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£ '•*>. s ** * 1" ^ v >-'1 f'\, j w** ' :7h-f >ag« •m WONDER RECEIVE RELIGIOUS SCOUTING AWARDS Three members of , Scout Troop 145 of Wonder Lake received the Lutheran Scout award, Pro Deo Et Patria (For God And Country) at the 10:45 executive board of the Blackhawk Area council, then added his congratulations and encouragement to the hoys. To receive this special religious award a Scout must have a thorough knowledge of the beliefs of his church, serve the church 150 hours in at least three different areas of work, Thursday. February 20, 1958 Illinois 4-H'ers Win Awards Six Illinois 4-H Club members began the New Year richer by practical experience and material rewards. They were Judged beBt In the state for their l957 project work, and each received a valuable award. Their 4-H records were reviewed by the State Extension Service which directs the 4-H, programs in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Frances Davis Ronald Bernau service at Nativity Lutheran church in Wonder Lake, last Sunday. The Scouts shown receiving the award were, left to right, Life Scout Kurt Weisenberger, First Class Scout Richard Johnson and First Class Scout Mike Powers. The awards were presented by Pastor Schroeder and were pinned on the boys by their parents. Joe Rosulek, a member of the and construct a special project that is needed and of use to the church. These boys, for their projects, built two book cases and a small Sunday School altar. It took three years of faithful service to complete these requirements and these boys are to be commended for their desire to attain their goal. LONG MARRIED PAIRS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARIES (Continued from page 1) THIRTY-EIGHT STUDENTS ON HONOR ROLL (Continued from page 1) Grove, Mrs. Dave Porter of Love's Park and Mrs. Ralph Clay of Rockford. The Peter Smiths Another couple who observed a wedding anniversary this month were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith of Johnsburg, who marked their fifty-ninth year together on Feb. 8. Both were able to attend Mass that morning in observance of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, both in fairly good health, were married in Johnsburg in 1899. They have seven children, Mrs. Lenore Miller of Spring Grove, Alfred of New Munster, Wis., William at home, Walter, Charles, Mrs. Agnes W^ber and Mrs. Rosina Weber of Johnsburg. John Baqmhofers McHenry friends were happy to leqm that Mr. and Mrs. John N. Baumhofer of Pecatonica, formerly of McHenry. .observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 18 They are the parents of Rev. Fr. Eugene Baumhofer, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church in McHenry a few years ago. Both John Baumhofer and Christine Bayer are natives of St. Paul, Minn., and were married there in the Church of the . Assumption in 1908. For the past six years they have, been residing with their son, Fr. Baumhofer, who is now pastor of St. .Mary's parish in Pecatonica. He offered a Mass of Thanksgiving for his parents on their anniversary. Other sons include John J. and EdWin J., both of St. Paul; Richard G. of Villa Park and William A. of Stevens Point, Wis. There are fifteep grandchildren. CHIMNEY FIRE A chimney fire at the Frank Ketchum home, located a mile south of McHenry on the Crystal Lake blacktop, was extinguished by local firemen early Tuesday evening. They reported only little damage. Carol Stritar, Lucy Williams, Joan Adams, Lynne Buckie, Mike Creighton, Sandy Harris, Janice Huff, Sue Etheridge, Dolores Freund, Paule Granger, Lance Parks, Kathy Praul, Karen Kralowetz and Beatrice Liedtke. Freshmen Kenny Aeverman, Ray Brodersen, Nancy Buckner, Sharon Carlson, Gary Francke, Edward Frett, Miriam Gies, Roberta Hammershoy, James Hansen, Harold Hutchison, Robert Jessup, Carole Leibach, Barbara Miller, Joyce Motulewicz, Judith Nowak, Karen Parkhurst, Donna Petersen, Sandi Stetson and Eleanore Wirfs. EXTRA CHARGES ELIMINATED ON PHONE SERVICE Whether leaders are born or made, two outstanding young 1111 nois 4-H'ers agree that continued leadership demands perseverance and hard work. Frances Davis, 20, of Jersey county, and Ronald Bernau, 20, of McLean county, are state winners in the 4-H Leadership program. They received handsome pen and pencil sets from Edward JPoss Wilson, 'donor of leadership awards. Miss Davis* three-time president of her local 4-H Club was twice president of the county council. She was a counselor at district camp and a member of th6 state Key Club. , County and state winner several times, Miss Davis attended National Club Congress in 1955. She is now enrolled at Illinois State Normal University. Bernau was twice McLlean County Federation president He has served as master of ceremonies at county, district and state "Share the Fan" 4-H programs. Assistant leader four years, last year, Bernau bad complete charge of the 10 to 14 year group of 4-H member*. He has won numerous county an<) state awards during 10 years In 4-H work, mostly In dairy animals and Judging. A friendly smile and a silver tongue paid off in ton state 4-H honors for Joan Trea'dway, 16, of Bond county, and Neal Anderson, 16, of Warren coqnty. They were named 1957 winners In the 4-H Public Speaking program, and their persuasive oratory was re- Joan Traadway . Naal Andarson warded by The Pure Oil Co. * Miss Treadway, a seven-year 4-H'er, was presented with a certificate of honor, and a beautiful set of silverware. She has given her winning speech, "4-H's Place in Democracy," over the Litchfield radio station and to the Kiwanis Club. It also was published in her local newspaper. Miss Treadway has many invitations to speak before civic, church, and business groups. In addition to public speaking, this talented young beauty also received state honors in clothing, flower arrangement, and foods projects. She is vice president and leader of her local 4-H Club. Young Anderson also received a certificate plus a handsome 19- jewel wrist