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^Thursday, January 4, 1962 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Sunnyside Estates FAMILIES AND FRIENDS GATHER FOR CHRISTMAS Polly Stevens - 385-1256 H The Christmas holiday is the ®!one time of the year which all of us want to spend with our families and dear friends. This is how some of our residents spent their holiday. Adeline and Hank Zeiger are happy to have their son, Jerry, home from Wisconsin State College at Whitewater to complete the family circle with their younger son, Davy. On -^Christmas Day they were hosts to her sister and family, Ruth and John McGovern, and two sons of Spring Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frost and their . six sons of McHenry for Christmas dinner. Marge and Harold Palmer and children were guests of Alice and Dick Janicki and their family for Christmas dinner. Jf Christmas Eve guests at the home of Bernadine and Bill Grist were Marge and Harold Palmer, Ruby and Dick Rakow and their sons and Polly and Jim Stevens. We might add ( that Bernadine is a very good cook. Bernadine and Bill spent Christmas Day in Downers Grove with her sister and family. Delores and Tom Hanahan "and their children spent Christmas in Chicago with their families. Gladys and Laird Kayler and their children were hosts to Grandma Mildred Kayler and Laird's aunt, Orean Laird, of Chicago. Fran and Jerry Olsen entertained his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernfred Olsen, and his f sister, Susan, of Chicago on " Christmas Eve and Day. Their friends, the Dan Derbins. of New York City were "drop in" j guests during the holidays. } Lorraine and Steve Major | were happy to have young Lou- I is Pechan of Berwyn as their ! Christmas and New Year guest. ; Louis's parents are in Florida S and he is taking the place of ! their vacationing son, Mike. j 0 Helen and Keith Wegner ' spent the holidays in Merrill, j Wis., with his parents. The i children enjoyed being with j their grandparents and greatgrandmother. Donna and Ray Jensen entertained her parents, Ruth and ; Don Barger, sister, Anita, and grandmother, Mimi Lowe, at Christmas Day dinner. Pat Spindler spent her h6lii^ day with her son, Jim, his wife, Rachel, and grandchildren, Niki and Mark, in LaGrange Park. Heddie and Jim Hanginger travelled to Hines Christmas Eve to stay with their daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Bob Fruin, and their five grandchildren o"er Christmas. On Christmas Day a long dis- i tancc call to their son .and ^ daughter-in-law, Glen and Mar- ' ^ g r e l , and s i x g r a n d c h i l d r e n i n . Ohio was enjoyed by all the klan. Must have been pretty expensive, but fun. Rose and Mike Tillich ar.d ! their son, Mickey, gathered at i her brother's home. John Kais- ! 1 er, Jr. and his wife, Theresa, | as did her parents, the John j Kaisers, Sr., and niece, Betty i McFarland. Incidently, Betty's; £ baby born on Dec. 19 made . Rose a great aunt. Marge and Louis DeFrancis- Page Nine co and daughter, Pammy, divided their time with Marge's three sisters in Chicago. Katherine and Legs Bute and their children spent the holiday with her sister in Chicago. Alice and Ray Bieschke had his folks over on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spent at her mother's Mrs. Mary Dietrich, in Fox Lake with brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and ^busins by the dozens. Marge and Jim Farley and their children went into Chicago and had a pre-Christmas dinner with his folks but had to return on Sunday, Dec. 24, --before dinner with her folks --when one of the children became ill. The Frys ate their Christmas turkey with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Turenne, and other relatives in Volo. The Noahs entertained her brother and sister, David and Joan Johnston, at Christmas Eve dinner. The Kennebe'cks, Gam perls and Gaylords gathered at the home of Carol and Bud Kennebeck during the holidays. Christmas Eve Carol served geese to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Gamperl, brother, Richi, Don and Madeline Gamperl and their children, Donnie and Lynn, Bud's mother, Mrs. Ben J. Kennebeck