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v mm. HoHXH&f PLAIHDEAL1R '"JtSi'*: • - \ *• rite Thursday, December iw If' ' *» • Wai¥ - 'I ^ MKxvsaacs SILVER ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purvey celejtegion Auxiliary will meet at Hebron brated their silver wedding anniver- >jj'riday evening.. This will be a Christ-, sary Sunday; Nov. 28, with a party of LEGION AUXILIARY I McH«ni*v Council of the American) Mr. PHirvey was engaged as greenskeeper on the coarse and they moved to McHenry, where they later Irailt a home. Mr. and Mrs. Purvey have a ion. Jack, who is married and resides in Chicago, where he attends the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I They also'have a little granddaughter, Patricia. - t PUTTY. WBDtDHTO AT jet BUM'S OHIrwtm fW THANKSGIVING DAY) O. E^ S. INVITATION iia# party and each one is to bring a relatives as their dinner guests. Those ^ hp)^n!r7 iHft for the Christmas irrab pnrreesseenntt wweeriee tthheeiirr ssoonn , JJaaccKk, aannda hniiss w,hepn ea'c h mem,b*e r may invite a ?uest ' wife and little daughter, and Mr. and Mrs Mahol rnllin= w hmn „Untot] Mrs. Hal Plumb, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Mrs. Jay ComptOn and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prybil and son, "Dick, of Woodstock. | On Sunday evening a party erf „ oulFlli,c „„„ „„„ i friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Par- home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harrer of ! vey in honor of the occasion, with West McHenry, in Cherry Valley, Suncards furnishing entertainment for day, November 29, in honor of their W^_FAMILY gathering Thaijksgivintr Day was the occasion for a happy family gathering at the Some of Mr. a'fid Mrs. Arthur Krause, #hen is delicious dinner was served, those present were Mr. and Mrs. A1 Monroe and John Schreiner, Elgin; Mrs. Sue Moulton and daughter, Mr. Mrs. Mabel Collins has been elected associate conductress of the chapter. SILVER ANNIVERSARY A surprise party was held at y%-' and Mrs. Pat Kelleher, Mr. and Mrs. j }hose Prizes for high honors silver wedding anniversary. A large - Jo# Campagna and family of Elm-1" <!ards Earl M^-, party met at the home of Frank Kais- '• hurst; Leo Laity, Spring Grove, Mr. | Andrews and Walter Brooks. j er, and from there a long line of cars •- * arnd Mrs. Albert Krause and daughter, Guests were , Messrs. and Mesdames proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. * J |isri01, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rothermel Ray Conway, E. R. Sutton, Albert Harrer, each driver sounding his horn J and daughters, Audrey and Kathrine.t Kraiuse, Walter Brooks, Clarence Mar- as they, proceeded down the road and • • • , j tin, Vincent Martin, Walter Walsh, R. into the yard, giving the impression \ HONOR NEWLYW^EDS M- Flemirig, Earl McAndrews and of a couple just married. : &rj \aijd'Mrs. Charles Steilen, whose Nick Freund. • i t The activities 6pened with a mock •Redding took place on Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs.^Purvey were presented wedding, the officiating cleric imper- ••'jpay. v.ere honored at a party Sunday with ,gifts and a pot-luck supper Was senator announced Mr. and Mrs, Har-; • Jtfternoon at the home of Attorney served at the close of the evening. - rer weeded twenty-five years, after' §nd Mrs. Vernon Knox on West Hill- Albert Purvey and Vera Compton which congratulations were in order. ! ;5|jde road near Crystal Lake. . (were married at St. Mary's church, The party began early in the after-, ' - ^ The event w$s a surprise for the" Woodstock^ on Nov. 28, 1912, with Fr.. noon and lasted until fair, into the i- % -jibnored couple whose parents, as well Conway, officiating. The date that night. A buffet luncheon was served, .as Mr. Steilen's grandfather, were year was Thanksgiving Day. They with beer