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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Feb 1964, p. 3

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Thursday, Febwiarr 27, 198/1 ITUDRIED ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Mrs.. Elizabeth (Lilly) Williams of 705 N. Center street, McHenry, died about 9:30 o'clock on Monday evening, Feb. 24> at McHenry hospital. Her death followed by five days a heart attack suffered at her home. Mrs. Williams, 67, was born in McHenry Dec. 10, 1896, daughter of John 'and Christina Junger Neiss. She had made this community her home throughout her lifetime. On Nov. 8, 1921, she was married to Joseph A. Williams in St. Mary's Catholic church. They wei-e the first couple married by the late Msgr. Charles S. Nix after his arrival in McHenry as pastor. One of her favorite hobbies was gardening, and the results of her work were beautiful flowers admired by all who passed her home. . A warm personality brought her many friends acquired through a lifetime spent "in McHenry. Mrs. Wliliams was a member" of the Christian Mothers sodality. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Beatrice) Newkirk, Virginia Williams and Mrs. Donald (Rosalie) Doherty, all of McHenry; one sister, Mrs. Ann Carigan, of Davenport, Iowa; and fourteen grandchildren. A son, Richard, was killed in an auto-train accident in 1948. The body rests at the Peter M. Just en and Son funeral home, whore a rosary is being recited at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. A funeral Mass will be sung at 10 o'clock Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic church, with interment in St. Mary's cemetery. VALESKA HOPPE Mrs. Valeska Hoppe, 77, of 7611 South Drive, Wonder Lake, died early Thursday, Feb. 20, at the home of her son, Arthur, west of McHenry. She had suffered a heart attack about a month ago while visiting a niece in Tulsa, Okla., and had returned here last week Monday. Mrs. Hoppe was born Feb. 27, 1886, in Germany and came to this country with her parents in 1891. In 1919 she and her husband purchased the Hoppe farm on Ridge Road, just off Rt. 120. Twenty years ago she moved to Wonder Lake and her son, Arthur, took over operation of the farm. Mrs. Hoppe was a member and past worthy matron of McHenry chapter, No. 547, Order of the Eastern Star. She was Grand Representative to Manitoba, Canada, from the Grand Chapter of Illinois for two years. Her husband died in 1924, and she was also preceded in death by two sons, Elmer in 1913 and Edward in 1918. Her only survivors are the son, Arthur; a sister, Frieda Hantel, of San Fernando, Calif.; nieces and nephews. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home until 1 o'clock Monday, when Rev. R. C. Shawl of Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock, officiated at last rites. Burial was in Waldheim cemetery, Forest Park. BEKNICE BOYCE Mrs. Bernice Boyce, a former resident of Lakeland Park and at one time correspondent for that community for the Plaindealer, died last week Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, in Holy Family hospital, DesPlaines. She was taken ill the previous Monday. The Boyces moved from here to Rand Wood area in Mount Prokjiect t about a year and a half ago. Besides herf" husband, Kenneth, she leaves one son", Wayne, of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and a sister, Ruth Iverson. Services were held Saturday aftcrnoo^ from the Liddy chapel, Irving Park road, with interment in Irving Park. HARRY K. RANKIN Harry K. Rankin of Gibsonton, Fla., died of a heart attack on Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, at his home. He was born March 13, 1891, in Scotland, N. Car., and was married Jan. 3, 1922, to Susan Fret-t at St. Patrick's church in McHenry. He lived in this area for several years. Mr. Rankin was retired at the time of his death. Mrs. Susan Rankin died March 30, 1947. He leaves'? his wife, Bea, of Florida; one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Eleanore) Reid of McHenry and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Florida. Mrs. Reid left Tuesday to attend last rites, which were incomplete at press time. FRANCES PR1MOZICH Mrs. Frances Primozich, 82, of 4715 Prajrie avenue, Lakeland Park, died last Sunday evening, Feb. 23, in the Valley Hi Nursing home, where she had lived for four months.. Her death was unexpected. The deceased was born June 3, 1881, in Austria and lived for eight years, in this area. Her husband, John, preceded her in death. Survivors are a son, John Pryme, of Summit and a daughter, Mary Primozich, of Elgin. "V The body rested at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home. A funeral Mass was sung at 10 o'clock Wednesday at St. Mary's church, with burial in the church cemetery. EMILY A. BEATTY Mrs. Emily A. Beatty, 92, of 4904 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, died early Friday morning, Feb. 21, in Memorial hospital, Woodstock, where she had been a patient for twenty-six days. She had been in poor health for several years. Mrs. Beatty'was born July 24, 1871, in Chicago and resided in the Ringwood area almost all of her life. Her husband, Samuel, died in 1939. She leaves four daughters, Jennie Jackson of Richmond, Vera Frey and Emily Olsen of Richmond and Mrs. Viola Low of Ringwood; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Peet, 90, and Mrs. Florence Schneider, 80, both of Woodstock; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. The body rested at the Peter M. Justen and Son funeral home, where Rev. Bruce Breneman officiated at last rites at 1:30 Sunday afternoon. Bu^al was in Greenwood cemetery. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness and messages of sympathy extended to us by our relatives, friends and neighbors during our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. Richard Ruck and family *2-27-64 PERPETUATE the memory of a dear departed one with a beautiful Oil Painting on canvas. Rwet&ide Retail Outlet 1402 Riverside Drive McHenry, 111. Phone 385-5000 Famous Tire$ton« Field & Roa Tisitir Ira • No other lowpriced tractor tire a .' deeper (g®ia£®r bite . • • • No other tractor lire gives so much for so low a price. S Special Trade-In Allowance From $1 to $5 on Your Old Battery. McHenry Tire Mart WALT FREUND, Prop. 3931 W. Main St. Phone 385-0294 McMemy, 111. THE McHlNHY PLAINDEALER 1 McHenry Hospital A Barrington couple, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pfe.ffer, are parents of a son born Feb. 16. Mr. and Mrs. James Erb of Richmond becam.? parents of a daughter Feb. 17. Mrs. and Mrs. Jack Johnson of Woodstock announce the birth of a daughter Feb. 18. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Pollock Feb. 18. Mr. and Mrs. William Mahon welcomed a daughter Feb. 20. Other Births Mr. and Mrs. James M. Justen of St. Louis, Mo., announce the birth of a son, Feb. 13, at the St. Louis university hospital. He is the first grandchild for Commander and Mrs. C. E. Neely of Norfolk, Va-., and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Justen of McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan are proud great grandparents of a little daughter,. Lisa Kay, born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris of Oak Lawn at Christ Community hospital .there on Feb. 13. The baby weighed 8 lbs., and 11 o/s. Awaiting her at home was a sister, Kimberly Ann, 14 months old, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jordan of Oakland are the grandparents.. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Gorman, 201 S. Main street, Algonquin, Feb. 20, at Sherman hospital, Elgin. The baby has been named William Patrick and has a brother, John, one year old. Mrs. O'Gorman is the former Ruth Ann Regner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Regner, The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John O'Gorman of Caiy. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Goggin of Waukegan announce the birth of a 7 lb. 5 oz., son, Thomas Michael, at Sherman hospital, Elgin, on Washington's birthday, Feb. 22. He has a brother, Patrick, III, one year old. His mother is the former Bonnie Brda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brda. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Goggin of Dunkirk, N. Y. The senior Mrs. Goggin is spending two weeks with her son and family making the acquaintance of her new grandson. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who was so kind to remember me with cards, flowers, gifts and visits during my recent illness at McHenry Hospital. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Minnie Orsolini *2-27-64 CARD OF THANKS To my friends and neighbors who were so kind and considerate while I was at the McHenry Hospital and after my release, I wish to thank each and every one of you for the great feeling you gave me. Bless you all. Lee J. Spiegel *2-27-64 ARNOLD KIBU1IZ MAKES OFFICIAL VISIT TO CLUB Arnold Kiburz, Kiwanls lieutenant governor for this division, will present the new 1964 Kiwanis "Theme and Patterns for Action" when he makes his official visitation to the Kiwanis club of McHenry on Monday, March 2, at the noon to 1:30 meeting. Announcement came from President Frank Gregory of the local club this week. The "Theme and Patterns for Action" are the philosophic statements of purpose which will guide Kiwanis clubs throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and Western Europe in their community service programs for the coming year. The presentation will be made through the medium of a slide film, picturing and dramatizing the principles which Kiwanis, has set for itself for 1964. , This presentation is an exact duplicate of the one which Kiwanis International Vice- President Mel. R. Osborne of Toronto, Ontario, gave at the 1963 Kiwanis International Council meeting in Chicago in late October. NEW 4-H CLUB FORMED HERE FOR McHENRY GIRLS Sandy Davidsen has been elected president of the newly organized 4-H club for McHenry girls, known as the Busy Bee club. Other officers include Nancy Rynders, vicepresident ; Marcia Westgard, secretary and D. D. Levesque, appointed as reporter. Meetings are scheduled to be held every two weeks from 3 to 4:30 in Landmark school gymnasium. Leaders are Mrs. William Davidsen, Mrs. LeRoy Olsen and Mrs. Ernest Burton. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all those who remembered me with get well cards, calls, visits, gifts and flowers during my recent confinement in the McHenry Hospital. And to the nurses and staff for their kind consideration and treatment. Mrs. Mildred Holly •2-27-64 CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness, cards and floral offerings received during our recent bereavement. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Arthur and Elsie Hoppe Freida Hantel 2-27-64 During the last great ice age, about 1/5 of world is thought to have been covered with ice. %mp in LAST CALL! Lake Theat Ann Varese & Company presents MEREDITH WILSON^ HIT BROADWAY MUSICAL COMEDY UnsinHde Melw Brown lie II Hurry! This is last call! Send in your mail orders now! Attached is a convenient form. Better hurry for the best seat locations. This is a limited engagement and all seats are reserved. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. Seats on the main floor and balcony are $2.00 for all performances. Tickets on sale now at LAKE THEATRE BOX OFFICE Each evening. TELEPHONE ORDERS accepted on special phones Crystal Lake, Illinois area code 815-459-1815 McHenry, Illinois - area code 815-385-2260 I Make checks payable to 1 Lake Theatre, Crystal Lake, Illinois Enclosed is a check for $ for. seats at $2.00 each for: | • • Friday, March 20, 1964 . ' • Saturday, March 21, 1964 ' Name Address . • • r City Please enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Send to Lake Theatre, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake, | Illinois. | "MOLLY BROWN" CAST COMPLETED Rudi J. Photo Some of the members of the cast of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" are shown resting during one of their recent rehearsals. In the back row, left to right, are Ed. Wittrock, cast as "Christmas Morgati," Wally KuhnS as Prince Delong and John Schlofner as Shamus Tobin. In the front are Larry Ekeroth as Leadville Johnny Brown, Ann Varese as" Molly Brown and Irene Keim as Princess Delong. The "red carpet" treatment is in store for those theatre patrons who will be attending the March 20 and 21 performances of Ann Varese's presentation of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" at the Lake theatre in Crystal Lake. Many of Crystal Lake's automotive agencies supply livery cars to shuttle drivers of show patrons cars from the Oak manufacturing parking lots, which are located only 2 blocks east of the theatre. This enables patrons to drop their party at the theatre and be chauffered back in order to easily make the 8:30 curtain time. Ann Varese will be starring as Molly Brown. In addition to producing and directing the show, she has been filling professional engagements in this area, her most recent being the Wednesday, Feb. 19, performarice at an official convocation at the George Williams college in Chicago. Larry Ekeroth, who costars as Leadville Johnny Brown, posseses one of the finest tenor voices outside of the professional stage. He first attracted attention in "Bye Bye Birdie," doubling in several different roles. He was raised to principal level in "One Upon a Mattress," playing Sir Harry, the first knight of the kingdom. With the colorful role of Leadville, Larry hits his stride. His natural blond hair is now dyed a fiery red to match Molly's flaming, thatch. Completing the cast will be Jack Schlofner, as Shamus Tobin; Jim DeVos as Michael Tobin; Jim Benson, as Aloysius Tobin; Ray Spohr as Patrick Tobin; Ed Wittrock as Christmas Morgan; Merle Gardiner as Burt; Florence Engdahl as Mrs. McGlone; Stanley Blumberg as Monsignor Ryan; Gary Lockwood as Roberts; Gerry Fiddler as Germaine; Irene Keim as Princess DeLong; Wally Kuhns as Prince De- Long; and in various bit parts and chorus will be Sue Fossum, Eileen Homo, Susan Richards, Jill Johnston, Sara Borchardt, Shirley Smith, Lee Varese, Connie Freund, Diane Johnson, Cheryl Wittrock, Sandy Berkley, Dale Snell, Carl Johnson, Tom Carlson, Bbb Doran, Vic Beck and Chuck Vecchi. Featured as dancers will be Judy Conway, Mykell Freund, Diane Johnson, Nancy Maxon, Lee Varese, Kathy Mc- Clury, Kathy Steinstorfer, Danny Turner and Tom Hachmeister. ENJOY CRUISE TO CARIBBEAN Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Reihansperger have jtist returned from a most enjoyable two-week cruise in the Caribbean aboard the German liner, S.S." Hanseatic. The sun-filled vacation was enhanced by several stops for sight-seeing and shopping at various ports, including St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands, Martinique. Curacao, La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, Cartegena, Columbia and Kingston, Jamaica. They were fortunate in finding old acquaintances on board ship, as well as wonderful new friends. They spent considerable time with the ship's captain, whom they found a most interesting person. Mrs. Reihansperger was presented with a lovely silver trophy for winning the women's ping pong tournament. Upon their return to Port Everglades, the McHenry folks were surprised at a unique dinner party in Miami at a Japanese steak house planned by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kelsey and Mr. and Mrs. John Looze and son, "Buzz," who are all vacationing in that area. Ghres U&uiie'tf! VpVW*"* • * V .:. 1! v, '• "Like Father, .Like Son" will Ik? the title of a Christian Science lecture to be givien by Wilson Morgan Riley in Crystal Lake on Monday, March 9. Mr. Riley's lecture will explore the transforming impact of human life of discovering man in jGod's image. Sponsor of the lecture is First Church of Christ, Scientist/ Crystal Lake. It-will be presented at 8 p.m. in Central grade school auditorium, Paddock street &t<. McHenry avenue. bursting with rollicking songs and dances, tender love songs, and setting this off is a brilliant array of more than fifteen different scene changes, cleverly designed by Bill Jahn and masterfully executed by Lee and Nancy Moses, with the expert assistance of Bette Davidson. Block tickets for Friday evenings show are being sold by several charity organizations. All seats are reserved, and tickets may be purchased by calling Mrs. John Schlofner or at the theatre bojt office! 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