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' P ffVr y * »MI iiaeMcmM? IptXiibEALER •.»yi -7! •"T^^T' T' 4 7 ' <j*vi .* jf v*"^3 j » *$?« f^ j 1 •i/:i .&*• -- •• >j *• I** 2i; 1 a '* j NTi"^ Wonder Lake News By VuesM Sells ,/• ; Umi Time Resident Dies William Wright, who, with his Wife, Nora, has operated the Handy Pantry on the county road east of Wonder Lake, died of cancer in the Memorial hospital last week. Services were held Monday in McHenry at the Peter M. Jiisten funeral home and then the body was taken to Mount Auburn cemetery in . Chicago for burial. People of Wonder bake will long remember Bill Wright for his efforts in securing a fire department for this area. It waft- BUl who was among the first to vUrtt nearby communities who have fire departments and to discuss the feasibility of a fire department at Wonder Lake, It was he who discussed it at long length with all of his customers, patiently explaining that. a fire district was not possible until a fire department was set up. The first ancient truck, which wheezed to mafty a fire before the new equipment was purchased, held fire Chief Bill Wright on its first trips out. And it squatted, polished and ready for action, in front of Wright's store probably be sent to Ut« Illinois Youth Commission. Dance This Weekend The second annual dance, given by the Wonder Lake volunteer firemen, will be held this Saturday night in Woodstock's Armory. Dancing will be by the Rhythm Aires and starts at 9 o'clock. Admission free and both food and refreshments will fee available. . • ; >' . . Meaalea 'Lftiry ;Joe Hensei, I-Jftr-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence He'nsel of Indian Ridge, is confined in? bed with the measles. . . k " , j T'Gospel Church Newa /"•' Chaplain Joseph H. Lanrfpe 'of the U.S. Navy, }vho served in Korea with our armed forces for thirteen months, gave us a most vivid and graphic presentation in words and pictures of conditions in that war-torn country, as he appeared before our Missionary Guild Tuesday evening, April 21. Chaplain Lampe was born in Korea, where his parents were "See Illinois Now" Slogan Of Several State Departments missionaries for many years. It until housing was made possible | was a most appreciative audience through the sale of bonds. And t that listened to him at our chap- Bill helped' to sell those bonds, too. Survivors of Mr. Wright include his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Knapp of Chicago and Mrs. Melvina Knackstedt of Wonder Lake; a son. Capt. William M. Wright, serving with the Army in Germany; nine grandchildren; two sisters; and six brothers. Mr. Wright, who was 64 years old, had been a resident of Wonder Lake for eleven years. el. Next Sunday, May 9, we observe Mother's Day at Sunday School and morning worship. All mothers present will be recognized. The pastor will speak at 11 a.m. on the subject, "Homes with Standards." A special musical program will be presented in the evening and there will be a guest speaker. Hurt In Bus Melee Ric||fia ; BeiWoff, 13, son of Mr. atiif" wftrs. '.TJkmes Selsdorf of Indian Ridge,, has a black eye and a bad cut over his left eye. According to Dick, he was "conked"...on the head by a thermos bottle wielded by a schoolmate on the bus. Dick attends parofcWlrt^slihool in McHenry. He was Treated tm Monday night «(fter the accident happened on his way home from school. It's A Girl Dr. and Mrs. ^Donald Wilkins, 100 S. Goodwin st., Urbana, are parents of their first child, a daughter, born May 3. The baby weighed 8 pounds, I'i ounces, at birth and has been named Melinda. Mrs. Wilkins is the former Sharon Sells of Wonder Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred SeHs of Indian Ridge. Dr. and Mrs. Wilkins will leave Urbana on June 15 for Schnechtady, N..Y., where he will be employed in the General Electric laboratory. CONSERVATION Field men of the state Department of Conservation are helping Illinois groups of the Boy Scouts of America set up and carry on a variety of conservation projects. The 1954 slogan of the Scouts is "A Good Turn for Conservation." In Winnebago county, Scouts aided by department personnel, Farm Bureau men and local sportsmen, are trying out plans for keeping watercourses in good condition for fish. Trees are to be planted