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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 21 Mar 1969, p. 14

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Sec. 2, Pg. 2 - Plaindealer - Fri. March 21, 1969 MCCULLOM LAKE NEWS EVE LEVESQUE 885-4141 Volunteer Marchers To End Muscular Dystrophy Fund Drive Saturday McCullom Lake volunteer. •marchers for muscular distro- .phy were urged today by Mrs. Allan McKim, campaign chairman, to complete their assignments and return their kits to her by Saturday, March 22. " This is our first campaign for dystrophy in McCullom Lake," Mrs. McKim said, "And we feel it will be a success." A campaign like this not only raises money to help our dystrophic patients but it also is a good educational program. Through the distribution of health education literature on dystrophy by our volunteers, we" are able to And new patients who need help." Mrs. McKim also announced that anyone wishing to make contribution who hasn't been contacted by their neighborhood volunteer may send a donation directly to Jim Larkin at the McHenry State Bank. The bank is the depository for the campaign receipts. Muscular Dystrophy js a chronic disease which progressively destroys muscle tissue. The majority of m.d. victims are children although anyone can be afflicted regardless of age, sex or race. Neither the cause nor cure of the disease is known. Locally, m.d. patients receive wheelchairs, braces, hospital beds, lifts and o£her orthopedic equipmenti All fees for examinations at an M.D. clinic are paid by the association. PIONEER RESIDENT SUCCUMBS Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Bennett were held at the Peter Justen and Son Funeral Home yesterday morning. Mrs. Bennett, 84, was dead on arrival at Holy Cross Hospital,\ Chicago, last Sunday. Mrs. Bennett, who had been a resident of the village since the 1930's, was born in War-, sSw, Poland, Aug. 18, 1884. Her husband, Langley, preceded her in death in 1951. « Her survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice Rush, and two grandchildren. The Rev. Richard Wright of the Wonder Lake Bible church conducted services at 11 a.m. Thursday and burial was in Woodland cemetery. "KRAZY HAT" WINNERS NAMED BY LADIES OF THE LAKE Jean Wade, Petey Schmidt and Ercell Lock were all awarded prizes for having the craziest hats during the Ladies of the Lake meeting, Thursday,, March 14, in the beachhouse. It was a three way tie caused by a secret ballot vote. Gertrude Murphy captured the prize for prettiest hat and Marie Mc Kim's chapeau was voted most original. During the meeting, Ruth Brandt, 4805 W. McCullom Lake Road, was welcomed as a new member. The gals voted to donate $10 to the Salvation Army and they plan to remember shut-ins for Easter. Plans are under way to repaint and repair the bus shelter at Gate 4 and W. Parkview. The women also are giving $25 to the Cullom-Knoll association toward gas and light bills. / ' , Mrs. Elizabeth Gaedden was welcomed as a visitor. During the social hour, Mrs. Gaedden, Ruth Brandt, Irene Sales, Marie McKim, Virginia Karls, Ercell Lock and Irene Johnson captured the awards. The next meeting will be held April 10 in the beachhouse. FEMININE RUFFLES JOIN . MASCULINE BLUEJEANS Julie and Ed Mass of Lake Shore Drive are the ecstatic parents of an adorable girl baby, born Wednesday, March 12, in Sherman hospital, Elgin. Kathleen Ann weighed in at a diminuitive 5 lbs., 6 oz. and measured only 19 inches in length. She met her four "big" brothers on St. Patrick's Day on her arrival home from the hospital. They are Mark--6% Andy--John--4^ and Jimmy-- 3. - Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Gaulke, 420 Fleming Road, Woodstock, and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Mass, Lake Shore Drive, in the village. This is their second grandchild born within 8 days. William Desmond of Woodstock is maternal great-grandfather. Best wishes to all concerned in this elating event. TIME RUNNING OUT FOR VEHICLE STICKERS Just a little more than one week left in which to purchase vehicle stickers and canine tags. The current stickers must be displayed by April 1, according to village ordinances. Purchase