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the on Four THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER Thursday, June 20, 1946 Mrs. Ralph Elaine. Vogt and Louis Buth of Chicago, Mrs. Sam Jones and daughter, Marliss, of Park Ridge, Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Freund and family of Crystal Lake, George Umathum of St. Charles, Mr. and Mrs. H. F.

Salzman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Comiskey, Mrs. Walter Silliman, Sam Maxwlel and William Ritter of Woodstock, and Mr.

and Mrs. Harow Poutsch of Fort Atkinson, Wis. Father O'Rourke Read First Mass Thirty- Four Years Ago Every cloud has a silver lining, or so we've been told. We detected the truth in. this old proverb this week when, in the midst of our depression over the loss of a beloved landmark, old St.

Patrick's church, could not refrain from rejoicing with Father O'Rourke when we learned that on Trinity Sunday, June 16, he observed the thirty-fourth anniversary of the reading of his first Holy Mass. He was ordained the previous day. in 1912, in St. Joseph's Cathedral, Buffalo, New York, by the Rt. Rev.

Charles Henry Colton, D. bishop of Buffalo. Congratulations are extended to a popular pastor from a grateful congregation. RESIDENCE CHANGES Mr. and Mrs.

Norbert Mauch are making their home in the Chamberlin home on Center street for the summer months, while the Chamberlins are vacationing in the North. Mr. and Mrs. A. E.

Nye are now making their home in where they recently purchased a house. The Harold Steffan family has moved from Elgin into apartment located above the jewelry store in West McHenry. Mr. Steffan purchased the business some time ago from Mr. Nye.

Bank Trance polwhat is policy me. How upon the length be dies good fa ow cost loan at our bank. ch Joan promptly and conveniently arranged' wimout red tape. Ask us for details. McHENRY STATE BANK Member Federal Reserve System Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation We Invite YOU BRIDE -TO -BE I To make Stilling's Gift Studio headquarters for your personal planning.

Register your gift preferences with us, which will enable us to be of special service to your friends and relatives. LAMPS TABLES GLASSWARE Stilling's Gift Studio Five blocks north of State bridge, on Riverside Drive, MoHenry Gambles Improve Tore, Cans Behavior MOTOR To get the best service from your PARTS car, use genuine Varcon replacement parts and accessories when making auto repairs or improvements. We have them. NO. 3 in REPLACEMENTS SHUR CHEK Piston Ring Sets Ford $3.50 Chevrolet, .4 $5.25.

Other Popular Cars. $3.50 to $6.95 Varcon Supreme Fuel Pumps Chevrolet, $1.49 EXCHGE. Other popular cars. $1.49 EXCHGE. "Trico" Wiper Blade, "Trico" Wiper Motors.

$2.95 to $3.35 Exhaust Tiger Plugs, in sets. (Except Tractor Sizes) AUTOMOTIVE AIDS Truck Tire $1.65 Tube Repair Bumper Jack, Ratchet $2.39 Owner Friendly Store Phone 459 Geo. Collette Authorized Dealer Gambles Main Street West MeHenry The 1946 SOCIETY Expect Large Crowd At Dessert-Bridge The beautiful, lawn of the Wallace Dobyns be the scene of a dessert-bridge to be held at 1 p.m., on the afternoon of Thursday, There will be 8 prize for each table and special prizes. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Dobyns, chairman; Mesdames Rita Stilling, a Frances Froehlich, DorVera Purvey, Lillian Bolger, Mary othy Gibbs.

Therese Conway, Grace Stilling, Lillian Anglese, Mary Frett and Pender Weber, and the Misses Florence Knox, Margaret Larkin, Mildred Kinsala and Nellie Doherty. A junior committee nas also been selected as follows: Rosemary, Dorothy and Jean Doherty, Rita Bolger, Marian Conway, Nancy Carey. Gerrie Carey, Marianna Bolger. Lucille Knox, Patricia Henn and Julia Foley. 650 Persons See Style Revue A capacity crowd of 650 persons witnessed the annual style revue preat the Colony theater last Friday evening.

Following the showing of the film, "Subonnet Sue, teen lovely models came forth on a beautifully decorated with bouquets of flowers, to show mijust what she will wear to look smart on the street and for sport wear summer and fall. Gifts appreciation were prethis, sented by St. Mary's-St. Patrick's P. T.

sponsors of the event, to Mrs. Betty Nielsen, who presented the revue, and to R. J. Miller, for use of the theater. Mrs.

Ray McGee again this year served very ably in the role of REMEMBER THE 1946 "Gay Nineties" OF McCULLOM LAKE To Be Held JULY 26 27 28 at McCullom Lake Colony McHenry, Illinois FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Joan Crawford Jack Carson "MILDRED PIERCE" SUNDAY AND MONDAY June 23-24 Ray Milland Jane Wyman "THE LOST WEEKEND" Plus -World News and Cartoon TUESDAY (ONE DAY) William Gargan Janis Carter (1) "NIGHT EDITOR" Warner Baxter Mona Barrie (2) "JUST BEFORE DAWN" WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY (1) "SWING PARADE OF 1946" (2) LUCKY DAY" ALWAYS COOL COMFORT MILLER Woodstock, Ill. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY June 21-22 "SHE WENT TO THE RACES" with James Craig Frances Gifford Plus: The Bumsteads Are Back At Their 'Best! "LEAVE IT TO BLONDIE" MON. TUES. June 23-24-25 America's Favorite Day- Time Radio Program Now On the Screen! BREAKFAST IN HOLLYWOOD' Starring: Tom Breneman -Bonita Granville Andy Russell WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY June 26 and 27 A City of Daring Women! "GIRLS OF THE BIG HOUSE" Plus: "ONE WAY TO Chester Morris SATURDAY MORNING, June 29th at. 10:30 Doors open 10 a.m.

ANOTHER CARTOON CIRCUS 15 All-Color Cartoons Full 2-Hour Show Buy Your Tickets In Advance! nouncer, giving the name of model as she appeared and describ. ing her attire. Mrs. Albert Barbian provided the excellent musical background. Mrs.

Gerald Carey chairman and Mrs. Ray McGee and Mrs. Clarence Anglese as co-chairmen, are to be congratulated on their efforts in making this highlight of social events a great success. 4-H Plan Go- Getters The McHenry 4-H Go- Getters club is planning a scrap paper drive, to be held in McHenry on Saturday, June 22. Residents are a asked to have their paper and magazines tied and placed on the curb for early pickups that day.

New Red Cross Officers Elected a R. recent Yanda election was named, chair- Cross officers to serve for the ensuing year. Mrs. Ray McGee was elected vicepresident, Mrs. Leslie Olsen, secretary, and Robert L.

Weber, treasurer. C. J. Reihansperger, past chairman, was elected delegate to county meetings. Frank Romano To Wed Evanston Girl The engagement of Miss Patricia McEnery Frank J.

Romano has and Mc Enery of Evanbeen announced, by her parents, Mr. ston. Miss McEnery attended Marywood School For Girls and Lake Forest Academy. Mr. Romano, son of the senior Frank Romanos of Chicago, has resumed study of law at Notre Dame after three years service.

The wedding is scheduled to take place in the late summer The had homenot familerahas Park torumme, years. Mothers Club Plans Garden Show At the Mothers' club meeting of Friday afternoon, June 14, plans were discussed for the September garden and canned food show. Last year the club sponsored the display for the first time, and because so interest was shown in the project, it was voted to invite the public to participate this year. All exhibits will be welcome. The club members thoroughly enjoyed the musical selections by MarFreund, Catherine Schwerman and Mrs.

Albert Barbian, after which delicious, hostesses refreshments for the were afternoon were Mrs. Carl Hoyt, Mrs. Zion Baker, Mrs. Paul Doherty. Mrs.

C. W. Klontz, Mrs. Alfred Rihcardson and Mrs. William Spencer.

The next meeting of the club will Septhe garden show, to be held on Surprised Birthday Party On Monday afternoon, June 17, a surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs. Peter Engeln at the home of Mrs. Lorraine Melsek. Games were played, after which a lunch, consisting of two lovely birthday cakes, ice cream and coffee, was served. The guest of honor the recipient of a variety of tiful gifts.

Invited guests were Mrs. Ann Wagner, Mrs. Fred Schroder, Mrs. Dean Rothermel, Mrs. Martha Rothemel, Mrs.

Mary Hobbs, Mrs. Jo Ros- caching, Mrs. Charlotte Mrs. Mehr, Mrs. Peterson, MurPatzke, Agnes Mrs.

Kathryn Paddock, Mrs. Helen Lorraine Melsek and LaVergne Allen. Wegener, Mrs. to Bettie Rode, Mrs. Announce Engagement of Evelyn Michels Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Michels of Johnsburg announce the engagement of their daughter, Evelyn, to Cletus La Fontaine of Fostoria, Ohio. Christian Mothers' July Rummage Sale The Christian Mothers and Altar society is sponsoring a rummage sale, to be held on June 27, 28 and 29 in the Buch building on Riverside Drive. Miscellaneous Shower Honored June Bride-To-Be Mrs. Peter Engeln and daughters, Mrs.

Lorraine Melsek and Mrs. Bettie Rode, attended a miscelbridal shower held recently laneous, of the former's daughter, La Vergne, at the home of Mrs. bride-to-be Fred Gilmore in Chicago. The received many beautiful gifts. Attend Anniversary Gathering Sunday A large gathering of relatives and friends were present at the Jacob Steffes home on John.

street last Sunday to honor and Mrs. on' their thirty wedding anniversary. Two sumptuous meals served and the afternoon and evening spent in visiting and cards. Bride Honored At Miscellaneous Shower Mrs. Dorothy Langhammer and Mrs.

Kate Adams of Solon Mills were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower given at the Langhammer home on June 12. The shower was in honor of Miss Shirley Freund, who will become the bride of Clarence J. Schaefer on June 25. An interesting game was played, after which luncheon was served. Prizes were awarded to Mrs.

