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v V~ H i *"«• ^ l^S^-it-^Wj-rf- P\3jO®"~ -i.^- •^yK. Section Three -- • • ' > ' ^ - ' .*»• ~C -X THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday# April 22# 19ffl SUNNYSIDE ESTATES m '»*"•••' i. FRAN OLSEN 385-5740 MANY PARTIES HELD IN HONOR OF CONFIRMANDS •; With the back drop of a palm banked altar and through thfe raised swords of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus, began the most dramatic and awe inspiring confirmation ever Witnessed at St. John the Baptist church. As an innovation Created by the ecumenical council, the sacrament of Confirmation was administered by Bishop Lane after the Liturgy of the Word at the afternoon Mass celebrated by Father Dording. Among the fifth, sixth and seventh graders who received the sacrament of the Holy Spirit on April 10 were: Michael Anderson, Michael Hot t, Paul and Diane Voight, Greg Jesski, Debbie and Donna Noah, Sherwood Palmer, Doriald Gerstein, Stevie Kuntz, Kelly Bute. Steve Farley, Janice Major, JoAnn Roy, Peggy and Jimmy Stoffel, Delores Bierchen, Erik Mikkelsen, Mary Jane and Johnny Lakowske, and Donnie Fiedler. In the solemn atmosphere of the church* overflowing with sponsors, confirmands and families, the (seldom but now) saintly children performed their parts of the ceremony flawlessly. Surely Our Lord was pleased indeed. And afterward many celebratipns were held in assorted sizes and shapes: some large, some small, some lively, some <Juiet, but all meaningful for the little guests of honor. Peggy an<3 Jimmy Stoffel were presented with missals (new liturgy) by their aunt and Uncle who were their sponsors. Their maternal grandmother dnd their sponsors and families were the Stoffels' dinner guests. Kelly Bute's brother and sister, Ken and Kasyle, and their families sat down to a marvelous meal that was being prepared while the confirmation was being conducted. Due to Grandpa Price's illness, the Voight family just "spent a quiet evening at home Saturday, if you can call it 'quiet' with seven kids around", says Mother June, and then went in to Chicago Sunday where Grandma Price had a turkey dinner prepared in honor of Paul and Diane. The children's aunts and great-aunts were also part of the party. The party schedule included sitting out the storm there in Chi, but coming home to a dark house which remained electricless for several more hours . . ! Donny Gerstein's sponsor, Uncle Jim Hoffman, and his family and Grandma Gerstein were Donny's guests for dinner and an evening of cards. With brother Kenny leaving for the hospital just the day before, the spirits of all the Botts were a bit dampened, but Mike and his family and his sponsor drove up to Lake Geneva for dinner. Debbie and Donna Noah could hardly have their sponsors closer: next door neighbors Helen Caley and Rose Felicetti! Both of their families. Grandma and Grandpa Johnston, and the Fuqua family were their guests for the buffet dinner and the card games that dealt their way into the next day. "Very lovely day," reports Mother LaVerne. The Jesskis and the Palmers combined their parties, since Harold was Gregg Jesski's sponsor, and son, Sherwood Palmer, was also being confirmed. The guest list at the Palmer home included the Jesski family, the A1 Stephenses, the Howard Hoettels, Marcella . Miller, Grandma and Grandpa Palmer and an aunt, and the entire Giannoni family, who all enjoyed the huge spread prepared by the mothers of the two confirmands. Grandma and Grandpa Gianonni spent the night, or at least what was left of the night after all the guests left, knowing the momentum of a Palmer party! Marvelous day. Janice Major's sponsor, Mrs. C. Andreasen of Wooddale, and her husband, the A1 Liebs of Lake Villa, Aunt Gladys and her boys of Villa Park, Uncle Fred and Francine of Oaklawn, the Louis Pechans of Berwyn, the Ed Silhas of Cicero, and M^ry Larkin of McHenry were Be modern with NEW LAVATORY FAUCET Only One Handle! HERB P. FREUND Plumbing, Heating ft Repair Service mo N. diaries Street £85-0481 the well-wishers who gladdened her day, evening, and wee morning hours. Then on Sunday brother Stevie and family brought their good wishes, since work prevented their attending the Saturday affair. Janice is pleased as punch about the watch she received from Mrs. Andreasen, and about the events of the entire weekend. The Lakowske