The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

Page Twelve THE McHENR Y PLMfDEALER ") Wonder Lake Elect Officers In Drama Club Jane Ducey . Twenty-two y o u n g p e o p l e Were present. Tuesday night to elect Leslie Decker president of the Theatre Group sponsored by the community youth center. Patty Hansen was named v i c e - p r e s i d e n t , a n d B o n n i e Bruce secretary treasurer. « The drama group meets every Tuesday night from 7:30 to 9 in the youth center. Membership is open to both boys and , girls (there are some stout fellas who have already joined). Following election of officers thein*oup worked on breathing, use of hands, expression, and pantomime. Director Paetow heard the students read from Julius Caesar, parts of the play picked at random. It was tht third meeting of the group. Highland Shores Auxiliary Family night is slated for the next meeting of the Highland Shores Women's auxiliary, according to Mrs. James Laing, chairman of the project. With the fire truck now stationed in the subdivision, everyone it working harder to raise the money to build a new shelter so that more equipment can be based in the immediate area. The rescue squad house is the place to come Tuesday, May 2, at 8 p.m. It's a family affair. . . .refreshments will be served. Hospital Auxiliary News Mrs. Don Swanson was hostess for the Memorial Hospital auxiliary Sew-N-Sews Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Halbauer and Mrs. Henry Pe^au, guests, assisted the members in assembling a dozen pastel yarn dolls which will be sold later at the auxiliary's Gift and Thrift shop, or the Gift shop at the hospital. Members present were the Mesdar.ies Tony Weretka, Ted Eltoft, Lay. Sullivan, Harry Davidson, Larry Fuhrer, William Fiala, Sr., Harold Wohnrade and Wilbert Klebert. Miss Ann Lundborg and Miss Marlene Gallas substituted for the Mrs. Victor Milbrandt and Anna Landman at the canasta party Thursday, April 20. Mrs. Ted Eltoft, Mrs. Jack McCafferty and Mrs: Joe Lundborg were the winners. Others laying were the Mesdames Ed Gallas, Sr., Tony Weretka, Lar • ry Fuhrer, John Markel, Chris Rasmussen, Robert Kiddell, and hostess, Mrs. Ed Galla: Jr. Girl Scout rally at Richmond high school Sunday. The Perils of Pauline were no greater than those "our heroine" encountered at Girl Scout camp in New York state. We personally felt the greatest •threat to safety was met when our valiant scout got the 10 yards of bloomer material water-logged in her swim across the lake in full dress. The song-fest was also erijoyable with the Scouts led by Mrs. Jack Falkenthal. Mrs. Howard Ehrke welcomed the assembly in the absence of Neighborhood chairman, Mrs. Charles Paetow, who was quite ill. Garden Ciub Activities Mrs. E. Ottoson was hostess at the April meeting of the Wonder Lake Garden Club attended by seventeen me-.nbers and two guests. A report of th£ World FloWer and Garden Show at McCormick Place was given. Thirty-eight ladies wert to the show and brought back many new ideas they plan to transmit, to further beautify our Wonder Lake gardens. In other reports the club presented eight Easter baskets which were made by Mrs. Leon Switzer, Mrs. Charles Kopp, and Mrs. William Fiala to the children at the Training Center for Retarded at Easter time. Also a fir tree, a gift of the Garden cltJb, will be planted in the triangle as an Arbor Day tribute, sometime next week. A trip to the Morton Arboretum and to Lombard to see ; the spring flowers in bloom is 1 planned by the club for May | 17. Any Wonder Lake ladies i who would like to qo can get j information from W.L. 6561, or j 4404. | A blue ribbon was won by j the club from the Garden Club | of Illinois for which they are very proud. Yearly reports were read by committees and members showing activities during the year. Mrs. Arthur Hoppe served as installing officer and read a very fitting report of duties for each officer installed. They are Mrs. Dorothy McEachren. treasurer; Mrs. Tony Willtg, first vice-president; and Mrs. E. Ottoson, recording secretary. Mrs. John Condren pinned corsages of pink carnations, which were the handiwork of Mrs. Kopp, on each new officer. Mrs. Ralph White led in prayer. Outgoing officers are Mrs. Ed Cannon, treasurer; Mrs. Hoppe, first vice; and Mrs. Ralph White, recording secretary. Dave Joslyn has invited the club for a garden walk through hi»AlWa«tiful garden of