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i) Pag* Ten THE McEENHT PLAINDEALEP Tborsday, ApfiMf, lii?. McCullom Lake SUDDEN DEATH OF BETTY POLEDNA SHOCKS RESIDENTS Eve Levesque How docs one properly eulogize a ;>erson whose every waking moment is a IKins testimonial to the adage of "love thy noiehbor"0 The sudden death of our beloved Betty,. . . . Poledn.1. 62. last Wednesday the -voun mmn n *n nnmiiits wsM _ ipinl ans tot nPb<ePice" While the senior Brenan's and the two young people were celebrating the occasion of Do's birthday, April 8. 'Twas dinner in Wilmot for the quartet. and as Ken made the presentation, tears flowed ° from "poppa" and the future bride. Ken is completing his course at Moler barber college in Chicago and Barbara is finishing her senior year at Badger high school, Lake Geneva. When she receives her diploma. night in Harvard hospital c a u s e d c o n s t e r n a t i o n a m o n g the residents as the news spread throughout the community. It seems incredible that a woman as vigorous and full of life could be taken from our midst. In last week's column, we reported that Bettv had been hospitalized in Harvard for a few days, but no one could suspect that her life would be ended as the papers waited in the post office for tlelivery the next morning. -Betty was horn in Chicago. Mav S. 1S99. When she and come a beautician, so these two will "sew up the indusuy" in the coiffure department. They want to establish their financial footing before they trek to the altar. A rosy future ahead for these two! Spring Frolic, April 26 Milady's chapeaux will burst forth at the next meeting of the Ladies of the Lake, Thursday. April 26. when prizes will be awarded for the loveliest - funniest- and most unusual. The bonnets should be handmade and all the women of the community are invited to participate. Stiould be fun. The drive for members is on Jerry Cermak had been mar-J and each iral in the club is rifcd some years they disrov- I asked to tote a friend or ncishered the newlv subdivided ter- bor tf> the affair. Who else bill ritory of McCullom Lake and purchased property. They Petey Schmidt would come up with a novel idea like this and formed part of ' he rapidly I she was handed the chairmangftnving community. Jerry j ship, of course! passed away in 1948 and two ; At the last meeting, the years later, Betty married J women discussed the feasibili- Frank Poledna on Feb. 12. ! ty of installing bus shelters in -Together, they made a team | the fall. This will be "kicked t h l a t h a s w o r k e d " c o n t i n u o u s l y ! a r o u n d " a n d i n v e s t i g a t e d , for the good of our village. In i Should it go through, the wom- 1955, Betty and her two gal | en are hoping for co-operation cliumii. Gert Helwig and Ruth , from all mammas to stand hus Smith, organized the Ladies of 'duty in the mornings. To pro- US'Lake. She served faithful- < tect the shelters AND the lv« in all of the three offices j kids!! More on this later. at* various times. For any type o£ work crew, this gal's name headed the list. During the stjde show last year, she was a jnodel for the senior matron clethes and "broke up the pface"_j,vith her^ antics. Her four tetter expletives caused no ertd fit merriment a n.d were her CiractettiarJk- .... , -Betty was an all round hajndy person, fixing screens, pouring concrete, painting and redecorating her- lovely home, and always' . the., immaculate housekeeper. People in all age groups--from the youngest to the eldest--loved Betty because she exuded love and kindness. Volumes could be written and not completely cover the life of this fabulous woman! The loss of her passing will be felt deeply and for as long.. aSLQnf person remains to revere- -her memory. Methodical ift everp detail, her papers were in- order. ..in a. jjrominfelit place, before she* left -for -th® hospital. Services- w ere conducted from the Peter Just en Funeral Home... Saturday morning . and the Mass--was recited- by Father Coakley at"'•'St'.' Patrick's church at 10:30 a.m. She was laid to rest in Bohemian National cemetery, Chicago, in the family plot. In closing, we must say "Well done, thou good and faithful servant". "Easter Bunny" Makes Early Visit Because of his crowded schedule for Sunday morning, "Peter Cottontail" has graciously consented to visit our village kiddies on Saturday afternoon, about 1:30. Wonderful treats are in store and there isn't one little tyke hereabouts that will want to miss out on the fun. To lend him a helping hand, moms and pops can do their share by boiling and coloring eggs for the committee. These will be needed Friday after- . naon,'so please keep it in mind. They'"can be delivered to Parentis, Earl Murrays, Egerstaffers, or at our joint. Be sure to Ijave your small fry hand at the beach on Satvjrjlay afternoon. Marie McKim was welcomed a£ a member a n'd graciously "volunteered" her talents as Sunshine chairman. Betty Poledna who was to have been in charge of the rummage sale in May will have her work carried on by Louise Hammerstein. Harriet Burghart and Bobbie Carroll supplied the tasty pastry". Break out the ribbons, wires, and . other supplies and let us see some unique creations next Thursday. Village Board Will meet Monday, April 23. at 8 p.m. in the beachhouse. Routine business was conducted with roads having top priority. Reconstruction should start in the near future, so please be patient. The winter was unusually severe and it -seems as though our streets