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•b Thursday, February 11, 1960 \ THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Page Nine Johnsburg GIRL SCOUTS HOLD TROOP BIRTHDAY PARTY by Betty Hettermami II placc> of their regular meeting last Monday, the intermediate girl scouts of troop 408 held a birthday celebration for the troop. Receiving their year pins at this meeting were the co-leader Mary Kodos and two troop members Mary Ann Kenney and Patricia 1 policies, now beirig made avail- Voight. The girls were real ! able to members. happy with th&, goodies prepared by the commit Iff wom- St. Agatha Court to Meet The regular meeting of St; Agatha's court No. 777 will be held next Tuesday evening, Feb. 16 'in the community club hall, Selected- to serve on the committee for this meeting are Agnes Freund as chairman, D o r o t h y S c h m i t t . BarbaTa Wagner, Olivia Hiller, Phyllis Kalemba, Frances Weingart, Helen Schmitt and Caroline Deidrich. If possible Lucy Domino from the high court will be on hand to explain some facts about the new insurance enn^^r:. d with the home-made pie baked special for the oc- ->sion welcomed two new famicasion by Myrtle Skjorestacf. iies recently. The Walter Scar- In charge of the games for this afternoon were Sandy Meyers, .Barbara Huemann, and Sherry Oeffl'ng. Brownie News Betty. Himplemann was .in charge of explaining the project undertaken by troop 295 at their last meeting. The girls made name tags from pieces of cardboard, tooth picks, alphabet noodles. Carol Ann Dehn served her cookie treat at this meeting. Troop 378 divided into two groups to dramatize a skit using the pipe cleaner puppets they had made at a previous mating. Officers f ~ r the miffth are as follows. Bonnie McGregor, president; Peggy* Peterson, vice-president; Judy Schaefer, treasurer, and Sheila Smith, cookie chairman. Sheila Marshall who was celebrating her ninth birthday on this meeting day. treated the girls to cupcakes. forthcoming Events fye Jak-Ana Height Association will hold its "Mexican Fiesta" dance in the community olub hall next S aturday evening, Feb. 13. A reminder to keep Sunday evening, Feb. 21 open. This is the night the Blessed Virgin Sodality will hold one of the popular public parlies in the community dub hall. . JJh e Hettermann softball team is hdlding its annual dance in the community club hall on Saturday evening. Feb 27. If you want to join in on the fun, be sii***' to purchase your ticket soon. New Residents Jak-Ana Heights suhdivibrough family moved into the new home at 34 Blitsch Place while Mr! and Mrs. George Pederson are now occupying the new bi-level on Hilleresl Place. We extend** a heartly - welcome to both new residents. On Sale Now! That is the newly , printed cook books compiled from favorite recipes from members of St. John's Home and School association. These books can be purchased through any one of the organizations officers. Hospital Patients Mrs. Srfm Tomasello is recovering at her home from a recent leg operation which took place in a Chicago hospital. Sho also spent several days last week in the McHenry hospital We wish Pat a speedy recovery. She will have a few more operations to look forward to before her trouble is corrected. Mrs. Alvin Freund was a patient <in the Woodstock hospital last week where she underwent surgery. Alma will have to take it easy for awhile so we all join in sending her our very best regards. Cub Scout' News The boys Of Pack 362 attended the regular . monthly get-together at the American I.c^ion home last week. At this time Don Voight re "eived his bear badge and gold arrow while Paul Voight received his bobcat pin. Around the Town Mr. and Mrs. Hank Nell are among our recent Florida travelers. The Nells expect to spend sometime there visiting with their daughters, Ethel and Henrietta. Kathy' Hettermann entertained Donna Jean Frett, Diane Stilling, Sandy Hettermann and Nancy Kay Miller at her home overnight last Friday. The girls enjoyed a pajama party in honor of Kathy's fourteenth b'rthday. Mrs. Anna Schmitt and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weber of St. Paul, Minn., were overnight guests at the Frank Freund honie last Wednesday. The trio were enroute to Battle Creek, Mich, for a visit. Oscar Hollenbach, a former resident now residing in Florida. spent a few days here on business last week. Visitors $t the Salvatorium Seminary last Sunday to visit Neil Freund and Fred Kupstis were: Mrs. William Gilnther, Mrs. Ben Freund, John P. Schaefer, Dee Ann Hester and Arnold Freund. Mrs. Frances Schmitt, Ben Hiller, Mrs. Alfred Oeffling and Jdr. and Mrs. Jack Schmitt were among those from this vicinity who attended the First Mass celebration of Rev. John W^JIemann in Iowa last week. The Jim Hettermann family were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.