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" - f t , ,1 t • •Ml. This year's Country Art Fair at McHenry, sponsored by the Woman's auxiliary to McHenry hospital, will be dedicated to Robert Gray, shown at right before last year's event. His death during the past year is a sizable loss to communities where he lived and work- Fair Honors Artist s Memory Featuring some innovations, the 1969 Country Art Fair at McHenry is moving forward rapidly, committee members learned at a long planning session last week. Area artists are invited to participate in this Country Art Fair, Mrs. Karen Gemell, McHenry, co-chairman, announced this week. The variety of art by McHenry county artists ig the heart of this annual attraction, a benefit designed to raise money for the McHenry hospital which is in the midst of another major expansion program. Details for entering and rules for entry are available from Mrs. John H. Baer, Crystal Lake, who is in charge of artists' registration. Many of last year's participants have received letters; however, some may have been overlooked and are encouraged to participate. "In addition, we have many new artists in our county since a year ago, and we welcome their participation," said Mrs. Baer. The art fair will be held June 20-21-22 at the McHenry Junior high school. Artists can bring their entries to the site on June 14-15. Type of art entries include sculpture, framed needlepoint, ceramics, wrought iron and paintings. Details in hanging art and arranging various types of entries will be announced by the committee. Some of the art will be entered for judging, and this takes place before the public begins arriving on Friday, June 20. A preview for patrons to see various pieces of art is planned for Wednesday, June 18, and sale of the art work helps both the artist and McHenry hospital. One special feature palnned for the gymnasium is under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wagner, Woodstock. Mrs. Wagner is a well-known Woodstock artist. Also announcing plans to enter is another Woodstock artist, Mrs. Lee Sturdy. Entries are expected from every corner of McHenry county, considered one of the fine shows of its type in northern Illinois. Rev. Brady Speaker For Marian Parents The Rev. Thomas Brady, past administrator of Marian Central Catholic high school and newly appointed director of the Rockford Diocesan Bureau of Education, will be the featured speaker at Marian Parents association meeting to be held at 8 p.m. Monday, May 12, in Marian's cafeteria. Father Brady will speak on some of the current legislation in the state, and how- it should involve the parents. John Centowski, representative of the Citizens for Educational Freedom, will tell of the groups financial activities. In addition to the scheduled program, Mrs. Jean Blascovich, chairman of the nominating committee, will present the new slate of officers for the next year. All Marian Central parents are urged to attend this final meeting of the 1968-69 school year. ed, and to the art fair. Gray designed the poster he is holding. This bird has become the insignia of the Country Art Fair. At left is Gerritt Beverwyk, Wonder Lake, who will pre-° sent the one-man art show attraction at this year's event, June 20-22. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Opera Returns In Grand Style Opera returns to the Woodstock Opera House on Saturday evening, May 17, at 8 p.m. The Apollo Opera company of Chicago was in the county in 1966 and is coming again with seven soloists to sing excerpts and arias from five well known operas. Included in the program will be Puccini's " LaBoheme", Flotow's "Martha",Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "Don Pasquale" and Verdi's "Rigoletto". Nine professional musicians will provide the background music of violins, piano, flute, oboe and viola. Narration will be provided before each opera, introducing the scene and the familiar arias and duets. The affair is being sponsored by the Benefit committee of the . Woodstock Fine Arts association in order to raise the funds needed for the summer young people's theatrical program. Many men and women serving on the committee under chairman, Mrs. Loren Button6 are working hard to. make the evening of May 17 a truly grand evening of opera. A doorman win greet each theatre-goer as he walks ig) a red carpet to the door of the opera house. There he will be greeted by spring decorations splashed throughout the building. All seats for the annual benefit are reserved and may be obtained by calling Mrs. Joseph Gitlin at 815-338-1891. r * SEEK ART OBJECTS -- Art for the Fair Dudley! Committee checks donations and is looking for more art objects for their booth at this Mental Health and Family Service for McHenry County Women's auxiliary benefit. Many