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MCHENRY PLAINDEALER SERVING THE CHAIN-O-LAKES REGION SINCE 1875" Thursday/ July 13, 1967 - McHenry, Illinois ^ SUNN1 STATES Sally Segeratrom 885*0964 Marlene Berg 386-3418 DEFRANCISCO . FAMILY MOVES TO PALATINE WS^would like" to extend a fond farewell to Lou, Marge and Pamela DeFrancisco who resided at 1621 Joyce Avenue for the past ten years. The DeFranciscos were active in the association as homeowners and Marge was a member of the Women's Club. Everyone is sorry to see community minded people leaving our area. But for the convenience of being closer to Lou's job, they decided to move. They are now residing in Pinehurst Manor in Palatine. We wish you all the happiness in your new home. Moving into the lovely DeFrancisco home is the Roy Gowins formerly of 4315 Dennis. We hope Roy and Dorie and their four children will like their new home. WELCOME NEWCOMERS We would like to introduce you to Donald and Kathy Nieman and son, Donald, Jr., who just recently moved to the former Gowin home at 4315 Dennis. The Niemans formerly resided in Dundee. Donald is employed in Crystal Lake by a large manufacturing firm. Kathy was employed by Sherman hospital as a registered nurse until the arrival of five month old Donald, Jr., who keeps mother very busy now. For relaxation Donald likes working with electronics and Kathy plays folk songs on the guitar. It is nice to have you living in our little community and we hope you will enjoy your new home. SUNNYSIDE ESTATES WOMEN'S CLUB The Sunnyside Estates Women's Club held its monthly meeting June 28, at the home of Dolores Gerstein. A report was given to the members as to the success of the dance in May. Then the plans were started on the teen party with the committee to be Loretta Mikkelsen, Joan Walczynski and LaVerne Noah. As yet a date has not been determined. It was brought to the attention of the members that the Christmas cards samples are here and that in the near future they will be contacting residents. So if you can, give the girls a chance to show you what they have and then see what you can do. They also have all occasion cards, stationary and gift items. The Christmas card committee is Gloria Von Oepen, Pat Williams and Joanne Eichhorn. The next meeting will be held July 26 at the home of Joanne Eichhorn. So mark that date, all females are welcome to join in on the fun. After the meeting, unique awards were given to all the members for their hard work which made the dance so enjoyable for all who attended. For laughs a film was shown taken at Dolores Gerstein* s demonstration. We know a few gals who would like to get their hands on that film! A game was played while munching on cake and drinking coffee. HOLIDAY CAMPERS Ray and Donna Jensen and three children met another couple and their children at Fort Atkinson, Wis. They expected nice weather as did everyone making any kind of plans for the four days. They were slightly disappointed when they were unable to swim because of the unseasonably cold weather. However, this gave both couples the opportunity to play cards. They know practically every card game and find playing very enjoyable. So the weekend was not as disappointing as one would imagine. The Noah family, the Caley family, the Tom Williams family, Eton Gerstein, Jr., Pam Caley and daughter of Ingleside, Cindy Knack of Fox Lake and the Russel Carrs and son of Wonder Lake spent the fourth of July weekend together near Whitewater, Wis. camping. The women went up Friday mornii£ to set up the tents and fix up the camp site. Then Friday evening the men showed up and the weekend began. The older children did a lot of horseback riding, while the younger children did some boating. Of course, there was a ball game and horse shoes which kept the men busy. Sunday, the Jim Fuquas and children and the Skidmores and three daughters of Richmond joined the others for the day but departed by evening. Russell Carr celebrated his birthday Sunday evening and then on Monday his son, Rusty, had his fifth birthday. A real party was given for Rusty with party hats and all the trimmings. Now everyone is at home and ' trying to rest up from a wonderful busy weekend. SERVICE MEN NEWS Ray Kropf is home on a 22 day leave. It has been a busy 3 weeks with all the visiting and running to see everyone. Millie had a party for Ray with twelve of his friends present to welcome him home. