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/ American Legion Auxiliary News Ringwood News PLAN LUNCHEON - Mrs. MarkO'Neil, center, vice-president of St. Patrick's Ladies' guild, adds a bit of seasoning to a culinary treat as Mrs. Frank Estis, left, and Sister Paulina of the Sisters of Mercy, watch. The ladies are preparing for the salad luncheon and card party to be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, in St. Patrick's church hall. Mrs. Estis is one of the chairman of the committee in charge. PLAINDEALER PHOTO St. Patrick's Ladies' guild will sponsor its annual salad luncheon and card party Wednesday, Feb. 2, in St. Patrick's church hall, McHenry. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with table prizes and other awards. The public is invited and may purchase tickets at the door. Proceeds will be given to the Sisters of Mercy of St. Patrick's parish. Mrs. Frank Estis, Mrs. Edwin Choate and Mrs. Jack Oakford are chairmen. HELPING .PAWS By Mary Sigo A will was drawn up stating when the owner died her 5-year- old male part Labrador was to be cared for until its normal death The relatives are unable to care for him. Now, unless this lonesome dog is placed with a family to love him, he will be foiced to live in a small cage the rest of his life! This dog is young for his age as he had the best of care. He is playful, housebroken, has had all shots and is so gentle Won't someone care enough to give him a home9 He can be seen at the McHenry Animal hospital from 9-5. Call 385-0031 or 459-" 0511 for information. These stray kitties are at 459- 6325: two part Siamese gray kittens, 1 gray and white female kitten, a 5-month-old gray and brown tiger and a 4- month-old female calico. A very pretty 3-year-old female calico and a 10-month-old female black and white cat with tabby markings. For information on the rest of the animals please call the office at 455-0566 between 10 and noon and 1-3 p.m. A very playful and always purring, all white long haired male, 3-month-old kitten. A 9- month-old black and cream tiger. There is a very pretty, off-white cameo Persian female who is 9 months and declawed. A female spayed and declawed Sealpoint Siamese cat. If these are not the kitties for you call us and we will help find the right kitten for you. We have a list of many dogs to choose from. A 3-month-old, very small terrier type puppy. She is dark brown and a 3- month-old mostly white terrier type puppy. Both have had their first puppy shot. Three female 8-week-old Springer Spaniel type pups Three 7-week-old Shepherd- Elkhound mix. There are 2 females and 1 male. An 8-week- A.F.S. Student Presents Program At Church Dinner Remember this Sunday, Jan. 30, is the parish-wide pot-luck dinner at the Ringwood Methodist church at 12:30. Following the noon meal we will have the program presented by the AFS student attending McHenry high school, Deneval Azevedo Filho of Brazil. Dene will show slides while he tells us about his country. Bring a dish to pass, your own table service and let's give Dene and his American family, the C .R. Bromans of McHenry, a warm welcome. CANASTA CLUB The Canasta Club met at the Alvin Benoy home in McHenry. old female Schnauzer Pomeranian puppy with a short curly coat. There is a 3-month-old purebred Golden Retriever male and a 5-month-old male purebred Springer Spaniel. A 2- year-old English setter purebred and a 1-year-old female purebred Beagle that is good with kids and housebroken. For a watchdog type we have a part German Shepherd male that is also good with kids. Also a 2-year-old male Collie, mostly sable and white. He is housebroken and good with kids. A very pretty 7-month-old male golden Labrador pointer mix. He is very friendly, and good with kids. For lost and found on weekends and after office hours call 459-8163. Lost from the Sunnyside area, "Maggie" a 7-year-old Boston Terrier. Call 312-438- 3601, also a reward is offered. Lost from 653-6922, a 9- month-old large Black Labrador wearing a faded red collar. Lost, an 