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Page Twelve THE MgHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, February 25,1960 Wonder Lak* WONDER LAKERS ON COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD ^ Tone Ducey ect. The women win start at 1 p.m. and will bring a covered dish for pot-luck supper. The 'teens and the men will come later and after supper will finish up the cleaning. Schaefer 535; R. Sommers 203- 515; ,D. Luckey 504. Walter Dean arid Dr. S. L. Ruggero represent the Lake area on the newly formed Board of Directors of the Eastern McHeriry County Plan asr sociation. _ The organization concerns itself with the unincorporated areas of Dorr. Nunda. McHenry and part of Algonquin townships. and will consist of about fifty representatives of this area. ' First step will be a complete survey of land use in the area under consideration. The findi n gs and recommendations would then be turned over to the board of supervisors, who need information not otherwise available to guide them in making decisions. To pay for the survey and its interpretation the program cafls^Tor raising $4,000 by contribution. Announcement of the formation of the not-fofprofit corporation was made by Harold Bacon of Crystal Lake, former chairmatf of the zoning board of appeals. Christ the King Church News Lenten Devotions -- March 2, Ash W e d n e s d a y . 8 pm. Masses at 7:30 and 8 a.m. with distribution of ashes. Passiontide Services 8 p.m. Wednesdays with Stations of the Cross -- Meditation, Distribution of Ashes arid Benediction Activities -- seventh and eighth grade Bible class has been changed from Wednesday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Cate- Harrlson Basketball The Harrison boys have been winning their games in 'the ®Lakes conference, both the varsity ami junior varsity teams. In competition with Avon. Harrison varsity scored 39 points and Avon 16. Kusch was high man with 16 baskets and Baerwaldt and Dickman runners up with 10 and 7 points. Junior varsity scored 15 to Avons 12, with Erber making 8 and Lundborg 5 of those pointi. Harrison's first team scored 37 points to Fremont's 23 with Kusch accounting for 21 bascollege. The senior Sirtakj^ will Jje making the trip -in Mairh to 'see the campus production of "Pa jama Game" for which John will play in the orchestra. Home for the holidays from Ames, Iowa, is Andy Thompson, son of the Andrew Thompsons. Andy is a sophomore at Iowa State. chism classes are held Monday,! kets. Lundborg was high man at 3:15; Thursday 3:30; and i with-24 points in the 33 to .12 Friday at 3:30. Special con fir- 1 final score of junior varsity mation class at the grammer j game with Fremont; school 4 p.m. Tuesday. Adult | ------ , Confirmation class held after Ladles Bowling Donate to Wednesday night devotions. | , Heart Fund Youth Discussion" Club meet? ] Last week the Monday night OBITUARIES Highland Shores Women's ' Auxiliary The organizational meeting of the Highland Shores Women's auxiliary of the Property Owners association (the HSWAPOA, hmmm. . > was held Wednesday night, Feb. 17. at the rescue squad house. The twenty-seven women present were enthusiastic about: the formation of the organization and made many suggestions for future social and fund-raising projects to take care of community needs. During the coffee hour following, the women expressed the desire to get together soon for an evening of fun. Plans for a games and social meeting will be discussed at the next meeting. Also scheduled is election of officers. Next meeting will take place Tuesday, March 8, at 8:30 p.m. in the rescue squad house. All women of Highland Shores are invited to join this new organization. Monday at 7:30 p.m. The Altar and Rosary society is sponsoring a smorgasbord Sunday, Feb. 28 in the parish hall. Serving will . be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Smorgasbord will feature hot roast beef, Swedish meat balls, Italian sausage and mostachalli. Tickets are available from the members and also at the door according to Mrs. Charles Pike, president of the society. Evening of Recollection The Rev. Edward