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Thuriday. July 7,1966 THE McHENRY PLAXNDEALER Section Three -- Page One McCollom Lake News «5VE LEVE SQUID 885-8191 SCHEDULE ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL SUNDAY JULY 10 Members and officers of the ..Cunom-Knoll Association will meet Sunday, July 10, at 3 p.m. in the beachhouse. A11 who belong to the organization are urged to attend this important last meeting before the summer festival. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, July 30. At this time, special features will be discussed in addition to other attractions. To our knowledge, the- club will again hold a buggy promenade, bike parade, and the choosing of a new <rti e e n, junior variety. Kett Belts and Myra Murray are co-chairmen for the festival. . Also coming in for its share of .discussion will be the 4th of July festivities, held for the first time. Since this column was submitted Friday morning, we wef-e unable to cover the event for this issue. It is most urgent that ALL members and officers attend Sunday's meeting. on restoring the mail receptacles, the man appeared on the scene and offered to complete the work. He did lend some assistance and has offered restitution. His car suffered considerable damage. Resident's First Great- Grandchild Frank Poledna is advertising the fact that he is a greatgrandfather for the first time. He received the news that his granddaughter, Mrs. Tom Rozinski, gave birth to a little fella, Tommy, Jr., recently. Father of the child is in the service and is stationed in the south. The birth of another great-grandchild is imminent. One of Frank's twin granddaughters and her husband are expecting a child. We know what thrilling /moments these are for Frank. Explosion Victim "Lucks Out" With the return of Shirley and Bill Stokes from Metropolis, we were able to learn the details of the tragic explosion which almost claimed two lives. Bill's mother, Mrs. Lucille Stokes, 54, was mowing the grass in her yard while technicians were installing a tank of gas outside. Her daughter, Carol, a polio victim who had been in the house for one week, was also outside for the first time. She is home from her studies at S.I.U., Carbondale, for the summer. Bill's father, "Lester, a school custodian was at work. The gas men were about two blocks from the house when they heard the explosian. Mrs. Stokes ran into the house to call for the fire department when she saw flames licking the side of the house. The phone installation was already burned out and she returned outside to use the garden hose. Just as she bent over to turn on the water," the explosion occurred. Because of her bent over position, her life was saved. The woman received third degree bums on the arms arid back and second degree burns on the face and legs from the heat blast. Shirley and Bill returned to Metropolis last weekend to lend further assistance. The house was totally destroyed. Mrs. Stokes is confined to Massac county hospital in fair condition. Mall Boxes Topple Before Vehicle Onslaught According to reports Don Schmitt fell asleep at the wheel of his automobile as he proceeded westward on W. Orchard Drive on a recent mornting at 3:45 and mowed down jt mailboxes carrying the fiamcs of Klappcrich, O'Haller- • an, DeWitt (Kacprowicz) and Fernandez. Bob Fernandez heard the crash and reported the accident to the police who, in turn, identified the driver of the vehicle. He lives at the westend of Orchard Drive. Later, that same morning, while the men were working r *•' Attend Family Nuptials In Michigan Because of their new business. and the three day Weekend which faced them, Elma and Earl Nelson were unable to make the trip to Michigan for the first wedding in the family. But the Illinois branch was well represented for grandparents- Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Nelson, and Ken and Don did make the trip to witness the wedding of Miss Marilyn Sue Nelson, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Nelson of Battle Creek to Mr. Douglas W. Crase. They were also present for the reception which followed. Ken and Don returned on the 4th, but the Senior Nelsons remained for a week. Crash Victim Released From The Hospital Happy to note that Billy Smith, 15, was released from McHenry hospital where he was confined following an accident on Route 12 south of Fox Lake last week. He was riding his motor bike when he collided with an auto driven by a Barring ton woman. Shaping Up For Battle! Although their enthusiasm is as high as a well trained group of guerrillas, the combatants we are referring to are the two teams of female soft ball players, junior variety.. Thieir "weapons" include mitts, softballs, and bats. Gerry and Len Jensen are coaching the Cardin a l s a n d t h e B l u c j a y s a n d these little "sluggers" afe out to WIN! Members of the Cardinals are captain Kathy Klapperich, pitcher; Jackie Whittiey on first; Kathy Kroncke playing second; short stop is Sandy Betts; Vickie Kotnmer holds down third; Sharon Jensen behind home plate; Marianne Michels and Pam Schlitt cover right field; Lynn Gleeson is center fielder; Linda Ftoeske and Celia Schlofner field the balls in left; and D.G. Vycital covers center. Joy Kaminski captains the Blue Jays and covers first; Diane Klapperieh is In left field; Darlene Jensen plays short stop; Peggy O'Hallefan gets them over the plate; Mary Jo Mullen is the barricade at second; Susie Vycital is right fielder; Janet Schlofner is center; Karen Betts is catcher; Linda Bender covers / third; and Terri Wilson plays where assigned. The Cardinals won ,the first practice game with the Bluejays scoring 15-12 in the first counted game. Seems as though the B.J.'s are ahead with their 7-4 victory, a week ago. The young ladies "slug it out" and love to have the cheers from the audience. You've gotta give these little gals credit, give them