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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 23 Aug 1968, p. 2

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ft# "•' ,<rl '\yi\ \> J "•» ;, J'C\ ?'• * r; **•» 'i. - <i~ PG. 2, - PLAINDEALER - fid.',' AUG., 23, 1968 3: TJ.'.J V • Senior Citizen Cfi/i£>] ScMcfi Siiinnyside Postmaster ^ The McHeriry Senior club will meet in the high school cafeteria on Monday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Postmaster Leroy Smith, as guest speaker, will bring members up to date on rules and regulations of the post office. Eighty-two members are registered for the tour of Sara Lee Bakeries and looking forward to an enjoyable day. Don't forget th£ tour of Avon on Thursday, Sept. 5. More details will follow. There was food aplenty at the annual picnic sponsored last Sunday by the Village of Sunnyside, in cooperation with lot PLAINDEALER PHOTO cal merchants. A huge crowd enjoyed the many planned events which added up to a day long to remember. Lakeland Park Women's Club Sponsors Event The Lakeland Park Women's club is once again sponsoring one of the popular social events for which they have become well known. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 12:30 o'clock in St. Patrick's parish hall, McHenry, they will be hostesses to a "Luncheon is Served" and card party to which the public is invited. There will be a limited number of tickets sold, which means that reservations should be made promptly. They are available from any club member or the ticket chairman, Lyda Radisch. PLAINDEALER PHOTO One of the sporting participants in the egg throwing contest Jseems at a loss to know where to put her prize specimen, which Oooks at this moment like it might better become an ingredient fcof a culinary treat thai a part of a game. j(j --^ ' 1 Bridal Couple MR. AND MRS. CHARLES CRAIG KEITH Before her marriage on Sunday, Aug. 11, to Mr. Charles Craig Keith of Wonder Lake, this lovely bride was Miss Kathy Lynn Thompson of McHenry. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon A. Thompson exchanged nuptial vows with the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Keith in a 3 o'clock afternoon ceremony solemnized in the Community United Methodist church. Miss Schultz Is Married The Community Methodist church of McHenry was the setting for a beautiful wedding on Saturday, Aug. 17, when Miss Cynthia Rae Schultz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Schultz of 1800 N. Sunset, McHenry, became the bride of Mr. Richard Ronald Harris of3728 Bosworth, Chicago. Rev. Raymond White officiar ted at the 6:30 o'clock service, for which Miss Dolly Myers was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. John Leighty on the organ. The altars were decorated with bouquets of yellow and white flowers. Miss Schultz was charming in a full length cage gown of cameo lace accented with rows of sequins. The dress was fashioned with long sleeves, high batteau neckline and detachable cathedral train at the shoulders. Her bouffant illusion veil was elbow length, attached to a matching petal lace headpiece outlined in pearls. Her bridal cascade consisted of phaleanopsis, an orchid, white roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. Linda Schultz of McHenry, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor and bridesmaids were Diane Nuhn of Crystal Lake and Diane Fell of McHenry. Tammy Schultz, small sister of the bride, was her flower girl. All wore full length sheath gowns of imported maize chiffon, styled with a mack coat effect, scoop neckline and long, sheer sleeves. The gowns were accented with floral embroidery trim at the high waistline. They carried white daisies with yellow roses centered with a cluster of fruit. Rex Harris of Chicago served his brother as best man and groomsmen were Kevin Schultz of McHenry, brother of the bride and Norm Witbus of Crystal Lake. Kelvin Schultz, another brother, was usher and another Kerry Schultz, was ring bearer. Mrs. Schultz wore a mint green sheath dress with lace panel and a corsage of white and yellow roses. The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Rose Chambers of San Diego, Calif, was attired in a pastel blue linen dress with beige accessories and a corsage of white and blue daisies. Approximately 100 guests enjoyed a reception at the Legion home, after which the couple left on a trip to Wisconsin, They will make their home at 235 Lincoln Parkway, Crystal Lake. Miss Schultz is a 1966 graduate of McHenry high school and Stevens Modeling and Fashion Retailing course. She is employed at the Ward Store in Waukegan. Her husband graduated in 1962 from a Chicago high school, served in the Army and is now employed as a trainman for the Chicago and North Western Railway. V. F. W. AUXILIARY NEWS By Gerry Breede June