L. McDonald of Fulton, Rockford diocese historian, will be the guest speaker at an evening of recollection for married people at Christ the King church, Monday, February 29, at 8:30 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Ruggero are the C.F.M. host couple for thet evening, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weber. Coffee will be served. The public is invited. league donated $28 to the Heart fund made up of contributions from all the women in the league. " Standings are Lake Cleanr ers 49 games won; Tomasellos | 46M>; Riiss 43; Gutzman 411^: j 7 G's 37%; Vaculas 35; Violas 31%; Fredricksens 31V2; Nels Johnson 25; A1 Horn 19%. Marge Foley took first place with 105 over her average; Millie Etheridge was second with 101 over overage; and Vi Olsen took third with 90. High single games -- Cleaners 792; Russ 779; Tomasellos 775. Three girls with high games were Joan May 225; Ardel Brand 222; and Marge Foley with 222 also. CHARLES LAMPHERE Charles E. Lamphere, 89, of Elgin, a native of McHenry, died unexpectedly ^Wednesday evening, Feb. 17, in St. Joseph's hospital! He was born D'*c. 28, 1870, in McHenry, and was married to Mary Wentworth on June | 26, 1895. They celebrated their j golden wedding anniversary in 11945. • ; _• / I He was employed for twenty •years by the Parks division of the city of Elgin. Survivors are a daughter. Miss Amy Lamphere, of Elgih; two sons, Edwin of Elgin and Don of Omaha, Nebr.; three grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Watson of Fenton. Mich., and Mrs. Mayme Arvedson of Los Angeles. Calif. His wife* died in 1953 and he also .was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ray. Services were held Saturday afternoon, with burial in Lake street Memorial Park. Christening Danielle Byron, daughter of Spence D. Byron, Jr., and Barbara Kunzer Byron was baptized by Rev. James Vanderpool at Christ the King church, Sunday, Feb. 6. The godparents are Jean and George Kunzer, Jr. Dues and Roads A letter from E. B. Spielman, Sr., lauds the Wonderview Women's club for arranging for the snow removal from the main arteries of the subdivision after the recent j "big snow". , The plowing cost was covered by a house to house canvass of residents who were at home that Saturday. He attacks, however, the point of view which the Wonderview Improvement association has taken in the matter of maintenance of roads. According to Spielman the subdivision is making a case in point of the unplowed roads to emphasize the lack of cooperation of residents to their dues assessment. He points out that rarely do you get 100 per cent cooperation. Nativity Lutheran Church News Pastor Schroeder has chosen the topic "If We Could Prophesy" for his sermons Sunday, Feb. 28, the last Sunday before Lent. The Luther League will meet Sunday evening, Feb. 28, at 7:30. There will be program, social and refreshments, lhd all high school age young people are invited. The first weekly session of the p;istor's discussion class will begin Tuesday, March 1. at 7:30 p.m. The class is open to anyone who is interested in knowing more about the Lutheran faith and its application in daily living. For those who so desire this class serves as preparation for church membership, but church members are also invited to attend. New members Will be received into the church Sunday, April 3. by Confirmation, Letter of Transfer, and Renewal. Teachers and officers of the Sunday School will meet Tuesday evening, March 1 at 7:30. Mid-week Lenten services will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 at 7:45. The theme of this year's Lenten series will be, "The Crowds Around Calvary". Bowling Standings Paul's Hardware heads the list with 46 wins; Oristy's 44% ; Circle Inn 41; Mill Inn 41; W. L. Bldrs. 