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I'YGK 2 - I' LA I \ I)E AI ,K It -F KII) A Y «• JAXUARY 18, 1974 Grandma Sez • • • JANETLARKIN ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Larkin of 1409 N. Draper road, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet, to John J. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Smith of 3515 N. Riverside drive, McHenry. Both young people are 1970 graduates of McHenry high school. Miss Larkin will graduate in May, 1974, with a BS degree in Nursing from Alverno college, Milwaukee, Wis. Her fiance is a senior at Marquette university, Milwaukee, Wis., where he is majoring in Civil Engineering. He will graduate in December of 1974. A winter, 1975, wedding is planned. (2!ioxa£ C.Cu£r Q/iswi. <cMusic -zSfxxLng 'iPxogxa.m. The McHenry Choral club opened its winter-spring season of rehearsals with more than thirty members taking their first look at music for the May 4-5 program. One of the features of the program will be a tribute to music, including a medlev of "With A Song In My Heart", "Say It With Music" and "You And The Night And The Music". They will also sing "A Hymn to Music" based on a Chopin work. Costumed portions of the program will include selections from "Finian's Rainbow", "The Vagabond King" and "Carmen". Members are urged to begin attending rehearsals at once. Deadline for new members will be Feb. 4. * \Wl0t enry Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385 0170 McHenry, Illinois 60050 Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY CtPlai nJealer | 3 I Adele Froehlich Lund Publisher Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER UnM lias MEMBER NNA SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1974 free Press A Key SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $9.00 1 Year $12.50 In McHenry and L'ake Outside McHenry and County Lake County VAN D0RN INFRA-RED GAS FIRED HEATER! Get Into A Comfort­ able Car In Sub-Zero Weather ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION - NO MOVING PARTS, FANS, OR ANYTHING TO BREAK. HEATS LIKE THE SUN! 1. Inl'ra-red energy passes through the air without heating it. 2. Objects, like your car and the garage floor, absorb heat. y 31 Your car, and the floor then give off heat to warm the air. ' - COMPLETE WITH BRACKETS-EASY TO INSTALL - Rett AiamMah & 9*tc. Quality Builders Rt 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry Phone 815-459-0660 0 f" OCCinois , cJfoCcL "ZPeofiCe cM,££.t The Illinois PTA is having one of two state-wide con­ ferences on "People Problems" in Hoffman Estates Jan. 25 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower elementary school. The school is at 800 West Hassell road. There will be three group sessions discussing the problems to be faced in the urban society of today and how the PTA can work toward eliminating some of them or at least making them a little better. Registration will be at 9 a.m., with the call to order at 9:45 and adjournment at 2:30. A box lunch will be served. Reser­ vations should be mailed to Mrs. Walter Rodie Jr., 545 Edgefield lane, Hoffman Estates, 111., 60172. All are welcome! After a listenin't' me radio, t'other day, a hearin' that all th' protests we elders ha' been a makin' fer more'n a decade, 'rebein' observed, an' measures 're bein' taken t' bring about moderation, in this generation o' extravagance an' waste, it gives me mind a bit o' peace, in th' knowin' that it's possible t' re-adjust our thinkin', an' take it in stride. We, Americans, hain't lost our most precious heritage, th' spirit t'* turn failure inter success. P'haps it ain't too late, yet, t' correct th^ harm that's been done, but it's downright encouragin't' know that there's management in gover'ment, takin' a strong hand t' bring a bit o' balance. Th' important thing, is t' pot slip back inter th' easy ways, when th' time comes that a better outlook takes away some o' th' worry an' concern. This seems t' be prime time, fer families t' git acquainted again. Time seems t' be ripe fer takin' inventory, t' stop a burnin' th' midnight oil wi' th' "Late Show", on th' TV. Bet ye, there'd be a huge difference in th' volume o' that precious electric power, if folks'd limit th' use o' th' popular media. This 'ppears t' be th' ap­ propriate time t' git th' games out, an' gather about th' dinin'- room table, in th' evenin'. I c'n recall many a pleasant time, spent wi'eth' family, when