Schmunk presided over the August meeting of the Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 4600. Thank-you notes received and read were from Little Company of Mary Hospital nursing school for the scholarship which was granted to Lynda Abbink, from the Chamber of Commerce to our Marine Festival Queen cointest chairman, Vi Abbink, for organizing a successful contest, also from Alice Lynch for having been elected to the office of president of the Ladies auxiliary for the department of Illinois. Marge Moreth, Membership chairman, announced that the membership kick-off dinner would be held on Monday, Oct. 28. Mail your dues to Marge or bring them to the meeting. "Beat the last minute rush" by paying your dues early. Mary Kuemmel, Hospital chairman, reported on her last visit to Downey hospital and on the picnic which was held on Aug. 8 for the patients. She. was accompanied by Kathy Fuhler on July 17 when they served doughnuts, fruit and candy bars to the men. Vi Abbink and Dora Krocker accompanied Mary to the picnic. They helped serve the men refreshments and assisted in the games that were played by the patients. Qa Hogan, National Home Chairman, reported that she would be sending birthday cards to four of the children who reside at the home whose birthdays are during the month of August. Renne Jende gave the ways and means report in the absence of Ways and Means cochairman, Vi Abbink. Vi Schuble reported on the package she had mailed to her nephew on behalf of the auxiliary. The young man is serving in Vietnam. It was decided by vote to return to two meetings a month beginning with the October kick off dinner. It also was decided to prepare and serve a spaghetti dinner for members of the Devilaires and their parents on Sept. 4 at the clubhouse. Volunteers can contact June Schmunk, president. A chairman has not been announced for the card party which the membership voted to be held sometime in the future. Marge Moreth and Vi Schuble reported on attending the fifth district meeting which was held on Sunday, Aug. 11. It was noted that the fifth district is the largest one in the Department of Illinois and Illinois is the second largest department in the coun- Wayne State University (Michigan) --A special slimmer program for students just below admission requirements to determine their potential for college attendance. * • • West Virginia University «-- A new creative arts center for cultural programs, music, art, and drama. Holiday Nils Picnic - Carnival SUNDAY. AUGUST 25th -- 11:00 a.m. on Riverview Drive Young Teens'Dance Tickets 50c -- starts 4 p.m. -- Games for children, prizes every time -- FUN FOR YOUNG AND OLD Auction - Raffle - White Elephant Booth - Drawing ROOP 88 Girl Scout Troop 88 from Johnsburg went on a summer outing to Santa's Village last Friday, Aug. 16 with all but two girls attending. The three new Brownie fly-ups were included in the fun. Mrs. James Kinder, Mrs. Frank Palmer, Mrs. Daniel Schmitt and Mrs. John Shinsky drove the girls, with their nose-bage lunches and a cooler of pop. Members enjoyed the rides first, with the paddle-wheel boats, the amphibious cars and the snow-ball being the most popular. After the picnic, they saw the ice show, and browsed in the souvenir shops. There was time to take some snapshots for their album. All arrived home safely before the heavy rain started. Earlier this summer, they went to Holiday Park for a swimming party. Between the outings several of the girls got together at Mrs. Ray Krueger*s home and baked batches of cookies which were sent to some servicemen in Vietnam. They received a thankyoii letter which said the cookies "tasted great" and they really appreciated someone caring enough to go to so much trouble and time to show them they are not forgotten. iilll Home Economics Teacher Attends 68 Conference Mrs. Ethel Hornsby, home economics teacher at McHenry high school, East Campus, is attending the Illinois Vocational Homemaking Teachers association meeting Aug. 21-23 at the Palmer House, Chicago. Purpose of the meeting is to preview the 1968 annual in-service conference. Theme of the conference is "Action Through Interaction." 1 ' ' Program highlights are Family Life and Sex Education, Consumer Education, Students With Special Needs, Interaction in Vocational Education, Junior Colleges. Members will also vote on the adoption of revised by-laws. More children would likely take after their parents, if they knew where they were. One can tell how big a man is by how much it takes to discourage him. try. A special guest at the district meeting was newly elected president of^the department, Alice Lynch.' It was decided that each chairman who compiles a scrapbook be allowed to retain possession of it, also that the Sunshine chairman be allowed to retain the thank-you notes. The one exception to this is the historian book which is made solely to be presented to the president at the end of her term of office. The 55th annual convention of the ladies' auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 16 through 23. The convention is expected to attract 35,000 delegates, members and their families. Events of the week include business sessions, a joint memorial service, a tour of the VFW National home in Eaton Rapids, Mich., a military parade and a million dollar pageant of drums. It is noted that auxiliary members annually give more than $3 million andover six million volunteer hours to hospitalized veterans and their families, community service, Americanism programs, assistance to youth groups, cancer research, civil defense, legislative and other programs. The organization also supports and maintains the National home which provides for more than 200 children of deceased or disabled veterans. Get-well wishes were extended to Ethel Groth in Harvard hospital, Evalyn Hay in McHenry hospital, Pauline Pries in Memorial hospital and to Gert Barbian. Our next regular meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 9. Don't forget the post steak fry on Wednesday, Aug. 28. J 1 J, MRS. TERRY ALAN MARTZKE THOUGHTFUL APPROACH of high schoolers to their studies is reflected in good grooming. Girls often choose separates combinations, such as the shirt, skirt and jacket shown. By Russ. Miss Lisa Gale Petersen was a pretty bride on Saturday, Aug. 17 when she approached the altar of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenry, to become the bride of Mr. Terry Alan Martzke. Miss Petersen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Petersen of 5017 Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Martzke of 2101 Forest Hill avenue, Oak Creek, Wis. Rev. Donald Johnson officated at the 5 o'clock wedding. The church was decorated with bouquets of white flowers on the altar and with white bows and foliage on the pews. Miss Petersen was attired in a white ottoman, style skimmer with high neckline and chapel length train. Her headpiece was a white organdy bonnet effect with bows Married August 10 The GAY • BUUS Butcher Shop "Vault Kept Prime Beef" * SAUSAGE • SMOKED MEM HOURS: Mon., Tuee., Than., 11 s.m. to 7 p.m. Fri. 11 a.sn to 9 p.m. -- Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Wefcssiay Next door to Gles Shoes on each side, to which was attached a silk illusion veil. She carried a cascade of white stephanotis. Mrs. Lawrence McClure of McHenry acted as matron of honor for her sister and bridesmaids were Miss Mary Verheyen of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Edwin Steckley of Brown Deer, Wis., and Miss Jill Martzke of Oak Creek, Wis., the^latter a sister of the groom. Kelly McClure of McHenry acted as flower girl for her aunt. They were attired in sleeveless, yellow ottoman, A-line skimmer dresses with mandarin necklines and yellow bow headpieces. Each carried a bouquet of yellow pomps, blue carnations and white baby breath. Bruce Martzke of Webster Groves, Mo., served his brother as best man and groomsmen were Lawrence McClure of McHenry, Marc Sijan of Milwaukee and Robert Peters of Waupun, Wis. Lawrence Westphal of East Troy, Wis., and Thomas Adelman of Janesville, Wis., were ushers. Michael McClure of McHenry, nephew of the bride was ring bearer. Mrs. Petersen selected a blue silk and worsted dress with matching accessories. Following the late afternoon nuptial rite, a buffet dinner was served to 150 guests at the McHenry Country club. The couple will make their home at 233 Wilson avenue, Waukesha, Wis. Both young people are graduates of Wisconsin State university, Whitewater, with degrees of bachelor of education. The new Mrs. Martzke is an art teacher at Waukesha where her husband teaches in an elementary school. TIMELY IDEA for school might be a watch that'* also a fashion accessory. Here's a checkerboard style with mulching vinyl band. By Timex. LANGDON STUDIO PHOTO MR. AND MRS. ROGER ENSMINGER Miss Donna Lou Pearson, daughter of Mrs. Elmer Pichen of 2708 Killarney drive, Cary, became the bride of Mr. Roger James Ensminger, son of James Ensminger of Barnard Mill road, Ringwood, in a pretty wedding solemnized at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church, McHenry, on Aug. 10. Following a wedding trip to California, via Denver and Catalina Island, the couple will reside at Allendale, Mich. The bride graduated in 1964 from Cary-Grove high school and attended Western Illinois university and graduated from Grant Hospital School of Nursing in 1968. She will be employed at Blodgett hospital, Grand Rapids. Her husband is a 1963 graduate of Wayland academy, Wis., and is attending Grand Valley college, Allendale, Mich., with economics as his major. 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