watch. His winning speech was "Wanted -- Agriculture Engineers." He believes in practicing what he preaches, so he plans to major in agricultural engineering in college. Anderson's oratory has been enjoyed by . the lopal Kiwanis Club, PTA, and other civic groups. An eight-year 4-H'er, he is county president, junior leader, and camp counselor. A green thumb and willing hand proved a winning combination for Karen Schmelzer, 19, of McHenry county, who won the state 4-H Beautificatlon of Home Grounds award. For her outstanding work with lawn, flowers and plants, she received a 19-Jewel wrist watch, given by Mrs. Charles R. Walgreen, Chicago. Miss Schmelzer worked on this project each of her nine years in Karan Schmelzer Mary Meinders 4-H, beginning with her own flower garden. Then the Schmelzers bought the home in which they were living, and plans were made to landscape the grounds. Karen helped plant 100 evergreens as windbreaks, cut back the bridal-wreath bushes, painted the foundation blocks of the. house and porch, and planted many flowers around the house and garage. President of her home economics club in 1951, Karen also served on many county committees. She was elected County 4-H Queen. Learning to make the most of leisure left very little of that luxury for Mary' Lou Meinders, 19, of Massac county, winner of the state 4-H Recreation award. But she feels it was jnore than worth it, partly because she received an attractive pen and pencil set from the National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work. Miss Meinders, a nine-year 4-H'er and a sophomore at Carthage College, began her recreational leadership in 1949. She led group singing, conducted choral groups, wrote and directed nov-. elty skits, directed games and "Share-the-Fun" participation. She also directs recreation for church and community groups. Her public speaking ability brought her a blue ribbon as "Mistress of Ceremonies" in state competition. After winning state and national recognition for her 4-H Safety work in 1956, Miss Meinders spoke at the National Safety Council convention In Chicago. Servicemen JACK B. SCHOENHOLTZ Serving aboard the tactical command ship, USS Northampton, is Jack B. Schoenhol,tz seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin L. Schoenhpltz of 408 Waukegan road, McHenry.* Before entering the Navy in July, 1956, he graduated from McHenry high school. The Northampton, flagship of Vice Admiral R. B. Pirie's second fleet, is scheduled to make trips to the Mediterranean and northern Europe this spring and summer. Assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, it is the only tactical command ship in the U. S. Navy. Robert W. Hintze, aviation machinist's mate third class, USN, son ot Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hintze of Route 3, McHenry returned to Quonset Point, R. I., Feb. 9, with Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 32 after a six-week cruise in the Caribbean aboard the anti-submarine aircraft USS Tarawa. During the cruise the squadron underwent anti-submarine (Continued from page 1) ly located in the area northwest of McHenry. Construction of considerable outside plant equipment was required to make the base rate area extension possible, according to the manager. Substantial amounts of wire in cable were added in the area, in addition to changes needed in the central office at 102 Park street. • Illinois is 11 per cent forested, with nearly four million acres of timber. HENRY SCHAEFER LIFELONG RESIDENT OF AREA, IS DEAD Henry F. Schaefer, 76, a lifelong resident of the McHenry and Johnsburg area, died in an Elgin hospital Thursday, Feb. 13, following a period of poor health. His home was in Millstream subdivision. Mr. Schafer was born Dec. 3, 1881, in Johnsburg. His wife, Gertrude, died in 1956. He is survived by three sons, Louis of Antioch, Walter of Tamms, 111., and Albert of McHenry; two daughters. Mrs. Clarence Diedricft and Miss Viola Schaefer, both of McHenry; eleven grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Peter Adams of Richmond and Mrs. John Adams of Spring Grove. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until Monday morning at 10 o'clock, when services were conducted at St. Mary's church, McHenry. Interment was in St. Peter's cemetery, Volo. CHAIRMEN NAMED TO CONDUCT'58 HEART CAMPAIGN (Continued from page 1) MINOR ACCIDENT No one was injured when a car driven by Harold Bell, driving east on Rt. 120, struck an auto driven by Robert Seeber, who said he signalled for a left turn into the Moose lodge parking lot and then stopped f^r the turn. People are lonely because they build walls instead votbridges. A CHAT WITH US Regular check-ups and maintenance by our experts, means lower car costs to you! Call us today and find out for yourself. Brake Service All Mechanical Repairs Complete Motor Overhauling BUTCH'S 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE 516 Front St. McHenry, III. Phone 811 -- Residence 91-R Sunday by heart drive members from other parts of the county, since chairmen have not been secured in those con*.' munities. / Meet At Legion Home In McHenry, volunteers will meet between 12:30 and 1 o'clock at the Legion home, from where they will start for their assigned sections of the city. Refreshments will be served there at the close of. the drive, and in the other areas; plans are made for lunches .to be served at various places at the conclusion of the drive. The fact that the campaign is being backed by everyone from President Eisenhower to John Q. Public is heartening indication that people have recognized the seriousness of the heart disease problem in: our own communitiy, as well as throughout the nation, and are behind the Illinois Heart association, an affiliate of the American Heart association, in its effort to combat these diseases. !m wave Hut actually AfifiS LUSID TO VOUt HAtt The annual forest industries payroll in Illinois is $283.5 million. &#cUUuj, Value.! 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