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A number of the Seniors are assisting in the rural graduation program this (Thursday) evening, several are working on the Class Day numbers for . the Junior-Senior banquet. Marching rehearsals have started for the Baccalaureate and < Commencement processions. Barry Taxman will play the march from Verdi's "Aida,"; the leaders of Sunday night's lines will be /Catherine Rothermel and James Lar kin. A Freshman-Sophomore committee under Miss Maurie Taylor's direction will decorate the auditorium Sunday ; Erwin Laures is chairman of the decoration gTOUp. Gift foi* School The Senior class this year is pre* senting to the school a fountain which . will be placed near the tennis courts now in construction. The committee of Bruce Klontz, Alia Mae Denman, ' Mary Jane Laures, Gladys Shepard, Gerald Miller and Barry Taxman will work with Mr. Duken this summer to complete plans for the class gift. Baccalaureate Service Baccalaureate service will be held • in the high school auditorium Sunday Vevening, May 28, at 8:15 p.m. Fol- "lowing is the program. : March from "Aida' Verdi Barry Taxmta Invocation .... The Rev. Minar Gerrard "O, Praise Ye the Lord," Psalm CL Cesar Franck ,-i High School Chorus Address The Rev. Frank Miller "Song of Man," A Cantata Kountz-Purcell Benediction .. The Rev. Minar Gerrard Class Day The Class Day committee under Dorothy Lay's chairmanship has pre pared the following program to be presented next Monday evening at the Junior-Senior banquet. Dictionary--Elmer Erber, James Doherty. Motto--Gene Justen. J Prophecy--Barry Taxman, Joseph Mc- Andrews. Will--Leonard Blake, Emil Simon. Can You Imagine?--Alta Mae Denman, Geraldine Kennebeck. SB <Sifts--Isabelle Fellens, Gladys Shepard. Challenge -- Angela Freund, Ethel Itfohn. i'jJ Oaas Roll fjEONARD J. BLA** SHIRLEY JOYCE COLBY KATHRYN I. COYNE ALTA MAE DENMAN -JAMES JOSEPH DOHERSTT-- JANE ANN DURLAND JSLMER ERBER IFAiBELLE C. FELLENS ANGELA H. FREUND GENE J. JUSTEN RICHARD F. JUSTEN GERALDINE KENNEBEC* » BRUCE WARREN KLONTZ GORDON THOMAS KNOX ETHEL M. KROHN JAMES E. LARKIN JfARY JANE LAURES DOROTHY MARIE LAY JOSEPH McANDREWS GERALD J. MILLER EUGENE H. NIELSEN HERBERT C. REIHANSPERGER CATHERINE J. ROTHERMEL GLADYS L. SHEPARD . EMIL C. SIMON, JR. BARRY TAXMAN UOREN THOMAS ^ ANGELO UNTI s-..y.,M DOLORES E. WAGHtR fi EUGENE M. WEEDEMAM ^ RITA HELEN WEINGARf RICHARD J. WILLIAMS - | Class HEBRON AND ALDEN TO LOSE RAILROAD EFFECTIVE JUNE 1st AGED RESIDENT OF KcHENXT DIES ON yi, THUK3DAY, MAY 18 Mrs. John W. Hermann, respected citizen of this community, where she had resided for the past twenty-three years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George F. Kramer, Thursday, May 18, 1939, at 6:15 a. m,. after an illness of four weeks. She had reached the advanced age of eightynine years, eight ninths and four days. The deceased, Adolphine Voelling, was born in Gingst, Aufriegen, Germany, on September 14, 1849, and came to America in January 1873. On May 24 of that year she was united in marriage to John W. Hermann in Chicago. They came to McHenry October 4, 1916> when they bought the John Catlin home in Woodlawn Park. Mr. Herman preceded his wife in death five years ago, on January 3, 1934. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Louise Kramer of this city, and four sons, August of X)iicago, Fred of Maywood and Henry and Otto of Norwood Park; also thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Senne Funeral Hoifie' at Maywood Saturday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m., with Rev. Kluender of St. Paul's church officiating. Interment was in Concordia cemetery. 7< Card of Thanks We wish in this way to thank friends and neighbors for kindnesses and sympathy extended us in the loss of our mother. 