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"" • -*f|Qf: TlE M^EDflOf PLAINDEALER . Jtouary 1958 (§**»••• --y'S^ ^TH CLAIMED McHENRY FOLKS IN 1954 •I© >ntinued from Page Thirteen) July SO -- Frank Rossman, 64, . Wftfi found dead in his home in the ifaflt side of the city, death attributed to a heart attack. August 3 -- Mrs. Bessie Cieslinski, 69, of Chicago became the third victim of a tragic auto crash near Ringwood when she died in the Woodstock hospital ten days afterward. August 4 -- Prank G. Spurling, 72, of Crystal Lake, a former local resident, died. August 6 -- Nancy Dee Hess, one month and twenty days old, died at her home in Hickory Grange subdivision of suffocation.. August 7 -- The community hummed the untimely passing of Mrs. Clarence (Rosemary) Stilling,, 34, mother of six children. August 14 -- A lingering illness ' ended in the death of Mrs. Olive Florence Armstrong of Wonder Woods. August 17 -- Mrs. Sarah H. Tompkins of Wonder Lake, 69, died at the Woodstock hospital after a short illness. August 20 -- Mrs. Anna M. Dalin of Crystal Lake, who spent her early life in McHenry, passed away. August 21 -- George Rosihg, retired farmer in the community fast of here, died at the age of 92. August 26 -- Friends mourned the passing of Cecil J. Rothermel, 48, of Chicago, who was born and l$e»wjd in McHenry. v, August 29 -- James John Henry fileck, one day old, died at Libertyville hospital. . September 3 -- Ferdinand "Paddy" Frett, 83, a resident for almost fifty years and a retired butcher, died after a lingering illness. The same day, Steven Huska, /Off McCullom Lake died at Hines hospital. ^September 9 -- Miss Anna Lyons, a summer resident of Emerald Park for many years, died after a long illness. yl September 11 -- Edward Winkels, 53, Chicago patrolman, died while erecting a home at Wonder 'Lake. September 14 -- Victor H. Kas- J|r, city engineer of McHenry, H^ed hi his home city of Elgin. September 15 -- Illness ended In death for Michael Schaefer of turt street, who passed away in Waukegan hospital. 'September 17 -- Mrs. Anna Mil- <j» Tonyan, 89, of Fox Lake, a 'fiative of McHenry, died at her home. September 19 -- Death claimed Mrs. Stephanie Schlarp, 60 of Burton's Bridge. September 22 -- Algot Olson, 65, of Chicago, was found dead by neighbors in his Pistakee Bay home, where he had gone to do some carpenter work. September 23 -- Unexpected death claimed Emil P. Schwertfeger, 44, of Hunterville Park, former "V. F. Xffe commander. The same day, Mrs. Anna Oleinick of McCullom Lake died suddenly in her home. September 27 -- Mrs. James Conway, well known here, died at the Eastern Star home in Rockford. She was 84. October 1 -- Gary Lee, infant son of the Floyd Feezels of Ringwood, died following a week's illness. He was 6 weeks old. The •ame day Robert E. Williams, 40, Of Griswold Lake died accidertt- *Hy while working on an electric machine in Chicago. October 6 -- Arthur G. Essert, 65k of Bull Valley, died in his home While on a sick leave from duties as a Chicago policeman. October 8 -- Funeral rites were held for Sylvester Murray of Chicago, a native of Irish Prairie, McHenry. Jonathan E. Burr, 62, of (Connecticut, died while visiting at wonder Lake. October 7 -- Henry M. Wegener Of Libertyville, a native of McHenry, died at the age of 78. October 16 -- Old friends of Mrs. Luella Stephenson of Ring- Wood learned with regret of her death at the age of 80. October 21 -- Mary A. Lester, 76, of Elgin, daughter of pioneer McHenry residents, died following & long illness. October 27 -- Mrs. Genevieve Matchen, 39, was found dead in |«d in her Elm street home by her t Imsband. Ootober 30 -- Death took Mrs. Gertrude Butler Hitchens, 66, of Sycamore, a former McHenry resi- > dent, and Jdhn s. Weich, 67, operator of a summer resort southeast of McHenry. November 1 -- L. Ruzicka, 59, of Wickline Bay, Wonder Lake, died at his home after a year of .poor health. November 9 -- Fred Garner, Sr., of Brookfield died in his sleep. He had be$n coming to visit in the Johnsburg iommunity for sixtythree years. Marie Holecek, formerly of Cicero, also passed away. November 13 -- Joseph Grein, Frisby of Ulgin, formerly of McHenry, died unexpectedly of 'a heart attack. November 29 -- Mrs. Peter Freund, Jr., 