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McHENRY luiaJciy/TeLruary 9/1S56 odder Lake News By Phyllis Whitfield Farewell Party Miss Rosemary Kendrigan was honored at a farewell party given in the home of Mrs. Mildred Hay Thrusday, Jan. 25. Mary Jean Bertier and Barbara LaGreca » were co-hostesses with Mrs. Hay, ~ Tfther guests present were Pat Berner, Helen Reuter, Sharon Hemey, Barbara Fiala, Delores Falkenthal, Ora Parker and Mrs. F. Kengrigan. Several -guests who were invited, were- unable to attend. Those were Mary Ruggero, Neva Fuhrer, Jeannie Hay And Ann Lundborg. A useful gift was presented Miss Kendrigan by the group of friends. Miss Kendrigan has left her position as nurse in the office of Dr. Ruggero to make a career in the U.S. Army. Come and Dance . Don't forget the " Valentine dance to be held at the Legion hall on Saturday Feb. 11. Refreshments will be served and all proceeds will be put into a special building fund. Legion Meeting The regular monthly meeting will be held at 8 on Feb. 14 at the Legion hall. Several important items are to be discussed and voted upon. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Christ the King Church News Sunday masses are at 8, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Daily mass is at S a.m. Confessions are heard Saturdays from 7 to 8 p.m. or until all are heard and on first Fridays at 7:45 a..m On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Fr. Vanderpool will distribute ashes to all present after the daily 8 a.m. mass. N.C.C.W. The National Council of Catholic Women had a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Estelle Mendyk on Thursday, Feb. 2. After the business meeting, a short talk was given by Mrs. Marie Bartz about the organization of the block Rosary. Mrs. Stella Wasieleski filled in for Mrs. Nelson, who was scheduled to give instructions on the mass prayers. Mrs. Wasielewski read two spiritual articles, one on gossip or sing of the tongue, the other on family unity. Coffee and, cake were served, during which the ladies enjoyed visiting with one another. The N.C.C.W. will have a bake sale in the back of the church on Sunday, Feb. 12, before and after each mass. All bakery goods will be home-made and reasonably priced. Holy Name Meeting "Ehfe1 Holy Name men of Christ the King church will meet on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 8:30 p.m. in the home of their new vice-president, John Gustek. The members eiected new officers for 1956 at their last meeting. The. new officers are: President, Jay Stendeb$ ck; vice-presideht, Johti Gustek; .treasurer. George Burns; secretary, Ray Machalinski; marshal, John Rice. The newly elected officers extend an invitation to all the men of the parish to join their'-growing organization. Fr. Vanderpool will continue his instructions on holy matrimony at' the Feb. 9 meeting. On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Holy Name society will receive the Blessed Sacrament together at the 8 a.m. mass. The organiza- J tion will have breakfast at Mil- , lie's Pizza after the mass. All the j men of the church are also in- : vited to partake of Holy Com- ! munion and join the Holy Name j for breakfast.' j r- I Nativity Lutheran Church News i , Rev. Burton Schroeder, pastor, has chosen "A Sign Come Time" ! for his sermon topic for Sunday, j Feb. 12. Services are at 8 and , 10:45. with Sunday School at I 9:15. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, from 2 until 5, there will" be a Brotherhood workshop of the Chicago conference at Christ Lutheran church in Chicago. All men of the church interested in attending these interesting and educational sessions on Brotherhood work are invited to attend. Cars will leave the church at 12:30. The Luther League will have its Valentine party Feb. 12 at the church at 7. All yoUng people are invited and asked to bring a comic valentine. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 7:30, a new adult discussion class will begin. This class will be confirmed into church membership on March 18. All interested in joining the cnureh are invited. Wednesday, Feb. 15, is Ash Wednesday and Mid-week Lenten services begin. All the Wednesday evening services daring Lent will be held at 7:45 p.m. A special series of sermons will be delivered at these services, the over-all theme being "The Time of Your Life." The junior choir will sing at the Ash- Wednesday service. Scouts of the church are urged to attend. March of Dimes Mothers at the Lake marched Tuesday, Jan. 31, for the March of Dimes and collected a total of $447.56. Mr. and Mrs. Boh Parker served refreshments at the ice cream parlor that evening for the women and Mrs. Anna Bor* ches, Mrs. Betty Fiala and Mrs. Parker baked cakes and pastries. The folloing mothers collected in the subdivisions: Velma Sinclair artd Claire Reitesel in Wonder View; Prudence Grabovy and Ann Weretka of Wooded Shores; Edith Pheneger, Harriet Bell and Marge, Brand in Shore Hills; Bea Leidtke, Maxine Lickty, Joyce Specht, Elaine Spuehr and Vi Meiling