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INS. 2, - PLAINDEALER - DECEMBER 27, 1967 For Service i i An award from the state Easter Seal organization goes to Chester Gould (second from left) for his decade of community service to the Mc- ^ ^enry County Easter Seal Therapy center and / his efforts at state and natio.ial levels. Through *1 his Dick Tracy character, Gould has assisted • , r>.. The McHenry County Easter ~Seal Therapy center's annual ?- Christmas party for children *who are patients welcomed a > distinguished visitor last week. The entertainment and a visit DON PEASLEY PHOTO the work in behalf of crippled children significantly. From left: John Eggum, county vicepresident; Chester Gould, Tom Shrewsbury, executive director of the Illinois Easter Seal society, and Rev. John Figley, Crystal Lake, county president. than a decade has assisted the local McHenry County Easter Seal Therapy center. x from Santa Claus for the more v than two dozen crippled and handicapped children was held <£in conjunction with the monthly ^ board meeting. Members wish- '^ed to enjoy watching the child- > ren as they viewed a puppet \Sshow and saw Santa Claus. •»£ But the highlight for many -. who know the situation best .came with appropriation re- I-cognition for Chester Gould, ;long - time resident of Woodj stock who is the creator of Dick ^Tracy. Trough Dick Tracy, nartionally- known cartoon character, Gould has assisted the work lof the Easter Seal program at 2he local, state and national le- "vels. * At the board meeting last -week, Gould was honored by the ^Illinois Association for the ^Crippled with a gift presented Iby Tom. Shrewsbury, executive ^director. < 5 After thepresentatiott,t>0uld vmingled with the children, obvviously delighted with the gift £and genuinely pleased to chat vWith the tiny tots. Both Gould '•'and his wife. Edna, for more HOLD PRE-NATAL PROGRAM SOON •AT HOSPITAL \\ The latest in a series of four Ipre-natal programs at McHenry I hospital for expectant mothers *and fathers is planned in Jan- •uary. * "We are announcing dates -now so that prospective parents 'can plan to attend," Anthony rCorcoran, administrator of Me- THenry hospital said this week. - "This is an outstandingprogram to help parents-to-be, and •is presented by the medical -staff and the hospital as a ser- !yice to the community. There is i»o cost for this informative ^course." The talks begin Tuesday .night, Jan. 9 and continue on the following three Tuesdays - Jan. 16, Jan. 23, and Jan. 30 - from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. They * Will be held at the dining room. Persons planning to attend , should use the regular main en- ! trance which leads from the jjarking lot and inquire at the -information desk. Conducting -the courses will be Dr. Bennett I. Berman, obstetrician, who will conduct the Jan. 9 and Jan. J6 sessions. Heading the final Sessions will be Dr. Peter H. Greisbach, pediatrician. Here are the four evening topics: Jan. 9 - female anatomy and physiology; Jan. 16 - labor and delivery; Jan. 23 - hygiene of pregnancy and the newborn; and Jan. 30 -care and problems of the infant in the first year of life. They have assisted by serving on the board of directors and by heading fund drives. Mrs. Gould has held key responsibilities with the Woman's auxiliary of the Therapy center. Also recognized at the board meeting was another volunteer worker, Harry Beu, Woodstock. In the annual Christmas season fund raising project, Beu, president of the Woodstock Kiwanis club, sold 372 holiday fruit cakes to aid the Therapy center . He was a standort sales- BIRTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parisi are parents of a son born Dec. -18 *t Memorial hospital, Wb5£T-~ Stock. Paternal grandparents < "are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parisi. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bucaro are the maternal grandparents. The baby has a sister, Dawn, 3% and a brother, Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Bruno of Wonder Lake became parents at a son Dec. 20. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. DuWane McKeehan on Dec. 18. OTHER BIRTHS Mr. and MrsJtichardMercure announce the birth of a daughter, at Sherman hospital, Elgin, Dec. lS. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Parisi and Mrs. Rita Mercure is • the paternal grandmother. The baby has a year-old sister,Renee. •yir9 mm* FORMER HEAD OF ORQAMEATION The McHenry County Young Republicans will hold a Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Del Christensen, 364 Sunset DrivefTGate 22) in Lakewood on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 27, starting at 8 p.m. Guest of honor for the occasion will be former club president, Jack Schaffer of Cary, who has been serving in the Armed Forces for the past two years. Schaffer was forced to resign his precinct committee mans hip when he entered the army, as well as the presidency of the YR club. Plans for a Lincoln Diy cocktail party will be discussed, as will the proposed Republican Speakers Bureau and other miscellaneous items of interest on this eve of the quadrennial political awakening in America. 1 at your wedding "GAYLORO" Call . 385-0170 now for an appointment to have your most memorable day photographed "The Recommended Photographer" MARCH OF DiMES BENEFIT DANCE PLANNED JAN. 14 The National Foundation March of Dimes is celebrating its thirtieth year anniversary, and the teens of McHenry are taking an active part in the celebration. Plans are almost complete for the second annual _beneift dance at the New Place, on Jan. 14 from three to 9 pan. Last year this was the most profitable teen event in the states, raising over $2,500 for b the fight against birth defects. Disc jockeys will be on hand along with the following groups: Hie Flock, Michael and the Messengers, the Rain, Bondmen, ' Revised Edition, Shady Daze, Boston Tea Party, The Same, Conspirators, Forgoten' Tymes and more. Facilities, help and entertainment are donated, making this a highly successful project. Everyone is asked to join the fight against birth defects. FRANK MAY 1 A funeral Mass was sung Saturday morning in St. John the Baptist Catholic church^ Johnsburg, for Frank S. May; 58, of 2203 W. Johnsburg road, Johnsburg, who died Thursday morning, Dec. 21, of a heart attack while at work on the new McHenry High school. Burial was in the church cemetery; Mr. May was born in McHenry township, July 21, 1909, son of Steven and Anna Justen May. He was a lifetime resident of the community. His affiliations included memberships in St. John the Baptist church, Men's Catholic Order of Foresters, St. John's Court, No. 96; McHenry Moose Lodge, the Johnsburg Community club and tire International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He is survived by his widow, Constance Jackson May; four daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Beverly) Lindmark of Palatine, Mrs. Thomas (Ardis) Miller of Crystal Lake, Mrs. Robert(Arlette) Cable of McHenry and Francine at home; six grandchildren, a brother, Alfred, of McHenry, and a sister, Mrs. Esther Schneider, of McHenry. A brother, Irvin, preceded him in death. The body rested at Hamsher funeral home in Fox Lake untilthe time of last rites. Widely AcclaimedBook Reviewer Speaks Here man in a stellar lineup of work- 5 ers. Rev. John Figley, president from Crystal Lake, said plans for the 1968 drive will be formulated in January. Through trained professional therapists, headed by Robert Steffi, the McHenry County Easter Seal Therapy center helps assist the crippled with its program of treatment, research and education. It is part of the national effort. Therapists help persons with speech problems also. GUST SKOOG Gust Skoog, 71, of Chicago died Sunday, Dec. 24, in McHenry hospital. He had come here to spend the holiday with his brother' Carl Skoog, at 4403 Sussex drive. Mr. Skoog was born Feb. 4, 1896, in Sweden. He was a tuck-pointer by trade. Survivors include another brother, Eric, of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Elsa Skoog, of Batavia. The body rests at the Peter M. Justen & Son funeral home where last rites will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Among the patients admitted to Memorial hospital, Woodstock during the past week were Master Scott Anderson and Thomas Evans, McHenry; Anna Reymann, Mary Alice Condren and Joseph Tompkins, Wonder Lake. HARVARD HOSPITAL George Brda was a patient during the past week at Harvard hospital. AMANDA E. ANDERSON Amanda E. Anderson, 87, of Glenview, 111., died at the Villa Nursing home on Christmas Day. She was a native of Chicago, where she was born Sept. 18, 