The Daily Sentinel from Woodstock, Illinois • Page 1

ITeeditoek Dally Sentinel (LTOTU Oil AJ1LY SEIYONK 15c A WEEK $7.00 Per Year WMaitoek CaxrW The Yoke U4 Heme Tewn McIIenry County's Leading NewspaperPublished Daily, Except Sunday Established Eighty-eight Years Ago. No. 2ljf WOODSTOCK McUENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1915. Cat 1856, Eighty-ninth Year, THREE CENTS PER COPY in 1 KM Today's Hews In Pictures ill! it 1. VMM INAtl AWARDED IS phot roil jin pa 1420 NAMES Oil HOD ROLL III ice NH 45 Gold Stars on Board RIBBON PETER B.

PEEVE (which ever way the wind d0tr blqw. some: heart PI5 6LADTO (jffi)HAVE yJAIWNU Service) Now $15,000 for Eighty Stationed on Bataan Acres City officials in co-operation with The City Council last night purchas the Daily Sentinel have brought the 4f-. I Honor Roll in the city park pretty much up to date. A few more names ed 80 acres of land from Frank and Lena Westman, located west of the city limits at a price of $15,000. The propery will be used for a city recreation park.

are to be added in the next few days and this will bring it as near com plete as can be at this writing. The property In question is ideal Registered among the 1420 names are 45 Gold Stars. Whether or not for use as a recreation park and work will be started as soon as the weather this total covers all of the fatal casualties in this community is not permits to put lt in shape for use this summer. With the purchase of the Westman known. This is glm evidence of how hard the war has hit in this com property the city will now wihdraw HE1RY MESSMAJt munity.

its condemnation suit against B. A. I I I GIVEN LIBERATION MEDAL One Kusual. This suit was filed for the Those in charge of the Honor Roll are now very anxious to have the of the first local men to be awarded purposes of securing the property the Philippine liberation medal is formerly known as Hanaford woods. names as near right as possible.

Any additions will be gladly put up. In Henry Messman, one of four brothers Council members are convinced that vase a Gold Star has been overlooked the Westman property is better locat WITH THE 3STII DIVISION BATAAN Pfc. Henry J. Messman, son of Fred Messman, 711 Olive street, Woodstock, 111., now serving with the 151st Infantry which recently made a surprise landing on the west coast of Luzon to cut off the Bataan peninsula, has been awarded the Philippine liberation ribbon. Messman entered the army April, 1941, and has been overseas more than a year.

Pfc. Messman now holds the American defense ribbon, good conduct medal, combat Infantry badge and the Asiatic-Pacific theatre ribbon with two campaign stars The above is a public relations release from the war department. It Is evident that Henry has seen a lot of service Let's follow up with a letter from another Messman, this time Marion P. Messman from the Philippines: "It has been so long since I last wrote you I hardly know how to start. First I want to congratulate you and the staff on the wonderful work you are doing by sending the home town newspaper to every service man and woman Kow In The Philippines "I am now in the Philippines and eTerything is coming along O.

K. I have been receiving the Sentinel quite regularly lately and sure enjoy reading them' even if they are a little late. Nothing matters as long as they come through O. K. I received a bunch of; them yesterday from October so you it is hoped that it wil be reported at the Sentinel office or to Alderman in service.

He has several other citations and awards to his credit while serving overseas. Read about It In today' service column. ed and in general will make a better park site than the Hanaford woods Arthur Desmond. site. Compiling the list of names for the Honor Roll has been no easy task.

The Honor Roll was one of the first Approved By Voters At a special election last summer Mrs. A. Readel the voters of the city approved a to be erected in Northern Illinois, Mrs. W. O.

Carr Hostess To Home Bureau Unit proposition authorizing the cit of Hostess To Circle Names have been added from time to time until recently the roll had to be enlarged so as to take care of all the Mrs. yrdie Pfeicer Hostess to the Sorosis Society Mrs. Byrdie Pfeiffer was hostess to purchase the land for a park ait. Members of the council have proceeded slowly in the matter until a week Women Wednesday WOMEN SHOW MEN HOW TO HIT THE PINS names. Collected By Sentinel ago when the Westmans offered the SO acres for sale to the city.

The names have been collected by Members of Circle No. 1 of the W. S. C. S.

were entertainedon Wednesday afternoon, February 28th, at the home of Mrs. W. O. Carr, with Mrs. Howard A contract setting up provisions of The Evening Home Bureau unit was entertained at the home of Mrs.

Albert Readel this past week. Roll call was answered with "What I Did In An Emergency." Home Advisor, Clara Sweeney gave an interesting and informative lesson on "Glan the Daily Sentinel ahd turned over to payment and other matters was approved by the city lust night. The cou- the city. We have no way in knowing whether we have all the names or Sears and Mrs. G.