and aunt, Alvina Schumacher. On Christmas Day turkey was served to Mrs. Ben J. Kennebeck and Alvina Schumacher, Bud's sister, Janet, and her husband, Ray Gaylord, and their sons, Don, Dick, friend Evelyn Dorsen, another brother, Daniel and son, Brian, and friend, Dorothy Goodsell, and yet another brother, Bernard, his wife, Joan and their four children. WOW!! Your "reporter, hubby, Jim, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kimbro, spent a quiet day at home and were happy to receive a call from our brother and sister- in-law, Harry and Mary Stevens, from Houston. We also enjoyed talking to Mary's mother, Mrs. Stevenson, and our niece and nephew-in-law, Harriette and Ron Stewart. The telephone is a wonderful invention, it brings your loved ones into your home. And so another Christmas Day has passed. We are grateful for all the messages we re ceived extending the season's greetings and good wishes. Two cards that touched our heart deeply was a birthday card from Marie Yegge, our fixerupper at the Plaindealer, and a card from Brownie Troop 150, and Leaders Alice ^Bieschke, Sylvia Obstfelder and Mariam Pflug. Troop 150 also came and sung carols to us on Friday, Dec. 22, which we enjoyed very j much. Again, our heartfelt ! thanx! j Sodality I The next meeting of the St. J John's Blessed Virgin SodaliU j will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9, I. at St. John's school hall at j 8 p.m. This is the last meet- j ing for the throe present offic- I ers and the new officers will J be introduced. j Vacationers j Jack Kelso knows when m take a vacation. He and son. Bob, and neighbor, Mike Maj o r . a r e i n s u n n y and warm: A r i z o n a h u n t i n g and f i s h i n g . ; They had better wear their lorries when they come back J to Sunnvside Estates. , j ul Visit our C^onipielely. t^emodeiecl Shop f^e~ Opening IfFJondu^ ^an. 8 SAL All Winter Merchandise Reduced y* New Store Hours 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Including Wednesday Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 8717 W. Elm St. McHenry, 111. Snowbound When Mary Davis visited her parents recently in Moline she intended to stay only one night. However, the snow storm prevented any planes leaving Moline and Mary spent 'a second night there much to the delight of Mr. and Mrs. Doherty. Birthday Party Kathy Wegner recently celebrated her seventh birthday with a party. Enjoying the games, ice cream, candy and birthday cake were Tommy, Donnie, Ronnie and John Fiedler, jr., Darlene Gerke and Mickey Siepman. John Fiedler. Sr. also came to wish his little friend a happy birthday. No Visitin' What with all the holiday visitors we decided not to go visitin' this week. But look for us next week, we'll be there. Sick List Flu victims have been all five of the Farley children and jinommie, Marge. Also Eleanor Fiedler and Earl Fry. Carol and Stevie Wegner are finally over the chicken pox. Mr. Kimbro is still nursing his shingles along. Good Old Santa Your reporter was the recipient of a lovely pen and pencil set from the Plaindealer. Of the dozens of pens around only one was working before we received our^gift. It couldn't be more appreciated. The column should go better now, for old Santa, in the form of hubby, Jim, gave this reporter a brand spanking new portable typewriter for Christmas. Birthdays Happy birthday tomorrow Jan. 5, to Lorraine Major. Best wishes to Edward Brink on Jan. 6, to Gus Berg on Jan. 7 and to our old friend, Bill Grist, on Jan. 9. Many happy returns of the day to you all. Anniversaries Jan. 7 is a double celebration for Wanda and Gus Berg, their anniversary and his birthday. Dot tie and Ted Bierchen celebrate 19 years of wedded bliss on Jan. 10. Congratulations, Bergs and Bierchens. Jan. 10 also adds another year to the marriage of Polly and Jim Stevens, 27 short years. Eastwood Manor MANOR CHILDREN ATTEND PARTY AT LEGION HOME Edle Iverson - 385-6338 Everyone who attended the Eastwood Manor children's Christmas party at the American Legion hall Saturday afternoon had a grand time. Rosemary Newlon led the children in games and Rita Simpson led them in the singing of Christmas carols. Santa