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ton White Elephants Helping collect white elephants for Fair Diddley, to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18, on the Woodstock Square, are members of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic Women's auxiliary, sponsors of the fair. From left are Pat Ryan, Crystal Fnr Fair T)irlrllo\r Lake: Leith Honning, McHenry, and Joan Brown, Woodstock, x kj! Liu ±suMJ,Uz y pictured with a few of the many treasures which will be offered for sale at the fair. The search is on for cast-offs Irom basements and attics that can be turned into "treasures" for sale at the white elephant booth at Fair Diddley, to be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sun­ day, May 18, on the Woodstock Square. Fair Diddley is the annual fund-raiser sponsored by thp THE COZY, UUIE BEAUTY SALON IN McHENRY THATS HARP TO FIND... FRAN'S HIDDEN CURL 344-1019 Women's auxiliary of the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic for McHenry County. Co-chairwomen of the white elephant booth, Doris Payton and Carol Gaul, both of Woodstock, are working hard to insure a booth brimming with a variety of items. Donations of used books and records, toys, baked goods, nearly new infants' and children's clothing, and flower containers are also being ac­ cepted by Auxiliary members. For information please call Mrs. Wayne V. (Joan) Brown, Woodstock. In addition to the booths, special activities are being planned for youngsters at­ tending the fair, including rides, games and prizes, clowns, balloons and refresh­ ments. fair officials promise. Artists and craftspersons interested in exhibiting in the "Craft Bazaar" and "Artists' Nook" at Fair Diddley may call Mrs. Thomas F. (Pat) Rvan, 815 Oak street. Crystal Lake. Area residents interested in donating white elephants may receive information by calling Mrs. James (Joan) Althoff, McHenry. Friday, May 2, is May Fellowship day celebration for Church Women United local units across this nation. Women in Lake Region will gather at the Presbyterian church in Woodstock (corner of Tryon and Calhoun) at noon for a salad buffet luncheon and program. The theme this year is "Open to Live Fully". Church Women United has long been involved in successful projects which minister to those in need throughout the world. This year the program will center upon the searching of self -- as participant, then try to discover what it means to see and meet the needs of others so all may 'live fully'. Mrs. M L. Frye, is general chairwoman of the celebration. Mrs. Harry Stinespring, Jr., of McHenry is coordinator of ecumenical celebrations. All are invited to attend. They are asked to brinb a salad for the buffet table ancT en­ couraged to bring a guest for the program. i Sitter service will fee available but mothers are requested to (1) bring a sack lunch for each child and (2) in the McHenry area, call Mrs. Kennis (Mary) Brannock, area representative, so sufficient sitters are present. The Rev. William Johnson, pastor at Irving Park United Methodist church and newly appointed director of Ministry of Criminal Justice program, will be guest speaker. A special offering will be taken for the work of Church Women United in Lake Region, Illinois and nationally. The increased outreach of Church Women United challenges all participants to share generously in its financial support. Spring Fun Fair At Valley View School PICTUM FRAMES CUSTOM SIZES MAM TO ORDER STANDARD SIZE FRAMES IN STOCK MAT BOARD, WHITES & COLORED MATS CUT TO ORDER NON GLARE GLASS DRY MOUNTING COMPLETE FRAMING SERVICE & SUPPLIES MAIN PAINT • 3819 W. MAIN ST. . 385-1115 The Valley View Parent Teacher organization will sponsor a Spring Fun Fair Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, located on W. Rt. 120. In addition to games and prizes, there will be a White Elephant sale, Country Store and Cake Walk. There will also be a variety of games for the entire family, with prizes for all. Highlighting this special evening will be the Moon Walk Ride, Funny Flicks, Face Painting and "Sponge the Teacher". Many residents from the Valley View area have volunteered to donate an abundance of craft items, white elephants and home baked goods that shoppers of all ages will enjoy. For those who have a hearty appetite, there will be a refreshment stand featuring hot dogs, pizza, soft drinks, popcorn, candy and many other goodies. Special Purchase HALF PANTSUITS J35 VALUE $9900 NOW ONLY dmdmd WHILE THEY