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Johnsburg News By Mn. Betty Hettenaaai Horry! Hurry! Hurry! Right this way to St. John's parish festival which takes place on the Community club's grounds this weekend. The three big days are Aug. 9, 10 and 11. This is just about the last of the carnivals for this year so why not come on out and make the most of it. The town's best cooks have ||ptten together once again so eaiJb and every person who turns out to eat is in for the same delicious food as has been served in the past. Fish fry will be served Friday evening, beginning at 5:30. A family style roast beef dinner is-on the menu for Sunday from noon- until four. Lunch will be served on the gorunds in the evening and supper will be served on Sunday evening. @ Be sure to bring thewhole family, out next weekend and really have yourselves a ball. Remember! the time--next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the place-- Community club grounds, the event--St. John's parish festival. Adds a Stripe Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huff, added an extra stripe his sleeve as of July 19. Jack, Who is stationed at Camp Hanford, Wash., was promoted to the rank of Private First Class. Our congratulations to him and we are sure the extra "green stuff" which goes along with the promotion will come in hantfy. theran boys' groups from all parts of Illinois. Mrs. Agnes Crowley and daughter Mary Elizabeth, returned to Chicago last Monday after spending several weeks on the River. Mr. and Mrs. Bill May and Richard and Mr. and Mrs. Jos. L. Freund spent a few days over last weekend up North. While on their short trip, the group dropped into visit the Clarence Timm family in Mountain, Wis. The Willie Klapperich family spent last week visiting relatives in Iowa. Willie's brother and family , flew here from Connecticut the week before and made the trip to Iowa with them. Sad News Again this week as in the past few weeks, with much sorrow I fcust write about a death in our community. Mrs. Alice Lloyd, age 74, passed away at her home early last Thursday morning, August 1. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd had celebrated their fifty-second wedding anniversary last February. Besides her husband William, Mrs. Lloyd is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Campbell and three granddaughters of Elmhurst. ^ Our sincere sympathy is extended to the Lloyd family. Congratulations Corner Anniversary congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Rollo E. Smith who completed 52 years as man and 'wife on July 27. Mr. ai\d Mrs. Jack Keenan celebrated 22 years of wedded bliss on July 29. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Fischer celebrated their anniversary by having dinner on Aug. 3. Birthday wishes are extended to Bill Mclnnes on July 23, Violet Crowley on July 28, "Pete" Petersen on July 30, Jim Freund and Gerry Hettermann shared Aug. 5 as their natai day, Mrs. Howard Freund on Aug. 18, David Petersen who will turn four on Aug. 19 and little Eddie Hettermann will reach his second milestone on August 29. Best wishes to one and all. Entertains on Lawn Miss Violet Crowley was hostess to a group of relatives and friends at a supper served outdoors at her home on the river last Thursday evening. Present were Major and Mrs. James Crowley of Crystal Lake. Mrs. Laura Crowley, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Smith, Gerry and Ted, Mrs. Agnes Crowley and Mary Elizabeth, Bill Mclnnes, Mrs. Helen Hettermann, Mrs. Jack Keenan, Betty Low and Tom. Coming and Going Phil and Eleanor Mangold and j two of their children, Bill and! Linda and Eleanore's parents, Mr.; and Mrs. Levy enjoyed a short vacation in Eagle River, Wis. recently. Our congratulations to the Mangolds on their recent ;^ood fortune. Ray Page of McHenry accompanied Bonnie and Si Meyers to New York last week. Mr. Page and the Meyeres had an extra passenger, Miss Celia Page on the return trip home. Jimmy, Mary Lynn and Patsy were under the capable guidance of their aunt alnd paternal grandparents. Bill Petersen