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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 22 Oct 1964, p. 12

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' < T ^ f' V 'fijkgHmt Tam P»g* pJSJ THE MsHENHY PLAINDEALER Thursday. October 22, 19641 > ; { • LAKELAND PiiftPNfcWS BASE MEURER -- KAY DRUML 885-4856 WOMAN'S CLUB WELCOMES NEW LADIES IN AREA Tonight Is the night the Woman's club welcomes all the new ladies of our community with a welcoming party at our community house. If you know whether you can make it or not, and if you need a ride she will be happy to arrange one for you. This should be a real gala affair so be sure and make it, tonight, Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:30. Girl Scouts We hope you are keeping the list that was published in the column last week for the Girl Scouts. The girls are well on their way in their projects and can really use some more items for their work. Contact any Girl Scout or Mrs. Dowell or Mrs. Johnson. , Petey Oakford and Jay Osman add another year, Nancy Matthews becomes 9 and our number three son, Dennis, becomes 14. The 26th has Susan Gerstad turning 9. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jumper share 20 years of togetherness on the 28th. Hope each of you has a wonderful day. Belated birthday wishes go to Patty Rogers who was 11 on Oct. 16, and to Debbie McCarthy who was 11 on Oct. 9. Brownies October 13th Last week the girls took advantage of the beautiful wea- -ther to go on a nature hike. They picked up twigs, acorns and other things which they could use at a later meeting. Susan McMillan's name was drawn to be hostess for the next meeting. Boiling-Couples League Our last bowling night had the teams playing a very close series. The Orioles lead the league by % point, winning 7% points. The Dodgers, Mets and Sox all are tied for second place with 7 points apiece. The Braves are next with 6 points, the Yankees and Pirates both have 5 points and the Cubs are last with 3% points. Clar Haerle's 541 is still high series without handicap, and Bob Matthews outdid himself by having a 637 series with handicap. Shirley Koch's 461 is still high series without handicap, and Shirley George kept high series with handicap. Our next bowling night is Saturday, Nov. 7. Community House Schedule For any reservations or cancellations for the community house please, contact Mrs. Joe Rizzo at 385-2728. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Open House--Kerner Movie at 8 p.m. Thursday; Oct. 22, Lakeland Park Women's Club Welcome Party, 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Girl Scout Meeting, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 6:30 Boy Scouts, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts Parents and Scouts Meeting. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Little League open meeting at 7:30 p.m. Greetings and best wishes go to the following this coming week, Thursday, Oct. 22, Joe Prazak and Ken Grothman both add another year. A happy anniversary goes to my kid sister, Blanche, and brother-in-law, -Ed, on the 23rd. On the 24th &erry and Lloyd Wagner add a year to their wedded bliss, Boy Scout Troop 459 This coming Tuesday, Oct. 27, will be parents night for all of our troop. It will be held to celebrate our third year. The 24th is actually our troops birthday. There is rumor that birthday cake will be served to all Scouts and parents so we hope we will see everyone at the community house on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Scouts meet at 6:30. Last Thursday even though the weather was very chilly for Indian regalia we danced for Cub Scout Pack 131 of McHenry on the rather rough gravel ground behind the V.F.W. hoipe. The Cubbers, their parents and friends were very generous in their applause for us. The Scouts were joined by those ever faithful men, Scoutmaster Ed Druml, Committee Chairman, Jim Daurio and Committeeman Les Eckhart and these mothers who apply make up and do the costume changes, Bette Kamp, Kay Druml, Arlene Bartos, Carol Ketchum, Gerry Wagner and her daughter, Sharon. We were treated to pop by Pack 131. Remember to get your insurance and fees in, NO ONE can go on the camp-out to Wilmot on Nov. 6, 7 and 8 unless you're up to date. Heavenly Bundles Arrive The homes of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weber and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waychunas were both blessed this past week with "Bundles from Heaven". Cute little Janet Marie Weber made her entrance at Sherman hospital in Elgin on the 9th of October. Besides her proud mom and dad to help her grow up, Janet has three brothers. Lucille and Richard Waychunas of 5110 W. Shore Drive have happily announced the arrival of their first heir, a son whom they have named Steven. Steven was born on Oct. 14 at McHenry hospital and weighed a healthy 7 lbs., 10 oz. Our heartiest congratulations go to both families. Strolling Through