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Thursday, September IS, 1955 KcHENRY PLAINOEALER News By ^Phyllis Carlson „ Sunday, Sept. 11, Rev. Noyce Returned to the pulpit of the Community church after a twoweek vacation. The Sunday School re-opened after its ' summer vacation. Following is a list of the Sunday School teachers: Miss Myra speaker, pre-sqhool; Mrs. Wm. Osborne, first grade; Mrs. R. Duncan and Miss Caroline Jacobson, second and third grades; Mrs. Walter Pretzman, ^fourth and fifth grades; Mrs. Ben Winn, sixth grade; Ralph Noyce, seventh and eighth grades; Mrs. E; E. . Wittmayer, high school. The choir of the Community church started rehearsals Wednesday, Sept. 7, and sang Sunday, Sept. 11, for the first time this fall. Mrs. E. E. Wittmayer directs the choir. Thursday, Sept. 15, is the first pot-luck supper of the season. Won't it be^ nice to bring your family and friends and a bit of food to the church tonight for fun and fellowship? Sunday, Sept. 18, is the date set for the "every member canvass" -- the day set aside for members and friends of the church to avail themselves of the opportunity of supporting the church in a material way. Wednesday, Sept". 14, the board of trustees met at the home of E. E. Wittmayer. The friendship group of the Community church will meet with Mrs. George Richardson Friday, Sept. 23, at 1:45 p.m. St. Joseph's church opened its new grade school Wednesday with mass at 9:30. The regular monthly meeting of the Holy Name society was held in the social hall of the ^ church Monday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. The choir of Grace Lutheran church sang Sunday, Sept. 11, for the first time this fall. The new gray robes that the choir members wore made the choir look just as good as it sounded. Mrs. V. Oesterling of Genoa City is the director. ' Tuesday, Sept. 13, the Women's guild held a business meeting. Wednesday, the special youth choir practiced for Youth Sunday. Saturday, Sept. 17, registration for confirmation will take place at the church. All children who ^ are in the eighth grade or above ghould regtater_jto _be -confirmed in^Fe^hextS^'assr Sunday, Sept> 18, is rally day in the Sunday School and Youth Sunday will be observed at the regular morning service. Some folks might think the preacher is just lazy Snd didn't feel like preparing a sermon^but ^those folks are wrong (J hopeTT We are proud of our young people and their interest in things spiritual. WaiiT you help them by telling them how fine you think they are? A special choir of young people will sing under the direction of Mrs. Oesterling. The entire service will be in the hands of the youth of the church. I'll let you in on a little secret, there will be no sermon. Instead, there will be a skit entitled I "Here I Stand," Wtiich will explain what Lutheran])' believe. Tuesday, Sept. 6, Mrs. Juhkentaal of Hebron toM1 her story to some of the ladies of Grace church. Mrs. J. is such a good story teller that 'pot even the church mouse dared- sneeze. Then, too, her story was a true one and a sad one of a coufftey, Estonia, that was taken over by Communist Russia. Each of us went home more aware of her many blessings and most thankful for our democracy and freedom. The P.T.A. met for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Richmond grade school. A film was presented and refreshments were served., by the R. Lindbloolhs, the L. Burks, the R. Duncans and the W. Toppens. At least one member of each of the foregoing families is a P.T.A. officer. MrS. Laura Hendrickson is improving and resting comfortably in Sherman hospital, Elgin. She has been in the hospital for three weeks now. Mrs. C. Mecklenburg came home from Burlington hospital last week and is taking life easy at home. Ask heir husband whether he can make a tossed salad. From what we hear he'll appreciate Mrs. M's culinary efforts from now on.. Mrs. Albert Stewart, Mrs. Victor Stanek, Mrs. Louis Winn and Mrs. Earl Townsend, Jr., attended the McHenry county council of the American Legion auxiliary at Woodstock Friday fxlight. New officers were installed. Miss Myra Speaker attended the funeral of her unclej Enos Davis, Sept. 7, at Springfield, Wis. Fred Schroeder lost his father last week. The drug store was closed for a part of the day last Saturday so that the Schroeders could attend the funeral in Chicago. Our sympathy to the town druggist and his family. John Madden was one of the members of the National Guard who marched in the Veterans' Day parade in Woodstock. Mrs. Olga Madden, with some of her children, were on the sidelines watching the boys in uniform. Pastor Carlson went to a pastor's retreat in Sycamore on Monday. Mrs. Carlson, with young Ruth and Paul, visited her sister and family in DeKalb. Paul Stone, band director, music instructor and instigator of most things harmonious at R.B.C.H.S. and the grade school, received his master's degree in music from the Northern Illinois State college at