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On Tuesday of this week, Feb. 25, Mrs. Lena Bohr of Court street observed the occasion of her eighty-fifth birthday anniversary. The day was celebrated, however, on Wednesday, when two nieces, Mrs. Leo" Winkel and Mrs. H. B. Schaefer, were hostesses at a party at the Bohr home for long time friends of the guest of honor. Cards were enjoyed and a tasty lunch served. Mrs. Bohr is in good health and is again able to be around without help of a crutch after breaking her leg'in a fall New Year's Eve of 1956. She soon expects to resume active interest in two of her favorite organizations, the Catholic Daughters of America and the R.N.A. CANDIDATES TO APPEAR MARCH 8 AT CLUB MEETING Contrary to th«. belief of many, some little folks seem to have a natural protective instinct. Paul Diedrich, Linda Lent and Larry Murphy demonstrated this early in the week when they rescued a young bird which had become caught in a fence on Riverside Drive. When the youngsters took it into Paul's home, it was found to be suffering a broken wing and bloody foot. Gert Barbian, who was visiting there Qt the time, immediately put her Red Cross first aid training to use and before long the children's feathered friend was recovering nicely in a cage. The little fellow, identified as a robin, was said to be much improved Tuesday noon and very happy to eat para-* keet food. The next meeting of the Mc-1 Henry Township Republican! Women's club will be held at 8~j p.m. on March 8 at the Legion j home in McHenry. All Republican candidates in the April primary will be invited to attend and the public is welcome. Entertainment will be furnished and there will be refreshments served. liSi A dinner meeting was held this month. Guest included Vernon W. Kays, G.O.P. candidate., for county clerk; John Bonder, Republican candidate for Precinct 9 committeeman; and Mrs. Alice Marion, who spoke of the presidential dinner she attended in January at the amphitheatre. Newt Abont Oar Servicemen Specialist j Third Class John B. Schwed£r, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Schweder, Route 3, McHenry, recently participated in a field training exercise near Seoui with members of United Nations units from Korea, Turkey and the U. S. It was the largest maneuver held in Korea since the end of hostilities in 1953. Specialist Schweder, a driver in headquarters company of the ,1st division's 5th cavalry, entered the Army in October, 1956, completed basic training at Fort Carson, Colo., and arrived in the Far East in April 1957. SHOP IN MCHENRY Spring may not be due to arrive for another twenty days or so, but we cjon't intend to ouibble with the weatherman. If it's his conscience that bothered him to the point of sending beautiful weather ahead of time, it's fine with us. We accept all such gifts with a sincere "thank you".. PURIM CELEBRATION PLANNED HERE FOR JEWISH CHILDREN ^ P OST 491 . / by Mary Einspar The American- Legion auxiliary post 491 convened on Feb. 17 at 8:30 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting, president Lauretta Homo presiding. The usual reports were given by the standing committees. Ruth Mrachek reported on the county meeting held at Wonder Lake on Feb. 7 and the convention held Feb. 8 at Elmhurst. Woodstock and McHenry County. There will be an Eleventh District Junior convention held at Glen Ellyn on April 12. The next county meeting will be held on March 7 in Algonquin. Delegates were nominated as follows:" president, Lauretta Homo, Frances Brand and Mary Einspar. Alternates will be Dorothy Died- ... ,. „ rich and Ruth Mrachek. this time so that all plans for Lillian Miller asked for vol- n school year can be based unteers to bake cookies for a ^'P0^ J r.