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/Jp T - ** -.% / : Foturioon TOE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Wonder Lake News By Phyllis Whitfield ' Friday, Aug. 31, is the day the ' school busses will begin to roll. - picking up the children for Harrison school for the 1956 fall term of school. Children in grades one through eight will have half a day of school that day so " mothers will have one 'e.y ra day until time to fill lunch boxes. The full schedule of classes will begin Sept. 4 and kindergarten children have been notified when to register. The teachers will begin one day earlier than the children, having a workshop on Thursday. • Aug. 30. Weekend Camp-out . Mr. and Mis. Gail Wrede and girls, Peggy and Jan. drove to Roche A Cri state park in Wisconsin and were met there by friends from Eau Claire. The two families camped out and had a wonderful time. • Episcopal Church News The Episcopal church meets at 9 a.m. every Sunday at Harrison school. Hofy Communion is served each week. Rev. R. R. ' McMurty officiates. All are wel- | come to join in this worship j service. - j Visit Here and There Jeannie Jo and Susan Benoche. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benoche of Wooded Shores, spent several days last week with their grandmother, Mrs. Chester Crowley, who lives in Sunnyside Estates, Johnsburg. Mrs. Ruth Swanson and three children from Gibson City, were guests for a few days in the i home of her sister, Mrs. Eleanor j Wright, in Wooded Shores. Janis Welch and Bennetl Welch, niece and nephew of Mrs. O. F. Marion, have been visiting in the Marion home the last two weeks. They are from Mtmster, Ind. Honored at Farewell Party Ralph and Russell Duttko, who , with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Duttko, have? recently moved to Bensem ille, ' were honored ' guests . at a party last week given by two of their friends, , Susan" Watkins and Douglas $/iarion. The afternoon was spent : at the beach and enjoying croquet and dancing at Doug's • home. In the evening, a chicken dinner was served at Susan's | borne and more dancing was en- j joyed by guests: Jackie Ann j 1 Cannon, Judy Kenck, Mickie i Hansen, Lynn Gustavson, Dan-J ielle Barrett, Janis Welch. Carol ^Watkins, Richard Mann, Howard , r Dolce, George Erber and Ben- : • nett Welch. I • Mr. and Mrs. Duttko, long j • time residents of the lake wijl ' ; be missed by their friends and i the good work done by "Sarge" j , in the many local activities will ; 1 long be remembered. i Little League Wins First Out of Town (lame The all-star team of the Wonder I.ake Littld* Leaguers won their first out-of-town game by one point. An exciting game it was, -with the score ending 9 to S. The team which won over Gages Lake leaguers was comprised of the best players of the four teams "at the Lake. Coach Drum] and Manager John Eberle felt the record turn-out of Wonder Lake fans encouraged the boys to do their very best. The players who did such a good job Sunday, Aug. 19, were Tom Mil- j lor. catcher; Jack Moore and | Eddie Anderson, pitchers; Bob j Bruce. Jen \ Biisse and Buddy j Drum), shortstops, Doug Marion and Jimmy Markei first base; Dave, Drum! second base; Dick Burns, .third base; Bob Schumway. left field; and Carl Weisenburger. right- field. These boys are nearing the end of their season with this fine feather in their cap. Good training, team work and the encouragement of neighbors and friends make these boys play their best and win their games.. Bible Ciiureh News The annual Sunday school picnic will be held Saturday, Aug. 25. Transportation will be furnished and 11 a.m. is the. time the cars will leave from the church. The picnic is to be held at Fox River Park, located two miles north of Wilmot, Wis. The church will furnish ice cream, soft drinks and coffee and each family is being contacted about, what food to bring. If you desire more information concerning the picnic, please call Pastor Wright. The rain failed to halt an enthusiastic group of fifty-three individuals prepared to enjoy a one and one-half hour boat cruise last Friday evening on Lake Geneva. When the group arrived in Wisconsin, no rain was in sight and a wonderful evening of fellowship was had by all. * Next Sunday morning two new families from our communities will be taken into church membership. The certificates of membership and the hand of fellowship -will be presented in the morning worship service. Kiwanis Notes John Taylor Wilson was the guest speaker at the Aug. 13 meeting. Mr. Wilson, an international figure in the financial world, talked about Money, That Elusive Green -Stuff," aid e.