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PageTwehfe loll Holiday Hills i( IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED AT HHPOA MEETING Rita Olcyar May 22 i& the date set for the next H.H.P.O.A. meeting. It will be held in the Island Lake * Lutheran church at 8 o'clock in the evening. Several very important issues will be brought before the membership for discussion. All residents are cordially invited to be present. Committees Reorganized The board of direct ors acted at its last meeting to reorganize the standing committees. At least one director will serve on each committee to recruit members and to ensure a smooth beginning. Anyone who is interested in working with a particular committee is asked to contact the director in charge. Following is a list of committees with the correspond- • ing directors: Roads and General Maintenance, Jirri Harper; Beaches, John Potratz; Ways and Means, Henry Haufe and Charles Forthnlan: Legal, Harry Schroeder: Welcoming. Lor raine Bemis; Refreshments, Shirley Haufe. If anyone i$ so qualified hnd would like to help out, please get in touch with Phyllils. Two Births This Week This week we can happily report births to two subdivision families. Friday night, May 5, Joan Schroeder presented her husband with a baby girl at St. Therese's hospital in Waukegan. Joan and Harry Schroeder, who live at 545 Sunset, have another daughter. Lisa. The baby sister will bp called Gail Elizabeth. Joan and Fred Quilico ol Hyde Park avenue, have a fourth child, Anton Forrest, born Sunday morning. May 7, in the McHenry hospital. The Quilicos, who are long-time residents of Holiday Hills havr a daughter, Joan and two other sons, Michael and Mitchell. Congratulations to both families! Woman's Club Meets Members of the Woman's Club heard an interesting and informative address on the proper care of pets at the regular meeting, Wednesday evening, May 10. Dr. J. V. Krone, a local veterinarian, discussed the need for a countv program of rabies control as well as proper training of pets. The table decorations carlied out a Maypole theme, and the hostess committee included Jessie Hawhee, Farline Mettelka, Jo Van Duyn and Marge Schmidt,n rri ri"• - Attend Bowling Bafiquet Four Holiday Hills couples enjoyed an evening of good food and fun on the occasion of the annual banquet of the husbands' bowling league. Attending the dinner dance at a local country club were Harold and Gerry Breede, Henry and Shirley Haufe, Elmer and Earline Mettelka and Ted and Loretta Oszgandy. Out-of-Town Guest* James and Jessie Hawhee entertained Jessie's sister, Catherine Moore, for a few days last week. Mrs. Moore's home is in Tell City, Ind. On the w e e k e n d J e s s i e ' s d a u g h t e r , Jean Bryer, brought her family for a visit with the grandparents. Girl Scout Appeal Troop leader Phyllis Harper is seeking the help of a person who is qualified to administer first aid to accompany the scouts on an overnight campout in the Elgin C.irl Scout camp. In order to take the troop away from home overnight it is required that the girls be ae companied by an adult who has taken a first aid course. No other work would be involved. Tributes to Mother Holiday Hills scout. units went all -out last week to celebrate Mother's Day. Cub Pack 458 treated Cub mothers to musical entertainment, games and gifts Monday night, May 8, at the LUndelius home. Den chiefs for the three dens played musical i n s t r uments. Kenny Roby gave an accordion solo; Johnny Hale played the cornet; and Mike Kreuger, the guitar. Reversing the usual procedure, the mothers played games and were awarded prizes. Girl Scout Dinner Girl Scout Troop 478 mothers enjoyed a delicious dinner cooked and served the girls Tuesday evening. May 9, at the Harper home. Meat loaf, mashed potatoes and vegetables were on the menu. Doing the cooking, under supervision of leaders Gerry Breede and Phyllis Harper were the following troop members: Carol Schmidt, Jane Oleyar, Janice Carlson, Audrey Estis, Bonnie* Exline. April Young, Linda Abbink, Peggy McGrane and Karen Roby. The mothers were presented with gifts made by the girls themselves at troop meetings. Brownies Hold Tea Members of Brownie Troop 454 