I was a growin' up, jist playin' "Old Maid", 'r "Tiddly-winks". There's so many int'restin' games, now-days, me thinks it'd afford an excitin' en­ tertainment, surpassin' some o' th' borin' crime stories that take up an evenin' o' watchin' th' tube. Necessity's always been th' mother o' invention, an' when time dictates need fer changes in th' program o' daily livin', there's always a way t' meet th' need, seems t' me. Mebbe, through th' need t' cut th' waste, an' tighten th' belts, we jist might git back on more solid ground, in our economy. We won't be beaten, we "American," ye c'n bet on it. We c'n lick any problem, spite o' th' fact that we got off on th' wrong track fer a while. If we all pull t'gether, we'll come out o' it wi' flyin' colors. Grandma Radtke U\£.nn.ztfz %3ouj±(i£.z SCzctsA ^3o <zHzcicL dik Lzzni. cu A total of 176 members of the McHenry Senior Citizens club were present to take part in the annual election of officers last Monday. By unanimous vote, Kenneth Bowsher was named president. Serving with him in the year ahead, also by an unanimous vote, were Chester Conrad, vice-president; Emily Fair- child, recording secretary; Louise Giel, financial secretary; James Jansen, treasurer; Lyda Radisch, historian and publicity; Helen Strandquist, social chairlady; Ann Rehfinger, social co- chairlady; Alice Chermak, program chairlady; Florence Olson, program co-chairlady; George Binder, tour chairman; and John Doerr, tour co- chairman. Officers will be installed at the club meeting Monday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 at East campus cafeteria. After the election, Alice Wilke introduced Donald Trucken- brod, McHenry attorney, who gave a most interesting talk on wills and estate matters which was of great interest to the members. The question and answer period was most enlightening and supplied many answers to questions in the minds of many. Frank Giel announced that the bowling banquet will be held Wednesday, April 24, at the Branded Steak House in Crystal Lake. Reservations should be made promptly. During the business session, many committee reports were given and Frank Giel reported his bowling teams number well over 200 members, all of whom are doing very well. Alf Heggeland advised that the square dancing will resume Thursday, Jan. 17 at Landmark school. These sessions are held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. He also advised that the Art classes are n6w"y meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. ' every Tuesday at Landmark school. ^1/oduntzzxs cJ~fi±toxLca[ With the beginning of a new year, more volunteers are needed to join with directors of the McHenry County Historical society in preparing the McHenry County Historical museum in Union ready for the public to enjoy. Directors hope it won't be too long before all regulations will be complied with and the many artifacts displayed in such a way that the history of McHenry county will be permanently recorded. Painting in the custodial apartment and the hallways has been proceeding with Society Treasurer Chester I. Nelson and his daughter, Mrs. Charles Marks of Elgin, along with director Laverne Whiting of Richmond, working on the apartment. Alvin Maidek, a teacher in Algonquin, is completing work in the hall find rest rooms. izAfssdsd ussum ^Wozi poooooooooooooooooo D0RKIES oc 4213 W. Rte. 120-McHenry 385-6981 Daily Luncheon Specials Dinners Served Nightly Till 8:00 PM W/This Adv. 25c Off On Any Pizza (Pick Up Only) Delicious Pizza (Regular or Deep Pan Style) Served In or Delivered 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm TuesTthrlT Sat. booooooo ooooooooooodBi Mr. Maidek is also looking into the possibility of the Society being eligible for some grant funds. Another county teacher, Glen Lofgren of McHenry, has been hanging pictures of the stage walls. This has been principally to find out what pictures are available after the more than 7,000 items were moved from the building in Woodstock. Rather than just an artistic display, the pictures will be hung in various rooms in the Museum. Jack Satorius of Woodstock has been repairing some of the artifacts and putting up shelves for exhibiting items where none had been available. Ease in moving showcases has been made possible by Roger Smith and friends of Woodstock by their placing casters on the heavy cases. Through the help of Mrs. Frances Crowley and Mrs. Earl Conley of Huntley, many ad­ ditional displays have been set up in the cases. The artifacts have been tagged with the name of the contributor and the date given with as much ad­ ditional information as is available. Mrs. LaVerne Ingram of Crystal Lake, a new member of the Society, who recently moved to McHenry county from California, is interested in genealogy and has undertaken the job of doing research on some of the many requests that come into the Society by families seeking information concerning their forebears. Mrs. Paul Sommer of Elgin is shown conducting a program on "How to Gather and Prepare Dried Materials for use in Arrangements" for the Whispering Oaks Garden club. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Resumes of the past year's activities were reviewed showing that the club had twenty-three bus tours; donated approximately $800 to local charities; presented. various nursing homes with hand made bed jackets, bed pan covers, slippers and other needed items; enjoyed many very worthwhile and in­ teresting programs at meetings and had very active bowlingf teams. The kitchen band presented about sixteen programs at nursing homes and old people's homes and club groups. Also there were art classes and square dancing groups that also gave several programs, and the sewing groups kept busy making the items for the nursing homes. The membership in the club continues to grow. It had 564 members at last count. The next meeting of the club willbe Jan. 28. The program for the evening will include pic­ tures of Spain. ^Pl£.±£.nt ^Piogxcun ^axcUn CU On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Whispering Oaks Garden club enjoyed a presentation of "How to Gather and Prepare Dried Materials for use in Arrangements". It was given by Mrs. Paul Sommers, well known in the Elgin area. Mrs. Sommers has received major awards at the Kane County Fair, the Men's Garden club of Elgin and at other local shows. She has traveled ex­ tensively throughout this country and exhibited many arrangements and materials that consisted of unusual flowers, weeds, branches of various shrubs and "weathered wood", many of which are not native to this area. Along with these materials, Mrs. Sommers advised on ways in which to dry and utilize them in the most attractive way, advocating that dried arrangements are no longer "seasonal" but should be used with live flowers throughout the year. Mrs. Ingram is the grand­ daughter of John Barnard of Barnard's Mill, Wonder Lake. She is being assisted by her daughter, Robin, who is also helping with filing. Members of the Marengo Rotary club are discussing ways of helping the McHenry County Historical society, other than just a cash donation which they have made. Tentative plans are under way for a work day, and it is possible other organizations throughout the county might consider a similar plan. For further information on the Society's needs, call the president, Mrs. D.W. McEachren in Woodstock or the vice-president, Mrs. Otis E. (Ruth) Cripe or write Box 434, Union, 111. 60180. Since Mrs. McEachren spends con­ siderable time at the Museum, she would welcome volunteers stopping in and saying, "Here I am. What can I do to help?" MARRIAGE LICENSES John A. Zajda, 1500 Dietrich drive, Twin Lakes, and Vickey V. Horaites, 3804 Harding, Richmond. William H. Walter, Jr., 2810 N. Spring road, McHenry and Viclup L. Collett, 2707 Wright roadr^IcHenry. Richard J. Domakowski, 2718 Michael, Wonder Lake, and Diane L. Cusker, Wonder Lake. Michael Reid, 4316 W. South street, McHenry, and Sharon L. Neumann, 4915 Oakwood drive, McHenry. , GARDEN CLUB MEETING The McHenry Garden club will hold its next meeting Jan. 24 at the home of Mrs. Carl Rietesel, 1201 N. River road. The program will feature slides of various scenic locations. cSibnt c /̂fuction Dor ' nLc The McHenry County Panhellenic chapter will meet at the home of Mrs. Michael Reese, 3604 W. Young street, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. There will be a silent auction for which each member will bring a "white elephant". After discussion of the paper drive scheduled for March 16, members will play cards. Cfiajit£.x cHzcix <£CicL £P-u?9 tarn n. 28 Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 11 o'clock on the morning of Monday, Jan. 28, at the home of Mrs. John H. Sherman in Crystal Lake. Lunch will be served at 12:30. A slide program will be presented on "Grandfather's Atlas". Members are asked to bring along an antique for Show and Tell. Jessie E. Pittman, 8612 W. Sunset, Wonder Lake and Carlene Susan Zeek, 8601 Ramble road, Wonder Lake. David J. Kenh^beck, 3710 Millstream, McHenry, and Isabelle F. Paulsen, 2122 W. Addison, Chicago. Robert H. Seavers, Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wis., and Cecelia A. DeWerdt, 3917 E! Lake Shore drive, Wonder Lake. "God's Love In Action" HEAR EVANGELIST SAMMY TIPPIT •7:30 P.M. NIGHTLY WED: (Jan. 23) THURS: FRI: The Alliance Bible Church 3813 W. John St.