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u> MMSB. 1 t * a J i i ^^Vl- ' ' i '7 - IV nttr^wmiiE mmm f v* Newly elected officers of St. Margaret's chapter, McHenry deanery, of NAIM, are shown above. Front, left to rkght, Margaret Oest, corresponding secretary; Bill Dumalski, vice-president; Anita Freund, president; Kitty McNalis, treasurer; and Mary Agnes Boetsch, second vicepresident; standing, Evelyn Shannon, retiring secretary; Ron Barwig, retiring president; and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nelson, contact chairmen. CHARLES SAMPSON Charles Sampson of 4503 N. Seneca drive, Wonder Lake, died Jan. 30 at Colonial Manor Nursing home in LaGrange, following an illness of several months. Mr. Sampson, 77, was born in England April 24, 1890, and resided there for twenty-one years, coming here from Berwyn. He was a retired street car motor man for the old West Towns Street Railway Co. His wife, Delia LamanSampson, died in July, 1966. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. La- Verne Hadraba, of Berwyn; three grandchildren; six greatgrandchildrn; and a sister, Mrs. Lily Jones, of Ontario, Canada. The deceased was a member of McHenry Lodge, No, 158, AF & AM, members of which conducted Masonic services Thursday evening. Rev. Richard W. Wright of the Wonder Lake Bible church will officiate at last rites to be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning in the Peter M. Justen & Son chapel. Burial will be in Ringwood cemetery. In an impressive ceremony recently the new officers of St. Margaret's chapter, McHenry deanery, of NAIM, were installed for the year 1968 at the Evergreens in Dundee. This was held jointly with the St. Paula chapter of Elgin, which was host for the occasion. NAIM is a social and spiritual organization for Catholic Widows and Widowers. Miss Francke Is Married The Community Methodist church .was the setting for a lovely wedding on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. when Miss Deborah Anne Francke exchanged nuptial vows with Mr. Sinan Sadiq El Sheikh Jawad. Miss Francke is the daughter of Mrs. Benjamin G. Francke of 2919 N. Wooded lane, McHenry, and the late Mr. Francke, and the bridegroom, a resident of 601% Vine, Springfield, 111, is-the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sadiq Aziz El Sheikh Jawad of Bagdad, Iraq. Rev^Jt.L. White officiated at the wedding ceremony, for which Mrs. Jack Hollander sang "I Love Thee" and "OPromise Me", accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Lou Thomas. Bouquets decorated the altar and there were bows marking the pews. Miss Francke was lovely in an ivory satin and lace djress, featuring a shoulder train which formed a bustle for the reception. She wore a heart-shaped headpiece of roses, which held in place a veil. The bride carried a bouquet of ivory roses and starburst mums. Katherine Bennett Francke of McHenry acted as maidofhonor for her sister, and Vicki Anderson of Rt. 1, Huntley, was junior bridesmaid. They wore moss green, chiffon, velvet, floor length dresses styled with empire waistlines. They wore green ribbon bows on their heads and carried ivory starburst mums. Raouf Ridah of^South Bend, Ind., and Bagdad served as best man and ushers were Salah Khayyat, George Al-Bazi and Fareed Kasper of Springfield. Mrs. Francke selected a rose pink slipper satin dress, matching accessories and a corsage of purple orchids. The groom's mother was unable to attend. However, the newlyweds are planning a family gathering when the young couple travels to Bagdad in June of this year. A breakfast at the bride's home preceded the ceremony on Saturday. Following the wedding, a luncheon was served at the McHenry Country club for 250 guests. The couple will enjoy a wedding trip South, and plan an extended trip next summer, which includes taking the Orient Express from London to Bagdad. They will make^their home in Springfield. 