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When the sponge fishers return with their spoils, "beaten and dried and free from fro'purities, Its quay hums with, the jostling acttvity of 200 schooners and 300 sloops, all striving to discharge their cargoes at once. The vftlue of the catch amounts to £120.000 a "year. The best-' quality sponges fetch |t0O nc too. and the poorest ©bout £$ a; huhar^3we!ght;> .-T4?M;-3)ts -Magazine ^, * ! D. Or A. MEETING The £atholic Daughters of America met, Thursday evening- in a business session* followed by a social hour^ _ ROVAL NEIGHBORS TO MEET Fox River Valley Camp, R. N. A., will meet ' next Tuesday evening. Plans for installation will be made at this meeting. MID-WEEK CLUB Mjrs. Minnie Miller was hostess t$ members of the Mid-Week club on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Favors in bridge went „to Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mrs. W. French and Mrs. J. A; Craver. . •' • ' P-VS* take. .RETURNS FROM ORIENT : The Rev. Fredrick Moore, former pastor of the Universalist church, has recently returned from an extended trip through the Orient a,nd.; Holy •J4»d and is; -noviHi?h^^)Mq£trat.esd lectures.on his journey. ••'• TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY The Lady Foresters Will celebrate »a„ . ™ w« I, .poker b, ml!- twenty-ninth « " - . , , , v / . - ' ) Wednesday evening, Jan. 16. A pot-. Noi even age fms W frdm making Juck supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock, followed by the meeting of the court. Each one is to bring a covered dish, but no sandwiches: All memebrs are requested to be present. to THE POINT a fool of ourself One may reach the top and then And'.It is a shelf. •Don't forget: Theman who has tfto money can't lose. ; Rogues hate people; they have to in order to prey on them. 1 What does kindness do w*hen it iStids: It only invites imposition? "Girls like brass bands, as a 'rule." Hut not as wedding rings. Philosophy helps us to understood life--if that's worth while. We may give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it: , No longer (Joes any one feel It necessary to apologize for being rich. We won the war; but it couldn't ha ve-cost us more If we had lost it. JOHNSON-KIRK Announcement is made of the marriage of" Miss Dorothy Johnson of River Forest to Mr. Hughie H. Kirk of Chicago on Dec. 2w, 1934. After a honeymoon trip * touring Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk will make this their permanent home. Th^y are residents of Emerald Park. LADIES' AID SOCIETY Members and friends of the Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Ray Colby Thursday, where a pleaf- Jfd1*writing1 ^rSTWF^mo^s -whether rant afternoon Was spent in plans for or not he can write a. novel until he the new year. It was planned to hold tries it. Father with two grown sons and three grown daughters sometimes ha,s to shout ^ . • Nice, weli-behaved boys are-found In nice, well-behaved homes; and that's that'.-- A man who does not look important in a hotel lobby may be sarcastic about those who do. Always practice thrift, no matter how freely yon spend. That is, don't waste money. People dout want money for hap- -plness; the? want it for fun. Don't get 'em wrong. Nearly every man has another side to him. So there is that much to be said in his favor. a jubilee party the last of this month. The next meeting \^ill be with Mrs. James Sayler, Jan. 17. ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE Mrs. Carrie Johnson, who recently rerited her farm arid went to Woodstock to live, has announced to her friends that she was married in November to Mr. Peter Miller of Woodstock. They are now living on Calhoun street in Woodstock, where he is employed in the Woodstock Typewriter factory. AVXILIAKY MEETS TONIGHT - McHenry unit of the Legion Auxiliary will nfeet this Thursday evening. This meeting is important aa plans Will will be made to raise moniy for rehabilitation work. Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer, president of the county council, presided at the meeting. Others from McHenry who attended were her secretary, Mrs, Eva Bacon, Mrs. Anna Howard and Mrs. Agnes Schaefer. REGNER-FREY Mr. and Mrs. John Regner announce the marriage of their daughter, Catherine, to Dr. J. P. Frey of Chicago, on Monday, Dec. 31, 1934. YOUNG PEOPLE'S PARTY The Young People's club of Ostend rrtet Thursday evening at the Anton H. Freund home. Dancing and singing were enjoyed and were direeted by Mrs. Sirnith. !°' s:- STUDY CLUB POSTPONED - The meeting of the Study Club, which was scheduled for Wednesday evening, was postponed .until neaft Wednesday, Jan. 16. Two , new book reviews will be given by. Phillips of Woodstock, j . MOTHERS CLUB/:," The Mother's Club will meet Friday afternoon at the hprne of Mrs. Henry Miller With Mrs. -Albert Barbian as assistant hostess. Dr. Wm. A. Nye will be the guest speaker, Mrs. Harry Durland is in charge of the program and Mrs. E. J: Buss, the games. EMERALD BRIDGE CLUB Mrs. E. R. Sutton was hostess to the members of the Emerald Bridge club Tuesday afternoon. Favofs weru merited by Mrs. V. Martin, Mrs. Simon Michels and Mrs. Albert Vales. There was a surprise in store for Mrs. V. Martin, who was presented with a gift in honor of her birthday. Delicious refreshments were served, including a birthday cake decorated with lighted candles. - SHOWER FOR BRIDE-TO-BE Mrs. Nick M. Justen and Mrs. Ben M. Kennebeck entertained at a miscellaneous shower irf honor of Miss Emily Smith, who will be a bride on Jan, 19, oi) New Year's day. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Justen, where the afternoon was spent in five hundred and prizes were won by Mjrs. Ben Blake, Mrs. Ben Justen, Joe Freurid, and Mrs. Joseph Justen. Guests were Mrs. Ben Justen, Mrs. William Justen, Mrs.'Ben. Bauer, Mrs. Jos. L. Bauer, Mrs. Joe Justen, Mrs. William Staines, Mrs, Mat Scheld, Mrs. Henry J. Stilling, Mrs. B«i Blake, Mrs. Peter Oeffling, Mrs. Joe Michels, Mrs. Jacob F. Justen, Mrs. George Michels, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennebeck, Mrs. Rena Smith, Mrs. J. R. Freund, Misises Viola Staines,; JSm^y Smith, and MJarcella Kenftebeck and Joe Freund. Britain Cling* to Stamp Design While her colonies over the seas have lately done much experimenting with design and one by one have succumbed to the appeal of pictorials on postage stamps, writes Cecil Betron ih the Detroit News, Britain has clung stoutly to a tradition. Since 1840, when she produced the world's first postal adhesive, she has made but three major changes in design. From 1840 to l ^ad roads, 1900 her stamps bore the head of | which was Queen Victoria, thereby setting a record for a one-design run that no other country has ever equaled. From lfKJt until 1911 it was the h&d of King Edward, and from 1911 to date the head of King George. There have been, of .course, changes in size and in borders, but the chief device has always been the mSScI of the sovereign. ATTEND ELGIN CLUB MEETING Mrs. C. W. Goodell, district chairman of the Business & Professional Women's club, attended a meeting of ! the Elgin Women's club at Elgin ! Thursday evening. Miss Ethel Jones, jalso was a guest. Miss Celia Howard was the guest i speaker, choosing for her topic the j "Cause and Cure of War." She ex- ! plained the active part the club expects to take in helping this cause. ; • Steel Bridge Moved 6 Mile* Although it occupied the entire H/highway and motorists were forced to pull off the road to allow it to pass, a large steel bridge was moved a distance of six miles in one day in the state of Washington The steel span was hauled by tractors from Colfax, Wash., to Parwin Siding at an average rate of about half a mile an hour. --Popular Mechanics Magazine. HOME BUREAU PARTY Because of the cold weather and the Home Bureau party to have been held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison, was held at the C. J. Jepson home on Dec. 28, About sixty attended the party. Five hundred and bunco were played and prizes were won by F. A. Hitchens and Mrs. B. T. Butler in five hundred, and Walter Thomas and Vir ginia Carr in bunco. Lunch was served at the close of a pleasant evening- " 4 ' FORESTERS TO MEET St. Mary's Court, No. 594, C. O. F., will hold its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday evening, Jan, 15. The committee has promised a good lunch and every member should try and be there. . ' . . LUNCHEON SERVED On Thursday, Dec. 27. a one o'clock luncheon was held at- the home of Mrs. C. J. Jepson, at which twentyfour ladies were present. After a delicious luncheon five hundred and bunco were played with/ljavors being won by Mrs. F. A. Hitchens and Mrs. Schroeder in five hundred and Mrs. Ray Merchant and Mrs. William"Mc- Cannon in bunc&. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS Mrs. Homer Fitzgerald, of Crystal Lake entertained a few of her McHenry friends Thursday afternoon at her home in Crystal Lake. A social afternoon was enjoyed and bridge was played, after which lunch was sefved. Guests were Marie Freund, Gwendolyn Overton, Mrs. Elmer Freund, Rita Freund and her guest, Frances Hermes of Sterling, and"" Hazel Kramer. CHOIR ENTERTAINED Members of St. Mary's church choir were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wililam H. Althoff Sunday evening. Five hu red Was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Anna Meyers, Mrs. Joe Miller and Mrs. John Schmitt. Those present were Mr, and Mrs. Steve Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. Anton P. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Freund, Henry Schaefer, Mrs. Anna Meyers, and son, Leo, and Mr. and Mrs. jfoe J. Miller. Mr|"and Mrs. Paul Marre -of Waukegan were Thursday visitors in the John Schaid home. Children's knit priced at $1.59. Green street. drea«pe, specially Kathryn Barbian, 3b MARRIED TWENTY YEARS v Mr. and Mr^. Nick Freund celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary Monday and entertained twenty friends.in honor of the event. A delicioifS three-course dinner waj* served at 8:30 o'clock with the table decorations carried out In white, pink and yellow With a large wedding cake xUjtorated in the same colors as a centerpiece. The guests found their places at the table by name cards within attractive little ships with their sails carrying out the prevailing colors. Beside each ship was ^found a wish, rolled and tied in pink and yellow, which the guests read after the cocktail. The cake was cut and served before the guests went home about 2 o'clock. During the dinner M!rs. Albert Purvey presented the hostess with an attractively wrapped package which she opened only to find another wrapped package, succeeded by several smaller ones which kept her busy for somt time until she found a small china article as a gift for the chiMa wedding anniversary. vMrs. Freund was then "presented with another joke gift by her sister, Mrs. Michels, and ft was not (ffntil later in the evening that the real gift, a purse of money, was presented to the host and hostess by their friends present, after the playing of the wedding march. Cards and games furnished entertainment for the guests and prizes in bridge were won by E. R. Sutton, Albert Purvey, Mrs. Allnrt Wilbrandt and Mrs. Simon Michelk Mr. and Mrs. Freund were united in marriage by Father Berthold at St. Mary's church on Jan. 7, 1915." They lived in McHenry until the following March when they moved onto his father's farm, where they lived nine years. They then returned to McHenry where they hfcve since made their home. GIRL SCOUT EDITION Everyone was full of pep after holiday vacation, and just eager, full ol new ideas. Patrol corners were packed with smiling faces ready for work. The school board furnished a stove for our Scoutroom. We want to thank them very much. Marie Nickels has started the new year right by joining the Scouts. - ' - I hope the rest of yoa Scouts will follow suiV'and "Work" harder gia n ever. Any girls who would like to join the Scouts are invited to com« to the meeting next Monday at 4:00 p. m. at the Public grade school. ; - «EATRICE WILLIAMS, Scoiit Scribe. APPLICATIONS WANTED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of the Countyvof McHenry and State of Illinois, thrb^gh its proper" constituted