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Two 1 '•, - . * ^7^?'? TTT «STS! THE McHENRY PLAINDEALEH mm Christen Son Of ietnoa Thelcns Thomas Henry was the name j given the infant son of Mr. and ,:v. 'jflrs. Vernon Thelen when he was christened ai St. John the Bap- ' tist church hy Rev. Fr. Blitsch recently. r J" Sponsors for the baby were Luella Hunter and Joe Aldenv brook, an aunt and uncle. pfcserves Fifth Anniversary Miss Karen Larson, daughter of the Arnold Larsons, celebrated her fifth birthday anniversary on Saturday, April 28, with a party .at her .home. Games were played and refreshments served. Present to enjoy the day were Cynthia Clark, Cheryl Nickels, Bernita Anderson. Kathy Corbett, Patricia Pitzen, Kathy Torrence, Sandra Benson, Susan Thomason and Karen's sister, Linnea. JOANNE INDELICATO, LAWRENCE P. WENKEL MARRIED SATURDAY Christ the King church i n Wonder Lake was the scene Saturday, April 2S. of a lovely wedding uniting Miss Joanne Lucille Indelicato and Mr. Lawrence J Paul Wenkel in marriage. Jo- j •!' •! I* !• t -l >1 * >1 * W i| •!' PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rudin and sons, Robert and Gary, of Pomona>, Calif,, are guests of his sister, Mrs. George Krickl, and other relatives in this vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wirtz and Miss ^ Kate Freund spent Thursday evening at Champaign, NOTED MUSICIANS PERFORM MAY 8 AT&: RICHMOND CHURCH ^ Beverly Saunders, organist, arid Rose Marie Krainik, lyric soprano, will present "The Victor Herbert Story" at Richmond Community church on May 8 at 8 o'clock. * Miss Krainik, of Chicago, received her early education' in Festival. Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wirtz,, was a violinist with the orchestra. Mrs. Nina Dixon of Cincinnati, Ohio, a former, Emerald Park resident, visited Mrs. M. A. Sutton Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lawrence t^f Chicago, spent the weekend anno is the daughter of Mr. and with McHenry relatives. {Ladies' Xight At Community Club The annual ladies' night banquet and social evening of the Johnsburg Community club will be held Monday. May 7, at 6:30 o'clock sharp at Memorial hall. Following the banquet, a short business meeting will be held, followed by dancing and entertainment. Members are reminded to get their tickets this week so the committee can make final arrangements. The committee includes Joseph^, Himpelman, .Leo Hiller, Norbert Hiller, Gerald Hettermann, V. Hoosier, Sigurd Jacobs on, Art Jackson, Richard Jaeger, William Kreutzer, Herman Kreutzer, Wilfred Klapperich and Eugene King. Smith Infant b Christened The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Smith was christened Rae Ellen in a baptismal rite solemnized at St. Mary's church last Sunday, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. S. Nix officiating. Sponsors \Vere Judy Baur, a cousin, and LeRoy Smith, an uncle. Dinner was served later at the Smith home, with Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Al. Baur and family, Mrs. Rena Smith and George Kramer attending. Mrs. Jasper Indelicato and Lawrence is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Wenkel. Both families are of Wonder Lake. Fr. James Vanderpool officiated, at the 11:30 ceremony. Mrs. Jane Widen sang, "On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother" as the bride presented her flowers to the Blessed Virgin and two other selections during the ceremony. Mrs. Carl Weber of McHenry played the wedding music.on the organ; The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, was beautiful in a floor length gown of lace and net. fashioned with a very full skirt and long sleeves. Her finger- tip veil was held in place with a peari crown and her flowers were Calla Lilies and Lilies of the Valley. Mrs. Marlene Malo of Wonder Lake was the matron of honor, Mary Ann Casale was the junior bridesmaid and Francine Casale a n d R o s e m a r y S e r e n o w e r e bridesmaids. They were attir&d similarly in blue crystalette gowns of ballerina length, with bustle bows in back, small blue hats and slippers to match. Their pearl necklaces and earrings and silver evening bags were a present from the bride. They carried pink daisies. Jerry Palko of Berwyn served as best man, Daniel Indelicato was junior usher and Pell Woodward and Howard Wenkel were groomsmen. The mother of the bride wore a blue brocaded dress with slippers to iriatCh. The mother of the groom wore a beige lace dress and both mothers had orchid corsages. An old Italian custom of mixing silver