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Beautiful bouquets of flowers made tiie home more pleasant and included fifty golden chrysanthemums from ikeiS* children and a bunch of rosos fr6m the West McHemy business men OiftF, also, were received from the (flkildb-en. > Or« Sunday their five children and »ir families spent ttve day with Mr. Mi's. Stoffel an«j the grandchilen filled the home with happiness. > One of the pioneer business men of this city and president of the We»st . McHenry State Bank, Mr. Stoffel h3s 1«b©i» active in affairs of the city and «Ountv for half a century and is widely known in insurance work. -Mrs. • Stoffel, also, has had a busy business life managing their general store for • many years while her husband devct- ;eri more of his time to insurance work •rod may rightly be termed the first btisinefcs woman of llcHenry. Married At St. John's ; Fifty years ago St. Maiy's church lad not been built and many hew\W\ longied to St. John's parish at 0!^ Inirg. Thus it was that Simon Stofftl and Anna Bonslett were married &t St. John's church, Johnsburg, oh l0eoe.mber 18, 1883. On their wedding day they unpadded goods and started work at price in the general store with her lather, Leonard Bonslett. Tlje store was operated under the name of Bons- & Stoffel, ih the building now ed by William H. Althoff, whtre and Mrs. Stoffel commenced usekeeping in the rooms a.bove the •e. = - : About thirty-eight years ago Lern- •nt Bonslett dSed and soon after his • death Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel built ft new store building now occupied by L. A- Erickson and moved into thennew home nearby which they puchased from Mrs. E. Austin. For many years Mrs. Stoffel was active m the management of the store until it was rented to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bohlan< ter, who, after about seventeen years in business, were succeeded by Mr. Peck of Barrington and then by Louis A. Erickson, who has been in business for" about fifteen yearn BotSi Bom Near Here Mrs. Stoffel was born at Spring Grove, where her father had a store, moving to McHenry with her parents when about fifteen years old. She has one sister. Mrs. Charles G. Frett, of Aurora and two brothers, William Bonslett, McHemy and Ben Bonslett., Chicago. Mr. Stoffel was born near Volo and was one of a family of nine children, four brothers of whom are living, ije worked for Henry* Rogers in a store at Volo before coming to McHenry. " Mr. and Mr?. Stoffel have five children, Mrs. Curtis Westfall, Chicago; Lena, Clara, Mrs. C. J. Reihsnsperger and Mrs. Gerald Carey of McHenry; and six grandehildmuj Doris Westfall, Ruth; Joan and Herbert Reiharaperjjer, i Barbara and Geraldine Carey. His son-in-law, C. J. Reihansperg«rt and his daughter, Clara, are associated with Mr. Stoffel in his insurance business, but he continues active in the business and leads a busy life. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel are ia good health and enjoy mingling with their old and new friends while they treasure many golden memories of past events and old friendships. When you are counting o'er the milestones That mark the pacing: of the years, May the joys outweigh the sorrows, And the smiles outweigh the tears. The McHieni-y Plalndealer joins their many friends in extending coriirratulations and best wishes for many more anniversaries. Local Churches Will Hold ^Special Services Christ mas .. / . . • •l1' i •' wVGood Programs Are Being Prepared With Special Music and Beautifully Decorated Altars Christmas, the greatest holy day of all the ye«r, will be observed with appropriate services in the churches of McHenry on Monday, Deceinber 25, when people everywhere will gather to kneel in adoration before the crib of the Holy Child. , Christmas time is outstanding in its message of joy and good cheer and the churches are preparing for beautiful services with special music and appropriate., sermons while Christmas <Seoorations and altars, beautiful with cut flowers, lend an added impressive charm to the services. v St, Patrick's Church At St. Patrick's church Christmas day will be one of prayer ami peac-r ; observed at the beautiful masses of the morning." The services of worship will begin at 6 o'clock Christmas m.