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SECTION 1 - PAGE 2 - PL AINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,1975 Display Holiday Cheer At PWP Family Night Choirs Of St. In Christmas The choirs of Saint John the Baptist church, Johnsburg, under the direction of John R. Heidinger, M.S.M. will present the first program in their 1975- 76 concert series Thursday evening, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. in Saint John the Baptist church. The concert is open to the public without ticket and without charge. The choir of Saint John's of twenty-three women's voices will open the concert with Michael Haydn's "Come Children Praise Our Lord" for three-part women's choir and organ. This Christmas anthem of the classical era will be followed by the feature work of the concert program, Benjamin Britten's Missa Brevis in D. Composed in 1959, the Mass is a setting of the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei sung in the original languages and scored for three-part treble choir and organ with soprano and alto solos sung by Christine Gwiazdowski and Yvonne Matt. The Missa Brevis displays all of the composer's skill in com­ bining chant-like passages, soaring melodic lines, con­ temporary harmonies and intricate rhythm patterns into a unified whole which musically interprets the beloved text. It is Mr. Britten's only setting of the Mass text and one of his finest ' choral compositions. Three settings of the "Ave Maria" text will be included in the first part of the program beginning with Alan Hovhaness's mystical in­ terpretation of the first two words of the text from the contemporary composer's Tryptich. Soprano Mary Idstein will sing the familiar "Ave Maria" of Franz Schubert from his collection of lieder, and the first part of the program will conclude with the full text of the "Ave Maria" set for four-part women's choir and organ by Johannes Brahms. The master composer of the Romantic era sets the words in a symphonic idiom employing the melodic lines antiphonally between the choir and organ. Carols of the season will be sung by the combined children's choirs of Saint John's, the Choristers, Choirboys and Solo Ensemble. Included in this portion of the program will be a canonic setting of the Christmas chorale, "Now Sing We Now Rejoice" by Carl Schalk, "Child In The Manger" by MacDonald set to a Gaelic melody and Rossetti's famed Christmas poem, "Love came Down At Christmas" set to an Irish folk tune. Two carols by American composers will close the second part of the concert, James Niblock's "Never A Child As He" and John Jacob Nile's famed "I Wonder As I Wander." Selected scenes from Gian- Carol Menotti's Christmas opera, "Amahl And The Night Visitors" will highlight the John s Concert third part of the Christmas concert. The beautiful fantasy of the crippled boy who offers his crutch to the Wise Men to take as his gift to the Holy Child is one of the twentieth century's most majestic contributions to the ever expanding literature of Christmas. Choral parts of the work including the March of the Kings and "Shepherd, Arise" will be sung by the choir of Saint John's. Appearing in the solo roles will be Christine Marulewski as Amahl, Judith Oeffling as the mother, and Yvonne Matt as the wise man Melchior. The use of the dramatic opera format to tell the Christmas story interwoven with legend marks a return to the tradition of the middle ages where opera was born in the church as it employed these same techniques both at Christmas in its choral mystery plays and during the Lenten season with its dramatic portrayal of the Passion Story. The concert will close with two works for unaccompanied voices. The adult choir with soloist Mary Idstein will sing the "Wiegenlied" of Mozart, the classical German lullaby to the infant Prince. The choirs will combine to present as the concert's finale, the premier performance of "On Ribbons Of Light." Written especially for this concert by John Heidinger, Saint John's organist- choirmaster, the work is scored for three-part women's choir and unison children's chorus. The concert series of Saint John the Baptist church of which this program is one of three concerts schedule throughout the 1975-76 season is presented to all of the people of this area for their enjoyment and enrichment through the medium'of sacred song. Father Leo J. Bartel, pastor of Saint John's, and the members of the parish extend a most cordial welcome to everyone to