11-year-old male neutered orange and white cat named "Simba". Call 312-381- 4397 or 459-9426. Lost from the Hebron area, a 1-year-old Shepherd Poodle mix dog named "Trixie". Call 312-334-3458. Lost from Wonder Lake, "Alfie" a gray 3-year-old male poodle. Call 653-4695. Found at 459-3521 a reddish blonde female Cocker mix. She seems housebroken and good with kids. Found at 385-0941 a male German Shepherd, brown and black in color. He is wearing a collar. Found at 385-1458 an all gray male cat. Found at 312-658-7944 a 1- year-old female part Shepherd. Seems very gentle and good with kids. This group had a fun time as per usual and the top scores of the evening were won by Bill and Shirley Cristy. ABOUT TOWN Those young people home from college for the semester break are Linda Hosier and Larry Cristy. If we've missed anyone, please remember it would help us to keep up if you or your mom would call us and help keep us posted. Last Wednesday of last week Emma Ortlieb of McHenry had lunch with Doris Low and her three grandsons (Scott and Lee Miller and Eddie Erwin). Then in the afternoon she spent some time with Mr and Mrs. Clyde Wright. Linda (Low) and Bill Billikas are now residents of Dubuque, Iowa, as of last week. Bill is continuing his studies at the U. of Dubuque and of course Linda went along. She will sign up for substitute teaching. She has taught the first grade at Sharon, Wis., for the past lVfc years. Good luck kids. The cold weather must really be keeping people home as we haven't heard from very many people on the news end. So folks when you warm up and get to UNIT 491 by Pearl Cooper Thirty members ,were present at the January meeting of the McHenry unit of the American Legion auxiliary, conducted by President, Mrs. David (Doris) Henken. All members were reminded of the annual membership dinner, which will be cooked and served by the Legion Rifle squad Saturday, Feb. 26, with cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 7 p.m. This dinner will be held at the American Legion post home and is free to all paid up members of the unit. Husbandis and guests are invited for dancing at 9 p.m. Reservations must be made with Mrs. Robert G. (Marilyn) Miller by Feb. 21. The auxiliary charter was draped for departed member, Marion Schoenholtz, by President Doris Henken and Chaplain Pearl Cooper. A citation from the American Legion, Department of Illinois, was received by the unit for the annual Gift to Hospitalized War Veterans donation. Mrs. Martha Dignan an­ nounced that the McHenry unit will take treats to the Wood­ stock home Friday, Jan. 21, also that forty-eight families were helped with baskets at Christmas. Mrs. Dignan is Children and Youth chairman. All members and interested persons are asked to write to their Congressmen to change Veterans Day date back to the original date of Nov. 11 and Memorial Day back to May 30. The request was made of Legislative chairman, Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Grobel. Donations were sent for the auxiliary loan fund and scholarship fund and to the Nurse's Scholarship fund in the name of the past presidents. Past Presidents Parley Chairman Mrs. Courtney (Cecilia) Violett told of the past presidents' meeting at which nine past presidents cut nylons for the Veterans Craft Ex­ change and also will make a donation to the women veteran getting know. out again do let us HAPPY BIRTHDAY This week we wish Lisa Mough a happy birthday on Jan. 31. Now we start a new month and Clyde Wright is the first on the list with the first as his natal day. Mr. Wright will be 85 years young. On the fourth we find George Joslin and Sheryl Linn Sonnemaker sharing their day, and Wayne Brennan celebrates on the fifth. The very best of the day to you all. ANNIVERSARY We wish to extend our very best to Robert and Delores "Lor" Brennan who celebrate how many? years of marital bliss on Feb. 3. The best of the day. Signed "The Gang" A ttend Hunter Country Club's DON'T FORGET... FRIDAY NITE FISH FRY! Lennie John Plays.... "SOUNDS of MUSIC" for