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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 12 Nov 1925, p. 10

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MmMMMm -f^:fiH\ 7, •: .«,«*•'• > *-M -» %^&fir<a$,:-i r, • - >>. 1 ;« i^v/^lf '• t^iMffiMiifc1*?*. *fa «NS wmmmr rr tnowirrR, THX»UOAT, NOV. ia, IMB^ ^.<s trW v' "-"irv1T **. Tjr^w. ' ' .-?» SOCIAL AND atfB DOINGS Of WOK ES' NIGHT AT THE KIWANIS CLUB "V Visitors Here From Neighboring Cities Eighty-six chairs were occupied around the banquet tables in the large dining room of the Justen Hotel last Thursday evening, November 6, at the first ladies' night given by members of the McHenry Kiwanis dub. Six members of the Liberty ville Kiwanis club and ladies were guests of the evening, being E. H. Smith, Paul G. Ray, O. J. Boehm, Austin Schnabelle, R. S. Triggs and A. SJohnson. * Mr. and Mrs. €. F. Renich, Mr. and; Mrs. Floyd E. Eckert and Mr. and; Mrs. John C. Miller, of Woodstock, j wgre also among the out-of-town at- j • tendants. J. Scott Matthews, president at the local Kiwanis, was the presiding officer of the evening and "AttaBoy" sure did preside. All those who were called upon to do stunts obeyed the iron will of the master without a murmur. The leader, however, did not except himself and sang a beautiful ballad, with a few variations. All through the dinner the banqueters enjoyed a program, filled with comedy, participating in at times by the whole bunch. Numerous songs were ays, the most popular being "I'm a Little Prairie Flower," which also carried with it interpretative dancing. After the dinner, was finished the tables were removed and to the music provided by the Fox (River Five orchestra, the attendants enjoyed dancing till near the midnight hour. President Matthews announced that it was the intentions of the dob to hold a ladies' night at one of the club's meetings every month. The McHenry Kiwanis club has added new members to its roster since the cflarter was secured a few weeks ago. It has an enaxtensva program Car the good of McHenry already launched and much enthusiam is displayed by the members to carry it out. Celebrates Birthday Anniversary The following news item appeared in the Hebron department of the Harvard Herald in its issue of October 8. Mrs. Smith is well known in McHenry having Hved here most of her life. Since the time of her seventyfifth birthday she has been the guest of honor each year at a celebration given by all her relatives who could arrange to be present at the happy affair. Mrs. Alsena Smith was honor guest last Sunday at a dinner at the White House at which a company of twentytwo relatives gathered to help observe her 86th birthday anniversary. Those present included: Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Thompson. Miss Maud Granger, McHenry; Mrs. Alsena Chapell and daughter. Mafion, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Severn and daughter, Marion, and Chas. Owen, Chicago; Mrs. Ada Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G .G. Smith, Mr, and Mrs. Granger Smith and son. Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Alexander and Dorothy Freeman, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs- Harry Alexander, Misses Arlyne Stockman and Ruth Dresser. Hebtvn. t Following the dinner the party joined Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alexander at their home and the afternoon was happily passed in a social way. Miss Dresser favored the company with several deHgh'ful musical numbers. Before departing for their respective homes, refreshments were served by Mrs. Alexander. The gathering was one which will long be a pleasant memory to all present. All hope that the venerable lady in whose honor the event yi&s given may be spared to attend many more similar reunions. of congratulation of the jfetvanod W. Heaney, pastor of St. Gertrude's church of Chicago, who officiated at the wedding of Miss Margaret Coffey and Mr. Jame-s Burke on Kovenwer 4th. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Coffey of Chicago, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Burke of this city, and has many friends her* where he has spent some of his boyhood days and attend* ed school. Miss Mary Coffey and Mr. Francis Bonslett were bridesmaid and groomsman and the wedding breakfast was served at the Edgewater Beach Hotel. After a short trip Mr. and Mrs. Burke will be at home to their friends at 7694 Bos worth avemw, Rogers Park. Mother's Club The Mother's Club met last Friday at the home of Mrs. A. E. Nye. Minutes of the last meeting were rea<f by the seretary and approved. Regular business was taken up followed by a lecture on "Health" by Miss Hobbs, county nurse. The tests of Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever were explained by the speaker in a clear and interesting manner. Mr?. A. H. Pouse spoke in eulogy of Mrs. E. Conway, a late departed member. The entertainment part of the program consisted of: Piano Selections--Mrs. GoodeU. Guitar Solos--Mrs. A. E. Nye. Readings--Mrs. A. H. Pouse. The attendance was very good and one new membership was added. A Blue Ribbon Baby was present-- Master Vaughan Jones. Upon request Mrs. Goodell kindly explained her methods in rearing this youngster who had "good points" to spare. •ttito *Wah Nta«hnenta were served. All. were wWl pleased with the aveninc* 9 enjoyment. Miss Mabel Conway was • Chicago visitor Sunday. * DuTIilg the stormy weather one needs warm rubber footwear. Ericksoa's Department St6recan fill the need. mChrnw WmU to See Well" Chew well if you woukl see well, urges Sir. Arthur Keith, a great British anatomist. Deerea^vti exercise of the jaws, and not eye strain, i* causing short sight, he claims. Diminished use of the Jaws in mastlcati'S* r!» > soft foods of modern diet, he acsiris, Is changing the shape of the face, lengthening the eye sockets, thus elongating the eyeballs and weakening vision.-- Popular Science Monthly. r jhUhuanian Ambit " Lithuania produces more than three* fourths of the world's nrnber. Every bride has her bit of amber, every newborn child receives a piece, and Its presence In every household shows the potency attached to it. Meicori Travel Pimt Meteors flying through sfraoe In the vicinity of the moon attain a speed of 40 miles a second because there Is no appreciable atmospheric rdMstance around the moon. A, G. Gilford of tha Hector observatory at Wellington, New Zealand, believes that meteors hit the moon and. expjode with great violence, and are responsible for the craterr on the moon which can 1M teen through the telescope. . "• 7^., Musical innovator ™ .^#®e Monteverde Orchestra Is probably given In honor of Claudto Monteverde, who helped so much in the establishment of the modern orchestra. He rebelled against the arbitrary modes of the day (1567-1648) and made Innovation!, especially la harmony. •>vTrr-- Gem* • Gems, Sti# as topazes, aquamarines and amethysts are still popular in this country, according to reports from the gem-cutting center, Idmr-Obersteln, Germany, but there has been a decided falling off In interest here in synthetic •tones of low quality. 1 11 " Rommdy tor Myopia Myopia, or short-sightedness, Is a condition in which the rays from a distance are focused In front of the retina of the eyes, which results in the Image being blurred. Such an eye Is permanently focused for near objects, but may be corrected by the wearing of cohcave lenses which diverge the rays and in this way prevent tfcofo«§jplag to a focus too aeon. Thm Humblm TKimble Thimbles are said to have found in the ruins of the Latin ctty of Herculaneum, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii 79 A. D. Thimbles were made in Amsterdam, Holland, in the Seventeenth century by Nicolas van Benschoten. The art of making them was carried to England by John Lofting, a mechanic from Holland, about the year 1689. Hla first manufactory WM at Islington. Giant Among Flowert The amorjphophallus, which produces the largest flowers in the world, la so big that a man standing upright «as barely reach the top with th« tips of his fingers and can only reach half way round Its nmfnroaca K.? Many Dmfacod Coim The number of defaced coins *•» turned to ihe mint at Philadelphia, Pa., to l»e reiiiolted would fill five trains, of SB cars each, holding 50.000 nounds to the car. Coffey-Burke MA beautiful day, a beautiful bride, a beautiful groom and a beautiful j Christian marriage," were the words HOME OF AMUSEMENT "WE CANT PLAY THEM ALL SO WE PLAY THE BEST" Thursday-Friday Nov. 12-1S Lilies of the Streets