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Thursday, February 24/1966 THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Section Three -- Page One Joi'NSBURG NEWS BETTY HETTIRMANN 885-129(1 Bowlers Gather For Gala Party -The members of St. John's court 96 who participated in the recent bowling get-together and their best girls gathered in the Johnsburg Community Club hall last Saturday evening for a "wingding" of a party. The dinner and dance always climaxes several weekends of competitive bowling. Better than 200 persons were present for this year's gal^ affair. The evening started with the serving of a most delicious supper. Trophies were awarded to the; high scoring bowlers after the dinner hour. Receiving awards for their fine pin toppling were: Bob Rizzo, first place in singles; Bob Brennan and Tom Oeffling shared the doubles winning honors, the first place, team consisted of Clarence Miller, Jack Schaefer, Bud Lieser, Ray Kruger, and the fifth man was absent. All events-scratch was taken by Bud Miller, while Bob Rizzo won all events with handicap. High games of 268 by Ralph Johnston and 253 by John Weingart won them recognition. Mike Schaefer was presented with a trophy for all the work he has put into these sessions in the past year. Shower Well Attended Small Timothy Dale Townsend was not aware of all that was going on around him in the home of his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clarence Michels, last Sunday afternoon. About twenty-five ladies were there to present gifts to this young gentleman. Since hs is just a little over three weeks old, his mother Elaine accepted them for him. You can bet from the amount of gifts he received, he will be among the best-dressed in the diaper set. The shower was given by Mrs. Michels and Mrs. Bill Beutel, who joined in serving a most delectable lunch. Ladies from Marengo, Woodstock and Richmond as well as those from McHenry and Johnsburg participated in the afternoon's partying. Farmers Geese Mutilated One of our local farmers contacted me over the weekend and asked if I would please warn dog ovners to keep their pets at home. Very recently some big dog was loose and got into their yard and killed five geese. Since this was the extent of his group, he is now completely wiped out in the geese department. Three of them were killed outright and the other two were barely breathing when the act was discovered. Now I'm sure these dog owners would be the first to complain if something like this happened to them. So why let your dogs run so thoy can do this terrible thing to someone else. Steps will be taken in the future to see that this doesn't happen again. If you are the guilty party who lets his dog roam, you had better take heed. Family Enjoys Sister's Visit Mrs. Eulalia (L a 11 i e) Dehrecht Hallett drove in from St. Louis to visit her family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Debrecht, Alfred and Stella Debrecht. She is on her way east to make her home. Mrs. Hallett is taking a course in infant care for a year and will pursue that line of work in the east. She had not been back in Johnsburg since leaving here in 1919. Can't you imagine all the changes she noticed upon her return ?One of the friends who surprised her with a phone call was Regina Green of McHenry, who was the only other girl graduate in he'lr3 class. In the absence of her brother Alfred, who is visiting a sick brother in O'Fallon, Mo., and Kmil who isjfkcpt quite busy working, MfC Agnes Freund was kind enough to take her on a tour of the Jake area. This is something she thoroughly enjoyed. Florida Visitors Chuck and Pam Hiller are among our latest visitors to the sunny south. They left last week by car and Pam will return sometime next week by plane. Chuck will be starting spring training with the New York Mets there in the very near future. Once again as Chuck starts another new season in baseball, we wish him much success. News With << Be;iutifiil Shine Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Palmer of Spring Grove Road are most happy to announce the recent engagement of their daughter, Linda, to Dennis Petersen of Libertyville. He is the son of the Ray Petersens of that city. Linda was presented the lovely ring for her nineteenth birthday which took place on Feb. 21. At this writing the young couple have no definite plans for the wedding. Ever so proud and hnppy for iheir grandnughter are Mr. and Mrs. Jeppe Jep-' sen. We all wish Dennis and Linda all the happiness they are looking for in the years ahead. Help Badly Needed Dorothy Pitzen has sent out an urgent call for anyone who has a few hours a week to spare. This time will be well spent in assisting with some of the mentally handicapped children from this area. No special training is needed, just people with lots of love in their heart who would like to help someone who is a little less fortunate. These hours can be most rewarding. Dorothy informs me they are now located in McHenry and do have openings for children in the school and young adults in the workshop. Please, please if you have any spare time at all why not put it to good use. Call Dorothy and she will be most happy to give you any information you seek. Basketball's Exciting Moments Congratulations are in order for St. John's