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4 \ Page Two THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, January 4. 1962 SOQET/0 ' '&L * Ft. O'Neill Will Address Holy Name The Holy Name society of St. Mary's parish will hold the monthly meeting Monday, Jan. 8. Father A. J. O'Neill, diocesan director of Holy Name societies, will be the guesi speaker. Preceding the meeting, enrollment ceremonies of all new members will take place in church at 7:45 p.m. to be followed with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. All men of the parish are welcome to attend, Local Woman To Review Book KAREN -THOMPSON Karen Thompson ^ Engaged To Marry Mr. and Mrs. Vernon A. Thompson of the McHenry area announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Linda, to Geoffrey S. Moss, son of Mr. afid Mrs. John H. Moss of Mineral Springs, McHenry. Karen is a 1960 graduate of McHenry high school and is now attending Illinois State Normal university. Her fiance is a 1957 graduate of McHenry high school and attends Northern Illinois university. The couple plan a September wedding, after which they will both attend Northern Illinois university. Community Club Will Meet Jan. 8 The next meeting of the Johnsburg Community club will be held Monday, Jan. 8, and due to the importance of the business to be discussed, all members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served by a> committee composed of Wilfred Klapperich, Art Klein. 6 e r m a n K r e u t z e r , W i l l i a m Kreutzer, Sigurd Larson, Richard Marshall, Frank May and George May. Judith Diedrlch Engagement Told Mm. L y d a Diedrich announces the engagement of her daughter, Judith, to Mr. Richard Duffey of Highwood, 111., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duffey of Sandinia, Ohio. No immediate plans for the Wedding have been made. KNA Camp Will Hold Installation Royal Neighbor Camp No. 3251, will hold its regular meeting on Jan. 9 at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church hall. This is an important meeting, since officers will be installed. Shower Honors Jackie Skidmore A recent personal shower honored Jackie Skidmore, who will become the bride of Ronald Creutz Feb. 3. The party, held at her home, was given by two bridesmaids, Judy Nussbaum and Judy Miller of Chicago, and her maid of honor, Donna Ehlert, of Richmond, cousin of the brideto- be. There were fifteen guests present from Chicago, McHenry, Woodstock, Johnsburg and Wilmot. ESealtfi Improves After an illness extending over several months, the many friends of Ed.' Rook will be happy to learn that he is returning to his duties as manager of the local Jewel store, on a part-time basis for the present, this month. Norwegian Woman's (Hub Observe* New Year's Eve The Norwegian Woman's dub of McHenry and their husbands celebrated New Year's eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Braenne, 3719 W. Grand avenue. The welcoming party for the new year was a gala event, celebrated in true Norwegian custom. Weber Family Holds Gatherings Mrs. Thomas Murphy and children, Maureen, Mike, Shawn and Colleen, formerly of Chula Vista, Calif., are residing temporarily with • her parents, the Carl Webers, while the husband and father, Thomas Murphy, is serving on the submarine, Aspro, and later expects to be sent overseas. He spent some time here before leaving for his assignment. During the holidays, the Weber family enjoyed four g a t h e r i n g s , t h r e e o f t h e m Christmas parties. On the twenty-fourth, it was held at the Carl Weber home, and following midnight Mass, they gathered at the Bill Weber residence. Christmas day dinner was enjoyed at the Bill Neumann home. On Dec. 28, a combined birthday party was held aft the Neumann residence, honoring the third birthday of their daughter, Susie, whose birthday fell Dn Christmas day, and the fifth birthday of Maureen Murphy, whose birthday was Dec. 31. McHenry Hospital Patients at McHenry hospital during the past week included Elliott Robinson, Clara Conyers, Julie Stanton and Roger Miedona, Ingleside; Janet yanek, Brookfield; Dorothy Keating, Lake Villa; Bernard Shine, Frank G. Peterson, Dorothy Beem and Julia Koss, Crystal Lake; Anthony Jablonski, Long Lake; Dominick D'Arco and Barbara Schurr, Chicago; James Ambrose, Barreville;, Ellen Bruxer, River Grove; \ George May, Spring Grove; Hans Thummel and Carlton Palmer, Wonder Lake; Tom Simac, Harvey; Velda Bittner, Wauconda; Julia Skoch, Rita Zimny, Diana Murgatroyd, Blanche Overmier, Curtis Freund, James Carlo, Stephan Montelband, Clarn Rinella, Andrea Thies, Karen Karls, Patricia Rehberg, Car61 Wilson, Janice Foxworthy. Helen Wolter, Norbert Mierzwa, Erika McGowan, Charles Dixon, Randy Farrar, Yvetti Janci, Sally Jean Holmes, Stanley Duval, Thomas Huffar, Kathleen Barry and Virginia