The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

«*ery ftenter %jr A. RmrdX at Mc osher. •jMitor--Adele Froehlieh after spending * week with her' mother, Mrs. Simon Stoffel. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mahoney of River Forest visited In the William F. Doherty home on Saturday. Miss Barbara Kranse of Villa Park spent the weekend In Mc- Henry. Miss Barbara Carey ot Barat College, Lake Forest, spent, the IMmsad as second-class matter at usstoffice at McHenry, 111., under tko-aet of May 8, 1879. mi i' , weekend with her parents. Qas Tear ----• -- 18.501 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Olhava of Chi- ' ' j cago spent the weekend visiting £fYfY/a,\[%i a I tat their home in McHenry. CI/llwlilMty-- I Mrs. Margaret Rasmussen and SSOCIATION i daughter and family and Miss Mari j ju 1 m garet Aylward of Chicago, accomrmtrirf I pan led the body of Andrew Kearns j to McHenry for burial last Satur- < I day. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whiting of Lake Geneva spent Sunday with relatives here. .Miss Laurayne Thennes of Warren, 111., was a weekend visitor in Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thenn< ___ Anna Diedrich and Mrs. Alei Atfams visited Mrs. Michael Thill' mad son at St. Charles hospital in Aurora last weekend.' Mr. and Mrs. Paul •Vending two weeks with her | home "of" his" mother," Mrs parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Blum, Herdrich. at Del Ray Beach, Fla. They made : ' ; the trip south by plane POLIO CONTRIBUTIONS Clarence Martin returned home j Through the enthusiastic work I + M H I M M M I > 1 MM I I I MMMt M I M I M M H I I H t * Founders Day Party Feb. M The annual Lily Lake P. T. A. Founders Day party will be held on Feb. 26 at the Lily Lake fchoolhouse at 8 o'clock in the evening. Everyone is welcome to attend. • * * Senior Surprised By Classmates Miss Julia Foley wm pleasantly surprised last week at her home on Richmond Road on the occasion of her seventeenth birthday anniversary. Twenty-two classmates were present to enjoy a social evening, which was concluded with a buffet supper. Julia received many lovely gifts. McHenry. I • • • Harry Lawrence of Park Ridge j Dolores Strasshelm was a weekend visitor here. To Wed In April The Donald Hayes family of Chi- Mr. and Mrs. Waltir tl Stressago spent the weekend with his helm of Emerald Park have ann\ other, Mrs. Edith Hayes. 'nounced the engagment of their w . „ JFlliam Herdrich of Navy Pier, j daughter, Dolores, to Mr. Ervin 2S5L wS Chicago, spent the weekend at the ! Eugene Campbell. Mr. Campbell, . . . - - C o r a j whose home is in Carthage, 111., is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin T. j Campbell. The wedding will take place in April. t , •• • • week from a month's trip to; Qf Frank E. Keller, chairman, and Guest of Honor At California. his committee, Mrs. Keller, Mrs.; pjak and Blae Shower Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Freund and Walter O'Brien and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Phillip Doherty. was gnest Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stilling left Steve Wijas, the very notable | Qf honor at a pink and bliie shower w Thursday for Hot Springs, • amount of $169 was turned in to the Ark., Texas and New Orleans,; March of Dimes drive as the result Vfcere they will attend the Mardi! of the recent dance held at Club Qfu ' Lilymoor. Complete results of the Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoney! caiiipalgia in McHenry will be an- •nd family of Chicago spent Satur-1 no°?ce<*J}ex* we*T , . day in the John Phalin home. j Tb* Won(ler k**® ^ive Felice Untl has returned from ^eatly aided bythe $95which several weeks spent in Florida. collected by Fred Bowman at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Becken- Mo««y Innhaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Beckenbaugh were dinner ' guests la the Bert Ottoson home in Crystal Lake on Sunday. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere ap- ! preciation to the many who reheld at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Earl Brown, last Friday evening Twenty-six relatives and friends were present to enjoy an evening of games, after which lunch was served and Mrs. Doherty presented with many lovely gifts. • • • Woman's Clab To Meet Oa March 11 Club will be in the Legion hall on Friday afternoon, March 11. Atty. John Loose, president of the Busi Bauer erine Johnaon, Marie Yegge and Rose assisting. Past Officers V Night Plaaaed ' " , £• The local chapter, $t>. 8ff, 0. E. S„ held its last meeting on Tuesday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Relker presiding In the East. Balloting on petitions took place, after which plana Were announced for Past Officers' Night, to be held March 8. The committee appointed to serve on that date includes Evora Pederson, Phyllis Nimtz, Eve Bacon and \MUdred Howorka. -On March 22. Initiation will be held, with Mabel Johnson chairman of the committee in charge. Following the business meeting, a Washington's Birthday party was enjoyed. It was also the birthday anniversary of the worthy patron, Mr. Reiker. The committee in charge of refreshment included Eva Eppel, Fan Thompson and Mr. Rieker. The worthy matron and patron will preside in the East, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Howorka in the West and Katie Harrison will act as Marshal at Richmond on Feb. 28. AMY HAEB2SON, K. K Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Harrison of Ringwood announce the marriage of their daughter, Amy Lucille, to Mr. Donald Brener of Shawano, Wis., on July 10, at Waukegan. Mrs. Brener is a graduate of the McHenry Community high school UNUSUAL TRIP TO CALIFORNIA TOLD BT McHENRY VACATIONER . and Mrs. Howard Phalin of numbered me and for the helping ne8g Men's Association, was guest Wllmette" 1 eft "by' pUne" lasf'week fands during my stay in the hospifor San Francicco, where they .41 MRS. CARL SCHWEITZER. will vacation for several weeks. ; While there he will attend a book convention. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anderson and! children of Chicago visited her parents, the John Phalins, last Sun- : day. Mrs. Curtis Westfall of Chicago: returned to her Chicago home. tinguisher. Oregoa Fire Precaution In the state of Oregon, all internal combustion engines and tractors used by lumbermen must be equipped with an approved fire ex- Seldom has it been remembered when so many people have taken western and southern vacations as this past winter. Many and varied are the Interesting stories which they tell upon their return, and tales recalling memories of the famed poem "Snowbound" are prominent. One of the most Interesting of Tha n£kirt „ . | all is told by Mrs. Annabel Aicher, t?e W°D?fn 8 who returned this month from a three months' vacation spent with the nephew and family of her late hiftband, D^ F. J. Aicher, Robert . .. . . .. - „ F. Engel, at Bishop, Calif. Bishop, «7 nL J. nieet^g, tell- t an eleTatlon of 4>200 fMt, is "f °*n accomp shments of |iocated Qwens valley, between the Junior Athletic programf*the gierra and Whlte 'monnUiinB Mr. Engel Is a construction engi MRS. DONALD BRENER I STEWART WAENIE WONDER WINDOW T elevision almost 100 square inch picture EASIER ON YOUR EYES! Insist On Seeing This Set Before You-Buy! New LARGER Picture I New INSTANT Tuning? New VIEWING Pleasure! '-J i, ;Qi, m , ' ' ' Third-Dimension Effect Photo-Mirror Screen No-Glare Reception • Eye-Level Comfort jeweisuf Street West McHenry SO NEW! Ice Cream and what the group intends to accomplish in the future. There were musical selections by Instrumental groups from the high school. * • • Will Celebrate 88th Anniversary Rivejrview Camp„ R. N. A., held its Valentine party in the K. of C. hall on Tuesday evening of last week, with thirty members present to enjoy the social hour. There was a Valentine exchange, followed by cards, with lunch served by Mrs. Holgar Pederson and her committee. Decorations in the hall were in keeping with the season. The next regular meeting will be held on March 1, when Miss Frances Vycital will act as chairman of the committee in charge. Plans were also made for the celebration. of the thirty-eighth anniversary of the camp on March 15. Surprised At Housewarmlng Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer were surprised at a housewarmlng held at their new home In the north part of the city on Saturday, Feb. 19. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Freund, Mrs. Kate Weber, Mike Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Leo iMeyer, Mr. and MrS. Elmer Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Krause, Dale and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. William Donnelly, Mrs. Maud Rothermel and Mr. and Mrs. John Glosson and Jerry. The evening was spent in playing cards, after which refreshments were served. A beautiful gift was presented from those in ^tendane*. ' * . j. • • • AttAded Toarnament Party . On Thursday evening of last week Court Joyce Kilmer, No. 687, Catholic Daughters of America, met in the K. of C. hall for the monthly social meeting. This was the third party of the curent card tournament Prises for the evening were won by Eleanor Miller, Bertilla Freund, Helen Young, Frances Bauer and Laura Weber in pinochle; Eleanor Foley and Marie Powers in contract bridge; Rose Huemann and Elizabeth Pich in auction bridge and Christine Kennebeck in fivehundred. Bertha Jensen and her committee served a delicious lunch, appropriately decorated with cherries and American flags in keeping with the patriotic month of February. The next business meeting will be on March 3. At that jy. Eugene Baumhofer will give another interesting talk. The committee in charge of the March meeting will include Mil dred Kinsala, chairman; Carolyn neer now in the process of building a crusher plant for the U. S. Vanadium Corp in the Sierras. Because of his interesting work, Mrs. Aicher's vacation was vastly different than those enjoyed by most other tourists in California. One of her most thrilling experiences was the ride high into the Sierras to visit the Tungston mine at 9,200 feet elevation. Impossible to reach by auto, she made the trip by truck with an and of the University of Madison. At present she is supervisor of the first floor of the Shawano Memorial hospital. Mr. Brener Is a graduate of the Shawano high school and spent two years in the navy during the last war. He is now a salesman for Import Novelties Co., wholesale jewelers of Milwaukee, Wig. Headquarters are at the Palmer House, Chicago, where the young couple wjUl be at home some time in March: JOSEPH GUZZARDOS CELEBRATED SILVER WEDDING ON SUNDAY , One of the largest and most pleasant of last weekend's social events in McHenry was the celebration of the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guzzardo. Approximately 2 0 0 guests were present at the 5 o'clock supper served Sunday evening in St. Mary's-St. Patrick's school hall, followed by open house in the evening. An 8 o'clock mass was read One o# McHenry's most/gracious hostesses is Mrs. C. W. NGoodell, wife of the .local agent for the North Western Railway. Long a resident of this community, through the years she has delighted guests with her culinary art. H«t« Are two of her favorite recipes: Scalloped Tomatoes 1 large can of tomatoes 2 cups celery, sliced thin 2 small onions, sliced . . ' 2 cups cracker crumbs (ft eflffn soya cereal Butter a baking dish, then spread one cup of crumbs in bottom of dish, pour one half of the tomatoes, spread celery and onions on top of the tomatoes. Season and put the balance of crumbs on top with few pieces of butter. Bake slowly about forty-five minutes. Virginia Chrfnk Sweet Pickles Into a clean stone jar put 1 gallon of cucumbers. Pour over the, cucumbers a brine of 2 cups salt to |1 gallon of boiling water; let stand one week. In hot weather skim daily. Drain and cut in chunks. For the next three mornings make a boiling solution of % gallon boiling water and % tablespoon of powdered alum; make this fresh each of the three mornings and pour over the cucumbers. The fourth morning drain and pour over the following mixture: 4 cups of vinegar, ^3 cups sugar, Vt ounce celery^ seettr46 ounce stick cinnamon. This lnixture should be drained off and\reh%ated for three mornings, addinjz 1 cup of sugar each morning. WUh the third and last heating, pack\ the