your istening pleasure. PONT MISS IT! •Hamburgers * Cheeseburgers •Steaks cooked to order *Carry out available MCHENRY MOOSE LODGE 2816 W. Rte. 120 PH. 385-9770 Mill IE DINNER DANCE • Complete Dinner.... PRIME ROAST RIB of BEEF (Served from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.) if Bob Freund's 10 pc. Orchestra DANCING Midnight (9:00 p.m. to COST PER PERSON ) Does not Include Gratuity TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FEBRUARY 9th •Our dining room is open Tuesday thru Sunday all winter. •We feature a buffet lunch each Tuesday and Friday from 11:30 to 2:30. Memberships to Golf Club will be open Until February 10. HUNTER ST Robert J. Buchert, if jfSSSBSfe li ilBIIIIMi Si ' !!! ? ? ' «•>» .mm Owner Richmond, Illinois Head Senior Citizen Club Lester Baker, standing at right, 1970 president of the McHenry Senior Citizens ciub, officiated at the annual installation of officers held last Monday night in the East campus cafeteria. In the front row, from left, are Jim Jansen, treasurer: Emily Fairchild, recording secretary; Kenneth Fairchild, president; and Cyril Allen, vice-president. In the back are Ann Carlson, membership; Alice Wilke, program chairman; Louise Giel, financial secretary; Frank Giel, bowling; Ann Rehfinger, social co-chairman; and Mr. Baker. RLAINDEALERPHOTO patients at Downey for Easter gifts. March 19 at 5 p.m. will be the date of the past presidents' dinner to be held at the post home. Husbands or guests of the past presidents are invited to this dinner. Reservations can be made with Mrs. Violett. The next past presidents' meeting will be held in April at the home of Mrs. Jack Cooper. It was announced that the patriotic conference will be held March 23 in Chicago. The 11th district convention will be held Feb. 19 at Plainfield. Delegates to the convention are Lauretta Homo, Theresa Huska, Betty Lou Smith, Eleanore Reid, Doris Henken and Pauline Pickett. Alternates are Marge Grobel, Lil Miller and Evelyn Osmon. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Lucille Nelson, Lauretta Homo, Ann Thennes, Helen Birmingham, Theresa Huska and Lorraine Freund. Special prizes were won by Graee Latimer and Betty Lou Smith Sue Wirfs was not present to receive the attendance award. The next meeting of the unit will be held Feb. 21, with Mrs. Gib (Carolyn) Congdon in charge of the refreshment committee Stockholm, capital of Sweden, includes 13 islands. Its "Sub­ way" runs on bridges over the intervening water. Most natives prefer a boat to a car--as water is so handy. McHenryCouple Observes 50th Anniversary jj Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wachna of 2222 Spojnia road, McHenry, will celebrate the occasion of their golden wed­ ding anniversary Sunday, Jan. 3(L They have been residents of the area for the past twenty- five years. Mass will be offered for the couple at St. Francis National church, Flanders road, to start the celebration. The Wachnas' son, the Rev. Martin Wachna, will officiate at the Mass, and a nephew, Rev. John Strzalka, pastor of the local church, will be organist. Dinner will be served at the church rtall, followed by open house at 8 p.m. Sophie Jover and Micael Wachna of Peckville, Pa., were married in Pennsylvania Jan. 28, 1922 Mr. Wachna retired from the Santa Fe railroad five years ago. He is past master of the McHenry Masonic lodge. His wife is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and both belong to the White Shrine. In earlier years in the East, Mr. Wachna was active with the Legion and as a Boy Scout leader The couple has four children, Mrs. John (Joan) Brosky of McHenry, Mrs. Robert (Ann) Gorniak of Schaumburg, Michael Wachna, Jr., of McHenry, and the Rev. Martin Wachna of Chicago. They also have six grandchildren. (?i Full 4'x8' Sheets PACESETTER LAUAN PANELING 4 Decorator (Mors Per Sheet Full 4'x8' Sheets BOISE CASCADE VINTAGE SERIES Good Selection To Choose From 9 Decorator Colors & Grain 19 TO Per Sheet Wi& & '•;y. 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