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'• SPSSSs- • . Thurad»y, June 11, 1959 THE MeHENRY PliAINDEALER V Page Eleven Wonder Lake JUNE GRADUATE WINS NURSE'S l»y lime Docey -- 2731 ^ngraitulations to Barbara Ann Grochockl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Grochocki -of Deep Spring Woods, who is one of the three girls in the county to win a nursing scholarship presented yearly by the McHenry County 40 and 8 of the American Legion. Barbara is a June graduate of St. Mary's high school in Woodstock and has been accej ®ed at Little Company of Mary hospital. , for nurses training. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, aptitude, and moral character, and will enable Barbara to fulfill a life long ambition to be a nurse. The Grochocki home was the scene of a buffet supper in honor of the 1 graduate Sunday frogr 1 to 7 p.m., where thirty gi^pts, relatives and friends, gathered from Lamont, Homewood, Elmwood Park and Chicago for the reception. New Teacher Hired A new teacher was hired by the Harrison school board at their regular meeting last week. Gordon Amundson, a June graduate of North Dakt^ i State Teacher's college, w®,offered a contract to teach seventh and eighth grades next fall. All the teachers with the exception of Mrs. Mary Vycital will be returning to Harrison next fall. The school needs one more teacher to complete the faculty and has several applicants under consideration. In other aotion the board dupussed a $14,000. summer program of school improvement, which they approved, authorizing Mr. Thomas to proceed with the jjrogram. Included in the plan is 1) purchase of furniture for three class-r rooms, for the two new classrooms being built and to replace the original furniture in one classroom, 2) purchase of additional shelves and books for tl^ Library, 3) installation of drapes in the rooms "to screen out the sun. Other items are 4) constructing a second parking lot on the east side of the school, comparable to the existing one on the west side, 5) blacktopping a 65'x75' area of the school yard to provide an additional exercise area, 6) grading and draining the new land purclAsed test f&M'to make available more play area, 7) relocation of the present fence and erection of additional fence to enclose the school yard. At present an electric fence is separating the children from the cattle in the adjoining farm. The summer program compares in cost with last year when approximately $14,000. spent in school improvement during the summer months. Of the $14,000., $5,500 is on hand, being the excess of income over expenditure for the past school year. day re-building the club house in preparation for the racing season aheadl ' "V . Legion Post No. 1169 News The eleventh district convention will be held on Sunday, June 14, at Joliet. Wonder Lake post will send two delegates. Any other Legionnaire wishing to attend is welcome. Legionnaires will . soon be knocking at your doors for donations towards the Fourth of July fireworks display, an annual affair, sponsored by the local post. May we remind you once again, that donating towards the display is much safer than purchasing fireworks and firing them yourself. The' Post extends congratulations to Diann McMahon and Roger Ensminger, winners of the coveted American Legion scholastic awards, presented by Cmdr. Wilbur Haiak and Robert Kiddell at the graduation exercises at Harrison school. Patricia Low was the recipient of the award at the Ringwood school. Lending Library at Lake The Harrison school library will be open to the public one day a week, beginning in July, for the purpose of borrowing books. Between the hours of y a.m. and 12 noon each Wednesday, Wonder Lake children will be able to sign out and return books. This is the first summer the library has been available during the vacation months. For further information, call Mrs. Gladys Gustavson, school librarian, at W. L. 5742. Legion Auxiliary News The rummage sale which was postponed from June 29, will be held on July 3 at Christ the King church hall, sponsored by the Legion auxiliary. The Wonder L,ake unit was hostess to the McHenry County Council of Legion auxiliaries Friday evening, June 5. Following the meeting, refreshments were served to visiting members of