were hostesses at the annual Mother's Day tea held Thursday afternoon at the Potratz home. Fifteen mothers attended the affair and were served tea and fancy cakes by the little girls. Each mother was also presented with a bouquet of paper roses made by the Brownies, with a message 1 ucked inside each flower. Marge Potratz and Shirley Haufe are the leaders. Ilappy Birthday Birthday celebrations in recent weeks include those of Gail Young, who was fifteen on May 10; April Young, who was eleven on April 22; and Becky Hughes who reached fourteen on May 9. OPF.N MEETING All Holiday Hills residents are invited to an open meeting of the proposed Nunda Township Civic League to be held Sunday afternoon, May 21, at 2 o'clock in the Bay View Beach community house. This is an organization designated to make it possible for all the subdivisions in Nunda Township to (act together on important issues. Future development of the area will come und&V ciShsid&'Stidft, as well as ,any current problems. Ray Baird and Dick Malstrom are representing our subdivision and anyone who would like to attend is asked to contact one of these two men. Correspondent Needed It is the hope of every subdivision resident who reads and enjoys this weekly column that it be continued after your reporter's departure for California early this summer. If there is anyone even slightly interested in doing this important work please call EV. 5-4763. Your correspondent will be only too happy to help write the first few columns in order to make the transition easier. --The first man to see Yellowstone area, as far as history records, was John Colter, one* a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He turned trapper after the Expedition was c o m p l e t e d , was o n c e caught by the Indians, and made to run for his life, naked, in below-zero weather. The story of how he escaped, and made his way for hundreds of miles, without guns, knives, food, friends or fire, or clothing, to the nearest army camp, still makes thrilling reading. Veil usable Gills like this o can be yews by saving -WjPVfV form TOP VALUE STAMPS given with..., Village of Stmnysid# MANY PARTIES HONOR SEVERAL COMMUNICANTS Irene May There were quite a few ^children from our village, who received their First Holy Communion Sunday at St. John the Baptist church in Johnsburg. Some of the names are: Nancy Fritz, Ronda Schultz, Leonie Schneider, Connie Jablonski; Johnny Metzger. Billy Colomer and Debbie Obstfelder. It was a beautiful day, for which! I guess they all prayed. \ These are some of the partie^ which took place that day: Leonie Schneider had a nice party with all her aunties and uncles and grandmother attending. She rebeived several beautiful gifts and also gifts of moriey. A delicious dinner was served by Esther and her girls assisting. The Metzgers had a housefull, also. To help Johnny celebrate came his godparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudo'ph Bradattch. with their children; Mr. ahd Mrs. Charles Herdrich arid Charles Jr. of McHenry; Mr. and Mrs. Helen Harrer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schuster and son, Patrick, all from Waukegan. A wonderful dinner was served and enjoyed by all. John also received congratulations from his grandparents, aunt and uncle from Germany, and a wristwatch, which he so proudly wears. He also received best wishes and gifts from their fine neighbors. Pat Jablonski was proud to tell that she made her daughter's dress. They also had a big gathering with both grandparents, aunts and uncles from Chicago attending. I must mention also that this genius seamstress L o u e 11 a Schultz also made , "Honda's dress. I haven't seen it, but from what I hear it was beautiful. _____ Another Operation Sorry to report that Master George Colomer went into the hospital again Wednesday and underwent surgery Thursday. He had more skin grafted on his chest due to the third degree burns received on Good Friday. Sorry to hear of this and hope this is the last time. Condolences We would like to extend our condolences to Mr. and Mrs. LaBay on the death of Ex-nest's father, who passed away last week in Michigan. Birthday Party Mr. and JVJjrs. Ted Pi el l had a combined