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^ ' * <,, J* < '* ^ ;, W .;•- i ffHE McHENHY WAmPEJMMEB ', M. | , ^ lv Sfef Wonder Lake News 3y Phyllis Whitfield Fourth of July The American Legion Post of Wonder Lake was re- , _ two fine events '"•'^which were in keeping with the ' traditional Fourth of July celebraitions. The evening pf July 3, , *v- 'Sponsible for for serving purposes. A grand opening is being planned and the date will be announced later, , •;> Handy Helpers 4-H Meeting The Handy Helpers met Monday, July 2, at the home of confirmation, which will be on "New Member Sunday," Sept. 2. All desiring to join the church who have never been, confirmed are invited to the first class session. Because of the many requests to join the church, members will be received on "New Member Sunday" by confirmation and also by letter of transfer and renewal of profession of faith. &;H' parade of boats lighted by "arbhra Thomas. The girls each iw flares left La Greca's pier and demonstrated a sewing or >-- proceeded north. When the first " boat reached a given point, ^j^CpmmanderLois Weeks signaled the island and the fireworks behomekeeping item. Janet Wright demonstrated how to put in a hem of a dress. Jackie Specht gave hints how to keep a giii's gan with a salute to the flag. J '» ?'nA bora-tor-- demonstrated how to Mr. and Mrs. James Bell celebrated twenty-two years of married life Saturday, July 7. Billy Hansen was 12 years old July 12 and Brian Whitfield was 4 yfears old July 9. Susan Benoche also celebrated her *birthday July 9 and was 7 years old. Johnsburg News By jUtn. Bet^r Hdttomuum Hurt in Accident Robert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmitt, has been hospitalized at Memorial hospital with a broken leg and several cuts on his body. Bob was hurt while on the tractor on his father's farm. We all hope he is now on the upgrade to recovery. There followed a wonderful display of aerial bombs climaxed by a 72-bomb barrage. The fireworks were truly beautiful and the "ohs" and "ahs'\ at each beach indicated that the folks at the Lake were appreciative of the work of the Legion men. Those who worked on the island setting oft" the fireworks were /George Weeks, Bob Kiddell, Roy Meiswinkel,, George Pederson, Howard Wenkel and Don Soren make metal jewelry. Barbara Liedtke showed how to lay a pattern on plaid material, Barbara Thomas made a banana milk shake and Rosemary Roti showed iiow to put in a zipper. After the demonstrations, the hostess served cool drinks and pretzels. "Plans were made for a "Go, See" trip July 9, ending with an afternoon at ^Riverview. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Whitfield LM son. Chuck Minkler issued the ! accompanied the gills. flares to the boats. i July 19, the girls Will model A parade for the children was held the morning of the Fourth. It left the Sinclair station and proceeded to the Legion triangle, where a drill was executed i»y the post rifle squad, under the direction of Bob Kiddell. Approximately forty children with decorated bikes .wagons, hot rods, i their sewing projects at stock high school. Wood- The Episcopal Church Episcopal church meets at 9 a.m. every Sunday at Harrison school. Holy Communion is served each week. Rev. R. R. McMurty officiates. All are weletc., competed for prizes. The I come to join in this worship ser- Garden club entered their beaut i- j vice. ful flower cart for the second , ;-- time and young* Bud Caley in j Swimming Lessons his white uniform played his j in spite of the cool weather, i drum. The judges for the chil- ' the attendance at the Red Cross I dren's entries were Pete Bendle, water safety classes is very good, i Walter Miller and Mike Milock. There were 10 enrolled at the j The winners were as follows: Up Wonder Center beach and fifty- | to age 6. Mickey Bonnivier and j three at Silver beach. Carl Wal- I ker, age 16, has volunteered his j services as a lifeguard at Won- | der Center beach for this season, j hoping to complete his courses ; which will enable him to become j a certificated lifeguard for the | following years' programs. Morton Frodin; 6 through 9, Pamela Gabel and Martin Burns; 10 and over, Diane McMahon and Terry Haak. The- post is grateful to all who contributed toward the display or who took part in making the parade such a big success. The parade was for the children and ] Nativity Lutheran Church News they really turned out. The boat owners who took part in the water parade fielped greatly. Christ the King Church News The mass schedule for Sunday is as follows: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and Rev. Burton Schroeder, pastor, conducts two worship services each Sunday morning, at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School is held at 9:15 a.m. The sermon title foe July 15, | the seventh' Sunday after Trini- 12. Fr. James Venderpool offici-1 ty, will be "Our Abundant Blessates. At the Altar and Rosary meeting July 5, plans for the rummage and bake sale were completed. This sale will be held at Mathews hall Saturday, July 2L and Sunday, July 22* =•.