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Page Twelve THE McHENHY PLAINDEALER Thursday, September 27,1962 McCullom Lake SUDDEN PEATH OF SUMMER RESIDENT SHOCKS VILLAGERS Eve Levesque When Frank Graydon returned home from work last week, he was shocked to find his wife, Charlotte, about 52, in a coma. He called the fire department and an ambulance, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. An inquest was held, but the <?ause of death has not been (Jetgrmined. The Graydons" have been summer resideijjts, at 5117 W. Greenwood Place for the last 10 years, but they were in their home at 8025 S. Phillips street in the city when Mrs. Graydon succumbed. Services were conducted from the Furth Funeral home on Chicago's south side by Rabbi Berger last Friday. Burial was privates In addition to her devoted husband, Charlotte is survived by her brother, Phillip Mitchell. and one cousin. Charlotte and Frank were so very happy in their summer home and spent as much lime as they could. The weekend preceding Charlotte's death, the couple was out and at that time, Mrs. Graydon complained of feeling ill and took to her bed. May we offer deepest sympathy to Frank who has lost his beloved companion. Virginia and Frank Parkhurst attended the services on Friday. women of the community are cordially invited. Cullom-Knoll Party Saturday Night With Frank Poledna as your host, you will have a good time at the Cullom-Knoll building fund party Saturday night. Sept. 29, at McDonald's. This event is open to the public and all funds realized will go into the building fund for larger quarters. Come yourself and bring some friends. Correction on Registration Deadline Oct. 9 is the deadline for registering for this year's general election to be held Nov. 6. We received and printed the wrong information last week. If you did not register with Emma Pyritz on voter's registration day last Saturday, you still have a week and a half to take care of this matter. Don't procrastinate, check your voting status today! When A "Feller" N< A Friei F r a n k T o m a s e k c e r t a i n l y deserves a "good neighbor" award. He has been giving first aid all summer to little sprouts who have tumbled form their bikes on the steep hill along Fountain Lane. Bruised knees and skinned elbows have received disinfectant treatment from Frank's gentle hands. He is a retired mailman who lives quietly in his cozy cottage, but there is always a friendly greeting from this nice fellow. Bet the small fry are happy he is around! Ringwood BUY PEANUTS FROM KIWANIS TO HELP NEEDY KIDS Lor Brennau - W.L. 2045 On Friday and Saturday, you will have an opportunity to help the underprivileged children by "Buying Peanuts from the Kiwanis for Kids Day." All proceeds go to helping the underprivileged children. Remember, you can help them by donations and get some good peanuts too. Watch for the Kiwanis salesmen with open purses this weekend. All will thank you. Silver Wedding Soiree A vision in black was Elma Nelson as she greeted her guests along with her husband, Earl, last Saturday night. Her lovely black sheath was very plain in front, but the view from the rear was enchanting. The jet cocktail dress featured a low cut back with a panel of the dress material falling to the hem. Son, Ken, presented his lovely mother with a white orchid which had been sprayed with silver. Plain black suede high heeled pumps completed Elma's attire. - The party .was hejd in the basement which-had been decorated for the 'Occasion. The guest list included Earl's two brothers and wives who made the trip f r o n)"Battle Creek. Mich.: Dr. and Mrs. Cliff Nelson and Dr. and Mrs. Don Nelson; Earl's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayt Nelson; Gert and Chet Helwig; the^Mark Ringels t et ters; Lil and- Dave Hansen; Betty and' -Nfck Tabor; and the Frank ftourkes. Other party participants were Gladys and Merv Schmiltt;^ the Bud Cables; Lorraine ^and* Karl Blom; Dewey Fricke; and Sally and Theodor Olsen. The village board was represented by Eleanor and Bill Creutz; Maude and Art Stuhlfeier; Mayda and Gene Shigley and Jake and myself. The Nelsons' son, Ken, had companionship with Tom DeWitt and his gal pal. An artisan in the culinary field, Elma served roast turkey, baked