1 THE CHILDREN. YOUNG STOCK BURNED IN EARLY MORNING FIREATOSTEND Twelve head of young stock perished in an early morning fire last Friday, which completely destroyed the barn on the Abe Cooper farm on Route 20, Ostend, tenanted by Herman Crane. VWhowrts and cows escaped the blaze. * The McHenry fire department was called to save the Lioyd Benwell home, which is located just across the highway from the barn. The Benwell family was awakened about 2 o'clock by the noise made by the fire, which at that time was burning fiercely. BOONE-M'HENRY SCOUTS HOLD LAR6E COURT OF HONOR HERE ON MONDAY Oyer 200 awards were made to Scouts and Scouters at a large and interesting Court of Honor held in the local high school for the troops in Boone and McHenry counties Monday evening May 22. The majority of these awards were earned in the first five months of this year. The rest were earned before that time but for one reason or another had not yet been formally awarded. Practically all the Troops in the Boone-McHenry District of the Blackhawk Area council were represented at the affair. There was a short rally held in the gymnasium just before the holding of the Court of Honor, although no effort was made to judge fv-st, second or third places. The events included Signaling, Knot-tying, j and Compass contests. Advancement awards presented lo cal scouts were: for second clasrf scout, MERLVIN J. KENT DIES IN HOSPITAL SUNDAY EVENING McHENRY RESIDENT FOR MANY YEARS The sudden and untimely death of Merlvin J. Kent, which occurred Sunday, May 21, 1939, brought sorrow to this Community, where he had lived eight years, a respected and loved citizen. Although he had not been in the best of health of late, his death came as a complete shock to his family and large circle of friends. Mr. Kent, who with his family had made his home in Chicago since 1931, was stricken while at a theater in that city Saturday evening at about 9:30 o'clock. He was immediately taken to St. Francis hospital in Evanston, but passed away there Sunday at about 9 p. m. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. Decesed was sales manager of the G. Dette Real Estate company. During the seven years he lived here, from 1924 to 1931, he was in partnership with his brother, Roy, in the real estate firm of Kent A Company. He was born July 23, 1898, in Chicago, the son of Clyde and Laura Kent, and spent his childhood and young manhood there. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School, Lakeview High School and DePaul University. On October 19, 1918, he was united in marriage to Julia Freund of this city, and to them were born four children, all of whom sur» vive Surviving besides his mother, Mrs. Laura Kent, of this city, are his wife, Julia, and four children, Mary, Jane, John and Thomas, all of Chicago.. A brother, Roy, and sister, Mrs. Ruth Conway both of this city, also remain to mourn his departure He attended Our Lady of Lourdes church and was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. "Merv," as he was known among his close associates and friends, always had a friendly greeting and a cheery disposition. He enjoyed life and his sudden departure at the age Of but 40 years has brought sadness not only to those who were near and dear, but to a legion of friends and coworkers. The body lay at rest in the home of his mother on Riverside Drive. Fun eral services were held Wednesday morning in St. Mary's church here at 10 o'clock, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery. Pall-bearers were John Karls, A. P. Freund, Albert Barbian and A. H. Mosher of this city, George Guth of Woodstock and Kenneth Guth of Genoa City, Wis. Honorary pall-bearers were members of the firm in which he had been COMMITTEES PLAN TOR DEDICATION OF NEW BRIDGE Committees reported Wednesday evening on progress made thus far in plans for the dedication of Johnsburg's new bridge. As stated last week, the dedication cferemqny will take place on Sunday, June 18. Each committee has definite work to do and must make a definite report next Monday evening at the regular meeting of the Johnsburg Community club. Joseph Iwanic, chairman of the program and arrangements committee, was present Wednesday night and tackled his job with enthusiasm that is certain to bring about a successful program. * The railing on the new bridge has just been completed. The approaches will now be finished and a completed job presented in a short time. * The old bridge, which stood as a magnificent structure for many years, will soon be