-John Dehn in Chicago last Sunday. Other members of the family were present also to help Mr. Dehn celebrate his birthday. Returning recently from Florida, was the trio of Tom Oeffling, Don Weber and Arnold Thelen. While there the boys visited Jim and Betty Freund and the Howie Katz family in W. Hollywood. Tom and Darlene Huemann and their three youngsters visited over the pafet weekend at the home of her sister, the John Smiths, in a suburb south of Chicago. Mesdames Mamie King and Agnes Freund from our town, along with Mesdames Tillie Nett and Clara Adams of McHenry, were in Crystal Lake last Saturday evening to take Mrs. Dora Michels out for dinner in honor of her birthday. Mike and Eva Schaefer were feted recently with two charivaris in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. One was composed of the square dance group and the other was made up of their nieces and nephews. They were gifted with several things to add to the beauty of their home. Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Phil Mangold announced the engagement of their daughter.. Joy, to William Nimsgern of McHenry. Joy received her beautiful ring last Saturday evening. The couple is planning-to be married June 4 in St. John's church. We wish them lots and lots of happiness. Playing cards were the first paper money used in North America. In 1685 the French colonial governor of Canada failed to receive money from France to pay his troops. When the soldiers threatened to desert, the governor seized all playing cards and declared that they were to be honored as currency when bearing his signature. McCullom Lake Lake Condition Clears Steadily Eve Levesque The algae in the lake has cleared to" a depth of twelve and one-half inches according to Bruce Munche, district biologist from the Illinois Conservation Department -- fisheries division! This fact was made known to Floyd Fry. president of the McCullom j La,,ke' Sportsmen's club last weekend. Five tests_. have been made this winter and the conservation department will continue to test every fifteen - thirty days. The oxygen contents of the lake have also been very good all winter. Mr. Fry also stated*that additional bass and blue gills, plus northern pike •will be planted in the early spring. Again residents are"asked' to comply with the NO FISHING edict which will be in effecl until the spring of 1961 When the lake is again re-openec}"for fishing, all piscatorial enthusiasts will have "free reign". The more the lake is fished, the BETTKR it will be!! Mercury Continues to Rise We're referring to the steady upward climb of funds in the building fund for the Cullom- Knoll association, and not the weather thermometer. The last party held at McDonald's on Saturday night was very successful. There, was a 'good crowd and all seemed to have a good time. "Sloppy Joe" sandwiches were served to .the. assembly. < "Hats off"!! to the people on the committee who are gi\r ing so much of .their time to putting this project over, and to the faithful followers who show up at every one of these parties and contribute 1o their Hospit.-il Patients--In mtl, Out Frank Parkhurst was discharged from McHenry hospital on Frid.'y afternoon after "considerable trealrtient. He is now convalescing al home and • here's ' hoping he, stays there! Continue those cheery messages---they mean so much. After suffering i n 1 e n s< agony for many weeks! the cause of Mrs. Gertrude Maxwell's discomfort was finally diagnosed. It took twelve xrays to do, it. She was a-patient also in McHenry hospital and underwent treatment-"' to set her dislocated jaw. She has no idea how it happened to go out of place. She will be wealing fancy headgear for some six weeks. y Mrs. Ingeborg Olsen was hospilalized in McHenry on Friday afternoon and returnee' home on Monday morning aft er receiving treatment. Poor Mama was in a very weakened condition, but is now considerably improved. Huge Turnout The McCullom Lake Men's club is elated over the -last breakfast held at