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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 24 Nov 1965, p. 13

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Wednesday, November 24, 1965 THE MeHENBT PLAJNDEALER Section' Two tt" Page f~^erdona(i Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thompson of Omaha, Neb., are guests of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, and other relatives here this week. Mrs. Alice Brooks is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Laura Brennan ,of Chicago, foil ten days. \ The Carl Elshoff family Springfield are over Thanksgiving visitors in the home of her father, Herb Simon, and with other relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. George Henkel, Miss Anna Henkel and Mrs Rose J^insg of Freeport were recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Henry Weber. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Kirk patrick and daughter, Naomi, of Chicago, were dinner guests of his aunt, Mrs. George Spiridler, on a recent evening. Ps. A. P. Freund spent a ?w days in Crystal Lake in the homes of her daughter, Mrs. Marvin Rooney, and son-, Donald Freund. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wember of Milwaukee were Sunday visitors in the home of their son .Paul, Wember, and served as proxy for Thomas Weaver a cousin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Allen Stolz of Wauwatosa, Wis., a great aunt of Thomas Joseph, the new son of the Paul Wembers, who was christened at St. Patrick's on that day. He wore a dress that has been used by members of the family for the past fifty years. Guests expected in the Herbert Engdahl home for Thanksgiving are Mrs. Mina Rendell, daughter, Primrose, of Elgin, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pepping and sons of Glenview. Mrs. F. E. White of Pico, Calif., an old friend and former classmate of Mrs. Edward Thennes at Northern Illinois university, was a recent guest in the Thennes home. Thomas Thenhes, son of the Edward Thenneses, and his wife have returned home from Kiserslattern, Germany, where he has been serving in the army the past fourteen months and are now at home at 803 Jefferson street, Woodstock. Mrs. W. J. Schobert has returned to her home in Columbia Station, Ohio, after a few days visit in the Paul Wember home. Mr. and Mrs. John Thennes were honered at a solemn high Mass at St. Mary's church at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, the actual date for their twentyf i f t h 'Wedding anniversary. Their son, Fr. Clarence Thennes, of Stockton was celebrant of the Mass with Fr. Deemer of Evanston as deacon and Fr. Morganthaler of DesPlaines as sub-deacon. Also present were Fr. Richter of Oregon, Fr. Sullivan of Wauconda and Fathers Baumhofer and Jludden of St. Mary's. Later a dinner for the clergy and members of the immediate family was held at the Thennes home where the grandchildren joined them latter. Mrs. Velma Douglas plans o spend Thanksgiving in the home of Dr. and Mr^. J. F. Godwin in Villa Park. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blake visitaj their daughter, Sister Charles Marie, at Marycrest, Kankakee, Sunday. Mrs. Annabel Aicher and b^otTter, Leo Heimer, were Friday visitors in the home of fheir niece, Mrs. Erwm Laures, in Northbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Bauer were pleasantly surprised when Brother Regis of St. Nazianz, Wis., and Brother Peter of Jgtfjiasa, Africa, called on thenfand were supper guests in their home. Brother Peter is a friend of their son, Brother Paul, who is stationed in Masasi, Africa. Mike Gausden came home Tuesday from his studies at Marquette university to spend the Thanksgiivng holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gausden. Gary Vycital arrived Wednesday from the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul to spend the remainder of the week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vycital. Mrs. James West of Itasca called on McHenry relatives Tuesday. Her aunt, Miss Ann Frisby .returned home with her for a visit and on Thursday will be a dinner guest in the Harry Frederickson home in Elgin. John Hoffman of Indianapolis was a Thursday overnight guest in the home of his aunt, Mrs. F. J. Aicher. Mr .and Mrs. James A. Glosson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glosson spent five days the past week visiting relatives in Richmond and Fort Wayne, Ind Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zoia and children of Minneapolis, Minn., are spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Phalin. Mrs. James Larkin, Mary and Terry, Charlene Klapperich and Mrs. Alphonse Adams were in Waukegan Sunday where they made a tour of St. Theresa hospital and school of nursing, directed by the freshman class of which Joyce Adams is a member. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Powers, Pamela and Mickey, of Crystal Lake were supper guests in the home of his mother, Mrs. David Powers, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aeverman returned Sunday after spending a delayed thirty-sixth anniversary air trip to Florida. They were the guests of the Barney Graffs in St. Petersburg. With the Graffs they visited former McHenry neighbors and friends, Harold and Muriel Patzke, at Ft. Meyers, Arthur and Audrey Anderson at. Ft. Lauderdale, John and Rose Pechous at Pompanjb Beach, the Hills at West Palm Beach and Jim and Jo Tomsovic at St. Cloud. Gov. Otto Kerner has announced that 60 representatives of industrial, agricultural and commercial business interests will accompany him on the Illinois Trade Mission to the par East. The 24-day mission, patterned after the highly successful European Trade Mission led by Gov. Kerner two years ago, is designed to establish effective sales contracts for Illinois industries and products in the developing markets of the Far East. Participants include manufacturers of construction and refrigeration equipment, printing, tools, pharmaceuticals and medical and laboratory equipment, as well as producers of dairy products, food supplements, soybeans, dry milk and other industrial and agricultural goods. A bee is admired for his industry, but respected for his ability to sit down and concentrate. Post 491 President Bobbie Carroll presided at the November meeting of the American Legion auxiliray. McHenry Unit 491. Membership Chairman Dottie Messer announced we have still not reached 100 per cent. With the end of November close at hand, Dottie urges all delinquent members to pay their dues now. Membership in the auxiliary is open to the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of veterans of World War I and II and the Korean Conflict who are members of the American Legion, and to the mothers, widows, sisters and daughters of men who gave their lives in the service of our country during these wars or who died after honorable discharge.; The time and purpose of the organization are based upon the ideals of justice, freedom, democracy and loyalty. One organization has many programs of service emphasizing the major programs of rehabilitation of hospitalized disabled and needy veterans and their families; child welfare, including the children of both- veterans and non - veterans; Americanism; national security and service to the community. Eligible women interested in joining the American Legion auxiliary or in securing more information regarding the program are invited to contact Membership Chairman Dottie Messer, 385-0652, or the unit president, Bobbie Carroll 385- 7862. Reports were heard on the Loyalty Day parade and the memorial service held Veterans Day. The auxiliary participated DR. JOHN F. KELLY OPTOMETRIST At 1224 N. Green Street, McHenry (Closed Wednesday) EYES EXAMINED -- GLASSES FITTED VISUAL TRAINING -- VISUAL REHABILITATION CONTACT LENSES HOURS: DAILY 9:S0 a.m. to 8 P.M. FRIDAY EVENINGS 8:80 P.M. EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT PHONE 385-0452 5^ J. w in both programs. The cocktail party and pot - luck supper served by the auxiliary were described by President Bobbie Carroll as a huge success. McHenry unit was represented at the county past presidents' parley dinner held at the Woodstock Legion Home. Past presidents from McHenry who attended were Pearl Sanders, Frances White, Marge Mikota, Mary Einspar and Lydia Fenner. Lois Hammond of Huntley was elected to lead the group this year. Lydia Fenner and Marge Mikota were also elected officers. Installation was conducted by Eleventh District Director Mae Chesak and Gladys Kerns. Junior Activities Chairman Ruth Mrachek reported op-the November meeting of the junior auxiliary. Junior President Mary Pat Mrachek presided. Tray favors were made for the veterans at Downey hospital. The Juniors are'collecting coupons and old nylons. Their special project this year is helping the Indian children. A Christmas party- is being planned for the second Saturday in December. Evelyn Ficek, rehabilitation chairman, told of the successful party given at the Legion home for the veterans from Downey. Mrs. Ficek and Post Rehabilitation Chairman Francis