may be made from village clerk, Carol Bateman, 5111 W. East Lane. She has hours from 4 to 9p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. PLAN ON. DONATIONS FOR EASTER EGG ROLL Hard boiled colored eggs will be needed for the children's Easter party to be held Saturday, April 5. Gene Huff and Gerry Jensen are heading this event and will be helped by Virginia Karls. OFFER CONDOLENCES Condolences to Mrs. Pearl Pietsch on the death of her husband, Winfield, 88, Monday af- SPECIMEN BALLOT City of McHenry Election: April 15,1969 O Election: Ward No. 4 POLLING PLACE Lakeland Park Community House 1717 N. Sunset Ave. City Clerk City of McHenry PROGRESS PARTY For Mayor • DONALD P. DOHERTY For City Clerk • EARL R. WALSH For City Treasurer • THOMAS F. BOLGER For Alderman 4th Ward • FRANK S. HROMEC • ft • • INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer • WM. For Alderman 4 th Ward E. FANDRE • • • • INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer For Alderman 4th Ward ternoon, March 17. Word was received Tuesday morning too late for details in this column; Obituary appeared in Wednesday's Plaindealer. ORCHID OCCASIONS Johnny Prather turns 2, March 23...Sandy Betts will be lovely "sweet sixteen", and natal day congrats to Ann Matthesius and Mary Kantorski, March 24.....Sylvia Fernandez turns 11 and happy birthday to Pete Kasper, March ,25..Marge and Ed Stacknick will observe their twenty-sixth we niversary, March 2 wishes to all. This was indeed the toveliest St. Patrick's Day^we can remember, with the temperature hitting in the 6frs on Monday. See you next w^ek? STUDENTS BECOME CLASS "TEACHERS" Scores of Western Illinois university students bacame "teachers" in classrooms throughout the state this week. Norman Krong, professor of education and acting assistant dean in the school of education, is coordinating the student teaching. Students are as far north as Chicago, as far south as Pittsfield and they are spread as far as the Quad Cities and Burlington, Iowa, to the west and Decatur to the east. Krong said twelve resident coordinators are supervising in eleven areas in the state. In the schools, students are supervised by resident teachers. Among them is Wayne Hiller, 2204 W. Johns burg road, McHenry. MILK PRICES A minimum order blend price of $4.97 per hundredweight will be paid dairy farmers for Grade A milk delivered during February to plants within Zone 1 of the Chicago regional market order, Pure Milk association has announced. The $4.97 applies to m^lk of 3.5 percent butterfiat content and is a blend of the $5.53 per hundredweight minimum order price for Class I (bottling) milk and the $4.23 per hundredweight for Class II (manufacturing) milk. SPECIMEN BALLOT City of McHenry Election: April 15, 1969 O PROGRESS PARTY For Mayor • DONALD P. DOHERTY For City Clerk • EARL R. WALSH For City Treasurer • THOMAS F. BOLGER For Alderman 2nd Ward • JOSEPH A. ETTEN • • • Election: Ward No. 2 POLLING PLACE George P. Freund, Inc. Farm Machinery 1102 W. Crystal Lake Road INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer For Alderman 2nd Ward I City Clerk • • • City of McHenry INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer • JOSEPH STANEK For Alderman 2nd Ward • GERALD J. WEGENER • • • • INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer For Alderman 2nd Ward SPECIMEN BALLOT City of McHenry Election: April 15,1969 O Election: Ward No. 1 POLLING PLACE Payton Chevrolet Sales ( 908 N. Front St. PROGRESS PARTY For Mayor • DONALD P. DOHERTY For City Clerk • EARL R. WALSH For City Treasurer • THOMAS F. BOLGER For Alderman 1st Ward • THEODORE N. PITZEN • • • • City Clerk City of McHenry INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer For Alderman 1st Ward SPECIMEN BALLOT City of McHenry Election: April 15, 1969 O Election: Ward No. 3 POLLING PLACE City Hall 1111 N. Green St. PROGRESS PARTY For Mayor • DONALD P. DOHERTY For City Clerk • EARL R. WALSH For City Treasurer • THOMAS F. BOLGER For Alderman 3rd Ward • RAYMOND L. SMITH • • • • City Clerk City of McHenry INDEPENDENT For Mayor For City Clerk For City Treasurer For Alderman 3rd Ward

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