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JO RG N BETTY HETTERMANX 385-1296 i KB MET BE A T tSEElVATiONS US WEEKEND woman of St. John's pavvho plans on attending retreat on April 19 through 2#in Rockford, is asked to call either 385-4792 or,385-7196. bj-f the forthcoming weekend. T§is will enable the committo determine if there is enough from this parish going ok if our quota will go to ano- Jr parish. Please call right a£?ay so the definite plans can [made. JEW ORLEANS VISITORS iud and Ethel Hartmann al- |g with Alfred and Marie Oefreturned home recently 2r spending a delightful ten fs on the road. Most of this tiftje was spent seeing the sights of New Orleans. The foursome had perfect vacation weather all the time. TROUBLE COMES IN BUNCHES ij'The Bill Barth family has TOally been hit in the past coulee of weeks. Marge's dad under went brain surgery and she was doing a lot of chasingtothe hospital, so this along with the mental anguish put her to bed from sheer exhaustion. Neil is hobbling around oh crutches because of torn ligaments and ankle trouble and then Kathy is sent home from school ill. We certainly wish them all better health during the week. JUNIOR FORESTER INSTALLATION A pot-luck supper and the installation of officers will be held for the junior members of St. Agatha court No. 777, on April 8,. starting at 6:30 p.m. One dish per family is requested for the supper. The evening will be brought to a close at 8:30 and parents are reminded to be there on tirrls to pick up your daughters. The incoming officers will practice after the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, April 7. SPELLING BEE WINNER On Monday, March 26, Richard Dehn took four boy Foresters of St. John's court No. 96 to participate in the northm P" WE ACCEPT YOUR FREE VACATION OFFER H8 I, • l< | Name j Address City , No. in Family Ages • Please Reserve (3 Days) I | (Dates) j <| Q Motor Route Information Desired | J I .J Mail To: HORSESHOE DEVELOPMENT CORP., Franklin, Arkansas 72536 J Reservations are somewhat easier to fill on week days I TILL OUT THIS cd COUPON! A You are invited tb accept a FREE VACATION at Horseshoe Bend, a superb new recreation area unexcelled for scenic beauty in the entire Midsputh--a most pleasant, restful, relaxful area for permanent or vacation living. As our guests you will enjoy free lodging and free entertainment for three days and two nights. Just fill out the coupon above telling us when you can come. This invitation is part of the Arkansas Tourist and Recreation Committee Program for Fulton and Izard Counties. It is related to our program to sell real estate in HORSESHOE BEND. This is a colorful time to visit HORSESHOE BEND. Driving through the scenic Ozark countryside is a deJight in itself. Every bend in the road brings exciting new vistas of green valleys, forested hills, dogwood trails, sparkling rivers and streams. On every side you'll see trees--pine, cedar, hickory, oak, magnolia, holly and sumac. Wild flowers abound. Drive leisurely and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Ozarks. Transportation to and from HORSESHOE BEND will be provided by you. You'll be lodged in comfortable quarters. You'll have free access to many forms of enter ^ m tainment including golf, swimming. canoeing, bicycle boating, fishing, 1 tennis. archery, miniature golf, nature study, horseshoes, washers, badminton, bridge, square dancing, sh)jffleboard and other pleasures. Excellent meals at modest prices in our clubhouse restaurant. Home sites are sold under a unique private property owners association plan. However, you are under no obligation to buy nor is HORSESHOE BEND under obligation ' to sell. HORSESHOE BEND offers something for the entire family regardless of age or interest. There's fun for everyone. We look forward to your visit. Reservations i confirmed promptly on first-come, first-served basis. As advertised in BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS HoAAeikw Bwd ESTATES Franklin, Arkansas w ern „Illinois district spelling bee. They were Mark Wigger-' man, Jeff C Mai ley, sian Walczynski and Ricky Smith. Out Of all the youngsters who were eligible to be in the contest, Ricky came out 'on top and brought home a beautiful first place trophy for his efforts. On Sunday, Ricky, and his parents, the Charles Smiths, Mrs. Lou La Bay and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dehn attended the State finals at St. Wilbrook parish on the southside of Chicago. Congratulations to Ricky for the beautiful job of spelling. CANINES ON THE RUN AGAIN Please, please, dog owners, keep your little pets at home. A neighbor called me again this past week and said her small children can't play in their own yard because there are so many dogs on the loose. Please don't wait until your pet bites someone before you take precautionary measures. I certainly don't care to keep writing on this subject but it was requested. CANCER DRIVE IN PROGRESS As most of you know there is a Crusade for Cancer fund going on right now. If you have not been