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PG. 6, SEC. 1 - PLAIN DEALER - SEPT. 28, 1967 VFW Auxiliary Membership Dinner MCHENRY SHORES Deposit County Funds BEBNICE WILSON 385*4880 iw-.-v.-r- Shown at their annual membership dinner Mondtay evening •re the members of the V.F.W. auxiliary. Front row, left to right : Betty Heard, Betty Byro, Fifth district junior vice-president; Evelyn Whitmore, Fifth district commander's wife; Marge Moreth, Grace Meyers, Fifth dtstrict president; Ethel Groth, Jane Schmwk, Blanche Macena, Fifth district senior vice-president; and Viola Schuble. Standing: Be mice Becker, June Savage, Vera Fuller, Gerry Breede, Violet Abbink, Genevieve Bradley, Janet Walters, and Mildred Ahern. LEONARD STUDIO PHOTO Byrnes Residence Will Fealire Holiday Village For Tour Visitors GRAND OPENING FM Radio j& Television Sales and Service at 4605 W, Rt. 120, Lakeland Park, McHenry, is holding grand opening at the new location op Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29 and 30 and Oct. 1. Hours Friday are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Saturday from 9 ajn. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many prizes will be given away. THOMAS E. BYRNES HOME When the Thomas E. Byrnes of 8105 Bull Valley road,Woodstock, were seeking anew home in 1954 with grounds and barn for their horses, they found just what they wanted in land but were taken aback at the size of the 125-year-old farmhouse. The previous owner, Allen Wright, had bought the decrepit and not livable house, had seen its possibilities and had made major repairs throughot*. The Byrnes fell in love with the whole set-op but the house was too small for their large family. Within three months after its purchase a regular miracle had happened. i I SHOES Factory to YOU Nationally Advertised STUART McGUIRE FOOTWEAR With Patented Ortho-Vent Spring Step Cushion .. i I | NO BREAKING IN I i "You Walk On Air" All Sizes Men-Women-Children Casual - Dress - Work Write or Phone for FREE Color Catalog: Call Me Dayn 385-0258 Evenings 385-7756 ^ Robert C. Anderson ^ 1712 X. Riverside Dr. j# % McHenry, III. With the addition of as much building as the original house had been there has evolved a home of beauty and charm that is just right for modern living. They have worked with loving care to make this home truly earn the name they have given it, "Alano," which is Irish for "Beloved." The outside of the house is wood painted white and is situated in a perfect location among tall trees to frame its "Farmhouse" charm, with a circular drive to complete the picture. The barn and large orchard, not far away, were once filled with small animals, to the delight of the Byrnes* twelve children. They're sure they've had "millions" of pets over the years. Behind the home is a small building which the Byrnes have been told was a one-room school house. The original bell hangs there - ready to summon anyone within hearing distance. Much effort and time has been spent in remodelling this small building into Tom Byrnes studio, which is one of his prized possessions. Here he writes his books, motion picture and television plays. His poetry is often published in various magazines - McCalls being the latest. His first book was titled "All My Darlings" and was about life in their home with their children (then nine in number.) "All My Darlings" has now been written by Mr. Byrnes into play form and is published by Samuel French. He is presently working on a sequel to the first book, to be called "A Tent in the Parlor." This one includes all twelve children. A number <of years ago, for the delight of his family, Tom Byrnes fashioned a Christmas village, a veritable fairyland with practically everything having moving parts. The many castles and village homes make one realize that Cinderella can't be far away. The houses are in pastel colors and the whole village is ablaze with twinkling lights and a holiday train that continually travels around and through ihe countryside. The entire structure is 6 ft. by 6 ft. and spends each Christmas season in front of the picture window delighting visitors and little ones who come from far and near to enjoy it. This year. Mr. Byrnes will put the stored village together long before Christmas so that Holiday Hospitality Day visitors to his home may see the entire structure in its fantastic operation. The tour will start at 