attend. In the spirit of Christmas, the next general meeting of Parents Without Partners will be a family night. The budding talent of the membership and their children will come forth, as the children present short skits, and their children will come forth, as the children present short skits, and their elders a variety performance of holiday cheer, with everyone joining in to sing Christmas songs. The meeting will be held Friday, Dec. 19, at 8:45 p.m. at the American Legion hall on the corner of Oak and Wood­ stock streets in Crystal Lake. Newcomer orientation will be at 8 p.m. to acquaint those interested in the function and purpose of PWP. Later in the evening refreshments will be served. Rounding out the month for the "Smile" chapter will be the adult Christmas party, a family afternoon Christmas movie at the Legion hall, caroling to shutins, square dancing, cards, church and family day, a New Year's eve party, and a quiet, relaxing New Year's day open house. The Nutcracker Suite Ballet will be the scene for a family theatre party, Jaunching the New year of activities. Parents Without Partners is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian, educational organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. To be eligible for PWP mem­ bership one must be single by reason of death, divorce, separation, or unmarried, and have one or more living children. Custody is not a factor for eligibility.. For more information, write P.O. Box 165, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Fund Raising Dance F o r V e t e r a n s ' G i f t s Grandma Sez , | :[ HIDDEN CURL•] ANNOUNCES * Senior Citizen Rates f Do Not Apply Dec. 23-24-30-31 • 344-1019 • | After givin' me ol' rockin' chair sich a work-out, a worryin' about th' way our edicational systems ha' ruined th' solid methods o' instillin', in th' willin' an' unwillin' minds, o' our offspring, me ears burn, wi' hearin' that they've finally decided that th' ex­ perimentations ha' proven their worthlessness. Our schools ha' turned out young adults who can't write any better 'n they c'n read, an' their vocabularies are so limited that they can't express 'emselves, let alone spell th' simple words they do know. Don't people know that they pay plenty f'r what their younguns learn 'r don't learn, in our schools. Don't they know that they c'n control th' way young childern 'r used, like a lot o' guinea pigs, an' stop th' kind o' things th' youngsters 'r a bein' forced t' absorb. Guess all me hollerin' 's gone t' th' four winds, an' I know a lot o' folks ha' said that, that ol' lady's too ol' fashioned, wi' her idees o' what's needed in these modern times. Well, it does me heart good, t' be able t' say, I told ye so, along wi' me heartbreak o'er th' fact that it's too late f'r most o' th' young folk, now havin' t' find their way in life, wi'out th' basic edication which used t' be taught in elementary school. In th' first place, we have too many teachers who have taken on th' job o' baby-sittin' a school-room o' childern, only t' collect th' pay, receive all th' fringe benefits, along wi' a three-month vacation, wi' pay, an' a good many days off, durin' th' school year. Th' few, dedicated t' tryin' t' turn out some citizens t' be proud of, 4r so scattered an' outnumbered, their efforts 'r lost. Th' good teachers receive younguns from . previous so-called teachers, an' it takes a lot o' time, in th' beginnin' o' each year, t' try an' git some un- derstandin' o' what they're endeavorin't' put into th' young minds, it's almost fruitless. I couldn't believe me ears, when I heard it said, on th' news, this ev'nin', that if there was as much effort put in teachin' readin', writin', spellin' an' things t' help a feller git a good job, as is put forth, a teachin' about sex, th' young folks 'd be a lot better off. Watchin' it all happen, an' not able t' do anythin' but spout The McHenry County College Veterans club will sponsor a fund raising dance with all proceeds to be used to purchase Christmas gifts for the patients at Hines Veterans hospital. The dance will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. The location is the VFW Veterans Club, Inc., 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Entertainment will feature a popular local group. Both the VFW Club, Inc. and the band have donated their facilities and time to help remember the disabled veterans. Tickets may be obtained at the Veterans Affairs office at MCC or at the door the night