40%; George's Firemen 36; Van's Lounge 35%; Lake Cleaners 35; Silks 33; Freund's Dairy 29; Leo's Landscape 28%; and W. L. Oil 23. High men last Friday were T. Willeg 508; V. Gustavson 518; J. McCafferty 550; R. Fredricksen 518; H. Brolin 507; G. Pederson 220-573; B. Chudik 529; E. Johnson 506; P. Marke 210-552; H. Brady 211-541; J. Wurm 201-503;'B. Detwiler 552; B. Schau 550; C. Kopp 530; B. Winters 518; D. Benefit Memorial Hospital The Mesdames Vic M i l - brandt, Robert Kiddell and hostess. Jack McCafferty were the lucky winners at the Memorial hospital auxiliary canasta party held Feb. 18. Other guests were the Mrs. Ray Sullivan, Tony Weretka, Ed Gallas, Sr., John Markel, Ed Gallas, Jr., Anna Landman, Paul Reuter, Frank Oeffling and Chris Rasmussen. The Sew-N-Sews worked on aprons for the hospital Gift and T h r i f t shop T h u r s d a y a f t ernoon at the home of Mrs. Larry Fuhrer. Other workers were the Mesdames Betty. Fiala, Harold Wohnrade, Wilbert Kleebert, Vic Milbrandt, Tony Weretka, and Charles Kopp. Mrs. Kleebert will have the March meeting. News Briefs Get well wishes to Mrs. Tony Grosso who is a post-operative patient at Memorial hospital -- cards and words of cheer would help a lot, friends and neighbors. Johnny Sirtak caught up on the news of Wonder Lake over the weekend when Skip Johnson visited him at Carthage JOHN ZIMNEY John Zimney, Sr., of 2831 N. Marmora, Chicago, died Feb. 22 in Edegwater hospital. He was the father of John and Ernest Zimney of Lakeland Park, instructors for the Viscounts drum corp. Also surviving are three daughters, Esther, Pearl and Marion, all of Chicago. The body rests at the Baran chapel, Central and Diversey, Chicago. Services are scheduled for 9:30 o'clock Friday morning. Hold Zoning Hearing At City Hall March 1 A petition has been filed before the zoning board of appeals for petitioners, Gloria A. Spratt and James P. Castaldo. The petitioners are asking for a zoning re-classification * to "B-l" business district. t of M c H e n r y , a p p r o x i m a t e l y one-half" mile, and borders Rte. 120 on the north. The hearing on the above petition will' l>e heard on Tuesday, March 1, at 3 p.m. in the city hall in McHenry. Any time you discover that neither your enemies nor your friends are saying unkind things about you, you have reason to be alarmed. You may be dead and not know it. Johnsburg Sponsor Annual Softball Dance by Betty Hettermann The members of Hettermann's softball team wishes to extend an open invitation to one and all to attend their annual dance next Saturday evening, Feb. 27, The dance will begin at 9 p.m. in the community club hall. If by some chance you were not contacted by one of the team members, to purchase a ticket, they will be on sale at the door on Saturday evening. A good time is promised to one and all so why not plan on attending and dance your cares away. Sore Subject Once again I have been asked to write something about the dog situation. There isn't too much more to sdy that hasn't been said already except to remind dog owners to please keep their pets within their own yard. It does get terribly annoying for neighbors to be« cleaning up after" someone's dog has upset their garbage cans or done some other mischievous acts. So dog owners -- please take heed to this item!, Death Claims Two Mr. arid Mrs. Harry Freund and family left last week foi Coulterville where they were called by the death of Jackies' father, Walter Cams. The Carns family, which consists of eight sons and one daughter had a family reunion over the holidays. It was the first time since 1943 that the whole family had been together at one time. Our community was shocked last week by the untimely death of Ralph Kelly of Sunnyside Beach. Sincere sympathies are extended to his widow Marie and their young son, Pat. Forester Tournament Winners About 200 members of Court ,No. 96 and their wives or guests, were on hand last Saturday evening in the community club hall to have their "end of the bowling tournament" celebration. The group were The property is located west fepresent in the hall beginning at 7 o'clock to enjoy a roast beef dinner^The cooks outdid ,Jmemsei|ves once again and are |to be congratulated on their culinary art. Trophies were awarded to the following men: Bernie May, first place singles; Si and Leroy Meyers for hitting the most pins in the doubles; first place team consisted *>f Wayne Miller, Earl Miller, Danny Miller, Dennis Schmitt and Jack Schmitt. Leroy