ham, and barbecued beef for an entree and followed it with baked beans, potato salad, molded salads, hot stuffing balls (made by Lorraine Blom, of course. This is an original idea with her and simply "dee-luschious"). relishes of all kinds, and coffee. A highly waxed floor made dancing a pleasure if somewhat hazardous and from the r e p o r t s a f t e r w a r d , e v e r y o n e had a marvelous time. Elma and Earl were thrillerl with the lovely gifts presented to them. It was a memorable evening for a veYy special occasion. „ Among the throng of guest-,, Betty and Nick Tabor are the next to mark this .special milestone and theirs-Will arrive in February. ' ^ Ladies Meet Tonight The beach house is the meeting place for the Ladies of the Lake when they Congregate at More Verbal Orchids Another candidate for "g o o d neighbor" award is "senator" Dave R e i d who swept Eastwood Drive free of glass last week so motorists would not be plagued with flat tires. The area was not even i in front of his own home. A deep curtsy to both men. Sr. Hi M.Y.F. News Last Sunday the Sr. Hi. MYF held their meeting in the church hall, where it was decided to have a retreat witji the Spring Grove MJJT.F. at Kirkland on Nov. 2 and 3. Evelyn Harrison gave an interesting report on the M. Y. fund. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Ringwood church. Ida Mae Walkington and Donn Low are in charge of the program and will give a report entitled "The Will of God." Community Club Meeting On Tuesday night, Sept. 18, the Ringwood Community Club held its first meeting of the 1962-'63 school year with quite a large attendance. The parents had an opportunity to meet and talk with our three teachers as well as the school board. Something new has been ,a j added this year. The room with the most parents present has an opportunity to keep a large goldfish bow], fully occupied by a tadpole and several goldfish, for the coming month. Mr. Smjehl's room has the fish for the coming month, maybe another will have more parents present next time. Let's help our little ones get the bowl in their room for a month. Next month will be the an- This reporter would much rather dispense accolades instead of verbal scoldings. II you like this particular feature, please give us some ammunition. There are a myriad of ™al dress-up Halloween parnice things being done by our | ty. held on Tuesday, Oct. 30. residents every day. This is one | time when it would be nice to "tattle" on your neighbor. Ring, telephone, ring! Membership Open for Repub. Women's Club hot Injun summer. Need Help S.O.R!! A "Save Our Raft1' . , I call has been issued by Don Th.s reporter has been au-j Parenti He needs he, lo bri t r\ oooont oT^nliPUTmnc 1 in I he diving raft and prepare it -for winter storage. Work party will meet at the beach Can we count on you? thorized to accept applications for membership in the McHenry Township Republican Women.„' s ,c lub. The next meeting, | bunaay Tatt 1171 a0. ™m . will be held at the V.F.W. at 7:?>0 p.m. on Oct. 16. This will be candidates' night and you will have the opportunity to meet and hear the men and women who seek election in November. Be informed when you enter the polls on Nov. 6. Humble Apologies To Ruth and Frank Surz who were wed 55! years on Sept. 21 and not 53 as reported. . . Sorry we missed Steve Kinsey's ninth, birthday, Sept. 23. . . and Peggy Burg was 3 on the twenty-fourth and not 2 as staled last week. Seems as though we used the wrong file! Natal Days 'X* Mat. Milestones 'Twas 52 ye;irs married on Sept. 21 for Henrietta and Matt Donkel. . . .Lorraine and Karl Blom marked their third wedding anniversary yesterday, Sept. 26. . .An "old" lady of 25 is Dorothy Cunningham today, Sept. 27. . . Barbara and Toe DeMar will be wed 22 years on the twenty-eighth and Lil and Lee Sawdo have 28 on the twenty-ninth. . . .Long stemmed American beauty is Janet Hansen as she becomes a teen ager on the twentyninth. . . Six candles on the cake for John Ringelstetter on Sunday, Sept. 30. . . .Dawn McKim will be 3 and Lottie Piotrowski is in line for Congrats on Oct. 2. Best wishes to all! The officers ask that the parents plan on dressing in costume and attend the party for an exciting and fun filled evening. Watch for more details