removed. A new and modern structure will serve increasing traffic in a higher degree of safety. rOHICAGO WOMAN FATALLY INJURED IN FALL FROM CAR MRS. VERONICA BRUNER ACCIDENT VICTIM NEW TRIAL IN CONDEMNATION SUITJS ASKED SET JUNE 2nd AS DATE FOR HEARING .Charging that the $6,000 a<w*rd, by" a jury in the county court in the condemnation suit of the Stat? of Illinois vs. Rep. Thomas A. Bolger of McHenry in connection with approximately fifty-seven acres of land, is inadequate and does not amount to just compensation to the owners, a new trial is being asked by the defendants in a motion filed Monday in the county court before /u&ge^Heary L> Cowlin The motion was filed by Attorney* V. J. Knox and J. E. Bairstow, counsel for the owners of the property The property in question is a part of the Bolger farm, located near the site of the McHenry dam, which it to be rebuilt and enlarged by the state. In the motion for a new trial, the defendants claim the court erred in receiving improper and incompetent evidence introduced by the plaintiff. iRemarks of the petitioner's counsel during the trial over objections that the state had an easement on the defendant's property and that it had built the dikes were improper, unwarranted and prejudicial to a fair trail, it is charged. The defendants claim that the petitioner wilfully did not com^y with the rule entered hv the court to file the plans and specifications, and the A pleasure jaunt into the country Sunday ended in tragedy for a young Chicago woman, who met almost instant death when she fell from the automobile her husband was driving. The victim of this sad accident was Mrs. Veronica Bruner of 7405 Ridge Blvd., Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lacey, McHenry summer residents. According to testimony introduced at the inquest by her husband, Norman Bruner, only witness, the accident occurred early Monday morning at about 2:30 a.m., one-quarter mile west of Volo, on returning to Chicago. They had left their home in Chicago Sunday noon for McHenry, Intending to play golf here upon their arrival. However, because of the rain they were forced to forego this pleasure, and instead, visited various friends here and in the vicinity of Long Lake. Bruner testified he and his wife left for Chicago shortly before 2:30 a. m., after having spent some time in a tavern with friends. Shortly after leaving this city an argument developed, Mrs- Bruner asking her husband to return to McHenry to visit the friends they had just left. Bruner re* fused. With that the door suddenly opened, and Mrs. Druner had fallen from the car. - ---• •* \~ Bruner told the jury he immedistely stopped his car, a Buick convertible coupe, and ran to his wife's assistance. However, it was so dark he could not find her and was forced to go back to the car and turn it around, before the glare of his headlights picked out the unconscious form of his wife lying along the highway. Dies in Doctor's Office He picked her up to carry her to the car, but before he had managed to put her inside, a passing motorist struck the opposite door of his car. A court erred in restricting the defenemployed. They were G^e'carl^!! | d»nt» the use of the plans and speci- Herman Peglow, Donald Parker, A. fications entered as defendants exhibit Sandberg, Mr. Aberg and Mr. Stenzel. The entire office force of G. Dette, Inc., attended the funeral in a body and the office was closed for the dsv. one during the triil. Charges Court Erred -- It is charged the court erred in refusing to strike incompetent testi- Among those from out of town who mony whi<* was adm'tt i?d i 0^er de* called at the home or attended the'fendant8' objections and that the verfuneral were: I d'ct '8 not responsive to the issues M cuiJ_ *r__ a T v %. made in the cause in that it does not Math Sitler, Mrs. A. J. Keohane, I particularly describe the land to be POPPY DAY" IN d -McHENRY SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 27 Poppy Day, the day se| aside to honor the World War dead and aid the war's living victims, will be held in this city on Saturday, May 27. Preparations for the observance of this day are being completed by the