contacted as yet, you very probably will be contacted in the near future. Give generously as will as courteously. If for some reason you are missed and wish to contribute, please contact Mrs. Lorraine Smith, local chairman, at 385-1261. SCHOOL HEAD HOLDS ON James Bush, who was so seriously hurt in an auto accident two weeks ago, remains in serious conditions but is holding his own at the time of this writing. Please offer your prayers for his recovery. Cards and notes may be sent to him at Mercy hospital in Janesville, Wis.. WEEKEND VISITOR Ckrol Ann Stilling spent last weekend visiting relatives in this vicinity. She attends St. Coletta's school in Jefferson, Wis. , FLORIDIAN HAS BIRTHDAY April 17 is the date Jack Keenan will be observing his natal day in Pompano Beach, Fla. A great big birthday greeting to him from all of us Northerners. Have a "Happy one", Jack. • ^ A^THER-lWen, *£' « CELEBRANT Greetings are in store for Richard Dehn who will be celebrating his birthday on April 21 and will be surrounded by his family at that time. Take care now and here's hoping we can meet right here again next week. Americans eat more than a hundred million sandwiches every day throughout the year. One reason for this popularity is that the sandwich is one of the most convenient and easiest foods to prepare. The growing trend to casual living also contributes to the popularity of t^e^andwich. Veterans Aid More than 2,000 Federal- State Employment offices have been mobilized to help some 70,000 veterans returning to private life each month find jobs, and to help employers find qualified manpower. Pre-Finished PANillNG 4'x7' as low as $!J8 4'x8' as low as eiLINS' TOE 12"x12" nooi AUXA YMCA REACHES 52 PER CENT OF '68 GOAL As the Lake Region YMCA enters the final phase of its 1968 finance campaign, workers are continuing to report progress in their efforts to solicit funds from interested participants and friends of the " Y". Report meetings conducted in Woodstock, McHenry, Fox River Grove and Crystal Lake have indicated that 52 percent, or $15,115 of the $29,000 goal has been collected.v The remaining money, which is so necessary for the future growth of the Lake Region YMCA and expansion of services and the progress toward plans for a permanent facility, can be obtained if every worker does his or her best to contact every prospect. The cooperation of every Worker and every prospect will assure the «*Y" of being able to conclude the campaign on an encouraging and successful note and concentrate its efforts on providing more activities to interest more people in the months ahead. Apolitical Corner Ogihie Gran Painting Porches Wooden o r concrete porch floors are subject to heavy foot traffic, so be sure to paint them with an extremely durable c o a t i n g . S p e c i a l p o r c h a n d deck paints are stocked by your reputable local paint dealer, but undercoat will vary according to the material to be covered. Wood can sometimes be primed with a thinned version of the top coat, whereas cement floors must be primed with an alkali resistant primer. Over 200 persons attended the grand opening of the Mc- of McHenry, Richard B. Ogilvie, Mayor Frances Kuhn and Non conformists seem to be Henry County Ogilvie for Governor Headquarters on Route Jane Schmidt of Woodstock, and Republican County Chairman getting more and more alike, 14 in . Crystal Lake on March 31. Among the guests were Ted Wickman of McHenry. each year. (1 to r) Joseph Frett, Mrs. Tom Davis and Anthony Varese piece piece 12"x 12" me ea. and up 7 Embossed 19$ ea. R CO. Highway 31, south of Main St 385-1424 The Great Escape Win a free self-cleaning electric range. Escape oven-cleaning chores forewer. 120 wsnnersvEiiter now. 120 happy homemakers will be the winners. Eight drawings will be held. Fifteen electric ranges with self-cleaning ovens will be given away free at each drawing. To be a winner, you don't have to buy anything. Or even write an ode to a crusty oven. Just fill out a Great Escape Sweepstakes entry blank at your appliance dealer's. Deposit it there and you're in--to win. And if you can't wait to win a selfcleaning range--buy one during April or May v Any winner who buys an electric range during the Sweepstakes will have her money refunded. So if you can't be a winner, buy a winner. Winners will receive ranges selected from the following brands: Frigidaire, General Electric, Hot point, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Philco, Signature, and Westinghouse. GREAT ESCAPE SWEEPSTAKES is open, April 1 through May 31,1968, to all residents of the area served directly by Commonwealth Edison; Entries must be made on official entry blanks available at participating dealers'. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. FREE WIRING INSTALLATION applies, for a limited time only, to a standard wiring installation for a new electric range in single-family dwellings, served by Commonwealth Edison. tj C.E.Co. Only electric ranges have self-cleaning ovens. The bright mew ideas are Electric.© Commonwealth Edison Company