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PG. 2, - PLAIN DEALER - FRI., MAY 3, 1968 Youth Aid Cancer Crusade [ Mrs. Dolores Ori, Rev. Thomas Johnson, and Rev. Eugene Parker are shown with a portion of the youth who will be participating in the 1968 Cancer Crusade canvass to be conducted at . Wonder Lake. The youth will be 'team captains' for collecting in their respective subdivisions at the Lake. With the assistance of Nativity Lutheran church and Christ the King Catholic church of Wonder Lake, Mrs. Dolores Ori will organize the crusade. The cancer crusade involves people of all age groups. The collection will be made this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 3, 4 and 5. Officers At Benefit Performance Aids Summer Th eatre Summer is a little over a month away and members of the Woodstock Fine Arts associatfc% are4>usy with plans for the big night - the benefit performance which enables the association to offer its summer long program of theatrical instruction for young people. Seventy-eight years ago the dobrs of Woodstock's famous Opera House were opened to a production of Chicago's then- Qriswold Lake Home Owners Tb Sponsor Dance 'At the regular May 7 meeting of the Griswold Lake Home Ofrners, final plans and reports from the dance chairmen, Mrs. Beth and Mrs. Borowski, will be announced. The dance will be held at Casey's Hall on Griswold Lake on May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from all members of the association. The membership is reminded that the monthly meeting will be held at 2610 Thomas court, M£y 7 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest speaker, Cal Skinner, Jr. All newcomers are asked toattehd this meeting to get acqijainted. famous Patti Rose players. For many years thereafter Chicago's theatre-crazed northsidersj dressed in their finest, journeyed to McHenry county to enjoy Opera House productions. And the near-famous came to make speeches, the most notable being Jane Adams. To gain practical experience on the Opera House stage came such people as Orson Welles, Geraldine Paige, Tom Bosley, Paul Neuman, Betsy Palmer and Shelley Berman. RE-OPEN DOORS The doors were closed and activity ceased in the early '50's. But in 1959 a group of high school students, realizing the values of this grand and historic, Opera m House, reopened the doors, cleaned the building, began restoring it and initiated a summer of theatrical production. The summer productions have continued and to them have been added instructional classes and workshops in all aspects of the theatre. This summer program has provided training and educational benefits, along with the experience of putting on shows that far surpassed the dreams of the group of students in 1959. To provide the necessary funds for this continuing summer program, an annual benefit performance was initiated in 1966. This year's benefit performance features an excellent group of singers and performers from the Chicago area performing in Gian Carlo Menotti's two one-act operas, "The Medium" and "The Telephone". A dress rehearsal for students only will be given Friday, May 17 at 8:30 in the Woodstock Opera House. The gala benefit performance will be presented on Saturday, May 18, at 8:30. Chairman Mrs. John Tambone and her benefit committee are planning lavish decorations for the Opera House as well as a red carpet and tophatted doorman to greet the theatre-goers. The patrons and sponsors will also be invited to a buffet dinner immediately following the program at the Woodstock Elk's lodge. The cast will also be present and a special informal program will be featured. Spring Luncheon The members of Kishwaukee Trail chapter of DAR met recently at the home of Mrs. John Tornow in Woodstock, Officers to be installed at the annual spring luncheon to be held at McHenry Country club on May 27 were elected. Hostesses on this occasion will be Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Ernest Reinwall, Jr., of McHenry. Following luncheon served by Mrs. John Tornow, Mrs. Warren Shoemaker and Mrs. George Stock, members and guests enjoyed an interesting program presented by Mrs. .Charles Wright of Woodstock, a member of the chapter. TJie program entitled "Frances' Scott"Key arid the Star Spangled Banner", brought out little known facts about the author of the National anthem. Relative to the controversy as to the right of "The Star Spangled Banner" to this distinction, Mrs. Wright pointed out that the words of the song written at a crucial point in, the war of 1812, served to inspire Americans in a time of great need. Among the twenty-five present were three guests, Miss Lura Wandrack, Mrs. Charles Mathey and Mrs. James Lange, all of Woodstock. Engagement Announced CTENSIVE PROGRAM Since its inception in the fall of 1961, the Fine Arts association has devoted itself to providing not only cultural and entertainment productions, but, more importantly, an opportunity for people of all ages,to learn and work at their special interests and talents on the 0- pera House stage. The 125young people