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Twelve -A.if.r': THfi McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thunday. Juw 27. 1957 POST 491 by Dorothy Welchmrinn On June 13, President Eleanor Held and Dorothy Deidrich Ivent to Downey for the annual dance. They took along a complete floor Show, the saine group that entertained at Lakeland Park. Hie floor show was a Gay Nineties theme and each act was dressed accordingly. Master of ceremonies was John Reinhardt, Sr. A delightful tango was done by Bill and Joan Krate. The barbership quartet, complete with aprons, consisted of Bernie, and Wally Lawrence. Ken Boyce and Bud Uttich. , Soloist for the eve- ' ning was Ti Bujak. The unusual chorus line, with the men dressed as women, included Floyd Leigh, Ed Lennane, Ray Bujak, Jerry Rogers and Roy Meineke. Accordian music was provided by Butch Bujak. The regular monthly meeting was held at the Legion home on June 17, Pres^ent Eieanore Reid, presiding. The usual opening ceremonies were conducted.. Guest speaker of the evening, was Reverand Kerr of the Woodstock Children's home, who gave an interesting talk regarding work they are doing with 'teenagers. Rehab. Chairman Dorothy Deidrich announced that the usual monthly party was held at Downey on June 6. A total , of 134 books and nineteen magazines were contributed. Those who attended were Dick Schmitt, Dorothy and Bill Hay, Ruth Mrachlek, Roy Homo, Eleanor Reid, Doris • and Joe Moffett and Mary Diettert. The Bujaks from Lakeland Park furnished the entertainment. Ways and Means Chairman Pearl Nerstad asked for volunteers to help on Wednesday evenings. This being election night, the •following officers were elected: President, Lauretta Homo; first vice-president, Dorothy Deidrich; second vice-president, Ruth Mrachek; treasurer; Gladys Soucie, chaplain, Mary Kantorski; historian, Marian Schoenholtz; sergeant- at-arms, Marie Howe. Carnival Chairman Lauretta Homo announced that she has the schedule for the food booth for the carnival and that she will contact members for workers and kitchen chairmen. Delegates and alternates to attend the department convention in Chicago on Aug. 1, 2, and 3 are as follows: Delegates, Eleanor - Reid, Lauretta Homo, Frances Matcheri* Dorothy Deidrich .and Ruth Mtachek; alternates, Ann Kane, Gladys Soucie, Marie Howe, Mary Kantorski and Iraverne Gregory. - Delegates and alternates to" attend, the district convention on June 23 are delegates, Eleanor Reid, Ruth Mrachek, Dorothy Deidrich, Lauretta Homo, Gladys Soucfe and Marie Howe; alternaes, Marge Mikota, Henrietta Vycital, Pearl Nerstad, Frances Matchen, Pearl Pietsch and Lillian Miller. Those with birthdays in June were Elinora. Peterson, Marge Mikota and Pearl Nerstad. The refreshment committee for the July meeting, is as follows: Dorothy Weichmann, chairman, with Ad6le Butler, Clara Overton, Nadine Larkin, Alice Keller, Marla Guettler, Eva Bacon, Rose Marie Lee, Lee Brocken, Carrie Justen, Bea Newkirk, Margaret Pickett, Theresa Cohvvay, Ann Rodenkirk, Shirley Ballowe, Dorothy Dowell, Ann Thennes, Marilyn Harrison. Mary Dietter, Lillian Bolger, Clara Nell, Ceil Warnes, Eddie Myers, Helene Knight, Clara Olsen, Margaret Dahlen, Ethel McGee, Betty Nugert, Marie Howe and Lorraine Boyle. Afifif*jrjr±7jrArmfATiTj.TirjvAMTi,Tirjrzt Twice Told Talcs FORTY YEARS AGO (Froip issue of June 28, 1917) Announcement has been made of four weddings the past week. They were Clarence Foss and Agnes Eckstrom, June 27; John F. Knox and Eva Laures, June 21; Lewis Adams and Clara Pitzen, June 26; and Thomas McCabe and Mary Gibbs, June 27. Ed Long, a former McHenry resident, was found dead in bed where he was rooming