PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, JULY 19,1974 randma Sez ••• Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steinsdorfer were surprised recently at a party in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. Shown, from left, back of the honored couple, are members of the original wedding party, Bob Kunz, Mary Kay Fenske, Fred Steinsdorfer, Margaret Scharf, Don Steinsdorfer and Andy Steinsdorfer. Local Couple Wed 25 Years A recent surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Elmer G. Steinsdorfer on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary. The occasion was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Miller in McHenry. ; Attending were many friends and relatives of the couple. They included Mary Kay Fenske, Margaret Scharf, Robert Kunz, Fred S t e i n s d o r f e r , D o n a l d Steinsdorfer and Andrew Steinsdorfer from the original wedding party. Two of the attendants are now deceased, itose Lee and Sis Tanner. I In attendance were Messrs and Mesdames Lloyd Scharf; Art Fenske, Donald S t e i n s d o r f e r , A n d r e w S t e i n s d o r f e r , F r e d Steinsdorfer, Robert Kunz; Sam Buenzli, John Glosson, Eugene Miller, Tom Phalin, "Herman Kreutzer, Robert ^Keller, Bill Rothermel, George "Freund, Glenn Haslund, Ray "Pries, Don McVicker, Charles ^Steinsdorfer, Tom McAuliffe, •Robert Grosrenaud, Robert 'Green. Frank Gans and Larry ;Hunt; also Father J. Kulak, Miss Linda Kunz; Mrs. Florence Geier, Mrs. Helen 'Kennedy and Miss Sue Freund. J' A buffet dinner was served. Blind dates are often eye- openers. N.O.W. Presents Sunday Program In Crystal Lake The Education task Force of McHenry Counjty National Organization^^ Women will present a program intended to interest persons concerned about children and sex-role stereotyping. Entitled "Dick and Jane as Victims: Do They Have a Choice?" the program will include two slide presentations-"An Overview on Sexism;" and "Dick and Jane as Victims." Sherry Reynolds and Charlene Caster, members of N.O.W. State Education committee, will share facts and possible solutions concerning problems of sex-role stereotypes_found in many St. Clara Court Plans Picnic In Park On July 25 St. Clara Court, No. 659, will hold its annttol picnic in the park at noon Thursday, July 25. A tour is planned for August. This will take members to Amish Acres in Nappanee, Ind., an authentic Amish homestead restored and open to the public. Those interested in making reservations should call Mrs. Leonard M. (Leoda) Freund. aspects of society. Non-sexist books; bibliographies, and records will be displayed. This program will be held Sunday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Central school auditorium, 131 Paddock, in Crystal Lake. Samuel Doctorian Women Aglow Speaker Samuel Doctorian will be guest speaker when Women Aglow in Christ holds its July 25 meeting in the John Evans Inn, Rt. 14, 2 miles west of Rt. 31, at 11 a.m. Reservations may be made by calling 385-3185. Th' old T.V. show, "This is Your Life," brought t' light; th' many facets o' important events, which went t' make up th' lives o' many people. This granny likes t' apply th' phrase in slightly altered version. "Now, is Your Life." The message t' me readers, is t' stimulate th' thought an' realization, that life is short, at best, e'en if one lives t' be an hundred. Some folks live as though life was a goin' on forever, an' will progress in a more 'r less, acceptable pattern, seemin'ly a takin' f'r granted th' greatness o' th' gift, wi' which they 're blessed, LIFE. This is IT, no matter who ye are, rich 'r poor, white 'r black, 'r any other race. As ye progress toward th' ripe years, ye'll wish ye'd appreciated th' real things in life, more'n ye did, lest ye take heed, an' learn t' value life. Most folks don't get th' most out o' life. It does me heart good t' see some parents, helpirt' t' guide their young toward goals, which '11 bring happy satisfaction, in adult maturity. For everyone, there's a different valuation o' what's important t' their particular happiness, but mark me words, th' busiest lives 're th' happiest ones. Now, there's a great difference, in livin' life, a doin' jist what ye like t' do, f'r yourself, alone. Th' trick is t' learn t' like t' do f'r others, too, reapin' pleasure f'r th' effort. Folks ain't always born wi' th' ambition t' adapt 'emselves t' society in philanthropic endeavor. Parents should teach little tykes t' find happiness in makin' th' effort t' help each other, in th' home, thereby devclopin' adults wi' concern f'r each other. There ain't anythin', t' me own way o' thinkin', more important t' th' way a life is lived, than t' be a part o' the' human effort t' satiate th' need f'r one another. Seems t' me, th' more involved is th' individual, wi' th' problems o' fellowmen, th' fuller is life, an' th' greater is happiness. Many a parent may be saddened, when th" years 're here, an' th' offspirng 're grown, t' find that communication is not there, b'cause it was neglected in th' early years. Life is NOW. Ye can't wait f'r tomorrow t' take up th' cause an' act on it. Tomorrow's too late, an' that's th' reason f'r so much disappointment in life, a outtin' off