along some streams, while dams will be built in others. Results are expected to demonstrate the benefits of sound conservation practices. In Will county, the Rainbow Council of Boy Scouts at Joliet, working with the Troy Sportsmen's club, is busy with a tree and multiflora rose planting, program. The department is furnishing planting stock and technical suggestions. Boy Scouts in Clinton county have been planting pine trees and multiflora rose shrubs on the grounds of a sportsmen's club northeast of Trenton. "See Illinois . ,ow." That is the slogan that has been adopted by a group of Illinois state departments in a campaign designed to encourage residents of the state to see more of the scenic spots of their native land. Governor William G. Stratton has given hearty approval to program. In commenting on/the plan, Governor Stratton said: "Spring months are ideal for short travel vacations of one or two day durations. They are a great cure for spring fever and satisfy the urge to travel, especially among those who did not take winter vacations. "Illinois offers a widely scenic and historic display from the gently rolling waters of the Ohio river along its southern boundary to the sunswept beaches of L&ke Michigan. / "Weekend or mid-week trims to a number of places in Illinois will reward the traveler with an outstanding amount of pleasure and an opportunity to see and learn more about the different areas of the great state in which we live. "I venture to say that among our many millions of citizens the majority of those residing in the northern portion of Illinois have never been in the central or southern sections of the state and the same goes for residents of the latter two areas. They probably have missed most of the scenic beauty of our northern counties." Cooperating in the statewide campaign to acquaint Illinois people with their home state are the Department of Public Works and Buildings, the Department of Public Safety, the Division of Parks and Memorials in the Department of Conservation and the Division of Reports in the Department of Finance. The former supervises the state's massive highway system connecting the north with the south and the east with the west in Illinois. The Department of Safety provides the Illinois state' highway police to look to the safety of the motoring public. The Division of Parks and Memorials maintains an outstanding system of parks located in all sections of the state and designed to provide wholesome recreational areas throughout the year. •" - The Division of Department Reports is charged with the responsibility of publicizing the tremendous natural resources of Illinois both within the state and throughout the nation. While the present program Is designed chiefly in the interest f tjjje motoring public it is possible to reach most points in the stateT by railroad or by airplane or by bus. So if you don't drive an^Automobile you don't have to -4he invitation to visit aether area of the state from the one iri which you iive. Take a train, pl4 ne or flus. s. Many state paries 'have accommodations tor overnight guests but you should make reservations in advance through the Division of Parks, State Armory Bldg., Springfield. Hotels and motels are available in nearly every community in the state. Advance reservations are suggested for these accommodations also. Plan your' trip and then contact a hotel or motel operator if you decide to make it an overnight adventure. 30I BRAND NEW SPINET PIANOS Full 88 In Note Keyboard Mahogany y F] •26 $46goo SED SPINETS ROM $37500 USED GRANDS FROM $34500 ALSO BIG SAVINGS ON FLOOR SAMPLES SAVE UP TO $200°° Large Selection To . Choose From SIMONSON*S Established 1919 N. Orove Ave., Elgin, 1 Open Mon. ft FrL In Court Today A former Wonder Lake youngster, 15 years old, is scheduled to appear in county court today before Judge Henry L. Cowlin. The tily, now a resident of Woodstock, and a friend, admitted that they broke into a neighborhood grocery store in Woodstock and took cigarets and cash. They brought their loot to Wonder Lake and hid it in a garage, where it was recovered by Woodstock city pqlice after the boys confessed. The boys will BICYCLE Authorized Schwinn Dealer £ MARK'S Sporting Goods - Marine Supplies 212 8. Green St. Phone 1000 McHenry, 111 tffuhf *°"t)PtCSIC-KI\G - . The PICNIC-KING combines the beauty of wood with . the strength of steel. Strong wood plank tops and bench seats, supported by genuine high tensile rail steel ribs and cross members. All steel parts are finished in attractive, rust-resistant forest green, and all screws and bolts are plated for weather protection. The handsome tables are built for years of tough usage, and here is another exclusive feature: CAN BE DISASSEMBLED FOR EASY, COMPACT, WINTER STORAGE Tfce PICNIC-KING ends the winter storage problem. Can be quickly disassembled for storing in garage or basement, or can be reassembled in your game room •r basement for winter use. 6 FOOT TABLE Furnished Complete with all Lumber Pre-Cut '1940 ALEXANDER LUMBER CO M7 MAIN ST. PHONE 1424 McHEMKl', ILL. ALL PHASE Plumbing DISHMASTER Push Button Dishwasher Completely Installed only $55.00 Phone W.L. 8651 New Horizons in Building Crisly and Stendebach GENERAL CONTRACTORS Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 WONDER bui LAKE m BUILDERS lu 1 SUPPLY Free Estimates £ Delivery Phone W.L. 3231 Uncle Sam Says LEGAL There Is a Job to be done and every American citizen has been asked te do his share. Oar boys now going Into the Defense services need your all-out support and in every possible way, from the manufacture of armament to helping finance our huge defense program. Volunteers are needed to help in a vital part of the country's struggle for existence. Whatever your Job you can help in thi« great program, both by the purchase of Defense Bonds to the limit of your ability and by asking your friends and neighbors to invest ia V. 8. Defease Bonds. U. S. IrMiwr Department ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Board of Education, Community Grade School District No. 15, McHenry County, McHenry, Illinois, will receive bids for construction I bids. and completion of a new Elementary School Building- addition to the Edgebrook School Building, McHenry, Illinois. The building to be built on grounds now owned and occupied by present Grade School Building. Bids will be received until 8 o'clock P.M. (C.D. S.T.) on the day of May 17, 1954, at the Board of Education Office, McHenry, Illinois, at which time all bids will be opened and read , aloud. One base proposal is being asked for construction of the entire project.warfc, which includes the General work and Site Improvement. Separate bids will be taken for the plilmbing, Heating ^and Electrical work. Drawings, the Specifications, and all forms of bidding and contract documents will be on file and ready for issuance on April 29, 1954, at the Office of Raymond A. Orput and Associates, Architects and Engineers, 620 Empire building, Rockford, Illinois. Copies of tht 'Document! may be obtained from the office of the above-named Architect, upon his receipt of a certified check, made payable to him in the amount of $50.00 for each set of Documents. The amount of the deposit will be refunded to each person who returns the Plana and Documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the date of opening Bidders requesting mora Central Garage than one set of Documents shall make a deposit of $75.00 for each additional set. Bidders will forfeit $25.00 for plans over one (1) which they request. The Board of Education reserves the right, as its interests may require, to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding. A certified check, or bank ?Sft^^nade payable to the Board of Education, or a bid bond corre sponding to the form provided and approved, executed by the Bidder and a Surety Company, in an amount of 5% of the amouot of the Bid, snail be submitted with each Bid. No bid shall be with drawn foil* a period of thirty (30) days sub* ' sequent to the opening of bidd without the consent of the Board of Education. By order of the Board of Education, School District of the City of McHenry, Community Grade District No. IS, McHenry County, Illinois. By: Elmer J. Freund, v " • President • Hubert Smith, Secretary. FLOWERDAY TRIBlHP Industrial nursing was founded .in England in 1878. In that year, . a Mrs. Jeremiah Colman hired Miss Philippa Flowerday tj>/. work, not only in the family'! mustard mill, but also to follo^*.. up the sick employees in theifr homes. This was one of the first links to