->r:i with the loved Christmas carol, "Silent Night," preceding the High Mass. The choir of mixed voices will s*int» Concone's Mass in E Flat and Adesto Fideles will be sung at the offertory and "Panis Angelicas" by Cesar Franck at communion. The choir will be accompanied by organ and instru mental music. Low masses will bo said at 8, .8:30, 9, 9:30 and 10 a. m. The children's "A Request By Letter" .:............C01Tilfe Exeixise--"Tell Me a Story Mrs. Kennebeck'iH Recitation--"Dolly's First Chrisfc- Mai-%- Jane H^intei* Recitation--"Heading Off Santa" 1.... Walter Or Exercise--"A Chaneed Christmas ' Mi-s. McCracken's Clasa tation--"The One to Blame*" .......Andy Erickson Duet---"You'd Better Listen In" Warren J«-nes and Virgil Adams mecitation--"A .Day of Joy" JBery) Colby Recitation--"Christmas Brightens'* i, Wayne Smith Song---"I Love This Little .Straiyrerf Primary Dept. Recitation--"The Reason" Arthur Henning Dialogue--"The Uwal Way ..... Dolri-es Benrland Recitation--"The Greatest Man* Clifford Beitvis Exercise--"Wondrous News .Mrs. Douglas' Qass Recitation--"Grandma's Gift" .... Clifford Beavia Recitation--"A Boys' Trials" Walter Nickels choir will sing Christmas carols at [Exercise--"A Gift For Him PROMINENT WOODSTOCK BUSINESS MAN DIES Edwin F. Meyer, prominent Woodstock business man and former alder- Hjian from the Fourth ward, known to Ms intimate friends as 'Chief,' passed •way at the Woodstock hospital Tut s- <|ay afternoon, following an operation jjerformed last Thursday, 'v; Mr- Meyer for many years was a Kiemfccr of the city council and an aroent student of municipal affairs. He also secretary of Glen Crest <Jountrj' club, a Mason and a Spanish American War veteran, being 5S Shears of age at the time of his death. Funeral »ervides will be held on Friday at 1:30 o'clock from the home fnd at 2 o'clock from the Congrats* tional church. PURE MILK LOCAL ELECTS OFFICERS PREPARE BASKETS NEEDY THIS CHRISTMAS PAY CHECKS RECEIVED The CWA workers of McHenry township received their first pay checks last week which were hailed With delight by local members of the CWA army and better still, another pay check is in the making. '/ The seventy-two men comprising the quota for this township, are now •it work on various projects and are busy and happy to have employment. With pay checks come renewed confidence in life for those who have •Wanted to work, but have been unable obtain employment. They are more #>an a Christmas preeent for, while some plan to buy that needed ton of ;<$oal, others plan to stock up the flantry shelves, pay the rent, make a jpnyment on a back bill or buy some ajeeded warm clothing for the children " Ihdeed, many will find cause for re Joieiaff at this Christmas time. BIRTHS v Ma", and Mrs. Charles Michels are fflare>nts of a boy. born at their bome Wednesday morning, Dec. 20^ Miss Mary Goodfellow of Chicago the week-end with friends here. About 100 members and visitors were present at the annual pieeting of the McHenry local of the Pure Milk associate n held at K. C. hall Saturday evening. Election of officers was held with Nels Pearson re-elected as president of the association, Martin Weber elected vice-president, Paul Dohertyj secretary and treasurer and Lester Sherman, local director and advisory committeeman. Delegates to the annual meeting were elected as follows: John Pfannenstill and Walter Walsh; alternates, Frank Blake and Fred Rossman. Members of the base adjustment committee are Michael Pitzen, Jacob Freund, Jos. B. Stilling, Mat Glosson and Clarence Draper. | The question of -contributing milk for relief purposes was discussed and a committee'was appointed to meet ! and make plans and arrangements for i the distribution of the milk. I The president of the association. | Mr. Pfister, was present at the meeting and gave a talk in which he explained several of the new plans of | the association. I Mr. Royar of the laboratory department also gave an interesting talk in which he told of the work at the laboratory on checking the quality of milk. He also described the nev process of making cheese and the plant at Elgin where the surplus milk : is* sent to be made into cheese, the i process for which is imported from ; Europe. Ole Stalheim was present as ; were other visitors from neighboring towns. Entertainment was furnished by the ! Adams