birthday party lor was a Big One on May 3, and Kurt was two May 9. Grandma, aunts and uncles and friends came to help'Nseelebrate this double birthday. Birthday Greeting! A belated birthday greeting tor a fine lady and a good friend, Mrs. Louella Schultz, who had her ?? birthday, May & I would like to wish my big boy, Alfred, Jr., a most wonderful happy birthday. He will be five years old May 20, and may the Good Lord Bless him. Locked Out Mrs. Tucker locked herself out Thursday evening, when she took the wrong key with herself. She came home at 11 o'clock "and almost woke the entire subdivision up trying to feet in. After trying ail sorts of (ways to get in she went for ^Dean Cios and he culled the police. George Seibert came -o the rescue and took the doors off the hinges, and spared Mrs, Tucket from sleeping in the dog hduse. Mrs. Tucker also spent some time in Chicago attending weddings and Communions, and had herself a nice time. PISTAKEE TERRACE NJGlVS Auxiliary Meetihg The ladies auxiliary had a very interesting and busy meeting. They discussed quite a few oncoming events. They plan a bake sale sometime in June, and ice cream social in July and a luncheon and card party Saturday, Sept. 30. More information and plans on the^e affairs will be discussed at future meetings. The June meeting will be postponed to the eighteenth, due to many graduations and the association meeting being held the same week. The next meeting will be at the Bonnie Sabaj residence. The nominating committee, which is Barbara Zamastil, Harriet Phillips, Louise Jankowski, will be at your service if you ai» interested in any office for the July election. Sick List . Mike Gavin and Debbie Cisewski were in bad shape as they contracted the measles. May 22 seems to be a lucky day as two couples are celebrating their anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pritqhard are celebrating their seventh anniversary, and also Mr. and'Mrs. Walter Jankowski. Congratulations and best wishes td^j&oth couples. | Birthday Greetings Donald Kern has a birthday on May 20. Jimmy Phillips and Harriet Phillips celebrate "the same day, which is May v22. IVlay 24 is the birthday of. Yal Patula. Happy birthday tcpMl of you and many more " Don't know if I'll be with you next week, but my good friend, Irma, will take over. Mat Brewing £• DR. HENRY REUND OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. GSREEO Slreei, McHenry (Closed Thursday Afiermemoio) • 3*- EYES EXAMINED -- GLASBH0 EISIED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL ©EMAJBIEJtTATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS DOURS: DAILY 9 TO It A.M. and I HO 6 PH. FRIDAY EVENINGS: 6:00 8:0© 1FJML EVENINGS BY APPOSNfMSBJl? PHONE EVergreen 5-0452 % ^ Change Oil -- Supreme 10-W-30 • Clean and Check Air Cleaner • Pack Front Wheel Bearings • Clean and Check Bakery • Check and Adjust Brakes • Add Rust Resistor • Flush Radiator • Lubrication ALL FOR ONLY >9.95 KELLY SKILLY (On 120 -- One Block North of Chicago N. W. Depot) Experienced *esvic« you con trust I mmmmmmmmmmmigmBimmommmmm Twice Told Tale* FIFTY YEARS AGO Taken from tile Files of May 18, 1911 The famous Riverside House will be formally opened to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 26, 27 and 28. F„ O. Gans, the new proprietor, is making gigantic plan! for the event. Sherman's famous orchestra, of Woodstock, will furnish music for all three days; On Friday evening anelaborate ball will take place in the spacious ball room and the opening will conclude with a stupendous-banquet on Sunday noon, followed by a musical concert by the orchestra on the. lawn. The marriage of Miss Clara Kramer to George Meyers was solemnized at St. Patrick's church here Wednesday morn- =•• * Mrs. Raymond P. Arvedson of Carpentersville entertained at cards Thursday evening for Miss Edna Hunter of 390 Congdon avenue, Elgin,r who will be a June bride. About twenty of our young people took in a dance at Oakland hall, Wauconda, Saturday evening. McHenry young people seem to be taking a liking to out-of-town dances of late. Mrs. Wilhemina Eickstadt, one of McHenry's oldest residents, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Feltz, where.: ?he