Berenice and Whitey's last Sunday. They served the largest crowd to date--and all the "groceries" weiVe constjmed. Naturally, there is no talk "of terminating these monthly gatherings. The next one will be held the first Sunday in March. Taking a City Vacation Th-it sni itely little .lady. Mrs Mary-Danielson. lockecTup her doors and took off for Chicago for a few weeks. She is spending some time with her granddaughter, Mrs. Jean Marie Markovic, and her greatgrandsons. Mrs. Danielson who resides alone in. the litlle cottage,on Hickory ' Drive' has been -receiving ' wonderful • attention from her fine neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Nathanson and Mrs. and Mrs. Clayton Nelson. Miss Darlene Palis played* hostess to several of her chum? on Tuesday. Feb. 9. The occa-f sion was her eleventh birthday:. The young ones who gathered for the fun 'n' frolic were Carol Aalto. Dawn Parenti, Bonny Burg. Patty Jobes, Anita Kalsus. Diane Cook, and cousins,- Yvonne and Carol Sti&V ch. •. - Plenty ot goodies to tempt young appetites was served by mother Virginia. Congratulations in Order It's ten years of wedded • bliss for Betty and Frank Pot ledna tomorrow. Fridav. Feb; 12. * ; Choosing a romatiC day for their bi,rth were young Paul Nitz and Mrs. Virginia Torna-* sello. They are in line for con* grats on Sunday, Feb. 14. r Ray Aalto-good member o£ the "39ers'--ean be. greeted ort Wednesday!' Feb. l'T. ~ American enterprise is the art of making toeless shoes a fashion rather than a calamity. NOTICE The partnership of Robert J. Conway and Florian J. Schmitt doing business as Schmitt & Conway has Dissolved as of Feb. 1, 1960. We will continue business as 2 separate agencys Spectator OPENING SOON THE NEW MODERN MILLSTREAM ™ 36 WASHER COIN LAUNDRY 205 W. Elm St. McHenry*; IU. * By The Firehouse WATCH FOR OPENING DATE Robert J. Conway, DBA State Farm Ins. Co. 312 E. Elm St. McHenry, 111. Florian J. Schmitt, DBA Schmitt Insurance Agency 312 E. Elm St. McHenry, 111. t McHENRY SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION STATEMENT OF CONDITION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1959 ASSETS First Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loans Cash on Hand and in Banks Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank S & L Building Corporation Stock .. Furniture and Fixtures (Less Dep.) Other Assets and Prepaid Expenses LIABILITIES AND RESERVES $ 2,143,602.6G 17,269.91 239,620.49 25,500.00 45,000.00 16,935.53 24,002.53 $ 2,511,931.06 Savings and Investment Accounts : $ 2,121,462.00 170,000.00 27,944.86 15,476.85 8.366.9„3 7,159.04 161,521.38 Advances from F H L Bank Loans in Process Funds in Escrow Other Liabilities Specific Reserve ; General Reserve -- Surplus and Permanent Shares $ 2,511,93106 I, John J. Neuharth, Treasurer and Fxecutive Vice President of the above named McHenry Savings and Loan Association, hereby certify that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. J. Neuharth State of Illinois, County of McHenry, ss: Treasurer (SEAL) Executive Vice President Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of February, 1960. Correct -- Attest Virginia Aalto Earl J. Krukow Notary Public Secretary OUR 1959 PROGRESS 1. Savings Accounts Increased $737,972.53 2. Loans Increased 751,721.20 3. Dividends Paid to Savers - 58,340.70 4. Assets Increased 845,474.26 Save At McHenry Savings and Loan Association An Institution Showing Consistent and Steady Growth Where Your Savings Earn The Highest Return Consistent With Safety and Sound Management CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE FROM 4% TO 4'/:% McHENRY SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION AMWERSAKY 206 West Elm Street McHenry, Illinois BOY SCOOT WEEK February 7-13 Boy Scouts "Golden" Jubilee Year The Following Merchants Extend Their "Congratulations" ACE HARDWARE SCHRAMM'S TOYS. Inc. m 130 N". Riverside ,Drive Phone EV 5-0722 MILLSTREAM DRUGS 315 W. Elm Street Phone EV 5-5057 THE KENT CORP. 115 N. Riverside Drive Phone EV 5-3800 McHENRY STATE BANK Corner Green and Elm Streets Phone EV 5-1040 301 W. Elm Street Phone EV 5-2535 PETER GIES SHOES 107 N. Riverside Drive Phone EV 5-2801 WHITE'S HEN'S SHOP 208 S. Green Street Phone EV 5-'0019 NYE DRUGS. Inc. l'J9 X. Riverside Drive Phone EV 5-4426 % * Riverside Retail Outlet McHenry Co. Letter Serv. 200 N". Riverside Drive Phone EV 5-5900 210 S. Gren Street Phone EV 5-5064 I