booths will provide center of attention, with rides and intriguing attractions planned, for the fair to be on-the-square in Woodstock on Sunday, June 15. Looking over art work are (from left) Lynn Norris, Dorothy Baer and Lee Sturdy. If you can donate one of your artistic creations, contact Mrs. Sturdy in Woodstock. DON PEASLEY PHOTO Girl Fath Scouts er s At Entertain Ba nquet The V.F.W. was a scene of smiling faces and shining eyes last Wednesday evening as approximately 170 McHenry area Girl Scouts entertained their dads at their bi-annual fatherdaughter banquet. Chairman for this year's event was Mrs. Arthur Beck, ably assisted by Mrs. James McMahon and Mrs. Douglas Wilsman. Group singing during the evening was led by Cadette Troop 41 and McHenry's own "Three Chartreuse Buzzards", Beth Howell, Celeste Doherty and Laura Snrth, returned again by popular demand. Highlighting the entertainment was a delightful performance by Marian Central's outstanding folk singing group, The Welcoming committee. Other guest invited to share the evening with the girls and their fathers were Miss Mary Anne Beebe, executive director, and Miss "Jan Hahn, district advisor, ofSybaquay council from Elgin, Mrs. Vincent Weyland, district chairman, Mrs. Clare Engh, neighborhood chairman, and members of the Valley View service team. Choral Club Sets May 17 For Spring Banquet The McHenry Choral club will enjoy its annual spring dinner at the McHenry Country club on Saturday evening, May 17, at 7:30. Harriet Bell of Wonder Lake, who has ably served as banquet chairman for many years, is once again arranging for a program which annually includes vocal selections by club members. Appropriately fortius organization, group singing occupies a prominent place on the program. HOME-SCHOOL OFFICERS , -- Incoming officers elected last Monday evening to head St. Mary's Home and School association are shown with retiring officers of the organization. Left to right are new officers, Earl Paddock, treasurer; Priscilla Balchunas, secretary; Dan and Lois Lennon, vice-presidents; and Terese and George Thompson, co-presidents. At right are retiring officers, Jack and Carol Stieadman, co-presioents; Judy and Dave Smith, co-vice-presidents; and Janice Pieroni, secretary. PLAINDEALER PHOTO BIRTHS V^MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mr^ andMrs. Thomas Michelsen became the parents of a son May 3. McHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin announce the birth of a daughter on May 5. A son was born May 6 to Mr. and Mrs. William Korner. Mr. and Mrs. William Waterloo became parents of a son May 7. Schacht-Haley Vows Exchanged Bethany Lutheran church, Crystal Lake, was the setting for a lovely wedding on Saturday, May 2, when Mrs. Karen Lee Schacht of 205 W. Crystal Lake avenue, Crystal Lake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Rakushin, Jr., of 3415 W. John street, McHenry, was married to Mr. Dwight Haley, Jr., of Crystal Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Haley, of Middleport, Ohio. Rev. Thomas Johnson officiated at the 7 o'clock double ring ceremony. The pretty bride selected a poudre blue knit, three-piece suit with beige accessories and a white orchid corsage. She was attended by Mrs. Emma Johnson of Crystal Lake, Xhile Dennis Wise of Crystal L&ke served the groom as best man.-' Mrs. Johnson wore a pale blue, sleeveless sheath with white accessories and red carnation corsage. Mrs. Rakushin was attired in a light blue lace sheath with pink and white carnation corsage. The groom's mother wore a blue bonded knit sheath with similar corsage. Between twenty-five and thirty guests enjoyed the reception which followed the ceremony, held at 205 W. Crystal Lake avenue. Following a weekend trip to Lake Geneva, Wis., the couple took up residence at the bride's home in Crystal Lake. The new Mrs. Haley attended Harrison school, Wonder Lake, and McHenry high school. She is employed at Big Beam, Crystal Lake. Her husband attended school in Middleport, Ohio, served two years in the Army and is an employee of Amsrican Steel Treating, Crystal Lake. Senior Citizens Pay Tribute To Mothers May 12 Following the business session at the Senior Citizens club meeting on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the East campus cafeteria, there will be a tribute to mothers in honor of Mother's Day on May 11. The program will feature x Miss Sandra Krumme's personal e^jeriences in Vietnam with the American Red Cross recreation program. She has many very interesting experiences and slides to show. May has been designated as Senior Citizens Month. If you are not already a member of the Senior Citizens club, you are asked to join the group if you are fifty years of age or older. This is a very active club with many interesting