Pickett entertained the veterans at Downey Thursday night. They played pool, ping pong, checkers. other games and bowled with the patients. Punch, fruit and other refreshments were served. Many decks of playing cards, magazines, and books were given to the hospital. Mrs. Ficek urges everyone to keep on donating these, items as the men enjoy jfhem very much. Others who attended were President Bobbie Carroll, Pauline Pickett, Delia Freund. Evelyn Hay and Cole Violet. The next party will be in January. Members were reminded by Veterans Craft Chairman Evelyn Hay to be sure to check the veterans' craft case at the Legion home for Christmas gifts. All proceeds from the sale of these items are returned directly to the veterans who make the articles. The overhead Costs are entirely absorbed by the auxiliary. McHenry was represented at the November county council meeting in Wonder Lake by President Bobbie Carroll, Marge Mikota and Ruth" Mrachek. Marion Peter of Algonquin presided. Reports were given by the units in attendance and the standing committees. Membership Chairman Marge Alvis of Crystal Lake reported a gain in membership of 143 members, making a total of 948 in the county. Huntley will visit Valley-Hi Nursing home this month and Wonder Lake, the Woodstock Children's home. Eleventh District Director Mae Chesak has planned her midwinter convention for February 26. The convention will be held at Harwood post, Joliet., Our December meeting will be a pot - luck supper and Christmas party. Don't forget our ways and means project which will come to a close a this December meeting. ANTI-CRIME LEGISLATION New anti-crime legislation" was described by Acting Gov. Samuel H. Shapiro in a speechdelivered , last week before the Central Zone • Conference of the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit. In ihc last six years Illinois has made significant inroads in the war against crime and in improving the administration of justice, Shapiro said. More than 30 bills dealing with crime were introduced and 19 passed during rem- "i TO '4f " i f ' This is the large home once occupied by McHei^ry's prominent banker, J. B. Perry, and his family. When the Perry family made their home here -- probably seventy years ago -- it was located at the corner of Richr mond road and Elm street, where the Sinclair station jiow stands. At lhat time there was no Elm street connecting the business districts. Today, the Perry house is occupied by Mrs. Cecelia Knox and is located farther north on Richmond road. the last legislative session. This, adJed Gov. Shapiro, "gives us !_M).;d reason to refer to our last legislature as the most anti-crime conscious in many years." ,..^**LAWN MOWER *^e,4 ROTARY ' NOVEMBER 1st TO MARCH 1st Winter Storage, Steam Clean Sharpen, Tune-up, Clean Fuel Tank & Carburetor, Change Oil Check Over Completely JPickup & Delivery - ( RIDERS & LARGE UNITS Prices on Request PHONE 385-0434 ADAMS REPAIR SHOP $6.00 PLUS PARTS $12.50 PLUS PARTS 3102 N. Chapel Hill Rd. Lawn Mower Service Center McHenry, 111. Authorized Factory Service How to get your husband a present with his own money this Christmas Buy an electric dryer before December 1 -save up to *60 Right now, just in time for Christmas, you'll receive $20 in cash directly from Commonwealth Edison-- in addition to the savings of up to $40 you normally expect when you buy an electric dryer instead of a gas dryer. And look what you'll get besides savings. You'll own a dryer that gives you the same kind of gentle, radiant heat you get from the sun. Whites stay white, colors stay bright, sizes won't change because of harsh overdrying or scorching. Another thing. Electric dryers are flameless~ bo there are no fumes or by-products of combustion. Clothes come out clean and fresh at all outdoors. Bonus: You can operate an electric dryer for onlv $1.25 a month.* See your dealer for all the mopey-saving details on a new electric dryer now. It could mean a Merry Christmas for you...and a Merry Christmas fbr your husband, too! No downpayment. Satisfaction on any flameless electric dryer guaranteed, of course. *Ba*ed on actual km by a crou-tection of Chicagotand famUim, C Commonwealth Edison Company Plug in a dryer full of sunshine Catb bonut ofitr apptm enfcr to ruidtntial lutktmtn of Commonmtaltk Have A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING WE AT YOUR McHENRY JEWEL ARE GRATEFUL for letting us have a part 1 your Thanksgiving plans. We enjoy serving you and your family with the best that we have. 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