1880. s> She is survived by a son, Stanley Anderson, 2522 S. eid lane, McHenry.' The body was transferred from the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel to the Drake & Son funeral home at 625 Busse High-r way, Park Ridge, for services Friday, Dec. 29. Interment will be in Rosehill cemetery. JOSEPH STEADMAN Three-year-old Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Steadman of 4116 Crestwood, McHenry, died Friday, Dec. 22, in McHenry hospital. Gr.ireside rites were conducted Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's cemetery, McHenry. Prior- to that time the body rested at a Woodstock chapel. ALFRED C. PARFREY Alfred C. Parfrey, 76, of Singing Hills Hunt club, Round Lake, died Thursday, in Mi- Henry hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. Born April 16, 1891, in Richmond center, Wis., he had lived in Spring Grove for thirty-four years, where he operated a poultry farm before moving to Round Lake. He was married to Gertrude Davy, who survives. Also surviving are two .sons, Phillip of Spring Grove and Edward of Harrison school PTA is pleased to announce the return of Herbert H. Due now, the widely acclaimed book reviewer - dramatist, for the meeting^ of Jan. 9 in Harrison school. Mr. Due now was a tremendous success when he appeared at Harrison last year and reviewed "The Secret of Santa Vittoria" by Robert Chrichton. Mr. Duenow's dramatization of Jan. 9 will be the book by Robert Massis, "Nicholas and Alexandra". A clergyman who likes tp boost church attendance wiui novel literary theatrical performances, Herbert H. Duenow is the originator of the dramatic technique in literary presentation. He possesses a rare combination of talents and gifts which have made him one ofthe nation's leading book reviewers. He has, first of all, a photographic mind. This gives him the ability to appear before his audiences without notes of any kind. Mr. Duenow, is furthermore, a master of dialect. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanford and family of Spooner, Wis., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schmitt and family on Christmas eve. Washington, D.C.; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Olson and Mrs. Lela Andrews, both of Richland Center. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 from the Ehorn funeral home, Richmond, with the Rev. J.B. Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Cole cemetery, Spring Grove. The program is a must for all book lovers, people who don't have time to read, and especially those who love a good show of talent. The public is invii Refreshments will be by the third grade room mothers. COURT BRIEFS Appearing in Branch m court last week, John Robert Qrabow was fined $28 and $5 costs for speeding. On another charge of failure to have operator's license on person, he showed proof of license ownership and the case was dismissed., .Ronald W. Schubert was fined $20 and $5 costs for speeding. The case of James Edelman was beard and the Original charge was amended to reckless driving, causing an accident for which he has made restitution. His fine was $25 and $5 costs. The case of Thomas W.Zlesk, Charging him with driving while his license was revoked, was transferred to Branch I court and continued until Jan. 19. 4J4Vle.w d BUSY THREE CLUB The Busy Three 4-H club met at Mike Carlson's residence recently. Dan Etten's and Mike Carlson's suggestion of a bowling party was agreed on by the majority of the club. It will be held at the Richmond bowling alley. The date has not been set. Keven Bauer and David Carlson gave reports 6n safety and helpful hints. The next meeting will beheld at the home of Mike Eppers on Jan. 8. Nancy whjjg Reporter. Not Msch Change Average educational level of farm laborers has not improved over the last 20 years. In the South, hired farm workerriiave completed an average of seven years of school, compared with' an average of almost nine years by Worke^outslde the South. Expectancy Couples today can expect to spend about 25 years of married life together after their children leave home. For A Happy Holiday Junior Girl Foresters of St. Clara's Court, No. 659, McHenry, are shown making Santa nap- PLAINDEALER PHOTO kin holders for patients' food trays, which were used Christmas Day at McHenry hospital. 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