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&?£& m Lake s-*E:^ • ;i: , # ^ r Thriradaf. JnM 26; 195$ KOIKE COSTA'S DEATH Eve Levesque . • !A _ •4 • ' Our communi|ty was shocked and saddened /with the untimely passing of George Costa, $9, who died in Memorial hospital, Woodstoqjfi, after a short illness, Tuesday, June 17. On June "2, Mr. Costa decided to have a medical check-up because. he had been feeling below par. rfe was stricken with k stroke in the doctor's office 'and was rushed to Woodstock. During his confinement, bronchial pneumonia set in which was probably a contributing factor in his death. Mr. Costa was born Oct. 18, 1888 in Yugoslavia. He came to this couhtry in 1914 and worked as a shoe repair operator until his retirement in 1947. George and his wife, Nada, purchased a summer cottage in McCuIlom Lake in 1943. The couple spent their summers repairing, remodeling, arid preparing the cottage for a year 'round home. In 1947, thfey became permanent dwellers in McCuIlom Lake. Mr. Costa was active in community affairs, and served as road commissioner for the C u l l o m - K n o l l a s s o c i a t i o n f o r two years. During this time. George was directly responsible for getting our roads in fine shape. Gardening was Mr. Costa s favorite hobby, and he enjoyed the prestige of having one of t h e l o v e l i e s t g a r d e n s i n t h e village. i Services were held from the' George Justen funeral home on j T h u r s d a y a t 1 : 3 0 p j t i . T h e ; Rev. Burton Schroeder, Nati- ] vity Lutheran church, officiat-1 ed. Burial was private. In add-1 ition to his widow. Nada, the\ deceased is survived by one brother, John, a native of Bulgaria and two sisters, Maritza Costa and Mrs. Parsa Parkocheva, both residents of Yugoslavia. Since her husband's passing, Mrs. Costa has been sustained in her bereavement with the visitation of many friends and i neighbors. Long time chums. Mrs. Clara -Mack of Chicago artd Mrs. Mary Audino of Wonder pake were especially helpful, and other friends sfood by in her hour of need. The community-will long remember g o o d f r i e n d a n d n e i g h b o r , George Costa. >. Ladies of the Lake The gals will hold a short business meeting in conjunction with the social evening tonight, Thursday, June 26 at 8 p.m. in, the beachhouse. A big project will be taken under advisement. You'll be there, won't you? Wanton Destruction Must Cease!! A complaint of a very serious nature has been received from our chief of police, and Ted Breyer, owner of the orchard, just outside of the village limits. It seems that a group of young' lads have been trespassing pn private property, breaking windows, and stealing fruit. A large strawberry patch was ransacked and mutilated. Homes along the Germantown road have coine in for the same type of treatment. Parents are requested to warn their children that serious action will be taken unless the 'mischief" erne* to a screecning halt! Here's hoping this warning will be taken to heart by the parents of the kids responsible before serious trouble results!! J ' - Our Team Is RE-E-D HOT! . Undefeated Bimbo's ^oftball team had their Record broken last week when the McCuIlom Lake boys slaughtered them w i t h a s c o r e o f 1 3 - 4 . T h e crowd went wild, spurring the fellows on to victory. A com bination of "heads up" ball playing and team co-operation helped the men bring home the game! Have You Seen It? Johnny Boyle left his fielder's mitt at the ball field on the beach. When he returned a short while later, the mitt was gone. Johnny needs his mitt to play ball and would appreciate having same r e - turned. His name is inside the glove, but may appear indist i n c t b e c a u s e o f w e a r . A n y information as to the glove's whereabouts will be appreciated. Big Doings At Lakeland Park Our good neighbors across the lake are holding their second annual carnival this weekend -- Thursday through Sunday, June 26-29. As we reported previously, books which provide cut-rate prices on the rides may be purchased from Lottie and Gene's or from your reporter. If interested, call 2171. Your kiddies will enjoy the outing and you will have fun. The grounds are located on Route 120 in Lakeland Park near the Corner Store. Cullom-Knoll Election month is rapidly approaching and certain details must be worked out to comply with, the by-laws. Therefore the meeting which will be held on Sunday, July 6 is "tres" important. Better plan to attend. ' '|:<|i|tte. A "Whing-Ding"!! ' Dorie and Bill B r e n n a n marked twelve years of wedded bliss by "tossing" a large type party at McDonald's last Saturday night. The "piece de resistance" was offered in the form of a mock wedding. The Cast of characters (with a capital C!) included Mrs. Delores (Charlie) Brennan of Ringwood who served as the eager bride! Her bridal bouquet consisted of radishes, turnips, b e e t s , a n d s u r r o u n d e d w i t h lovely green endive! The reluctant groom was portrayed by Ben Freund of Johnsburg. The