who have been participating in the summer program are involved in all aspects of the productions presented. "A learn by doing" philosophy has always existed. Under professional direction, and teaching, these young people do all the lighting, set construction, costuming, public relations, ushering and directing as well as acting. The rewards have been great. cThe WFAA hopes that the citizens of McHenry county will continue the traditions established at the Opera House by supporting it through the benefit performance. Install St. Clara's Court New Officers St. Clara's Court No* 659, held installation of officers on April 25. Dinner was heldatthe McHenry Country club with sixty- two in attendance. The installation was held in St. Mary's gym following the dinner. Installing officer was Florence Welch, national treasurer of the National Catholic Order of Foresters. Newly elected officers are: Court president, Loretta Freund; past president, Martha Freund; Vice-president, Joyce Weber; recording secretary, Leoda Freund; financial secretary, Stella Vogt; treasurer, Marilyn Miller;trustees; Frances Schmitt, Sharon Wirfs and Lois Lennon; conductors, Viola Justen and Mayme Freund; sentinels, Doris Schabow, Evelyn Blake; junior directors, Helen Rodenkirch, Joan Buss; Sick committee, Ann Rodenkirch and Clara Stilling; Good of the Order, Mary Freund, Helen Williams. Florence Blake and Mae King: Auditing Committee, Doris Tonyan, Marge Hiller and Grace Stilling; musicians, Helen Smith and Evelyn Freund. Junior conductors were Barbara Miller and Roxanne Freund. Other guests in attendance were Rev. Eugene Baumhofer, St. Mary's; Rev. Leonard Guzzardo and Rev. Tierney, St. Patrick's; tylrs. Valentine Zygmund, Court 675 Madonna Holy Rosary, Chicago; and St. Agatha Court No. 777, Johnsburg. One fifty - year member, Mary Walsh, was unable to attend. Card Tournamnet winners were as follows: Bridge, Lois Lennon, Jeanne Driscoll and Marge Hiller, canasta, Clar Stilling, Mary R. Freund, and Frances Schmitt; Pinochle, Evelyn Freund, Laura Smith, and Leoda Freund; Low prizes went to Martha Freund, bridge; Sharon Wirfs, canasta and Mae King, pinochle. Other prizes were won by Bernic'e Diedrich, Evelyn Blake, Evelyn Freund, Doris Schabow, Lois Lennon, Kate Schmitt, and Marie Oeffling. Punch and cookies were served to complete the evening. Married April" 20 v°<« l«»>" The fur industry of Georgia and South Carolina, although never on a par with that of northern states, was a mainstay of the area during the lean years of early colonization, like gathering buffalo bones, to western, settlers. 8.6% of people in Great Britain receive some sort of pension - 2.1% in U.S. do. WUTTKE STUDIO PHOTO MR. AND MRS. BRUCE TOUSSAINT A wedding of local interest was solemnized Saturday, April 20, in the First Presbyterian church of Harvard, uniting in marriage Miss Carolyn Arlene Reese and Mr. Bruce Anthony Toussaint. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Reese of Harvard and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toussaint of 3103 W. Emily lane, McHenry. A reception was held at the Masonic Temple for 225 guests. A graduate of Harvard high school, the bride is employed as a secretary at Starline. The groom is a McHenry high school graduate and is employed at the Ringwood Modine plant. The newlyweds will make their home in Woodstock. ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER: A change in the location of the star in the shrine at birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem led to a quarrel, which led to the Crimean War, which gave us Florence Nightingale, who was the forerunner of ^njodernj military medical care. Mullen Son Is Honored Eddie Mullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullen, Sr., made his first Holy Community Sunday at St. John the Baptist church, Johnsburg. After Mass twenty relatives enjoyed breakfast at the Mullen home, and later in the afternoon, thirty relatives and friends, including ten nieces and nephews, were served dinner. Eddie received many lovely gifts- Plan Summer Wedding Forty-Two In St. Patrick's- Communion Class Forty-two children will receive their First Communion on Sunday, May 5 in St. Patrick's Catholic church. The 3 o'clock afternoon Mass will be offered by the Rev. L. Guzzardo, pastor. The class includes the following children: John Bateman, Michael Burmann, Jordan Ceithaml, Michael Clark, Dawn Conway, David Cygan, James Dostal, Chris Fleming, John Frett, Donna Godina, Denise Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Timothy Hughes, Kim Jordan, Diane Kohl, Kenneth Kohl, Leonard Kohl, Tammy Leoile, Robert Lunkenheimer, Dawn McKim, Thomas Mersch, Keith Meyer, Edward Neuman, William Neu-. mann, Suzanne Orton, Charles Pintozzi, Susan Schaefer, Geralyn Smith, Mary Beth Now^k, Michael O'Halleran, John Orton, Michelle Orton, Scott Vandernorth, Daryl Varney, Beth Weber, Robert Wegener, Lawrence Deja, Ronda Scarboro, Jill Urbanski, Jennifer Phalan, Robert Doesel and Susan Miller. SUMMER SPEECH CLINIC BENEFITS COUNTY CHLDREN Parents with children