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Tweniy-Sl* f"' ! THE McHENHY PLAINDEALER ' M 1-f.<•»...*,) v. ;f «»#*...,r»*» Thursday# May 16, 196&- McCullom Lake Name New Teen £3ub Sponsor Evo Lrvftqw ^The Griffins--the club organized by the teen population *--are fortunate to have Mrs. Mildred Watson for their new sponsor. Mrs. Watson, the mother of three children (two irf them in their teens), is well qualified for the job. Last fall, She headed the homecoming committee which arranged the floats for the high school. She has also worked with the Girl Scout program. For this reason, die knows young people and 'Vvill be an attribute to their organization. This reporter was forced to give up the job after eight months of working with the young people. My schedule of activities conflicts and they need someone who can devote ftiore time to them. During the time we associated, the fellas and gals were extremely respectful and co-operative. We are fortunate to have the fine calibre of young men and ladies Jn the teen group that we do have. The club will be having weekly dances at the beach each Saturday from now on. The program got under way lar;t week. Ali young guys 'n'gals are cordially invited to attend. bonnet was of pink and l^lack plastic, complete with pink feathers and flowers. Marge Olsen trimmed a straw bonnet with lilacs, tulips and topped with an ear of corn. Grace Kinsey's flat straw pancake hat was topped with pansies and popcorn. Sally Olsen displayed "Christmas in July" with a yule tree, trimmed, surrounded by bows of red, green, white, and blue. Marge Stacknick showed as Pocahontas, complete with features. Edith Brcndlc modeled a fancy appliqued face mounted on a man's gray fedora. Joanne Mai was lovely wearing her baby daughter's fancy plastic pants trimmed with lilies of the valley. Marie Mc- Kim trimmed a shoe box and wore it aborned with prehistoric animals. Petey Schmidt chose "knights of the round t^ble" theme mounted on a man's straw hat. Lois Parent! wore a black fedora trimmed with ribbons and bows. Emma Pyritz modeled the "birds 'n' the bees." Also present but hat-less were Laura Slater and Harriet McNomara. Petey Schmidt had excellent help for the party such as Joanne Mai, Marie McKim, and Grace Kinsey. A grand time and one we hope will be repeated. The gals will meet next on June 13--the second Thursday of next month. Water Level Is Rising This is excellent news for those who realized the level of our lake was down more than two feet. It will rise even more, artificially, if necessary. A dam is to be constructed near the outlet which will allow more water to fill the lake. Other restoration means will be employed according to Gene Piotrowski. Funds are in the McHenry State bank for this purpose. Three Win Top Awards For "Krar.y Hats" Betty lleiter, who will be 84 in August, Elma Nelson and Karen Scarbrough were judged (o have the most comical, most original, and most unusual hats at the Ladies of the Lake party last Thursday. The excellent ehoices were made by Judges residing outside of our community. They were Don Howard, McHenry police magistrate Who substituted for Mayor Don Dohertv: Tonv Varese. a Chicago businessman; and Mrs. John (Daisy) Smith of McHenry Shores, representative for a cosmetic firm. We were fortunate to have these three people take the time to appear at our affair and they truly endeared themselves to the gals. Betty Relter who was judged most comical wore a chapeau of silver foil trimmed with lilacs; Karen Scarbrough (most unusual) was adorned with a huge straw hat. The brim turned up and held a multitude ol beautiful flowers, topped with a sprinkling can. Elma Nelson (most original) had trimmed An Ounce Of Prevention a straw bonnet, covered with Lottie Piotrowski was scheda fish net, and covered with a uled to check into Memorial large number of fishing lures. Hospital for McHenry County You might say she was a-"lur- on Monday. She has several tog"! complaints and before they get Bobbi Carroll turned to her out of hand, they will be checkkitchen for hat trimming which ed. She will have x-rays and included pot holders and small other tests to determine the kitchen utensils. Marie Howe's source of her difficulty. A Future Thespian Nothing prosaic about the career Bill Houck has Chosen for himself. Bill is the son of Betty and Henry Houck, former residents. The young man who served in the Navy is now a drama major at Foothill college, San Jose, Calif. Bill has his sights set on Hollywood for a long time and may get there yet. During his senior year at McHenry high, Bill sang many solos and the young women fairly swooned. He has an excellent voice. Watch this young manL Every Yaarig Lad's Dream Is to visit a real dude ranch, of course, and young Steve Lundy did just that recently. He and ten other news boys earned the trip to a dude ranch at Buss Lake. Ind. Their activities included horse back riding, burro races, rifle shoot, a hay ride, boat rides and other outdoor sports. His Kids And Her Kids Paid homage to Sally Olsen on Mother's Day last Sunday. Papa and Sally spread the festive board for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Temple and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. A1 Nelson, daughters, and grandson; Marge and Mel Tichy and their two lads, and fcr the Ole Olsen family and our tribe. The menu included barbecued chicken, ham, hot dogs and burgers. They also had many lovely salads and all the trimmings. A lovely way to spend the day. Natal "Daze" 'N' Mat. Milestone# Congrats to Do and Charley Brennan today as they observe 27 years in "double harness".. .. Eleven years wed for Kathy and Bill Schlitt tomorrow. May 18... .A very happy birthday greeting to nice gal Tillie Kanak on May 19....A lovely gal of 17 is Jeanne Hocin, Don Nelson will be 13, and eight candles on the cake for Sally Ingersol, all on May 20.... Seventeen congrats to Lil and Mark Ringelstetter, as of May 22 which is also the natal day for Theresa Cunningham. Best wishes to all. ^ Must be summer because those three handsome sailors, Bob Gates, Butch Stacknick and Greg Burg, tried out their "water wings" a week ago! Hardy souls. Bye for now and we'll see you next week. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS -- PerAoriafs The annual luncheon of the McHenry County Past Oracles club of the R. N. A. was held at Crystal Lake Tuesday of last week. In attendance from McHenry were Mrs. Alpha Pederson, Mrs. Kathryn Worts and Mrs. Ethel Holly of Riverview camp and Mesdames Agnes Wissell, Mabel Johnson and Mary Kantorski of Fox River Valley camp. Mrs. Kathryn Worts will be hostess at their next meeting at her home on Riverside drive on June 4. Alex Fagotti of Anchorville, Mich., spent a few days recently in the Harry Fruik home. His wife who had been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fruik, for a week returned hom0 with him. Mrs. Adeline Riotto of Geneva was a guest of Mra. Rita Ulrich Wednesday. Mrs. J. Albert Woll of Washington, D. C., spent a few days the past week with relatives here. Her husband, Atty. Woll, was a brief visitor here. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Keats of Chicago were recently guests of Mrs. William Spencer. Mother's Day guests in the home of Mrs. Edith Hayes were her daughter, Mrs. Richard Gustafson, husband and daughter, Karen, of Chicago. , Miss Joan Adams was home from her studies at Loyola University, Chicago, for a weekend visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pepping and sons, Tommy and Jerry, who have been making their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Engdahl, since Jan. 1, left recently for their new homeA in Glenview. Mr. and| Mrs. Richard Patzke and daughter, Michelle, of Grayslake paid a pre-mother'f day visit in the Paul Patzke home Friday evening. Mrs. George Spindler, Mrs. Robert Thompson and Miss Maude Granger attended the annual May luncheon of the D.A.R. held at the Elgin Country club Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alexander of Hebron were Mother's Day dinner guests in the Robert Thompson home. 1 ' Mrs. Martha Feltz and daughter. Mrs. Pearl Patzke, were Mother's Day visitors in the Ralph Patzke home in Champaign. Mrs. Betty Nielsen and daughter, Mrs. Frank Johnson, returned recently from California where the former had spent the past few months. Mrs. Lloyd Gratton of Woodstock and son, Weldon Gratton, of Omaha, Nebr., were dinner guests in the Robert Thompson home Monday evening of last week. Mrs. Robert Conway, Dennis and Judy, spent Mother's Day with .her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blanner, and other Rockford relatives. Miss Florence Antholz was & weekend guest in the home :if her sister, Mrs. Elvera Schroeder, in Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman ttnd family returned to their home in Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, after a few days visit in the home of Mrs. F. I. Aicher. Mrs. Aicher, who had been their guest for two weeks, returned to McHenry with them. Mr. and Mrs. George Pattison and son, David, of Woodstock, were visitors in the William Staines home Saturlay evening:. WATER SOFTENER SERVICE SAME DAY SERVICE ON MOST MAKES & MODELS # Service • Rebuilding § Repair # Cleaning Out 9 Overhauling t Installation # Reconditioning # Removal ALL WORK TTV\RANTEED WATER SOFTENER SALES NEW -- USED -- REBUILT J(oL 385-5566 OlCHO WATER SOFTENER SERVICE/SALES Melienry, Illinois FAMILY s i CAMPING SPECIALS Enjoy Family Camping & Relax The most popular family sport today is family camping. 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McHenry Cab Phou« 385-0723 T Mrs. Alma Riggs and daughter, Mrs. George Merkt, of Silver Lake, Wis., visited their sister and aunt, Mrs. Fred Bienaofl. Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson were Mother's Day guests in the home of their son, George E. Johnson, and family in Skokie. Mrs. Johnson and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Eder, of Evanston, motored home with them Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienapfl were entertained at the Richard Sedar home in Waukegan on Mother's Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pepping and son of Glenview were Sunday dinner guests in the home of his parents,, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pepping. cL Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Behrens and daughter, Linda, of Harvard, were Sunday dinner I * i ' *1 •: - guests in the Howard Lockwood home. Visitors for the afternoon and supper were the Laverne Lockwood family of Lake Geneva and the Dallas Davis family of Algonquin. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hiatt of Waukegan were Sunday visitors in the Bob Bacon home. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blake and Mr. and Mrs. James Blake were Sunday visitors in the John Wolowic home at Druce Lake. Mrs. Mabel Sourek of Chicago spent several days the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Conway. Mrs. V. H. C. Yegge of DeWitt, Iowa, has been spending some time visiting in the homes of her sons and families, Louis of Woodstock and Norbert of McHenry. Mrs. Edward Buss, Mrs. Frank Meyer and Mrs. Charles Hansen attended a luncheon meeting sponsored by the Chicago Tribune and Chicago American for wives of Chicago area automobile dealers, at the Guild hall of the Ambassador hotel, Chicago, Monday of last week. Maggie Daly, American columnist, was mistress of ceremonies and introduced a number of American women columnists and writers who were hostesses at the affair. WINS SCHOLARSHIP It has been learned that Miss Ellen Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Clark of 811 W. 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