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Ip; *1 (^>|--s- IJ v 'AV Tw*1T§. ' • # . • jjt*0> $}ygi»* Wonder Lake News [fe.'i . By Vanesee Sella •':• Water Safety Courses >$' Seventy-one youngsters comtheir water-safety tests "were given Red Cross cer- ' tificates of accomplishment. This 8T°up was only about half of those w&o registered for the 'i aiS6urses which were conducted at '^.fiiivor Springs beach of Wonder Woods and at the Deep Spring . Woods ibeach. -'"-Ited Cross instructors and - < Jttards conducted the. lessons at t!ie two beaches. Beginners who passed at Silver {Springs beach, included Jay Cape, Susan Hubert, . Joan Hubert, Bfetty Louise Schweitzer, Linda .fechweitzer, Gordon Anderson, Barbara \Ionaghan, Judy Monagan, ^ Gloria Sahdgren, Carol ilidgren, HaFry Enstrom, Kathen Noble, Michael Noble, Eileen osnicki, Carol Zappel, Terry Mrs. Redman or Mi's. Alice? Nori en, secretary of the Wonder Lake branch. • Free Movies A color movie, "Cowboy and the Prizefighter,'?- will be the featured attraction*1 on the grounds of the Wonder Lake Legion post, home- this Sunday evening at dusk. The movies are free and the entire community" Is invited to see them. They are sponsored by the rifle" squad of the Legion Post. Back From Europe Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Meyer of Wonder Center have returned home after having spent three months in Europe. Mr. Meyers says that he was most impressed by the city of London, where he and his wife were guests of her sister. He says that London is a >pe, Prank Sagar, Ruth Wenkel, j beautiful place, but that the lack JFay Stendeback, Carol Navlyt of central heating is disconcertd Melford Dose. j ing. He doesn't think it is very Several of the' children com- efficient to have a fireplace in jfleted their beginning classes and Jso completed their intermediate tork. Among those at Silver jrings who doubled up and |assed in the courses were Terry id Jay Cope, Ruth and Nancy fehkel, Batty Louise Schweitzer, irfoiica Monaghan and Gloria Sasrflgran. Other children who |>assed their intermediate test Sre^e Judy Herbert and Beverly luid William Martz. Beginning swimmers at Deep Spring Woods who competently passed their tests were Michael and Brian Powers, Bruca; Erber. Jbyce Matuliewicz, Robert "Neilson, Edward Fitzgerald, George Brber, Susan Jacobsbn, Martin Weisenberger, Nancy Wood, Judith Liberator'e, Chris Ducey, Xaipeen O'Rourke, Valerie Pitt, laid Jeanie Benoche. Intermediates who passed the tests at Deep Spring Woods included Janet Wright, Joyce Matuliewicz, Robert Dickman, Frances Pillar, Petrea Jacobson, John Sankus and Bruce Sansone. Those at Deep Spring Woods who passed swimming skill tests Included Richard Marin, Tom Miehling, Fred Dickman, Ray Danksa, Gary Pierce, Janet Wright and Beatrice Liedtke. The names of the life' saving group are not yet available. Tbe cards from the Atnericbn Jted1 Cross, stating that these Children successfully passed the tests mentioned, will be distributed by Mrs. Beft Redman," chairman of the Wonder La}te branch of the Red Cross. Those wishing to get their cards shbuid contact every room instead of a furnace. Sees Ball Game Douglas Sellek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Sellek of Wonder Center and a member of one of the Midget League baseball teams in Woodstock, went to Chicago last week with the Leaguers to see a game» between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants. The boys were guests of the Cubs. . 1 Has Surgery Mrs. Dorothy Powers Hampton is a surgical patient at the Memorial hospital in Woodstock. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Druml of Deep Spring Woods; with, whom she makes her home. M^. Hampton's husband, Harry, died in Florida last year. Nativity Lutheran Church The Rev. Burton Schroeder of Wonder Lake's Nativity Lutheran church Will' preach on the topic "All Good Things Start With Humility" at both the 8 o'clock and the 10:45 services Sunday morning. Sunday school is at 9:30. On Wednesday of next week, the women of Nativity church will meet at 8 o'clock in the church. They will see a moving picture entitled "All That I Have." It depicts the story of a doctor who is misunderstood because of his generoiis heart. Veteran News Lois Weeks, senior vice-com- W Em men go mad over you "wear""' Jfashion's new hot-tempered red in Max Factor's Color-fast lipstick Glamour says, "Red blazes a fashion trail." "See Red" is a rich, true shade... a hot-tempered red that can make you maddeningly pretty. Looks fiery-bright for hours and hours, too-amazing "stay-on lustre" won't fade or blot away. in for "See Red" today. But careful... $ "110 start anything you can't finish! Only