basketball teams. The varsity team won first place in" the Fox Valley Conference and in the tournament. They were awarded trophies for the endeavor. John Smith was awarded a trophy for the most valuable player. Other members on the team are: Mike Freund, John Dehn, John Johnston, Alan Stilling, Bob Nikrin, Tom Wakitsch, Paul Voight, Warren Smith, Mike Bott and Michael Anderson. The junior varsity tied with St. Margaret's for first place. Joe Dehn was the recipient of the most valuable player award for this team. Other team members are Randy Neiss, R. Nikrin, John Oeffling, Bill tfaag, Gary Spangle, Sean Megley, Jimmy Marsh, Ed. Dshida, and B. Sallaz. Everyone knows the boys need moral support at the games and this they got from the ever present cheerleaders. The varsity girls are: Lynn Weber, Karen Hettermann, Kathy Boarini, Kathy Joyce, Rosemarie Thelen and Cindy Hopp. The junior varisty cheerleaders consisted of Leonie Schneider, Joan Mclnerny, Debbie Stull, Marv Bartoszek, Marilyn Michels and Mary Jo Kennebeck. Last but certainly not least, a big hand for Tom Fowler, coach, and his able assistants. They worked , with the boys all through the year and it did pay off. One last thing please try to be at St. Edward'^ gym in Elgin next Sunday when our varisty team tries for another win. This will be the final game to determine the championship. More Basketball While we are still on the subject of basketball, please remember that the twentieth annual Illinois State Court C.O.F. basketball tournament gets under way next Sunday, Feb. 27. Try to be there to root our teams on to victory. Communion Brakfast Coming up All members of St. John's court 96 are reminded that their annual communion Sunday will take place on March 20. They will receive in a body at th€ 8 o'clock Mass and then go to the Community Club hall for breakfast. That's it for another, week. The phone calls have been most gratifying. Keep them coming. &> MILK MARKETING Representatives of the Illinois dairy industry met Friday, Feb. 18, to study results of a survey on compliance with current milk cartons standards. New equipment recently obtained by the department checks one-half gallon cartons in which milk is marketed commercially. The survey, still in progress, is being conducted by the department's Division of Feeds, Fertilizers and Standards. TWICE TOLD TALES FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 18, 1926) Rev. Father William A. O'- Rourke of Rockford has been appointed pastor of St. Patricia's church in this city to succeed the late Rev. M. J. McEvoy. A 10 lb. girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller on Tuesday. The hall above the National Tea Store on the corner of Green and Elm streets, formerly known as the McHenry Opera House, has been redecorated and remodelled to form a suite of four offices and reception room in regular city style. In the south side of the building is a lodge hall and a most convenient kitchen. 7- The West McHenry State bank was organized in September 1906, nineteen years ago when Mr. Carl J. Stenger became the first cashier and employee. He has been a big factor in the growth and progress of the West McHenry State bank. William Herbes, son of the late John Herbes, passed avvay at his home in West McHenry Feb.. 17. The deceased was 64 years old. Eli Chase of Ringwood celebrated his ninety-seventh birthday, Feb. 10. Jfe fe the oldest resident of'this vicinity and the only living member of the G.A.R. here. The announcement of the wedding of Genevieve Bohr of McIIenry and Albert Sengstock, a young attorney of Des Plaines, came as a complete surprise to the many friends. The wedding, a romantically quiet affair, was •performed at Lombard Jan. 29 with the Rev. R. Tuttle as officiating pastor. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of ^ Feb. 13, 1941) A. H. Mosher, editor of the iPlaindealer, recently came inito the possession of a book that was published in New iXork in 1825. The book is Entitled "The Life of Benja- |min Franklin, written by Him- •fcelf," and was a gift of Charles Hall, who lives on John street in West McHenry. This old book with its leather cover faded and cracked and its pages yellow with age is only 2V2 inches wide and five ches long, contains 290 pages folding the life of this reat American and several of illustrious essays. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Peabody returned to McHenry Monday •with their son, Edwin Ellsworth Peabocly, Jr., born Jan. 29 at Mcrcy hospital in Chicago. Miss Agnes K. Schmitt and SALES - SERVICE - RENTALS SERVICE ON ALL MAKES FILTERS OJJOR CONTROL CHIORINATION MINERAL REPLACEMENT CHEMICALS IRON REMOVAL £UT"iOR!ZED DEALER BANK FINANCING MO*ITQN SALT D£LtVERY FREEFREE. 1 YEAR SUPPLY OF SALT with any Softener purchased during February ( Bring or Mention this ad. ) •FREE .FREE TOM HUEMANN A. WATER CONDITIONING Phone 385-3093 for FREE Water Test 2103 W. CHURCH JOHNSBURG -- McHENRY Mr. Frank Freund of, Johnsburg exchanged matrimonial vows before the flower decorated altars of St. John's church, Feb. 5, with the Rev. A. J. Neider officiating. In order to promote good will between the farmer and the dealer, the Adams and Freun<J, Implement shop on Pearl street presented their annual entertainment in the high school auditorium. Approximately three hundred farmers and their wives attended . Dr. and Mrs. 