of the dance. The Veterans club has planned a Christmas party at Hines Veterans hospital, with the dance funds, which will include entertainment donated by "The Goose Island Review", a comedy team. They will also distribute the gifts solicited from the communitv. For further information call the Office of Veterans Affairs, McHenry County college. off, a hopin' someone'll heed, is most disappointin'. Grandma Radtke i -- wice Told Tales »OOOpOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO€ a ip- <ZNE.uj y ZCLX A age. IN THE "RED CARPET ROOM" McHENRY COUNTRY 820 N. John St., McHenry, III. C7o £PU(J[lc CLUB Ofi&n $4250 Per Couple INCLUDES ALL DRINKS. STEAK DINNER Hats, Noisemakers, Dancing, All Taxes & Tips from 8:00-2:00 a.m. DANCING 10:00-2:00 RON MITCHELL'S 5 PC. 0RCH. TABLE RESERVATIONS and •20" Deposit must be made by Dec. 29 Reservations Call : 815-385-1072 FIFTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the fHes of Dec. 3, 1925) The grocery and meat market on Riverside drive which has been so successfully conducted for a number of years by P.J. Heimer, has been sold to Albert Barbian who for the past year or two has been the manager of a local grocery store. The name of the store has been changed to the Riverside Cash Grocery and Market which means it will be con­ ducted on a cash basis. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kunz are the parents of a baby girl born Dec. 2. The McHenry Band con­ sisting of twenty or more members will give its third annual winter band concert at the Empire Theatre, Thursday evening, Dec. 10. This splendid organization under the able leadership of Prof. W.N. Sears, is recognized as one of the best bands in this section and is well worthy of public consideration and support. The annual Johnsburg Fair was a very successful event, over $1,550 being taken in and the net proceeds amounting to about $1,250. The money will be used to pay for the painting and redecorating of St. John's church. Father Weber and the parishioners wish to thank those from out of town as well as the residents of Johnsburg for their patronage and splendid cooperation. FORTY YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 5, 1935) State Officer Phil Guinto has received notice from the State Department that he is tran­ sferred from McHenry county to DesPlaines in Cook county beginning Dec. 1. The people of this territory regret very much to lose the services of this experienced officer. Betty Nielsen purchased the Nobby Style Shop from Mrs. Margaret M. Freund this week. Mrs. Nielsen is not a stranger to McHenry people as she and her husband, the late Henry Nielsen, formerly conducted for her the Nielsen Studio here several years. She and children have been residing in South Haven, Mich., and after the holiday, they will make their home in McHenry. A wedding of interest to many friends here was solemnized at Our Lady of Mercy church in Chicago Saturday morning at 10 o'clock when Miss Louise Kilday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kilday of McHenry, was f married to Mr. Richard Smith, son of Mrs. Arthur Jalove of Chicago. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO (Taken from the files of Dec. 14, 1950) Nine more McHenry County men were accepted for selective service last week. The group brought to fifty-nine the number accepted thus far from the county iij recent weeks. In addition to Edwin Stoffel and Paul Schumacher who were listed last week, the following also were inducted: David T. Johnson, Bennett R. Taylor, Donald C. Jensen, Eugene T. Olcott, Eugene R. Burton, Homer L. Woods, Jr., and John Reinert. Albert and George Vales left last week with Carl Sands orchestra for Dallas, Tex., where they will play at the Baker Hotel for an indefinite stay. The orchestra has been at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago for the past three weeks. The McHenry Choral group presented their annual program entitled, "An Old Fashioned Family" at their program Sunday evening, Dec. 3. Included in the cast were: Ethel Hansen, colored servant; Harriet Bell, old lady; Delia Cheney, Aunt Mable; William Meeker, pops; Helen Zettlmier, mama; Eleanor Ebey, Lois May and Freddie Thompson, the children, Fred Svoboda, Sr., Santa Claus; Clara Cristy, grandma and Otto Pyritz, Uncle Tom. The McHenry Township Kiwanis group will stage its first annual ice carnival on Sunday, Jan. 14. 