•>>«- * The following new members were introduced: Delores Wines, Margaret Thorne and Billie Willig. Colored slides of the beautiful flowers grown in the Garden Cottage shop yard were shown to- the ltdies by Leo. Hartog of Wonder Lake. Refreshments were served at the end of the evening. Play Cards for Hospital The Wonder Woods canasta group met at the home of Ruth Woodward June 28. Mary Jane Sellinger and the hostess were high scorers. Other guests were Catherine Wurm, Helen Cope, Mary Sandgrem, Ann Miller,' Marcella Meeker and Neva Fuhrer. Six dollars were collected for the benefit o fthe Woodstock hospital auxiliary. ings." The junior choir will sing the anthem at the 10:45 service. All are welcome to the services. The Brotherhood will meet on Monday, July 16, at 8. The program will consist of two fine colra? "films. "CWte-,'-entitled Story of Coldnel Drake," starring Vincent Price, is the story of the first man to strike oil. The other film, entitled "Challenge on the Lake," is the exciting true story of Don Campbell setting the world's speed record on Lake Mead, Nev., in the famed jet-powered speed boat "Bluebird." All men are invited to this meeting and to enjoy what is sure to be an interesting program. A new adult discussion class will begin on Tuesday, July 17, at 7:30 and will meet six Tuesday evenings in preparation for PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Proposed Change in Gas Schedule NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce" Commission on June 29, 1956, the following proposed changes in its Rate Schedule G: • 1. The list of incorporated communities' covered by the Schedule is brought up-to-date. 2. Provision is made for supplying natural gas to residential and commercial customers for the operation of dual-fuel space' heating equipment. 3. The restrictions on uses of gas under Rate 7 (37), Industrial Volume Gas Service -- Off-Peak, and Rate 8 (38), Industrial Gas Service, are liberalized. 4. Gross charges for large-volume industrial use are reduced, with no change in net charges. 5. The application of the adjustment for cost of purchased gas is modified with no change in the total charge to any customer. 6. Certain minor changes are made for purposes cf clarification and standardization. Further Information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Secretary of the Illinois Commerce Commission at Springfield, Illinois. A copy of the proposed change in the schedule may be inspected by any iri'ere^d party at any business office of this Company. NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY. By: W. J. CROWLEY I Vice-President (Pub. July 5-12, 1956) Su rpri.se! Surprise! Mrs. Ann Zeller was the victim of a surprise party honoring her and their newborn son. f The girls entered Ann's apartment complete , with dishes, silverware, coffee pot and all the "eatables." They 'presented her with a spanking new play pen and pad lor the future use of the new heir. Present for the surprise were Mesdames Ethel Heim,, Nancy Heinz, Mig Joyce, Marilyn Miller, Eleanore Mangold, Dolores Meyers, Judy Oeffling, Lorraine Stahl and Rosina Weber. Unable to attend were Marge Petersen andt Marie Kruger. Newly weds Jane Schmitt and George Mann were united in marriage at a beautiful ceremony which took place last Saturday morning at St. John's church. A reception was held in the Community club hall for their many friends and relatives at 5 o'clock, after which open house was held at 7 o'clock. Following their honeymoon, the new Mr. and Mrs. Mann will reside here. Our congratulations for a full and happy life are extended to these nevvlyweds. Enters Service Ted, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike dARDEST BUSIEST CHEAPEST WORKERS IN TOWN LAINDJCAJLJER WANT ADS OPEN CLOGGED SiWERS WITHOUT OIOOIN6I Dissolves Roots, Sludgo, GTMM, Popor ootily and inexpensively! •OYER ROm DESTROYER AUTHOFFS "McHenry County's Leading Hardware" ROOT OESTROYia PHONES: 501 Main St. 283 - 284 McHenry, III. CLOSE-OUT StPECMLG ON FAMOUS Move Into New Building . The recently constructed building at hte Center is now being occupied by several firms. T. P. Mathews Real Estate office, Buckley Cleaners and Christy and Stendebach, contractors, are now occupying their spaces in the building. The Wonder Lake post office is to have a space in the building in the near future. The building has a large basement which is known as Mathews hall, as T. P. Mathews is the owner of the building. It is equipped with a small kitchen Business & Service I Directory of Wonder Lake Open On Sundays 