and the Von Obstfelder families had a reciprocal sponsor situation, so decided to spend the day mutually and neutrally beginning with dinner at a fine restaurant where the confirmands were presented with corsages and boutonnieres and were referred to by'their chosen confirmation names: Mary Jane Lakowske became Veronica, Johnny Lakowske became Paul, and Debbie Von Obstfelder bccame Boatrice., Memorable. Next they traveled some distance to see the current, popular children's movie that every child is so anxious to see. "Especially appropriate theme for that day," reports Mother Betty. Having their confirmation cake at Von Obstfelder's completed their events of the day. But the following day held more for Mary Jane and Johnny. The Bieschke family were guests for brunch and then Aunt Ramona and cousin Danny who had been confirmed the night before at St. Mary's in McHenry, came to supper. There could hardly be a fuller weekend. Appropriately, the confirmands, each received a bible from the respective sponsor. ticipant can be duly proud to assist. • Lucky Ladies . ; . club meeting this Wednesday evening, April 28, at Gene Gerke's home. Elections and white elephant sale. Bring all your small elephants. Need a ride? Call this reporter. New members cordially welcomed. 8 p.m. Our Sympathy . . . t o M a r g a r e t O i k M a j o r whose father, Matthew Oik, died at Veteran's, Research Hospital on April 12, following a long illness. Good News Repairs have begun. Winterweary residents will be glad to hear that winter's damage is on the way to correction. Can spring be far behind? Before summer arrives, at least? Johnsburg Joy Undisputedly the Johnsburg Fun Fair was a whopping success. For patrons as well as personnel -- Bigger and better every year. Ginny Covalt, chairman of the bakery booth, reports that the generosity of everyone who donated goodies was most gratifying for the spirit -- and brought the total sales up one-third from last year. Orchids to you all. A huge project that every par- Happy Anniversary Today to Bob and Lois McDonald who are celebrating twenty-one years together. Tomorrow to Bud and Carol Kennebeck who are celebrating their tenth. May you each be blessed on your special day and for the years to come. Bitter End With all her cash confirmation gifts tucked into her wallet, Donna Noah went a-shopping for to buy some slacks and a jacket. But a thief beat her to the purse! After leaving the dressing room ir\ a local store, Donna returned to retrieve her wallet which she just realized she had left in there. GONE: obviously taken by the girl who had been waiting to use the. dressing room after Donna and who was seen dashing out of the store-immediately after she came-out of that dressing room. Understandably bitter tears burst forth. Comings and Goings On that beautiful, then blustery, and then again bcauiful day of April 11, Shirley and Mel Simmons, with Cindy and Buster, drove to Cedar Grove, Wis., to attend the confirmation of Mel's nephew, Ricky Simmons. After the impressive church ceremony and the dinner which followed, the Simmons heard the weather warnings and decided to cut their visit short in hopes of arriving home before the big blow began. But Sheboygan came first and so did the wind. After a layover at Shirley's mother's in Milwaukee, the Simmons arrived home safely but sorry to have had their lovely day tarnished. As part of his Easter vacation, Tommy Nichols flew in from Elyria, Ohio, to visit Velma and A1 Stephens for the week preceding Easter. Tommy is the fourteen year old son of Donna and Ralph Nichols who have been "back-home" friends of the Stephens' for nigh on to twenty-five years. Velma is a native of Cleveland (of which Elyria is a pseudosuburb) where A1 and Velma made their home before moving to Chicago. Everyone enjoyed Tommy's stay, including Brownie for he surely got more than his usual quota of walks for that weely^ As all things, however good, must end, oh the 16th Tommy bid farewell to the Stephens and to his new friends, Sherwood Palmer and Davy Zeiger, and flew back home to spend Easter with his fine family. Ball! And Little League season is just around the/bend. The managers of the League are meeting at the community club tonight. Then to the diamond! Start warming up, fellas. Wishing Well Wishes . . . t o K e n n y B o t t w h o e n tered Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children