the fourteen units in McHenry County. Mrs. Amanda Donash has been named president of the local unit for the coming year. Best wishes to Amanda for a successful year and our congratulations to Mrs. Nancy Elberson for doing such a fine job as president this year. Mrs. Moore Recovering Mrs. Jack Moore is reported improving nicely from a period of poor health which followed the death of her daughter, Sharon, who passed away April 7. Her husband ha^ bsapi assisting about the hibme' during her recovery period. Races Start June 21 The Wonder Lake Yacht club announces the first race of the season will take place Suyday morning, June 21. The nronbers were busy last Sun- Assistant Pastor at Christ The King Rev. William F. Peterson has been assigned pro-tem to Christ the King parish, as assistant pastor to Rev. James Vanderpool. Father Peterson was ordained May 11, 1959, and said his first Mass at the church of the Little Flower in Chicago, his home parish. Bible Church News Sunday, June 14, there will be a re-commissioning service at the Bible church for Jack and Flora Loshbough Miose furlough is almost over. They will be returning with their family to the Belgian fcongo in July to continue their work as missionaries there. m Peter W. Justen & Son OXYGEN EQUIPPED AMBULANCE SERVICE Hie H©H©nr^ S3 Want ®8ig Car Room Wife Small Car Economy? GO RAJI/IBUR §9! AS LOW AS Room for six big adults. Most miles per gallon of any American six passenger car! Personalized Comfort. Separate seats for driver and passenger that adjust for comfort. See it today! A MONTH ,MES I dBI SALES, IIC. CALHOUN AT JEFFERSON STREET Woodstock, ILL Phone 1080 Pack Meeting Winds , Up Search \ TH§l Musical Hop-Down, themf, of the final Pack meeting of Wonder Lake Cub Scours was held at Harrison school instead of the Look Out Point beach due- to the rainy evening. In addition to the skits put on by each Den, playing musical instruments which the boys had made, Cubmaster Kenneth Grottimann made the f o l l o w i n g a w a r 4 s , M i c h a e l Lichty, Ralph Wenck, Scott LaGreca and. George Mack were admitted to the Webelow Scouts, the transitional department for Cubs who have completed all their .'work but are not yet old enough to join Boy Scouts. " ' Other awards went, to John D o h e r t y , a s s i s t a n t D e n n e r stripe; Martin Burns, assistant Denner; Willard Wenck, Denner; Casey Kaczmarek, Denner; Richard Weeks, Gold Arrow; Thomas Basile, assistant Denner and Bear badge; Michael Lichty, Lion badge; Forrest Bpore, Wolf and Gold Arrow; Ralph Wentfk, Lion badge; Scott LaGreca, Lion badge and Gold arrow; Terry Kenny, Lion badge; Clay Kolar, Denner; Paul Misiak, assistant Denner and Bear; Randy Kreutz, Denner and Wolf badge; Kenneth Grothmann, Gold and Silver Arrow; Michael D u f f y , a s s i s t a n t D e n n e r a n d Bear;, Ceorge Mack. Lion, Gold Arrow and three Silver Arrows and year pin; James Keller, year pin; and Garry Johnson, year pin, in absentia. Cubmaster Grothmann thanked the Den mothers who have worked with the boys this year. They are the Mesdames Ruth Kolar, Helen Peterson. Lois Haak, Maxine Lichty, Louise : Johnson, Judy Rasmussen, and June Keller, assistant Den mother and secretary. Mr. Grothmann and Mrs. Keller have accepted the positions of Cubmaster and secretary for the coming year and are asking for volunteers for Den mothers to' start in the fall. Any mother of a Cub Scout or woman interested in furthering the Cub Scout activity at the Lake can contact Mr. Grothmann or Mrs. Keller. Baby Shower Mrs. Richard Mathews of Wooded Shores was surprised by a baby shower May 22, given by Mrs. T. P. Mathews of Deep Spring Woods. The party was enjoyed by Mariann Cristy, Joanne. Higgins, Jean Hartmann, Anita Somm'ers, Harriet Bdll, Alma IVtarfe,1* SlairbiW %*8gef, thiffefhife* Bear, Lois Weeks and Pearl Mathews. Sending gifts but unable to attend were Ethel Van- Kanegon, Jenny Marinier, Ora Parker, Elsie Hartmann and Clara Luke. 1 Mathews hall was decorated in green and yellow with paper umbrellas and sprinkling cans showering gifts and welcome. Bonnie Mathews arrived on the pretense of attending a special "Poppy I>ay - Bingo", but was surprised by her friends. 