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- • ! mnwM WmMltr Lake . (By Vanese Sells) Hello Again: S Even before the last bit of turkey hash had disappeared, folks began alwiiit- PKriatmoa Only 20 + ! bin for that tmisaslnglj Mama *m> sumer goods. Only the ebildrai are calm jand assured about the whale thing. They jut ait down and Hat all the thinga they want, and than trustingly ait back to await Christmas morning. Oh, to be a child again--and know that the things would all be then! ' The service man slowly continue to return to their homes. These that missed Thanksgiving hope to make it by Christmas, ana each week, we i i x . : . worrying about Christmas. v.«»jr «.« , i« ^ --.. - more days to go! Now is the time | can add to our growing list of men for every good little shopper to gird who have permanently laid aside a herself for the mad shopping scram-1 uniform. I am just beginning to THERE IS i ' J ' * • I sir L.» t ^ J Have your family photographed at home this year. Borne Portrait work, social and club groups. Cjdl for appointment now. , ; ; v ry, WEEM, Photographer r- ' •f • ,-'* i .,. . MMiMk Havi For Winter? Your ear or truck must have a complete checkup, necessary adjustments and repairs, to pat it in condition for winter weather. Let us, check your battery, put in anti freeze solution and winter grease and oU. CENTRAL GARAGE • -- FRED J. SMITH, Prop. Phone 200-1 Towing Johnsburg DECEMBER 15 Bart's Tavern (Main Street West McHenry Lunch Will Be Served -- lafte; fay Now lor Christmas S-pc. Ivory Handle Carving Sets Aluminum 1 qt. saucepan . ........ ............. White enameled 1 qt. saucepan Decorated Bean Jar , ... Pyrex Color Bowl, set of 4 Kromez Cake Cover Decorated Tree Pots .' K-M Electric Iron --jr Candy Jar . ; - Electric Table Broiler . ... Aluminum Griddle Serving Tray, beautiful designs . White Kitchen Stools 4-pc. Cannister sets 3-pc. Glass Mining Bowls 6.49 . 68c *. 35c r 89c .. 2.50 .. 1.00 .. 2.00 6.95 • 25c .. 18.75 . 5.95 .. 2.98 3.19 .89c 69c Willi H. Althoff Hdwe. Cor. Route 31 and Main St., West McHenry mftlia* how wmmmUmrntt I ****' tain young male faces. For so fong,|uet O. affairs come upon us that I was unaware that I had become conditioned to never seeing the 20 to 80 group. Now thoee young clean faces make ae, w*nt '»*"» aronnd and stare, and when I think that each of thoee fhew brought Joy Into some lonely heart; it make* me joyful, too. Andrew "Babe" Knocksted, navy veteran of 10 major engagements is one of those returning servicemen, who has just been mustered out at Great Lakes, Illinois. "Babe,"' a C. P. O. aboard the South Dakota, served in the South Fjusific, diudnfr the past four years. Young George Finlay is again a civilian, and is home with his parents in this community. Navy daMMaifir Baner. Is _____ his noma at ill time, so a joyfu. reunion wilt take place vim the Lecldbanda arrhra there. Patrick Fallow, Sr., is in Great Lakes at this time awaiting his turn to become a plain citizen again. Young Pat is beside himself in his eagerness^ to see his daddy, who has ts$en statione<J for some time in Manilla, and who has made 4 trips from that base to Tokyo. Pat, Sr.. is also the holder of the Purple Heart, a decoration that would swell the heart of any small son. Here's hoping for a happy reunion soon. Pfc. Joseph Kucera, finished a thirty day leave last week and returned to. Camp Aura, California. He. alas, was not on the list of those returning: to civilian life. That thirty, days seemed pretty short to Mrs. Kucera and three year old Patsy. The Progressive Bunco Party given by the Wonder Lake Rod and Gun Auxilliary at Horn's Tavern on Friday evening was splendidly attended. Some of the gun toters themselves, though, shied away from playing with so many women. So, they started a pinochle game in the next room. Mrs. Helen Reuter and Mrs. Lil Druml, assisted by Mrs. Gracc Kunz were on the committee that welcomed and served the crowd. There was a grand arrav of lovely cifts making a choice difficult. A large white clothes hamper, donated bv the Rpd and Gun club was carried out by Mr. Mike Druml. A dainty triads picture frame, and a mirrored shelf, both of which were made and donated by Mr. Al Horn, were gifts to Mrs. Carl Halstrom, and Mrs. James