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|l\\(iE4 -PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, AUGUST31, 1973 Si Forty-Eight Gather For Vycital Family Reunion MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH CRICK Church Will Honor Couple On Anniversary "For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer..." were the vows repeated sixty years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crick in Greenville, Ky. Few couples ever hope to experience a half century together but for the Cricks, married Sept. 3, 1913,, this Monday marks a "half century plus 10". A dinner party in honor of the Cricks, who have lived in McHenry community more than thirty years,, will be held at the First Baptist church Saturday evening, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. The dinner is an ex­ pression of love and ap­ preciation to the couple by the membership of First Baptist church, but all friends are invited to attend the occasion. Persons coming to the dinner are asked to bring a food dish to add to the meal. Few married couples have had a greater influence for good upon the entire com­ munity than Mr. and Mrs. Family Picnic For Square Dance Club Soaring temperatures in no way lessened the fun at the Checkerboard Squares annual family picnic held Sunday, Aug. 26, in the McHenry city park. Members enjoyed the usual egg tossing and water filled balloon toss, in addition to square dancing. The Checkerboard Squares invite the public to attend their free dance at Edgebrook school Saturday, Sept. 8, from 8 to 11 p.m. Both beginners and regular dancers are invited. Club members say, "we guarantee you couldn't make a better choice, if it's fun, friends and a healthful activity you're looking for. You'll also be pleased to find that square dancing will not put a dent in your budget." More information is available by calling 385-7238 or 385-7507. DIVORCES Martha Raasch from Paul Raasch, McHenry. Sandra A. Reinholm from John W. Reinholm, McHenry. Kathy L. Lunak from Craig Lunak, Wonder Lake. Bobby Dean Mingee from Selma Jean Mingee, McHenry. A luxury is something we have, and think the neighbors don't know we can't afford, which we can't, and they do. SQUEZ'N SEAL DRIVEWAY CRACK FILLER FOR BLACKTOP OR CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS DRIES FAST • FLEXIBLE • JET BLACK SpUEZ'N SEAL . CRACK FILLER Use to fill and seal cracks in driveways, walks, parking areas and floors. Also fill between buildings and walks to stop water penetration. Now Available at VYCITALS PRO-HARDWARE 1228 N.Green St. McHenry Phone 385-0098 Henry M. Smith Feted On 93rd Birthday Henry M. Smith celebrated his ninety-third birthday with a party at his home, 3816 W. Main street, Monday. Aug. 27. Mr. Smith was the recipient of many gifts. Present were his wife, Anna; his daughter, Mrs. Don Fluger, and family, two sons. Harold W. Smith and family and Robert. Mr. Smith, a retired farm manager, has resided at his present address for the past twenty-three years. His many friends extended best wishes to this well known nonagenarian >fc * * * * * * * * * * * A family reunion which in­ cluded forty-eight members of the Vycital family was held at the home of Helen Vycital Fowler in Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 18 and 19. The main reunion dinner was held at the ranch home of their daughter and son- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fry, near Sperry, Okla. Those from McHenry who attended were Miss Frances M Vyctial, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Vycital, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vycital and daughters, Laurene and Dorene, and their son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vycital, Union Grove, Wis., Mrs. Arthur (Elsie Vycital) Hoppe of Sum nierfield, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Claude <Viole Vycital) Harris of Lanark Village. Fla., Dr. and Mrs. Richard Vycital and daughter. Sherry, of Boise, Idaho and Mrs. John R. Vycital of Washington, D C. Others attending were Helen Fowler's children, Mr. and Mrs Richard Fowler and sons. Geoffrey, Timothy and Christopher, of Albuquerque, N.M. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fry and daughters, Judy, Kathy and Debbie, of Sperry, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Westbrook, Tulsa, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wendling of Dallas, Texas. Other relative present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vycital of Alamota, Kas., Leo Picek, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lannon and children, Marian, Bill and Jerry, of Burnsville, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hulin and son, Bryan, of Tacoma. Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Fry of Sperry, Okla. There were many events to relate since the last reunion in Boise, Idaho, in 1970. Everyone enjoyed family films, games and tours in Tulsa and vicinity to museums and other points of interest. Many remained the week following the reunion to enjoy visiting and touring. The family awaits another reunion in 1976. County N.O.W. Observes Suffrage Anniversary Crick. "Our entire church family look upon the Cricks as our parents or grandparents. They have been a constant inspiration to us in their faith­ fulness and dependability", was the statement of Pastor Virgle Chappell. The honored couple has been a part of the First Baptist church mem­ bership almost since its beginning. Family members joining Mr. and Mrs. Crick on this special occasion include Joseph Crick, a son, of Shreveport, La; Mrs. Mildred Gibson, a daughter, of Harrisburg, 111., and Mrs. Wanda Senter, a daughter, of McHenry. The family ex­ perienced sorrow this year in the death of a third daughter, Mrs. Nell Abney, of McHenry. The Cricks enjoy six grand­ children, five great­ grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. Services at the First Baptist church Sunday morning^ Sfept. 