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f»AGE 4 . PLA1NDBALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1974 Two representatives from Secretary of State Howlett's office attended the last Senior Citizens club meeting, and gave a very informative talk regarding the renewal of drivers licenses. They per­ suaded a number of volunteers from the membership to take a course to learn how to instruct other members who will have to be taking their written tests in the near future. Since many people become quite concerned about taking the written tests, and these volunteers will be able to help simplify the procedure and explain in detail just what is required and how it should be done. The representatives were astonished at the large at­ tendance (214) at the meeting, the enthusiasm displayed by the members, and the activities in which they participate. The well received program for the evening was the mankind, this ol' granny'd make, it'd be that better un- derstandin' o' th' need fer younguns t' learn th' true values fer life, theirs an' ever'one's. Seems t' me, there'd be a better world f'r all. A sad thought, that th' year's end's nearin' wi'out prospects o' a more intelligent approach t' th' needs o' mankind, in th' year ahead. Grandma Radtke McHenryvChoral club. In ad­ dition to selections by the chorus, "Christmas Is A Comin' "The Holly and the Ivy" and "Mistletoe," there were solos by Mary Idstein, Dorothy Hollander, Carolyn Ritthaler and Mike Cajthaml. Members wishing to see the annual Christmas program given by the Choral club at West Campus auditorium Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec 8, should contact Mrs. Louise Giel at once, as she has tickets for sale. During the business segment of the meeting, Bowling Chairman Frank Giel asked new bowlers to please attend the Friday afternoon sessions as the other sessions are filled. Alf Heggeland advised that the art classes Tuesday af­ ternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. at Landmark school are filled, but there is a waiting list, and in­ terested, prospective members should register to fill an opening. Mr. Heggeland also advised that there is room for more square dancers on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Landmark school. Particularly gentlemen are needed. Members are also reminded that when in arrears for three months they are automatically dropped from the membership list. It is much more convenient for members to mail their dues to the McHenry Senior Citizens HOLD HOLIDAY BAZAAR-Beta Sigma Phi, chapter Pi Alpha, will be selling handmade Christmas items at St. Patrick's church Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 9 a.m. The articles will be featured at a bazaar sponsored by the Holiday Hills Women's club. Among items made in various workshops are hand painted ornaments, cone wreaths, personalized Christmas stockings and many novelty decorations for the holidays. Shown with some of the beautiful handiwork are Stacia Russell, Jan DeVries and Karen Colomer. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD Friendship Club Votes Gifts For Valley Hi On Saturday, Nov. 9, there were forty-five members and guests in attendance at the monthly pot-luck dinner and meeting of the Friendship club of the First United Methodist church. M e m b e r s d e c i d e d unanimously to again prepare birthday gifts for delivery to Valley-Hi Nursing home. These gifts should be brought to the December meeting, wrapped as birthday presents, and marked for a lady or a man. An appropriate birthday card to include inside the gift is suggested. Bill Jordan again graciously volunteered to take the gifts to Valley-Hi. The meditations chosen by Esther Sims included "One Life" and "Happiness" from the Ideals magazine, also "A Road Leading to God" from another publication; all of which were very interesting. Al Mullere shared some quips with the membership with a slight assist from Elmer Stange. A vote of thanks was given to "i idred and Van Kennedy for purcnasing the new coffee servers and getting them to the church in time for the annual fall festival and luncheon. They FORMAL WEAR RENTAL for ALL OCCASIONS IB Attain MA 1214 N. Green St., McHenry were a gift from the Friendship club to the church. Helen and Morris Crouch were in charge of the program for the evening, which con­ sisted of a very interesting and informative film on planting and transplanting plants. Mr. Crouch fashioned a very