in the column later on. The committee for refreshments served some delicious cake and coffee to all present at the end of the meeting. Returns from Trip Mrs. Ruby Shepard has returned to her home, after spending the past two weeks in the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shepard, and family at Atlanta, Ga. Anniversaries On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison will celebrate 47 y^ars of happy wedded bliss. Both are enjoying good health and are quite active. Mrs. Harrison belongs to several clubs. ICongratulations to you both. Also on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Ehlert are celebrating an anniversary of 60 years of wedded bliss. They are greeting relatives and friends on Sunday at Bassett Town hall at Bassett, Wis., from 2 to 7 p.m. Birthdays Mary Ann Klapperich, Lor Brennan and Butch Leonard are celebrating birthdays on Oct. 2. Noreen Bauer will be 10 years old on Oct. 1. On last Saturday Lennie Ackerman had a wiener roast with all the trimmings for eight of his chums in the back yard. His mom, Phyllis, had games for the youngsters with prizes. All the boys left the birthday party full of food and a feeling of having had a wonderful time. Birthday greetings also go out to Rog Bauer who celebrated his natal day last week also. Congratulations and best wishes to all. Attend Bridal Shower Mrs. Fred Bowman. Mrs. John Skidmore, Mrs. John Ehlert and Miss Mabel Ehlert attended a bridal shower at Wilmot. Wis., last Wednesday evening for Miss Susie Pacey. Rummage Sale The Ringwood Methodist church rummage sale will be held this Friday and Saturday in the church basement with hours on Friday --9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday --9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plan on attending the sale for some very good bargains. Here 'n There Mr. and Mrs. Harley of Algonquin were callers in the A dirty furnace Mrs. Nellie Hepburn home on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Skidmore and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowman motored to Matson on Sunday where they visited with their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pierce, fpr the day. Visitors in the Mrs. Nellie Hepburn home on Tuesday were Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Winnetka. Mrs. L. E. Hawley spent several days in the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Woodward, at Madison, Wis. Mrs. Jack Leonard, Jane, Nancy, Jimmy, Mary Kay and Peter of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent Saturday in the Wiedrich- Wegener home, while Mrs. James Wegener and Miss Peggy Leonard took a trip to Chicago to see a stage play. They reported it to be very good. A visitor in the Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund home in Mc- Henry on Friday evening was Mrs. Nellie Hepburn. The Hogan household is without the pitter patter of little feet. Mrs. Hogan accompanied her. daught er and grandchildren, Mrs. Earl Sonnemaker, Jeff, Sheery arid Randy back to Detroit, Mich., last Thursday. Mrs. Hogan flew home on Sunday and was met at O'Hare field by daughter, Pat. Mary and her three children have been spending the past five months with her parents, while her husband has been on a tour of duty with the armed forces. Jerry Hogan spent the weekend at his parents home, the John Hogans, from the University of DeKalb where he is a pre-med-student. Mrs. Nellie Hepburn was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schuteze at Waterford, Wis., on Sunday. That's Ringwood's column for this week, phone your -news items in by Sunday evening. Thanks and 'Bye for now. ADOPTION RULES Adoption no longer is confined to childless married persons, according to statistics released by Dr. Franklin D. Yoder, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Of the total of 6,367 new births records prepared for adopted children during the fiscal year ending June 30, more than a third went into homes where there were other children. UNIT 491 President Dorothy Weich-' mann presided over the first meeting of the new year. The usual opening ceremonies were conducted and the Star Spangled Banner sang in unison accompanied by music chairman Katherine Frazier. Marie Howe requested volunteers to