daffodils, narcissi and jonquils. The plantings represent 20 years of interest in these bulbs and Mr. Joslyn has about 400 varieties. April 30 is set for this walk. I}ates to remember. . . June 15--Card party and bake sale at Harrison school. Table prizes a n d r e f r e s h m e n t s w i l l b e served. Further information may be obtained from any club member. Aug. 12 and 13 the Wonder Lake Garden club flower show will be held at Harrison- school If you have any plants or flowers yqu feel would be of interest in the flower show call W.L. 5672 or 4404. May Brings Roses If you found that water seeped out of the 18" deep hole in 2 or 3 fyours and this location will have at least 6 hours of sun each day you are ready to join the Wonder Lake promoters who plan to have roses in every dooryard. All the roses this year will be climbing roses and they will be available from May 1 to May 31. Full instructions are printed on the cards which will be given out and honored by members of the Chamber of Commerce. Rally Well Attended "Follow Me, Girls" lived up to expectations as a Girl Scout recruiting documentary film of 1918 vintage, and was appreciated by all who attended the Nativity Lutheran Church News The morning message will be delivered by Rev. George Ehrich, supply pastor, at the 8 and 11 o'clock services. Sunday school meets at- 9:15 and 11 a.m. The Luther League will sponsor its annual Confirmation reception at 7:30, Sunday, April 30, With the candlelight service, All young people and newly confirmed young people are invited and welcome to attend this highlight of the year. Women of the Church meetings are as follows: Evening Circle, Monday, May 1, at 8 p.m. Morning Circle, Tuesday, May 2, at 9:30 a^m. There will be a Sunday school teachers' and officers' meeting, Tuesday, May 2. Choir rehearsals have been scheduled for the senior choir, Thursday evenings, at 7:30. For the junior choir, Saturday mornings at 10 is the time. Christ The King Church News The Altar and Rosary potluck dinner will be held at the parish hall Thursday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. All the ladies of the parish are invited to attend. Election of officers will be held during the meeting. Mrs. Mabel Pike, president, extends a grateful word to all who helped in any way to make the card party such a grand success. Christenings During the past month four babies were baptized by the Rev. James A. Vanderpool at Christ the King church. They are: Stephen Fred Rankin, son of Robert and Joan Cantu Rankin, had Fred Fisher and Mary Nerians for his godparerits. Dino John Smola, son of Eugene and Victoria Pedutti Smola, was sponsored by William and Irma Fleming. Mary Frances Alicoate, daughter of Jerome Joseph and Nelly Van Ramel Alicoate, was i aberrance -©'Gon»* nell and Diane Alicoate. Patri- Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of April 27, 1911 According to the 1910 census report, McHenry has a population of 1,031. Even though the official census report just received gives us but an increase of eighteen during the past ten years, there are a score of other small towns and even large cities in Illinois that have lost instead of gained in population in that time. McHenry's four rural mail carriers will share in the $10c annual increase in pay after July 1, when they will receive $1,000 per year. The last Congress passed an act allowing the increase to affect all rural mail carriers whose daily travel reaches twenty-four miles t.-r more. The four carriers leaving the local post offices are E. E. Bassett, D. Granger, John R. Knox and J. N. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Allen (nee Miss Grace Burns) who were married in Chicago. April 25 are spending their honeymoon at the summer home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Burns, at Emerald Park. Miss Katie Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Blake, passed away at the family home in this city, Monday morning, after four week's illness of typhoid fever, at the age of 16 years. The newly organized lodge, of Mystic Workers of the World, was installed at M.W.A. hall Thursday evening. The various officers were elected as follows: Prefect, C. D. Ross; monitor, Helena Stoffel; secretary, Adah Anna Carey; banker, John I. Sutton; marshal, Florence Howe; warder, Phil A y l w a r d ; s e n t i n e l , A d d i s o n Barker; supervisor for three ears, Katherine Heimer; two