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.. r'i:. dis Of the * ^ :M wf. Wire won by Ufa. Ray M StfHinff. Mrs. it the next meeting Mrs. Walter Conway of Woodstock waa an avt «f town |Mrt at this party. "cSS Pinochle Clab f1 ^ Mrs. Kate Worts entertained her 3^ Pinochle club last Thursday with the '^result that the prises went to Mrs. Albert Krause, Mrs. Fred Schneider prjjgt and Mrs .Nick Barbian. The club will meet with Mrs. Nick Thursday, January 0. Barbian on M.Wtekly Five Hundred _ ...Hp. and Mrs. William Bishop ware awarded the first prizes Saturday anight when the Bi-Weekly Five Hun- Jdred club met at the home of Mr. and + vMrs. John Phannenstill. H»e booby "f^pri«es<- were claimed bv John PTian- ^paene^Ul ^and Mrs. John Matchenu . Jli ^ Wbanda Entertain 5- /,* # ' The ladies of the Bast River "fcowS ' ^ Pinochle club were pleasantly enteri ^^Hained by their husbands Sunday night ft iat Snug Harbor. Cards were enjoyed ^ ,* "and a delicious buffet luncheon was ~-p' -served by Mrs. Bill Hayes, to whom f .'the group extends many thanks. Music and dancing occupied the remaind- -'er of the evening. The ladies all ® »>-agreed that their husbands were ex- '.^ceHent entertainers. Special thanks go to M, A. Sutton, George G16* and Hughie Kirk, who ' -planned the mertu and program. ^..7- - Prizes in bridge went to Mrs. Al- ;bert Vales and Mrs. John Craver. p%i~- JPinochle awards were received by Mrs. ;* George Glos, R. J. Sutton, Mrs. s ; • "Hughie Kirk, George Glos, Mrs. Clar- - ence Redwanz, Hughie Kirkand Mrs. % ®. C. Shoemaker. . Pinochle Club Betty Thennes, Marion Krause and Mrs. Rita Sayler were the winner* of the awards last Thursday evening when the Pinochle club met at the home of the former. The club will hold its next regular matting on Janu« ary 9. • • * But River Road Ptnockle Mrs. Ed Sutton entertained the East River Road Pinochle club, last Thursday afternoon at her home south of McHenry. Prizes were won by Mrs. Thomas Thonneson, Mrs. George Justen and Mrs. George Miiier. On December 27, Mrs. John Craver wffl do the entertaining. ./• * * . * Fox River Valley Caaip Fox River Valley Camp, R. N. A., held their Christmas party Tuesday night, enjoying the presence of a large attendance. Games furnished delightful entertainment and two readings by Carol Harrison met with great approval by the audience. Cards and bunco followed, with prizes going to Clara Stoffel in bridge, Mary R. Freund in pinochle, Amapda Brown in five hundred, and #Cksrtrnde Thurlwell in bunco. The ladies exercised their vocal abilities while singing Christmas carols and were later presented with a gift from, Santa. The gifts had all been hung on a large Christmas tree. After came • the refreshments £he .^ctivitieS to a close. ' • 'VX-t AnnottMMMat Marriage «C of John Regner of Miss Geraldbie Millar, wtoo formerly operated a beauty shop at Harvard. The marriage took place at Dubuque, Iowa, on Saturday, December 7, at 2 p. ra. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fredricks of McHenry attended the couple. At present Mr. and Mrs. Regner are living with his father at Pistakee Bay. Mr. Regner has obtained a position with a construction company and is awaiting transfer to St. Louis, Mo. • • • Mothers' Clab -- Several pairs of eyes bulged witn wonderment last Thursday afternoon when Santa Claus appeared in person to distribute gifts to all the children at the party in the K. of C. hall which was sponsored by the Mothers' club. A large decorated Christmas tree was also a lovely spectacle. A chorus of Bchool children, dressed in choral robes, added their songs to the gaiety of the afternoon. There were also recitations by some of the children and readings by Mrs. Russell Fyfe. Refreshments were a much appreciated and enjoyed addition to the activities. Several baskets, which are to be distributed to the poor on Christmas Day, were filled witfj donations of food and clothing. The committee for the party consisted of