in Deep Springs NO. 1; Anna Samkus and Harriet Mc- Call in Deep Springs No. 2; Josephine Roti, Harriet Wilson, Betty Gabel, Gertrude Nielsen and Helen Kenny in Wonder Center; Lorraine Moore, Elaine Schwarz, Louise Johnson and Gerre Elbersen in Indian Ridge; Jean Smith in Lookout Point; Julie Walsh, Edith Targo and Randy Sellek in Hickory Falls; Mrs. A. Meeker, Mrs. R. Cbpe and Mrs. A. Burr in Wonder Woods; Mrs. George Ganssen in White Oaks Bay; and Mary Booker and Marian Cone in Highland Shores. Mrs. Grace Sellek, who was chairman of the drive at the Lake, is grateful for the cooperation of these mothers. following the program. Flaj&to attend arid btfng a friend along; . The Wonder Center Canasta group met Thursday, Feb. 2, at the home of Lenore Jaeschke. High scorers were Judy Rasmtfssen and Marie Milbrandt. Other ladies present were Helen Cotfpe, Pat Gallas, .Neva Fuhrer, Grace Markle, and Ann Weretka. ^..Six dollars was collected for the hospital auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hansen had as guests in their home the evening of Feb. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Falkenthal and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cannon. is" asking for . .a donation of A phonograph, with or without records, for. their future use. The next meeting will be held Feb. 16. . The Queen's Ladies of Christ the King church are planning an ice skating party Friday, Feb. 10, at Indian Ridge Beach No. 1. All 'teen-agers in the comunity are welcome to come at 7:30 and join in the fun of skating. Bible Church News Sdnday, Feb. 5, a very impres- Sundnay, Feb. 12, is Boy Scout Sunday. In the Nativity Lutheran church the Scouts will be honored at the 10:45 service. They will take part in the service and all sive ceremony was Pastor Wright at the morning service in the Bible church, when twenty-seven persons signed the charter membership scroll. The special speaker of the morning wais William Kerr from Milwaukee, Wis. The persons attending this stirring event realized this was Wonder Lake Bible church history in the making. Several founders of the work at the Lake were present: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin and son of Park Ridge, S. J. Sivensen of Lincolnwood and Morris T. Ness and son of Winnetka. The Women's Guild is sponsoring a special service in the church Tuescray evening, Feb. 14, for the purpose of raising funds through a free will offering to-. ward their pledge to "our missionaries" in the Belgian Congo. Films of Jack and Flora Loshbough, the missionaries who are now in Badja Baija, Africa, will be shown. These films show their sojourn in Belgium and their tri]3 to Switzerland and a tape recording will give an explanation of the many places* of interest. Their daughter, little Janniemae, will have a part in these films, too. Refreshments will be served At a recent meeting of the C.Y.O., elections were held and the following' offices elected: Carl Walker, president; Kay Clark, vice-president; Judi Kolar, secretary; and Rich Anderson, treasurer. This group is planning a Valentine dance to be held at Harrison school Feb. 11, from 7:30 to 10:30. Music will be .provided by records and cokes will be served. All 'teen-agers are invited. The young girls' division of the National Council ' of Catholic Youth had its first meeting Feb vciy xiiiux ea- , ^ «=* --• conducted b^-i^ ^ home of Mrs. Pat Letizia. There were thirty enthusiastic girls present. An election of officers was held and the following were elected: President, Joan Marke; vice-president, Joan Joosten; secretary, Donna Schiller; activity chairman, Marian Smialek. It was decided to divide the girls into five groups for easier handling. The advisors are Mrs. Letizia, Who will teach handicraft, Mrs. Corcoran, who will instruct ballroom and tap dancing, and Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Walker will vtork together on sewing and cooking. The group A Helping Hand Mrs. Joseph Corcoran of Wonder Center has found how friends and neighbors rally to help someone in need. Saturday, Jan. 21, as Mrs. Corcoran and her daughter were enjoying a movie in McHenry, the interior of their car was badly damaged by fire. The .firemen determined the cause to be combustion from the heat of clothing Mrs. Corcoran had picked up from a laundry. The 62 pounds of clothing, which were all damaged beyond salvage, consisted mostly of children's and infants' clothing. The damage to their one-year-old car was estimated to be between $800 and $900, As soon as her neighbors heard of her loss they passed along the word and soOn clothing began to be received by the Corcoran family. They are very grateful and happy to know so many people are interested and willing to help in emergencies. Happy Birthday Billy Whitfield of Wooded Shores was 5 years old Feb. 5. On Saturday, Feb. 4, he invited a few friends to help him celebrate with a party. Sara Wright, Jamie and Susan Grasser, Jeff and Nancy VanKanegan, Karen Lynn and Glenn Smith, Billy Hansen, along with Billy's sister, Barbara, and brother, Brian, played games, ate ice cream and cake and had an afternoon of fun. The Smith children and their parents, Mr. end Mrs. Roswell Smith, of Arlington Heights, were dinner guests that evening in the Whitfield home.1" Mrs. Mary Gillis of Wonder Center celebrated her birthday Feb. 4. 