years, Frank E. Cobb, one year, Rose C. Jus ten. lursday^ April 27, 190L cia Ann Bueche, daughter of Richard and Arlene Williams Bueche, with James and Mary Melfi for her godparents. PROFE^IOnRL DIRECTORS1 There's new loveliness ahead for you . . . Want to try a now hair fashion, with most-flattering results? Or, want to be sure your favorite hairstyle is properly cut and set? You can depend on us. EARL R. WALSH INSURANCE * V Eire, Auto, Farm * Life 1m. Representing RELIABLE COMPANIES When You Need Insurance of Any Kind Phone EVergreen 5-0013 or 5-0958 112 E. Elm St. McHei at Jen's Beauty Salon Leased and Operated by ELVINA LATIMER 1st Bldg. East of V.F.W. on Rte. 120 Phone EV 5-0322 Free Parking DR. JOHN T. GRAY ' Optometrist 126 So. Green Street Office Phone: EV 5-018$ Res. Phone: EV 5-6191 Hours: Daily 9:30 - 5:00 Tues. & Fri. Evenings 6:80 to 9 p.m. Closed All Day Wednesdays Eyes Examined-Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Fitted Repair Service 8-61 Helena Rubinstein 5Color-Tone .Shampoos MOT A TINT, HOT A RINSE... RICH SHAMPOO WITH COLOR HI8HLI0HTS Jut once each year Helena Rubin* conditioning shampoo. Your hair is stein bottles her famous color-rich shampoo in lightweight, unbreakable plastic and offers you a whopping 2.50 size for only 1.50! You save 1.00 on every bottle! Choose the "color made for your own hear shade. Your own shade, but brighter, emerges from this creamy MILL Elm St. radiant with lustre. Blonde-Tone, Red-Head, Brunette-Tone, Brown- Glow, Silver-Tone or Silk-Sheen Cream Shampoo, without color. ^ On sale at the same time: super* rich Silk-Sheen Cream Rinse, a con* ditioning wonder that makes all hair easy-to-roanage. Prices plus tax. AM Jewel Shopping Plaza FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of April 21, 1921 The heaviest and most severe snow storm since the winter of 1920 visited this section last Saturday. The storm started early that morning and the fall of-snow .continued through out the greater part of the day and by Sunday morning bob sleighs and cutters had replaced the auto. All day Sunday the going was anything but favorable but by Monday morning the warm rays of the sun caused the blanket of white to disappear. Justen's hotel was the scene of one of the most pleasant, as well as enjoyable, parties held in McHenry in many a day when friends to nearly the number of 100, gathered to enjoy the genial hospitality of Messrs and Mesdames N. H. Petesch and J. C. Holly. Cards and dancing were enjoyed,"with music by Hauswirth's orchestra. E. M. Geier, manager of the McHenry Baseball club^has received word that twelve uniforms, former property of the Chicago Cubs, have been purchased for the team. The deal was put over by Richard B. Walsh. On account of the storm, local workmen employed at the T e r r a C o t t a f a c t o r y w e r e forced into, idleness on Saturday and Monday, the roads being impassible. Members of the Social Wheel of this village, numbering about twenty, went to Chicago Wednesday morning of this week, and in the afternoon attended the;*natinee of "Irene" at the StSdebaker theatre. At school boiard election of District No. 15, last Saturday, J. E. PufaM was chosen as new president. Working with him the coming; ye&r will be F. A. Cooley, Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, Dr. A. I. Froehlich, Charles L. Page, William J. Walsh and John P. Weber. »Mrs. John. Montgomery entertained a group of young people at her home Monday evening, honoring her niece, Miss Rovena Marshall, on her birthday. Guests were Misses Eleanor Walsh* Frances Garbutt, Ellen Frisby, Josephine Olson, Cornelia Freund Anna Oertel, Helen and Kathleen Powers and Loretta Steffes. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AQO Taken from the File* / of April 16; 1986 • A trip to Chicago to buy a new Easter suit brought abcut the death of Joseph Wrede, son of Louis Wrede, who was struck by a hit and run driver. He :was identified by army discharge papers found in his pocket. James Haxton, one of - the earliest residents of Emerald Park and grandfather of Hughie Kirk, died at his home in Chicago last week. Local folks were delighted to hear the familiar music of Vince Adams and his Bronk Busters over WROK, Rockford, Saturday afternoon. This musical quartet is composed of Vince and Clem Adams and Pete and Jerry Hamil. A chicken house on the John R. Smith farm was destroyed