was a very lucky voung fellow recently when he was able to spend a week at a Lutheran camp near Richmond. This large site which is known as the Alpine camp, is made available to all the various Lu- Around the Town Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith spent last Saturday and Sunday in Rockford. Her granddaughter. Cindy, returned with them to spend a few days. The Florian LaFontaine family of Ohio spent a few days visiting her sister and family, the Arnold Michels' family. The Johnsburg Tigerr accompanied by Charles Miller, Joe Gausden, George Hiller, George Frett, Clarence Michels, Earl Walsh and of course Joe-Frett J made a trip to Joliet last Satui> day to play ball at Stateville. The weatherman sprinkled quite a bit of wet stuff about so the game was called off. The trip was not in vain as the boys managed to have themselves a good time anyway. The fellows mad'; the trip by bus driven-by .Frank Schafer. Bill and Dolly Schmitt made LETTER PROVIDES LIFE FOR SCOUTING PROGRAM IN AREA This letter, the writer of which wishes to remain anonymous, contains a good bit of praise for local Scouts and scouting as an organization. It should give a lift to those who have worked hardest to make it so successful in the McHenry area. "If you have been thinking of our 'teen-age as lazy, irresponsible youngsters with a disdain for authority, I want you to know you are wrong--very wrong. see your, son, Bob (our second smallest boy) cleaning? the decks and handling the ship's lines like a man. "To you, Mr. ai^> jftrs. Ben D. Segermark, congratulations for your son, Howard, wjbo could get up at 5:30 in the morning for his duty in the ship's galley and mess room without grumbling--and believe me, it was hard work. "To you, Mrs. Merely, congratulations for your son, Kirk, who put his knowledge of communications to work in the ship's radio room and took in good grace the "horsing" of the boys in their bunking -quarters. "We have just concluded/^ "A special word of congratulacruise of Lake Michigan _on-^the ] tions to you, Mr. and Mrs: Clar- USS Portage as guests of the United States Navy. Our boys proved themselves to be hard working responsible gentlemen who responded to authority and discipline in a way that made us expand my somewhat inadequate chest, "Wouldn't McHenry be proud of them!" "Our boys carried the name of our city on a shoulder patch to cities in three states and never once was their conduct subject to criticism of any kind. After a. week's cruise, disembarked at Milwaukee at 9 a.m. July 27 for the reluctant journey home. "To you, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thoren, you would have been proud to see your son, Craig (our smallest bo'y aboard) smile as he swabbed the mess room and galley with a heavy mop in 100 degree heat. "To you, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Beamer,( it would have warmed the tockles of your hearts to the return trip to the big city after spending a week's vacation here visiting friends and relatives. Bruce Christensen spent four days last week at the McHenry County Fair where his Hereford steer, Calypso, won a prize in 4-H and Junior fair. Our congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Thiel who repeated their marriage vows at St. John's church last Saturday at the 9"-30 Mass. She is the former Arleen Jost of Sunnyside Estates. ence Regner, for your son, Denriy, and to you, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Ullrich, for your son, Jim. It may not be news to you. .but it was mighty pleasing to me and I am proud of them. It happened Saturday a.m. All of the boys had showered and were in their dress uniforms on the fantail of the ship waiting to disembark for the trip home. A member of the ship's company asked for volunteers to help clean up the bunking quarters. Your boys stepped up without hesitation. It just about pop^ per the buttons off my shirt with pride. 