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r Job's Daughters , The | Village j Dress Shoppe 1 mile north of Johnsbucg on Johnsburg/Wilmot Road Village of Sunnyside ' Open Tues. thru Sat. Phone 815-385-4048 spurgeons SUNDAY HOURS 10:00 to 4:30 Coming Events PAGE 4-PlAINDEALER-FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1971 Parents' Wisdom, Judgment Guide To Safe Toy Purchase MARY JOAN MOERSCHBAECHER ENGAGED -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Moerschbaecher, Jr.. of 4506 W. Lakewood road. McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter. Mary Joan, to Patrick William McDonald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin P. McDonald of Michigan City. Ind. Miss Moer- schbaecher is a senior at Mundelein college, Chicago, majoring in psychology and specializing in Special Education. Her fiance is a senior at Chicago State university, majoring in Industrial Education. A wedding date has been set for April 22, 1972. Friendship Club Enjoys Annual Holiday Dinner Fifty-two members of the Friendship club attended the December pot-luck dinner and meeting Saturday evening, Dec.- 11 Leonard McCracken, acting president pro-tern, called the meeting to order, and after welcoming all the members, complimented the hosts and hostesses on their attractively decorated tables, particularly the individual table favors. He also extended compliments to the fine cooks who had prepared the very delicious food. Esther Sims had very thought-provoking and in­ teresting meditations, which were enjoyed by all. Everyone was very happy to see Bill Jordan back after his recent hospitalization. The members were thanked for the many beautifully wrapped birthday gifts to be distributed at Valley-Hi Nur­ sing hgjne. Ruth and John Godtfredsen volunteered to deliver the gifts to Valley-Hi. Leonard McCracken was unanimously elected president of the club, and Elmer Stange was named vice-president. Lyda Radisch is secretary and treasurer of the group. Helen and Morris Crouch were in charge of the program for the evening. It was very interesting to watch Mr. Crouch as he fashioned a beautiful wreath out of Douglas fir, - a centerpiece out of flowers and greens, - a car­ nation corsage, - a "little man"" out of a cactus plant, - and an exquisite gold wreath. The singing of Christmas songs completed the program for the evening The next meeting will be Saturday, Jan 8, at 6 p.m., in the dining room of the First HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS ANDRE'S XMAS DAY: Open 12 to 9 Music, full menu with turkey special. NEW YEAR'S EVE: Open 4 to ?? Music, dancing and midnight '9^8/ favors. Special menu, ly NEW YEAR'S DAY: Open 12 to 9 Full menu. ANDRE'S STEAK H0U Route 12 North of Richmond, 111. RESERVATION/ NOW BEING TAKEN. CALL HERMAN AT: 815-678-7766 E In spite of federal regulations, proposed local legislation, and industry self regulation, providing safe toys for their children this year will depend primarily on the wisdom and judgment of parents, the National Safety Council says. What can a parent do to see that his child's toys will be safe? First, he can select toys that fit the child's age and ability. Gerald Cole, the National Safety Council's child safety consultant, says "You can't always depend on the manufacturer's age guidlines. If the advertising reads '7 to 12 years," the device will probably not appeal to the sophisticated 12-year old but on the other hand, may be used by children under 7. The toy industry has been working on labeling this last year, but a parent should still evaluate a toy on the basis of his child's interests and ability. Parents should be careful not to fall into the trap of buying^oys they like rather than toysJrppj^priate to the child." To help adults nick toys which are suitable for a child's age level, Cole offers the following guidelines: Babies up to one year of age like to feel, chew, hold, drop and look at things. Buy brightly United Methodist church. Hosts and hostesses will be Daisy and Vaughan Jones, Bertha and Elmer Stange and Ann and John Demke. Helen and Harry Lundy will be in charge of the program and Esther Sims will have the meditations. colored toys to hang where the baby can see them, or toys that squeak or rattle. But be sure that the toys are too large to be swallowed and that they have no small attachments that might come loose. . Toddlers from 1 to 2 years of age love to investigate the world. Choose playthings that they can take apart and put back together, or move from one place to another. -O Between 2 and 3 years of age children love to experiment. They like to build things with blocks, turn the pages of books, dabble with finger paints. But they still may try to swallow small objects, so be careful about the size of the toy. At 3 or 4 years of age, the child often tries to imitate adults. Good "let's pretend" gifts include small brooms and carpet sweepers, toy telephones, dolls, miniature tools, trucks and tractors, and suitcases to pack and unpack. Little people start to be more creative in their play around ages 4 to 6. They enjoy paints and paint books, dolls that have clothes or a doll house and furniture, small sports equipment, simple construction sets and even costumes for dramatic play. . By age 6 children like to test