Foster Mansfield i the members of the Sorosis Society of the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Sharp conducted the business session. The society voted a donation to the Red Cross. Mrs.

1 Bertha Shaw and Mrs. B. W. Brand STEP DOWN YOU MEN KEGLERS To the front women of the Victory tract has been signed by the mayor assisting. Mrs.

ureenley presided at not and for that reason we are ask and city clerk. dular Disturbances." ing for cooperation in making the Council members hope to have a list as official as can be. the meeting which was opened with LKU 1" Sherburne's Lanes. What devotions by Miss Laura Still. Follow- WoU- tne Kills ot "her ing this, ihe group paid tribute to the up the mon geUlng the head" memory of their beloved pastor.

Dr 80 8cores were tarn ln: baseball diamond ready for use this Watching the draft lists, picking up names of volunteers over a period of Merle N. A short business la" l' srnweier some three years or more, receiving names from friends and in general jsein uoniey iwarge stamets I rAO few articles were read by some of the! OUJ' roul "uu just keeping our "eyes open" has en The minor topic was given by Mrs. A. B. McConnell, who spoke on 'Schools In Illinois" and "The University of Illinois, a Gold Mine." The next meeting of the unit will be held at the home of Mrs.

George Wilhurn, at which time members are asked to bring guests. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Richard Burton, county food assistant, who will talk on production and preparation of new and different vegetables. members encouraging the spirit of able us to furnish the city with the every day living in these trying times. were named as the nominating committee.

Miss Emma Eickhoff read a short story ''Our Mysterious Earth" by G. Edward Pondray. Mrs. L. Jensen provided the quizz game "In the Spjt 1 light." Members were reminded that Wednesday night.

March 7. would be Family Night at the church, with a pot-luck supper. The next meeting was announced for Wednesday, March 14, at the home KamcB or neuei 1'ierce zi.s. Mameis 21.1, Eckert 202 and H. Sharnweber 200.

Team games: Stompanato's 810, Shady Rest 800. That's bowling and 1420 names. A short period of entertainment, con-' As to the Gold Stars, the Daily sisting of a contest of guessing names 1 Sentinel has a roster of all casualties of the member, by pictures represent we are glad to give the gals the lead-off paragraph today Apologies to in the county. This list is as near i ing each name and spelling teasers, preceded the servin gof delicious re complete as can be. We have those Jim Keefe.

He turned in a 255 game ifor the K. of C's last week and not a killed in action, prisoners of war, can see it took them a long time to catch up with me. I am a rad'o and like my work very much. It gets a little tuff ut times but I don't mind that at all. Donald Johnson, Charlie Kotz are still with me and have been since entering service.

I am sure glad to be with a couple of boys from home. We have a nice area life here and we live in a little hut wihch the natives built for us out of bamboo, cocoanut palms and banana leaves. It really makes a water proof house. We need a water proof home too because wo have an awful lot of rain, here Four In Sen lee "As you probably know I have three brothers in service which is Henry, somewhere In the Pacific. Frank, who is in California, and Alfred who is in summer and also have the park open for use although it is not expected that all equipment needed for a park will be acquired immediately.

"We expect to have the park open for us this summer, although we must take It step by step," said Mayor Johnson after the meetig last night. "I hope Giat some day in the not too distant future that the park will be so equipped that it will be one of the finest in these parts," continued Mayor Johnson. Memorial Park Mayor Johnson and other members of the council "are aware of the nQfl of a city park. It isn't unlikely that the park will not be dedicated as a memorial park in honor of the brave men from this community, who have given their lives in the present war. It Is understood that both the Sport smen League and the Auto-Lite missing in action and wounded in ax- freshments.

The delightful spring weather helped to complete the enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Claus Larson Honored On Birthday word was said about It That's no way to treat a brother K. of C. It is also a membership for Jim in Sher- I burne's 250 club Harold (Red) i of Mrs.

Bruce Gillis. At the close of the delightful afternoon, the hostess served a tempting lunch. Mrs. Byrdie Pfeiffer Furgeson had a 212 game in the dog house league at Sherburne's and Ma- i Ueath I akeS Hostess To Circle Women Wednesday Mrs. Claus Larson of Hebron was the victim of a delightful surprise party at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

Carl Gustafson, 709 Dean street when a group of friends gathered to honor her birthday. Bingo furnished entertainment for Sarah McGIasson, Marcella Barlow bel Hutson a 486 series Games of 200 or better: Austin 203, C. Miller, 208, A. Dermont 20.1. Harold Jensen Circle 3 of the W.

S. C. S. met1 12.1.1 and a 230 rlnh mpmliprsliin Wnrt. on Wednesday with Mrs.

Harry 200. C. Jensen 232 and a 230 man. ooi? 1 ,4 llllll 4,1 I fill I Jf, 41 I l.UII Ullll Mrs. tiari loies was unaiile to assist 216, Gustafson 203.