'j. Eugene Sayler are enjoying a trip to Florida and Havana, Cuba. Igpur young men left Wednesday to answer the selective service call while two more will go Feb. 20. Nineteen young men in all left Wednesday from McHenry County while an additional quota of ten will be sent next Thursday. TEN YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Feb. 23, 1956) Casline G. Nacker of Mineral Springs was retired recently from the Illinois Bell Telephone company and is taking a well earned rest. Mr. Nacker began his telephone career thirty-seven years ago ap- a switchboard man. He la- Jer became a central office installer and switchman. Prior to his retirement, he was a communications maintenance man in the central division of the company. Basketball players at M.C.H.S. will share honors with football players in recognition of their year's activities when the Rotary club sponsors the first basketball banquet on March 21. Ernest Useman is chairman of the event, which will pay tribute to the team of 1955-56. Damage estimated at several hundreds of dollars was reported to have occurred at the Norman Welch home in Wonder Lake. Vandals were said to have gained entrance How Can I ? Q. How can I sharpen my kitchen food grinder? A. A dull grinder can often be sharpened .merely by putting a piece of scouring powder cake through it as you would food. Then wash in hot soapsuds and rinse thoroughly before using again. Q. How can I tighten the handle of an unbrella that has loosened? * A. Fill the hole in the handle with powdered pepsin, heat the rod, and press firmly into the hole -- then lay aside for a - while to set. Q. How can I remove an ink stain from a rug? A. Make a paste of buttermilk and starch, apply to the spot, leave on for two or three days, then rinse and let dry. If necessary, repeat this routine. ' <! Q. How can I soften the leather in a pair of cheap shoes? A. Try placing two scrubbed potatoes in each shoe, and letting them stand overnight. Q. How can I remove stains and destroyed almost all of the furniture. George P. Thompson of McHenry was recently proclaimed county corn growing champion at a banquet held at De- Kalb in honor qJ^Northern Illinois Corn growing champions. His yield of 155.36 bushels per acre was the top yield in McHenry county in a special 1955 contest. A principle part in the play "Late Arrival" will be taken by 13 year old Mary Lu Delmonte of McHenry, an eighth grade student at St. Patrick's school. Mary Lu has done considerable professional work on television films, as well , as appearing in amateur stage productions. The play will be presented at the Woodstock Civic Opera house. caused by leather rubbing' against a fabric? A. These are high on the__ "tough" list. However, if the fabric is washable, try a thick soap-and-water .solution .rubbing well over the fabric. You might, make matters easier, too, if glycerin > is worked well into the stain first and allowed to stand awhile before washing. For unwashabie fabrics,, try glycerin, working this into the stain carefully by rubbing lightly between the hands. Let this remain for awhile, then rinse by sponging with water. Q. How can I remove the marks left on the skin after adhesivev tape has been pulled off? \ A. Fingerntffl polish remover is excellent for this purpose. Q. How can I restore hard and sugary jam to its original texture? A. Place the jam in the oven until the sugar melts, then remove and allow to cool. Q. What can I do about book lice? A. These are insects that feed on microscopic molds that grow on furniture, wallpaper, and other house furnishings. They thrive in rooms that have been closfd and poorly- ventilated. Route them by spraying the infested places with a fiveper- cent DDT oil spray. •Be modern with NEW EASE! NEW LUXURY! NEW KITCHEN FAUCET!! WEBER Plbg. & Htg. 2801 W. 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McHenry Savings and Loan is sponsoring a "Pop Art" competition exclusively for women. To qualify you need only reside in McHenry County, be over 18 years of age and be a strictly amateur artist. Professionals -- past or present -- are not eligible. Theme of the art contest is "Spring Is Sprung," which may seem pretty nebulous. But with "pop art", who needs a clear cut theme anyway? The rules are simple. Just create an original work of art which more or less suggests arrival of Spring ... or flowers ... or warm weather. Use any medium -- oils, water colors, mobiles, clay or Campbell Soup cans -- you name it. Neatness absolutely will not count. No restrictions on size, either. If you can carry it into the lobby of McHenry Savings, you can enter it. Works of art may be submitted beginning March 7 but the deadline is Friday noon, March 18. Fill out the simple entry blank when you drop off your work of art. Prizes will include a backyard barbecue, travel luggage and an aluminum patio set. Judging will be done by a team of pop art experts. Winners will be announced on March 21 -- the first business day of spring. It'll be fun and it's for women only. If you're shy about your artistic talents, then enter using a nom-de-plume. c HENRY SAVINGS D L*-.H ASSQC1ATIIN dBB&ei: Federal Savings and Lou lasuranco Corporation 3611 W. Elm Street/ McHenry / 385- 3000