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Page Eighteen -THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER vx 0 Thursday <May 7, 19$0 Pistakee Highlands WOMEN'S CLUB HAS DELIGHTFUL DINNER MEETING Kay Sielisch -- Hyatt 7-3414 Hazel Morley -- Hyatt 7-3320 April 29 the Women's Club pot-luck dinner held at the Johnsburg community center was the highlight of all the events of the year. The center was very beautifully decorated in pink and white, real Japanese lanterns with pink and white flower in a little holder. Dinner was served by four of our popular 'teenagers, Judy Jensen, Barb Schlick, Janet Peloquin and Gloria Weldin. After, dinner the regular meeting was called to order by president Meryl Fletcher. The following new officers were elected, president, Blanche Haeflinger; vice - president. Marcia Dowd; treasurer, Joan Zilligen; secretary, Betty Sandelin. " ' . • . The past president was given a charm bracelet with a gavel and 58 on it. We wish to thank the past officers for a most enjoyable year of fun and activities, and wish the new officers much luck and success in their terms of office. Teen Chatter Rumor has it that now the Softball season is nearing, Don Bcntz is busy working on a team. Sunday. May 10, three 'teenagers will take part in the music festival at the high school, they are Barb Schlick, Delores Formella and Bruce Novak. May 7, Delores Formella, Barb Schlick and Bruce Novak attended the pot-luck banquet held for the members of the chorus at the high school. feeling much better after being ill last week. There has be£n much illness of late. Hope it will end soon for all. Delia and Bob Wesselink returned last week after a m o n t h ' s v a c a t i o n . I t w a s a month of touring the Western U.S.A. They had a very exciting trip. Bill Baron was initiated in the Moose Lodge early Sunday morning, he was accompanied by Ed Dowd and George Lammert. Hfglands Highlight of News If you have any usable clothing in the age groups of 6 to 16, please give Blanche Haefliget a call. She will see they are taken to the orphanage at Woodstock. Last Reminder For Registration Pre-registration for kindergarten and first grade classes will be held at the Johnsburg public school, May 11, 12, 13 Please bring your child's birth certificate. Kindergarten children must be five before Dec. 1--and the first grade six before Dec. 1, 1959. 2- Attention Little Leaguers Dick Hauck announces the teams for the Little League will be picked May 12, at 7 p.m. at the Johnsburg school. If they are rained out on that night, it will be held May 14 at 7 p.m. Please do not forget this event. Quick Thinking Woman Avoids Tragedy Little Dorothy Rodarmel, last Thursday morning, was nwakened by smoke. She ran into the living room to find a big chair on fire. Dorothy, who only weighs a little more than 80 pounds, got the chair out of the house and in doing so fell down the stairs. She managed to call the rescue squad before she passed out. She was taken to the Woodstock hospital suffering from shock and smoke inhalation. She has been a sick girl since. Honest Dotty, we hope someday very soon a little good luck will befall you for a change. We are happy there was not more serious damage and that you are alright. Her friends and neighbors have been grand to her through all her troubles. Mrs. Osweiler of Chicago is spending a few days with her daughter, Audrey JVIisavice and family. She always has a most enjoyable visit while here. The Garl Haefligers spent Sunday visiting friends in Rolling Meadows. Those busy Schlicks have had a full schedule. Last Sunday they attended a birthday party at the Kaisers, Friday night they had overnight guests the McEnaneys, Mother's day, Bill's mother, Mrs. Remke. will spend the day with them. Marie is looking very thin and chic, after losing so much weight and is feeling much better after her recent stay in the hospital. Ardie Szypelbaum and Warren Heir are making their First Communion on Mother's Day. A most happy day for everyone. Dawn Misavice, Sandy and Wayne, will be confirmed. May 17 at St. John's church. We wish them both a most happy day. Mr. anci Mrs. Nickelson were out to their home this past weekend. Mrs. Nickelson looks much better after her stay in the hospital. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Falk who became grandparents for the second time. Their elder daughter gave birth to a five pound baby boy last week. Little Kirk VanZevern fell with his bike last Tuesday and broke his arm in two places. Mama VanZevern rushed him lo the hospital where everything was taken care of. Kirk will be carrying raround that heavy cast for at least six weeks. and support your new officers. The kindergarten mothers will be hostesses for the evening. Happy Anniversary We wish a very happy anniversary to one of the Highlands most popular couples, Ed and Virginia Thoren. The Thorens celebrated their eighteenth anniversary on May 3. Congratulations, kids. Pre Teen News ... The 'pre-teens "spent Saturday morning, April 25, at the Chain of Lakes park. Breakfast was served, bacon and pancakes cooked by wood fire. Three innings of soft ball were played, boys against girls. The girls won 8 to 0. Five and a half miles were hiked in lVfe hours. Some had blisters but a good time was had by all. Moms and Dads don't forget Friday night, M&y 8. The preteens are giving a presidential ball at the community barn in honor of Mother's Day. They are busy making corsages and buttonniers. ' Entertainment will be by a group of talented 'pre-teens. Attends Shower Last Sunday Mary Madock, Marilyn Van Zevern, Mrs. La- Verne Madock and Mrs. Dennis attended a shower for Mary's sister, Nancy Butler, in Chicago. Miss Butler will be married in June and received many lovely gifts that will be put to good use. News In General Judy Krumwiede gave a party Tuesday for Sandy and Lonarta Carlson, who were guests of the Sielischs, last week. The Sielischs were mighty lonely after the girls left late Sunday afternoon. They had taken in many exciting things. Let's hope a lot of our women will appear wijth scrub pail and brush to help with the spring cleaning at St. John's church. They will be rewarded with a very delicious dinner after the work is completed. Do not forget the date May 12. Come prepared for some good old scrubbing. We hope Hank Weldin is News Briefs Shirley Spankuch, Lee Johnson, Trudy Rodge and Chris Thode will be confirmed, May 17, at the Mount Hope Methodist church. Joyce Heir is enjoying the visit with her mother very much. Joyce is always very happy to have her mother with her. Have fun. - We arc sorry to hear that Johnny Conway and Jerry Janquart haven't been feeling too well lately. We hope these youngsters will be up and around in no time flat. Brownies Tid-Bits The Brownies are busy making Mothers' Day gifts. At the next meeting the new Brownies for next year are invited to attend and sit in on a meeting. It should be fun and give the girls something to look forward to. Leaves On Trip Mrs. Marilyn Lammert Jr., left last Saturday for a one week 3 stay with her mother, Mrs. Deloroy, in Chicago. We hope George survives the week without his little wife around. P.T.A. The regular monthly P.T.A. meeting will be held on the third Tuesday at the Johnsburg school. This is the last meeting of the school year and everyone is asked to come out Peter Wi» fasten & So OXYGEN EQUIPPED SEB¥ICE J Phene McHenrv © Bowls In Tournament Herb Shively is being kept busy bowling in a tournament in Arlington Heights. While Jo goes along for moral support Janice is kept busy dog sitting for the Shivleys' pet, Sluggo. Birthdays Happy birthday to Bobby Hurckes who was 8 years old April 29. He celebrated with some of his school chums after school. Congratulations to the VanZevern brothers who both celebrate on May 4. George is two years older than Bob. Many happy returns fellas. Also happy birthday to our new neighbor, Bill Leuth, who celebrated on April 17. Daughters Marries Janet Falk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Falk, was married to Mr. Lawrence Schreiter on April 25 in St. Andrew's church in Chicago. Following the ceremony a reception was held for 200 people. The happy pair left for a honeymoon trip to New York and Niagara Falls. McHenry Shores f LADIES TO HAVE SOCIAL NIGHT AT MUELLER HOME by Louise Winters--2897 Our next Woman's social will be held May 14 at Irene Mueller's home. We were wondering when they would get started again, a night out is so enjoyable. This time it is to be a hanky social, bring two; one to show, and one to blow. Don't forget, guests are welcome. M.Y.F. The youth group from the Mount Hope church were guests last Sunday of the M.Y.F. of the Methodist church in McHenry. They enjoyed an evening visiting and learning a few pointers from an established group. Horseshoes How many of you have noticed the display of trophies in the Window of