pickles In sterlized jars, pour hot liquid over them and seal. Much of a bankis work must be done before the doors are opened each day and after they have been shut. For instance, here are some of the jobs to be done: opening the vault, supplying tellers with cadi, distributing 'inail, proving cash, making ap the balance sheet, sending out of town checks for collection, to mention a tew. In short, public banking hours are as long as may be oecearay to serve the community STATE BANK R Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance OorporatlMP ^ " . i ' it 11 l l l 1111'M'H H H I « » * V Our cherub choir sang the Anthem, "His Care" and the meditation was centered on Psalm 110, "Volunteers." We will open our Lenten season with a March 2, "TAMtHG OF THE SHREW* > "Taming of the Shrew", tba| ever popular comedy by Wife' Shakespeare, is to be presented by the McHenry County Theatre GuilA Communion Service on Feb. 25, 26 and 27. Directed by The church will be open j Shelley Berman, who also plays from 3 to 8 p. m., during which I the lead, "Taming of the Shrew" time Communion' will be given. It | is chucked full of song, mirth, music and dance.. Last Saturday and Sunday your pastor had the honor of being assistant dean of the Methodist ; .. „ Youth Fellowship Mid-Winter In- ^ ' Father, askis not necessary that you be a member of our church to take Communion. We ask only that yot examine your own life, confess oTnorionnoH ,<.<«» at •»,««,». i ln thelr experienced driver at the wheel I honor by Fr. E. C. Coakley that morning |n st Patrick's church. Miss Catherine Oeffling of Johnsburg and Joseph Guzzardo of Chiand even then says moments when she failure imminent. For almost the entire there were felt heart three months Mrs. Aicher had the cago were marrled on Feb. 20, 1924, novel experience of living on an ' *n ***• Phillip's church in Chicago. Indian Reservation, theirs being'They llved ln that clty for seven the only white family living among 500 families of the Piute tribe. To be near his work Mr. Engfel, a native of Illinois, rented a very lovely house on the Reservation, which they will occupy until his construction work is completed some time in April. The screen actress, Shirley Temple Agar, owns a mine very close to the Reservation. years, after which they moved to this vicinity. Mr. Guzzardo has been employed at the Green street barber shop for the past ten years. The Guzzardos have two children, Mrs. Anna Qetner and Raymond, both residing in McHenry. They also have one grandchild, Lorreen Getner. stitute held in Libertyville. Nearly 200 young people of high and posthigh ages met there in this two-dav Institute for study, recreation and fellowship. On Saturday morning the youg folks heard Perry Saito, a young Japanese^American student, in the afternnon the speaker was Robert Pierce of the Glencoe Methodist church. At the banquet in the evening Dr. John Irwin of Garrett spoke to the young people. Sparked by these inspirational addresses, the young people entered into their classes with a great deal of feeling and interest. The theme was "Jesus' way, Our way." Many of the young people were entertained over night in the homes of the young people of Libertyville and Sunday morning they attended Sunday School and church together. Rev. Paul Turk, host pas- 1 tor, was the speaker. The closing The celebration on Sunday was 1 „of "th'*e1 I nstitute® was the joining tomade especially happy for the these One of the interesting trips taken i couPlc as the three attendants at during Mrs. Aicher's stay was to tbeir wedding of a quarter cen- Death Valley, where they visited at Furnace Creek Ranch, one of the finest winter resorts in that part of the country. She also visited the 20-Mule Team Borax mine at Ryan in Death Valley. Wishing to take tury ago were able to be present They were Mrs. Rose Hollander of Chicago, a cousin of the bride, who was maid of honor; Maurice Chirchrello of Chicago,' the groom's cousin, who was best man, and advantage also of the more con-' Frances Yaeger of Chicago, a sisim ventional attractions for vacationers, she witnessed the Tournament of Roses on Jan. 1. Settled on