preacher was played by Mikp Weiser of Ringwood, while the role of the bride's parents was depicted by Marion Karls and M e r v i n H u f f o f R i c h m o n d . Taking no chances, the father of the bride carried a shotgun! It was a clever sketch and g o o d f o r m a n y i h e a r t y chuckle. After an evening of dancing a n d c a m a r a d e r i e , c h o w w a s s e r v e d i n t h e m a i n d i n i n g room: F*or the guests' consumption, there was baked ham, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and two artistically arr a n g e d r e l i s h t r a y s , l o a d e d with radish roses, rolled carrot bits, and other goodies. HeilP big good time for all. Little League Supporters Our Little League teams are getting support from a large group of our pre-teen girls. A cheering section was organized for the "Sox" consisting of Janet Hansen and Linda Watson, substituting for Berenice and Diane Bjork while they are on vacation, Nancy Morris, Janie Frost, Darcy Watson, and Chryssie Levesque. Not to be outdone, the Cubs came up with their cheering section which includes Nancy Burg, Danita Tomasello, Dawn Parenti, Bonnie Burg, and Carol and Mary Ellen Aalto. Their routines are cute and entert a i n i n g f o r t h e s p e c t a t o r s . Helps spur the boys to do their best, also. Now all we n e e d i s a g r o u p f o r t h e "Braves." Her Hands Full!! ' Mrs. Betty Fredricks of West Shore Beach is keeping busy these days, • nursing her young ones (five of them)! through a bout with the measles. Husband Douglas is stationed with the 2nd MP detachment in Inchon, Korea, and won't be home until June of next "year. On Sunday, Betty entertained her relatives with a birthday party for her mother, Mrs. James Preston of Evanston. Guests included Betty's father, her uncle George Preston and George Jr., of Coral Gables, Florida who Are enroute to Colorado, her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stone of Evansville, Ind., and Joan, James, and Robert Preston of Chicago. Very shortly, Betty expects to hear word that one--or all! the guests have broken out with those nasty red spots!! They Finally Made It! Capt. and ° Mrs. Ted Olsen and four siblings arrived from California via the railways on Wednesday, June 18. The gals have been boarded out with aunts'and uncles while young Ted and his mom and dad are s t a y i n g w i t h G r a n d m a a n d Grandpa Olsen. Since their return they have been renewing old acquaintances and making the rounds. Good to have them back. Their date of fleparture is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1. Taking The Grand Tour Mrs. Berenice Bjork and daughters, Diane and Berenice, left our shores ttie Monday after school adjourned for the summer. In their station wagon, they crossed plains, farm country and desert -- destination California!! First stop included a tour of historical sights in Springlike Old Spot IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS • FINE FOOD • FINE DRINK Featuring FINE GERMAN FOOD IMPORTED BEERS & WINES ALL DOMESTIC BEER GRAND OPENING JULY 4-5-6 SPECIAL ALL DINNERS ONLY $1.00 • ROAST BEEF f FRIED CHICKEN • RIB EYE STEAKS "" • COLD CUT PLATES • SAVER BRATEN BOTH BARS ARE OPEN 150 Yards Past Villa Nursing Home Next To Pistakee .Yacht Club lt*« time to Join th© fun... What « lift for ypur spirits! What a great • time to buy! Now, during the big convertible 'flies season, you'll discover it costs far ^ I - less than you'd guess to move up to a ; Rocket £ngine Olds--the most popular car ' Rationally in the medium price class! ' V- 5:<> ' 403 Front St Vou'r* Always Waloom* •t your Local Authorized QUALITY DEALER'S R. J. OVERTON MOTOR SALES Pho ne 6 VOIII Niw CAB IS A SIGN OF PftOSMRITYl • field. Then it was on to the Ozarks- in Missouri, and from •there Texas" and interesting points west. Ten days after leaving, they arrived in Disneyland, Anaheim, California, where the young gals took in all thie thrills. According to their reports, the giris are getting a bit homesick for their two men, Father Whitey and. son and brother John, who are minding the store in their.absence. No doubt they will have many interesting anecdotes to recit^ upon their return! who plan to "do the town" in honor of their eighteenth wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 29. Bye-bye. for now* See you next week!! r. ' Caught In The Storm Mrs. Betty Houck and the youngsters arrived home Friday night, and were thrilled to be back. During their journey, they were making great time, when a tire went flat! The change was held up for more than an hour, because of a deluge of rain. Young Hank, slightly damp, .finished the job, and they finally made it home. The group enjoyed the stay with Betty's mother in Lawrenceberg, Ind., but now are eagerly awaiting the arrival of second Navy son, Bill, who is due home from Green Cove Springs, Fla. Too bad Hugh and Bill couldn't time their leaves to coincide. Birthday Blessings To Lorraine Boyle and Barbara Brand who share a