on April 9 for a three to four week period preparatory to foot surgery. Quite a haul for a little Cub Scout. Our thoughts will be with you,, Kenny. . . . t o R a y B i e s c h k e w h o was just released from Burlington Memorial hospital-after a five day stay for observation. Glad to report that Ray i.s back to work, but sorry to say that he still has all his aches and pains. Diagnosis on the way. . . . to Jimmy Williams who was bitten by a neighbor's dog last Friday. Candle Capers No, we're not being invaded. That little fella on the walkietalkie is not a miniature man from another planet, he's just Donny Rose or one of Donny's friends having a talkie on a walkie with Donny's prized birthday present which came from Aunt Alvina. Among the guests at Dpnny's party on April 12 were Mike Maule, Alfie May and Mitchell Siepman, and of course Aunt Alvina from Racine, Wis. True to the time, traditional game now became pin the cotton-tail on the bunny, and then they all tested their steadiness with corn on a knife, then their identity by asking each other questions about the picture pinned to their backs. Hot dogs and all the accompaniments completed the great, fun day. Happy Birthday Tomorrow to Dorothy Stoffel and to Michael Bott who will become a bona fide teenager. On the 26th to Jeffry Radtke who will be five years old and to John Thomas Farley who will be one whole year old. •*- On the 27 to William Beitin and to Herb Rose. Cherry greeting to each of THAT OLD FASHIONED FLAVOR COME TO KOENEMANN SAUSAGE CO. • SB VARIETIES OF SAUSAGES • TRUE GERMAN STYLE FLAVORS • LEAN HICKORY SMOKED BACON • DELICIOUS HICKORY SMOKED HAMS • COUNTRY MADE SAUSAGES Phone 385-6260 Route 120 -- Just East of Route 12 -- Volo, 111. to telephone us for our Bag-A-iargain GIANT FREE BAG STORAGE SERVICE Include these items for storage . . . • Suits • Skirls Dresses * Blankets • Sweaters • Snow Suits Children's Wear • Jackets • Home Furnishings NO BULGING CLOSETS SAFE FROM MOTHS SAFE FROM THEFT FREE Pickup & Delivery (Pay only our regular cleaning charge.) 'For That Extra Margin of Quality" Remember HOLIDAY Quality Drycleaning Ph. 385-0189 LAUNDRY & CLEANERS McHenry, 111. HOLIDAY HILLS NEWS INEZ YOUNG 885-46*72 AREA HIT BY POWER FAILURE AFTER TORNADO Looking out over Holiday Hills Sunday evening, April 11, it looked like we didn't even exist. Driving through, you could see the sdft glow of candlelite in most windows, and here and there where the campers and fishermen live, a brighter glow from a gasoline lantern. Had you. gone into any of the homes, you would have found its occupants counting their blessings that the lack of heat, electricity and water were the only effects we felt as a result of the terrible tornado that swept through Crystal Lake, Bay View Beach, and then, narrowly missing..us,-went-on. to destroy 35 homes iri nearby Island Lake. Monday morning found everyone busy, either trying ,to keep their own homes pumped qyt you and many happy returns. Little Variations in the Mail Theme Box opened. "Hmrnm. Small white box. Letters. Bills. Cirular. Hmm. Strange little box. Can't wait o open it." Mail box closed. Pad, pad, pad, home. "Funny little box. Wonder . . . oh, no ... no ... " Oh, yes, fluffy, fluffy yellow balls of . . . mohair yarn? . . . angora yarn? ... no, but some good yarns should come of these: four tiny baby chicks, just two days old according to the enclosed note from the hatchery! "Well, now, won't this be . . . well, something. Gad! How can those little things chirp so? Oh, no, the parakeet . . . he'll start chirping too! Oh, no. Th^»dog. Oh, the dog! won't he love this!" Ringg, Ringg. "Hello. Yes. Yes. Yes. Four. You got six? They each got six? Oh, how could Mom and Dad have done this??" Happy Easter and ensuing weeks, Gersteins! When Mom and Dad Watson get back from the South, they'll surely be dying to hear the yarns they've surely sent material for . . . so that the rising w,ater didn't do permanent damage, or, if you were more fortunate, you were out helping a neighbor. It's a heartwarming sight to see how people work together in time of trouble. Monday afternoon a chain of phone calls resulted in carloads of linens, blankets, towels and soap gathered to be taken over to Island Lake to the Red Cross, for sleeping accommodations at the grade school. By Monday night, we were, all back