by fire about 3 o'clock Friday morning. William Hammil, who tenants the farm, lost 200 baby chicks in the blaze. The first of the spring weddings took place at St. Mary's church Wednesday morning, when Miss Helen Petrosky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Petrosky of Richmond became the bride of Mr. Elmer Justen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick M. Justen of Ringwood. Members of the Sunshine club and their husbands surprised Ed Conway Sunday evening, the occasion being his birthday. Prizes in cards were awarded Mrs. William Gerhardt, Charles Allen, William Gerhardt and Mrs. Ben Bauer. Lily Lake is now 10 years old. It was purchased by Sampson- Sex and company and first opened to the public on April 16. Since that time about 500 houses have been huilt, beache\ made, roads and electricity through and a channel le. ie Mothers club will meet at Eegion hall Friday afternoon wita the following committee in chwrge: Mr& George Stilling, Mrs. \G. W. Hess, Mrs. Paul Schwerman, Mis. John Bolger and MMrr:s . Floyd Cooley i|e: The yvVld is b%ssed by people who do things,^not by those who simply talk *bout doinj them. \ y \ Riverside Drive enry, 111. will be 7 A.M. to 12 Noon tarting April Fresh Baked Godi Daily Phone EV 5-M44 2 Days of Our Big Anniversary g Our Biggest SPECIAL WEEKEND BUYS - Regular Items Drastically Reduced!* DR. LEONARD L. BOTTARI Optometrist Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses 105 Richmond Road Hours: Evenings Tues., Thurs. & FrL 7 to 9 pan. Saturdays: 8 to 6 p.m. Phone EV. ft-2262 241 BCHROEDER IRON WORKS Structural Steel and Ornamental Visit Our Showrooms Fireplace Equipment 8 Miles South on Rt. 81 Ph. EVergreen 5-0950 2-61 GORDON E. SERGANT Registered Professional Engineer PeffCoMifloE) ITeoto SamltoMoBB ILayouts Wnto? Ssnipiply Programs Richmond 4198 Yt Mile South of Rt. 12 on Johnsburg - Wilmot Road ll-€0 DR. EDGAR E. PEASLEB Palmer Graduate CHIROPRACTOR 118 Main St* McHenry, ID. Office Hours: Daily except Thursday 1-5 MOIL, Wed. A FrL Evenings Irf Phone EVergreen 5-0489' •41 Reg. $1.99 Plastic Vegetable ||||* Reg. $2.98 36-qt. Plastic Round $ V gg Wastebasket JI Reg. $3.99 Live Rubber $099 Plant £T Reg. $3.49 Floor $1 Qg Planter 1 Reg. $2.69 Personal File-A-Way $• yg Paper Chest JL Reg. 29c Facial Tissue 2 for 09 Reg. $1.98 Knick-Knack %m gQ Cabinet JL Reg. $4.98 Deluxe Badmihton l$^99 Reg. $1.98 Plastic Mixing Bowl Reg. 10c-15c Men's 10 for While 10 for HQ< Handkerchiefs 0 9 Reg. $1.98 Chrome Clad Steel 29 SkiUet 1 Reg. 19c Cannon Wash Cloths 3 for ifil Reg. $1.29 Cannon L.S. Baih ljn( Towel m 9 Reg. 98c Ironing Board Cover Q9 Reg. 98c 45 H.P.M. Records 2 for d±n9 Reg. $2.98 Jumbo Garment $199 Bag A Reg. 29c Hardwood Suit PVQ* Hangers 4 for #9 Reg. 79c Plastic Table £[(** Planter ^9 Reg. $1.98 Lg. Size Tra? $149 Tables m Reg. $1.16 Coloring CO* Book Set D9 Reg. 19c Bubble Liquid 9 Reg. $2.98 S'x5? Cotton $fl 11^ Rug cJj Reg. $1.00 Plastic Ball and Bat Set m 9 Reg. 49c Ladies' Rayon Panties 3 for & 9 Reg. $1.79 6" Blade Garden $^QQ Reg. $1.29 4-Sewn Com an* Broom ww Reg. $1.00 Ladies' Cotton l>yQt Blouses # 9 Reg. 49c Fire King Batter Bowl £, 9 Reg. $1.80 13-pc. pkg. Dish nn< Cloths 99 Reg. 49c Baby Receiving Blanket lii® Reg. $1.99 2-pc. Bath |Q Mat Set 1i*9 Reg. $1.00 Boy's or Girl's Package Hose (£)9 Reg. 89c ea. Rose mCl* Bushes 2 fo^ HI 9 2-yr. old stfcocfe Reg. $1.00 Ray-a-Vac /• Flashlight with batteries -- 39c Reg. $5.49 Aluminum Lawn $0)g]Q Chair * s&r* Strong - Sturdy Lightweight Reg. $1.49 15-qt. Plastic Pail #9 with pouring lip - SPECIAL SALE - Reg. $4.99-$6.99 Girl's Nylon Dresses.... now only $3.00 Reg. $19.95 24-in. «j~ >1399 (Motorized) Reg. $9.98 Aluminum Lounge $ra(olQ Chair Matches Lawn Chair Special Sale -- Sheets & Cases (WHITE) Twin Fitted--$1.57 Full Fitted--$1.77 Twin Fitted--$1,77 Full Fitted--$1.97 72x108 Twin--$1.77 81x108 Full--$1.97 Multi-Colored Pillow Cases -- 99c pr. Reg. $1.98 Rubbermaid DISH PAN Special Mfgrs. Discount for this sale Only Reg. 79c Ladles NYLON HOSE French Heel - Self Seam 51-ga. 15 Denier 2 - 8 9 - HOUSEWARE Regular $1.98 - $2.98 • H&ndi-Rinse Dish Pan • Coveted Utility Pail t Laundry Basket • Waste Basket (Limited Quantities) YOUR CHOICE 99 Regular $3.99 • Hobnail Design • Full or Twin • Assorted Colors BEN F R A N K L I N L O C A L L Y O W N E D - N A T I O N A L L Y I IW South Green Street K N O W N McHenry, 111. U