Thursday, March 21, 1963 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Pag* Smniiitf McCullom Lake TWO LOCAL LADS WIN TOP HONORS IN MODEL CONTEST Eva Levtaqiw Two of our young lads proved their talents and ingenuity and won trophies for their efforts in 4-Wo ici-tiii lliuucl Cai coiltest sponsored by a McHenry sporting goods store and another placed second. The first place winners were Joe DeMar in the intermediate class and Don Nelson in the junior division. Other winners were Lewis Pitzen of McHenry with a first in the senior; Steve Blake with a second in the intermediate; and Ken Justen, all of McHenry, with a second in the junior division. They won their honors from about 110 entries. The three young lads worked on their models with no help from others and the work was of a very intricate nature, including upholstering, cut-away doors and trunks, working suspension, and included accessories in their displays. They are looking forward to another contest in August and we wish them more good fortune. Budding Recording Star? Two wonderful recordings of "Foggy Day" and "Did I Remember? are available for your listening pleasure local]y. Bill Brand has an exceptionally fine tenor voice which hints a bit of the Eddie Fisher quality which has proved very popular. Bill has aspirations along these lines, and with his store of talent, we sure are rooting for him to hit the bi^ time! Teen Girls Invaluable In Red Cross Drive Verbal orchids and accolades from chairman Marie Howe to the teen girls of the village who contributed a valuable service to the community when they solicited funds for the Red Cross drive last weekend. Those who deserve commendation in print are Penny Miller, Nina Tomasello, Donna Schlofner, Bonny Burg, Nancy Burg and Chrys Levcsque. Sandy Brennan and Joanne Reid deserve honorable mention above and beyond for the efficient way in which they handled their paper work, too! With one exception, these young women are members of the Mc- Cullom Lake Griffins. A deep curtsy to all of you. Mrs. Howe was inordinately pleased with the results which yielded a total of $71. Again, the generous contributors of of our fair hamlet are most deserving of a hearty thank you!! The married women who gave such staunch support to Mrs. Howe's drive are Lil Rlngelstetter, Petey Schmidt and Marie McKim, top collectors in that order. Others were Melinda White, Marge Egerstaffer and Tony Luto. Some of these gals have been overworked in this department. For Marie McKim and Petey Schmidt it was participation in the fourth drive this year. There aren't adequate words to properly thank them but they have it! One Meeting Per Month For Ladies' Group With the small amount of business conducted by the Ladies of the Lake, the women moved to change their bimonthly meetings to once a month and will meet on the second Thursday. This will combine business with the usual social.' That means there will be no meeting on March 28. Many times we could not even meet a quorum because of a conflict of interest. The by-laws are being amended to take car of this new development. Plans for a bake and rummage sale will be discussed at the April meeting. This affair is usually conducted around Memorial Day. After the business session, the women chose to hold their social and games were played. The winners included Joanne Mai, Tony Luto, Marge Stacknick, Elma Nelson and Theresa Schultz. Sally Olsen was the contributor in the "goody" department. The next meeting will be held Thursday, April 11. Former Resident Candidate For School Board Mrs. Gerry Doran Boehm of McHenry and formerly of the village has filed her intent to run for the school board elect ion which will be held on Saturday, April 13 from noon until 7 p.m. Locally, we will cast ballots in th3 beachhouse. This is a rather inconvenient day since it falls the day before Easter Sunday, tut we are hoping you will put a red mark on your calendar and be sure to cast a ballot. For your assistance we will run a schedule of the elections in April which number three. Tuesday, April 2 -- Township election; Saturday, April 13 -- School board, and Tuesday, April 16 -- Village Board (3 trustees to be elected). We will continue to remind you for each one. You need not be a registered voter to participate in any of them. Village Board Routine business was conducted by the president and trustees of the village at their regular meeting on March 11. Snow plowing was discussed and we have had exceptionally good service. Let's hope there won't be any more snow! Brighter street lighting was discussed and this will be investigated as to feasibility. The next meeting will be held Monday, March 25, at 8 p.m. in the beachhouse. Unique Gift Jean McDonald was the recipient of a most unusual gift