Selsdorf, respectively. Mrs. Leah Cormier chose a manicure set--wants to look her best on that trip to New Orleans this month. A big brown bowl went to Mrs. Alice Noren--salads for Christmas ? Delicate pepper and salt shakers were the choice of Mrs. Wayne Sartwell, while hot pads were chosen by Mrs. Helen Perska, Mrs. A. Davis, and Mrs. "Mickey" Bennett. Mr. Carl Halstrom bore out a picture of a stream surrounded by snow-capped mountains--he insisted that it was a picture of Wonder Lake. If it is, who stole our mountains! Mrs. V. Milbrandt will bake a Christmas pie in that pyrex plate, and Miss Violet Wendt will probably put that little pastel vase in her hops chest. Mrs. Rose Murphy wished for candy to put in the candy dish she received. Mrs. Stella Biggers walked away with a little flower pot shaped like a dog, and ^containing ivy. I insist that the creature is a dog--Mrs. B. says it is a cat! Anyway, a creature! Refreshments in the form of Ritz cracker sandwiches, coffee, and cake were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Al Horn. This party was Mr. Al Kolar and his son, Cal, are among the outstanding sportsmen of our district, and always right there with "firsts," Not satisned with h£7ihg caught the biggest bass for the season thiis year, the Kolars now proudly present the three „ largest wild geese of this hunting season. A fine kill of rabbits are included in the picture. . Mrs. Arthur Hay is reported to make the best Irish stew in all of Wonder Lake. Now this is a large claim, but as the report conies from a bona fide Irishman--no less a person than Mr. Pat Sullivan, we are accepting the claim as a correct one. How about letting the rest of us gals in on the secret of your success, Mrs. B.t Is there someone in the family for whom it is difficult to choose a grift? Perhaps they would like a photograph of you standing in front of your own fireplace. Pat Wrede will be glad to dash over arty time and take ttat picture--right -up/\until Christmas. That well-rig is still pounding away in the back yard of thesiSeslie Henthofne's. This is the second week it has been there, and while 1 haven't heard how deep .they have gone at this time, I am sure that if it takes much longer, that water may be HOT! The Rolaine Grill changed hands this week. Mr. Albert Repan of Cicero, 111., is the new owner. Mr. Repan already owns a lot in4 our district and will build a home when restrictions lift a little. There is also a possibility, that, some time in Gftita \Hr. and. gad daughters day ia theOti Wr. and • Coffins of Wihnette spent Friday with their parent^ Bav; and Mrs. CoMna. R®n Walking U*n was a Chicago visitor Frifar; Mr. and Mrs. Arden Prfsbfee of Greenwood was a guest of thai ents, Mr. an^ Mrs. Clayton son Sunday. Rev. Price of McHenry was « recent caller, on Rev. Collins. Mrs. Clara Foster of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ainger and children of Greenwoodwere dinner guests in the George Shepard home Sunday. Misses Helen Amy'and Barbara Lawrence of Chicago spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lawr^tce. Floyd Foss spent Monday evening with his brother, Floyd Foss. The Home Circle will meet with; Mrs. Clarence Pearson, Thursda; December 13. A pot' luck dinner be served. Roll call will be answ to by each one giving a recetpe of * Christmas delicacy. They will hdh| a Christmas bazaar in the afternoon* Miss Alice Mae Low was one of. 28 to go to Rockford Sunday with' the Red Cross to entertain the pa* tients at the veterans hospital. F Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Butler entertained the 600 club at their homtf Thursday evening. Prises were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cristy, high; Mrs. Louis Hawley Mid George Shepard, low. *' The Youth Fellowship was enter! tained in the home of Mary Amf Wiedrich Tuesday evening. Mrs. Rose Jepson spent Saturday with relatives at Wauconda. Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., spent several days the past week with relatives at Waukegan. > Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brennan visited with Bob Vogel and Charles Hess at the veterans hospital at Woods, Wis., Sunday. Mr. and Mrsi Charles Brennan were visitors in the Webster Blackman home in Chicago Friday. Mrs. Rose Jepson spent the weekend in the Lee Huson home at! Mundelien. I Mrs. Fred Wiedrich, Jr., spent Sat-, urday with Mrs. Catherine Vogel at Elkhorn. ; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kooistra and! sons' and Mrs. Emma Anderson of1 Harvard, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Carl-i son and daughters of Woodstock and I the Wm of tha. ' parenta, Mr. awTifrs. Fnd WiaiHteh, Sr. . Mr. and Mrs. Whiting and family niat Sunday in the George Powers- home at FrankUnville. S. W. 8mith is quite 111 with tha flu. Mr. and Mrs. Chis Gxtttton jtf «t .... Mtsa Lill^ Aehnmum and •»*. 1 AJjnW^grWsitid friends at Wa»- CARD OF APPRECIATION Since I am no longer Sunday in the Ben |with the McHenrjr T^RecappmTl m, l0me- " wish to take this opportunity of stat- Mrs. Paul Walkington and son,! ing that it haa been a rWiwrr Jay, spent Sunday with Mrs. Qarrell - serving tha yaople of this coummrity. Benoy at Woodstock. . j I wish to thank all for the i n npaia Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bauer and son, Ition given me. Marvin, and daughter, Joan, spent •***>*• C. A. SHBUFF. Sunday in the Marvin Arseneau1 - 'f'f1'* <• ^ I home at Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Low and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Kane attended a party in the Daniel Rawson home at Greenwood, Saturday evening. Mrs. Paul Walkington and Mrs. John Hogan attended luncheon in wwiia Cases Cases of rabies in the U. S. have g been increasing rapidly in the last I two years. A total of 7,169 cases of I rabies were reported in 1942 but the ® «vim nogan aixenaed a Juncfteon in.' jumPed to 10,540 in 19H. * honor of the 4-H leaders at Crystal^ totals included 28 human Lake, Saturday. j ings in 1942 and S3 in 1944. 'il THE "WANTED" GIFT YOUR PHOTOGRAPH Always INDIVIDUAL: ^ Always APPROPRIATE Always WELCOME ? 'Phone for an appointment today) WORWICK'S STUDIO 'Phone McHenry 275' 5 -- the future, Mr". Repan mav build'^'l ^ "oouswck arm howling alleys between the Grill and' ?e \ey fV1^ Crystal Lake spent the Fairchild home. It is also whis-1 T* pered that floor shows may soon be v ^1 r> #" w Smart and Mrs. a regular feature of the Grill Emily Corey of Woukegan spent Fn- - • m the Fred .Wiedrich. so much fun that everyone hoped fourth <miH« that another of this kind might be ' Lee. held before the winter is over. ^ day evening Jr., home. Mrs. J. C. Pearson and sons spent | Tuesday afternoon at Crystal" Lake.' Kirk Crane and Mrs. Paul Nordgren and daughter, Nancy, of Waukegan were guests in the .Fred Wiedrich, Jr., home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harrison of Elgin spent Sunday afternoon in the Harrison-Peet home. Mrs. Mae Harrison spent Thursday jin the Walter Harrison home. Mrs. Roy Neal, Mrs. Weldon An-, dreas and Miss Lona Brever attend- | ed a shower in the Mrs. Virginia Youno- Lm Rnrf u. j x Montelone home at Wonder Lake schw" fhirSrpTk to Sunday afternoon. c o n ~ n „ M p " W i . d r i c h o f .f «... W^lcomJ to ttJi8*™"1 spent Sundal' <» The Party-A-Month Club at the Harrison School held their December party on Monday. Geraldine Cormier, Sharon Grace Sells, and Robert Armstrong were the committee in charge (the entire seventh grade). A frog race, particularly funny, was run by two teams composed of the entire upstairs room. Philip Armstrong became ill while running around a ruler in toother event. Refreshments in theiform of hard candies and chewing gum were served by the committee. INN t: (Formerly Barnard's Mill) North End of Wonder Lake at Rridge OPEN ALL WINTER QUALITY FOOD'-- FINE DRINKS -- COMPLETE DINNERS (ALSO ALA CARTE) - ? •aturday, 5 'till 12-43unday, 1 'till 7 Sandwiches "'At A^f Times ^ The Proof of Our Food is in the Eating! WE CATER TO PARTIES--MAKE RESERVATION* Make Your Reaervations Now For / A GALA NEW YEAR'S PART? a Cas»#lete Dinner Favors, Noise Makers, Etc; ; * V $2.i0 PER PERSON A Good Time Guaranteed PHONE RICHMOND 312 "DEAC* STRONG "LARRY** KNOWLTON * Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reiss, with trimming hearts, thank all those relatives and friends who saw to it that their silver wedding anniversary was one that they shall remember for the rest of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Reiss, who reside