things of interest to all. w THE A.M. SANTOS, JR. MARRIED -- Maria Ann Scharko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Scharko of 208 W.Greenwood avenue, Woodstock, became the bride of Mr. Arturo Marasigan Santos, Jr., of Waukegan, son of Judge and Mrs. Arturo B. Santos of Manila, Philippines, in an afternoon ceremony performed April 12 in St. Mary's Catholic church, Woodstock. The voung couple will reside at 1620 Sunset avenue, Wau^egan. SR Club Plans For Fiesta Float The Senior Citizens Executive committee meeting was called for Monday, May 5, at 12:30 at the Lakeland Park Community House, for luncheon and a business session. Twenty-one officers and committee members attended. Jim Jansen, George Binder, and Rocco Mazarella were put in charge of the Fiesta Day Float. Plans were also discussed for the second annual Senior Citizens club picnic at Veterans Acres on July 12. OPEN $ DINNERS Week The SECOND BEST MAN at your wedding "GAYLORD" Call 385-0170 now for an appointment to have your most memorable day photographed by "The Recommended Photographer" How could there be a more appropriate gift for her day. MOTHER'S DAY May 11 Til Nwi li Ktjliltrtl ThlOtllta llPttlMld Than tto "MOTHER'S RING" The gift of a million happy memories Twin bands of 14 Karat gold, which symbolize Mother and Father, are Joined by lustrous synthetic birthstones, m for each child in the family. ONtY the ••Mother's Ring" carries i&gwith U. S. Patent #186,183 .. . Look for ft. cJieffart's 1236 GREEN STREET 815-385-6070 McHENRY. ILL. Airifron Claims Woodstock Girl As Bride May 3 A pretty wedding wis solemnized in St. John's Lutheran church, Woodstock, on Saturday, May 3, when Miss Wendy Stogsdill, daughter of Mr. a.id Mrs. Roy Stogsdill of 802 W. Division street, Woodstock, became the bride of Airman Charles W. Strossner, son of Mr. aqd Mrs. Raymond H. Strossner of 1510 W. Catalpa drive, McHenry. Rev. Theise officiated at the 4 o'clock ceremony. 1510 W. Catalpa drive, McHenry. Rev. TTieise officiated at the 4 o'clock ceremony. Miss Stogsdill was attractive in a poudre blue, two-piece dress with blue veiling headpiece and rose corsage. Her sister, Mrs. Joan Campbell, attended her as matron of honor, wearing a Navy blue dress and white carnation corsage. Raymond H. Strossner, Jr., served his brother as best man.) Mrs. Stogsdill selected a. green, two-piece dress with pink and white carnation corsage. Mrs. Strossner wore a white sheath with yellow tearose and orchid corsage, the latter a thirty-third wedding anniversary gift. A reception for seventy-five guests followed the ceremony, held at the bride's home. The couple left on a weekend trip, after which the bridegroom returned Sunday night to Chanute field. The bride will remain with her parents until Mr. Strossner receives his new appointment. The bridegroom is a 1968 graduate of McHenry high school. He is an Air Force trainee in aircraft maintenance at Chanute field. TALENT SHOW The Student Council of the McHenry Junior high school will hold a talent show Monday, May 19, at 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. The public is invited. Donations will be taken. PG. 2 - PLAINDEALER FRI. MAY 9, 1969 Huff Infant Is Christened The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Huff was christened Colleen Marie Sunday at St. Patrick's church, with Rev. Michael Tierney officiating. Sponsors for the baby were her aunt, Mrs. Paul Brefeld, and uncle, Peter Lieser. A buffet supper was served at the Huff home after the services. Guests were the Paul Brefeld family, Peter Lieser family, Roger Moehling family, Terry Tvaroh family, Eileen Huff, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stilling, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Huff. The baby who was born April 15, has two brothers, Jeffrey, 6^ and Johnny, 4Ji Her mother is the former Judy Stilling of Richmond. Two From Area In Performance Of "The Tempest' The Milton college production of "The Tempest", May 10-12, will be the school's sixty- seventh annual William Shakespeare performance, continuing the oldest such tradition on college campuses in the United States. Presented In the Allen-Bradley auditorium of the Daland Fine Arts center, Saturday and Monday performances will be at 8 p.m. The Sunday matinee will be at 3 p.m. Two members of the "Tempest" cast have previous Shakespearean experience. One is Richard Looze, a freshman from McHenry, as Caliban. Taking the part of a spirit is Carol Lynne Raasch, McHenry, a sophomore. WmODUCIH8...«*l IvutooV Oui<W. CARPET SQUARES EASY-TO-INSTALL carpet ^"^^^parior"' where in your home poo ^ ^ bath Tough, long reas ol heavy use ng rooro hose or vacuum cleans i Almost any disappears qui m tari.ne non-allergen u detergent. 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