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BERN ICE WILSON THE McHENRt M •K Thursiav.June 23.196# Ubrig Family Welcomes Son Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ubrig are the proud parents of a big boy, born June 11, named Allen Martin and weighing in at 10 lbs., 13 oz. Brothers Fred, Joe, Tony and sister, Sharon, have welcomed the newcomer into the family with much joy. / Christenings Baby Sandra Musiel&k was christened on Sunday. Serving as godfather for the first time was Bernice's sister Legna's, husbands Bob Ciszewski, who came in from BrurtsWick, Maine, where he is stationed, for the event: Eleanor Micuinas, godmother, is Bernice's cousin from West Chicago. Both sets of grandparents and a great grandmother were also present for the day. The Elias entertained fifteen guests at a buffet dinner following the christening of their new son. The proud godparents • were Jan and Richard Elia, Tom's brother and his wife. Birthdays Many happy returns of the day to Bernice Wilson on June 23, Gladys Korner on June 24, Nancy Winters who will be 15 on June 26, Mrs. Arthur Bennett on June 28 and Rudolph Barnett and Anthony Koleno on June 29. Tony will be 15. Anniversaries Congratulations to John and Dolores Flint who will be celebrating their anniversary on June 25 and Dale and Ruth Jenner who will be having their eighth on June 28. Much happiness to both couples. Beach Duty On June 25 C. Mueller is in charge of operations at the beach and his co-workers are R. Barrows, A. Brunke, D. Hinspater, F. Kratky, A. Liss and R. Tanner. A big hand to the group who did a fine clean up job on June 11 led by H. Lexow. Glenn is one of our recent graduates. "Ronald and Jack Verstege, Jr., Beverly's uncle a n d a friend spent a week in Mercer, Wis., and caught a batch of wall eyes and muskies for the family to enjoy. Farewell and good luck to Norman Medeiros and Jack Schaeffer who have moved to Richmond. The Corcorans and four other couples saw a play and enjoyed a fine meal in Marengo on Saturday night. A group of our younger folks participated in a dance recital held on Wednesday night and given by Marge Olszewski. A. granddaughter of the late Jack Verstege, Janet Lee Verstege, 17, is leaving June 27 for Guayaquil, Ecuador,. where she will stay with a family until September. The International Fellowship foreign exchange program is sponsoring this. She will visit eight major cities including the capitol of Ecuador. Janet was initiated into the National Honor society with thirty-three others in the Junior class of Leyden high school and was president of the music class. Her grandmother Virginia is very proud of her achievements. Pat §imonsen, daughter of one of our former residents, was married Saturday afternoon to Jerome Freund at St. Mary's church in McHenry. The R a m a g e s, Lindwalls, Clausens, Munroes, Wetzels and Zeimets were just a few of the many who attended. Billy Thomas has been in the McHenry hospital since last Tuesday with a serious virus infection and his parents fear that h i s brother, Alex, is coming down with the same ailment. We sincerely hope that by the time this comes out both boys are hom^ and feeling fine again. Bobby Schopp enlisted in the Marines and will be leaving in September. He will go in for business training. The best of everything to Bob who will soon be leaving for the service of his country. / Activities in the Shores The Schopps welcomed seventy- five guests for the graduation of their son, Robert, and all enjoyed a fine buffet dinner served by Bonnie. Glenn Tanner is off on a trip to Mauston, Wis., with his friend, Sandy Winters, and they will be camping out. •mm. ESTERN Billy Casper, Jr. will defend his Western Open crown against the stars of pro golf at famous Medinah Country Club #3 course on June 23, 24, 25, 26. Tickets now available by mail from Western Golf Assn., Golf( I1L--or call KE 9-4600. ' " ' I DAILY ADMISSION PRICE JUNE 23 & 24 $5.00 JUNE 25 & 26 $6.00* (•Available in advanco for $5.00 throufM WGA Headquarters ' Edward Valek Wed Much happiness to Edward Valek and his bride, the former Diane Rothermel, who were wed in St. Mary's church on June 11. The young couple drove to Miami, Fla., and flew to Jamaica for their honeymoon and will reside at the Hilltop Boulevard address after they return. Wevik-Lindwall Engagement Mr. and, Mrs...-Elmer Wevik an^pji^c©'; "the ^ngagefrient of their daughter, Judifh Lyr^, toh.G. Williaur*^iiK'dwall, son tif hospital in Chicago. No vvedding date has been set. OLD STATE CAPITOL BIDS Bids in connection with the reconstruction of the Old State Capitol in Springfield will be received Thursday, June 2'.\. Francis S. Lorenz, director of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings, has announced. A contract for excavation will befor work in connection with the proposed historical library as well as for reconstruction of the Old Capitol building. A de-watering contract will be awarded so that underground water is prevented from interfering with the project. Bids will be opened at 2:.'