10 a.m. from the Gift and Thrift HISTORY AWARD WINNERS Illinois entrants have won two of the 1967 national awards of the American Association for State and Local History. The association's Award of Merit went to Dr. Victor Hicken, professor of history at Western Illinois university, for his book, "Illinois in the Civil War." published in 1966 by the University of Illinois Press. The Albert B. Corey Award went to the Vermilion County Museum society for "outstanding service in collecting, preserving, and disseminating information relating to' the history of Vermilion county, through its museum, junior history, and publications programs." EXTEND BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO AREA RESIDENTS Happy birthday wishes to Herbert Clausen and Hairy Miller on the twentieth, Helen Crouch and Don Schubert on the twenty-ninth, Bill Korner, Da- Winters, Nancy Mieritz on Oct. 2, David will be 14, and Jeanne Egger on the third. ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to Tom and Lee Elia as they celebrate their third anniversary on the twenty - ninth, Edward and Janet Keevins and Helen and Morris Crouch on the first, and Walter' and Bernice Wilson on the third. DAUGHTER FOR THE MCDERMOTTS , Jackie and Mickey McDermott are the proud parents of their second daughter who was born on Sept. 15 at Resurrection hospital in Chicago. The little darling weighed 8 lbs. and 4% ozs. and has been named Kelly Ann. Her sister, Heather, who is 2 joins her parents and. grandparents in welcoming the new arrival. SEND CHEER Sorry to report that some of our. neighbors have been hospitalized recently. William Pinkonsly, Sr.t better known as Pinky to most of us, was taken to McHenry hospital last Thursday morning following a heart attack. Hope by the time this comes out we will have some good news to give you1. Virgie Verstege was in McHenry hospital for a few days and had minor surgery, but is now home and doing her chores and managing a few card games. Karen Peters was hospitalized in Holy Name hospital where she also had minor surgery performed. Best wishes to all for a speedy recovery. A belated get-well wish to Paul Pogor who ran into his dad's tool box ;>n the truck and required four stitches near the temple to repair the damage. Barb quips "the truck has to be taken in for repairs too." SHOWER FOR SANDI BALLOWE Audrey Whitney, Roberta Mieritz and Barb Pogor attended a baby shower held for Sandi Ballowe at the Fred Wetzel home in Libertyville last Friday. There were twenty-five guests in attendance and Sandi .received many beautiftil gifts Trfpr the baby-to-be. To satisfy tfie palate hot hors d'oeuvers wjere served. ; AROUND THE SHORES Loretta Ram age attended a BIRTHS AT LOWEST LEVEL Live births in Illinois reached their lowest level in 16 years during 1966, a special report of the Illinois Department of Public Health has revealed. For the first time since 1950, births dropped below the 200,000-ayear mark with a grand total of 199,289. The highest record of births was in 1959 when a total of 239,871 were recorded. The records are kept by the Health Department's Bureau of Statistics. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS shop in the center of Woodstock and will continue until 5 p.m. 7 Brand M@w 1967 Bifels & §!!§ Loft No l@isonsoiB@ lifer 1§M IUICK - 907 N. Front St. (So. Rte. 31) McHenry, III. PHONE 385-7200 Expert Cleaning . . Rugs Furniture Tacked Down Carpets SPECIAL OFFER -- DISCOUNT Restore the natural beaut/ of your rugs, carpets or furniture. Glady R Free Estimates 459-7878 bridal shower given for Kosemary Montroni of Spring Grove last week. The affair was held in Glenview and twenty-four gue&ts were present for the sit down dinner. On Wednesday Loretta and a group of girls from the Shores enjoyed a luncheon given by the McHenry Women's Club at the Chateau Louise. : Audrey Whitney and her mom,, Julie Zeimet, went to ML Prospect on Tuesday for a luncheon at the home of Carol Hansen, a god child of Julie's. Carol has just moved into a beautiful new home so the girls were invited to inspect it. Many folks crowded the Pogor home recently to celebrate Paul's first Holy Communion. The families from Chicago were Mr. and Mrs. L. Poplawski, Mr. and Mrs. G. Schaffrath, Mr. and Mrs. R. Schaffrath, Henry Schaffrath, 'Grandpa* and Mrs. Ed Cynar, the Wetzels and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ballowe, Hot ham, beef and Italian sausage were served with assorted salads and relishes. "V-i s' ^: $ J s // $ ' Cal Skinner, Jr., (right) McHenry courty treasurer, It shown presenting a check for $15,000 to Roger Collins, president of the McHenry Savings and Loan association, for deposit there. It is part of a continuing plan of the county to make deposits with McHenry county financial institutions. News Ah&ut Our Servicemen Marine Private Robert B. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Moore of 1008 Oakleaf, McHenry, completed two weeks of training under simulated combat conditions in the fundamentals of day and night patroling, employment of infantry weapons, survival methods and assault tactics at this Marine corps base. This individual combat training is given every Marine after his graduation from recruit training. Taught by combat experienced non-commissioned officers of the infantry regiment here,' it prepares the young Leatherneck to become part of the Marine air-ground combat team. cruit training. Taught by combat experienced non-commissioned officers of the infantry training regiment i«ere, it prepares the young Leatherneck to become part of the Marine air-ground combat team. Army Private First Class John J. Lahti, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lahti, Route 9, McHenry, completed a microwave radio equipment repairman course Sept. 15 at the Army Signal school, Ft. Monmouth, N.J. During the 26-week course, he was trained in the installation, operation and repair of microwave stations and transportable radio equipment. Boilerman Third Class Charles D. Walsh, Sr., USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Walsh, Sr, of 514 Beechwood drive, Round Lake, and husband of the former Carol A. Longley of 2724 N. Sequoia drive, McHenry, returned to Norfolk, Va., aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS America after an extended deployment with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. During the past eight and one half months the 77,000-ton America has steamed nearly 55,- 000 miles, participating in exercises with air and naval units of our North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies. When the Middle East crisis flared, the America came to the aid of the communications ship USS Liberty after that ship was mistakenly attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats on June 8. The next day crewmen assisted in transferring wounded Liberty crew members to the America and rendering medical assistance. The ship recently added more laurels to her record by winning the Battle Efficiency award for Atlantic fleet attack aircraft carriers for 1966. The award is presented to the attack carrier which* through competitive exercises, proves to be in the highest state of combat readiness. America's ports of call during the deployment major seaports in Greece, Italy, Spain, Malta and Turkey. GRANTED DIVORCE Betty Knaack was granted a divorce from Norman L. Knaack, issued by Judge William Carroll. A divorce was also granted to Marie Martin from Carl G. Martin. This degree was Issued in circuit court by Judge William Carroll. SHOP IN MCHENRY SEPTEMBER 29-30 Rummage Sale Sponsored by West Shore Beach Women's Auxiliary. Friday 9a.rn.to9p.- ih., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 2411 North Beach Side drive, Vilest Shore Beach, McCullom Lake. SEPTEMBER 30 Annual Rummage Sale, St. Peter's Parish Hall, Spring Grove -- Sponsored by Christian Mothers Society. OCTOBER 3 Regular Monthly Meeting of Fox River Valley Camp, R.N. A., -- Home of Mrs. Mary Kantorski, 5310 W, Parkview, McCullom Lake -- 8 p.m. OCTOBER 10 O.E.S. Stated Meeting -- Acacia Hall -- 8 p.m. OCTOBER 12 -13 Rummage Sale -- Zion Lutheran Social Hall, Rt. 120 West Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society -- 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. OCTOBER 18 Riverview Camp, R.N.A., Dessert Card Party -- 1 p.m. K. of C. Hall. OCTOBER 24 O.E.S. Stated Meeting -- Acacia Hall -- 8 p.m. Halloween Party ,_Following. Airman Second Class James C. Lee is spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Lee at 118 E. Navajo trail, McHenry. The young man, an air freight specialist has been stationed at Edward Air Force base, Calif., and upon return to duty Oct. 12 will be sent to Camrhan Bay, Vietnam. 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