75, died at her home in Johnsburg. December 3 -- An illness of several months ended in the death of Mrs. Gertrude Hanish, 68. December 7 -- John Rosing died at his home in. Volo. died unexpectedly at his home on December 8 -- Michael J. Doyle Regner Road, Pistakee Bay. He was 63. December 11 -- After several months of failing health, death claimed Miss Mildred (Milly) Frett. December 12 <-- Sister Baptista, formerly of the Johnsburg com munity, died at St. Louis, Mo., where she lived for several years. December 13 -- A long illness ended in the passing of Mrs Helena Klapperich, 59. December 14 -- O. W. Herrmann, who had resided along the Fox river for thirty years, died after a long period of poor health. December 16 -- A short illness ended for Mrs. Clara Leitner, 66, of Elgin, a native of McHenry. December 17 -- Mrs. Estelle Hinman, 86, died in her home following four years of failing health. December 20 -- Rites were held for George Whitcomb, 81, who formerly made his home here. December 22 -- Celia Surfus of rural Fort Wayne, mother of Mrs. Mollie Huffn^aster of Pistakee Bay, died of a heart attack when fire struck her home. December 26 -- The happiness of the holiday season was destroyed for at least two local families. Five-month-old Allen James Hocin of McCullom Lake died after a two-day illness. Fred Kibbons, father of Mrs. E. B. Ward, died in JCankakee. December 23 -- Harry Fuller, 56, once of MpHenry, died in Chicago. December 24 -- Ben Wegener of Chicago, a McHenry resident for many years, died after a lingering illness. December 31 -- Mrs. Celona Kane died at the age of 64, following several years of failing health. Numerous Vows Exchanged In '54 MANY COUPLES IN AREA MARRIED OVER FIFTY YEARS January 30 - Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund observed their golden wedding anniversary with a reception and open house in the evening. The «Freunds were married Jan. 27, 1904, at Johnsburg and always lived in this "community. They have seven living children and numerous grand-children. February 6 -- Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith observed their fiftyfifth wedding anniversary by entertaining 115 relatives and friends at Johnsburg Memorial hall. They are lifelong residents of this community. The Smiths^have seven children, twenty grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. January 30 -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hironimus of Wauconda, formerly of Volo, observed their golden wedding anniversary quietly. The couple exchanged vows in Chicago Jan. 30, 1904. The celebrants have six children, fourteen grandchildren and Bix great-grandchildren. February 24 -- Mr. and Mrs. Edd Peet observed their fifty-first wedding anniversary by enjoying a family dinner at their home on Park street. Their three daughters and five grandchildren were present. June 27 -- One of the longest married couples in this area are Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Hicks of Miller's subdivision, near Johnsburg, who celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. » August 7 -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson of Waukegan street celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on a beautiful Saturday in August. A Mass of Thanksgiving began the day for the respected couple at St. Patrick's church at 11 o'olock. Fol* lowing was a breakfast and later a reception at the Legion Home. The couple has three children, Mrs. John Stilling, Thomas Wilson and John Wilson. September 12 -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brick of Elkhart, Ind., observed their golden wedding anniversary quietly since both are in poor health. Mr. Brick is a former McHenry man, having been born and raised in this community. ^ September 21 -- Mr. and Mrs. John Pufahl of Lake Geneva, Wis., observed their golden wedding anniversary and celebrated the occasion by taking a trip to New York. Mr. Pufahl was formerly superintendent of the old Borden factory in McHenry. October 24 •-- Open house reception and a buffet supper were enjoyed at Waukegan on Sunday, Oct. 24, by the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. DeThorn, formerly of McHenry. i They were married in Johngburg's Jr . a summer resident at Chapel