Pietrak, McHenry. The McHenry Woman's club will meet Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. in t h e C o m m u n i t y M e t h o d i s t church social hall. Mrs. Robert Stueben is chairman of the committee in charge of the social hour which will precede the meeting. Mrs. Harry P. Stinespring, Jr., well known to everyone in the community, will review the book, "To Kill A Mocking Bird" by Harper Lee, which is among the top of today's best sellers. Mrs. Stinespring is a graduate of Northwestern university, having majored in speech,, and has lived in McHenry for fourteen years. She is the wife of a busy^attorney, the mother of four children and has two grandsons, whom she is willing to talk about but is reluctant to give any information on her own talents and interests. She gives of her talent and kindness in many directions quietly, and with little thought of her* self. Mrs. Clarence Keirn delighted the McHenry Woman's club last year with her singing and has consented to sing several numbers on Jan. 12, including, "If You Feel Like Singing, Sing", aria from the opera "Louise" and "A Little Song of Life" by Malotte. JOHN PASSFIELDS WED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ON DEC. 30 Memorial Hospital During the past week patients admitted to Memorial hospital included Eugene Ahrens, Gwendolyn Smith, James Clabaugh and Nelson Davis. McHenry; Lilly Gagner, Louis and Richard Liptak and Mil dred Copp, Wonder Lake. NEWLYWEDS RESIDE HERE A wedding of interest was solemnized at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, on Dec. 2, when Miss Karen Joann Prouty, daughter of e Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Prouty of Richmond, became the bride of William E. Pierce, Jr., of N. Pitzen road, McHenry. Following their wedding trip, they returned to live at 2813 Bayview Lane, McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. John Passfield of the Volo area were surprised at an open house held at their home last Saturday, Dec. 30, honoring their silver wedding anniversary. The event was planned and carried out by two nieces, Diana and Nelle Jensen. During the hours from 1 to 8 p.m., about 125 neighbors, friends and relatives called to extend best wishes and enjoy a few hours of visiting, highlighted by the serving of a buffet supper. Alma Dowell and John Passfield were married Dec. 30, 1936, at the Methodist parsonage in Woodstock. They have resided in the Volo community all their married life. Neither of the attendants at their wedding twenty-five years ago was able to be present at last week's celebration. They were Pete Dowell of Superior, Wis., and Olive Rehberg ol Loves Park, Rockford. CARD OF THANKS We would like to take this means of-thanking friends, relatives and neighbors for gifts and cards at the time of our silver wedding anniversary; also those who attended the memorable open house in our honor. Everything was sincerely appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. John Passfield 1-4-62 CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend a sincere "Thank-you" to everyone for all cards, flowers, spiritual bouquets and kind expressions of sympathy at the time of death of our Mother. The Family of MacjkMcKim % ^ DIVORCE GRANTED Thomas D. Simpson, McHenry, was granted a divorce from Dorothy Simpson by Judge Carroll last FYiday. FORMAL for any occasion Weddings - Parties Banquets, etc. DR. SMITH, WIFE OBSERVE GOLDEN \ WEDDING DEC. 30 Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Smith of Chapel Hill. McHenry, were the honored guests on Satur day evening at a dinner and reception given for them on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The Smiths, who were highschool sweethearts in St. Cloud. Minn., have been residents of McHenry since 1924. They were summer residents on the Fox river until 1945, when they bought Ihe farm residence of the late John Schmidt and became permanent resident? shortly thereafter. In 1959 they bought the Chapel Hill Country club and operated it fov about two years. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of the State Normal school at Superior, Wis., and taught school for a few years before her marriage. She taught in Iron River and Superior,. Wis., and in Duluth, Minn. Dr. Smith who graduated from the Chicago College of Medicine prt.' Surgery, practiced in Chicago for almost forty years. For the last twenty-five years before his retirement in 1956, he had offices in the Marshall Field annex in Chicago. Church and club work, as well as gardening, have been the principal activities of Mrs. Smith sincc her permanent residency in McHenry. She is deeply interested in the preservation of wild life and has long been a member of the National Wildlife federation of Washington, D. C. She is also a member of the McHenry Garden club