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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 3 Nov 1967, p. 2

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2, SEC. I - PLAINDEALER - NOV. 3, 1967 Bronze Plate For UCP rW-JLt". -v:- f^ ij; : - I » ; Mrs. John Boehm, (right), president erf UCP for McHenry county, accepts a bronze plate for the local health agency's successful 1967 fund-raising campaign from William D. McAllister, national UCPA campaign chairman, at a conference held in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 28 and 29. Contributions to the local organization help support treatment, training and education services for the area's cerebral palsy victims. McHENRY WOMEN WILL MODEL AT ANNUAL MEL£ Dr. Aiwa of India, who is on duty at McHenry hospital is making plans far the third annual Mela of the America-India dispensary, to be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Mills House, corner Pleasant street and Home avenue, Oak Park, 111. Modelling authentic Indian wedding dresses will be several McHenry ladies, Mrs. Robert Stanell, Mrs. LarryLund and Mrs. Benjamin Massouda. The public is invited to enjoy the exotic Indian music, art, dancing, food, customs, and costumes. Many beautiful imports, including jewelry, knickknacks, art objects, saris and textiles, and brassware will be available for sale at very reasonable prices. The Mela is planned to help the AmmatM Village hospitalclinic now virtually completed and awaiting American equipment. All profits go into the equipment fund. The public is invited to assist one of the most unusual people-to-people projects in existence. Leaders in Coorg, where Ammathi is located, are holding a benefit at the same time as the Oak Park Mela. The project allows people 10,000 miles apart to join in a venture to lesson human suffering and at the same time enjoy a very pleasant day. SHOP IN MCHENRY Theresa Jackson's Engagement Told THERESA RAE JACKSON Lt. Col. (USAF Retired) and Mrs. R.C. Jackson of 5018 N. Memory trail, McHenry, annouce the engagement of their daughter, Theresa Rae, to William Robert Pfluger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Pfluger of Wooddale and Thorndale road, Bensenville, 111. Wedding plans are indefinite. Both young people are seniors at Northern Illinois university. New Fashions 8-40 Salon The regular meeting of the McHenry County Salon 483 was held at Huntley, in the home of Mazie Blott, with Mae Chesak as co-hostess. Fourteen members were present. New member attending was Sarah Lamb from Algonquin. Reba Owen, the Chapeau, Christine Nixon, and Mazie Blot' gave reports on the Msrche' which was enjoyed fay the Salon members. Child Welfare report given by Christine Nixon was most interesting. The work she is accomplishing in Cystic Fibrosis is commendable. She arranged for Mae Chesak to accompany the parent of a child who has Cystic Fibrosis to a meeting where the subject is discussed thoroughly. In an open discussion such as this the parent becomes aware that he is not alone in this heartbreaking dilemma. The basic needs are presented and methods of acquiring the equipment necessary to treat the child are explained. ft is reported that one child in every thousand is born with Cystic Fibrosis. Partners donated $5 to National Jewish hospital at Denver for a bed endowment ir memory of Ann Mahoney, a past Department Chapeau. Birthday cards were sent to National Jewish hospital for children being treated for tuberculosis. Twelve members of the salon stuffed envelopes at Woodstock for the T.B. Seals. Chapeau Reba Owen made and presented a Star, which is the theme this yea:", in the form of a collection box. The monies collected will be donated to the nurse scholarship. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Nick Miller, M;Heary. Members are asked x> bring a gift for a child. These gifts will be taken to Municipal Tubercular sanitarium 'or the Christm?.j party given for the children there. Reba Owen, Ercell Locke and Mazie Blott will attend the fall Pouvoir in Alton. MEMORIAL DAY Officers and members of the National Catholic Society of Foresters are reminded that their Constitution provides for the observance of an annual Memorial Day in November. They are urged to attend the memorial Mass in St. Mary's church on Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. For Your Information Dear friend* Here in a thought that I'd like to *hare with ><>u. On a tombstone in a cemetery in Kngl:tr:l the following inscription appearn: "Who plucked that flower?", the gardener aftked. I "a id tin* Master, and the gardener held hi* peace. As «e 'top and ponder about It, It's a ra tlier he:ilitiful and consoling message. Kesj»ectfiill\ . Members of Hunter Country Club en.r"cd a formal dinner evening recently at the club at Richmond, Illinois. Mr. Buchcrt, own;r, provided an enjoyable evening that included mcny fine entertainment features. One of the highlights jf the evening was a style show of current fall and winter lashions presented by Genevieves Dress Shop of McHenry. Illinois. Shown are two of the models for the show, Mrs. Lori Wilhelm a/id Mis. L.. ,w Ltind, both of McHenry. Also shown at the show were Sl'.'.OOO worth of furs from the collection of Paul Reinholdt of Burlington, Wisconsin. ) PETER M.JUSTEN & SON .WJ5J-J.