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• • i I f Society Notes Large Crowd Attends • f Easter Monday Danee '• X_-\ A large crowd was In lit the Easter Monday dance and party held at St. Mary's-St. Patrick's school hall. Following a very enjoyable evening. Refreshments were served. . JT», "A.. Jtaay Povm 7 " - . ^ Tears Old Monday • Jimmy, son of the C. James Downs, Celebrated his seventft birthday anniversary on Monday, April 2, by entertaining .several of his little friends atjfc^iarty held at his home on Waukegfcri street. Present were Carol Underwood of Volo, Joan and Dick Collins and Elaine and Johnny Vycital. Games were played and the entertainment climaxed by the little oiies enjoying a wienie roast and birthday cake and ice cream. «_ *. . > HfWLVftli ROLLIN JUSTENS A bride and groom of recent months were Serviceman and Mrs. Rollin Justen, Mrs. Justen being the former Miss Kathryn Thompson of MeCullom Lake and Chicago. Rollin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Justen of Ringwood, ia> now serving •iStT V-USurprised At JRridal The members of tile Wednesday' -1^ night ladies league pleasantly sur- with ,?he naTyprised Miss Marilyn Schaefer at aj pre-nuptial shower held Wednesday ! JJJJW Y0EK CITS' ' ;» " • V, night af last week following bowl-! -,T1>T ppmy s ing. A mock wedding was presented "IK" ^ under the direction of Millie Rochelle j A1H)REW KUBYf and was very much enjoyed. Re- \ freshments were served and thel Of interest to many local ^folks Wide-to-be given many lovely gifts. I wjji be the announcement of the mar- Those who attended were Gert ria^e of Miss Barbara Moore of Weber, Anna Sutton, Margaret i New York City, daughter of Briga- Stilling, Hazel Surtees, Inga Lang, jdier General and Mrs. Bryant E. Evie Peisert, Ethel Freund, Lorraine j Moore of Ellsivorth, Maine, and Garrison, Evelyn Albright, Amanda Andrew E. Kuby, Jr., lieutenant in Devik, Rose Freund, Agnes Schaefer, j *y,e u. S. naval reserves, son of fieanor Miller, Dorothy Schaefer, for. an(j Mrs. Andrew E. Kuby of Elaine Schaefer, Louise Walsh, Elea- I West McHenry. The ceremopy was •ore Peterson, Shirley Covalt. Bea- j performed on Saturday, Mffc-ch 24, . trice Justen and Millie Rochelle. I at the base chapel. Governors Is- Miss Schaefer became the bride of land, with Chaplain Capt. Perry -lieutenant (JG) Thomas A. Har- j Smith officiating at the single ring . rison on April 4v *\ j ceremony. - * *' * v ^ j Attendants were Miss Margaret Vycital Baby - , ."r^loore, younger sister of the bride, Baptized Sunday I who served as maid of honor, and The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. ! Miss Polly Kuby, sister of the groom, Charles Vycital was christened Gary | who acted as bridesmaid. Both girls Charles at a baptismal- service at are classmates at the University St. Mary's church last Sunday. Spon- , g£ Illinois. sors for the baby were Mrs. Clinton • The bride was given in ^marriage Beckenbaugh and Louis Althoff, aunt' by Glenn A. Lawrence, an uncle, and grandfather. who Ected in the absence of her • * _* . j father, who is overseas with the Surprised At ' ' . ' [eighth division. Bridal Shower ' I Following a reception at the of- Mrs. Allen Noonan wa^ hostess at ficers club at Governors Island, the ft pre-nuptial shower given last Sat- ! couple came... to Chicago by plane Vrday evening in honor of Miss Mar- !• aiid spent a few days with his parllyn Schaefer, who became the bride j ents here. •f Lieutenant (JG) Thomas Harri- j The bride is a graduate of the •OB on April 4. Bunco provided en- University of Illinois with the class tertainment throughout the evening,! of 1943, while the groom completed with prizes being awarded to Mrs. i his education there in 1942. Fete Schaefer, Mrs. Christine Har- I The couple will be at home after rison and Mrs. Bell Prindiville. A | April 14 at 65 Forrester S. W., delicious lunch was served at the [ Washington, D. C., where the groom close of the evening and the bride-I is attached to the navy yard. v to-be presented with a lovely gift of v _ * • » Commander Peabody To Speak For Legion The next meeting of the local Legion post will be hfild on Monday^ April 9, at which time Lieutenant- Commander Eddie Peabody will be CAMD or TBANK8 The undersigned wish to 4ha4k Fred Beller, Msgr. C. 8. Nix, Ktr. Baumhofer and all the friends who made it possible for us to acquire the lot in Venice Park addition. MR. and MRS. MICHAEL PITZEN. CARD OF THANKS To the-Voters of McHenry Township; I desire to express my sincere appreciation for the support extended me at the town election held Tuesday, ^lpril 3, 1945. JOS. N. SCHMITT. CARD OF THANKS I would like in this manner to express my sincere thanks to the many friends who sent cards and flowers and who visited me during my recent illness in the hospital. I am grateful to all of them. MRS. PAUL SCHWERMAN. CARD OF THANKS • I am choosing this method of thanking my many friends who visited me while bedridden at the hospital and who sent me cards wishing me a speedy recovery. Well,, friends, your wishes are being fulfilled for I will soon be back home again and able to walk once more, perhaps in better than record time. Owing to the excellent operation performed by Dr. Berkjieiser of Chicago and the fine care I got at St. Therese hospital, I am otherwise in perfect health. FRED A. BELLER. < ... . -U ' ' ' " •' 1 H •• Prf < .*' 'j rTf? r s - • 1 i ' I . V 4 ' * * i.;,V '• y- r A- . . ... > . and tlie •j®Wi"J • mm ^'.r f-'\t' • ^ y-;;'-i> -I :•%••• ; FOB MAYOR \ jlfo iun^iil (n« ^ • R. I. Overton " • Joseph M. Regner CARD OF THANKS I would like to express my gfHtitude to the voters of McJIenry township who supported me at the polls on Tuesday, resulting in my election j as constable. 46 LESTER R. BACON. CARD OF THANKS _ fin this manner I wish to express my sincere thanks for the many cards, gifts and the visits of friends while I was confined to the hospital. Many thanks. 46 MRS. CLARENCE STILLING. RESIDENTS MOTHER DIES Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Patek of Algonquin, mother of Mrs. Mary Braume of this city, will be held on Saturday. Mrs. Patek died Tuesday in. Sherman hospital, Elgin. FOE CLERK D Earl R. Walyh FOE TEEA8UEEE * • Robert L. Weber FOE ALDERMAN ( Wjurd) • A. E. Nye Order your rubber stamps at the Plaindealer. . * guest speaker, telling of hjt^ experiences overseas. Circle 4 To •' Meet April 12 Ciicle 4 of the W. S. C. S., of the Community Methodist church wilit^ meet on Thursday, April 12, at the hom? of Mrs. Gertrude Schaefer. +t PASTOR DIES Albert Henry Pierstroff, a former pastor and retired Antioch farmer, passed away in the Methodist hospital in Madison, Wis., recently at the age of 56. PierstorfT, an ordained ^ minister, was at one time pastor of the Millbum church. He later devoted his attention ' to farming, retiring and moving to Elkorn, Wis., in May, 1944. While at Antioch, he was president of the Pure Milk, association's local unit at Gurnee. MAT-DE PIRRO NUPTIALS At 9 o'clock on Wednesday miofti- «ILLED BY PROPELLER Charles H. Currier Sr., 69, father of Seaman First Class Charles H. furrier .of Barrington, was kill--j last week by an airplane propeller on. an airfield near Arcadia, Fla. The Let Radionics lend you its ears •••••••••••••••••••••• . . . for just a few minutes, and discover what new worlds of sound this fine instrument can bring to many hard of hearing. Revolutionary--in first ooet, low upkeep, ease and convenience of use. You will not be pressed to buy. Wesell only to those who can be helped. No high pressure salesman . will call on you. NEW iRadidnic Hearing Aid fag, April 4, Miss Viola May of j son, who is stationed at Great Lakes, Johns burg became the bride of . obtained emergency leavg for Arcadian- Michael Di Pirro of Marengo. A re- where services will be held. Mr. eeption was held in St. Mary V-St. ^Currier Sr. was employed at the Patrick's school hall in McHenry. j airfield on which a son Gordon, with Complete details concerning the wed- [whom he made- his home, is an ding will appear in next week's is- instructor. sue of the paper. _ APRIL 