gave each child a beautifully wrapped gift and each one also received candy, ice cream and cookies. There was plenty of coffee for the parents. The committee members are to be commended for planning such a fine party. They were Pat Borcovan, Len Hansen, Edie Iverson, Tim Mc- Cormack, Dottie Messer, Bob Newlon, and Marilyn Salo. They were Helen and Tom Birmingham, Andrea Butler, Ricky Hansen, Jeanne and Milt McHale and Fred Woodbury. Santa was a marvelous fellow giving each and every child individual attention as he handed them their gift. He seemed in no great hurry to leave and walked about the room afterwards talking to the children. They all enjoyed this chance to talk to Santa so close to Christmas Eve immensly as they had some last minute orders to give. The party went off so smooth and orderly that every one there was very happy that they came. Christening Christmas Day baby Paul Eric Carlson was christened in the Zion Lutheran church by Rev. Carl A. Lobitz. Godparents were Terry Markgraff of Island Lake and Doris Polzien of Skokie. Attending from out of the Manor were Roy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Carlson from Chicago, and Shirley's mother, Mrs. Frank Polzien from Island Lake. Also Mrs. Ruth Markgraff and Wendy from Island Lake and Mrs Strezelcki and David from Skokie. In Appreciation Christmas is a time for giving and sharing and that's when it is nice to be a part of a small community like ours. One told another that it wouldn't be much of a Christmas for the Moore family with Gil in the hospital and unable to work and each who heard came up with a donation of foodstuffs, etc. to send a little cheer and good wishes for the family at this time. Soon they collected a whole carload and the money was put into gifts of clothing, etc. for the four children. Around the Manor Carolyn and Don Roths and children enjoyed the company of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, from Iowa, over the Christmas weekend. The Ray Salo- family journeyed into Chicago to visit Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan. Christmas Eve Andree and Bill Butler joined the Salos. Mrs. Mandy Salo from Waukegan spent Wednesday with the Ray Salo family. Mrs. Mary Salo from Ammsa, Mich., is here spending some time with Marilyn, Ray, and family. Glen and Dottie Messer and boys spent Christmas Eve with the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Messer, who, in turn, spent Christmas Day* here in the Manor with them. Dottie Messer was very tickled as she visited and held her little new nephew, Bruce Edward Behenna, horn Dec. 21 in Chicago. Dot tie's baby brother. Robert, in New Jersey is in the U. S. N;.vy. Mrs. Anna Ritter from Elmwood Park joined A1 and Ann and children for a Christmas goose dinner. Grandmot her Alary Sobaeki and Uncle Tony came out from Chicago for a quick visit with the Sobaeki children and Ed and Alberta Christmas Day. Saturday the Milton Griffeths of Niles came out to visit the Melvin Griffeth family. Monday Mrs. Ruth Griffeth of Chicago spent the day. Mrs. Ludi Davis came out from Chicago to spend Christmas with the Russell Davis family. A1 and Lois Bianchi enjoyed dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Milker in Wood Dale. a Monday night the Bill Philippis and 1he A1 Bianchis enjoyed home movies at the Homer Anderson home. Jack and Marilyn Fult* and boys drove to Fort Wayne to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Smith, and many friends and relatives over the holiday weekend. Sunday night the Walter Kuck famiiy drove into Chicago to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Art Weyde to spend Christmas Eve. Santa was there with his book containing the list of good and bad deeds of each one present which he referred to as he presented the gifts. Saturday night Walt and Eleanor Kuck attended the party at Fox Lake given by the boat club where they had a wonderful time and enjoyed their grab-bag gifts. Monday evening Art and Bill Kuck came to visit the Kucks. Tuesday Tom and Betty Schwiess from Fox Lake came to spend the evening with the Kucks. The El Borcovan family visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Harris