and coffee as beverages. * Sirtong the thirty guests, among them went to Huntley to make their home, There was singing, story telling, music being relatives and friends from Chi-' later moving to Crystal Lake and then and games with Geot-ge Bylsma tak- «ago and McHenry. Games and a Woodstock, where he was employed at ing the laurels in checkers. Many Stock wedding furnishefd amusement the golf course. About fourteen years beautiful gifts were received for which #©r the occasion and a delicious sup- ago, just before the opening of the the recipients are very grateful. •'t*r *as served,* " • | McHenry Country" Club golf course, Miss <fclara Kaiser, who is consider- 1.* S. • J v • For Christmas Adoring relatives will appreciate portraits of your children. Have holiday rush. WORWICK Studio Phone 275 ed about the best bread and cake baker in these parts, brought two mammoth elkes and a large ice cream' cake beautifully decorated for the occasion. Among the many present for the Mi ilg RPUV. iHcaaaAOo THANKBOIVIHa DAT NOVEMBER BBD)B8 MRS. CHARLES STEILEN A wedding of interest to - local j | friends and relatives took place at St. Benedicts church, Chicago, at four o'clock on Thanksgiving Day, when Miss Gayle Hoeffleur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoeffleur of Chicago, became the bride of Mr. Charles Steil- J eh, eldest son of Mr. and, Mrs. George Steilen of Chicago, former residents : of McHenry. • The bride, who was given in mari riage by her father, was charming in | a gown of ivory satin, lace trimmed, with, a tulle veil falling gracefully from her blond hair. She carried a bouquet of calla lilies. The maid of honor, Mirian Johnson, wore a delphinium blue frock with bead dress and slippers to match while the two bridesmaids Leone Adams and Irene Hoeffleur, friends of the bride, were gowned alike in peach lace and corresponding accessories. The matron of honor was Mrs. Marian Rahn. The groomsmen and ushers, Leo . f '^yk^s * V M -V '«T* ^ I Steilen, his brother, as well as the at bridegroom and other men in the wed- & SPECIALS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY QUALITY GBOCE&Y--FBESH AND SMOS&D MEAT CHOICE BEEF CHUCK ROAST, any cat FRESH GROUND MEAT ^ LEAN BOILING BEE|k. ; CHOICE ROUND OOIRLOIN STEAKS LEAN SMALT. PIG PORK LOIN KERBER'S PURE BULK T.ART> _ KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES lb. 2 lbs lb. lb. lb. - - 2 lbs. 2 13-oz. pkgs. QUICK OR REGULAR QUAKER OATMEAL, 3-lb. pkg RISER FLOUR, 5-lbs. 20^, 24y2-ibs7 "~ ' " MONARCH COFFEE, lb 28^; 3 lbs. ROYAL GELATIN DESSERT, any flavor 3 phis. BULK BROWN SUGAR ' r lbs. FANCY BANANAS 3 lbs. P. AND G. SOAP, large bar ' 0 for NEW CABBAGE 3 lbs. Mixed Nuts--English Walnuts--Fresh Vegetables Daily GIBBS' GROCERY AND MARKET -- Phone 166 Free Delivery Talk -- Don't Walk 17* 31* 11* 25* 22* 25c 21* 20* 83* 80* 16* 21* 17* 25* 8* MRS. ARTHUR DIEDRICH Miss< Lydia Shober, daughter of Mr. occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles AJ.thur Shober, chose McHtenrv ancle of the Herdrich Mrs Lena Guercio and Thanksgiving Day for her marriage Heimer of McHtenry, uncle or the daughters, ;Jo seph, ine and, Ci!h ar,li.n e, ,t,®o MMrr . AAirttnhuurr Du'1ie^dearriicchn , ssoflnn 0of1 mMrr. aanndo *tr room,> Ed Koenig, a chum, and Jack Frank Kaiser, Sr., sons, Prank, and Mr/; Jac<JL Dl.edn®h\T. , John, daughters, Clara ad Anna, Rudy Msgr. Charles S. Nix officia d . fru-mallv attired in Simek, George Bylsma, Joe Draper, ceremony at 9:30 a. m., at St. ding party, were formally attired in ri„„ Tv-o««i». Mary s church, where they were at^ tuxedos. ' From Woodstock JoSn Kugt S^"d K ed ^ the bride's^ sister, Evelyn; w A little .^uf ^ L^Tth^^rom ^hicaecr Mr^John Die°drich.