Ist- John's church in 1904. PHI, died at the age of 43 in Chi- October 28 -- Mr. and Mrs. N. ®WT<>- lE- Barbian of Riverside Drive ob- November 18 -- Mrs. Celia Caspters Horan, a former resident, died in Peoria. November 19 -- Death claimed" Elizabeth Behlke, 86„ who formerly Jltflde her home here. November 30 -- A six-week illness ended in the death of W. T. Vandenboom, 79. K&H••ember *# -- 'Mr*. Mis* li. served sixty-three years of married life and observed the memorable occasion by having dinner with their family. November 6 -- Their five children and several grandchildren Spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. William Oeffling of Johnsburg when tlie couple observed their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary. January 9 -- Zion Lutheran church was the scene of a lovely wedding which united Miss Martha Krepel and Mr. Robert Hawkins. January 16 -- A beautiful winter wedding was solemnized at St. John's churclf when Miss Shirley Huff and Peter Lieser, the latter of McCullom Lake, exchanged nuptial yawa. February 6 -- Miss Andrea Pokette of Liilymoor and James Johnson were married at St. Mary's Catholic church. At St. Thomas church, Crystal Lake, Miss Arbutus Fayne Ferr became the bride of Andrew H. Butler of McHenry. - February. 13 -- Miss Marilyn Schmitt became the bride of Mr. Richard Rudolph in a ceremony which took place at St Mary's church. February 20 -- Four weddings of interest occurred in the Johnsburg community. One was performed at 11:30 o'clock in the rectory of St. John's Catholic church, when Miss Dolores Michels became the bride of Emmett Roberts of Burlington, Iowa, The same day Miss Marilyn Diedrich and Gerald Thelen exchanged nuptial vows in St. John's church. Henry De Young married Anne Jozapaites of Bristol, Wis., in Antioch. Helen Cleopha of Quincy and James Willard McCulla were wed in Quincy's St Francis church. February 27 -- The chapel of the Sacred Heart of St. Patrick's church was the scene of a quiet wedding which united Miss Janet Engstrom and Harry Fruik. Miss Nancy Lageschulte of Wauconda was married to Joseph M. Pesz of rural McHenry in Transfiguration church, Wauconda. March 13 -- Miss Wanda Crick of McCullom Lake and George Senter, of Champaign exchanged vows in a service which took place at the Zion Lutheran church at noon. April 11 -- Miss Gladys Elaine Meyer of Ringwood was fnarried to Mr. John W. Linton of Lake Forest in Ridgefield's Bible church. April 24 -- A double-ring ceremony united Miss Joy Carstens and Corp. Thomas F. Landre, who exchanged vows in St. Patrick's church. Miss Patricia Hines was married to Raymond McDonald in St. Peter's church, Spring Grove. May 1 -- Miss Elaine Scholtz became the bride of Walter Rose in a service which tobk place at Messiah Lutheran church, Chicago. May 8 -- Miss Dolores Mae Heldman of Chicago became the bride of "Mr; Anthony E. Kozie, Jr., in a ceremony performed in St. William's church, Chicago. The same day, a nuptial service united Miss Lucina Thelen of Johnsburg and Joseph Aldenbrook of McHenry. They were married in St. John's Catholic church. May 20 -- Gerald Brown claimed as his bride Miss Jeri Einspar. They were married at a 10 o'clock Mass at St Patrick's church, McHenry. May 22 -- Gail Briscoe of Harrington was married to Gerald Lawson of Elgin, formerly of McHenry, in St. Anne's Catholic church. June 12 -- Miss Lila Girard and Joseph Schmitt exchanged nuptial vows at St. Mary's church in a High Mass. The same day, in the afternoon, Dr. Lyle Franzen was married to Miss Claribel Louise Miller in a Champaign church. Miss Marlene Joosten became the bride of Mr. Don Malo at Christ the King church, Wonder Lake. June 19 -- The garden of the Wilhelm Martin home at Wonder Lake was the scene of a wedding which united Miss Mary Ann Martin and Ronald Wilbrandt. Doris Bauer exchanged vows with Duane Andreas in St. Mary's .cilHrrCh. June 26 -- Miss Betty Schmitt and Mr. Robert W. Wagner were married in the rectory of St. Mary's church. July 3 --i A pretty wedding was solemnized in the chapel at St. Patrick's church when Miss Jeannine L. Lewis of Woodstock became the bride of Mr. Merrill Siefers of Wilson, Kas. July 5 -- The Ringwood Methodist church was the scene of a beautiful wedding at 7 in