The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

cWk 18 fieri ng ©at GERTRUDE DISNEY HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING The Whispering Oaks as­ sociation will hold its first an­ nual meeting Wednesday Nov. 5, at the American Legion hall at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting there will be an election of of­ ficers and directors for the next term. All members of the as­ sociation are requested to be present at this important meet­ ing. A nominating committee has been designated to recom­ mend to the general member­ ship candidates for the various offices. Erwin Reitter is the chair­ man of this committee. Any one desiring to recommend candi­ dates should contact the chair- ', man. : : . RECEIVES GIFT Mrs. Elinore Crawford re­ ceived a gift from the Senior Citizen Band for her part in playing the piano for the band. Her doctor's orders were to be less active and rest so she has to give up some of her activities. WESTERN TOUR Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sass 8 385-7515 (Grace and Herb Sass) of Ash­ ley drive have returned from a spectacular tour of the west. By train, boat and bus they visited Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Old English Victor­ ia in British Columbia, see­ ing the world from Butchart Gardens. Cruised the Island dotted Straits of Georgia, had high tea in the famous Em­ press Hotel Lobby with all its English accouterments, having already partaken lunch there with the tour. There they al­ so unexpectedly met old-time friends who are in Victoria and had a pleasant time recalling old times together. ' They sailed from Victoria on the Princess Marguerite, enjoying a lovely dinner while aboard. Grace and Herb then spent three exciting and full days seeing the sights of Seattle, including the world famous farmer's market, and the Space Needle, the Mono­ rail and full bus tour of the city. A full day was spent on the drive up to Paradise Lodge on Mount Rainer, and they were treated to a clear view of the snow capped peak for hours while seeing glaciers, canyons and' all the lovely mountain \ scenery. A trip to Bremerton Navy Yard with a visit on the "Mighty Mo" (scene of the Japanese surrender) completed their stay in Seattle. The train trip out and back was full of scenery, many new friends were made, and both say they had the most delicious meals ever made or cooked through the trip. They did not tell how much weight they gain­ ed. In all, both were complete­ ly enthused about their trip and love this way of travelling with all the details taken care of by tour guides and no problems regarding baggage, etc. But they do state it is nice to be back in Whispering Oaks. CANASTA CLUB The Canasta club wasatMol- lie Miller's home and Mrs. Sauter won first prize. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Robert Walesa, 4511 Sussex drive, had a surprise birthday party, given by his son, John. He was so happy to see so many of their friends come, and re­ ceived some nice gifts. There were about 25 present. NEW RESIDENTS Some more new folks, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hottinger, 4717 Ashley. They are formerly from the far side of Chicago. Mr. Hot­ tinger is retired. They have three married children, Karl, Jr., of Connecticut, James, of Homewood and Joyce of Chicago OCTOBERFEST WILL BENEFIT WINDGATE HOME An Octoberfest benefit for Windgate, a home for mentally retarded children, will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, all day and all night, at Ange's Harbor Inn in Long Lake. Music and hundreds of prizes to be givenaway will accompany the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Donations of any type, espec­ ially in food, prizes, money or help, will be gratefully accept­ ed. Anyone wishing to help is urged to call JU 7-8429. The formation of Windgate foundation, which couldprovide scholarship funds at Windgate for families unable to meet costs, is being planned. Windgate, a private home li­ censed to care for thirty-six trainable mentally retarded children located on Rte. 14 tween Crystal Lake and Wood- Heights. The Hottingers have seven grandchildren. Mrs. Hot­ tinger plays the piano well and her husband is a very good fixer upper. He makes her many nice things and he loves to fish. They are happy with their new home. Birthdays, Jack Boutall,4411 Ashley, has a birthday Monday, Oct. 13, and so does Mrs. Kos- tak, 4508 Ashley. stock, is also planning an ad­ dition to house a total of 60 children as soon as the funds are available for expansion. The formation of a parent group, self-care cottages to provide lifetime care, and the construction of a summer camp on recently