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/ < > " v' ' c ' " **&• > ^ Section One -- Page Two TTHE McHENRY PLATNDEALER Thursday, April 1, 19(v5' >$>. •-,, 'i BERN'ADETTE WEGENER Ingleside Girl Engaged To Wed Mrs. Agnes Wegener of Ingleside announces the engagement of her daughter, Berhadette, to LeRoy Hiller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hiller,1 of 3816 N. Hillcrest Place, McHenry. Miss Wegener is a 1962 graduate of Marian Central Catho- Jic high school, Woodstock, and is presently a senior student at St. Therse School of Nursing. Waukegan. Mr. Hiller is a 1957 graduate of McHenry high school, attended Rockford School of Business and is employed in McHenry. No date has been set for the wedding. Honor Mrs. Doherty At Baby Shower On Monday, Mrs. Richard Doherty was guest of honor at a luncheon and baby shower given by her aunt, Mrs. Pat Owen. In attendance were Mrs. Paul Struck and Mrs. Eugene DeVries of Hebron, Mrs. Wayne Meddings and Mrs. Pearl Pietsch of MoHenry and Mrs. James Rader of Wonder Lake. The event was perfectly timed as Mrs. Doherty gave birth to a son twelve hours later at McHenry hospital. WSCS Arranges For Mother-Daughter Dinner A mother-daughter banquet sponsored by the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Community Methodist church will be held April 9 at 6:30 at the church. Mrs. Clyde Bailey is in charge of reservations. Tickets will not be available at the door, and must be purchased by April 6. They are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Members say, "If you don't have a daughter, borrow one." Mrs. John Leighty is in charge of the program, which will be highlighted by a dance recital given by children from a local professional studio. Mrs. Sam Winters will be in charge of the kitchen. Surprise Party Is Double Celebration A surprise birthday celebrption intended only for Mrs. George Posthuma last Sunday became a double celebration, also honoring the birth of a daughter that day to Mrs. Posthuma's daughter, Mrs. Russell Hopp. Mrs. Hopp had prepared for the family gathering for her mother, but several hours before the party was to start, she gave birth to her first child. Mrs. Posthuma was happy to share the celebration--and the birth date--with her new granddaughter. Donna Marie. Mrs. Charles Sparks Honored On Birthday ^ Mrs. Charles (Eva) Sparks was guest ( . honor at a birthday celebration held Sunday, March 28, at her home on John Street. Thirty-two relatives were present to enjoy supper and a social evening. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bacon and family of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. James Ballotti and family of LaGrange, Mrs. Ann Erickson and son of Barrington, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Bacon and family, Mrs. Lester Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Vale Adams and family, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Adams and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Adams of McHenry. Big Hollow P.TA Meets The Big Hollow School P.T.A. will meet on Wednesday, April 14, at 8 p.m. The program for the evening will feature a speaker from the Lake County Mental Health Association. Second grade room mothers will be hostesses for the evening. CHILDREN'S STYLE SHOW A children's style show will fee held at the Masonic Temple on Court street this Saturday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited, and tickets will be sold at the dooi. Hofne-School Grottp Coftefaries Yeac St. Mary's Home and School association will hold the last meeting of the school year on Monday, Apsil 5, at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Fr. George Dycf will he guest speaker, talking on the subject "Teen-Age Marriages", which is expected to be of interest to all parents. Fr. Dyer is a native of Waueonda and is a professor of early Christian theology at St. Mary of the Lake seminary. He is an author, critic and lecturer. Fr. Dyer's latest book, "Limbo, the Unsettled Question", received comment in Time magazine recently. He writes theological studies in trade magazines. There will be a question and answer period at the conclusion of his talk. The children's art work will be on display in the gym during the evening. The public is invited. Announce Engagement Of Former Resident Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Blodgett of Woodstock, formerly of McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne Marie, to Kim Terry Beu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beu of Woodstock. A July 31 wedding is planned. Community Club Plan Ladies Night The next regular meeting of the Johnsburg Community club will be held on Monday, April 5, at 8 o'clock. Due to the importance of the meeting, all members are requested to attend. Dues for 1965 are now payable and the fee should be paid at this meeting. After April 5, a penalty will be added. Tickets for annual Ladies Night will also be available and arrangements will be discussed for this event, which will take place Saturday, April 24. Refreshments will be served by the following committee: Andy McCarroll, Clarence Regner, Dick Rudolph, Herbert Reihansperger, Anthony Schafer, Leo Schaefer and Michael Schaefer. TALKS, REPORTS PRESENTED TO DAR CHAPTER Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the DAR met Monday in the home of Mrs. Harry Rossman at Woodstock, with Mrs. Earl Smith, also of Woodstock, and Mrs. Kenneth Petersen, McHenry as co-hostesses. Mrs. R. O. Andrew opened the meeting in the absence of Regent Anita McDonald, Crystal Lake. Special guests, the Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Tozer, Crystal Lake, and Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. Bud Tornow, Woodstock, were introduced. Mrs. Charles Lethen, Chicago, gave a report of the convention held recently in Peoria. Mrs. A. Enerson told of her visit to a DAR chapter in Florida, and Mrs. A. B. Mc- Connel gave a talk' on "Nationail Defnse." Letters were read from Gail Ramey and Linda Meredith, students in the DAR school at Tamassee, S.C. After luncheon, Rev. Tozer gave a talk on "Church and Architecture." The next meeting will be Monday, April 26, in the home of Mrs. A. B. McConnel. The program will be "Where Do We Stand" by Mrs. Dan Andrew. Guests are welcome. 