and Woman's club. Both are members of the Eastern Star and Dr. Smith is a fifty year member of the Masonic order. The reception and dinner were given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schaettgen, Miss Rose Schneider and Mr. Milford Wilke assisted in the arrangements for the party and the greeting of the forty guests invited to participate in the celebration. In addition to the McHenry friends and neighbors of the Smiths who were present, there were friends and relatives from out of town. Among the relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Capron and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith of Elgin. Dr. Smith's brother, Ellis Smith, and his wife of Capron were unable to attend because of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weeks of Belvidere and Mr. and Mrs. GuS Peters of Union were present. The Louis Benton family of Chicago were also out-of-town guests. Among the many beautiful plants and flower arrangements was one from the Eastern Star of McHenry. JUDITH POWERS , LOVELY BRIDE OF DONALD TIBBITTS A lovely mid-winter wedding was solemnized in St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, Dec. 30, when Miss Judith Powers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Powers of Crystal Lake, became the bride of Mr. Donald Tibbitts, son of Mr. and Mis. Edward Tibbitts of Woodstock. Rev. Fr. Edward C. Coaklev officiated at the nuptial Mass. The pretty, young bride wore a white, floor length bridal gown,. styled with long lace sleeves, trimmed with sequins, and scalloped neckline. Her crown was fashioned of sequins and held in place a shoulder length veil. She carried a bouquet of white mums. Attending her as maid of honor was her sister, Patricia Powers, and bridesmaid was Linda Powers of Woodstock, a cousirt. They were attired similarly in street length, red taffeta dresses, velvet trimmed, with which they wore red velvet half hats and tiny veils. Bpth carried bouquets of white roses. Thomas Tibbitts of Woodstock served his brother as best man, and groomsman was Jerry Nolan of McHenry, a close friend. Mrs. Powers selected for her daughter's wedding a beige sheath dress" and white carnation corsage. Mrs.* Tibbitts wore a blue lace dress and similar corsage. Eighteen members of the bridal party and immediate families enjoyed breakfast at the Legion home, where 125 relatives and friends gathered at 2 in the afternoon for a reception. The newlyweds left on a honeymoon trip to Mexico for two weeks, after which they will reside in an apartment oh Dean street, Woodstock. The bride attended Crystal Lake high school and is employed at the Oaks. Her husband received his education at St. Mary's high school in Woodstock and is an employee of the Auto Lite in Woodstock. CARD OF THANKS The Wheelers Hot Rod Club of McHenry would like at this time to thank the McHenry V.F.W. for the use of their hall and soft drinks for our dance of December 16th. Their aid helps not only the Wheelers but all the teenagers of McHenry. We would alsc like to thank the V.F.W. for the trust they have placed in our club. The Wheelers Hot Rod Club 1-4-62 MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard L. Bowers, Porl Huron, Mich., and Linda J. Mc- Kibbin, Wonder Lake. Y FHitLOMD OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS DOURS: DAILY 9 TO 12 A.M. and 1 TO 5 PJML FRIDAY EVENINGSt 6:00 TO 8:S0 PJ&L EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PBOWE EVergreen 5-0452 1214 N. Green St. And remember it will fit rfgM, when you come to "t MEN'S 3 SHOP EV &-OO10 MoHenry -HMA A doctor's prescription Is to the pharmacist what a blueprint It to an engineer with the exception that no variations are permitted. His prescription Is a blueprint for health. Bring it to us for expert compounding. BOLGElB§ Drug Store Registered Pharmacists Donald P. Doherty -- Arthur McKentf Joki A. Stewart NAME BABY Charles Rolfert is the name selected by Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Coulman for their first child, born Dec. 19. The newcomer is the grandson of the Charles W. Coulmans of Solon Mills and the Robert Beamers of Pistakee Highlands. A son was born Dec. 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parisi of McHenry at McHenry hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hamby, Barrington, announce the birth of a daughter Dec. 29 at McHenry hospital. A daughter was born at McHenry hospital Dec. 