^ste^of the groom'as brid^ and^ the ring bearer, Master Arthur Umathum, From Chicago. Mrs. John ^ &;d Thomas Diedrich ag ^ Hoeffleur, the little four-year-old man. Little Mary Shober, sister of nephew of .the Kride, was a cunning the bride, was floWer girl and George diminutive little man wearing formal Shober and Alfons Diedrich were ush- attire, corresponding to the attire of ers. ' the men of the party. The bride was lovely in a gown of Following the ceremony a six o'clock white brocaded velvet with a satin dinner was served at the Parkway hobound veil worn in halo effect. She tel for the bridal party and immediate carried a shower bouquet of white relatives and at eight o'clock a recepchrysanthemums. , | tion was held at the Swiss Club for The maid of honor wore a gold bro- 300 guests. caded satin back crepe frock with 'blue Many baautiful gifts were received turban and nose veil and blue sfip» by Mr. and Mrs. Steilen, including two pers. She carried bronze chrysanthe- lovely carved trays from .Switzerland. YEARS OF SERVICE mums- !A cablegram of congratulations was The bridesmaid wore sapphire blue also received by the bride from her MRS. EUGENE NYE I MRS. MICHAEL DEGEN Miss Alvera Weingart and MrJ Miss Eva Williams and Mr. Mick* Eugene Nye were married at St. ael Degen were parried at St. John'f Mary's church, McHenry, Saturday, church, Johnsburg, Wednesday, November 20. vember 24, Molnar, daughters, Josephine, Marie, Margaret and Elizabeth, Stephen Schuster, Mr. arid Mrs. Fred Galle, ; and son, Fred, Jr.r and Arthur Ballard; From Bellwood: Mr. and-Mrs. : George Spillman and family. Many ! more from Chicago were unable to attend and sent their messages and ; congratulations by telephone and telegrams. SIMON STOFFEL IlT HONORED AFTER 50 (Continued from Page One) brocaded satin back crepe with match- uncle in Switzerland. ing accessories and carried yellow After a short honeymoon the couple and Mrs. Curtis Westfal! of Chicago, chrysanthemums. | will be at home at 3919 N. Bell avenue, who could not be present. j The little flower girl wore baby blue Chicago. In his letter Mr. GOBS .said in part, taffeta, trimmed in pink and carried a The bridegroom, whose mother was "You have a distinction of which few colonial nosegay of pink button chry-! formerly Miss Kate Heimer of Mcmen can boast. You have rounded out santhemums. j Henry, is a former {resident here, fifty years of service for the Fidelity- Following the ceremony a reception where he attended school. He gradu- Phenix. Fifty years is a long time and dinner was held -at the Lily Lake ated from St. Michael's High School, whether we think ahead or backward. Casino, with a wedding dance in the Chicago, and is now employed with the In this rapidly changing world you evening. j Bigelow Sanford Rug Company. have witnessed a panorama of pro- The couple will be at home on the Those from McHenry who attended gress in all lines, and what is more Diedrich farm at Lily Lake after Dec.1 the wedding were Mrs. Delia Matyou have had a part in bringing this 15, about. You have been associated with the Fidelity-Phenix through the greater part of its existence and you have contributed splendidly to its rise from a company of modest proportions to the strong and enviable position which it holds today. Thinking back you must feel great satisfaction in recounting what you have accomplished during this half century. "The younger generation owes much, indeed, to those stalwart char- BALLOTS PRINTED FOR JUDICIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON DEC. 7 thews and daughters, Dorothy and Jean, Mrs. Josephine Heimer, Mr. and Mrs. William Hfeimer and family, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Aicher, Attorney and Mrs. V. Knox, and Mrs. Gertrude Heimer. FUNERAL SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR. D. G. WELLS | - (Continued from first page) son,. William Spencer and S. W. Brown. 