Brothers of Johm-burg, who | gave several vocal selections, accompanying themselves on the guitar and • John Bolger and Hrhn Sutton pleased j the crowd with their songs. Sonne of the new cheese was served ! during the evening- with crackers and beer- K\er c t ; <; e the man who seems to h ive taken oath ue*er to ask ques- * Hons? Yet he learns what 1* going on about as well as any <»*e. VothiAg like *n aiieac*. to lavtte revelation. MRS. JOHN SCHREJNW Mrs. John Schreiner died at her home at Los Angeles, Cal., Thursday. Dec. 14. according to reports received by relatives here and at Elgin. *- They left Elgin several years ago. Surviving her are her husband of Los Angeles and a step-daughter, Mrs. A. E. Monroe, Elgin. Mr. aiid Mrs. Charier* Dome wen Chicago visitors Sunday. CLASS OF 31 TO HOLD REUNION There' won't be any bell to eafl them to their places, but the Class of '31 of the McHenry Community High FAMILIES School will assemble again next Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Inftead of rushing to the auditorium, as they did during their years at school, L Only a few days remain before they will meet at Justen's Hotel t-il Christmas and Good Fellows in this their first annual class reunion, vicinity are busy with final plans for This novel event in the society of Christmas baskets and the necessary McHienry's youth has been initiated relief work. With the purpose of attempting to Today the McHenry Plaindealer make the Christmas and New Year confronts every citizen with a chal- holiday period not just another vacalenge to their pride and an appeal to tion for the members of the Class of the heart; entailing a pledge to keep '31, but a real occasion for greeting faith with dozens of children in the those once familiar faces and for re annual Good Fellows campaign. newing those friendships that have Being a Good Fellow is not a privi- unwillingly been allowed to lax belege of wealth, but men and women cause of the drifting apart of the in all walks of life may become active members of the class. - in thi?i work. Inasmuch as the Class of '31 ir~ Mrs. Albert Purvey, president of scattered' all over the state of Ulinris the McHenry Township Emergency with five of its members attending Relief association, states that daily the University of Illinois at Chamseveral calls are received for aid an 1 paign-Urbana, one enrolled in the much clothing and shoes are in de- Northern Illinois State Teachers nuund. College at DeKalb, one in the Univer- Local residents are asked to look sity of Illinois College of Pharmacy in through clothe# closets and any cast- Chicago, two or three employed in the off clothing will be a great help to Civilian Conservation Corps in varofficers of the association in assisting ious sections of the country, two in erlief. This association is nrw tak- nursing schools, and the rest at home ing care of practically all of the relief unless reported elsewhere, it seems work in the township with the excep- an appropriate time for a gathering tion of ex-service men who are cared of this sort. for under the Bogardis act. Each per- Miss Agnes Steffes is in general son desiring charity is asked to fill charge of the invitations for the reout a card and in this way their ca«a union. _ The committee on arrangeis on file for reference. mcnts is confident of a .100 per cent The Pure Milk association has of- attendance rf the membe.s of the fered a can of milk per day and plans clam at this unprecedented banquet, are being made to care for this milk. The Class of '31 with thirty-four Plans are being made to distribute members was, at that time, the second about fifty Christmas baskets and largest ever to be graduated from the lists are being carefully checked so high school. In spite of the depression that no one will be left withotlt, a these students earned enough money, basket at this season of the year. The by their candy sales and cla^s plays. Christmas baskets will include every- to present as their gift to the school, thing for a dinner, including1 potatoes, a much-needed tennis court and three bread, butter, coffee* chicken, peas, stone benches. cranberries, oranges, apples and candy Perhaps the unusual morale that and will be a real treat which anyone lingers with the class can be credited will appreciate. to the fact