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1 uesday, December 23, 1958 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Page Nine McCullom Lake YULE GREETINGS TO READERS OF COLUMN I Please bring your 1959 state ! registration number with you when you apply. This number ! must appear on your applica- , tion! Eve Levesque thiS wonderful time of "peace on earth and good® will to men", your reporter would like to wish all of you the very best for a special Merry Christmas! It has been my pleasure |o bring you the news every week because of the fine cooperation from many sources. For this reason, may each and every one of you have the fin- Christmas day you have eTer observed. Christmas Party for the Girls The annual Ladies of the Lake party was observed at tjie home of "Ruth Smith this year with many women of the club in attendance. For those who were unable to come we can onlv say that they missed k grand time. ,I^The huge Smith home Was lavishly trimmed for the holiday but the most eye-catching note was the large pink flocked tree trimmed entirely with ornaments of a deeper hue. The mantle was attractively decorated with figures and ornaments appropriate for the season. s Many tables were set up Mound the room and simply loaded with goodies such as deviled eggs, tiny finger sandwiches of many varieties, a gigantic shrimp 'n' dip platter, potato chips, olives, pickles, delicious h o m,e -made cakes cookies and coffee. For liquid refreshments there was a large punch bowl filled with fruit punch and another filled with orange juice. 01n spite of the cold and snow outside, our thoughts turned to warmer climates, as we watch' ed the lovely scenes of Hawaii unfold. Ruth was prevailed upon to show the slides which the Smiths took on their recent trip to that Pacific isle. It Was absorbing and fascinating --to say the least! _ 'The women who constituted audience were associate fembers Laura Meyers of Johnsburg and Eleanor Brasser of Holiday Hills plus regular piembers Marie Howe, Lois Parenti, Laura Slater. Marge Stacknick, Louise Hammerstein, Mary Kantorski, Betty Poledna, Wilma Zody, Alice Gustafson, Katie Lennert, Edith Brendle, Emma Pyritz, Ingeborg Olsen, and your regarter. * Last but in no wise least-- Was the gift exchange. All the gals seemed thrilled with the items which they received. It was a lovely time and one which will be long remembered. There will be NO meetings of the Ladies of the Lake during the month of January. An announcement will appear in paper and cards sent before the next meeting. New Tags Available . The village stickers for 1959 may be purchased from Mrs. Emma Pyritz, village clerk at any time, but they are not due. i Former ViSlaper Dies Suddenly Word was-received early last week on the untimely passing of Martin Nerstod, a former member of the community. Mr. : and Mrs. Nersted had spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Florence?' Ala. with Pearl and Pete and during their stay, Mr. Ner- , sted suffered a stroke which [ left him paralized for a few | days. He recovered to make I the trip back to Chicago. Recently he suffered another | stroke and was hospitalized. | He passed away on Monday, Dec. 15. Services were held ; from, the Pedersen Funeral home Friday afternoon. f His only son, Pete and famj ilv. were notified immediately.- They started for Chicago and arrived somp time on Tuesday. Mr. Nersted is survived by his i widow, Charlotte, one son and two grandchildren. Karen and Rickie. Many members of the community drove into Chicago to express their condolences. Three Make Confirmation Three erf our young ladies, namely Miss Judi Hocin, and Sandra and Linda Passalaqua, were part of the fabulous ceremony of confirmation held in Rockford on Sunday, Dec. 14. They were among 1200 converts who took part in the ceremony held in the Armory with five bishops officiating. The entire affair was televised throughout the Rockford area. A family dinner and gathering was held in the Passalaqua home in honor of the occasion. Sailor Son Home for Christmas William Slater will be Jiome for New Year's to the complete joy of his parents, Mr.' and Mrs. George Slater of Orchard Drive. He will have many interesting tales to relate of his journey through the Mediterranean area. Rill, who has been serving as a pointer aboard the (J.S.S. Grand Canyon, has just completed two years of active duty. His ship is currently docked at Fall River, Miss. Death of Former Resident As your reporter was preparing this copy, word was received of the death of another former resident. Irv Rudlong. 