4 WEDDING In a 10 o'clock" ceremony perforffied in St. Mary's church, Miss Mari- Favorable Record Mayor Overton is completing 25 years of service to the city, the past 8 years as Mayor. The present council as a unit is completing 8 years of competent effort toward the efficient and economical management of city operations. Eye the Future ^ Experience gained in the past, places these men in a position to meet the all-important future in a manner that will prove beneficial to all residents of the city. --City Finances ' With bonded indebtedness being reduced reffu- V larly and promptly, current expenses and unex|>ected , emergencies met as they arise, the financial structure of the city has been carefully guarded and Brought up to & point that merits compliments on the part of auditors and financial institutions having occasion * to inspect city records. ^ - i^- . Street Improvements Both time and careful study have been given tothe improvement of unpaved streets. The latest coating given these streets undoubtedly proved its worth. This was accomplished without dinct assessment to property owners. FOR ALDERMAN (Third Witti) • George P. Freund Tiicsdiiy ^ April Special Assessments Special a^ssment. accounts, long outstanding, been greatly "reduced. Certain, flectioms have been completely cleared. > Playground Program * ' .i In cooperation with local schools a playground program was maintained for several years, giving our youths supervised play, swimming and other forms of recreation. Library " 'Recognising the splendid efforts en ike part of the Mothers Club and all who have started a Public Library, the council unanimously approved an ordinance concerning the establishment of a public library and authorising the levy of a tax for the maintenance thereof. .The ordinance was passed June 3,1943. The levy was made on 1944 taxes. The taxes covering 1944 are now in the process of collection and will be available this year. Approximately $75D per year will be available. Thus, through proper procedure, the council has provided tor the coatinBaiice of this commendable project. \ Recent efforts have been made to secure a truck- « . . for streets and general use in the city. The council^ ^mpiOyment NURSE'S CAR STOLEN Mrs. Elizabeth B. Wilmington public school nurse, of Crystal Lake? realizes well it takes but a very lyn Schaefer became the bride of short time for a car thief to get into Xieutenant (JG) Thomas Harrison.1 action. One morning last Week, about Complete details on^the wedding yrill 10:30 she stopped at the grade appear in next week's issue. fit' the school building for a brief chore, W- ~'r . leaving the keys in her car and also her purse with some money, ration coupons, identification cards, etc. As she started to leave the building, she saw someone, a man or boy, driving away in her car. It had still not been located several days later. coiAng events • April 5 C. D. of A.--Business Meeting. _ April 8 St. John's Blessed Virgin Sodality--- ^ii Public Party--Nell's . Ballroom.- * • i APril 9 , Legion Meeting. __ April 10 Baked Bean -Luncheon -- Sponsored by "Circle 2 -- Methodist Church " Hall. : /•••/' April 12 / r-r--t Circle 4, W. S. C. S.--Ulrs. Geri „ trade Schaefer. ; / y April IS ^ - Mothers Club-^-Mrs. Peter M. Justen. April 15 St. Mary's-St. Patrick's School P. T. A.--Pot-Luck Supper and Party-*** Benefit of Library. Sale of Household Goods -- P. M. Cleary, West McHenry. April 17 Circle 1, W. S. C. S.