\r plained somewhat about how the federal reserve system works. Two olher guests were Dr. Butari of McIIenry and Ed Pritz of Ravenswood. . The movie, "Sports Highlights," will be shown at the Aug. 27 meeting. Remember, attend and bring a friend. Baby Christened Gary Richard Brown was christened Sunday, Aug. 19, by Pastor Scljroeder at Nativity Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pearsort of Wooded Shores were the sponsors. Gary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown of Mount Prospect. Victory Celebration SPRING GROVE By Mrs. Charles Freuod o 9 Have you noticed the display exhibited in the ^window of Olson's grocery store? This dis- Nativity Lutheran church will j P'a^ a pioneer home, a camp hold its annual church picnic j scene complete with miniaturb • next Sunday, Aug. 26 at Lar- j ^»'r' Scouts, tents and' bridges, i son's Woods, just west of Har-I a'so ar* craft in jewelry and bead , rison school. The picnic, spon- j designs was made by o\ir Girl sored by the Brotherhood of the ! Scout troop which won first church, will begin at 11 with the : prize at McHenry county junior outdoor worship service to which j fa'r- Congratulations to our girls | all are invited. The 8 o'clock , an(' wc ar0 very proud of them, worship service and Sunday : Much credit should be given to ' School will be held at the church j -Mrs. Jane Schneider and Mrs. as usual. j Alice Weber for their leadership Those attending are asked to ' 'n ,'1's troop. bring their own noon meal and | Jack Tinney and daughter, eat with fellow members and |-l^urie, and Kitty Tinney enjoyfriends of their church. The J?d a trip to Indiana last week, evening supper will be provided 1 Charlotte and Barbara Pierce by the Brotherhood. During the of Matteson, 111., are visiting afternoon there will be plenty ^ their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. of games for the children and , Mark Pierce. adults and there will also be a Mis. Jake Miller entertained program of local musical talent j members of her club at her to entertain everyone.. During , home on Thursday 'afternoon, the program, again gifts will -be j Cards' were played and prizes given out that have been do- ! went to Mrs. Ben May, Mrs. nated by the merchants in the r Math Nimsgern, Mrs. Frank area. . ; Tinriey, Mrs. William Britz and Added* to the usual picnic Mis. William Engels. A lovely events this year will be the Vic- : lunch was served by the hostess tory celebration which will mark after cards. the close of the financial cam- i A nice crowd attended the ice paign for funds with which to : cream social hHd at the town build a new church. The final j hall on Saturday night, sponsored results of the campaign will be i by the Women's Christian asannounced at that time. All mem- sociation. bers and friends of Nativity are Mrs. Nell Hawkins of Arizona, invited to attend the picnic and who has spent the past month victory celebration. with Mrs. Alice Wagner, has The -entire community has gone to Chicago to spend some shown a great amount of in- time with her daughter and terest in Nativity church dur- her sister before returning to ing the financial drive. Many | Arizona for the winter months, members and friends have Mrs. Albert Olson has juet repledged support to this import- j turned from a two-week vacation ant project of. building a new . in Florida. church which will adequately Mrs. Ada Murray of Beloit serve the people of the com- j has been visiting in the William munity. j Shot 1 iff home for the past two weeks. On Sunday, Mr. and OUTSTANDING CROPS . Mrs. Shotliff and Mrs. Alice As a result Gf ample rains and , Wagner drove Mrs. Murray back favorable temperatures, Illinois : to her home in Beloit. They corn "and soybean fields show j also stopped for a visit with Mr. "outstanding yield prospects" ac- ; and Mrs. Tom Madden in Rockcording to the weekly report is- j ford. sued by the state and federal j jyj,. anf^ Mrs. Clarence Miller departments of agriculture. Prac-j Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Smith and tically all the corn is in tassel, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie May enjoyed and 90 per cent of the soybeans . a vjsj( with the George Firschare in bloohi. Growth of beans j jng family in Stacyville, Iowa, is so rank that somp faimeis over the weekend. expect lodging will present a r problem at harvest time. Plow- '" ing for winter wheat is reported 1 SIHOP AT HOWF to be about one-half completed. I /* 1 liv/lTlu Twice Told Tales Forty Yfars Ago ' (From issue of August 24, 1916) F. L McOmber .and family will leave McHenry next week to make their home in DeKalb. The Fred Cooley family will move from their farm in Ostend to the Hilmer place, now occupied by^ Ed. Hayes," which they have purchased. Francis and Edward Bonslett, Floyd Cooley and Clinton Martin will enter the University of Illinois i|) September. A goodly number of Ostend people autoed to McHenry Saturday evening in search of a good breeze and a dish of ice cream. They easily found