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Working people who must return to work promptly should make reservations, stating time they expect to arrive at the hall, and the number of persons in their party, so that the tables can be ready and awaiting their arrival. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the luncheon. There will be both cards and bunco. Hold Marian Faculty Dinner The Home Economics club of Marian Central high school presented its third annual dinner for faculty and staff last week. It was a delicious gourmet dinner, with the main dish of Greek origin. The meal was cooked and prepared by the senior section of the Home Ec club, which is headed by Every Wednesday Chicken Discount Day at mcneils fried chicken offer good at these McNeil Locations: mcneils fried chicken 315 CLAY STREET / WOODSTOCK RT. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB RD. / WOODSTOCK IN THE MCHENRY MARKET PLAGE / MCHENRY FIVE GENERATIONS - These five generations gathered recently at a christening party held at the Harvey home. Holding Holly Harvey, front left, is her mother, Mary Beth Harvey. At right, front, is Charlotte Kuhn, great-great grandmother, holding baby Larry Harvey, Jr., 2% months (rid. In back, from left, are Victor. Hoppe, Sr., great-grandfather and Victor Hefrpe, Jr., grandfather. CAROL LEE STRACH PLAN FALL WEDDING - Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund S. Strach of 2048 Scotland drive, Clearwater, Fla., formerly of McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Lee, to David C. Toft. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer J. Toft of 1702 E. Hazelwood drive, Lindenhurst. Miss Strach will graduate from Milton college, Milton, Wis., in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Her fiance is a 1973 graduate of Milton college. They are planning a Sept. 14 wedding. Checkerboard Squares Host Visiting Clubs "The Wearin' of the green was plainly to be seen-and shamrocks could be found on dancers all around," at the Checkerboard Squares St. Patrick's dance at Edgebrook school Saturday evening, March 16. Joining them for the evening were visiting clubs, The Hip Huggers of Crystal Lake, The Harvard Milk Centers and T.N.T.'s of Waukegan. Events scheduled for the immediate future are the Checkerboard Squares' visit to Shelter village of Woodstock Tuesday evening, March 19, where members will dance for and with residents of the home. Friday evening, March 22, two bus loads of dancers will travel to Milwaukee, where the Checkerboard Squares will enjoy an evening of square dancing. Established 1875 3812 West Elm Street Phone 385-0170 McHenry. Illinois 60050 SPONSOR DANCE The Student Activities board of McHenry County college is sponsoring an informal dance March 29. The event will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight in the Student Union at the college, Crystal Lake. There is no admission charge and the dance is open to the public. DISCOVER TRINITY Camy Steiner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steiner, and Debbie Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Leonard, both seniors at West Campus, spent the weekend at Trinity college in Deer field. This was the annual "Discover Trinity" weekend and the girls enjoyed a tour of the college and participated in many activities. Miss Barbara Gerasch, left, is shown with her aunt, Mrs. Charles Michels, at the "This is Your Life" program which honored Miss Gerasch last Monday night. - Miss Barbara Gerasch was the surprised guest of honor at the March 18 dinner meeting of the McHenry Business & Professional Women's club when the members presented "This Is Your Life, Barb Gerasch." Among the well wishers in attendance were her sisters, Sue Gerasch and Kathy Fredrick, her aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michels, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williams and Mrs. Eva Freund. Joan Wegenert a lifelong friend, told about their school days, while Miss Gerasch's special tutor, Kay Huck, and her music teacher, Sister Andrella, added their recollections. Employees Marcy Dixon and Judy Schmitt were on hand to give their congratulations as she was presented a gold scrapbook filled with letters from the many clients, friends, and civic organizations who wished to say a special "thank- you." Miss Gerasch who owns the McHenry Telephone