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Thursday. May 16. 1957 THE McHENBY PLAINDEALEH PISTAKEE HIGHLANDS By: Wanda Dobeekl and Dolly Novotny v Newcomberg Spring Dance Plans are well under way now and. it promises to be a good time for" all and a good opportunity fpr us to get acquainted with aftl the new faces we see around the town. The night is May 25, 8 p.m. at the community center, .so mark it down and make it nor sure. Newcomers since Jaqfuary first will be guests of honor Sd should be receiving their specinvitations any day now. We plan to literally roll out the red carpet for our newcomers and everyone is invited to come out for this first social night since January. There will be dancing, refreshments and fun for all. , Girl Scout* All of the little Brownies in Troop 415 surprised their mommies on Mother's day with pretty Pansy planters. I'm sure the mothers enjoyed them as much as the girls enjoyed making them. Mrs. Haubold's Brownie Troop also made surprises for their mothers and they were very much appreciated. At least this mother's was. May 26 is the day for the monthly meeting of scouters. Anyie interested in scouting is. in- 'I,ite d to attend. Nite Out The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 629 had a camp-out on the weekend of May 4. A local farmer was kind enough to let the boys camp in the wooded area of his farm. The boys made their own camp site, pitched tents, prepared their ;%eals, blazed trails, and all ' pr- all had a ve^y enjoyable weekend-- even though it was on the coo' side. Addresses Hurry, hurry. Now. that you've got your number, get it posted. The number and name' of street must be painted on. your mailbox lid. You wanted street numbers, now take a few minutes to get your numbers up and painted on your mailbox. Sick List It's nice to see our new neighbor Mrs. Loraine Erdmann home after three weeks in the hospital. Hope you're feeling better real soon, Loraine. ~An<i. a little bird told us you just might like to get into son./ committee or scouting work. Our slick chick Barb Schliek :as a sick -chick last tieeek.. (whew) Doctor confined her to bed for a few days but we hope she's better by npw. Dressing' Up 'much needed signs that fhe sign committee has been working on so hard. We hoped the speed and no trespassing signs will tlo the trick and a special thanks to chairman Pat Jackson who has donated every evening to painting signs so we could g&t them up. . The Chan<3n. el Is in the process of being widened and deepend now by the dragline. This will allow boats to get through. But we hope this will be warping enough to all parents to keep their children away from the channels. We constantly see small children near them and would certainly hate to see anything lappen to them. Welcomed' Recently by our merpbership committee are our new neighbors: The Everett Browns, the Conways, Heilgeists, ^Temparas, Duvalls, Jenkins, Sabielnys. Amores. Others will be greeted soon. In case there is anyone that is new that has escaped our attention please call your block captain or membership chairman, Wanda Dobecki 583-R-l. With all these newcomers we want to make sure that all of them are welcomed. Good News We're. glad to. report construction has begun on the much needed water tower. In case you're wondering where it's going to be, it's being put up behind Vern Thplen's home. It will have a capacity of 100,000 gal. and be 150 feet high. We hppe it will be completed before those hot, dry days arrive, and the water pressure dwindles to a minimum. It is encouraging to know that construction has begun. New Address The Joseph Novotnys are happy to be in their, new home on Hickory Lane. For awhile it. didn't seem as though the house would ever be completed, but the waiting wasn't in vain as they are well pleased with their new-home. Galling All Women Quite a few ladies in the community have mentioned we should have a ladies' club for get togethers, card parties and worthwhile projects. Tlie newer residents would probably welcome art opportunity to get out and mW£ some , Ail-it+needs. is someone to start the ball rolling. Anyone interested in forming a group go right ahead airid start one. The reporters for this column will gladly help with the publicity. Johnsburg P.T.A. ' Tonight, May 16, the P.T.A. plays host to the McHenry county council at a special meeting at Johnsburg. The evening will consist mostly of a school of instruction for new officers of the P.T.A. Every one interested is welcome to attend. The regular monthly meeting of the P.T.A. will be an important one on next Tuesday, May 21, at 8 p.m. members of the board of education will be special