Mrs. A. J. Wirtz, Mrs. G. Barbian, Mrs. M. L. Schoenhoitz, Mrs. J. M. Phalin, Mrs. C. C. Hoyte and Mrs. F. Felz. iThe next regular meeting of the club will be on January 10, * * * Epworth League On Sunday afternoon, December 15, a group of leaguers put on a short MM? C, W. GeedoO, >PW<H J«MFC Gordon SchoIH Edith Sherman antwRMtia Sunday evening the league met at the home of Warren Jones; Bonnie Page led the devotions. There will be no meeting either on December 22 or 29. However, December 23 is the data for the chili supper and Christmaa party to be held at the parsonage at 6:30. Even though you do not participate in the exchange of names for gifts, you are welcome to attend if you are a member of the league. This year the league will again have a Watch Night party on New Year's Eve. The party will be held at the church and will start about eight o'clock. ^ m ' $•*•' , JMgfcborfcaod Ogk Mrs. C. J. Reihansperger wbr the hostess at a Christmas party Wednesday evening which was given for the members of the Neighborhood club. Gifts were exchanged and a lunch served. Prizes for cards were merited by Mrs. George H. Johnson, Mrs. Clarence Martin and Mrs. William Spencer. Mrs. Thomas Phalin will entertain the club early in January. » • *•(> Pinochle Club Mrs. Helen Weber and Mrs. Maud Rothermel were awarded the prizes Wednesday evening when the Pinochle club met at the home of Mrs. Margaret Stilling. Mrs. Geo. P. Freund will entertain at the next meeting on Wednesday afternoon, January 8. " » « • ' Evening Contract Bridge Clara Miller was hostess to the members of the Evening Contract •NX -v. fhH# «Mowal1 * V SUPPOSE, come Christmas morning, you _ _ took your wife to the front door, pointed f run as higlTas 10%^or 15%. start piling up gasoline mileage economies J ^ j*"" "•« out through the holly wreath -- and there let her see a brand-new Buick standing at the curb! A thrill? You bet -- lor the whole family! Out .of the question? Not at all. Look: We're not suggesting that you add the cost of a new Buick to your Christanas budget. But you probably will be buying a new car soon and we are, simply proposing that you buy Jt now, a few months ahead of time -- and make this a holiday You can da that Jong to be remembered. We're suggesting that there's no time like the present to get back of that big FIREBALL Eight *-no time like right now to BUICK PRICES KtOIN AT <935 , lor Hit tuslness Coups itdejvoeredat Flint, Mich. . State tape, optional equipment and accessories--extra. Prices subject to change without notice. There's no time like holiday time to dress Up yourself (and family) in smart, fresh Buick aerodynamic styling, or to introduce your brood to the roomy comfort of this BuiCoil-cradled traveler# ' • '« $ •"* ' . 4^ ' if you act prompt^. A trial ride to give you a hint asf ^ to what Buick can do -- a little figuring on your present car's worth (at to day s trade-invalues* not next spring's) --a little work»f ing out of convenient terms -- t % and youH have a FIREBALL tol c e l e b r a t e t h i s Christmas! ~W' How about it? It's one tfaia|| your wife would never expect--| and just about the finest gift any man could give his family! „ ^ rt U iio dainty Pyre> . of a red marked jf ^ six custard cupi^ awlt war. A * •• , , BCKMPLAR OF QENfRAl MOTORS VALUE rv R. L OVERTON MOTOR SALES front Street, W*at McHenry, QL 216 Main 8t, OryiUl Lake, HL lUvervlew Camp The members of Riverview Gamp, R. N. A., enjoyed a box lunch and Christmas party Tuesday evening. Plans were made for Installation of Officers on Tuesday, January 20. Cards followed the business meeting and the winners were awarded prizes. * * * n--\ Christmaa Party , A faint Christmas party af» the Christian Mothers' society and the Lady Foresters of St. John's church, Johnsburg, was held in the school hall at Johnsburg Tuesday evening. The Young Ladies sodality was also: invited to attend. Ona hundred and twenty-five people ware included in the group. Several carolers, the Christ ^Child and a number