The most amazing climax. A thrilling and absorbing life drama based on actual experU ences of Mary E. Hamilton, New Yorks famous police woman, AND PATHE COMBDY SATURDAY-SUNDAY With Special Sunday Matinee 2M BIG TIME VAUDEVILLE FEATURE PICTURE AND COMEDY Saturday 14 North of 36 with Jack Holt, Earnest TWreuee Lois Wilson, Nora Beery. Here is the most enthralling story of the pioneer west since "The Covered Wagon". If you are a real American youll see it By the Author of •THE COVERED WAGOH" VAUDEVILLE AND COMEDY CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR SALE Base burner stove, for $15; One Oak heater, hot blast; $10; one lawn mower, new. $8. Inquire of Louis Oe^tel, Phone 126.R 23-2* FOR SALE--Ford coupe, first class eondition. Inquire George Schreiner, McHenry. 23* DEAD OR FALLEN STOCK--taken care of. Reasonable price paid for old horses. Henry ]jVitt, Ringwood, Illinois, Phone 651. ' 23 Engeln-O'Shea Miss Louise Engeln, daughter Of Mrs. Barbara Engeln of this city, became the bride of Mr. Jerry O'Shea of Chicago at St. Mary's church in that city Tuesday, October 27. The couple was attended by Miss Dorothy Engeln, sister of the bride, and Mr. Joseph Henry, friend of the groom. The bride wore a dress of gray georgette with hat to match, while the bridesmaid was attired in a tan gown. The bride has lived in McHenry all her life and received her education in the McHenry public school. She has a host of friends here who wish her happiness in her new life. The groom, although living in Chicago, is quite well known in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea are now at home to their friends in Oak Park. 6. E. S. Activities | The official visit of the worthy ] grand^Vnatron of the O. E. S., of Illii nois, Mrs. Eva Hamilton, will be held | Monday, November 23, in the O. E. S. | hall." Dinner will, be served la ihe hall at 6 p. m. Reservations for dinner must be I made by Wednesday, November 18. McHenry chapter is invited to visit j Day Star chapter, Dundee, on Friday, ! November 13. Advanced officers night I will be observed at this time. I Don't forget the Bridge party on j Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. Everyi one invited. FOR RENT--5-room flat on Waukegan Road in West McHenry. Inquire of B. J. Brefeld. ' 23-tf FOR SALE--Round 0>k Hard Coal Base Burner. Also a Modern Eclipse Gas Stove. W. D. Wentworth, McHenry. 23 is ,i Sunday Nov. 15 Matinee and night BEBE DANIELS in Miss Bluebeard The seasons biggest laugh picture that steps on the laughing gas and stirs up fun at a smile-a-minute clip. VAUDEVILLE AND COMEDY Tuesday-Wednesday Nov. 17-18 MILTON SILLS in The Making of O'Malley Cmon down and meet O'Malley Shake hands with a regular heman. "It's a knockout". AND PATHE COMEDY PIANOS TUNED--The W .W. Kimball company will have an expert piano tuner in McHenry in the near future. All those wishfng pianos tuned will please leave their orders at Jacob Justen and Son's. 23 FOR SALE--BARGAIN--Elto Motor and Mullins Special Row Boat, 14 foot, all steel. This motor cost $145 and the boat $96. I will sell both for $150 cash. Call at my cottage Sunday or' Monday or ca1! Phone 204-R. Dr. C. Keller, Optician, McHenry, III 23-tf $1000 REWARD--For the name of the party 01 person who mutilated trees cn the George J. Sayor Farm No. 1 across the road from the drive way to Mr. Sayor's summer home sometime between October 10 and 11. George J. Sayor? 21-tf FOR SALE--$125 Victor phonograph, like new. This beautiful, full-size standard machine will be sold for $35. Here's the chance of a lifetime if you want a phonograph. Call 123-J or address box 286, West McHenry. 20-tf Thursday-Friday Nov. 19-20 COLLEN LANDIS AND LILLIAN RICH In 2 Cheap Kisses It's an F. B. O. and full of fan and action COMING DRUSILLA WITH A MILLION i . November 24.26 L& j ^jDon't Miss This QjM • FOR 'SALE--25 to 30 tons good alfalfa hay; also 45 shocks corn. Can be seen on Clara T. Bowers farm at West McHenry. Inquire of Charles W. Lehmann, Atty., Elgin, 111. 20-tf FOR SALE--A few choice big type Polafld China boars. Inquire of James Hunter, West McHenry, 111. Phone 617-J-2. 