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if'rutmmy, AiitjiiSl 20, 1964 *"* !•> ' ^ -^r 1 j. THE McHEMHY PLAINDEALER o^vlidn infuv - PISTAKEE HIGHLANDS KAY SIELISCH 497-8414 Oakleys Greet Baby Daughter Arthur and Dolores Oakley are the proud parents of a .baby daughter born at the Mc- Henry hospital, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. weighing in at 7 lbs., 6 ozs. The baby has been named Lydia. While Dolores was in hospital her sister came to take care of the two boys, Andy and Timmy, who along with their proud father were most anxious to welcome Lydia home. We offer our finest congratulations to the proud parents and wish -them much happiness with their new treasure from heaven. very touched by his thoughtfulness. Wally and I are avid bird lovers, both domestic and wild birds. As bad as we felt losing Squeeky we both were happy it didn't happen while we were home, one can get veiy attached to a pet. even a bird and it leaves a little emptiness in the house. Mount Hope Church Notes The Aug. 9, church services found Dolores Oakley, organist, Glover Young, the lay reader, Susan Leuth, the candle lighter, and Dolores and Bill Bischoff, the greeters. Barbara Doenecke was the featured soloist for the services. Rev. Doenecke chose the topic "Giants and Grasshoppers" for the topic of his sermon. Aug. 9, from 3 to 9 p.m. the Curriculum Workshop was held at the Methodist church in Dundee, to help teachers be ready to teach the new fall quarter units, Christian studies for Methodist children. There will be two more workshops in the district for those who cuold not attend the August meeting, Sunday, Aug. 16 at Harvard and Aug. 30 at Palatine. Wednesday, Aug. 12, a picnic was held for all vacation school and church school children. Classes were let out at 11 a.m. Each pupil brought a sack lunch, dessert and beverages were provided. All the mothers donated cookies and other goodies, every one enjoyed the picnic very much, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m. the closing program of vacation school was held in the church sanctuary, All the parents were on hand for the program and Rev. Doenecke expressed his gratitude to all the teachers and helpers that made this school possible for the children. Aug. 11, pot-luck supper for the whole family sponsored by the Women's Society of Christion Service. Rev. Doenecke Showed colored slides taken on their vacation last month in the Grand Teton mountains. In propnr ition for the Christmas bazaar, Sally Jo Von Bruenchenheim, bazaar chairman, Would like the ladies ideas and Samples of their handiwork. Birthdays and Anniversaries Many happy returns of the day to the following birthday children, to Mary Ellen Mclnerny who will be thirteen Aug. 21; Aug. 26 is a popular date, three folks celebrate that day, they are: Bob Hurckes, Renee Janquart and Charlie Schiffer- . decker; Irene Novotny celebrates her birthday Aug. 24 Aug. 27 is a big day also, three couples will be adding another milestone to their happy marriages, they are Harold and Beverley Bichler, Tom and Lois Mason, and Bob and Lorraine Hurckes who will be celebrating their fifteenth, Farewell To A Faithful Pet While Wally and I were gone our pet parakeet "Squeeky" died. He was 19 years old this month and had survived three big moves and the explosion of our house, he was a comical little bird and gave us countless hours of pleasure. Our dear friend Leo Orlowski, who Was taking care of Squeeky, buried it under our evergreen tree, and put the dummy parakeet on top. He said since it Was his favorite playmate he thought it only fitting to use it for a marker, we were News Of Your Friends And Neighbors It was nice seeing LaVerne Maddock back in the Highlands, she arrived from Buffalo, New York, August 10, and stayed until August 14. She divided her time with her parents and daughter, Marilyn VanZevern. She was most happy to see her grandchildren, Mark and Kirk, and her son's children, the Madocks, from Chicago, who were spending the week with Mary's aunt Theresa Bauer. Mary spent Aug. 10 in the Highlands and was happy to see all of her relatives and friends. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Dyson, Jim Dyson's mother, is in McHenry hospital, with a skull fracture she suffered in a fall while visiting here with Jim and Shirley. Cindy Sarver was bitten on the face by a neighbor's dog. The dog was tied in the neighbors back yard and she went over to play with it and the dog wasn't used to it. Carl Haefliger's bad luck streak is holding up well. To add insult to injury, after, his car was stolen his neighbor Wally Misavice loaned him his second car and August 6, when Carl got off the train he tried to start the car and upon investigating under the hood as to why it wouldn't start he discovered the battery had been stolen and he had to take a taxi home. Don Benkert underwent corrective surgey Aug. 6, at the Harvard hospital, we are happy to say he is doing fine and will be fit as a fiddle to return to school next month. . Little Andy Clifton is a pretty miserable little tyke, his mouth is all bandaged. Aug. 7, he and his little brothers, along with his father, were going to enjoy a couple of hours swimming in the Schifferdecker pool and he dove off the diving board and hit his mouth on the steel edging. It required 14 stitches to close the wound Rose felt real bad about the accident, she was being neighborly and it marred the day for ner. It just wasn't her day. That afternoon little Skipper KoCher came up to play and since he wears a brace on his leg Rose was watching him very carefully to see no accident . befell him, and when it was time for him to go home he Started to run down the hill and fell injuring himself, Rose picked him up and took .him home in the car and later in the day when he was getting ready to eat supper, he became very ill and passed out, the Johnsburg Rescue squad was called and they took him to McHenry hospital where he was x-rayed and treated for a mild concussion and released later that evening. He is doing just fine. Joe and Liesl Hanisch entertained Joe's parents from Chicago last weekend and on Sunday their friends, John and Margaret Kapolnoky, of West Chicago. Jeanne Glow and Mr. and Mrs. Glowski all of Chicago spent August 9, with Lil and Leo Orlowski. They brought the whole dinner with them and served it in honor of the Orlowskis' golden wedding anniversary. They couldn't come on the actual day and they wanted to do something nice for them, it was a wonderful day for all. August 9, Rose Schifferdeck- %, m & Son mmm Dear fiends, .. We wish f*n « that our ambulance™lnd yov " aZ "OUr' iaJl oVn-0: Cal1 co"tains th 8ht* modern equipment 'he »°st and comfort P Q;n t tJor tf>e care Although tho Pat*ent. ls capable of necessary, carefu, ""^ aSSUred « all t^e7.ing ®*«PeCt ft3llyp «*VK1 er and her son, Pat, spent the day in Lake Zurich visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dato, Charlie artd Tony spent the day fishing on our lakes. Our deepest sympathy to Jean Tomsa on the death of her beloved sister who was buried August 10 in Chicago. ATTENTION PARENTS: Remember thfe date August 22, to register your children who will be attending St. John's school this term, all students front first through eighth grade must register. The women from the Highlands who attended the Blessed Virgin Sodality meeting Aug. 11, were: Betty Zenner, Jean Tomsa, Celia and Lois Thelen, Kay Sielisch and Rose Schifferdecker. A bake sale will be held over the Labor Day weekend. All the women members of Saint John's from the Highlands are asked to bake for this sale. Harriet Pasierb from the Highlands will be one of the September meeting hostesses. At the September meeting in lieu of the regular penny march the members are asked to please bring canned goods for the grocery baskets. The committee for the September luncheon and card party was drawn at the meeting and the women from the Highlands who are on the committee are: Jane Peloquin, Irene Kolan, Millie Shastal, Catherine Sielisch, Fredia Micheals and Olympia Bessie. Congratulations to Bob Messel who married the lovely Marie Hoffman in a beautiful church ceremony at St. John's church, Aug. 15. Many of his friends and neighbors of his parents were on hand for the wedding. We wish you both many years of happiness in health, love, all of God's blessings. Pat Jackson celebrated her birthday August 11, sorry we missed it Pat but better late than never. We wish you the best. Martin and Hazel Rodge entertained their son, Roger, and wife, Donna, and their two children, Scott Allan and Brian, of Chicago, last weekend to help Donna celebrate her birthday. Little Scott Allan didn't enjoy the weekend due to illness which required a trip to the McHenry clinic for treatment. Sunday, Aug. 16 was August Celebration Day at the Don Morin house, Don and Audrey were hostesses for a