DeKalb this summer. Congratulations, Rocky! We wonder whether or not he also received his degree in patience for we think he'll need it when he starts band instruction. Several third graders are planning on learning to play band instrumentg. , . Tsui's.' C&ry HSge, firjst grade teacher of Richmond grade school, received her diploma from Northern Illinois State college, this summer, too. Now that \4rs. Hage has her bachelor's degree, she is undecided about what to do with the two semester hours of credit she has toward her master's degree. At present she plans to skip, school' (college that is) and just teach first graders. Miss Sandra Eldredge returned to Kemper hall at Kenosha, Wis., Sunday, Sept. 11, where she will be a senior this year. It was nice seeing Sandy around this summer. Her smile always brightened things up. Chalk up one more male for Richmond. The Richard Aldrich family are the lucky people and the new little boy is Michael Joseph, born Sept. 5 at Burlington. Michael has a brother, Jeffrey, almost 13 months old. Mr. Aldrich is manager of the Jefferson Ice company in town. Welcome to our town. Mr. and Mrs. Harold McDonald and children, Karen and Harold, are among the new residents. They live in the May subdivision next door to the Arnold Mays. Mr. Coming.., ///flGUMlD TCitM in the "56 FORD F.OJ Coming September 23 McDonald, a navy man, seaman first class to be exact, is an instructor at Glenview air station. Karen is a third grader and Harold is a first grader. The children and their mother had been living in St. Paul, Minn.,' with Mrs. McDonald's family. We are glad the McDonalds are reunited and glad they chose Richmond as their habitat. Our high school is" a busy pface. Miss O'Reagan, the physical education instructor, is teaching the girls archery this year. The senior girls are learning how to. play golf under Miss Pat's able guidance. Mrs. Edna Hem took one of the clothing classes to a fabric shop in Woodstock the other day. Mrs. Hem and Clarene Steadman, a senior, furnished transportation, in other words, drove their hot rods. Our high school has started its fall"" activities, in some circles known as extra-curricular. Friday was Freshman Day. You couldn't miss a freshman, no siree, the \girls had no less than eighteen pigtails in their hair. The pigtails represented the eighteen girls in the senior class. TTie boys wore shoestrings hanging from their ears. You cruel seniors, don't you remember how it was four short years ago ? Well, I guess the seniors did remember, for Friday evening they entertained tlje freshies at a party in the school gym. Those kind seniors even let the sophomores and juniors and the teachers come to the party and everybody met socially. After a very interesting program, the ladies and gentlemen danced. Then, of course, they were hungry so the seniors fed them cookies, doughnuts and cokes. Ah to be in high school, now that fall is here. You must have read about the homecoming parade- in the sports news last week. Now for what you will, see in the parade. The four candidates for queen will surely be there and guess who they are. The student body chose four lovely-to-look-at senior girls as queen candidates. This year the candidates for queen were chosen in a compeltely different way from other years. In the office stood a ballot box and anybody could deposit the name of his choice for queen in the box. When the names were counted, there were thirty-one in all and out of these thirty-one eafeh Student voted for four 'girls. If you've read this far I guess you deserve to know who they are: carol Steinke, Caroline Jacobson, Beverly Bergsma and Linda josephson. congratulations, girls! If you want to see the crowning of the queen, purchase a ticket to the homecoming dance. Did you know that homecoming is an event planned by the Student Council ? This year James (better known as Moose) Harris is president of the Council. Why shouldn't we be proud of our young people ? Did you ever try to plan a homecoming? HELP WANTED No. this isn't a classified ad, it's just your reporter asking you to let her know what you know that your friends and you would like to read. We especially like babies. Are you a new father, did the girl next door get married? Just dial 3442 and I'll be glad to hear from you. Speaking of birthdays? • Miss Susan Nancy Buchert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buchert, was 2 years old Sunday, Sept. 11. Last week she pieced together her first sentence and daddy popped a button while mother smiled and filed Susie's words1 away under "Special Memories." ^ Are you civil defense minded? Fied Schroeder, who is serving temporarily at least as civil defense public information officer for our town, wants to remind you to cooperate whenever you are asked to do something in connection with the civil defense program. Do you remember how difficult it was to learn to ride a '"big two wheeler" ? If you learned on a boy's bike; it was really