Phillips 210, Heh- the hostess because of illness. SARAH McGLASSON Mrs. Sarah McGIasson. mother of W. C.

McGIasson of Fox Street, Mcllenry died at Elgin, Friday afternoon, March 2, 1945. The body is resting at the Peter M. Justen funeral home where services erlein 219, McDonald 201 England. I have not heard from them ile JEning hom.8 witll prizeg won by iff so long I would like to have Person of Woodstock and give them my regards through theMra- Flallk Anderson of Crystal Sentinel. And by the way I received your Christmas card from the staff) present were ami fhmifrh wns vprv nice.

Thanks iRov Kristensen, Francis A good attendance was had in'spiiej of many members geing unable to he present because of illness. i Mill A short business meeting, after an will be held Monday afternoon at li a Mr. -Mrs. Arthur Mrs. Henry Niedeffer, Mrs.

a lot. We are just receiving our Christmas packages now. They are a Henry At the Kecreatlon KEG LING AT JENSEN'S RECREATION Top man of the week, ttie proprietor himself who came to life in the city league to turn in games of 230. 227 and 216 for a 673 series. interesting roll call, was taken care i p.

m. Rev. Mac I'owel will be in 4 1 i i of. Recreation Club was greatly interested in the park. It is expected that help from these two organizations, as well as other civic organizations in the city, will be offered.

With the purchase of the Westman property there are now many opportunities to make this park an ideal recreation center Woodstock has long needed such a center. There are plenty of fine trees, a natural water pond, ideal spot for a baseball diamond, and in general just about every thing needed to make a fine park on the property in question. A picture of a typical small church good month late but there is that old "amiueciier. miss saying, better late than never. Chris Ander-were in nretty good shape for the MrB- 01,0 Anderson, Mrs.

Hilda iGood enough in anybody's league. was shown, this one being. Norf'i Prairie Church, taken some thirty beating they had to take. Well, years ago, by Mrs. Austin and which Wieburg and Claus Larson.

The guest of honor was presented with many lovely gifts after which refreshments were served. had stood for many years before. An interesting poem, ''The Country charge. Burial will be in Wauconda. KI.LA BAHLOW Mrs.

Marcella Barlow died at home at Howell's- Villa, McIIenry, Friday night, March 2, 1945. She was sixty-six years of age. She is survived by her husband, E. T. Barlow and one sister, Mrs.

Joseph Pearson of McIIenry. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10:00 a. m. at St. Mary's church, McIIenry.

Burial will be in the cemetery of St. Marys. Church" was read by Mrs. Austin after Crystal Lake which a memorial to Dr. English was given by each of the group.

Youth Missing Delicious refreshments were served tion, from throughout the county. Dates, names of nearest of kin and other such information has been compiled for our records. With the sending out of 1150 papers daily this has aided Jn collecting the names. We also have more than 1100 pictures of men and women in service from this community on display in our office. This of course has also aided in the project.

We are printing the list of Gold Star names today in hopes that if there are any additions or corrections we can learn of them. We will appreciate any help in this matter. Gold Star Names Following are the Gold Star names on the Honor Roll: JOSEPH NELLES THOMAS LOUNSBURY VERNON J. KELLEY ROBIERT SWEENEY HENRY PERCHAL LaVERNE ROBERTS BYRON OLCOTT HAROLD KARSTEN WILLIAM MUSSER ANDREW C. FULTZ JAMES MERWIN CEORGiB BEHLER WILLIAM J.

MEYER ALBERT FREUND DONALD E. KAUTZ RAYMOND BARKER ROBERT SCHUREN BEN STEDMAN ROBERT WHITING WILLIAM MARUM BURTON McBROOM EUGENE PELOT CLAIR NORTH RUP WILLIAM H. HALEY ROBERT BARKER ELMER G. MORTON ALFRED MILLER WILLIAM R. BYRON MELVIN H.

JOHN LAWSON OSTRANDER CLARENCE GUHRKE FRED O. DRENNAN JAMES R. COX VERNON PHILLIPS ALFRED WESSON MARVIN BOTSFORD JOHN W. ADAMS CHARLES W. GROT II by the hostess at the close of the af ternoon.

the time Is getting short ncv so I guess I will have to close for this time. I hope you enjoy this letter as much as I enjoyed writing it. I wish you would remember nie to all my friends. Just keep up the good work and keep those Sentinels rolling Thanks to the staff, who make it possible for us to get the paper." -The Dally Roundup It seems Henry and Marion Messman are not too far apart over in the Philippines. Too bad they can't get together for a visit.