who would benefit with speech assistance should contact the Easter Seal Therapy center to take advantage of the summer speech clinic. Adults also are welcome to take part in this seven-week clinic, but the need to sign up at once is urgent since the deadline is this Saturday. ^Persons wishing to inquire further or to register should caU 338-1707, Robert Steffi, executive director, said this week. The clinic is for speech and hearing disorders and will be conducted by Hank Baud, Marengo, a professional speech correctionist who is teaching this year in the Marengo grade school district. Baud will test any resident of McHenry county who might have a speech or hearing problem. From his test he will make a comprehensive evaluation. , Dates for the tests will be May 18 and June 1, by appointment at the Easter Seal Therapy center on Washington street in Woodstock. Mrs. Lenore Churchwell will assist Baud with the summer program, scheduled to start on June 17 and continue through July 31. About seventy participants are expected, based on recent year's interest in this integral part of the total program at the center. Fees are based on the cost to the Therapy center. Persons who can pay are asked to do so but no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay, Steffi asserted. Plans Luncheon "Mrs. Daniel Weisz, president of the League of Women Voters of Woodstock-McHenry, announces that the League's spring luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 12:30 at Pleasant Valley farm, 13315 Pleasant Valley road, Woodstock. Mrs. Gladys Scott, family liaison worker with the Upward Bound project at the University of Chicago Circle Campus, will speak on the topic "Crisis in Our Cities". She will place the emphasis on prob- • lems of education in the urban crisis. Mrs. Scott will speak from years of experience as director of Clarence Darrow community center and as supervisor of a Vista program* She is active in such community affairs as the American Friends Service the Independent Voters of Illinois and the Hyde Park Cooperative Education committee. She grew up in Nashville, Tenn. and holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago. "This theme will be prominent in upcoming League program. We feel it is especially important in view of recent events, and should be of deep concern to everyone", said Mrs. Weisz. In line with this emphasis, Mrs. Robert J. Stuart, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States, released a statement following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King. "All white America stands guilty for what happened to Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis. The League of Women Voters shares the feeling of outrage and frustration that grips the nation. '1 Words will no longer do. The efforts we have taken so far will not suffice. Now is the time for vigorous and constructive action by Congress, the state legislatures, and by every community to see that Negro citizens take their rightful place in American life. "Every individual has a part1 to play. Civil rights issues are basically personal issues; they call for personal expressions of beliefs - not only to lawmaking bodies of every level of government but in answei~tothe bigoted in our communities, whether they be relatives, neighbors or friends. "If each of us takes on the same kind of personal commitment that characterized Dr. King's life, his goals can be achieved. They must be achieved." Arrangements for the luncheon are in charge of Mrs. James Mason, Mrs. Richard , Weisz and Mrs. Lyle Johnson. Mrs.lJaiiiel Weisz and the committee extend a cordial invitation to all area women. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Johnson before May 7. For further information contact Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Frank Sek. Walter Aeverman Honored By City Members of the City Council, employees of the Public Works department, and wives gathered for a dinner Tuesday night at the McHenry Country club honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Aeverman. The occasion was to honor Aeverman on the date of his retirement after serving the city during the past thirteen years. Mayor Doherty presented Aeverman with a gift and recognized the years of faithful service to the city. Fred Meyer, superintendent of public works and City Clerk Earl Walsh were called on by the mayor. Both commended "Wally" wishing both he and his wife happy days in retirement. •• • ' JANE PEDRAZA Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pedraza of 1102 S. River road, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jane, to Kenneth A. Lackey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Beck of Wauconda. Miss Pedraza is a student at McHenry high school. A summer wedding is planned by the young couple. JOAN SMART C Mr. and Mrs. Stanely Fijalkowski of McHenry announce <fhe engagement of her daughter, Joan Smart, to Raymond L. Cynowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Cynowa of Lakei# ioor. 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