the evening when Miss Hiley Jean Thomas of Woodstock, formerly of Mc Henry, became the bride of Vernon Rabe of Harvard. July 10 -- At a nuptial Mass at St. Patrick's church, Miss Gertrude Hyatt was married to Mr. Vernon Freund. The same day, in the chapel at Fairchild Air Force base, Spokane, Wash., Airman First Class Thomas R. Kent claim ed as his bride Miss Betty Aron son. July 17 -- Lakewood Methodist church in Cleveland, Ohio, was the scene of a lovely wedding which united Miss Sydna Ann Kunze of Lakewood and Ronald Wayne Fredricksen of Wonder Lake. July 24 -- William Herdrich claimed as his bride Miss Joan Samp of Chicago In a ceremony performed in St. Joseph's church, Chicago. July 31 -- Three weddings were solemnized on this beautiful July day. At 10:30 in the morning at Transfiguration church, Wauconda, Miss Florence Patula married Edward Zamiski of Island Lake. Just a half hour previous, Miss Carol Stoller and David Page of McHenry were married in the Chapel of the S*cred Htm 6f-St JANUARY Billy Pries received the noJfaination for spending the cleanest New Year's Eve. Went to sleep in the bathtub -- knee deep in bubble bath. Midnight horns awakened him. Bon Fprd and "Red" Stilling visited Miami university. Both boys had been named to the North Sufburban All-Conference football tean^. Glenn Draper saw the Illinois- Northwestern basketball game and decided the game had gone whistle-happy. Alex Justen visited the Plaindealer "art gallery." The Paul Karis family went south and wrote north. Dick Gibbs scored 28 points as the Porkies defeated Ridgefield. The Warrior matmen were doing good work. Gene Hughes set a school record by pinning Gaulke of crystal Lake in 14 seconds. St. Joihn's Johnsburg cagers won the Parish Tourney. Lake Forest beat the Warriors 57-55 in overtime. The home team was playing 'em close -- win or lose. Ralph Patzke started turning in pictures for the sports page. Nice help. The Cuda Colts were winning. Patrick's church here. An evening wedding at Transfiguration church united Miss Sharon Garner of Johnsburg and Ronal^ Hironimus of Wauconda. ^ August 21 -- An early morning service at St. John's church united Miss Dorothy McAuley and Vincent Tonyan. At St. Mary's church in Woodstock, Miss Mary Boldt of Wonder Lake became the bride of Charles McGuire. The Zion Lutheran church was the saene of a wedding which united Miss Donna Cundiff and Philip Skiba. August 28 -- Two lovely weddings were solemnized on this late summer Saturday. In the morning Miss Margaret Ann -Simon exchanged vows with Carl JElshoff of Springfield at St. Mary's church. An afternoon ceremony united Miss Janet Winn of Richmond and James Dickson of Tuscola. , September 4 -- Miss Joanne Summers of Round Lake and Joseph Diedrich of Volo was married in a Round Lake church. September 11 -- One of the most beautiful fall weddings solemnised in McHenry united Miss Mary' The home crowd liked it when the Warriors beat Woodstock 50- 43. Marengo was a breeze, 65-42. Loren Freund was hitting from way out. Oh no! Woodstock beat the Warriors 48-45 in the county tournament at Crystal Lake. McHenry could have used some of Chose 83 points scored against Harvard the night 'before. ' FEBRUARY The Legion League for grade school basketball players, was* working out just,, fine. "Bud" Thennes and "Honky Miller were named' to manage the Forester's state basketball tournament Fred Meyer continued as program chairman. Walter Warner wrote an interesting letter about the jjood old days in McHenry history. , State officers joined the C.O.F. bowlers and their fair ladies for their annual dinner party. Zion-Benton shellacked oUr staged a comeback against Libertyville. Warriors. The next night they Coaches Fulton and Cuda suspended most of their regulars for breaking training rules. Fans were warned, but packed the gym to watch stand-ins perform. Danny Green scored 37 points as the Frosh-Sophs beat Harvard, Our talented proofreader, Marie Yegge, came to work with eye trouble -- a pair of "shanties." MARCH East Side - West Side cribbage play was in the limelight. Some of the regulars were back on the team as the Warriors beat Lake Forest 46-40. Bairington breezed to the North Suburban championship with 14 wins and no losses. McHenry ended in