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1 Thursday. Ma; i 1957 iii"'- .1- - -- -L-. THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER •>Wm Page FUiNt Johnsburg News By Hn. Betty Bettnrraaia |V Forester Banquet The lady Foresters of St Agatha's court, No. 777, held their anmial banquet at Hett'ermann's last Tuesday- evening, April 23. Sixty-six ladies enjoyed a delici- - ous chicken dinner. Father Blitsch was unable to attend the evening's festivities. Following the dinner, installation of officers was held in St /MWin's school hall. Special conductors for the installation were Nancy Smith, Susan Daly, Ardele and Arlene Oeffling, who were all garbed in beautiful pastel formats. Attending the banquet and installation from St. Angelic court No. 1012, from Chicago were Josephine Lamkin, Elizabeth Husch, Lena Husch and Catherine Weiland. Present from St. Clara's «purt in McHenry were Tillie Gersch, Helen Smith, Mary Freund and Evelyn Freund. Louisiana to continue his job in Uncle Sam's service. Among those from here who attended the conference and banquet in Aurora last Sunday afternoon were Mrs. Hilda Thelen, Mrs. Don Tonyan, Mrs. Virginia Pitzen, Miss Kathleen. Freund, Mrs. Helen Hettermann, Mrs. Marie Oeffling and daughter, Ar- >le, Miss Arleen Oeffling and rs. Katherine Huff. Red Cross Drive It has been brought to my attention recently that it has been almost impossible to find someone to sdlicit funds for-the Red Cross in our vicinity. Mrs. Betty Schmitt has agreed to collect through the Jak - Ana Heights subdivision but that is the extent 'if our workers. If anyone would like to contribute to this orgr.ni?- 'ation, please call me at 1296-R and I will see that the money is turned in. On The Go Mrs. Olivia Hiller and Mrs. Esther Wagner accompanied Mrs. Pam Hiller to Cocoa, Fla. last week. Pam went to join her hus- <»nd, Charlie, who is playing ball wn there. Mrs. Hiller and Mrs. Wagner expect to make the return trip sometime this week. I hope they can remain long enough' to acquire a good start on a sun tan. Bill Fitcher oFjalr-Ana Heights spent a Few days in Gianada last week otji business. Jean, hit spouses/spent that time visiting ^•j+^r-family in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jack'Wirtz of Elgin flew to Washington,. D. C over the Easter weekend to spend some time visiting M?- and Leroy Hettermann and sons. Wedding Bells The first of the many weddings to follow the lenten season began last Saturday wheh Father Blitsch united Miss Loutee Williams arid Fred J. Smith in holy matrimony at the 9:30 Mass in St. John's church. Mrs. Marie Kruger, his daughter, and Mr. Tony Williams, her brother, were their only attendants. A turkey dinner was served to the twide and groom and the immediate members of the family at 12:30 at Hettermann's. The reception which took place at the Community club at 4 o'clock was followed by dinner. A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the hall to wish the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith all the best things life has to offer. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on their trip Monday after spending Sunday with her sister,, who is in a Milwaukee convent. Last Call This is your last reminder about obtaining your tickets to the Community club Ladies' Night banquet. There are still tickets left, so come and purchase a couple and take your best "gal' out for an evening of fun. A delicious roast beef dinner will be served, followed by dancing. The date is May 6 so remember to contact anyone of the four ticket sellers real soon. Around The Town Enjoying a wonderful dinner at the Harold Freund home in McHenry on Easter Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Art Stilling and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Freur.d and family, Peter Freund, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Freund and Joanne, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vogel and Mrs. Elizabeth Freund. were Mrs. Helen Hettermann, Mrs. Cora Herdrich, Mr. and Mrs. John Herdrich and family, Mr. and Mrs. -Ed Hettermann and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hettermann and daughters and Carol Ann, Gerry, Diane and Kenny Stilling. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Martinec and family were guests at the Dick Jung home near Richmond last Sunday for a First Communion celebration of their daughter, Sandy. The "Red" Frisby family moved into new surroundings last weekend. . They are now residing in the Irwin May house in Sunnyside. Mr. and Mrs. May and their family moved into their beautiful new home on Route 31 in Mchenry about four weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Don Michels of Wonder Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Emitt Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehn and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hettermann attended the wedding reception of a relative in Chicago last Saturday. Twice Told Tales FORTY YEARS AGO. From Issue of May 1917 v • F. B. Wilkinson, a farmer residing on the John Lawson farm, near* Spring - Grove, was blow?i forty feet into the air and instantly killed about 10 o'clock Friday mornir a he^y discharge of dynamite, rning of last week by Miller Baby Baptized Doreen Catherine is the official name bestowed, upon the recent addition tctfie ftobetot G. Miller family. Baptismal sewices were officiated by Father/Blitsch recently following tlje 10 o'clock Mass at St. John's church. Sponsors for the infant were Mrs. Lorraine Freund of McHenry and Harold H. Freund. Supper was served to the following, Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Miller, Mary Miller, Gerry Meehan, Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Freund, Donna Lee, Mary Ellen and Douglas, Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Freund, Trudy, Tim, Roxanne and Karen, Melvin Freund, the Millers and their four girls, Barbara, Jane, Colleen and baby Doreen. The Lewis Pitzen family travelled to Jefferson, Wis., last Sunday to attend the First Communion of their daughter, Susan! Susan retiirned home with them to spend a few days. Gathering at the Gerald Hettermann home for supper on Easter Camp-out Fred Durrenberger, Hugh Nelson, Mike Paul and Jim Daly attended the spring camp-out and camporee in Galena, 111., and Apple River Canyon last Saturday and Sunday. Boy Scouts from Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio marched in the parade in Galen H, after which Governor Stratton gave ai\ address. The miles traveled by vehicles, during a recent year, in collecting and distributing blood by Red Cross are the equivalent of 136 trips around the world. Bob and Sally Benson motored to St. Louis, Mo., recently to visit his family. Sally returned home •\astK Friday, while Bob flew to 0 -- f THE JUDGE ABOUT DRY CLEANING Compare s DRY CLEANING with any other! One trial is all you need. Your verdict is sure to be 100% infavorofSanitone Dry Cleaning because it restores the look and feel of newness time after time. Try us and see. RAIN SO W CLEANERS Around Comer North of National Tea * + North Front Street PHONE 927 Open Fri. Eves. 'Til 9 CLARENCE'S SHOP Lawn furniture, ' swings, tables, frfellises", flower and sand boxes, etc. All kinds of plywoods and wall paneling, garage, house and combination doors. Colored patio blocks, splash blocks, chimney caps, cess pool covers, etc. CLAR1NCE J. 5 TH Phone McHenry 1515-J Johnsburg, 111. Look for tMs sign before you buy a home Commonwealth Edison Public Service Company i APPROVED; A 100 PLUS Home offers you: if A modern 100-ampere fuse box (the electrical distribution center of your home) supplies the "housepower" you need today. • PLUS a 240-volt wiring circuit for the new electric range in every 100 PLUS Home. • PLUS a New Electric Range installed and ready to use. (And it is included in the price of every 100 PLUS Home.) • PLUS 8 or more 120-volt circuits--plenty of outlets for lights and small appliances. • PLUS Additional Capacity for an air conditioner and other electric living appliance^. 100 PLUS Homes have the kind of modern wiring we endorse . . . the kind you need now and in the future to Live Better Electrically! <$ Commonwealth Edison © C.E. Co. Public Service Company which he was using in blasting stumps. Walter <Conway entertained the B.F's. at Weber's hall Sunday evening, at a fareweli party before leaving for Army service. Cards were played, William Sutton entertained, with victrola music, and selections on the violin by M. A. Conway were enjoyed, ung men from this • vicinity orrK into service t|he past week were Frank Ma^giiilet, Ray Martin. Walter Fay Lester Martin and Kenneth Rainey. They will receive their training at Jefferson barracks, near St. Louis. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughes Monday. This is what is causing that extra broad smile on Frank's face. The McHenry Choral society will present a concert at Memorial hall, Richmond on Friday evening, May 11. The proceeds will go into St. Joseph's church fund in that village. The Peter Frrtjnd family of McHenry, residents for many years, have moved to Woodstock to make their home. Miss Annabelle Heimer is a new employee at the F. A. Bohlander store ^ The Fred Heuser family Mas vacated the Schiessle flat in West McHenry and ' moved to the Math Weber cottage on Water street. |TW ENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO From Issue of May 2, 1982 Mrs. Weir Keck, 36, died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Knox, Friday afternoon, April 29, after three months of failing health. Miss Martha Bauer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer, and 'George Freund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Freund were united in marriage at St. John's church, Johnsburg, April 30, Rev. Father Vollman officiating. A. M. Shelton, ex-county superintendant and former director of the Illinois State Department of Registration and Education, died Sunday in the University of Illinois Research hospital at the age of 56 years. Mr. and Mrs; Cloice Wagner and family have\moved from the cottage near the fempire theatre, to the upper flat in the Unti house on the corner of Green and Elm streets. The McHenry Dramatic club went to Elgin Friday evening, where they put on "Cyclone Sally" for the disabled soldiers at the state hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Althoff and family-have moved to their house, formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lester B.icon, while their homo is undergoing extensive improvements. Miss Leone Givens, a bride of the near future, was guest of honor at a shower given by the girls in the office of the Public Service coripany at Crystal Lake New Construction •r Remodeling Masonry and Frame Hom« J. R. LEVESQUE & CO. General Contractors FRAME or BRICK HOMES McCULLOM LAKE, ILL. Phone McHenry 2171 Satisfaction Guaranteed Call For Free Estimates at the Rasmussen Tea Room last Thursday evening. TEN YEARS AGO From Issue of May I, 1947 . Mrs, George Wirfs, 68, died at the Woodstock hospital Sunday, April 27, after five months of declining health. * Dr. Paul Justen son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Justen, of Richmond road has opened a dental office at 1003 Waukegan road, Glenvievv. Miss Mary Grace Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugn Murphy, will reign as queen of the spring prom at Mt. St. Clare College in Clinton, Iowa, to be held at the Lafayette hotel in that city on May 5. Slim Nixon and Bill Marticke of Pistakee Bay have taken over the McHenry Tire Recappers business on East Elm street from Lowell Hill of Aurora. Miss Jeanne Hay, who will become the bride of Donald J. Schaffer May 22, was honored at a pre-nuptial shower at Legion hall, April 27. Announcement has been made of fhe marriaee of Ernie Kamholz, Jr., son of the senior Ernie Kamholzes of Chicago, and grandson of Mr. and • Mrs. Fred Kamholz, of McHenry, to Miss Florence Bearman, daughter of the Max Bearmans of Chicago. The double ring ceremony was read at Nazareth Lutheran- church, 60th street and Spaulding Ave. Chicago, April 19. Wipe up those kitchen spills immediately, warns the Institute for Safer Living of a leading insurance company. A safe kitchen is a clean kitchen. Anything spilled on the floor is a definite hazard, especially to an older person who is more likely to be seriously injured by a fall. • t - FAIB PREMIUMS Gov. William G. Stratton tl&s signed a General Assembly billi) which will provide larger premiums for Illinois 4-H Club mem- ;, bers who exhibit at county fairs. 0 The new law increases by $150,-1 000 the amount of state fundif!- supplied for county 4-H club con- ; tests for premium awards. This,, amounts to a premium fund rise^ from $3 to $4.50 per club member j: in- agricultural projects, and from $1.50 to $2.25 per member in home" economics projects. ;?v$f * .•*? Insured Savntfs: Savings Invested in Crystal Lake Savings and Loan Association are Insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn 2'/2 per cent plus Yz per cent extra. SS-tf Who Said Taxis Are A Luxury? Add the cost of cleaning this man's raln-soaked clothes and you'll agree door-to-door taxi actually saves money. A cab can help In a hundred different ways. When you need one. CALL 723 McHENRY CAB PUT A NEW TAG ON YOUR FUTURE fa* ALL tfatf fom wewtf • Regular saving builds substantial totals surprisingly soon. We add liberal earnings twice-yearly to help your savings grow larger. Save for the things you want. Start now! 3% CURRENT RATE MteHENRY SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION 206 W. Elm St. Phone 2 . McHenry, HL less in a I you want cost onterey! 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