1951. on Talk-To-Santa December 17' 18 Area youngsters are invited again this year to Talk-to-Santa on a hot line between McHenry and the North Pole Dec. 17 and 18 between 6 and 8 p.m. The program is sponsored by the McHenry Jaycees. Children need only to dial 385-1041. TheToddlerShop 3430 U) ELm, nflcHewRV \U. 365-0746 • 9:30»m-fe:cDi"*, Oow.-3*r. wearing a . ieCectlon /fxom out CJoclclHei *2$efiaxtment, ^.cffu-Lj !BtUC£ .. From McHenry' IT %£.minds you a/T, ex.c(iangc± clue by January lOtd. FREE GIFT WRAP SIZES: BOYS INFANT TO 12 - GIRLS INFANT TO 14 Travel is educational- it teaches appreciation of the home among other things. Engineers Hold Meeting, Children's Party Members of the Lake- McHenry county chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers will combine the next dinner meeting with a party for the children. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, "Uncle Wiz" will provide en­ tertainment for the holidays at the Northern Chalet restaurant, Libertyville. Recently the chapter nominated area high school seniors for National Society of Professional Engineers scholarship competition, in­ cluding Kenneth Graef of McHenry. Communityj Calendar Slocum Lake. The feature attraction will be harness horse racing on ice, a very dangerous and thrilling sport. A crowd of four to five thousand people are expected to attend. TEN YEARS AGO • (Taken from the files of Dec. 2, 1965) Twenty-one parishioners came forward from their places ]in the pews to inscribe their i^mes on the charter during the special chartering, service held recently at the Chain O'Lakes Evangelical Covenant church. After many months of work and waiting, this young fellowship club was chartered by the Evangelical Covenant. Church of America. The pastor, Rev. Robert E. Hirsch, and his wife were the first to sign the charter. Forty-six members of the A.P. Freund family were present at the eighteenth Thanksgiving reunion held at the Richard Frett home in Crystal Lake. The gathering also honored the Fretts' son, Christopher, who was a First Communicant at St. Thomas church on that day. The alertness of Officer John Weichman was responsible for the apprehension of a car thief last Monday. Officer Weich­ man stopped David Lee Evans, 21, of Twin Lakes, Wis., for failing to stop for a sign at the Pearl street and Riverside drive intersection. Weichman gave chase in the squad car for five blocks before bringing the stolen auto to a halt. Evans admitted stealing the car from a dealer in Kenosha, Wis., on Nov. 29 and then driving it into Illinois. Immanuel Lutheran church was the setting for the marriage of Greg Burg, Jr., and his fiancee, Miss Louise Schiller of Crystal Lake, Dec. 4. His parents are Marie and Greg Burg, Sr., of McCullom Lake. ' , DECEMBER 17 Lotus Country Woman's Club -- Christmas Party - Orsolini's, Richmond ~ 12 Noon. DECEMBER 17-18 * Hot Line to The North Pole - Talk To Santa -- 385-1041 - 6 to 8 p.m. - Sponsored by McHenry Jaycees. DECEMBER 18 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Christmas Party Meeting. United Methodist Women Pot-Luck Luncheon and Monthly General Meeting - First United Methodist Church - 12:30 p.m. McCullom Lake Con­ servation Club Meeting - 8 p.m. - McCullom Lake Beach House. Court Joyce Kilmer, C.D. of A. ~ Business Meeting and Festive Christmas Social ~ K. C. Hall, 8 p.m. DECEMBER 19 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - Pot-Luck Supper ~ Oak Room, St. Mary's School - 6 p.m. DECEMBER 20 Pi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi - Children's Christmas Party. DECEMBER 27 St. Margaret Chapter of NAIM - No Cards. DECEMBER 29 McHenry Woman's Club - Board Meeting - City Hall --10 a.m. JANUARY 5 ~ McHenr^Senior Citizens Club Executive Committee Meeting - 3 p.m. Landnj&rk School. JANUARY 6 Marcia Mary Ball Circle Meeting/ - 12:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. JANUARY 8 McHenry Woman's Club - Social Hour - 12 Noon - Meeting - 1 p.m. V.F.W. Hall Lakeland Park Women's Club Meeting --12:30 p.m., Lakeland Park Community House, 1717 North Sunset Avenue. « Regular L.P.P.O.A. Board Meeting -- 8 p.m. - Lakeland Park Community House -- 1717 North Sunset Avenue * JANUARY 10 The Friendship Club Pot- Luck Dinner and Meeting - 6 p.m. - First United Methodist Church Dining Room. JANUARY 12 McHenry Senior Citizens Club Meeting - 7:30 p.m. ~ East Campus Cafeteria. JANUARY 13 Evangelical Covenant Church - 4815 N. Wilmot Road - Movie "Breast Self Examinations" - Question & Answer Follows -- 7:45 p.m. JANUARY 31 Wild Game Dinner & Dance -- Sponsored By Knights of Columbus - V.F.W. Hall • I.R.A. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT for more information CALL: McHENRY STATE BANK 385-1040 MR. AND MRS. EDDIE ATKINS WED IN CINCINNATI- Miss Ellen DeHart, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ellen DeHart of Cincinnati, became the bride of Eddie Atkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Atkins of McHenry, in New Thought Unity Center church in • Cincinnati. The Rev. Jack Barker officiated. The bride is a graduate of Cincinnati Metropolitan college and is employed in Cincinnati. Her bridegroom graduated from McHenry high school in 1967, spent four years in the Navy and now attends Northern Kentucky State college. They Uve at 87 E. Parkside, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Johnsburg; also inquire at your church. If you prefer, money may be given which will be used toward fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. Christmas wrappings - paper, tags, rib­ bon, string, yarn will also be useful. If you wrap your package, be sure it is tagged "For Boy or For Girl" and age group. Your own Christmas will be happier if you give thought to the less fortunate now. Remember the Fish Line - and should you know of some elderly or handicapped shut-in folks who would enjoy a telephone call every now and then, let us know. If you have any questions regarding Fish and how it may help you, call FISH - 385-8020, or write FISH - Box 282, McHenry. M.G. BIRTHS MCHENRY HOSPITAL Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hamil are parents of a son Dec. 9. THE FISH A Friends In Service Here Christmas day - the Birthday of our Lord - the anticipated visit of Santa Claus - is getting closer and closer - and you are getting busier and busier - shopping, planning, cleaning, sending cards, baking up a storm - but don't forget FISH and their need for toys, games, coloring books, crayons, books, mittens, scarves, for all ages and sizes. These should be new or in very good condition,, not necessarily expensive, but of interest to the various ages of children and to give them continued activity. The churches, schools, Scouts and various other McHenry clubs, groups and organizations are always very helpful in this endeavor. Forty-three baskets of food were delivered to needy families for Thanksgiving. Approximately 70 percent of these families have children and are most appreciative of our help. ^ Toys and food may be delivered to St. Patrick's and Mary's churches McHenry, and St. John's in BIRTHS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilier, McHenry, are parents of a son Dec. 8. Tasty Christmas Welcome NEW FAMILIES New families at Wonder Lake include Don F. Liem, 4711 E. Lake Shore drive, Lookout Point; Karl P. Lux, 5018 W. Lake Shore drive, White Oaks Bay 1; John Lyons, 8013 Craig drive, White Oaks Bay No. 2; and Brian G. Wilson, 3613 E. Wonder Lake road, Deep Spring Woods No. 1. * Ever wonder why you hang a wreath on your door at Christ­ mas time? This custom dates back to the early Christians who placed wreaths in their windows to show that the Christ Child was welcome in that home. This season, welcome your holiday guests with festive KRIS KRINGLE WREATHS. Green food coloring and red cinnamon candies make this chewy Christmas treat a colorful accent for the yuletide table. But be sure to keep an eye on your platter of KRIS KRINGLE WREATHS. Someone is sure to hide them under the tree for Kris himself! KRIS KRINGLE WREATHS 3 tablespoons regular margarine Vi teaspoon green or butter food coloring Vt cup light corn syrup v/. cups corn flakes 3 tablespoons sugar Red cinnamon candies 1. Measure margarine, corn syrup, sugar and food coloring into medium-size saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring con­ stantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Boil 3 min­ utes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add corn flakes Stir until well coated. 2. Using well-buttered V4 cup dry measure, immediately portion ™7,£ JT\1ictur5 i?nto waxed paper °r buttered baking sheet. With buttered fingers, quickly shape each portion to resem- ble a wreath. Decorate with cinnamon candies. Let stand until firm before serving. Yield: about 1 dozen Kris Kringle Wreaths Litton Microwave COOKING /DEMONSTRATION See Our Advertisement on Page 18. SATURDAY - DEC. 20th ONLY 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. CAREY APPLIANCE 1241 N. GREEN ST. McHENRY, ILL. (\