51, dropped dead Thursday morning at his place of employment-- Kerwin's in Wauconda. The news came as such, -a shock because he had been visiting with friends in the village just last Tuesday evening. Truly Inspiring Are the lovely Christmas carols which have been originating from the roof of Berenice and Whitey Bjork's home. They are played for a few hours at dusk until early evening, and with all the snow surrounding us, truly make us aware that the Christmas season is with us. Verbal orchids to the both of them for this thoughtful gesture. Reasons To Celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Loeschel celebrated two years of wedded bliss yesterday, Monday, Dec. 22. Wee Nels Brand passed his first milestone also yesterday. I?ee: 22. Carrie Sesko deserves "happy birthday" todav, Tuesdav, Dec. 23. Donnie Burg, Marie and Greg's youngest, will be four on Saturday, Dec. 27. This is also the natal day for Gert Helwig. Dec. 28 will be marked in five homes. It is the anniversary of their birth for Susan Ingersol who will be 8 for Jack Osterby who will reach a round 20, brother Donnie Osterby who will be 12--and for Bill Brennan and Mrs. Clemencia Fernandez. Best wishes and congratulations to all. Johnsburg LADY FORESTERS WILL SPONSOR CARD PARTY by rtetty Hettermann The lady Foresters of St. Agatha's, court 777 wish to announce their forthcoming card party and luncheon. This event will take^place in the Ben Thelen home on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 7. The afternoon will get underway with the serving of a luncheon at 12:30 followed by the playing if cards. Tickets can be obtained from an.v of the courts officers. News by Thursday P.M. Another holiday schedule this week because of New Year's. Please have your choice bits in by Thursday night. The number is 217L Happy holiday and don't overeat! Christmas Parties The end of the yuletide gettogether is just about over for this year. The lady Foresters met in the Community Club hall last Tuesday evening for their Christmas celebration. Some sixty ladies gathered around the buffet table to eye the delicious food which Was brought for the pot-luck supper. The Sisters' and the court's members joined in the singing of Christmas carols as soon as the meal was ov^r. The distribution of exchange gifts took place next followed by a short business meeting. A social evening of card playing completed the enjoyable meeting. About sixty young men of the juvenile Forester Court gathered at the Community club hall on Thursday evening for their holiday party. Santa Claus made his welcomed appearance and presented each member with a gift. Various games kept the boys entertained for the remainder of the evening. Refreshments were served during the course of the evening. The bigger a man's head gets the easier it is to fill his shoes. Home from the Air Force Airman Ed Caron should have arrived home by this reading. He left his base at San Antonio, Texas, on Friday and was expected by the weekend. Jean and Hugh McDonald have been counting the hours until his arrival. It is his first leave since joining the Armed Forces. Upon termination of his furlough, Ed will be transferred to Alabama where he will attend school to learn to be dental technician. Sure will be good to see the handsome lad again. Mishap on the Ice Wavne Fuchs is carrying around a souvener of what can happen while enjoying the winter sports. Wayne fell while ice skating and suffered a broken leg. He spent a few days in the McHenry hospital but is now at home and has mastered the art of hobbling from one place to another. Birthday Corner Belated birthday greetings are extended to Bill May who celebrated his natal day on Doc. 2. ^beficioud nuL The Easy . . . Economical Way! „ Ronnie Smith turned 18 on Dec. 13. Dina May and Marie Oeffling were both serenaded for the birthdays at the recent lady !