Legion. Arrangements are being developed to distribute memorial poppies in very part of the city. The Girl Scouts, under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Fisher, will sell the flowers. The poppy, which bloomed so strikingly among the trenches and battle graves in France and Belgium, became the flower of the dead during the war. Ever' since the war it has been worn in all English speaking countries annually as an individual tribute to the men who gave their lives in the conflict. The little red flower takes added significance from the fact that it is made by the war disabled, and that it contributes to the welfare of the disabled men and their dependent families. Everyone who weave a poppy on Poppy Day, not only is showing remembrance and honor fflr the men who died in the war, bat is giving help to those who still are bearing the burdens of the war in suffering, privation and lost opportunities. All contributions m«de for the flower will go to the earjpiport of the rehabilitation and welfare work of the Legion and Auxiliary, which means so much to the dfi Mbfed. Hie Legion ArtUBY* in this city has disbanded, and the Legionnaires are working alone this year are making great efforts for a successful Poppy Day this year and are hoping that everyone in the city will catch the spirit of the day, and will join with them in "honoring the dead and aiding the disabled." MEMORIAL DAY ' PROGRAM AT H.S. . : REV: MINAR GERRARD IS SPEAKER Rev. Minar Gerrard, pastor of the Mi E. Community church, will be the speaker of the day at the Memorial Day program to be held at the Community High school Tuesday morningj May 30, at 10:30 a.m., DST, under the auspices of McHenry Post, Noi 491, American Legion. Leo Stilling, chairman of the Memorial Day committee, and Gerald Gy Reed and Paul Yanda, co-chairmen, as well as other members of the Mc* Henry Post, and Supt. C. H. DukerT hope that everyone will attend the meeting at the high school and join ill,, the march to the cemeteries where flowers will be strewn over the graves of departed members. School children and their teachers have arranged to march in the parade and by their presence assist in mak» ing the program a real, worthwhile event in the affairs of the city. Graves of the soldiers will be marked with flags Tuesday morning by * committee headed by Legionnaire* Peter Neiss and John Dreymiller. An appeal is made to everyone whe has flowers to bring them to the Com* They 'munity School Tuesday morning before the Memorial Day program^ where there will be a committee tt> care for the floral donations. The Mothers Club will march as a unit in the ptrad}, ii , slso assisting in , ihe work df procuring flowers for the grates. Line of March ' Sergeant Lester Bacon of the State Highway Police department will act MRS. JOHNBCHEID PASSED AWAY THIS MTMM AT HOME A^ police escort fpr th? parade Mrs. John Scheid, 69 years old, the former Mary 0tose$li/died at her hom on Green str6fet"«K*ty th1* "(Thursday) morninjr, May ?5, ioTT<Swing a two weeks' illness of heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Monsecond did also, but stopped to lend day mornlne( May ,at St. Mary's his assistance. Bruner told him his wife was hurt and asked for the nearest doctor. The man. who did not reveal his identity, said, McHenry, and he, followed by Bruner and his wife, drove here to the office of a local physician. She died shortly after being taken inside, without having regained consciousness. An inquest was held at the N. J. Justen & Son store in West McHenry Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Jurymen were Alfred Patzke, John B. Wirtz, David E. Payne, Edwar Pinnow, George P. Steilen and Louis H. Baker. The Bruners were well known herej and their many friends are saddened at their misfortune church at 10 o'clock, with burial in St. Mary's cemetery A complete obituary will appear in next week's Plaindealer. C. E. CARSON COMPANY, CHICAGO, LOW BIDDER ON NEW DAM NEAR M'HENRY MRS. NICK PETESCH DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME IN OAK PARK Miss Margaret Conway, John Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pedrigi, Mr. and Mrs. L. McGrain, Mr. and. Mrs. H. Robert Clarke; for first class scout, Th°msen, Mr. and Mrs. George Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Peglow, Ascor A. Neumer, Mr. and Mrs. Con- 3^; «• 1 ' ,V •. :^£.. TW C. 4k N. W. railway agent at Hebron, III., has received notice that the line extending from Bain, Wis., Yto Harvard, 111.,. will be abandoned, .