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PUBLIC SERVICE 00. AGAIN LOWERS RATES j HMr Rates Will Go Into Effect With I Meter Reading Made Abort 1 August 1 The reduction in rates of the Public ! Service Company of Northern Illinois < for residential electric service, begin- 1 ning with regular meter readings tak- ; en on and after August 1st, has been announced by the general offices of that company. The new rate will ef- 1, feet a saving of more than a million f dollars to users of the company's residential service over a period of twelve months. It was filed with the Illinois i Commerce Commission on Tuesday of ! this week. The new reduced residential rate, as made public by John G. Learned, vice-president of the company, will be 8c, 7c, 5c and 3c (net) per kilowatt- . hour, except in Arlington Heights, * Kenilworth, Lake Bluff and Melrose * Park where the initial portion of the rate will be lc higher due to ordinance ; provisions, according to the amount of 1 electricity used in a month, and the J number of rooms in a home will be I the basis of computing the charges, in- ! stead of the number of sockets, which •? is the present practice, "We are pleased to make this new < Tate available to our residential cus- ' tomers," said Mr. Learned, "because ] it makes it possible for the average j householder to have a greater use of ' ] the conveniences which electricity i brings into the home at a lower post ] than before. • :i "Although this new rate does not j cancel the existing rate for residential i | service, and any customer is privileged I to return to the old rate if he chooses, J after having tried the new rate out," "i Mr. Learned said, "we believe the new j rate will be generally accepted be- I cause it is a reduction to practically jail residential customers. The new * rate is a modernized method of charg- < j ing for electricity. Its simplicity ; makes it easy to understand. It is a development to avoid consideration of ' the number of lighting outlets and Club New* For Miss Spencer Miss Berteel Spencer was g\iest of honor at a party and miscellaneous shower given by Miss* Clara Barbian at her home on Riverside Drive Satday evening. Decorations were in yellow and green with the tables decorated with lilies and roses. The color scheme was also carried out in the luncheon. < Miss Spencer wW it a bride this week was presented with many lovely gifts. Bridge was played during the evening and prizes were awarded to Ruth Whiting, Lillian Freund and Berteel Spencer. Other guests were Misses Lillian and Rosalie Stilling, Mary Walsh, Dor thy Walsh, Pender Walsh, Mrs. Louis Young,- Mrs. Paul Bonslett of Crystal Lake and Mrs, i Albert Woll of Chicago. Miss Mary Walsh entertained a party of friends in honor of Miss Berteel Spencer at a party and kitchen shower Tuesday evening last week. Bridge was played and prizes won bv Mrs. Paul Bonslett and Mrs. William Spencer. The decorations for thp evening were carried out in yellow and a delightful time was brought to a close wjtktfce aervj^ menta. ' WHYPfltSONALS 0OMERS AND GOERS OF A IN Ora CITf Seen By Plaindealer Exporters and Handed In Br On.* Friends Miscellaneous Shlower The "Hello" girls of the local telephone exchange gave a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weir Keck on Main street, Monday evening, honoring Miss Villa Rothermel, a bride of this month. The home was prettily decorated in pink and white with large baskets of lilies and peonies and the color scheme was also carried out at the long table at which lunch was served, with a miniature bride adorning the center. Music fend social chat furnished entertainment and Miss Rothermel was presented with many lovely gifts. Those present were: Villa Rothermel, Lil- * sockets in computing bills. Under the j Han Stilling, Rovena and Dorothy | new rate the charges for electricity • Marshall, Dorothy Matthews, Emily ; are based on the number of rooms and the amount of electricity consumed so |th at any customer may equip his home ! for lights an3 small appliances withjout limitation." A survey to determine the number iof rooms in residences throughout the 4 territory served has been made by the Public Service Company in connection < with the establishment of this rate, #nd a continuation of this survey will be necessary from time to time to keep V the company's records accurate. - i Coincident with the filing of a new Irate for residential service the com-' pany has also filed a new light and power rate for small commercial users, such as stores, shops and offices. This new commercial rate, which will be available on August 1st, will make it possible for a majority of the ] small commercial customers to secure • redaction in their costs for electric •ervice over a year's period. Stoffel, Loretta Steffes, Mildren Gans, Clara Barbian, Florence Conway, Clara Miller, Kathleen Givens, Mrs. Laura Keil and Mrs. Keck. * Buk Journal's Odd Name w *Cfce Bank of England's own trade journal is called **tbe Old Lady." f t & ¥ r & !