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\ Thursday, October 5, 1961 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Wonder Lake UNDESIRABLE FISH TO BE REMOVED BY SPECIAL TREATING $ Jane Dncey The south end of the lake will be used for rotenone treatment to rid the water of undesirable fish, and everyone is asked not to use this area so that the fish will not be scared off. Corn will be fed to the fish in this area and the poisoning must be done before Oct. 15 thiSj^year, or in the spring of nex^year. In about 8 hours the dying fish will come to the surface and, if caught then, these fish are edible. The disposal of the dead fish was discussed and the marine committee are looking into two methods. They will meet at the home of Boyce King to complete plans. This is a 4 year . program and will be followed thi|^gh to clean up. the lake. The proposed donation of $50 from each subdivision to the advisory board was discussed and the response good. The youth activities committee"" reported on the proposals to get ice skating instructors again this winter and also the possibility of roller skating parties. tction of officers took with these results: reelected chairman, Dr. Sidney 'Weiss; vice-chairman, Robert Kiddell; and re-elected to their posts, Ted Weilock, treasurer, and Mrs. Boyce King, secretary. Committee appoint ments g&ve the jobs back to Boyce King as marine committee chairman and Robert Kiddell as^outh activities chairman. Mrs. Margaret Rose was appointed publicity chairman. son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Apostolu. The young couple will reside in Wonderview. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Huck are parents of a boy born Sept. 20. They have named the baby Timothy Wayne. Otto Menolasino, accompanied by the father-in-law and brother-in-law visited friends in Northern Wisconsin and entered into the bow and arrow deer season there. They caught a big bass, however, if they didn't shoot a deer. Weather nippy-- 22 degrees above. The grandmother's club met at the home 6f Mrs. Clara Meyers last Thursday. Christ the King Church News The winter schedule is now in progress with Sunday Masses at 7:30, 9 and 11 (High Mass) a.m. Confessions Saturday ; from 7 to 8 p.'m. Catechetical school each Sunday after the 9 a.m. Mass. High school of religion Sunday at 7 p.m. Inquiry class for hof^-Catholics Monday or Wednesday at 7 p.m. Adult Bible* Discussion Class, Monday at 9 p.m. CFM and CCD discussion groups meet Wednesday at 9 p.m. The Altar and Rosary sodality will meet at the church Thursday, Oct. 5, for recitation of the Rosary. The regular meeting will follow at 8:30 in the school hall. Entertainment for the evening will be "Scenes from India" presented by lay Catechist Albert Lewis. Refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to attend. Reserve Oct. 26 for the card and bunco party. Intermediate Troop 201 Intermediate Girl Scout troop 201 held election of officers. at its second meeting of the season last Tuesday. Lynn M o o r e i s p r e s i d e n t ; J o y c e Young, vice-president; Gloria BiuJ:, treasurer; and Polly DuRsy, scribe. Dues were established at 15 cents per member per meeting. The money will be used to buy materials for project work of the troop during the year. « Demonstration The women's auxiliary of Highland Shores will meet Thursday, Oct. 12, at the ressq vyiissmronn.. The meeting will be a social one including a demonstration. Guests are welcome, the meeting starts at 8 p.m. Fund Raiser Dance The Wonder view property owners association has scheduled a dance at the VFW hall in McHenry Nov. 18, with supper from 7 to 9 and dancing tx •" 9 on. Money raised will be Used for subdivision improvements. This is the first dance the subdivision has sponsored. Nativity Lutheran Church News There will be a meeting of • he Altar Guild Wednesday. Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. The Luther League will meet Sunday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Choir rehearsals as follows: Senior, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Junior, Saturday at 10 a.m.; and Cherub (for 5 through 7 year olds) Saturday morning at 11. Promotion and rally days will be observed in the Sunday school Oct. 23 and 30. If your children have not been coming regularly, you are asked to start them so they will be enrolled and registered for the new Sunday school year. Don't forget the second session of Sunday school at 11 a.m. Worship sen/ices are at 8 and 11 a.m. Rev. Warren Thumnel. Pastor. NO WONDER KIDS HAVE TROUBLE: When we say a boat is fast, do we mean it is tied to the dock, or moving rapidly?? Why is a fast a religious rite, but a fast person has little reverence?? When a horse is fast, he's moving, but when a color is, it's immovable. We don't get it. Use The Classifieds Twice Told Tales FIFTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Oct. 5, 1911 A new record in weather was established during the month just ended, there having been fifteen rainy days in September. The highest number of rainy days in September any preceding year since the weather bureau was established was in 1871, when rain fell on fourteen days. Bruce Starritt, who recently underwent several operations in Chicago, and who has been in a critical condition for seme time past, died at his home south of town yesterday afternoon. That Landlord F. O. Gans of the Riverside House will not pass the winter months in idleness is evidenced from the manner in which he is going out after the winter business. He is now advertising his place as a winter amusement resort