'To you, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Reinhardt, you would have been proud to see your son "Woody", working the ship's heavy six-inch mooring lines in his white uniform, knowing full well that he had to scrub those white before he. could wear them again. "To you, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schimpf, and to you Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Beamer, a very special word of commendation for your sons, Roger and Bob. . Much of our training aboard ship was under Boatswain's Mate 1/C Brill. He instructed us in abandon ship drill, seamanship and gunnery among many other things^ The morning of our last day at sea, he searched me out on the ship to tell me that your boys had displayed special interest in the instruction classes. He was impressed and took the time to tell me so. "McHenry, you can be proud of your boys, but wait, this report would no be complete without tellHENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST Ai 136 S. Green Street "McHenry (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS HOURS: DAILY 9 TO 12 A.M. and 1 TO 5 PJH. FRIDAY EVENINGS: 6:00 TO 8:80 PJH EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE McHENRY 452 TEACH YOUR CHILDREN GOOD HABITS EARLY . . Start now to encourage the life- $ long thrift traits that will give your child happiness and contentment throughout adulthood . . . teach the saving habit now as a sound foundation for a successful future life. A Marengo Federal Savings account is safe, convenient and above all, it pays the highest dividend consistent with safety! if id $10,000 Marengo Federal AND LOAN ASSOCIATION MARENGO, ILLINOIS 192 & State St Phone JOrdan ••7258 TOTAL ASSETS OVER $7,500,000.00 SAVE BY MAIL! FOR Back to School SEWING BEAUTIFUL- - - - 45" Gingham Plaids 1 YARD 58" Skirt Lengths Wool & Wool Blends BROADCLOTH Prints & Plaids Reg. 49c Yard . yard 2" 39* each yard WOOLENS FLANNEL FELTS HAVEMEYER'S HIGHWAY 12D -- 4 MILES EAST OF McHENRY Hours: 9:30 to 6 P.M. Daily Sundays 12 to 3 P.M. PHONE 2295 A U C T I O N The Undersigned will offer the following personal property for sale at public auction on the farm located, 3 miles Ea|t of Lake Villa, 1-% miles West of Route 45 on Route 132, on " SATURDAY -- AUGUST 10Tg Commencing: at 12:80 o'clock * TRUCKS--1951 Chev. dump; 1942 Dodge % ton pick-up; 1940 Dodge 1-% ton stake; 1942 Jeep; 1946 Chev. I-V2 ton stake; 1947 Dodge 4-wheel drive power wagon; 1948 Ford 2 ton dump* 1948 Chev. 1 ton pick-up; 1951 Int. 160 stake dump; 1952 Dodge 2-ton; 1949 GMC dump; 1942 Chev. % ton pick-up; Dodge semi-tractor (no wheels); Int. KF truck (on axles). BODIES--Heil, Garwood and Anthony bodies. NEW TRACTORS--Oliver Super 77 tractor; A-C WD-45 tractor; A-C CA tractor; Oliver QC-3 crawler tractor with Ware industrial loader. USED TRACTORS--1956 Oliver Super 55 tractor witty Industrial loader; 1952 Shephard Diesez with 4-row cultivator; 1947 Ford tractor with Sherman transmission; M-M model Z with starter and belt pulley; A-C model C with hyd., lights, 2-row cultivator. TRAILERS--Tilt-top heavy equipment trailer, 20,000 lbs. capacity; Flat-top tandem wheel trailer, vacuum Hayd brakes, 4,500 lbs. capacity. OTHER EQUIPMENT--Oliver 8 ft. disc, new; D-B 14 ft. disc; Case 2-row picker-sheller; A-C model 60 combine; 3 A-C 2-row corn pickers; J-D 1-row corn picker; Oliver model "50" baler; A-C 2/12 plow; Oliver 3/14 plow;«J-D 3/14 plow; A-C forage harvester with corn head; Int. 2-row tractor corn planter with fert. attach.; Int. liquid spreader; Oliver bandway 2-row com planter; 4-sec. steel drag; Int. 7 ft. tractor mower; Love rotary 60 in. mower and stalk chopper; 3-point hitch cultivator; Dearborn 3-point 3 hitch cultivator; F.M. PTO drive hammermill Dearborn sub-soiler; A-C siibsoiler and other articles. POULTRY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES--Keenco auto, feeder with about 100 ft. of trough; Brooders; Nests; Egg Graders; Cartons; Feeders and other articles. MISCELLANEOUS--Aluminum boat; l\'z H-P- Elgin motor; Boat trailer and winch; Harley Davidson service cycle; some furniture; Quantity of commercial fertilizer and other articles. EDWARD H. KIDERA, Owner Robers & Behm, Auctioneers WISCONSIN SALKS_ CORPORATION, Clerk Union