guests of honor and will be present to answer. answer questions on our school and school system. Everyone Is urged to attend and husbands are especially invited to this meeting to make all the male guests of honor feel at home since this is the last meeting of the year I think we all should make it a point to come. Thanks To the v beach committee for cutting the grass at the beach The grass was getting high and was in need of a cutting. The committee is doing its part to prepare. the beach for you, so let's cooperate and help keep it clean. Visitors ' Kay and Wally Sielisch were pleased recently-by a surprised visit from relatives from Manistee, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Larson sons, Bobby and Tommy; Mr. and Mrs. James Grice, and Jim Anderson all brought them tales from friends back in Manistee, which incidehtly is Kay's hometown. Settled We're happy to report the Louis Tomas family on Ann Street are settled enjoying the blessings and woes of owning their own home. Prolonged Visit Mrs. Thomas Warczak's mother, Mrs. J. O. Minton, is here visiting from California. She's having a prolong visit as Mr. Stork has been a little late in arriving. Fish Story Frank Krumweide came back laden with smelts after a week's fishing in Wisconsin. Of course, his neighbors didn't mind, as they reaped the benefits Of a smelt dinner. Sympathy We're sorry to hear of the recent death of Wally TSielisch's father. Deepest sympathy is extended to him during this time of sorrow. C.ik<oCutters Bobby Heilgeist, one of our newcomers, recently celebrated his fifth birthday by going into the city to visit 'grandma. Congratulations, Bobby. Happy birthday to Susan Conway, who also had a birthday last week. A new teenager this month is Jill Ann Reilly who was 13 on May 5. So as hot to repeat that unlucky number twice fourteen guests were present for dinner. Cake, present and all the trim mings went to make it a big day to be long remembered. Best wishes go to birthday boy Gary Mitchell who will be 1 year A*. SAVE MONEY! WASTE! READY-MIX CONCRETE RADIO DISPATCHED McHENRY RE AD Y MF :0., Inc. , W6 Fiwnt St. PHONE 920 McHenry, Illinois old Saturday, happy first birthday to Gary. We also hope Allan Cinami had a very happy day last Saturday When he turned 8. Congratulations. • * The Mystery Challengers Called Butch and shortly challenge all the women to play horse shoes on the course between Wilson's and Johnson's That might be a clue. Anytime--just come! Pistakee Patter Those busy Spankuchs were away visiting in Chicago a, weekend ago. , TJiat was the same day Mr. and Mrs- Schlick were entertaining their good friends, Mr. and Mrs. pirth 'from Rockford. And those newcomers the Rapps have been , busy as Beavers and their house is all decorated and painted. Now every evening finds them working away at their yard. Maybe they will inspire some of us. day and a very happy fifteenth anniversary go to Carl Haefliger and his wife who are celebrating this week. _ Twin wishes for a happy birth- Anniversary greetings also to that busy couple Sylvia apd Joe Murray. Hope Joe takes time out from his scouting duties long enough to take mama for a ride., Congratulations. Mr. Haase was out to see his house and doing those spring chores. Nice to see he's feeling better again. Also back on weekends and working hard in the yard are the Guadagnollis. We hepr the Mrs. has been sick so I'm sure the sun and country air will do her lots of good. Celebrating their sixteenth anniversary are the Ed Thorens. Congratulations and many more happy years. Slumber Is not necessarily on the agenda at the slumber party to 'be given by Jill Reilly tomorrow for six girl friends. Pillow throwing, giggling, talking, and refrigerator raiding is usually the order of McHe Newest Modern Jewelry Store FEATURING FAMOUS NAME-BRAND f . 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Veron areas experienced their wettest April in twenty-five years. This showing is given in the weekly crop report of the state and federal departments of agriculture. Legumes and small grains are growing fast, and rye and barley are heading in southern Illinois, according to the report. Delayed spring plowing and probable divsome ground originally expected to be planted in oats are mentioned as consequences of the unusually wet spring. Support the Red Cross! ARE YOU LUCKY? McHENRY No purchase necessary! No registering to do. To win, just watch for and read our ad each Thursday _ you could be the lucky winner. A new winner each week. Is this yoar telephone number? If so, stop in this week-end before 6 P.M. Saturday. 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