• THURSDAY-FRIDAY JUNE 5-6 'WHY LEAVE HOME" A Musical Joy Ride With Sne Carol Nick Stewart with Vitaphoae Variety / Birthday Anniversary Harry Wright of Oakhurst celebrated his birthday anniversary on Thursday of last week. Friends and neighbors of Oakhurst and Indian Ridge surprised Mr. Wright at his home and a most enjoyable evening was spent playing checkers and cards. Mrs. Wright served a delightful supper at midnight. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Horwitz, James Hughes, Eugene Hughes of Indian Ridge; Mr. and Mrs. E. Peterson, A. Peterson of Brookfield, Mr. and Mrs. Spoerl, Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts of Oakhurst and Mr. and Mrs. Brown of McHenry. Entertains at TrMHCM fn Miss Berteel Spencer entertained her friends at a trousseau tea at her home Sunday afternoon. Three tables of bridge were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Thomas Phalin and Lillian Freund. Refreshments were served. The guests were: Clara Barbian, Rosalie Stilling, Dorothy Walsh, Mary Walsh, Lillian Stilling, Mrs. tage at Hickory Grange. Mrs, Joanne Rulien spent Decora tion day at Joliet. Mr. and Mrs. Linus Newman spent Tuesday in Chicago. F. J. Ward of Chicago Spent the week with local friends. Edwin Walsh of Chicago visited relatives here last week. Mrs. Agnes Jencks of Chicago was a McHenry caller Saturday. Ruth Whiting of Chicago spent the week-end with friends here. William Martin of Chicago spent the week-end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weber and son spent 'Memorial Day at Ringwood. Frank Parker of Des Moines, Iowa, spent Friday with McHenry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Williams and children were recent visitors at Ringwood. Mr. and Mrs. George Goff and children of Chicago visited here Fridacy. Cloice Wagner was called to Napoleon, Ohio, by the death of his father. Edward Bonslett of Elkhart, Ind., visited relatives here the last of the week. Miss Hazel Iftamer is now assisting at the Royal Blue store bn Riverside Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Warner and family of Elgin visited relatives here Friday. Mrs. Ray Wienke and children of Chicago spent the weex-end with relatives here. Mrs. W. Ziegler of Chicago is spending the summer in the home of Mrs. B. Frisby. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Freund visited relatives at Marshfield, Wis., the last of the week. Katie Keefe of Spring Grove and Mrs. Wassel of Chicago visited friends here Sunday. , i Alex Adams of Johnsburg is now employed at the National store on Green street. Herbert and Walter Fenske of Chicago were week-end guests of McHenry friends. -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hollie of Chicago spent the last of the week with relatives here. Miss Agness MeCabe spent Sunday in the home of her mother, Mrs. Catherine McCabe. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Newman of Chicago were week-end guests of relatives in this city. f Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber of Highland Park were McHenry visitors on Decoration Day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Dofan of Chicago were Sunday guests in the Benjamin Meyers home. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wray and daughter of Elgin were McHenry visitors Decoration Day. Mrs. Margaret Rasmussen anj daughter, Jean, of Chicago were McHenry visitors, Friday. Warren Holly and Ed Russell of Chicago spent a few days the last of the week in McHenry. Mr^. Clara Granger of Chicagd spent the last of the week at her cot- Louis Young, Mrs. Lester Page, Mr?. Thomas Phalin, Mrs. Paul Bonslett and Lillian Freund. SATURDAY JUNE 7 "IN THE NEXT ROOM" with Jack Mulhall Alice Day Great Cast Fox Movietone Onr Gang Talking Comedy SUNDAY -- MONDAY JUNE 8-r MATINEE 2-M "CITY GIRL" • < with Mary Duncan Chas. Farrell Metrotone News and Review THURSDAY -- FRIDAY . lyr JUNE 12-13 | /'LADY OF THE Mx: PAVEMENTS" ||£!>v H • with p William Boyde f Jetta Goudal Lnpe Valez And Metrotottl*Act 'Si! , • SATURDAY JUNE 14 "fHE SHIP FRO* • 4 SHANGHAI" . i'.it COMING SOON "•'HAPPY DAYS" Birthday Anniversary A few of her friends surprised Emily Steffes Tuesday afternoon, the event being planned in honor of her tenth birthday. Games were played during the afternoon and prizes won by Rita Martin and Miriam Sayler. Refreshments were served at a table prettily decorated with nut cups and favors while a pink and white birthday cake lighted with candles served mother, Mrs. B. Frisby, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Boyle and chil. dren of Chicago spent the last of the Week at McCollum's lake. Mrs. C. G. Frett, daughter Margaret and son Francis, of Aurora visited relatives here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stringer and children of Elgin were callers in the A. J. Schneider home Friday. Herbert Ziegler, Earl Herslof and Charles Dossinger of Chicago were week-end visitofs in McHenry. B. J. Frisby and sons, Weston and Robert, of Chicago visited the former's as a centerpiece. Social Wheel Mrs. H. L. Ritter entertained the ladies of the Social Wheel at her home Thursday afternoon. Seven tables of five hundred were in play during the afternoon and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ben Hiller, Mrs. H. M. Stephenson and Mrs. J. J. Rothermel. .Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. H. A. Asmalsky next Thursday. Mrs. Rulien Entertains Mrs. Joanne Rulien entertained the members of the Kathryn Diehl ensemble at the Baier "tavern at Woodstock Thursday evening following their appearance at the commencement exercises at the McHenry high school. The ensemble is composed of Lillian Schroeder, Helen Miller, Mrs. Rulien, Mary Robbins, Joye Nogle and Julia Schneider. Hikers Qab Mrs. George Kuhn entertained the members of the Hiker's club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Two tables of bridge were played and prizes were won by Mrs. F. O. Gans and Mrs. Julius Keg. The ladies plan to hold their meeting with Mrs. N. H. Petesch at Oak Park in two weeks. ' Merrymakers Club The Merrymakers met at the home of Mrs. Joe Blake Wednesday afternoon of last week. Several games of five hundred were played and first prize went to Mrs. Margaret Bienaphyl, second to Elvra Blake and the third to Mrs. George Steiasdoerfer. Royal Entertainers ^he Hoyal Entertainers held their last meeting at the home of Mrs. T. W. Winkel. Five hundred was played and prizes won by Mrs. H. L. Ritter., Mrs. Fred Schneider and Mrs. Jesse Wormley. Refreshments were served. w 'W-A Lang-Besley Dr. W. C. Besley, prominent dentist of Woodstock, and a former McHenry resident, and Mrs. Ella Lang, operator of the Francis Beauty shop on Benton street, Woodstock, were married at Woodstock on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bennett of Chicago were Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Catherine McCabe. v Miss Estelle Witterman of Chicago visited at the Vastine cottage at McCollum's lake the last of the week Mr. and Mrs. Dana McKnight and children of Aurora visited in the Fred Nickels home the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Adams and Mrs. Paul Meyers were guests in the Ed Thompson home at Ringwood, Friday. Silye Whiting of Ringwood is a new employe at the Geofge B. Kahe decorating shop on Riverside Drive. - Mrs. Lydia Wright and daughter, Myrtle, of Elgin were visitors in the Job Vasey home the last of the week/ » Mrs. Paul Bonslett of Crystal Lake spent the week-end in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Overton. Allan Kueny of Kenosha, Wis., spent a few days the last of the week in the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Degen. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whiting and children of Lake Geneva spent a few Hays the last of the week with relatives here. Edward Knox and son, Thomas, and daughters, Anna and Dorothy, of Chicago were Sunday guests in the E. Knox home. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dahlstrom of Chicago spent a few days the past week at their summer home at McCollum's lake. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Arvidson, daughter Alide, and son, Raymond* of Milwaukee, Wis., visited relatives here the last of the week. Mrs. Mary Powers and family were Fox Lake visitors Wednesday evening where they attended eighth grade exercises at the Gavin school. . Mrs. Anna Barron and daughter, Betty, left Thursday night for Ridgeway, Wis., where they will spend the summer. Mrs. Barron expects to return next fall to teach in the school. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glickner and Mathew Weber visited last week at Johnsburg, Minn., where they attended the fungrnl OF JUKI WSDDINQ MJae Berteel Spencer and Mr. Richard Stenger Married Wednesday Morning A romance of school days culminated this week in a pretty June wedding when Miss Berteel Spencer, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer, of McHenry. became the bride of Mr. Richard Stenger, eldest son of C. W. Stenger, president of the Waukegan State Bank, of Waukegan, at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 4, at St. Patrick's church in this city. The beautiful church, with its altar decorated in ferns and lilies and lighted by tall, white tapers, furnished an impressive setting for the single ring ceremony read by the cousin of the groom, Father Stenger of St. Mary of the Lake church at Mundelein. To the strains of the wedding march from"Lohengrin," played by Miss