19-tf Cleebrates Fourth Birthday Mary Jane Laures, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Laures, celebrated her fourth birthday by enter, taining a group of little folks at her home, Thursday, November 5. Games of all kinds were enjoyed and a dainty luncheon served them. Mary Jane received many pretty gifts in memory of her birth. -Those who enjoyed this happy party were, Louise, Evelyn and Donald Weingart, Lorraine and Gordon Knox, Merwin and Eugene Christensen, Alice and Walter Nickels, Jane and Walter Horn from Chicago, Mary Jane and Erwin Laures. Merry Makers Entertained The Merry Makers met at the home of Miss Alvina Freund Sunday afternoon, November 8. The afternoon was spent in playing Bunco. The first prize was awarded Miss Viola Engels and the consolation was won by Miss Cora Steinsdorfer. After the game, a delicious supper was served. FOR SALE--Choice Spotted Poland China Boars. George E. Adams, Ringwood, 111. Phone McHenry 603-M-2. ' 19-4 FOR RENT-- 108 acre farm adjoining Barnard's Mill Farm. Address Earle C. Barnard, Crystal Lake, 111. 23 FOR HIGH GRADE GASOLINE AND OILS call Nick Freund, McHenry, 202-4 22-4 Jolly Sixteen dub Mrs. Jake Schaefer was hostess to the Jolly Sixteen club on Thursday afternoon. "500" was played and prizes given the winners. At the close of the afternoon's entertainment, luncheon was served, Mrs. Schaefer making a very delightful hostess. Mrs. Thompson Entertains Eight friends of Mrs. Thompson were pleasantly entertained last Saturday afternoon. Bridge was indulged in, Mrs. E. E. Baasett winning high honors. A delicious luncheon was served at 5 o'clock. < Social Wheel Entertained Mrs. Greeta Goodell assisted by Mrs. Ellen Newman entertained the members of the Social Wheel on Thursday, November 5. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. T. J. Walsh on Thursday, November 19. ' Jolly Bridge ' Club The Jolly Bridge Club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. J. Pouse at their last meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. O. Gans at her home on Friday, November 20. Members please come early. FOR SALE--Medium-sized Dufold, fumed oak Davenport, in very good condition, with or without mattress pad. One large mahogany rocker, black leather upholstering. Call 123-J or wTite Box 286, West McHenry. 23 Royal Neighbors Initiatiea Foot River Valley Camp, R. N. A. will initiate a class of new members next Tuesday evening, November 17. All members are urged to be present at the initiation. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE--My home in West McHenry. Alford H. Pouse. Telephone 74-W 22-tf FOR SALE--Combination desk and bookcase, one rocker and arm chair. Phone 9&-M. 22 Your Lucky INigr' Friday the I3ih You are invited to play Bridge at the O. E. S. Hall to-morrow, Friday 13th, at 2:00 p. m. Everyone invited. A good time as sured. FOR RENT--Two flats, five ^ rooms, gas and electricity, garage. Near depot and business district. Furnished if wanted. A. S. Parks, Mc- Hgniy. Happy Ten Club Meets Mr; and Mrs. Charles Gibbs •entertained the Happy Ten Club at their home on Crystal Lake road on Sunday evening. Cards and music furnished ittwenfcsrtatame**: fct evenin*, X Savings Point the Way Nothing will point the way to success like the guiding hand of a Savings Account in this strong bank. We have done everything possible to make saving easy, convenient and profitable. You must take the initial step, otherwise our efforts toward helping you are useless. Drop In and talk it over with us.* West McHenry State Bank "The Bank That Service Built -il Full line of these Pens and Pencils is carried at Thomas P. Bolger's "The McHenry Druggist" Phone 40 McHenry Men and Boys There is a splendid collection of new things for men and boys here now. Smartly stylish clothes that will make you look your best Thanksgiving Dayi^ Men's and Young Men's Suits With two pair of trousers A special value Men's and Young Men's Overcoats b fete new models and latest fabrics. $23.45 ---I2M0 tt $37.50 "Soys' Corduroy ^ Long Pants Ages 6 to 18 Years $3.75 NlW Pall Oxfords The very newest thing in the line -• of footwear $61» $10 - \ Ui This store is always on the look-out for the newest styles and the best values in men's wear. We are here to serve you carefully and conscientiously at aH timed. McGee's Clothing Store McHenry, Illinois i i-Tffrla-'ii'• V r 'irftr&riK ir*'-

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