the Los Angeles Limited in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 6, Mrs. Aicher believed she waa begining a peaceful trip homei She was not long decelyed, how« ever, for when the train pulled into Salt Lake City several hour* late the next morning she learned that it would temaln there for ad indefinite period of time. UnUl this crack train of the Union Pacific Railroad was able to continue its trip. two and one-half days later, twenty-six trains made their way intq the Salt Lake City railroad depot, 'otitf to find"that they must wait until drifted snow of eighteen feet in height could be cleared in order to proceed. The passengers were allowed to cttend movies and find other entertainment, always with the instructions to return at a certain time to sea If It might be ^possible to resume the trip. When at last the train pulled out on Wednesday night It was to take the southern route of the Denver, Rio Grande and Western railway, a route which Mrs* Aicher described as beautiful Tha local vacationer described most •njoyable time, putting special emytUfcsU on the extended stay ln Lake City, which was at leaat #a onvsual experience. Taking a Y<s»y ph&osophicai viewpoint, she a<MMd, "There aren't many pec»t£ {referring to Union Pacific rillroad) that serve you meals Wltttottt charge for an entire week, just because * you're snow-bound." SO DELICIOUS, SO ECONOMICAL h Svper Smooth LUICK K® CBEAM, heaped on PUDQE-covered oakel All covered with dark, rich CHOCOLATE, and topped with snowy peaks of WHIPPED CREAH. You will want to serve them often 1 They solve the c l e s s e r t p r o b l e m v e r y BOX OF 4 ONLY 50c ORDER SOME TODAY t 8INGLE8 "A LITTLE BIRD TOLD *!•» Evelyn Knlgkt "POWDER 10CR FACE WITH SUNSHINE* Evelyn Knight *BLUE SKIRT WALTZ" Fraakle Yankovie *60 DEAR TO HT HEART* Dinah Shore "CRUI8IN6 DOWN THE RIVER" Helen Carroll "I0U, YOU, YOU ARE THE ONE" Ames Brothers "LITTLE JACK F R O S T G I T LOST" Large selection of children's ( twenty-ive cents each. lain Our Record Club Stefyanl ^ |si4 W. Main Street. McHenry TeL McHenry ItS-J ter of the groom, who was flower girl. Also present were Mr. Guzzardo's mother, Mrs. Anna Guszardo, of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. William Oeffling of Johnsburg, her parents. BIRTH8 VISIT IMPERIAL VALLEY Among other vacationers who recently returned from California were the Chuck Millers, who spent sixteen days in all on their trip. Encountering ice, snow and floods, •they nevertheless enjoyed the many points of Interest they visited. They stopped at St. Louis, Dallas and El Paso, Texas, and Tucson, .Arls., and spent a week at Hoitville, Calif., in the Imperial Valley known as the Winter Garden of America. While there they saw the Carrot Festival. Later they *Wted ln Mexico. Y Ml 11' M U 111 1 I I 1 1 I I I I I I I Mr. and Mrs. Fred May of Spring Grove are the parents of a son, born at St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, on Feb. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dewey announce the birth of a daughter a| the Woodstock hospital on Feb. 2L Mr. and Mrs. David Heckniann are the parents of a son, horn om \ Feb. 15 at the Woodstock hospitaL A daughter was born on Feb. IS at the Woodstock hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krtegel. David Michael Is the name which Mr. and Mrs. Michael Thill of Aurora chose tor the little ion born to them on Valentine Day, Feb 14. Mr. and Mrs.. Robert Do ran of McCullom Lake announce the birth of a daughter at the WoodBtock hospital on Feb. 17. A son was born on Feb. 18 at the' Woodstock hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens of Spring Grove. Toni Permanent Wave Kits. $1.25 and $2.00. Wattles Drag Store. S5- tf iHitttfiwiiiifiiHiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiitiimiHiiiiititiiiiiiiuitffr Colony MeHenry Illinois young people in the act of Holy Communion. Dr. Weldon Bradburn, district super* intendent, Rev. Paul Turk of Llbr ertyville, Rev. Albion Tavanner of Woodstock, Counsellor, and Rev. Richard Tuttle of Antioch, dean of Institute, served the young people at the Lord's Table. This year our church is