^effective June 1, 1939. The line be itween Bain and Kenosha will be retained and Bain will remain as a sta- ron. Road officials said the line had been operating at a loss since 1933. The citizens in the Hebron community made a gallant fight to keep ? ^ti»C railroad. They were assisted by j the board of supervisors but all ef» - forts failed when the Interstate Commerce commission granted the company the right to disband this stretch «f road. Mf. and Mrs. George H. Johnson spent Sunday with friends at Kankakee. They also* called on friends at iiJOak Park enroute there. Charles Owen and son, Morton, of Qientoe were weekend visitors faere. , Norman Neiss, David Swanson and Robert Schaefer; for star scout, Robert Hoag and .Glenn Peterson, and for l#e scout, Edwin Corey and Jack Hoag, Jr. The following^ merit badge* were awarded: * Jack Hoag, Jr., physical develop ment, cooking, pioneering, civics, conservation, angling; Edwin Corey, cement work, reptile study, physical development, pathfinding, reading, cooking; Glenn Peterson, safety, pioneering, woodcarving, public health, pathfinding; Robert Hoag, farm home and its planning, reading, swimming, public health, safety, bird study; Donald Schaefer, safety, swtmming, firemanship, handicraft, reading; Theodore Belling, woodcarving, carpentry, j woodwork; Bruce Klontz, public speak ing, chemistry, business; Robert Weideman, safety, music; Norman Neiss, reading, personal health; Robert Clarke, cement work; George Brda, public health', and David Swanson, per sonal health. McHenry troop also received feather award for troop achievement, a district camporee "A" class feather, and a^ achievement round up feather "Appr^KcejJ." The Court of Honor was deemed as a great success in revealing the im provement of Scout and Troop achievement in the past few months, as well as providing inspiration to both Scouts and Leaders. An interesting variation from the awards was given in the form of a short presentation on the wild life of American Forests by Jack Hoag, Sr., a woodsman and outdoorsman of long standing. Mrs. Mary OTlaherty is spending several daps in^ Elgin. nell McDermott, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Leider, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parker, G. Dette, Albert Weiss, Miss Florence M. Walsh, Mrs. Anna Gervens, A. Sandberg, Mr. Aberg, Mr. Stenzel, Art Love, E. J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Qain, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Oman, Johnj E. Gasser, Miss Marion McOmber/ i/tr. Wolff, Mrs. L. A. Krueger, -MfC and Mrs. James Higgins, Jack Mc- Intee, Bill Buckie, Miss Gerry Regan, Miss Mary Lou Grothe, Miss Alice Rohrer, James Gillespie, Joseph Marine, Joseph Goth, -Mrs. Edgar Landgren, Mrs. Robert Sutton, Mrs. William Marum, Paul Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Zvonar, Mr. and Mrs. G. Deterbeck. Mr. and Mrs Von Plackecki, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Come, Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Burkhartsmeir, DesPlaines; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Nye and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kaelin and daughters, Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Howard, Elgin; Edmond Keefe and Miss Kate Keefe, Spring Grove; Miss Eleanor Averill, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, Marengo; Mr. and Mrs. C. Coles and son, Charles, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. James Tampan, Mrs. Joe Guth and son, George, and Genevieve Dodge. Woodstock. Card of Thanks We desire in this manner to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement. Also for floral offerings, spiritual bouquets and use .of cars. Mrs. M. J. Kent and Children. Mrs. Laura Kent. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Comray. • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kent. taken nor does it refer to the amendment to the petition filed for description. It is also charged that therf! was a misunderstanding in the arrangements to have the jury view the property which resulted in the jury only viewing a small portion of the land, to the prejudice of the defendant. The amount awarded by the jury was about one-third what it was worth in the opinion of the owner, who testified during the trial that it is worth Mrs. Nick Petesch, 74 years old, a former resident of this city, died suddenly at her Oak Park home Friday, May 19. Death was caused as the result of a stroke suffered early last winter. Thie deceased was the former Violet Germer. In 1895 she came with her husband to McHenry, where he operated a drug store on Green street until about twelve years ago, when they moved back to Chicago. While a resident of this city the deceased attended the Universalist church and was a loyal member of the O. E. S., in which she had held office for/ many years. Left to mourn her loss are her hus- Carter Jenkins, chief engineer of the Illinois Division of Waterways, announced last Thursday at Springfield that a low bid of $124,795 had been made for construction of the new dam in Fox River, south of McHenry. The bidder was the C. E. Carson company of Chicago. Mr. Carson is a i^immer resident at Pistakee Bay, his place being next door to the old Lorimer residence. He has occupied his Bay home for about forty years, and was formerly head of the Fox River and Lakes Improvement Association. The new dam will replace an obsolete structure built in 1907. The present dam was seriously damagea in the flood which occurred last July. The new one is planned to regulate the water level of the Fox chajn of lakes -- Channel Lake, Lake Marie, Fox Lake, Pistakee Bay, Pistakee Lake and Nippersink Lake -- and make possible their navigation throughout the |326 per acre. j,* J band, and children, Mrs. Arthur Wag- Judge Cowlin set June 2 as the date| Anjrela and Germer Petesch. to hear the argument on the motion jA,so a sister Anj?ela and a brother, for a new trial Re state was rep-jAlbert Her dau^hter, Angela, is betresented by T. J. Sullivan, assistant^ kn(jwn ag He,en Bartlett| ^ter attorney general, and State s Attorney Ch Tribune. Subscribe for 11M FWodnhi William M. Carroll. The land in question is being sought by the state to aid in the enlargement of the present dam which is some thirty years old and said to be inadequate for protection against heavy rains. Several other pieces of land near the dam are being caught in other condemnation suits in connection with the enlargement -of the dam and for the creation of a state park and game preserve. PROPOSALS FOR POLICE CAB Bids will be received by the City of McHenry until 8 o'clock P. M., Daylight Saving Time, June 5, 1939, for a police car in accordance with specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk. The city reserves the right to ject any or all bids or to waive any informality in any bid. City of McHenry, Illinois. 1-2-fp Earl R. Walsh, City Clerk. JUST REMEMBER l%at you can get no better milk anywhere than Grade A. It has Quality, richness and excellent taste. Try jit. Call McHenry 27. McHenry Dairy. Funeral services were held Monday, May 22, at a chapel at 124-126 Madison street, Oak Park, with interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Among those from here who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purvey, Mrs. C. H. Duker, James Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Lisle Bassett and Mrs. Eber Bassett, Miss Ethel Jones, and Mrs. C. W. Goodell, Mrs. Amanda Brown, Mrs. Howard Wattles, Jacob Justen and son, George, and Mrs. Robert Thompson. year. The state has tentative plans to set aside a 3,200-acre recreational area long the chain of lakes after the new dam is built. About fifty-seven acres of land was acquired recently in a condemnation suit in the McHenry county court by the state for $6,000. The property belonged to Rep. Thomas A. Bolger. Two other condemnation suits are pending in the county court to acquire more land both for the site of the dam and for the creation of a park and game preserve near the dam. will march north on Gr^en street t# . St. Patrick's cemetery, west on Wash* ington street to Highway 31, nortJjt on Dl. 31 to Woodland and St. Mary's cemeteries, where graves will be decorated. The parade will then march south on 111. 