The Park Debbie McCarthy celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party in her honor on the 10th of this month. Her birthday was the 9th. Penny and Pam Irwin, Janet Barle, Debbie's sister, Patty, and her grandma, Kelly, from McCullom Lake and Mrs. Doris Irwin were served bar-beques, potato chips and pop and of course birthday cake. Joann Becker was unable <to, attend; Lee Glorch served a chop suey luncheon Tuesday to Elaine Jett, Florence Schultz, Pearl Tomlin and Eleanor Schwetz. Understand chop suey is one of Lee's specialties. Sue, Ron and the Funk children spent Sunday visiting with relatives in the city. Rose and Ed Oswald went into Evanston on Saturday of last week to visit with their youngest granddaughter, June (Cookie) Geishecker, who had just had her tonsils removed. Hope you're feeling real great by now Cookie. Marge, Carl and the Elshoff children visited with the Kamps (during last week. They were m from Springfield for the wedding of Marge's nephew. Also visiting on Saturday With the Kamps and Drumls were life long friends, Barb and Joe Herman arid Eve and Hack Imsenick. The Kamps celebrated their anniversary last Friday by having dinner at a famous restaurant in Waukegan. On Saturday evening the two couples celebrated both their anniversaries with a bang up evening and hearing the roosters crow as they called an end to a wonderful weekend. On Bill's travels last week he had after dinner beverages with that real terrific band leader, Harry James. Lloyd Wagner spent the weekend up in Wisconsin on a fishing trip. Haven't gotten an invitation to a fish fry yet from Gerry so we don't know how well Lloyd did. We were really happy to hear that Mark Bartos didn't need sutures to close the head wound he sustained from a falling board which contained nails which gave him a puncture wound and did necessitate a trip to the doctor and shots. We also hope that Mrs. Baumgartner and Bill Hendricks are much, much better. They have been patients at McHenry hospital. That real happy go lucky group of ladies from the west end of our subdivision had another bang up week with many gatherings to play cards and another ride into the country to enjoy the fall colors. On Monday Ann Herzog was hostess for a dinner given in honor of Mary Altenberg, Stan Lezak's visiting sister. Also enjoying the dinner and evening were Ivy and Danny Lezak and Delia Julian. On Wednesday, a session of bridge was held at the home of Gayle Laursen. She served delicious refreshments and also took second place, Lucille Deitz came in first. The group also included Ann Herzog, Ruth Mc- Mahon, Louise McEnery, Ivy Lezak, Ann Leigh, Delia Julian and Joyce Braun. Saturday, Ann Herzog ventured to Brown's Lake to be the guest of Margaret Finucuane. It was a day of reunion for Ann not only with her friend Margaret but also Marion and Paul Benda, Herb and Lyda Johnson. Voters attention, we've been asked to once again remind all of you eligible voters who will be out of McHeny county on Nov. 3rd between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. that you can obtain your application for an absentee ballott by contacting LaVerne Hromec at 1706 N. Knoll or by phoning her at 385-0194. She will be sure you get your notarized application and will send it on to Vernon Kays who in turn Will mail you, your ballot. Joan and Paul Schwegel spent the weekend in Detroit, Mich., visiting with Paul's brother, Doug. Bev and Jim Wickenkamp had Bev's mom and dad, her sister and grandmother as guests on Saturday. Heard Bev's dad was very successful with his fishing, even to the point of having Jim serving him his dinner in the boat so he wouldn't have his luck change. Sue and Matt Grizley spent a very enjoyable evening ikst Saturday at Sue's tenth yeaclass reunion from St. Mich ael's central high school. / Petey and Jack Oa^cfoz'd went into Hazelcrest last Saturday to have dinner with their good friends, Jeanhe and Lou LaPlace. They made it a combined birthday dinner for Petey, Jeanne and Lou, who all share October birthdays. The Rofiches, Hickeys and Hromecs all attended the Democratic dinner held at the Gary Country Club last Saturday evening. Earlier in the week Petey Oakford, Vicki Bottari, Helen Lobas, Maty Murphy, Ruth Roach, Penny Veenhius, Jo Rizzo and La- Verne Hromec all attended the reception given in honor of the wife of Senator Douglas. Last years homecoming king, John Hickey, came home from Eastern College for this year's homecoming festivities and to place to crown he wore so proudly on the head of Dick Bitterman, this year's king. Hear Sharon Wagner is floating on "Cloud Nine", reason, just ask her who McHenry's king is this year. Ed O'Gara visited with Jack Lavin over the weekend. Ed is returning to duty in Germany. Jimmy Laursen and Bruce Okal both suffered some discomfort last week as results of football practice. Bruce sustained a dislocated knee and Jimmy had pulled muscles. Hope you're both okay for games