beautiful wreath, which was presented to Pastor Smith's wife. Among the guests was Mr. Corby's father, who is 95; also Lucille Kleinhans and Esther Heard. The club welcomed Dorothy Beckenbaugh as a new member of the group. The next meeting of the Friendship club will be Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at the church. Mae and Harry Stinespring will be in charge of the program. The hosts and hostesses will include Cleda and Leonard McCracken, Helen and Harry Lundy, and Lyda Radisch The meat committee will consist of Daisy and Harold Christmas Dinner, Party Planned For Lakeland Women The Lakeland Park Women's club meeting for November was a pot-luck luncheon. The main topic of discussion was the Christmas dinner and party Thursday, Dec. 5 at Martinetti's, Crystal Lake. Santa Claus has agreed to be present at the party to distribute the grab bag gifts. Those wishing to attend are asked to contact the treasurer at once, as it is necessary to know promptly just how many will be at the annual dinner party. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. club, P.O. Box 201, McHenry, and new membership cards will be forwarded promptly. This enables Mrs. Dona Usedom to devote more of her time at the meetings to new members. Eligibility for membership in the McHenry Senior Citizens club is that the prospective member live within the boundaries of School Districts No. 15 and No. 156, and must be 55 years old or older. Members going to the TV show were reminded that the date has been changed to Wednesday, Nov. 20, but leaving the McHenry State bank parking lot at 8:15 a.m. Social Chairlady Helen Strandquist advised that the tickets for the Annual Club Christmas Dinner on Monday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m., at East Campus Cafeteria are going fast, and as the seating arrangement is limited - get your reservations in to Louise Giel at once. Deadline for reservations will be Monday, Dec. 2. • Wildhagen, Lilah and Bill Jordan, Marie and Albert Mullere, Frieda Olsen, Mildred and Van Kennedy, Louise Forbes, Helen and Morris Crouch, Hazel McLaughlin and Gladys and Louis Block. Election of officers will take place at the December meeting. The next meeting of the McHenry Senior Citizens club will be Monday evening, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at East campus cafeteria when the program will be given by the Mar-Ray dancers. Those unable to attend the Christmas dinner Dec. 9 are urged to come for the program at 7:30 p.m., which will be the square dancers. Thought For Food New England Blaeberry Pie Combine 2 cups blueber­ ries in a saucepan with: Vz cup granulated sugar, hi cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 2Vz tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon lem­ on juice, V« teaspoon ground allspice, V* teaspoon ground cinnamon, % teaspoon ground nutmeg and y« tea­ spoon salt. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Simmer five min­ utes or until thickened. Cool Stir in two more cups blue­ berries. Turn into one 8 inch baked pastry shell. Chill thoroughly. Prior io serving whip 1 cup heavy cream with Vi teaspoon pure vanilla ex­ tract. Garnish and serve your pie. ITS TURKEY TIME AT THE GOLDEN HAIROT1JN6 SALON 3325 W. ELM (RTE. 120) - McHENRY, ILL. 38S-«S67 GOBBLE UP A PRETTY NEW HAIR DO OR BODY WAVE JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING WARM & FRIENDLY EXPERIENCED HAIRDRESSERS OFFERING YOU THEIR PERSONAL SERVICES. BE SURE TO CALL - RtmUMNNE-UNM FOR ANY HAIR PROBLEM! MR. AND MRS. ANTON MEYER MARRIED 50 YEARS-The children of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Meyer are holding an open house in honor of their parents' golden wedding anniversary Saturday Nov. 23, beginning at 7:3b p.m. In St. Peter's church hall, Spring Grove. Friends and relatives are invited to Join them on this memorable occasion. Hilda May and Anton Meyer were married Nov. 26, 1924, at Spring Grove. They have five children, Gladys Mayfield, Rockford, Alan Meyer, Merritt Island, Fla., Betty Christensen, Richmond, LaVerne Miller of Orange Park, Fla., and Joan Buchert of Walworth, Wis. A son, LeRoy, died in childhood. N.O.W. MEETING McHenry county chapter of the National Organization for Women will hold its Nov. 21 membership meeting at The Women's center, 104Vi Benton, Woodstock, which is on the Woodstock square. Coffee will be served at 7:30 and the meeting will begin at 8. MM: nRv Plain DE AL ER I Ul0tertry CplainJealer MR. AND MRS. DAVID GRATZ RECENT NEWLYWEDS....Car9lyn Paula wore her mother's wedding dress when she became the bride of David Gratz at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. Forest Park, recently. They repeated their vows before the Rev. Herman F. Graef. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Lossin of Forest Park and Wonder Lake. SJ^Js a Home Economics teacher at McHenry West campus. The cflfyle now reside in Woodstock. WANTED rmt urn BUM AM root AT MASOHABa Km Friday - 4 p.m. to 5) p.m. HSH FRY $225 French Fries-Cole Slaw ALSO SERVING WHOLE PAN FRIED CATFISH BEER BATTER SHRIMP-HALIBUT RED SNAPPER-CHICKEN-STEAK PISTAKEE COUNTRY CLUB 815 W. Bay Rd. • Phone: 385-9854 t stablished 1875 3812 W«st tlm St reel Phone 385 0170 McHenry, Illiitois 60050 Published Every Wednesday 8i Friday at McHenry, Illinois Second Class Postacje Paid at McHenry, Illinois By McHtNRY PUBLISHING COMPANY Larry E Lund Hublishi'i Adele Froehlich Editor NATIONAL NEWSPAPER HNNA SUSTAININC MEMBER - 1974 t r e t P res s A Mr = SUBSCRIPTION HATES 1 Year $9.00 1 Year $12.50 In McHenry and L . i k r Outside McHenry and County Lake County UMUU FRAN'S HIDDEN CURL BEAUTY SALON 1212 N. GREEN ST. MCHENRY OFFICE e « i I 344-1019 I NOTICE; THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL SENIOR CITIZEN'S PRICES TUES. NOV. 26 DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. I Grandma Sez ••• Turkey Trot At Johnsburg Parishioners of St. John's Catholic church and McHenry area residents have a treat awaiting them when they at- tend Turkey Trot '74 Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Johnsburg Community club. There will be dancing, good food, fellowship and surprises. Judy Huemann is head of the Dance committee. The Building and Grounds commission of St. John's is sponsoring the dance as part of a two-year plan to raise funds for restoration of the nearly 75- year-old beautiful gothic church. Johnsburg residents, as well as St. John's parishioners, are proud of the building as part of their heritage. The parish itself dates back to the mid-1880's. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Plan Holiday Party Senior Citizens Hear Talk On Driver Tests MR. AND MRS. JAMES A. SPEC!ALE BRIDAL COUPLE....Holy Cross Lutheran church, Cary, was the setting for the Oct. 26 wedding of Terry A. Cerney and James A. Saeciale. The Rev. Robert Hess officated at the ceremony. Miss Cerny Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cerny of 3317 S. fftverdale road. McHenry, and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Speciale of 1014 Highland avenue, Wauconda. The newlyweds are now residing at 211 Liberty street, Wauconda. -Chill November skies, har­ binger o' th' comin' winter, ha' replaced th' bright blue o' October, an' th' state o' affairs, so worrisome these days, seem tl dampen th' joy o' th' first Sfiow-fall o' th' season. An­ ticipation o' thjst event, used t' be enjoyed by all, an' memory brings back, me father's voice, • callin't' us, snug in our beds so early in th'morning', t' come £h' see what happened durin' tfc' night. Th' miracle o' th' lovely flakes, ne'er ceased t' rouse our spirits, an' wonder, at tli' miracle o' God's world. •: Somehow, seems that feomethin's happend t' folks, an' jlT prospect o' possibilities o' •flndin' somethin' more in­ triguing 'n th' miracles o' Mature ha' taken th' int'rest o' thany. Younguns don't learn t' Severe an' respect th' miracle b' life, an' all it holds. Would Jhat they could ha' th' benefit o' bein' taught, in this day, as we jelders had' afore there wuz so jmuch o' th' artificial, that real -values 're lost. Our traditional day o' Thanksgivin' is nearin', an' it's time we took, more seriously, th' many things we enjoy, that we don't pervide ourselves. But, few stop t' think that th' very breath o' life, 's a gift, t' be enjoyed such a short time, in this world, is th* gift o' th' Creator, an' mankind seems t' value it so lightly. Youth, early middle age, looks on death as somethin' that's inevitable, but far off, an' ever'body has t' face it, so's what's there t' fret about. But, seems that none seem t' fear th' toll they may pay, f'r in­ dulgence in harmful pursuits. There ain't an excuse, t' exonerate th' offender who desecrates th' wond'ful body, 'n mind, th' human house o' th' brain an' soul, loaned f'r th' extent o' th' life-span, by God, th' creator o' all, in th' entire universe. 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