officers, "will accept applications for n Superintendent of the County Home and Farm of said county, between the dates of January 14th and January 26th. Said^ applications to be turned in to the office of the County Clerk at Woodstock, Illinois. Copies of the rules of management of said institution can be had upon request at the office of said clerk. . • V . . . . ' R.p. WOODS, ; ; ': *•; • County Clerk and Clerk rof^the M ^ Board of Supervisor^ : ; ; > ACCEPTS POSITION Mliss Agnes StefFes is now filling the position of office girl for the three offices in the Pries building and is assisting Earl Walsh, Vernon J. Knox and Dr. A. I. Froehlich, who all use the same reception room. The rooms are being redecorated and improved. Plaindealers for sale, at Bolger's. • Among the Sick Mrs. Steve Justen is ill at hex-home near this city. Clarence Smith returned home Saturday from a Chicago hospital where he received, treatment for ,an injured eye. » Andrew Eddy is confined to "Mb home with a fractured rib and bruises received wheri a tree fell onto him while he was at work Saturday. Mr. Eddy Was helping Ray Page cut wood in the latter's woods west of this city when a tree fell onto him, rendering him helpless beneath it. Mr. Page could not remove the tree and went for help, getting Clarence Draper to assist him in moving the tree, thereby freeing Eddy, who was brought home and given an examination. Phil Guinto, state highway police officer, has been confined to-his h^me with a broken collar bone. The injury was received when he slipped On the ice at the garage where he lc«£p» his car. M!rs. G. .Boley, 85 years ok!, who ha* been quite ill., is better and now abl* to sit up. _ Jlubert Weber is ill at hfe home east of the river. '• '.7:92^ •i ; BUSINESS WOMEN^'MEET'v:t:"^|:'i:, "<-;l%e - BqgftapM & Professional Woni-* eft's club met at Woodstock Monday ^ evening. The president, Mrs. C. W. S / Goodell, was unable to attend the meeting because of the .dense fog J which made driving almost impossible and extremely dangerous. Mrs. E. M. Phillips gave the first of her monthly book talks at this meeting which was held at the home of Mrs. E. C. Coe. * Subscribe for The Plaindeftler. Favor Women Anglers Connecticut and Pennsylvania are the only two states in the Union to set apart one special fishing preserve for the exclusive use of women artglers. Women wardens are engaged to over see, aid and instruct on request the Purely feminine clientele. . FORM A CLUB On Sunday evening a group of friends were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Austin, where a club was formed to meet every two weeks. Three tables of bridge were in play and prizes were won by Mrs. Nl/k Freund, Frank Marzahl, Albeit Krause and Dr. C. Klontz. Thos« i present were MJessrs. and Mesdaffles | E. R. Sutton, Nick Freund, C. W. I Klontz, AJbert Krause and Frank Marzahl. v - The next meeting will, be .with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause. Entire Town Moved 10 Mile* fihevlin, Ore., is in a new. location, tea miles from where it stood for six years. The entire town with a population of 300 was loaded on railroad cars. The men are employed by a log glut company. 7-^7 -y-- A Precaution / *-- Old Lady (looking at submarine In dock)--And doesn't that gun on deck ALTAR AND , Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer was elected president of the Altar and Rosary sodality of St. Patrick's church at the meeting of the sodality held In K. C. hall Thursday afternoon. Officers elected were: \ First Vice-president -r Mrs. Theo Schiessle. . / * • ' . Second Viee-prejslid^trrrll®ps, G- W. Hess. , ;;;; ; - Recording cnee Martin, Financial Secretary--Mildred. Kih sala. Secretary--Mrs. Clarget wet when you submerge? Sailor--Oh, no, ma'am" When we i submerge one o' the sailors holds an ' »B»bi;ella over it.--Pearson's Weekly, j communion on the third Sunday of Members of the sodality will take beaeh An Alert Girl ' Mistress--I see a spider web lh the corner, Mary i To what do you attrib «lte that? Maid--To a spider, «*»nge. ' uWjir be held on the following Monday. , j At the first meeting of the year the Past presidents will be entertained. 