what's important t' TODAY. Tomorrow : may be too far removed from th' need o' what's required f'r this day. Gtandma Radtke Many Golden-Agers At Annual Summer Picnic POSTPONE DANCE The teen dance scheduled at the community center in McCullom Lake July 20, has been postponed one week, to July 27. The heat and humidity was no deterrent for the members of the McHenry Senior Citizens club, as a large and most enthusiastic crowd attended the annual picnic for members at Veterans Acres Saturday, July 13. After the leisurely picnic luncheon, many games were played, some for ladies only, some for men only, some for couples only, and then some for everybody. The next meeting of the club ryn0t Establ ished 1875 3812 West E lm Street Phone 385 0170 McHenry I l l ino is 60050 Publ ished Every Wednesday & Fr iday at McHenry, I l l ino is Second Class Postage Paid at McHenry, I l l ino is By McHENRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E Lund Publ ish i Adele Froehl ich Edi to- EMQz NEWSPAPER J NATIONAL NEWSPAPER A S S O C I A T I O N f.uxn mi" h t t P r m A K t f BNNA SUSTAINING MEMBER - 1974 SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year $9.00 1 Year $12.50 In McHenry and L. ik r Outs ide McHenry and County Lake County STATE VFW RECOGNITION - Gerry Kuck and Marge Moreth display awards they received at the state convention of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars which was held recently in Des Plaines. Marge Moreth holds the trophy she received as Cancer chairman for having reached the goal set for auxiliaries' donations to cancer aid and research. Gerry Kuck holds the fourth place honorableWention award for publicity on all of the auxiliary programs and the trophy which she was awarded as Fifth district "Voice of Democracy" chairman, which was for the greatest percentage of increase in participation by auxiliaries throughout the state of Illinois. I? Come in and browse, you'll get ideas for furnishing your bath and discover many charming gifts. 3012 W. Rte. 120, McHenry East of New Bridge - Free F'arking 385-0048 Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30. Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-5 Complete planning and installation of fixtures and accessories. is Monday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m., at East campus cafeteria. The program for the evning will be a most enjoyable one, as it will feature a sing-along led by Dolly Mazzarella, with the assistance of the pianists from the kitchen band, and a few other helpers. The band has been quite busy, and has a heavy schedule,\>laying Saturday, July 27, for the Ringwood United Methodist church, in the tent, at 7:30 p.m; playing at the Crystal Pines Nursing home at Crystal Lake at 2 p.m., July 29; at the Lutheran Home and Service for the Aged at Arlington Heights Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. and then the trip to the Illinois State Fair at Springfield Aug. 15 and 16 to play in kitchen band competition. The band will play at the Walworth County Fair at Elkhorn, Wis., Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m., plus the commitments for September and October. Alf Heggeland wants to remind artists that the Art classes are meeting all summer at Landmark school; however; they meet at 2 p.m. instead of 2:30. Theatre Will Serve "Apple Pie, Ice Cream" PM&L's next effort, a variety show called "Apple Pie and Ice Cream," will be presented Aug. 9 and 10 in the auditorium of the Antioch Community high school, 1033 S. Main street in Antioch. Curtain time for both performances is 8:30 p.m. 4§hterested persons should call ^95-9702 for reservations. A goal of the variety show is to raise funds for the acquisition of a new curtain for, and other refurbishing of, the PM&L Theater, 877 Main street, where most PM&L productions are ordinarily performed. Since that theater will be closed the rest of this summer for that remodeling, "Apple Pie and Ice Cream" will be staged at the high school rather than in the theater. OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Bert Coens of 2508 N. Huemann drive, McHenry, will observe their forty-first wedding anniversary Saturday, July 20. The couple has two sons, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. J £̂a SPetite ûibine Chef Alain and Louise are pleased to announce their restaurant is now open Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. They offera very special Sunday Brunch. 220 Si Lake more {East of McHenry) for reservations: (815) 385-7495 vA/ ij^r ! L~om£ and tJoin Sunday Branch AT: IDie Xonghom £tcak House 2Vi Miles East of McHenry On Rte. 120 Phone 385-9869 9 AM to 2 PM . . . . *2.75 ALL YOU CAN EAT! SERVING REGULAR MENU AFTER 2 PM Karen Blake Is Married To Decatur Man Two young people who met while attending the University of Illinois at Champaign were married Saturday, July 13, at St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry. Karen Rose Blake of 2401 W. Richmond road, McHenry, and Gregory Neil Ruffner of 1664 W Waggoner, Decatur, exchanged nuptial vows before the Rev. Joseph Kulak at 2:30 serviced in a church decorated with coral gladioli and blue and white daisies. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blake, McHenry, and her bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruffner of Decatur. Special music at the ceremony was provided by Michelle Reining who accompanied herself on the guitar and sang "Wedding Song" and "Take Our Bread". Sister M. Andreella played "Ave Maria" as an organ solo. The pretty bride chose a formal length gown of candlelight silk and schiffli embroidered organza. It was fashioned with an empire bodice, high neckline and a semi-sheath A-line skirt which flowed into an attached chapel length train of schiffli organza trimmed with garlands of Venice lace. Matching garland lace accented the hemline, cuffs and sleeves of the gown and a satin ribbon sash adorned the waistline. Her tiered illusion veil trimmed with lace was held by an open Camelot cap of Venice lace. She carried a bouquet of white roses, ivy and baby's breath. For sentiment, she wore her mother's cameo ring for "something old"; earrings from the groom for "something new"; her sister's slip for "something borrowed" and a blue garter for "something blue". Nancy Blake of McHenry attended her sister as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Orttel of Waukegan, the bride's sister and Linda Exline of Rockford and Gale Nowak of Chicago, both former roommates of the bride. The attendants wore floor length blue floral print crepe dresses accented with rose colored ribbon at the empire waistline. They wore ivory, wrist length gloves and straw picture hats trimmed with rose colored ribbon. Each carried a nosegay of blue and white daisies highlighted with coral gladioli buds and tied with forest green streamers. R i c h a r d H e a v n e r of Alton, former roommate of the groom, served his friend as best man. Groomsmen were Jeff Ruffner of Decatur, the groom's brother, and Timothy Lindgren of Chicago and Thomas Kimmel of Decatur, both friends of the groom. The bride's mother chose a floor length, lime green lace over taffeta gown with silver accessories and a white orchid corsage. The groom's mother wore a floor length, coral crepe dress with silver accessories and a similar corsage. SGT. AND MRS. DENNIS M. ROBY BRIDAL COUPLE - In a beautiful wedding ceremony solemnized in St. Mary's Catholic church, McHenry, June 15, Miss Christine M. Biggs became the bride of Sgt. Dennis M. Roby. The pretty bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Biggs. Sgt. Roby's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roby. All are from McHenry. LANGDON STUDIO PHOTO i VIE FOR TITLE - Miss McHenry County candidates include, from left, Brenda Stanley, Miss Hebron; Sue Camp, Miss Harvard; and Linda Tanouye, Miss Richmond. Contest will highlight the opening night of the McHenry County Fair at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. (DON PEASLEY PHOTOGRAPHY) Immediately following the service, a reception was held at the V.F.W. clubhouse in McHenry for 150 guests. Upon their return from a wedding trip to Canada, the newlyweds plan to make their home temporarily in McHenry. The bride graduated from M.C.H.S. and attended North Central college at NaperVille for two years. She transferred to the university of Illinois and will graduate in December, 1974. The groom graduated from MacArthur high in Decatur and received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in May, 1974. He is employed as an electrical engineer. Elizabeth Tonyan To Observe 95th Birthday July 22 BARGAINS BIZARRE - Mrs. John Spurr, right, co-chairman of the Woodstock Children's Home auxiliary's annual Bargains Bizarre, accepts a donation from Mrs. Barbara Kane and son, Charles. The Kanes reside at Crystal Lake. Bargains Bizarre is a gigantic rummage sale which will be held July 26 and 27 at the Lakewood village hall, Crystal Lake. Donations may be made directly at the village hall starting Monday, July 22, or by calling Mrs. Davjd Kent in McHenry. Cullom Knoll Will Have MUSIC Saturday July 20th 9:00p.m. til 1:00a.m. Gate No. 6 McCullom Lake Rd. ELIZABETH TONYAN Mrs. Elizabeth (Althoff) Tonyan of 312 W. Bay road, McHenry, one of the community's most respected nonagenarians, will observe her ninety-fifth birthday Monday, July 22. A family picnic is being planned for this lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Tonyan remains in good health and takes enjoyment in knitting, crocheting and playing pinochle. Several of her nine children will help her celebrate her birthday. The children are George of Tucson, William, Edward, Sylvester, Henry and Mrs. Gertrude Schmitt of the McHenry area; Mrs. Rose Hrjesa of Riverside, Asella Tonyan of Milford, Conn., and Angela Tonyan of Sequim, Wash. Mrs. Tonyan also has twenty- three grandchildren, forty-, seven great-grandchildren and two sisters the Misses Barbara and Katherine Althoff, residing in Johnsburg. BENEFIT SALE The Lakemoor Civil Defense unit will hold a rummage and bake sale on the Labor Day weekend. Those who have usable large items should call Ms. Clifford (Marie) Hyatt for pick-up service. All monies will be used to buy much needed equipment. OLD FOLKS haven • 24 Hour Duty Nurse • Best of Food • Real Home Surrounding • Reasonable Rates • WE CARE1 910 W. BLVD. 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