be established betweeH the factory and the home, £•• --r>: A lee shore ia a shore upott which the wind is blowing. Read The Want Ads Ready Mixed ^ Concrete Y <S FRED J. SMITH SALES SERVICE Complete Motor Overhauling * Welding JOHNSBURG. ILL* McHENRY 200-J MAKES NEAT JOB J^dding a cement patio ? Nothing like precision-mixed concrete to give you a Smooth, neat job. Well mix. to your order and deliver RIGHT on time. McHenry Sand & Gravel Co. RADIO DISPATCHED ' PHONE 920 Business and Service Directory of WONDER LAKE T. P. MATHEWS REAL ESTATE * INSURANCE of All Kinds WONDER LAKE 3061 Street's ^ Hickory Falls Phillips "66" Service Station # Washing • Greasing • Tires # Batteries One block So. of Ringweod Road on Blacktop - North-end of Wonder Lake . . . Phone Wonder Lake 8651 SANITARY SERVICE Pumping and Cleaning GIFTS TH MAS ALWAYS WANTIDl i K/*.> tl (That's right I It's naxl Sunday!) U \ WA 5 Virgil's AUTO '6 REPAIR "AUTOMOBILE WRECK REBUILDING* Frame - Alignment - Painting At Wonder Lake 1 Mile North of Route 120 on Wonder Lake Blacktop Road Phone W.L. 8381 . Nite Phone 4191 Complete Septic Systems Installed L. PERRIN Phone Wonder Lake 5672 or 3013 WIDEN'S Standard Service Washing Greasing Wonder Center * Phone W. L. 8*41 Sunbeam Coffeemaster .. assures Mom the most delicious coffee every time because of its patented vacuum-principle, which vigorously agitates the coffee and water into a flavorful brew. And what a savings: Mom will use lets coffee and can prepare it in lets $36.95 TaastmasYar Do Luxe Toaster ... it's so automatic it will practically take the bread right out off Mom's fingers. In fact, this will sini* plify breakfast makingl And Toostmaster has the finest features ... long-life electric motor, toast control dial,hinged crumb tray, and a full year's guarantee. $26.50 Westinghousa Roasfar Oven ... automatically cooks a complete oven meal for 8 to 10 people and with not one bit of added effort on Mom's part! She can prepare meat, vegetables, and dessert, all at the same time. Also, she can bake, roast, steam... and even prepare a large turkey. Roaster complete with ovenware dish set and handy lookin lid. $43.94 If you have news items of interest to your neighbors in Wonder Lake, please contact your correspondent, Van Sells, at Wonder Lake 2933. frasto Automatic Sklllot,,, so automatic! All Mom will haw to do is cook and serve ... right on the spot. Special heat selector gives controlled heat, for perfect cooking results every time. Portable size for easy carrying--and so easy to place on table, near IV, on patio or porch and have dinner cook while Mom relaxes. $27.95 Sunbeam Frypan .;. Mont wiM lave it! Sunbeam's accurate thermostatic control maintains the exact heat for perfect frying and cooking results ... makes the job a tittle easier for Mom! Expertly made with new water-sealed element so entire pan can be immersed in water for quick, easy washing. $24.95 Darmayar Barbecue-troll or . . . now Mom can deliciously barbecue ribs, chicken, or roasts to a golden goodness. Dormeyer is complete with concealed motor which turns spit evenly under fast, infra-red heat. Spit easily removed for broiling. Handy warming plate ontop. $53.50 bean Est CaoUr....$12.95 General Electric Sandwich Grill (wifh woffle grids) $16^0 DoMiitie* Sandwich Toaster aad VYbHIe laker......$16^0 Universal Ceffeemotic. •••••«•••• .$29.50 SenbeoM Ibester. »••••••••••••• .$26.95 General Electric SMm Iree $17.95 Geeeral Electric Travel Iree--$12.50 Mom knows it's easy--and so much fun--to cook the faster, cooler, cleaner , *. truly automatic way with Electric Cooking Aids. And what could be better then the controlled heats to give perfect cooking results! Delicious barbecued chicken ... crisp bacon with fluffy eggs ... luscious charcoal-like broiled steaks ... all finished to a golden goodness with automatic electric cooking appliances that are equipped with controlled heat. It's a fact! Nothing makes Mom happier than to feed you well and to do it the easy way--so/ gal IMP l» the gift she's always wanted ... an Electric Cooking Aid! There's an electric appliance sized to fit Mom's needs ... and priced to suit yowl See these wonderful Efecfric Coofcmg Aids at our Maresf qppfaece store er your dealer's LOW DOWN PAYMBNT! CONWMINT MONTHLY TRMSI PUftUC COMPANY