--Mrs. Carl Hoyt. St. Mary's Court, C. O. F., Meeting. April 19 Annual Spring Public Card Tarty- Sponsored by C. D. of A. April 20 Senior Class Play. April 26 Annual Birthday Tea--W. S. C. S. Installation--Lady Foresters. May 1 Public Party---K. of C.. Hall--Sponsored by Riverview Camp, R. N. A. Less can '••• Nearly 4,000,000 motor vehicles went out of use in 1942 and 1943 and have not been replaced, according to registration statistics compiled by the Public Roads administration of the Federal Works agency. lUadjr to waar--oomplatc with radionic tubaa. cryatal microphona magnetic aarpbooa, battariaa and battary- aaver circuit. Liberal (narahtae. On* model---One prict--On* quality--Ztntih't /Inert. No extras--no "docoyt." .7 • • We Incite You-- Comt In fer Dtmonstration .. BOWER'S DRUQ STORE Green Street v; McHenry refuses to spend excessive amounts of the taxpayers' money for worn-out equipment. However, it is the intention of the council to purchase adequate equipment immediately if same can be secured. Country Club Road This road was in a deplorable condition for many years. Large sums were spent annually without permanent results. The present council spent approximately $13,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax money received from ths State Department, under State supervision, to construct a road that has withstood? all tests. Anticipating a growth in the/ community, the .council has given assurance of cooperation to two suitable factories. One of these factories has definite plans for establishing in McHenry as soon as conditions will permit :--;V Post War...Projects Gity Engineer, the "MY FRIENDS nr™ No doubt you will want some Crib Buster Furr hybrid seed corn or some Iowealth hybrid seed corn* We have a good supply on hafcd. Don't forget we make staring mash, growing mash and egg mash. re starting scratch, growing scratch and hen size scratch, in fact every thing to feed chickens from the cradle to the stewing kettle. No extra profits for some other manufacturer with freight added when yon buy feeds here, our prices are very reasonable. ^ The OPA looks after that for us. As regards the heavy varieties of baby chicks, the situation is getting better and we expect to have more as the weeks go by. -.r- Yours for more me«t, AAcMENRY FLOUR MILLS New Well _ t ;;;= rj.'i Faced with the problem of an inadequate supply of water, a new well was installed. Park Facilities The present city park has been carefully maintained to afford pleasure for those seeking recreation. At the coming election, the council will ask the public to decide whether or not water front property shall, be purchased for recreational purposes. Options have been taken. The people are given the chance, to decide. Clean-IJp Week ^ * Each year the council has sponsored a clean-up week to promote better public health and to beautify: the city. With the assistance of i council has prepared and filed with the State Post War Planning Association a comprehensive list of needed improvements. There is reason to believe that Federal or State assistance will be given to municipality. Among the projects listed are improvements in the city waterworks and sewer systems. Sidewalk building has also been included. Having Hied a complete application at an early gate the citv will be in a favorable position should such Mffintanm be forthcoming. Green Street Bridge Plans have been drawn by the engineer for a new bridge spanning Boone Greek at Green Street. iThe street will also be widened to relieve congestion of traffic and eliminate the hasards of accidents. Approximately $11,000.00 has been accumulated in the Motor Fuel Tax fund wlhdch will probably be used to cover a portion of this project. The plans are ready. The project can be started as soon as restrictions are lifted on critical materials needed. 1 The above accomplishments and ground-work for future improvements are listed to give the voters of McHenry a dear picture of the progress made. While war-time conditions have delayed some needed improvements in the city, members of your present council are making every efftftt to keep McHeniy the best place on earth in the eyes of its residents and in the eyes of our boys and girls returning from military service. Some of the board members have sons and daughters in the service of our country. Sach and every member has the interest of the boys and girls at heart. C i > - Members of your present board have given time and effort in meeting the many problems arising in the city. They have been and will be easily accessible at all times to properly represent the Gity of McHenry. Vote the Straight Progressive Ticket ; I I i