soon. Vicki and Len Bottari attended a Moose dinner which was held at the Country Club last Saturday. Donna Rode was being a very good mother and helping her daughter, Leah, to earn her cooking badge for "Girl Scouts on Sunday when the Rode's had unexpected company, but this didn't shake either Donna or Leah too much. Instead of just the Rodes for dinner they cooked for Ray's sister and her husband, Mr., and Mrs. Dennis Garriets, and their four children from Berwyn and Mr. and Mrs. John Barthel and their three children from Stickney. The day was eventful and happily spent. Carol and Don Humann had a very delicious turkey dinner on Sunday with Don's parents as the hosts. Among the Humanns' visitors over the week- ^Jhe > 3U ion oppe 1st An Anniversary lit you won't forget in a hurry 10% to 50% D will be given on ALL MERCHANDISE PURCHASED during our MAKE A PURCHASE . . . Select a GIFT DISCOUNT CARD" and we will make a "CASH REFUND" of your purchase as indicated on the "GIFT DISCOUNT CARD" you have selected. . . All merchandise is from our "REGUAR STOCK" . . . DRESSES . . . SKIRTS . . . BLOUSES... Slacks . . . Sweaters . . . Jackets . . . Lingerie . . . Handbags . . . Gloves . . . Jewelry y DON'T MISS THIS "ONE TIME OFFER REMEMBER THE DATE -- THURSDAY, OCT. 22nd FRIDAY, OCT. 23rd. SATURDAY, OCT 24th 1007 N. Front St. (Rt. 31) (Lee & Ray Bldg.) Open Dally 0 to 5:30 -- All Day Wednesday -- Friday 9 to 9 , 885-7747 II McHenry, Illinois FREE Parking Lot end were their friends, Joan and Mickey. Having demonstrations this past week were Jessie Matthews and Jan Kozy. Visiting from Niles at the Matthews home last Sunday were Jessie's sister and husband Pat and Frank Gampetro and children Mike, Pam, Christine and Frank and grandma and grandpa Reed. The women had a nice visit while the men enjoyed the Bears game at Bob's folks, Eleanor and Clar Haerle. Several women from our subdivision enjoyed the 'United Nations" luncheon put on by the Woman's Society of Christian Service last Thursday at the Community Methodist church. Brownies A meeting for Brownie mothers was held in the evening of Sept. 29 at Fran Quast's home. Those attending were Mrs. Barwig, Mrs. Roepkin and Mrs. Meurer, Mrs. Dowell, Mrs. Gladman, Mrs. Jaenicke, Mrs. Lindquist, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. Laursen, Mrs. Barwig, Mrs. Meurer and Mrs. Roepkin are the Brownie Committee woman and Mrs. Gladman and Mrs. Jaenicke offered to make phone calls. The first meeting of the Brownies was held last week Monday, with eighteen girls attending. They played get acquainted games plus learned some new songs and some of the preliminaries of Girl Scouting, such as the pledge to the flag and the Girl Scout salutes. The hostess for this week was Karen Roepkins. The Brownies will be invested on Nov. 10. Help! Help! As boys grow beyond the Little League age they leave to play ball in Pony and Legion leagues. When the boys leave, it seems you also lose the Dads. The operation of the league is a larger job than most people realize. Every year boys leave and so do Dads. We get new boys but only a few new Dads. All you fathers are being asked to come out to help run the Lakeland Park Boys Baseball Club. All meetings are open and are held once a month which is the fourth Wednesday of the month. New faces mean new ideas. Next meeting is Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at the community house. Don't forget the Father and Son banquet on Oct. 24. Get your reservations in today. Strolling Through The Park Our heartiest congratulations are extended to the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Adams. Mrs. Adams is moi the former June Radloff of our subdivision. The Adamses were married at a nuptial mass solemnized at St. Patrick's church on Oct. 3 by the Rev. Eugene Parker. After a two week honeymoon they will be at home at 3921 W. Main street. Among the demonstrations given during the past week was one at the home of Dottie Becker, heard everyone had a wonderful time. Petey Oakford was also one of those who held demonstrations. Hers also was greatly enjoyed. Ed O'Gara was a recent visitor to our subdivision, doing some work on his house and getting in some visiting with Jack Lavin. Michele Koch celebrated her fifth birthday last week Wednesday with a birthday party with her Grandma Meilahn coming from Maywood, her Aunt . Ruth and cousins, Scotty and Kathy La Frenier, coming from Glen Ellyn, and neighbors, Judy and Johnny Johnson, and of course her brothers, Mark, and Jamie and sister Trudy. Marion and Ken Hulbert entertained about, sixty people last Saturday/ in honor of the twenty-fifth ^wedding anniversary of her/brother and wife, Earl and Florence Haake of Wauconda. A delicious buffett supper was served. They also celebrated Lee's birthday which was Saturday, and was his 8th. Judy Meinke is coming home from college this weekend long enough to celebrate her 20th birthday which is the 18th of October. We hope she