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a wonderful time at the outdoor barbecue. Ray flew back to Aberdeen, Md., on the sixth. He will stay there until Sept. 14 when he will be released from active service. Ray will then become a civilian and you can bet there will be a big celebration at the Kropf home on his return. Chuck Caley, Jr., called his wife, Pam, from Vietnam. He was just transferred to Saigon where he will be staying until the end of September or the beginning of October when he will be coming home for thirty to forty-five days* ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Flo and Barb Jesski were accompanied by their two sons for dinner out. The occasion was the Jesskis' twenty-second wedding anniversary and they found a wonderful restaurant in Woodstock. Barb has always wanted to try lobster tail, so this evening she did. Oh, what a wonderful meal. Nothing could have been more enjoyable. HERE AND THERE The past two weeks Don Gerstein and his soft ball team have been playing in a tournament. It was sponsored by the KC's of Ingleside for sixteen teams. After the process of elimination play offs, Don ^Gerstein and his team took first place. Tony and Lee Domagelski and three children of Hickory Hills spent the day at the Bud Kennebecks visiting with them and Madeline and Don Gamperl who spent the week. iSaturday evening Bud and Carol Kennebeck attended the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Bud's sister, Jeanette, and Ray Gaylord at the Moose Lodge in Woodstock. The Don Gerstein family went to Hebron on Sunday to their friends, the Gabriels, who own a farm. Seventy friends and relatives enjoyed a cook out and a beautiful display of fireworks. The Bob Conways and children from Cicero visited at the Segerstroms on Saturday. Vickie Krispin, daughter of Flo and Barb Jesski, spent the fourth of July holiday with her husbapd in Norfolk, Va„ where he is stationed. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Patti Stoffel turned eight on June 30. She celebrated her birthday at her Aunt and Uncle's, the Mlinars, in Waukegan on Sunday. It was also her cousins' first and fifth birthdays. Joining the Mlinars and the Stoffel s for the triple celebration were Mrs. Stoffel's sister and family from Libertyville, her mother from North Chicago and the Mlinars' grandparents. Carol Pinkonsly enjoyed her seventh birthday on Tuesday afternoon with Cindy Simmons, Maureen Davis, Diane Williams, Ray and Mike Jensen and from the village, Susie Kaiser. They played a number of fun games and had cake and ice cream. VACATION Harold Palmer spent a week with his sons, Marty and Sherwood, at a resort in Mercer Lake, Wis. Although the weather was on the rainy side, they did get in some fishing and swimming. They also visited ^rtends in Rhinelander. Janice Major was royally entertained for two weeks iti Urbana, by the Silhas. This was their belated birthday gift to Janice, which included a play, going to a museum, the beauty shop and to the college the Silhas attend. Janice was quite delighted and is going down in August to spend another week. Steve and Lorraine Major and Janice spent a week in Virginia visiting Mike at Fort Eustis, where he is stationed* They stayed at a motel in Williamsburg and aside from visiting these spots. Docked in the harbor were replicas of the old time ships. Lorraine especially A fabulous land of make-believe filled with beloved characters of nursery rhyriies and childhood stories in heroic size. *THE THREE BEARS & * CINDERELLA * LITTLE BO-PEEP *JACK AND THE BEAN STALK and many others added free attraction July 1 through Sept 4. "The Greatest Show on Strings" MARIONETTES Produced by the National Puppet Theatre 4-times daily PHOTOGRAPHER'S "PARADISE Ford Better Idea Specials 1»alaxle 600 2- and4 Door Hardtops. Vinyl interior, whitewalls, wheel covers. V-8's with options at reduced prices--Select- Shift, power steering, air conditioning and power brakes. Savel Mustang Better Idea Specials New Mustang Sports Sprint Hardtops and Convertibles. Specially built limited-edition models. Lots of sporty extras at extra-low prices. Big savings on air conditioning.' Speotally equipped Ga'axie 500 2 Door Hardtop Specially equipped Mustang Sports Sprint '68 Ideas at.'67 prices You'll find Ideas at your Ford Dealer's now other wagon doorgate, Tilt-Away steering, and more. cars won't have till next year--if then. Like a 2 way Save now on all Fords BW FORD SALES