their manipulative ability. Select play equipment that will --helpv to develop the child's skills, but be sure the toys are not too complicated. Simple games and puzzles, con- * struction sets, or a sled will all make good Christmas gifts. . The interests of children 8 years and older vary a good deal according to the child. By this time a child usually has some definite likes and dislikes, so select a toy with the child specifically in mind. Remember that a background of safe play habits will serve the child well. Lakeland Club Enjoys Party Linda Blake Is Honored At Bridal Shower Mrs. Jane Lowry of Rolling Meadows was hostess at a recent bridal shower given in honor of Miss Linda Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Blake of McHenry. The party was held at the Lowry home. Games were enjoyed, after which Miss Blake opened her many gifts. Punch, cake and coffee were served to friends and relatives. The Lakeland Park Women's club held its annual club Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Longhorn Steak House, with about thirty members in attendance. The tables were very ar­ tistically decorated, and each lady received a table favor representing a lighted candle. Santa Claus was evidently too busy to attend the party, so the grab bag gifts had to * be distributed by several of the club members. After the very delicious dinner, the three young ladies who entertained the club last year again appeared to sing and play the guitar. The club president, Marie Attending the shower were Mrs. Edward Peisert, grand­ mother of the bride-to-be, of Chicago; Mrs. Iva Hadick, grandmother of the bridegroom-to-be; Mrs. Robert Bradley of DeKalb; Mrs. Edna Arrighi, a great aunt, of Chicago; also Mrs. Leonard Blake and ten close friends from Palatine and the Rolling Meadows area. Miss Blake is a fifth grade teacher at Montini Middle school. She will become the bride of Clifford Lee Hadick Dec. 31 at St. Mary's Catholic church. Mr. Hadick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hadick of Prospect Heights. After selecting toys for your child's age and interest, carefully inspect them for cutting, piercing and other hazards, keeping in mind that the device is likely to be abused in use. Look for non-toxic labels on children's art supplies and painted toys. A child is im­ pulsive and likely to put anything into its mouth. All electrical toys should carry the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark on the toy and the plug. Buy only toys that are battery operated for young children. Because of the low voltage of battery operated toys, the child is not likely to receive a shock. Finally, a parent should be prepared to supervise the play activities of his children, especially if they are using cooking, melting-molding electrical toys, chemistry and laboratory sets, disk throwing items that require skill and practice or the more sophisticated target toss sports games. If a parent thinks his child has a dangerous toy, he should contact the toy safety specialist, Gerald Cole, Home Safety department, National Safety Council, 425 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. 60611. The parent should include his name, the brand name of the toy and the manufacturer's name and address, if possible. He should specifically outline the problem with the toy. If the child has actually had an accident, it should be described in detail. Cole will then work with the toy manufacturer to eliminate the hazard. After checking over the toys to see that they are safe and suitable for the child's age, a parent faces another problem - where to hid it until Christmas. But that is another story. Cross, was presented with a very beautiful place mat set by the members. The next meeting of the club will be Thursday, Jan. 6, at 12:30 p.m., at the Lakeland Park Community house, with Maureen Johnson and Shirley Koch as the hostesses. The longest porch in the world is said to be the one of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan. It is 880 feet long, and 20 feet wide-so that all guests can sit and rock, at the same time. S A L O N DECEMBER 31 New Year's Eve Dance - Checker Board Squares. New Year's Eve Party, V.F.W.Post 4600- Dancing 10-2 -- Buffet, 11-1. JANUARY 3 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Executive Committee Meeting -- 1 p.m., Landmark School. JANUARY 4 Third Public Meeting Of Earth Science Club -7:30 p.m. - Dining Room -- McHenry High School West Campus. MR. AND MRS. RONALD J. WAGNER NEWLYWEDS -- A lovely wedding service was solemnized in St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, Nov. 27, when Miss Patricia Ann Diedrich became the bride of Mr. Ronald J. Wagner, Miss Diedrich is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Diedrich of 3704 W. Timothy lane, McHenry. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Wagner of 542 W. Rand road, McHenry. After a short honeymoon, the newlyweds are residing in an apartment in Johnsburg. The bride is a June, 1971, graduate of Northern Illinois university and teaches in the Montini school system. The bridegroom graduated from the same university in January, 1969. He is a teacher in St. John's school, Johnsburg. " JANUARY6 Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting -- 12:30 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House -- 1717 North Sunsfet Drive -- Hostesses ~ Maureen Johnson and Shirley Koch. JANUARY 10 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting -- 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria -- Election of Officer - Followed by Games Party. JANUARY 12 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus Trip to Chicago Loop. Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. was made by Lynn Tomlinson, honored queen of Bethel 98, during the regular meeting. The girls from our Bethel who worked long and hard to perfect their drills and bring home this honor were Nancy Christie, Barbara Bradley, Valorie Vicek, Sue Gerstad, Lois Nelson, Terri Benson, Cindy 'Mangold and Debbie Schaedel. We are all proud of their achievements and the honor they brought to our Bethel. Reporter DIVORCES Ruth McGovern from John R. McGovern, Spring Grove. Jane Frances Malek from James Kenneth Malek, Pistakee Highlands. Jean Raske from Edward Raske, Johnsburg. Donna M. Hess from Douglas E. Hess, Richmond. Patricia Reid Petersen from James E. Petersen, McHenry. T R E E H A I R S T Y L I N G Ready to serve your holiday needs - Creative Styling - and expert hair shaping just for you. 3325 VV. ELM ST. McHFNRY 385-8567 VISIT OUR CANDLE NOOK & BOUTIQUE DECEMBER 17 St. Margaret Chapter, NAIM --Christmas Party -/St. Mary's Oak Room ->-^30 p.m. DECEMBER 18 Scrooge Dance - Checker Board Squares -- Edgebrook School -- 8 to 11 p.m. Sant^ Claus Will Be Present At Plstakee Highlands Com­ munity Center --10a.m. until 12 Noon. DECEMBER 21 Riverview Camp No. 6816 R.N.A. Christmas Party -- Pot- Luck -- Exchange Gift $1 -- K. of C. Hall - 6:30 p.m. JANUARY 8 The Friendship Club Pot- Luck Dinner and Meeting - 6 p.m. -- Dining Room, First United Methodist Church - Program - Helen and Harry Lundy. JANUARY 24 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting -- 7:30 p.m. - East Campus Cafeteria -- In­ stallation of Officers. JANUARY 26 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Bus Trip to Chicago Loop - - Bus Leaves McHenry State Bank Parking Lot at 8:45 a.m. o> MR. AND MRS. JOHN L. WOLFGRAM Spring Grove Girl Married Last Saturday Grace Lutheran church, Richmond, was the scene of a late fall wedding which united in marriage Miss Mary Ellen Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller of Spring Grove, and Mr. John L. Wolfgram, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wolfgram, Sr., of Richmond, Saturday, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m. Rev. Richard Monson performed the ceremony, for which Mrs. Frank Zarnsdorff of Richmond was organist. The lovely bride wore a white satin peau dress trimmed with Venice lace ̂ nd pearls A Juliet cap trimmed with lace and pearls was attached to the elbow length veil. Miss Marilyn Miller,Spring Grove, attended her sister as maid of honor. The bridesmaid was Sharon Woski, friend of the. bride. They were attired in floor length ruby velvet dresses trimmed with lace. Karen Backeleman, niece of the bride,, was the flower girl. John Schiller served his friend as best man. Groom­ sman was Edward Wolfgram, Jr., of Lake Zurich, and Gerald Wolfgram was ring bearer, both brothers of the bridegroom. Ushers were Jack Larson and Howard Gardner. A reception for 195 guests was held at the American Le­ gion hall, Genoa City. The bridegroom is employed by A.N. May Builders, Inc. The young couple will make their home in Richmond. MR. AND MRS. CHARLES MULLEN, SR. WED 35 YEARS -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullen, Sr., of 3012 N. Riverside drive, McHenry, celebrated the occasion of their thirty- lifth wedding anniversary Sunday, Dec. 12. A Mass was offered for the couple at noon in St. John's church, where the Mullens renewed their vows before Father Bartel. It was an especially happy oc­ casion for them because their granddaughter. Colleen Mullen, made her first Communion at the same Mass. Colleen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mullen of 4308 Ponca, McHenry. A buffet dinner was served later for thirty relatives and friends. Among their many gifts was a trip to Hawaii given to them by their children. The Mullens' five children are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mullen, Jr., of Twin Lakes, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. John Mullen' of McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Nordmeyer of Twin Lakes and Eddie at home. They also have twelve grandchildren. The Mullens were married Dec. 12, 1936, in Chicago. They have resided for eighteen years in McHenry. At the 1971 state convention of Job's Daughters held in Chicago, Bethel 98 'Worf3 state honors with its drill team in the novelty classification. They placed first in this area and tied with Bethel 52 of Ottawa as the Best-Over-all. With this honor goes a lovely traveling trophy that we have had in our possession since that time. Due to the fact that this year ended in a tie, Bethel 98 kept the trophy for a six-month period and then the girls in Ottawa were to have this honor for the next six months. Recently, fourteen members of Bethel 98 went to Ottawa and presented them with this beautiful honor. Our girls were treated to a delicious dinner, after which the presentation T H E G O L D E N