1 Schools were dismissed for the afternoon and all places of business were closed from 1 to 3 p m., as a last rew.:. AGATHA-- DISTINCTIVE GIFTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD You'll And an endless profusion of lovely things for everyone on your shopping list awaiting your selection CELEBRATE WITH FOSTORIA Make your selection of this beautiful Glass early. YOUR GIFTS Choose some of our new designs stamped to embroider. New cottons for crocheting. Games and Books for Children Hand-Woven Blankets for Baby's Gift -- Sweaters -- Hand-Made Dresses. Guest Towels Luncheon Cloths and Sets 85* to $7.00 t SETS 3 pieces: bath towel, guest towel and face cloth; Colored. Heavy quality. Set $1.00 AGATHA SHOP Green street Ethel Jones McHenry, 11? Also Legion and to the donors of flowers and for the use of cars. DR. and MRS. GLENN W. WELLS. ^ ^ i MAIL CHRISTMAS PARCELS EARLY The old familiar slogan of "Mail The last election of the year will take place Dec. 7 and will be the speacters like yourself who have builded cial judicial election as ordered by such secure foundations. You have Gov. Horner for this district. earned on this occasion the honor and Although 21,900 official ballots have esteem of your association and I wish been ordered by Coanty Clerk Rayto extend to you my heartiest eoa**at- mont* Woods for the election, it is ^ x TT ulations." j anticipated that votes will not exceed sP®ct to the memory of McHenry s Early Experiences 8,000. A total of 10,160 votes were wel1 kn°wn c,tizen and physician. He Mr. Stoffel's experiences have been cast in the judicial election in June, ^Yas ,t* " to t^e maus°leum at the varied and numerous and he has wit- 1933, and in the general election, Nov. cemetery, where taps were nessed many changes in the passing 6. 1936, there were 20,008 votes polled. sf*indedby the Legion bugler and the years, but always keeping abreast of Ballots will be distributed to the which had shrouded the casket the time. From soliciting insurance thirty-four precicts in the county with was» remov®^ h,s 80n* on his bicycle this veteran insurance the four local pr««incts receiving . manaa man next acquired a road cart and their share as follows: McHenry e. desire m this manner to extend horse and it was a common occurrence 1, 600; McHtenry 2, 700; McHenry 3, our ^"cere han ^ a"d aPP^cmtion to for him to return home with wheels 700; McHenry 4, 200. neighbors and friends for their kind heavy with mud after driving the dirt The county clerk has also ordered assistance and expressions of symroads of McHenry and Lake counties. 3,400 absent voters ballots and 5,000 P^hy^unng our bereavement Later Mr. Stoffel drove a horse and specimen ballots. buggy and then he had a little red The final date for mailing applicaroadster, the first automobile in this tions for ballots is Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 is vicinity. the last day for voting an absent vot- In addition to soliciting insurance ers ballot. throughout northern Illinois, he also For the first time voters in Mcworked as an adjustor and special Henry's new precinct, at Johnsburg, agent for the company throughout will have an opportunity to cast their other states and has wide experience ballots locally instead of having to Your Christmas Parcels Ekriy,'* la in his line of work. , travel to Ringwood or McHenry as again being heard in cities and towns Closely affiliated with Mr. Stoffel in they have previously done. as the Christmas season approaches, his work has been his daughter, Miss The polling place for the new pre- which refers especially, at this early Clara Stoffel, who went into his office oinct will be at Bildner*s Barber Shop date, to remembrances seat to relain September, 1916, and is an efficient at Johnsburg. tives and friends abroad. and capable business woman. She be-1 The request for the extra precinct ' Because of the necessity for meetcame adapted to the work readily and was given ,to the county