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?.* 7-rf Tf/'TvT ^pj> ^ -? -iV > *. -* < i , * r^-T '*-"kf -' ny A • . THE McHENRY PLAINDEALfiH Tbtnaday DWMdftr«t !«3 Party Far Mother's Cfeb s^* ' .The Mother's club^of 8t. Patrick's church will enjoy a Clinstma » party at 2:15 o'clock Tuesday, Dec. 15, in the school hall.' Mothers of third grade pupils Will serve the hmch. Mr Henry Mta To , W«4 In California 4' - V Mrs, Celia Brown bf'ifeilla, Calif., announces the engagement «f her daughter, Celia Annr' to Marine Cpl. Richard Ekeroth. •on of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ekeroth of McHenry. The wedding HID take place Feb. if fe Ala- Ineda. Stephen, Bill Cameron and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bradatsch of Chicago. Rtverview Camp Christmas Par^y Riverview Camp. R.N.A., wfll hold its annual, Christmas party at the K. of C hall at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Tliere will al»o be an election of officers. Circle i Had Silent Auction V a housewife must know bookkeeping, have plenty of backbone and brains. The afternoon continued into a social hour, with an exchange of Christmas gifts and dainty refreshments prepared by Mis. John Neuharth and assisted by Mrs. H. «. Klaudt of Woodstock. The Neuharth residence was decorated for the occasion in Christmas trimmings and attractive candles and table linens designed by Mrs. Neuharth herself. •H'l •l'i'f'l Ml ||| i | PERSONALS <H-W 11 1 I H NEWLYWEDS TO > LIVE IN CITY FOLLOWING TRIP . A marriage of interest to friends in McHenry occurred in Crystal Lake's St. Thomas church last Saturday, Dec. 5, Circle 3 of Che McHenry Com- when Miss Patti Purvey became munity Women's Society for | the bride of Mr. Donald Church. Christian Service held a Christmas meeting at the home of the George Johnsons. A silent auction of items for Christmas **- ing afforded a pleasant pestttrte for the afternoon. Mrs. C. H. Duker presented an pm. of A. xntts iWty in it CD of A members will enjoy their annual Christmas partv on inspirational Christmas program rue, J Thursday evening, Dec. 17. There for member participation, after: JOWist. jrill be a dollar gift exchange. .which Mrs. John Neuharth dtm-- v * onstrated a method for making HHonnnonrrerdi I decora t ve candles. Mnl Carl Neias > Mrs. Carl Neiss was guest of HBtnor at a pink and blue shower held last Sunday afternoon at the Edward Frett home in Johnsburg. with Mrs. Frett and Charlene Freund as co-hostesses. Twenty relatives and co-workers Ut the McHenry bank ware present to enjoy an afternoon of cards, followed by the serving «T a tasty lunch. .' , # m. Wry* P.T.A. Otrfcrtmas Program The annual Christina* |pogram of St. Mary's P.T.A. was held in connection with the regular meeting on Dec. 2 at the school. Carols were enjoyed, with Janice Hettermann acting as narrator. Sister Andreella serving as ndcompanist and Gerald J)owe pl^kig the saxophone. , The social committee included Mrs. Paul Gerasch, chairman, Sugene Nye, Jerome Steinbach, JMward Thennes, Gertrude Vogt, Don freund, Robert Newkirk. Wniam Funk, Clemens Adams. Pawlikowsjci and Joe afgk>. It was decided to have a dads' at an. evening meeting «pu*ly in. January, the exact date £p be announced later. • ••• -- ;« «--'Mf vi '* V Mrs. Rose Schaefer ;.. v , Honored On Blrthd#& ' A group of relatives and friends gathered at the Math Schaefer home at Johnshurg last Sunday afternoon to surprise Mrs. Schaefer at a party in honor of her birthday anniversary. Present to enjoy lunch and a social hour were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin May and children of Johnsburg, Miss Christine Adams, Miss Rita Martin, Miss Helen Welch and Mrs. Leo Winkel of McHenry and Fred Brink of Woodstock. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. John Purvey and the late Dr. Purvey off Crystal Lake, and the groom is the iwn of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Church of Lakewood. Rev. Fr. McCormick officiated at the 11 o'clock nuptial rite. Mrs. Loretta James was Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Becker of McHenry, and Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan of Klkhorn, Wis., attendee? the weddiqg of •their niece, Patti Purvey, at Crystal Lake Saturday. Lois Claybaugh and Chuck Johnson drove down to Notre Dame, Ind., last Saturday, accompanied by Dartene Andreas and Carol Ann Engh. An enjoyable weekend was had by all, as guests of John Bolger and Tain Huemann. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sthmitt left last week for Florida, where they will sjpend the winter months.. \ *, • ' - Mr. and Mrs. Joaeph J. Miller attended the wedding 6f their 'TEEN-AGE' SQUARE DANCE PROGRAM If ATTRACTS MANY i- The seventh and eighth grade square dance program is' still going along nicely. The Nov. 28 meeting had an attendance of about 100 boys and girls. The ehaperones for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennett and Mr. and Mrs. .Jonn Moss from Community P.T.A. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Ullrich represented the schooi system. Mrs. Robert Knox came from St. Patrick's Mother's club and there were Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark from St. Mary's P.T.A. These seventh and eighth grade people cannot be urged strongly enough to attend this function. Under the capable guidance of Emet Useman, a goodtime is assured all who particigranddaughter, Patti Purvey, at' pate. -Crystal Lake Saturday. Patti* The "next time to take ad vanwas married to Donald Church, tage of this opportunity is on time plans for a spring program were di«cusse& , ^ .The club wUj^, resume rehearsals Jan. 4, whan now members will be welcomed. 4-H NEWS Henry Busy Three 4-H stub held its meeting at the McHenry Community high school. The meeting was opened with the 4- H pledge, after which the secretary called roll. The minutes were read and treasurer's report given. The club had. a brief discus- •M1 • 31 4 / : 'nrty Honored :$fc*y McNish , On Sunday, Dec. 6, Ricky, son jjjjf, Mr. and Ted McNish, | people as a reward for their fine Xmas Party Bnjeyei By Rtagwood Unit Mrs. Ralph White, president, formally opened the December meeing of the Ringwood Home Bureau held at the residence of the John Neuharths m McHenry last week. Home Adviser Irene . Downey was on hand to tell how to get the most from the family income. Mrs. L Smith reported on Ringwood 4-H folks and had especially high praise for parents and leaders who . actively participate in 4-H work to make achievement such ,as theirs possible. It has been announced that the McHenry County Service company will give the 4-H award dinner this year and that Mm Smith entertained the young lied his first birthday an-1 work. Mrs. Smith also encourtry. Supper was served in -evening to his older brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ftord Hut- Mr. and Mrs. Leo Br*iaand Mr. and Mrs. Robert and son, Bobby, ail of Mr. and Mfs. John JttfNlsh, Jack McNish, Mr. and * Mrs. Wesley Lehmann, Mr. and trs. Francis Arse nan and chil- Barbara and Randy, all of lond, Mr. and Mrs. Jack lan of Berwyn and. Mr. Jfcnd Mrs. Bill Hanford of Downers Grove. S The actual anniveijara, .date •for jRScky is Dec. 10. i f f "" ./** ChriHteaed '^ :• ^ • • 'f, • v ' The infant so4M%jf{ j|r. sunt Fred Bauer wag christened , v a A jFrank Joseph in a baptismal ser-li* .' 'vlce solemni2ed at St. Mary's | % g; church last Sunday, with Rt p; ' Rev. Msgr. C. S. Ni* officiating". |J1 ^ Sponsors were Helen Hairer, acting as proxy for Mrs. Joseph Harrer, Jr., and Joseph Harrer, ;Jr„ . • The little fellow wore the ba.pliaanal dress. as worn by his sponsor at Mr. Harrer's , christening. i \ Ttmm wh® «»thered to enjoy i. ?5he.toy at the Bauer home foliwwteg the service were Mr. and "v <\•'*»- Joseph Harrer, Helen and 1 Harrer, Jr., Mr. and*Mrs. ,vV?/,/^oee'* Metzger and son, John aged bureau members to begin to think about the coming March display and the spring rally. Among other reports, Mrs. C. S. Johnson reported that it will be necessary to organize a food disaster committee under tlhe direction of the American Red Cross for civil defense purposes. Wonder Lake area will be headed by Mrs. Swanson and Lakemoor by Mrs. McDermott. Elsie Hoppe directed a recreation period during which Christmas carols were sung. Irene Downey introduced her talk with a' humorous poem and ihared her knowledge of the plan for living within the family income. It became evident that Given Th marriage by her grandfather, Albert Purvey of McHenry, the bride was lovely in a ballerina length gown of Chantilly lace over satin, styled with tight fitted bodice, Queen Ann collar and long, pointed sleeves. Her lace headpiece, pearl trimmed, was attached to a fingertip veil and she carried a white orchid and baby mums on a prayer book. Miss Myra Burrell, a close friend, acted as maid of honor, wearing a blue antique silk dress with jewel-trimmed bodice. Her floral headpiece matched the colonial bouquet of white mums and stock she carried. Don Stanger of Woodstook served as best man and groomsmen were John Purvey, brother of the bride, and Jack Frothinghaip, a friend of the couple. Mrs. Purvey chose for her daughter's ^wedding a brown suit, brown accessories and a white camellia corsage. Mrs. Church wore