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take News By Eve Levesque ~*y House Mtall Service Won't it be grand when this wonderful service is started in the community? Village Presi- ; dent J. R. Levesque appointed a committee consisting of Allen McKim as chairman and members, Robert Smith and William Creutz. It will be their duty to map out and number streets find lots in the village to hasten door to door mail delivery. Ray McGee, postmaster, will be contacted for the necessary information and help. Catastrophe Avoided The McHenry fire department was called out last Thursday night to put out a- fire at the Nehrke residence on Fountain , Lane. The conflagration started when two wires shorted out in the electric conduit bo*. The guick response of the fire department prevented a major catastrophe. f The house is now occupied by the Misses Wells, two sisters. Verbal orchids to the regular members of the department and all the volunteer crew. Ladies of the Lake The holiday season started with a wonderful party for the worhen of the community, last Thursday at the beachhouse. After a short business,, session, the evening was turned over to the committee which had worked so hard to make the party a big success. Louise Hammerstein, chairwoman, Julia Hecht ,Emma Pyritz, Ethel Myers and Betty Hammerstein had trimmed the windows of the beachhouse and the table arrangements were a thing of beauty. G^nes were played and the prizes were won by Betty Hammerstein, Viola Hands, Edith and Ethef Btendel, Louise Hammerstein, Mary Kantorski, Elizabeth Reiter, Anna Buschfeld and your reporter. Liquid refreshments of eggnog and three different wines were much enjoyed by the women, in addition to coffee, cakes, cream puffs and Christmas cookies. Two visitors, Mrs. Elaine Rogers and Ethel Brendel, joined in on the party fun. The next meeting of the club will be held Thursday Jan. 10. What A Ball ^amel! The Chicago Bears were cheered on to victory at Sunday's football game at Wrigley field, When they beat the Detroit Lions 38-21, by a loyal band, of spectators from the cbmmunity. Jean McDonald, Bob Brand (from Johnsburg), Dorie and Bill Brennan, Ray Deskis, Miss Lorraine Wollak of Lilymoor, Bob "Bing" Frisby, Ray-Blake, Rose and Eeif 'Swede" Larsen of East Loon Lake, Ruth Adams, McHenry, Ardell and Kenny Brand of Wonder Lake, Alice and Bud Cable, Lil and Dave Hansen, Chuck Ingersol and the Levesques, climbed on board the school bus, manned by Ernest Winters, a very capable driver, and headed for Chicago. Kenny' Beard provided musical accompaniement on a guitar furn i s h e d b y G e o r g e M c O u a t . W e sang loud and lustily and some of the harmony was surprisingly good! Hunger pangs were relieved by the delicious hot beef sandwiches we brought along. With the cold winds # blowing in the ball park, they tasted better than a full course meal! The girls sacrificed glamor for comfort and very few complained of the cold. The fellows were sporting fur lined parkas with hoods, and needless to say, everyone wore boots. The game was played to a capacity crowd, with many standing up for the entire afternoon, but we were fortunate in having good seats. It was a weary but happy band that boarded the bus for the return trip to the lake. Our Sympathy To Mrs. Gertrude Maxwell on the death of her father, John Howard, on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Mr. Howard had been making his home with the Maxwells and passed on after a lingering illness. Theater Party Little Joanne Reid celebrated her tenth birthday by taking her young friends to the cinema Sunday, Dec. 9. The young folks included Karen Nersted, Nancy Burg, Penny Miller, and her brother, Mickey. Mama Reid thoughtfully provided cake and ice cream to satisfy the young appetites. Top Drawer Entertainment Marge and Ed Stacknick attended a party given by Electrician's union, Local 1031, at the Union hall in Chicago last Saturday. * Some of the performers included nationally known stage and TV performers such as June Valli, Dick Shawn and Tony Bennett. The Stacknicks were properly impressed with all the acts and agreed that the show was one well worth attending. Louise Doolin Presented At The f on^ Wee Kathleen was christened at St. Mary's church on Sunday, Dec. 16, with Father Reuland officiating. Spon- M iik I .•> ? i')!' \ .ri; ^.1; WHICH > J PASSED THE N.P.' TEST? *N inety-Percent The man at the left Qf course. He knows that creating the right impression at the right moment can make all the difference in the world to your business career. Clothes create 90% of the impression you make. Why take a chance with your future why not always look your best. It's easy to look as though you had discovered the key to success. Wear clothes carefully drycleaned and perfectly pressed by our skilled employees . . . then x . watch people's reactions. Jf. CLEANERS WE GIVE RED STAMPS fireeB Pick up & Delivery Phone 20 sors for the infant were Derails Burke and Mrs. George Baumbeck, while proud parents, Jerri and Don Doolin, observed Little Kathy first saw the light of day Nov. 19 in Milwaukee and made a small package of 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Dinner after the christening was served at the home of the maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sid* Smith, of McHenry. Other guests included paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Helen Schaefer, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Doolin, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Nimtz, the Baumbecks and Rickie and George, Mr. and Mrs. Wally Hojnacki, Miss Judy McCleary and Dennis Burke. The Doolins have one other child, Michael. • RICE PICNIC SALAD Disa *N Data (Congratulations an<J best wishes to Miss Patty Jensen, whose engagement to Gerald Sauter was announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jensen. Mr. and Mrst William Myers were so thrilled by the arrival of their daughter and family, Lt. Col. and Mrs. JohnFox, from Korea last week. The Myers are especially smitten by their two little granddaughters. Mrs. Ella Benson is back on the job again, after spending a week at home recovering from an illness which laid her low. Bob Kantorski is due to arrive toiporrow night from Cleveland t.<f spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kantorski. The first outside Christmas decorations were noted on the Allen McKim residence on Greenwood drive. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Frost now have theirs up, also and the brightly colored lights look so pretty at night. By this time, many more ' homes have been attractively decorated also. We hope that by this time, little Jimmy Hocin is off the sick list. The little fellow, not even a year old, had a rough time of it for more than aN week. Members Wanted To join the League of Women Voters. This non-partisan or- - WOBWICK'S McHenry Camera Center Cameras Photographic Equipment Amateur and Professional Bought, Sold and Exchanged PHOTO SUPPLIES View Masters and Meels Color Films Processed Family Albums See Us Before Ton Buy Worwick's Studio 117 N. Riverside Drive phone McHenry 275 The secret to making this thoiv oughly delicious rice salad is to begin with hot rice. The hot. rice absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients to make this a salad that will be the highlight of any meal. 3 cups hot cooked rice % cup French dressing V* cup minced onions 1 teaspoon salt % teaspoon pepper Vz cup minced celery % cup minced green pepper % cup minced soui; pickles I % cup sweet relish 2 tablespoons minced pimiento 2 hard-cojbked eggs, chopped % cup mayonnaise Combine rice, French dressing, onions, salt, and pepper. Let stand «hile preparing remaining ingredients. Add celery, green pepper, sour pickles, sweet relish, pimiento, eggs, and mayonnaise; toss lightly. Chill thoroughly. Yields six servings. ganization is interested in furthering the ideals of good government. The McHenry chapter will meet at the libme of Mrs. Lee Gladstone Monday, Jan. 7. For further information, call J4rs. Claude McDermott or Mrs. George Alvary. Birthday Girl Miss D. D. Levesque was the gu?st of honor at her third birthday party Jast Friday, Dec. 14. 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