fared better than most. The "Welcome Mat" is Spread For genial gentleman. Dew- P R G F E ^ i O n f l l - DIRECTORV KARL R. WALSH INSURANCE Fire, Auto, Farm A Life Ik Representing COMPANIES Wben. You Need Insurance ol Any Kind Hun EVergreea 5-0043 or 6-0958 429 W. Elm Sk, McHenry, ID Record-Vote for Saturday BreaSung all previous records, 127 people showed at the beachhouse on Saturday to cast ballots for the school board and bond issues. Locally, the bond issue for the swimming pool "went down the drain" 95-31. Tennis coux ts received the same treatment by 95-30-1 spoiled. Extending the high school year was defeated 77-49 and same for the grade school, 67-51. H. S. board candidates received as follows: Stilling, 79; Marks, 43; and Beckenbaugh, 81. Grade school candidates went this way-- Wittrock, 61; Haug, 61; Tonyan, 48; and Davis, 32. Ballots were tabulated by Emma Pyritz, Eleanor Creutz and Elma Nelson. "Love in Bloom" Spring and romance seems to be "buStin* dut all over". Latest to succumb to Cupid's dart is handsome lad-- Ken Brennan. The "light in his eyes" is caused by Miss Barbara Kwiatkowski, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Austin of Nippersink, Wis. Ken's folks are Do and Muck Brennan of Ringwood, but spend all their playtime in the village. Ken presented his lovely lady with the usual "piece of DR. JOHN T. GRAY Optometrist ISM N. Green Street Office Phone: EV 5-0186 Res. Phone: EV 5-6191 Hoars: Daily 9:80 - 5:00 Toes, £ Fri. Evenings 6:80 to 9 p.m. kmed All Day Wednesdays Eyes Examined - Glasses Fitted Contact Lenses Fitted Repair Service 8-62 ey Fricke, who joined the permanent ranks last weekend. Daughter Lori-aine and hubby Carl Blom, moved him out "lock, stock, and barrel". A property owner for many, many years. Dewey is no stranger to the community, but we sure are happy not to lose him on Sunday nights. This fellow is- a mighty welcome addition to our hamlet! His dwelling is located on North Orchard Drive. Haven from the Storm The senior Hammersteins-- Louise and Ed. were in the right location when the tornadoes raged through Florida recently. They were living in Fort Walton Beach which placed them 30 miles from the ! holocaust at Milton and the ! storms struck again 10 mil?s ; on the other side of them. They I toured the devastated areas later but were very happy not to have gained first hand experience! The three and one-half months they spent in the south this winter brought Ed back to good health once more. All his medical problems were relieved. They had a marvelous time but are happy to be home to greet the spring here.. | Family Reunion for | Confirmation Some fancy finnagling on the part of her chums and mom, resulted in a' divine surprise party for Diane Bjork on Sunday when she turned 15 on the fifteenth. Thinking she would be serving cakc and ice cream at her home, mother Bernice and daughters drove to Island Lake to pick up Gaye Vinsik. When they walked into the home, the young ladies were already assembled and with the guest of honor on hand, the party commenced in full force. Those present included Diane Chobot. Penny Ullman, Margarel Karis, Janice Sturm, Gerry Fidler, Lynn Baker, Susy Farr, Sarah Bore hard t, nn(J sister, Bernice Bjork. : Foursome for Fourth Year Four little tykes congregated at the home of Bev. and Frank Rourke on Sunday to mark the occasion of Kevin's fourth birthday. Cake 'n' ice cream were consumed by John Ringelstetter, D. D. and Matt Levesque and Kevie Pete. Coloring books and other toys added to their joys. Orchid Occasions Don Vycital wearing Navy blue in the -ervice of the Coast Guard will be 18 tomorrow, April 20. This date finds Marge find Dave Reid wed 48 years while it is only 10 for Erma and A1 Oberhuber. . . .Stalling of the teens for Eddy Koch on April 21. . .Congrats to Mark Ringelstetter on th^, occasion of his natal day, April 22. . . .Three candles on the cake for wee Diane Schmitt as of April 24 and greetings are in order for Marie Howe also on this date. Best wishes to all celebrating a special event this week. "Spring~~~-ha.s sprung, the grass has riz. I wonder where the flowers is". Should be blooming shortly. May your Easter Sunday be blessed with every good thing. See you next week. Chesapeake Bay provides 40 million pounds of <">iab meat yearly, about 60 per ' enl of our nation's total. RELEASE CIRCULARS A reprint of a popular circular about insect; pests of trees and shrubs and their control has been released for. distribution by the Illinois Natural History Survey. Single copies "of Circular 47, "Illinois Trees and Shrubs: Their Inject Enemies," are available without charge to Illinois residents from the Illinois Natural- History Survey at Urbana. Smith's Alinement Service ELMER SMITH, Owner "Across from Rail Park In West McHenry" 1313 No. North Drive McHenry, 111. • WHEEL ALIGNMENT • WHEEL BALANCING • WHEEL BEARINGS • BRAKES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS • MINOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS Phone EV 5-0724 or EV 5-4268 SCHROEDER IRON WORKS Structural Steel and Ornamental Visit Our Showrooms Fireplace Equipment 2 Miles South on Rt. 81 Ph. EVergroen 5-0950 8-62 GORDON E. 8ERGANT Registered Professional Engineer Percolation Teste Sanitation Layouts Water Supply Programs Richmond 4193 Vi MHe South of Rt. 12 on Jobnsburg - Wilmot Road 5-02 DR. LEONARD L. BOTTARI Optometrist Byes Examined-Glasses Fitted 1863 N. 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