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^ <•* ^^ ," Hjf, cv^ »/ Vi A"j'f^ ^i|j 4^«$>f v*^V* t' ,-T ^ ^ *?* m ^Thursday, May 29. 1958 THE MeHENRY PLAJNDEALER Richmond Conununilv BACCALAUREATE service mi IT HIGH SCHOOL I * by Pfiyllis Carlson t. On Friday night the Baccalaureate Service was held at the high school Father Plesa f r o m S t . P e t e r ' s C a t h o l i c church had the invocation and benediction. For the benedic- JtioA he chose the very beautif u l p r a y e r o f S t . F r a n c i s . -JLord make me an instrument ®f Thy peace." ~:l Rev. Noyce of the Community church in Richmond had the sermon. The chorus sang I f l i v o ' s e l e c t i o n s w h i c h w e r e ,' exceedingly well done. £ After Baccalaureate the Class jilUs the superintendent and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sunderson, and the assistant principal and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, went out to dinner to Burlington, Wis. ^ On Sunday at 2^30 p.m; the c o m m e n c e m e n t ^ s f o g V a m w a s held for the Class of '58. After d e c o r a t i n g t h e gym i n t h e morning with myriads of flowers, the seniors came back for graduation. The band played, the chorus sang. Rev. Noyce ftad the invocation and benediction. Dr. Martin Bartels of Northern Illinois university at DeKalb spoke on "Our American Heritage." Owen Richardson, president of the board of education presented the diplomas. 1', Veipna Miller presented the class gift which was a copying machine which produces in four seconds a copy of student's transcripts, invoices, lettprs, etc. Many student transcripts are requested throughput the year and the time savin proof reading and typing is worth-while. * Members of the Class of '58 are: Vera Ahrens, John Arseneau, Emily Austin, Kenneth B e r g s m a , J o a n B l a c k m a n , Shirley Boelter, R'chard Buch- Jjrt, Richard Buehrer, Jeanette miusch,, Diana Carlson, Robert Conner, Ronald Fout, Francis Hamlin, David Harris, Susan --Harsha, - Eatricia_Hohn,-.Thonu. as Jessie, Susan Johonnott, Richard Johnson, Theodore Lind, Ronald Manka, Donald May, Verna Miller, Deanna Norton, Bruce Sebo, Jean Sepanek, Dolores Smith, Marjorie Steadman. Judy Stilling, Robert ^Swartzloff, Kathleen Sweeney, ifrohn Vierke and Diana Winn. Congratulations to you all! Nine of the thirty-three students were members of the National Honor society. They were: Vera Ahrens, John Arseneau, Susan Harsha, Patricia Hohn, Susan Johonott, Theodore Lind, Ronald Mgnka, yerna Miller and Diana Winn. All School Picnic ° The high school students planned to hold an all school picnic at Fox River Park on Tuesday, weather permitting. Grade School Picnics There were several grade school picnics last week. On Wednesday the first, second and third grade picnic was held at Genoa City park. There was lots of food and the kids had lots of fun playing too. On Thursday the fourth and s i x t h s g r a < | e s w e n t t o M i s s Greenwood's cot^sfge ^at M c - Cullom Lake for their picnic On the same day the fifth grade went to their teacher's farm home. Mrs. Eggers lives on what used to be known as the horse farm. The kids enjoyed the day with a wienie roast, a baseball game and sev-. eral of the kids rode a mule that lives on the farm. •The eighth grade had a picnic at Fox River Park on Thursday also. Rural School Graduation On Tuesday, May 20, the rural grade school graduation was held at the high school. There was square dancing, singing as a part of the program. Rev. Noyce had the invocation and benediction, Mr. Gunderson gave a welcome to the graduates and a representative from the county superintendent's office presented the diplomas. Those leaving grade school for high school were: Brenda "Conner, Harold Harm, Sharon Kinkade, Kenneth Renner, and Walter Schultz; from English Prairie school, Diane Harris and Diane Valentine from Keystone school; Arlene Bogard from Montelona; Wayne Buehrer, Peggy Hedge, Kenneth K a p p i e , P a u l a L e n n o n , M a r y Mansfield and Robert Steadman from Spring Grove. Rotary On Tuesday, May 20, tHe Richmond Rotary club had Ladies Night at the Wing and Fin club near McHenry. Each lady received a carnation. Eighty-seven people were present. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Eckert were guests of Harry Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Roland Jackson were guests of Frank Bergsma; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Strang were guests of Pete Ehorn; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Aim and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swartzloff were guests of Carl Grant; Mr. and Mrs. Rouen Duncan were guests of Pro May; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Colby were guests of Charles Osborn, Marie Johnson was a guest of Buzz Pickering, Bill Weber was a guest of Doc Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lemke and DuWayne Sheldon were guests of Freddie Schroeder, Dr. and Mrs. Klontz were guests of Bill Westmont. There were several Rotarians from McHenry there with their wives. Claud Gordon and Harry Anderson are planning to attend the international convention at Dallas, Texas, June 1-5. Birthday ladies include Mary Mclntee, Vi Pickering and Lois Justen. This week the program scheduled was pertaining to Dresden Nuclear Power Station. F r e d d i e S c h r o e d e r w a s i n c h a r g e o f t h e p r o g r a m a n d asked W. B. Behnke, commercial engineer of Public Service, to speak. Church News Last Sunday Kamal Hanna, a Palestinian Arab, spoke at Grace church. Next Sunday is Communion Sunday at Grace church. It is also the beginning of two ser- BOARDING KENNELS DOGS & CATS i Radiant Heating i Individual Kennels & Runs Pickup & Delivery jduwan'b JBoarding, iKemtetb Rt. 12 -- 2 Miles North of 120 PHONE MeHENRY 632-M-2 vices. The first service will be at 8:30 and the second at 11 a.m. Pastor Carlson will conduct the service next Sunday; Sunday is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. Birthdays On May 20 Gail Lindholm was 5 years old and celebrated with a party. The next day she and her little sister, Terry, went to Iowa with their grandparents. Gail's mother and fat h e r , M r . a n d M r s . C h a r l e s Lindholm will go to Iowa after school is out for the summer. Karen Sheldon was 3 years old on May 22. She too, had a few friends and relatives in for a party. Dale Valentine and Ken Bergsma had birthdays on May 25. Incidentally, Ken graduated from high school on his birthday. Mjnday was Sandra Sanders' birthday. .Today is William pry^ birthday and tomorrow is Shirley Boelter's birthday. , Here and There Cheri Lee Kruse was elected c o r o n a t i o n c h a i r m a n f o r t h e homecoming in October. She was chosen from several hundred students. She attends Washington university in suburban St. Louis. The Girl -Scouts and the Brownie Fly-ups had a swimming party in Woodstock last week. There are several more who have had the measles, Millie Tilton, Jimmy Schroeder, Pete Adams, Lisa and Kim Holmgren. Pastor Carlson attended the Illinois Synod convention in Chicago last week. He and Mrs. Carlson attended the ordination service of eight men 1 ^ "'i I fcage flint Spring Grove * LOCAL WOMAN TAKES PART IN ORGAN RECITAL .i by Mrs. Charles Freund Mrs. Joseph Koberstine took part in a program of organ music at Lyon and Healy in Oak Park on Sunday. She gave a variety of numbers ranging from Bach to Boogie. The Koberstines' guests for the afterorj Wednesday evening of last wfcek. On Sunday the H. Carlsons attended the confirmation of Jcjhn Schnier, Pastor Carlson's nephew in Chicago. ^Tomorrow is the Memorial D$y parade. Those marching irt the parade will assemble at t^e high school at 9:30 a.m. Miss Mary Wittmayer returned home from Bryn Mawr college in Pennsylvania last Thursday night. Mary and her mother, Mrs. Edwin Wittmayer, attended the wedding of Mrs. Wittmayer's nephew, Dbvid Johnson in St. Joseph, Mich., last Saturday. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson, the bride and groom, came to spend a couple of days in the Wittmayer home. Mr. Jphnson wanted his new bride to meet his grandmother, Mrs. Hpbbs, who was unable to attend the wedding. The Wittmayers will very soon have another wedding in the family for Mary will be a bride oh June 14 in the Community church. for better homes for lowest prices SEE us ROBERT HAT CONSTRUCTION Co. F.H.A. & V-A. FINANCING • Masonery • Concrete PHONE: 1907 Bus. 1377 Home i^i i> ti • Carpentry 80S E. Elm St. McHenry noon were Dr. and Mrs. tenberg of Woodstock. Wit- Minstrel Show Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koberstine and daughter and family attended the .Oak Park and River Forest minstrel show. Mr. Koberstine ^as a participant in one of the quartettes. Meeting The Women's Society of Christian Service held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Doris Kephart on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Plans were made to have an ice cream social and bake sale on Saturday, June 14. The strawberry ice cream social will be held on the lawn in front of the Fire House, bakery goods will be on sale In the fire house. Tickets will go on sale next week. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lolly Class on June 22. ~ Graduation On May 20 at 8 p.m. the grade schools holding graduation exercises at Richmond- Burton high school auditorium were Spring Grove, Keystone, Montelona and English Prairie. The welcome speech was given by supeirntendent Fred Gunderson and Benediction by Rev. Ralph Noyce. A program of songs was given, directed by Msr. Harriet Burton, there were also square dances on the program. Presentation of diplomas was by Mr. Gunderson to fourteen graduates. Congratulations to the 1958 graduates. L.C.W.C. Meets The Lotus Country Women's club met at the home of Mrs. Arthur Helbling on Wednesday afternoon. A delicious potluck lunch was served and the afternoon was spent at cards. Weekend Guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Shotliff were Mr. and Mrs. Wiltgen of Cheteck, Wis. School Notes The upper grades of Spring Grove school will take a trip to Blue Mbunds, Wis./ on May 27. The same day the lower grades will visit Deer Haven and Hawthorne Melody Farm. Parents interested in summer school for their children who are now attending Spring Grove school, please contact Mrs. Lolly Class. Phone Richmond 5174. Visits Mrs.' Ada Carr Hoeflin of Muscatine, Iowa visited friends here this week. Clubs Meet Mrs. Frank Sander entertained members of her club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Prizes in cards went to Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Frank May, Mrs. Math Nimsgern and Mrs. Frank Tinney. A lovely lunch was served. Mrs. Paul Lewis of F6x%ake was hostess to the members-of (Cut Out and Save) THEY NEED FIXIN ? * LAMPS * WASHERS * DRYERS * VACUUMS * IRONS * FANS Appliance Service Co. 1 MI. EAST OF JOHNSBURG BRIDGE Call MeHENRY 1532-M her club on Thursday night at her home. A delicious supper was served and the evening was spent at cards. Mrs. Nora Klaus was birthday girl of the month, and was presented' with a gift. Home On Leave '• % Frank "Bud" Tinney is enjoying a thirty day leave at his home having spent the past year in California. S'M Ushers Meet 1 Rev. John Daleiden and the ushers of St. Peter's held their regular meeting at the home of Walter Brown on Wednesday night. Cards /and lunch were enjoyed. ( Happy Birtoda| to Mrs. Jean Knowles, Mr. jand- Mrs. Walter /Monhardt and Richie McGovern. Richie had a party at his home pn Tuesday and invited twelve of his little playmates to help him celebrate. More than 21 percent of 1957 U. S. highway deaths occurred on Saturdays. (^ItUcL A IDEAS OF VALUE ONE person out of EIGHT will enter the hospital t h i s y e a r . . . If it were YOU, or a member of your family, how would you pay the bills? Most people would face that problem in one of three ways: 1. Pay out of savings. 2. Borrow the money 3. 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