honored by having one of our number oft the sub-district Council. Ray Horenberger, Jr., was elected publicity chairman for the coming yea% Good luck on your new task, Ray. Last Sunday morning we were called to our worship by Miss Celia Page as she played a piano polo, "To a Water Lily," by MacDowell. ing his forgiveness, and then come humbly to accept the Sacrament to your own comfort. This Sunday is Layman's Day in all Methodist churches. The laymen of our, own church will have charge of the service. The junior choir will sing "Praise the Lord" by Meredith. The Lord receives little praise and the speaker little inspiration from empty pews, so let's come praising God and inspiring our lay speaker of the morning. "See you«dn Church Sunday." Complete line of Beebe livestock" remedies at Wattles Drug 8tore, MeHenry. 8-tf Subscribe for The Plaindealer. Woodstock Players COMEDY • run • Aviation Pioaeer First long distance flight in America was made in 1910 by Glenn H, Curtis of Hammondsport, N. Y., from Albany to New York City. FEB. 26.26 "Taming of the . Shrew'*2' February 25-2&4T V Opera House Phono 1290 Next Week 'PHILADELPHIA STO.RY" mmm -- co-hit -- "SMART GIRLS DONT TALK* STARTS SATURDAY Continuing for 15 weeltg Another * •' Super-Serial *CONGO BILL" King of the Jangle by the Producers of "Superman" ^ SAT. MATINEE ONLY Kiddles* Cartoon Shew SI N. - M0N„ FEB. 27-28 mrii U1EMM1I A SONG IS BORN TUES. . WED. - THURSMAR. 1-2-8 pwwnh HOWDY FOLKS " ;:XGEORGE SKIHSEK DIED George H. Skinner, who had made h[" k°m« Crystal Lake since childhood, died on Feb. 18, 1949 He was well known in this' area having operated a merry-go-round in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin at fairs and carnivals since 1909. He had worked until last Labor Day. He is survived by two sons, William of Hinckley, 111 and Maurice of Crystal Lake. Last rites were held on Monday, with burial in Union cemetery. CARD OF THANKS In this way I wish to thank the many kind friends for cards, gifts, Valentines and the many other remembrances and kindnesses extended during my illness. They were all so greatly appreciated. 41 MRS. E. R-. BUTTON FRL . SAT., FEB. 2fr.2t Jane Wynuui . Lew Ayras "JOHNNY BELINDA" SUN. . HON., PER. 1748 LawMn Yeawf . Rebert HKehaai . William Holden "RACHEL AND THE STRANGER? Fin* • World News A Cartoon TUES. . WED. James Craig . Johnnie Johnston (1) "MAN FROM TEXAS" Alan Cnrtls • Aane GWynne ? --In Color-- <D "THE ENCHANTED VALLEY" A telephone pole never hits M automobile ex«^ 4n aeU 4fef«|so. Parson: "Do yoii know whertr little boys go when they smoke T* Boys: "Yep, up the alley." "Now;," said the teacher, impres' sively, "Why should we endeavor to rise by our own efforts?" "Because," replied Tommy "ther'es no knowng when the alarm clock will go wrong." Little Boys Father, Father, what's tut nAn doing: rnnnlng ap and down the car with hi* month openf* Father: "My boy, that's a Scotch, •an getting a free smoke." STARTING THURS. FOR S DAYS pr Garsen • Walter Pldgeon beth Taylor • Caesar Romero /"JULIA MISBEHAVES" iiiiiuiiititniiiitiiijHimHfiuiiuBii^ypwMniiii) Lady: "Could I see the captain?" First Mate: "He's forward, Miss." Lady Passenger: "I'm not afraid. I've been out with hoys." If you let a cat out of {he bag never try to cram it back again; it only makes matters worse. • • * You may not enjoy these Jokes bat yoa will enjoy our one stop service that keeps year ear rut* nlng In perfect order. SMITH'S SERVICE STATION Oor. Rts. 31 and 120 McHenry, rirestone SNOW and MUD TIRES When these tires were constructed every precaution wu taken to make perfectly balanced, deep tread tires to grip the road in all emergencies. Jtartirig that give smoother, safer driving see us today! . . • FIRESTONES To fit all siserfor can, tracks and tractors. •- TRACTOR CHAIN# Also chains for all cars and trucks. FIRESTONE BATTERIES Your battery is one of the most important parts of vour car. Get a Firestone and be safe. WALTER J. FREUND Tires -- Tubes -- Batteries -- Accessories # Tire and Tube Vulcanising Bicycle Repairing ^ All Work Guaranteed ' ** ^ . West McHenry OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAY8