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||1 ./ •>' 0,V 2, - PLAIN DEALER - WED., JULY 24, 1968 £ ' • t? Theatre Group Portrays State History At Fair Hi® McHenry County Fair' will recogniz© Illinois' 150th birthday in outstanding fashion, Don Hansen, Fair association president has announced, " The four-day fair at Woodstock will be Aug. 1 to 4. On tWje evening of the final day, thte fair will sponsor "Make Her Wilderness Like Eden", the official play of the Illinois Sesquicentennial commission. It will be presented by the Repertory Theatre, company of fllinais State university, Normal, at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. h ! Those who have season tickets or exhibitors or official, tickets will ha able to see this J>lay without additional cost. {The grandstand will be free, pansen said. | Hie play covers the state's |iistory, not only chronologically but geographically. The Exciting documentary drama is JEast moving and is designed to jsapsulize events and personalities of Illinois' 150 years of statehood. Both young and old will enjoy the performance for It communicates a fresh and heartwarming pride in being an niinoisan. Brilliantly written by Christian H. Moe. a member of Southern Illinois university's faculty, cleverly staged with costumes, props, music, familiar bailords and dancing, the two act drama moves with fluid speed through the annuals of history. The play traces the struggle for Illinois statehood, the contest of the slavery issue, the great river transportation, Indian massacre, the murder of Joseph Smith in Carthage, and evacuation of the Mormons from Nauvoo, the role of the Irish railroaders, Lincoln-Douglas debates, events surrounding the Civil War, the Chicago fire .Governor Altgeltf s stormy career, effects of the depression of the 1930's, coming of the Atomic Age at Chicago's Stagg Field, and the post-war years, reflected in the words of the late Adlai E. Stevenson. Directing the production is James Zvanut, ISU speech professor. Roger Lair of Creve Married June 15 • MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM J. PETERSON Miss Donna Ghera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ghera | of 419 S. Emerson avenue, Mt. Prospect, 111., became the bride | of Mr. William J. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Peterson, ' of 3817 N. Hillcrest place, McHenry, in a lovely wedding solem- ! nized in St. Raymond's church, Mt. Prospect, June 15. They are making their home in McHenry. Coeur is the narrator. Songs suggestive of the period are interwoven throughout the action, and sung by balladeer Richard Hummert of Germantown. Members of the touring company performing at nineteen county fairs throughout the state are Sheldon Silver of Philadelphia; Penny Weinrichof St. Louis; Darlene Pickering of Buffalo, New York; Fred Meyer of Normal; Joe Mattys of Los Alamos, New Mexico; John Schwanke, Alexandria, Minnesota; Garry Watts, Thomaston, Ga.; Dan Humiston and Dan Heagstedt, both of Chicago, and Larry Zouchai, Grand Island, Nebr. Zvanut, play director, is from Cleveland, and has had broad experience in summer stock in such places as Cape Cod, the Ashland Shakespearian Festival in Oregon, and the Webster college theatre. Madeline Fini, Chris Wijas Wed3 Last Saturday Miss Madeline Fini of 3105 S. Woods, McHenry, was a pretty bride last Saturday, July 20, when she walked down the aisle of St. Mary's Catholic church to exchange nuptial vows with Mr. Chris Wijas of 615 W. Rand road, McHertry. Miss Fini is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fini and Mr. Wijas is the sone of Steven Wijas and the late Mrs. Wijas. Rev. Fr. Baumhofer officiated at the 1 o'clock nuptial rite, for which Miss Jo Macdpnald was soloist. Miss Fini was attired in a floor length, A-iine gown of nylon over taffeta, styled with short sleeves and high neckline, lace appliqued, with full net shoulder length veil. She carried white stephanotis, daisies and orchids. Attending the bride were Arlene Freund as maid of honor, Noreen Wijas, Donna Fini, her sister, and Lynda Abbink as bridesmaids and Michelle Freund as flower girl. All were attired similarly in floor length, soft pink, crepe dresses styled with sheer, long sleeves and high waistline^, the V-necklines featuring ruffles. The young ladies wore picture hats with daisies and carried colonial bouquets of pink daisies with white baby's breath. Little Miss Freund had a basket of daisies. Attending the groom were GRACE STANGARONE LEE 'Mrs. Grace Stangarone Lee, of Chicago, died Saturday, 'July 20, in Wesley Memorial hospital following a short ill-- )SS. Mrs. Lee was associated with the auto industry most of her life. She had been office manager of Franklin Weber Motors, Chicago, for the past seventeen years. Hie Stangarones are summer residents of McHenry, where they have maintained a home for sixty years. A funeral Mass was sung at 10:30 Tuesday morning in St. Gertrude's church, 1420Granville avenue, Chicago. Survivors are her mother, Mary Stangarone; one daughter, Claire Marie; a brother, John, of McHenry and a sister, Carolyn LaVarra. ITEM: Nev6r buy a foundation garment without first trying it on in the store. Always check the garment for comfort in standing, sitting and bending positions. Robert Wijas, James Freund, Fred Schmidt and James Gasinski, the latter of Chicago. Bobby Wijas was ring bearer. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Fini selected a threepiece, green lace suit and white orchid and carnation corsage. A reception for 400 guests at the Lilymoor Steak House was served at 5 p.m. after which the couple left on a wedding trip to Cincinnati and St. Louis. They will make their home at 613 W. Rand road, McHenry. The groom is a 1966 Marian high school graduate and his bride graduated in 1967 from McHenry high school. Frank Kempfers Observe Belated Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kempfer, Jr., former McHenry residents, observed a belated silver wedding celebration at their home in Genoa, 111., on July 14. Miss Marie B. Vales and Frank Kempfer, Jr., of the Naval Reserves were married by Rev. William O'Rourke in St„ Patrick's church, McHenry, June 12, 1943. They are parents of four children, Albert, who served in the Navy four years and is now attending college, Debbie, who graduated from high school this year, Michael, who will be in his last year of high school and Joseph who is in grade school. About eighty relatives and friends from surrounding cities and towns were present to enjoy a bourrtififi dinner and supper, with visiting and card playing for entertainment. Among the immediate relatives in attendance were Mrs. Kempfer's mother, Mrs. Albert Vales, son, Albert, her sister, Mrs. James Glosson, husband and sons of McHenry, MT. Kempfer* s father, Frank Kempfer of Ringwood, his sister, Mrs. Fred Simon, husband and daughters, Barbara and Mrs. Charles Hweg and husband of Chicago. Other guests from McHenry were Mr. and lylrs. Joseph Vavrik, daughter, Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. BudRoewer, Sherrie, Terrie and Karen, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Miller ^nd Mrs. Emma King. Plugging For P< H'v'i. '.K f i V ' V a jjPkasDo ssro (KttilJUX iZZrTl ££»«*«• M1M m* Jrw/wtiMy ||^nrA ^ W ^ Jf rOANM „ J&Ji©- > 0m tawtmw *b?B r nijrim\Vb\ gtarma»9 »r« 'mfnrtvtm "41: -;02iQ mm wwmm m4'$S Happy smiles on the faces of the ten children of Gordon Fossum, and his wife, of Ringwood, express all the pride they feel for the record he had published recently. Holding copies of The Singing Keys are, front row, Lori, Gordon Fossum, Mrs. Fossum, Jennifer, and Marty. Standing in back are Andy, Susan, Cristy, Betsy, Candy, Robin and Priscilla. PLAINDEALER PHOTO ! Making a record this year of • 1968 is not really unusual, but ; when there are ten proud child* ! ren eager to let the world know $ about their dad, it fits the title J "Plugging For Papa". • The album made earlier this combines organ and accordion music in a combination of old and new tunes by two talented local musicians, Gordon Fossum of Ringwood and Frank Gargaro, Richmond. The original composition of the two men, called "Singing Keys" was responsible for the album's name. Also of interest, is the fact that the cover design was by another Ringwood resident, James Pearson, a graduate of McHenry high school now teaching art in Woodstock high school. Because of extensive exposure on several Chicago sta- SHOP IN MCHENRY tions, as well as local radio, the recording artists have been contacted by two major recording firms. Although there is no definite settlement at this time both Fossum and Gargaro' are excited over the interest shown. MR. AND MRS. JOHN C. PENCE The First Baptist church of McHenry was the scene of a lovely wedding on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. when Miss Mar-1 cella Wittinger became the bride of Mr. John C. Pence. They are residing in Wauconda. LEONARD STUDIO PHOTO ELGIN MAN TO HEAD REGION I AIR-WATER UNITS, James Reed of Elgin has been named chairman of Region I of the Ulinoisans for Pure Air and Wate* committee. Reed is a biochemistatSherman hospital in Elgin. He has been selected twice as the outstanding member of the Elgin Junior Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as its executive vice-president. He is also chairman of the Mayor's Council on Employment of tins Handicapped in Elgin. As a regional chairmatiof the Ulinoisans for Pure Air and Water committee, he will direct the program of informing local citizens of the Illinois Resource Development bond issue to be voted on in the November general election. Additional members of the regional committee will be named later. Region I includes the counties of DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. The $1 billion referendum, passed by the 75th General Assembly in 1967, is the first comprehensive statewide attempt to manage Illinois' waiter resources and overcome water and air pollution. MARRIAGE LICENSES John Pence and Marcella Wittinger, both of McHenry. Paul H. Scholz and Celia Penze, McHenry. George Koch, Wonder Lake and Kathleen L. Justen, Ringwood. Julius R. Hoffman, Jr., and Deborah Gerstung, McHenry. Charles H. Bryan and Bonnie J. Ericksen, both of McHenry. Christopher Wijas and Madeline Fini, both of McHenry. Erwin Abernathy, Marengo and Bertha Canady, McHenry. Engaged a..: • ; . ; : • ' ir- * • - _ ;;^.r '•••.'S PLAN FLOWER SHOWJ % Guests at the August 2' axid 3 Lake Geneva flower show will 'be greeted at the door tqr the Hospitality Committee, with Mrs. George G®tz as Chairman. This year the hostesses will wear badges carrying art the theme of the 60th anniversary show, "Garden Jewels'*. Diamonds will predominate on ruby red backgrounds to herald the big celebration. Luncheon will be served both days under the now. direction of Mr s.Charles Pope, sprayed a second Jr. Hi© colorful menu, red, <n mM-AumisL Rewmi- • , v.'> • ... SHRUB PEST • >, Qystershell scale, an inflict destructive to trees and shrubs, may be controlledthroughearly and programmed spraying* say entomologists with the Natural History Survey. The insect weakens plants, often killing young plants, if not controlled with two summer sprayings. Plant scientists suggest an early June spraying but say the stgNSucldng insect still can be controlled if insecticide is applied now. Trees and shrubs background with a brilliant rhinestone center, will feature, chicken salad, tuna salad, both ^rved with tomato wedges and bakhigpowder buscuits, as well as ataisty beef barbecue, choice of ice cream and at all times, iced tea, coffee and other soft refreshments. time in mid-August. Recommended sprays are those tvith malathion, dimethoate, cttazinon or eithion in oil. ITEM: Area ruga may be used to show off a beautiful floor or highlight a furniture grouping. If furniture is scarce, the apea rug may help to eliminate a barren look. Wed Fifty Years V" ' MR. AND MRS. ROBERT J. MCMAHON A concelebrated Mass in St. Margaret Mary church, Chicago mi Saturday, July 20, marked the observance of their golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. McMahon of 2973 W, Estis, Chicago, summer residents of Shorewood drive, Huemann's subdivision, for more than forty years. Their son, Rev. Thomas McMahon, was one of the celebrants of the Mass. A reception followed at the Orrington hotel, Evanston. PAM DRAWZ Mrs. Portia Drawz of Cary announce the engagement of her daughter, Pam, to Joseph Purtell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Purtell of Volo. Mr. Purtell is serving with the Army in Vietnam. No definite date has been set for the wedding. For Boys Ages 6 to 12 Supervised Dally Program Swimming -- Baseball -- Hiking Indoor games and a wood working shop. For Further Information Call 385-2499 v Fantasy Farm SHOP IK MCHENRY AREA ACCIDENTS INVESTIGATED BY AUTHORITIES A Pell Lake, Ms., man, Barry Bartusch, was blamed for failure to stop at a sign following an accident Thursday south of Alden. Robert Bowren of Driftwood, McHenry, the other driver, was uninjured although his vehicle rolled over in the ditch. The McHenry driver was traveling on Alden road and at the crest of a hill saw the east-bound Bertusch car approaching on O'Brien road. Realizing the other driver was not going to stop, he applied the brakes and steered around the other auto as it passed through the intersection. However, in avoiding the collision, the local man lost control of his car. Bartusch said when he saw the stop sign he realized he would be unable to come to a halt before entering the intersection, so attempted to get through and avoid the collision. Robert Wirfs of Court street, McHenry, escaped injury when his car struck a tree west of Spring Grove, on Ringwood road, last Thursday. He told deputies he was driving west when a car passed him, cutting off his car. Wirfs lost control at this poLit, and the vehicle left the road. America needs help. US. 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