mutual natal day, Friday, June 27. Helene Kolin and Delores P i o t r o w s k i w i l l m a r k t h e i r birthday, June 28. Dale Wilson will be 6 on Sunday, June 29. June 30 will make Ingeborg Olsen 75 years young! Barbara Lorch will mark her last year as a pre-teen after her birthday, July 3. Belated birthday greetings to Carol Ingersol who had her seventh birthday last week and to Linda Watson who was 11 on June 24. Master Tom Frost will entertain his young chums at a party on Saturday, June 28 when he will be 4. Congrats To Lottie and Gene Piotrowski POST 491 by Mary Einspar Forty-five members and four guests attended the regular monthly, meeting of the American Legion auxiliary Unit 491, June 16. Initiation ceremonies were conducted by the junior auxiliary for the following members: Lois Harrison, Cynthia Freund, Bonnie Wirfs* Janet Homo, Leslie Kilday, Betsy Kilday, Madlyn Glosson, Roberta Donnelly, Susan Cohway, Jennifer Kuhlman, Mary Rynee Lee, Ardelle Voeltz and Eileen Cooper. The senior auxiliary then initiated the following members: Margaret Scharf, Dorothy Freund, Mary Kilday, Lena Carbonaro, Ruth Voeltz, Mryna Strohmaier, Mata Fryer, Marcella Raiford, Donnabelle Glosson, Marge Hiller and Willie Meyers. Mary Pat Mrpchek, Bonnie Lee Einspar, Charle.ne Reid, Bonnie Wirfs, Elebbie Meyer, Susan Matchen, Karen Nerstad and Barbara Seeber attended the junior auxiliary state convention at Springfield, June 13 and 14. Mrs. Eleanor Reid and Mrs. Sue Wirfs acted as chaperones. From the reports given by Mary Pat Mrachek, Bonnie Einspar, Sue Wirfs and Eleanor Reid, a very good time was had by all. They left Woodstock by bus ,and picked'up junior members from Harvard and Batavia. After the all day meeting on Saturthe girls toured Lincoln's home and New Salem Park before returning home very tired and a little hoarse from all the singing they had done. . Mrs. Marie Howe expressed her deep appreciation to all those who donated to the save the children federation clothing drive. Lauretta Homo, Eleanor Creutz, and Henrietta Ahrens helped pack the 210 pounds of good -used clothfhg and shoes for shipment to Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Howe is very grateful to all those who helped her mak^ this drive successful. Vc Rehabilitation chairman Lillian Miller obtained volunteers to bake thirty dozen home made cupcakes for a bfngo party to be held at Elgin hospital, June 25. Mrs. Miller also reported a lawn party will be held at Elgin hospital on July 18. Ttfe usual donation was made for #this party. It was decided at this meeting that the auxiliary will march in the Fiesta, Day parade on July 20. Details on this will be printed in the future. Election of officers was held with the following members elected to serve for the cqming year: president. Dorothy Diedrich; first vice-president, Ruth Mrachek; second vice-president, Marie Howe; treasurer, Sue Wirfs; chaplain, Pearl COMPLETE •OFFICE SUPPLIES »OFFICE FURNITURE .Albert HCauAe & Si 308 E. Elm St* PHONE 878-J Oft McHenry, HL Pietgch; historian, Ann Kane; and sergeant-at-arms, Lauretta Homo. Installation of the new officers will be held in July. Dorothy, Diedrich announced that carnival workers are still urgently needed for our annual carnival being held July 3, 4, 5 and 6. If you can help out at this time contact Mrs. Diedjich, McHenry 709-R. President Lauretta Homo presented ten year honor guard pins to Ethel Conway and Theresa Cairns. Birthday c o n g r a tulations were extended to Pearl Nerstad and Margaret Mikota. Many thanks to all the girls who helped tag for the Salvation Army doughnut day. Henrietta Vycital, Elaine Nelson, Melinda Scarbrough and Mrs. Lee Scarbrough were at the trains while Dorothy Diedrich, Ruth Voeltz, Marie Howe, Elenora Peterson, Elaine Gray,, Eleanor CreutZ, Ann Kane, Judy Gregory, Claire Overton, Pearl Pietsch, Lillian Miller, Margaret Pickett, Doris Moffett, Barbara Hansen tagged throughout the day. Special thanks to those who showed up to tag even though it rained most of the morning. Social chairman for our July meeting is Mary Einspar and^i this following committee: Claj^ ;,, Seeber, Maria Guettler, Cteotff£V gia Stueben, Claire McAri-j drews, Helen Schmitt, ClareA Overton, Pearl Nerstad, Delli Weber, Anna Miller, Grace Goffo, Rose Frisa, Lorraine^ FrOst, Scooter' Covalt, Flor-™ ence Falsetti and Gertrudfe Weber. minu ON DISPLAY SR THEM WORK OVER 70 PUMPS IN STOCK EASY TERMS Melhwy towrty Wefl'lr PtaMp Ca. WELLS MULLED OB DUVBT Lmtod to fti VQbji cf McCaflen Laki Om aO. t «frrfo *V IMtr Utm Mai FHOHX71S Be sure to read the Plaindealer Want Ads «;aoh week. what property is it... . . . t h a t MONEY ALONE can't buy? • Money alone can't bay one of the most widely-held and im- ; „ portant pieces of property you can own--LIFE INSURANCE! In addition to' money "insurability" is also needed to buy this estate-building property. NOW .. . for the first time you can "Insure your Insurability". 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