera Huemann welcomed a new grandson. Proud parents are Bill and Judy Huemann of Eastwood Manor. A second daughter was born to Bernard and Adele Buss in Milwaukee on June 29. The George Schmitts and Mrs. Edward J. Buss, Sr., are the grandparents. The best of everything is wished to all concerned. People on the Go Charlene Freund arrived home early last week after spending several days in Bed- Rescue Squad Calls A long list of calls kept the members of the Johnsburg Rescue Squad on the go for the past week. One of the first calls took them to a curve on Riverside Drive near the Frank Schafer home where two of the auto occupants were taken to the hospital. Another call summoned their assistance in a drowning at Griswold Lake. A possible heart attack call came from Pistakee Highlands during the past week. The resident was taken by ambulance to the Wesley Memorial hospital in Chicago. A resident of Chapel Hill suffered a fatal heart attack. The squad was called to the scene. Early last week a River Terrace man was stricken with a possible heart attack. He was taken to the McHenry hospital by tho squad ambulance where ho succumbed later. The second accident near the Schafcr home occurred on July 3 when a pick-up truck failed to make the curve. The driver was pinned in the truck and was freed after much rescue equipment was used. He was taken to the hospital. A drowning of an Eastwood Manor boy in Lakemoor called the squad out Sunday afternoon. REV. BERTHOLD CELEBRATES 65 YEARS AS PRIEST The many friends of Rev. Fr. Berthold of Aurora will be interested to learn that on July 3 he celebrated the sixtyfifth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Berthold formerly served St. Mary's parish in McHenry and St. John the Baptist in Johnsburg, as well as St. Mary's, West Brooklyn, Stes. Peter and Paul, Virgil, and St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin. Fr. Berthold is now chaplain of St. Charles hospital. Aurora, where he has served the past fifteen years. WILL ATTEND INSTITUTE Richard Johnson of 402 N. Country club drive will be among 100 boys from senior high schools in Illinois and eight other states on campus at Iowa State university from July 29 through Aug. 12 for the seventh annual junior engineers' and scientists' summer institute. Peter Wj. fasten & Son OXYGEN EQUIPPED ULANCE SERVICE Phone EVerareen 5-0063 OBITUARIES PETER SMITH One of the best known and respected residents of Johnsburg, Peter Smith, 86, died Thursday, July 5, at home. A native and lifelong resident of the area, he had lived for the past sixteen years at 2212 W. Johnsburg road. a retired dairy born Aug. 5, Mr. Smith, farmer, was 1875. He was a John's Court, of Foresters, member of St. Catholic Order the Holy Name in Minnesota fishing, swim-.:$oc'ety °f St. John's church and the Johnsburg Community club. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Jake Miller of Spring Grove, Mrs. Martin Weber and Mrs. Henry Weber of Johnsburg; four sons^>wil- ( liam, Walter and Charles of Johnsburg and Alfred (Sonny) of New Munster; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Steinsdoerfer, of Crystal Lake; and a brother, Art Smith, of McHenry. His wife Johanna, died in 1958 and he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances. The body rested at the George R. J us ten & Son funeral home until 10 o'clock Monday, when Services were conducted at St. John the Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery. SAMUEL LEWDANSKI Samuel Lewdanski, 74, died Thursday evening, July 5, in McHenry hospital. He resided with a daughter, Mrs. Anita Sommers, at 3704 McArthur drive, Wonder Lake, for the past eight years. Mr. Lewdanski was born May 27, 1888, in Russia and came to the United States in 1914. Besides Mrs. Sommers, he leaves three other daughters, Elizabeth Weber of Fort Wayne, Ind., Olga Parker of Wonder Lake and Miss Anastasia Lewdanski of California; one son, Joseph, of Chicago and eight granochildren. The body was taKen to the George R. Justen & "Son funeral home and then removed to the chapel at 2321 W. Chicago avenue. Services were held Monday, with burial in E 1 m w o o d cemetery, River Grove. - MRS. ELMER MILLER Services were held from Christ the King Catholic church, Chicago, Friday for Mrs. Elmer (Helen) Miller of New Lennox, who died of injuries received July 3 in an auto accident. Mrs. Miller, daughter-in-law of Mrs. Christine Miller of McHenry, and her husband were planning to celebrate their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary July 4. \V!W. HETTNHABER William Hettnhaber, 81, a retired Chicago firemen, died early Friday. July 6, in his home at 2607 Sequoia, Worthmore Estates, where he had lived for five years. Mr. Hettnhaber was born Feb. 17, 1881, in Chicago. His wife, Minnie, is among his survivors.. The body was taken to the George R. Justen & Son funeral home and then to the Kruse-Goettert chapel in Chicago for services and burial. JEROME DUDA Coroner Theron Ehorn had an autopsy performed last week in the death of Jerome Duda, 16, of Chicago, who died unexpectedly July 4 while visiting in the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zonca, 3915 E. Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. The young man complained of severe head pains and lapsed into unconsciousness. He died before the arrival of a physician, and death was revealed to have been caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. The body was taken to the George R. Justen & Son funeral home and then removed to Chicago for last rites. EVA MAY LAKE Eva May Lake of 1133 Circle drive, Island Lake, died late Wednesday, July 4. in McHenry hospital, where she had been a patient for only fourteen hours. However, she had been in poor health for the past eight months. Mrs. Lake, 65 years old, was born in Omro, Wis., Jan. 11, 1897, and had resided in Island Lake for only about two and a half months, moving here from Chicago. Survivors are her husband, Richard R.; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Demoron of Chicago and Thelma Lawson of Island Lake; a son, Frank E., of Norfolk, Va.- seven grandchildren and "three greatgrandchildren. Rev. Ernest Carder of the Community Methodist church officiated at last rites held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with interment in Memory Gardens, Arlington Heights. GEORGE A. SIMPSON Funeral services were held from the George R. Justen & Son funeral home Friday morning at 11 o'clock for George A. Simpson, 65, of 4014 N. Hillcrest Place, McHenry. who died the morning of July 4 in Harvard hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. Rev. Richard N. Wright of Wonder Lake Bible church officiated at services, with private burial Mr. Simpson was born Sept. 1 7 , 1 8 9 6 . i n C h i c a g o a n d lived in the McHenry area for three years. Before opening his own business in Wonder Lake last year, he was a pharmacist at McHenry hospital from May of 1958. The deceased was a member of thie Wonder Lake Kiwanis club. Survivors are the widow, Georgia; two sons, Thomas John and William George, both of McHenry; a sister, Mrs. Anna James, of Keystone Heights, Fla.. and a brother, Thomas, of Florida. FREUND'S DAIRY. Inc. Complete ^ine of Dairy 'Products S-- FREE DELIVERY -- Locally Owned and Operated Phone EV. £0195~or EV. 5-D232 Lowest Prices Complete Selections Open Display Shopping Quick Self-Service Prescription department approved by American Apothecaries Assn. 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