Dorothy Knox, the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Walter Vogt, Jr., of Geneva and Richard Overton, proceeded down the main aisle of the chuich. The maid of honor and only attendant to the bride, Miss Ruth Whiting of Chicago, led the bridal party and was followed by the bride, escorted by her father. They were met at the altar by the groom, who was attended by his brother, George Stenger, as best man. Following the marriage ceremony the nuptial high mass was celebrated hy Father Stenger, assisted by Father OHourke, pastor of St. Patrick's church, and Father Fleming of Waukegan. The mass was very beautifully sung by Mrs. Harold Smith of Chicago, sister of the groom, who rendered the Ave Marie at the offertory. The bride was beautifully gowned in a dress of white satin, fashioned in floor length, and her tulle veil with full train was held in place with orange, blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies. The bridesmaid and friend of the bride, Ruth Whiting, wore a gown of pale pink chiffon, also floor length, with a pink horsehair braid hat and 'slippers and hose to match her costume. She carried a bouquet of pinl? tea roses and white daisies. Mrs. Harold Smith, soloist and sister of the groom, wore flowered chiffon with hat to match. Following the ceremony « reception was held at the Crystal Lake Country club, where a wedding breakfast was served to a party of relatives and friends. The table decorations carried out the prevailing colors ^>f pink and white with pink roses predominating, each guest receiving one as a fabor. A seven-piece orchestra furnished music during the breakfast and for the dancing. Later in the day the bride and groom left on a honeymoon trip in the car which was a wedding gift from her father. They expect to spend about two weeks in Minneapolis, Green Bay and other parts of Wisconsin, after which they will reside at 927 Westmoreland avenue, Waukegan. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stenger sire both very popular in McHenry, riot only in the younger set, but with the older people as well and many have watched their courtship with kindly interest. Tl)ey are both graduates of the McHenry Community high school in the class of 1926 and were sweethearts during their school days. After her graduation from, high school the bride spent two years at Art school in Chicago and then worked a year in the city, after which she was employed in the Stoffel & Reihansperger In surance office of West McHenry. She is a charming and talented younK woman and has a large circle of friends in this vicinity. Although the groom is now a resident of Waukegan, he has spent the greater part of his life in this city, where his father was formerly cashier and director of the West McHenry State bank and where the family have endeared themselves to the community. After his graduation from the McHenry high school he spent two years at Marquette University, after which he went to work with his father in the Waukegan State Bank. He has a winning personality which assures him of friends and success in the business and socidl world. If the warm sunshine and the clear skies of June can predict happines; then it is assured for this delightful young couple who have so confidently entered into life together, for no brighter sun ever shone-upon a fairer bride than this one. To them we extend congratulations. mjjm ME*. *A*Y NIX Mrs. NEarjr Mat, yean old, mother of Father Charles 8. Nix, pastor of St. Mary's church of this city, passed away suddenly at the home of her son, Joseph, in Chicago about seven o'clock Friday morning, May 30. About a month ago she left the home of Father Nix in this city to visit in the home of her son in Chicago and had been in good health. On Friday morning she was found in the bathroom and died a short time after. If she had lived until July 2, Mrs. Nix* would have been 77 years old. She was born in Germany and later came to America where she was married to Jacob Nix in ' 1876. Her husband, Jacob Nix, died at the home of Father Nix just three years ago on May 29. She is survived by three sons and one daughter, Rev. Fr. Nix of McHenry, John of Elburn, 111., Joseph of Chicago and Mrs. Victor Hermftnn of Grand Rapids, Mich. Two sons, Henry and Peter, preceded her in death. Three brothers and a sister also mourn her loss. The deceased was a member of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and of the Christian Mothers sodality. Funeral services were held Monday morning, Juna^.2, at Our Little Flower church at 80th and Wood streets, Chicago with Rev. C. S. Nix as celebrant, Rev. William Dommermuth, deacon, Rev. J. Brasky, subdeacon, and Rev. William Weitekamp as master of ceremonies. Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban, D. D. conducted the absolution, Fr. Nix having the mass and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Connor preaching the funeral sermon. Priests in attendance were: Rt. Rev. Edw. F. Hoban, D. D. Bishop of Rockford. Rt. Rev. F. F. Connor, Rockford. Rev. A. Heinzler, Freeport. , Rev. J. Brasky, Wilmot. Rev. E. O'Brien, Elburn. | Rev. A. Weitekamp, Spring Grove. Rev. G. Schark, Volo. v Rev. A. Schmidt, Virgil. | Rev. Chas. Quinn, Belvidifcs, Rev. U. Halbmeier, Belvidere. Rev. W. Deutsch, St. Charles. .... # Rev. W. O'Connell, Genoa, 111.",, r, Rev. F. Conron, Aurora. ij ; » Rev. F. Young, Chicago. Rev. F. Bernan, Chicago. ! Rev. S. McMahon, Chicago. Rev. Chas. S. Nix, McHenry. „ Rev. W. Dommermuth, McHenry."* Burial was beside her husband in St. Maria cemetery, 91 and Western avenue, Chicago. * Tears of joy and tears of sorrow, Sunshine now, and rain tomorrow; Short this life, like things we borrow For a week, or month, or year, May it ever be so dear- Back to'rGod we go from here! --K. O. CARD OF THANKS Ja<»b Jusbn * Boas desire In this manner to express their appreciation to tha lira departments and to all who •aslsted at the time of the fire on Saturday morning, May 24. Try It m Your Owa V Slap the cheeks until they glow, i vises a beauty expert. But. first •ure, of course, they're your owa Adrian Telegram. McGEARY : •taue McGeary. about *80 years old, died at the Illinois hospital for the insane on Tuesday, June 3. She was a former resident of this vicinity, living near Ringwood many years ago. She has been at Elgin for several years and has no living relatives in this vicinity. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at St. Patrick's church in this city with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Plaindealers at Watttis. An Invitation to You ..v..The people of McHenry, Johnsburg, Pistakee Bay and vicinity are cordially invited to visit the peony farm and look over the flowers of the famous James R. Mann Peony Collection. \. ' r1-- , aMMii'Muiiit ttqfejr «r ^ ;4 : , ACRE& Or THE WORLD'S HNESlfe ' jj4 ....•'PEONIES *About 1500 Varieties : * ' THE BEST VARIETIES and HEW INTRODUOTIOHS Our Own Fine Originations ? * NOW IN BLOOM ./iHime of Best Blooms--Jim© 5th to June 23rd , # „ Height of Season--June 6th to June 10th .: ^ A Sight Never To Be Forgotten ^ • ' •-*'$ Do Not Miss The Opportunity The Congressman James R. Mann Peony Collection u J. VAN STEEH ^19--The Northwest Highway, % mile1 north of Crystal Lake, Illinois -i*' one3or3 9 you Meats or Groceries $feality merchandise at prices as low as the market permits. When the market drops, we are the first to reduce prices. We buy Poultry, Veal and Reliefs Market and (jrweiy **1316 Home of Good Eats" Main Street ^ ; %Test McHenry A. -*^*1 -A t " Through the Journey of Life ICE CREAM SOCIA„v An ice cream social will b£ nifld at the Hbme of Charles Jecks Saturday afternoon, June 7. A special invitation to everyone interested in permanent maintenance of Ostend cemetery and especially those who so generously contributed to the improvements of the cemetery so recently done. of a relative. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mra- W. A. Sayler Decoration Day were F. W. Sayler and family and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bennett of Woodstock, Miss Graee Hanley of Elgin and Mrs. H. H. Hanley of Peoria. EH&; Mrs. Caroline Schiessle was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. * Mrs. Charles Cain and daughter spent Tuesday in Chicago. Mrs. Stephen Heimer spent the first of the week at Delavan, Wis. Mat Freund and Dan O'Shea left Tuesday on a trip to Minnesota. Mrs. E. R. Sutton and Mrs. George Miller were Elgin visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lipp have rented the summer home of S. Heimer at Shalimar. Mrs. M. K. . Williams spent the week-end with Mrs. Stephen Heimer at Shalimar. Mrs. Carl Schmitt and children of Chicago visited in the Fred Kamholz home Wednesday. Mr. arid Mrs. H. J. Schaffer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Schaffer at Crystal Lake Sunday. Captain Gallery and family were out from Chicago over the week-end, in their home at Shalimar. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Alberg of Chicago spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Math Steffes. Mr. and Mrs* J. F. Weiss and daughters, Rosemary and June, were week-end visitors at the J. J. Vasey residence. Look Aheatf.,» Stcer Cleiar of Rocks > If you would steer clear of financial rocks during your life journey it is imperative that you save regularly and system* ^ atically. How much you save is of little importance if you save j- systematically. Regular weekly amounts added to your account soon raise the balance to greater heights than you imagined possible* Begin today»**»look ah£ad*...save! ^ • 3 % Paid on Savings Accounts < > West McHenry State Peoples State Bank Bank of McHenry ;^V| .Srd,:"?