a 3-way tie in the JV division. Gene Hughes stayed right in the state wrestling tournament despite an injury. He took second place and ended his high school career with a 32-2 record. Coach "Bud" Wheeland was mighty proud of his boy. The Fovester state cage meet was off and a-wingin' at MCHS gym. It was the boys meet girls in bowling matches for the polio fund. Gertie Barbian turned in a of 1954 neat purse to Chairman Ray Mc- Gee from these hilarious matches. Fred Meyer successfully staged a "This Is Your Life" program honoring c. H. Duker, as a feature of the Forester tournament. It was wonderful- Father McGowan's team won the grade school Sectional ipeet at Elgin. Arid they won the Legion tourney, too. The Forester tournament ended in a blaze of glory. The McHenry court knows how. Our local experts, Howard Wattles, Tom Bolger and Verne Harrison, failed to pick the winner in the state tournament. They hadn't "heard of Mount Vernon. Spring was in the air. Baseball, golf and tennis schedules were announced by MCHS. Softball leagues Were being formed. APRIL The Cubs fired Phil Cavaretta as manager and the Shamrocks named Larry Stilling. Art Henschel brought some big fish home from vacation land. They remembered the sports department. Pat Buckie age 10, was awarded the national rifleman medal. Twas April Fools Day. A fellow asked for a cup o' mud at Nye's Drug store. That's what he got. MCHS baseballers beat Woodstock 3 to 2. A1 Schaefer bowled a 671 series. Dr. Froehlich passed away. The sports department was saddened and the page reflected the feeling. Loren Freund pitched a no-hit, no-run game against Crystal Lake High. "Muggs" walked home one night -- barefoot. MAY "S.I.H." was invited to the Forester bowlers annual steak dinner at Mi Place and "Red" Winkel made some remarks about him always getting in on those free dinners. The Shamrocks moved to the city diamond and the V.F.W. planned lights for softball games on their diamond. The McHenry Speedettes, a girls softball team fr&s organized and sponsored by the local American Legion. The Shamrocks opened with a victory over Johnsburg, li to 9. Yep. Southpaw Harold Schmitt pitched a 6-0, 4-hit shutout for McHenry High over Arlington Heights in the district tournament. The Johnsburg Tigers entered the Illinois-Wisconsin league and had a busy schedule. The Northern Ulini Bowmen were off to a flying start and Irene* Adams' reports became a weekly feature on the sports Pjage. Howard Knox fylt a 2-run homer in the ninth as the Shamrocks lost a thriller to Algonquin. JUNE Tennis teams were formed for all ages. Peg Whiting and Pat Rosing were chosen as starters on the Speedette team. "Red" Novak turned in reports on the Johnsburg Indians, a good baseball group. Joe Frett and Tom Bolger spent a lot of time helping the Legion League boys while John Dreymiller showed great interest in the Speedettes. Algonquin led the county league, undefeated. JULY Lloyd Freund gave up minor league ball and joined the Tigers. Dick Smith handled softball reports from the V.F.W. diamond with his usual good job. Earl Seepe shot a hole-in-one at McHenry Country Club. The Tigers handed Algonquin their first loss of the season. Algonquin finished on top in the county league schedule. Johnsburg took second. A 3-way tie for third brought play-offs. AUGUST Wally Frett hurled a 1-hitt^r to beat Woodstock Legion. The Shamrocks lost their shortstop as John Bolger lost his appendix. " The Polio Fund was the winner as Pa's Yank's beat the Speedettes before a huge crowd. The Tigers toAk McHenry out of the play-offs in the ninth inning, 4 to 3. SEPTEMBER B. & E. Trout Farm brought some nice trout to S.I.H. and fellow workers were goggle-eyed. The Johnsburg Tigers won the play-offs from AlgonqufQ foj, $e county championship. "" 'fctootball practice . started;, itt MPHS. " ' " ; Pa's Yanks, won the' softbpll V championship, beating Palace 'in the finals. The county All-Stars beat . Johnsburg in a benefit game for injured, players. The Warrior eleven beat Marengo 13-6. The Old Timers gave the. Tigers a rough time befbre losing 15 to 12. ' The Shamrocks 'beat the McHenry old Timers. OCTOBER Libertyville ran Back the opening kick-off to beat the Warriors 6-0. The Warriors beat Barringtong 21-14 in