-UNERAL HOME '•Vnt'.r y , Illinois 38 -006 3 Miss Parratore Becomes Bride St. Mary's Catholic church in Woodstock was the setting for a beautiful wedding which united in marriage Miss Josephine Parratore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parratore of 1965 Bell Air lane, Woodstock, and Mr. Leo Gorham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gorham of 535 E. Calhoun street, Woodstock. The ceremony was performed at noon on Saturday, Oct. 28. Angela Rivera acted as maid of honor and bridesmaids were Sharon Parratore, Judy Bohl and Joyce Stage. Debbie Rivera and Susie Gorham acted as flower girls. - The groom was attended by Jim Gorham as best man. Joe Parratore, Carl Halvorsen and Art Gorham were groomsmen and Henry Parratore and Robert Dunham as ushers. Tim Dunham and Tommy Dunham were part of the wedding parly, acting as miniature bride and groom. The coiq>le will make their home in Lemont, 111. The bride, a former local resident, is a graduate of Woodstock high schoSl. The groom graduated from Marian Central high school and attended Coyne Electronics and Engineering school. He is an electronic technician. Celebration Honors Cousins Marie Gorgo had an enjoyable day on Sunday when the mothers of her two greatgranddaughters, Debbie Dercole and Sandra Reese, planned a joint celebration on the occasion of their First Communion Day. Both cousins are pupils at St. Patrick's school. Mrs. Jack (Tiny) Reese and Mrs. James Dercole, Jr., prepared a smorgasbord and their Aunt Marie and Linda came early enough to carve three turkeys, roast beef and ham, which were served together with an appetizing and colorful array of food. The tables were set in the spacious living room of the Reese home, with forty-three guests attending. Music for singing was provided by Miss Florence Petersen. Marie Gorgo sang all the songs of another day, concluding with "Hello Dolly" as she asked her guests how one could " 'polish' her vocal chords if you don't sing." Those attending the party were the grantfrarents, Mrs. William Reese, of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. F. Buelens and son, Art, of MoHenry and James Dercole and son, Greg, of McHenry; also Mr. and Mrs. James M. Dercole and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gorgo, Mr. and Mrs. John Mascari and family and the great-grandmother, Marie Gorgo, all of McHenry; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dercole, and family of DesPlaines, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gorgo, Mrs. Charles Aurierma, George Petersen and Miss Florence Petersen of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jessup of Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Och and family of Crystal Lake and Mrs. William Gorgo and daughter, Linda, of LaGrange Park. Club Hears Program On "Diamonds" On Friday, Nov. 10, the McHenry Woman's club will gather at the Zion Lutheran church, 4206 W. Waukegan, at 1 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. The afternoon's entertainment will feature Marcella My Icahey of the Illinois Bell Telephone System, who will present "Jewels for a Queen" Whether the gem is, the enormous one worn in the crown of Britain's queen, or the half carat set in a sparkling engagement riflg. 'he diamond has always been known as "a girl's best friend". Beyond their roles as adornments for royalty or symbols of love, however, they also play an important part in turning the industrial wheels of the world. All of these uses of the diamond will be discussed in this special program. Mrs. Mulcahey will cover the subject of the diamond Industry from mining, where there is but one part diamond found for every 21 million parts of earth searched, to cutting, a task that has caused even a famous expert to suffer a nervous breakdown. The presentation will be illustrated with replicas of the world's most famous gems, such as the Hope Diamond and the Star of the South. As announced at the October meeting by Mrs. Hugh Locker, president, the week of Nov. 1 to 7 is officially designated as "American Art Week." In observance thereof, Mrs. Locker asked that each member bring one thing to the November meeting that she has created in the field of arts, crafts, or hobbies, which will be placed on display at the meeting. Mrs. David Jones will be on hand as tea hostess for the day. SHIRLEY VILIM WED SATURDAY AT ST. PATRICK in a lovely ceremony performed at St. Patrick's Catholic church on Saturday, Oct. 28, Miss Shirley Viijim became the bride of Mr. William Seifert. The nuptial rite Was read by Rev. Michael Tierney at 2 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vilim of DesPlaines, former residents of McHenry Shores. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Seifert of McHenry. Miss Vilim wore a long white satin gown which was worn by her mother at her wedding. She carried a spray of white rosesi Attending as maid of honor was Barbara Vilim of DesPlaines and the flower girl was Debbie Vilim, both sisters of the bride. Judy Tinch of Crystal Lake was the bridesmaid. They were attired in floor length aqua gowns, and carried circular arrangements of rnums. The flower girl was dressed in pink satin, floor length, and carried white and yellow daisies and carnations; The bestman was Joel Tinch of Crystal Lake, brother-inlaw of the groom. Lee Jany of Marengo, cousin of the groom, was groomsman. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Vilim wore a turquoise sheath, matching accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. The mother of the groom was attired in a gold sheath, matching accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. Approximately 100. relatives and friends gathered at Bersal's restaurant, DesPlaines, for a reception. The bride and groom graduated from McHenry high school in 1967. The groom is attending Career Academy, Milwaukee, studying to be a dental technician. They will make their home in Milwaukee. THOMAS EVANS PLEDGES PHI DELTA THETA Thomas Evans III, 3716 Waukegan, Mchenry, has pledged Phi Delta Theta fraternity at DePauw university where he is a freshman. He is a graduate of McHenry high school and is the son of Mr. a.id Mrs. T.E. Evans, Jr. Pledges chosen by DePauw's thirteen national social fraternities were announced by the university's dean of students. Ringwood Church To Hold Bazaar The ladies of the Ringwood Methodic church will hold their annual bazaar and turkey dinner Saturday, Nov. 11th. Bazaar (open at 3 p.m.) items will feature homemade candy, fancywork, rugs, the church memorial plates and stationery, baked goods, etc. Serving of the turkey dinner will start at 5 p.m. No reservations are necessary. SCHLACHTFEST OF VOITURE IS SET FOR NOV. 4 The McHenry County Voiture 578 (The Little Voiture with a Big Heart), La Societe Des 40 Homines et 8 Chevaux is having the annual Schlachtfest on Nov. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Huntley American Legion post. The feast features homemade Bratwurst and many other goodies. The Schlachtfest is just good eating and is open to the public. Tickets are available at the post home. The nurses' training program will appreciate your patronage. i ere A Reason Why !!! 1878 More people shopped at Ben Franklin this Qctober than any previous October. Find Out Why ? Bridal Couple PHOTO BY GAtLORD MR. AND MRS. GARY MILLER Your future is bright when you join a 4-H club. Through 4-H projects and activities you can learn about many careers and job opportunities. To find out how you can enroll in 4-H, contact your county extension adviser. OVIRWIIGHT Available to you without a doctor's prescription, our'product called Odrinex. You must lose ugly fat or your money back. Odrinex is a tiny tablet and easily swallowed. Get rid of excess fat and live longer. Odrinex costs $3.00 and is sold on this guarantee: If not satisfied for any reason, jur.i. return the package to your druggist and get your full money tack. No questions asked. Odrinex is sold with this guarantee by: Bolger Drug Store, 1259 N. Green Street. - Mail orders filled. St. Joseph's Catholic church, Richmond, was the scene of a beautiful wedding performed by Rev. Clement Caine Saturday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m., when Miss Bonnie Beata Pierce, 10608 Main street, Richmond, became the bride of Mr. Gary Edward Miller of 7710 Bliven street, Spring Grove. The parents of the bridal couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller of Spring Grove. The young couple repeated their vows before an altar decorated with white and fall colored mums. Traditional wedding music was played. The lovely bride wore a floor length gown of white peau mist taffeta, embellished with chantilly lace appliques accented with pearls, long pointed bridal sleeves and the dress formed a chapel length train. Her crown of petals and loops accented with pearls held a bouffant veil of silk illusion. Miss Patricia Borre of Richmond was the maid-of-honor and the bridesmaids were Theresa May, McHenry, Peggy Miller, Spring Grove, Mary Schultz, Lake Geneva, Wis. The flower girl was Cindy Miller of Spring Grove. The attendants were gowned in floor length dresses of apricot karate with persimmon coats trimmed in apricot. They wore apricot petal and loop head pieces with butterfly veils and carried crescent bouquets of fall mums, wheat and grapes. The flower girl wore an apricot A-line dress with persimmon trim and persimmon bow headpiece and carried a basket of similar flowers. Attending the groom were James May of Spring Grove as best man, Bill Pierce, Richmond, Clarence Adams, Jr., McHenry, and Charles Brown of Spring Grove, were groomsmen. Tom Amore of Solon Mills and Jeff Waspi of Crystal Lake ushered. The ringbearer was Michael Miller of Spring Grove. Mrs. Pierce wore an apricot crepe A-line dress trimmed in lace with matching lace coat and accessories. The groom's mother was dressed in persimmon crepe sheath with matching lace coat and accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of fall mums. Between 350-375 guests attended the reception at the American Legion Hall, Genoa City, Wis. Circulating the guest book and taking charge of the gifts at the reception were Linda Adams, Barb Waspi and Debbie Stanfel. Peg Schlosser and Kathy Jackson cut the cake. After a short trip to the Wagon Wheel at Rockton the couple will be at home in Wilmot, Wis. Both young people graduated from Richmond-Burton community high school in 1965. The groom graduated from De- Vry Technical Institute in 1967 and is a lab technician at U.S. Gypsum, Round Lake. The bride was formerly employed at Morton Chemical Cp., Chicago. YOU GET BANK RATE Auto Financing At The BANK MelElIY STATE A Full Service Bank "Where Family Money Matters' McHENRY, ILL.

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