John Sanborn and Mrs. John Degen. Hold Shower For Bride-To-Be A pre-nuptial shower was held at the Charles Martin home in Spring Grove last Sunday, honoring Miss Shirley' Freund of McHenry, a bride-to-be. Hostesses were Irene Thennes, Darlene Schaefer, Mrs. Leo Schaefer, Mrs.

John Schaefer and Mrs. Charles Airplane furnished enter-. Martingur tainment, within prizes merited by Mrs. Edward May, Mrs. Joseph Schaefer and Mrs.

Martin Stoffel. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the afternoon. on Sunshine Girls Hold Meeting The Ringwood Sunshine Girls their last meeting at the home, of LuAnn Bauer on Friday evening, June 14. It was called to order by the president, Miss Bauer, followed by pledges to the American and the 4-H flags. Various methods of raising money for different activities were discussed, along with the treasurer's report.

special demonstration was given, after which stitching on paper was judged by the leaders. Muriel Butler showed different seams which she had made and their use. After the meeting, refreshments were served. JUNE IS THE MONTH OF WEDDINGS- S- Whether it's a Diamond Ring or a wedding gift, we can. supply your needs.

Look over our stock before deciding. We also have practically all the latest phonograph records in stock. H. A. STEFFAN, Jewelry, Music, Radio TEL.

123-J-MAIN McHENRY Interesting 4-H Talks, Demonstrations held its meeting home of The Ringwood Happy, Clover club Carol Harrison recently. The meeting was called to order by Andreas, and roll call was answered to. by "Leavening Agents Used In Baking." Mary Hogan then offered a piano solo, followed by a talk by Hunt on How To Judge Muffins." Grace Glauser gave a demonstration on after mixing which and the baking ate plain muffins, girls the as part of their lunch. Earl Smith Married In Rapid City Sunday Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur, Smith of this city, was married last Sunday to Miss Mary Jean Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Allen of East Moline, Ill. The wedding took pace at 2 o'clock in the rectory St. John the Baptist church in Rapid City, Ill.

Among those attending the tials were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, sons, Arthur, Ralph and Lester, and daughters, Marion and Dolores, of MeHenry; Miss Lillian De Voto, Miss Helen Buttney and Miss Betty McKean, all of Chicago. ST. MARY'S CHURCH SCENE OF LOVELY WEDDING JUNE 13 St.

Mary's church was the scene of a very beautiful early summer wedding on Thursday, June 13, when Miss Lucille Weingart, daughter of the Peter Weingarts of this city, became the bride of Mr. William Salzman, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Salzman of Woodstock.

Rev. Father Eugene Baumhofer officiated at the nuptial service. The church altars were beautifully decorated for the occasion with bouquets of flowers. During several the service, Earl Conway offered vocal selections. The charming bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a gown of white satin, trimmed with point d'esprit lace and lace inserts.

Her long veil was. held in place by a tiara, of seed, pearls and she carried bouquet white gardenias and stephanotis. Her three attendants were Mrs. Rita Mason of McHenry, her sister, who served as maton of honor; Miss Morraine Salzman of Woodstock, sister of the groom, and Miss Mary Lou Freund of Crystal Lake, of the bride, who acted as bridesmaids. All three attendants were in petal pink marqiusette over rayon taffeta and wore veiled headpieces.

Their bouquets were of carnations. Robert Salzman, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Peter Weingart, brother of the bride, and James Salzman, brother of the groom. Other attendants were Walter Silliman and "Bud" Sohst. Mrs.

Weingart chose a dress of aqua crepe, with which she wore navy accessories. Mrs. Salzman wore a navy blue sheer with poudre blue accessories. Both wore corsages of pink talisman roses. After the nuptial, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents for the immediate families.

In the evening a reception was held at St. Mary's-St. Patrick's school hall, where supper Was served to 100 guests. a The hall was attractively decorated for the occasion with flowers and pink and white streamers. The bride's table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake.

The couple have, arrived home after a honeymoon trip into northern Wisconsin and. are now living with the bride's parents. The new Mrs. Salzman is a graduate of the local high school and has been. employed in Chicago with the General J- Ray corporation.

The groom, graduate St. Mary's high school in Woodstock, is employed by that city in the light and water department. Out of town guests attending the wedding were Roger Mason of Fort Dix, Mr. and Mrs. F.

J. Bauer of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. B. H.

Freund and family of Delavan, Sonia Green, Mr. and "It's coming, folks!" MORE AND BETTER RURAL TELEPHONE SERVICE IS ON THE WAY! ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE trucks are familiar sight along many rural roads these days. They're busy at work on our $3,000,000 program to' provide more and faster telephone service for farm and rural residents. As part of this plan, construction charges for the building of rural telephone lines throughout our territory in Illinois have been reduced. This means that many rural people can now get telephones at lowes initial cost than ever before.

Your local Bell Telephone business office will be glad to give you complete details; ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL WA 16 7 St one.

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