^<:0^nrT}en ipns hiadei card party to be held at Elgin We are sure that retirement for C. H. Duker will not m£an a complete withdrawal from work to which he has devoted his life. The vast knowledge which is his V will certainly prove of inestimable value to those who succecd bim, if only in the way of Advice. His long and successful record will surely prove an incentive. McHenry area residents will long owe a debt of gratitude for th$ work of this man, who wrote the following letter to the boards of education in stating his resignation' last week: "Dear Members of the Boards: "I desire to submit my resignation as your superintendent of schools to be effectiye it the end of this schoor year. I feel that it is important that I submit my resignation at MCHS NEWS T>y Dave March 1 has been set aside for the Purim celebration for the children of the Jewish Studies Group. The intermedin ate class will present "Purim Pinocchio," having the following cast: Narrator, Linda Lieberson, McHenry; Pinocchio. Fred Cooper, McHenry; Mordecai, Evan Gladstone, McHenry; Queen Esther, Toby Gurewitz. Ingleside; Foxes, Gerta Meyerowitz, Wonder Lake, Michael Cooper, McHenry and Dennie Karmel, Lilymoor; Crickets, Lorna Gladstone McHenry, Mark Miyashiro, Woodstock, Steve Cooper, McHenry and Tom Gurewitz. Ingleside; Crow, .Charlene Fiedelman, Woodstock. The primary group will present an Israeli dance, a poem entitled "Purim." recited by Eileen Cooper, McHenry, and a meldly of songs for the holiday. The program will start at 10:30 at the Community Methodist church. The public is invited to attend. Traditional refreshments will be served. AT SCIENTIFIC MEETING Dr. H. S. Fike is in Chicago this week attending a scientific meeting of the American Veterinary Radiological society. THEC My BOX CHARLIE IS IN TROUBLE A6AIN AND I MOST HELP HIM/ mm T*\\ k\0% audmWH--• hospitaj Feb. 26. She, also informed the unit there is still a need for white or light colored shirts at Elgin hospital. Anyone interested in giving their old shirts to our veterans, contact Mrs. Lillian Miller, 403. Ways and means chairman Pearl Nerstad announced tickets are now available for the "Roaring Twenties" dance on March 29. A floor show will be presented by talent from the post and auxiliary. Mrs. Nerstad also wishes to thank the following members who have helped her so far this year with her various projects: Henrietta Vycital, Mildred Watson, Pearl Pietsch. Georgia Stueben, Margaret Mikota, Miriam Miller, Ann Kane, Buelah Vachet, Marion Schoenholtz, Marie Freund, Loretta Meyer, Dorothy Diedrich, Illaveme Gregory. and Clara Noonan. President Lauretta Homo, chairman of the Heart Fund drive, asked for volunteers for Heart Sunday Feb. 23. They will be calling on you between one and three Sunday. Give generously. The post will celebrate its birthday on March 15 with a pot luck dinner with dancing to follow. President Lauretta Homo, Loretta Meyer, Mary Einspar, Ruth Mrachek, Dorothy Diedrich, Marion Schoenholtz and Sue Wirfs will attend a patriotic conference to be held in Chicago on March 19. Initiation ceremonies were conducted and the following new members were installed. Barbara Hansen, Kay Stilling, Elaine Nell, Henrietta Ahrens, Joan Swegle, Marie Heinz, Betty Lehman, Louise Bergquist,; L o u e 11 a Braidman, Helen Schmitt and Martha Raasch. Sunshine chairman Sue Wirfs sei}t get well cards to Julia Hecht, Lura Yanda, and Bea N e w k i r k . S y m p a t h y c a r d s were sent to Emma Leiser, Shirley Leiser, Dorothy Miller, Helen Harth, and Lorraine Schwertferger. Margaret Scharf was congratulated on her birthday. Social chairman for our next meeting on March 17 will be Marie Howe. She will be assisted by the following members: Virginia Smith. Marilyn Miller, Joan Kennebeck, Ann Kane, Marilyn Phalin, Nadine Larkin, Jennie Mae Richardson. Elaine Gray, Lois Peterson, Mary Ann Nueman, Mary Burns, Eleanor Cruetz, Mary Freund and Ida Green. A delicious array of sandwiches was served by Dorothy Weichmann and her committee. by administrators who wilpbe in charge of the schools itiext year.~ "In retiring, I want to express my deep appreciation to the present boards of education, and to all boards who -iave preceded them, fo*'t$he very wonderful way in which they have treated me ass^i superintendent of schools. f'feel that no one could have been accorded better working con; o'itions than those aecorded'rrfe during the past thirty-six vears. I hope that the members of the board will carry my appreciation to the community. Without the splendid support that the community has given its boards of education, the fine conditions in the schools of McHenry would not have been possible. "Most sincerely, C. H. DUKER THE ROGER MOEHLINGS Miss Betsy Huff and Roger Moehling of Johnsburg exchanged nuptial vows in a pretty wedding ceremony solemnized