!0 p.m. June 2!! in the Division of Architecture and Engineering offices in the State Armory, Springfield. Bids for excavation for the proposed underground parking garage will be sought at a later date. McHenry Shop In For Your Information Dear friends, Just to remind you of our modern ambulance service, if the need for it should arise. Our cautious driver and assistants are skilled in first aid techniques and the use of the latest life-saving equipment which the ambulance contains. Respectfully, PEIEfRM. JUSTE & sow FUNERAL HOME NEWCOMERS TO \REA GREETED BY WELCOME WAGON Welcome Wagon calls are again being made in &the McHenry area. Anyone knowing of newcomers who have arrived since April 1 should call Mary (Mrs. Roger) Stiller or Ceil DeWerdt (653-9317). Both Mrs. Stiller and Mrs. D e W e r d t r e c e n t l y t o o k a week's training course at the Oak Park Arms hotel, to preoare for their work of greeting families and bringing them information about the local community, churches and business establishments. A basket of gifts is taken to each family. Calls are made oh newcomers and on first babies at the present time. Welcome Wagon calls are a means of extending old-fashion hospitality and friendliness in the community. The hostesses seek your cooperation so no one who is eligible for a call will be missed. Mrs. Stiller, who will serve as hostess, lives with her husband, Roger, on Regner Road, Pistakee Bay, They have six children. The Stillers came to this area from Delaware. Mrs. DeWerdt, her husband, Raymond, and their three children live on E. Lakeshore drive, Wonder Lake. Mrs. De Werdt will serve as assistant hostess. TELP NEEDED FOR RESTORATION OF O LOG CABIN The McHenry County Historical society is growing concerned that the restoration of the log cabin will not be completed in time for the week of the County Fair. It is having difficulty in finding any carpenters with free time to work on it. Many, many years ago, there was an annual old s e t t l e r s ' p i c n i c h e l d i n McHenry, at which people from all over the county gathered-*' They had such a good timfc getting together, that visitors from Elgin took the idea back to Elgin and an organization was started there that is still being carried on, meeting every year. Unfortunately the McHenry group fell by the wayside. The Historical society would like to see the revival of art old settlers' picnic and if enough interest is shown, will undertake to do the necessary work in bringing it about. Anyone interested in attending such an affair sometime in August, please call Miss Lura Wandrack, 338- 0194. If there is enough response this could be made an annual affair. The new quarters of the society at 101 N. Jefferson are being scrubbed this week and shortly thereafter some of the lovely items that have been donated will be put on display? changing them from time to time. TOLD TALES GARDEN CLUBS PRESENT FLOWER SHOW JUNE 24-25 A holiday spirit will prevail, in Woodstock when its two garden clubs, the Kishwaukee Valley Garden club and the Woodstock Garden club, present a flower show, "FESTIVALS U. S. A." It will be held Friday, June 24, from 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Northwood school, 917 N. Route 47, Woodstock. There will be a conservation display and the horticulture exhibit will be of special interest to gardners. The show is open the public. to Play Newspaper BINGO Most Exciting Attraction in vmw 12 miles Irom Wisconsin Dells 115 miles from Milwaukee Worth driving 2000 miles to see • 4 huge buildings on 15 colorful acres. • Real live trained animal circus, elephants# ponies, dog& and horses--twice daUy. • Steam calliope and band organ concerts-- ' 12 times daily. • Displays of circuses of the world-- posters, wardrobe, woodcarving, sideshows. • Show of loading and unloading real circus train with horses--twice daily. • World's largest animated miniature circus. OPEN THRU Sept. 12--7 days a week Come rain or shine--Plan to spend the day Just 7 miles irom tlft Mid-Continent Railway Museum in North Freedom ill XJ| Mct^nry, Utirivis, AinbuL I FIRST WITH THE • FEATURES WOMEN WANT MOST Is ere DON'T LET THE HEAT GET YOU. SEE US NOW FOR YOUR HOTPOINT lOOM AIR CONDITIOMiiS WE DO HAVE IN STOCK THE RIGHT HOTPOINT FOR YOUR NEEDS. COME IN AND COMPARE HOTPOINTS SIZES AND PRICES. GENE OR KEN WILL BE MOST HAPPY TO FIGURE OUT FOR YOU THE RIGHT HOTPOINT AIR CONDITIONER YOU NEED. -US Lee & Ray Electric 1005 FRONT ST. McllhMtV, ILL. FREE PARKING DIAL 385-0882 Forty Years Ago (Taken from the files at June 24, 1926) Several buildings in West McHenry have been altered and remodelled after modern patterns. These buildings are Jos. Freund building in which Mr. Freund runs a clothing store, and the W. J. Donavin plumbing shop. Also the John Stoffel general store and Kamholtz hardware and plumbing shop. The marriage of Miss Josephine Hepburn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Hepburn of R i n g w o o d t o M r . R o b e r t Schuetze of Munroe, Wis., took place at the home of the bride's parents in Ringwood June 23. McHenry's fire boys will stage xa mammoth carnival in the city park, July 3,4, and 5, with special fourth of July features. Richard and George Stenger are now located in business at Cole's Corners near Spring Grove, where they are ready to supply passing motorists with ice cream and sofL drinks, gasoline and oils. The old time fiddlers' contest held at the Empire theatre finished the four night run with Pat Kelleher of Elmhurst, first, Mike Conway, McHenry, s