9 to WONDER LAKE BUILDERS - SUPPLY Free Estimates & Delivery Phone W. L. 3231 "Those Things Called Dear Are, When Justly ' Estimated, The Cheapest" •(Author's name below) It is true that the cost of some individual prescriptions is greater than it used to bp. It is r.lso a statistical fact that you are spending a less percentage of your income for medicines than you used to. The millions of dollars being spent annually for medical research has developed medicines that are not only saving more lives, but are also helping you to get better much more quickly. You need less medicines per illness than you used to. Modern prescriptions are wonderful, and we carefully price each one to give you honest value. YpUR PHYSICIAN CAN PHONE -McHenry 26 WHEN YO«r NEED A MEDICINE A great many people entrust us with the responsibility of filling their prescriptions. May we compound yours? Heavy Duty TruckTires WHILE THEY LAST UP TO 25% OFF On all 1st line passenger and truck tires. Act now! This offer expires July 19th, 1956. LOWEST piticms / LOWEST TEEH6¥!S AT Tlretfone V A NSW BATTSlY ? NOW! UP TO $ CRIilY and 1 N & STENDEBACH General Ctomteactow NEW HOMES tad REMODELING Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 24S4 -- 5301 Agency" PHONE 26 129 N. Riverside Dr. McHenry, ID PRESCRIPTION CHEMISTS ""Quotation by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-1795) 6 Trade-in Allowance FOR YOUR OLD BATTERY TIRE MART WALT FREUND, Prop. 526 W. Main St. % PHONE 294 McHenry, I1L Open Friday Nights 'Til 9 • Sunday 'Til Noon o'clock rite performed by Fr. Blitsch* at St. John's church. Sponsors Wiere Margaret Grant and Robert Swieca, both of Chicago. The Swieca family and Margaret - Grant gathered 'at the Zeller home later. 'Schaefer, is our latest addition to Uncle Sam's services. He has been stationed in Missouri since his induction last month. In case ^ome of his friends would like to drop him a line, his address is as follows: Pvt. Theodore S. Schaefer, Co. B, 1 Bn., 1 BTR, US Army Tng. Cen., Eng., Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Celebrates Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hettermann and daughters, Mrs. Helen Hettermann, Kathy and Sandy Hettermann travelled to St. Colletta's school in Jefferson,, Wis., to help Carol Ann Stilling celebrate her fifteenth birthday. Carol's grandmother baked a beautiful cake in honor of the occasion, which was cut while about twenty-five nuns joined in singing "Happy Birthday." Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pitzen, also joined in on the festivities! Carol received many lovely gifts-. Baptized Last Sunday ThP infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zeller, Jr., was baptized Kenneth John, at a 2 Congratulation* To Ricky Wakitsch, who has his sixth birthday coming up on July 12. Joy Ann Hettermann will observe her fifth natal day on July 13, same for Peggy Petersen on July 11, Bill Martinec has his (?) birthday on July 13 and Warren Smith will celebrate his fourth birthday this month. Mr. and Mrs. William May celebrated their thirtieth # anniversary last, week with relatives and friends. Best wishes to all. Aronnd the Town Mrs. Agnes » (Crowley and daughter, Mary, spent several <}ays here, last week visiting. Mr. and Mrs, George Lasser 4nd family of Chicago spent some time here visiting his parents, the Rudy Lassers. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fischer, of Chicago spent last weekend .fcpv tweeii here and Pell Lake, y The • "-faarnily due to leave for a few days vacation up north this week. Mrs. Mamie King, accompanied by other relatives, left last Saturday morning for a two* week Vacation in Wisconsin. GERALD J. LARKIN Now Representing The STATE MUTUAL ' UFB ASSURANCE CO. 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What is the value of knowing your savings provide you with serenity in the face of emergency. ( - retirement years without worry ? You, personally, may share the satisfactions pur most precious assets bring. Cotne in and see us soon. \\\ * STATEMENT OF" CONBITION JUNE 30, 1956 s X $ assets First Mortgage Loans $6,139,130.60 Other Loans .......r rrr...;. 19,845,78- Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank 115,000.00 U. S. Government Obligations 237,531.25 Cash on Hand and in Banks 447,294.57 Other Assets 51,624.60 liabilities Total Assets • $7V010,426.80 Savings Capital .$5,867,766.11 Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank v -- . . . 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Loans in PrQcess 80,449.38 Specific Reserves 4,374.60 General Reserves 320,071.06 Undivided Profits 187,765.65 507,836.71 Total Liabilities .... .$7,010,426.80 Current Dividend 3% "We Have Never Paid Less" 102 North State St. AND L©AN ASSOCIATION Tel. 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