enjoyed the beauty of the mountains. They swam in the Chesapeake Bay and took in a movie. Mary Larkin, Mike's fiance, flew down for the weekend and joined them. On the way home, the Majors came through Washington, D.C. There was a terrific rainstorm so this stopped them from doing any sight seeing there. They arrived home on Monday and spent the fourth resting up from a grand week. SC OUT TRIP John Lakowski had an opportunity to take a two week trip (to Cimeron, New Mexico, where [ he stayed at the Philmont Scout Ranch. While there he engaged in many scout activities and did some horseback riding. On the way down they visited many points of interest including the Hoover, Truman and ^Eisenhower libraries, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, an inactive volcano and the Air Force Academy in Colorado. It was a wonderful trip for John, one he will long remember. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY Mary Rose and son, Don, . spent the weekend in Racine, Wis., at Aunt Alvina O'Brien's home. Mary's birthday was not until July 7 so.she did not suspect a party. A few other friends were invited and they spent the afternoon playing cards and chatting. Don visited the zoo quite often as it was nearby. They also watched a Fourth of July parade and fireworks. COMPANY Mike Farina of Milwaukee is spending the week at his aunt and uncle's, Shirley and Mel Simmons. Also visiting the Simmons for a few days were Mel's twin brother, Jim, and his wife from North Carolina. They are vacationing and are on their way to EXPO 67. - FOURTH OF JULY A bang-up fourth was held at the Williams' home with the Don Gersteins, the Tom Hanahans, the KenSegersroms, the Bud Kennebecks, the Ed Wickmans and their families, Jim Williams' mother from Fox Lake and Jerry Olsen. There was food galore for lunch and supper. Nobody even missed the beans that got left in the oven. Volleyball, badmiton, baseball and cards kept everyone well entertained, and we might add, warm! Of course, Dolores Gerstein had to show her film from the demonstration to give all the husbands a good laugh. The fourth brought a family gathering at the Bob Freund home near Pi stake® Bay. Wally and Marlene Berg and Kerri, Agnes and Tony Freund of Johnsburg, Ted and Sandi Freund now on leave from San Diego, Calif., Stan and Elaine Pankewicz and children of Mc- Henry and of course, Bob and Joan Freund and Debbie all enjoyed a cook out. Then came a volleyball game, croquet and a game of cards. Late in the afternoon Father Ray Better - mann of South Beloit, 111., stopped in for the celebration. After supper Joe and Martha Freund stopped by. It was a long but very enjoyable day. Sunday evening began the celebrating for the Bergs. Wally, Marlene and Kerri went to an anniversary supper given in honor of Ted and Sandi Freund's first anniversary. Both Ted and Sandi's families were present plus a few friends. Everyone received a piece of year old wedding cake which was as good as the day it was madee Late Monday night, Ted, Sandi, Jay Sayler and Pat Weber stopped in at the Bergs for a friendly game of cards. They departed early the next morning, after eating and drinking everything in sight. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Happy birthday today to Marge Palmer and Patrick Maule who is eleven. LaVerne Jost has her day tomorrow. Ray Bieschke and A1 May celebrate July 15. On July 19 Josephine Marczyk celebrates. Here is wishing you all a happy day and happy year. LITTLE LEAGUE In the Majors the Mets beat the Athletics 7 to 3 on June 26, putting the Mets in second place. Cubs vs the Sox were rained out on June 28. They played a make-up game on Saturday and the Cubs won 4 to 2. In the Minors, the Giants scored 5 and the Pirates 2 on June 27. On June 29 undeafeted Cincinnati lost to the Giants 5 to 3. Cincinnati is in first place. In the Intermediates the undefeated Yankees lost to the Sox, 6 to 7 on June 28. Yankee player Ronnie Fuqua hit a homer. CUB SCOUT PICNIC The Siepman and Kantor families attended the Cub Scout picnic at Wilmot Park. Everyone brought their own food and refreshemts were provided. A number of games were played and prizes given. Also a pinswood derby was held, which is just as much fun for the fathers. A prize was given for the best car design and awards passed out. REMINDER Here is a reminder for all cub and webelo scouts; den chiefs too. 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