board last ing various ship sailing dates, foreignis as well informed and interested in June and the election committee made bound Christmas greetings are always the business transactions and office a favorable report on the request. , the first to make their appearance, work as any member of the firm. j The vote cast in the last three elec- Only a short time remains to prepare Since February 1, 1925, Mr. Stoffel's tions gave evidence that this township mail for foreign ports.to reach there son-in-law, C. J. Reihansperger, has is entitled to another precinct. Under before Christmas. been a partner in the business which the law precincts should have not less Letters for Sweden must leave New has grown to large proportions. He than 500 votes and not more than 800. York by Dec. 15 and mail for Ireland, has becomie a valuable partner in the At least two of the McHenry pre- Italyi Lithuania, Norway,Poland, work and is interested in maintaining | cincts now have a majority of Re- Belgium, Denmark, England,* France the high standards for which the com- publican judges and clerks as they and Germany must likewise be in New : panics give this agency credit. I went Republican in the last general York by Dec. 15, to reach their desj Mr. Stoffel still enjoys his work and election. j tination before Christmas. j remains active, attending to business Judges and clerks who have been Other sailing days in New York are everyday. He appreciates the patron- appointed for the McHenry precincts Argentina, Dec. 4; Greece, Dec. 8; !age he has received and hopes to be of the: a | Scotland, Dec. 13; Bermuda, Dec. 18 service to the people of the commun- Precinct 1--Royal Blue Store, Ring- and Cuba, Dec. 20. • ' , *ty and his numberless friends for wood. Judges, C. C. Harrison, George Mail for the orient leaving Pacific i y®ars hence. | Y^ung, Harry Collins; clerks, Viola Coast points must be sent several days Those present at the dinner were: Low, Julia Justen, Martha Hall. i earlier. The last mail for Japan will E. A. Henne, vice-president of the. Precinct 2--City Hlall. Judges, Lisle leave Dec. 11. Fidelity-Phenix; J. H. Macfarlane, Bassett, E. H .Nickels, Arnold AnSer- Mailing and delivery (bites for parsecretary, and other officials, T. J. son; clerks, Vera Kane, Rachel Spur- eel post are less certain than for first 'r> a ' Chobotaky. H. C. Edmund- ling, Glen Petersons - class mail and senders are not advised son, C. A. Alexander, R. S. Tuckef, Precinct 3--Buch Building. Judges, to wait for the deadlines that apply Wm. J. Bene, Chas. J. Lengenfelder, S. H. Freund, M. A. Conway, A1 to letter maiL J. J. Lanoue, a R. Wiliiams, also Mr. Krause; clerks, M. J. Walsh, Dan and Mrs. C. J. Reihansperger, Mrs. Si-JO'Shea, Geo. P. Freund mon Stoffel, Miss Lena Stoffel, Miss Precinct 4--Polling place, Clara Stoffel, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G, ~ Carey. •• King; clerks, Mayme Jackson, Alfred Bildner Schmitt, Katie Freund. Barber shop, Johnsburg. Judges, Pet-1 Residents are urged to go to the •r Freund, Jr„ W. Meyers, Joseph; polls and vote on Dec. f. f %/ raN f MEN/ Men enjoy wearing giftalike these. You can gi ve them with full confidence that they are right. Are handsomely boxed with his initials. GIFT SHIRTS In smooth white broadcloth or smart patterns with Oban Seamless Collar "m $1.63 to $2>50 I „ GIFT TIE? Handsome, luxurious silks, selected to appeal to a wide variety of taste* hand made, *1 Vv':" Others 50c to $1.50 - GIFT HOSE Plain colors, novel patterns, exclusive clocks, either silk - or wool. ^ 35 4 Other hose 25c to 50o BLEND SUITS Of fine rayon shirts fancy shorts. $i : GUT PAJAMAS With Faultless Nobelt waistband. Rich, lustrous broadcloth and fine sateen. $1.95 to $5 :;>X:KX GIFT GLOVES Lined or regular dress gloves in finest leathers. Smart > new shades. $165 to $5 * _ Freenaa 81MM McGEE'S Mallory 5