hard. David Carlson, age 8, has been trying since spring to get on his second hand, 27-inch Jjoys' bike without help. In a moment of inspiration, David said, "Ma, will you put it in the paper if I get on and ride without falling off?" in a weak moment, "Ma" said yes. Saturday, Dpvid made it. He hopped on the bike and off he rode so here it is in the Plaindealer. Not many, weeks ago Beverly Granger started riding a twowheeler too. Next candidate in the block for riding a twowheeler is Jimmy Hoffman as soon as his dad gets the bike fixed. Two of the new employees at the drug store are Mary Jean Madden, pretty little blonde girl that waits on customers, and John Holmgren, who will, ^ help Freddie in devious ways. Miss Carol Jones, spent"Sunday in Leland, ill., at the home of her aunt and uncle, wfyere she went for her little niece's baptism. Miss Jones was the godmother for baby Debbie. Next month baby Debbie can visit Richmond and see Aunt Carol in her wedding dress. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Biiqhert have moved from the Klaudi house to the Silhanek house on 173, just east of Highway 12. Their little girl, Susie, has, of course, changed houses too. A few Richmondites. went to Hebron Sunday, Sept. 11, to join in the dedication festivities at the remodeled Lutheran church. Mr. apd Mrs. "Curly" Stevens were there. Pastor and Mrs. Carlson and the children, attend' ed two of the festive services, too. Peter Tail is, formerly of Richmond and now living in Sioux City, Iowa, visited friend^, in Richmond this week before beginning his sophomore year at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Peter is taking the missitffoary technical . course, which includes training in aviation and radio communications. Peter already has his pilot's license. The Richmond Woman's club had its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Mrs. Robert Hayes's Jiome. The members have voted to affiliate with the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs, and their application has been sent in. September 23 Richmond at Williams Bay College Hi at Hebron *Darien at Clinton Genoa City at Palmyra North Boone at Sharon September 30 North Boone at Richmond Clinton at Hebron College Hi at Sharon * Williams Bay at Genoa City *Palmyra at Darien October 7 *Richmond at College Hi *Palmyra at Clinton •Williams Bay at Darien Genoa City at North Boone Hebron at Sharon i. October 14 Richmond at Hebron Williams Bay at Palmyra * Sharon at Clinton •Genoa City at College Hi Darien at North Boone October 21 Sharon at Richmond Clinton at Williams Bay •College Hi at Darien •Hebron at Genoa City North Beone at Palmyra October 28 •Richmond at Clinton College Hi at Palmyra •Hebron at Darien Genoa City at Sharon North Boone at Williams Bay November 2 •Richmond at Genoa City Palmyra at Hebron Clinton at North Boone •Williams Bay at College Hi Darien at Sharon *--Denotes Night Game Please clip this schedule out and put it where you can see where your local team is playing. and that Elburn is bringing both their teams here on Saturday, Nov. 5, for a big double-header; The Frosh-Soph game that day will start at 12:30 p.m. and the varsity at 2 p.m. Last season's score against Palmyra, Rockets 47. Palmyra 36. 1954 Final League Standings W L T Richmond 7 0 0 Darien 6 1 0 Hebron - ^ 5 1 1 Clinton 3 3 1 North Boone 3 3 1 College Hi 3 4 0 Palmyra 2 4 1 Sharon 1 6 0 Williams Bay 0 7 0 Rocket Roster For First Game Rockets vs. Palmyra Tomorrow Tomorrow (Friday) the Richmond Burton Community high school Rockets open the season here against the ever dangerous Palmyra (Wis.) high school. The last two seasons, Richmond has come out on top but by very close scores. Two years ago the Rockets won on the very last play of the game and last year they were victorious in the last two minutes, so according to the previous engagements this should be a real battle from start to finish. Coach Ned Morgenson has been working long hours to get his boys in shape and, win or lose tomorrow, we know that the coach and team will be trying their best. It's quite a change for a coach to go from an elevenman team to six-man but we believe by the time Ned gets a couple games under his belt he. and his team will be real tough the rest of the season. Greeley Field is in real good shape so we expect to see lots of break-away plays. Don't for- ..when , keeping the score, a The Women's league teams are Borre's from Richmond, Twin Lakes Recreation,, Bassetts and Wilmot. The Bassetts team was the winner last season. Let's also hope the girls from Richmond can finally have a good seaso|t. They always bowl, good, but some other team always / 28 -- Dave Harris 82 -- Don Fout 88 -- Rog Shaw 34 -- Bob Chlristlanson 85 -- Bud Jarrett 86 -- Bob Mlfler 87 -- Jim Harris 88 --• Terry Gunderson 89 -- Dirk Buchert 40 -- Harold Huff 42 -- Skip Mecklenburg 48 -- Loren Miller Rich Wagner Brace Sebo Pick Schmidt George Died rich Jerry Dring At the time