0 Cake, cookies, punch and coffee were served, with Swiss hankies in pink napkin diapers for table favors. go, May 21. V T 4-H Wonder Workers Meet The Wonder Workers 4-H Club met May 25 at the home of their leader, Mrs. Marius Hansen. The Wonder Workers voted to take part in the float if the county clubs decide to enter into the project. It was announced that Sunday, June 14, will be observed as 4-H Sunday at Wonder Lake, and the girls will go in a body to their churches in observance of this day. "June Jive" Record Hop Dancing to recorded imusic has been arngiged for the teenagers of the community by the Wonder Lake advisory board in the form of a record hop to be held at Mathews hall, Friday, June 12, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The board extends ah invitation to all; serving as chaperones will be Mrs. Boyce King. Mr. and Mrs. William Liedtke, and Mr. Robert Kiddell. Fund Raisers Kaffee Klatch The Wonder Woods women who worked on th^. recent rummage sale gathered at the home of chairman, Mrs. «<ack Moore, Tuesday afternoon for coffee, coffee cake and a post mortem of the fund racing af* fair. Guests were th£ ^mesdames Katherine Wurrn,. Ruth Kolar, Ruth Woodward, Hulda J o h n s o n , K a t h e r i n e N o b l e , Hazel Lange, Mary Sandgren, Ann Miller. Florence Griswold, Jo Pryor, Helen Cope, Betty Elsworth and Iya Anderson. Hospital Notes A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smola at the Harvard hospital May 22. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Comstock at Harvard hospital May 24. Also on May 24 at Harvard hospital a girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stork son of Mrs. Emma Stork of Harrison school. Congratulations too, go to Mr. and Mrs. John Hansen who are parents of a daughter born at the Memorial hospital for McHenry County May 24. News Briefs ^Irs. John Condren left today for Bloomington, Ind., to attend the fiftieth year alumnus reunion of Indiana University, where she will be induct* ed into the Emeritus Club of the "University in ceremonies which are part of the reunion program. On her return she will pause briefly before leaving for the summer for Prairie Du Chein, .Wis., to stay with her son, William. Sympathy is expressed to Dorothy Moore whose grandfather, William Becker of Lake Geneva, passed away at the age of 84 May 19. Burial was CHAIN )' LAKES EXCAVATING BLACK DIRT - TOP SOIL FILL - SAND - GRAVEL PHONE 2693 - 2<MMI The "HILLCREST" OUR MEW MODEL HOME ' MOW OPiN 3 Bedrooms IV2 ^aths Attached Garage in Mt. Olive cemetery, Chica- The students of Mrs. Marion Slavin's second grade room entertained their mothers at Harrison school May 27 with a showing of some of their accomplishments for the year. About thirty mothers came to 'hear (songs the children had learned and poems they had memorized. Pat Kinney played selections on the accordion, and George Gergits, Do n Sturm, Joyce Young, Sylvia Helm, Robert Bird and Doug Targo recited poems. A spelling contest of "challenging" words, which were above the second grade level, was conducted by those children who wished to participate. V.F.W. NEWS Fox River Post 4600 OBITUARIES Our Memorial Day parade was impressive to say the least. Our Drum and Bugle Corps led the parade. We salute our special drummer, John Bode, 80 vea'rs young, who performed like the veteran he is. Our Ladies auxiliary was next in line. Our hats off to Senior Member Albert Nugent, 82 years old. This was his forty-sixth consecutive year of marching in Memorial Day parades, thirty years in Chicago, and the last sixteen here in McHenry. The post held its regular meeting Monday night, June 1. Only a fair number were present. We would like to have more members attend these meetings. Important things are happening at the post. We need you. If you have news, contact J. B. Smith, P.O. Box 7, or phone 540-R-l. A great deal of talent is lost in the world for want of a little courage. ROSE SMITH Last rites were conducted from St. Mary's Catholic church Monday morning, at 10 o'clock for Mrs. Rose Smith, 66, who died at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County at Woodstock Thursday, June 4. She had been a patient there for ten days. Mrs. Smith was a native of this community, where she was born May 30, 1892. She was the widow of Louis Smith, well known and respected business man