big family birthday celebration honoring members of the family and friends who celebrate their birthdays in August. They are Don Morin, their son, Larry, who was four years old Aug. 16, Audrey's brother, Mr. Anderson, which in Aug. 24, Oscar Peterson of Florida, Ed Sunquist of Chicago, Audrey's sister and family, the Piotrowskis, and Audrey's dad, Mr. Anderson from Grand Junction, Mich., all of the children's aunts and uncles, and the senior Morins were on hand. Audrey's sister, Jaekie, and daughter stayed to spend a few days with the Morins. Saturday, Aug. 22, Don and Audrey will entertain their friends, Duke and Jeanne Zeigler of Arlington Heights. Bob and Dorothy Jenkins and kiddies returned home Aug. 7 after a wonderful trip which took them to West Virginia, Washington, D. C., Gettysburg, Maryland and Starved Rock, Illinois. A1 and Ruby Smith of Wonder Lake paid a surprise visit to Lil Orlowski and Kay Sielisch Aug. 11. We sure were happy to see them and to see Ruby getting around so <well after her knee surgery. Clara and Arthur Ernst entertained their daughter, MCHENRY SHORES BERNICE WILSON 885-4880 PAT SIMONSEN RETURNS FROM TRIP TO EUROPE Pat Simonsen has returned home after 6Va 'weeks abroad with a group of students from McHenry high. She reports that it was a marvelous trip and one that she will always remember. After spending some time in London they crossed the English Channel and went to Paris where they all attended classes and received diplomas. A 7 day trip to Italy by bus and train followed and then they attended a fair in Switzerland which is held once every 25 years. Pat brought back a crystal rosary from Rome which had been blessed by the Pope and presented it to her mother as a gift. Now that she is back after a fabulous vacation th<> visitors are swarming in to see her again and she is renewing contact with her friends. Although Pat had a wonderful time she was glad to get back as she missed her parents and friends, and Helen and Kelly are overjoyed that she is with them again. While she was away they re-did her room and got her a new bedroom set so she had a pleasant surprise also. Soon it will be time to prepare for school so it has been a busy summer for Pat and one that she will never forget. Claire, and husband, A1 Stratford, of Chicago last week. Lake Region Post 703 Unit News At the Aug. 10 American Legion Post 703, auxiliary meeting the officers for 1964-65 took over their new offices. The officers will be installed Sept. 12, along with the men in a dual installation ceremony. Last Minute News Items The monthly pinochle club met at the home of Elsie Rosenquist August 12, in addition to some good hot card games the gals enjoyed some delicious munchies and refreshments. Aug. 12, Haze Morley and her mother, Mrs. Puckey, Dick's mother, Mrs. Morley from Zion, and Kay Sielisch and the four Morley boys spent the day at Hawthorne Melody Zoo in Libertyville. They took in all the sights including the train ride. They enjoyed a picnic at the Zoo and after the days activities they ended up at Mrs. Puckey's in Spring Grove for coffee and pie. It was a fun filled day for all in spite of the cold weather. In closing please be kind to one another and may God take a special liking to eaeh and every one of you. Visitors For Gruners Anne Gruner has entertained one of her old friends, Mrs. Pearl Henkins, who comes from Vernon, Ala. She is staying in Trevor, Wis., and she and Anne are travelling back and forth while she is in town. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Meyers from Antioch d^ove over for lunch and a pleasant visit with the Gruners. Birthday Greetings Happy birthday wishes go to Fred Wetzel on Aug. 20, Ma l ilyn Keippel and Robert Harper, Jr., on the 22nd, Bobby will be 2 eyars old* and the twins Diane and Judith Cicchini on Aug. 24 and* Marie Hinz and Herbert Berry on the 25th. Anniversaries Ken and Bonnie Schopp and Robert and Evelyn Tanner will be celebrating another year together on the 22nd and William and Nancy Ewald will be observing their fourteenth year together on the 26th of August Best wishes for continued happiness to all. Beach Duty On Sunday, Aug. 23, Ed Bonk is the man in charge of operations at the beach and his co-workers are J. Hastings, Thomas Hawkins, R. Dobbertin and M. Denigan. Guess there aren't many of us enjoying the water in this cold weather. News Items Mr. and Mrs. Phil Schubert and their three children flew by jet to