Miller was awarded a prize for all events - scratch while,Bernie May claimed the all events handicap prize. - Brownie and Girl Scout News , At their recent meeting, troop 408 held a valentine party. The girls enjoyed cake and koolaid. Mrs. Skjorestad and Mary Lynn Meyers distributed the valentines. Upon completion of their party, the girls went to their different groups to work on their projects. Troop 295 made name tags in the shapes of bats and base-, balls which will be used for the softball dance this Saturday. Cookie hostess at this meeting was Kathy Franke. ^ The girls of Troop 378 practiced presenting the colors at last weeks meetirijg. After each girl had. her turn, the group played' some games. Patsy Meyers treated the troop to cookies. Congratulations Corner Little,Curt Rosing was host to several of his young friends at a birthday party honoring his fourth natal day last Tuesday. Two other celebratiohs were held at different times at which time Curt enjoyed the company of his grandparents and other relatives. Belated birthday greetings to Billy Barth who observed his fifth birthday on Feb. 17. Feb. 21 was the day when l i t t l e S t e v i e H i m p l e m a n n turned four. Mrs. Catherine Smith was surrounded by her family last Sunday in observance of her eighty-third birthday. On hand for supper in the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horick, Mrs. Alex Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Regner, "Bones" Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kreutzer, Mrs. • Florence Geier and son, Larry, Bob Breier, the Gene King family and Mamie King. Hospital Patients George Deidrich spent several days in the Harvard hospital last week recuperating from injuries sustained in a fall while at work. Mrs. Sam Tomasello is hospitalized in McHenry once again. Pat underwent surgery last week. We all'join in wishing her speedy get-well wishes. Register Now! If you wish to vote in the forthcoming primary election and have not registered as yet, please do so between now and March 14. Bonnie Meyers may be contacted for registration. Don't loose your right to vote. Honored at Shower The Frank Freund home was the scene of much activity last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Freund and Mrs. Paul Pitzen was co-hostessess at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Irene Duv'e. Showering Irene with loyely gifts were the following ladies: Mesdames Bill May, Helen Pitzen, Elizabeth Smith, Lewis Pitzen, Joe Smith, Rose Van Gills, George S c h r e i n e r , C h r i s t i n e M i l l e r . Unable to be present were Mrs. Catherine Freund, Mrs. Sal Hausheer and Mrs. Lewis Adams. A delicious lunch was served by the hostessess following the opening of the gifts. Some Fish Story And according to George Breier, it is true! George and his wife returned here last week after spending three weeks in Florida where they spent most of this time with Bob and Flo Nelson of Sunset view. It seems" one day Bob and George were out deep sea fishing when Bob landed a huge black bass about 18 miles from shore at Daytona Beach. What bothers George is wondering if "Swedes" do things in reverse : you see Bob caught this very large bass by the tail!- • j Around the Town Due to the bad weather last Sunday, the Blessed Virgin Sodality did not hold their public party. It will be held sometime later next month. * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Huemann and daughter, Karen, are enjoying a delightful three weeks in Florida. Several of our scouts and their fathers attended the banquet at Wing 'N Fin last Thursday. The dinner was originally planned for the week before but due to the inclement weather it was postponed. Joe Smith and Mrs. Helen Hettermann returned here last week after spending six weeks Visiting their respective daughters in Florida. Mrs. Smith also returned after spending this time with her family in Rockford. The George Lasser family of Chicago spent last weekend as guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Lassers. Bill Barth was the victim of an unforeseen accident last week on his way to