and already several Chicago people have asked to be booked at this popular hostelry. McHenry Council K. of C. will hold a public party at Stoffel's hall Oct. 12. Twentyfive cents will admit you to the hall and entitle you to cards and refreshments. A young man in the employ of one of our farmers came to town Sunday morning, and when it came time to go home discovered that his navigation appliances failed to perform their required duty. After a most uncertain journey from the east to the west side, he found that the grade in front of M. J. Walsh's store was a trifle too steep and in his efforts to put on more steam he lost his balance and fell into a mud hole. In the fall he landed squarely on his back and as the mud and water measured a sufficient depth to enable a sober man to swim to shore he remained lying on his back until rescued by eye witnesses. By request of his employer he departed for Chicago the following morning telling his friends the streets of McHenry were too dirty and he was going where walks were wider and more certain. The report of the first month of the McHenry public school •shows an increase over last year with an enrollment of 108 boys and 127 girls, a total of 235. A. Edgar Nye is superintendent. FORTY YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Sept. 29, 1921 Miss Nellie Doherty entertained twelve young ladies at a five 5'clock dinner and shower, honoring her cousin, Miss Frances Knox, at her home south of town Sunday evening. James Green, the bridegroomto- be, was feted at a chicken dinner at Justen's hotel Monday evening. The surprise was planned by Woodstock friends. Dr. C. H. Fegers and niece, Miss Eleanor McGee, of this village left Chicago last evening for Sierre Madre, Calif., where they were called by the illness of the former's brother, Rev. H. M. Fegers, who had been living there since his retirement. They were joined by Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fegers of Keckuk, la. John Bolger has taken the position as bookkeeper, at the plant of the McHenry County Farmers Co-operative company on the West Side, taking the place made vacant by Miss Ellen Walsh, who resigned recently to accept a position at the West McHenry State bank. Edward R. Sutton, Who owns a large tract of summer property at Emeral Park, informs us that he has had the stretch surveyed and plotted and has now placed on sale an additional forty-eight lots which will make most desirable summer home sites. Miss Mabel Benson of Woodstock bears the distinction of having been the first county seat girl to appear on the streets of that city in knickers. She made her ,initial bow in the togs last Thursday. Miss Lenore Freund has resigned her position at the West McHenry State bank and left Friday for Ypsilanti, Mich.; where she has entered the University. E. H. Winfield, who formerly operated a barber shop here, passed away at his home in Woodstock, Ore., last week. N. F. Steilen, who last spring launched in this village what is known as the McHenry Poultry and Egg company, has rented the Sloey chicken farm, east of the river and expects to operate on a much larger scale. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Taken from the Files of Sept. 24, 1936 George H. Hapke, tenant on a farm about four miles southeast of McHenry owned by a party from Chicago, was attacked by a bull in his barnyard and died at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin. Sunday night at "the age of 50 years. LeRoy Kamholz and Stanley Schaffer arrived home Friciav night from a 3,000-mile liiotorcycle trip through the West, covering a period of eight days. Choosing the thirtieth wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. I. Field, for her wedding day Miss Alice Gertrude Field was married to Mr. John Donald Bolger, Chicago attorney and son of Mrs. John Bolger of Woodstock at St. Mary's Catholic church, Wo'Ktstock, last Saturday. Miss Christine Wegener has accepted a position as assistant sui>erintendent and instructor of nuises at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, where she started her new duties Wednesday. For demonstrating outstanding qualifications in rendering seryice to the public. Pink Gorman, Standard Oil dealer, Riv- Page Nlns, V.F.W. NEWS News Briefs There was a birthday party Saturday, Sept. 30, at the home of Mrs. Harry Davidson honor- * ing her son, Lyle. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Davidson aiij their two children, Julie and Jill, of Deertield. Lyle is teaching in the Deerfield-Highland Park school district. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Winn Davidson of Chicago and their daughter, Laurie Ann, born Sept. 9. Marita Koenemann and Robert Houck were married Sept. 16 in McHenry. Robert is the By Wayne Walters * T.V. Gripes A national organization that checks public reaction to television commercials and programming reports that there is a growing disenchantment about television. 60% of the men and 49% of women have very pronounced gripes about TV viewing. Fewer people taught during 1960 than any other year that television was doing an excellent job. For example; one half of the people interviewed across the nation objected to many types of programs. One-third didn't like commercials and a majority thought there were to many. However, there was one satisfactory note; TV servicing improved through better electronic instruments. And we're proud to report that CUSTOM TV is equipped with Ahe latest types for fast and dependable maintenance of TV, radio, hi-fi or any appliance that has a sound passing through it. Phone EV 5-8757 or 5-5659 next time. fir a REAL bargaii SAVE lEFOHi ¥111 BUY! o W DON'T PAY more than yon have to. Avoid interest charges on time payments. Open a "special purpose" savings account so you can pay cash when you buy--get the full benefit of bargain prices. You are money ahead when you save ahead. Open your "special purpose" account, today! Will Be Paid by November 1st 1 /© _ our DIVIDEND Christmas Club Savers Start YOUR New Christmas Savings Account on Nov. 1st [Vl°/o ON INVESTMENT i SAVIMGS ACCOUNTS $5,000 becomes $6,094.95 In 5 short years based on 4% on Regular Savings Accounts MCHENRY SAVINGS A N D L O A N A S S O C I A T I O N 3611 W. Elm St. McHeniy, 111. Phone EV 5-3000 The regular meeting of the ladies auxiliary to V. F. W. Post 4600, McHenry, was held $t the V.F.W. hall last week. A visit from the Fifth District president, Etheljane Tebo, was 'the highlight of the meeting. During trie meeting, the V.F.W. post and ladies auxiliary were commended on their activities for the past year. These include hospital work, civil defense and community service projects. A very good record has been made for our organization. Hospital Chairman Wilma Aylward gave a very interesting report on her hospital work at Downey and again is asking for more volunteers to accompany her the third Wednesday of each month. Each member should attend the parties given for our veterans at least once each year and learn how much appreciation is shown by these patients. The Fifth district president commended our auxiliary on the flag and colors floor work which was presented at this meeting. Because we had not had any active color team last erside Drive and Elm street, has been honored as master merchandiser by Standard Oil company of Indianapolis. He received a pin and an award of merit. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Bethel Draper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Draper, to Eugene Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thomas of Woodstock, which took place at the C o n g r e g a t i o n a l p a r s o n a g e , Waukegan, on June 20. year, all members were very pleased with this and hope it shall be a highlight of the meetings of the future. As a gift from the auxiliary, a new fifty-star American flag was presented to the McHenry lock site, and a pleasing "thank you" was read following the presentation. On Oct. 14, members of the post and auxiliary will be hosts at a dinner and dance given for the entire Fifth district. A large turn-out is expected, and all members attending are urged to bring a dish to pass. The meat, potatoes, rolls and coffee will be furnished by our local organization. The department presidents' luncheon will be held Nov. 4, at the Sherman hotel in Chicago, and sill past presidents and our present president, Mrs. Florence Svoboda. are planning to attend. Our next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 9 at 8 p.m., at which time a class of new members will be initiated. The entire color team is urged to be at practice the same evening at 7:30 p.m. Committee serving at this meeting is'the color team, consisting of Dorothy Kerr, Pat Spencer, Pat Aylward and Sandi Lawrence. We hope to have a large attendance. Sandi Lawrence BIG WRECKER More than 300,000 homes are demolished every year, according to the West Coast Lumbermen's Association, which points out that freeways, old age, shopping centers and expanding industry take the biggest toll. Only one stone can be laid at a time--in building a wall, or a life. $2.98 and -- ALLURING SLEEPWEAR -- • BABY DOLL • TOREADOR • WALTZ GOWN • SHIFT GOWN • SHORTIE COAT • MUU MUX! 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Cary, Crystal Lake, McHenry,\ Richmond, Spring Grove Wonder Lake,' Woodstock, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Courts 777 and 659. Chairmen of all committees gave reports. The spiritual development chairman expressed the importance of daily Mass and the promotion of the rosary in the home for peace; also the spiritual benefits that may be gained by visiting shrines. She called on Mrs. Catherine K a g a n , v i c e - c h a i r m a n , w h o gave a brief summary of the speech given by Bishop Sheen at the Diocesan Holy Name rally in Rockford. Literature Report Good results and fine cooperation from store owners is helping to keep obscene literature from book racks, was a fact reported by the library and literature chairman. Also, organizations are joining The Catholic Digest Book club and obtaining good books from libraries. Legislation told of having a meeting with A. B. McConnell, representative, as guest speaker. Several parishes are becoming very active in this newly organized committee. The commit tee for rural life spoke of farm legislation and stressed the importance of rural defense. Those present were completely absorbed in the eloquent speech given by Father Vanderpool. He cited the importance of harmony in the h o m e , p a r t i c u l a r l y b e t w e e n husband and wife, as their way of life is reflected on the 'children. The future of the family is based on the example shown by the parents and by the discipline in the home. His subject of "Christian Family Living" was presented^wyth great understanding and knowledge. The National Capitol has over 14 acres of floor space. SOFT WATER INTRODUCTORY OFFER $ 2 Per Month At last, a soft water rental plan that gives you unlimited Soft water ... no more messy tank exchanges . . . one flat rental rate . . . We also sell and service softeners. Lindsay Soft Water of Algonquin 206 S. MAIN ST. 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