on Birch Drive, wefle host and hostess to a continuous stream of well-wishers on this momentous" day. Others, upable to come sent cards and gifts to represent them. Mrs. John Bogerg and Mr, and Mrs. John Paschke of Wonder Lake were among those to call. Mr. and Mrs. A. Laureys, Mr. and Mrs. R. Gallet, Mr. and Mrs. C. Paschke, Mr. and Mrs. S. Walsh, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Piper made the trip out from Chicago to offer their best wishes in person. Mr. and Mrs. John Reiss, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Albers were arrivals from Oak Lawn, 111. Mr. and Mrs. George Phalin of McHenry also came to pay their respects. Among the lovely gifts were a beautiful desk from Mrs. J. Paschke, dishes from neices, a wall mirror Esther Martin and Joanne Resheske have new tonettes, which Mrs. Foley , is going to teach them to Play. To keep this news~from singing the blues--help! 15 Rt. 1, Ringwood, drop a line, Along about Sunday, to be on time-- help! On Monday, though, it won't be late. If you surely call up 12&--wa can use your help! RINGWOOD (By Mrs. George Shepard) Mrs. Irene Low and son, Robert, of Hopkins, Michigan spent Tuesday with Mrs. Viola Low and fatnily. Mrs. Ralph Simpson of Crystal Lake was a visitor in the Mrt. Cora Kelley home Tuesday. _ ..jirui, _ Mrs- Viola Low and Mrs. Rose presented by their daughtr, Mrs. JfeP®on attended the W. S. C. S. Shirley Reiss Ballowe, porch rugs shop at the Irving Parle church from Mrs. Reiss' mother, Mrs. John 1 hicago, Friday, Bogers, and many silver dollars. ! Clayton Bruce family are ill A young nephew, a Coastguards- m/ 'Ju ... , . . „ man, and long stationed in Irealnd,! d A M™* Nichols and Mr. arrived unexpectedly, to add his good i . ^ Soberstein of Chiwishes to all the rest. This proud cfspent Sunday with Mrs. Doberand happy couple passed their qu^ir- 8 ^ia an<^i, ot!ly- x . _. . - - . ter-century milestone as they should j f; ?,ra F°ster of Richmond be passed, with their loved ones i f"d Mf8- ,G?or5e Shepard were visaround them. May each additional | m® year of marrieS bliss bring them \ „ Pe®fc of . further happiness. junit or Home Bureau was invited to uaiuxuny* Mrs. Ed Peet of the Ringwood nit of t< , Keystone unit of the Home Bu ersary. Their 29th. A four leafed i£w / A clover to them. P01 luck dinner was served at noon. Mr. and Mrs. Al Merritt rounded out eleven years of marital felicity. Many happy returns. The Rod and Gun Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting on Sunday afternoon. Mrs- Betty Pavlik, presiding. A. report was given by Mrs. Marney Sullivan that Mrs. Florence Dean, Treasurer of the club, will return to our midst by Christmas., Her sailor husband may return with her--in civvies. Mrs. Marian Cannon reported that she has been working on the idea for. a ! bowling team, and wishes any member, who would like to bowl, to con- ! tact her at Wbnder Lake 391. Mr. Mike Druml addressed the Auxilliary as spokesman for the' men's club, and stated that the men i also were forming bowling teams and | that plans were being made to bowl j each Sunday during the winter1 months. Mr. Druml is taking names! of bowlers for the men's league, j All bowlers form a line to the right i and .sign up. " . Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Leckband j are. coding business with pleasure this week. They aft» driving to St. Louis, Missouri to AttAid the Barber and Beauty Supply Convention. They; will also visit Mr. Leckband's sister -Headquarters-] • There is a natural sense of security In following the footsteps of those who know. Long ago, the physicians of this community---and their patients--made this pharmacy Prescription Headquarters. They learned that' our uniformly fresh, potent drugs are backed by the services jof skilled specialists. Thomas P. Bolger "The McHenry Druggist" TH! STRAN-STilL Well tell you what this famous "Quonstt 40" hat to offer, Wind let yoi decide whether it "has what it takes** to increase die value, productiveness and efficiency oi your farm operationa. "Qeoaset 40" is 40 feet wide and as loot as you want it--40'x40', <0'x60', 40 x80', WxlOC and so forth. Interior is clear-span, so that every inch of spaee is usable. 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