LAST ! ! ! F ashion Shoppe Ph. 385-7747 1007 N. Front St. McHenry Longhorn Steak House -Presents- "Front Row Confer" 3 Piece Combo APPEARING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY "HAPPY TIMES" featuring - AT THE CIRCUS - with Richard Rodgers, Ted Fio Rito, Johann Strauss and others. - IN THE MARKET - the best of Ketelby, Rimsky Korsakov & Friml All in Costume McHenry Choral Club Sprihg Concert TICKETS: '1.00 From Members '1.50 At The Door Tickets Available At Main Paint Store Prior To The jConcert WEST CAMPUS AUDITORIUM SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 3rd & 4th-8:15 P.M. PAGE 2 - PLAINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1975 University Honors For Miss Elbersen Address Phone .. If You Wish To Attend Return To McHenry Plaindealer Office-Tom Miller-3812 W. Elm Street Cheryl Marie Elbersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Elbersen of 4612 Hilltop drive, Wonder Lake, has achieved University Honors (Bronze tablet) this year. Students receiving this honor are those who through the semester prior to their graduation have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 4.5 or better for all work taken at the University of Illinois and who rank in the top 3 per cent of the students in their college who will graduate when they do. Each year the names of University Honors students are inscribed on a bronze tablet which is mounted permanently in the university library. Cheryl graduated from McHenry Community high school in 1971. A Music major, she will graduate from the University May 18 and plans to continue with graduate studies at the same school. Church Women United New officers of St. Agatha Court, No. 777, National Catholic Society of Foresters, are shown above. In front row, from left, are Mrs. LeoDiedrich, Mrs. Carl Neiss, Mrs. Gene Hughes, Mrs. Lucy Domino, Mrs. Paul Pitzen, Mrs. Allan Etheridge and Mrs. Norman Freund; back row, Mrs. Boyd Lindberg, Mrs. Stanley Schmitt, Mrs. Alvin Freund, Mrs. Ernest LaBay, Mrs. Leo Freund, Mrs. Tom Fowler and Mrs. Jack Miller. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD MARINE FESTIVAL QUEEN CONTEST Name, HONOR MERIT COURT DIRECTORS - The Junior directors of St. Agatha Court, No. 777, of the National Catholic Society of Foresters were given a special award at the twenty-second Diocesan conference held recently in Freeport. It was announced by the National secretary, Mrs. Delores Rogers, that they had qualified for the sixth consecutive year as a Merit court. Shown with the award are the Junior directors, Mrs. Irene Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Hughes arid Mrs. Arlene Fowler. STAFF PHOTO-WAYNE GAYLORD NCSF Holds Installation The new officers of St. Agatha Court, No. 777, National Catholic Society of Foresters at Johnsburg, were installed Tuesday, April 15, by the past national president of the society, Mrs. Lucy Domino of Rockford. The installation took place at the Community club hall, following the annual dinner at Hettermann's Installed as president was Mrs. Paul Pitzen; vice- president, Mrs. Gene Hughes; financial secretary, Mrs. Carl Neiss; treasurer, Mrs. Leo Diedrich; trustees, Mrs. Allen Etheridge and Mrs. Earnest LaBay; Junior directors, Mrs. Jack Miller, Mrs. Tom Fowler and Mrs. Norman Freund; conductors, Mrs. Stanley Sch­ mitt and Mrs. Boyd Lindberg; sentinels, Mrs. Leo Freund and Mrs. Alvin Freund. Special conductors seating the new officers were Misses Debbie Freund, Patty An­ derson, Lisa Huemann and Pam Spengel. Mrs. David Miller, recording secretary, and Mrs. Francis Schmitt, trustee, were unable to attend. Mrs. Marie Paulison, Mrs. Peter M. Freund, Mrs. Jos. L. Freund, and Mrs. Stephen Freund received fifty-year membership pins. Guests were present from St. Clara Court 659 of McHenry and St. Anthony Court 674 of Rockford. Spring Grove-Richmond Dinner-Installation Enjoyed By S.C. Club A dinner of Cantonese food was served at Oriental Palace, Richmond to seventy members of the Pioneer club, Richmond - Spring Grove Senior citizens and three guests recently. This preceded the installation of officers. Mrs. Elizabeth Witt- mayer gave the opening prayer. Following dinner, Robert Leonhardt conducted the meeting and called on Mrs. George Johnson to act as in­ stalling officer. Mrs. Johnson thanked each individual officer of the past year for the ad­ mirable way each handled his office. Past officers were president, A1 Tomasek; vice- president, Wm. Wildes; second vice-president, Bea Mier, Hold