bake cookies for a party at Elgin hospital Oct. 10. Please mark the date down and if you can attend be at the American Legion home no later than 6:30 p.m. To send cookies, please be sure they are home-made. Call Mrs. Howe, "385-2210. Acting as child welfare chairman for the second year, Pearl Cooper reported on our annual party held at the Wopdstock Children's home. Cake and ice cream were served and the children were gifted with two eiant jigsaw puzzles. Junior activities chairman, Joy Landre, gave the following slate of officers elected by the junior auxiliary at their last meeting; President, Jane W e b e r , v i c e - p r e s i d e n t , Mary Pat Mrachek; secretary, Bernadine Reid; treasurer, Grace Weber; chaplain, Judy Hay; s e r g e a n t - a t - a r m s , M a u r e e n McCormick; and assistant sergeant- at-arms, Doreen Miller. The office of historian will be filled at the next meeting Over 100 tray favors were made for the veterans at Downey hospital. The next, meeting of the juniors wilL.be held in October, at which time a costume Halloween party will take place. Mrs. Garrelts reported on ANTIQUE AUTO Sank See Page 3 the recent state convention held in Chicago. McHenry unit was presented with citations for Americanism, for our History and for our cooperation in serving disabled veterans through the nine-point rehabilitation program. A citation for the McHenry Plaindealer was also received for their splendid cooperation on publicity last year. President Dorothy Weichmann presented the budget for the ensuing year, as well as a recommendation from the executive board that our membership drive commence as soon after the state convention as possible. The budget and recommendation were unanimously accepted by the members. This means, of course, your dues should be paicLpromtly. Lillian Miller is the membership chairman and will be happy to receive payment. As usual, there an* two member^ ship teams. Betty Lingentelte# has Helen Birmingham, Pearl Cooper, Marge Mikota, Midge Scharf and Roslyn Volpendesta on her team. Captain Peggy Garrelts' team members are Mary Einspar, Lydia Fenner, Joy Landre, Dorothy Diedrich and Leah Hackmeister. Each member / will be contacted by one of these workers. McHenry unit is the largest auxiliary in the Eleventh district and rates fifth in the state of Illinois. Anyone who would like to join can contact the membership chairman or any team member. All past presidents are asked to pay their dues before Oct. 1. There will be a past presidents' meeting held Oct. 9 at the home of Minnie Meyer. The county past presidents will have a dinner in Crystal Lake on Oct. 18. If you can attend these functions please contact Mary Einspar. Citations were presented to L a u r e t t a Homo, F r a n c e s Matchen, Peggy Garrelts, Lois McCormick, Midge Scharf and Mary Kantorski by President Dorothy Weichmann for enrolling eight or more members/ laist year. The. Eleventh district will hold a convention in Joliet on Oct. 27. Delegates are Dorothy Weichmann, Betty Lingenfelter, Peggy Garrelts, Edie Meyer, Ruth Mrachejc and Dorothy Diedrich. Lca^u r e 11 a Homo, Pearl Cooper, Marie Howe, Delia Freund and Mary Kantorski were nominated as alternates to this convention. Birthday congratu 1 a t i o n s were extended to Edie Meyer, Frances Matchen and Katherine Frazier. ^ur next meeting will be held Oct. 15. Social Chairman ;sLydia Fenner will have the Mlowing committee: Henrietta Ahrens, Helen Golbeck, Marilyn Harrison, Bernice Peterson, Eva Bacon, Elaine Nell, Mari on Schoenhoeltz, Genev i e v e Hey w a r d , D o r o t h y Freund, Margaret Davidson, Helen Miller, Luella Braidman, Lena Carbonaro, Irene Krier, Kay Stilling and Helen Low. WATER SUPPLY Water supply conditions for Illinois at the beginning of September are about normal despite low rainfall and show no .cause for alarm, William C. Ackermann, chief of the Illinois State Water Survey, reported. Although rain was generally deficient throughout Illinois in August, levels of the water table and water supply lakes show only normal seasonal declines, he said. I R e g u l a r c h e c k - u p s and maintenance by our experts, means lower car costs for you. Call us today and find out for yourself. 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