1 The former Miss Francke has a B.S. degree in anthropology from the University of Illinois in 1968 and is a public aid caseworker. Her husband earried his B.S. degree from the University of Illinois in August of last year and^is employed as a civil engineer for the state of Illinois Highway division. Among guests at the wedding were the bride's grandmothers, Mrs. William G. Praed and Mrs. Ben E. Francke, Sr., of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Modher El Falougi of Ohio, cousin of the groom and his wife; A rehearsal dinner was held • at fthe Francke home on Friday evening. All Catholic Widows and Widowers are invited to join. Further information can be obtained by calling Mrs. Anita Freund or Bill Dumalski. The next,; meeting will be held at the Crystal Lake Bowl, Route 176 and 31, Crystal Lake, in the Yacht club Sunday, Feb. 18. After a short business meeting, an interesting program will be presented, followed by a social hour. EXPANSION OF AREA HOSPITAL IS DISCUSSED Evidence that Memorial hospita 1 for McHenry County must expand to serve the growing population of McHenry county was provided by four speakers during last week's fifty-fourth annual meeting of the Memorial Hospital for McHenry County association. The need for space and increased service facilities is not urgent, but architects are working on sketches following discussions by a joint board-medical staff committee, Kenneth Schuh, president toldthe record crowd of 355 persons. Dr. Helmuth Stahlecker, Jr., cheif of staff, projected ahead and said more space will be needed and that the board should go ahead with expansion. Bert Hanson, administrator, was more specific as he talked about the big business conducted to assure patients of top care. Memorial hospital is almost a $1 y2 million - a-year business, he noted. Hanson said the board has studied future needs since the 1962 additionVas completed and has talked with many experts. Other facilities have been visited and discussions conducted with others in the county to keep abreast of the latest in health care developments for the benefit of all McHenry county citizens. Mrs. Virgil Smith, representing the Woman's auxiliary, capped expansion talk with welcome information: The auxiliary has $45,000 in its building fund, and "I am sure the women will be happy to support the expansion when the board is ready." This nation's private forest owners plant more than a billion trees a year. <3fk c£0i Qemembeii v NORCROSS i/ttffttfiHfi CARDS Feb. 14 Bolger's Drug 4 Store 1259 N. Green McHenry 385-4500 Other events include bowling at the Crystal Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 3, and a dance to be held at Arlington Heights, St. Gregory. chapter, Feb. 9, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Gregory in Arlington -------------- Wed Recently PAULINE URNEZ Funeral arrangements were incomplete at the Hamsher chapel in Fox Lake for Mrs. Pauline Urnez, 74, of Spring Grove, who died Jan. 31 in McHenry hospital. The family had resided in this area for about twenty years. MR. AND MRS. THOMAS CRAIG ADAMS A wedding of local interest was solemnized last Dec. 9 in West Hollywood,1 Fla., uniting in marriage Miss Patricia Ann Knief, daughter of Mrs. Byron A. Knief and the late Mr. Knief of Burlington, 111., and Mr. Thomas Craig Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vale Adams. The former Miss Knief was national baton twirling champion in 1963 and tourned Europe last summer giving exhibitions. The newlyweds are now living in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., where they attend Broward college. Get a special sale price on Better Idea '68 Fards. We've got a lot of catching up to do and plenty of cars for immediate delivery. Nobody matches our cars, our Better Ideas or our extra generous deals. Take your pick of sale-priced Fords, Mustangs, Torinos and Falcons. Come shop us now and save. See the man who's selling Fords Ford Country WHITE GAR SALE COVE GET OUR SPECIAL PRICES <3 Buss Ford Sale: 3936 W. Main Street, Mc Henry, George R. Justen & Son funeral home after 2 o'clock Friday. Mass Will be offered at 10 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church, with burial in the church cemetery. ESTHER FUOG Miss Esther R. Fuog, 59, of Burton's Bridge, died Jan. 29 in Sherman hospital, Elgin. Last rites were conducted Wednesday from an Oak Park chapel, with burial in Memorial Park, Evanston. Her only survivor is a brother, Russell Fuog, principal of Oak Park high school. FEBRUARY 3, 1968 - PLAINDEALER - PG. 3 McHENRY PLAINDEALER Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Plume 885*0170 McHenry, Illinois -- 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, HL Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois by McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Adele Froehlidl, Editor 1 -*! • "I* Larry E. Lund -- Publisher 4Jin 1 9 6 7 NEWSPuPlEir NATIONAL NEWS A S§>C0T@l ewS BUSY THREE CLUB The Busy Three 4-H meeting was held at the home of Mike and Tom Eppers. Mike Eppers gave a report on "Heifers". At the next meeting, Tom Eppers, Carol Etten, Dan Etten and Don Etten will give talks. The 4-H club had a bowling party recently at Richmond, with the club paying for all refreshments and the games. The next meeting of the Busy Three 4-H will be held at Marie Gallie's residence. Nancy White. 