to normal, but with hearts aching for our friends and neighbors less fortunate than we. Confirmation Saturday, April 10, was an important day in the lives of five young people from Holiday Hills. Rita Ann Mettelka, Jeff Kasprzyk, Buddy Baird and Steve and Pam Schmidt were confirmed at St. Mary's church in McHenry. Their sponsors were Bonnie Exline for Rita Ann Mettelka, Edward Kasprzyk for Jeff Kasprzyk, Richard Rutkowski for Buddy Baird, Mark Laskowski for Steve Schmidt and Joan Laskowski foi4 Pam Schmidt. God's blessings on each of you as you confirm your faith in HIM. Woman's Club Banquet There isn't much time left to make your reservations for the Woman's club banquet to be held Wednesday, May 12. Dinner and a play will make it a special night out for the gals. Make your reservation NOW. Call Chadie Ary, Gerry Postal or Kay Ryan, chairman for the affair. Get-Well Wishes Ray Mettelka came through surgery with flying colors on Thursday, April 8. He did so well that he was able to come home on Saturday, April 10, and tho still with some discomfort, he went back to school on Monday. That's what I call a speedy recovery, Ray. Our best wishes also go to Hal Breede, following his recent stay in the hospital. The Ary family went home to Indiana to be with Mac's mother, Mrs. Ary, as she underwent surgery. Our prayers that everything: went well and that she will be back home soon. Greetings Belated birthday greetings to Sharon Filip who was 9 years old on the 16th, to Guy Filip, 13 years old on the 17th, and to Jim Dowhin, Si4., whose birthday was on the 21st. Anniversary greetings to Gerry and Harry Postal on the. 19th, to Renee and Larry Jende on the 25th and Vi and Rich Wycaesany on April 28. Happy birthday to little Candy Musolf who will be 3 years old on the 24th and to our April who will be 15 on the 26th. Honor Roll Students Congratulations to the following students on the Junior High honor roll; Rfta Ann Mettelka and Joan Quilico on tm A honor roll and James Harper, Betsy Haufe, Karen Norton, Steven Salter, Candy Walters, Pam Potratz, Torfi Ary. Linda Carlson and Linda UiW* man on the B honor roll. Keep up the good work kidS!! MILK PRICES Dairy farmers who produce milk for the Chicago market will be paid a superpool price <K $4.32 per hundredweight of milk used for bottling purposes for the period April 1, 1965, to March 31, 1966, A. L. Mc- Williams, general manager of Pure Milk Association and chief negotiator for Federated Dairy Cooperatives, has reported. SHOP IN McHENRY In Illinois, after golf » beer's the one... for good taste, good fun After a hard-played 18 holes, it's good to settle down on a soft chair in the club house and add up the score with friends. What better time for the drink that scores with almost every golfer--cool, thirst-quenching beerf Yes, beer's great to relax with, great for refresh-1 ment, great for taste. So whatever your sport-- boating or baseball--swimming or tennis--relax afterwards with the zestful taste of beer. UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSOCIATION, INC. New rate reduction on qas heat is happy news for everyone! (almost) Are you still fixating with expensive, space-consuming fuel-- instead of enjoying clean, dependable, low-Cost gas heat? CHEER UP. The change to gas heat is easy. The comfort and savings are great. Gas costs less than any other fuel. And the cost keeps coming down. In fact, our $7.2 million rate reduction, effective April 1, is the sixth major reduction since 1962. Small wonder that 99% of all new homes in Northern Illinois Gas territory have gas heat. Convert to low-cost gas heat now. Your heating contractor offers EASY-PAY-PLAN financing, with up to five years to pay. No money down. Payments as low as $3 a month. Gas heat savings soon pay for the conversion. And you'll keep on saving year after year. Visit your heating contractor, or call Northern Illinois Gas Compony at the number listed below and ask to talk to one of our heating experts. ttenat 885*2081 Cheek this PJOOF-Of-SAVINGS chart. Typical Annuel Heating Co»t»* Saving* wHh Get Gat $132 $ Oil 224 92 Coal (hand-fired) 227 M Electric (reticence) 467 SIS *fvl costs for tooting a typical insulotod homo wife basement as based on competitive fuel prices ^ceveHine April 1945, in Norfhirn fllinflss Ogs fefnvof adjacent to Chicago. Gas makes the big difference • • • costs less, too.