Answering Service and the McHenry County Letter Service, devotes much of her busy life to taking care of the telephone duties of many of the community's clubs, churches and civic organizations, this she does without compensation to herself except the gratitude of the hundreds of people she assists. Along with an engraved plaque commemorating the occasion, she was presented a bouquet of long-stemmed red roses, her favorite flower. if PRIME RIB SERVED EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY ,4, MAKE YOUR BOWLING BANQUET RESERVATIONS * EARLY! (815)-678-7766 KAREN'S BACK) HH -MARCH 23- dVKaxc IS CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF KAREN KRATER, MCHENRY'S RENOWNED INTERIOR DECOR­ ATOR, SATURDAY, MAR. 23RD. FROM 2 TO 5:30. WHILE SHE'S THERE TAKE ADVANTAGED OF THESE FANTASTIC SPECIALS. 10% Off on all Carpeting, Drapes & Wallpaper • Hyde Paifc "Semi Gloss" REG. 37.50 NOW *59per Gal. * Hyde Park "Flat" REG. $5.30 NOW *4 (Custom Mixed Pastels Only.) a • Benjamin Moore Paints ^ 10% OFF COME IN EARLY AND LET US PUT THE cM[axc of Beauty in Your Home zMtxtc cJJomt U^&coiaiing, One. 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHenry Market Place Shopping Center' Grandma Sez ••• Her presentation at Marian included acting out roles from plays such as "Guys and Dolls," "Matchmaker" & "Romeo and Juliet." On "This Is Your Life" CHRISTINE SWEENEY ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT - Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sweeney of 5005 Home avenue, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine, to Kurt Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas of 2610 Thomas court, Griswold Lake. No wedding date has been set. Published Every Wednesday & Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E. Lund - Publisher Adele Froehlich Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year $9.00 1 Year $12.50 „ In McHenry and L.ike Outside McHenry and J County Lake County .ake County MR. AND MRS. ROBERT STEURICH 1 MARRIED -- Miss Judith Marie Laskowski and Robert Steurich repeated nuptial vows before the Rev. A. Wojtecki at an early evening nuptial rite performed in St. Josaphat's church, Chicago, Feb. 4. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Laskowski of 2409 Hyde Park, Holiday Hills, McHenry. Her bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Steurich of 3715 N. Clifton avenue, Chicago. The new Mrs. Steurich is a graduate of McHenry high school and Northern Illinois university. Her husband was educated in Chicago and graduated from Southern Illinois university. Following a honeymoon to Iron Mountain, Mich., the couple took up residence in an apartment on the near north side of Chicago. i Wl^Kenry ClPlat nJealer Spring is here, an' th' good earth an' th' anticipation promise o' better things seems o' good things from th' garden t' come along wi' it, every year, o' one's dreams, makes th' Hopes run high an' folks seem t' mouth water. Those who ain't take on a happier countenance, ever tried it, better take a Fingers get itchy t' handle th' crack at it, as there's no better way t' git exercise, fun an' profit at th' same time. This ol' granny figures fer th' price o' (me bunch o' carrots, bought at th' market, me garden yields enough t' carry through t' th' next season, packed away fer th' winter in me big ol' sand box. Money in th' pocket, ye Two comic operas will be ^er ^ Mttle effort it takes. presented at Carroll college, This year, th' end o' me Waukesha, Wis., three summers in this beloved spot, evenings this month. The seems strange to not be operas, Wolfgang^A. Mozart's plannin' me own garden, but "The Impressario" and Cardon me thinks a few seeds planted, V. Burnham's "Nitecap", will jist fer th' pleasure, may be be presented March 29, 30 and enjoyed in a little crop, fer th' 31 by the college's music next tenant. Seems like a department. •' 7. season, lost in plantin' a few Both operas are one-acts, and seeds, is somethin' missed both contain many humorous from me life. God seems close, situations. when workin' in His earth, an' In the opera, "Impressario", it does th' heart good. Mark Knaebe, a junior from __ Milwaukee, will play Mr. Scruples in the title role. Other 7X7"f* L. ,* ~ff jcitc members of the cast include -Li MX* J. luLrVo r lollo Amy Leighty, a sophomore n/r • t\ from McHenry as Miss MartCUl Drama SUverpeai. McHenry