California for a few days vacation and spent most of the time in Disneyland and swimming in the Pacific. The purpose of the trip was to escape our recent heat wave and when they got back they found it had cooled off considerably. Mrs. Schubert also reported the return of her two chairs which she had left at the beach. Gordon Hattan had kindly taken them home for safe keeping and brought them to her when he discovered they were hers. Nice to know we have honest neighbors in the area. Daisy Smith attended a tea in honor of Charles Percy, candidate for Governor, given by the McHenry County Republican Women in Woodstock. Leone Asato from Chicago was a weekend house guest of the Smiths last week, the girls spent all day Saturday making Hawaiian Mumus and shifts. The A1 Mieritzes and their children, Craig and Vickie, took a few days off and vao ¥31 o£ PS *o 7H O Admit One Family To: "Happiness Unlimited" Starring NEW HOMES -- REMODELING With Special Attractions KITCHENS -- BATHROOMS -- ATTIC BOOMS ROOM ADDITIONS FAMILY ROOMS FOR FAMILY FUN Richmond, Illinois Office: Phone 815-678-2861 Sales Representative McHenry 815-385-3294 cationed in Eagle River and St. Germaine, Wis. The Pogors went to the windy city last Sunday for a first glance at their new nephew, Gregory John ,thef first for Barb's youngest brother and his wife, Greg and Marty Schaffrath. This makes fifteen for Grandma and Grandpa eight boys and seven girls. Thursday the Pogors entertained Pat and Dick Schaffrath from Detroit, Mich., and their four children, another brother of Barb's. They were a little disappointed they could not stay another day but had to leave to get back to the old grind. They had one consolation though, they left with a shopping bag filled with homemade pickles, sauerkraut, tomato juice and tomatoes. Bill's sister, Mrs. Maiy Mangan from New York City, has flown in to spend a few weeks with the Corcorans. Today they went to the races to see if they could pick a few winners. Mighty hunter John Smith was called upon to kill a rabid muskrat last Thursday afternoon in the field behind his home. It ran out of the crawl space of Brod's house and took off across the road, running in circles. After the shooting which drew a few spectators John dug a hole and gave it a nice burial. Well guess this is it for this week, see you at the same place next week. TER INT FRIDAY and SATURDAY Music by F VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL VFW COCKTAIL LOUNGE V.F.W. CLUBHOUSE 3002 W. Route 120 McHenry. 111. ? (Just East of ,the Fox River) ' TRAFFIC DEATHS July traffic deaths in Illinois totaled 198, according to provisional reports compiled by the Illinois Division of Highways and the State Highway Police, Francis S. Loreitz, public works director, has announced. This is an increase of 14 per cent over the 174 deaths in the same month last year. Late reports and delayed deaths have now increased the May fatality total to 182 and the June fatality total to 170. The death toll for the first seven months, which now stands at 1,157, represents an increase of eight per cent over the 1,069 for the same period last year. SYBAQUAY GIRL SCOUT MEMBERS ATTEND CAMP For the past several years the Sybaquay Girl Scout council has rented part of Camp Far Horizons near Savanna, III., from another council. This has permitted the Sybaquay council to offer established camping this year to 274 of the more than 3,100 girls who are eligible to attend. The following girls from Mc- Hemy were accepted this year and attended one of the four sessions which are twelve days each: Debbie Miller, Ann Steinbach, Kathleen Alford, Patricia Brown, Colleen Doherty, Therese Kruger, Linda Cairns, Jane Zieman, Carol Fluger, Susan Kelsey, Susan Reihansperger, Donna Virgens, Julia Fenwick, Patricia Schmidt, parol Aim Witts, SavaMfch* ards, Debra Lyn Fuhler, Mary Chris Herkes, Barbara Heiruk Mary LaRouske, Aftti WWd and Linda Wahl. DONT PANIC You need hot be dowh $br the count if your car should dive off the highway into a body of water. According to the Institute for Safer Living your car has a built-in air bub* ble which enables you to stay submerged for some taomeitts, p r o v i d e d t h e windows are' tightly closed. Do hot panic and try to open doors until water pressure inside and outside of the doors is equalized. The pocket of air usually Accumulates at roof level in the rear of the car. 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