from gal pal, Sarah Mackin. Maybe it will prove to be a harbinger of an early spring! The gift was a most unusual bird cage of a geometrical design that measures 36 inches and consisted of a icenter pdile ornately trimmed with artifical flowers. A series of metallic threads started from a small wooden block in which the center pole was mounted, then came out to a radius of about 6 inches and narrowed back to the top where they were fastened. Mighty hard to describe without using one's hands! Small perches were mounted inside the "cage" which contained nine small birds of varying hues. The whole piece is most spectacular and speaks of a great deal of talent in the handiwork department. Hubby Harry did the woodwork. Truly a gift to be treasured. Mass will act as godmother and Ricky Meyers of Racine, Wis., will serve as the other sponsor. He is Dan's cousin. Best wishes to the entire family. Fall Results In Fractured Hip Two weeks ago tomorrow, on March 8, Mrs. Ella Benson, slipped and fell on a rug in her home about nine o'clock in the evening while she was alone. It seems as though her daughter-in-law who had been visiting with her had gone to O'Hare airport with Garfield (Duffy) Benson, to meet Ella's son who was flying in. Mrs. Benson managed to pull herself to the phone and summoned her good friend Marge Davidsen and a local doctor. Since the doors were locked, the two had to force entry. They gave what comfort they could under the circumstances and then summoned an ambulance to transport her to Harvard hospital. Her hip has been set and she is now getting around in a wheel chair. There is a possibility that she may come home this week. Don't forget to include Ella on your list of cheery greetings to shutins. More Blue Bootees It is another boy for Anita and Dan McMahon of Lake Shore Drive as of Saturday, March 9. Patrick John was born at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County at 7:06 a.m. and tipped the scales at 6 lbs., 13% oz. and measured 20 Vi inches. He comes to join a family which includes brother Danny, 21 months old. The maternal grandparents are Neva and H. H. Mass, also of Lake Shol-e Drive while Mrs. Louise McMahon of Elgin is the paternal grandmother. When the little fella is presented for baptism some time next month, his aunt Melinda Future Cowgirl For First Grandchild With a birthplace like Denver, Colo., what else can Helen and George Meyer expect from their first grandchild? The little lady, Michelle Eileen, was born in St. Luke's hospital, Denver, on Thursday, March 14. She weighed in at 6 lbs., 13 oz. Her parents are the former Roberta Meyer and Richard Sims. Proud grandma (and very attractive, too) Helen departed our shores on Monday for Chicago where she was to board a train which would take her west and to the new family. She expects to remain with them for a few weeks. How much you want to bet she will return home with scads of photos? We must congratulate the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sims of Wauconda also. the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. He completed his boot training in San Diego the end of January and was transferred to his new post. He is taking machinist mate's training and will complete the course about April 30. After a short leave, he will then be given his permanent orders. (As permanent as the Navy can get, that is). It is a thrill for mom and pop, Marge and Ed Stacknick, to have the handsome young lad home on weekends and we couldn't be happier for them. Teens Hold Dances Members of the Griffins voted to continue to hold their dances on the first and third Saturdays of each month in Millers' garage until the weather allows them to use the beach. A hearty welcome was accorded to new member, Miss Cheryl Neese, a darling blond who is a freshman at McHenry high school. The young lady is making her home with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vick of 5206 W. Parkview. She hails from Yakima. Wash. The Griffins will again meet on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the beachhouse. Unusual Occasion -- 60th Anniversary It was a joyful group of about thirty who congregated in Crystal Lake recently to pay homage to Helen Meyer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Geraci of Palatine. The occasion was the couple's sixtieth wedding anniversary. The bride" is 76 while Mr. Geraci is 81. The widening family circle now includes nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren with the birth of Roberta's daughter. Mr. Geraci is a retired painter and decorator and the two of them are very active in gardening which is their mutual hobby. He raises the practical items like vegetables while Mrs. Geraci is interested in things esthetic like roses. Their