• orester's Christmas party. Dina s date was Dec. 16 and one day latter. Dec. 17 is Mario's bivthdate. Mr.s. Helen Hettermann was joined by members of her family at !hc John Herdrich home in McHenry on Dec. 19 in observance of her seventy - first birthday. A special birthday wish, is sent to Peoria where Bill Ricks will celebrate his birthday on Dec. 24. Randy Neiss will celebrate birthday number five at the ""d of the , month while come Dec. 29, Emitt Roberts will be reaching another milestone in his life. Best wishes to one and all! the team-will be most happy to I supply you with as many tickets as you may need. January Dances Coming ITp Say. you haven't been dancing for quite a. spell will tell you. what I'm going to do There are two fine dances coming up next month that will allow tine and all to give their dancing feet a good workout. The Jak-Ana Heights association is endeavoring its first dance on Saturday evening, Jan. 24. The association met on Dec. 13 and decided upon this way for all friends and neighbors to get together and have a little fun. Why not purchase a few tickets now and enjoy the company of your friends while dancing to some veal fine music, which will be furnished for your dancing pleasure. Tickets are available from any of the association members. Girl Scouts and Brotfaiie News Troop 135 of the Girl Scouts met in Community Club last Monday afternoon, for its Christmas party and gift exchange. Games of various nature were enjoyed by the girls during the party time. A delicious lunch prepared and served by Mesdames Rita Miller, Dorothy Hettermann, Delma Monte and Bonnie Meyers proved to be most enjoyable for the girls. This troop will not hold a regular meeting until Jan. 5. The girls .aftd their leaders plan on doing some caroling during the Christmas season. ' Brownie troop held its holiday party last week in the Cyril Heim home. Games and ! refreshments were enjoyed by the girls -following a gift exchange. The next meeting for this troop will be held on Jan. 5. have their news in earlier than usual. If you have any items of interest no matter how big or small, please give me a call j before next Friday morning, i Most ly everyone does some j kind of holiday entertaining so ; why not share your news items -with, others. I'll be most happy to receive your phone call. My number is 1296-R. I would like 1o take this opportunity to wish one and all , a very Merry and Blessed ! Christmas. Holiday Deadline j Once again the holidays i force all correspondents to C.AS AUTHORIZATION 1 Northern Illinois Gas comj pany is planning to send out ! authorization letters to about '43,000 on its residential space i heat waiting list next week, ac- • cording to Marvin Chandler, i the utility's president. The curi rent release will cover all on ; the company's waiting list who j applied prior to about the beginning of 1957. (Specifically, ion or before Feb. 7. 1957. for existing homes (homes occupi e d w h e n a p p l i c a t i o n s w e r e i made i and on or before Jan. 11. 1957, for individual new j homes (home's not occupied on d a t e w h e n a p p l i c a t i o n s w e r e ' made) ). READY-MIX M<>Hen S3 AVJ-I DON'T SEE ANV NEED TO WASH MY HANDS I8S°TO ( AMD WHY j 17 BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW! MY LESSONS, THATS WHY; AND I WON'T BE RAISING HAND IM CLASS TO A NSW EC? AMY QUESTIONS NOW, CHILDREN, WHO, IN OUR FAIR CITY OFFERS THE FINEST SERVICE ^ TO THE PUBLIC HENRY READY-MIX MOOSE LODGE Women of the Moose A$£r a very delicious potluck supper with all the different dishes and a turkey that was baked so well by Valarie Patterson, the meeting was called to order by the senior regent. Mable Thomas, with ten officers, seven chairmen and seven escorts present. We had a record cro^d of co-workers. ! The chapter was saddened | by the untimely death of Madelaine Mayfield's husband and I all co-workers wish to express 1 their sympathy to-her and her I family. The .chapter is donat- ! ing baskets of food for the I needy for Christmas. » 1 Academy of Friendship dues j should be paid to the recorder, ; Marge Fernstrom, immediate- ! ly.. J Virginia Pqsthuma is in the j McHenry hospital so cheer her up with a card. i Visitors from Crystal Lake j who joined us for the evening | were Claire Boyle and Louise ; Willey. A Christmas gift ex- I change was held after the | meeting and we also drew mames for our secret pal for this year. Fay Young and her committee were in charge of the evening. More cake and coffee was served after the meeting. j 1EAD THE WANT ADS! The. Hettermann's softball team is holding its annual dance on Saturday, Jan. 31. Both this dance and the above mentioned will be held in the Community club hall. 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