2 will be dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Cpck. Time of service is 10:45 a.m. Congratulatory cards and other remembrances may be sent to the church address: 509 N. Front street. - i v SEPTEMBER 1 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Bowling - McHenry Recreation -- 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER 5 McHenry Grams Club Charter No. 826 Meeting - Luncheon At Bavaria Haus, Johnsburg - 11:30 a.m. - Followed By Business Meeting & Social Hour, City Hall Club Room. SEPTEMBER 11 McHenry Newcomers Club Meeting -- Shepherd of Hills Lutheran Church - 8 p.m. - Newcomers Welcome - Call Mrs. Ron Klopack for in­ formation. SEPTEMBER 13 McHenry Woman's Club -- Fall Luncheon -- Turnbury Country Club - 12:30 p.m. - Reservations Call 385-4071. Members of the McHenry county chapter, National Organization for Women, commemorated the fifty-third anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution this past Sunday. Approximately twenty-five women, men and children were on hand for a ceremonial march in the square in Woodstock. The 19th Amendment provided women with the right to vote. The demonstration was in keeping with nation-wide action by the National Organization for Women on behalf of Ratifying the Equal Rights amendment, which is still pending before twenty state legislatures. "Our objective is carrying on the tradition of the Suffragettes during the early part of this State Legislature," said Judith Longmeyer, president of the McHenry County Chapter of NOW. Earlier in the week, Governor Dan Walker proclaimed Aug. 26 as Equal Rights day in Illinois. In his proclamation the Governor noted that passage of ERA. would be a major legal step toward assuring first class citizenship to women and equal treatment for both sexes under the law. The McHenry county chapter of N O W. conducts business meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Congregational church, Dean and South streets, in Woodstock, begin­ ning at 8 p.m. century by facilitating ralifieation of the Equal Rights Miss WatermOnTl amendment by the Illinois -- Becomes Bride SEPTEMBER 30 Saufen Und Spiel Fed^ Johnsburg Community Club: -- Fifty-First Club .An­ niversary \ M -- JOYCE ELLEN CLOUSE ENGAGED -- Mr. and Mrs. Roland M. Clouse of Newburgh, N.Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Joyce Ellen, to CE3 Arvin K. Jensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin L. Jensen, 4007 N. Fairview avenue, McHenry.Miss Clouse is a graduate of Newburgh Free academy, Orange county Community college and Mt. St. Mary college with a B.A. Degree in elementary education. CE3 Jensen is a 1969 graduate of McHenry Community high school and was employed by a utility company. He is now serving In the U.S. Navy Seabees, stationed at Bermuda Naval Air station. No wed­ ding date has been set. Of T.J. Freund A guitar Mass in St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday, Aug. 25, was the setting for the marriage of Miss Karen Marie Watermann and Mr. Timothy James Freund. The Rev. Father Regnier officiated at the 3 o'clock nuptial rite. Miss Watermann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Watermann of 441 Washington street, Woodstock. Her husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Freund of 3017 W. Crescent avenue, McHenry. Two arrangements of flowers were placed on the side of the altar and there was a large arrangement on the altar table. The radiant bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a white silk organza gown featuring a high neckline and short lace sleeves. The natural waistline was accented by a draped sash and the bodice had a reembroidered alencon lace capelet. The A-line skirt featured a flowing cathedral length train at the back of the gown, with a reembroidered alencon lace edged hemline. Theface-framer headpiece was of reembroidered lace of the same type in petal form, with a four-tiered short veil. She carried a bouquet arranged in cascade effect, with phale anopsis, orchids, stephanotis, pink baby's breath, carnations and white roses. Attending her was Karla Jo Watermann of Milwaukee, Wis., her twin sister, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Debbie Foley of Milwaukee, a friend, Debbie Carretto of Elgin, her cousin, Karen and Debbie Freund of McHenry, sisters of the bridegroom, and Kathleen Miller of McHenry, his cousin. PERSONALS Mrs. Pearl Patzke and Wilma and Min Rahn of Champaign were weekend guests in the Paul Patzke home. Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howe, son, David, of Oak Lawn, Miss Margaret Stansi, Mrs. ReneeTriska and Richard Jordan, Chicago. Monday visitors were Mr and Mrs. John McEnerey of Palos Heights. Mrs. Harold Bacon, Crystal Lake, son. Harold. Jr.. (Skip), recently of San Francisco where he was fortunate to be included in a group to attend a world wide conference of Jesuits, Mrs. John Harding and daughters of Woodstock visited Ann Frisby in the Irene Adams home Thursday. Mrs. Marie Thelen has returned from a several weeks vacation in which she visited a sister in Spokane, Wash., who accompanied her to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, for a visit with another sister, Mrs. Effie Field. Jeffrey and Jennifer Yegge have returned to the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Yegge, in Grafton, Wis., after spending the past week in the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bart Yegge. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sedar and son, Kevin, of Crooked Lake were Sunday visitors in the Fred Bienapfl home. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Hays and sons, Gregory and Douglas, have returned to their home in Huntsville, Ala., after a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sebre Whiting. The attendants were attired in pink dresses with pink and green plaid skirts and solid pink empire bodices featuring cut-away sleeves and open back jackets with long sleeves of the same plaid, in voile. Their headpieces were pink with clusters of flowers and steamers hanging down the sides, ending in a small flower. Each wore a jade pendant, a gift of the bride. Thomas Mueller of Gilman, 111., a fraternity brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Gary Tagmier of Lyons, 111., and Ray Mathis of St. Petersburg, Fla., also fraternity brothers, Michael Dorsey of McHenry and Donald Vyvermann of Washington, 111., both brothers- in-law. Jeffrey Kalaman of Yardley, Pa., godson of the bride, was ring bearer. Mrs. Watermann chose for her daughter's wedding a floor length dress in light pink, with jacket. She wore rose-colored accessories. Mrs. Freund was attired in a light green, floor length dress with which she wore white accessories. A reception for about 200 guests followed at the Timbers in Woodstock. Mrs. Josephine Cox and Mrs. Ida Carlson, aunts of the bride, cut the cake and Mrs. Pat Kalaman, her cousin, passed the guest book. After a wedding trip to Florida, the young couple will be at home in Forest Park, 111. The new Mrs. Freund graduated from Marian Cen­ tral high school and St. An­ thony's School of Nursing. She is a registered nurse. Her husband is a graduate of McHenry high school and Western Illinois university with a degree in Chemistry. He will be a sophomore in the Loyola Dental school. Prior to her wedding, the bride was feted at four showers. A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents. Hostesses were her future sisters-in-law, Karen and Debbie Freund, Roxanne Dorsey and Trudy Vyvermann. Another was hosted by co­ workers of McHenry hospital, given at the home of Mrs. Florence Kotz. The bride's aunts, Mrs. Josephine Cox, Mrs. Ida Carlson, Mrs. Dee Carretto and INTRODUCTORY OFFER AAcHENRY FRIED CHICKEN 5100 Off On A 20 Piece Bucket -0R- 50* Off On A 10 Piece Bucket -0R- 25* Off On Any Chicken Order ( under 10 pieces ) -WITH THIS COUPON- BROASTED CHICKEN "The Way You Like It" | Riverside Dr. & Pearl MICKEYS 10am-8pm Daily : 385-9743 "WE DELIVER ZB2 385-1600 10am-9pm Fri. I I * Enjoy a Wonderful Dinner at LA PETITE CUISINE French Restaurant 220 W. Rand Rd.-Lakemoor Phone: 385-7495 Open Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. R mg 1 KB MR. AND MRS. RICHARD L. GNIVECKI MARRIED IN AUGUST - Pretty Kathleen Hurst and Richard L. Gnivecki were married in a lovely nuptial rite solemnized Aug. 11 in St. Mary's Catholic church. Miss Hurst is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst of 3608 Long avenue, McHenry. Her husband's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gnivecki of 2506 Mehring avenue, also McHenry. After a honeymoon trip, the couple will make their home at 59 Hickory, Fox Lake. MR. AND MRS. GERALD W. JONES NEWLYWEDS - A lovely wedding took place Aug. 4 at St. Thomas Catholic church, Crystal Lake, uniting in marriage Miss Rita Ann Mettelka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mettelka, of 1514 W. Hickory street, McHenry, and Gerald W. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Jones of 7839 Kolmar avenue, Skokie. Following a honeymoon spent in Wisconsin, the newlyweds are making their home at 8246 Kilpatrick avenue, Skokie. Mrs. Jennie Murray, and a cousin, Mrs Pat Kalaman, honored her at a kitchen shower held in Elgin. A linen shower was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Brier, given by Karla Watermann, Debbie Foley and Debbie Carretto, all bridesmaids, and a friend. Charl Groom. MR. AND MRS. DALE L. FREUND MARRIED - A pretty summer wedding was solemnized in St. Patrick s catholic church Saturday, Aug. 18, when Cherise Toussaint became the bride of Dale L. Freund. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Toussaint of 3013 W. Emily lane, McHenry, and her bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Freund of 2705 W. Ring wood road, McHenry. The newlyweds are now making their home in McHenry. DeWANE STUDIO PHOTO w WMlOUMCitUf (Mi PAIGIFT fjEGISWj Place Your Gift Preference Today From Our Larg Selection Of • Housewares • Dinnerware • Gifts [AlOEl H]ATR[d1WIA|H!E 3729 West Elm Stseet McHenry, I l l inois 60050 I