in St John the Baptist church on Saturday, Feb. 15. VOTERS' LEAGUE TELLS IMPORTANT MEETING DATES (Continued from page 1) VETERAN'S MEETING Veterans of World War I in the McHenry area are reminded that there will be an important meeting at the Legion hall, 209 south Green street, McHenry, on Thursday evening, Feb. 27, at 8 p.m. Veterans' of World War I /barracks will be organized, the purpose being legislative, to "spearhead a drive for pensions and hospitalization without being forced to take a pauper's oath." The lumber industry in Dlio, nois employs more than 12.0&0 n«»onie in its mills, with ah annual payroll of more than $4&§ million. is the first time the McHenry unit has arranged such a meeting and they are planning it for 8 p.m. at the city hall. The primary election will occur Tuesday, April 8, and school board elections on Saturday, April 12. More than 94 per cent of Illinois' commercial forest land is privately-owned, with nearly three-fourths of it in farm woodlands. 9 The senior class will present its annual play entitled "Three I Blind Mice" on March 14. Tryouts for pai»ts in the play were held and the members of the cast are: Mary Lou Watkins as Pamela Mason, Mary Ann Granger is* Elizabeth Mason, Pat Blake as Moira Mason, Pat Rad as Mrs. Bromber, Shipley Lewis as the Waitress, Jeanne Marion as Edna Parker, Vince Cina as Henry Trowbridge, Gordon Johnson as Steve Harrington, Tom Fowler as Albert DuPont,/Carl Walker- as Conrad Harrington, and Dave Freund as Mr. Cord. The play ir about three golddigging sisters who sell a chicken farm to seek a rich husband in Florida. 0 Music Coiitest The annual district music contest will be held at Grant high school in Fox Lake on Saturday, March 1. Both the instrumental and vocal departments of the high school will participate. For the past two omonths music students have been practicing on solos, dueits, quartets and many other such groups to perfect their numbers in order to receive a "first" rating. This being done they are entitled to travel to Peoria on April 18 and 19 for the state music contest, where it is also possible to receive a "first" rating. In the past, MCHS has been very successful at the music contest. Let's do equally as well this year. Danceband-Itlg A group of musical seniors formally known as the "7 notes" (now known as the Sentimentals) has been the only* dance band in MCHS. It seems as though a new band is on the horizon. A * group of underclassmen are getting their band organized to take over When the Sentimentals graduate. This new band, called "The Sophisticats," had its first practice recently. Lots of luck to them. McHenry YOU CAN WIN A PUREBRED REGISTERED HEIFER AND GET A FREE SYRINGE OR TUBE OF AURE0MYCIN* Chlortetraeyetln* MASTITIS PRODUCT WITH EACH 3 PURCHASED BOLGER'S PRONE 40 S. Green St. McHenrp rjCenten Specicii Oi'ertf. lAJedneidaij & ^riJt ^J^urina aCent ay >urina PERCH DINNER - 60* (Includes Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Bread and Butter) Serving form 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. 1 JOHNSBURG BOWLING ALLEY ' JOHNSBURG, ILLINOIS McHenry has been undefeated in two seasons of wrestling. Last week the conference tournament was held at Libertyville and McHenry came through with first place. A beautiful trophy was on display in the front hall along with the individual first and second place medals belonging to Gary Vogt, Dan Baldino and Dick Lundborg, first place winners ;^and Bob Bahks, Jim Tomasello, Joe Carrado and Carl Walker second placg winners. MCHS students say "well done" to the wrestling ^squad. , VA ASSISTANCE A Veterans Administration representative from the Rockford^ VA office will be on duty at Woodstock Tuesday, March 4, to inform and assist veterans, their dependents, and the general public regarding all benefit programs of the VA. Their representative will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U. S. post office building, second floor, in Woodstock. READ THE WANT ADS any accredited college in the United States, and any come 'of study leading to & baWk- : laureate degree. Gaining admission to college is each. ? "Scholar's own "responsibility. Each Merit Scholarship carriesa stipend based on the student's* *>'• need. 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