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' Friday, March 9, McHenry County Teachers' Institute at Woodstock. Friday, March 30, Good Friday. April 2 through 6, spring vacation. May 30, Memorial Day. June 1, last day of school. P.T.A. News The February meeting of the P.T.A. will be held at Harrison school Feb. 14, beginning at 8. Members of the Student Council will be present and will hold a sample meeting to show parents how -the council operates. 'Mrs. Paul McGuire from HObron has been asked to bring her educated . dog for a demonstration, of his skillp. After the business meeting and entertainment the group will be asked to divide into room groups in order to have a "buzz session." These small groups will be able to discuss questions they may have about their child's room or other questions about the school. Mr. and Mrs. T. -P. Mathews celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary last week. Miss Violet Ross, Mrs. Elsie Franta and on, Joseph, and Mr. and -Mrs. Joseph Ross and daughters, Josephine and Victoria, all of Elgin, visited the Ray Hansens of ^Wooded Shored Sunday, Jan. 29. The Rosses have a summer home in Wooded Shores and the family is here during that season. * ' WISE f/"' "Goes 0n like a Bree It's so easy to paint with Elliott's SATIN-LATEX! And, it produces a super washable satin finish ... no glare • • • Dfies quickly . . . Brushes clean up in water. 48 beautiful colors. VYCJTAL'S HARDWARE 182 So. tOreen St. SHEET METAL SHOP Phone 98 McHenry, HI. Don't forget the Wonder Lake Heart Fund drive which will be held Feb. 19 from 2 to 4. Mrs. John Gillis is chairman, with cochairmen, Mrs. James Bell, Mrs. Russell Spuehr, Mrs. James Ensminger and Mrs. Paul Walkington of Ringwood. Volunteers frortfp each subdivision would be appreciated. Tne chairmen ark planning a dance, the proceeds <Jf which will go toward the Heart Fund.'The date will be announced when plans are definite. It Pays to Sh@p at Home Business Si Service Directory of *. Wonder Lake WONDER LAKE BTJZLDERS SUPPLY Free Estimates ft Delivery Phone W. L. 3231 CRI! and STENDEBACH General Contractors NEW HOMES and REMODELING Phone* Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 IMPORTANT NOTDC To the Voters of McHenry County Only properly registered electors may vote in the Primary Election to be held April 10, 1966, as provided by the Permanent Registration of Electors Law of Illinois. VOTERS who will be TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGS on or before Primary Day, April 10th, 1956, MUST REGISTER FOR VOTING on or before March 12th, 1956. REGISTERED VOTERS who have CHANGED THEIR NAME BY MARRIAGE or otherwise must register anew on or before March 12th, 1956, unless residing in the same precinct. * REGISTERED VOTERS who have MOVED FROM ONE PRECINCT TO ANOTHER within the County since last registering MUST APPEAR before the County Clerk or the proper registration officer and sign an application for change of residence, stating the old and new address, on or before March 12th, 1956. VOTERS who are REGISTERED IN ANOTHER COUNTY and are now residents of McHenry County MUST 'REGISTER in McHenry County on or before March 12th, 1956. Properly Registered Voters Do Not Have To Re-register The County Clerk's office at Woodstock is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m. except Saturdays and on Saturdays is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 noon, and any elector can register at said office up to and including March 12thc 1956. • For your convenience, any one of the following Special Deputy County Clerks and Deputy Registration Officers will register you or take care of your registration in the community in which you live up to and including March 12th, 1956, to-wit: Mrs. Esther M. Ruth, Riley Mrs. Harold Hyde# Marengo Mrs. Anna E. Phillips, Dunham Leona B. Wise, Harvard E. R. Gasl, Aldenv Mrs. Mamie Tornow, Hartland Claude Rudy, Union Mrs. Margaret E. Dwyer, Huntley Harold S. Thayer, Hebron Leo Karls, Richmond Charles J. Freund, Spring Grove Mrs. Marjorie Davidson, Island Lake Albert Krause, McHenry James G. Kupec, McHenry Justus Kellner, Wonder Lake Mrs. Margaret Erhardt, Lilymoor Fred J. Smith, Johnsburg Walter Reed, Ridgefield Alfred T. Christian, Algonquin Frank H. Nagel, Fox River Grove Foy L. Mentch, Cary Harry C. Shales, Crystal Lake Daniel R. Ossman, Lakewood Frank Hackman, Lake in the Hills Only McHenry County electors who are properly registered in the precinct of their residence will be able to vote at the Primary election to be held April 10th, 1956. Please take care of your voting registration so that you will be able to vote for the candidates of your choice at the said Primary election. RAYMOND D. WOODS County Clerk, McHenry County, Illinois