that a considerable number Help With Donations of its members played together in the Donations of any amount will be state championship h^gh school orgratefully accepted from those who chestra and went to the national conwifh to help in this Good Fellows campaign and officers of the relief association will see that all of the money is used to supply baskets or assist in relief work. Think back a* few years when you were a child and what Christmas morning meant to you. Or better still, look forward to this Christmas and think of the happiness you will have in your own home. You can als« assist others in being happy at this season of the year and in bringing trthem a Merry Christinas. HENRY G.SAAL US AT BAV HOME FUNERAL SERVICES CHICAGO FRIDAY these masses. "*~ Confessions will be heard Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5:30 p. m. and from 7 to 9 p. m. The pastor, Rev. Wm. A. OCRourke, will be assisted by Rev. Raymond W. Murray. C. S. C., at the masses and who 'will hear confessions. There will be a crib and the altars Will bo beautifully decorated' with Christmas flowers and plants., Zion Evangelical Christmas services at the Lutherah church of this city will be observed Christmas night at 7:30 o'clock with services and a children's program. The I pastor, Rev. H. P. Meyer, will deliver .m the sermon and there will be Christ' mas music with a tree adding to the Spirit of the occasion. Methodist Church On Sunday, December 24, Christ Mrs. Douglas' Class Recitation--"Just Before Christmas" Bobby Bacon Recitation--"Daddy's Purse" ...... ..Kenneth Hani?!! Songs--"Silent Night", "Upon the House Top"..Miss Popp's Class. Explanation of Offering Miriam Sayler Offering--Offeratory..Marjorie Duker Recitation--"Good Night Time" Loft Smiti^" Recitation--"Signing Off" ...Donald Schaeff^tr All youngsters in the program are> urged to attend the last p {actice, which is Saturday afternoon at 3. St. John's Church < \ St. John's church will usher in the~a- Henry G. Saal, retired manufacturer, died at his home at Pistakee Bay .mas will be observed at the Methodist at 9:35 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The church with a Christmas sermon by body was taken to Chicago Wedifes- the pastor, Rev. L. H. Brattain at 11 day night, where funeral services will o'clock. be held at the chapel at 4542 Ravens- j There will be special music with wood avenue at 1:30 p. m. Friday, Christmas carols by the choir. Sunday Dec. 22. i school will convene at 10 o'clock. Mr. Saal was born at Ashlind, Ohio | Communion service will, also, be oband has been prominent in busint <•-*; served during the church service. and manufacturing in Chicago. He The church will be appropriately has resided at Pistakee Bay for the decorated in keeping with the season. past eleven years and is well known in j The Christ mas program, consisting McHenry, where he formerly owned of recitations and songs, will be given property. 'by members of the Sunday .ochool at He was a member of Lincoln Park j 7:30 p. m., Christmas eve. Everyone Lodge, No. 611, A F, '& A. M., Lawn' is invited to this prograrn on Sunday Sanct Benedicts and Agnus Dei chapter, No. 205, R. A. M. an! Lincoln ! evening. The church will be decorated | , T Park Commandery, No. 64, K. T., Me- and there will be a tree and Santa dinah Temple. Funeral services will Claus will be present to distribute the be in charge of the Masonic order. gifts and treat for the children. The Burial will take place at WeoMer. 'program will be as follows: Ohio, where the body vvill be taken by Recitation, "A Radio IVfes^j^".... ^ i^ent by plaving violin during the. his sister AhceM. Saal. Services1. by IWd S£WfT^r,ent Ni ht Ad^te Fidelis and the will be held at Wooster on Saturday. Scr.pture-Lesson ......Cynth1a Encks<;n e § f- ^ reaims of Christmas morn with a High Mass at 4:45 a. m., followed by a low mass at 8 a- m., and a High Mass at 10 a. tn. There will be special Christmas music and songs by the choir and the beaut i f u l " S i l e n t N i g h t " w i l l be sung b » - fore the opening of the first High Mass. The crib and nativity group will adorn the church and the altars will, be beautiful with Christmas decora- '41ions. The pastor, Rev. A. J. Vollman will deliver the Christmas sermon. St. Mary's Church Before Mass: Silent Night Fr. Gruber Kiirie, Gloria and Credo from St. Louis Mass ............. Zangl Offertory: Adeste Fidelis Solo, Duet and Chorus...