0rop* of Water 6id It ' Water dripping off the eaves of a tern in Georgia started a soli furrow that, with rains and erosion, has grown Into a gully 200 feet deep, 700 feet wide ana a Quarter,of a mile long. ADS minute. could be furnisu ij-. HONORED AT SHOWER Miss Emily Smith was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Ben Bauer Thursday eve jning. Five hundred and ^unco were | played with prizes in cards going to | Mrs. Mat Adams, Miss Amelia Weber and Mrs. Leo Blake, and in bunco* to Mrs. Jos. L. Bauer. The table watf Centered with a miniature bride and groom under a large umbrella. Guests were Mrs. Joe Stilling, Mrs Steve Schmitt, Mrs, Jacob F. Justen, Mrs. Paul Garasch, Mrs. Louis Smith, Mrs. Rena Smith, Mrs. Peter A. Freund, Mrs. Nick M. Justen, Mrs. John R. Freund, Mrs. Leo Blake, Mrs. Mat Adams, Mrs. George J. Freund, Mrs. Jos. L. Bauer, Mrs. Ben M. Kenrebeck, Mrs. William Freund, MYs. Henry Schmitt, Mrs. E. Knox, Misses Emily Smith, Amelia Weber, Elvera "Blake, Gertrude Weber, Frances, Caroline and Helen Bauer, Elvera Smith. and an Improved Low Priced EIGHT as lew as-- and offering the following 55 fine-car features 8. FishM No Draft Ventilation •. Xuggago and Spar* Tire Compartment Bouble K-Y Frame 11. Smoothest of Six and Eight-Cylinder Motors 12. Cross-Flow Radiator and G usher Valve Cooling 13. F ull-Pressur.e Metered Lubrication 14. Product of General Motopi li Solid-Steel "Turret- Top" Bodies bv Fisher 2* Hydraulic Brakes Triple-Sealed 3, Speedlined Styling 4.' Silver-Alloy Bearings S> 10 Second Starting at Zero 6. Completilf |*«|i| Chassis Enclosed *Knee- Action Plus Balanced Weight mpn the Fight and Dm Luxe Sjuc modeit. FOR MISS MILLEW During the past few weeks Miss Elizabeth Miller has been honored at several parties and showers given by her friends in Chicago and Kenosha. Mrs. Jack Dwyer of Chicago entertained a group of friends at a lingerie shower for Miss Miller and Miss Mayme Donahue, also of Chicago, gave a party at which Miss Millet was presented with a gift. While at Kenosha, Miss JUartha Althoff entertained at a miscellaneous shower in her honor. SURPRISED ON BIRTHDAY A party of friends surprised Mrs. John Olson at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. Worts, Tuesday afternoon in honor of her fifty-fourth birthday Twelve guests were present and spents the afternoon in playing bunco, with prizes won by Mrs. Magdalena Bohr» Mrs. M. J. Freund and MrS. J. W. Rothermel. A delicious chicken dinner was served at five o'clock, including a birthday cake. Mrs. Olson came from her home hi Oregon to care for her mother, who has been ill HONORED AT SHOWER Mrs. Albert Barbian entertained at one o'clock luncheon Sunday, honor ing Mis? Elizabeth Miller, who will be a bride this month. A color scheme of yellow and green was carried out in table decorations which Included little umbrella nut cups and a floral centerpiece of yellow and white chrysanthemums and snapdragons. Bridge was the diversion of the afji" ternoon, favors going to Mrs. Ray Mcs- Gee, Misses Clara Stoffel, Clara Miller and Lena Stoffel. Other partjL guests were Mrs. Mae Dodd and Misses Agnes and Helen Moran of Waitr kegan, Mrs. Harry Durland, Mrs, Joanne Rulien,, Mrs. Henry Miller, and Mrs. William..Mertes. The honored guest wits- presented with beautiful gifts. • i When you visit the Pontiac salesroom to- Tfop" bodies.. .You will discover a new type HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETS The Holy Name Society of £5$, Mary's Parish held their regular meeting at St. Mary's Parish church hall Thursday evening. Spiritual Director Father Nix was present and with the members - present worked out plans for the dance held at the "Bridge," Wednesday, January 9. Committees were appointed to take over the various tasks which are necessary to make the dance a success. Officers fleeted for the year weft as follows: ,k President--Phil Guinto. V Vice President--Jacob Frenrf. Secretary--Herman Steffes. Treasurer--Math P. Freund. 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