4-ji n ewA The monthly 4-H Federation meeting was held recently at the Farm Bureau building, with president, Peggy Schlosser, presiding. The secretary and treasurer reports were presented and approved. Committees for Share-the-Fun April 9 and 10 were then set up. After the business meeting, a Hootenanny was held, with guests from three area high schools present. Those preforming were Sandy Winters, McHenry; Linda Held, Betsy and Tad Green, Harvard; and Tony Bird, Tom Leahy and Roger Schiller, Marian Central. Refreshments were served. Approximately 125 4-Hers and guests enjoyed the program. Connie Conley, Reporter CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank everyone for their visits, cards and flowers during my recent.stay at the hospital. Also for making my 83rd birthday such a memorable occasion Saturday. It was all greatly appreciated. Frank Wilson 4-1-65 Singers Feature Favorites From Five Broadway Shows ,.5 ± <•>* '••$5 •* 4 I'sL. 1 Rudi J. Studio Photo Jo Macdonald and Rodney Mauch are shown in a duet from "The Student Prince." one of five musical plays included in the McHenry high school choral presentation of "Broadway Miniatures" next Sunday evening. April 4, in the high school auditorium. Plan County Queen Contest The sixteenth Miss McHenry County contest will be presented this year, Don Hansen, president of the McHenry County Fair Association, announced this Week. This annual beauty competition featuring attractive young women from throughout McHenry county has blossomed into one of the most outstanding attractions of its kind in northern Illinois. The staging qf this pageantry, the quality of competition and the fun the contestants have as participants add up to a happy occasion for all--contestants, spectators and fair officials. The Miss McHenry County, 1965, contest will be the opening- night- feature attraction before the grandstand audience on Thursday night, Aug. 5, Hansen said. It has attracted overflow crowds the past two years. Miss McHenry County, 1965, will receive many prizes and will have the right to vie for the Miss Illinois County Fair crown in January, 1966 at Springfield. Miss Judy Conley, reigning Miss McHenry County, placed third at the competition held last January. Letters will be sent sponsors which cooperated with local contests last year, since these cooperators have first choice as a local sponsor. Only one candidate may be chosen from a community. Villages, towns and cities must coordinate their contests under one sponsoring organization as usual. Deadline for entries in tho 1965 Miss McHenry County contest will be June 30. That deadline will enable the Fair Association to give local winners more recognition and to acknowledge the help of local sponsors. Rules for the 1965 contest, will follow those adapted for last year's competition. Miss Conley, Hansen and Mrs. Dorothy Olbrich Klechner, last year's chairman for the Miss McHenry County contest, profited by attending the state contest last January. They learned more details on what assets judges loolt for. "This is a beauty contest but personality . is important, too," he said. "Sparkling wholesomeness and natural beauty rank high." Girls must be between 16 and 22- 16 by Aug. 1 and not over 22 by Jan. 20, 1966, when the state meet is held. Candidates must he single and never married and a resident of McHenry county. Detailed rules are available from Don Peasley, public relations director for the contest, Woodstock, and will be available from 1964 sponsors as soon as they acknowledge plans to hold a 1965 local contest. W.C.O.F. N!KWS Members of St. Clara's Court of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters who plan to attend the 11th diocesan conference in Aurora on April 25 are asked to call Mrs. Ben Bauer or Mrs. Leonard P'reund to make reservations by April 9. Reservations for the installation dinner on April 29 must be made by April 18 by calling Mrs. William Hamil or Mrs. Robert Miller, 385-4692. There will be special recognition for fiftyyear members. About 200 young singers from the McHenry high school will be heard in favorite melodies from five Broadway shows of the 20th century when they appear on stage Sunday evening, April 4, at 8:15 p.m. The program will open with a scene from "The King and I", featuring "Whistle A Happy Tune", "Getting To Know You", "A Kiss in the Shadow" and "Hello Young Lovers". This section will feature Ron Parks, Jane Macdonald, Cathy Ruth and the girls chorus. " A medley from "West Side Story" will follow, sung by the mixed chorus. The scene will shift to England as featured members of the chorus don costumes appropriate to the back streets of the big city to portray the young characters in the hit musical, "Oliver". Among favorite selections will be "As Long As He Needs Me", "Food Glorious Food" and "A Fine Life". The select chorus will take their place on stage to conclude the program with medleys from "The Student Prince" and "The Sound of Music". These Broadway shows, representing different countries and different time periods, will also include solos and ensembles in popular selections from the two shows. The 1965 state winning boys' quartet will sing "Deep In My Heart" and Carl Johnson and Sara Borchardt, both winning soloists, will be heard in "Golden Days". From "Sound of Music", such favorites as "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", Preludium" chorus and "Climb Every Mountain" will be featured. Chorus members are selling tickets, or they may be purchased at the door on the night of the program. MARRIAGE LICENSES David L. Couillard and Lora E. Otto, both of Wonder Lake. THE PUMP WITH THE HIDDEN FIT BY A hidden piece of goring makes this the most perfect fitting pump you've ever worn. From $13.99 ROTH SHOES (ireen St. McHenry Open Sunday Morning "All Fool's Night" had much •'Tom Foolery" for everyone-- hut not until after a beautiful initiation held for four new members, Diane Bradley, Nancy Jorgenson, Christine Kerr and Pam Schwegel. The compliments that Libby Stinespring, honored queen, gave to her oflicers were well deserved, and the choir added to the beauty. Kach new member received her schedule book and a bunch of lilies-of-the valley. The new parents were introduced, and Pam Schwegel was especially fortunate to have her grandparents from Chicago come out for her initiation. Pat Copk has everyone waiting to hear her next original poem; they have been so lovely that many of the members have requested copies. Peggy Peterson again made a beautiful bulletin board, with decorations of flowers and birds framing it. Each one seems more lovely than the one before. What talent she has 4o share. After the meeting, the girls, parents and guests went downstairs-- and what a surprise-- No food -- chairs set up backwards -- bare tables - signs reading, "No refreshments tonight--. But, soon, the Mofris took pity on the "starving ones" and opened the doors to a gala food array. And for each officer and choir member there was a gay puppet for fun or to be used as a hot pad. JoAnn Weichmann, Carol Keys and Lorilee Klontz were in charge of after-meeting food and fun. Libby Stinespring, honored queen, reminded everyone of the Easter Style Show April 3 at the Masonic hall, and urged the girls to sell tickets to their family and friends. On April 6, at a special meeting, as guests of the Masons, Dale Fulton will be initiated. rF ri eeeezzimngs water requires only 1/8 of the energy it requires to boil it BARNEY G»AFFS ... OBSBRVK GOI.DEN ' WEDDING A"PRIL 18. THE BARNEY CJRAFFS Mr. and Mrs. Barney Graff, formerly of McCullom Lake and McHenry and now residing at 4&12 31st, North, St. Petersburg, Fla., will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary April 8. They were among the pioneer settlers in the village of McCullom Lake when it was mostly populated by summer residents. From 1939, until they moved to McHenry a few years ago, the Graffs were active in all community projects. Joining with them on this joyous occasion will be their daughter, Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Stacknick, grandchildren, Mrs. Bette Nugent, Patricia Mueller and Edward Stacknick, Jr., and four great-grandchildren. The Graffs will mark the special day with festivities in Florida. ON DEAN'S LIST • Gary Vycital, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vycital, 3413 W. Waukegan Road, McHenry, is among 154 College of St. Thomas students who made the Dean's List for the fall semester 1964-65. Vycital is a graduate of Marian Catholic high school, who is majoring in mathematics as a sophomore at the St. Paul archdiocesan liberal arts college for men. Popular Lenten Fish Stories Did you know that, according to the scientists at the National Canners Association, the sardine is actually an overall name for" several small and tasty members of the herring family? If you breakfasted on Maine sardines, they were actually immature sea herrings on toast. If you had California sardines, they were, pilchards. Sardines are an important crop, of the vast sea harvest packed into cans by the U. S^ canning industry yearly. Of all the sardines caught off our shores, over 92 per cent are canned. Tuna, another popular canned seafood, owes its start to the pilchard. In 1903, California sardines did a disappearing act. Canners turned to plentiful tuna, a local fresh fish favorite. The pilchards returned in the nick of time, finding canned tuna well on the way up to a prime spot on the nation's table. at-home Variety, make up most of today's current pack, give -otu Vake an immature sea herring or two. Tuna is now America,'!, foremost canned seafood. Of all the tuna caught by U. S. fishermen, 99 per cent is canned- Salmon <86 per cent is canned) leave, their birthplace, early, reappearing only to spawn. The salmon's address ih the interim continues a mystery'. Salmon canning is one of the principal industries of Alaska, one of our newest states; chum or keta, red or sockeye and pink are the principle salmon varieties packed. The canning industry was the first modern food processor td make seafood available on it large scale and reasonable in price to inland America. Such delicacies as shrimp, king crab; arid oysters, are packed into cans which travel all over the country. Consumption of canned seafoods is steadily increasing. 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