31 to Pearl street, west oa, Pearl street to Green street, south oa Green street to high school, where it will disband. Order of march will be: Colors bend, firing squad, Spanish war veterans, Mothers club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, school children and other or# gan;zations. The ranks of the Civil War veterans have been gradually overtaken by ; death until none remain in this vicin* ity and consequently the observance of Memorial Day falls to the World^ War veterans. T:.- The program which is to be held ft ' the high school at 10:80 a. m., DST, is as follows: Pregrasi Music ........ ..-- High School Band Invocation Rev. Paul Tuchlinsky, Pledge of Allegiance by Audience. lec( by a Girl Scout and Boy Scout. Address Rev. Minar Gerrard "Star Spangled Banner" .... Audience Benediction Rev. Paul Tucfrljpsjsy ' P. T. A. STYLE SHOW IS DECIDED SUCCESS ENTERS REGIONAL PIANIST COJ tor, Indi JOS. MERSKOSH DIES IN CHICAGO MONDAY Joseph J. Merskosh, brother-in-law of Harry Morris, former golf professional at the McHenry Country Club, died in Chicago Monday. May 22. Surviving are a brother and five sisters, Mrs. Anne Morris of Chicago, Edward and Frances Merskosh, Mrs. Marie Parma, Mrs. Emma Shauer and Mrs. Stella Stefanek, all of Two Rivers. Wis. Services were held Tuesday at dispel at 5501 N. Ashland avenue, with interment at Two Rivera, Wia. . t v ' • ' Paul Yanda, local musical di accompanied Barry Taxman anapolis, Ind., Tuesdy aftern last week, where Barry was en the regional contest for pianists. Until the past several years, Instead of regional contests, all winners of state contests entered the national conest. but as this necessitated considerable travelling on the- part of some contestants, the national was divided into regional contests. The one held in Indianapolis included five states and twenty-three were entered in the pfcno contest. Barry played Thursday morning, but had to leave immediately following his performance and so vaa not notified of his rating until several days after. He placed in second of the five divisions. * , > < • .'"-'fw style show, sponsored by the Parent - Teachers' association, last Thursday for the benefit of St. Mary - Sft. Patrick Parohcial school, could well be called the social highlight of the year. It was a decided success, with approximately 300 ladies in at* tendance. » Mrs. Ray McGee, members of her committee in charge of the affair, and! Mrs. Betty Nielsen, whose jiarmenrs were modeled, are to be congratulated! on the splendid and efficient manner in which they conducted the dessertbridge summer fashion pre-vue. The hall was attractively decorated with lilacs. Dessert and cards preceded the style show, with a prize for each one of the sixty tables. Models were Mi s. F. J. Aicher, Bernice Justen, Anita Althoff, Jane Durland, Airs. Lthel Vvaidmann, Mary Ann Bolger, Mrs. Walter Conway of Wood- Stock, Marie Ropp. Lorraine Engetn. Catherine Rothermel, • Elaine Frederickson of Wonder Lake, Mrs. Loretta Walsh, Barbara and Jerry Carey, Beverly Schwerman, Mrs. Lester Page, Rita Freund, Mary Ann Rogers, Mrs. Harold Owen, Beatrice Williams, Barbara Ann Krause, Lorraine Thennes, n of .Kathleen Justen, Eileen Bassett, Shirred in | ley Butler, Mrs. .George Barbian and Maureen Miller. >V>L STATIONERY SPECIAL Here's a real bargain in boxed stationery, a 300-piece ensemble, 100 long sheets, 100 short sheets and 100 velopes, all printed with your name and address, for ?1.00. Fine for J gift. Choice of Line White, Lucerne Blue or Ivory Laid. McHenry Plaindealer. 50-tf Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sekroeder of Chicago visited in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Steffes. over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Sutton of Chicago visited her mother, Mrs. Gertrede Jaetoa, Swday. ->•