It is piety swell to receive such letters as the one from Marion. We assure him that However, he did not do so well in the Moose loop Wednesday. Ask him about it, for particulars Clifford (Kipper) Stock had himself a good night with clusters of 166, 233 and 227 for 626. Some say he was showing off because Manager Bill Hahn and Trainer Pete Wells of the Buds were both present. We'll let Barney Sbuifer be the judge (Shorty) Maynard, who took over when (Doe) Edinger resigned at the start of the year, rolled games of 212, 236 and 167 for a 615 series.

That was in the city league Also in the city loop Ray Stolz bad games of 214, 208 and 181 for a 603 series In the Type loop Melvln Miller had games of 213, 189 and 201 for a 603 series. He would rather not talk alwut his series in the city loop Tuesday night. St. Mary's Loses After many months of secret work of a highly important nature for -he U. S.

Army Air Forces. Lt. Douglas Etling of Crystal Lake lias been reported missing in action. The war department notified his mother, Mrs. To Elmhurst Ruth Service Tuesday Ruth Service Guild of the Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday evening, March 6, at the home of Mary Klemme.

Co-hostesses will he Maud Nien-stedt, Gwynth Cummins, and Grayce Tryon. Program committee will be Emma Thomas and Florence Wrlgley. HOSPITAL NOTKS Saturday, March Martin Dietz of Woodstock surgery today. St. Mary's lost a 42 to 31 contest I Edythe HI ling this week.

He is re at Elmhurst last night. The defeat ported missing as of Feb. 2, 1945. Lt. 'lilt ling is a navigator and was nn flntv in flip Phinu-Riirmu tlmuf-i-n 1 1, AttltV it lliwl 11 ft vV -i operations throws the Southeast conference into a three way tie for first place with St.

Edwards of Elgin, Elmhurst and St. Mary's. Elmhurst had trie better of the game all the way with a 13 7 lend at the quarter, 22 to 11 at the half and 30 to 24 at three quarters. Taylqr with 12 points led the local scoring. Wett with seven, Ronning, sity, Stoteke, four and Carroll two maie up the remainder of the scoring.

Service Class Meeting Tuesday rell is a former big league catcher a.id was once manager and player with the Cubs These games were rolled at the recreation the past few nights: Eden. 200; K. Klaus. 209; Spencer. 216; Crone.

212; Gibson. 201; Carlsot 203: Johnson, Kenny not Don, 22; Ivnppe. Charlie not Al. 212; Geisn-r. 204.

Householder, 217; Splinter, 201; A. Brown, 210; K. Johnson. 222; Stolz. 22.1; Schmitt.

215; Fierke. 218 nice going. "Irv" and Merchant, 200 Niles Defeats Waukegan Crew Niles, co-cliainplons with Crystal Lake of the Northeast conference. night upset Waukegan 43 to 33 in regional finals at Waukegan. It was a great victory for Skokie The Service Class of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening, March fi.

at p. the home of Mrs. Anna Liehty with Mrs. Carrie Webner assisting. nis many menas nere in uc mime town will do likewise Lt.

John C. Wolf is at Hondo. Texas Corporal Arthur C. Dillevig is at North Fort Devens, Mass Robert G. llanck Is at Fannin.

Texas Clarence Schrooder has a new address in car" of the receiving station in New York. Donald A. Madden is Camp Robinson, Ark. Gaylord L. Anderson is a new name on our list.

Get the paper at Great Iakcs. Donald Hackman. who has been overseas for many months, bus a new A Pit New York address. Misses the paper and hopes it catches up to him soon. Lt.

J. W. Cristy ha- a Alley Rumblings We are trying to figure out how we missed mentioning Floyd Merchant's 25.8 cluster a short time back. Such games arc not rolled every night in the week Forrest Ray has quite a collection of dog house scores at bis Hob Nob place of business. Vein Schullz knows all about them as does Dietz, C.

Kuppc, (Ski Boy) Sweet land and the chief (Nobber) himself The Hob Nob handed Hob O'Farreli's rlii I from Waukegan a trimmins' recreation last Satuid. u.0l... w'l" "Chuck" Jensen hit the major league at Paper games in the loop at Sherburne's: a 604 series in Sherburne's Aletnite men's Gruel. 200. Dist- James Cook of Li ma.

Ohio. WM. LEVERNIER GEORGE W. TAYLOR ROY LONG LEANDER LA FLEX VERNON E. FISH HAROLD R.

K1NREEI) ELMER BIGELftrW. are the proud parents or haliy son Pally fi 2. 1945. Lt. Iloyt Brown lias a new APO in eare of tile postmaster.

New York Lt. Raymond Knaack is at Lincoln, Nebraska. Lloyd Roehr has a new Xr-v address. born Tuesday, February ler, 206, Jones, 200 and 210 ing continues tn ton the spotlight in rcu'uiion iii tfic Mrs. Cook was Dorothy Wulton of bvlorc her murriuge.

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