has a very nice weekend. A group of ladies gathered on Monday morning for "coffee and" as a surprise to Floss Kawa. Her baby's expected arrival soon was the occasion for the gathering at Polly Licastro's home. Joining Polly were: Bette Kamp, Rosalie Slonina, Helen Haynes, Sharon Wohlert, Judy Barker, and Dolly Nowell. The ladies gave Floss a high chair for the new Kawa heir. t Gathering at Ann Herzog s home last week for a session of Tripoley were Delia Julian, Louise McEnery, Ruth McMahon, Grace Mandziara, Ivy Lezak and Helen Kraskiewicz. The refreshments were out of this world we're told. On Sunday, Delia Julian took Ivy Lezay and her son, Danny, and her sister-in-law, Mary Altenberg, and Ann Herzog for a ride to Lake Geneva to take in the beautiful color of "Indian Summer". Following the enjoyable ride the group had dinner at Delia's and played their favorite games of cards. The Lezak family are enjoying the company of Stan's sister, Mary Altenberg who hails from Canada. Doug Mayer was guest of honor on Sunday for a belated birthday celebration. Doug was celebrating his eighth birthday and he took Jimmy and Lee Hahn, David Wickenkamp and Clark Biermann to the show. Susy Wickenkamp celebrated her fifth birthday last Friday by having a bang up party and was attended by Kathy and ^Michael Biermann, Kathy and Julie Brooks, Pam and Bobbie Fleming, Chris, Colleen and Mark Rogers, Pam Hafer, Terry Behler and of course Susie's three brothers, Robbie, David and Stevie. Sue and Matt Grizley and their children went into the city on Wednesday to a farewell party held for Sue's mother Mrs. Mester. Mrs. Mester will be moving to sunny California this week. Cute little Dickie Wimmer was feied by many friends and relatives on Saturday for his second birthday. Attending wen^is Godparents an<jL grynd- ^Wednesday ,of last, week had Jean Gagnori, Lyda Radisch, Louise McEnery and Bernice Donarski attending the luncheon at the Country Club by the hospital auxiliary. Lyda and Bill Radisch spent several days last week visiting with Lyda's brother Ralph Kendig in Oak Park. Thfey also spent one day with their daughter, Jackie Reilly, and her family. Saturday they1'at,- tened the pot-luck supper of the golden club from thdtr church. Ann Herzog was also at the dinner and went with Lyda and Bill. On Sutlddy they had their daughter, Shirley, and her husband, Chuck Lexow, and their children out for the day. 'Twas an active week. ftetey and Jack Oakford had Geft and Harry Green berg as dinner guests on Sunday. The Greenbergs' daughter, Robq-ta, was also a guest. Rose and Ed Oswald spent the past week with their1 second daughter, Maryann Hinds, her husband, Tom, and their children, Tommy, Rick, Cindy, Lili and Timmy in Toledo, Ohio.' Nedra, Les and Billy Eckhart helped Nedra's sister, Irene Goold, and her nephew, Ken Martin, both celebrate their birthdays last Sunday. The celebrations were held in the city. Welcome Party Lyda Radisch and her committee have asked us to remind you of their coming weir come party which will be held on Oct. 22. If you know of anyone who has never attend ed one or any new residentsgive Lyda a call. Peace still seems to be the best defense against war. Clecl Harry C. HERENDEEN Republican Candidate For itECOHDER @p DEEDS ELECTION -- TUES., NOV. 3, 1964 more and more people are moving up to total electric living The reason? Simple. Electricity is so easy to live with. With flameless electric heat, for example, each room can have its own thermostat. You can enjoy 80° in the bath, 72° in the living room and 65° in the bedroom. There's no burning fuel, nothing to make dirt . . . walls and furniture stay clean far longef. Come summer, electric air conditioning wrings heat and humidity from. the air along with most of the annoying pollens. Electric cooking takes the flame out of the kitchen. People stay cooler, and pans, walls and curtains stay cleaner. because You stay cool, calm and collaeted with flameless electricity. Precise, automatically controlled cooking, washing and drying--are at your fingertips. electric heat is controlled heat, it takes the guesswork out of cooking. Foods cooked in an electric oven have a done-to-a-turn flavor that only radiant heat and insulation on all six sides can provide. Electrically dried clothes come out sweet and fresh because there's no burning fuel to cause an odor. With no pilot light, power ignition or extra cost for tumbler drive, the average family's drying bill comes to only $1.25 a month.* And an electric dryer costs $20 to $40 less to buy. See how easy it can be to move up to total electric living at your house. Call us for details, today. 'Based on the actual use of a cross section of Northern Illinois families. (7 Public Service Company ©Commonwealth Edison Company This little lady--and every member of the family--will de< light In the comfort that's hers with room-by-room electric heat control.

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