Justen's Furniture? These are to be the awards for the winners of the horseshoe tournament that will be held Sunday, May 17, at the beach at 1 p.m. . Of course, it will be open to all residents of McHenry Shores. For further information, registration, and entry fees, consult either Fred Stark, 2602-W, or Jack Schmitt, 3355. The entry deadline is May 13. Mother Visits Mr. Heineman's mother will be visiting here in the Highlands for three weeks. See you all next week. The great use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it. Company Tour Twenty-three of us had a wonderful time touring a leading cosmetic plant in Morton Grove last week, to say nothing of the delicious luncheon we enjoyed beforehand. The tour was very informative, and those new packaging machines are fabulous. We were all hypnotized. We must say it certainly didn't smell like factories used to, what a heavenly scent! Getting' away from it all for a day were Mesdames Dodge, Hattan, Lando, Lindwall, Lokay, Moravec, Middlekauff, Mueller, Olbinski, Olszewski, Paulin, Risting, Reznicek, S c h r a m, Schweikert, Schmitt, H. Smith, Simbourger, Stark, Siers, Verstage, Winters and Daisy Smith, who had arranged the whole affair. A" CHAT WITE Regular check-ups and maintenance by our experts, means lower car costs to you! Call us today and find out for yourself. Brake Service All Mechanical Repairs Complete Motor Overhauling HUTCH'S 24 HOUR ROWING SERVICE 516 Front St. McHenry, 111. Phone 8li -- ItesWence 91-R 4- Realty FiiSH... 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Gagne had the pleasure of having their four grown children and their families together for a family reunion recently. It doesn't happen often. Son, Al, Jr., has just been discharged from the Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and son, William, is home on an embarkation leave from the Arnrp before going to Germany. Their two daughters, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Birns, along with their families, made up the rest of the party. To say they all enjoyed themselves is putting it mildly. We find ourselves wondering what it will be like when our four arp grown and gone, and so many of our neighbors tell us it will be all too soon. Happy Birthday To Helen Simonsen on the fourteenth. Many happy returns. Contest Winner If anyone can be prouder than parents when a child brings home an nonor, it's grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Verstege are proud to announce that grand-daughter, Janet, took first place in the state solo contest in Belvidere recently. Janet plays a baritone horn and is only nine years old. Congratulations, Janet. Enroute from Belvidere the family stopped at the Verstege residence to help celebrate Jack and Virginia's thirty-sixth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Verstege and baby son were also present. We hear that Ronald will soon be a new neighbor. Visits , and Visitors Visitors at the Muellers last Sunday were the Ambrose family of West Chicago, and Harry Handzlik from Chicago. Harry dropped out to give Jerry and his dad a hand with the back yard. The Whitneys entertained Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buzinski and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson from Chicago recently. News and Views If anyone visited the beach recently, they no doubt noticed the two n^wly installed sets ot horseshoe courts, thanks to the effprts of Jack Schmitt, Ray Olszewski and Fred Stark. The boys could use some blue clay to complete the project. If anyone could let them know where to obtain some, it would be well appreciated. William Corcoran, and Mrs. Ruth Carlson of Fox Lake spent a memorable day in Chicago, where they attended the matinee of a very popular musical show. Ing says she'll be singing about seventy-six trombones for months. It's so nice to see Mr. Rode up and around again, even if he is still on crutches. Hope by this time Mr. Duncan can be out to enjoy his beautiful grounds. Happy Mother's Day to about half our residents, and see you next week. SHOP IN McHENltY RECOMMENDED BUDGET A $2,436,594,299 budget was recommended lay Gov. William G. Stratton before a joint set sion of the General Assembly last week. The above total includes $1,831,079,556 for^departmental operations i£ all branches of state government, including aid and grant programs; plus capital outlays of $605,514, 743. 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