Nutrition Program >"It's time, once again, to be thinking about our annual nutrition program," says Mrs. Kenneth Cornelison, chairman of the Farm Bureau Women's committee. This year they are including the second part of the Garden program into the session. Sessions will be held at the Woodstock Farm Bureau building auditorium at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, May 8. Admission is free, and all the public is more than welcome to attend. "We are offering two sessions so that more will be able to attend this worthwhile program," says Mrs. Cor­ nelison. Nancy Moore, from Ex­ tension, will be talking and demonstrating on what to do with vegetables after they're grown. There will be tips on canning and freezing and preparation of foods, for full vitamin preservation. After this segment of the program, there will be time for questions and answers. Catherine Seyller, nutrition expert for ADA, will be discussin "Nutrition and You." She will also supplement ideas on gardening. There will be time for questions and answers after this portion of the program also. There will be many handouts on nutrition, recipes, and dairy ideas; and Ball Blue books will be on sale. Button Society Wonder Lake Resident Plans For Exhibition The Illinois State Button society will hold its annual meeting and exhibition at the Holiday Inn at Northbrook, located on route 21 just southeast of route 45, Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. "Around the World With Buttons" is the theme of this year's exhibition, and mem­ bers from all over Illinois will bring their finest buttons to enter into competition for the awards. Buttons depicting scenes, buildings, animals and plants from all over the world will be displayed. Many fine button dealers will be present with stocks of old and modern buttons for sale. secretary, Ardella Anderson and treasurer, Elaine Leonhardt. Appreciation was extended to chairmen for the efficient way of handling their positions. They were Mrs. Anne Labunde, publicity, and Mrs. Frieda Wolff, Sunshine. Mrs. Johnson then presented the gavel to the new president, Mrs. Walter (Marion) Pretz- man. Other new officers for the ensuing year are Walter Pretzman, vice-president; Bea Mier, second vice-president, and to serve for another year are Ardella Anderson, secretary, and Elaine Leonhardt, treasurer. Aft-announcement was made that St. Joseph's church Social Action committee had donated a check to the club to be used The Chicago Area Button club is serving as hostess for this meeting, and cordially invites the public to see the many beautiful buttons displayed. The exhibition will be open to the public on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday evening, an illustrated program will be given for members only. McHenry county members are Mrs. Margaret McMackin of Marengo, a member of the board of directors and editor of the club's publication, and Mrs. Henry Wagner of Wonder Lake, president of the Chicago Area club. for some social function for members who could not otherwise attend. Just recently the club enjoyed a trip by bus to the flower show in Chicago. WED 25 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weidner of 10810 Weidner road, Har­ vard, are holding an open house May 3 at 8:30 p.m. at the Alden Community club in observance of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Everyone is in­ vited to attend. No formal in­ vitations will be sent. Knowledge of kindling fire by friction was worldwide, when white man explored it, with two or three very remote areas excepted. Name Address Phone Parents' names Birth Date Hobbies School Activities Parents' Signature Include two pictures Return to Plaindealer office, 3812 W. Elm St. I QUIT SMOKING CLINIC MAY 5th - 9th Sponsored By McHenry Kiwanis Club Host McHenry Hospital ME. AND MRS. GEORGE KAMHOLZ WED 50 YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. George Kamholz of Route 2, Lake Geneva, Wis., will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the American Legion hall in Genoa City, Wis Saturday, May 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. George Kamholz and Heleii Sauer, formerly of McHenry, were married on May 13, 1925. Hosting the occasion will be their four children, Carl K. Kamholz, of Berwyn, Mildred Karger of Crystal Lake, Lois Borst of Genoa City, Wis., and Donna Carstensen of Lake Geneva, Wis. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. A sincere request has been made that gifts be omitted.