of this writing, all the uniforms hadn't been issued. That is why some of the numibers have been omitted, but by next week will have the complete team numbers including the away maroon jerseys.. Cross'Country Team Under the direction of Mr. DuWayne Sheldon, the boys have really turned out the team this season. So far there are twentyone signed up for the long runs through the open country. The two lettermen back for their fourth season are Donald Fout' and Bud Jarrett. These two boys have really had their share of honors and are expecting to bring more trophies to the school. CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 20 -- McHenry here Sept. 22 -- Crystal Lake here Sept. 27 -- McHenry there Oct. ll -- Crystal Lake there Nov. 3 -- County meet at Woodstock Bowling League Opens Tonight Anderson's Candies, Joe Gren's Village Inn, Millers' Corners, Hildebrandt's of Twin Lakes, Standard Oil of Wilmot and Spring Grove will be starting the sixteenth straight yfar of the Richmond bowling league tonight. Last year Wilmot was the winner, but this year we are hoping for a winner from Richmond. Millers' Corners has had their _ .... share .j>f .championships^bjjt .Ray touchdown is good for six points • Millet* says Tie", will have his" same •and the extra point after the I team back again this season so touchdown is good for one point, I we expect Ray will have his CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the Rotary, our customers and our friends for the many cards and kindnesses given us when dad died. The Schroeders 19 Freddie, Betty apd Jimmy One year old sept. 20. Who is? Richmond Rotary is. All the members, their wives, sweet-"Palmyra at Richmond hearts and guests will join in the fun at the Hunter's Golf club Tuesday, Sept. 20. Happy birthday, Rotarians. RICHMOND-BURTON SPORTS By Par Eliorn unless it is drop-kicked between the uprights, then it is good for J two points. We have several good drop-kickers on the squad so don't be surprised that the ! Rockets come up with several ! two pointers. The Rockets have been engaged in lots of contact all this week. Their scrimmaging has 'been quite ragged, but maybe by game time tomorrow they will be ready for a good 'game. Quite a blow was struck to the team last week when Ronny Fout suffered a fracture of the left arm and probably will be lost to the squad for the entire season. Ronny has been in the hospital but will return home today. | Coach Morgenson informed us ; that the Frosh-Soph games for | this season will be home and i home with Genoa and Hebron Conference Football Schedule September 16 •Clinton at College Hi •Darien at Genoa City ' Hebron at North Boone (Capron) Sharon at Williams Bay r-Y*^<S v.-.V\* Picture of our convenient savings window • It's your corner mailbox of course! And even if it does belong to Uncle Sam, we practically consider it a branch office because so many of our busy customers use it to save-by-mail with us. 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Millers' Corners team roster consists of Ray Miller, Conrad Miller, Jerome Miller, Glen Buchert and Clayton Klemstein; Anderson's Candies roster: Raymond Anderson, Philip Borre, Murray Savage, Charles Heelein and" Bernie May; Joe Gren's roster: Joe Grens, Gene Pickering, Harold Wirch, Joe Schmidt, Harry Franks, Vernon Miller and Larry Joernot. Tonight, the women also will be knocking down the ten pins. bowls a little better. Borre's roster: Irene Borre, Marge Foley, Helen Savage, Ruth Richardson, Marg Ehorn and Helen Klemstein. The Richmond Foundry bowls in the Tuesday night league and Local Oil and State Line tavern bowls in the Monday night league. All three teams are entered at the Twin Lakes alleys. Toolcraft from Richmond is entered at Fox Lake in the Fox Lake business m,en's league, with .bowling on Friday nights. Two top bowlers on the Toolcraft team are Del Norton and Jack Hennessy. Both finished with high averages' last season. Toolcraft has already started their season but their start was; not such a good one. They lost the very first three games. It's too bad that some one doesn't get the idea for a bowling alley in Richmond. The town is growing and we do have teams entered in three different towns. If we had alleys here I'm sure more people would be interested, too. There are a number of people who want to bowl but no teams to bowl on or no transportation to the alleys out of town. T ips Final Softball Notes Spring Grove won the Genoa City business men's league last week by defeating Linn township of near Hebron two out of three games. Both teams finished the regular season with identical _won and lost records so the showdown was one long to be remembered. Spring Grove won the first game, 14-2, Linn township the second, 13-5, and the final game wasn't won until the last of the seventh with two out and one man on base and the score tied with Bob Sutton at bat. On the third pitch. 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