had resided the past eleven years. Rev. William Voelta; arrived in McHenry from Gupar, Saskatchewan, Canada, Sunday evening, just in time to attend the funeral of his grandmother, which took place on Monday. Mrs. C. Belle Miller entertained Misses Alice Waite, Mabelle Wheeler and Ella Mollohan at her'cozy home at the "Sunny Side" poultry farm on Fox river pn a recent day, honoring her guest, Miss Margaret Oliphant, a .Chicago school teacher. FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of May 12, 1921 Mrs. J. F. Brandt, who is spending the summer at Willow Beach cottage on Fox river, was guest of honor at a birthday party given by Mrs. James Sayler Monday afternoon. Guests were old friends and schoolmates who had not been together for several years. Adolph Krepel, one of oui'J highly respected rural resi dents, passed away at his fai home east of this city Monday, at the age of 70 years. From the files of twenty-five years ago comes the news; that J. D. Lodtz beat the record in duck hunting last -Thursday when he shot : thirtyrseven ducks in two and one-half hours at McCullom Lake. He had enly fifty shells with him and had to come home at the height of the sport-. The McHenry post 6f the American Legion is sponsoring a carnival on May 19, 20 ahd 21. There will be a popularity contest when a beautiful ring will be given the most popular lady; a five piece comedian jazz orchestra will furnish music for continuous dancing; and Lester (Kid) Bacori; recently8of the world's famous Hagenbach- Wallace shows, will give free exhibitions of expert bag punching. General admission -- 15 cents. Ben Adams; who carries a number of the .workmen employed at the Terra Cotta factory, last week placed In commission a commodious auto bus, which is one of the largest yet - brought to McHenry. Tlfe new vehicle enables Mr. Adams to get the men to and from work in one trip, whereas with the old outfit, a Ford, two trips each way were necessary. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of May 7, 1936 Plans for the centennial celebration and homecoming to take place in McHenry on July 30, 31 and°Aug. 1, are gradually taking shape. The affair will be held in the city park, where one day will be devoted to the old settlers' picnic, another day will feature the big parade and Sunday the final day, will be church day, with each church observing its own homecoming. "The Willows" 16-acre coun- 'iy home of Mr. and Mrs. W P. Woodburh on Route U.S. 14, just outside of Woodstock, has been 'sold to W. J. King of Berwyn, 111., a retired wholesale baker. The Woodburns, who are former McHenry residents, have moved into Woodstock, where he is manager of the E. G. Shinner market. Members of the Sunshine club and their husbands surprised Robert Knox Sunday evening. Prizes in five-hundred were) awarded Mrs. Walter Walsn and Ed Conway, Mrs. George Adams and William Gerhard t. Miss Dolores Vales entertained, with a song and reading at a meeting of the Mar£- ola club of St. Mary's church, Woodstock, Tuesday evening. Her mother, Mrs. /Elbert Vales, and Mrs. E. R. Sutton accompanied her. The ladies of the Legion auxiliary will sponsor a jelly party after their next meeting on Thursday, May 14. Admission to the party will be a glass of jell for the use of the ex- Soldiers at Elgin State hospital. Members of thej^committee for the annual junior - senicr dinner dance, to be held at the Crystal Lake Country club May 16, include George Frisby, Biflv Kinsaja, Janice Klontz, Connie Boyko, Dan Justen, Cletus Althoff, Evelyn Shober, Rosa Popp and Mary Durland. When Antarctica was green with vegetation, the pehquin likely flew about, as birds do here, but, as ice and snow took over, there was no need of flight, so they took to the water for food. In time, they 2$>st the use of flight, and tfeeir wings praetically disappeared. Now, they use them as flippers to aid in swimming. Likewke, fish in water in caves, or mores used in mines, whe& it is always dark, quickly lose their eyesight. People, made bedfast by illness, often forget how to walk. It seems to be nature's method to relieve any ability from one of her children, i£ it is not used. 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