1 Year 6 Mos $2.75 3 Mos. $2.00 In McHenry County Subscription Bates .. $5.00 1 Year •. $5.50 6 Mos. $3.00 3 Mos. $2.25 Outside McHenry County DELIA WITTE A funeral Mass was sung Thursday morning in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church, Chicago, for Mrs. Delia Witte, 84, of 3715 W. Waukegan road, McHenry, who died Jan. 29 in the Genoa City, Wis., nursing home. Burial was in Mount Carmel cemetery, Hillside. Before taking i$> residence in the nursing home two years ago she had resided with her daughter, Mrs. Roy Bradley, in McHenry. Two sons also survive. ROBERT A. BALCHUNAS : Robert A. Balchunas of 2702 Kama, McHenry, died Wednesday, Jan. 31 in McHenry hospital on his thirty-sixth birthday anniversary. He was at one time an anesthetist for the local hospital. Mr. Balchunas was born Jan. r; 31, 1932 in Cicero, 111. m Survivors are his wife, Pris- > cilia Warner Balchunas; four children, Angela, Gerald, Thomas and Anthony at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Balchunas, of Chesterton, Ind,; and two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Bertha) Neese of Chesterton, tod., and Mrs. Walter (Dona) Lake of Franklin Park. The body will rest at the HEALTH BENEFIT President Lyndon B. Johnson has hailed water fluoridation as an established "major health benefit" which now protects some 73 million Americans. He also cited the newly enacted pilot dental health projects for children which will "bring dental care to many for whom it has never been available". In a message to the American Dental association saluting National Children's Dental Health Week (Feb. 4-10) the President saidthatprogress through established programs for the prevention of dental disease, such as water, fluoridation, continues to be impressive. He noted that the number of Americans drinking fluoridated water has increased by more than- 20 million in the last five years. The President also praised the dental profession for its "enthusiastic support" for legislation aimed at prevention of oral disease. LICENSED GRAIN DEALERS Beginning Jan. 1, all grain dealers in Illinois were subject to license by the State Department of Agriculture. The 1968 licensing, approved by the 75th General Assembly, provides lor each grain dealer to be bonded for between $25,000 and $100,000. Hie new grain licensing law -- which deals with corn, soybeans, wheat,oats,rye,barley and grain sorghums -- insures financial solvency of the dealer. Persons engaged in the grain business without a license, or any grain dealer refusing to permit inspection of his premises, books, accounts or records fay state agents is subject to a fine or imprisonment. TRAVEL SERIES Egypt's rich historical and religious tradition will be retold on the screen Friday, Feb; 2, when Clifford J. Kamen presents his travel film "Egypt- The Golden Land". The lecturefilm, fifth in the travel series cospon sored by Elgin Community college and the Elgin Woman's club, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. in the Larkin high school auditorium, Larkin avenue and McLean Boulevard, Elgin. It was originally scheduled for March 28. READ THE CLASSIFIEDS Hurricane House A report released by the U.S. Forest Product? Laboratory states that wood-framed houses resist hurricane damage because the fastenings used in woodframe construction "give" slightly. One wood-frame house at Key West has passed safely through every hurricane since 1846. COLOEIT AV;lir»« cftouin* Uf a?* TRUSS PiwtM %HJ/ $II.M LUXURIOUS Dnto Doubl# RUPTURE COMFORT New cool, washable 3-ply miracle mate* rials! Unexcelled relief and comfort. Flat foam rubber groin pad. Padded teg strap.. No fitting. For reducible inguinal hernia. Bmiger & Drug Store • 1259 N. Green 385-4500 Federal, state and local governments own 67% of the forest land in the West. Privately owned land amounts to only 32.8% of the total. t \ Annual Valentine Card Party and Dessert Luncheon Sponsored by McHENRY WOMAN'S CLUB WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 -- 1 p.m. V.F.W. Clubhouse -- Route 120 Benefit of McHenry Public Library DONATION $1.50 -- Tickets available from members '68 Torino Hardtop-- Ford's newest bright idea! y '63 Ford Galaaie W0 Hardtop creat road c.ir! Look for the K % Sale en^ds Saturday, February 3rd i ARE HERE!! Here are just a few of the many bargains. Reductions in every department. 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