the McHenry Homecoming game. Clarence Smith came up with the idea of & party for old timers known as Joe's Aces. They surprised Manager Joe Schmitt and had a great time. The Warriors were piaylftg Sophomores and not doing much winning. Seniors and Juniors were searce. NOVEMBER Vern Freund bowled a 265-641 series as a warm-up for the season. Zion-Benton won the football crown in North Suburban. Top bowling game: Dan Weber, 4 266. Arnold Thelen was chosen on the All-Star league team. Frank Oeffling made the second team. Nice honors. Turkey dinner at Hettermann's! Guests of the Tigers. DECEMBER John McCarthy, former police chief, and Leonard Freund caught some big fish in Florida and sent a picture as proof. Bob Voights went over big at the annual football banquet at MCHS. The Warrior basketball varsity beat Libertyville to get started • in the win column. The Parish Tournament was in * full swing. You may note that our sports review has been cut down. A flu epidemic hit the Plaindealer force this week so some changes had to be made. The past year has been fun in the sports department. But there isn't too much time to look back. Old is, off and a-wingln'. Unti and Lieut. John Thies. Th« eeremony was performed in Sti" Patrick's church. At St. John's Lutheran church, Libertyville, Miss Joan Weiss was married to Willard P. Maddock. Both young people are from Pistaqua Heights. At the Community Methodist church at 2 o'olock, Miss Marion Springman of McHenry was married to Mar*'- vin R. Olson of Island Lake. The same day, Miss Joan Elaine Wil* liams of Woodstock became the bride of Mr. Robert Earl Gorman., former local resident. Leslie Olsen was married in Baltimore, Md., to Miss Frelda Bock. .September 25 -- A pretty wedding In St. Peter's church. Spring Grove, united Miss Sharon Freund and Edward Shiel of Lake Forest. October 1 -- In a ceremony performed in the Unitarian church in Concord, Mass., Jacque V. Hopkins of McHenry claimed as his bride Miss Lorraine Lehan of Hartford, Conn. October 2 -- Miss Joan Manis of Elm wood Park and Donald Kennebeck of -McHenry were United in 'marriagwat St. Celestlne church Elmwood Park, dctober 9--A beautiful autumn wedding in the rectory of St; Mary's Catholic churph united Miss Geraldine Freund of McHenry and Leonard Jensen, Jr., of Mc* Cullom Lake. October 16 -- Miss Carol Olsen of MeMenry became the bride oi Mr. James Kline of Woodstock in nuptial rite which took place at Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock. October 19 -- Miss Catherine Diedrich of Volo and Robert J. Smith of McHenry were married at St. Peter's Catholic church, Volo, in a morning service. October 23 -- In a beautiful wedding solemnized in Wauconda's Federated church, Miss Dorothy Behnke became the bride of Mr. Jack N. Hollander of Chicago. October 30 -- Miss Marilyn Schiwinger of Chicago was married at St. Pascal's- church to Roger Svoboda of McHenry. November 13 --; Two weddings of local interest were solemnized outside McHenry. In Chicago's Our Lady of Lourdes church, James F. ' Sales of the Marine corps claimed as his bride Miss Barbara Russo of Chicago and Shalimar. In St. Robert's Catholic church, Milwaukee, Wis., Miss Jane Suminski of that city was married to Donald Geary of Volo. November 20 -- A wedding of local Interest was solemnized in Joy Methodist church, Chicago, when Mrs. Myrtle Seaholm of that city was married to Arthur Edstrom of McHenry. November 27 -- Miss Lois Ann Geschwlndt of Pittsburg, Pa., became the bride of Rev. Burton W. Schroedei^ of Wonder Lake. December 4 -- A pretty winter wedding at Christ the King chinch, Wonder Lake, united two young people from that community, Charlene Grosso and Pelham WdodWtfd. 1- f, / EVERY ITEM REDUCED y3 to Vi for Quick Clearance to make room for New Spring Merchandise which will arrive soon! Sale Starts Thursday WOMEN'S Blouses Beg. $2.98 Now $1.97 Reg. $1.98 Now *1.37 Reg. $1.49 Now Q7< GIRLS' Wietf®r Hals Reg. $1.98 Now .$1.37 Reg. $1.49 Now gy* GIRLS' Blouses Reg. $1.98 Now $1.37 Reg. 98c Now 67* WOOL *- RAYON Head Scarfs Reg. $1.98 Reg. $1.49 Reg. 98c Now Q7* Now 97* Now 67* GIRLS' Dresses Sizes 2-12 Reg. $3.98 Now $2.97 Reg. $2.98 Now $J#97 Reg. $1.98 Now 97* |2.98 Asst. 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