purchased 250 acres in Michigan are longer range plans for Windgate. School classes are held every morning by a teacher trained to work with special education problems on an individual or small group basis in which the children learn simple manual dexterity with blocks and puz* zles, more advanced skills such as using the telephone, and oc­ casionally printing or coloring. TELL CRUCIAL PERIODS FOR CARE OF EYES s The two crucial periods in safeguarding your eyesight are before the age of six and af­ ter 35, according to the Illinois Society for the Prevention erf Blindness. Such problems as "lazy eye blindness" can usually be cor­ rected if treated before the age of six but they can rarely be corrected after that. Those who are 35 and over should have their eyes tested for glaucoma every two years. This blinding disease can be present without exhib­ iting any symptoms in the early stages. PG. 4 - PLAINDEALER - WED. OCT. 15. 1969 eater K25 VALUE Coupon (FREE) $1.25 VALUE Automated Car Wash & Wax WITH ANY FILL-UP AT Deep Rock Car Wash 4416 W. ROUTE 120 - McHENRY (Monday through Thursday) (FRED (Expires Oct. 30) $1.25 VALUE $1.25 VALUE WUdt, enry Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund - Publisher A dele Froehlich - Editor MEMBER L.,: NeWAPE* •CTIMHI / Atooc/atfon - Found* 1M6 U SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $7.50 1 Year $9.00 In McHenry and Lake Outside McHenry and County Lake County CANCERS SEVEN DANGER SIGNALS 1 . ordU*l,„rK.. A lump or thickeniiue "> the breast or eltwwhefw 3 a - > « * d 4 ~ * n o t 4. c ***>««•ln ar b,add*>' GREAT SCOT! what a saleI JUSTEN FURNITURE, INC WAREHOUSE s m JAM-BO-RE' •6- ![). Hoarwtif 0 l , , t t , r # Ch»n«* »" * ** , }**»!» lonKwr tluui »*•<> -a,. .Tvor.r doctor w Uwr« i f McHenry county delegates to the American Cancer society Illinois chapter annual meet­ ing were among 400 lay and medical leaders at the convention in Chicago late last month. From left: Arnold May, Richmond, unit chair­ man and also lay director of District I; Mrs. A.B. McConnell, Jr., Woodstock, and Dr. C.J. Lockwood, Marengo. COUNTY SENDS DELEGATES TO STATE MEETING The Illinois division of the American Cancer society held its annual meeting recently in Chicago. Arnold May, chair­ man of the board of the Mc­ Henry county unit and director of the American Cancer so­ ciety for District I, attended this meeting. May said seminars are de­ signed to secure information on how more services c6uld be given by the American Can­ cer society to people suffering from this dreaded disease. Dis­ cussions were held about open­ ing up branch detection centers throughout the state. There is presently one cancer prevention clinic in Chicago and does ex­ aminations strictly for cancer. Dr. C.J. Lockwood, Marengo, and Mrs. Ginny McConnell, Woodstock, attended as del­ egates from the McHenry county unit. They attended various seminars which dealt on pub­ licity and education of the A- merican Cancer society's work. ALL PRICES SALE! Featuring "THE SCOTCH LAD S" In Person! AFTERNOON! TOO!! THIS AD ARE GOOD UNTIL SUNDAY 5PM EXPERT GROOMING •BOARDING (Individual Kennels) •TRAINING •BATHING (£RuJy [jCennelt 1018 W. Lincoln Rd. McHenry Phone S85-2436 Mile E. of Skyline Drive-In UlcfJeeJA* for MEN When selecting a gift for him .... let us help! \ $TORE for MEN 1245 N. Green St., McHenry, 111. Phone 385-0047 Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Fri. til' 9 p.m. CLOSED ON SUNDAYS USE THE FREE GREEN STREET PARKING AREA 33" x 53" Drip Art PAINTINGS Reg. $50.00 NOW $29.99 86" Brown, Fully Upholstered Early American Sofa $169.95 Reg. $329.00 King Koil Fashion Firm Twin Mattress $29.95 ea. Red, Blue, Green & Gold Upholstered CHILD'S ROCKERS Reg. $29.95 NOW $19.95 White & Blue E.A. Pole LAMP $25.95 Reg. $49.95 Priced From BURRIS & LA-Z-BOY RECLINERS $99.99 At Our Main Store! Modern 3 Pc. MR. & MRS. CHAIR AND OTTOMAN Reg. $348 $229.95 Flexsteel - Simmons - Crestline Carolina Comfort SLEEPERS From $199.99 Boys Desk LAMPS » $12.95 86" Gold & White Several To Choose From 2 Mattresses, Foundations, Ladder 1 Traditional Sofa Lane Cedar Chests Bunk Bed Sets $199.95 $69.99 From $129.99 Cricket Gold E.A. ROCKERS Reg. $99.00 $66.00 Tables - Tables - Tables $24.95 From 88" Lime Scotchguard MODERN SOFA Reg. $249.00 $199.99 WE WILL NOT BE KNOWINGLY UNDERSOLD! IF YOU PURCHASE FURNITURE FROM US AND FIND IT LOWER ELSEWHERE, WE WILL REFUND DOUBLE YOUR MONEY! USTEN URNITURE. Inc. 4 & 5 Drawer Western Maple CHESTS 'n^W96 $59.95 Reg. $375 2 TWIN BEDS. Bolsters & Table • Corner Unit $299.99 MAIN STORE 3611 W. ELM WAREHOUSE 3011 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY FREE PARKING at Both Location*! i 1 JL l, 4