e c o n d , J o h n C l a x t o n , McHenry, third , and Edward O'Neil, Harvard, fourth. Nick Bishop, bachelor, age 61 years, passed away at the home of his brother, William Bishop, in McHenry, June 23, after a lingering illness. Miss Mildred G. Klein of this city was united in marriage, June 22, to Mr. John L. May, also of McHenry, in St. Patrick's church by Rev. Father William O'Rourke. Twenty-Five Years Ago (Taken from the files of June 19, 1941) The Suburban Oil company of Oak Park is at work this week on the project of blacktopping the Rosedale road which connects route 120 east of the new bridge with the blacktop leading to Johnsburg, the roads crossing at the transformer. Miss Eleanor Althoff of West McHenry was graduated from St. Therese School of Nursing at Waukegan, June 15. 429 employees of the Ahlberg Bearing company, Chicago, and their families held their annual picnic Sunday on the large grounds at the C. J. Bender residence in West McHenry. 1 » Wonder Lake has been growing so rapidly in the last few years. This nearby resort section on the shore of this large "man made" lake now has approximately 700 homes, and they are still being erected as fast as possible. Jerry Kubovy of Wonder Lake has been granted a federal pilot's license for waterway navigation. This is the first such license to be held at Wonder Lake. Leroy J. Miller, route 1, McHenry, is one of thirty I'K linois Holstein breeders recent^ ly admitted to membership in the Holstein-Friesian association of America by unanimous vote of the board of directors. Mr. Miller was recommended to the association by Anton M. Schmitt, McHenry.- Fred Meyer, a prospective bridegroom, was honored at a stag party which was held at Herman Kreutzer's Ten Years Ago (Taken from the files of June 14, 1956) The community joined the Richard Freund family this week in • mourning the unexpected death of their oldest daughter, Nicollette, age 5. Miss Mary Linn Hogan of Ringwood was chosen dairy princess at the Milk Day parade at Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Smith of Johnsburg will observe their silver wedding anniversary June 16 with open house at Memorial hall. ^ One of the most outstanding games in 1 McHenry Little League's short history took place June 7. The Eagle.and Bluebirds played^ar. liufoe inning scoreless tie. ' v Larry Huck, local Standard Oil dealer, is a winner in the sixth annual appearance and cleanliness contest conducted forv 575 dealers in its Joliet sales division. Charles Unti, a McHenry resident for many years and owner of the McHenry Ice Cream Company much of that time, died in Daytona Beach, Fla., June 9 following an illness of several weeks. Dr. John T. Gray was elected commander of the Legion post June 11 at a dinner meeting at the Legion home. The McHenry high school for 1956 had a graduating class of 107 members, it was the largest sehior class ever recorded in the history of the school. 257 Children Tesiedt In Vision {Screenings Bingo Play Newspaper Fourteen of 257 chijdre|i tested during the recent* preschool vision screening! were referred to their family eye specialist for further examination, reports Elmo DonohjJ, chairman of the program sponsored by the Lake Region Y's Men's club and conducted by the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Mr. Donoho pointed out that eigfit of these children had ' vision defects of sufficiently serious nature to require immediate further examination by an optometrist or ophthalmogist. Sjjc others were verified during the rescreening of eighteen children who experienced difficulty during the first testing. ~ Based upon results of this experience the Y's Men fegl that at least 180 pre-schoel children in the Lake Regicfh suffer from eye problems of which their parents are not aw?ire, or have failed to seek professional help. SHOP IN McHENRY a -- OPEN -- 7 DAYS A WEEK WiMirs Asriw//# torn torn** Styk 99m tiaMmioM JUitie* 7-074! ONROUMRD NORM MORS OF l£N9 MH ispECTTPHSTFK New Gains for. Savers ON INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS An anticipated new annual dividend rate of 4% per cent will be paid by McHenry Savings on investment accounts, effective July 1, 1966. (Investment accounts simply require a minimal deposit of $1,000, with increases in multiples of $100.) Regular or optional accounts, with no required balances, will receive an anticipated 4V4 per cent return. Both types of accounts earn dividends semi-annually, on June 30 and December 31.. NOW iS THE TIME to take advantage of the convenience and friendly service offered by McHenry Savings. Earn our liberal dividends with insured safet1*1 REMEMBER: Make your savings move by July 15 and earn a full 6-month dividend! That's our policy: Savings in by the 15th of any month earn from the 1st TRANSFER YOUR ACCOUNT? If you are not a present saver at McHenry Savings and would like to be, simply bring in your present passbook and we'll be glad to handle all details of transfer for you. WW 7/\ INSURED " 10 •csr tfeX 110,000 4 MEMBER -r ^ • Federal Savfngs' and.Loan Insurance'Corpdration: r Federal Home Loan Bank System ' . • ' Savings and Loan Foundation United States Savings and Loan League , Illinois Savings and Loan League • 361-1 .y£;ELIVI STREET : McHENRY, ILLINOIS Isfc :KEIran&^385 -3000 j