--Novello from St Louis Mass Zangl Recessional: Angels from the realms of Glon v ..Fr. Koenen Elmer Freund and Miss Mae Justen will augment the orean accompani- "GOLDEN HARVEST" EMPIRE TONIGHT . ' Recitations 'Wekfome* , 'Be Happy" "Brevitv" .". .^....T.lEleanor Edstrom 'Free Parking" ....Leo Smith 'My Dolly" Carol Peterson Did you see "Golden Harvest" last night at the Empire theatre? if you did not see it you still can have an-, other chance tonight and you surely j "To Work for Santa" Junior Bergland do not want to miss this outstanding j Song "Merry Christmas ' picture of the season, as well as the ... Primary Department your bit to assist the charity work of Recitations this city. /"Right of Way" Jimmy Marshall Uiag Maud Granger of Chicago sp#nt the week-end at her home here. test at Cleveland; that many of them played together on both the girls' and l>oys' athletic teams; and that nearly cne-third of them are now attending technical or professional schools, wftich in itself tends to be a unifying force. So for one class session at least, the ending, the final bell, will not be so eagerly anticipated. A CHANCE, MR. FARMEgfc You don't need cash to get yonf "barber work done at Leonard's. I will take farm produce in exchange for my services. Leonard Fraaaea, West McHenry Barber Shop. 80 One-half of tine profits at the Empire theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights is being given to the McHenry Township Emergency Relief association to assist in relief work in this vicinity and to bring Christmas cheer to this community. Many appeals are being made for warm clothing, food and fuel and there are many Christmas baskets to distribute. People in this'locality are assisting in every way possible and through this generous plan of Mr. Johnson, manager of the Empire, the relief funds will be increased considerably. Do your bit, attend the movie tonight, enjoy the evening and help a good cause. CHRISTMAS PARTY Members of Fox River Camp, R. NA., enjoyed their annual Christmas tree. Christmas carols were sung. Kathrine McAndrews gave a reading. Games and dancing were enjoyed after which all sat down to one long table decorated with small tree and lighted cmnUrn, ijufjiiVntrnt? were serred. :v.! Glory. J Immediately following this Mass, .'...Walter Richardson j two low Masse? will be celebrated ...„...Tommie Douglas ; Children's Choir, 8 a. m. Silent Night Fr. Gruber O Come. All Ye Faithful ...J. Readm<r Hail Sweet Baby .Traditional O Gloriojis Night ... ......Traditional There will be another low Mass a* about 8:30 a. m. The final Mass of the day. which will be a High Mass. will be wang at 10:15 a. m. by St. Mary's mixed chci!-. Immediately following. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will ^ given. "Merry Christmas" Jean Nickels "What I can Say" Elaine Krug "Why I Speak" .......--..Lucille Nickels "Her Bed For Jesus ....Mary Douglas CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE McHENRY TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY RELIEF ASS'IIV-;'-" Previously Reported .. .............f 150.00 St. Clara's Court, W.' C* O. F. 10.00 McHenry Post, Am. Legioau.. ,10.00 Mrs. E. W. Johnson , 3.40 Mrs. Joe Friend ...--••-- Nels Pearson 5.00 Total to Date v...;:V.fi«2.o6 Contributions may be sent to Mrs- Albert Purvey, Mrs- Albert Krause or Peter M. Justen, officers of the association, or to the McHenry Plaindealer. Acknowledgement will be mads in tfcis cohunn each mk. CHARLIES* REPAIR SHOP Charles Rietesel. well known sign painter and repairman, has «>pt!r.ed a shop of his own in the John Pint black sjriith shop on Pearl street, near U. S. 12. where he is ready to do radiator repair work, bodv and fervfer straigHtening, sign painting and ti-uck lettering. Mr. Rietesel needs no 'introduction tcf the pe» pie of McHenry as his work in this line is well known. Cs'l on Charlie when you need any of th<* above mentioneti work #30-fn CHRISTM AS SEALS Mrs. C. W. Goodell. chairman of the Christmas seals, desires to thofe who have bought Christmas seals and requests that t)ioney for th>» seals and all unused seals be returned to her tj>b w*eeV^ so that sSe may . ' 4 k y