in Woodstock, Monday. His home was under quarantine for scarlet fever. Survivors are eight children, all at home. His wife preceded him in death a few years ago. Mrs. P. H. Conway passced away at her home, south of this village, Monday, June 25; after an illness of several months. Earl McAndrews left, Sunday morning, for LeVerne, Minn., and on his return will bring with him Miss Gladys Kinney as his bride. McHenry was again bone dry last Sunday thus giving the proprietors of the ^different saloons an opportunity- to attend church services or go figjiing. The order for a dry Sunday was issued by Mayor Chamberlin and from the tone of the letter sent out, one would judge that our mayor means business. The family of Rural Letter ; Carrier D. A. Granger is recoverir ,,A, .. . V ing from an attack of the measles. The mother and every one of the children were down at the same time. v Ed Li Hayes, chairman of the McHenry Fourth of July celebration, has bet a new hat that 'Mc- Henry's celebration will better attended than the celebratton at Woodstock. for better homes for lowest prices SEE us ROBERT HAY CONSTRUCTION Co. F.H.A. & V.A. FINANCING • Masonery • Concrete • Carpentry PHONE: 1907 Bus. 1377 Home 805 E. Elm St. McHenry ' f Makes you feel prettier the moment you spray It on Toilet Water with . Lock Atomizer Atomizer won't leak, won't spill. avoids smm evaporation Ideal for travel In your choice of famous fragrances...so refreshing...so zestfui... you feel oh so feminine. L'AIMANT • EMERAUDE • L'ORICAN' "PARIS". A SUMA • MUSE • STYX . CHYPRE Bolger's drug store TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (From issue of June 30/1932)" Fred Nickles^ 66, died at his home on Center street Sunday morning. Stephen King, 40, died unexpectedly at his home in Johnsburg Monday.- Mrs. Martha Page spent last week in Woodstock, where she was called by the illness and death of her nephew, Raymond Riley, 18 years old. The first drowning of the season occurred Sunday, when Arthur Koda of Chicago, fell from a rowboat at Pistakee Bay. Many beautiful guilts of all colors arid desriptions were on display at the Eastern Star guilt exhibit held Friday afternoon. The oldest quilt displayed was 120 years old and was exhibited by Mrs. Edd Peet of Ringwood. James Hughes, Jr. an expert swimmer, preved himself a hero when he rescued a boy who fell into the lock at the dam and went down in about 10 feet of water last Sunday. home near Burton's Bridge Sun day, June 22. Miss Elaine Landgren has completed her three-year course at St. Elizabeth's hospital, Chicago, and received her diploma. at exercises held at Loyola university, Chicago, on June 18. Miss Marjorle Griswold and Erven Erber were united in marriage by Rev. Frederick Pudsell at the Zion Lutheran church on .Saturday evening, June 25. Miss Margeret Freund, daughter of the John Freunds, was; united in marriage jto William Foley, son of the Frank Foleys ot Richmond, at St. John's church Johnsburg, June '25. Buy your rubber stamps at tut McHenry Platndealer. TEN YEARS AGO (From issue of June 26, 1947) Morfe than 200 relatives and friends helped Mr. and Mrs. William Wright celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their 'Tor Shoes That Please See Peier Gies" .. • • Baby Shoes • Boys' & Girls' Shoes ' • Ladies' Shoes • Men's Shoes • Work Shoes • Rubber Footwjear Peter Gies Shoes & Shoe Repairs Phone 441-M 107 N. Riverside Dr. McHenry, DL See actual road-test proof! DODGE outperform* "other two"low-priced trucks! They're off! All three low-priced trucks are lined up at the bottom of a test grade equal to the steepest hill in San Francisco. 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