your moral support, too. Come to t h e beach on Wednesday nights! Plan Family Fishing Trip Adeline and Herman Carter are hoping their plans for a family fishing trip will "pan out" for the wieekend. They will be celebrating their twentyfirst wedding anniversary on July 10. This is also Mr. Carter's birthday. They were wed in San Francisco in 1945. The Carters have purchased a comfortable tent and a three burner camp stove in anticipation of their trip. The couple will be accompanied by their sons-Chad and Rex. The outdoor scenery will be extremely beneficial for Chad. Spring EVA FREUND News PHONE 675-2135 Attend Legion Auxiliary Meet Mrs. Jean Lay, Mrs. Harriet Olson and'Mrs. Frances Shotliff attended the Richmond Leclothes, grabs his gear and retires to the backyard. Recently he had about a 3% pound fish swimming in the pond which he was trying to raise] All went well for about three weeks until the family cat got hungry! He plans to stock more fish, but will sure have to keep his eyes on the felines. Deepest Sympathy To Bobbie Carroll and Che boys, William, Jim, Jr., and Tom, on the death of husband and father-James Carroll, Sr., suddenly in his home, Monday, June 27. The Carroll family lived on W. Maple Hill Drive for many years and then moved to Hebron and then to Lakeland Park where their present home is located. Both Jim and Bobbie were active participants in community affairs during their residence and we sympathize with them in this time of loss. Private Stocked Pond A little ingenuity can provide a heap of luxury and clever Tom Kacprowicz is boasting about his latest accomplishment. He has his own private fish pond in his back yard, and has just installed a pump and a series of flagstone and rock, to make a water fall! Donna supervised the . project, of course. When Tom needs relaxation a f t e r a " H a r d d a y a t t h e office", he puts on his fishing Attend Mother's Funeral Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kommer and children of W. Parkview and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kommer and children of W. Orchard Drive were in Metropolis, last week attending thej funeral of the men's mother.j She had been in ill health for some time and passed away Sunday, June 26. Services were held Wednesday, June 29. Natal "Daie" «N* Mat. Milestones The Bill Kaminskis mark 19 years ih double harness, Saturday, July 9, and Danny Bitterman turns 2 this date..... Adeline and Herman Carter will be wed 21 years, July 10..., Five candles on the cake for Charles Adams, 11 for Scott Lundy, and 79! for Clayt Nelr son, July 11.. ...Stephen Huff will be 4 and happy birthday to William Malcolm, July 13. Best wishes to all. gion auxiliary meeting. McHenry County officers were guests,, Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Shotliff rejoined. Mrs. Shotliff is a charter member having had two brothers in World War One. Visiting Here And There Mr. and Mrs. John Sanborn were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Quist of Crystal Lake Wednesday, June 22. Dr. and Mrs. Lyle Franzen and daughter, Jill, of Westfield, N. Y., spent a few days last week in the William Shotliff home. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Parfrey and family spent last weekend at Timber Lake Park near Antioch Mr. and Mrs. John Sanborn and Mr. and Mrs. William to her home. Funeral services guests of the Floyd Koons at Wonder Lake. Tehy watched the beautiful display of fire works across the lake given by the American Legion. The James May family from Plainfield, Ind., spent a few days recently at the Charles May home. Linda and Douglas stayed for a vacation with' grandpa and grandma. Dinner guests Sunday June 26 at the Joe Koberstine home were Mrs. Katherine Hood, Mrs. Rita McLallen and Lillian Urbanek all of Oak Park. July 2, telling of the dqath of his cousin, Fred Duffy, formerly of Wilmot, Wis. His wife was the former Ruth Jackson of Grass Lake. Farewell Party A farewell party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koberstine for their daughter and family, the Karl Olsons, who are moving from Northbrook to their new home in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Olson is being transferred in his position to Detroit. »• Death Of Relative William Shotliff received Long Time Resident PaSses Away This community was" grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Peter (Josephine) May who passed away on July 2 following an illness of long duration. M r s . May h a d b e e n i n i l l health for quite a few years although able to be up and about until six months ago when her illness confined her were held arst. Peter's church on Monday, July 4, 10 a.m. Intrment in tery. St. Peter's ceme- Entertains Club Members of her club met at the home of Mrs. Agnes May on Thursday evening. A dessert lunch was served. Games of cards were played and prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Kattner, Mrs. Paul Lewis and Mrs. Arthur Klein. The club will meet n e x t a t t h e h o m e o f Mrs. Frances Prosser in Fox Lake. Play. Newspaper B I N GO Shotliff were Sunday evening telegram from Jake and I are taking off this weekend, but we would like to submit a Please call in your news .notes tonight. Thank you and see you hext week. m FMIIIM TOE POWER . PARTNER GASOLINE at neiglatertad.. • m Ji • n. ce 4002 W. Waukegam ffid. McHenry, 111. PHONE 385-264© Gas heats water fast Maybe you heard it again today: "Hey, who used up all the hot water?" Or was it you who said it? Just as you were almost finished showering, and the water turned cold. With a modern gas water heater, using up all the hot water is prac tically impossible. That's because gas makes the big difference--goes to work fast. Keeps a full supply always ready, atilo* maticaily. Being in hot waterthisway isa pleasure you'll welcome every tiaie you turn the tap. 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