of little angels entered the hall singing "Silent Night, Holy Night," and upon their arrival the ladies sang "Little Children, Come." The angels then recited verses, telling Rev. A. J. Neidert the message of the Christ Child and asking him to bless all those who were present, after which the group blended their voices in singing "Adeste Fidelis." The audience" was then amazed and awed by Betty Jane Diedrich's lovely interpretation of "Ave Maria." Befitting a Christmas party, gifts were distributed among Father Neidert, the Venerable Sisters and the former's housekeeper, Catherine. The Chief Ranger then presented each of her officers with a little remembrance, after which the entire group was delighted with the gifts they received from the little angels. After a few words from Father Neidert. the singing of "Praise be to God" climaxed the activities of the evening. Cards proved excellent entertainment and the delightful affair was closed after refreshments had been served. .-is*.. • LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES (Continued from Page One) the manger. So too will the high altar contrast this scene of greatest poverty v/ith one of majestic splendor and wealth. Chrysanthemums and poinsettias will raise their bea&ty in praise of this God Who created their glorified beauty. At 8:00 o'clock the children's choir will sing Christmas hymns throughout the low mass. Benediction will follow this mass and the "O Sain taris" and "Tantum Ergo" will he the well known compositions of Singenberger. The last high mass will be sung at 9:30. At this time the adult choir will sing the Introit by Tozer. the mass jn honor of St. Louis by Zangle and the Gradual by J. B. Molitor. The "Adeste Fidelis" will again be the one by Novello at the Offertory. Tozer's "Communio" will be sung at the Communion of the mass. Confessions will be heard on Monday afternoon at 2:80 and Monday evening at 7:80. On Tuesday the pastor will hear confessions-after the JT:00 o'clock mass, as well as in the afternoon and evening. St. Peter's Church, Spring Grove The parishioners of St. Peter's church, Spring Grove, will be the earliest of the early risers on Christmas morning in this vicinity, as they don their hats and coats, and, with a spring in their step and a song in their heart, set out to attend the high mass at 4:00 o'clock. The choir will welcome them into their seats as they intone the beautiful "Silent Night" by F. X. Grulfer. The joyful lilt in the mass irthonor of St. Agnes, by Rev. L. A. Dobbelsteen O. Praem, will convey the general Spirit of gladness. At the Offertory of the mass the "Adeste Fidelis" by V. Novello will echo throughout the church. Several members of the congregation will return at 6:00 a. m. to attend the low mass, and again at 9:00 for the second low mass and Benediction. At the-latter, the choir will sing "Jesu Dulcir. Memoria" by J. Singenberger, and "Tantum Ergo" by the same author. Rev. John L. Daleiden ia the pastor of St. Peter's church. Ringwoed Church The Ringwood Methodist church will hold its Christmas program on 3unday, December 22. The day of worship will begin at 9:30 a. m., when the pastor, Rev. J. L. McKelvey, will open the Worship Service with a sermon entitled "What Shall We Give the .Prince of Peace" All the people of the congregation are asked to make a special effort to attend this service. Sunday School will be conducted at 10:30 a. m., with Paul Walkington as auperintendent. Here is a place for every child in the community whose parents are interested in this church. The future of a country depends upon the religious instruction its children receive. The Ringwood Christmas Tree program will be held Sunday evening at the church at 8 p. m. The committee has been at work on this program for some time and is looking forward to a good time. All those who attend are kindly asked to bring their toys or books, wrapped in white paper, to this service. 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