for many years. Mrs! Smith devoted her interest to her family, who are joined in mourning her passing by a host of friends. Mr. Smith preceded ' her Worth, Texas, and John Brown | Chicago and Mrs of Tulsa; four daughters, Mrs. | Knaack of McHenry. Pauline Epler of Russell, Kan., Mrs. Phyllis Blaylook of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Tulsa and Mrs. Lorraine Rowland of Abilene, Texas; a brother, Peter J. Miller, of Hartland, 111.; a sister, Mrs. Ted Kaelin, of McHenry and fourteen grandchildren. AR^fiufe KROHN Arthur Krohn died last Friday, June 5, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dan Orsolini, at Richmond. He had been ill since last fall. Mr. Krohn had been a resident of the Richmond-Ringwood area for thirty years, where he farmed until six years ago, when he became engaged in highway maintenance death in 1946. She is survived [Work. by three daughters, Mrs. Otto Holtz of McHenry, Mrs. James Garafbl of Wildwodd, Gages Lake, and Mrs. James Wiser of Volo; her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, of McHenry, and j ten grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters and the Christian Mothers of St. Mary's church. The body rested at the George Justen & Son funeral home until time of services. MILLIE BROWN Mrs. Millie Margaret Brown, 69, widow of former Tulsa theater owner, John Brown, died in Tulsa, Okla., on May 19, according to word received this week by friends here. Mrs. Brown was born near McHenry, a daughter of Mathias . and Mary Miller. She had lived in Tulsa at various times for the past forty years. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic church and the Third Order of St. Francis. She Is survived by two sons, Burton T. Brown of Fort FOR THAT OLD FASHIONED FLAVOR COME TO WILLI KOENEMANN • COUNTRY MADE SAUSAGES • DELICIOUS HICKORY SMOKED HAMS • LEAN HICKORY SMOKED BACON • 22 VARIETIES OF SAUSAGES • TRUE GERMAN STYLE FLAVORS Route 120 • Just East of "Route 12 - Volo, I1L Phone McHenry 667-W-l He is" survived by his wife, four children, five brothers, including Fred Krohn. of McHenry, and five sisters, including Mrs. Katie Harrison of Ringwood. Services were held from the Ehorn chapel Monday afternoon, with burial in Richmond cemetery. WALLACE BERGER Wallace Berger, 75, a thirtyfive- year summer resident at Crystal Glen subdivision at Pistakee, died in his Chicago home Sunday, June 7. Survivors include his wife Gracer Berger; a son, Ralph Berger, of Chicago; daughters, Mrs Norman Burial was on Wednesday, following services at Kruspe's funeral home on North Lincoln avenue, Chicago. MRS. RAY PAGE Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs." Ray Page, 65, of 605 S. Green street, who died at the Villa Rest home Saturday morning, June 6. She had been in poor health for ony a few weeks. Rev. George W. Martin of t h e C o m m u n i t y M e t h o d i s t church officiated at the service, followed by burial in Woodland cemetery. The deceased was born in McHenry Oct. 4, 1893. and had spent most of her life here. She was married to Ray Page in Chicago in 1924. Mrs. Page was a member of t h e C o m m u n i t y M e t h o d i s t church. She was devoted to her family, whose activities were always uppermost in her thoughts. Mrs. Page is survived by her husband, Ray; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Meyers and Miss Celia Page of McHenry and Mrs. Elida Foster of Beloit, Wis.; also six grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Elida Brandt, of Winter Park, Fla. Services were held from the Peter M. Justen funeral home, with interment in Woodland cemetery, i 7 The cour'age we desire and two! nrize is not the courage to die Lois Adams of decently, but to live manfully. PHOTO PRINTING AMD DEVELOPING 24 HOUR SERVICE AT BOLGER'S t :• RETAIL OUTLET PHONE 39 West End of Old Bridge on Riverside Drive Open 7 Days A Week Daily 9:00 - 6:00; Fri. 9:00 - 9:00; McHENRY, ILLINOIS Sun. 9:00 - 5:00 Only »I3.950 Complete EASY FINANCING -- • No Money Down To Qualified Buyers! "T't--" We Invite You To Look and Compare ALSO 60 Beautiful Lots have just been added to Hillvlew Subdivision These Are Real Buys! Open Daily 9-5 Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A. 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