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Beversdorf, Crystal Lake. On Dec. 30 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mutton, Woodstock, became parents of a daughter at McHenry hospital. A son was born Dec. 28 Memorial hospital, Woodstock, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jensen of McCullom Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Koleno, McHenry, became parents of daughter Dec. 28 at Memorial, hospital, Woodstock. A Wonder Lake couple, Mr. and Mrs. George Buerer, announce the birth of a daughter Dec. 28 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hanson, Wonder Lake, are parents Of a daughter Dec. 27 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Thompson of Greenwood announce the arrival of their second son on Dec. 28 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Mrs. Thompson is the former Charlotte Hogan. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan of Ringwood and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Thompson of Greenwood. The new baby has a brother, Robert Leslie, 2 years old. A daughter was born Dec. 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jacobs" of Ringwood at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. On Dec. 31 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hughes, McHenry, at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Mgs, and Mrs. Alfred Mackk of McHenry became parents of a daughter Dec. .31 at/Memorial hospital, Woodstock. Mr. and Mi's. Hal Tischendorf of McHenry announce the arrival, of a daughter Dec. 29 at Memorial hospital, Woodstock. At Harvard hospital a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Moore of McHenry on New Year's Day. JOINS HONOR SOCIETY Terrence J. Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brady of Lakemoor, has been elected to membership in Alpha Sigma, the College of St. Thomas chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma, national honor society for students of Catholic colleges and universities. He is a graduate of McHenry high school and is a junior majoring in accounting. The speeding charge against Brian Powers, which appeared in last week's court news, was not for a case heard in Constable court last week, as given to the newspaper, but was actually a previous charge, which fine has been paid. WOODSTOCK PLANT TAKEN OVER BY PUBLIC SERVICE The Public Service Company division of Commonwealth Edison company Tuesday took over the electric system of Woodstock and began serving some 3,600 customers in .the city. The city, which has owned and operated its own plant since 1897, sold the system to the Edison company for $2,131,- 000 following extended negotiations. The final papers effecting the sale were signed Tuesday morning by Mayor Thore Emricson of Woodstock and Thomas G. Ayers, vice-president of the utility. Commonwealth this week completed its down payment of $200,000. Woodstock will receive an additional $200,000 payment by Jan. 9. The balance of the purchase price will be paid over the next thirtyfive years, with interest . .at the rate of 4 Mi per cent on the unpaid balance. WINS SCHOLARSHIP ' Richard J. Smith of Maple street, McHenry. is a recipient of the Illinois state scholarship at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Chicago. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Smith, Sr., is a junior in the electrical engineering department. He is a graduate of the McHenry high school. Custom Permanents Flattery goes to your head when we custom-style your permanent with artistry and skill ... so that £ it will be exactly^ right for your " -- > hair ... and YOU! l^iver&lJte ^Jfairdtyfinff ^Studl to -- GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE -- 1320 N. Riverside Dr. Phone EV 5-0147 McHenry, 111. Member of N.H.C.A. Open: Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-9; Wed., 9-6; Sat., 8-5; Closed Mon. P there's no substitute for MONEY IN THE BANK The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank has authorized commercial banks to pay a new maximum interest rate of 4% on money left on deposit for at least one year. The new rate is authorized effective January 1, 1962. The McHENRY STATE BANK in accordance with the new regulation and in accordance with the bank's policy of paying the maximum rate of interest in keeping with maximum safety will, effective January 1, 1962 issue one year savings certificates bearing the maximum rate of YOU CAN NOW EARN AS MUCH AS 4% on your savings and still enjoy the safety of "MONEY IN THE BANK" v YOU CAN NOW EARN AS MUCH AS 4% ON YOUR savings and still enjoy the availability of "MONEY IN THE BANK" For complete information on how to obtain the maximum rate of interest with maximum safety consult any McHenry State Bank Officer. For complete banking service, including Trust Department, consult the McHenry State Bank, where the customer Is now and has been for more than 55 years, THE BANK'S MOST IMPORTANT ASSET. DEPOSITS RECEIVED BY THE lOlh OF EACH MONTH EARN INTERST FROM THE 1st There's No Substitute For "Money In The Bank" McHENRY STATE BANK ESTABLISHED 1906 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ~~ TELEPHONE 385-1040 \