-McHenry McHenry Junior High Gym McHenry Junior High Gym -AND- SAT:-3:00 P.M. At The Alliance Bible Church luooononnnrinnnnnnnnnnrirrnti^nrn""-- DIANE'S SHOE CLOSET ON HWY. 176 - 1T3LK. WEST OF RT. 31 CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. 815-459-3750 BRAND NAMES ftT DISCOUNT PRICES - SALE - WOMEN'S BOOTS - waterproof, dress & ankle high shoe boots. GIRLS BOOTS waterproof & lined...... .*5.00 .M.00 REDUCED, SPECIAL GROUP WOMENS SHOES UP TO $23.00 .........*4.00 ALL CHILDREN'S SHOES *3.00 NEW SHIPMENT SPRING SHOES...., '6.00 - Alt NAMES BRANDS - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOdt (̂iLxty - £ig(rt C#t 9 xizndiSiip. £1 Elmer Stange, new president of the Friendship club of the Methodist church, presided at the pot-luck dinner meeting held at the church Saturday evening, Jan. 12. Thirty-eight members braved the extreme cold weather to be present. Ann and John Demke were in charge of the program and showed two very interesting films. The group was very sorry to learn of the illness of a former member, Harold Conrad, now living in Mountain Home, Ark., and a get-well card was signed by everyone to be sent to him. Get-well cards were also signed for Clyde Blackwell and Helen Strandquist. Esther Sims chose for her meditations, "Who Is My Neighbor", which was very interesting. A plea was made for drivers to assist in the FISH program, as many drivers are needed to transport persons to and from therapy treatments, doctors, hospitals, etc. The next meeting of the Friendship club will be Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the dining room of the FirsMInited Methodist church. Bertha and Elmer Stange will be in charge of the program. The hosts and hostesses will include Lilah and ^ i Bill Jordan, Marie and A1 Mullere, Mildred and Van Kennedy and Hazel MacLaughlin. All members of the church fifty years old and older are urged to come out and join this active group and participate in their warm fellowship. DIVORCES Mirek Halaska from Suzanne H. Halaska, McHenry. Walter M. Broughton from Linda G. Broughton, Wonder Lake. Kenneth H. Hansen from Beverly E. Hansen, McHenry. RECIPE By Sarah Anrfe Sheridan The sweet potato offers a wide variety in the menu. It is served with the main course or as a dessert. Baked Sweet Potatoes 6 small sweet potatoes V2 c chopped nuts V4 o sugar Va c butter - Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling salted water until the skins slip off easily. Peel and roll the hot pota­ toes in the nuts. Place in greased baking dish,sprinkle with sugar and dot with but­ ter. Cover &.nd bake 15 min­ utes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more. POET'S CORNER "THOUGHT FOR THE DAY IN WINTER The gaunt, gnarled fingers of the leafless trees stand stern against the bleak and leaden winter sky as tho' reaching for the Infinite in prayer. So man's soul in the bleakness of his disap­ pointments and sorrows, reaches out for the Almighty God in supplication. And, as in Springtime, nature's life-giving stream flows through the seemingly dead forms, reaching each tiny finger tip, bringing forth the leaf and the flower; so through prayer the soul of man is fed the lifegiving faith which restores confidence and trust and spurs him on to greater achievements. Out of the cold of winter's death comes the rebirth of all that is lovely; so through prayer and forgiveness, emerges the loveliness of the human soul. Ethel L. Hintz ESTHER HOVEN BETROTHAL TOLD ~ Mrs. Isabelle Hoven of 2801 Walnut drive, Wonder Lake, announces the engagement of her daughter, Esther, to Robert Redding, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Redding of Har- vard. An October wedding is planned. AMERICAN LEGION CLUB No. 491 RINGWOOD RD., McHENRY FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY - 5 TO 9 PM PERCH £aneat"n:....«1 95 -INCLUDES- BAKED POTATO OR FRENCH FRIES • « SALAD BAR OTHER MENU AVAILABLE