Grove, Wis. -- Phone 195 ing yolu what happened in the ship's officers' quarters Saturday. I took G. E. Mitchell, skipper of Scout Sea Explorer Ship 629, and Fred Wahl of Scout Explorer Post 662, to the ward room to introduce them to some of the ship's officers. When we were about to leave, the executive officer said, "ifour boys are welcome aboard my ship any time. No greater compliment could have been extended to our boys, but of even greater importance is the fact that this invitation was not extended to any other group aboard. "And now thanks to scouting for its fine training and to the Explorer and Sea, Explorer branch for activities which are particularly appropriate for our great water wonderland around McHenry; also all others who were in any way responsible for this fine cruise.- The Adult Who Went Along As Super Cargo And Really Wasn't Needed Many Attractions At Illinois Fair CHECK HEATING EQUIPMENT Northern Illinois Gas company cautions all customers who had space heating equipment which was under water during the recent flood not to re-light furnaces until motors and controls have been checked by their own heating service men. E. D. Sheehan, vice president in charge of operations for the utility said that flood waters may have damaged motors, pumps, gas valves or other parts sented five evenings beginning may result in costly replacement qf parts later. OPEN CLOGGED SEWERS WITHOUT DIGGING! Dissolves Roots, Sludge, ONOM, Paper easily and inexpensively! BOYER BOOT DESTROYER Ace Hardware 180 Riverside Dr. McHenry PHONE 722 Two special evening grandstand shows will be presented at the 1957 Illinois State Fair with stage, screen, television and radio personalities, Gov. William G. Stratton has announced. The special shows will be presented on opening night, Aug. 9, and, on Saturday, Aug. 17. Fair dates are Aug. 9 to 18. In announcing the special attractions, Gov. Stratton commended the state fair management for its efforts in making the* fair this year worthy of the title "Greatest Fair in the Nation." Headlining the opening day show will vbe "Russell* Arms, star singer 6n the TV show "Hit Parade;" Mimj Benzell, glamorous Metropolitan Opera singer; the Del Vikins, currently popular vocal quintet; Brenda Lee, the nineyear- old prodigy of the Ozark Jubilee and the Perry Como show"; Bambi Linn and Rod Alexander, dancing specialists; and Hal Mc- Intyre and his orchestra. The Aug. 17 show will have James Amess, who is better WATER PUMPS and WELLS are our only BUSINESS and effafiidaylon Water Systems W. R.palr and Sarrica All Malta* of Pump* Authorized) Rad Jacfcat 6- Dayton Pump Aganty Wells Drilled or Driven Pomps & Repairs MCHENRY COUNTY J WELL a PUMP COMPANY Fred H. Matthesius Phone 718 known as "Marshal Matt Dillon" of the "GUnsmoke" TV show; Dennis James of the "Club 60" daily television series; Duke Ellington and his orchestra; Dick Shawn, one, of the newer comedians; the Diamonds, nationally-known recording vocal group. Also expected are Bill Haley and his Comets, a "Rock-N'-Roll" attraction. Other state fair entertainment attractions will feaure Gene Autry and the entire WLS barn dance show on Saturday evening, Aug. 10, in front of the grandstand; the State Fair revue, preof furnaces, and delaying service Aug. 12 at the grandstand; the 100-mile championship auto facta on Saturday, Aug. 17; and the national championship 50-mile motorcycle race on Sunday, Aug. 18. This year's horse show promises to be the best in the nation and will offer the largest prizes-- $75,000. - Information and ticket requests can be obtained now by writing the Illinois State Fair, Springfield. Some people will drive five miles and pay five bucks to. have a phrenologist or palmist tell them what they want to knqw, but the same people wouldn't take a free intelligence test in their.own home. . ^'3 Potent Drugs? We have a wealth • * • • • to get you well and guard your health! • Our large prescriptions volume permits us to maintain ample stocks, including many rare drugs and the newest specialties. 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