X Plus taj BOLGER'S DRUG STORE IN ST. PHONE 40 McHENRT, TT.T., mander of Post 1169, Wonder Lake, has been appointed chaplain of the McHenry county council of"the American Legion by the county commander, Stanley Sevcik, of Woodstock. This is the first time in the history of the Wonder Lake post that one of its members has held a county office, also t,he first time in the history ,of the McHenry coun* ty council that a woman has ever held an office. Needless to say, we are all quite proud of this turn in events. Herbert Howorka, Jr:, service officer of our Post, is now the McHenry county "Gifts* For Yanks" chairman. Veterans of three wars' extend a warm welcome to their fellow veterans to join The American Legion post, No. 1169. « If you. have served honorably in World Was I or II or the Korean Conflict, this is your invitation to join The American Legion. Call Loid Weeks, 5341, today! Gospe! Church News The pastor. Rev. Fianljc W. Anderson, will be back from his vacation by next Sunday, Sept. 5, and will speak at the morning worship service on the topic "The Shepherd of our Souls." There will be a special r^usical program. In the evening at 7 o'clock, the famed United Stringband' of Chicago will present a great program of Gospel music and singing. This musical /organization, which numbers more than sixty members, is directed by Mrs. Mabel Hultgren. This is their fourth appearance here at Wonder Lake Gospel church. We extend a most welcome invitation to all of our friends and neighbors to avail themselves of this rare musical treat. We also extend a hearty invitation to our annual Sunday school picnic which is scheduled to be held on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 11, on the church lawns. A genuinely good time is assured for all coming. There will be plenty of activities in all kinds of clean games. Prizes will be awarded the Winners. Refreshments will be served to all "without money and without prize." Let's make it a family affair. It's for every member of the family. So again, a big hearty welcome! SUPPLEMENT TO THE PLAINDEALER Thursday, By Marie Scliaett&enu Washington Convention* ;7^ > Minnie Green and May Duckett of McHenry and ; Befcty Duff of Harvard left Sunday mprning for Washington* D.G.,. to- attbnd the American Legion auxiliary convention, running through Gtatt. 2, • Mrs. Green is representing the Department of Illinois on the junior activities Committee. Jjfrs. Duckett is a past president; csf the Department of Illinois.. Mrs. Duff is' the new 8 & £0 chajteau For McHenry county. She 'vfaH officiate as chairman of the Pan American committee at the Washington convention. There will bie thousands of American Legion auxiliary members from every part of the country in attendance, according to Mrs. Mat<ihen, president of the McHenry unit. The opening session will be held jointly with the Legion delegates, at wh}ch tiittfe President Eisenhower will be the principal speaker. In the afternoon, the auxiliary will open its ,iwn meetings with reports on the past work done in the patriotic service field. At this time, too, plans will be made for th4 coming year's work. The auxiliary sessions will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the beautiful Mayflower hotel. On the thirty-first, the auxiliary saw the huge American Legion national parade in which many thousands of veterans of three wars marched along historic Pennsylvania avenue. Social activities were climaxed by the annual states dinner on Sept. 1;' At the final session on Sept. 2, the auxiliary delegates will elect and install new national officers for the coming yeAr. Mrs. Percy A. Lainson of Fort Madison, Iowa, is the only announced candidate for the office of national president. This convention is one of £he largest women's conventions ' held anywhere in the world this year. About 900 delegates from every state, Alaska, Hawaii and the Panama Canal Zone 'and Puerto Rico will represent the auxiliary's almost one million members. Pago Pago, in American Samoa, is pronounced pango pango. Business and Service Directory WONDER LAKE ALL PHASE Plumbing DISHMASTER Push Button Dishwasher Completely Installed only $55.00 Phone W.L. 8651 CRISTY and STENDEBACH General Contractors NEW HOMES and REMODELING Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 WONDER LAKE BUILDERS SUPPLY Free Estimates & Delivery Phone W.L. 3231 Virgil's A0TO REPAIR "AUTOMOBILE WRECK REBUILDING" Frame - Alignment - Painting At Wonder Lake 1 Mile North of Route 120 on Wonder Lake Blacktop Road Phone WJL. 8381 - Nite Phone 41ft! T. P. MATHEWS HEAL ESTATE INSURANCE of All Kinds * WONDER LAKE 3081 Street's Hickory Falls IJhillips 66" Service Station # Washing © Greasing § Tires § Batteries One block So? of Ringwood Road on Blacktop - North-end of Wonder Lake . . . Phone Wbnder Lake 8801 SANITARY SERVICE Pumping and Cleaning Complete Septic Systems installed L. PERRIN Phonte Wonder Lake 5672 or 3013 WIDE N*S Standard Service Washing Greasing Wonder Center Phone W. L. 82*1 If you have news items of interest to your neighbors in Wonder Lake, please contact your correspondent, Van Sells, at Wonder Lake/2933. .McHenry County Through The Years w*- by Marie Sehaettgea Chapter 28 1 Burton Township Burton is the smallest township in the county; but is- also one of the first to be settled. It was settled by the English and the land was called English Prairie: The:- first settlers staked out claims, then went in search of better lands. Not succeeding, they returned here only to find a Yankee named John Sanborn was occupying their claims. The Englishmen tried to rout him but he remained until his death. He was always considered an alien intruder. The town itself was first named Benton but this was changed to Burton when it was found there already was a town in Illinois called Benton. Spring Grove There is a spring and a grove stirrounding this 'town and from these geographical features came the name of Spring Grove. Log houses were built here by Wm. Fowles and Richard Robinson. John E. Mann in about 1845. In 1874 a cheise factory was established by James lB£estHtke. Some pi the town!s, prominent citizens were Henry Broadley, A native of finglind, Lewis Hatch, and a prominent and successful farmer \Vh'o was a school teacher before* he came to* McHenry county. He studied every available spare moment until he could pass a teacher's examination. He was rewarded with & teacher's job at $LS per months PUBLIC AID BOLLS SHOW INCREASE OVEB JUNE OF LAST YEAR NEW APPOINTMENT Govei^ior William "G. St rat to .1 has accepted the resignation of Joseph K. McLaughlin as director of the state Department of Aeronautics, and had appointed as his successor Arthur E. Abney, of Springfield, who has been assistant director of the department since 1950. The governor said Abney's former position will be left vacant pending final decision regarding the contemplated reorganization of the department after fhe General Assem- Ulinois public aid rolls in June numbered 264,140 persons* a decline of 1,40? from May but 21,- 178 more than in June ft year ago, Garrett W. Keasterj executive Secretary of thfe iilili&is: Public Aid Commission, has reported;, Total expenditure^1 including medicalf carev amounted- to/- 424,206, an increase of $31,563 over the previous month. In June, 1053, the total was $10,785,389: The general assistance (direct relief) rolls numbered 75,078 persons, a decrease, of 1,555 persons from May but an increase of 26,160 over June a year &go. Expenditures amounted to $2,- 602,799 as compared to $2,568,- 040 in. May this year and. $Li£Zl,- 940 in June last year. Old age assistance foils declined by 322 from May, making the June total 101,448. In June, 1953 the total was lt>8,057. Expenditures totaled '$$$25,669, down $16,742 frorh May but up $170,425 oVjer June last year. Blind assistances rolls* ' wera dtfiWfli nine froA* May's total'^of 3,676 and doVra lgi from Jtme a year ago. Expenditures were $224,361, as compared to $224,- 8§3 m the' prtdedfftg monflt 'and $225,5^2 in June, 1953: The caseload and total payments under tile fiv& programs in McHenry "county is as folkHys: Aid to dependent children, 27, $576; blind assistance, 1, *16; disability assistance, 4, $321.10; general assistance, 154, $3,523,91; old age assistance, 206, $10.- 9Q3.07. ? The first store was upened hy I bly convenes next January. Color Scheme A Problem? Let us color-key your rooms in a fresh, exciting Way. You'll tte delighted to see how yoiir favorite furniture will look even better when placed in a new, harmonious color scheme ... at rfeasonaible cost. Introductory Consultations "FREE" TONYAN'S HOME FURNISHINGS 208 E. Elm St. Phone 917 McHeniy, DL Then Come Out To •>? McCULLOM LAKE BEACH PARK on Saturday Evening, Sept. 4th iat 7:30 p<m. sharp Should you be but 2 ininutes late you'll never forgive yourself when'your neighbor tells you what you have missed. Just a brief outline of the program planned for your 'entertainment. A FULL Ifoxra FLODB SHOW Selection of Miss McCullom Lake Dedication of Our New Basketball Court The Main Feature Of the Evening will be a Personal Appearance of Maestro Liver&che Complete with Candelbn and 82 Gleaming Teeth Exhibition Basketball Game. Wrestling and Many Other Features Too Numerous To Mention. Remember The Date and Time Saturday Evening, Sept. 4th 7^0-PJU. 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