in Prospect Heights. Sunday the Borcovans attended the family gathering in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Downey in Chicago. Pat Borcovan was so pleased Dec. 17 to be Auntie again. Baby's name is Lorrie Marie, daughter oi Bev and Rich Downey. The Woodburys and the Betkes spent Christmas in Chicago . in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Eklund. Pam and Fred Woodbury and Irene and Adolph Betke had a grand time at the Christmas party held in the bowling alley. Thursday Mrs. Lamont from Noridge visited the Lenny Hansons and the Len Lawrence families in the Hansen home. Saturday the Lawrences took their turn at entertaining. Spending the evening there were Mr. and Mrs. Len Lawrence from near Antioch, the Len Hansens, 1 h e Warren Krebs, Bob and Pat Kellogg and also Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin from Indianapolis. Rita Simpson went into Chicago for a Christmas party with her grammar school classmates. 5 Birthday Celebrations Coming out to help Ginger Griffeth celebrate her birth- | (Jay wero her grandparents, Mr. | and Mrs. Siadeck and Auntie .lane Danaher and son. Young David^Borcovan had a hi;.; birthday party when he beicame night. Ho celebrated the j occasion with eight boys enjoying Sloppy Joes, potato chips, I relish tray, salad, sodas, and cup cakes. The food just disappeared like magic as the boys kept Pat at the stove for an hour! The amount these young men could put away was amazing- Afterwards they, all had a wonderful time playing games and winning prizes. Enjoying the party for Johnny Woodbury was Ricky Hansen, Billy Butler, Tommy and Larry Salo, and Susan and Karen Betke. Hurry and Get Well! We welcome Russell Davis home from the hospital and wish him a speedy recovery. Gil Moore is back in Hines hospital after spending Christmas with his family. Girl Scouts The Girl Scouts planned and served a buffet luncheon for their families at the Methodist church in McHenry. The Girl Scouts made cookies which they delivered to the Woodstock Old Folks' Home when they went there carolling. Presbyterian "Church News Saturday, Jan. 6. Confirmation classes at Faith church at 10 a.m. Sunday. Jan. 7, The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be administered at the regular morning worship. Sunday, Jan.,7 from 2-5 p.m. --The church school teachers will attend a programming session in Woodstock. Tuesday, Jan. 9 3 p.m. -- All children from the second grades through the sixth grades who wish to become a part of the children's choir are to meet at Faith church. They will be under the leadership of Miss Ross. This will become a regular weekly practice. At 8 p.m. the regular churob choir will meet. ' Birthday Wishes Happy birthday Jan. 6 to little Earl John Cary who will be just two years old. Jan. 7 Lois Krebs will be celebrating her birthday and Janet Long will become seven years young. Jan. 8 is the birth date of Carol Hayes and Alberta Sobaeki, Nancy Oik will become a young teenage? miss of 13 and Barbara Iverson will be a big girl of three. Joining the teenage set on Jan. 10 Michael Sobaeki becomes 13. Also celebrating on fhe tenth will be pretty am perky 5-year-old Debbie Wil son and Tony Hu'emann will come a young man of twb! Irene Betke will also be one, of the celebrants on the tenth. Happy, happy birthday to all. Wedding Anniversaries We have two Jan. 10 wedding anniversary celebra nts: Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Noonan and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Radner. Wishing you both many, many more. The Wind-up This is all for this week as my mother, Mrs. Mary Vanderberg, came all the way from California to spend Christmas with us so I had a lot of visiting to do in just those couple of days. Also, we have an early deadline to meet with this being News Years. You will be hearing from me; and if you don't. . . . call! Belgium heads the list for beer-drinking among nations of the world--30 gallons per capita, per year. LAPSE'S WOOL SLACKS Excellent Fit • 9 Colors # Sizes 8-18 SPECIAL PRICE ;98 (This is one of ©ur Rest Sellers!) Riwewule Retail! 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