the latter but the. former, where? Pi'of. A. E. Nye and family are now nicely settled in their new home on Elm street. W. 1), Wentworth has sold the lot east of his home" on Waukegan street to George J Business & Service .Directbryof Wonder Lake Open On Sundays 0 to 1 WONDER LAKE BUILDERS SUPPLY Free Estimates & Delivery Phone W. L. 3231 CRISTY and STiNDEBACH General Contractors HEW HOMES and REMODELING Phone Wonder Lake 5432 -- 2464 -- 5301 PROFEtt.OnflL DIRECTORS' h Large Selection CLOTH COATS Plain & Fur Trim • Famous manufacturers • All the latest styles • The finest fabrics & colors FIBRE k ' : Direci-To-You Lite Without Heat Installed Custom Made at 50% Savings -- Beautifies -- Protects Your Home -- Best Materials Used. ALL WORK GUARANTEED We Will Not Be Under-Sold FOR FREE ESTIMATE McHIWRY 1024-M PRICES TO FIT EVERY BUDGET WINTER SHGRTYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Plain & Fur Trim In all the latest colors. RAINCOATS Many styles to choose from. ,s 1 V GjO^ofe-- (W 1 * 'tijjjt. .T. C. GOETSCHEL Chiropractic Physicia* , 25 Orchard Beach Road yjC.' Office Hours: Spjfdfti, Tues., Thilrs. & Frl. 10 $0 12 - 1:30 to 5:80 . 7 to 9 Saturdays: 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. &K,5 PHONE 743 DR. C. R. SWANSON Dentist Office Hours: Daily Except Thursday 9 to 12 -- 1:30 to 5:30 Mon., Wed. and Fri. Evenings By Appointment Only Telephone McHenry 160 VIRGIL R. POLLOCK SPECIALIZING IN * LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES ALSO Non-Cancellable Accident And Health Non-Cancellable Hospitalization Group Insurance For Free Information Call McHenry, III. Phone 1168-J Sand Limestone VERN THELEN t Excavating Gravel Black Dirt Dredging Tel. McHenry 1336 Rt. 5, Box 1020 McHenry, 111. ' •! m EARL R. WALSH INSURANCE Fire, Aute, Farm & Life Insurance Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind PHONE 43 or 953 Green & Elm McHenry, 111. SPECIAL SALE! COATS -- SHOKTIKS -- JACKKTS $15.00 and up --' AIR CONDITIONED -- Otto Heinz, Furs 105 No. Riverside Drive PHONE 1843 McHenry, Illinois the cost is high--a lot higher than any of us can afford to pay. But fortunately one needn't drag along with "half-way" health. Call on your Doctor to help you. Accept his care and counsel. We'll play our part, of course, by carefully compounding the prescriptions he writes. BOLGER'S Drug Store PHONE 40 103 S. Green St. McHenry, III. §|| iHl Bohr, who will ' erect a bungalow theron. ' , " Mr. and Mrs. -George E. Adams welcomed a son to their home at McCullom Lake ^ug. 15. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sayler, announce the arrival of a daughter at their farm home Aug. 21. Twenty-Five Years Ago (From issue of August 20, 1931) McHenry is celebrating its fifty- ninth anniversary this month. It was incorporated as a village on Aug. 10, 1872. Clarence Niesen announces the opening of the new Fox pavilion on„Rt. 12 next%Saturday evening, Aug. 22. Mrs. Sarah Colby Sherburne celebrated her ninety-ninth birthday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Harrison, near Ringwood, Aug. 17. $2,500 was realized from the annual Kirmess festival held at §t. Mary's church last weekend. John Adams, a former McHenry resident, and father of Mrs. Frank -Thurlwell, died unexpectedly at his home in Chicago, Aug. 15. Cleaning and Repairing GUARANTEED WORK V-" \ A clogged or leaking^ radiator can result In serious motor damage* . Let us clean and repair your radiator now* See U4 fo% Sewlct GENERAL REPAIRS Welding Ornamental Iron ADAMS BROS. REPAIR SERVICE Bus. Phone 783 - Res. 209-J Located in Stilling's Phillips "66" Service Station 300 E. Elm St. McHenry, III. A five - passenger Chevrolet automobile belonging to John E. Freund was stolen from in front of his home last Sunday afternoon. Ten Years Ago (From issue of August 22, 1946) ' Miss Mayme Aylward, a native of McHenry, died at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, Aug. 17, after a brief illness. . ' Mrs. Mary Moritz, a former McHenry resident, passed away in Chicago, Aug. 19. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss"* Mary Simonis of' Fort Wayne, Ind., to William Phalin, son of the Thomas Phalins of McHenry, which took place in St. Joseph's Catholic church, Fort Wayne, Aug. 17. Miss Lorraine Schmitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. 0 Thursday, August 23# 1956 Schmitt, was. united in marriage to Eugene Frost of Wonder Lake at St. Mary's church Aug. 17. 7 A reuriion of the Young family : was held at the Clarence Young home last Sunday, with Mrs. Catherine Young, ljer four^ sons and eight daughters and their families present. NEW OIL FIELDS Illinois produced an estimated 7,100,000 barrels of oil during * July, according to the monthly report of the state Geological Survey. 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