a peacock blue dress, pink accessories and a pink camellia corsage. Following the service, breakfast was served for the bridal party and members of the immediate families at the home of the bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boyle. Later a reception, was, held for' thirtyfive guests at the Purvey home The serving table was centered with a bouquet of white flowers. A three-tiered wedding cake also occupied a prominent place. The bride, granddaughter of the Purveys and also of the Joseph J. Millers of Wankegan street, McHenry, graduated in 1951 from the Crystal Lake high school, attended Northwestern University for a year and is now employed as a stenographer for WLS in Chicago. The bridegroom graduated from New Tiler high school, attended the University of Connecticut and is an employee of the G. V. Angevine corporation at Ridgefield. Following a honeymoon trip through the South, the couple will reside in the Tonyan apartment on Front street, MtfHeni-y also from Crystal Lake. George Wirfs and son, Steven, are spending the winter months in St. Petersburg, Fla. Mrs. Gerhard Barbier returned home last week to the familyt residence on Rt. 31," just south of the city, from Augustana hu**£ ' pital, Chicago, where she underwent surgery a month ago. Mrs. Kathryn Worts, Mrs. Alpha Pederson and Mrs. Ethel Holly, accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Ensign of Lake Villa, attended the McHenry county past oracles' meeting in Woodstock one day last week, where they enjoyed a chicken dinner and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Mary Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fenwlck and daughter of4 Klmhurst were recent visitors in the home of McHenry relatives. J Residence es The Belongia family has moved from an apartment in the Carey house on Main street to Union. The Richard Fredricks family has moved from an apartment on Richmond Road to Jornsburg. Miss Helen Stevens and Miss Frances Hughes are now residing in the former Ralph Freund duplex house on Maple avanue, having moved from the Town Club. Dec. 12 at 7:30 at Edgetirook school. Parents are again urged to be at the school promptly at 9:45 to take the boys and girls home. COMING EVENT! ,'!• December 10 • VMf St. Clira's Court, No. 669, W.C.O.F. -- Christmas Party -- 6:3p,»lLS&. -- St. Marx's School Hall vV.. December 1% . Annual Christmas "Party -- Legion Home -- Sponsored By Woman's Club -- 3 p.m. December 13 High School Mid-Winter Choral Program -- High School 4tylitorium f I, December 11 • W.S.C.S. Christmas Meeting December 15 , Riverview Camp, R.N .A. Christmas Party -- K. of C. Hall -- 8 p.m. -- Election of Officers Social Meeting, Women Of The Moose -- Christmas Dinner -- Moose" Hall , December 18 Christmas Party -- Johnsburg Public School P.T.A. -- School HsII -- 8 p.m. AUDITORIUM FILLED FOR tWO CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS SUNDAY Capacity crowds filled the high school auditorium both afternoon ' and evening last Sunday for two Christmas programs. Names of the young people participating in the dramatic _____ in the paper last week. Models included Nancy Thornton, Kathy Anderson, Martha Thennes, Arlene Kleinhuizen, Mack Maurer, Patricia Pitten, Trudy Freund, Mary HJllen Lever, Tommie Nye, Nancy Rothermel, Marilee Liptrot, Cindy Smith, Roger Pawlikowski, Carol Miller, Dolly Meyers, Nancy Reggio, Lee Varese, Barbara Shannon, Bobby Welter, Patty Newkirk, Cindy Nell, Tom Hinspater, Colleen Doherty, Tom Baur, Shirley Thornton, Debbie Varese, Cynthia Varese and Tim Sullivan. The entire program was well presented and very much enjoy- •; ed. ' Clmral Conweti There was standing room only Ht night, too, as forty-seven members of the McHenry Choral chib presented their annual Christmas program. The more serious-minded music lovers were attracted to the choir scene, with its lighted, stained glass windows, while everyone present enjoyed the antics of the youngsters who appeared in the toyland scene. The chorus appeared in a formal setting to open the concert and concluded the evening with the singing of feveral numbers from "Rie Messiah." A Christmas party was held the following night, at which sion on local recreation parties. " Following the adjournment, John Hogan gave a demonstration on electric plugs and wiring. Tom Thompson gave a project talk and Arnold Freund talked on "The Importance of 4-H." , Our • leader. Leo Smith, led the dub achievement program. . . . J e r o m e S t i l l i n g , r e p o r t e r Profitable ftffrlirg large quantities of feed pays only when'milk prlceq are extra good. 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