gardens are reputed to be fantastic. Deepest Sympathy To Jean Reid on the untimely passing of her sister's husband, Harold Wagner, 49, recently. He succumbed to a terminal illness. The young man leaves his wife, Dorothy, and four young children. They are Cathy, 16; Jimmy 12; Francis, 11; and Lorraine, 5. Another bereaved member of the family is brother Don Hayes who had been making his home with the Wagners while he is employed in the city. Belated St. Pat's Party Because the alleys in McHenry were booked to capacity last weekend, Jean and Hugh McDonald will play host to Mc- Dade's fearsome teams this Saturday. Our local lads have bowed their heads in defeat too many times to this formidable foe. Let's hope this time they find their "Achille's heel." Thrilled With New Duty Perhaps the proximity to home is a contributing factor but "Butch" Stacknick is thrilled with his new location, der Lake who are motoring back. Diane arrived home in time to greet her new niece or nephew who is due momentarily. Anxious mother is Ruth Suchy, of course. There is a eager grandfather Nick but we will let him give you the details! His ears are.still a wee mite pink! DO YOU WANT A FULL-TIME ROAD COMMISSIONER? Clarence Regner is a native of McHenry township and lives with his family at Pistakee Bay. Clarence and Estelle have four children -- two sons, John a junior and Robert a senior at Marquette University and two daughters, Ruth O'Gorman and Linda in first year high school. Clarence is 50 years old and owns his own home, having been a real estate taxpayer for over 25 years. His trucking and contracting business in the past have given him much experience in township roads and his interest and knowledge of road work was a deciding factor in his running for this position. His father also worked on township roads, but in his day the work was done by horse and wagon. Clarence believes the township road and bridge program can operate independently as a unit by itself, free from politics or conflicting interest. He will act in the best interest of the taxpayer by representing them all in making it a FULL-TIME position. Clarence Regner is a member of St. John's church, Johnsburg; McHenry Council Knights of Columbus; Johnsburg Community Club; Royal Order of Moose and Pistakee Bay Improvement Assn. In the latter association he has been a member of the road committee for many years. Good roads can be maintained by an experienced work crew, under the supervision of a FULL-TIME Road Commissioner. A vote for CLARENCE REGNER is a vole for GOOD GOVERNMENT X VOTE TAXPAYER'S TICKET CLARENCE REGNER for McHenry Township HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER WPm®, A vote for CLARENCE REGNER is a vote for economical experience and full-time dedication to the taxpayers, free from conflicting interests. ELECTION APRIL 2, 1963 Tropical Tour Betty and Nick Tabor are awed with their dark complected daughter and granddaughter Diane and Connie Ruth Horn, but there is good reason for the "tans." The two just flew back from 5 weeks in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and one week in Nassau, B. W. I. Diane and the wee one were accompanied by hubby A1 and the senior A1 Horns of Won- Springfieiu Business laont Jake Levesque left Monday for Springfield in connection with his duties as administrative assistant to William Scott, | state treasurer, and also to conduct business for the Republican party of which he is central chairman. He was scheduled to return last night. Elating Events (Lots Of Them!) Bill Hecht and Jack Scholfner are due for natal day Congrats tomorrow, March 22 . . . Nancy Burg will be 15 and greetings are in order for Ann Matthesius as of March 24 . . . March 25 is a big day for villagers. Sylvia Fernandez will be 5, Louise and Ed Hammerstein will mark their thirty- sixth wedding anniversary while son and daughter-in-law, Betty and Ed, will be wed 14 years, and greetings should go to Peter Kasper and Alice Gustafson . . . Twenty years in "double harness" for Marge and Ed Stacknick as of March 26, fifteen candles on the cake for Mark Hansen, and greetings to Cathy Schlitt, all on March 26. Best wishes to all. Did you hear the dumb birds chirping on Monday morning and the temp, only registered about 22 degrees? In spite of the calendar, it is still winter according to the "goose bumps!" Here's hoping the mercury starts soaring! Sincere thanks to all who answered our plea for help. This "volume" is the result. Please keep it up -- we love it. See you next week. DR. HENRY FREUND OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Thursday Afternoons) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION COMPLETE VISUAL ANALYSIS HOURS. 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