Girl With Carroll College Cast Group On March 15 she returned to work with the Drama club members. Marian has selected the play "The Boy Friend" for its annual spring musical and she discussed this play and others in helping to prepare the cast for this annual production. The play is scheduled for May 10 and 11 in the Marian auditorium i St. Clara Court Will Name Officers St. Clara Court, No. 659, National Catholic Society of Foresters, will hold its regular monthly meeting March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Oak room of Montira Middle school. This will mark the close of the card tournament and an election of office's will be held. The corporate communion and breakfast will be March 31 at the 8 a.m. Mass in St. Mary's church. There will be a small charge this year for adults due to rising expenses. Juniors will be free. Those attending are asked to park cars in back of Montini school. NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION FllHH Hii" "WASH & WEAR" HAIR CUTS • FOR gals on the go • Layer Cuts • Shags • Naturals $10.00 JANE'S 305-7771 Mrs. Kaye Walters, Marian's cafeteria manager. The meal is prepared as part of a competition sponsored by national firm. The contest involves table setting, choosing silver, and all aspects of preparing a dinner. The first prize in this contest is a set of china. Hie girls preparing this most enjoyable feast for the faculty, staff and their spouses were Carol Klocek, Nancy Kranz, Meg Casey, Sue Diedrich, Sol Carbo, Mary Wedoff, Lynn Catanzaro and Sue Williams. Students of Marian Central Catholic high school enjoyed two , recent visits by Niki Flacks, a professional actress from New York. Miss Flacks belongs to an organization called Affiliate Artists, an agency which places professional artists in different communities which apply to them. Miss Flacks has been working in Woodstock for an eight-week period and the students were enthusiastic about her performance. Niki has played in many well' known roles on both television and Broadway. She has played Karen on the TV soap opera, "One Life to Live," and has performed in "West Side All we need now, 's a bit o' cooperation from Mother Nature. The long, hard, winter past, an' a lookin' for'ard t' a beautiful summer. It's time t' count our blessin's, be they few 'r many, but th' fact remains, we still have a chance t' correct th' many mistakes we've made, an' be thankful fer it. A thinkin' about the big change a comin' in me own life, me thoughts go out t' ever'one, who's life's takin' on some kind o' transformation. Th' older we get, th' more difficult it is t' adjust. When th' new adjustment is aided wi' lots o' love, an' happy anticipation, th' new, soon replaces th' familiar things, an' we have, left, happy memories o' lovely summers, times spent wi' good friends, an' th' pleasant hours spent. The greenin' o' th' springtime, almost breaks this ol' granny's heart, fer th' young beauty o' it. Soon th' lilac il be breakin' th' buds, th' tulips an jonquils, an' all th' bulbous plants 're a gittin' ready t' pop, in all their glory. Easter time 's almost here, th' psychological time fer a new beginnin'. Wishin' all humanity might be triggered t' a new start, this granny closes, 'til next time. Grandma Radtke Story" with Richard Chamberlain, and "Fiddler on the Roof" with Leonard Nemoy. Miss Gerasch Honored Freeing] NNA SUSTAINING *",r ®l MEMBER -- 1974 • WHOLE DOVER SOLE • FOG LEGS • LOBSTER TAILS • LOUISIANA JUMBO SHRIMP « WALLEYE PIKE • SHRIMP de-jonghe • FLORIDA RED SNAPPER • LIVE MAINE LOBSTER • ALASKA SNOW CRAB CLAWS for ALL OCCASIONS feea/il S Stwd. . . . A t f o w H w i m 1214 N. Green St., McHenry CHICKEN CHOPS RIBS LOBSTER OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! RT. 12 1/2 MILE NORTH OF RICHMOND, ILLINOIS AT THE STATE LINE KAREN BLAKE SET WEDDING DATE - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake of 2401 N. Richmond road, McHenry, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen, to Gregory Rufftter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruffner of 1664 W. Waggoner, Decatur, 111. Miss Blake will graduate from the University of Illinois in December after student teaching in English in Arlington Heights in the fall. Her fiance will graduate in May from (he University of Illinois with a BS in Electrical Engineering degree. A July 13 wedding is planned. 4