money with the rice to be thrown at the couple was carried out as the newlyweds left the church to go to their where they attended the Mozart voice at Wisconsin College of Festival rs : Music after winning a first prize scholarship, then continued her studies ' in "Chicago and New York. She sang with the International Opera company ofc Milwaukee and the New York Opera company and Milwaukee Symphony. She was also on the staff of radio station WTMJ. In 1949, she was winner of the out-oftown lyric soprano class in the Chicagoland music festival. Mrs. Saunders, who will be narrator and accompanist, studied at the American Conservatory and has been on the staff of one of the leading music stores as organist for several years. She played in Soldiers Field two years, once with aP fifty-six organ ensemble and later •in an ensemble of seventy-six organs. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson of Racine, Wis., were Sunday visitors in the Joseph Williams home. Mr. and Mrs. George Krickl and the latter's mother, /Mrs. Robert Rudin, of Fox River Grove, attended a meeting of Janesville Chapter of the O.E.S., last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Eleanor Foley, daughter, Julia, son Maurice, and Robert Knox, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. James Mahoney of Chicago, attended the funeral of the former's nephew, Dr. Anthony Sibila, in Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday. Dr. Sibila, 28, died unexpectedly Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stoffel visited in the home of their daughter, Mrs. Roland Ekstrom, and family in Bartlett Sunday. Mrs. Richard Sedar of Waukegan, visited in the Fred Bienapfl home Sunday. Mrs. Rose Lessard and Miss Emma LeBeau have been visiting relatives in Chicago and Kankakee, where they attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of a cousin. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Messman and children of Woodstock visited her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Sunday evening. Mrs. A. J. Wirtz, Mrs. Milton Olson and Mrs. Paul Brefeld plan to leave Friday to spend the Mother's Day weekend with Jack Wirtz, Carl Olson and Gail Brefeld, students at Champaign. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Jurgens and Misses Eva and Lillian Stilling attended the funeral of Carl Barnickol in Chicago Saturday. Mrs. Mabel Powers spent the weekend in the home of her sdh, David, and family in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Don Adams' of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whalen of Elgin were visitors wedding dinner, which was held ; in the Robert Conway home Sun- Community P.T.A.. ' ' " \ Annual Luncheon The McHenry Community P.T.A. will hold its annual luncheon at the McHenry Country club Wednesday, May 16, at noon. At this time, new officers for 1956-57 will be installed. Reservations must be in by May 14. interested members are asked to phone Mrs. Frank Gregory, 1422, or Mrs. Arnold Eckstein, 752-J. Marilyn Schmitt , Engaged To Wed Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Schmitt of Edgebrook Heights announce the engagement of i their daughter, Marilyn, to Anthony Appelt of Waukegan. No plans have been made for the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Buenzli have moved from Chicago into their new home at 414 Grove avenue. They are the parents of Mrs. Eugene Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Freund are the parents of a daughter, fx>rn April 25 at Memorial hospital. at the American Legion home in McHenry. The 1 o'clock dinner guests numbered 185 and were relatives and close friends of the couple. A reception was held from 4 to 7:30 at the Legion hom^ and approximately 400 guests wished the couple a happy married life together. Roast beef and barbeque sandwiches were served. A grand march was held at 6:30, after which the bride and groom cut their five-tier wedding cake. The bride threw her bouquet, which was caught by Francene Casale, just before they left for their wedding trip. The newlyweds flew to Atlanta, Ga., for a short wedding trip and also to see the twin sister of Lawrence, Mrs. Laura Saturday. Relatives for the wedding came from New Jersey, Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and the Chicago area. Residence Changes The Joseph W. Freund family has moved from Waukegan road to their new home on Freund avenue. day afternoon. Mrs. Albert Zerull of Kenosha visited her sister, Mrs. Margaret Creamer, in the Dan Cireamer home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ettzelmuller of Kenosha were Sunday visitors in the Dan Creamer home. Mrs. Margarte Creamer and Mrs. Alice Lindsay will attend an R.N.A. recorders' convention at Rock Island Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Josie Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Henkins of Buda spent the weekend visiting friends at Evansville, Ind. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Glover at Lakeland Park to congratulate Lorraine and Bob Glover on their First Communion Sunday were Mrs. Stephanie Victor, Mr. and Mrs. Fylor, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sendor, Mr. and Mrs. Fontagnors, Mr. and Mrs. Orlowski, Mr. and Mrs. W. Senda and Mrs. Homik. HOMEMAKERS OF COUNTY TO HAVE DAY OF FUN MAY 16 A day of fun and relaxation for McHenry county homemakers will be featured at McHenry County Home Bureau's Spring Picnic Wednesday, May 16. The annua] picnic will be held at Grace Lutheran church, Woodstock, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing to 3:30 p.m. Among the activities scheduled are an old fashioned song fest, a program of skits by Home Bureau members, special recognition of new members and a pot-luck indoor picnic. Mrs. James Holmes, Woodstock, Home Bureau's recreation chairman, - is in charge of arrangements. She is being assisted by Mrs. T. A. Miller, Crystal Lake, Mrs. Vernon Bush, Woodstock, Mrs. Art Gait, Ringwood, and Mrs. Merle Kingsley, Harvard. Mrs. Holmes has announced that each of the twenty-five Home Bureau groups in the comity will have a share in sprtjrtij picnic activities. Each member attending is asked to bring her table service and a dish to pass for the picnic. Guests are welcome to attend to participate in the day of fun. . • May 4 Junior High Spring Concert -- 8:15 p.m. -- High School May. 6 Girl Scout Mother-Daughter Tea -- Legion Home -- 3 to .5 p.m. May 7 Ladies Night Banquet --.Manorial Hall, Johnsburg -- 6:30 p.m. May 8 Circle 2, W.S.C.S. -- Methodist Church -- 1 p.m. Card Party -- Johnsburg School -- 8 p.m. -- Sponsored by' Kindergarten Mothers May 9 Adult Girl. Scout Association Monthly Meeting -- Legion Home -- 1 p.m. . Circle 3, W.S.C.S. -- Mrs. Charlotte Johnson Home 1 p.ni May 10 K. of C. Meeting -- 8 p.m. May 16 Card Party Sponsored by Riverview Camp, R.N..A --- American Legion Home -- 1:30 p.m. Community P.T.A. Luncheon -- Country Club St. Clara's Court Meeting --<•• 8 p.m. May 17 W.S.C.S. Meeting -- 12:45 p.m. -- Methodist Church May 18 Methodist Rock River Conferi ence -- Oak Park j May 22 j Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid • Sponsors Luncheon -- 1 p.m. May 24 St. Clara's Court Meeting -- 8 p.m. May 29 Dance Sponsored by McHenry Fire Department -- Fire House Jnne 14 Style Show Sponsored by O.E.S.-- Country Club -- Luncheon at 1 p.m. -- Dinner at 7 p.m. » Thursday. May 3, 19|ft VOTE ON PTSA POSTPONED TO FUTURE MEETING Girl Injured In Collision Of Cars Lend Uncle sam Your Dollars .One person was injured as the result of a collision at the junction of Rtes. 12 and 22 last week. Forest Reinhart of McHcnry was reported to have stopped for the traffic signal and his car was hit' by one driven by Raymond Petlak of Lakemoor. Euda Petlak, 18, a passenger in the Petlak car, was taken to St. Therese hospital, Waukegan, for treatment of injuries. Buy your rubber stamps at the McHenry Plaindealer. [1 E^ELM ST. iSee bur Complete Stock of Beautiful PLAY SHOES for Summer CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED Insured Savings: Savings invested in Crystal Lake Savings and Loan Association are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp., and earn 2'/z per cent plus y2 per cent extra. 83-tf Want Ads bring results. Place yours with the Plaindealer £ Model 618CR4 Streamlined 18" trimmer type roury mower powered by a lJ/4 H,P. Clinton 4-cycle engine with recoil starter. Has all the new, deluxe features, With Leaf Mulcher $94.05 * (other siz"es too) For A Demonstration - Sheet Metal Shop 1906 . Our 50th Year - 1956 PHONE 98 lO S. Greea St. McHenry, III. Don't Forget Mom„. Why not treat your "Mom" to a really thoughtful and practical gift this year . . . a lo\ely permanent wave styled just for her? Our expert hairstylists will create a beautiful permanent for her which will last for many months. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th, so why not call 147 today to make an appointment for this coming week so she'll look her very best on "her day." Open Tues.,c Thurs. and FrL Evenings 'tu © YOUR LOVELINESS IS OUR BUSINESS cRA.ivveerrssiiddee ^fiCairshjlinq oS'lud 126 N. Riverside Drive ling McHenry, III. to Phono 147 CROWDED? Don't put up with crowded closets this summer. Use our \ BOX STORAGE PLAN. We furnish the Big box and will store all thejyoolens you can cram into it for Only $4.50 Ask Us For Details RAINBOW LEANER N. Front Street McHenry, I1L (Around corner North of National Tea) PHONE 927 for Pick-up Service or SAVE 10% Cash 'K Carry The McHenry (Community P-T.A. met at the high school .cafeteria April 26, Mrs. Charles Fago, district director, explained to the members abbut a Parent- Teachers Student association for the high school. In the P.T.S.A., students are on the board,, they do not pay dues or have a vote but can serve on committees. She stated that McHenry now has a fine P.T.A. and to give a great deal of thought to the subject before dividing the organization. It was decided to bring it up for discussion later. Mrs. John Moss, program chairman, then introduced Dr. Bertha Shafer, who spent, thirty years with the marriage clinic and also served on the state P.T.A. board nine years. Her subject was "Preparation for Adolescence," and she gave a short talk' before answering questions presented to her by the members. She stated that how a , child's thinking is guided in the early years is important. More is being done now about open frank discussion in the home but much more is needed, she added. Dr. Lee Gladstone, recreation program representative of the Chamber of Commerce, was introduced and he spoke of the values of forming a park district. The P.T.A. then went on record as supporting the resolution as presented by the Chamber of' Commerce. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served by the committee. WOMAN'S CLUB TO CONCLUDE SEASON AT MAY MEETING ' Supper guests in the Arnold Lafson home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Larson and son, Mark, of Cary, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ekstrom and Misses Mary and Margit Ekstrom of Crystal Lake and Mrs. Edward Nordin. They helped Linnea and Karen Larson celebrate their birthdays, which occur April 28 and May 7. Package Liquor Store and Tavern ( Italian Spaghetti Sandwiches KITCHEN CLOSED ON TUESDAY'S McHEMMY 9836 180 So. Green St., McHenry, 111. By Marie Schaett^en t. The yeair has come to an end for the McHenry Woman's clUb. The officers can now rest .on their laurels. The officers and members cooperated to make it a successful year -- successful not only as measured by the pleasure the members have had from the many interesting programs, but successful, too, when measured in help to community projects. Memorial hospital has been the majori beneficiary of funds. Florence Smith, president, Alida Wirtz, secretary, and Avis Gans, treasurer, kept the club affairs operating smoothly. Mrs. Goodell, as program chairman, had the burden of arranging the programs whidh we all enjoyed so much, and she carried her burden vex^ well. The last meeting was typical, with Adele Froehlich and Mary Ann Wegener entertaining with fine music and a book review following. Mrs. Goodell is the incoming president and we feel will do equally well in this executive position. Her Secretary will be Alida Wirtz and treasurer, Eleanor Renard. With Martha Dietle as vice-president afid' program chairman, we feel we are well •launched on another successful year. - , Our next meeting will be the last of the season and a luncheon is planned for this meeting, with Mrs. George Stilling as chairman. SUNDAY COMMUNION I# The Catholic Daughters of America will receive Communion at St. Patrick's churcfy on May 6 at 8 o'clock mass. CARD OF THANKS We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who sent gifts and cards and remembered us in other ways at •the time of our golden wedding anniversary. ™ Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pepping, Sr. • *52 INJURED IN FALL. Mrs. Frances Thome fell in the Wattles apartment building Monday afternoon and is confined to Memorial hospital. FIRST AID CLASS An advanced first aid class i: now in progress in Johnsburg fo'1 sixteen members of the Johnsburg rescue- squad, under the instructorship of John Beckman, Jr. . :ONftY AND BANKING = In Everyday Living . THE NERVE OF THEM! Burglars are getting much bolder --a recent nafion-wide survey shows a definite increase in daytime burglaries. Now more than ever, it seems, it's important to give valued personal possessions the kind of twentyfour- hour-a-day protection that a safe deposit box affords. 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