work in Harvard. The Barth car was badly damaged but luckily outside of shock, Bill was unhurt. The rest of the family is recuperating from a bout with the flu. Mesdames Dora Michels of Crystal Lake, Lewis Adams of McHenry. Frank Freund and Mamie King from here treated Mrs. Nick Nett to dinner last Thursday evening in honor of her birthday. The Bob Nelsons returned to our snow covered town after enjoying seven weeks vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida. Wedding Bells Ring Mary Jane Bell and Greg "Butch" N o w a k exchanged vows last Saturday morning wliTcff united them in Holy Matrimony. This beautiful ceremony took pliace in St. John's church. Upon return from a short honeymoon, the newlyweds will' reside in Ja Ana Heights. Our best wish for a very happy future are relayed to the new Mr. ^nd Mrs. Nowak. GRANT REPUBLICAN CLUB VOTES ON GOP CANDIDATES % State Senator Robert , Mc- Clory of Lake Bluff, a cancel date for re-election to his third term, received the endorsement of the Grant Township1* Republican club in a special balloting Monday evening. Senator McClory, who also received the recommendation of the Grant G.O.P. precinct committeemen, acting as a nominating committee for the club, out-polled his rival for 52nd district post, Lee Fleming, of Zion, by more than a 2 to 1 vote. Gov. William G. Stratton, a native of Ingleside, where the meeting was held, was an overwhelming choice of the organization. Warren Wright, former state treasurer and a veteran campaigner in the Grant area, outpolled all rivals to get tlf| club's endorsement for the nomination for U. S. senator. The Grant G.O.P. group also endorsed all incumbent officers who are seeking re-election. KENNETH FALK IS SENTENCED TO STATE FARM Kenneth E. Falk of McHeni^ pleaded guilty last Thursday to two counts of issuing checks to defraud and was sentenced to a year in the state farm at Vandalia. He was sentenced to one year on the first count and six months on the second, to run concurrently. Falk told the court he had five children by his first marriage, two of whom are deadj* He is separated from his seS^ ond wife and the divorce is expected in June. Suspense is what makes dramatic writing . good and marit*-1 relations really permanent. ED'S RENTAL RENTS Chain Saws to Sanders EVergreen 5-4123 1 THOSE WERE THE DATS By art beemaw NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH By Arnold Bible Church News Twenty women of the congregation gathered at the church Tuesday of last week for a pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Larry Beaman of Grand Rapids, Mich., in absentia. The food was delicious according to reports and the games a lot of fun. Each guest wrote a congratulatory letter to Marilyn. The notes and the many lovely gifts were delivered to Grand Rapids by Pastor and Mrs. Wright who made the trip Thursday. Feb. 23 is clean-up day at <jthe church. Plans are to rh&ke this a monfKIy work Bay proji-" T ELRILGH T WHAT DO I --THERB A/NT KNOW ABOUT THINGS LIKE THAT? --AND ANOTHER THINS, ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE FIX1N6 THAT GIMMICK RIGHT ? -TRY THIS WRENCH U MUCH HE / PONT KNOW > (we -THIMK&!) WHEELS j NEVER KNEW. <9 TOO COLD TO me famous cattle on the isle of HAVE A SEA t JERSEY have been Kept a PUZB breed since 176? The temperature there HOSSFACEHANK 240° below zero! WILLYOU HAVE. BIG BOY? By FRANK THOMAS .. BRING WE SOME APPLE PIE AND COFFEE! I LL TAKE THE BLUE PLATE SPECIAL, DOLLY! DOLL* \NUZ CALLED TO THE ^PHONE.-.fLLTAKE YER ORDERS: SET CUTER ENJERY DAY, MR-MORTON.' GIVE ME A HAM SANDWICH, DOLLY HANDSOME NEXT Rclet*D*4c wWi mSmi, hNb. JS-«rvt<« Dish * Twontft & / SONNY SOUTH By COURTNEY ALDERSON IS AS NECESSARY TO LIFE A6 FOOD AND Dft/M/f/ You spend one-thind of now Itfe asleep--although H is possible with Benzedrine-Sulfate to stm make fop ISO hours ! THAT DOES UT wre ILL GET »T BOSS WAS ONLY NICKEL WHOOPS! £ S3 RURAL DELIVERY By AL SMITH SOX BOUGHT \ TWO OF THEM/ IS IT A NEW 6AD6 WELL,THE MAN SAID I COULD CUT MV HOUSE WORK IN HALF WITH ONE/ WHAT THE HEOK THINK WHV? HAVE YOU GOT there? HOUSEWORK SAVER I f 7 ~ THAT MIGHT itiMi